Inclusive Tourism · Aotearoa New Zealand
The Original Adaptive Adventure Creators.
Inclusive Tourism Advisory — Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond.
Makingtrax Foundation · Since 2012
The world's first solutions-based inclusive tourism model.
Grounded in deep industry knowledge and lived experience.
For Industry
Aotearoa operators, regional tourism bodies, and international organisations — working to deliver genuinely inclusive visitor experiences.
For Travellers
Ready for an adventure but don't know where to start? You've come to the right place — for your ultimate adaptive experience.
What We Do
For Industry
Adapting Aotearoa
Nationwide industry framework embedding inclusive practice across Aotearoa's visitor economy — from Access Guides to operator endorsement.
Learn more →Adaptive Advisory
Specialist advisory for adventure tourism operators — designing and delivering inclusive experiences in complex, dynamic environments, grounded in lived experience.
Learn more →Visitor Experience Advisory
Building the systems and capability for consistently inclusive service delivery — for accommodation, attractions, transport operators, and visitor services.
Learn more →For Travellers
Advisory & Experiences
Personal travel advisory, bespoke adventures, and adaptive cycle journeys across Aotearoa — backed by the expertise behind Access.ive, Aotearoa's endorsed operator directory.
Your adventure starts here →Adaptive Solutions
Practical, solutions-based advisory combined with adaptive equipment, systems, and education — making experiences possible where others see barriers.
Learn more →Access.ive
The official endorsement registry of Adapting Aotearoa — a curated directory of NZ tourism businesses committed to genuine inclusive visitor experiences. Every business is clear about what's possible and where boundaries sit.
Browse Access.ive →Consultancy
Industry Consultancy
Globally recognised expertise across the full visitor journey — working with operators, RTOs, DMOs and governments in Aotearoa and internationally.
Learn more →Education
Education & Research
Training, guest lecturing, and research partnerships for organisations, educators, and institutions — building sector-wide capability in inclusive tourism practice.
Learn more →The Ecosystem
Makingtrax works alongside
The Makingtrax advisory model gave rise to two dedicated platforms — each with a distinct role in making inclusive tourism a reality across Aotearoa.
Adapting Aotearoa
The nationwide industry framework for accessible and inclusive tourism — training, Access Guides, and operator endorsement across Aotearoa's visitor economy.
Visit Adapting Aotearoa →Access.ive
Aotearoa's endorsed operator directory — where travellers find and connect with tourism businesses committed to genuine inclusive visitor experiences.
Browse Access.ive →Industry Partners
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Ready to start the conversation?
Whether you're an operator, a DMO, or a traveller with an adventure in mind — we'd love to hear from you.