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Access.ive is live — Aotearoa's endorsed operator directory is open.
After years of advisory work, operator partnerships, and building the foundations through Adapting Aotearoa, the next piece of the puzzle is now in place. Access.ive — Aotearoa's first endorsed inclusive tourism directory — launched in 2026, giving travellers a trusted, curated place to find operators who have made a genuine commitment to inclusive visitor experiences.
Every listing on Access.ive has been through the Adapting Aotearoa endorsement process. Clear information, honest communication, and real commitment — no box-ticking. Whether you're planning a rafting trip, a glacier landing, or a cycle tour, you can browse with confidence and connect directly with the operators who are ready for you.
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AFAR Magazine · March 2026
I've Dived, Trekked, and Safaried the World in a Wheelchair — Here's Who Made It Possible
By Sophie Morgan
TV presenter and wheelchair user Sophie Morgan draws on two decades of adventure travel to highlight the operators around the world making high-impact experiences genuinely accessible. Makingtrax features among a global cohort of organisations redefining what inclusive adventure looks like.
TILT Magazine · December 2025
Jezza Williams: Pioneering Inclusive Adventurist
By Jan Bonville, Editor of TILT
A long-form profile of Jezza Williams — from growing up in the South Island and guiding expeditions across the globe, through his C5 spinal cord injury, to founding Makingtrax and building a world-first model for inclusive adventure tourism in Aotearoa. An honest, in-depth conversation about the work, the mission, and what comes next.
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