Specialist equipment enables activities you may never have imagined possible. Makingtrax Foundation works with operators, providing adaptive equipment and consultancy to provide you and your traveling companions with ultimate experiences.
Two wheels good - four wheels faster. Downhill adaptive mountain biking Kiwi style. The Gravity Quad weighs about 40 kilograms and is incredibly stable. It's also very fast-much faster than a standard mountain bike. It would be an attractive piece of equipment for any- one, disabled or not.
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Our Bowhead Rouges are safe, comfortable, and fun adventure e-bikes, powered by a smooth, high-performance motor to help you explore with ease. Discover the stunning beaches of the Nelson Tasman or ride the scenic trails of Arrowtown—right in the heart of the Queenstown Trail network.
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Specialists at creating the ultimate adaptive adventures MakingTrax true passion has always been the river!! Founder Jezza designed custom adaptive support seats and teamed up with some of Aotearoa's top rafting operators to create the ultimate adaptive rafting and wilderness experiences
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Soar above ocean cliffs on the sea breeze with the ultimate adaptive tandem paragliding experience—where one flight can relax, inspire, and thrill all at once! Fly with some of Aotearoa’s best pilots in comfort and safety, using a specially designed flight chair built to support people with reduced mobility.
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Be prepared for sensory overload as you explore the glacier environment with awesome guides from the comfort of a specially designed access buggy. The feeling of sublime to the sense of awe, the sights, sounds, and feelings as you encounter this sea of ice delivers you a unique and magical lifetime experience
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Embark on an unforgettable adventure with a breathtaking helicopter experience—witness spectacular glaciers and explore ancient ice up close. Land on snowy glacial plains and breathe in the crisp mountain air, all made possible with a specially designed ski chair that accommodates people with reduced mobility.
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Take the ultimate accessible shortcut by flying from Queenstown over glaciers and canyons to the majestic Milford Sound. Cruise the fiord beneath Mitre Peak on a guided nature tour, then return on another stunning accessible scenic flight. A breathtaking half-day adventure that leaves time for more.
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Glide effortlessly across Aotearoa’s stunning lakes or coastal waters in a secure, comfortable kayak—adapted with harnesses designed by Jezza, founder of MakingTrax. There's no better way to soak in views of the Southern Alps, glaciers, and rainforest, Tasman's golden beaches, or the abundant wildlife—seals, dolphins, and, on lucky days, whales
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Who hasn’t imagined jumping from a plane and floating safely back to earth? Now imagine doing it with limited mobility—daunting, right? Luckily, Jezza teamed up with top Kiwi skydivers in epic locations to design a harness that supports and lifts your legs for landing, removing the "what ifs" and letting you focus on the thrill of freefall. This is what we’re known for—pure adaptive adventure.
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Deep in the backcountry, crystal-clear wilderness rivers flow from mountain reservoirs through untamed valleys. Thanks to the recent discovery of packrafts, we can now explore remote, shallow waterways. Even for those of us with lower limb impairments - custom MakingTrax support harnesses, remote road or heli access, and expert guides—this is pure adaptive adventure at its finest.
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