Access to Adventure

17/06/2026

🌟 Partner Shout Out: Foundation North 🌟

We are thrilled to acknowledge the generous support of Foundation North. Their funding contribution towards the refit of our accessible bathroom is a vital step in ensuring this vessel can provide truly accessible Ocean Adventures.

We are incredibly grateful for their commitment to helping create inclusive experiences on the water. Thank you, Foundation North! 🚢💙

16/06/2026

The Access to Adventure vessel is now undergoing refurbishment, and we are thankful to Norsand and our partners for their ongoing support. Their contributions are crucial to the project's success. With almost $200,000 raised, we have made significant progress, but we still require more funding to reach our goal. We acknowledge and appreciate the support we have received and are committed to delivering accessible ocean adventures.

09/06/2026

We would like to extend congratulations to Pebbles, the winner of the raffle held at the Bunnings Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser this Sunday. The event was a huge success, raising over $1,100 for the fit-out costs and paving the way for the boat's launch. A big thank you to everyone who participated and showed interest in our cause. The community's support has been fantastic. Special thanks to Bunnings Whangarei, tlc4u2, Chris from Positive Systems, Pacific Rim, Elinor, Mere, Ruaidhri and his family, and Gavin and Jan for their contributions.

09/06/2026

And the winner is??? Thank you so much to all who supported!

08/06/2026

A heartfelt thank you to tlc4u2 for their incredible support of Accessible Ocean Adventures.

Not only did tlc4u2 generously sponsor the purchase of our boat, helping turn a vision into reality, but they continue to stand alongside us as a valued partner in bringing accessible ocean experiences to our community.

Their partnership is helping create opportunities that redefine what's possible, proving that when access is prioritised, more people can experience the freedom and adventure of the ocean.
We are deeply grateful for their ongoing support and belief in our vision.

Thank you, tlc4u2 — we couldn't do it without you! 💙⚓🌊

08/06/2026

The story of our logo:

“The smaller wave represents the challenges and adversity faced at the start of a journey. The middle section represents the freedom experienced when true accessibility is achieved, shown through a person in a wheelchair fishing. The larger wave represents growth, and the ripple effect created when people are given access to opportunity, adventure, and freedom without limits”. - Jamie Tapp

A huge thank you to Jamie for creating this logo, and to Sarah Moon, graphic designer, for bringing these ideas and vision to life.

It truly reflects our mission: Making the ocean accessible to all and transforming lives.

06/06/2026

Great day here at Bunnings Whangarei! We look forward to seeing you there!

03/06/2026

Acknowledging and celebrating Marsden Lions for partnering and supporting Accessible Ocean Adventures within our community!

03/06/2026

Thank you so much to Ruaidhri’s Aunty for making another amazing blanket, as well as the basket of goodies from Ruaidhri and his family. This will help make an amazing raffle for this weekends fundraiser!

02/06/2026

Thanks for sharing and supporting us tlc4u2!

Come along to Bunnings Whangārei between 8am - 4pm on Sunday 7th June, grab yourself a delicious sausage and support an amazing cause!

The Access to Adventure Charitable Trust is dedicated to empowering people living with disabilities and those navigating health challenges to experience the freedom of the ocean.

Their mission is simple: Transforming lives by making the ocean accessible to all.

For more information, check out www.accesstoadventure.org.nz

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