Queenstown Airport proud to back LUMAbility project

LUMAbility helps to make LUMA more accessible, sponsored by Queenstown Airport.

The Tour

LUMAbility is a guided tour catering to diverse needs is offered outside normal operating times so guests can enjoy the artworks and musical installations without having to navigate crowds and traffic congestion.

“LUMA is a wonderful event and we want to make it welcoming and accessible to everyone,” Queenstown Airport’s Partnerships and Marketing Manager, Vanessa Hartnell, said. “We hope LUMAbility will provide a really memorable experience. And, if it is a success, it could be used as a model for other inclusive community events.”

Who’s invovled?

LUMAbility organisers have been working with community groups such as the Pivotal Point Charitable Trust,  Mint Charitable Trust, Living Options, IDEA Services, Queenstown Alzheimer’s , Wakatipu Senior Citizens Association and Pics to develop the project. Tours will be tailored to the audience and are run by Sunny Sky, from Epic Living, who has a wealth of experience working with alongside groups with diverse abilities.

“We’ve had very positive feedback,” LUMA spokesman, Tim Buckley said. “We’re excited to be working with Queenstown Airport to establish accessibility as another cornerstone of how LUMA is delivered for our community.” Ms Hartnell said Queenstown Airport had a ‘one team’ philosophy that encouraged collaboration to create a diverse, inclusive, dynamic and welcoming environment where people feel safe and valued.

“LUMAbility lines up with this goal perfectly.”

More info?

If you want to get involved with LUMAbility, or know someone who might like to join the tour, contact us below!