The opera opens for a short period every summer and then packs away for the rest of the year (wheelchair access may vary year-on-year).
Those with disability are encouraged to book their seats though the dedicated phone line on (02) 9318 8300 or email ticketing@opera-australia.org.au
There is a dedicated access lift as well as accessible amenities. Site maps indicating these facilities as well as access drop-off points, and a seating plan showing accessible seating, are available on the website. The opera is surrounded by cafes, bistros and restaurants where you can eat before the opera begins. There are approximately 200 metered parking spaces on Mrs Macquaries Road, although this is likely to be a highly congested area post the event. Alternative metered parking is available on Hospital Road and Macquarie Street, which are also within rolling distance of the venue. The Domain Car Park is the closest undercover car park available.

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour

Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool is accessible to wheelchair users. There is step-free access into the venue, to the changing rooms and to the cafe. The walkway to the entrance has a shallow incline to the reception area. The walkway is wide and accessible for wheelchair users and those using mobility aids. 

There are handrails on either side of the walkway and the floor is studded to prevent falls or slips. There is also one unisex family room and an accessible change room and bathroom facility at the centre. There is a 30cm blocked lip on the edge of the pool. You can find an inclined ramp at the shallow end of the pool for ease of accessibility for those that may find the 30cm blocked lip limits their access.

If required there is a mobility ladder and accessibility hoist situated in the shallow end of the 50-metre lap swimming pool. Please notify staff if you require assistance in accessing the pool with the aid of the hoist.

There is also a designated accessible parking space adjacent to the entrance and there is street parking available along Mrs Macquarie’s Road next to the centre.

The centre is seasonal and opens from 1 September to 30 April
Opening hours during the season are 
Monday–Sunday 6am–7pm (Non-daylight saving)
Monday–Sunday 6am–8pm (Daylight saving) 
Public holidays 7am- 7pm. 
Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday 

Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool

Poolside Cafe is located at the Andrew Boy Charlton Pool on Mrs Macquaries Road on the fringe of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Watch the lapping swimmers from behind the café’s floor to ceiling glass windows or the open-air terrace. There is a disabled parking spot available adjacent to the pool staff parking area for easy level entry into the venue. Accessible toilets are located on the lower pool level and can be accessed via lift.

Poolside Cafe (Andrew Boy Charlton Pool)

An accessible Cafe in the middle of the Botanic Gardens, underneath the (more expensive) Botanic Restaurant. 

The Botanic Gardens Café is set within lush garden surrounds and overhanging trees, overlooking the duck pond.

The café offers fresh light meals including gourmet sandwiches, salads, baked goods and great coffee.

Plenty of outdoor seating set in beautiful surrounding gardens. Also quite a lot of accessible indoor seating if it's bad weather.

Botanic Gardens Cafe

The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is a green oasis nestled on Sydney Harbour. Home to world leading plant science and stunning horticultural displays. Royal Botanic Gardens is an accessible park and garden. There is step-free access via the Art Gallery Road and Circular Quay entrances. The accessible entrances are Morshead Gate, Victoria Lodge Gate, Yurong Gate, Opera House Gate (via Sydney Opera House forecourt), Queen Elizabeth II Gate (via Sydney Opera House forecourt), Conservatorium Gate and Government House Gate.
If you're visiting The Calyx, the nearest accessible gates are Woolloomooloo Gate or Government House Gate. Parts of the gardens may be inaccessible due to sets of stairs. The Botanic Garden provides several accessible cafes and restaurants. Accessible toilets can be found in Palm Grove Centre, the Mare and Foal Lawn near Farm Cove and in the Calyx. 
Accessible parking bays are provided near the Woolloomooloo Gate and outside the Art Gallery of NSW.

Royal Botanic Gardens

Nestled in the middle of Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens, this is an accessible restaurant serving modern Australian cuisine. There is a cafe on the lower level with outdoor seating, which is separate from this restaurant above. The venue itself doesn’t have accessible toilets, put accessible toilets are located opposite the restaurant front door, only 5 meters away.
Accessible parking bays are provided near the Woolloomooloo Gate and outside the Art Gallery of NSW.

Botanic Gardens Restaurant

Separate and accessible Men's and Women's toilets 

Botanical Garden Accessible Toilets

Growing Friend's Nursery is a partially accessible plant shop located in the Botanic Gardens - next to the Maiden Theatre. There is step-free access into and around the shop, but loose soil on the ground may present problems for some wheelchair users. There are no accessible toilets on site but you can find accessible toilets within the Botanic Garden.
Accessible parking bays are provided near the Woolloomooloo Gate and outside the Art Gallery of NSW.

Growing Friend's Nursery

Located in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Maiden Theatre is an inaccessible venue for wheelchair users. There are steps preventing access at the theatre’s only entrance point and there is no portable ramp to assist with entry.

Maiden Theatre

Palm House is an accessible indoor venue located in the Botanic Gardens. It was erected in 1876 and is the oldest glasshouse in New South Wales. Sheltered from the weather and full of natural light, the Palm House is ideal for exhibitions, garden weddings or corporate launches.
Palm House offers step-free access into and throughout the venue. There are no accessible toilets on site but you can find accessible toilets within the Botanic Garden. Cafes and restaurants are also situated in the Botanic Garden.
Accessible parking bays are provided near the Woolloomooloo Gate and outside the Art Gallery of NSW.

Palm House

Sydney Botanical Gardens - Information Booth is accessible; located just inside the Art Gallery Road entrance. The manned booth has leaflets and maps on helping you to navigate a step-free path through the gardens.

Sydney Botanical Gardens - Information Booth

Kingsley's Restaurant, located at the very end of the Woolloomooloo promenade wharf, is a well-renowned establishment specializing in grilled steaks and seafood. It offers an incredible culinary experience in its spacious venue, which features plenty of seating options and generous space, making it the closest restaurant to accessible toilets.

The accessible toilets at the wharf are situated within the complex of this venue. Instead of crossing the entire restaurant, it is best to request that the fire security door be opened and to ask for assistance with the doors, as they are not automatic.

The venue provides a wheelchair-accessible entrance at ground level and offers numerous tables in its outdoor spaces that are linked to the wharf. Additionally, you can navigate through the venue's flat surfaces until you find a suitable table.

For parking, the nearest facility is Secure Parking, located at 1 Lincoln Crescent in Woolloomooloo.

Kingsleys Woolloomooloo


The Calyx is an accessible exhibit located in the Botanic Gardens. The venue was built around the site of the Arc Glasshouse, in the south western corner of the garden. Intelligent, sensitive architecture has replaced the Tropical Centre pyramid and foyer.
The Calyx is an integrated mix of indoor and outdoor areas, with the exhibitions changing on a regular basis, reinventing itself through emotively themed exhibitions. There is step-free access into and throughout the building. There is a small cafe located in The Calyx, but there are no accessible toilets. Accessible parking bays are provided near the Woolloomooloo Gate and outside the Art Gallery of NSW.

The Calyx

Otto Restaurant offers elegant Italian cuisine and tasting menus served in a stylish setting with a waterfront terrace. Otto is located at the end of the Woolloomooloo promenade.

The venue is quite spacious and accommodates wheelchair users, allowing them to enter and enjoy the fabulous dishes and dining experience. The entrance is at the same level as the promenade, forming a flat surface that makes it easy to access. The outdoor terrace connects directly with the Wharf, so you can simply walk in with your mobility device and ask for a table. The staff will ensure that they provide you with the most suitable seating. You can choose to sit outside or indoors, depending on your preference. While there is ample seating space, it is advisable to call ahead or make a reservation to inform them of your arrival and any specific needs you may have.

Accessible toilets can be found in the venue next door. The entrance is at the waterfront wharf level, and if you inform the staff, they will open the fire safety door for you and assist you through without any issues. You will need to cross two doors, one leading to the back of the aforementioned venue where the accessible toilets are located.

For parking, the nearest facility is Secure Parking, located at 1 Lincoln Crescent in Woolloomooloo

OTTO Ristorante

Step-free access

Accessible toilet

Accessible parking

Accessible cafe / restaurant / kiosk

Large Venues

The Joan Sutherland Theatre of the Sydney Opera House is on the first floor. It is approached through the main lift entrance underneath the Monumental Steps (you will need to go through a security check). If you are coming from the lower ground level (with many bars and the car park), you take the same lift (once past security) to the first floor.

On the first floor, you turn right out of the main lift towards the main box office area. Here you will normally be greeted by an usher who will escort you towards a glass lift beyond the main steps up to the bar area.

Before taking the lift, you may want to use one of the two accessible toilets (with automatic doors) on this level. They are situated along the corridor to the Concert Hall (and your usher will show you).

When you arrive by lift up at the main bar area, it is a short distance, turning left to the wheelchair spaces at door 26 in the stalls, or a much longer distance, to the other side of the theatre to door 21 (if you want to make a quick exit after your show, it is definitely advisable to ask for door 26 spaces when booking).

If you are in the circle, you need to turn left out of the lift and continue straight on until you reach another lift to take you up another level (an usher will direct you because it can be confusing if crowded). There are more accessible toilets at the circle level.

Sydney Opera House, Joan Sutherland Theatre

Eastbank Cafe is an accessible waterfront restaurant serving authentic Italian cuisine. There is step-free access into and throughout the venue, which offers accessible indoor and outdoor seating. The space is in some parts restricted but the staff members will be happy to allocate the tables for you. There is also an accessible toilet on the premises. 
Designated parking spots can be found at the opera.

Eastbank

Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour is fully accessible to wheelchair users. Every level of the hotel is accessible via wheelchair and there are unisex toilets throughout the building. The one bedroom Garden View Suite is the hotel’s only designated accessible suite and it features a roll-in shower, hand rails around the bathroom and plenty of space to maneuver in the room. Accessible toilet on level 2. 

Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour

Located on the lower level of the Pullman Quay Grand, Q Dining is a restaurant serving modern Australian cuisine. Lifts in each of the hotel’s two lobby areas will provide access to the venue. Most seating in the dining area is accessible with step-free access. There are also unisex toilets on site.

Q Dining


The public toilets located at Opera Kitchen are fully accessible to wheelchair users. Located near the entrance furthest away from the Opera House, the unisex facilities do not require an MLAK key to use. Designated parking spots can be found at the opera carpark.

Opera Kitchen Toilet

Searock Grill is a wheelchair accessible restaurant in Circular Quay. There is step-free access into and throughout the venue, which has an accessible toilet on site. There are also accessible seating areas inside and outside of the restaurant. The space is restricted but it is no problem for the staff members to allocate the tables to ensure there is enough room to maneuver with a wheelchair.
Accessible parking can be found in the Wilson carpark around 250 meters away.

Searock Grill

Located in the Sir Stamford Hotel, is an accessible restaurant Staff will provide a ramp to enable access. Seating is tight and some tables may be inaccessible inside the venue. 
There is an accessible toilet on site. Designated parking spots can be found at the hotel carpark. 

The Dining Room Sir Stamford Hotel

Hacienda Bar is an accessible restaurant located in the Pullman Quay Grand. A lift in the hotel’s lobby will take you to the venue on the third floor, where another accessible lift will take you to the entrance. Space inside the restaurant is tight and some tables may be inaccessible at peak times. 
The venue provides an accessible toilet.
Designated parking spots can be found at the Pullman carpark.

Hacienda Bar Sydney

Wahlburgers is an accessible venue with easy access from the street. It has plenty seating both indoor and outdoor, with table services. No disabled toilets onsite but can be found at Ccustoms House Library on Alfred Street, parking at Sydney Opera House

Wahlburgers

Manta Restaurant is  the adjacent venue to Molo Bar in Woolloomooloo Wharf. The venue has won many awards for its dishes and wines.  You can enjoy full delicious menus or if you fancy more snacks, you can nib from the Molo Bar snack menu next to you.
 

The disposition of tables is perfectly arranged with the formality of the restaurant decorations, matching the Molo bar right next to the restaurant.

Tables and chairs are separated from each other but just generously enough to have a nice experience. The sitting area can be reached from the Wharf promenade if you instantly decide to join the venue after falling in love with its accessibility possibilities and its menu.

The restaurant has toilets located in the upstairs area, therefore accessible toilets are available. 

The disabled bathroom of the Wharf can be found at the very end of the promenade, the staff of Kingsleys restaurant will allow you in through the fire security door. 

Manta Restaurant

The Drama Theatre of the Sydney Opera House is on the ground floor level. It can be approached in one of two ways. Either through the main lift entrance underneath the Monumental Steps, or more directly, through the several pairs of automatic double glass doors that line the western side of the building.

Inside, are the three smaller theatres; The Drama Theatre, The Playhouse, and The Studio. Apart from the box office for these three theatres, there is a bar which also serves light food, ample seating, and the restaurant Midden, outside facing the western concourse.

There are two accessible toilets (with automatic doors) on this level. The main larger one by the lift up to the main box office and the larger theatres above, and a smaller toilet, much less used and hidden away between the Drama Theatre and the Playhouse.

Getting into the Drama Theatre is easy. The wide entry doors are close to the back row, with the wheelchair seating on either side, making it possible to move to your space at the very last minute, with the minimum of disruption.

Sydney Opera House Drama Theatre

Cinemas & Theatres

There are five main venues within the Sydney Opera House. The two largest - The Concert Hall and The Joan Sutherland Theatre, are both on the first floor. The three smaller venues; The Drama Theatre, The Playhouse, and The Studio are on the ground floor.

The Concert Hall and The Joan Sutherland Theatre are both accessed via a large lift from the ground floor, which can be reached through a passageway under the Monumental Steps, or directly from the Western Concourse. If you are coming from the lower ground level (with many bars and the car park), you take the same lift.

The Drama Theatre, The Playhouse, and The Studio are also accessed via the Monumental Steps, or more directly, through through the several pairs of automatic double glass doors that line the western side of the building, on the Western Concourse. Again, If you are coming from the lower ground level , you take the same lift.

There are accessible toilet facilities (with automatic doors) on every level, and also one backstage for the use of mobility impaired patrons of the two larger venues during intervals. There are 11 designated accessible parking spaces on Level 1 and 12 on Level 6 of the carpark. RMS permit is required.

Given the long cobbled approach to the building, there is also a courtesy shuttle bus service; Opera House staff are on hand to arrange transfers to the building via a wheelchair-accessible shuttle service from the taxi drop-off point.

Sydney Opera House

Aria is fully accessible for wheelchair users. A ramp outside the main entrance leads you up to the concierge desk. There is step-free access around the venue and to the unisex toilets. The closest designated parking spots can be found at the carpark in Macquarie Street.

Aria Restaurant

East Chinese is an accessible restaurant with step-free access to the counter and indoor dining area. The space is tight and some tables may be inaccessible at peak times therefore inform the venue about your visit and they will try to allocate the tables. There is also accessible seating outside the restaurant but not always so it is better to call the venue before. Shared accessible toilets can be found nearby.
The closest designated parking spots are in the Wilson carpark on Macquarie Street.

East Chinese Restaurant

Buckley’s is an accessible bar and restaurant located on the waterfront at Circular Quay. Entry and access throughout the venue is step-free. Some tables are inaccessible both inside and outside, but most can be accessed via wheelchair. The venue also has accessible toilets, which are located next to the bar.

Buckley's Sydney

Sir Stamford at Circular Quay is inaccessible to wheelchair users. The hotel has no rooms suitable for wheelchair access and not all areas of the hotel can be accessed.

Sir Stamford at Circular Quay

Mollo Bar is an Italian bar located at Woolloomooloo Wharf, where guests can enjoy their favorite Italian digestifs or any drink of their choice. The bar is accessible from the Wharf since it is adjacent to the promenade. However, seating options are limited depending on the season of the year, having mainly high tables for some ongoing events.

The decor is always current, creating a vibrant atmosphere, and the staff are professional and attentive. The seating is organized based on the available space within the venue, with some tables predominantly situated on the terrace, which serves as the main seating area. The bar offers an open space, perfect for enjoying a relaxing moment outdoors.
 

For the Aperol pop-up during summer months, individuals who cannot stand may find it challenging to enjoy the experience, as all the tables are designed for standing or for sipping drinks while perched at high tables.

Additionally, there are no toilets available in the bar, as it is simply an extension of the Mantra Restaurant next door. Guests can easily change between the two venues by moving seats if needed.

Molo Bar

Part of the Sir Stamford Hotel on Macquarie Street, The Bar is a fine dining restaurant and upmarket cocktail bar. The entrance to the venue and the various floors are inaccessible for wheelchair users. A set of steps at the entrance prevent access and there are no lifts in the building to enable access to any other parts of the venue.

The Bar

Located in the shadow of the Sydney Opera House, the Opera Kitchen is an accessible restaurant and bar. Lifts at the Opera House itself provide access down to the venue, which has ramps throughout the premises to enable wheelchair access to all parts of the seating area. There are also unisex toilets.

Opera Kitchen

A spectacular semi open-air bar, cafe, and restaurant, with one of the best views in Sydney - right on the waterside with a perfect view of the Harbour bridge!

Part of the Sydney Opera House complex, it’s reachable in three main ways; either by strolling along Circular Quay (there is an entrance ramp directly alongside the water) or from the main parking for the Opera House, or from the Opera House directly (take the main lift to the lower ground floor).

The space is partially indoor and outdoor, there are many outdoor tables that are accessible with plenty of space between chairs to manoeuvre, but some areas (a few outdoor tables up steps) are inaccessible.

Those people in wheelchairs might want to avoid going here at peak times (eg Friday evenings; particularly sunny ones) because it gets very full.

There are well maintained accessible toilets at the Opera bar itself and in the Opera Kitchen and Opera House, both very nearby.

Opera Bar

Located on the promenade leading towards Sydney Opera House, this is a wheelchair friendly cinema. All theatres are wheelchair accessible. 

A dedicated wheelchair space can be found at the back of each theatre. These are unfortunately not shown on the online booking form on their website. To book the accessible seat you’ll need to call the United Cinemas main number ‭02 9970 2626‬.

There is a lift beside the candy bar to each theatre level. 

A wheelchair accessible toilet is located in the lower foyer and is accessible by the lift.

Designated parking spots can be found at the opera house parking at the end of Macquarie Street. 

Update: This cinema is closed for renovations at present with no reopening date shown on site.

United Cinemas Opera Quays

Caffe Gigi is an accessible cafe situated right on Circular Quay.  The venue has outdoor tables with sufficient space for a wheelchair. The cafe provides table service and is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and coffee.  An accessible toilet can be found at George Street - The Rocks, parking can be found at the Intercontinental or Sydney Opera House 

Caffe Gigi

With views of Sydney Harbour, Cahill Expressway Lookout is accessible to wheelchair users. Located on the Harbour side of the busy road, the lookout point is step-free and offers a great vantage point. The lift to Cahill Expressway can be found in the southeast corner of Circular Quay, close to Wharf 1. There are public accessible toilets nearby, next to the train station. Closest accessible parking spots can be found in the Wilson carpark on George Street or the Enacon carpark on 117 Macquarie Street.

Cahill Walk Lookout

The Pavilion is an accessible fine dining restaurant located in the corner of Domain park on Art Gallery Road. Step-free access is available upon entry and throughout the venue, which has plenty of accessible seating both inside and outside. There is an accessible toilet on site.
Accessible parking bays are provided near the Woolloomooloo Gate and outside the Art Gallery of NSW.

The Pavilion Restaurant

The Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House is on the first floor. It is approached through the main lift entrance underneath the Monumental Steps (you will need to go through a security check). If you are coming from the lower ground level (with many bars and the car park), you take the same lift (once past security) to the first floor.

On the first floor, you turn right out of the main lift towards the main box office area. Here you will normally be greeted by an usher who will escort you down a corridor to another lift which takes you up another level to the main Concert Hall bar area.

Along the route, down this corridor, are two accessible toilets (with automatic doors).

When you arrive by lift up at the main bar area, it is a short distance, turning left to the wheelchair spaces at door 11 in the stalls, or a much longer distance, to the other side of the theatre to door 4 (if you want to make a quick exit after your show, it is definitely advisable to ask for door 11 spaces when booking).

Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

When you arrive at Woolloomooloo Wharf, the first venue you'll encounter is China Doll. Elegantly positioned in a curated manner, the restaurant showcases a sophisticated pan-Asian style. 

China Doll extends its seating onto the wharf, connecting seamlessly with the promenade.

The restaurant offers a variety of seating options on its waterfront terrace. While many tables are placed close together, both on the terrace and in the open indoor space, the staff is attentive and can arrange tables to ensure a comfortable dining experience.

The entrance is at ground level, however somewhat narrow. Individuals using mobility devices that are not overly wide can maneuver through easily and select a spot for a lovely meal by the water. However, be cautious of the seagulls!

Please note that the toilets are not accessible, as they are located on the first floor and require climbing stairs.

China Doll

The Spice Room is an accessible Indian restaurant on the corner of Alfred Street. A ramp outside of the Quay Building next door provides access to the main entrance. The Quay Building also has a lift in the lobby which will take you to the restaurant - the main entrance to the restaurant has stairs only.
The space inside is restricted but call in advance and staff will make sure you have a table that is easy to get to. 
Accessible toilets are available in site. Designated parking spots can be found in the Enacon carpark on Macquarie Street.

The Spice Room

Located next to the Macquarie Street entry to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Piccolo Me is an accessible outdoor cafe. Only accessible via the north side and the Gardens, the venue generously spaced outdoor seating. There is no toilet on site.

Piccolo Me Royal Botanic Gardens


The InterContinental Hotel on Macquarie Street houses Cafe Opera. Entrance into and throughout the venue is step-free and there is an accessible toilet available. Seating is tighly packed in and some tables may be inaccessible at peak times, so it is advisable to inform the venue about your visit.
Designated parking spots can be found at the hotel carpark.

Cafe Opera

Sydney Cove Oyster Bar is accessible to wheelchair users. It is an exclusively open-air restaurant so finding a table to get to in a wheelchair should not be a problem,  despite the fact that spacing between tables is tight and some may be inaccessible at peak times. But just inform the staff about your visit so they can arrange a special table. There is no accessible toilet on site.
Designated parking spots can be found in the opera house carpark.

Sydney Cove Oyster Bar


117 Dining is located in the InterContinental Hotel on Macquarie Street. This fine dining restaurant is generally accessible to wheelchair users, providing step-free entry and lift access. The majority of seating within the venue is accessible and there are also accessible toilets on site. Designated parking spots can be found in the hotel carpark.

117 Dining

Justice & Police Museum is accessible to wheelchair users. There are steps leading up to the entrance but also a portable ramp to enable entry.

Justice & Police Museum

InterContinental is accessible to wheelchair users via its Macquarie Street entrance. There are lifts to every floor in the building. The hotel has 3 rooms with roll-in showers, but you will need to specifically ask for one when making your booking. There are plenty of accessible shops, Cafés and restaurants nearby. Designated parking spots can be found in the hotel carpark.

Intercontinental

Bar Woolloomoolloo welcomes guests to an impressive hotel situated on a historic wharf, seamlessly blending modern style with a calming atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for a work lunch, a productive workspace, or reminiscing with friends.

Located within the Ovolo Hotel complex, Bar Woolloomoolloo features wide automatic glass doors at its flat entrance. To access the bar on the first level, guests should continue further inside to find the lifts located on either side of the staircase. For those who prefer, a lift chair is also available on the right side of the stairs, conveniently located next to the restrooms.

Restrooms are located on the ground floor of the building, including accessible facilities that are well-equipped for users. Additional ambulant toilets can also be found on the premises.

The expansive space surrounding the wharf has been transformed into a hotel and bar on the first level, accommodating mobility devices for all guests.

At Bar Woolloomoolloo, guests can indulge in a selection of carefully portioned, bistro-inspired bar bites that highlight high-quality ingredients and bold flavors. Each dish is expertly prepared to satisfy cravings while enjoying time at the bar.

Bar Woolloomooloo

The Bells Hotel in Woolloomooloo is a popular spot known for its relaxed atmosphere and inviting outdoor area. the bar is partly accessible friendly. The entrance features a small bump but nothing to worry about. Even though you will be able to enter the venue, unfortunately, the restrooms aren’t fully accessible either; the ladies' room has a significant step to enter, while the male restroom is usable but narrow.

As for the counters, they aren’t too high, so if you need assistance, the friendly staff are always ready to lend a hand.. While table service isn’t typically offered, the staff is always willing to help, so don’t hesitate to ask if you need anything. Overall, while there are some accessibility concerns, the welcoming atmosphere and helpful staff make it a pleasant place to visit

Bells Hotel

Circular Quay, Wharf 2 is an accessible ferry terminal. There is step-free access into and throughout the one-level terminal, which is fully manned and has a portable boarding ramp to enable wheelchair access onto the ferries.

Circular Quay, Wharf 2

Located next to the InterContinental hotel on Macquarie Street, The Meat & Wine Co is inaccessible to wheelchair users. There is step-free access into the venue but not to the dining areas. There are no lifts or portable ramps on site to assist with entry.

The Meat & Wine Co Circular Quay

Woolley Bay Hotel is a stunning Australian-style hotel inspired by old sailing traditions, spread across multiple levels. 

Inside the hotel, the layout is generally open and spacious, allowing for easy navigation in most areas. The hotel offers full accessibility for everyone, featuring a lift that provides seamless access to all levels of the venue, from the ground floor to the rooftop.

The ground floor includes an outdoor terrace and a flat entrance with wide thresholds, inviting everyone to enter and enjoy craft beer and pub specials while having a good time.

The second floor houses Artuor’s restaurant, which is elegant and infused with a touch of Italian romance. This floor also has an outdoor area; however, it is not accessible as it involves several steps leading down to the terrace level. Nonetheless, the lift allows you to reach the main dining area without any issues. The second floor provides breathtaking views, and the indoor and outdoor rooftop areas are all on the same level as the lift and restrooms.

Woolley Bay Hotel offers accessible and spacious restrooms on each floor, ensuring that you will not encounter any accessibility issues, allowing you to fully enjoy your leisure time.

Woolly Bay Hotel

Located on the ground floor of the gallery, Chiswick is an accessible restaurant. Entry to the gallery is partially accessible. You can't get to some of the tables.  However, there is still plenty of accessible seating and also an accessible unisex toilet. Outside tables are not available.
Two disabled parking spaces at front of the Gallery, two at rear.

Chiswick At The Gallery

Harry’s cafe on Wheels is a well-known location for takeaway and Australian-style street food, proudly serving customers in Woolloomooloo, Sydney, next to the Naval Harbour. This spot, located at the main entrance of the naval base in Sydney, offers a variety of pies and other handheld bites, along with drinks, making it perfect for a quick lunch break or grabbing a snack on the go.

The counter is slightly high, but the staff is more than willing to assist if needed. The designated seating areas are restricted and may not be spacious enough for a wheelchair. The high dining booths, along with their chairs, are positioned quite close to the counter and to one another, which can make movement a bit tight. However, there are some benches right in front of the kiosk where you can enjoy a quick snack or coffee while seated comfortably.

Harry's Café de Wheels - Woolloomooloo

Charlie’s Café in Woolloomooloo is a small venue with a humble outdoor seating area that provides the perfect setting for enjoying a morning coffee or leisurely brunch while taking in views of the harbor. The venue has a few steps leading up to the only entrance, which faces the water and Woolloomooloo Bay.

The difficulty of entering the venue may restrict some guests from fully enjoying the experience or accessing the restrooms. However, there are toilets located right across the road in the Ovolo precinct, where the hotel is situated.

Charlies Cafe

Settlement on Quay is an accessible cafe. There is step-free access into and throughout the venue, which offers accessible seating inside and a handful of accessible tables outside. Some tables are inaccessible due to their height but most of the tables are suitable for wheelchair users. There are no toilets in Settlement on Quay.
Closest available parking spots can be found around 300 meters away in the Wilson carpark.

Settlement On Quay

The Gallery presents fine international and Australian art in one of the most beautiful art museums in the world. It displays modern and contemporary works in expansive, light-filled spaces. It is largely accessible to wheelchair users. There is a dramatic semicircular ramp to the right of the front stone steps providing access into the building and there are ramps inside providing access to the various exhibits. Lifts provide access to the various floors and down to the gallery cafe and gift shop. Most tables in Chiswick, the gallery restaurant, are also accessible. There are also unisex toilets on site. Parts of the research library and archive are not accessible. There are two disabled parking spaces at front of the Gallery, two at rear.

Art Gallery Of New South Wales

Sienna Marina is a charming waterfront café and restaurant located in Woolloomooloo. Known for its beautiful views of the harbor and vibrant atmosphere, it serves as a popular spot for both locals and visitors looking to enjoy an early coffee, lunch, or dinner. The nearby Artspace complex adds to the allure, making it a great location to take an artistic break while enjoying views of the harbor.

The venue is quite spacious, featuring both indoor and outdoor areas. The terrace is at a higher level, accessed by some steps at the entrance of the café. However, on the right-hand side of the café, as you face the harbor, you'll find a comfortable outdoor area where you can relax. There are cozy chairs and ample armchairs for your enjoyment.

The restrooms are located inside the venue, but there are no designated accessible toilets. If you can manage the step at the main entrance, you can follow the signs on the right side of the entry toward the toilets. The restrooms are adapted, and the path to them is flat and step-free.

Sienna Marina

Gelatissimo is an accessible ice cream kiosk in Circular Quay. The counter is accessible by wheelchair, but the outlet is purely a takeaway kiosk and there is no seating area or toilets available.

Gelatissimo Circular Quay

Quay Seafood Fish & Chips is a takeaway fast food outlet located next to Circular Quay train station. The outlet is an accessible takeaway counter and doesn’t have any seating or toilets of its own. There is a unisex public toilet located a matter of metres away.

Quay Seafood Fish & Chips

Artspace Visual Arts Centre is an universally accessible space dedicated to the production and presentation of contemporary art in a critical context.  

 Situated on the waterfront between the escarpment of Potts Point and the Domain Hill.  The entrance to Artspace is easily accessible for wheelchairs, prams and buggies. There is lift access from the ground floor to the first and second floors in The Gunnery building.

Pedestrian access from the Art Gallery of New South Wales to Artspace is via public stairs next to the Ausgrid substation on Lincoln Crescent. Disabled access is via steep gradient behind the Art Gallery of New South Wales onto a pedestrian bridge to a lift on Bourke Street. If you wish to avoid steps, they recommend you come by car, taxi or bus.

Artspace has accessible restrooms in each floor that are easy to reach. At the back of the furthest art room on the ground floor you can find wide accessible toilets. In the first floor, after the lift you turn left and after the corridor you can find accessible toilets. Signs are provided.

Open Tuesday - Sunday: 11am - 5pm

Artspace is closed on Mondays and on the following public holidays: Easter Friday, Easter Monday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day.

Admission to exhibitions and public programs is always free.

There is limited metered parking available at the entrance to Artspace on Cowper Wharf Road and at the rear of the building on Bland Street. The publicly accessible Domain Car Park is approximately a 10 minute walk from Artspace.

Other accessible toilets can be found at Wallamulla Park, Kings Cross Library & The Calyx.

Artspace

L'Expresso House is a small but very popular café located at the corner of the Woolloomooloo neighborhood, featuring charming decor inspired by the navy and sailors. The café entrance is flat, allowing mobility devices to access its cozy interior,  it might be a bit narrow and you will have to slowly turn into the right to get further. Inside, there are tables and chairs arranged closely together, leaving limited space to navigate.

We believe there is a chance to secure a nice spot if mobility aids are of manageable size. Our advice is to enjoy the outdoor tables or opt for takeaway, which you can order at the counter without issues. Although the counter is a bit high, the staff are happy to assist. You can always take a walk around the wharf afterward.

Please note that the café has no restrooms; the closest facilities can be found at the Ovolo precinct across the road.

L'Expresso House

Step-free access or lift

Portable boarding ramp

Train & Tram stations

Roll-on boarding by airbridge

Airports

Circular Quay, Wharf 3 is an accessible ferry terminal. There is step-free access into and throughout the terminal, which is fully manned and has a portable boarding ramp to enable wheelchair access onto the ferries.

Circular Quay, Wharf 3

The State Library of New South Wales is a historic and iconic cultural institution in Sydney. It houses an extensive collection of books, manuscripts, and exhibits, offering a space for learning and exploration. The library is also a hub for research, events, and community engagement.

While the main entrance features several steps, a dedicated ramp on the right-hand side provides a wheelchair-friendly path to an elevator for entry. Inside, two elevators allow disabled and wheelchair users to access all floors, with no steps in any exhibition areas. Each level includes a disabled-access restroom, ensuring comfort and convenience. Although the library does not have its own parking, the nearest parking facility is located at Sydney Hospital. Overall, the library is highly accommodating for visitors with disabilities.

State Library of New South Wales

Costi's Fish & Chips is a takeaway food outlet situated in the food court of the AMP Plaza. A lift in the lobby of the Plaza will provide access to the food court, which has unisex toilets. The majority of the food court’s seating area - inside and outside - is accessible for wheelchair users. Designated parking spots can be found in the Wilson carpark around 50 meters away.

Costi's Fish & Chips

Two spaces with drop curb directly outside National Art Gallery.  

On-street accessible parking

Fratelli Paradiso is an accessible Italian restaurant & wine bar located in Potts Point.  There is step free access to the venue with level paved lead-in pathway.  

There is both fixed & moveable seating options along with a bar area with stools & outside seating & tables. There is limited space so when the venue is busy, maneuvering may be a little troublesome.

Accessible toilets can be found just over 1km away at the Australian Museum & NSW Parliament House which also feature Changing Places adult change facilities & Westfield Sydney Level 5 which offers adult change facility.

There is limited street parking, closest accessible parking is at The Domain St Mary's Road which is over 20 min away.

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