What’s better than wandering along an easy, level pathway while taking in views of crystal–clear waters and a breath-taking horizon? Not much I’d say. This is what the coastal trail which runs between North and South Cronulla beach offers. An unmatched feeling of bliss and tranquillity. 

Placed along the wide, smooth pathway are peaceful sun loungers and permanent seating, providing perfect places to rest and focus on the beauty of the sea. If you are feeling like a longer journey, park at the accessible parking at North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club and take the paved pathway past South Cronulla all the way to Shelly Beach where there are accessible toilets, a playground and easily accessible tidal pools.

Once you reach South Cronulla beach, make life easier with the Mobi Mat. This is a long sturdy mat which can be rolled out over the top of soft sand to make getting to the water’s edge easier for the mobility impaired. You need to book one day in advance of your visit. You can book one of the three beach wheelchairs at the Surf Club.

If you start to feel a bit peckish, enjoy a meal and a coffee at the accessible café next to the club, which has outdoor seating. This means that you can still enjoy the view while you refuel.

Here is a map of the area with some accessible and partially accessible places currently on WheelEasy.

Easy coastal track which runs along North and South Cronulla beaches.

Gentle ramp taking you onto South Cronulla Beach.

Mobi Mat available for easy beach access at South Cronulla.

Accessible café next to the South Cronulla surf club .

Three beach wheelchairs available at South Cronulla Beach free of charge (booking required)

Powered Beach Wheelchair – this chair can allow for independent travel and can only be used on the sand, not in water.

 Hippocampe All-Terrain Beach Wheelchair – this chair can be used on the sand and in the water.

Mobi-chair Beach Wheelchair – a floating beach wheelchair that can be used on the sand or in the water. The armrests of this wheelchair become floatation devices when it enters the water.

Accessible toilet, change room and shower inside South Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club (need MLAK Key – refer to FAQs below for more information)

Cronulla Sports Complex (nearby the southern end of South Cronulla Beach)

Inside Dunningham Park near North Cronulla Playground (need MLAK Key – refer to FAQs below for more information)

Parking available at South Cronulla Beach in front of the Surf Club if you are using the beach wheelchairs (tell the lifeguard when you book the chairs so that they can grant a permit for you)

Mitchell Road car park near North Cronulla Life Surf Club

If you want to use the beach wheelchairs, you can book online.

or you can call the Lifeguard Headquarters on 02 8522 2100. Available on request 7 days a week from 8am to 4pm in summer and 10am to 2pm in winter. A liability waiver needs to be completed as well, which can be found here.

If you want to use the Mobi Mat, you will need to book one day in advance, and can only be used when lifeguards are on duty, if they deem the conditions acceptable. You can book online.

Or you can call the Lifeguard Headquarters on 02 8522 2100. The maximum length of any booking is 4 hours per person. Available on request 7 days a week from 8am to 4pm in summer and 10am to 2pm in winter. A liability waiver needs to be completed as well,

A Master Locksmith Access Key is a key created by the Master Locksmiths Association of Australasia, and you can use it to unlock accessible facilities around Australia. You can buy one directly from any master locksmith near you, or order one from the National Support Office by completing this form and returning it via email or post.

Is there an MLAK Key Available there for me to borrow?

No, unfortunately you will have to have one before you arrive.

By Train – Getting to South Cronulla station by train will take approx. 1 hour and then some short wheeling, navigating some steep terrain.

By Car – this will take you approx. 40 minutes

book online

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liability waiver

this form

South Cronulla Beach offers accessible swimming,  beachside pathways,  cafes,  showers,  changing rooms and sun loungers, making this an almost perfect wheelie swimmer's paradise! 
The cafes have outdoor seating offering a sunny place to have an easy to access breakfast, lunch or coffee. South Cronulla surf life savers are some of the friendliest in Sydney - they’ll let you park down by the club and they’re happy to help you out with the (free to use) beach wheelchair they have stored there. There’s a short (3 m) gently-sloped ramp down onto the beach which has medium soft sand - the chair easily can be pushed by one person.  Accessible toilets and changing rooms are also located by the club. Best of all, there are easily accessible permanent sun loungers built next to the club on easy-to-roll, wide concrete pathways, with accessible outdoor showers nearby.  
If you want to go for a fairly long stroll (about 2km) a paved pathway runs all along the beachfront to North Cronulla surf club. You can also roll along the paved path which runs south to Shelly beach where there is an enclosed playground, accessible toilets and gently sloped concrete ramps, complete with hand rails leading into 2 large tidal pools (although there are no life savers or submersible wheelchairs at this beach). 

Cronulla Beach

Dunningham Park is a well maintained beachside park with children's playground. Dunningham Park is a large regional park located on Cronulla’s foreshore. The park has a land area of approximately 8,808 square metres and is characterised by an open grass area with tall palm & pine plantings along the southern, western and northern boundaries. The children's playground equipment was upgraded in 2008. 
Located just a stone’s throw away from North Cronulla Beach, Dunningham Park is accessible to wheelchair users. There is step-free access into and throughout the park, which is of a gentle gradient. There are accessible toilets and parking spots located in the nearby North Cronulla SLSC.
The park also offers a picnic area with accessible tables.

Dunningham Park

North Cronulla Beach is a sandy beach with a rocky shoreline to the south. 
Off the beach there are cafes and a kiosk. Behind the beach at Dunningham Park there is a grassed area and a large playground for children.
Just south of North Cronulla beach are two ocean baths that are accessible via The Esplanade pedestrian walkway.
The beach is accessible to wheelchair users. There is step-free access via a ramp on Peryman Square. The beach, which is mainly soft sand, is of a medium gradient. Patrolled from November to April by Sutherland Shire Council's professional lifeguards together with volunteer lifesavers from North Cronulla Surf Lifesaving Club, but the two ocean baths to the south are not patrolled.  Accessible toilets and parking are located at North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club next to Dunningham Park.
Unfortunately you cannot rent a beach wheelchair here.

North Cronulla Beach

North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club is partially accessible to wheelchair users. There is step-free access into the building, but only the ground floor is accessible. There are accessible toilets on site and designated accessible parking spaces in the car park adjacent. There is no kiosk onsite but in the nearby area there are lots of cafes and restaurants availale.

North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club

Cronulla Beach, Kurnell NSW 2231, Australia

A Memorable Stroll At Cronulla

Get The Most of the Coast

COVID-19 information and update: please visit The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney website for changes due to COVID-19.

This 30-hectare oasis, running alongside the stunning Sydney harbour, is the perfect accessible day out. With wide pathways throughout, beautiful nature all around, and a variety of accessible cafes and restaurants to eat at, The Royal Botanical Gardens are truly one of a kind. 

Getting around the gardens is easy, and the entrances have access ramps where necessary, save for The Henry Lawson gate. The least steep route into the gardens is from the Queen Elizabeth 2nd gate near the Opera House. The level pathways make it simple to move throughout the entire area, and there is much to experience. One of the things you must do while at the gardens is visit The Calyx - a free, fully accessible floral haven consisting of one of the largest green walls in the southern hemisphere, café, shopping and a range of events and workshops. 

Wide, level pathways throughout and breath-taking views Sydney.

Free manual wheelchair available for hire, for use at the gardens (available from reception or from the visitors centre attached to the garden shop)

Tram tour around the gardens (however unfortunately not possible with a wheelchair – the park staff are able to mind your chair)

Numerous guided walks, allowing you to see the best the garden has to offer.

The Palm Grove Centre, which includes a souvenir shop, accessible toilet, wheelchair hire and has ramp access.

Many charming and accessible restaurants and cafes (Botanic House, Terrace on the Domain, Piccolo Me, Terrace Eatery, Farm Cove Eatery, and Busby’s Bar)

Inside the Royal Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre

Outside the Mare and Foal Statue near Farm Cove

There are accessible parking bays are provided near the Woolloomooloo/Lion Gate (side entrance near Access road)

Outside The Art Gallery of New South Wales (from here you can easily get to the entrance to the gardens

Secure, undercover parking is available at the Domain Car Park (available if no mobility parking bays available. Just show a valid Mobility Parking Scheme permit.

There is a lift that takes you directly from the Domain car park to the Domain sports fields, and a travelator that takes you over to Hyde Park (please note, there is no accessible pathway from where the lift drops you in the sports fields to Mrs Macquaries Road).

The chair can be picked up from and returned to the Palm Grove Centre. This is free to borrow.

Yes, most is metered but free if you display your mobility parking pass. Also there are a few accessible spaced.

No, the toilets don’t have MLAK locks on them

How do I get to the gardens from Central Station?

By Bus – There are a number of accessible buses that will take you from the CBD to The Opera House and then simply enter through the Queen Elizabeth gate. This will take approx. 15 minutes.  

By Car – It only takes approx. 4 minutes to get to the gardens by car.

Walking – this will take approx. 37 minutes.

Visit https://transportnsw.info/ to plan your specific trip.

The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

https://transportnsw.info/

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

Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Tranquility in the Gardens 

Peace Amongst the Noise

If you have been looking for an accessibility-friendly way to cool off, you can’t go past the beautiful Collaroy rock pool. Located at the Southern end of Collaroy Beach, this 50m pool was created with mobility impairment in mind. It offers easy access via two simple ramps with handrails and boasts beautiful views of a seemingly endless horizon. It also has a smaller pool next to the large one, perfect for the kids. 

The main pool is approx. 1.4m at the shallow end and 1.7m at the deep. What’s more is that it is right by the well-known Collaroy Beach, which is fully accessible. 

Accessible toilets, picnic areas and level paths are all around for easy mobility. The beach even has two FreeWheeler beach wheelchairs available to borrow, which makes enjoying the beach that much easier.

If you are looking for somewhere to stay, we recommend the Sargood hotel.



If you have a spinal injury (a prerequisite for staying there), it is a great hotel, specifically designed for the mobility impaired. There are all sorts of activities for people with mobility needs; it is very close to the Collaroy rock pool; they have an undercover accessible car park for guests, and they provide support workers and therapists. Check out their 

Free-to-use aqua chair wheelchair available at Collaroy Surf Lifesaving club to use in the rock pool (just as the lifeguards)

Two free beach wheelchairs for use on the sand also available at Collaroy Surf Lifesaving club.

Gentle ramp with handrails on both sides down into the water.

Stunning views of the sands, headlands and endless horizons of the beaches of Collaroy and Narrabeen .

Shallow pool next to the main pool with easy access, great for the kids.

Accessible shower on the beachside of the Collaroy Surf Lifesaving Club.

2x at the Collaroy Beach Surf Life Saving Club (1 including an adult hoist which requires an MLAK key, and 1 that doesn’t). Please note that you need to have your own sling to use the hoist. Refer to FAQs below for more information on MLAK keys.

1x at the rock pool (not requiring an MLAK key)

There is free parking at the large car park near the Surf Club, which includes sections reserved for the mobility impaired.

Is there an aquachair there that I can borrow for the Rockpool?

Yes, there is one that you can borrow from the Collaroy Beach Surf Lifesaving Club (just ask the lifeguards at the beach and they will get them for you). 

By Bus – It takes approx. 43 minutes by bus from the CBD

By Car – Driving via the A3 takes approx. 48 minutes, or via the A8 takes approx. 38 minutes (but this option has tolls)

Is there an MLAK Key available there for me to borrow?

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form

Collaroy rockpool is an ocean pool with easy access for wheelchair users. The pool has a gentle ramp down into the water. An aquachair for use in the water, accessible changing rooms and toilets, accessible parking, a picnic area, and a playground.

Collaroy Rockpool

Collaroy Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Cool Off at the rock pool

Joy at Collaroy

When you think of great, accessible days out, feeling the ocean breeze through your hair as you bask in the sun at the famous Manly Beach,  has to be right up there on the list. 

This famous surfing beach also has a beach wheelchair if you need it. With a plethora of accessible cafés, restaurants and shops (all sitting on level, smooth pavements spread out throughout Manly centre), there’s no wonder that Manly is amongst Australia’s top beaches to visit.

Whether you spend the day exploring the level Manly markets, dining at the many accessible restaurants nearby or just lying on the sand and listening to the waves crashing while all your troubles disappear, there is something for everyone here. 

Another reason why this beach is so popular is the accessible coastal walk between Manly and Shelly Beach. A 20-30 minute journey along an easy, level path offering magical ocean views (with an accessible bathroom half-way along). There are also a few cafes to stop along the way

Getting there is an experience in itself, with the Ferry from Circular Quay being not only easy, but offering spectacular views of Sydney Harbour. 

Free-to-borrow beach wheelchair from Manly Surf Club (to book the chair, either call Northern beaches council 1300 434 434 or use this online form).

Plenty of step-free cafes and restaurants.

Easy ramp access to Manly Beach available in front of the surf club (but it is a bit steep) and at Shelly Beach (a bit easier)

Plenty of accessible parking near the beach front.

Manly markets on the weekends (stores have good access and are step-free)

Accessible coastal walk between Manly and Shelly Beach

2 Inside New Brighton Hotel – First Floor and ground floor

Manly Ocean Beachfront (need MLAK Key – refer to FAQs below for more information) 

At Manly Wharf (need MLAK Key – refer to FAQs below for more information)

Refer to this public toilet map from the Australian Government Department of Heath for more information.

Accessible Parking Stations (free up to 2 hours)

Whistler Street Car Park (5 accessible parking bays)

Peninsula Car Park (5 accessible parking bays)

Pacific Waves Car Park (4 accessible parking bays)

Manly National Car Park  (5 accessible parking bays)

Yes the beach wheelchair is free but you will need to book in advance. 

How can I get to Manly Beach from Circular Quay

2 different accessible ferries take you from Circular Quay to Manly Wharf. The normal speed one (which takes approx. 27 minutes) is $7 each way from wharf 3. The faster ferry leaves from wharf 2 and costs $9-10 each way (it takes approx. 24 minutes).

By Car – Approx. a 25 minute drive from Circular Quay to Manly Beach.

By Bus – from Circular Quay, you have to take 2 different buses, and it takes approx. 1 hour.

Either call Northern beaches council 1300 434 434 or use this online form.

Is there an MLAK Key Available There for me to borrow?

No, unfortunately you will need to have one before you arrive.

online form

public toilet map

Relax on lovely Manly Beach, one of Australia’s most famous beaches where the first world surfing contest was held in 1964. You’ll find plenty of wonderful things to do and see, from picnics on the promenade to fun and informative tours. Manly Beach is accessible to wheelchair users. It is level, well paved and has paths that run along the top of the beach. Easiest access onto the beach is via a gentle ramp outside the front of Manly SLSC at the southern end of the beach. The SLSC also has a beach wheelchair available and accessible changing rooms and toilets. The beach itself is of a gentle gradient and the sand is mainly soft.
There is a carpark at the beach where you can find accessible parking spots.

Manly Beach

Idle away the day in Manly

Life's a beach 

Sydney is THE city by the sea, meaning that spending time by the water is a real "must do". At this 100% fully inclusive seawater enclosure, you can descend into the shark-net protected harbour pool via the deep-water access ramp, and then enjoy the water and the view, drying off in the sun on one of the two floating sunbathing platforms.

Sydney only has two or three ocean tidal enclosures which allow whole families or groups of friends to enjoy the water together. Watsons Bay Baths means you can really enjoy your day out, rather than watching on while others have a great time in the water.

Even though sadly the boat terminal is inaccessible, you can still get there easily enough by bus (or by car). The unparalleled million-dollar views of boats dancing on Sydney's harbour make it worthwhile.

To get the most out of your visit, you'll need to borrow one of the two fully immersible waterproof aquachairs from their secured lockers. To access these, you must use an MLAK key. If you don't have one, refer to the FAQs for information about how to get one.

• Wheelchair Storage Lockers – MLAK Key Required

• Accessible Parking at Marine Parade Car Park.

• Accessible Toilet in Robertson Park and Watsons Bay Library (entry to library is accessible with level ramp access)

• Securely Fenced with Child-Proof Gates.

• Olympic Sized Harbour Pool (3m) What Can’t Be Found at The Baths

A Master Locksmith Access Key is a key created by the Master Locksmiths Association of Australasia, and you can use it to unlock accessible facilities around Australia. You can buy one directly from any master locksmith near you, or order one from the National Support Office by completing this form https://masterlocksmiths.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ORDERFORM-MLAK-2019.pdf and returning it via email or post.

By Bus - Buses to Watsons Bay from the CBD are 324 and 325. This will cost $4-5 and take around 1 hour.

By Car – Approximately a 24 minute drive.

PLEASE NOTE THAT STAIRS AT WATSONS BAY WHARF MAKE IT INACCESSIBLE TO WHEELCHAIRS. 

Yes, they are free to use. All you need is your MLAK Key (see above) Are There Accessible Toilets Nearby?

Yes, there are accessible toilets at the nearby Robertson Park and also in the Watsons Bay Library (both an approximate 1 minute walk away).

Enjoy a coffee and a meal at Dunbar House (accessible ground floor entry via ramp, lift to

second floor and accessible toilets) or the Tea Garden (only accessible outside

dining, with accessible toilets outside).

Or eat takeaway fish and chips from Doyles On The Wharf, in the nearby Robertson Park

(including an accessible toilet and playground for the kids) . Beaches

Watsons Bay Beach and Gibsons Beach are both accessible via a ramp. Sights

Near Robertson Park are the beautiful Federation Cliffs. Our more detailed map

Watsons Bay Baths are accessible to wheelchair users. There is an all-ability water access ramp and two full immersible wheelchairs (MLAK Access) available for use. There are no accessible toilets located nearby.

Watsons Bay Baths

Stay cool at the Watson’s Bay pool

Hip dip with a hip view

The best way to really experience what Sydney's all about, take the famous ferry trip to Manly and take in the iconic views of the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and city skyline. Manly boasts some of the best beach culture Sydney has to offer, so it's a great place to spend time just watching the surfers, lifesavers and beach volleyballers along the waterfront. Visit one of the many cafes or bars, go shopping along the colourful Corso, or meander through the open air markets on the weekend, showcasing unique local gifts, design and fashion. Go for a swim using the beach wheelchair or visit the all abilities accessible playground with its pod swing, carousel, sensory play boards and accessible butterfly see-saw.

Manly

Sydney’s Botanic Garden is a true oasis right next to the bustle of the Sydney CBD with magnificent views of the harbour and Opera House. The Botanic Garden has wide pathways throughout, so rolling around it can be a real pleasure. Marvel at the amazing plant and animal life, stroll around the new Calyx exhibition centre and have a bite to eat at the restaurants or cafes, or visit the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Coogee has one of the most accessible beach walks in Sydney, taking in wide ocean views, surf, sand and the pavilion and lifesaving club. An initial short fairly steep slope at the southern end of the beach gives way to a pleasant purpose built wooden boardwalk which skirts spectacular rocky outcrops with wide open ocean views. On the way you'll find an accessible toilet, an enclosed adventure playground and at Grant Reserve an accessible BBQ area with disabled parking nearby. Visit the Coogee Pavilion or Coogee Bay Hotel for a bite to eat, both easily accessible along the flat pathways of the beachfront. 

Coogee

Barangaroo is Sydney's new harbour foreshore shopping and restaurants precinct. The parklands of Barangaroo Reserve have spectacular views across the water to the Sydney Harbour and Anzac bridges. Take a stroll along one of the many upper lawn or shoreline pathways (there’s an outdoor lift connecting the two levels). If you fancy a longer stroll you can take in the best views this city has to offer by rolling on flat pathways all the way from the Sydney Opera House, via pretty Walsh Bay and Barangaroo Reserve right around to Darling Harbour. Getting here is fairly easy with a new entrance to Wynyard station nearby and parking under the Reserve.

Barangaroo

Darling Harbour is home to many of Sydney's best family attractions. Visit the Sydney Aquarium, Wildlife Zoo, Madame Tussauds, or go across the wide pedestrianised Pyrmont Bridge to see the amazing city skyline and visit the National Maritime Museum. Stroll along the wide waterside pathways with pretty views of the boats on the glittering water of the harbour and stop for a bite to eat at one of the numerous waterfront cafes, restaurants or bars. A great place to watch the sun set and then take in the view of the spectacular colourful lights of the city skyline at night.

Darling Harbour

One of the key areas of Sydney that includes the Opera House, amazing views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and easy access paths through to the Botanic Gardens. Home to Sydney's famous ferries, you can visit many other exciting places, most of the ferry wharves on the network being accessible. Well catered for with its convenient train station, shops, many restaurants, cafes and very helpful information officers. Take a spectacular short hop under the majestic Harbour Bridge around to the other Hotspots of Darling Harbour or Barangaroo. Wander along the flat waterfront pathways to see the many street artists performing. Visit the Opera house or have a cocktail at the lively Opera Bar with its  spectacular harbour views. Take care though when venturing back from the waterside, there are steep hills and older pathways going up into The Rocks.

Circular Quay

Sydney’s most iconic beach also comes with a beach wheelchair. Stroll the wide flat beachfront pathway to take in the surfers, swimmers and famous surf life savers. Have lunch overlooking the most spectacular view of the beach in the accessible Icebergs restaurant or sit outside at one of the cafes in the famous Bondi Pavilion and watch the world go by. There are also covered accessible picnic tables high up on the grassed slopes nearer the road. You can catch the train to Bondi Junction and then a bus which takes you right to the beachfront, or use one of the many local accessible parking bays. 

Bondi

Collaroy Beach is in northern Sydney just beyond Manly. Well worth a visit for the many accessible facilities in the one small area. Take a picnic to the accessible picnic settings, go for a swim using the submersible beach wheelchair, or ramped access points into the tidal pool. The new all-abilities enclosed playground featuring a Liberty swing, accessible carousel, spinner, rocker, and 6-seater swing set make this an inclusive place for all ages. There are wide disabled parking bays next to the playground and wheelchair-accessible buses from the city stop on Pittwater Road about 100m away. Fully accessible showers and toilets with a changing table make this an unusually accessible place to come for a day out with the whole family.

Collaroy

Spectacular views including glimpses of the Harbour Bridge from well paved access paths which criss-cross the green park. Watson's Bay boasts Australia's first deep water wheelchair access to a tidal harbour pool. There are two fully immersible wheelchairs and a ramp leading into the water plus storage lockers and an outdoor shower. Enjoy fish and chips at the famous Doyle's seafood restaurant, or afternoon tea on the verandah of Dunbar House. Roll along the ramped pathways to take in the magnificent cliffs and ocean views of The Gap. Take the picturesque bus journey on the 324 or 325 through Rose Bay from Circular Quay. Access to all this in one place and the gorgeous location makes this a real winner and well worth the journey.

Watsons Bay

Boasting one of the best accessible beachfront strolls in Sydney, and having a wide open bay, the view is right out to sea. South Cronulla surf life savers are some of the friendliest in Sydney, park down by the club and they'll help you easily access the beach wheelchair. Purpose built permanent seating and easily accessible sun loungers with outdoor showers make this the perfect swimmer's paradise. All in one small area, the cafes housed right next door to the club and seating offer a sunny place to have an easy to access breakfast, lunch or coffee. If you want a longer stroll, park at North Cronulla and take the paved pathway that runs all along the beach to the South Cronulla surf club and beyond onto Shelly beach which also has an enclosed playground, accessible toilets and ramps into pretty tidal pools. 

Cronulla

 We know access information can be difficult to find, so you may be missing out on lots of things you could be doing, simply because you didn't know whether or not they were accessible. WheelEasy pools all this information in one easy to use mobile-friendly web app. We use icons which show each place’s category, and its position on a Google map, relative to yours. 

Our traffic light system shows a place on our map as green (accessible), yellow (partially accessible), or red (inaccessible). These are measured by certain criteria which are shown on the individual place page.

Each individual place page has basic contact information, a description and photos left by the person adding the place, and also a review section, where you can leave your assessment of the usefulness of the information. Our aim is for WheelEasy to be a place where people with mobility needs can leave feedback on often difficult-to-come-by access information, and how welcoming the place they're visiting is, together with what the experience was like generally.

The information on our web app is only there because people like you have shared what they find out about access (see the next tile). 

Also, you will notice in your menu a leaderboard. This is where members can accumulate points every time they add new information. You can favourite a place, if you want to keep it for future reference, or share it with someone else if you feel they would find it helpful, or when you're adding a place, you can save it to drafts to do later. There’s also near the bottom, an access widget; this allows you to adjust your view, depending on the level of accessibility you require.

 …an overview

How to use the web app 

You can search intuitively for a specific place or area, or any thing to do, by typing what you want to do or where you want to go in the homepage search bar. 

Your initial search will deliver results which match what we think you are looking for, within a specific radius. This is results for accessible parking in Bondi (each icon on the map is linked to the specific place in the list).

On mobiles, you can switch between list and map view: 

If you want to do a more sophisticated search, you can do this on the search results page, where you will see filters for distance from location, category, and level of accessibility.

  …for places and things to do 

How to search

 The information on our web app is only there because people like you have shared everything they find out about access. Whilst our priority is, naturally, recording accessible places, because it's often as important to know where you can't go as much as where you can, we welcome information on partially accessible and inaccessible  places. These most definitely should appear on our map. You add by clicking the Add button (or the + sign if you're on a mobile) and entering the ‘add place flow’.

With over 20 different categories of places, ranging from beaches to parking locations to cinemas, there are many different types of access information to consider.

For example, the gradient of a beach will be essential to know, whereas at the cinema, the number of access seats and view from those seats are important. So we've made it easy by creating individual 60 to 90 second films that appear in the flow when you’re adding a place in any particular category. See the next tile about adding photos and writing descriptions.

As well as adding new places to the map, it's also important to ensure that what is already on the map is up-to-date. And because people don't always have the time to write a complete thorough submission, you can leave your submission until later by putting it in your drafts folder. See this, about how to add and update places.

When you have added a place, your submission gets reviewed by our moderators, all of whom have experience of mobility needs, before appearing on the map.

In your menu, you will notice a leaderboard. This is where members accumulate points every time they add new information. When you've registered, your position on the leaderboard, relative to everyone else is shown.

(If you'd like to add places regularly, you might like to register as one of our volunteers. Take a look at the tile on being a volunteer).

  …and update places

How to add

We think that one of WheelEasy’s strengths is the quality of the main photography. Good photos can make our platform so much more pleasant to use, so it would be great if the pictures you submit for each place look good too! Please try your best with every entry. Have a look at this video.

The quality of the photos is so much more important than just making the web app look nice. Because photos can sum up a situation so much more quickly and precisely than words alone, the quality and relevance of your photos will also make a difference to how helpful the entry is. 

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Barangaroo

Darling Harbour

Circular Quay

Bondi

Collaroy

Watsons Bay

Cronulla

Free Things to Do

Get The Most of the Coast

Peace Amongst the Noise

Joy at Collaroy

Life's a beach

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