Spending time in Walsh Bay is pleasant for everyone: it's a historical port that's been transformed into a cutting-edge performance precinct, with world-class theatres, fantastic restaurants and cool bars. The finger wharves jut out onto the water, right on the edge of Sydney Harbour, and boast stunning views. And if you have a mobility impairment it's particularly pleasant because it's flat everywhere, and there are so many different things to do within a short distance of each other.

Walsh Bay is the home of the arts. Sydney Theatre Company took up residence in the 1980s. It presents an annual season of diverse drama and dance productions at its own venues, The Wharf Theatres and nearby Roslyn Packer Theatre, and it’s also the resident theatre company of the Sydney Opera House.

The Wharf 1 & 2 theatres are the Sydney Theatre Company’s more intimate  theatres, located very close to the main Roslyn Packer Theatre in Walsh Bay. 

They are fully wheelchair accessible (although it should be noted that the accessible entrance is a very long roll from the main theatre entrances, the cafe/bar, and the accessible toilets). 

An alternative more pleasant route (and much more comfortable if you use a wheelchair) is to go down the right hand side of the pier to the lifts towards the end.

Most people do go in via the access ramp and lift on the pier 4 entry located adjacent to the main entrance on Hickson Road.  The lifts along the wharf lead you to level 1 or 2 depending where you want to go. In level 1 you can find Wharf 2 door 1 and a bit further, Wharf 1 door 3. To reach Wharf 1 doors 1 & 2,  you need to take a lift up to the level above the main entrance (it is marked level 3 – the main theatre level being on level 2). The box office is on the ground floor level (marked level G).

There are accessible toilets along the venue in level 1, they are spacious and mobility devices- friendly.

Limited on-street parking is available outside Roslyn Packer Theatre and The Wharf theatres and there are several other public carparks nearby. at Barangaroo Point & Barangaroo Reserve.

The Wharf 1 & 2 Theatres (Sydney Theatre Company)

ACO on The Pier is home to The Neilson, the state -of-the-art performance space situated at the heart of the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO)’s operating base. The award-winning, architecturally designed space is part of the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, surrounded by views of Sydney Harbour.

The ACO is comitted to providing accessible events that are inclusive, barrier-free & features step-free access, accessible seating options, accessible toilets & assistive hearing technology.  They welcome patrons with Companion Cards & Assistance Animals.

They also hold a range of accessible events, such as ACO Relaxed Performances & Audio Described performances. Please contact the box office on https://www.aco.com.au/your-visit/tickets-and-bookings or or on 1800 444 444 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm AEST) for more information. 

https://www.aco.com.au/your-visit/tickets-and-bookings

ACO On The Pier

Zupano is an accessible cafe & coffee house located on the foreshore promenade Hickson Road, Millers Point. 

Serving what Zupano refers to as  “Aussieterranean” food taking dishes inspired by the Mediterranean, made for Australians .  

Zupano offers step free entry via paved level pathway approach to large open doorway.  With easy access to the counter there are both indoor & outdoor covered tables & chairs.

For more information or book a table go to https://www.zupano.com.au/

Both accessible toilets & parking can be found at Barangaroo Reserve.

https://www.zupano.com.au/

Zupano Espresso_Bar

Lavana is an accessible seafood restaurant located on the waterfront precinct at Walsh Bay serving premium steaks, tapas, fresh seafood & cocktails.

The relaxed harbourside restaurant offers step free entry via huge open glass door entry.  Inside is bright & spacious with huge floor to ceiling windows, chic decor with freestanding tables, high back chairs, banquette seating & large covered outdoor dining overlooking the water.

For more information or to reserve a table go to https://lavanarestaurant.com.au/

Accessible parking can be found closeby at Bond One Car Park, Barangaroo Point & Reserve.  Accessible toilets can be found at Watson Road & Barangaroo Reserve.

https://lavanarestaurant.com.au/

Lavana Restaurant

Housed in an early 20th-century cargo wharf, Sydney Dance Company's Wharf Studios contain five state-of-the-art studios. As an anchor tenant of the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, Sydney Dance Company creates, rehearses, teaches and performs in the Wharf Studios, and welcomes tens of thousands of enthusiastic dancers of all ages through the doors every year.

Unassisted access
Wheelchair access into Sydney Dance Company Wharf Studios is via the main entrance located on Hickson Road.

Accessible facilities
There are accessible toilets on both the Ground floor and Admin floor of the Wharf Studios.

Limited on-street accessible parking is available outside Roslyn Packer Theatre and The Wharf theatres and there are several other public carparks nearby. at Barangaroo Point & Barangaroo Reserve.

Sydney Dance Company, Neilson Studio

Pier 2/3 is a heritage listed finger wharf in the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct. Steeped in Sydney’s industrial history, Pier 2/3 is part of a landmark project by the NSW Government to rejuvenate Walsh Bay into a cultural and creative hub.

Pier 2/3

Step-free access

Accessible toilet

Space between tables

Outside tables

Bars

Moonshine Bar is the social centrepiece of Sydney Festival's Thirsty Mile, with a Colour Maze and cafe by day and free live music and DJs by night. Come early, stay late. And drink it all in.
 
Moonshine Bar is your ultimate harbourside hangout at Sydney Festival. Get stuck into lots of live music, from some of our city’s favourite acts and DJs – slinging feel-good grooves, full-throttle floor-fillers and everything in between.  
 
Moonshine Bar is a licensed venue – patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Entrance is via the ground floor foyer on either the Western or Eastern side of the Pier, shared with ACO, Bell Shakespeare and Australian Theatre for Young People. All areas on the precinct are wheelchair friendly and can be accessed by ramps and lifts.

Moonshine Bar - Sydney Festival

forumprojects, located at Commercial 2 in the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, is a gallery dedicated to immersive sound and video art. 

The forumprojects team aim to bring cutting-edge artistic practices to a broader audience, creating innovative pathways for experiencing contemporary art in a unique and engaging way.

Limited on-street accessible parking is available outside Roslyn Packer Theatre and The Wharf theatres and there are several other public carparks nearby. at Barangaroo Point & Barangaroo Reserve.
 

The restrooms are located diagonally opposite the entrance of the gallery and include an accessible restroom.

forumprojects gallery

The Rebel Theatre is the Australian Theatre for Young People's world-class performance space, home to emerging artists from across Australia. Situated in the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, The Rebel boasts spectacular views of Sydney's Harbour and features award-winning architecture within the historic 1900s Walsh Bay Wharves. 

Ground floor or Stair and lift access to first floor and second floor

First floor Cloak room and bar. Stair and lift access to ground floor and second floor

Second floor ATYP Box Office and Rebel Theatre entry. Stair and lift access to ground floor and first floor

ATYP

The Neilson Nutshell is Bell Shakespeare’s flagship performance space located at Pier 2/3, in the heart of the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct. 

Steeped in Sydney’s industrial history, Pier 2/3 houses Bell Shakespeare’s new premises combining the heritage features of Pier 2/3 with the contemporary needs of artists and audiences.
 


Bell Shakespeare is Australia’s national theatre company specialising in the works of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. With unrivalled reach and impact Bell Shakespeare delivers mainstage productions and an education and outreach program to every state and territory, ensuring classic theatre experiences are accessible to all Australians.

There are gendered bathrooms and a gender neutral, accessible bathroom available on Ground Floor and Level One.

The accessible bathroom on Level One is 1.2 metres x 2.7 metres, and it features inclusive fixtures, handrails, a distress button and a baby-changing station. 
 

Accessible seating and hearing loops are available at the venue. Please contact Sydney Festival to arrange this when booking tickets.

The venue is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs and walkers can be stored in the cloak room if needed. 

If you have access needs, please let Sydney Festival know when booking tickets. 
 

Lift access to the venue is available. The lift dimensions are 1.4 m x 2 metres. The entry is 1 metre wide. Lift capacity is 18 people and 1350kg.

If not using the lift, there are two flights of wide set stairs with no-slip stairs and handrail. 

The curb on Hickson Road cuts to allow for step-free access onto the Pier. 

Bell Shakespeare

Walsh Bay Crabhouse is an accessible restaurant located on Towns Place, Millers Point.

This glass fronted venue offers step free entry via paved level pathway approach with a menu that features mud crab in a range of 17 styles for the ultimate crab feast!

The Crabhouse features freestanding tables, high back chairs & seating booths overlooking the water.

For more information or reserve a table go to https://www.harrysdining1982.com.au/

Accessible parking can be found at Barangaroo Point & Reserve & Bond One Car Park.  Accessible toilets can also be found at Barangaroo Reserve, The Cutaway & Watson Road.

https://www.harrysdining1982.com.au/

Walsh Bay Crabhouse

Jounieh is an accessible contemporary Middle Eastern restaurant serving upmarket traditional & modern Lebanese dishes situated on the Walsh Bay harbour foreshore.

This glass fronted casual restaurant features step free entry via paved level pathway approach into a bright & spacious interior with white clothed tables & high backed chairs.. There is further outdoor seating available with waterside views.

For more information or book a table go to https://www.jounieh.com.au/

Accessible parking can be found closeby at Bond One Car Park, Barangaroo Point & Reserve.  Accessible toilets can also be found at Barangaroo Reserve , Watson Road 

https://www.jounieh.com.au/

Jounieh Walsh Bay

Barangaroo Reserve is a six-hectare Sydney Harbour headland with spectacular sweeping views of the Harbour, wide open spaces, 75,000 Australian native trees and shrubs, walking and cycling trails, idyllic harbour coves and peaceful picnic spots.

Barangaroo Reserve is wheelchair accessible, with relatively level pathways.  There are entrances from Towns Place, Hickson Road, Munn Street Reserve and Merriman Street. Wheelchair users accessing the park from the Towns Place entrance should be aware there is a 30m-long brick/cobbled pathway to navigate before the surface becomes completely smooth.

There are two accessible street parking bays on Towns Place, close to the entry to the carpark. The Wilson Parking car park beneath the Reserve provides eight accessible parking spaces on level B1.

For more information visit https://www.barangaroo.com/see-do-stay

Accessible toilets can be found at the reserve, The Cutaway and Barangaroo Station. 

https://www.barangaroo.com/see-do-stay

Barangaroo Reserve

Bangarra is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation and one of Australia’s leading performing arts companies, widely acclaimed nationally and around the world. Bangarra Dance Theatre is partially accessible to wheelchair users. The lower level studios offer step-free access, but the Bangarra Room is only accessible by stairs. 

There is a designated accessible unisex toilet on site.

In Walsh BayAccessible & Disability Friendly Places

13 fully accessible places

1 partially accessible places