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Port Kembla Heritage Park Wheelchair Accessible Guide

Judbooley Parade, Windang · Accessible Parking · 2 spaces

Naturally Tasty Kiosk, there is accessible parking available in a lot about 100 metres away. It is an outdoor area with plenty of seating nearby, with plenty of space. A public toilet is located next to the kiosk.

Naturally Tasty

The toilet is located adjacent to Shell Cove Woolworths, about 100 metres from the main parking lot. There is one toilet available, which is easy to open and does not require a key for access.

Accessible toilet Marina Dr - Shell Cove

Shell Cove Marina is generally flat and open, with wide pathways around the waterfront, making it easier for wheelchair users and people using mobility aids to move around the area.

The marina precinct has step-free access through the main public areas. There are two ramps down to the marina boardwalk area, one on the left and one on the right, which provide access down to the waterfront.

The boardwalk and surrounding paths appear wide and spacious, with room to move along the marina and between the different venues.

There are several cafes and food options available along the marina, including cafés, dessert places and the Waterfront Tavern.

Most venues have outdoor seating along the waterfront, which generally appears spacious. Outdoor seating areas usually provide more room for wheelchairs and mobility aids compared to indoor seating.

A crepes/dessert shop is also located within the marina precinct, offering sweet food options near the waterfront seating areas.

The Waterfront Tavern is located along the marina boardwalk and has large indoor and outdoor dining areas with views of the water.

Because each venue is separate, entry conditions may vary slightly, but the surrounding pathways between the venues appear flat and easy to move through.

There is multiple parking available around the area, including a car park located near Shell Cove Woolworths.

There are 2 accessible parking spaces located right in front, close to the main marina precinct.

Public toilets are located past the cafes and before Woolworths. This amenities area includes:

The accessible toilet appears to have good internal space and grab rails.

Shellharbour Marina

Windang Foreshore Park Carpark · 2 spaces

Redall Reserve public toilets, there is accessible parking located adjacent to the buildings. There are two accessible toilets available, the rooms are quite narrow. The pathway between the taps is somewhat narrow, but there is plenty of space along the main pathways leading to and from the beach.

Accessible toilet Reddall Pde - Lake Illawarra

Woolworths and adjacent stores parking area, the area is flat with ramps providing access to the pathways. The nearest restrooms are located in Red Rooster or the Ampol petrol station.

Accessible parking Lake Entrance Rd - Shellharbour City Centre 1

Chemist Warehouse Shellharbour, there are two accessible parking spaces located at the front of the store on a rough but flat surface. The entrance door is automatic and inside, the flooring is smooth with spacious aisles. The collection and payment area also has plenty of room to maneuver conveniently

Accessible parking Lake Entrance Rd - Shellharbour City Centre 2

Aldi Albion Park, there are two accessible parking spaces available in the Aldi store outdoors, the area is flat with wide aisles that allow easy movement throughout and navigate securely to the entrance of the store. No toilet facilities are available nearby…

Accessible parking Ash Ave - Albion Park

McDonald’s Warilla, there is one accessible parking space available. The front entrance is accessed via a long, narrow ramp with a handrail, while the back entrance has a shorter ramp but no accessible parking nearby. There is a small outdoor seating area, and the indoor seating area is spacious with plenty of room to move between tables. No accessible toilet is available inside.

McDonald's Warilla

Toilet for Blacks Beach, located near a large parking lot, though there is no designated accessible parking. A bus stop is 400 m away at Dawes Park. The surrounding area is flat, with pathways connecting areas, and flat grass in the way if approaching from the sidewalk. The toilets are usually unlocked but may require an MLAK key, the door is somewhat heavy and may be difficult to open. The interior is spacious and cleaned frequently.

Accessible toilet Junction Rd - Barrack Point

Warilla Beach public toilets, there are two adjacent accessible parking spaces with plenty of room and flat ground for easy access. There is only one accessible toilet available on-site.

Accessible toilet Osborne Pde - Warilla

Zeus Street Greek Shellharbour, there is accessible parking available in the nearby parking lot, it is right next to the elevator and escalator in the upstairs food court. There is plenty of seating out the front of the store, offering a variety of options, though manoeuvring space is somewhat limited. A toilet is available nearby, located outside the store down a hallway.

Zeus Street Greek Shellharbour

HARS Aviation Museum is a mostly ground floor venue with generally flat access through the main public areas. The floors inside the hangars are smooth concrete, which helps with movement through the larger display spaces. Some areas of the museum are only accessible as part of a guided tour. The museum closes at 3:30pm.

The main museum areas are located on the ground floor, with wide, mostly flat pathways through the public display areas.

Hangar 1, Hangar 3, and the aircraft interiors are only accessible as part of a guided tour.

Hangar 3 is spacious, flat, and includes a ramp for entry and exit

 

Hangar 1 is slightly more cramped, though still fairly spacious overall

 

There is an uneven surface near the exit of Hangar 1, which may require extra care

 

Aircraft interiors are only accessible during the guided tour.

Some aircraft displays require stairs and are not step-free:

The Qantas 747 requires climbing a large number of stairs

 

The Super Constellation has 15 steps to enter and is quite cramped inside

 

The aircraft interiors are generally narrow and include raised thresholds, which may make access difficult for some wheelchair users and people using mobility aids.

Visitors who prefer not to use stairs can still view many aircraft from ground level within the hangars.

The main hangar areas appear suitable for manual wheelchair users, while larger motorised wheelchairs may find some spaces more difficult to navigate.

The museum also has 2 to 3 donated wheelchairs available for visitors to use free of charge, subject to availability.

Toilets are located across from the café.

an ambulant toilet in the male and female toilets

 

Entry is paid, with concession/student tickets costing $30.
Companion Cards are accepted.

Aviation Museum Australia - HARS

Parking lot is located closest to McDonald’s but also provides access to nearby stores. The road surface is rough but level with the store entrances. Restrooms are available inside McDonald’s.

Accessible parking Princes Hwy - Albion Park Rail

Parking for the cinema and surrounding stores is in a large carpark on a steep incline, with the cinema located uphill and restaurants and offices downhill. Restrooms are available inside the cinema.

Accessible parking Commemoration Pl - Shellharbour City Centre

There is a small parking lot with two designated accessible spaces, though the surface of the car park and entrance area is rough and on a slight incline. The entry door is a little heavy and hard to push open but is often left open on good weather days. Inside, the waiting area is spacious, but most tables are high with stools, or seating is in cramped sections. Restrooms are available; the male restroom is narrow and not accessible, while the female restroom is accessible and equipped with handrails.

Red Rooster Shellharbour

Woolworths Shell Cove, there is parking available about 50 metres from the store entrance. Inside, the store floor is flat and smooth, with very spacious aisles that allow easy movement throughout. A toilet is available adjacent to the store!

Accessible parking Marina Dr - Shell Cove

Rehals Divine Indian Restaurant, there is no designated accessible parking nearby, street parking is available directly outside, and there is a parking lot located about 100 metres behind the restaurant. The entrance door is push to open and somewhat heavy. Inside, seating is limited, with not much space to manoeuvre except near the booths located at the front, back and right hand side coming into the restaurant. No toilet facilities are available in the restaurant.

Rehal's Divine Indian Restaurant

Blackbutt Park is a nature reserve with slightly hilly terrain, consisting mainly of grass and a few scattered pathways. Access from the parking lot is limited by barricades, which may restrict entry for some users. Restrooms are located directly next to the parking area and at intervals of approximately 1 kilometre along the trail.

Blackbutt Park

Parking is spread out in front of each store entrance, all of which provide accessible entry. The connecting footpath is smooth and flush with the road. The nearest public toilets are located at Hungry Jack’s or the Ampol petrol station.

Accessible parking Range Rd - Shellharbour City Centre

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