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The National Zoo & Aquarium is privately owned and Australia's only combined Zoo and Aquarium.  Situated on around 25 hectares of land just five minutes from the centre of Canberra.

Most of the National Zoo is accessible by wheelchair. The site does include some steep inclines however if you follow the designated adventure trail these areas will be avoided.  There are several mobility scooters available for hire. Advanced bookings are encouraged as there are limited units available on any given day. To make a booking please call 02 6287 8400 or email frontdesk@nationalzoo.com.au. Identification is required as well as a hire form to be completed at the time of hire.

There is a wide variety of both native & exotic animals, as well as the largest inland saltwater tank in Australia. There are a number accessible picnic areas, complimentary BBQ facilities along with Jungle Vines Cafe, Rhino Bistro, Adentureland Playground, Gift Shop, & Animal Encounters where you get the opportunity to get up close & personal with some of the worlds most amazing creatures.

There are a number of disabled car parking spaces available for use. These are located at the main entrance and near the secondary keyhole entrance.  Parking is free for all zoo and Jamala visitors.

Accessible toilets can be found at the park along with baby change room.

A full viewing of the zoo is a decent walk….easy for some, not so easy for others…

If your mobility isn’t great or you have toddlers who would struggle with the distance, you can split up your visit. You can do one section one day and return any time in the next 2 weeks to see the other section. Parking is generally available near the start of both sections.

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National Zoo & Aquarium

The large open uncovered car park on Matilda Street, Canberra offers plenty of regular parking spots along with 14 disabled parking bays.  

There are multiple entry points into the car park with the disabled bays being along one row.  

Accessible parking Matilda St - Phillip

A designated accessible parking bay can be found right outside McDonalds Weston.  There is a ramp with side rails leading into McDonalds. 

Accessible parking Namatjira Dr & McNally St - Weston

Curtin Place Shops has a large uncovered car park with multiple regular spots & accessible parking bays.

The car park features two entrances & three accessible parking bays close to the shops. 

Accessible parking Curtin Pl - Curtin

A large uncovered car park can be found at Mawson Place Shops.  

Disabled parking spots can be found just outside the shops entrance.

There are also plenty of regular parking bays.

Accessible parking Mawson Pl - Mawson

Two designated accessible parking bays can be found in the car park off Heard Street, Mawson.

The two spots are sitaued next to each other with a drop kerb leading to the paved level pathway.

Accessible parking Heard St - Mawson

There are multiple designated mobility parking spaces across the National Arboretum site.

At the Village Centre and surrounds there are 23 designated mobility spaces at the Vistors main car park.

A 70 metre sealed ramp provides access from the carpark to Visitors Centre, The Ginger Group Cafe, The Curatoreum Gift Shop, observation decks, Pod Playground and National Bonsai and Penjing Collection. 

This entrance ramp is known as ‘The Cutting’. There is a concrete bench seat at the top of the cutting, adjacent to the carpark, for companion drop-off. There is another concrete bench seat midway down The Cutting. This path is semi-sheltered from wind but exposed to sun and rain.

Accessible bathrooms can be found onsite.

Accessible parking Forest Dr - Weston

Chris's Patisserie & Bakehouse is an accessible family run & owned cafe & bakery where all the bread, pastries, tarts & cakes etc are made in-house, located on Brierly Street Weston.

The venue offers step free access via paved level pathway approach to large glass door.  The cafe features freestanding tables, chairs, access to the counter & umbrella shaded outdoor seating.

Accessible parking & toilets can be found in Cooleman Court Shopping Centre.

Chris's Patisserie & Bakehouse

Evoke is an accessible bakery located at Curtin Place with step free entry & easty access to the counter.

Evoke is a takeaway bakery with accessible parking very closeby at Coles car park & accessible toilets within the Curtin shops.

Evoke Bakery

Beess & Co is an accessible cafe located on Bentham Street, Yarralumla.

The cafe offers step free entry via paved level pathway approach to glass entry door,  Inside is bright & spacious with floor to ceiling windows, freestanding tables, chairs, easy access to counter & umbrella shaded outdoor seating.

Accessible parking can be found right outside.

Beess & Co Cafe

Lava is an accessible cafe located in the industrial suburb of Phillip in Woden.  

The cafe offers step free entry to wide door via paved pathway approach with easy access to the counter.  Inside there are freestanding tables, chairs & stools along with some limited outdoor seating.  

Accessible toilets can be found 75m away at Colbee Court & 850m away at Westfield Woden.  There is plenty of regular parking spots, accessible parking can be found at shea Street & Divine Court

Lava Coffee

Indian Affair is an accessible Indian restaurant serving traditional curries, tandoori dishes & banquets served in a vibrant dining room.

The venue is accessed via paved pathway to step free entry doorway.  Inside there are freestanding tables & chairs with easy access to the counter.  

Accessible toilets can be found under 50m away in Colbee Court or 1km away at Chifley Place.  Accessible parking can be found nearby further down Colbee Court.  

Indian Affair Restaurant

Naadam is an accessible Mongolian restaurant offering an authentic Mongolian dining experience of rich & unique food culture rooted in place & tradition.

The venue offers step free entry  to large glass doors via paved pathway approach.  Inside there are freestanding tables & chairs along with fixed banquette. 

There is an accessible enormous red yurt in Naadam’s courtyard, which stands alongside a vibrant mural of Mongolia. Called a ger, which translates to ‘home’, the yurt functions as both an homage to the owner Mugi’s home country & a space for private events.  The yurt is a traditional nomadic dwelling, a symbol of Mongolian culture & hospitality.  With seating up to 16 people the yurt provides an inimate setting adorned with authentic Mongolian patterns.  

Accessible toilets can be found under 500m away at Westfield Woden & Colnee Court.  Accessible parking can be found closeby at Westfield Woden.  

Naadam Restaurant

Farmers Daughter is an accessible cafe located in Yarralumla offering coffee, sweet & savoury treats in a relaxed environment.

The cafe features step free entry via paved pathway to glass doors into an accessible arcade.  There are free standing tables & chairs inside the arcade along with outside seating.

An accessible parking is directly opposite the cafe, accessible toilets can be found just over 1km away at Deakin shops on Duff Place. 

Farmers Daughter

Cafe Copenhagen is an an accessible cafe located in Westfield Woden. 

The cafe offers step free entry with paved level pathway approach to automatic glass doors into the Westfield centre.  The cafe features access to the counter, freestanding tables, chairs & fixed banquette seating.

Accessible bathroom & parking can be found in Westfield Woden. 

Cafe Copenhagen

Cafe Viin is a popular cafe in Pearce known for its French cuisine including breakfast, lunch, and coffee featuring a variety of French-inspired dishes.

The cafe offers step free entry via paved level pathway approach to large glass entry door.  The cafe has a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, with both indoor and outdoor seating available.  The cafe is decorated with simple yet elegant wooden tables, chairs, comfy sofas, access to the counter and large windows that let in plenty of natural light. 

Parking can be found at Hodgson Crescent, accessible bathrooms at Chifley Place & Colbee Court.

Cafe Viin

Cafeneion is an accessible cafe & coffee shop  located in a small shopping center in the suburb of Torrens.

The cafe offers step free entry via paved level pathway approach to glass double entry doors.  Inside is spacious with freestandint tables, chairs, seating booths & access to the counter.  There is further covered outdoor seating.

Accessible parking can be found in the shop car park, accessible bathrooms 2km away at Wanniassa Shops.

Cafeneion

Capital Laphing Station is an accessible food truck serving Tibetan street food made from mung bean starch located in Weston Street Skate Park.

The truck offers step free access, covered seating in the skate park & ccessible parking in the car park.  Accessible bathroom can be found in the McDonalds Weston & 500m away at Parkes Lions Park on Orange Road. 

Capital Laphing Station

Thai Eatery in Mawson is an accessible Thai restaurant offering step free entry via paved level pathway approach.

Inside the vene features freestanding tables & chairs, access to the counter & outdoor seating out the front.

Accessible parking can be found in Mawson Place car park, accessible toilets at BP Express, Phillip.

Thai Eatery Mawson

Wildflour is an accessible artisan bakery & cafe located in Coleman Court, Weston.

Coleman Court features step free entry via paved level pathway approach to large automatic glass doors. Wildflour offers step free entry via large open doorway with easy access to the counter.  Inside are freestanding tables & chairs along with fixed banquette seating along the wall.

Accessible toilets can be found just over 100m away at Ampol Foodary Weston.  Accessible parking can be found in the centre car park.

Wildflour Weston

One designated accessible parking bay can be found at Weston Park Skate Park, at the end of Dillon Close.

Accessible parking Weston

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