Strathnairn Arts Association Inc. is a not for profit arts association supported by the ACT Government that provides working spaces & facilities for a range of artists, crafts people & community groups.

The venue is semi-accessible with step free entry to the majortity of areas accessed via paved level pathways. including the scuplture garden.  Some areas do have steps.  

Set in a converted 1920s homestead on the north-western outskirts of Canberra, Strathnairn’s 9.5 hectares is host to a Woolshed & Village Hall, all with views towards the Brindabella Mountains.

Located within the Homestead is the shop, which displays & sells a range of handmade works by local artists.

The venue also houses the Cafe Stepping Stone, a community-driven vegetarian kitchen serving café classics with an emphasis on locally grown produce & striving to connect with other ethical and small businesses.  There are freestanding tables & chairs both inside & outside. 

Accessible toilets can be found 500m away at Paddy's Park Blue Folk Lane.  Regular parking can be found onsite.

Strathnairn Arts Association

Hoyts Belconnen is located inside the Westfield shopping centre.

Enjoy the accessibility ease that comes with being inside Westfield. Lift access straight to the cinema. Best Parking Spot is Blue level.

Enjoy all the big blockbusters while being surrounded by state of the art surround sounds.Enjoy Treat city for your popcorn or Artie's Bar & Cafe for yummy hot food. Or Ben and Jerrys Scoop store for something creamy.

Booking accessible seats is best done online so you get the spots you desire.  Sunday of each  month, they have sensory screening for people with sensory issues or Autism, by dimming the lights and lowering the volume.  Visual Impairment Options AO and Hearing Options HO are  available check on their website for information on which movies have those options. 

Enjoy 4 hours free parking by validating parking in cinema. 

HOYTS Belconnen

Canberra Reptile Zoo is a fully accessible venue located on O'Hanlon Place within Gold Creek Village, behind Injoy Cafe, opposite the clock tower.  With over 50 different species of reptiles & frogs on display including some of Australia's largest, deadliest & most colourful reptiles.  

The zoo features disabled access to all areas of the venue with step free entry via paved pathway approach.

Accessible toilets are under 200m away at Federation Square.  Accessible parking can be found right outside the entrance to the zoo.

Cafes can be found in Gold Creek Village with outside seating along with a fenced playground.

Canberra Reptile Zoo

West Belconnen Pond is  popular trail for dog walkers located in North Western Canberra, right near the ACT/NSW state border. The trail begins and ends from the parking area on Percy Begg Circuit, in the suburb of Dunlop 

Enjoy making your way along the mostly flat trail as you make a full circuit around the West Belconnen Pond. There are two playgrounds along the way, making it a great option for the kids. 

Picnic tables and BBQ areas are provided. Dogs welcomed must be on a leash.

NO TOILETS AVAIL ABE : closet is at 5 Charwood Place (5 mins by car)  cleanliness is a hit and miss . Better option Kippax Fair Shopping Centre  Toilets  . Opened 7am to 9pm ( 8 mins by car)

West Belconnen Pond

Café MAMÉ is an accessible venue in Melba offering a wide selection of vegetarian & vegan dishes, as well as gluten-free bread made in-house.

The cafe offers step free entry via paved pathway approach to wide glass doorway with easy access to the counter. Inside there are freestanding tables & chairs with a limited outside seating available.

Accessible toilets can be found just over 1km away at Charnwood Place.  An accessible parking spot can be found just outside the venue.   

Café MAMÉ

Ikko is an accessible Japanese restaurant located in Belconnen's Grazier Lane, specialising in authentic Udon and Donburi dishes, offering a unique teishoku-style menu.

The restaurant offers step free entry via paved pathway approach.  Inside there are freestanding tables & chairs, communla bench tables, counter stool seating with a Sakura tree display in the middle of the venue.

Accessible toilets can be found parking can be found at Westfield Belconnen (parking too) & Belconnen Fresh Food Markets.  Accessible parking can be found at 68 Emu Bank & 23 Swanson Court.  

IKKO Canberra

Cesar's Cafe is an accessible venue with step free entry via paved pathway approach to double entry doors.

Inside the venue are tables. chairs, high tables, stools & easy access to the counter.  There is plenty of outdoor seating & tables accessed via paved pathway approach. 

Accessible toilets can be found just under 1km away at Macdermott Place & regular parking spots can be found right outside the venue. 

Cesar's Café

Kynefin is an accessible venue in Hall  a small village on the outskirts being only a 20-minute drive from the centre of Canberra. The cafe offers British-influenced food with nearly everything made in-house including bombolini doughnuts, cakes, breads, jams & chutneys, chai, hot chocolate blends & more.

The venue offers step free entry via paved pathway approach into a spacious area with freestanding tables, chairs & bench seating with easy access to the counter. The open, rural surroundings feature a sprawling accessible verandah with sweeping views of the peaceful countryside. there are freestanding tables, chairs & a high bench communal table with stools.  

There are regular toilets & parking, closest accessible toilets can be found at Casey Market Town & Federation Square which is over 2km away.  

Kynefin Cafe

Neutral Grounds is an accessible cafe serving barista made coffee, breakfast, brunch with a cozy & welcoming atmosphere.

The cafe offers step free access via paved pathway approach to double doors.  There are freestadnign tables & chairs, easy access to the counters & outside seating & tables.

Accessible toilets can be found at Westfield Belconnen along with parking.  Closer accessible parking can be found at Oatley Court & 9 Weedon Court.

Neutral Grounds

Heywood is an accessible restaurant & home of Nick O’Leary Wines, located in Wallaroo just outside Canberra.

The restaurant offers step free entry via paved pathway approach & embraces the concept of farm-to-table, sourcing the finest local ingredients to create exquisite dishes that harmonise beautifully with the wines on offer.

The restaurant is large, luxe & moody featuring dark accents, recycled wood feature walls, warm leather banquet seating, freestanding tables & chairs, a feature fireplace & enormous cork & brass trimmed bar at the entrance.  There is further seating outside with freestanding tables, chairs & bench seating.  

There are two disabled parking spots outside along with an accessible bathroom onsite.  

Nick O'Leary Winery HEYWOOD

Delhi to Canberra is an accessible Indian restaurant located in Melba, Canberra.

The venue offers step free entry via paved pathway approach to double entry glass doors.  Inisde is spacious with freestanding tables & chairs & easy access to the counter.

There is accessible parking spot right outside the venue. Accessible toilets can be found 1km away at Charnwood Place. 

Delhi to Canberra Indian Restaurant

Drunken Tiger is an accessible Asian takeaway offering a small menu that crosses cuisines and cultures for dishes jam-packed with flavour that can be served up fast. 

The venue is the shop front next to Cafe Mame at the Melba shops.  This is takeaway only so no tables or chairs.

Accessible parking can be found just outside & accessible toilets 1km away at Charnwood Place. 

Drunken Tiger

Remedy by RSL is an accessible cosy neighbourhood coffee shop located in Belconnen.

The venue offers paved pathway approach to large open glass doorway with easy access to the counter & outdoor tables, chairs & stools with umbrella shade.

There is disabled parking spot opposite the venue along with further parking at Westfield Belconnen along with accessible toilets.  Further accessible toilets can be at Belconnen Fresh Food Markets.

Remedy by LSR

Pizza Artigiana is an accessible wood fired pizza restaurant located on the corner of Bowman &, Wiseman Street, Macquarie.

The venue offers step free entry via paved pathway approach with easy access to the counter.  Inside features fixed banquette seating & tabales with freestanding chairs opposite.  There are large communal tables along with plenty of outside tables & chairs.

Accessible parking can be found at the car park opposite with accessible toilets 200m away at Jammison Centre 1. 

Pizza Artigiana

Capital Wines is only a short 15 minute drive from the centre of Canberra in the quaint village of Hall & features step free access to the Cellar Door & Kyeema Art Gallery.

Capital Wines Cellar Door offers a wide range of wines to taste, cheese platters & the Epicurean Food & Wine Experience all whilst viewing the monthly art exhibitions.

The venue offers step free entry via paved pathway approach with freestanding tables & chairs, armchairs & sofas.  There are also outside barrel high tables outside. 

Only regular parking & toilets can be found at the venue. Closest accessible toilets are over 2km away at Casey Market Town & Federation Square. 

Capital Wines

The Shed is a cafe chain restaurant with stores throughout NSW & ACT serving home-style rustic meals & 100% Arabica bean coffee.  The cafes  feature calm earthy tones, industrial metal, concrete, brickwork & soft greenery.

The Belconnen store is located on level 2 Westfield centre accessed via paved level pathway approach to automatic glass entry doors.  Level 2 can be accessed via lift & escalator with step free entry into the cafe, access to the counter, freestanding tables, chairs & banquette seating.

Accessible parking & bathrooms can be found in the Westfield Shopping Centre.

The Shed Café

Knead Patisserie is an accessible venue offering step free entry via paved pathway approach located in the Belconnen Fresh Food Markets

There are freestanding tables inside with easy access to the counter & a large outside seating area with tree shade.

There is a large undercover 2-hour FREE parking located off Ibbott Lane with disabled spots.  

Accessible toilets can be found within the markets including a parents room.

Knead Patisserie serves an array of handmade rustic breads and sweet treats such as tarts, individual cakes, muffins, and pastries. Also on offer is specialty coffee which is sourced and roasted in collaboration with specialty coffee roaster Red Brick Espresso.

Knead Patisserie

Dobinsons Belconnen is an accessible bakery located in the Westfield centre on Benjamin Way, Belconnen.

Entry to Westfield is via paved level pathway approach via glass automatic doors.  There is easy access to the counter & a small shared seating area with low tables & stools.

Accessible toilets & parking can be found within the Westfield Shopping Centre.

Dobinsons

Wokitup is an accessible Asian noodle bar located on Emu Bank, Belconnen.

The venue offers step free entry via paved level pathway to double glass doors with easy access to the counter. The restaurant has a casual atmosphere offering authentic flavors of South-East Asia, with a focus on noodle boxes. The venue has both indoor & outdoor accessible seating.

Accessible toilets can be found 600m away at Westfield Belconnen & 1km away at Diddams Close & Belconnen Fresh Food Markets.  Lots of accessible parking nearby at Lighthouse Car park, 102 & 68 Emu Bank & Swanson Court.  

Wokitup! Belconnen

Wokitup is an accessible Asian noodle house located on Hardwick Crescent, Kippax.

The venue offers step free entry via paved level pathway to glass door with easy access to the counter. The restaurant has a casual atmosphere offering authentic flavors of South-East Asia, with a focus on noodle boxes. The venue features easy access to the counter & accessible seating.

Accessible parking can be found in the car park opposite. Accessible toilet over 3km away at  Shell Coles Express, Hawker.  

Wokitup Kippax

Coffee Guru is an accessible coffee hourse & cafe located in Charnwood shops, Belconnen

The cafe offers step free entry to large glass entry door via paved level pathway approach.  Inside features easy access to the counter however the seating at the side is accessed via a narrow corridor along with wall tables & stools  There is plenty of outdoor covered seating though.

Accessible parking can be found in the Charnwood shops car park along with accessible toilets in the shopping centre.

Coffee Guru Charnwood

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The Coffee Club Café - Belconnen