The National Arboretum near Canberra features the Events Terrace Loop, a 0.6km loop trail taking an average of 9 minutes to complete.

This short accessible path begins & ends from the main car park, which can be reached directly from the Tuggeranong Parkway.  The trail is a mix of sealed & gravel path, intentionally wheelchair friendly.  The path takes you around the southern side of the village Centre, through a range of gardens including the National Bonsai Collection.    Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.  

Accessible toilets can be found at the Village Centre which is modern & functional with grab rails & under sink roll in.  Further accessible toilets can be found at the children's playground.  The playground also features accessible swings, a cafe & restaurant can be found closeby.

There are 11 disabled car parks near the entrance & 3 more outside the Margaret Whitlam Pavilion Function Centre.  Three wheelchairs are available for hire

Events Terrace Loop

There are multiple designated parking bays across the National Arboretum site.

The Margaret Whitham Pavilion features 4 designated mobility parking spaces .  Access is adjacent to the Pavilion via a level, gravel path. The carpark and path are exposed to weather, the Pavilion is sheltered for a companion drop-off.

There is also a  300 metre sealed and level path between the Village Centre and the Pavilion. This path is fully exposed to weather.

Accessible bathrooms can be found onsite.

Off-street accessible parking

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.

There are multiple designated parking bays at the National Arboretum.

Accessible bays can be found at Dairy Farmers Hill Lookout & Wide Brown Lane Lookout. 

The Dairy Farmers Hill features one desginated bay with a 200 metre (return) level and sealed pathway providing access to the lookout and sculptures. The parking, path and lookout are exposed to all elements of weather. 

There is one desginated bay at Himalayan Cedars Carpark with a 200 metre (return) level and sealed pathway providing access to the lookout and Wide Brown Land Sculpture. The parking, path and lookout are exposed to all elements of weather.

Accessible bahtrooms can be found onsite.

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 100 year old Himalayan cedars are one of the oldest planted forests in Canberra. 

The trees provide  shade around the picnic and bbq area, and the lookout area.

Free parking  is available but be aware its limited ,  the forest is a short walk and has easy wheelchair-accessibility along a sealed path from the Himalayan cedar car park.

From the car park, it is also an easy stroll to the 'Wide Brown Land' sculpture, at 35m long and 3m high! Unfortunately no paths straight to the sculpture, maybe with some assistance.  

Accessible self cleaning toilet is available.

Please bring rubbish bags, as they don't provide any.

Himalayan Cedar Lookout

Dairy Farmers Lookout is located within the National Arboretum, Canberra.  The lookout offers a spectacular 360o view over Canberra & beyond,

The Arboretum’s iconic eagle sculpture, Nest III & the Amillary Sphere Sundial sits at the top of Dairy Farmers Hill.  There is a circular platform with engraved handrails & wooden bench seats, wheelchair-accessible via a short gravel path.

There is limited wheelchair car parking available, accessssible toilets are located closeby at Village Centre along with Cafe at the Arboretum, Ginger Restaurant & The Curatoreum Shop 

Accessible Lookout In National ArboretumDairy Farmers Hill Lookout