Location & Entrance: Located at 1 Horton Street, right by the Town Green and the end of the Breakwall, The Beach House is centrally situated and highly visible. It's a popular waterfront venue offering both casual café-style dining and vibrant evening ambience.

Accessibility Features: The venue is explicitly described as welcoming and supportive of access needs—including for individuals who use wheelchairs.

Transport & Parking: With specific accessible parking provided around the street. Its central location near The Town Green suggests easy drop-off and close walking distance from nearby public transport and parking facilities.

Layout & Access: The Beach House offers step-free entry to indoor and outdoor seating spaces, including a river-front deck. It features wheelchair-accessible paths throughout, ensuring easy navigation.

On-site Facilities: The Beach House confirmed that they provide a wheelchair-accessible toilet which clean and well-maintained with easy access.

Inclusive Support: The venue caters to a range of accessibility needs, including vision or hearing impairment, intellectual disabilities, and mobility needs. It's listed as pet-friendly, family-friendly, and supports those with communication or learning differences Port Macquarie.

Seating & Dining Options: Offers both indoor and alfresco dining—a variety of seating styles ensuring flexibility for mobility aids. The casual layout likely helps with ease of movement.

Already Recognized: The Beach House displays inclusive design cues, such as free Wi-Fi, and it welcomes diverse guest needs in multiple ways.

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Location & Transport: Port Central is centrally located at 40–42 Horton Street, Port Macquarie—within short walking distance of the CBD, Town Green, and public transport hubs. Buses such as Routes 324, 325, 328, 333, 334, 335, and 340 all serve the centre, with many operating as easy-access (wheelchair-friendly) buses. For example, Route 325 stops directly on Horton Street by the centre.transportnsw.infobusways.com.au

Parking: The centre has over 800 free car spaces across two levels, including designated disabled parking bays and Parents with Prams spaces located near all entrances and lifts for easier access.Port Central Shopping Centre+1 A connected multi-storey car park offers 875 spaces, with disabled bays clearly marked and free parking outside peak hours.parkopedia.compmhc.nsw.gov.au

Taxi Access: Taxis typically drop off passengers nearby the main entrances. The centre's central location makes it easily reached via ride-share or taxi from around town.

Entrance & Wayfinding: The centre offers seamless access via flat, level walkways and ramps, with lifts and escalators connecting floors. Entrances are wide and accessible.

Layout Navigation: Port Central is a multi-level centre featuring a mix of major retailers (Target, IGA Supa Ritchies), specialty stores, cafes, and a food court. Wide corridors and open-plan layouts provide good accessibility for wheelchair and pram users.

Amenities & Convenience: The centre offers free Wi-Fi, eco-friendly initiatives like recycling stations and solar power, and is dog-friendly, making for a modern and inclusive environment.

Near the centre of the ground floor, close to shops numbered 55 and 56 (near the Target store and beside the escalators).

On Level 1 (L1), the lift is positioned near store F1 and F3 in the top right area of the floor plan, close to the accessible toilets and other amenities.

These lifts provide access between the ground floor and Level 1, ensuring mobility for visitors who need it. They are clearly marked on the map and accessible from main entry points and central areas of the centre.

The accessible toilets at Gowings Port Central in Port Macquarie are conveniently located on Level 1 (L1) near the area marked F1 and F3. They feature facilities for parents, disabled access with wheelchair-friendly amenities, and are clearly indicated in the centre directory. The location is accessible via lifts and escalators, ensuring ease of access for people with mobility needs. This setup supports convenience and comfort for visitors requiring accessible restroom facilities.

Mobility Support: Complimentary wheelchair hire is available via the Concierge Desk to enhance your shopping comfort.Port Central Shopping Centre

Sustainability & Comfort: The centre has energy-efficient lighting and solar panels, makes eco-friendly product choices across retailers, and features recycling stations. These enhancements support a healthier environment.Port Central Shopping Centre

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One very accessible room (306). Owner is a wheelchair user so the motel is extremely wheelchair friendly. 

306 is on the ground floor, slightly larger than the other rooms.

Bathroom is large (although the door position makes getting to the toilet a lengthy process).  Roll in shower. Handheld hose. Left hand transfer toilet. 

All common areas wheelchair accessible. 

Parking can be found at the front of the venue.

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KFC Port Macquarie City – Accessibility Guide

Public transport: Multiple bus routes serve central Port Macquarie, with the closest stops to 146‐148 Horton Street on Short Street (about a 4-minute walk) and Clarence Street (about 5 minutes). Both routes are relatively flat and easy to navigate for mobility aid users.

Parking: The restaurant has its own parking lot directly beside the building, including clearly marked accessible parking bays close to the entrance.

Drop-off: A drive-through lane is available for ordering, and the front curb on Horton Street allows for quick drop-off just a few steps from the main entrance.

The KFC Port Macquarie City building is at street level with an outdoor seating area at the front. The sidewalk in front is flat, and there is step-free access from the parking lot side via a ramp. For those approaching from the Horton Street footpath, there is a small stair section, but this can be avoided entirely by using the wheelchair lift located near the main entrance, which connects directly to the dining level.

Entrance & pathways: Access from the parking lot or lift is smooth and paved. The main doors are wide and automated, making entry easy for wheelchair users and those with prams.

Counter & layout: The ordering counter is at standard height. There is an open-plan layout with smooth tile flooring and enough space for most wheelchairs to navigate between tables.

Seating: Indoor tables and chairs are movable, allowing flexibility for mobility aids. Outdoor dining tables and benches are also available on a flat patio area.

The restaurant is equipped with accessible toilets inside, with separate male and female facilities. Both are spacious, have grab rails, lever‐style taps, and are positioned close to the dining area for convenience.

Wheelchair lift: Located near the main entrance, allowing mobility aid users to bypass stairs.

Doors: Wide automatic doors for easy entry.

Staff & service: Staff are attentive and ready to assist with carrying meals or accommodating special requests.

Signage & environment: Bright menu boards with high contrast for visibility. The dining area is well-lit and maintained for clear pathways.

KFC Port Macquarie City

Location & Parking: Situated at 97 Gordon Street, centrally located and just steps from the CBD, Bus Terminal, and Town Green. It offers free off-street parking directly beside the venue, improving accessibility for drop-offs or visitors using mobility aids.

Public Transport: Gordon Street is well-serviced by local bus routes and taxis, placing the Tavern within easy reach of Port Macquarie’s main transport network.

Entry & Layout: The venue is wheelchair accessible due to level entry with no major obstacles at the entrance and interior layout conducive for mobility aids.

Seating & Atmosphere: The Tavern features both indoor and outdoor seating areas, providing flexibility for customers with different preferences. 

Facilities: While the venue is marked as wheelchair accessible, with presence of an accessible restroom which is clean and maintained most of the times. It’s large enough to accommodate a wheelchair. 

Family & Pet Friendly: The Tavern welcomes families (highchairs available) and is pet friendly, providing a comfortable environment for a variety of visitors.

Finnian's Irish Tavern

Livvi's Place at Westport Park inPort Macquarie is an all abilities, inclusive fully fenced playground overlooking the water.

The scenic nautical-themed colourful & creative playground has a wheelchair accessible pirate ship with twin slides & plank.  There is also a sandpit, nest swing, musical instruments, crow nest climbing tower,  wheelchair accessible spinning carousel, water play, chalkboard puzzles (bring your own chalk), traditional swings & stepping obstacle course.

There are shaded BBQs & picnic tables within the playground, water station/bubbler & plenty of free parking.  The closest accessible toilets can be found at the nearby shopping centre.  

There are flat easy roll bike paths,  shaded park benches & the Hastings Coffee Co is a short walk/roll from the playground for a takeaway coffee.  

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Hungry Jack’s Port Macquarie – Accessibility Guide

By bus: Port Macquarie is served by Busways regional routes. The main Bus Terminal (Short St, off Gordon St) handles most local buses (routes 322, 324, 325, 334, 333, 336, etc.). For schedules and accessibility info see Busways (1300 555 611)pmhc.nsw.gov.au. 

By taxi: Taxi ranks are at the north ends of Horton Street and Short Street, a short walk from Gordon Stpmhc.nsw.gov.au. Taxis can also drop passengers on Gordon St outside the restaurant if street space permits.

Driving/parking:  On-street parking in the CBD is metered/limited. Accessible (“disabled”) bays are likely provided in these off-street lots, but visitors should look for marked spaces. There is also parking for hungry jack's customer which includes a disabled parking as well. 

Entrance layout: The restaurant sits at street level on Gordon St. The sidewalk in front is flat and generally flush with the road (curb ramps are present at nearby corners). The entry door is level with the footpath (no steps) and wide enough for wheelchair or pram access.

Entry and doors: Access into the restaurant is step-free. (By design, many Hungry Jack’s outlets have level entry.). This suggests the lobby should accommodate wheelchairs and prams without obstruction. The doors have wide automatic or sliding doors.

Interior layout: Inside is likely open-plan with tiled or hard floors. Seating is generally a mix of fixed benches/stools and movable chairs. Counters are usually at standard height. Floor surfaces are hard (e.g. tile), which helps wheelchair and pram maneuvering. Aisles between tables are wide enough in the main area, but fixed seating can limit flexibility.

Seating arrangements: There are seating both indoors and outdoors. Indoors, expect compact table layouts. As noted, fixed stools can make some tables unusable by wheelchairs. Visitors with wheelchairs or prams may need to ask staff for guidance to an appropriate table.

Flooring & paths: The interior floor is presumably smooth (likely tile or vinyl). All indoor areas are on one level (no steps or lifts are needed inside). The external path from parking or drop-off to the door is level (kerb ramps and wide footpaths along Gordon St are also available).

On-site facility: There is Hungry Jack’s accessible restroom. There are separate toilets for male, female and accessible toilets. The accessible toilet is fairly clean and has enough space for a wheelchair or pram. It also includes a changing table. 

Drive-thru: Hungry Jack’s Port Macquarie does have a drive-thru lane. This provides a way to order without entering the store, though it is meant for cars (not an independent pedestrian/ wheelchair service).

Step-free access: As noted, the entire venue is at ground level, so no stairs or lifts are involved in getting around the main areas. All dining and service zones are on one floor and have ramps and slopes provided for wheelchairs.

Staff assistance: While not documented, staff in fast-food restaurants are generally willing to assist (e.g. fetching items or helping balance orders). You may request assistance at the counter if needed.

Outdoor area: It has provide picnic-style tables outside. No ramps or lifts are required because the whole venue is single-level.

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Address & Parking: Located at the corner of Bay Street & Park Street, Settlement City Shopping Centre offers over 1,000 free parking spaces, including accessible car parks conveniently near entrances. The site has level access from all parking areas. It also has special parking for pram users.

Public Transport: Multiple bus routes serve the centre—including 322, 333, 336, 335, S499—which either loop through or stop close to Settlement City. Moovit+1

Taxi Access: A taxi rank is located adjacent to the bus terminal, within a short and flat walk from the centre. gpmtourism.com.au

Level Access: Settlement City is a single-level retail space, ensuring easy wheelchair and pram navigation across the centre. 

Layout & Amenities: Home to major stores (Big W, Woolworths, Best & Less, Reject Shop), over 60 specialty retailers, and a food court. Wide aisles and open-air walkways make movement accessible and intuitive. 

Family Facilities: A Parents Room is available, featuring private feeding areas, baby-change tables, microwaves, and child-friendly toilets—great for caregivers and families with prams.

On-Site Facilities: The center offers public toilets, including accessible stalls. The Parents Room also contains family-friendly amenities. 

Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi throughout the centre helps visitors use mobile devices for navigation or communication.

Family & Kid-Friendly: In addition to the Parents Room, amenities like clean facilities, comfortable seating areas, and security staff contribute to a welcoming environment.

Overall Comfort: Settlement City is praised for its clean, well-maintained layout, user-friendly navigation, and helpful customer service—making it accessible and pleasant for all visitors.

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Town Beach is the closest surf beach to Port Macquarie’s town centre. It features wide sandy shores popular with surfers and families, and is backed by a large skate park, playground and beachfront kiosks. The northern end of Town Beach is part of a landscaped park (Town Beach Park) with shaded picnic areas, playground equipment and a kiosk. A painted breakwall promenade connects Town Beach to the Port Macquarie CBD – as the council notes, you can “walk along the footpath to connect you to the Port Macquarie CBD and the outlying beaches”. This paved, level pathway is lined with café and picnic spots, making it easy to access the beach and nearby amenities on foot or in a wheelchair.

Beach wheelchairs: Port Macquarie Council provides free “Sandcruiser” beach wheelchairs for hire at Town Beach (and three other patrolled beaches) during lifeguard hours. These large-wheeled chairs let users reach the waterline on sand. Borrowing a Sandcruiser is free, but you must book it (either via the surf club lifeguards or in advance by calling the Beach Safety Service at 0422 312 940). Beach wheelchairs require at least one or two assistants to push through soft sand – council guidelines warn that the sand can be hard to navigate without helpers.

Flat access paths: A paved promenade (the breakwall path) runs from the riverfront Town Green all the way to Town Beach. This pathway is flat and gently sloping, with wide ramps and surface suitable for wheelchairs, scooters or prams. Along the way are cafes, picnic tables and rest spots. In particular, this path provides wheelchair-friendly ramps down to the beachfront areas and the grassy park above the sand. (Wheelchair users note that the ramp at the river end is particularly gentle.) Because the whole route is level, prams and strollers can also move easily between the town center and Town Beach.

Accessible play and toilets: The playground at Town Beach Park includes a Liberty Swing that is designed for wheelchair users. (This swing requires a Master Locksmith Access Key (MLAK) to use – keys can be borrowed from the kiosk adjacent to the playground.) Near the playground there are public toilets – one of these is a wheelchair-friendly, MLAK-operated accessible toilet. (Other men’s and women’s restrooms also have enlarged stalls for ease of access.) The park’s facilities (toilets, picnic tables and kiosk) are all on a firm surface or boardwalk, so wheelchairs and prams can reach them without obstruction.

Nearby amenities: Town Beach Park provides car parking and picnic shelters close to the sand. There is a beachside café kiosk in the park, and the popular Salty Crew Kiosk sits right on the beachfront. The Salty Crew kiosk is easily reached by the promenade and has level access from the path. Overall, paved parking and drop-off zones are available along Stewart Street at the park, and from there it’s a short, level rollout to the beach area. Shaded picnic lawns and benches in the park are also fully accessible.

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Location & Transport: Nestled in central Port Macquarie, Hog’s Breath Café is easily reached by walking or via local buses that frequent Clarence Street and nearby thoroughfares. The venue is visible and central within the town center.

Parking & Drop-Off: Street parking is available along Clarence Street, though no specific accessible parking bays are marked nearby—dropping off directly at the entrance is feasible due to its street-level location.

Entry & Layout: The café offers wheelchair-accessible entry, with a flat, step-free approach from the street. It features different dining zones—booths, tables, a deck, and garden seating, providing varied options for guest preference.

Interior Navigation: The open cafe layout typically suggests enough space for wheelchair or pram users to navigate between tables comfortably—particularly in the deck or garden areas. The café’s table service style also helps accommodate flexible seating needs.

On-site Facilities: Hog’s Breath Café Port Macquarie includes ambulant accessible toilets. which is clean and maintained.

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