The National Dinosaur Museum is Australia's largest permanent display of prehistoric specimens located in Gold Creek Village, an area within the suburb of Nicholls, Canberra.

The Museum offers wheelchair accessible ramp located to the right side of the steps accessed via paved level pathway approach.  The entrance door (850mm) is connected to the front entrance lobby.  The ramp also leads to a gate (950mm) connected to the undercover deck perfect for a picnic.  Accessibility signage is located outside the museum providing direction.

The front desk is located as you enter inside the museum & the front desk area closest to the lift has an open section without a physical desk barrier.  Inside is spacious with easy access to the exhibitions & to move around.   The museum has one wheelchair available on site for visitors.  Please notify them in advance or ask the team at the front counter.

The museum gift shop & galleries are located on two levels & the birthday party room is located on the basement level.  All three levels are connected by lift access.  The unisex accessible public toilet is located on the basement level & accessed via the lift.  There is a clear & level access to the toilet.  

There is clear & level access to & throughout the gift shop with adequate circulation space between racks & displays,

The Museum houses over 150 dinosaur models, 23 complete skeletons, & over 300 displays of individual fossils in its multi-level indoor gallery.  The gardens cover  an area of over 1500 square metres accessed via level paved pathway.

There is ample free parking at the Museum with two accessible parking spaces directly opposite the entrance. 

The Museum offers a concession for disability pension card holders, carer card holders & seniors.

National Dinosaur Museum

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

Canberra Walk In Aviary is an accessible aviary located 15 minutes from the city centre in Federation Square which is located in Gold Creek Village off the Barton Highway, Nicholls.  

Entrance to the aviary is located directly behind the Green Gold Garden Centre. The Canberra Walk in Aviary is both pram and wheelchair friendly featuring step free entry via paved level pathway approach.  It offers visitors the chance to have an interactive experience where you can observe, photograph & feed the friendly free-flying birds as they fly in the large 1000 square metre planted aviary.  With over 60 different species from Australia & around the world you can count 600 friendly free flying birds including over 250 parrots, 350 finches, quail & pheasants.

Accessible toilets can be found 2km away at Casey Market Town & Crace Recreation Park.  Parking can be found just outside the venue.

Canberra Walk-In Aviary

Cockington Green is an accessible privately owned & operated tourist attraction featuring a fascinating display of meticulously crafted miniature buildings currently featuring 30 different countries with approximately 1,500 miniature people, animals & birds on display set within beautifully landscaped gardens.

Located at Gold Creek Village, 10 minute drive from the Canberra City Centre Cockington Green is a wheelchair & walker accessible display.  This access is available any time by request with the wheelchair entrance located beside the main ticket entrance.  The granite paths & walks ways through the gardens are all accomodating for a variety of equipment.  Wheelchairs & mobility scooters are available for hire for a fee.

Other features include a licensed Garden Cafe, free BBQs, picnic area, playground, two gift shops & miniature steam-train.   me

There is an accessible bathroom located near the Garden Cafe entry with disability access to the Cafe via the Rose Room.

There is a free car park & designated accessible parking spot

Cockington Green Gardens

Yerrabi Pond features a 4.2km loop trail near Canberra & is generally considered an easy route taking on average just under an hour to complete.

The Yerrabi Pond loop is a paved, flat walk that can be extended or shortened.  With gorgeous views of the lake there are also lovely trees & flowers, grassed areas, 3 playgrounds, benches, picnic areas, BBQ & toilets.

Accessible toilets can be found at Yerrabi Pond District Park on Wunderlich Street, Gungahlin.  The park also features an innovative play space & adventure playground, which includes a wheelchair accessible liberty swing, double/tandem flying fox, burmese bridge & outdoor fitness equipment.  

The Yerrabi Pond Loop (according to AllTrails.com)  is the longest wheelchair-friendly trail in Canberra, estimated to be 4.2km long.  

Yerrabi Pond Accessible Loop

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

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

Hide & Seek is an accessible cafe located in the heart of Canberra's inner north in Lyneham. 

The venue offers step free entry via paved pathway approach with both inside & covered outdoor freestanding tables & chairs.

The cafe features a menu of breakfast & lunch options, a selection of cakes & pastries produced in-house, & exceptional coffee.

Accessible parking can be found closeby along with plenty of regular parking spots.  Accessible toilets can be found just over 1km away at Hall Street & Woolworths Caltex Dickson.  

Hide and Seek Cafe

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

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

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

Tinker Taylor is an accessible cafe, bakery, coffee house located on Kingsland Parade, Casey.  

The venue offers step free entry via paved level pathway approach to large glass doors. Inside are freestaanding tables & chairs, banquette seating & a large covered outdoor seating area.

Tinker Taylor is very open, with display counters of pastries, the coffee machine, & staff set up in the middle. Bags of coffee line shelves against a wall, alongside baguettes & loaves of bread.  The space is designed to be interactive for customers where they can see the process of making coffee.  

Accessible can be found inside Casey Market Town along with accessible parking in the car park opposite. 

Tinker Tailor Casey

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

Wokit up is an accessible Asian noodle bar located on Horsepark Drive in Amaroo

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 both freestanding tables chairs, bench tables & stools.

Accessible parking spot can be found just outside the venue.  Accessible toilets are over 2km away at Woolworths Caltex &  Shell Coles Express Gungahlin.

Wokitup! Amaroo

TC House is an accessible venue offering up Modern Thai & Cantonese food as well as Chinese BBQ duck & pork roasted inhouse in a massive Chinese-style oven.

Located on Emu Bank in Belconnen the eatery offers step free entry via paved level pathway approach to glass entry doors.  Inside features banquette seating along one wall with tables & chairs opposite, access to the counter & covered outdoor seating.

Accessible parking can be found closeby on Emu Bank, accessible toilets at Shell Coles Express Belconnen Town Centre.  

TC house 泰粵樓

Northside Garden is an accessible cafe situated Federation Square in Gold Creek, Nicholls.,  serving modern, authentic Philippino cuisine.

The cafe offers step free entry via paved level pathway approach.  Inside features freestanding tables, chairs, high tables with stools, comfy armchairs, access to the counter & large covered & open outdoor dining area.

Accessible paring can be found in the car park & accessible toilets at Federation Square.

Northside Garden Cafe

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