Wheelchair-friendly day out in Port Macquarie: Glasshouse Gallery, Town Beach with free beach wheelchairs, Livvi's Place, accessible parking, toilets and cafes

Free Accessible Things to Do in Port Macquarie CBD

Real Food Markets Port Macquarie

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Birdrock Bar & Grill

Little Shack

The boat house bar & restaurant Port Macquarie 

Address: Shop 9 / 6-14 Clarence St, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 

Transport & Drop-off: Located in the CBD on Clarence Street, which is well-serviced by local bus routes. Street-front access should make drop-offs feasible. 

Parking: There are no dedicated accessible parking bays immediately adjacent. Since it’s centrally located, nearby public parking and street parking may be used. You may need to check local car parks close by.

Seating & Layout: The Burger Rebellion offers both indoor and outdoor seating. 

Entry & Walkways: While it's noted accessible, details like whether the entrance is completely step-free, door width, or the width between tables are not explicitly accessible. But with the assist of the staff it should be a good experience for wheelchair users.

The Burger Rebellion has no on-site accessible restroom facilities. However, There are other options available for accessible toilet nearby as it's in the CBD.

Dietary Options: They cater for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, which is helpful for dietary accessibility. 

Outdoor Seating: Outdoor seating is a plus for ventilation and having more space between people; likely easier to navigate with mobility aids.

The Burger Rebellion

Port Macquarie Library

Address: 22 Clarence Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444. 

There are two accessible public parking spaces directly on Clarence Street adjacent to the main entrance (for those with a permit), plus two additional accessible spaces opposite the building outside the Historic Courthouse. portmuseum.org.au

Entrance is at street level. The building is in the CBD, walkable from many shops and transport stops.

The Museum features several themed galleries and exhibition rooms; spaces are designed to allow wheelchair and motorised scooter access. portmuseum.org.au+2portmuseum.org.au+2

There is an audio guide available to assist visitors, including those with vision impairment. Arts Mid North Coast+2portmuseum.org.au+2

Some exhibitions are also offered online, which can assist people who cannot physically attend. portmuseum.org.au+1

We can confirm an accessible well-maintained toilet is available. Baby change facilities are also provided. Arts Mid North Coast+1

Assistance animals (registered) are welcome. portmuseum.org.au

The Museum is working under an “Access and Inclusion Plan 2024-2027”, showing ongoing commitment to improving accessibility, including staff training, stakeholder feedback and facility upgrades. portmuseum.org.au

There are Auslan-led small group tours available by appointment. portmuseum.org.au

The Museum is family friendly, with a gift shop, public toilets, and exhibitions that cater to a wide range of ages and abilities. NSW Government+2Arts Mid North Coast+2

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Port Macquarie Museum

Glass house public Accessible Toilet

Town Wharf/ Lady Nelson Wharf 

Koala Conservation Hospital Port Macquarie

Roto House Historic Site

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 & 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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