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

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

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

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

Heartbeat Cafe is an accessible venue located in the Whitlam Display Village.  The cafe is an initiative between Woden Community Services and the Suburban Land Agency, providing young and vulnerable Canberrans with a safe place to bridge this skills gap and offer genuine entry-level opportunities.

The cafe offers step free entry via a ramp to covered outdoor seating area to large step free entry doorway with easy access to the counter.  There is further uncovered picnic benches in the gardens.

Accessible toilets can be found onsite along with parking. 

Heartbeat 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

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

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

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

Crust on Charnwood Place is an accessible gourmet pizza bar chain.  

The venue offers step free entry via paved level pathway aproach to glass entry doors.  Inside are a few tables with low stools.  Delivery & takeout options are available, customers can order online for pick-up or delivery or eat -in.

Accessible parking can be found right outside along with accesible toilets 50m away. 

Crust Pizza Charnwood

Rock Salt is an accessible modern Australian restaurant serving breakfast & lunch offered in a stylish, easygoing setting.

The venue offers step free entry via paved level pathway approach to glass entry door.  Inside features freestanding tables, chair, banquette seating & access to the counter.

Accessible can be found slightly further down the road & in the large car park.  Accessible toilets can be found in Hawker Place.

Rocksalt Restaurant

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