Planet fitness Oak flats is located next to Oak Flats railway station. You can only access it coming off New Lake entrance Road via the roundabout. The path to enter the gym is mostly flat with a slight incline coming off the car park.

There are three disability parking spaces; two located to the right of the gym in front of Warrigal where you will turn left to enter the gym, and one located to the left of the gym. You will see the parking lot when you first enter the car park as you turn left and head straight down to the gym. The car park is flat, and is divided up in three sections of available parking. ⅓ of the parking is Warrigal parking, ⅓ is little people’s childcare parking and the remaining ⅓ is unmarked parking, suitable for planet fitness customers. Throughout the busy times (6am, 3pm-6pm), it can be difficult to find parking. During 9am-1pm the gym is usually quieter.

There are automatic doors which are wide enough for anyone to enter, no matter what accessibility you have. There is a front desk where you scan in and will be greeted by staff. The desk is a little high, but if you find it difficult to talk to staff, if you follow the desk around there is a gap.

There is an accessible toilet to the right of the desk, towards the far side of the gym, in between the male and female toilets, next to the water station. The toilet/bathroom has turning space, flat ground, includes rails and the basin is low enough for people to use. The shower has a bench and a hand-held shower head. There is also an ambivalent toilet available in both the male and female toilets.

There are two memberships; black spa and classic weekly. The black spa membership is $10.95 a week, which allows you to use the black spa features, however the only accessibility options are the massage chairs, hydro bed and wellbeing pod, if you have help to help assist you into the facilities, if help is not available you can ask if one of the staff members are available to help. With the black spa membership you can also bring a guest for free. The classic membership is $7 a week, which allows you to only use the gym and do classes, but you are still able to bring someone with you if you need help. Planet fitness also allows assistant animals at the gym.

There are multiple classes available, however, the most accessible is upper body and strength classes. There is also a program design class available, this is where you work with a trainer and they design a workout program for you, in which the trainers will be able to modify exercises for all your needs.

The gym has a wide range of equipment and machines available. There is quite a bit of space available between machines, with wide space in between the isles. The gym is flat, with no stairs throughout. If you are able to transfer yourself or with help into the smith machine, then you can use most of the machine’s. There is a mixture of smith machines for upper and lower body. There are also free weights available, ropes, barbells. If you get stuck on what machines or exercises you can do, there are trainers and managers available to give you tips. There are no clear signs on what is accessible and what isn’t but if you have any questions, staff are able to help.

Staff can help members with getting equipment safely, and safe transfers if needed.

Seating

Upon entry to the left, there are two tables available, as well as two couches in the black spa room.

Lockers

There are small lockers available next to the female toilets, as well as bigger lockers in the male and female toilets. There are lockers available towards the bottom, and they have a handle that you turn to the right to lock. If you want to bring a lock to secure your items you can, as the lockers don't have a proper lock.

Lighting and noise

The gym is brightly lit and music can be loud; staff may be able to lower volume on request. Music is managed via CrowdDJ.

Planet Fitness

There is a small parking lot with two designated accessible spaces, though the surface of the car park and entrance area is rough and on a slight incline. The entry door is a little heavy and hard to push open but is often left open on good weather days. Inside, the waiting area is spacious, but most tables are high with stools, or seating is in cramped sections. Restrooms are available; the male restroom is narrow and not accessible, while the female restroom is accessible and equipped with handrails.

Red Rooster Shellharbour

There is one accessible parking space and a bus stop at the top of the street. The entrance features automated wide doors, and some tables have enough space to accommodate a wheelchair. One pathway inside is narrow. The toilet is spacious and clean, located in an accessible spot with an easy push-to-open door.

KFC Shellharbour

The Patisserie Oak Flats, there is an accessible parking spot located about 50 metres up the street. The outdoor area is flat with a small amount of seating available, the indoor space is also a little limited in space, overall, there is only a little space for sitting. No toilet facilities are available nearby.

The Patisserie Oak Flats

Bliss Ice Cream and Gelato, there is parking available in a lot about 100 metres away. The indoor bench seating area is a little cramped with limited manoeuvring space, while the outdoor area is spacious with plenty of seating nearby. A public toilet is located just across the walkway.

Bliss Ice Cream and Gelato

Naturally Tasty Kiosk, there is accessible parking available in a lot about 100 metres away. It is an outdoor area with plenty of seating nearby, with plenty of space. A public toilet is located next to the kiosk.

Naturally Tasty

Rehals Divine Indian Restaurant, there is no designated accessible parking nearby, street parking is available directly outside, and there is a parking lot located about 100 metres behind the restaurant. The entrance door is push to open and somewhat heavy. Inside, seating is limited, with not much space to manoeuvre except near the booths located at the front, back and right hand side coming into the restaurant. No toilet facilities are available in the restaurant.

Rehal's Divine Indian Restaurant

Hungry Jack’s Shellharbour, there is one accessible parking spot located directly next to the entrance, the parking space and surrounding floor is smooth and flat . The entrance door is a somewhat heavy pull open door. Inside, the area is spacious with plenty of seating options, and there is also a large outdoor seating area. There is one accessible toilet is available inside the restaurant.

Hungry Jacks Shellharbour

Cafe Niche has a bus stop located adjacent to the venue. The café sits on a slight hill, with one entrance to a side room requiring a small step. However, an alternative door is available that provides step-free access. No restroom facilities are available nearby.

Cafe Niche

Casa Nova, Shellharbour Square, The restaurant is situated on a flat area next to a slight hill incline. The ordering/bar area is raised, with only about one person’s width for access. No restroom is available inside the restaurant; the nearest restroom is approximately 200 metres away, next to the elevator.

Casa Nova Italian Restaurant & Bar, Shellharbour

Kebab House Warilla, accessible parking is available at the back of the store. The surrounding area is flat with a two-person wide pathway for entry. No restroom is available inside.

Kebab House Warilla

The Oak at Illawarra in Oak Flats, parking is available outside the store. The venue is on a slight incline with a ramp leading to the entrance. Inside, there is enough space to move around comfortably. No restroom is available inside.

The Oak At Illawarra

Stacks Eatery Kiama, accessible parking is available across the street. The area is flat, though entry and exit spaces are a little restrictive. No restroom is available inside the store.

Stacks Eatery

McDonald’s Warilla, there is one accessible parking space available. The front entrance is accessed via a long, narrow ramp with a handrail, while the back entrance has a shorter ramp but no accessible parking nearby. There is a small outdoor seating area, and the indoor seating area is spacious with plenty of room to move between tables. No accessible toilet is available inside.

McDonald's Warilla

Cafe Els, located within the Warilla Shopping Complex, there is parking available in the lot outside the café.  Lots of seatin available, with space to move around. Toilet facilities are available within the shopping complex.

Cafe Els

Zeus Street Greek Shellharbour, there is accessible parking available in the nearby parking lot, it is right next to the elevator and escalator in the upstairs food court. There is plenty of seating out the front of the store, offering a variety of options, though manoeuvring space is somewhat limited. A toilet is available nearby, located outside the store down a hallway.

Zeus Street Greek Shellharbour

There are four designated mobility parking spots available in the area, two located near the main street shops and two positioned closer to the adjacent church. The surrounding area is flat and easy to traverse, with ramp access from the carpark up to the sidewalk, providing smooth transition for wheelchair users and those with mobility aids. The nearest public restroom is located 100 metres to the south, down Fisher Street.

Off-street accessible parking

Woolworths and adjacent stores parking area, the area is flat with ramps providing access to the pathways. The nearest restrooms are located in Red Rooster or the Ampol petrol station.

Parking for the cinema and surrounding stores is in a large carpark on a steep incline, with the cinema located uphill and restaurants and offices downhill. Restrooms are available inside the cinema.

Parking is spread out in front of each store entrance, all of which provide accessible entry. The connecting footpath is smooth and flush with the road. The nearest public toilets are located at Hungry Jack’s or the Ampol petrol station.

Shell Cove Marina is generally flat and open, with wide pathways around the waterfront, making it easier for wheelchair users and people using mobility aids to move around the area.

The marina precinct has step-free access through the main public areas. There are two ramps down to the marina boardwalk area, one on the left and one on the right, which provide access down to the waterfront.

The boardwalk and surrounding paths appear wide and spacious, with room to move along the marina and between the different venues.

There are several cafes and food options available along the marina, including cafés, dessert places and the Waterfront Tavern.

Most venues have outdoor seating along the waterfront, which generally appears spacious. Outdoor seating areas usually provide more room for wheelchairs and mobility aids compared to indoor seating.

A crepes/dessert shop is also located within the marina precinct, offering sweet food options near the waterfront seating areas.

The Waterfront Tavern is located along the marina boardwalk and has large indoor and outdoor dining areas with views of the water.

Because each venue is separate, entry conditions may vary slightly, but the surrounding pathways between the venues appear flat and easy to move through.

There is multiple parking available around the area, including a car park located near Shell Cove Woolworths.

There are 2 accessible parking spaces located right in front, close to the main marina precinct.

Public toilets are located past the cafes and before Woolworths. This amenities area includes:

The accessible toilet appears to have good internal space and grab rails.

Shellharbour Marina

Entry and General Access

Cafes and Restaurants

Parking

Toilets

Shellharbour Marina

Entry and General Access

Cafes and Restaurants

Parking

Toilets

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