Located on 17th Avenue West, Tauranga's Historic Village features historic buildings, cobbled streets, and lush gardens, evoking early Tauranga. Today, it offers diverse experiences: engaging cultural history, festivals, markets, community groups, venues, dining, and unique shopping. Ideal for events, meetings, or a casual stroll, the Village is near the Kōpūrererua Valley Reserve and 17th Ave skate park.
The closest public transport stop is not within 200 metres of the venue entrance.
There are no designated drop-off or pick-up points or loading zones to ensure safe and convenient access.
The main entrance and pathway provide step-free access for people using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids.
A safe footpath leads to the entrance for people who are blind or experience low vision.
The site does not have a designated breakout room or quiet space for visitors who require it.
The venue does not host events or activities, therefore information on sensory experiences or the ability to remove oneself from activities is not applicable.
Emergency alert systems do not produce both audio and visual warnings.
The venue does not host any events or activities.
Consequently, questions regarding audiovisual equipment, closed captions, subtitles, or audio descriptions for events are not applicable.
The Historic Village is a staffed venue.
Some staff have received workplace education and training on accessibility and inclusion for visitors.
Staff members are aware of accessible features and services available within the venue and are able to provide assistance when needed.
Staff are able to help if emergency escape routes are not immediately accessible to people requiring mobility assistance.
All visitors can be notified quickly and clearly in the event of an emergency.
Evacuation plans take into consideration individuals with deafness or limited hearing.
Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access
The main entrance and pathway to this site provide step-free access.
The reception area is easy to navigate for visitors using wheelchairs, powerchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids.
Ramps are available where steps exist, are easily navigable, and have secure handrails.
All entrances, passageways, and doorways have a minimum width of 0.81 metres and accommodate mobility aids.
Cafes or dining areas on site are easy to reach, accessible, and spacious.
The entrance pathway may be uneven, and some pathways leading to the accessible restroom have uneven surfaces.
Some curb access ramps may be steep for visitors who use powerchairs and wheelchairs.
Accessible Parking
Designated and clearly-marked accessible parking spaces are available.
The closest accessible parking space is located within 20 metres of the main entrance.
Six accessible parking spaces are located within twenty metres of the Village's entrance.
Three of these parking spaces offer barrier-free access to the sidewalk.
Sufficient room is available for people to transfer to their wheelchairs, powerchairs, or mobility scooters by the driver and passenger car doors.
The car park is not well-lit at night.
Accessible Restrooms
More than one clearly-labelled accessible bathroom stall is available.
The restroom interior is accessible to people using manual wheelchairs or powerchairs, meeting minimum cubicle dimensions of 2 metres x 1.6 metres.
Grabrails are easily accessible to a person seated on the toilet and are available in the accessible restroom.
Handwashing and drying facilities, including a hand dryer, are within easy reach of a person using a wheelchair, and the bathroom mirror is at an appropriate height.
The restroom door can be opened, locked, and unlocked using one hand, and can be unlocked by staff in an emergency.
There is no gender-neutral restroom available.
Accessible restrooms are located 50 metres from the Village's entrance, and some pathways leading to them may be uneven.
Blindness & Low Vision
A safe footpath leads to the entrance for people who are blind or experience low vision.
Evacuation plans take into consideration individuals with blindness or low vision.
The pathway leading to the main entrance does not have tactile ground surface indicators.
Tactile ground surface indicators are not available at the top of each set of stairs.
Emergency alert systems do not produce both audio and visual warnings.
Deafness & Limited Hearing
Evacuation plans take into consideration individuals with deafness or limited hearing.
Staff can notify all visitors quickly and clearly in the event of an emergency.
Emergency alert systems do not produce both audio and visual warnings (e.g., an alarm and flashing lights).
The venue does not host any events or activities, so information on specific accommodations for activities is not applicable.
Neurodiverse Support
Environments are indicated as suitable for neurodiverse participants.
There is no designated breakout room or quiet space for visitors who require it.
Information regarding sensory experiences or the ability for participants to easily remove themselves from activities is not provided, as the venue does not host activities.
Service Animals
All service animals are welcome on the premises.
Service animals can enter all the same spaces where their owners are welcome.
