The Strand features views of the water, a playground and Tauranga's much-loved "Hairy Maclary and Friends" sculpture. Nearby are tidal steps and a platform for swimmers to enjoy the bay. This space offers excellent views of the harbour and is located alongside many cafes and restaurants. There are a large number of spaces in which to play or to simply relax with friends and family.
Accessible to visitors who:
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Visitor experience
The main entrance and pathway to the venue are step-free and accessible.
The path surface to the entrance is smooth and paved, with a level incline and no steps.
The safest entry point is via Dive Crescent to avoid crossing train tracks.
The venue is accessible by bus, with stops located 50-100 metres from the entrance.
It is unsure if these public transport stops are wheelchair-accessible.
There are no designated drop-off or loading zones, and clear entrance signage is not displayed.
Visitors can easily step away if they experience sensory overload, given the open-air nature of the reserve.
The venue does not offer a specific range of sensory experiences for visitors sensitive to light, sound, or touch.
Captions, subtitles, audio descriptions, sign language, tactile exhibits, braille signage, or large-print materials are not applicable or available.
Hearing loops or assistive listening devices are not available.
Events are held at The Strand Reserve, utilising audiovisual equipment.
As an open-air venue, visitors can easily step away if they experience sensory overload during events.
There is no dedicated website or page providing accessibility information for events.
Staff intervention for audiovisual content that could trigger seizures or distress is not specifically mentioned as available.
The venue is not staffed, meaning no onsite assistance from venue personnel is available.
Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access
The main entrance and pathways are step-free and accessible.
All paths within the reserve are smooth, paved, and level.
There are no steps or escalators anywhere on site.
Evacuation routes are accessible to wheelchair and mobility aid users.
Accessible Parking
One designated accessible parking space is available on Dive Crescent with a kerb cut to a footpath.
The main entrance is within 20 metres of the accessible parking space.
There is inadequate room to transfer to a wheelchair from both driver and passenger car doors.
Accessible Restrooms
Multiple accessible, gender-neutral restrooms are available.
The main accessible restroom includes changing facilities, a shower, a height-adjustable plinth and basin, and heating.
Restroom interiors are wheelchair accessible and equipped with grab rails.
Toilets, basins, and hand drying facilities are designed for easy, one-handed operation.
Blindness & Low Vision
A safe, step-free footpath leads to the entrance.
Tactile ground surface indicators, colour contrasts on paths, braille signage, and large-print materials are not available.
Hazards include proximity to train tracks and the harbour, which pose tripping/slipping and drowning risks.
Deafness & Limited Hearing
Emergency alerts do not include both audio and visual warnings.
Evacuation plans do not specifically cater for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Hearing loops or assistive listening devices are not available.
Neurodiverse Support
As an open-air reserve, visitors can easily step away to manage sensory overload.
No specific sensory experiences or interventions for audiovisual content during events are noted.
