Mount Maunganui Main Beach is located five minutes from the town centre. Its accessible walkways and beach mats are available year-round. Lifeguard services and beach wheelchair rentals are available at the nearby Hibiscus Coast Surf School. The beach is open to everyone and is a great place to enjoy with the family.
Accessible to visitors who:
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The main entrance and pathway are step-free and accessible.
There are no designated drop-off or loading zones.
No tactile ground surface indicators are present at the entrance.
The venue is accessible by bus, with wheelchair-accessible stops located 50-100 metres from the entrance.
The path to the entrance has a mostly smooth surface with a gentle slope and no steps.
Clear signage for the venue's entrance is displayed.
The main entrance features an open storefront design.
Kerb cuts are available onto the beachside boardwalk from all accessible parking, with level entry via multiple pedestrian crossings.
Activities at this open-air beach do not specifically offer a range of sensory experiences for visitors sensitive to light, sound, or touch.
As an open-air venue, visitors can easily step away if they experience sensory overload.
No captions, subtitles, sign language, or audio descriptions are applicable or available for video content.
Hearing loops or assistive listening devices are not available.
Tactile exhibits or touchable displays are not available.
Signage is not available in braille, and large-print materials are not provided.
Events are held at this open-air venue.
Events do not use audiovisual equipment such as screens, speakers, or projectors.
The venue is not staffed, which may limit assistance during events.
The venue is not staffed.
Staff are not available to unlock restrooms in an emergency.
Staff have not received training on assisting people with disability during emergencies.
Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access
The main entrance and pathways to the beachside boardwalk are step-free and accessible.
A wheelchair-accessible boardwalk provides great viewing areas along the length of the main beach.
All accessible restrooms are wheelchair accessible internally (at least 2 metres x 1.6 metres).
Evacuation routes are accessible to wheelchair and mobility aid users.
Accessible Parking
Two designated accessible parking spaces are available with adequate transfer room.
Parking spaces feature kerb cuts and level entry to a footpath, located within 20 metres of the main entrance.
Roadside accessible angle parks are found right next to the beachside boardwalk.
Accessible Restrooms
A clearly labelled accessible restroom is available, with a door operable with one hand.
Grab rails, an accessible toilet height, and appropriate transfer space are provided.
Accessible basin with one-hand operable taps, soap dispenser, and hand dryer are available.
More than one accessible restroom is available, mirroring the facilities pictured.
Blindness & Low Vision
A safe footpath leads to the entrance.
Tactile ground surface indicators are not present at stairs or entrances, nor are colour contrasts on paths.
No braille signage or large-print materials are provided.
Deafness & Limited Hearing
Emergency notifications are not quickly or clearly provided for all visitors, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Emergency alerts do not include both audio and visual warnings.
Hearing loops or assistive listening devices are not available.
Neurodiverse Support
Specific provisions for sensory experiences or quiet spaces for sensory overload are not applicable for this open-air venue.
The venue's events do not use audiovisual equipment, so triggers from such are not a concern.
No further information regarding neurodiverse support is available.
Service Animals
Information regarding the welcome of service animals and their access to all spaces at the venue is not available.
