Mount Drury - Hopukiore
Accessible to visitors who:
- The reserve offers multiple step-free access points from Maunganui Road, Marine Parade, and Pacific Avenue.
- Pathways to the entrance and throughout the reserve are smooth and paved.
- The path through the venue is level, with no significant slopes or inclines.
- All floors, ramps, and paths within the reserve have non-slip surfaces.
- The playground area provides level entry for wheelchair users.
- The main entrance is an open storefront, allowing unrestricted access.
- The venue features clearly labelled, gender-neutral accessible restrooms.
- Accessible restroom doors can be opened, locked, and unlocked with one hand.
- The restroom interior is spacious, measuring at least 2 metres by 1.6 metres, suitable for wheelchair users.
- Grab rails are installed in the accessible restrooms, and the toilet height is accessible (450-480mm from floor to seat) with transfer space on both sides.
- Toilet paper, basin, and mirror are all accessible to wheelchair users, with basin taps and soap dispensers operable with one hand or automatically.
- Hand drying facilities are at an accessible height, featuring electric underneath dryers.
- An accessible changing facility is available, including a changing table, shower, heater, height-adjustable toilet and basin, and disposal units.
- Access to the changing facility is via an electronic call button, which is answered and the door opened automatically by TCC.
- Staff can unlock restrooms in an emergency, and there is more than one accessible restroom at this venue.
- Two designated accessible parking spaces are available.
- These spaces provide adequate room for wheelchair transfers from both driver and passenger sides.
- Parking areas include a kerb cut and level entry to a footpath.
- The nearest accessible parking space is within 20 metres of the main entrance.
- Accessible parking is uncovered and part of a larger parking structure, allowing vehicles up to 2.2 metres in height.
- One additional accessible parking space is located on Pacific Avenue, designed for driver-side loading.
- The car park is not well-lit at night, and there are no obstructions between the parking space and the nearest exit.
- There is a safe footpath to the entrance for people who are blind or have low vision.
- Braille signage is available, specifically on the interior and exterior of the accessible changing facility.
- The venue does not have tactile ground surface indicators at the entrance.
- Contrasts in colour or texture are not used on paths or stairs to assist visitors with low vision.
- Large-print materials are not available.
- Emergency alerts for the area are sent through mobile devices.
- As an open-air reserve, visitors can easily step away if they experience sensory overload.
- Activities at this venue do not inherently offer a specific range of sensory experiences for visitors sensitive to light, sound, or touch.
- Service animals are welcome at Mount Drury - Hopukiore
Venue accessibility summary
Mount Drury - Hopukiore is an open-air reserve offering good accessibility with step-free pathways and clearly marked accessible parking. The venue features an accessible changing facility and multiple accessible restrooms. While events are held, visitors should note the venue is unstaffed and emergency procedures lack specific provisions for some disabilities.
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Visitor experience
- The main entrance and pathways are step-free and accessible from multiple points, including Maunganui Road, Marine Parade, and Pacific Avenue.
- All access points feature smooth paved surfaces, and the entrance signage is clear.
- Public transport (bus) is available, with wheelchair-accessible stops located less than 50 metres from the venue entrance.
- Designated accessible parking spaces are available within 20 metres of the main entrance, offering level entry to a footpath and adequate transfer room.
- The car park is not well-lit at night.
- There are no designated drop-off or loading zones, nor a reception or information desk near the entrance.
- As an open-air reserve, visitors can easily step away if they experience sensory overload.
- Braille signage is provided on the interior and exterior of the accessible changing facility.
- The venue does not offer tactile exhibits or touchable displays.
- Hearing loops, audio descriptions, or large-print materials are not available.
- Colour contrasts are not used on paths to assist visitors with low vision.
- Events are held at Mount Drury - Hopukiore, which utilise audiovisual equipment.
- As an open-air venue, visitors can easily step away if they experience sensory overload from event elements.
- The venue is unstaffed, therefore specific staff intervention for AV content triggering seizures or distress is not applicable.
- Mount Drury - Hopukiore is an unstaffed venue.
- Staff have not received training on assisting people with disability during emergencies.
- There is no mechanism for visitors to provide feedback or suggestions about accessibility.
Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access
- The reserve offers multiple step-free access points from Maunganui Road, Marine Parade, and Pacific Avenue.
- Pathways to the entrance and throughout the reserve are smooth and paved.
- The path through the venue is level, with no significant slopes or inclines.
- The playground area provides level entry for wheelchair users.
Accessible Parking
- Two designated accessible parking spaces are available, with adequate room for wheelchair transfers.
- Parking includes a kerb cut and level entry to a footpath, located within 20 metres of the main entrance.
- The accessible parking is uncovered and part of a larger parking structure, accommodating vehicles up to 2.2 metres in height.
- The car park is not well-lit at night.
Accessible Restrooms
- The venue features clearly labelled, gender-neutral accessible restrooms.
- The restroom interior is spacious (at least 2 metres x 1.6 metres) with grab rails and an accessible toilet height, offering transfer space on both sides.
- An accessible changing facility is also available, including a changing table, shower, height-adjustable toilet, and basin.
- Access to the changing facility is via an electronic call button, which is answered by TCC for automatic door opening.
Blindness & Low Vision
- There is a safe footpath to the entrance for people who are blind or have low vision.
- Braille signage is available on the interior and exterior of the accessible changing facility.
- The venue does not have tactile ground surface indicators at the entrance.
- Colour contrasts are not used on paths, and large-print materials are not available.
Deafness & Limited Hearing
- Emergency alerts in the area are sent to mobile phones
Neurodiverse Support
- As an open-air reserve, visitors can easily step away if they experience sensory overload from activities.
- The venue does not specifically offer a range of sensory experiences.
Service Animals
- Service animals are welcome at Mount Drury - Hopukiore