Mount Maunganui Main Beach
Accessible to visitors who:
- The main entrance and pathways to the beachside boardwalk are step-free and accessible.
- The path surface is mostly smooth with a gentle slope leading to the entrance.
- There are no steps on the way to the main entrance.
- 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, and the evacuation point is safe and easy to access.
- There is an accessible restroom, clearly labelled.
- The accessible restroom door can be opened, locked, and unlocked with one hand.
- Grab rails are installed in the accessible restroom.
- The toilet is at an accessible height (450-480mm from floor to seat), with transfer space on the right side.
- Toilet paper is easily reachable, and the flush can be operated with one hand or automatically.
- The basin is accessible to wheelchair users, and taps can be used with one hand or automatically.
- Soap dispensers and hand drying facilities (electric underneath) are at an accessible height.
- There is more than one accessible restroom at this venue, with similar facilities in the women's bathroom block.
- Two designated accessible parking spaces are available.
- Adequate room is provided to transfer to a wheelchair from both driver and passenger car doors.
- Parking spaces have kerb cuts and level entry to a footpath.
- The main entrance is within 20 metres of the nearest accessible parking space.
- The car park is well-lit at night.
- Roadside accessible angle parks are located right next to the beachside boardwalk.
- There is a safe footpath to the entrance for people who are blind or have low vision.
- Tactile ground surface indicators are not provided at the top of stairs or escalators.
- Contrasts in colour or texture are not used on paths or stairs to assist visitors with low vision.
- Signage is not available in braille, and large-print materials are not provided.
- As the venue is unstaffed, all visitors cannot be notified quickly and clearly in an emergency.
- Evacuation plans do not include provisions for people 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.
- Information on specific activities offering a range of sensory experiences is not applicable for this open-air beach venue.
- Details regarding quiet spaces or specific provisions for sensory overload are not available.
- The venue does not use audiovisual equipment that might trigger seizures or distress during events.
- No specific information is available regarding neurodiverse support initiatives.
- Service animals are welcome
Venue accessibility summary
Mount Maunganui Main Beach offers several accessible features, including designated accessible parking and step-free pathways leading to a wheelchair-accessible boardwalk. The venue provides accessible restrooms with grab rails and appropriate clearances, though specific support for vision, hearing, or emergency situations is limited due to the open-air, unstaffed nature of the beach.
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Visitor experience
- 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.