Queenstown Bay Beach
Accessible to visitors who:
- The main entrance and pathway to the site are not accessible for people who use wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids.
- The venue contains steps, and no ramps or lifts are available as alternatives.
- All flooring and footpaths do not have non-slippery surfaces, potentially creating fall hazards.
- The general reception area is not easy to navigate for visitors using mobility aids.
- A clearly labelled, gender-neutral accessible restroom is available.
- The restroom has grabrails that are easily accessible to a person seated on the toilet.
- The restroom interior is accessible to people using manual wheelchairs or powerchairs, meeting the minimum cubicle dimensions of 2 metres x 1.6 metres.
- Handwashing and drying facilities, including a hand dryer, are within easy reach of a person who uses a wheelchair.
- The restroom door can be opened, locked, and unlocked using one hand.
- The bathroom mirror is not at an appropriate height for a person who uses a wheelchair.
- Accessible restrooms may be difficult to access in rainy weather or if the ground is wet.
- Designated and clearly-marked accessible parking spaces are available.
- Accessible parking is located across the street from the beach entrance and requires payment.
- The main entrance or meeting point is within 30 metres of the closest accessible parking space.
- There is sufficient room by the parking space for people to transfer to their wheelchairs, powerchairs, or mobility scooters.
- The car park is not well-lit at night.
- There are no designated drop-off or pick-up points or loading zones.
- A safe footpath leads to the entrance for people who are blind or experience low vision.
- The site contains steps, and tactile ground surface indicators are not available at the top of these steps.
- Secure handrails are not available on all flights of stairs, despite the steps being identified as accessible to ambulant disabled people.
- All flooring and footpaths do not have non-slippery surfaces.
- A large unmarked perimeter fence goes around the edge of the beach.
- This embankment is not indicated by tactile ground indicators and on the other side of the beach there are no tactile indicators leading towards the staircase or exit from the beach's embankment.
- Queenstown Bay Beach is largely accessible to visitors with deafness and limited hearing.
- It is a public space with open access to visitors at all times.
- Emergency alerts throughout the region are incorporated into the cell phone emergency alert systems throughout the region.
- Signage indicating the beach's entrance is not available though general signs pointing in the direction of the beach, restrooms, and parking are located throughout the walkway area.
- Queenstown Bay Beach is a large open-air venue.
- The venue is largely accessible to visitors who are neurodiverse.
- The venue is open and susceptible to changing weather conditions, with no designated place to shelter for visitors in the case of inclement weather.
- All service animals are welcome on the premises.
- Service animals can enter all the same spaces in which their owners are welcome.
Venue accessibility summary
Queenstown Bay Beach, an unstaffed open-air venue, offers some accessible facilities, including designated accessible parking and a clearly labelled accessible restroom. However, visitors using wheelchairs or mobility aids may face challenges due to an inaccessible main pathway, steps without alternative ramps or lifts, and potentially slippery surfaces. The accessible restroom may also be difficult to access in wet weather.
Visitor experience
- Queenstown Bay Beach is an unstaffed, open-air venue.
- Designated and clearly-marked accessible parking spaces are available across the street from the beach entrance.
- Accessible parking is paid and the car park is not well-lit at night.
- The main entrance is located within 30 metres of the closest accessible parking space, with room for transferring to mobility aids.
- There are no designated drop-off or pick-up points or loading zones.
- Information on public transport options to reach the site is uncertain.
- The venue's activities are explicitly stated as not suitable for participants who are neurodiverse.
- As an open-air beach, a designated breakout room or quiet space is not applicable.
- Information is not available on whether activities offer a wide range of sensory experiences or stimuli for visitors with sensory modulation needs.
- Details are not provided on whether participants can easily remove themselves from activities if they experience sensory overload or discomfort.
- This venue is an open-air beach and is not an aquatic facility or ski field.
- Information is not provided on whether water sports or water-based activities are offered at this beach.
- Details are not available regarding the provision of beach access mats or beach wheelchairs for beach activities.
- Information on the suitability of activities for participants who are blind, have low vision, are deaf, or have limited hearing is not provided.
- Queenstown Bay Beach is an unstaffed venue.
- Therefore, information on staff training regarding accessibility and inclusion for visitors is not applicable.
- Similarly, details on staff awareness of accessible features and ability to provide assistance are not relevant for this unstaffed location.
Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access
- The main entrance and pathway to the site are not accessible for wheelchair users, mobility scooters, or walking aids.
- The venue has steps, but no ramps or lifts are provided as alternatives.
- Flooring and footpaths do not universally feature non-slippery surfaces.
Accessible Parking
- Designated accessible parking spaces are available across the street, requiring payment.
- The main entrance is within 30 metres of accessible parking, with sufficient transfer space.
- The car park is not well-lit at night.
Accessible Restrooms
- A clearly labelled, gender-neutral accessible restroom is available with grabrails and easily reachable handwashing facilities.
- The restroom interior accommodates manual wheelchairs, but the mirror is not at an appropriate height.
- Access to the restroom may be difficult in wet weather.
Blindness & Low Vision
- A safe footpath leads to the entrance for people who are blind or experience low vision.
- Tactile ground surface indicators are not present at the top of the steps, and secure handrails are not on all stair flights.
Deafness & Limited Hearing
- Information is not provided on specific provisions for people who are deaf or experience limited hearing, nor on emergency alert systems or evacuation plans for this group.
Neurodiverse Support
- Activities at the venue are not suitable for neurodiverse participants, and no dedicated quiet space is applicable.
Service Animals
- All service animals are welcome and can access all areas of the venue with their owners.