We recommend our Outer Reef cruise and our Quicksilver VIII vessel as the most suitable for wheelchair passengers. At the Outer Barrier Reef (Agincourt Reef) there are ramp facilities from our vessel to our platform, and a wheelchair access toilet on the vessel.
However access to the underwater observatory, snorkel platforms and our semi-submersible vessels is by stairs only. For guests confined to a wheelchair, our specially designed water powered lift allows for easy access into the snorkel pool. This is available only at our Agincourt 3 platform. We recommend guests call us to discuss arrangements prior to travel.
FREE Carers and Pension travel Concession Rail Fares Entitlements Queensland Resident Pension Card holders are entitled to four (4) Queensland Pension rail entitlements each calendar year and can be utilised in various ways
For other fact sheets and Accessible Facilities click on the website
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Beach Wheelchair Program - Ellis Beach Surf Club
Captain Cook Highway Ellis Beach. Beach Wheelchair availability is only during months of April to November on Sat from 12pm and all day Sunday and public holidays.
Beach Wheelchair Program – Palm Cove – Williams Esplanade
The Beach Wheelchair is free of charge to use. Please see the Life Saver located at the Surf Lifesaving Hut to sign out the beach chair. An indemnity form is available to sign at the hut.
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Discover our Accessible Villas, an exciting Adventure Precinct that features an All Abilities Splash Pad, and an Accessible Pool. At the heart of the Adventure Precinct lies the Splash Park, a vibrant and dynamic aquatic wonderland that sets new standards for inclusive water play.
Our Splash Pad is action-packed with interactive features, including spray guns, cascading water trees, jumping puddles, sensory rocks, and water tables. It offers hours of thrilling, water-filled fun for the entire family, regardless of age or ability. Anchoring this aquatic paradise is a custom-designed play tower in vibrant shades of blue and green, filled with adventure, boasting features such as slides, dumping buckets, and playful spraying animals, ensuring non-stop excitement for all.
But the Adventure Precinct doesn’t stop there. We’re proud to offer a fully accessible pool that accommodates individuals of all abilities. This serene environment is designed to provide a range of experiences, from relaxing in a hot tub to swimming or walking in different depths. We’ve included easy steps for access, seating, an accessible ramp, and dynamic hydrotherapy features. Queensland’s first Therapeutic Sprays, strategically placed along the accessible ramp, encourage the restoration of the body and mind for people of all abilities.
At our holiday park, we’re dedicated to making your stay as enjoyable and inclusive as possible. Join us on this journey towards a more accessible and fun-filled experience for everyone!
See our website for more on our Poolside Paradise 2 Bedroom Accessible Villa, Accessible Splash Pad and Pool
Embark on a fascinating journey of discovery with Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over and deep into Australia’s Wet Tropics World Heritage Area that has survived against all odds to become the home of the world’s oldest continually surviving tropical rainforest.
Skyrail prides itself on being an inclusive and easily accessible experience for people of all ages and abilities.
Wheelchair access: Skyrail caters for wheelchair and mobility impaired passengers via:
The cableway can be slowed or stopped to allow for easy, stress-free access onto and off the Skyrail gondolas, with assistance from a friendly Skyrail operator.
Wheelchair access to all areas of the Skyrail experience with wheelchair ramps.
Wheelchair accessible restrooms throughout the entire experience.
Wheelchair access on bus transfers
Wheelchairs cannot be carried on our bus transfer service. However, at the time of booking, please advise us if you require this service and we will make alternative arrangements.
Skyrail can accommodate most standard wheelchairs. However, due to size restrictions and loading requirements, personal wheelchairs are required to have the following: Width – cannot exceed 630mm. Length – cannot exceed 950mm.
Wheelchairs must be capable of being tilted backwards (raising the front wheels) to enable loading onto gond
ola. Combined weight of the wheelchair and occupant must be manageable to allow for operator-assisted loading.
Must have handles to ensure easy lifting into the gondolas.
Complimentary wheelchairs - Skyrail can provide complimentary use of a wheelchair, subject to availability.
Certified support dogs and assistance animals are permitted to travel on Skyrail, subject to conditions.
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Our vision is to be the Centre of Excellence for accessible diving.
Our missing is to open the wonder of SCUBA diving to individuals with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities and allow them to participate in underwater activities.
🔹 Training & Education - We offer a range of certification courses, based around the DDI (Disabled Divers International) protocols. The core teaching agency standards we use are SDI (Sport Divers International) and PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors).
🔹 Pool Diver - Designed for those individuals who wish to partake in SCUBA activities but cannot or do not wish to venture into the open ocean.
🔹 Snorkel Diver - Designed for those individuals who wish to experience the wonders of the open ocean but cannot or do not wish to dive beneath its surface.
🔹 SCUBA diver – A reduced, yet certified, SCUBA program which allows individuals to SCUBA dive beneath the surface. Certified individuals will need to dive with an appropriately trained and certified dive instructor.
🔹 Open-Water Diver – Designed for those individuals who wish to obtain a full diver certification. Certified individuals will need to dive with an appropriately trained and certified dive instructor
🔹 Rehabilitation - We believe that using SCUBA can greatly improve an individuals’ physical and mental wellbeing. The effects of gravity are greatly reduced, allowing for gentler but more effective rehabilitation exercises.
We offer bespoke programs, designed around the client’s specific needs, to ensure that physical, mental, or emotional goals are clearly articulated and planned out.
Improvements are measured against a set baseline. Course durations depend entirely upon the requirements and objectives of each program.
🔹 Health & Wellbeing - We believe that a health mind and healthy nutrition improve a diver’s wellbeing and increases their enjoyment of the diving, whilst minimizing risks underwater.
An 8-week well-being program consisting of 2hrs per week, group sessions. Small groups of up to 6 people. Each session builds on the last.
The aim is to teach participants an accessible and evidence-based stress management technique together with education and life skills to achieve better mental and physical well-being.
Accessible Tourism - We are passionate about developing Cairns and FNQ as a Centre of Excellence for accessible tourism
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I'm Mick from Tropical Transfers. I run a small Airport transfer/day tour business here in Cairns.
My main service area is Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas, but I will service as far down as Innisfail.
I can also go to the the tablelands and as far as Mossman. All transfers will need to be pre booked at least a day in advance.
I have 2 pre-set tour options available on my website that are fully inclusive. I can also tailor a suitable day tour package if requested.
I have 9 normal passenger seats available in my van. I don't have wheelchair access currently.
There are set prices for my day tours and airport transfers but can negotiate any other services required.
Please get in contact for any booking
tropicaltransfers86@gmail.com
https://linktr.ee/tropicaltransfers
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Looking for unlimited fun for the whole year? The CaPTA Group Annual Pass has you covered!
www.capta.com.au/locals-discount
The CaPTA Group operates the best wildlife parks, tours and attractions in the Cairns & Great Barrier Reef region, in the stunning Tropical North Queensland. Locally owned and operated by the Woodward family, the group comprises of several wildlife and nature attractions and touring companies: Rainforestation Nature Park Kuranda, Cairns Koalas & Creatures, Wildlife Habitat, Australian Butterfly Sanctuary and Tropic Wings Cairns Tours & Charters.
BOOK A SPECIALISED EXPERIENCE
The CaPTA Group offers exclusive ‘All Ability Wildlife Experiences’ that provide personalised encounters with their resident wildlife, led by a wildlife keeper. These experiences can be tailored to the specific requirements of the participants.
Wheelchair accessibility across all of our parks, including ramp or lift access.
Allowances in visitor schedules to enable them more time to move between attractions.
Army Duck Tours at Rainforestation accessible with assistance from the Duck Driver removing the rear bar from the vehicle, providing easy access to shuffle onto a seat. The bar is then replaced for safety.
Dedicated disabled washrooms fitted with appropriate equipment and fixtures for wheelchair users.
Holders of Queensland Government Companion Cards are provided free entry.
Wheelchairs available for loan for persons with limited mobility.
Assistance dogs are welcomed into the park but may be restricted from entering wildlife enclosures at the discretion of Wildlife Keepers.
Guests with intellectual disabilities are rightly treated with the same level of respect and integrity as any other guests of the park, and our team members are trained in their dealings with these guests.
Guests with cultural needs are also rightly treated with the same level of respect and integrity as any other guests at our parks, and team members are trained to be aware and sensitive to the needs of these guests.
An Accessibility Hub has been added to the Cairns and Great Barrier Reef destination website to assist travelers with disability and/or health conditions to select accessible and inclusive activities and itineraries.
TTNQ has worked closely with Spinal Life Australia and Out There Travel Care to create content showcasing experiences and accommodation accessible to all travelers, whether they be locals, from around the state or country or overseas.
The Accessibility Hub link is below.
Cairns Regional Council - Accessibility Information - Tanks Art Centre
Tanks Arts Centre is situated at 46 Collins Avenue, Edge Hill, adjacent to the Cairns Botanic Gardens, Centenary Lakes and Red and Blue Arrow Walking Trails of Mount Whitfield.
The Tanks Arts Centre is a fully inclusive venue and we welcome people of all abilities to attend, present and engage with shows, exhibitions and programs.
View or download an accessible map of the Arts and Garden Precinct https://www.tanksartscentre.com/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/472933/TANKS_MAP_AccessibleV3.pdf
PARKING AND DROP OFF
There is free street parking along Collins Avenue and in the Tank 1 Car park located at 20 Collins Avenue.
There are 3 accessible parking spaces available directly in front of the main entrance to the Tanks Arts Centre. There is also one parking spot located further along Collins Avenue and two next to Café Tank Sixty Four located at 64 Collins Avenue.
There is a dedicated drop-off and pick up zone located on Collins Avenue out the front of the main entrance, this can be used by taxis, rideshare or private cars.
VENUE ACCESS AND SEATING
The Tanks Arts Centre has been created in three WWII concrete crude oil tanks. The site is fully wheelchair accessible with compliant graded paths and access points. Tank 3 has a compliant graded ramp to enter and exit the venue. Tank 5, the only venue with a permanent stage, has a raised viewing platform and ramp access to the stage.
There is no permanent seating in any of the venues and events can range from being fully standing, fully seated or seated/standing events. Staff at the Tanks Arts Centre pride themselves on always going the extra mile to make sure everybody has access to and feels welcome at our events.
It is important to let staff know in advance if you have any access requirements so that we can accommodate your needs. If attending a ticketed show please advise box office staff at Ticketlink (1300 855 835 or info@ticketlink.com.au) at the time of booking. Otherwise, if it is a free event please contact the Tanks Team on (07) 4032 6600. View Tanks Access information here. https://www.tanksartscentre.com/about-us/access
ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS
There is one accessible bathroom located out the front of the main entrance to Tank 5.
Daytime patrons can also access an accessible bathroom located in Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre, (subject to opening hours).
COMPANION CARDS
Companion Cardholders are eligible for a complimentary companion ticket to most programs and performances at Tanks Arts Centre.
Please advise Ticketlink, via phone 1300 855 835 or email info@ticketlink.com.au when booking your tickets.
ASSISTANCE ANIMALS
Assistance animals are permitted in all areas of the Tanks Arts Centre.
People with a disability are able to purchase an MLAK key that will open all toilets, playground equipment and other facilities fitted with a lock that uses the special MLAK cylinder.
https://masterlocksmiths.com.au/mlak
The National Public Toilet Map provides information on over 19,000 public available toilets across Australia, including accessibility, opening hours and facilities, such as showers and baby change.
The National Public Toilet Map is also available as a free app for iPhone and for Android phones and tablets. https://www.toiletmap.gov.au
https://itunes.apple.com/app/national-public-toilet-map/id323279108
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.humansolutions.toiletmap&hl=en
In Cairns, the MLAK system is fitted to: the Change-Ability change rooms at Woree and Smithfield pools, Lagoon accessible toilet, Behana Gorge access gate, goldfield trail from Goldsborough and the Liberty Swing at Muddy's Playground on the Esplanade.
You can now apply for a FREE key online - link below
The Cairns area can now hire purpose-built wheelchair hire cars for personal aspirations or business use.
Modified Transport Vehicles (MTV) was introduced as I kept hearing about the transport difficulties for locals in wheelchairs. Knowing these limitations in Cairns & how beautiful our surrounding area is, I decided to open up MTV to assist our community in accessing everyday opportunities & our beautiful area.
Modified Transport Vehicles has partnered with the best provider of wheelchair-accessible vehicle sales & rental companies in Australia, "Integrity Car Sales and Rentals" (Integrity).
As a partner of Integrity, I use their streamlined rental platform which can be accessed by phone & online.
My vans are all purpose-built wheelchair-accessible vehicles made by Toyota & are all Australian-engineered & compliant.
This service will cover Cairns & the surrounding area/community including Mossman, The Tablelands & to Innisfail. (Delivery & pickup options are confined to the Cairns area for the short term)
Cairns & the surrounding area can access this service & fulfil their aspirations &/or help make their lives easier with accessible transport & freedom.
For more information, and to speak to one of the friendly staff or visit the website for information, tutorials on vehicle & lift types & more - Contact Details:
For ease of quotes & bookings on 1300 WELCAB | 1300 935 222
All rental information can be accessed on the Integrity website at Integrity Car Sales and Rentals: Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles or integritycarsalesandrentals.com.au or icsar.com.au
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Forerunners Care is a newly registered disability support services provider based in Cairns, Queensland. Founded by Kerri Johnson — an experienced youth worker and administrative professional with over eight years in the non-profit and community services sector — Forerunners Care aims to deliver exceptional attendant care services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Registered as a proprietary limited (Pty Ltd) business under Australian law, Forerunners Care offers a range of services designed to empower individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling, independent lives. These services include personal care, domestic assistance, transport, in-home care and support, community access and participation, family intervention, mentoring services, daily personal care, respite care, support coordination, and life skills development.
Each care plan is tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of our participants, reinforcing our commitment to personalised, high-quality services to NDIS participants."
Service area provision:
Core supports available between Gordonvale through Palm Cove.
OT, Support Coordination and Therapeutic Support services available Australia-wide via Tele-health.
Email: info@forerunnerscare.com.au
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Go to the weblink and scroll down the bottom for their Accessibility Guide and Sensory Guide
Warner Bros. Movie World offers parking for guests with disabilities and a wheelchair hire service. Many rides and attractions are accessible by wheelchair.
Wheelchair hire is complimentary. A form of ID is required. A limited number of wheelchairs are available so we recommend you pre-book with Guest Services.
Guests who produce their Companion Card are entitled to 1 free of charge companion so that their companion can provide attendant care support during their visit. Guests who produce a Carer's Card (or similar) issued by relevant State or Commonwealth authorities will be entitled to a discounted admission rate.
Guests with any special needs should visit Guest Services upon arrival and our friendly team will provide assistance to assist in planning their day.
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For guests with Autism
Proxy Queue System
A Proxy Queue System is available for guests who are unable to wait in the queue, for a number of different reasons. This means that a guest does not have to physically wait in the queue rails in order to ride. If the approximate wait time is 30 minutes, the entry host will give the guest a card stating to come back in 30 minutes and they will go straight onto the ride. If a ride does not have an entry host, please visit Guest Services and they will facilitate a time to present to the attraction.
You do not need a medical certificate to utilise the Proxy system. This system is available for use by anyone if they wish however we do ask that guests only use the Proxy System for one ride at a time to ensure fairness to all our valued guests.