Mobi-Chair Beach Wheelchair - Port Campbell
Hosted by Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority
SpacetoCo Host since October 2024In partnership with Life Saving Victoria and a number of local Life Saving Clubs, The Great Ocean Road Coast & Parks Authority deliver Accessible Beaches at five locations along the Great Ocean Road during peak season. This includes beach/river access matting, beach wheelchairs, accessible parking and toilets. You can read more on our Accessible Beaches here https://www.greatoceanroadauthority.vic.gov.au/Stay-and-Explore/Accessible-Beaches
About this space
Location: Port Campbell Foreshore
This location is proud to offer two beach wheelchairs for hire - a Mobi-Beach and a Wanderer.
Mobi-Beach - designed for use along the Port Campbell foreshore beach; soft and hard sand, grassed areas, footpaths, low level water and for floating in shallow water.
Wanderer - designed to be used on wet and dry sand, at the waters edge. This chair is not designed to be used in the water.
The beach wheelchairs are available for hire during beach patrolled season and times. The wheelchair can be hired for up 2 hours per booking to ensure greater access to all potential hirers.
This location provides the following:
Booking schedule
Amenities
Suitable for
Location
Corangamite VIC, Australia
Opening times
Monday
7:00am - 3:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 3:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 3:00pm
Thursday
7:00am - 3:00pm
Friday
7:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Rules
Please note, if you are making this request after 3pm on a Friday, it will not be actioned until next business day. If the request is for a weekend booking or for hire within 24 hours, please call The Authority Reception on 1300 736 533.
While our team is committed to supporting every request, occasionally we may need to work with you to find alternative times or arrangements that best suit your needs.
The Hirer must have one (1) support person on the day to operate the Mobi-Chair Beach Wheelchair and/or hoist.
If you require use of a hoist, you will be required to provide your own sling.
The hoist will be used in an open environment. If this is not suitable, please contact us on 1300 736 533 to make alternative arrangements.
The maximum weight limit of the chair & hoist is 150kg.
Please note that the access ramp is steep is you will need to exercise caution during use.
The Mobi-Chair is not intended for areas with current or strong waves.
Please be aware that the beach wheelchair doesn't fit into disabled toilets due to extra wide wheels.
How to hire:
Complete the booking application online
Wait for your booking to be approved.
Check your email for confirmation.
Organise at least one carer to assist.
Head to the location at the booking time.
Have fun at the beach!
Additional details
Parking:
Free accessible carparking
Bus:
Vline - Surf Club/Tregea St
Taxi/Rideshare:
There are taxi services available locally.