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 six 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
The beach wheelchairs are available for hire during beach patrolled season from December School Holidays to mid-April, between 7.30am and 2pm. The wheelchair can be hired for up 2 hours per booking to ensure greater access to all potential hirers.
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.
This location provides the following:
Beach Access Matting
Accessible Parking nearby
Accessible Toilet nearby
There are outdoor beach showers on the foreshore that can be used
Please note the ramp in this location is steep and extra care must be taken
Booking schedule
Amenities
Suitable for
Location
Corangamite VIC, Australia
Opening times
Monday
7:30am - 2:00pm
Tuesday
7:30am - 2:00pm
Wednesday
7:30am - 2:00pm
Thursday
7:30am - 2:00pm
Friday
7:30am - 2:00pm
Saturday
7:30am - 2:00pm
Sunday
7:30am - 2:00pm
Rules
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.
Please note the hoist is only available for use in an open environment. The hoist can be available on request when booked 2 days in advance. You will be required to provide your own sling.
The maximum weight limit of the chair is 130kg.
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.
Check your email for confirmation & access code.
Have at least one carer to assist.
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.