Disability-inclusive things to do in Sydney
If you’re looking for adventure or culture, there are plenty of inclusive and accessible activities in our city.
If you’re looking for adventure or culture, there are plenty of inclusive and accessible activities in our city.
At 268m above the city centre, with views stretching out to the ocean on one side and toward the mountains on the other, Sydney Tower Eye SKYWALK is wheelchair accessible – be sure to book.
Prepare for hair-raising fun! Many of Luna Park’s rides and attractions are suitable for people with disability. Assistance animals may accompany riders where possible. Get in touch with Lunar Park prior to your visit if you require more information.
Did you know BridgeClimb offers Auslan guided tours (subject to demand and interpreter availability) and hearing loops are installed on the bridge? People with low vision are also well looked after, with continuous handrails throughout the climb. Plus, there's a lift to the Sydney Harbour Bridge walkway.
Sydney’s top venues are programmed with inclusion in mind.
Many of Sydney’s live music venues are wheelchair accessible and offer low-vision access. We’re also proud to support Gig Buddies, a program pairing people with learning disability with volunteers who take them to shows around the city.
Many local and major parks cater for people with mobility issues.
There are heaps of disability-inclusive sports happening in Sydney, from adaptive tennis to basketball and gentle exercise like this accessible yoga class.
Check out What’s On for inclusive sports and activities.
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) offers free access support to reduce barriers to all its programs and events. It runs regular Auslan tours, and online and in-person audio-described online tours of its collections. The Bella program offers free opportunities for adults, young people and children with physical, intellectual, and sensory access requirements to experience the gallery and engage in creative activities. The MCA also runs a regular 6 week Art and Dementia program to create new connections and life-enriching experiences through contemporary art for people living with dementia and their support networks. Visit the Sydney Modern Project - the Art Gallery’s latest expansion.
Home of the annual Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prize exhibitions, the Art Gallery of NSW is wheelchair accessible and has 4 free dedicated accessible parking spots. Carers receive free entry to ticketed exhibitions, and an audio-induction loop is available in the Domain Theatre and Centenary Auditorium. Auslan interpreters can be provided for tours when booked.
The Australian Museum provides access to all areas of the museum for people in wheelchairs and mobility scooters. It runs a series of Early Birds Access Mornings to provide a reduced-sensory, relaxed and supportive environment for visitors on the autism spectrum or people who have other access requirements. Wheelchair accessible toilets are located on all public gallery floors and there’s a Changing Places adult facility located on level 2.
The Australian National Maritime Museum has lift or ramp access to all exhibition spaces within the main building, and to wharves and the viewing platform outside the museum. Accessible toilets are available on the museum lower level and in the ground level entry foyer, and 2 accessible carparking spaces are located near the front entry and can be pre-booked. Audio-induction loops are available in the theatre, main ticket areas and museum meeting rooms. Interactive displays are located throughout the museum. Carers are offered free access to everything available in the museum.
Engage with the workings of the parliament at the NSW Parliament House. It has fitted hearing loops in most rooms. There is access for people in wheelchairs and guide dogs are welcome. It also has a Changing Places facility.
The State Library of NSW has a continuous program of free and low cost events, exhibitions and workshops open to everyone.
Sydney’s major events are designed with inclusion in mind.
Christmas concerts are for everyone – accessible features include subtitling on stage, hearing loop, Auslan interpretation and accessible toilets. Listen to the audio description while you visit the Martin Place Christmas tree.
Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks offer accessible vantage points and audio descriptions of the fireworks displays. Auslan interpretations are projected on the Sydney Harbour Bridge pylons.
Vivid offers audio descriptions of all installations each year.
Please contact individual organisations before you visit, for information around accessible public transport, accessible parking, and any other accessibility requests
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