Disability-inclusive things to do in Sydney
Whether you’re looking for adventure or culture, there are plenty of activities in our city.
Whether you’re looking for adventure or culture, there are plenty of activities in our city.
At 268 metres above the city centre, with views that stretch right 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. Service animals can accompany riders where possible.
Did you know BridgeClimb offers Auslan guided tours twice a month and hearing loops are installed on the bridge? People with low vision are also well looked after, with continuous hand rails throughout the climb. Plus, construction for a lift to the Sydney Harbour Bridge walkway is expected to be complete by late 2022.
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 pilot 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 netball to chair yoga. What’s On has things to do.
The Museum of Contemporary Art 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 6 week Artful: Art and Dementia program to create new connections and life-enriching experiences through contemporary art for people living with dementia and their support networks.
See artworks by Margaret Olley and Tony Albert in the same afternoon as Matisse. 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.
Kids ages 3 to 5 years can watch free storytime videos in Auslan and English. Presented by library employees and the Deaf Society, this fun session combines storytelling and craft to help foster an early love of reading and social interaction in readiness for school.
Sydney’s major events are designed with inclusion in mind. Vivid, for example, offers audio descriptions of all installations.
If you’re starting to think about how to see in the new year, consider Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks, which offer accessible vantage points and audio descriptions of the fireworks displays. Auslan interpretations are projected on the Sydney Harbour Bridge pylons.
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