Disabled Access

Beach Access

Surfers Paradise Beach has a ramp opposite Hanlan Street suitable for wheelchair and stroller access. In addition, the following conditions exist:

  • Pathways exist along the promenade of Surfers Paradise beach. They are concrete and there is minimum incline.
  • Disabled parking bays are available on the Esplanade with a kerbside ramp to the pathway/
  • The beach viewing platform is located 5 metres from the disabled parking bays and is fully accessible.

Shopping Centre Access

The following shopping centres in Surfers Paradise have facilities for people with disabilities:

Chevron Renaissance

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilets
  • Lifts
  • Parents room

Centro Surfers Paradise

  • Disabled parking
  • Phones
  • Disabled toilets
  • Parents room
  • Lifts

Raptis Plaza

  • Disabled toilets
  • Easy entry-way access from Cavill Mall

Parks & Gardens Access

Appel Park

  • Concrete pathways
  • Moderate incline
  • Pathway width 1200mm
  • Pathway leads to boat cruise jetties

Club Access

Northcliff Surf Life Saving Club

  • Ground level disabled toilet
  • Disabled parking

Surfers Paradise RSL Club

  • Entry via lift and escalators
  • Wide doorway
  • Ramp handrails
  • Obstacle free

Hearing Services

For more information about disability access on the Gold Coast, visit the Gold Coast City Council website: www.goldcoastcity.com.au

Various Surfers Paradise attractions cater for special needs and are listed in the Surfers Paradise Attractions brochure. Click here for attractions in Surfers Paradise or contact Surfers Paradise Alliance for a copy.