Accessible experiences along the Great Ocean Road
Explore inclusive and accessible experiences along the Great Ocean Road region designed to ensure that everyone can participate and enjoy their visit.
Take a tour at Wildlife Wonders
The entire experience at Wildlife Wonders has been designed to be achievable and accessible for the whole family. With zero steps, the 1.4km (mostly compacted gravel) tour path is suitable for most sturdy wheelchairs or prams. There are also multiple seating benches placed along the tour. Wildlife Wonders provides everyone with an audio headset to hear your conservationist tour guide sharing stories, as well as loan binoculars to help spot as much bird and wildlife as you can.
Parking
There are 2 (two) accessible parking spaces located within the main carpark, located close to the front of the building. There is a flat, compacted gravel path from the carpark through to the entrance, with a slight curb incline.
Trail Grade
Grade 2
2 Classification which includes gentle slopes only, with some sections that may exceed 1:14 gradient, modified surfaces, suitable for wheelchair users with some assistance.
Toilets
There are fully accessible bathrooms with wide entrance and halls to the amenities.
For more information, detailed images of the venue, a map, the inside experience, tour assistance and tour path details see the link in more information below. Wildlife Wonders welcomes any questions or to discuss any specific needs, please reach out below.
Swim at RACV Torquay
Train, play or relax in RACV Torquay’s heated swimming pools. They have a 25-metre indoor pool that is perfect for laps and has a separate recreation area. Ranging in depth, they have a range of access for older adults and people with disabilities. A mechanical hoist is available to assist with access.
Parking
Ten (10) dedicated accessible parking spots located around the resort. They are located both in the outdoor and basement car parks. From any entrance/lift, they are within 5-10 metres with a wheelchair-accessible path of travel.
Toilets
Accessible toilets in main areas of the resort including Restaurant, Conference and Events area, Golf Pro Shop and the Fitness area.
Good To Know
A mechanical hoist is available to assist with access, pools have ramp in.
Lift & 24 hour front desk. Guide & Assistance Dogs Accepted. Membership is required for access to these spaces.
For more information, to book accommodation, have any questions or to discuss any specific needs please reach out to RACV Torquay Resort directly below.
Hit the adaptive rider friendly trails in Forrest
Situated in the breathtaking scenery of the Great Otway National Park the Forrest MTB Trails offers some of the most diverse and fun trails in Australia. The Ride Forrest trails provide ‘Adaptive Rider Friendly trails’ based on guidelines supplied by ‘Break the Boundary’. The southern network surrounds the township of Forrest and takes riders through a mixture of wet eucalypt forest and awesome fern gullies.
Parking
There is parking at the Trailhead and throughout locations in the Southern Trail Network.
Toilets
Located at the Trailhead and Skills Park, wheelchair accessible.
Any use of these facilities is unsupervised and at your own risk. Forest Fire Management Victoria and the Colac Otway Shire cannot accept any responsibility or liability for any claim, loss or damage that may arise from the use of the facilities. You are responsible for your own safety. Always ride within your ability.
For more information, questions or to discuss any specific needs please reach out to Ride Forrest directly here.
Take a surf lesson with Apollo Bay Surf & Kayak
Located in the stunning Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road, the surf lessons are right on the Apollo Bay foreshore and guided kayaking tours within the Marengo Marine Sanctuary. The experienced team works closely with you to understand your abilities and preferences, ensuring that they can provide a tailored experience that matches your comfort level and skill set. Whether you’re new to surfing or kayaking, or looking to enhance your skills, they make your adventure along the Great Ocean Road truly unforgettable.
Parking
Parking on the foreshore, and near the Apollo Bay Surf Life Saving Club.
Toilets
Located near the Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre, wheelchair accessible however there is a ramp with a barrier to get up to the toilet. There are also toilets and an outdoor shower located towards the Foreshore Playground and another at the carpark by the Apollo Bay Golf Club.
Please note that bookings are essential and we encourage discussing any accessibility needs prior to booking to ensure they can accommodate safely. For more information, questions or to discuss any specific needs please reach out to Apollo Bay Surf & Kayak directly
Explore Stevensons Falls
Stevensons Falls is one of the Otway region’s most accessible and spectacular waterfalls. Starting from the car park, this short walk passes through a stand of large Californian redwood trees which are a remnant of a trial plantation established in the 1980s. From here, the picturesque walk crosses over the Gellibrand River and then continues alongside the river to a viewing platform at the base of the waterfalls. This easy walk is suitable for everyone and is wheelchair accessible and pram friendly.
The site also has 2 smaller walks: the Redwoods Boardwalk, showcasing the giant Californian redwoods, and the Blue Spruce Walk which runs along the Gellibrand River.
Parking
Accessible parking spaces (2) are located at the head of the walk.
Trail Grade
Grade 2
Grade 2 (1 to 4 hours duration. 3.4km return. No steps. Gentle hills. Formed track. Limited signage. No experience required).
Toilets
Located near the beginning of the walk, adjacent to the accessible parking spaces. which are wheelchair accessible.
The drive in is winding and at some points has blind corners which is suitable for 2WD, please travel slowly and safely. Dogs are allowed. There are seating platforms along the walk for rest. There are two (2) steps in the boardwalk that leads through the Californian redwoods.
