Hippocampe and Mobi beach wheelchair
We are implementing a range of initiatives to improve access to beaches. The key initiatives are described below.
The City is working with a number of local surf life saving clubs and community organisations to make our beaches more accessible and inclusive.
Below is the list of locations for beach access equipment. Please contact the relevant surf life saving club or community group for more information or to book.
Hippocampe and Mobi beach wheelchair
Beach matting and two types of beach wheelchairs are available at Burleigh beach: the Hippocampe and the Mobi beach wheelchair (both pictured below).
Please contact the club to check if beach wheelchairs are available during the non-patrol season.
For more information, including bookings, visit the Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park SLSC website, phone 07 5535 2419 or email admin@burleighslsc.com.au.
Gold Coast Recreation and Sport Inc. has Hippocampe and Sandcruiser beach wheelchairs available free of charge, for use anywhere in the city. Chairs can be booked for several days at a time. Collection is from the organisation's premises in Southport.
For more information or to book, visit the Gold Coast Recreation and Sport website, or phone 07 5531 3312 from Monday to Friday, between 8am and 4pm.
Hippocampe beach wheelchair
GiveAbility has two Hippocampe beach wheelchairs available for free community use. Back and seat supports are also available for use with these chairs.
For more information or to book, please visit the GiveAbility website, email jane.standen@grtfoundation.org or phone 0438 701 201.
WaterWheels beach wheelchair
A Sandcruiser and Hippocampe beach wheelchair will soon be available at Kurrawa beach, Broadbeach.
Please contact the club to check if beach wheelchairs are available during the non-patrol season.
For more information, visit the Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club website, phone 07 5527 5660 or email info@kurrawasurf.com.au.
Sandcruiser beach wheelchair
Two Sandcruiser beach wheelchairs (adult and child size) are available at Mermaid Beach.
For more information, including bookings, visit the Mermaid Beach SLSC website, phone 07 5575 3668 or email admin@mermaidslsc.org.au.
Beach matting and a WaterWheels beach wheelchair are available at Nobby beach.
Please contact the club to check if beach wheelchairs are available during the non-patrol season.
For more information, including bookings, visit the Nobby's Beach Surf Life Saving Club website, phone 07 5526 1117 or email office@nobbysbeachslsc.com.
Local resident surfing in the Hippocampe
wheelchair at North Burleigh.
Beach matting and a beach wheelchair are available at North Burleigh beach.
Please contact the club to check if beach wheelchairs are available during the non-patrol season.
For more information, including bookings, visit the North Burleigh SLSC website, phone 07 5576 5403 or email admin@northburleighslsc.com.au.
Hippocampe beach wheelchair
Beach matting, a WaterWheels and a Hippocampe beach wheelchair are available at the Pacific Surf Life Saving Club.
Please contact the club to check if beach wheelchairs are available during the non-patrol season.
For more information, including bookings, visit the Pacific Surf Life Saving Club website, phone 07 5535 0350 or email office@pacificslsc.com
Permanent beach matting is located near the swimming enclosure at Southport Broadwater Parklands. The matting connects with the pathway and includes a landing section, which is partially covered by a shade sail.
Please note that the matting at this location, may not reach the hard sand - depending on the tide.
The matting is available for use anytime.
Shade sail beach mat at Broadwater Parklands
Beach matting at Broadwater Parklands
Pontoon walkway at Broadwater Parklands
There is a floating pontoon and walkway in the parklands, which has been designed to provide access for everyone.
Note: the exact gradient of the walkway is subject to the tide.
For more information about the parklands, visit our Southport Broadwater Parklands page or phone 1300 465 326.
WaterWheels beach wheelchair
A Water Wheels beach wheelchair and two Hippocampe beach wheelchairs (adult and child size) are available at Surfers Paradise beach. Matting will also be put out each Saturday during patrol season commencing Saturday 5 October 2019.
For more information, including bookings for the beach wheelchairs, visit the Surfers Paradise SLSC website, phone 07 5531 5966 or email admin@surfersparadiseslsc.com.au.
Access mat Neptune Royal LSC
A WaterWheels beach wheelchair is available at Tallebudgera Creek, Palm Beach.
Please contact the club to check if beach wheelchairs are available during the non-patrol season.
For more information, including bookings, visit the Neptune Royal LSC website, phone 07 5535 7264 or email secretary@neptunerlsc.com.au.
Below is accessibility information for specific locations along our oceanway. Information about parking, seating, toilets and viewing platforms is included. Click on the specific locations listed below to find out more.
For more information about beach access please email liveable@goldcoast.qld.gov.au or please call 07 5581 6642.
The Gold Coast Disabled Surfers Association holds ‘Let’s go surfing’ days at Currumbin. For dates and locations visit the Disabled Surfers Association of Australia website.
