Accessibility in Burnie

We want all visitors to enjoy the best of what Burnie has to offer. Here’s what you can expect across the city:

  • Accessible parking — available in the CBD, at beaches, parks and major attractions.
  • Public toilets with disability access — located in the Multistorey Carpark, Burnie Park and the waterfront.
  • Changing Places facility — available at Burnie Arts Centre and Burnie Aquatic Centre, for people who need extra space and hoist equipment.
  • Flat, paved footpaths — Coastal pathway: Cooee, Burnie Waterfront, South Burnie, Guide Falls.
  • Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSIs) — installed in the multi-storey car park and at key pedestrian crossings to support people with low vision.
  • Accessible taxi services — wheelchair‑accessible taxis operate in the region; pre‑booking is recommended (03) 6431 2992.
  • Metro buses — low-floor accessible vehicles operate on many routes.
  • Mobility equipment hire:
    • Priority One Independent Living & Mobility Aids — mobility scooter hire (including outdoor models), wheelchairs, walkers, and disability aids. Visit in-store at 1 Edwardes Street, South Burnie or call 6431 7752.
    • Pharmacy hire options — wheelchairs, deluxe 4‑wheel walkers, crutches, shower stools, nebulisers and circulation boosters (availability varies by store).

Accessibility and Burnie’s Top 10 experiences

  1. Burnie Foreshore Boardwalk — wide, flat, wheelchair-friendly paths with ocean views, seating, beach wheelchair and accessible toilets nearby. 
  2. Little Penguin Observation Centre — accessible viewing platform (paved path access and wheelchair parking nearby). Bring a torch with red cellophane for night visits.
  3. Burnie Regional Museum — wheelchair-accessible entrance and exhibit ramps. Assistance available on request.
  4. Burnie Arts Centre & Gallery — fully accessible with a lift, ramps, accessible toilets, and designated theatre seating, Assistive listening options for patrons with hearing impairment
  5. Fernglade Platypus Reserve — partial accessibility with compacted gravel paths. The first 100m is pram/wheelchair friendly with river access.
  6. Guide Falls Reserve — picnic area and upper viewing point are accessible via car park. Path to lower falls is uneven and not recommended for wheelchairs.
  7. Burnie Park & Playground — some flat terrain, accessible toilets, inclusive play equipment and BBQ shelters from car park.
  8. Round Hill Lookout — accessible parking and viewing platform. Steep drive but no steps to the main viewing area.
  9. Local markets & events — Burnie City Market is held in a flat open space from the multi-storey carpark; most stalls are accessible, and accessible toilets are available.
  10. Community gardens — many community spaces have flat paths and seating; Emu Valley Rhodo Garden has a Buggy available to book for those requiring mobility assistance.

 

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