Accessibility

During the festival access toilets will be located at the following locations:

• Rosalind Park
• Queen Elizabeth Oval
• Tom Flood Sports Centre
• Hargreaves Street multi story car park (Changing Places)
• Mews Laneway (behind the Bendigo Visitor Centre)
• McCrae Street Car Park (Marveloo, Changing Places)

These locations have been detailed in the accessibility map.  

The Marveloo is a portable accessible restroom catering for people with a profound disability and their carer. The facility provides accessible features such as an overhead hoist, adult change table, access ramp and automatic door.

The Changing Place facility provides a secure public toilet featuring a fully accessible toilet with space on either side for carers, moveable ceiling hoist, height adjustable adult size change table, privacy curtain, additional seating and a safe and clean environment for people with severe and profound disabilities. There is another Changing Places is also available at the Bendigo Railway Station). MLAK key is required for access.  

This is in addition to existing accessibility toilets, which can be located via this public toilet map. 

Along the parade route there will be designated viewing areas for people using motorised scooters and wheelchairs. These areas will be clearly signed, please be considerate and keep these areas clear.

•    View Street (Mackenzie Street intersection)
•    Alexandra Fountain (Pall Mall and View Street intersection)
•    McCrae Street (Chapel/Bridge Street intersection)

These locations have been detailed in the accessibility map.  

Please note: the parade route along View Street from Pall Mall to Mackenzie Street reaches a gradient of 1:20, this should be  fine for a manual wheelchair. However View Street from Mackenzie Street to Rowan St gradient is classed as very steep and requires manual chairs needing assistance to travel. For more information on gradients refer to: Bendigo Access Map
 

Designated accessible parking close to the festival precinct will be available Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Williamson Street (between Hargreaves Street and Pall Mall). 

The following accessible parking will be available for parade times only:

• McCrae Street (near Chapel/Bridge Street intersection)
• Mitchell Street (Pall Mall end)
• Mackenzie Street (View Street end)
• Bath Lane (access via Mitchell Street)  
   

Please display accessible parking permit at all times and present to traffic controller to access the areas available for parade times only.  

These locations have been detailed in the festival accessibility map.

Yes, the Lifely Chill Out Zone is in Rosalind Park. 

This is a sensory-friendly space, presented by Lifely, a local disability service provider. The space offers visitors a quiet and calm environment during the festival.

Perfect for taking a break from the excitement, it's packed with fun sensory activities for kids and a relaxed vibe for everyone to unwind.
Whether it's exploring interactive play stations or simply enjoying a moment to recharge, the chill out zone is your go-to spot to pause, refresh, and keep the Easter magic alive.

Find the Lifely Chill Out Zone on the festival map.
 

There are free wheelchair and scooter recharge points located in the Bendigo CBD, locations are included on the Bendigo Access Map 

More information on accessibility in the City of Greater Bendigo can found here.

Access Keys are customised accessibility guides that provide accurate and convenient information about accessing venues, events and programs at the click of a button. They are universally designed and suitable for all people, regardless of ability.

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