Visitor Centre Accessibility Information

Getting to the Albany Visitor Centre

There are four ACROD parking bays in the carpark behind the library.
There is a slight gradient from the ACROD parking to the covered pathway.
It is approximately 50m on a smooth, flat surface, to the Visitor Centre entrance.
There are 3 bench seats with arm rests located along the pathway, however no hand rails.
There are also set-down and pick-up bays located close to the covered pathway to the Visitor Centre and Library.

There are two ACROD parking bays in the central parking strip on York Street, opposite the Visitor Centre.
The bay in the northbound lane is approximately 15m walk (slight-moderate incline) to the crosswalk.
The bay in the southbound lane is approximately 10m walk to the crosswalk.
Please note these bays are angle parking, with no rear access due to traffic.
If using a wheelchair hoist or lift, the ACROD parking pays in the carpark behind the library are more suitable.

There is one entrance to the Visitor Centre, located on the York Street side of the building.
There is step-free and level access into the building.
The double doors are automatic opening sliding doors.

The Visitor Centre is wheelchair accessible, step-free and level throughout.
There is one map station at desk height, suitable for wheelchair users.
Counters and cabiinets are widely spaced, allowing for wheelchair users to move freely around the centre.
Some travel brochures and merchandise are located at higher levels, please ask staff for assistance as necessary.
Trained assistance animals are welcome in the Visitor Centre.

The Visitor Centre does not have public toilets.
There are four Universal Access Toilets in the Library, behind the Visitor Centre.