ACCESSIBLE NORTHLAND

Sometimes if you are disabled, or have a disabled family member, it is not easy to be sure that places will be accessible, though CCS Disability Action aims that businesses, communities and individuals should consider accessibility at all times.

On these pages, we have compiled a list of venues, activities and locations that are set up to consider the needs of disabled people. It may help you make decisions about where to go and what to do – whether it is for recreation, shopping, business or accommodation.

This is not a definitive list, and we are aware that changes may occur that mean that places are no longer as accessible as they have been. We’d welcome any comments on these suggestisons, and if you have other places you recommend as easily accessible for disabled people and their family/whanau, please email us or phone 09 4371899.

Access Whangarei - a guide to accessible facilities
Recreation
Parks
Restaurants
Clubs/ Community facilities
Accommodation

ACCESS WHANGAREI - A GUIDE TO ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES

Whangarei aims to create the ultimate living environment for its residents and visitors to enjoy.  This access map has been designed to help you find your way around the city, listing mobility parking spaces, accessible amenities including toilets, accommodation, conference, retail and dining options and other useful information for visitors.

The map was developed by the Whangarei District Council's Disability Sector Reference Group, with assistance from Whangarei Girls High School and the wider disability community.

Hard copies of the map are available from:

• CCS Disability Action, 291 Kamo Road, Whangarei, phone 09 437 1899, fax 09 437 0209 or email Valerie Wong
• Whangarei District Council, Forum North, Rust Ave, Whangarei, phone 09 430 4200, fax 09 438 7632.

You can view the map online by clicking here (PDF format)

  RECREATION

Variety Liberty Swings have been specially designed to allow disabled children to experience the joy of swinging. Supported by the Variety Club, they have been installed at the following park in Northland:

• Whangarei Town Basin - phone Paul McDonald 09 430 4200 x 8926

PARKS

For information of parks in Northland, you can check the following websites:

Northland Regional Council www.nrc.govt.nz
Whangarei District Council www.wdc.govt.nz
Far North District Council www.fndc.govt.nz

Department of Conservation www.doc.govt.nz

DoC has a great resource on its site. While it is not only about Northland, we think it’s a great resource for the disability community. Check out www.doc.govt.nz/templates/MultiPageDocumentTOC.aspx?id=42803 for a downloadable pdf booklet with maps of accessible walks all over the country. Northland is well represented, with the Kauri Park Loop walk at Trounson Park, Tane Mahuta walk in Waipoua Forest, Manginangina Kauri Walk, Manginangina Scenic Reserve, Rainbow Falls Walk, Kerikeri Basin, Ruapekapeka Pä Walk, Bay of Islands and Uretiti Campground and beach, Whangarei all offering some degree of access for wheelchairs.

RESTAURANTS

Dickens Inn & Olivers Café/Restaurant
On Cameron St at Quality St Mall, Whangarei
Ph: 09-430 0406
Wheelchair accessible (ground floor restaurant only); accessible toilet facilities

Reva’s On the Waterfront
Town Basin Marina, Whangarei
Ph: 09-438 8969
Wheelchair accessible; accessible toilet facilities

Gybe Restaurant & Bar
Quayside Town Basin Whangarei
Ph: 09-4300406
Wheelchair accessible; accessible toilet facilities

Acuda
Forum North, 7 Rust Ave, Whangarei
Ph: 09-430 8500
Wheelchair accessible; accessible toilet facilities

Stagecoach Family Restaurant & Bar
Kamo Hotel, 567 Kamo Rd, Kamo, Whangarei
Ph: 09-435 5430
Wheelchair accessible; accessible toilet facilities

Northland Club Restaurant
8 Porowini Ave, Whangarei
Ph: 09-459 7040
Wheelchair accessible; accessible toilet

Mac’s Buffet Restaurant & Bar
Cnr Otaika Rd, Whangarei
Ph: 09-438 8020
Wheelchair accessible; accessible toilet

Haveli Indian Restaurant & Café
571 Kamo Rd, Kamo, Whangarei
Ph: 09-435 5222
Wheelchair accessible; accessible toilet facilities

Cobb & Co Family Restaurant & Bar
117/119 Bank St, Whangarei
Ph: 09-438 4303
Wheelchair accessible; accessible toilet facilities

Danger! Danger! (Restaurant/Bar/Nightclub)
37 Vine St, Whangarei
Ph: 09-459 7461
Wheelchair accessible; accessible toilet facilities

Kingsgate Hotel (Restaurant/Accommodation)
9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei
Ph: 09-438 0284
Wheelchair accessible ; accessible toilet/bathroom facilities

Subway Sandwiches & Salads
11 Rathbone St, Whangarei
Ph:09-459 7050
Wheelchair accessible

Shiraz Indian Restaurant & Bar
58 Walton St, Whangarei
Ph: 09-438 3112
Wheelchair accessible; accessible toilet facilities

CLUBS/COMMUNITY FACILITIES

Forum North
7 Rust Ave Whangarei
Ph: 09-430 4244
Fully wheelchair accessible with accessible toilet/bathroom facilities

Returned Services Assn
Rust Ave, Whangarei
00-438 3792
Wheelchair accessible, toilet facilities available

Northland Club Incorporated
8 Porowini Ave, Whangarei
09-438 4270
wheelchair accessible; toilet facilities available

Kamo Club Inc
Meldrum St, Kamo Whangarei
Ph: 09-435 1765
wheelchair accessible; toilet facilities available

Whangarei Boccia Club
Sport Northland
Western Hills Drive, Whangarei
Fully wheelchair accessible and toilet facilities available

Tikipunga Rugby Club Inc
Reed St, Tikipunga Whangarei
Ph: 09-437 5753
Wheelchair accessible and accessible toilet facilities

Tikipunga Soccer Club
Reed St, Tikipunga Whangarei
Ph: 09-437 5744
Wheelchair accessible and accessible toilet facilities

ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATION

Avenue Heights Motel
355 Western Hills Drive, Whangarei
Reservations: 0800 438 2737
Other enquiries: 09 438 2737
Website: www.avenueheights.co.nz
One accessible unit with fully compliant bathroom. Portable ramp available for unit/door entrances. One queen bed in the bedroom with one single bed in lounge.

BK’s Pohutukawa Lodge
362 Western Hills Drive, Whangarei
Reservations: 0800 200 355
Other enquiries: 09 430 8634
Website: www.pohutukawalodge.co.nz
Two accessible studio units, each with one queen bed and one single bed. One of these units can be booked with the adjacent one bedroom unit (with interconnecting door) for larger parties, subject to availability.

Cheviot Park Motor Lodge
Cnr Western Hills Dr and Cheviot St, Whangarei
Reservations: 0508 243 846
Phone: 09 438 2341
Website: www.cheviot-park.co.nz
One accessible unit with a queen bed and single bed.

Lodge Bordeaux
361 Western Hills Drive, Whangarei
Phone: 09 438 0404
Website: www.lodgebordeaux.co.nz
Two accessible units, each with a king bed (which can divide into two separate singles).

Settlers Hotel
Hatea Drive, Whangarei
Phone: 09 438 2699
Three accessible rooms, each with a queen bed and a single bed. On-site restaurant. Portable ramps available.