Broadwater Accessibility Guide
We are committed to ensuring every guest can have a relaxing and enjoyable stay. We aim to welcome guests with the highest level of customer service and hospitality, regardless of their individual needs.
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Reception
The reception entry is easily accessible by all guests. A ramp with hand rail at each end, leads up to automatic opening doors (790mm entry width). Alternatively, 3 steps with a hand rail also lead up to the reception entrance. The office is airconditioned and stocks most of the necessities and conveniences you may need whilst away.
Getting around the Park
Mobility is made easy throughout the park grounds via the internal road network and pathways leading to facilities. Park roadways are suitable for users of wheelchairs, prams and mobility scooters.
Recreational Areas
The Park recreation room and entrance are on level ground, with spacious interior. This is a great place to relax and unwind, with television, Foxtel channel, numerous coin operated games and a vending machine stocked with cold refreshments. The entrance doorway is 690mm wide.
The Park also boasts two camp kitchens and an additional barbeque area. The camp kitchen areas are accessible and fully equipped so guests may indulge in the enjoyable activities of cooking, relaxing and socialising. The southern camp kitchen offers ample room for wheelchair mobility. Barbeque facilities are at an accessible height of 800mm and the bench height is 900mm with open space beneath.
Swimming Pools and Accessible Playground
The two swimming pool areas and playground at Broadwater are accessible. The southern pool has a larger shallow area for toddlers to play in and the northern pool has steps into the water. Both pools are heated seasonally and have a depth of 1.10m.
Easy Access Bathroom Facility
An easy access bathroom facility is located at the southern amenity block within the Park. The bathroom sink is 800mm high and the wheel-in shower is 700mm wide with a hand held shower head and a seat that assembles from the wall. Hand rails are convenient to both the shower and the toilet. A chair is also provided inside for comfort. Access is with a key from reception (deposit required).
1 Bedroom Accessible Cabin
The 1 Bedroom Accessible Cabin is accessible by wheelchair and features a ramp leading to the front door. The open plan design offers ample space for comfortable wheelchair mobility throughout.
Cabin Entry and Parking
- Parking space: 3m wide, located adjacent to entry ramp
- Entry ramp: 1000mm wide
- Entrance door: 920mm wide
Living Spaces
- Open plan kitchen and living area
- Kitchen bench and cooktop height: 845mm with open space beneath the bench
- Fold-out sofa in the lounge area, sleeps 2 guests
- Spacious balcony with barbeque
Bedroom and Bathroom
- Queen bed: 560mm high with 100mm clearance underneath
- Ample room to fit a wheelchair along either side of the bed
- Shower: 1200 x 1210mm wheel-in space with a 10mm raised lip for water containment
- Hand-held showerhead, grab rails, portable shower stool with handles, and adjustable mirror
2 Bedroom Waterfront Cabin - Easy Access
The 2 Bedroom Waterfront Cabin is positioned in the north end of the park and overlooks Loders Creek and the Broadwater. The cabin does not meet current fully accessible standards, however it does have ease of access features suitable for guests with restricted mobility.
The cabin entrance is via a timber ramp leading to the sliding front door. The bathroom features a walk in shower with an extendable hand-held shower head, fold down bench seat and shower curtain and grab rails conveniently placed next to basin, toilet and shower. Internal door openings measure up to 800mm wide.
Please note that neither bedroom nor bathroom areas are wheelchair accessible.
City of Gold Coast Mobility Maps
The City’s mobility maps are designed to provide accessibility information to assist residents and visitors to plan their stay and move around the city safely. Map information includes the location of accessible toilets, change facilities, accessible car parking spaces, pathway gradients, location of kerb ramps and key buildings and services. Transport information for light rail stations, bus stops and bus routes is also featured.
Printed and electronic mobility maps are now available for Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads, Surfers Paradise, Southport Central Business District (CBD) and Broadwater Parklands. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/mobilitymaps for more information.