Accessibility
Floriade is Australia’s Biggest Celebration of Spring and is committed to reducing barriers and delivering an event that is accessible and inclusive.
We would like your visit to Floriade to be an enjoyable experience. Floriade is accessible to wheelchairs, mobility scooters and strollers, and will offer the following services:
- Accessible parking
- Front gate drop off zone for mobility impaired or aged visitors
- Accessible toilets
- Mobility Marquee – hiring out walking frames, wheelchairs, and mobility scooters for use on site
- Sensory hour
- Companion Card for NightFest tickets
Please note, there is a mix of sealed pathways and gravel pathways throughout Floriade. There can be water on these pathways after rain. For your comfort and safety, please tread carefully while enjoying our beautiful outdoor gardens.
Sensory Hour
Sensory Hour will run from 9:30am until 10:30am on weekdays during Floriade (not including public holidays).
During this hour there will be limited amplified sounds and stage performances to create a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere, offering a sensory friendly experience at Floriade for individuals with sensory processing challenges.
Mobility Marquee
A limited number of wheelchairs, walking frames, electric mobility scooters and strollers will be available for hire. For mobility hire and booking enquiries, please email scooters@netspeed.com.au or send a text message to 0403 242 584.
Please see below the hire rates for mobility items.
Hire Rates:
Motorised Scooters
Wheelchairs
Walkers
Strollers
Up to 8 Hours
$60.00
$40.00
$20.00
$20.00
Up to 4 hours
$30.00
$20.00
$10.00
$10.00
All hires require a Booking deposit of $10.00. This is non-refundable for no-shows.
Prices include GST and there will be no refunds provided for early returns.
Accessible Parking
Free parking for people with limited mobility is available adjacent to the Regatta Point Entry Gate (access off Commonwealth Avenue). Parking is limited and vehicles must display an authorised disability parking permit. Please note, interstate and overseas disability parking permits are also valid for this parking area.
Pick-up and set-down at the Regatta Point Entry Gate is permitted for passengers with restricted mobility. Parking in the pick-up and set-down zone is strictly prohibited.
Accessibility Map
To help you find your way around Floriade, we have included key accessibility information on the Floriade Site Map.
Floriade Interactive Map
We’ve partnered with BindiMaps to create a fully accessible map that works just like Google Maps in your browser. Helping you navigate food stalls, gardens, stages, carparks, and more.
The map is designed to be inclusive and WCAG 2.2 AA compliant, with wheelchair-friendly routes built in.
Click or search to find what you’re looking for below to get started.
Want to know more about the interactive map? Explore FAQs and details here.
NightFest
Companion cards are accepted with NightFest ticket sales.
Please email events@act.gov.au to process your ticket purchase with your proof of card.
Floriade Rotary Gnome Painting – Accessible Group Bookings
Floriade is inviting groups with disability or access requirements. to join an inclusive and accessible Gnome painting session at Floriade’s Rotary Gnome Knoll. These sessions will be limited to small groups during sensory hour and will cater for all ages and abilities.
These group sessions will be hosted by the Rotary Club of Murrumbidgee. Please note that each group must provide appropriate supervision and support to ensure the group can get safely to and from Rotary Gnome Knoll and undertake the activity.
To express your interest for your school or community group into one of our gnome painting group sessions, please complete this form.
Please note that availability is limited. Bookings will be booked on a first come, first served basis. Please email events@act.gov.au to join our waitlist, if the form has been closed (at capacity).
Accessible Group Booking FAQs
Group Bookings will be limited with the following dates and times available.
- Tuesday 23 September – 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Each group booking will be allocated a 1-hour timeslot.
Please note that it will take 1-hour for the Gnomes to dry after you finish painting. You are more than welcome to enjoy the flowers through Commonwealth Park while they dry.
Each group booking can include a minimum of 4 participants and a maximum of 10 participants.
No.
Each school or community group is allowed only one group booking due to limited availability. If you make more than one booking, only your first booking will be accepted—any additional bookings will be disregarded.
The cost to participate in this activity is $25.00 per person and includes all materials. Catering is not provided, however there is a range of food and drink options that can be purchased at Floriade.
Please contact us at events@act.gov.au, and we will add you to a waitlist for any potential openings.
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