Day Out

Beautiful galleries, gardens, cafes, festivals, art therapy sessions

Garden beds for rent on annual basis. Plots not always available

Self pick blueberries, cherries and strawberries, there’s also a gift shop for local produce, jams and ice-cream

Bunjilaka presents the Koorie experience. Discover the stories and vibrant culture of Victoria’s first nation peoples

A market filled with hand crafted and second-hand goods; you can also hire a stall to sell your own handcrafted goods

See Melbourne from the tallest building in the city

Hays Paddock is one of Melbourne most inclusive parks. Located in Kew, this park contains a highly accessible playground. The playground includes a double-width slide, extra wide see-saw, hammocks, spider’s web, a sandpit with sunshade and wheelchair-accessible carousel. There is Braille and sign language instructions throughout the playground and soft flooring across it all. A fence encloses the entire play space. Bright colours and different materials provide a fantastic sensory experience.

Don’t just watch the movie, become part of it! IMAX provides the most immersive cinematic experience in the world. 

Swing suitable for people with disabilities to enjoy freely – buy a key for $10 and you can use it unlimited amount of times

Range of different festivals and shows throughout the year

Outdoor gallery with an array of sculptures. Explore the various sculptures, or enjoy some time in the cafe.

National Sports Museum includes sporting memorabilia, interactive zones, the Australian Football Hall of Fame and much more!

Melbourne’s biggest and most famous market – Wheelchair accessible, but can be really crowded in the morning so going after 12:30pm would be recommended.

Botanic garden and trails filled with different types of beautiful flowers and plants. The Garden Explorer is an open-air motorised people mover that has room for one wheel chair (with on ramp). It circulates around the Australian Garden every 20 minutes. Garden Explorer tickets are available at the Visitor Centre and from the Driver. This tour is subject to last minute changes, please call the Visitor Centre to confirm days and times 03 5990 2200.

Learn about science at Scienceworks through a range of interactive exhibits. You can download a social story to help you prepare for your visit. You can download it here: https://museumsvictoria.com.au/scienceworks/visiting/access/the-autism-friendly-museum/

These all terrain wheelchairs are designed for different abilities and are available for both adults and children. The chairs are suited for sandy and semi-rough tracks where conventional wheelchairs cannot go. Can be borrowed for free and bookings can be made in advance. All-terrain wheelchairs are also available for use at Cape Conran Coastal Park, and the Grampians and Point Nepean National Parks.

Wombat Bend Park is an inclusive playspace for children of all abilities. The playground includes accessible play equipment and sensory activities, surrounded by natural bushland and an enclosed fence.