Sydney offers activities and venues designed with accessibility in mind. Whether you're exploring world-class attractions, enjoying live performances or getting active, there are plenty of options to ensure everyone can take part.
Visit What’s On for accessible events and programs
Explore regular events and programs on What’s On, our event listings guide. It’s updated regularly with a diverse range of accessible activities in our area. From inclusive sports to cultural activities, there's always a new event to discover with something for everyone.
Take in Sydney’s best views
Sydney Tower Eye Skywalk
Take in breathtaking views from 268m above the city centre. Sydney Tower Eye Skywalk is wheelchair accessible so be sure to book to secure your spot.
BridgeClimb Sydney
BridgeClimb offers an inclusive experience, with Auslan-guided tours, (subject to demand and interpreter availability), hearing loops and continuous handrails throughout the climb for people with low vision. A lift is available to access the bridge's walkway.
Witness live performances
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House is one of the country’s most iconic venues and offers accessible options including:
- Auslan interpreting
- closed captioning
- low vision access
- relaxed performances
- Audio-described tours for selected events, including Vivid Live and Sydney New Year’s Eve
- Accessible toilets, including a Changing Places facility, are located near the Box Office.
Sydney Theatre Company
At the Sydney Theatre Company, you'll find:
- hearing enhancement systems in all theatres
- captioned and Auslan-interpreted performances
- accessible parking and wheelchair seating
Ensemble Theatre
Located on the north shore, Ensemble Theatre partners with Vision Australia to provide:
- audio-described performances and tactile backstage tours
- wheelchair seating and level access
- a hearing loop.
City Recital Hall
City Recital Hall offers:
- accessible seating at street level
- hearing loops for all performances
- accessible toilets on each floor
International Convention Centre (ICC)
The ICC is fully accessible with step-free access to all venues. A limited number of wheelchairs are available for free hire. The venue also features a Changing Places facility on level 2.
Gig Buddies
Many of Sydney’s live music venues are wheelchair accessible and cater to those with low vision or blindness. We support Gig Buddies, an organisation that connects volunteers to people with disability for cultural and interest-based outings.
Discover accessible parks and gardens
Royal Botanic Gardens
Explore accessible paths, including the rose garden and Bennelong Lawn, with 3 accessible toilets and 8 accessible entrances throughout. Plan your accessible visit here.
Chinese Garden of Friendship
The lower level of this peaceful garden is wheelchair accessible, and there is one accessible toilet. Read more.
Sydney Park
Sydney Park's playground is designed for all children, including those who are blind, have low vision or use wheelchairs. The playground stimulates senses of touch, hearing and sight. Read more.
Pirrama Park
Pirrama Park features an accessible spinner so kids who use wheelchairs can enjoy the fun! Read more.
Get active with inclusive sports and recreation
Sydney offers a variety of adaptive sports and wellbeing sessions, from tennis to yoga. Check out What's On for inclusive sports and activities across town.
Enjoy art and culture
Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA)
The MCA provides free access support to its programs and events, including:
- regular Auslan tours
- audio-described tours
- access program for children and young people
- the Bella Program for creative activities tailored to people with physical, intellectual or sensory disabilities
- The MCA also runs the Art and Dementia program, which offers enriching experiences for people living with dementia.
Art Gallery of NSW
The Art Gallery of NSW offers:
- wheelchair accessibility
- free parking for people with disabilities
- free entry for support workers to ticketed exhibitions
- audio-induction loops in the Domain Theatre and Centenary Auditorium
- Auslan Interpreters
- tactile and sensory tours.
- The Art and Dementia program provides opportunities for meaningful and interactive connection with artworks from the Art Gallery’s collection.
Australian Museum
The museum provides:
- full wheelchair and mobility scooter access
- Early Birds Access Mornings for reduced sensory environments
- Changing Places facility on level 2
- accessible toilets on all public gallery floors
Australian National Maritime Museum
The museum offers lift or ramp access to all exhibition spaces and provides:
- accessible toilets and parking spaces
- audio-induction loops in key areas
- interactive displays throughout the museum
- Carers are given free access.
NSW Parliament House
NSW Parliament House features:
- hearing loops in most rooms
- full wheelchair access
- Changing Places facility on site
State Library of NSW
The State Library offers inclusive events, exhibitions and workshops throughout the year, ensuring accessibility for everyone.
Experience major events
Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks
Enjoy accessible vantage points and audio descriptions of the fireworks displays. Auslan interpretations are projected on the Sydney Harbour Bridge pylons.
Vivid Sydney
Vivid offers audio descriptions for people who are blind or have low vision.
Explore Sydney
Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre: State-of-the-art accessibility features, including a Changing Places facility and access key to help you plan your visit.
Online accessibility maps: Find accessible routes and mobility parking.
Public transport: Plan accessible trips if you use an assistance animal, mobility aid or want to know about concession fares.
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