Equal Access

Tasmania welcomes travellers with disabilities. Many public places and attractions are accessible to wheelchair users.

Increasingly, accommodation places are equipped to accommodate people with disabilities and their carers. When you visit our website you will notice that these properties display a symbol. Once you decide where to stay it is strongly recommended that you contact the operators and discuss your special needs and their level of access.

Select national parks and forest reserves are also equipped to provide equal access to people with a wide range of disabilities. To find out more information you can visit the Parks and Wildlife Service or Forestry Tasmania for information on the best parks and forest reserves to visit and what they offer.

Several hire-car firms offer hand-controlled rental vehicles. Pre-bookings and arrangements are essential. Wheelchair rental is available from Red Cross offices in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie.