07/02/2023
Omanu Surf Club
I love the beach, but as a disabled person it can be very difficult to access. My wheelchair, which I use day to day, does not cut it. Luckily, there are wheelchairs that are designed for the sand. Omanu Surf Club has just that.
The wheelchair is low to the ground, so help may be needed to get in and out of the chair. If you need support to get in, the lifeguards are very helpful and can provide it.
The chair is very low weight. The accessway to the beach is a steep ramp that is easy to navigate with one person pushing. A second person may be needed to push up. My partner, who was pushing the chair, said it was easy to push in a straight line, but a bit difficult to steer otherwise.
There are Accessible toilets and showers at the club. The toilets are located next to the club, on a steep hill. Within the toilet block there is a little ramp to get in. The toilet itself is very clean, with lots of room to get around, and easily accessible.
There are a couple of mobility parks very close by.
