Accessible Travel
When we talk about South Australia being an accessible destination, we don't just mean it's easy to get around. Much time and effort has been spent in recent years to ensure that travelling with a disability won't stop you enjoying what South Australia has to offer.
Where to stay
When you search through accommodation, tour and attraction listings on southaustralia.com, you'll find South Australia's tourism operators offering easy access for travellers with disabilities. Look for properties displaying the international wheelchair symbol, and always check the business can accommodate your specific needs.
Car Hire
A number of South Australian car hire companies supply vehicles fitted with hand controls. Just let the company know well in advance about the nature of your disability, and special arrangements will be made. Standard hire vehicles can also be fitted with special devices to assist your needs. You'll find car hire companies listed on our hire pages.
Car Parking in Adelaide
Most public car parks in Adelaide have dedicated parking spots for disabled drivers, clearly identified by the blue international disability sign. The bays are close to ramps and lifts and are generally wider than regular parking spaces. To use disabled parking spots, you'll need a temporary disabled parking permit or your own permanent parking permit. For details and maps, visit the Adelaide City Council parking web pages.
Taxis in Adelaide
Adelaide has many fully accessible taxis, and Access Cabs is the company to call. Ph: 1300 360 940 (within Australia).
General Travel Tips
Plan ahead and make reservations for transport, accommodation, tours and hire equipment well in advance. Be very specific about your needs and confirm that operators can meet your requirements.
Check health care arrangements. Australia'snational health insurance scheme, Medicare, has reciprocal health care agreements with the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, Italy, Malta, Finland, The Netherlands and Sweden. The agreement provides health care for emergency treatment and does not cover costs arising en route, elective treatment, ambulance services or allied health services. Health insurance is strongly recommended - check with your travel agent about policies.
You may like to offer constructive feedback to our operators to ensure facilities are constantly updated and improved.
