Accessibility
Enlighten Festival is committed to reducing barriers and delivering an event that is accessible and inclusive.
We want your visit to Enlighten Festival to be as enjoyable and inclusive as possible and will provide the following services:
- Accessible parking
- A front gate drop-off zone for older visitors and those using mobility devices
- Accessible toilets and a Changing Places facility
Pathways throughout the site are wide enough for pedestrians, wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and strollers. Please note that some paths have loose gravel, and water may collect after rain.
In addition to on-site accessible parking, you can reach Enlighten Festival via public transport or the accessible Enlighten shuttle bus.
Further accessibility details will be available in January 2026.
Plan your Enlighten Festival trip before you arrive
An Accessibility Map will be available soon to help you find your way around the Enlighten Festival and locate all our accessible services.
Accessible parking if attending events after 5pm:
There is a dedicated accessible car park located behind Questacon. You will be required to show your valid Accessible Parking Permit to security to gain access through the road closures.
Free accessible parking is available in most public car parks and Enlighten Illuminations participating attractions car parks. Parking is limited and vehicles must display an authorised Accessible Parking Permit.
The accessibility map displays accessible car park spaces within the National Triangle. A map will be available soon.
Consider leaving the car at home, or somewhere close by and completing your journey to the Enlighten Festival with Transport Canberra. Plan your journey today by visiting transport.act.gov.au. The buses are all wheelchair accessible.
More information on the Sensory-Friendly Access Hub will be available in January 2026.
Accessibility Map
An Accessibility Map will be available in January 2026 to help navigate an accessible route around Enlighten and locate all our accessible services.
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