Accessibility
Enlighten Festival is committed to reducing barriers and delivering an event that is accessible and inclusive.
We would like your visit to Enlighten Festival to be an enjoyable experience. Enlighten Festival is accessible to wheelchairs, mobility scooters and strollers, and will have accessible parking and toilets available for visitors.
In addition to the accessible parking on-site, you can get to Enlighten Festival by public transport and by the Enlighten shuttle bus. The buses are all wheelchair accessible.
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.
To help you navigate the Enlighten Illuminations walking paths, a limited number of wheelchairs, walking frames and electric mobility scooters will be available for hire on site.
The Mobility Hire marquee will be open for walk ups and collections from 6.00pm each evening, and equipment is due back no later than 11.00pm.
Bookings will only be held for 15 minutes so please ensure you collect your hire on time.
To avoid disappointment, secure your booking in advance by emailing scooters@netspeed.com.au or sending a text message to 0403 242 584. Pre-bookings close the day prior to the event, and walk ups are subject to availability.
Cash or EFTPOS payments are required on collection.
Service fees (including GST)
Motorised Scooters
5 Hours – $40.00
2 hours 30 mins – $20.00
Wheelchairs
5 hours – $25.00
2 hours 30 mins – $15.00
Walkers
5 hours – $12.00
2 hours 30 mins – $8.00
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.
To make it even easier to move around the Enlighten Festival locations throughout the city and the National Triangle, a free Shuttle Bus will operate during Enlighten.
See the map or find more information on the Getting to Enlighten page.
The buses are all wheelchair accessible.
The National Portrait Gallery will be hosting a sensory-friendly Access Hub designed to provide a relaxing and inclusive environment for everyone. Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Delicious Treats: Enjoy bush tucker-flavoured ice cream from Stripey Sundae on 7 and 8 March.
- Sensory Kits: Pick up one of our sensory kits, perfect for those with sensory sensitivities or neurodiverse needs.
- Activities: Engage in a retro game inspired by Ryan Presley’s mural ‘Paradise Won’.
Accessibility Features:
- Free Parking: The NPG public car park is open from 5.00pm – 11.30pm, with accessible spaces near the public access lifts. The underground car park is entered from Parkes Place.
- Accessible Facilities: The NPG will offer a range of seating options, accessible bathrooms, a parents’ room, and other amenities to ensure a comfortable visit for everyone.
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