Accessibility

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.

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.

A map of displaying accessible car park spaces within the Parliamentary Triangle is available here.

Accessible parking for the Canberra Balloon Spectacular:

If attending the Canberra Balloon Spectacular, 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.

Car parks closest to Patrick White Lawns include the car parks at the National Library of Australia, Questacon: the National Science and Technology Centre and the Treasury Building.

We recommend arriving early to secure a car park close to Patrick White Lawns

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 from 3-13 March.

This shuttle will run every day from 3-13 March, stopping at the following places:

Shuttle Stops

1. Sydney Building – 105 London Circuit Bus Stop 3002
2. Canberra Centre – Petrie Street (crossing area)
3. Legislative Assembly – London Circuit Bus Stop 3356
4. National Library – King Edward Terrace Bus Stop 3258
5. Parliament House – Federation Mall Southbound Bus Stop 2246
6. Sydney Building – 105 London Circuit Bus Stop 3002
   

Friday & Saturday – 3rd, 4th, 10th and 11th March:
First service: 5.00pm
Last service: Departs Enlighten (King Edward Terrace) at 11.15pm. Terminates at Canberra Centre 11.30pm

Sunday 5 March – Thursday 9 March:
First service: 5.00pm
Last service: Departs Enlighten (King Edward Terrace) at 9.45pm. Terminates at Canberra Centre 10.00pm

Sunday 12 March – Monday 13 March:
First service: 5.00pm
Last service: Departs Enlighten (King Edward Terrace) at 9.45pm. Terminates at Canberra Centre 10.00pm

The buses are all wheelchair accessible. 

Vision Impaired

Vision impaired customers can use hailing kit ID ‘E1’ to signal the Enlighten shuttle service.

A limited number of wheelchairs, walking frames, electric mobility scooters and strollers will be available for hire on site from the Mobility Marquee.

For mobility hire and booking enquiries, please email scooters@netspeed.com.au or send a text message to 0403 242 584. To secure your booking please reserve in advance. On the day bookings will only be available via text message.

Cash or EFTPOS payments are required on collection.

Equipment will be available for collection at 6.00pm each evening and are due back no later than 11.00pm. Bookings will only be held for 15 minutes so please ensure you collect your hire on time.

Equipment Hire & Pricing (Please note: no refunds will be given for early returns)

• Scooters: 5 hours – $40, 2.5 hours – $20
• Powerchairs: 5 hours – $40, 2.5 hours – $20
• Wheelchairs: 5 hours – $25, 2.5 hours – $15
• Walkers: 5 hours – $12, 2.5 hours – $8
• Strollers: 5 hours – $10, 2.5 hours – $5

A dedicated accessible bathroom will be available on-site for patrons with an MLA Key. This dedicated facility will include:

• shower facilities
• height adjustable adult-sized change table
• ceiling track hoist system
• automatic door with a clear opening

Please note ONLY patrons with an MLA Key will be able to access this facility. Additional accessible toilets will be available on-site for other patrons.

For more information please see Changing Places.

For more information on how to obtain an MLA Key please see Master Locksmiths Access Key.