Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
fair Sts; 9.30am-5.30pm; Circular Quay)
Sydney's main visitors centre, with walls of bro-
chures and information on Sydney and regional NSW. Knowledgeable staff can help you
find a hotel or a restaurant with harbour views, book a tour, hire a car and arrange trans-
port for day trips out of town. Info on exploring The Rocks is the obvious speciality.
Travellers with Disabilities
Compared with many other major cities, Sydney has great access for citizens and visitors
with disabilities. Most of Sydney's main attractions are accessible by wheelchair, and all
new or renovated buildings must, by law, include wheelchair access. Older buildings can
pose some problems, however, and some restaurants and entertainment venues aren't quite
up to scratch. Most of the National Trust's historic houses are at least partially accessible,
and abashed attendants can usually show you photos of inaccessible areas. Some taxis ac-
commodate wheelchairs - request them when you make your booking.
Most of Sydney's major attractions offer hearing loops and sign-language interpreters
for hearing- impaired travellers. To expedite proceedings, make contact with venue staff
in advance.
Many new buildings incorporate architectural features that are helpful to the vision im-
paired, such as textured floor details at the top and bottom of stairs. Sydney's pedestrian
crossings feature catchy beep-and-buzz sound cues.
Sydney also has lots of parking spaces reserved for drivers with disabilities; see the
City of Sydney website for information.
Organisations
formation, CBD access maps and other information.
Deaf Society of NSW
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ing permits for international drivers with disabilities.
Vision Australia
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