Boathouse, Beach, Adventure Golf & External Play Areas
Boathouse
Boathouse kiosk height is 93cm staff are happy to assist and have a clipboard for signing documentation when required.
The entrance to the boathouse has level access.
Accessible toilets, changing rooms and shower are available. The toilet is equipped with an emergency pull cord alarm.
Beach
The main beach area is sand. There is a firm level path extending from the boathouse to the adventure golf bridge adjacent to the beach. There is a wooden walkway across the beach with a jetty for wheelchair access direct to craft. There is also a bench which cover ¾ of the length of the beach path for viewing purposes.
Jetty
The jetty is used to access floating craft which would be very difficult to launch from the beach due to grounding. This area is accessed by nine wooden steps with standard height handrails. At the bottom of the steps is a floating bridge with handrails either side which leads onto the main jetty area.
Along the back of the full length of the jetty is a handrail. The arms of the jetty have no additional support or rails.
The structure moves with water movement. Different sections of the structure move independently. This is a wooden structure which can become wet.
Wheelchair access is made possible to any craft able to be used by the individual via the adapted beach jetty.
Adventure Golf
The Adventure Golf area is wheelchair accessible, however the incline on the walkway up to the first hole could be challenging for guests with restricted mobility. Also, guests in wheelchairs do have to go through one of the theming elements and have to ride over the playing surface.
Adventure Play Area – Sports Café
The play areas are located outside next to Sports Café terrace have hard standing at the entrances. The rest of the area is in two parts soft pour tarmac to the younger children’s play equipment and surfaced in bark chippings to the older children’s equipment.
The older children’s areas consist of a ‘Log Style’ climbing construction. Most of the equipment is high level equipment which requires children to be able to climb and balance. Including towers, slides, poles, nets, activity frame, zip wire, seesaw, log pile and nest swing.
The younger play area has a variety of lower height play equipment including, rockers, spinners, swings and play structures.
There is some bench seating in this area. These play areas can be accessed via 3 steps from Sports Café terrace and from the outside walkways from the Sports Plaza.
Watersports Activities
Watersports welcomes guests with specific/individual requirements to take part in the activities on offer, however they do require advanced notice. Because the Watersports activities are physically demanding, not all activities will be suitable for all guests. Each activity has strict safety requirements, which our staff have to follow. Our staff will be happy to discuss individual requirements either by phone prior to your visit or on site during your stay.
The nearest accessible toilets are in the Pancake House a 1-minute walk away.
Sit-on-Top Kayaks
Access is via the beach causing some mobility difficulties although boats can be relocated to aid launching. The boats have no back rests for support. All boats have high stability when correct seated position is adopted and we have singles and doubles. Paddle length universal.
Guest must be able to swim to participate Buoyancy aids are provided
Fishing There are three accessible jetties They are next to a paved pathway.
Stand-up paddleboard Tuition
The activity can be quite strenuous requiring full range in body movement with its main aim to teach participants to paddle whilst standing. Adjustable paddles available.
Stand-up Paddleboard hire.
Please consult the Boathouse Team for terms of hire
Mini Captains Adventure
There is limited space in these boats and they have no back rests for support. Please consult with the Boathouse Team for suitability prior to booking.
Pedalos
Use of legs is required to propel the pedalo. Passenger seats are suitable for most as a passenger who can access the boat.
Access is via a jetty with a small step and ramp. Transfer into pedalo may prove problematic for guests in wheelchairs.
Buoyancy aids provided
Electric Boats
The Electric Boats are high sided with a step up to get in. A degree of mobility is required to operate these boats.
Access via the Jetty. These boats have a backrest to aid comfort and are very stable.
Buoyancy Aids are provided.
Rowing Boats
Access via the beach but can be relocated to the jetty if the beach creates access problems. There is no back support in these boats.
Raft Building
Participants must be very mobile. Once constructed rafts are launched from the beach. Can be unstable, accessed via the beach area, various paddle lengths are available. All guests must be able to swim to participate.
Kayak Tuition
Closed cockpit boats are used for this activity requiring a good level of water confidence. A standard kayak (see above) with easier access can be made available but is still not accessible to all.
Access is via the beach which can cause some mobility difficulties although boats can be relocated to aid launching. The boats have no back rests for support. All boats have high
stability and we have singles and doubles. Various paddle lengths are available. All guests must be able to swim to participate.
Canoe Capers
Access is via the beach which can cause some mobility difficulties although boats can be relocated to aid launching. The boats have no back rest for support and can be unstable. All guests must be able to swim to participate.
Katakanu
Access is via the beach which can cause some
mobility difficulties although boats can be relocated to aid launching.
Aqua Parc
This is a physically demanding activity which will require guests to climb over obstacles and pull their own body weight onto the structure. The structure itself can also be unstable. All guests must be able to swim to participate. Please contact us in advance if you use a prosthetic limb. We’ll work with you to make this activity accessible for you.