Ovens River Accessible Walk

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Ovens River Accessible Walk, Wangaratta - Walking Maps

As you walk or roll these accessible paths in Wangaratta you will get to see the mighty River Red Gum lined Ovens River and the first section of the Bullawah Cultural Trail.

Is this walk accessible for me?
The path crosses the river to give views from both sides and above. There are map signs. The path is wide enough for side-by-side travel, turning and passing. It gently undulates with mildly sloping footbridge ramps. Bridges have a grippy plastic mesh you can see through. All footbridges have safety rails. Manual wheelchair users may require some assistance.

There are no steps. There are small lips between different surfaces and drop offs to levee banks, grass or dirt. There are branches overhead. The river is subject to flooding.

Pick-up points for alternative shorter walks or rolls are located on both sides of the river. Mobile coverage is good.

Note: some people may choose to go further on the path than mapped here. This path extends to Wangaratta's Northern Beaches (total 5km) including a steep ramp beyond this walking map. The full length may not be accessible to everyone.

Rest areas
Accessible picnic shelters include one with roll under tables. BBQ areas are on sloping island settings where crossing grass is required. Seats with back and arm rests are connected to the path. Some seats are sheltered. There are sculptural installations, playgrounds and exercise stations with some accessible features.

Tree shade is present along much of the path. There are also exposed areas.

The first footbridge connects the path to the city center for purchase of refreshments.

Beside the path is an older style rounded mesh top style accessible fountain.

An accessible toilet has a door width of 0.93 meters and floor area 1.75x2.4 meters.

Parking
Accessible parking for the start of the walk is in Apex Park by the accessible toilets. There is one parallel accessible space without protected zones. It has ramped access to the accessible toilet and path. There are other general public parking spaces. The walk begins immediately from the parking area. The surface is firm, wide and flat. The car park driveway must be crossed to the walking path. Traffic is slow.

Conditions may change. If you notice any variations, please let us know.

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“Together More Active: accessible walking trails for people with disability” is a partnership between Victoria Walks, Disability Sport & Recreation and Regional Sport Victoria.