Port Albert Accessible Walk

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Port Albert Accessible Walk - Walking Maps

Port Albert is Victoria's first established port and Gippsland’s principal access point before rail. This flat accessible path follows the historic waterfront past today’s fishing fleet before going on a walk or roll beside salt marsh and mangroves. It is accessible to everyone and can be completed using a mobility aid.

Direction signs include time to destination. There is one map sign of the region. The path width ranges from 1.35 to 2.35 meters across surfaces of concrete, granitic sand and jetty boardwalks.

There are alternative vehicle pick up points for shorter walks throughout. Mobile coverage is good.

Jetties have safety rails or wheel buffers, but the waterside path does not. There are sea wall drop offs directly to the water. There can be lips between surfaces. Wooden boardwalk jetties have uneven surfaces, plastic jetty surfaces are smoother. Most of the path length has room for wheelchair turning, side by side travel and passing.

Granitic sand sections have a mild camber toward edges. There are no steps on the walk as mapped and no overhead obstacles encountered.

Rest areas
The area is well maintained. The path is exposed to the weather. There is frequent seating connected to the path with back and arm rests.

There are BBQs, shelters, picnic tables and accessible bins throughout Memorial Park. Note: be careful of the structural metal edges under picnic tables.

There are many locations for great views from a wheelchair. Interpretive signs and historic features are often accessible. Food and drink may be purchased along Wharf St subject to opening hours.

Drinking water access is limited. Carry water.

A large accessible toilet is provided. There is another accessible toilet at the fish and chip restaurant. The "accessible" toilet entry in the northeastern section of the waterfront park may be too narrow for some wheelchairs.

Dogs must be leashed.
Cyclists may share paths.

Parking
There is a Memorial Park accessible parking space beside the toilet block. The surface is sealed, smooth and flat. Traffic flow is slow. There are other accessible spaces and general public spaces along the port.

There is direct ramped access to the walk via a 1.4-meter-wide concrete path.

The following photos and descriptions provide more information regarding all abilities access. 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.