Beach Access & Beach Wheelchairs
The City offers free use of beach wheelchairs at Middleton Beach and Emu Point, so people who have mobility impairment can also enjoy Albany's popular tourist beaches.
Our wheelchairs can be accessed on a 24/7 basis.
In 2022, the City of Albany purchased a new beach wheelchair for Middleton Beach, supported by the Department of Communities.
How to Book the Beach Wheelchairs
- Call 0417 964 102 to make a booking with City of Albany security to open the wheelchair shed. Please call at least 30 minutes prior to your preferred booking time.
- Meet the security guard at the wheelchair shed at your scheduled time and provide your contact information to the security guard.
- Arrange a time to meet the security guard to return the wheelchair after use.
Middleton Beach Wheelchair
The all-terrain wheelchair at Middleton Beach offers interchangeable floating and neutral buoyancy wheels.
Life jackets and a transfer mat to assist with moving the user to and from the wheelchair are available.
Please read the Beach Wheelchair Safety Guide & User Manual (linked below) before using the wheelchair.
Emu Point Wheelchair
The beach wheelchair at Emu Point is fitted with floating wheels. Please be aware the wheelchair may float when entering the water. The wheelchair should only be used if there are adequate support persons to assist with transferring the user to and from the wheelchair.
Beach Matting
There is beach matting at Emu Point and Middleton Beach which enables wheelchair and mobility aid users access to firmer sand to enjoy beach outings.
Beach Wheelchair Safety Guide & User Manual