Swansea Lakeside Holiday Park With Accessible Accommodation
Swansea Lakeside Holiday Park With Accessible Accommodation is located in the beautiful Lake Macquarie region, just 90 minutes north of Sydney and a short drive to Newcastle and the Hunter Valley. Featuring two brand-new accessible villas with views, wheelchair-friendly ramps, self-opening entrance doors, large circulation spaces, motorised adjustable kitchen benchtops and cupboards, remote-controlled blinds and accessible bathroom facilities.
Park facilities include a swimming pool with an accessible ramp, camp kitchen and recreation room, BBQ areas, playground, mini-golf, basketball and tennis court.
With the lake accessible directly from the park, it’s not hard to find plenty of activities to keep busy on holidays. Blacksmiths Beach and Caves Beach are only a 5-minute drive away, or you can pack a picnic lunch and pick a spot on the foreshore to watch the boats go by at Swansea Channel.
Swansea Lakeside Holiday Park is committed to providing an inclusive holiday destination and improving accessible accommodation options and facilities.
Key accessible features:
- accessible pool with pool wheelchair on site
- accessible toilet seat
- beach wheelchair hire nearby
- fixed grab bars
- mobile hoist
- on-site disabled parking
- step-free access
- step-free shower
- Please note: Because there is room under the bed for a hoist, and an electric bed can be hired, this may also suit the level 3 category of Assisted Wheelchair User. Please check videos for clearance and our Frequently Asked Questions on where to hire equipment.
Distance to the nearest hospital: 10.5km, Belmont Hospital
Activities In Swansea Lakeside Holiday Park With Accessible Accommodation
Swimming pool
Their large swimming pool features ramp access and they also have an aquatic wheelchair available for guest use. There is ramp access to the pool area along with accessible amenities inside the pool precinct.
Camp kitchen and recreation room
The camp kitchen and recreation room has flat access and features BBQs and outdoor tables. It is located adjacent to the playground and pool precinct.
Playground
A new playground was installed in 2020 with an accessible spinner. The playground is located adjacent to the camp kitchen.
Activities Around Swansea Lakeside Holiday Park With Accessible Accommodation
Belmont Baths
The Belmont Baths, located at Brooks Parade, features a fully enclosed lake swimming area with a jetty, attached accessible ramp and amenities with accessible toilet and shower.
A ‘Mobi-Chair’ (amphibious wheelchair) is stored on-site for free use and accessible by MLAK key. Click HERE for more information.
Beaches
There are a number of accessible swimming spots in the area with ramp access to some beaches, beach wheelchairs and accessible bathroom facilities.
In 2020, an accessibility upgrade at Blacksmiths Beach was completed, allowing people of all abilities to have the change to enjoy the beach. Works included an all-access ramp, pathway and viewing platform. Click HERE for more information.
Blacksmiths Beach has ramp to beach and beach wheelchairs are available during patrol season Accessible facilities – Lake Macquarie City Council
Information is current as of 24/10/2023, see council sites for updates.
Swim Centres
The Toronto Swim Centre provides an indoor inclusive swimming facility with hoisted access, a pool wheelchair lift and hydrotherapy pool.
There are a Changing Places bathroom facility and an onsite cafe. Click HERE for more info.
Lake Macquarie Variety Playground
This fully fenced playground is located at Speers Point on the northern tip of Lake Macquarie.
It features inclusive play equipment, a quiet zone, accessible pathways, toilets, parking and an MLAK key accessible changing place.
A cafe is located adjacent to the park along with plenty of lakeside picnic areas. For more information
Shared pathways
Lake Macquarie has an extensive shared pathway network around the city, with plenty of options to get out and enjoy the fresh air and local scenery.
Check out Lake Macquarie City’s Shared Pathways guide for detailed information on pathways in the area. Click HERE for more information.
Museum of Art and Culture
The Museum of Art and Culture is a cultural and tourist destination on the shores of Lake Macquarie at Booragul.
The museum offers inclusive experiences including art exhibitions, classes, and an onsite cafe and shop featuring products from local artisans. More information click HERE
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