The council has worked with the disabled community to facilitate and fix their concerns. The Council is pleased to implement infrastructure to help the less able.
Welcome to Gisborne, doing our best for all to get access.
kia ora Meng
Meng Foon
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Late in 2008 I started to look at disabled motel units and how independent I could be as a wheelchair bound person in those units. I soon realized that the units were designed to meet the minimum standard but did not meet all my needs as a wheelchair bound independent person.
This information is from my perspective using a self-propelled wheelchair. It must be noted that the hosts of the motel units are only too happy to adjust items to meet some of our needs.
If you have any comments I would appreciate hearing them. My email address is redleg1@ihug.co.nz
Mary Gregory
ALFRESCO MOTOR LODGE
Hosts: Roy & Sue Winmill
784 Gladstone Road Gisborne
(06) 863 2464 0800 222 550
Email address: info@alfrescolodge.co.nz
Web site: http://www.alfrescolodge.co.nz/
Number of Access Units - 2 studio units accessible through joining doors
Ground flour
Note: This review was conducted by a wheelchair bound person critiquing facilities for maintaining independence. A self-propelled wheelchair was used.
BATHROOM
Wet floor area
Cavity slider door
Slatted hinged shower seat attached to wall
Rails by toilet and shower
Hand held adjustable shower head
Power points lowered
Mirror height accessible
KITCHEN / DINING ROOM/BED
Microwave height inaccessible
Bench top lowered
Cupboards lowered
No cook top
Fridge under bench
Power pints lowered
Queen size bed
NB: Both units side by side with a joining door.
One unit has a queen and single bed while the other has a queen
OTHER FEATURES
Laundry inaccessible. Hosts willing to do laundry. Hot room for drying clothes
Parking bay outside unit
Reception unable to get into reception as a lip – may need assistance.
Carport entrance height well clear for tall disabled vans
BELLA VISTA MOTEL
511 Gladstone Road Gisborne
(06) 868 7931
Email address: bvgisborne@xtra.,co.nz
Number of Access Units - 2 Studio Units
Ground floor
Note: This review was conducted by a wheelchair bound person critiquing facilities for maintaining independence. A self-propelled wheelchair was used.
BATHROOM
Wet floor area
A sliding and widened door
Shower seat folded down and hinged to the wall
Parallel and upright rails
Hand held adjustable shower head
Toilet seat raised
Open access to basin
Power points accessible
Mirror height lowered
KITCHEN / DINING ROOM
Microwave height inaccessible host willing to lower onto bench
Bench top normal height
Cupboards inaccessible
No cook top
Power points accessible
BEDROOM
Queen size bed
Mirror slightly too high
Power points lowered
Aisles on either side of the bed
OTHER FEATURES
Laundry accessible. Top loader washing machine and dryer floor level
Reception accessible
CAPTAIN COOK MOTOR LODGE
Hosts: Gavin & Jill
31 Awapuni Road Gisborne
(06) 867 7002 / 0800 227 826
Email address: info@captaincook.co.nz
Web site : http://www.captaincook.co.nz/
Number of Access Units - 2 studio units
Ground Floor
Note: This review was conducted by a wheelchair bound person critiquing facilities for maintaining independence. A self-propelled wheelchair was used
BATHROOM
Cavity slider
Padded shower seat attached to wall
Hand held adjustable shower head
Parallel rails by shower and toilet
Toilet seat raised
Power points lowered
Mirror height accessible
Non slip floor surface
KITCHEN / DINING ROOM / BEDROOM
Microwave height accessible
Bench top lowered
Cupboards under the bench
No cook top
Power points height accessible
OTHER FEATURES
Both units lead into by an internal door to a caregivers unit.
Caregivers unit can be provided with plug in hot plates, electric frypan and cooking utensils
Laundry roomy, top load washing machine, dryer on floor level, money slot machine accessible
Parking bay outside unit
Reception accessible
CHAMPERS MOTOR LODGE
Hosts: Ken & Sue McClune
811 Gladstone Road Gisborne
(06) 863 1515 / 0800 70 2000
Email: champers.gisborne@xtra.co.nz
Web site: http://www.champers.co.nz/
Number of Access Units - 2 Units
Ground floor
Note: This review was conducted by a wheelchair bound person critiquing facilities for maintaining independence. A self-propelled wheelchair was used.
BATHROOM
Sliding door
Shower seat hinged to wall
Parallel & upright rails
Hand held adjustable shower head
Open access to vanity unit
Power points lowered
Mirror height too high
KITCHEN / DINING ROOM
Microwave height inaccessible host can put onto bench if required
Bench top normal height
Below bench cupboards – some cupboards on wall are too high
Cook top normal height
Power points height inaccessible as on wall at back of bench
Doors are widened
BEDROOM
1x Queen size bed and 1 single bed
Manoeuvrability around bed has plenty of room
Mirror lowered
Clothes hanging space height - Clothes bar too high
Reading light accessible
OTHER FEATURES
Reception has ramp. Door has small lip to get over may need assistance
Laundry inaccessible as step too high. Front loading washing machine and dryer
Swimming Pool has steps
PACIFIC HARBOUR MOTOR INNN
Hosts; Graham & Karen Brown
Cnr Reads Quay Pitt Street Gisborne
(06) 867 8847
Email: info@pacific-harbour.co.nz
Number of Access Units - 2 units – 1 x 1 bedroom & 1 x 2 bedroom
Ground floor
Note: This review was conducted by a wheelchair bound person critiquing facilities for maintaining independence. A self-propelled wheelchair was used.
BATHROOM
Wet floor area
Shower seat hinged to wall
Shower and toilet rails
Shower hand held adjustable shower head
Open access to vanity unit
Light switches lowered
Mirror an adjustable round mirror
One unit has a bath with rail on wall by bath
KITCHEN / DINING ROOM
Microwave height accessible
Cupboards under and over bench
No cook top
Power points height inaccessible back of bench
BEDROOM
Queen size bed. Note: One unit has a double and single bed.
Mirror accessible over dressing table
Narrow aisles beside bed
OTHER FEATURES
Laundry inaccessible. Owners willing to do laundry
Parking bay outside unit
Reception accessible slight incline
PALM COURT MOTOR LODGE
Hosts: Yvonne & Bevan Waide
671 Gladstone Road Gisborne
(06) 868 5601 / 0800 67 2000
Email address; info@palmcourt.co.nz
Website: http://www.palmcourt.co.nz/
Number of Access Units - 2 units- one has a connecting unit to it
Ground floor
Note: This review was conducted by a wheelchair bound person critiquing facilities for maintaining independence. A self-propelled wheelchair was used.
BATHROOM
Wet floor area
Door widened
Shower seat drop down hinged to wall
Parallel & upright rails
Shower hand held adjustable shower head
Open access to vanity unit
Toilet height raised
Power points height accessible
Mirror height lowered
KITCHEN / DINING ROOM
Microwave height inaccessible
Cupboards lowered
Cook top too high
Power points height inaccessible
BEDROOM
Queen size bed
One side of the bed has room for wheelchair manoeuvrability
Mirror lowered
Clothes hanging height bar too high
Reading light accessible
Power points lowered
OTHER FEATURES
Laundry accessible
Reception has ramp
Carport entrance cover height at reception could be too low for some disabled vans.
SENATOR MOTOR INN
Hosts: Olive & Paul Lewis
Cnr Reads Quay & Childers Road Gisborne
(06) 868 8879
Email address: info@senatormotorinn.co.nz
Website: http://www.senatormotorinn.co.nz/
Number of Access Units- 2 Studio Units
Ground flour
Note: This review was conduct A self-propelled wheelchair was used .ed by a wheelchair bound person critiquing facilities for maintaining independence
BATHROOM
Wet floor area
Cavity sliding door
Shower seat drops down hinged to wall
Rails by shower and toilet roughened for easy grip
Shower hand held adjustable - 2 shower heads. One hand held and other fixed
Temperature control lever handle
Vanity unit has leg under basin
Power points at side towards back of basin
Mirror height accessible
KITCHEN / DINING ROOM
Microwave height inaccessible
Cupboards under bench and above bench
No cook top
Power points inaccessible back of bench top
Note: Electric frying pan can be supplied and microwave lowered
BEDROOM
Queen size bed
Mirror accessible
Reading light above bed head
Balcony accessible
OTHER FEATURES
Laundry accessible. Washing machine top loader. Dryer mounted on wall inaccessible
Parking bay outside unit
Reception accessible
MOTEL OASIS
Host: Ling Mitchel
Cnr Sponge Bay & Wainui Road Gisborne
(06) 867 9493 / 0800 800 929
Email address info@moteloasis.co.nz
Website: www.moteloasis.co.nz
Number of Access Units - 2 studio units
Ground floor
Note: This review was conducted by a wheelchair bound person critiquing facilities for maintaining independence. A self-propelled wheelchair was used
BATHROOM
Wet floor area
Standard door width
Shower seat padded hinged to wall
Parallel rails by shower, vertical rails by toilet
Shower hand held adjustable shower head
Open access to vanity unit
Power points height accessible
Mirror height lowered
Non-slip floor surface
KITCHEN / DINING ROOM / BEDROOM
1 x Queen bed
1 X 2 single beds interconnected by an internal door with a family room
Microwave height inaccessible
Cupboards inaccessible
No cook top
Note: Host will move microwave to bench if required
OTHER FEATURES
Laundry inaccessible. top loader washing machine, dryer on wall
WHITE HERON MOTOR LODGE
Hosts: Gloria & Wayne
474 Gladstone Road Gisborne
(06) 863 82464 / 0800 99 77 66
Email address: info@whml.co.nz
Website: http://www.whml.co.nz/
Number of Access Units - 2 identical Studio Units
Note: This review was conducted by a wheelchair bound person critiquing facilities for maintaining independence. A self-propelled wheelchair was used
BATHROOM
Wet floor area
Shower seat - Chrome plastic chair with sides
No rails by shower
Shower hand held adjustable shower head
Power points and shaving plugs lowered
Mirror height too high (mirror lowered in bedroom)
Tissue box and soap dispenser reachable
Anti skid mat provided if needed
KITCHEN / DINING / BEDROOM
Microwave height inaccessible
No cook top
Cupboards accessible
Power points height accessible
Door handles lowered
Queen bed size
Mirror accessible
Reading light switches on either side of the bed
OTHER FEATURES
Laundry inaccessible. Portable ramp available. Dryer mounted on wall inaccessible. Top loading washing machine. Owners willing to do laundry.
Parking bay outside unit
Reception accessible – a slight lip at front reception door
Carport entrance height well clear of top of disabled vans
|
Restaurant |
Accessible |
Disabled toilet |
Phone |
|
Bollywood Star Indian Tandoori |
Flat access |
Yes |
863 2954 |
|
Cafe Villaggio |
Ramp May need assistance steep |
Yes |
863 3895 |
|
Captain Morgans |
Flat access |
|
867 7821 |
|
Cosmopoliton Club Bistro |
Flat access self opening doors |
Yes |
867 9719 |
|
Exhibit |
Ramp may need assistance |
Yes |
867 3832 |
|
Fettuccine Brothers |
Flat access |
Yes |
868 5700 |
|
Lone Star |
Flat access |
Yes |
868 3257 |
|
Marina Restaurant |
Ramp & double doors |
yes |
868 5919 |
|
On the Beach |
No access as stairs only |
No |
867 7696 |
|
Preet Indian Tandoori |
Flat access |
Yes |
863 0901 |
|
Robert Harris Cafe |
Flat access |
No |
867 0661 |
|
Roseland Tavern |
Ramp may need assistance |
No |
867 8315 |
|
RSA |
Flat access |
Yes |
867 7047 |
|
Ruba |
Portable Ramp over step |
Yes |
868 6156 |
|
Snatisfaction |
Flat entrance & double doors |
Yes |
867 1328 |
|
Soho Bar |
Flat access |
Yes |
868 3888 |
|
Subway CBD & Midway |
Slight incline to entrance |
Yes |
867 4400 |
|
The Grill Room Emerald Hotel |
Flat access |
Yes |
868 8055 |
|
The Irish Rover |
Alley way access flat entrance |
Yes |
867 1112 |
|
The Rivers Restaurant & Bar |
Flat access |
Yes |
863 3773 |
|
The Works winery & Restaurant |
Access through side door |
Yes |
863 1285 |
|
Tsunami Bar |
Ramp may need assistance |
Yes |
868 3246 |
|
USSCO Bar & Bistro |
Need assistance as a step |
Yes |
868 3246 |
|
Verve Cafe & Bar |
Ramp may need assistance |
Yes |
868 9095 |
|
Wharf Cafe & Bar |
Slight step in front but side door is accessible |
Yes |
868 4876 |
|
World Cafe |
Flat access |
No |
868 6870 |
|
Zest |
Flat access |
No |
867 5787 |
Gisborne Taxi Phone: (06) 867 2222
There are three wheelchair taxi vans available in Gisborne. It is recommended to book in advance for during the week and weekends.
Buses Gisborne District Council has two wheelchair accessible buses operating to and from the city centre in Bright Streetand the outer suburbs. Self propelled wheelchairs, powered wheelchairs and small mobility scooters are able to go on the buses.
No service is provided for rural areas outside the city, or coastal and rural townships.
To view the bus timetable go to http://www.gdc.govt.nz/bus-service-timetable/
The central business district from Customhouse Street to Derby Street has 18 specially marked mobility parks. These parks are wider than normal for wheelchair access. All parks have their own parking meter. The parks are clearly marked with blue paint and wheelchair symbols painted on the road. There is also a sign on the footpath.
Overseas tourists need to either:
Email CCS (Crippled Children Society) Gisborne admin@ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz before they travel to New Zealand to obtain a temporary Mobility Card or phone (06) 867 1249 CCS 7 Ormond Road Gisborne on arrival to organize a temporary card while here in Gisborne.
|
Bright Street, opp McDonalds |
24 hrs |
Charges - toilet 20c, shower $2, towel hire $1, locker 50c, nursery/changing room 50c |
|
Derby Street |
24 hrs |
No charge |
|
Peel Street |
|
No charge |
|
Ballance Street village |
24 hrs |
No charge |
|
Botanical Gardens |
24 hrs |
No charge |
|
Elgin shopping centre |
24 hrs |
No charge |
|
Information centre - i site, Grey St |
24 hrs |
No charge |
|
Kaiti Beach |
24 hrs |
No charge |
|
Kaiti Mall |
24 hrs |
No charge |
|
Lytton West shopping centre |
24 hrs |
No charge |
|
Marina Park |
24 hrs |
No charge |
|
Waikanae Beach, next to surf club |
24 hrs |
No charge |
Phone 06 867 6220Email olympicpool@gdc.govt.nz
Eastwoodhill Arbotetum
Eastwoodhill Arboretum, the National Arboretum of New Zealand, encompasses 135 hectares of exotic and native trees, shrubs and climber plantings.
Due to the terrain at Eastwoodhill Arboretum some tracks are unsuitable for all. A limited mobility trail is signposted around the Homestead Garden and arboretum. This trail has been designed to allow access to the more level areas of the arboretum, keeping in mind the needs of individual visitors.
To assist visitors with restricted mobility, the arboretum offers the following services:
Mobility scooter & Wheelchair
Available at the Visitor Centre free of charge. Strictly for use on the mobility sign posted track only.
Four wheel drive chariot vehicle
Highly recommended for senior citizen groups, visitors with restricted mobility and those on a tight schedule. The ‘chariot' is able to seat up to 10 people comfortably
Opening Hours
Eastwoodhill Arboretum
Open daily from 9am to 5pm.
Closed Christmas Day.
Phone (06) 863 9003
Email enquiries@eastwoodhill.org.nz
Web http://www.eastwoodhill.org.nz