Venue Access
Getting to, from and around our venues
Find out more about specific access to our Festival venues here - and if you are not sure or have questions, please get in touch and we'll be happy to help!
Contact usTheatre Royal
Accessible entrance through the right-most front door with a ramp inside the foyer. All areas in the foyer and front half of the stalls are wheelchair accessible.
Rows I - N in the auditorium are tiered with stairs. There is no elevator to the Dress Circle on the 2nd floor.
In the Stalls on the ground floor, there are three wheelchair positions, positioned at the end of rows A and H, each next to a theatre seat for an accompanying person. These seats can only be booked through the Theatre Royal Box Office.
There is one mobility car park in front of the Theatre. You may find some parking along Rutherford Street, and on the Montgomery carpark (100m distance). Please note that Montgomery carpark is used for markets in the weekend so is not available for matinee audiences.
There are two accessible toilets in the foyer, one of which is a gender inclusive/family bathroom and includes a nappy changing table.
The front desk is not at an accessible height, but the staff are happy to come around to assist.
The bar has an accessible counter at a lower height.
View the Theatre's seating planRows I - N in the auditorium are tiered with stairs. There is no elevator to the Dress Circle on the 2nd floor.
In the Stalls on the ground floor, there are three wheelchair positions, positioned at the end of rows A and H, each next to a theatre seat for an accompanying person. These seats can only be booked through the Theatre Royal Box Office.
There is one mobility car park in front of the Theatre. You may find some parking along Rutherford Street, and on the Montgomery carpark (100m distance). Please note that Montgomery carpark is used for markets in the weekend so is not available for matinee audiences.
There are two accessible toilets in the foyer, one of which is a gender inclusive/family bathroom and includes a nappy changing table.
The front desk is not at an accessible height, but the staff are happy to come around to assist.
The bar has an accessible counter at a lower height.
The Boathouse
Accessible entrance through the front door. All indoor space is on one level. Outside deck has 2 levels separated by 2 steps.
No mobility park, potential drop off/pick up park outside Nahm. Street parking on Wakefield Quay.
There is one accessible gender inclusive toilet, and the bar has an accessible counter at a lower height.
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts
Accessible entrance through the ramp at the front door. All areas in the foyer and front half of the auditorium are wheelchair accessible. Rows H-S are tiered with stairs.
There are 3 available wheelchair positions. Please book these through the Theatre Royal box office, in person or via phone (03 548 3840).
There are 2 mobility parks on the street out the front of the building. Some parking available on Nile Street.
There's one accessible gender inclusive toilet, and the main counter is at a lower accessible height.
Deville Music Hub
Accessible entrance through the ramp at the front door. All indoor space is on one level.
There is one mobility car park directly in front of the building, and another across the road as well as Buxton Square Carpark (500m distance).
There is one accessible gender inclusive toilet. The bar is not at an accessible height, but the staff are happy to come around to assist.
The Suter Theatre & Gallery
Accessible entrance through the ramp at the front door. All areas in the foyer and front half of the auditorium are wheelchair accessible.
Rows H-S are tiered with stairs.
There are 3 available wheelchair positions. Please book these through the Theatre Royal box office, in person or via phone (03 548 3840).
There are 2 mobility parks on the street out the front of the building. More parking available along Bridge and Tasman Street.
There's one accessible gender inclusive toilet, and the main counter is at a lower accessible height.
Victory Community Centre
Accessible entrance through the front door. All indoor space is on one level.
Mobility Park in carpark out front.
The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary
Accessible entrance through the ramp at the front door. All indoor space is on one level.
There is a car park at the sanctuary. There is also possible vehicle access directly to gate of the park, please speak to someone at the front desk.
There are multiple accessible gender inclusive toilets, and the main counter is at a accessible lower height.
There is a car park at the sanctuary. There is also possible vehicle access directly to gate of the park, please speak to someone at the front desk.
There are multiple accessible gender inclusive toilets, and the main counter is at a accessible lower height.
Motueka Public Library
Multiple accessible ramps leading to the front door. All indoor space is on one level.
There are two mobility parks in main car park and one on Wallace Street.
One gender inclusive accessible toilet. [NB: There is a heavy door to the toilets that a staff member can help with.] The main counter is at a adjustable lower height.
There are two mobility parks in main car park and one on Wallace Street.
One gender inclusive accessible toilet. [NB: There is a heavy door to the toilets that a staff member can help with.] The main counter is at a adjustable lower height.
Cultural Conversations
Accessible entrance through the front door. All indoor space is on one level.
Mobility Park and other parking in Morrison Square.
One accessible gender inclusive toilet in the Morrison Square centre complex, as well as a family room bathroom.
Mobility Park and other parking in Morrison Square.
One accessible gender inclusive toilet in the Morrison Square centre complex, as well as a family room bathroom.
Victory Boxing
Accessible entrance through the front roller door. All indoor space is on one level.
Fairfield House
Wheelchair access is available via the ramp at the back of the house, accessed through the back courtyard.
The car parks directly beside the house are best reserved for wheelchair users and people requiring mobility access. We recommend contacting Fairfield House in advance on 021 591 906 if you require accessible parking or assistance with access.
There are two wheelchair-accessible toilets. There is no separate accessible bathroom.
The car parks directly beside the house are best reserved for wheelchair users and people requiring mobility access. We recommend contacting Fairfield House in advance on 021 591 906 if you require accessible parking or assistance with access.
There are two wheelchair-accessible toilets. There is no separate accessible bathroom.
Kirby lane
Kirby Lane is an outdoor, paved space with a flat, level surface and no steps or steep inclines. It can be accessed from Bridge Street via the footpath.
The space is open and car-free, with plenty of room to move around between food stalls, vendor carts and seating.
There is a fully accessible, self-contained public toilet block on site.
The space is open and car-free, with plenty of room to move around between food stalls, vendor carts and seating.
There is a fully accessible, self-contained public toilet block on site.
Upper Trafalgar Street
Upper Trafalgar Street, between Hardy Street and Selwyn Place, is a pedestrian-only area with a flat, paved surface and no steps.
The area is accessible for wheelchairs and mobility devices.
Mobility and standard parking are available nearby at Montgomery Square and Buxton Square car parks.
The area is accessible for wheelchairs and mobility devices.
Mobility and standard parking are available nearby at Montgomery Square and Buxton Square car parks.
Neudorf Vineyards
Audience seating is on a gravel surface.
The toilets are accessed via a gravel surface.
Accessibility information for this venue is currently being confirmed and will be updated when more details are available.
The toilets are accessed via a gravel surface.
Accessibility information for this venue is currently being confirmed and will be updated when more details are available.
Tāhunanui Beach
Tāhunanui Beach is an outdoor location with natural beach terrain.
We’re currently working on access information for this location and will update this page as more details become available.
We’re currently working on access information for this location and will update this page as more details become available.
Trafalgar Centre
The Trafalgar Centre has level, wheelchair-accessible entrances and ramps throughout the venue.
There are six accessible toilets.
Accessible parking spaces are available outside the venue for mobility permit holders.
There are six accessible toilets.
Accessible parking spaces are available outside the venue for mobility permit holders.
Tāhunanui School Hall
Access information coming soon. We’re currently confirming accessibility details for this venue and will update this page as soon as information is available.
The Vic Public House
Access information coming soon. We’re currently confirming accessibility details for this venue and will update this page as soon as information is available.
Village Theatre - Tākaka
Access information coming soon. We’re currently confirming accessibility details for this venue and will update this page as soon as information is available.
Kismet
Kismet has wheelchair access via the ground-floor entrance. The venue has a relatively flat layout with wheelchair ramps.
There is an accessible, gender-inclusive toilet.
Staff are available to assist if you need help accessing the venue or facilities
There is an accessible, gender-inclusive toilet.
Staff are available to assist if you need help accessing the venue or facilities
The Nelson Provincial Museum
The Nelson Provincial Museum, located at the corner of Trafalgar and Hardy Streets, has wheelchair access.
WAA! Club
WAA! Club has limited physical accessibility.
There is street parking nearby. The entrance has one step and is not wheelchair accessible.
There is street parking nearby. The entrance has one step and is not wheelchair accessible.
Tāwera
Access information coming soon. We’re currently confirming accessibility details for this venue and will update this page as soon as information is available.