Accessible Beach Equipment
Accessible beach equipment, including all-terrain walkers and beach wheelchairs, provide access to the beach for people with disability or low mobility. This has been made possible through partnerships with Mullaloo Surf Lifesaving Club, Sorrento Surf Lifesaving Club and Hillarys Boat Harbour.
- Mullaloo and Sorrento beaches have a beach wheelchair and all-terrain walker. These are free for use on a first come first service basis and do not require booking. To access either chair or walker please contact the City on 9400 4000 or via email in office hours for the pin code to the storage locker.
- Hillarys Boat Harbour has a beach wheelchair which is free for use on a first come first service basis and does not require booking. The locker can be opened using a Master Locksmith Access Key (MLAK) or via pin code. Please contact the City on 9400 4000 or email in office hours for the pin code to the storage locker, or after office hours call Harbour Security on 0418 959 048. For further information regarding terms of use, visit the Department of Transport website.
The City thanks Mullaloo Surf Life Saving Club, Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club and Hillarys Boat Harbour for their valuable support for this important service.
Access matting
There are two locations within the City of Joondalup that feature access matting that supports people with difficulty navigating sand to reach the water (subject to weather conditions/seasonal availability):
- Hillarys Beach, Hillarys Boat Harbour.
- Mullaloo Beach, Mullaloo.
Accessible beach parking and toilets
There is ACROD parking and designated accessible toilets at the following beaches:
- Hillarys Beach
- Hillarys Beach Park
- Iluka Foreshore
- Marmion Beach
- Mullaloo Beach
- Ocean Reef Beach
- Pinnaroo Point
- Sorrento Beach
Changing Places facility
The City has installed an accredited Changing Places facility at Sorrento Beach which is accessible through the Master Locksmith Association Key system. Please visit the Changing Places article for more information.
Beach Access Working Group
The Beach Access Working Group is run in partnership with The City of Joondalup, APM Communities and Mullaloo Surf Lifesaving Club and aims to work with the local community to improve accessibility for the beaches from Sorrento to Burns Beach. The working group brings together a group of diverse stakeholders operating in the northern suburbs with an interest in increasing the accessibility of the beaches in the Northern Corridor.
The group currently has members from:
- City of Joondalup
- City of Wanneroo
- Mullaloo SLSC
- Sorrento SLSC
- Hillarys Boat Harbour
- Department of Transport
- Community members (5 members)
- APM Communities.
The Beach Access Working Group aims to increase the accessibility of beaches in the northern suburbs by:
- Advocating for better access through increased availability and maintenance of equipment such as matting and beach wheelchairs and increased accessible facilities such as parking, toilets and change rooms.
- Working collaboratively with service providers, local authorities, and people with disabilities to identify key areas and priority projects.
- Exploring and identifying opportunities that enhance project partnership opportunities within the local area.
- Raising awareness about the importance of accessible and inclusive beaches.
To enquire about joining the Beach Access Working Group, please contact community.development@joondalup.wa.gov.au