Port of Sale Accessible Walk

Port of Sale Accessible Walk created by Victoria Walks

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Summary

Walking or rolling the Port of Sale precinct will see you awash with historic and cultural surprises - not to mention great access to excellent local food and drink. There is a lot to see and do.

Description

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The Port of Sale is Wellington Shire’s cultural and entertainment hub - making this a jam-packed walk or roll. Enjoy the arts, cafés, BBQs, picnics, walks, water and rural scenery.

How accessible is the path?
This walk is accessible for everyone. It is easy to do by foot, in a wheelchair or with any other mobility aid. A map sign of the port is provided. The Pioneer Walk and Borun and Tuk cultural sections have accessible interpretive signs. Path widths are greater than 1.5 meters. Paths are smooth, sealed concrete. They are exposed to the weather. No steps are encountered on the walk as mapped.

The path slopes towards the port. Gradients are generally mild. Switchbacks are used to moderate steeper slopes. Manual wheelchair users may require some assistance. Path edges abut to grass. Jetties have wheel buffers above drop offs to water.

There is space for wheelchair side by side travel, turning and passing. Shorter walks are facilitated by vehicle parking all along the path. Mobile coverage is good.

Canal Rd is crossed via a marked crossing signed for 20kph.

Rest areas
The area is very well maintained. Seating connected to the path is provided. Not all have back or arm rests. BBQs, shelters, indoor and outdoor picnic tables (note: some have an edged structural metal underneath) are provided. Food and drink can be purchased on the walk (check opening hours).
Accessible toilets and drinking water fountains are provided.

Dogs must be leashed. Cyclists may share paths. The port can be subject to flooding.

Public transport
Buses 1, 3, 4 and 6 stop at Desaily St by the Art Gallery onto a kerbed sealed footpath. There is passenger information, but no shelter or seating.

Parking
There are several designated accessible parking spaces. These are generally oversize or have protected side zones with ramped access direct to the path. Surfaces are sealed, smooth and either flat or on slight slopes.

The following photos and descriptions provide more information regarding all abilities access. Conditions may change. If you notice any variations, please let us know.

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“Together More Active: accessible walking trails for people with disability” is a partnership between Victoria Walks, Disability Sport & Recreation and Regional Sport Victoria.

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Points of Interest

1. Accessible parking

A good place to start are 2 accessible spaces in the contained car park off Raymond St. There is parking all along the path for alternative pick-ups and drop-offs for shorter walks or rolls.

2. Arts and cultural hub

The Port of Sale is the region's arts and cultural hub with potential to make your walk or roll experience a very special one to remember. The path is attractive and the extra offerings are diverse.

3. Raymond St shopping centre

Opposite the start of this walk, and accessible by ramped traffic light crossings, is the main Sale shopping strip.

4. Bus stop No. 1, 3, 4 & 6

There is a bus stop on the path. It has passenger information, but no shelter or seating.

5. Seating

There are plenty of seats of various styles along the path. These seats mark each different local aboriginal group.

6. Borun and Tuk Cultural Walk

Running west of and almost parallel to a Pioneer Walk is the path that shares the Gunaikurnai people's creation story. The path is switch backed to lessen the slope for improved accessibility.

7. Accessible drinking water

There is an accessible drinking water fountain outside the Art Gallery.

8. Gippsland Art Gallery - fully accessible

The Art Gallery is an accessible must see. The exhibits are beautifully curated and the cafe situated for nice views and refreshment.

9. Road crossing to the moorings

Canal Rd can be crossed to moorings using a marked and ramped raised crossing with 20 kilometre per hour signs on it.

10. View from an accessible jetty

Flooding Creek is a picturesque setting. Take in the view from the accessible jetty. There are no safety rails.

11. Accessible toilet

This toilet has bilateral rails, handwashing and a separate tap.

12. BBQ shelter

A BBQ shelter can be found on Canal Rd. It may be tight for some wheelchairs. Note the flat structural metal under the tables. Roll under with care!

13. A mild slope

There is a mild slope up to Park St bridge to cross Flooding Creek to the south bank. Manual wheelchair users may require assistance. Otherwise, simply enjoy the plentiful features on the north bank.

14. Park St bridge

The bridge has a dedicated footpath with safety rails.

15. Rural views

The views to the countryside from the bridge are very pleasant.

16. South bank

The south bank is home to boat moorings, a recreational vehicle car park, port facilities and picnic areas,

17. Floating jetty

This south bank floating jetty is popular with those wanting to get up close to the water.

18. Public art

The Port is a great setting for the display of public art.

19. Rubeena historic vessel

The Rubeena is a wooden boat first launched at Lakes Entrance in 1912 that cruises nearby waterways while the crew share local stories. If you can't get on board it is still worth a look.

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20. The Pioneer Walk

Themed walking paths make a loop beside the Gallery and Wedge Theatre. The Pioneer Walk to the east tells the interesting story of early Gippsland pioneers via wheelchair height interpretive signs.