North Beach - Beach Access

22/04/2024

Beach Access Mat is out today on this beautiful day ☀️

21/12/2023

Enjoy summer and the beach with the North Beach – Beach Access mat and three beach wheelchairs.

The access mat is out during patrol hours for everyone to use.

So, tag and share this post with your friends and family! Let’s make the beach more accessible!

Book the FREE beach access chairs by emailing: North.beach.accessibility@gmail.com

13/12/2022

Thanks to the Halberg Foundation we have a cool set of beach wheels available for use. The tyres replace standard wheels on manual wheelchairs so the users can access the beach.
These will be available to book for free along with our other equipment.

17/07/2022

Mitch and Connor

15/07/2022

13/04/2022

Big thanks to our mates at Halberg Foundation who
have supported the North Beach - Beach Access project.

10/04/2022

Would you like to book the beach wheelchairs?

Please allow at least 48 hours notice for booking requests to allow our team time to process your booking.

Check availability via the Google calendar here
👉https://bit.ly/3LTHnsP

To book a beach wheelchair complete the booking form here
👉https://form.jotform.com/240432009458048

08/04/2022

Have you noticed something new in the carpark at North Beach Surf Life Saving Club?

This new container stores the beach wheelchairs, hoist and access mat equipment which is part of the North beach - Beach Access project. When you book you will be given an code to access the equipment.

07/04/2022

Support to use the Beach Wheelchair: We recommend that you bring a support person with you when you use the beach wheelchair. There is a hoist to assist with transferring in and out of the wheelchair if needed (please bring your own sling).

04/04/2022

Sharing this video to launch this great community project led by North Beach Residents Association with support from North Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Eng Co, Melrose Wheelchairs and Council.

01/04/2022

North Beach Residents Assn would like to say a huge thanks to all those who have supported this project including:
North Beach Surf Life Saving
Eng Co
Melrose Wheelchairs
Christchurch City Council
Halberg Trust