The Festival Site
WOMADelaide is situated in Adelaide's Botanic Park, and the terrain consists of a combination of mostly flat grass, paved areas and gravel, with small areas of bark chips, particularly around the Hackney Stalls area. There are some areas with small hills, especially on the eastern side of the park. During busy periods, and after rain, parts of the park can become muddy.
Where a sealed pathway is not available to move between areas of the site, an unsealed clearway has been created to assist with moving through the site, this is marked on the map (marked in blue line).
The site is very large, and it can take some time and energy to get from one part to another. We recommend you plan your day with this in mind.
We are continually striving to improve access to WOMADelaide and enhance the experience of our patrons with disability. Please contact us if you require any information or advice further to the below.
Strobe Lighting
The following artists will be using strobe effects, please listen to the MCs before each performance begins to be advised of any strobe effects in use:
Parking + Drop-Off
An accessible parking and drop-off zone is located next to the Hackney Road entrance, immediately to the South of Plane Tree Drive on Hackney Road. Accessible parking is shown on this map here. These parks do not require payment.
There are limited accessible parking and drop-off locations allocated outside the Frome Road entrance, between the Zoo and Victoria Drive on the eastern side of Frome Road.
Access Taxis
There will be Access Taxis drop off and pick up points located near the Hackney Road Entrance, immediately to the south of Plane Tree Drive on Hackney Road.
There are also access taxis located on Frome Road outside Adelaide Botanic High School at the Frome Road Entrance for people who have requested a taxi.
Access taxi bookings can be made through Suburban Taxis by calling 1300 360 940.
Mobility Scooters
Given that areas of the festival site are uneven and the pathways between stages can become very crowded, for reasons of public safety we need to carefully manage the numbers of mobility scooters admitted to ensure that they are required for patrons with severely reduced mobility. Direct application for a permit should be made to the Box Office Manager by 5pm Thursday 29 February. Please email bec@womadelaide.com.au. Enquiries after this date should be directed to the onsite Box onsite.
Seating
"Take a Rest" seating banks are located at Foundation Stage, Stage 2 and Stage 3 in consideration of our diverse and multi-generational audience.
These are raised platforms for people with disabilities who may need to sit down while watching a show, or use mobility aids.
The viewing platforms have some chairs, space for mobility aids, and large stepped seating. Some of the access platforms have only one level.
The access platforms can fill up quickly for popular shows, so plan to arrive ahead of time for performances.
Assistance Animals
Assistance animals at WOMADelaide are welcome and encouraged for anyone who needs them. To help us support you and your Assistant animal onsite, you must submit an Application and Registration Form**. Note that we require a copy of the document showing your Proof of Assistance Animal Training or Public Access Test Pass.
Owners of guide dogs are not required to give proof.
Please download the form HERE and return to bec@womadelaide.com.au.
Only guide dogs, hearing dogs, or registered assistance and companion animals are allowed on site. All registered animals must be on a lead and with their owner at all times while on the Festival site. The Festival takes no responsibility for the acts of assistance and companion animals. Persons with assistance and companion animals may be liable for any injury, loss, or damage caused by their animal while on the Festival site.
Toilets
Accessible toilet facilities are installed where possible along the sealed surface cycleway which runs around the perimeter of Botanic Park, with privacy screening and clear marking to encourage use only by patrons who require accessible facilities. There are accessible toilets available at all toilet locations including Speakers Corner and multiple locations along Plane Tree Drive (near Moreton Bay Stage, Zoo Stage, and Stage 3). Please see the festival map for specific locations.
This year we will provide fully accessible private change facilities, Off the Floor Accessible Toilet by KYD-X located on Plane Tree Drive, Hackney Road Entrance. This facility includes ramp access, automatic door entry, adult size change table, ceiling hoist as well as a working toilet all in an 8 metre trailer that allows improved access, safety and dignity for people with a disability. Watch the tour video below for a look inside.
Companion Cards
WOMADelaide is a participant of the National Companion card scheme, we make every effort to ensure the festival is accessible to our patrons.
Companion card holders qualify for concession price tickets and a second ticket at no cost for their companion.
When you arrive at the Festival Box Office present your National Companion card, our staff will then allocate a corresponding complimentary ticket. There is a limit of one companion ticket issued on a daily basis per person. When attending the Festival for multiple days and retaining the same companion, a 3 or 4 Day ticket will be issued to your companion. For further information please visit www.sa.gov.au