The Bowl Port Macquarie venue sign

The Bowl Port Macquarie Accessibility

Accessible & Inclusive Venue

With 1 in 5 Australians having a disability it is only fair that every venue should cater for the differently abled.

After attending a recent workshop with DestinationNSW, we found that people with disabilities do a large amount of research before going to a venue.

We have put together a virtual tour to ensure that you feel safe and satisfied for your next visit with us.

  • Accessible car space next to the front entrance
  • Wide double doors and a ramp at the main entrance
  • Accessible toilet with hand rails just inside
  • All lanes level with the floor, no steps
  • Bowling ramps available at every lane
  • Special lightweight bowling balls
  • Wide gates and ramps to The Terrace
  • Accessible path from Stuarts Park to the back of The Terrace

Getting here and getting around

Here is a look at how to get to us and move around The Terrace, from our off-street parking to the ramps and the accessible pathway from Stuarts Park.

Accessible parking bay with a blue wheelchair symbol beside the covered main entrance at The Bowl Port Macquarie
Accessible parking bay beside the covered main entrance
The Bowl front sign in the car park, listing Terrace, Tenpin and Distillery
The Bowl front sign, seen from the car park
The Bowl front sign with Terrace, Tenpin and Distillery listed, standing at the edge of the car park
Terrace, Tenpin and Distillery are all signposted at the front
Wide concrete path with open gates leading from Stuarts Park to the back of The Terrace
Accessible path from Stuarts Park to the back of The Terrace
Timber ramp with handrails and a yellow tactile strip leading up to The Terrace entrance
Ramp with handrails up to The Terrace
Timber arbour gate covered in climbing vines, opening onto the deck at The Terrace
The arbour gate onto The Terrace
Ramp with a black handrail leading from the deck on The Terrace towards the pergola
Second ramp on The Terrace, leading to the pergola
Pergola seating area on The Terrace with lounge chairs, a wine barrel table and picnic tables
The pergola seating area on The Terrace

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Parking & Entrance

Accessible Car Space

Next to front entrance

Accessible car space with a blue wheelchair symbol next to the front entrance at The Bowl Port Macquarie

Main Front Entrance

Wide double door and ramp

Main front entrance at The Bowl Port Macquarie with wide double doors and a ramp

Terrace Front Entrance

Wide gate and ramp with railing

Terrace front entrance at The Bowl with a wide gate and a ramp with a handrail

Terrace Back Entrance

Wide gate and paved path.

Terrace back entrance at The Bowl with a wide gate and a paved path

Inside The Bowl

We offer a seamless transition from the entrance into our venues key areas including:

  • Ten pin bowling lanes
  • Darts area
  • Karaoke room
  • Accessible toilet
  • Service desk
  • Indoor to outdoor space

Step-free throughout

  • Our venue is step-free from the car park, through the main entrance and the Terrace entrance, across the carpeted areas to the players’ area and onto the lanes, with seamless transitions between each area.

Accessible Toilets

  • An accessible toilet with hand rails is located just inside the main entrance to the right.

Bowling Lanes

  • All lanes are level with the surrounding floor. No steps or changes in height.
  • Every lane has bowling ramps available for anyone who needs assistance delivering the ball. We also have special lightweight balls for anyone who finds a standard ball too heavy, so just ask our team at the front desk and we will set you up.
Bowling lanes at The Bowl Port Macquarie with the lane approach level with the wooden floor and the carpeted seating area beside it, with no steps
Lanes, seating and the main area are all on one level.

Indoor to Outdoor

  • An automatic sliding door opens from the main area straight onto the deck at The Terrace, with a flat, step-free entry.
Automatic sliding door opening from the main indoor area straight onto the timber deck of The Terrace at The Bowl Port Macquarie, with a flat, step-free entry
The automatic door leads straight out onto The Terrace deck.
  • The Bowl PMQ seamless path within venue
  • Ten pin bowling ramp for people who are unable to bowl a bowling ball
  • Accessible toilet at The Bowl Port Macquarie
  • Interactive Darts area at The Bowl Port Macquarie

The Terrace

Outside on The Terrace we offer a seamless transition through a wide sliding door. 

  • A ramp to lower ground is available when moving around the space. 
  • Variety of seating option
  • The Terrace space with two accessible entrances
  • The Terrace entrance with wide double gate
  • The Terrace paved path for accessibility
  • The Terrace ramp between higher and lower ground.

Planning your visit

Have a question before you come? Our frequently asked questions cover the basics, you can read more about The Terrace, or contact our team and we will help you plan your visit.