How Accessible Are Sydney's Ferries?
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- Do you need wheelchair access when travelling to Sydney? This video investigates how accessible Sydney's ferries are.
Sydney Ferries is one of the city's most popular tourist destinations, but is it accessible for wheelchair users? This video investigates, and reveals that Sydney Ferries is actually quite accessible for wheelchair users! So whether you're travelling for business or leisure, make sure to check out Sydney Ferries and find out for yourself!
In this video we are going to be having a look at how wheelchair accessible Sydney's ferries are? We took a ferry from Circular Quay, to Luna Park. We had lots of fun, so I hope you enjoy this video.
What did you think of the ferries? Have you caught up with the Australia series?
How I boarded the Upper Deck of the a380
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Is Australia becoming more accessible?
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Accessibility on Sydneys beaches
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Daisy Belle has grown up so fast lol. Geez I remember when I started watching you she was so young. Looks like you had a blast. Oh and my baby is now 18 she is now grown up. 😭
Awww yeah she is growing so fast!!! 14 next month. 💕
@@Wheelsnoheels Only 4 years younger than my baby. It goes too fast. No lie Emily was just a baby yesterday I blinked and now shes an adult. Time stops for no man.
Hi there, thanks so much for coming to Luna Park! I work there as a HTM, and I’ve also just started in an Access and Inclusion committee in the park. Luna Park is one my most favourite place to go in Sydney! Everyone’s so kind, warm and friendly at the park, and I’m glad you enjoyed it too!
Sydney Ferries on the other hand. Although I love the ferries, there’s still huge issues with accessibility that need to be resolved, especially around Watsons Bay.
My sister is non verbal and she uses a wheelchair, and we’re both on the Autism Spectrum. I went with her on a ferry trip over to Watsons Bay so we could go pass Garden Island because my Granddad had a memorial there that we couldn’t go to, but we still wanted to be there. The moment that we arrived to Circular Quay, we were immediately refused onto the ferry because they said that Watsons Bay was inaccessible. Even though it’s one of the most popular wharfs on the network! All because of a few steps! They gave us no alternatives to get there, like the 324/325 bus, take the ferry to Rose Bay, or stay on the ferry until it got back to Circular Quay. We were threatened with the police when we left and my Dad almost had a heart attack! He had open heart surgery after that incident and it’s still the same as it was 5 years ago when this happened. Sydney Ferries never apologised for this, even though the Premier recently apologised for both this, and many other experiences I’ve been through on the Public Transport network. Don’t even get me started with Sydney Trains!
Anyways, hope you have a great day!
I think my favorite moment was when you were wheeling along hand-in-hand with Daisy - it makes such a positive statement, just like it does when you do it with Shaun, and I love it. I was greatly amused by your reaction to what we in the States call a "corn dog". As an ambulatory wheelchair user, if I was ever there, I would probably force myself to find the strength to climb the steps for the slide thing at the very least, because I haven't done one of those since I was little, like 4 y/o (would have to take plenty of breaks going up - stairs, more than anything else except swing dancing, take it out of me, even though I can technically run up a flight of them if it's short enough (thank you, adrenaline) - but I would still do it).
Aww glad you enjoyed seeing that. Yes I would love to do the slide too.
Hello Gem. Once again it's lovely to see you having a nice time.
There is a children's (more tween/teen) show set in Sydney Australia called Dance Academy and a lot of what you showed was in that show and I love it!
Yaya so glad you enjoyed it. :)
I’ve been watching a lot of your older videos, when Daisy was younger. She’s grown up so much.
Awww yeah she has. 💕
another point of interest . the site of luna park was the bridge construction site. all management and storage for bridge build was done there.
site was converted to an amusement park soon after completion of bridge.
It is awesome to travel with you and your family like this! I am not able to travel myself, but I can enjoy it thru others!!! 🥰
Ahhh Im so glad your enjoying the vlogs. x
Wow Daisy has really grown up! She seems like a great daughter/ friend to have Gem 👨🏻🦽
Hi, I live in Sydney and I use a power wheelchair and I think most of Sydney (City and metropolitan) is quite accessible. Keen to see you do a comparison video between the accessibility of England and Australia
I saw your red knees! but it looked like a lot of fun but yes very busy. I'm not sure how I feel about the beach wheelchairs either, I think its because they're so big and bulky and both of our manual chairs are so sleek and minimal and feel an extension of our bodies and these most definitely would not! If I ever get the chance to use one we will see if I use it! Great video as ever though xxx
in london there is simllar ramps for Ferries - but you said you never been on ferries for 10 years so ferries in london is while simllar to sydney ferries - however there is differences - the ferries in london are single deck - i think there is toliets aboard but unknown if accessible as we didnt use them but one thing is ticket system for ferries - in london you might find vaildators in all piers also ticket offices to sell tickets as well also steep ramps to piers and wheelchair spaces located usually near front - first rows
for luna theme park - i believe melboure one has some more accessibility rides
also you havent tried Sydney Metro - that one is exellent one for your next time visit
the luna park accessible guide is very easy to understand and easy to read - maybe you could talk about how good accessible guides around UK from theme parks and other countries
awesome thank you :)
My parents had their first date at city extra!!! My family always visit that restaurant when we go into the city!
I had a big issue with my wheelchair being unable to fit on the ferry walkway on the way to Rottnest Island - too narrow - and they wouldn't/couldn't take my mobility scooter onto the ferry in general. To my great frustration (and lucky I have SOME ability to walk) they asked me to limp on board. Then on the island I had to hire a mobility scooter. Overall...not great for mobility :/
Looks fantastic, glad you had a good time. I wouldn't manage the boat ramps, but there seems to be plenty people around to ask for a push :)
Very true!. Hope you enjoyed the vlog 💗
@@Wheelsnoheels Always do Gem x
The ramps on to the ferries I'd manage in my manual with help, but I doubt my powerchair would manage it safely
Gem, I really enjoy your Vlogs and one day hopefully we will be able to visit Australia, it’s on my bucket list so hopefully we will be able to go and enjoy the other end of the world in my wheelchair 👨🏻🦽❤️
+Wheelsnoheels *The San Francisco* (CA, USA) *Bay Area Rapid Transit District needs at least one 32" gate at all Stations on the 5'-6" (1.67 m) 600-VDC-third-rail track network.* The legacy Stations have elevators, but the automatic gates weren't designed for wheelchairs.
I have always wanted to go to Australia for a long time. Sydney is one of the places to climb on the harbor bridge for you is only viewing it and really like to go more into the outback and see Uluru driving a land cruiser are some of the things to do.
Ahh i hope you manage to get out there one day. Yes I'd love to do more outback stuff next time
What a cool amusement park! If you ever make it to Rochester, NY there’s a wonderful amusement park called Sea Breeze. Rochester and the Finger Lakes ar beautiful, and Niagara Falls is just an hour away! A must see destination!
Love your videos thats home to me but everything you say is true. would of love to run into you guys but I was in NZ during that time
ahhh maybe next time ;)
Is there such a thing as a wheelchair accessible slide? I'm thinking either one that's less steep and has something to slow you down at the bottom or one where you clip into it like a mini personal rollercoaster that only goes down one hill. Then, the bit you clip into could have auto-brakes fitted and some way of getting it back to the top again.
It would be a little more complex and higher maintenance than a regular slide, but not completely unreasonable.
I don't know about wheelchair accessible slides but my Australian neighbourhood has an 'inclusive playground' with wheelchair accessible swings so kids who use wheelchairs can enjoy the swing just like all the other kids. I do believe that one needs an MLAK key to be able to access the swing. Other features are sensory play setups and wheelchair accessible paths and ramps at different levels with access to platforms of climbing equipment.
i thought they had tied you to the boat not realizing that the string was from your hat
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Thought the same thing was thinking they stronger than a string
Need a seat belt
Curious do you still ride horses?
Waiting for Canada experience in calgary
ooo that sounds exciting.
A lovely young lady enjoying the series Gem have a day love from TEXAS
Yay. So glad you are enjoying my videos 🥹
Have you considered a scopolamine patch for your seasickness? You looked a bit green when you were getting off the ferry
I usually take avomine (phenagan) for travel sickness. But this ferry ride was only 5 mins, so I just dealt with it 🙈
I noticed that the disabled toilet at 2:11 doesn't have two grabrails besides the toilet. This toilet isn't suitable for all types of disabled people, especially myself as a double amputee.
I don't think I've ever seen 2 grab rails in a public disabled loo (I'm in Sydney)
@@melissaz6778 that's terrible. Many disabled people need two grab rails in the toilet so Australia is backwards in terms of accessibility. Disabled toilets in England have two grab rails. Also I've been on holiday to France and Spain, and there were two grab rails in the disabled toilets there.
Might pull up the ramp using the handrails rather than push normally…
As a wheelchair user myself, I think that would be too awkward. Especially if the handrails are uncovered and in the sun. They would be boiling hot.
@@melissaz6778 I do it quite a bit at various places, not particularly thought about the heat though.
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I’ll never be convinced that accessible public transport to and from all locations an by all public transport options is practical. There are just somethings the disabled are just not ment to do. There is a limit to the cost( and that cost is huge) to the public so that a very small minority can think their just like anybody else. The unpalatable thing to many is they are just not.
I don't care where your from, teens act the same way, LOL, looks like a nice excursion
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Gem, I never see you wearing wheelchair cut off gloves. Don't you get palm burns?
It would be nice to see company help people with wheelchairs instead of chairs of turning their back. Ramp are needed up dating for wheel chairs 😢 and leave that women last that disgusting.