Sand Rider Beach Wheelchair

Everyone deserves the chance to enjoy Esperance’s beautiful coastline. To make our beaches more accessible, two beach wheelchairs are available free for people with mobility challenges.

The Sand Rider Beach Wheelchair is designed specifically for use on soft sand and in shallow water, it allows users to experience the beach with greater comfort and independence.

Important Information

  • Beach wheelchairs are designed for use on sand and in shallow water.
  • A capable assistant must accompany the user at all times.
  • Beach wheelchairs should not be used in rough surf, strong currents, storms or high winds.
  • They are not flotation or lifesaving devices.

Bay of Isles Leisure Centre

Black Street, Esperance WA 6450

Esperance Visitor Centre

Cnr Dempster St & Kemp St

Use Area

This beach wheelchair may be transported and used within the Shire of Esperance.

Use Area

This beach wheelchair can only be used at the Town Beach, James Street precinct.

Booking Procedure

Contact the Bay of Isles Leisure Centre.

Phone: 08 9071 0700 | Email: boilc@esperance.wa.gov.au 

Have your driver’s licence or other photo identification ready when making the booking.

Read and complete the Hire Agreement form.

Receive and read the Sand Rider Wheelchair General Information Use & Care Guide
provided by the Bay of Isles Leisure Centre.

Check that the Beach Wheelchair is in good working order before use.

Booking Procedure

Contact the Esperance Visitor Centre,

Phone: (08) 9083 1555  |  Email: info@visitesperance.com 

Have your driver’s license or other photo identification when making the booking.

Read and complete the Hire Agreement form.

Receive and read a copy of the Sand Rider Wheelchair General Information Use &
Care Guide as provided by the Visitor Centre.

 

Hire Times & Availability

The Beach Wheelchair is available free of charge from:

9 am to 4 pm, seven days per week.

Availability is limited, so advance bookings are recommended.

The Beach Wheelchair must be returned by 4 pm on the day of hire.

Hire Times & Availability

The Beach Wheelchair is available to borrow during Esperance Visitor Centre operation hours. See the website for details

www.visitesperance.com 

There is no cost for the hire of the beach wheelchair but please note there is limited availability so booking in advance is suggested.

How do I book the beach wheelchair?

Leisure Centre Hire Form

Leisure Centre Sand Rider General Information

How do I book the beach wheelchair?

James Street Sand Rider Hire Form

James Street Sand Rider General Information

The beach wheelchair and matting, located at Town Beach, are proudly funded by the Department of Communities and have been developed in consultation with the Shire of Esperance Disability Access and Inclusion Plan Working Group.