Accessibility

The Festival of Lights is proud to host Access & Inclusion evenings to allow more people to experience the magic of the lights. For more information, or to register for one of these evenings, please email tsbfol@npdc.govt.nz.

Parking

Accessible car parking is located along Fillis Street and at TSB Stadium. See our parking map for more details.

Getting Around the Park

The light trail has a steep gradient in parts which could prove difficult to navigate. The festival map identifies all paths and steep gradients. Access to all of the lights is possible if you have assistance. A geographical map has also been provided.

Please note that wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and transport from TSB Stadium are not available on Christmas Day. 

Wheelchairs

The festival has three wheelchairs available for free to assist with getting around the park. Pick up from the Festival Hub.

Bookings are essential.

Accessibility Services Booking

Mobility Scooters

The Taranaki Disabilities Information Centre Trust has six mobility scooters available for free use during the festival. Call Taranaki Disabilities Information Centre Trust on 022 166 8720.

Festival Of Lights Mobility Scooter and Wheelchair FAQs

Accessible Transport from TSB Stadium

An electric buggy will be available at the TSB Stadium entrance to the park for those who require accessible transport to the festival. If the buggy isn’t there when you arrive, it should arrive shortly. This service is strictly for visitors who are less mobile.

No booking required.

Thanks to Taranaki Disabilities Information Centre Trust for providing this service.

Audio Descriptions

All light installations are audio described. A QR code can be found on all the installation signs next to light installations. Scan with your smartphone to listen.

All audio descriptions are also available on the Lights page.

Thanks to Govett Brewster Art Gallery for providing this service.