Floating Beach Wheelchair Hire

With free hire of beach wheelchairs along the Cockburn coastline and the provision of beach matting at Ngarkal Beach, our coastline can be accessed by people of all abilities. 

The Floating Beach wheelchair is free to hire for people with disability and is located at Ngarkal Beach, Port Coogee Marina. The passenger must wear a lifejacket (provided with the hire) and be assisted by two adults who are proficient swimmers. After making a booking, wheelchair pick-up and drop-off can be organised and provided at Ngarkal Beach.

When is the wheelchair available to hire?

Seven days a week, 10am-2pm during summer when lifeguards are patrolling the beach.

How do I hire the wheelchair?

To hire, complete the 'Application for free hire of Floating Beach Wheelchair' form below (please allow five business days), or call the City of Cockburn on 08 9411 3444 if you prefer to call or would like to hire sooner.

Definitions 

• The hirer - the adult person completing the application to hire form
• The user - the person with the disability seated in the beach wheelchair
• The support persons - the two adult persons pushing, pulling, steering and aiding the floatation of the beach wheelchair on both land and in water.

View the Conditions of Hire & Safety and check list for City of Cockburn’s Floating Beach Wheelchair