The Dunedin Midwinter Carnival strives to bring our community an accessible event. Our recent shift to First Church and new look format was, in part, to support accessibility. We pride ourselves on listening to our community and their valuable feedback.

Trustees and the Carnival team have completed an assessment of the event working alongside disability advocates to develop a plan in line with the Trust’s accessibility outcomes. Though our plan is still a work in progress,  we will continue to strive to increase participation and accessibility for all. 

As part of our ongoing commitment to our accessibility goals, for our upcoming event we are continuing our efforts to make our event more inclusive and accessible for everyone in our community. These actions include:

• A relaxed sensory session.
• A designated accessibility drop off zone at the entry to Moray Place from Princes street (First Church side)
• A priority ticket lane for mobility card holders 
• Several ramps will be installed to increase wheelchair access
• Designated accessible seating inside First Church and Burns Hall
• Increased seating inside First Church and Burns Hall
• Wider pathways between seating in Burns Hall
• Volunteers stationed at accessible entrances to help guide attendees.
• Designated accessible portaloo
• Increased signage around accessible areas and entrances