Beach wheelchairs

Learn more about our beach wheelchairs.

The beach wheelchair at Quinns Beach helps people with mobility challenges enjoy our coastline. The Sandcruiser beach wheelchair is free to use between October and April each year and can be booked by anyone, whether you live in the City or not.

Two people enjoying the beach with a beach wheelchair

About the beach wheelchair

The Sandcruiser beach wheelchair is designed to be used on sand, pathways and grass. It provides stable, comfortable access across soft and uneven surfaces but cannot be submerged in water.

The wheelchair is stored at the Quinns Community Centre and is only available for use at Quinns Beach during Surf Life Saving season. This beach wheelchair program is supported by Surf Life Saving WA and the Quinns Mindarie Surf Life Saving Club.

The beach wheelchair in use at Quinns Rocks Play video

Availability

The beach wheelchair is free to use during the Surf Life Saving season, making it easier for more people to enjoy the coast with family and friends.

There are two booking time slots available each day during the booking season. If you need the wheelchair for the full day, you can book both time slots by submitting two booking forms.

Before booking, please review the user manual and storage map location below.

Beach Wheelchair User Manual (PDF) Wheelchair storage map (PDF)

How to book a beach wheelchair

To make a booking complete the online form below.

Beach wheelchair booking form

Important notes:

  • Anyone may book the wheelchair – you do not need to be a City resident.

  • The wheelchair can only be used at Quinns Beach.

  • There is no age limit.

  • Beach matting is available but only extends halfway down the sand.

  • After submitting your booking form, you will receive a confirmation email with your booking date and time.

  • If you notice any damage to the wheelchair, please report it via email communitydevelopment@wanneroo.wa.gov.au.

Beach wheelchair booking agreement

An online booking cannot be finalised until the person completing the booking form indicates their agreement to the points below:

  • The Sandcruiser® is designed to be used on the sand, grass and pathways. Please do not enter the Sandcruiser® into the water due to safety reasons
  • I have viewed the site map and understand the location of the Beach Wheelchair and key collection process. 
  • The user assumes all risk of injury and damage arising from the use of the Beach Wheelchair. The City of Wanneroo accepts no liability to the extent permitted by law. 
  • I will not hold the City of Wanneroo accountable against any claims directly or indirectly arising from or incurred in connection with damage to or loss of property, or injury, arising from the use of the Beach Wheelchair whilst in my care. 
  • To treat the Beach Wheelchair with care, and return it undamaged and fully functional. 
  • Report any damage and maintenance to the City of Wanneroo.  
  • To rinse the Beach Wheelchair with water after use and supply my own anti-bacterial wipes to wipe down the surfaces on the Chair. 
  • The Beach Wheelchair is NOT to enter the water. Submerging of the wheelchair in water is NOT allowed.  
  • The Beach Wheelchair is not self-propelled and can only be used with a support person who can push and guide the Chair. 
  • The Beach Wheelchair must not be left unattended or unsecured.

Collecting and returning the wheelchair

Once your booking is confirmed, you can collect and return the wheelchair in one of two ways:

  • Use your key to open the storage room.

  • Clean the wheelchair thoroughly after use.

  • Return it to storage and ensure the door is locked securely.

  • Collect a key from the Surf Life Saving Club Tower located on the beach.
  • Use the key to open the storage room.
  • After using the wheelchair, clean it thoroughly.
  • Return the wheelchair to storage and lock the door.
  • Return the key to the Surf Life Saving Club Tower.

Other locations

If Quinns Beach is not convenient, beach wheelchairs are also available at the following locations:

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