Identify access barriers and plan practical improvements across caravan parks, holiday parks and camping accommodation facilities.
Access Solutions National (ASN) provides detailed accessibility audits for caravan park owners, holiday park operators, councils, designers and tourism property teams. We assess how people arrive, enter, move through and use the facility, then document clear priorities for action.
Request a fee proposal or call 1300 276 222 to discuss your site.
Why accessibility audits matter for caravan parks, holiday parks and camping accommodation facilities
Accessibility affects participation, safety, service delivery and the everyday experience of people with disability. An audit creates a reliable picture of current conditions before upgrades, budgets or project briefs are finalised. ASN considers the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA), the National Construction Code (NCC), the AS 1428 suite of Australian Standards and the agreed operational context.
The assessment is not a generic checklist. It follows representative user journeys and considers how individual barriers interact across the property.
What the audit can cover
Depending on the agreed scope, the audit can review booking and arrival, reception, parking, internal paths, cabins and sites, camp kitchens, amenities, pools, recreation areas and emergency information. Relevant elements may include parking, paths of travel, ramps, stairs, doorways, circulation spaces, lifts, sanitary facilities, signage, tactile ground surface indicators, luminance contrast and service points.
Common accessibility risks
- steep or unsealed routes across large outdoor properties
- amenity blocks and camp kitchens designed without connected accessible paths
- cabins or sites located away from shared accessible facilities
- seasonal furniture, equipment and landscape conditions affecting circulation
Findings are supported by site observations and photographs where relevant. The report explains why an issue matters and provides practical recommendations for the next decision.
What you receive
- Defined audit scope: a clear record of the areas, routes and facilities assessed.
- Documented findings: identified access issues with locations, photographs and relevant references.
- Practical recommendations: actions suitable for operational change, maintenance, design development or capital works.
- Prioritised planning: findings that can inform park upgrades, tourism accessibility planning, redevelopment briefs, due diligence and guest information.
- Post-report support: clarification for the client and project team within the agreed service.
Desktop and onsite audit options
For proposed work, ASN can complete a desktop access audit of drawings and documentation. For existing buildings or completed works, an onsite access audit records physical conditions and measurements. Projects can use both services at different stages.
ASN also provides onsite access audits, Performance Solution reports and luminance contrast testing where required.
Why engage ASN?
- Accredited expertise: ASN consultants are qualified and Accredited Members of the Association of Consultants in Access Australia (ACAA).
- Established experience: ASN has provided disability access and inclusion advice since 2002.
- Lived experience: Director Dale Sheppard brings more than 20 years of lived experience of disability alongside academic qualifications and industry experience.
- Practical reporting: findings explain the issue, relevant requirement and recommended response.
- Independent advice: our focus is an accessible, compliant and workable built environment.
Frequently asked questions
Can an audit include cabins, sites and shared amenities?
Yes. ASN can agree a representative scope covering accommodation, camping areas, amenities, recreation and the routes connecting them.
How are outdoor surfaces and gradients assessed?
Relevant paths, gradients, transitions and surfaces are inspected within the agreed scope and documented in the report.
Can findings be staged over several seasons?
Yes. Actions can be prioritised so operational changes, maintenance and larger upgrades can be programmed over time.
Request a fee proposal
Send ASN the property address, building type, areas to be assessed, available plans and your required timeframe through our fee request form. You can also email info@asnpl.com.au or call 1300 276 222.