It also boasts one of the most accessible transport systems in Australia. Best of all, most of Melbourne is flat, which makes it ideal for wheelchair-users. Merindah, on the other hand is relatively unknown to the average tourist. It also makes an ideal stopover on the overland trip to Sydney, along the scenic East coast of Australia. Melbourne is an excellent and very accessible Australian gateway.
Ground transportation is equally accessible.
While quite a few bus operators have low floor accessible buses, interstate coaches are not yet equipped for passengers in wheelchairs. Private hire vehicles which carry wheelchairs are not very plentiful in Australia, so advance reservations are a must. Avis and Hertz also provide hand-controlled cars at airport and city locations. Two good Australian travel guides, which detail accessibility are Easy Access Australia, by Bruce Cameron and The Wheelie's Handbook of Australia, by Colin and Diane James. Bruce's book is a classic travel guide covering resources, transportation, accommodations and attractions of Australia's main cities and tourist regions.