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Travel

Ambleside Tours

Travel Agents specialising in disability.
34 Stoda St, Heathmont 3135
Phone: 03 9720 9800

www.amblesidetours.com

FarSight Travel

Making the world easier to access
03 9429 3262
0431 704 544
david@farsighttravel.com

www.farsighttravel.com

NICAN

Nican provides an Australia-wide information service on tourism, recreation, sport and the arts. They have an electronic database to which you can subscribe.

Phone: 02 6241 1220
Fax: 02 6241 1224
Freecall/TTY: 1800 806 769
Email: info@nican.com.au
Website: www.nican.com.au

Accessible Travel Internet Site

Access-able Travel Source - providing worldwide access information

Website: www.access-able.com

Easy Access Australia

Phone Bruce Cameron on:
Phone: 0407 317 397
Fax: 02 9853 9000
Website: www.easyaccessaustralia.com.au

RACV Accommodation Guide

These may be owner assessed so it is wise to check the details by phone with any selected holiday accommodation. These are available from the RACV.

Flag Motel Guides

Contain symbols where access is available. It is wise to check the access details by phone. These are available from Flag Motels.

Holiday resorts and cottages specifically designed for people with disabilities

Victoria

Alvina Holiday Cottages - Phillip Island

All cottages purpose built for wheelchair access.
Phone: (03) 5956 8416
Fax: (03) 5956 8413
Mobile: 0417 104 051
Email: info@alvina.com.au

www.alvina.com.au

Eagle Point Cottages, Gippsland Lakes, VIC

Purpose built for accessibilty needs & dog friendly
Phone: 03 5156 0065
stay@eaglepointcottages.com.au
www.gippslandlakesaccommodation.com
 

Sturgeon View Holiday House, Dunkeld (near Grampians) VIC

The house is wheelchair accessible throughout and has a covered carport which allows for all weather access.

Phone: 03 5561 8111
Email: admin@empower.org.au

Fisheye 9 Self-contained Cottage, Apollo Bay, VIC

Built to Australian wheelchair access standards

Phone: 03 5237 1292
Website: www.fisheye9.com

Country Wide Cottages

1205 Deans Marsh Road Bambra Victoria 3241
Contact: Di Schulze
Phone: 03 5288 7399
Fax: 03 5288 7406
stay@countrywidecottages.com.au

www.countrywidecottages.com.au

Pioneer Cottages, The Grampians VIC

Phone: 03 5356 4402
Website: www.grampianspioneercottages.com.au

Seatree Cottages, Great Ocean Road VIC

Phone: 03 5237 5276
Mobile 0429 631 464
info@seatree.com.au

www.seatree.com.au

The Ridge and The View, Bendigo VIC

Phone: 0418 574 088
info@bendigoretreats.com.au

www.bendigoretreats.com.au

The Shores Accommodation,  8 - 10 William St McCrae

Phone: (03) 5986 5505
Email: www.theshoresaccommodation.com.au

Wheelies Rest, Phillip Island VIC

Independent holiday accommodation'purpose built' for wheelchair users.

Phone: 03 9320 9550
Website: www.wheeliesrest.org

 

New South Wales

 

Berkana Cottage, Blue Mountains, NSW

Berkana Cottage was built in 2000 by and for an electric wheelchair user, using a universal design philosophy. Situated in the World Heritage Blue Mountains, Berkana is close to many accessible attractions, restaurants and outdoor activities. Website: www.e-bility.com/berkana

Clark Bay Farm, Narooma NSW.

Purpose built accommodation situated on the shores of the Wagonga inlet, Narooma, on the south coast of NSW. The layout of the farm, three units, heated swimming pool & recreational room are wheelchair accessible.

Phone: 02 4476 1640

Rainforest Resort, Byron Bay NSW.

Cottages and facilities are designed for people with restricted mobility. Pool has ramp access & overhead lifter for access to adjacent spa.

Phone: 02 6685 6139
Website: www.rainforestresort.com.au

 

Queensland

Gundy Star Tourist Park

Cabin with wheelchair ramp access and purpose built ensuite bathroom. Studio style with queen bed that can be split into 2 singles.
There is also a purpose built accessible bathroom for caravaners at the park.
Phone: 07 4671 2900
Fax: 07 4671 2999
gundystarvanpark@bigpond.com

www.gundystar.com.au

Air travel

Carefully check details of the service to people with disabilities on any airline you plan to travel with. For Qantas this number is 02 9304 7974. On some airlines, mainly Qantas, it is possible to obtain a 'carer concession'. To get this you must have a 'carer card'. Eligibility criteria apply and an application must be signed by a health professional. These are supplied by NICAN.

Phone: 1800 806 769
Website: www.nican.com.au

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