Travel
Ambleside Tours
Travel Agents specialising in disability.
34 Stoda St, Heathmont 3135
Phone: 03 9720 9800
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
Website: www.access-able.com
Travel Guides
Travel Guides with information on accessible accommodation are kept in Independence Australia's Library. These cover Australia and some other countries. The Information Officer also has information on specific accommodation options.
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 in the Independence Australia Library and 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 in the Independence Australia Library and from Flag Motels.
Holiday resorts and cottages specifically designed for people with disabilities
Victoria
Alvina Holiday Cottages - Phillip Island
Phone: (03) 5956 8416
Fax: (03) 5956 8413
Mobile: 0417 104 051
Email: info@alvina.com.auwww.alvina.com.au
Eagle Point Cottages, Gippsland Lakes, VIC
Sturgeon View Holiday House, Dunkeld (near Grampians) VIC
Phone: 03 5561 8111
Email: admin@empower.org.au
Fisheye 9 Self-contained Cottage, Apollo Bay, VIC
Phone: 03 5237 1292
Website: www.fisheye9.com
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
Tidal River National Park, Wilsons Prom, Cottages VIC
Phone: 03 5680 9555
Website: www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
The Ridge and The View, Bendigo VIC
Phone: 03 5439 6377
Fax: 03 5439 6353
Email: jan@janstravel.com.au
The Shores Accommodation, 8 - 10 William St McCrae
Phone: (03) 5986 5505
Email: www.theshoresaccommodation.com.au
Wheelies Rest, Phillip Island VIC
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.
Phone: 02 4476 1640
Rainforest Resort, Byron Bay NSW.
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
Koah Bed & Breakfast, Kurunda, Qld
Situated in the world heritage rainforest in far north Queensland's tablelands, these fully self-contained accessible cabins feature showerchairs and hoists. Hand-controlled hire cars are also available.
Phone: 07 4093 7074
Website: www.kurundahomestay.com
There are many other cottages and motels. The information officer at Independence Australia Victoria can help you with information about many of these.
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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Quick Links
- Accessibility (General disability information site)
- Access-able Travel Source
- Access UK
- Access e-bility - Berkana
- Amity Bungalows North Stradbroke Island
- Ambleside Tours, Tours for People with disAbilities
- Barcelona
- Byron Bay Rainforest Resort/Wheel Resort (Byron Bay NSW)
- Clarke Bay Farm (Narooma NSW)
- Easy Access Australia
- Mobility motor homes A NZ company specialising in motor homes for people with disabilities
- Merindah Holiday Cottages (Paynesville Victoria)
- METLINK Public transport in Melbourne (trains etc)
- Jan's Travel Special Accommodation in Bendigo and Heathcote
- Nican Information and services
- The Society for Accessible Travel
- When we travel
