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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

Phone: 03 5156 0065
stay@eaglepointcottages.com.au

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

Email: gundystarvanpark@bigpond.comwww.gundystar.com.au
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