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Accessible Gippsland Inspiring Visitor Experiences ACCESSIBLE GIPPSLAND INSPIRING VISITOR EXPERIENCES inspiredbygippsland.com.au explore, experience GIPPSLAND’S and enjoy REGIONS Victoria’s parks VICTORIA GIPPSLAND Victoria’s parks are more accessible than ever. Wilsons Promontory National Park and Cape Conran Coastal Park now have accommodation and equipment to make it easier for people with Just an hour’s easy drive east of Melbourne a disability and their families and carers to enjoy you will begin to experience the beauty of their stay. Gippsland. There are few places in the world Cabins are equipped with ramps, electric high low where you will find such an extraordinary beds and accessible bathrooms. A personal hoist diversity of landscapes. From snow-capped is also available free of charge. mountains to lush rolling hills, rugged Be Inspired by Gippsland’s coastlines and wide sandy beaches, there is Visitors can also use all-terrain wheelchairs to access something to inspire us all. the stunning beaches or the parks’ spectacular diverse range of accessible trails. These are also available at the Grampians For visitor information visit and Point Nepean National Parks. visitor experiences and inspiredbygippsland.com.au To plan your next park adventure call Parks Victoria accommodation options. Visitor Information Centre locations and on 13 1963 or visit www.parks.vic.gov.au and phone numbers can be found on the final search by park. pages of this brochure. 2 | inspiredbygippsland.com.au Gippsland boasts a diverse range of accessible visitor experiences that are Great Alpine Rd welcoming and inclusive of Omeo people of all ages and abilities, Sydney people with a disability, seniors and parents with young children. Orbost Bruthen A1 Mallacoota Melbourne Mt Baw Baw Bairnsdale Whether you are seeking a family holiday, an Metung indulgent short break or weekend getaway, A1 Cape Conran Croajingalong N.P. Walhalla Marlo Gippsland has a place for you to stay and Lakes Entrance enjoy. From the mountains to the sea you’ll C466 Paynesville M1 find accessible services, accommodation, dining, C466 Loch Sport Warragul Moe M1 Sale attractions and experiences as well as accessible Traralgon walks, tracks, trails and beaches. A420 Yarragon Morwell A440 Take the time to explore, make your own Cowes Korumburra discoveries and stay longer to be truly inspired B460 Tarra-Bulga N.P. San Remo Mirboo North by the diversity of Gippsland. Phillip Island Leongatha For more holiday inspiration visit Wonthaggi Inverloch Foster Port Albert inspiredbygippsland.com.au C444 Wilsons Promontory N.P. Bass Coast Latrobe Prom Country Wellington Baw Baw East Gippsland Please note: Maps and distances provided in this brochure are indicative only. Please ensure you obtain a detailed map and information before commencing your route. CONTENTS ACCESSIBLE GIPPSLAND GUIDE TO SYMBOLS All tourism experiences included in this Access for people with limited ACCESSIBLE GIPPSLAND 07 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO 08 brochure meet the following minimum access mobility including wheelchair users GUIDE TO SYMBOLS 07 VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES 42 criteria: 1. Accessible parking – designated accessible Access for people who are blind or parking bay or sufficient space for a person have low vision BASS COAST 09 LATROBE CITY 26 with limited mobility including wheelchair Services .............................................................................................................................................10 Services .........................................................................................................................................27 users, to park and access their vehicle. Assistive Listening Systems transmit Accommodation ..........................................................................................................11 Accommodation ........................................................................................................28 2. Clear accessible path of travel to entrance – clear and accessible pathway to entrance amplified sound via hearing aids, Attractions and Experiences ...............................................................12 Attractions and Experiences .............................................................28 avoiding hazards such as street furniture or headsets or other devices Dining .................................................................................................................................................13 Dining ...............................................................................................................................................30 building features. Volume Control Telephone Walks, Tracks and Trails ....................................................................................14 3. Accessible entrance – a level threshold (no Beaches ...........................................................................................................................................15 PROM COUNTRY 32 steps) to the main entrance including easy to open door/s. Services .........................................................................................................................................33 Closed Captioning (CC) (commonly 4. Adequate circulation space – for a person BAW BAW 16 Accommodation ........................................................................................................33 known as subtitles) with limited mobility including wheelchair Services ...........................................................................................................................................17 Dining ...............................................................................................................................................35 users, to move around freely inside and Accessible Print Accommodation ..........................................................................................................17 Attractions & Experience ........................................................................35 outside. Attractions and Experiences ...............................................................17 Walks, Tracks and Trails ..................................................................................36 5. Accessible toilet facilities – designated accessible toilet facility for a person with Dining .................................................................................................................................................19 Beaches .........................................................................................................................................37 limited mobility, including wheelchair users. Walks, Tracks and Trails ....................................................................................20 Communication Access Symbol 6. Accessible room (for accommodation) – WELLINGTON 38 level threshold entry, adequate circulation EAST GIPPSLAND 21 Services .........................................................................................................................................39 space and designated accessible bathroom for a person with limited mobility, including Telephone Typewriter (TTY) Services ...........................................................................................................................................22 Accommodation ........................................................................................................39 wheelchair users. Telephone for communication with Accommodation ..........................................................................................................23 Attractions and Experiences .............................................................40 Some experiences meet accessibility and between deaf, hard of hearing, Dining .................................................................................................................................................24 Dining ...............................................................................................................................................41 requirements above the minimum critera. speech impaired and/or hearing, Walks, Tracks and Trails ....................................................................................24 Walks, Tracks and Trails ..................................................................................41 Visitors are encouraged to contact persons businesses directly if they have specific access Beaches ...........................................................................................................................................25 Victorian Accredited Visitor requirements. Information Centre 6 | inspiredbygippsland.com.au Accessible GIPPSLAND | 7 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Be safe around and on the water BASS COAST Just 90 minutes from Melbourne, the Most water-related accidents can be avoided The National Relay Service picturesque Bass Coast awaits. Stunning by knowing how to stay safe and following a (NRS) 133 677 surf beaches and laidback coastal village few simple guidelines: An Australian wide phone service. If you are vibes see singles, couples and families deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment • Always swim between the red and yellow flags on the beach flocking to experience this haven for you can make your Gippsland holiday inquiries water-based activities. to the tourism experiences listed in the • Always supervise children near water brochure via the NRS on 133 677 at no • Never swim alone additional charge. • Know how
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