Blue Mountains Wheelchair Friendly Tour
Overview
Discover unique Australian nature and wildlife close to Sydney. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains on a private wheelchair accessible full day tour from Sydney. Your experienced guide shares the best of this UNESCO World Heritage- listed region.
A perfect tour for people who love nature and prefer minimal walking or are wheelchair users. The tour is private and exclusive to you so you can travel at your own pace.
Highlights:
Spectacular Valley views
Echo Point – the famous Three Sisters rock formation
Blaxland Heritage Walk – wheelchair accessible ( optional)
Cable Car over the Jamieson Valley ( optional)
Lunch at a scenic mountain top or in a picturesque village
Visit to a local bakery ( optional)
Wildlife Park – up close and personal with Australian Native Animals- koalas, kangaroos, goannas
Accessibility
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Employ people with disability
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)
Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Have wheelchair access to amusements and activities including boats and bush trails (includes tour rides, skyways, trolley cars, flying fox, amusement rides and boating)
Have wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in your access statement)
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Provide beach matting and beach wheelchairs for people to access the water
Provide portable hoist
Train your staff in disability awareness
Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
