Miniature goats, alpacas, guinea pigs, mini donkeys and cows will all be vying for the kids’ attention at Summerland Farm – and with an adventure playground, a water-play area, farm tours on a train…
Miniature goats, alpacas, guinea pigs, mini donkeys and cows will all be vying for the kids’ attention at Summerland Farm – and with an adventure playground, a water-play area, farm tours on a train pulled by a tractor and some great food options, this is an ideal spot for a family outing.
A working macadamia and avocado farm on a beautiful 96-hectare property at Alstonville, in the Ballina hinterland, Summerland Farm also happens to be a business with a heart: it employs more than 100 people with disabilities.
And its attractions aren’t just for kids. This is a great location to discover the delights of the Northern Rivers food bowl, whether in the licensed restaurant or the farm café (handily placed next to the adventure playground). Food options include high tea, perhaps with a glass of bubbly in hand, and farm picnics, where you can pick up a hamper packed with goodies and a selection of blankets and cushions, and find a perfect spot to soak up the gorgeous views.
Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person
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 a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Have accessible seating areas in theatrette
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 doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)
Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
Have step free access to the conference or function room
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Train your staff in disability awareness
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
