Murray River, History, Heritage and Wildlife Tour - Meringur and Neds Corner
Murray River, History, Heritage and Wildlife Tour - Meringur and Neds Corner
Overview
Pick up and return from accommodation in Mildura. Journey west of Mildura into the Millewa-Mallee region. Travel back in time learning about the changing landscapes, indigenous history, and early…
Pick up and return from accommodation in Mildura. Journey west of Mildura into the Millewa-Mallee region. Travel back in time learning about the changing landscapes, indigenous history, and early farming settlement. Enjoy home cooked morning tea while strolling through treasures of the past at the Millewa pioneer settlement at the small township of Meringur.
Return to Mildura via the Murray River and the vastness of semi-arid landscapes.
Learn about the Murray River, its floodplain and flora and fauna. Understand how the lock Chambers and their regulators, fish ladders and other infrastructure help manage our waterways. Meander through shady red gum and black box forests scattered along the magnificent Murray river.
Enjoy lunch under massive ancient red gums on the banks of the Australia’s longest river.
Experience areas of Aboriginal significance as you pass through landscapes dotted with scar trees, shell middens and old campsites. Observe kangaroos, emus and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
The tour can be tailored to suit your requirements.
Adhere to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation
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
Caption all entertainment (TVs, live shows, performances)
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
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)
Have an appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog
Have grab rails in the bathroom
Have TVs with captioning option
Modify your cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc)
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 digital communication materials (hard copy information is also available on line)
Provide information in audio format (includes an audio described map of your venue, audio descs of performances and/ or displays)
Provide linen that is chemical and fragrance free (if requested)
Provide seating in common areas including reception area
Provide toiletries which are chemical and fragrance free (if requested)
Train your staff in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss)
Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges
Train your staff in disability awareness
Train your staff to respond to allergic reactions
Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
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)
