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Just 300 metres from the sparkling clear waters and white sand beaches of the Pacific Ocean, Byron Bay Rainforest Resort is a peaceful retreat where you can escape to relax and revitaliaze.

Nine (9) spacious and comfortable self-contained cottages are set in the seclusion of 16 hectares (35 acres) of remnant coastal rainforest, dry heath and ti tree wetlands.

Disabled travellers are catered for and pets are welcome. We invite you to experience a holiday in Byron Bay where access is smooth and your special needs are catered for.

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Murray and Cath Carter
39-75 Broken Head Road
(02) 6685 6139
holiday@rainforestresort.com.au
www.rainforestresort.com.au
 

The perfect holiday destination for everyone, Clark Bay Cottages is truly a unique setting, nestled on the shoreline of the tranquil Wagonga Inlet and only minutes from the coastal resort town of Naroma and the splendour of the Pacific Ocean. Rarely can a holiday destination make such claims, and deliver. Clark Bay can and does.

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Barny and Kate Barnbrook
463 Riverview Drive
(02) 4476 1640
info@clarkbay.com
www.clarkbay.com
 

 

VIC

Countrywide Cottages located 1.5 hours drive from Melbourne and 40 minutes from Geelong.

Three self contaiined cottages and one accessible cottage on 26 acres in the Otway foothills. Offers easy wheelchair access and indepndent livign for people with all levels of disablities. Ramp entry, widened doors, extra space around furniture, wheel in shower and wheel under benches/cook top.

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Di Schulze
(03) 5288 7399
(03) 5288 74006
stay@countrywidecottages.com.au
www.countrywidecottages.com.au

Source AQA
June 2007

Jan's Holiday Haven is situated on 100 acres 15 minutes from Bendigo in a peaceful farm environment. The Ridge is a 5-bedroom self-contained home which caters for groups. This entails full catering day excursions and activities. The Ridge also has the capacity to cater for high support clients and can sleep up to 14.

The View is a 3-bedroom self-contained house and caters for families and groups wishing to do their own thing. It has the capacity to sleep 12. This house has a high concentration of fauna with magnificent views of Mt Alexander Ranges.

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Jan Macdermid
(03) 5439 6377
jan@janstravel.com.au
www.janstravel.com.au
Source AQA
Sept 2006

Lucys Lodge offers the perfect getaway for people of all disabilities. Nestled in the tranquil surrounds of a picturesque Daylesford it is conveniently located a stones throw from Daylesford.

Full access into the premises with ramp leading into house. Once inside, ample space allows a medium sized wheelchair enough freedom to negotiate the houses various rooms, lounge, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom where there is a ceiling track hoist and height adjustable bed or a portable hoist is available.

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Anne Huxtable
(03) 5348 1925
www.lucyslodge.com.au
Source AQA
June 2007

Happy Wanderer Resort is situated at Wartook Valley on the Western Side of the Grampians. It is situated on the sunny side of the mountain with breath-taking views of the spectacular surrounding mountains and provides a quiet, relaxing retreat for couples and families.

They have 2 wheelchair friendly cabins and a cabin-van, all with disabled toilets, and shower block in close proximity.

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(03) 5383 6210
(03) 5383 6350
bookings@happywanderer.info
www.happywanderer.info

Source AQA
June 2007

Alvina Holiday Cottages

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Dawn and John King
Lot 9 Ventnor Road, Ventor
(03) 5956 8416
(03) 5956 8413
0417 104 051
info@alvina.com.au
www.alvina.com.au
Source AQA
June 2007

Dawn and John King are delighted to advise that 'Wheelies’ Rest has been purchased by Muscular Dystrophy Australia (MDA). MDA took over operations from July 1st 2006. There is no change to the properties availability and/or booking inquiries.

Their contact details (email, website, phone) will remain the same but the street address has changed to 172 Smiths Beach Rd. Please see current details for Wheelies' Rest below;

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Dawn and John King
172 Smiths Beach Rd (Previously 12 Smiths Beach Rd )
(03) 5952 1744
0418 376 358
wheeliesrest@bigpond.com
www.users.bigpond.com/wheeliesrest
Source AQA
Sept 2006
Phillip Island

Wheelchair friendly apartment for 2 people.

Now be known as ‘AXXESS FOR TWO – Self Contained Holiday Accommodation’

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Dawn and John King
170 Smiths Beach Rd (Previously 10 Smiths Beach Rd )
(03) 5952 2772
0431 474 049
janddking@bigpond.com
Source AQA
Sept 2006

Wheelchair friendly accommodation in the Yarra Valley.

5 bedroom retreat that can sleep up to 12 people. Two bathrooms and one has a roll in shower with rails in shower and toilet. An adjustable bed, portable hoist and shower/commode chair are all available.

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0400 822 766
www.wattletreecottage.com.au
Source AQA
Sept 2006

 

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