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30 July 2024
A former mine in Beaconsfield, Tasmania, is now an accessible tourism destination – made more so through an Austrade project.
26 June 2024
The Dolphin Discovery Centre Bunbury, in Western Australia, brings wheelchair users near to wild dolphins.
20 May 2024
Country House Retreat is a cosy Gippsland, Victoria, holiday house with many accessible tourism features.
The Gorge Scenic Chairlift in Launceston, Tasmania, welcomes onboard people of all abilities.
Sea World Cruises on Queensland’s Gold Coast has made its boat fleet accessible with ramps, lifts, handrails and a space for wheelchairs.
A small-batch gin-maker in the Adelaide Hills has worked hard to ensure its tasting room is an accessible tourism destination.
Accessible tourism means ramps and much more at BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday. The resort also caters for customers with visual, hearing and sensory requirements.
26 February 2024
Tathra Beach Eco Camp has emerged as a triumph after bushfire – helped by the Australian Government Caravan Parks Grant Program that Austrade runs.
24 January 2024
Monarto Safari Park ensured its new visitor centre and precinct was designed with accessibility in mind.
23 October 2023
Busselton Jetty in Western Australia has designed each element of the jetty experience to be accessible for travellers with disabilities.
2 June 2023
The Accessible Tourism Mentoring Pilot Project has helped tourism operators like Walk Darwin explore practical ways to improve inclusiveness.
27 February 2023
Australia’s tourism strategy aims to open adventure trips to people with disabilities. Skydiving company iFLY has already pulled the rip cord.
22 February 2023
India is one of Australia’s fastest growing tourism markets. Tourism businesses can realise the potential of the Indian market by learning about travellers’ culture and service expectations.
10 October 2022
When open, Western Sydney Airport will meet Sydney’s growing aviation needs and generate jobs and economic activity for the Western Sydney region.
30 May 2022
Read about 3 Indigenous-owned businesses who are presenting native foods in unique ways to create unique visitor experiences.
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