Accessing your Queensland getaway
This couple are getting out and about in Queensland.
The guide
The Accessible Queensland Guide has information about services and public infrastructure. It does not cover accommodation, but does include a Guide to Accessible Caravan Parks in Queensland . The guide is available from Tourism Queensland on
3535 5571 or at www.tq.com.au
Accessible North Queensland
Looking for an accessible holiday in the tropical north? Tourism operator, Wheelie Easy, can take you from the boardwalks of the wet tropics to the markets in Kuranda with a range of supported holidays and tour packages. They also have wheelchair friendly vehicles available for hire.
Ask Atherton Visitor Information Centre on 4091 4222 to send you Wheelchair Access Information of the Atherton Tablelands or email infocen@athertonsc.qld.gov.au. Contact Irene Chapman for more information on 4091 4876 or by email at irenechapman@austarnet.com.au
Tours and adventure
SeeMore Scenic Tours offers accessible locations in south east Queensland and provides transfers, private tours and accommodation packages. Phone 3805 5588 or visit www.geocities.com/seemorefours
Sailability Mooloolaba caters for people with a range of disabilities and levels of sailing experience. To find out more phone Norah Cooke on 5444 5215 or email johnorah@mail2me.com.au
A trip around the web
Visit these other sites for more information about holiday travel: www.takeabreak.com.auprovides information about accessible holiday accommodation in Australia .
www.accessibility.com.auhas general accessibility information and excellent travel tips.
www.globalaccess.com.auoffers tips from someone who's done the trip. Matt Laftan has travelled the world and offers some great tips by a person with a disability.
www.townsvilleonline.com.auhas plenty of information about your accessible holiday in Townsville and there's also an access directory.
www.caloundra.com.auhas access information for your next beach holiday.
www.pipelineholidays.com.aushowcases some great holiday spots and provides information about holiday support for people with an intellectual disability. Phone the holiday hotline on 1800 243 065.
www.ebility.com.auis another disability resource site with plenty of accessible holiday information- including plenty of details about fabulous Noosa or go to www.noosa.com.au
www.nican.com.auhas information on recreation, tourism, sport and the arts for people with a disability plus a database of accessible accommodation. Phone 1800 806 769 or email infor@nican.com.au
www.herveybaytourism.com.auaccess is your guide to Hervey Bay - why not whale watch in 2005?
www.queenslandholidays.com.aulists accessible accommodation, places to go and things to see in Queensland .
www.pqaq.com.auis the official site of the Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Association of Queensland (PQAQ).
You can access last month's PQAQ newsletter and a great holiday story by Keith Sunbeam who reviews his accessible holiday to Ayers Rock.
www.redcliffe.qld.gov.auoffers a guide to disability access in Redcliffe - visit the site or phone 3283 0233 for your copy.
Correction to issue 2, Connect Queensland lifestyle website (p.7) should read www.disabilitylifestyles.org.au
Did we miss a good one? Got something to share?
If you have tips for travel or an accessible holiday story you want to share, email us at connect@disability.qld.gov.au or phone us 300 64108.Last updated November 2007