Wama Foundation
Highlights
- Explore 16 hectares of stunning landscapes at the Wama Foundation, nestled in the Gariwerd Grampians National Park.
- Experience world-class environmental art at the National Centre for Environmental Arts, celebrating the beauty of nature.
- Wander through the Endemic Botanic Garden and Jallukar Grasslands, immersing yourself in local flora and fauna.
- Relax at the on-site café, enjoying refreshments amidst the tranquil surroundings of Halls Gap.
Wama is Australia’s first dedicated space for environmental art, set amongst 16 hectares on the foothills of the Gariwerd/Grampians National Park.
Experience world-class art in the National Centre for Environmental Arts, or get lost in the Endemic Botanic Garden and Jallukar Grasslands.
There are no public transport options to the site, meaning that the best way to reach them is by car. It is approximately a six-minute drive from Halls Gap, 90 minutes from Ballarat, or three hours from Melbourne.
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Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
Communication
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)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Physical – Mobility
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)
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- 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)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
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