Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre
Highlights
- Explore the Snowy Mountains through an immersive theatre experience that brings the Snowy Scheme to life.
- Discover the history of Snowy Hydro by listening to captivating stories from former and current workers.
- Recharge at the Discovery Cafe with a selection of fresh bites that satisfy your cravings after exploring.
- Browse the Discovery Shop for innovative science and STEM-themed products that inspire curiosity and learning.
Explore the Snowy Mountains and the mighty Snowy Scheme. Take a virtual tour in a state-of-the-art immersive theatre. Experience how Snowy Hydro operates today and find out about the pumped-hydro expansion mega project, Snowy 2.0. Hear stories from former workers and the current workforce about life on the Snowy.
Recharge at the Discovery Cafe with a range of fresh, delicious bites and treats. Then, explore the Discovery Shop for innovative science and STEM-themed products.
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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.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
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)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- A hearing loop is available.
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)
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- 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
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- Wheelchair accessible picnic tables (picnic tables require 720mm knee clearance and 800mm maximum height).
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.
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