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Guided Melbourne Yarra River Waterbike Tour
Highlights
- Experience stunning city skyline views while gliding smoothly on state-of-the-art water bikes along the Yarra River.
- Join a guided tour for a unique adventure or peaceful escape amidst lush riverside parks in Melbourne.
- Create lasting memories on the water with a family-friendly outing that caters to both locals and tourists.
- Enjoy a small group atmosphere, ensuring personalised attention and a more intimate exploration of Melbourne's iconic waterway.
Experience the Yarra River like never before on their state-of-the-art water bikes. Join them for an unforgettable journey along Melbourne’s iconic waterway, where you can enjoy stunning views of the city skyline and lush riverside parks.
Whether you’re seeking a unique adventure or a peaceful escape, their guided tour promises a memorable experience for all. It’s a must-do activity for locals and tourists alike. Book your Yarra River tour today and create lasting memories on the water.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
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.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- 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)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Information in large print is available.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
- Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
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)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://waterbikesaustralia.com.au/accessibility
Operation information
Waterbikes Australia
Waterbikes Australia has the latest in outdoor adventure activity making waves all over the world.
The high performance water bikes are fun, safe, stable and super easy to operate, you don’t even need to be able to ride a road bike to experience the freedom of skimming across the open waters of the Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne’s Yarra River in an eco-friendly way.
Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- The Accessible Group Pty Ltd
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
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