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Alpaca Farm Visit
Highlights
- Discover the enchanting world of alpacas as you engage with over 100 friendly animals at the Central Coast.
- Feed sliced carrots to Billy and his mates, forging unforgettable connections in a delightful farm setting.
- Experience the joy of hand-feeding wiltipoll and babydoll sheep, creating heartwarming moments during your visit.
- Enjoy family-friendly facilities including car parking and public toilets, ensuring a comfortable adventure for everyone.
Discover one of the most captivating activities on the Central Coast of NSW – their enchanting Alpaca Farm Experience. Get ready for an unforgettable farm adventure that promises cherished memories and unique encounters.
Your Afternoon Alpaca Adventure: Step into a world of wonder as you embark on an engaging journey with these adorable animals.
Meet and Greet with Billy, Ellie, and Friends: Begin your adventure with Billy and his charming companions. Feed them sliced carrots to gain their friendship and access to the farm.
Wiltipoll Sheep Delight: Experience the joy of hand-feeding their delightful wiltipoll sheep. Watch as they eagerly enjoy their afternoon snack, creating heartwarming connections.
Babydoll sheep Interaction: Experience the curiosity of their babydoll sheep as you hand feed them.
Alpaca Extravaganza: The highlight of your experience awaits as you engage with over 100 alpacas. Feed them their dinner up close and personal, immersing yourself in their captivating world.
Tour details
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
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)
- 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)
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://www.irislodgealpacas.com/accessibility
Operation information
Iris Lodge Alpacas Tours
Visiting Iris Lodge Alpacas is one of the must-do activities on the Central Coast. Nestled in the scenic region of Jilliby, just an hour north of Sydney, we offer an array of unique and interactive farm experiences that are perfect for all ages.
Iris Lodge Alpacas is proud to be Ecotourism certified since July 2021.
At Iris Lodge Alpacas, you’ll have the chance to get up close and personal with our delightful herd of 140 alpacas and 12 llamas. But that’s not all! Their farm is also home to 75 Wiltipoll sheep, baby doll sheep, and a variety of horses, creating a rich and diverse animal experience for visitors.
They also offer the following accessible experiences.
Alpaca and llama adventure
Breakfast with alpacas.
Brunch with alpacas.
Alpaca meet and greets.
Alpaca farm visits including babydoll and wiltipoll sheep.
Experience the joy of getting up close and personal with our alpacas as you hand-feed them.
Accreditations
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ATEC Accessible & Inclusive Host
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ATEC India Host
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