Apricus
Highlights
- Savour farm-to-table breakfasts while soaking in serene lake views that embody Tasmania's tranquil countryside.
- Explore picturesque walking trails that wind around the lake, offering stunning views and moments of peaceful reflection.
- Engage with friendly farm animals, creating unforgettable memories for families and children in a beautiful natural setting.
- Delight in a menu crafted from locally-sourced ingredients, celebrating Tasmania’s rich produce in every dish.
Apricus Launceston is a Tasmanian gem that offers more than just a meal—it’s an immersive experience in nature’s beauty. Located just outside Launceston, this unique destination blends a farm, café, and restaurant, making it an ideal spot for visitors looking to connect with the essence of Tasmania.
Start your day with a farm-to-table breakfast or a leisurely coffee at the café, overlooking serene lake views that capture the tranquility of the countryside. The restaurant’s menu features locally-sourced ingredients, ensuring every dish is a celebration of Tasmania’s rich produce.
Beyond the dining experience, Apricus Launceston invites you to explore its picturesque walking trails that wind around the scenic lake. These trails offer stunning views and peaceful moments of reflection. Animal lovers will be delighted by the farm’s friendly residents—interactive encounters with sheep, alpacas, and other farm animals are perfect for families and children, creating unforgettable memories.
Whether you’re enjoying a gourmet meal, a peaceful walk, or an animal encounter, Apricus Launceston provides a holistic experience that embodies the best of Tasmania’s natural beauty and hospitality. This is not just a place to visit; it’s a destination to savour and explore.
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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.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
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)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Grab rails in the bathroom
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.
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).
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
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