Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Highlights
- Wander through 27 hectares of lush Currumbin rainforest, experiencing the natural beauty and vibrant wildlife up close.
- Feed kangaroos and cuddle koalas, creating unforgettable memories in Queensland's iconic wildlife sanctuary.
- Explore the Outback Springs precinct, where you can pan for gemstones and enjoy authentic billy tea.
- Relax at The Homestead, offering a unique outback dining experience in the heart of Kangaroo Country.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary – Queensland’s most iconic wildlife experience!
Discover some of Australia’s most amazing native animals!
Check out the Outback Springs precinct. Meet farmyard animals, pan for gem stones or try some authentic billy tea.
Stay for lunch at The Homestead, located in the heart of Kangaroo Country, this venue offers a unique outback dining experience.
Step back in time with Dinosaurs and megafauna on the Extinction Trail or visit the forgotten world of Lost Valley!
Don’t miss the wild lorikeet feeding or the Wild Skies Free Flight Bird Show, be immersed in Aboriginal culture or chill out at Wild Island Adventure Splash Zone!
See the amazing vets in action within the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a not-for-profit organisation and reinvests all proceeds back into wildlife and conservation programs.
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Accreditations
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ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
- National Trust
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Respecting Our Culture (ROC) Certified by Ecotourism Australia
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
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Zoo Aquarium Association Australasia
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- National Trust
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- QLD – Experience Gold Coast
Features
Activities
Tags
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.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- 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.
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
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
- 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
- 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.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- Wheelchair accessible picnic tables (picnic tables require 720mm knee clearance and 800mm maximum height).
- A wheelchair/scooter charging station (power point) in an accessible location is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
- Wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in their access statement).
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.
- Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://currumbinsanctuary.com.au/visit/before-arrival/accessibility/
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