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Emu Cafe at Wildlife Wonders

Restaurant and Cafe

Emu Cafe at Wildlife Wonders is just outside Apollo Bay, but feels like a world away with the large window looking out to the beautiful Sanctuary. You might even get a visit at the window from a couple of curious emus!

In the spacious, dog friendly courtyard out the front, enjoy a cold drink and a light meal. There’s plenty of space for the kids to run around too. Or snuggle up inside with a hot drink and meal and enjoy the beautiful bushland setting.

Their kitchen loves to use seasonal and local produce where they can and the menu is always changing with plenty on offer whether you’re staying for a while, or taking something to go. The sweet treats are made locally from their friends at Potoroo Pantry, and their special “The Wildside” coffee is also roasted locally from the great people at Hello Coffee.

Emu Cafe is open for everyone. Open daily from 9.30am – 3.30pm.

All profits from Emu Cafe contribute to the conservation of unique Australian plants and animals across the Otways through conservation projects run by the Conservation Ecology Centre.

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Accreditations

  • HACCP Food Safety Certification
  • Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
  • Victoria Tourism Industry Council

Features

  • Alfresco/Outdoor Dining
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Entertainment
  • Family Friendly
  • Gallery / Museum
  • Lawn / Gardens
  • Pet Friendly – Enquire
  • Shop / Gift Shop
  • Suitable for Functions
  • Takeaway Available
Accessibility

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.
  • 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)

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
  • Accessible seating areas in theatrette
  • An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
  • A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
  • At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).

Access & Inclusion

  • An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.

  • https://www.wildlifewonders.org.au/visitor-info/accessibility

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