Lost Freight Cafe
Highlights
- Savour locally-sourced sweets and savoury dishes while surrounded by the stunning wilderness of kunanyi / Mount Wellington.
- Relax with a hot chocolate in winter or an iced latte on a summer day at The Springs.
- Explore nearby trails and viewpoints after enjoying a unique cafe experience in a shipping container.
- Breathe in the fresh air and take in breathtaking views of ancient forests and waterfalls right from your table.
A shipping container cafe tucked into the wilderness at The Springs, halfway up kunanyi / Mount Wellington. Enjoy a unique cafe experience amongst nature and in close proximity to numerous trails and viewpoints. Serving coffee by Single O and providing locally-sourced sweets and savory food with vegan and gluten-free options.
Experience a hot chocolate in the snow in Winter or relax on a Summer day with an iced latte before hiking to the summit.
Enjoy the breathtaking views, ancient forests, waterfalls and rock formations of kunanyi / Mount Wellington. The Lost Freight Cafe is a must-do if you are visiting Southern Tasmania.
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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.
- 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)
- 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
- Grab rails in the bathroom
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- Wheelchair accessible picnic tables (picnic tables require 720mm knee clearance and 800mm maximum height).
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.
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