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Salamanca Place Jaunt
Highlights
- Experience the charm of Salamanca Place's historic sandstone buildings on a delightful horse-drawn carriage tour.
- Marvel at the iconic Parliament House as you glide past on this family-friendly adventure.
- Explore Franklin Wharf's scenic views, perfect for capturing memorable photos with loved ones.
- Enjoy the convenience of nearby carpark facilities, making your visit hassle-free and enjoyable.
Take a horse drawn carriage tour past the historic sandstone buildings of Salamanca Place (home of the famous Salamanca Market), before passing by Parliament House and onto Franklin Wharf and return. This tour is a great tour for young families and is a really affordable and fun way to see the main sights.
Itinerary highlights
Salamanca Place
A unique streetscape – Georgian convict built warehouses line this pretty waterfront street. Each building tells a story! These original buildings date back to the 1830s when Salamanca Place was known as New Wharf and was a bustling port facility loading wheat, wool and whaling products on tall ships bound for England or the USA. Today, Salamanca Place retains its charm and popularity with the iconic Salamanca Market drawing thousands of visitors each Saturday and the restaurants and arts precinct always full of travellers and locals.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
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.
- 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.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
- 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.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
- An appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog is available.
Hearing
Caters for 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)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- 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).
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.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://hobarthorsetours.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Access-Statement.pdf
Operation information
Heritage Horse Drawn Carriages
Experience the romance of a bygone era by taking a leisurely carriage ride through the unique historic areas of Battery Point, Hobart Waterfront and Salamanca Place.
The carriage tours immerse you in the colonial past of Hobart. Drawn by two beautiful horses, the carriage is a stunning replica of 19th century vis a vis (face to face) carriage.
Feel like royalty travelling with the top down, enjoying the sunshine or close the top in inclement weather and still enjoy the sights. Your driver and groom are also dressed in 19th-century livery to complete the picture.
What is more special than to treat your loved one to a romantic carriage ride, complete with champagne and chocolates? They can work with you to make your first date, proposal or wedding anniversary a truly memorable occasion. In fact, whatever the occasion, they can be there.
Weddings are a specialty and they can promise you a truly wonderful addition to the best day of your life. They will work with you every step of the way to ensure the finer details are just perfect.
Activities
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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Rainbow Tasmania Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
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