Splitters Farm – Camping and Glamping
Highlights
- Explore the 160-acre tranquil bush retreat, home to native wildlife and over 150 bird species.
- Savour fresh croissants delivered daily, enhancing your mornings in the deluxe safari tent.
- Stargaze by your private fire pit, enjoying the sounds of the farm and the night sky.
- Wander the scenic surrounds of Splitters Farm, a perfect base for discovering Bundaberg and the Great Barrier Reef.
Splitters Farm is a unique rural camping and farm stay experience is a fantastic location to use as a base to explore the Bundaberg region and Southern Great Barrier Reef.
160-acre tranquil bush retreat that is home to native Australian wildlife including platypus and over 150 species of birdlife. Featuring self-contained accommodation in two-bedroom deluxe safari tents with private balconies and fire pit areas overlooking the natural freshwater oasis that is Splitters Creek.
Walk around early mornings with a hot coffee feeding the rescue animals or why not explore this working cattle farm and its bushland surrounds on foot.
Located 11 kilometres north of Bundaberg. This animal sanctuary and unique rural farm stay offers 8 two-bedroom deluxe safari tents with a large viewing deck overlooking Splitters Creek. Private fire pit areas allow guests to star gaze into the night by the campfire whilst listening to the sounds of the farm.
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Accreditations
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Climate Action Business Certified by Ecotourism Australia
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ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Caravan Industry Association of Australia
- G’day Rewards
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- QLD – Bundaberg North Burnett Tourism
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Available experiences
2-Bedroom Deluxe Safari Tent
2 bedroom deluxe safari glamping tent overlooking Splitters Creek.
Your stay includes a welcome pack of milk, juice and yoghurt on arrival and fresh croissants delivered daily by 8am. Private bathroom and cooking facilities included. Relax by your own private fire pit area, inclusive of firewood. Trundle bed hire is also available for additional children at an additional charge.
Please note: Your accommodation booking includes self-guided farm access so you can visit their animals and they will cover off-farm safety briefing and biosecurity risks with your group/family on arrival. They suggest booking a guided tour if you’d like a more personable experience.
Powered Campsite
Powered Grass Site (1 x RV, van/tent/camper trailer per site) / Full access to toilets, showers, laundry services and camp kitchen.
Please confirm the size of your van/trailer/tent and how many vehicles you are bringing in their special requirements comments.
Please note: Your accommodation booking includes self-guided farm access so you can visit their animals and they will cover off-farm safety briefing and biosecurity risks with your group/family on arrival. They suggest booking a guided tour if you’d like a more personable experience.
Non-powered / Unpowered Campsite
Unpowered Grass Site (1 x RV, van/tent/camper trailer per site) / Full access to toilets, showers, laundry and camp kitchen.
Please confirm the size of your van/trailer/tent and how many vehicles you are bringing in their special requirements comments.
Please note: Your accommodation booking includes self-guided farm access so you can visit their animals and they will cover off-farm safety briefing and biosecurity risks with your group/family on arrival. They suggest booking a guided tour if you’d like a more personable experience.
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.
- 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.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Braille and tactile signage on all information and paths of travel are available.
- Information in large print is available.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
- 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.
- Handrails on all stairways
- Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire) are available.
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 doorbell or intercom at an accessible height and display a contact number (accessible height is 900mm-1100 mm)
- 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.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
- A choice of wheelchair accessible accommodation rooms (Guest may wish to know if you have a choice of wheelchair accessible rooms, such as single room / studio apartment / apartment / cottage / quality / views, etc. Wheelchairs require a 1600mm x 2200mm width area to turn around and require step free access.).
- Step free access to room (Entrance to the room wheelchair accessible with step free greater than 5mm or has a doorway threshold ramp not exceeding 1:8 for 450mm length).
- A lever handle on the door (easier to use).
- Enough space for a wheelchair to move around three sides of a double king sized bed (A pathway of 1200mm minimum width is required for wheelchair access).
- A wheelchair accessible bathroom (Entrance to bathroom must have step free greater than 5mm or a doorway threshold ramp not exceeding 1:8 for 450mm. Bathrooms dimensions must be no less than 2000mm X 2500mm. Have a hobless (step free) shower recess. Shower recess must have at least 1100 x 1100mm clear area for wheelchair access (no door). Have a slip resistant fold down seat or fixed seat in shower .Seat must be at least 900mm long.).
- A lever handle on bathroom door.
- A shower curtain (no door).
- Grabrails in shower recess (can be removable and height adjustable).
- A handheld shower hose (should be at least 1500mm long).
- Allows space around toilet for a wheelchair (A space of at least 900mm width beside the toilet pan and 1200mm clearance in front of the toilet pan is required).
- Grabrails provided adjacent to the toilet.
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
- Twin beds available on request.
- Rooms which are interconnecting.
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.
- Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.
- Toiletries which are chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
- Linen that is chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
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