Berrima Retreat

Overview

Berrima Group Retreat is a Country venue that is perfect for Group: Birthdays, Corporates, Training, Seminars, Weddings, and Schools. Members have xclusive access to the Retreat with no other guests…

Berrima Group Retreat is a Country venue that is perfect for Group: Birthdays, Corporates, Training, Seminars, Weddings, and Schools.

Members have xclusive access to the Retreat with no other guests/groups onsite during your stay.

Less than 90 minutes from Sydney, ACT/Canberra, Shoalhaven, Wollongong

Activities include:
Giant Kangaroo Jumper, inflatable pillow jumping cushion (Only private Retreat with this in Australia), Giant Outdoor Chess, Giant Outdoor Noughts and Crosses, Giant Trampoline, Giant Fire pit, Giant Sand Pit, Pool Table, Table Tennis, Giant Media Room with Hundreds of DVD, books and games, Pool, Dam activities, Bikes, Kayaks, Volley Ball, Basket Ball Hoop, Lots of outdoor cooking (multiple barbecues), multiple wood fire Pizza ovens.

A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility

Allows a person's carer free entry into participating venues and events

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)

Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met

Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

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)

Employ people with disability

Have a doorbell or intercom at an accessible height and display a contact number (accessible height is 900mm-1100 mm)

Have a kitchen area and desk which is accessible for a person at seated height or is height adjustable

Have a lever handle on the door (easier to use)

Have a shower curtain (no door)

Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room

Have a wheelchair/scooter charging station (power point) in an accessible location

Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)

Have accessible seating areas in theatrette

Have grab rails in the bathroom

Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar

Have 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)

Have step free access to the conference or function room

Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)

Have wheelchair accessible picnic tables (picnic tables require 720mm knee clearance and 800mm maximum height)

Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints

Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone

Provide 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.)

Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)

Provide seating in common areas including reception area

Provide wheelchair access to spa/gym

Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges

Train your staff in disability awareness

Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth

Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)

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)