Dungog Shire Visitor Information Centre
Overview
The Dungog Shire Visitor Information Centre is located in the town centre of Dungog, at the corner of Dowling and Brown Streets.
The centre is staffed by friendly locals committed to providing you with all the information you could possibly need on what to do, where to go and the many highlights you will want to indulge in while experiencing this magnificent region, like Great rainforest walks, waterfalls and where to get the best beautiful views of the surroundings.
Pick up Country Drives, Barrington Coast, Barrington Towns or many of the neighbouring areas brochures as well as offering informed knowledge and maps of the World Heritage Southern Barrington Tops National Parks and Forests.
The Dungog Visitor Information Centre is an Australian Visitor Information accredited VIC offering souvenirs and other merchandise available for purchase as well as booking information and will link you to the Region's accommodation, entertainment venues and delightful cafes and restaurants.
Accessibility
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
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 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)
Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)
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
Provide seating in common areas including reception area
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)
