Summerland Farm
Highlights
Overview
Summerland Farm is a must-visit destination nestled in the scenic hinterland of the Northern Rivers, NSW. Set on a stunning 96-hectare macadamia and avocado farm, it's a place where visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of nature, experience an authentic productive farm, and enjoy a day relaxing day out.
A vibrant agritourism business, Summerland Farm offers a variety of unique on-site experiences – from interactive animal encounters and guided farm tours to a fully accessible adventure playground and themed seasonal events.
Visitors can taste fresh regional produce in the award-winning café, explore the curated retail hub filled with locally made goods, and relax in beautifully landscaped gardens surrounded by panoramic mountain views.
What makes Summerland Farm truly special is its heart. Operated by Aruma, a leading disability service provider, the farm is a working example of inclusive employment – proudly supporting people with a disability to thrive in meaningful roles across hospitality, horticulture, and tourism. It's a place of purpose, connection, and joy.
Whether you're travelling with kids, seeking a scenic stopover, or simply wanting to reconnect with nature, Summerland Farm invites you to Taste. Explore. Play. – and discover the wonder at every turn.
Accessibility
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)
Caption all entertainment (TVs, live shows, performances)
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person
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 accessible seating areas in theatrette
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)
Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)
Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
Have step free access to the conference or function room
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Train your staff in disability awareness
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)