Lookout Mountain Retreat

Overview

Whether you're yearning for a nature escape, planning a family retreat, envisioning a dream special event or wedding, orchestrating a memorable corporate gathering, seeking revitalising health…

Whether you're yearning for a nature escape, planning a family retreat, envisioning a dream special event or wedding, orchestrating a memorable corporate gathering, seeking revitalising health retreats, or simply craving the thrill of hiking adventures, this is your haven.

Nestled on a vast 17-acre paradise, this property on the edge of the Dorrigo Plateau offers awe-inspiring views of mountains, valleys, and the endless ocean in the heart of the Coffs Coast Hinterland.

Just steps from your door, a world of wonder awaits at Dorrigo National Park, the majestic Dangar Falls, and the exhilarating Dorrigo Sky Walk. This is not just a place to stay; it's an invitation to seize life's most extraordinary moments.

Experience the enchantment of our property, where fallow deer have become cherished members of our extended family. Here, you can step into their world and be a part of their daily routine. Twice a day, you have the unique opportunity to feed these graceful creatures, observe their captivating interactions, and delve into the secrets of their intriguing habits.

Come, discover a connection with nature like never before. The time to escape and explore is now!

A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility

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)

Allow 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)

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 handheld shower hose (should be at least 1500mm long)

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

Have 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.)

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

Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)

Have 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)

Have grab rails in the bathroom

Have grabrails in shower recess (can be removable and height adjustable)

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 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

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

Provide grabrails provided adjacent to the toilet

Provide portable ramps

Provide seating in common areas including reception area

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)