Husk Farm Distillery
Overview
Husk Farm Distillery is Australia’s only single estate paddock to bottle rum distillery and the home of Ink Gin.
Set on 150 acres on the banks of the Tweed River in North Tumbulgum, Northern NSW, enjoy views across the valley to Wollumbin and the border ranges.
The Tweed Valley is nestled within the eroded core of an ancient shield volcano, known as the 'Green Caldera' and with an abundance of rich red volcanic soil, the region is home to a growing agri-tourism industry.
20 minutes from the Gold Coast Airport and 40 minutes from Byron Bay, Husk Distillery is perfectly positioned for day trippers.
Visit the cellar door for a cocktail and lunch, purchase limited release products or join a distillery tour (bookings recommended).
The behind-the-scenes distillery tour runs for 45 minutes and includes a Welcome Drink on arrival, a guided 6 spirit tasting Learn the process of making Husk Rum and Ink Gin from paddock to bottle.
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)
Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
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 a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
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 equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator
Have grab rails in the bathroom
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)
Modify your 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)
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 seating in common areas including reception area
Provide toiletries which are chemical and fragrance free (if requested)
Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges
Train your staff to respond to allergic reactions
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)
