Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah
Overview
At 1,000 metres above sea level, the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah is the highest Botanic Garden in the southern hemisphere and is the only Botanic Garden in Australia located in a UNESCO World Heritage Area. The Garden displays a spectacular cool climate collection of the Botanic Gardens of Sydney, with thousands of plants from the southern hemisphere and around the world.
Located in the Blue Mountains just 90 minutes from Sydney, you can discover the different areas of the Garden on pathways designed for wandering, exploring and engaging with these tranquil spaces. Featuring many rare species including the Wollemi pine, enjoy seasonal colour, basalt cap forests, remnant rainforest and stunning panoramic views.
Facilities include the visitors centre, accessible amenities, cafe, conference/venue hire, picnic areas, free guided tours, bus parking, workshops and events. Entry is free to the Garden.
Accessibility
A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss
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 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 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)
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Provide digital communication materials (hard copy information is also available on line)
Provide seating in common areas including reception area
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)