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Australis Noosa Lakes Resort

4 Star RACQ Rating.

Rooms 411, 413, 419 & 421

3 Hilton Terrace
Noosaville, Queensland 4566 Australia

Australis Noosa Lakes Resort is located on the Queensland Sunshine Coast around an hour north of Brisbane and is situated on the shores of tranquil Lake Doonella and the Noosa River, close to Historic Tewantin. The resort is set on seven landscaped acres with 4 wheelchair accessible beach house style studio apartments and Noosa's largest tropical pool complex. Hastings street is just minutes away by car or enjoy a pleasant ferry ride from the Marina adjacent to the resort.

The Noosa Harbour Marine Village opposite provides great access, with several designated parking bays for people with disabilities, accessible public toilets, cafes, restaurants, art galleries, ferry stop and Sunday markets. The Marine Village is also the starting point for the Tewantin Historic Walk and attractions such as The Big Shell and Noosa Regional Art Gallery. The Council also run open air concerts, art shows and film nights by the river, so check to see if any of these events are planned during your visit.

Great for that holiday getaway, Australis also boasts an accessible conference venue, suitable for large and small events as well as weddings and business functions.

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Access friendly accommodation

The resort has four ground floor studio apartments that have modified bathrooms and wheelchair access facilities. The apartments all have balconies and overlook the lagoon pools, providing a tropical ambience with the cool water framed by palm fronds.

Each beach house is rented out as two apartments, with the accessible apartment on the ground floor. Access into the apartment is via a ramp from the parking bay, through two keyed doors with lever style handles. The first door opens into a communal foyer and the second directly into the apartment.

The studio rooms are spacious with room to manoeuvre a wheelchair. Features include air conditioning, a queen size bed, small kitchenette, storage cupboards, television and a small table.

Bedroom

The bed is positioned near the balcony with room either side for transfers. Options for moving the bed to provide more room are limited, as the side tables are fixtures.

• Door width: not applicable
• Floor surface: low pile carpet
• Manoeuvrability: good
• Bed size: Choice of one queen size bed or two single beds
• Mattress style: Ensemble
• Bed height: 500 mm
• Full length mirror: No
• Clothes hanger: Not accessible from a seated position
• Reading lights: Accessible from bed
• Telephone beside bed: Yes
• Television: Wall mounted with remote control

Bathroom/toilet

The bathroom has been adapted for wheelchair and/or shower commode access. Features include:

• Door opening: 780 mm
• Door opener: Opens inwards using lever handle
• Maneuverability: the bathroom is reasonably spacious with an open access shower area
• Shower access:
  • Unrestricted shower area with curtain for privacy
  • Level entry
  • Adjustable height hand held shower nozzle
  • Plastic shower seat provided
  • Fixed horizontal and vertical grab rails
  • Flick mixer lever taps

  

• Toilet access:
  • Height: 460 mm
  • Wall mounted horizontal/angled rail on right side
  • Space for side transfers from left only.
• Wash basin: Overhanging basin allows space for knees if seated and has a easy to use flick mixer lever tap
• Amenities: a wall mounted hair drier is also available

Kitchen and living areas

The kitchenette includes a (wall mounted) microwave, bar fridge and sink. Its suitable for preparing light snacks or enjoying take away from one of the many local cafes who deliver to your door.

• Microwave is not accessible from a wheelchair
• Benchtop is 900 mm
• Basin has flick mixer lever tap
• Plates, cutlery, glasses etc are provided
• Small table and two chairs

  

Parking & reception

The air conditioned reception is welcoming with automatic doors, level entry and an accessible toilet in the foyer. Once inside the staff are very helpful and can assist with bus and ferry timetables and other suggestions for activities you might enjoy. You can also use the guest lounges to wait for a taxi or tour pickup.

Once you have booked in and received the keys there are two options for parking. The undercover parking bay will suit some guests but is not wide enough for a side transfer into a wheelchair. It also has a loose gravel surface which may be difficult for people with limited mobility. Alternatively there is a designated accessible parking spot opposite the units in the general parking area.

Around the resort

The pathways around the resort all all sealed and level. One of the lagoon pools is designed with level entry, although there is no handrail available. Shade is provided by large umbrellas with accessible tables, and there are also accessible bar-b-que facilities.

Areas that are not accessible

Most areas of the resort offer good access, however:

• Poolside toilets have a step at the entrance
• There are no rails into the pool
• The microwave is not accessible from a wheelchair

Tariffs

Off peak rates range from $140 for a single night to $113 for seven nights or more.

• Rates include mid-stay servicing for 7 nights or more
• If staying 6 nights or less the room will only be cleaned on departure
• Additional cleaning services are available at an extra charge upon request
• rates are subject to alteration without notice
• A deposit is required for all reservations
• Cancellation period is 24 hours
• Check-in 2:00 pm - Checkout 10 am
• Kindly contact reservations for high season rates (Christmas and Easter)

Booking & contact details

For more information please contact the resort:

• Phone: (07) 5447 1400
• Reservations: 1800 010 777
• Fax: (07) 5447 1044
• Email: info@noosa-lakes.com.au
• Web Site: www.noosa-lakes.com.au

This listing was updated on: 24 October 2003

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