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Most tourist attractions in and around Cairns give visitors the option of pickup and return to your accommodation. Unfortunately, this is NOT the case for wheelchair users and people with impaired mobility who cannot climb up two or three steps into a bus. It will require people who feel they are discriminated against to make complaints, or nothing will change. Wheelie Easy would encourage you to do so through this link:
http://www.hreoc.gov.au/complaints_information/lodging.htmlThis leaves those with mobility impairments the following options:
• For attractions within the city of Cairns - catch a wheelchair accessible taxi (there are over 20 of these). If you have Interstate Taxi Vouchers, the fare should cost you very little. For information about your rights and responsibilities regarding wheelchair accessible taxis, download brochure here.
• Attractions further out – charter Wheelie Easy van, or hire your own van (click here for more information)Wheelie Easy runs Day Tours on request. The cost is not per person but is for vehicle and driver with a thorough knowledge of wheelchair access in the region. Cost of entry fees and meals not included. If there is anything specific you wish to see or do, please contact us for a quote.
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Cairns Sightseeing -
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A guided tour of Cairns City outlining Cairns' history of gold and minerals mining, Cairns’ community and educational institutions and its many award winning tourist attractions, followed by a pleasant morning or afternoon tea at Palm Cove. Duration 3 hours.
$175
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Kuranda Experience -
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Travel to Kuranda in comfort with our van EsyGo and let our guide push you around the hilly village of Kuranda to explore the many market stalls, shops and wildlife attractions. Attractions such as BirdWorld and Koala Gardens cost approx. $16 each. Visit the Barron Falls via a walking track just outside the village – no entry fee. Minimum 4 hours recommended.
$220
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Kuranda – by Scenic Railway and Skyrail -
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A Wheelie Easy Tour Guide will pick you up from your accommodation and accompany you on your adventure to Kuranda. First you travel up the mountain on the Kuranda Scenic Railway train. Once in Kuranda, your guide will help you find your way around the Kuranda markets and attractions. Because the hills in Kuranda are steep in places, you may need some help with pushing to get from A to B... and C... through to Z. Meals and entry fees to attractions not included. You’ll be accompanied on Skyrail where you can explore an accessible boardwalk and visit the Rainforest Interpretation Centre. Depart Cairns 8am or 9am. Allow minimum of 4 hours.
$280NB: conditions apply for wheelchairs in Skyrail gondolas – Manual wheelchairs with handles only; max. width of chair 610mm and max. length 950mm. Skyrail wheelchair available if advance notice is given. Return trip to Cairns for those unable to or not wishing to use Skyrail (e.g. larger wheelchairs/electric wheelchairs or scooters) will be on the Wheelie Easy bus.
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Day in the Daintree -
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This day-long tour takes you past spectacular scenery to the World Heritage listed Daintree National Park. Morning tea offers seasonal local tropical fruit. Experience an audio-guided tour at the Daintree Discovery Centre (entry approx. $33). See where the rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef close up at Cape Tribulation (no entry cost). Lunch and entry fees not included. Allow approximately 8 hours (note that return travel time alone without stops is 5 hours).
$480
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Wineries of the Tablelands -
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Visit a mango winery, a tropical fruit winery with a range of exotic and indigenous fruits, and a distillery in the middle of a banana plantation. Duration 6 hours. Tasting fee of $5 is waived if you purchase the establishment’s wine.
$250
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Coffees of the Tablelands -
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Coffee plantations abound in the Mareeba district on the Atherton Tablelands, and you will find the local coffee is as good as if not better than you’ve ever tasted. We’ll visit three different coffee producers for an unforgettable coffee experience. Duration 5 hours.
$200
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Volcanoes of the Tablelands -
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Volcanic activity millions of years ago shaped the fertile region of rural Atherton Tablelands. 11:30am cruise on volcanic Lake Barrine with knowledgeable guide, visit a mysterious crater, and get the dirt on volcanoes in Malanda where a display centre should answer all your questions about volcanoes in our region. Barrine Cruise takes 45mins, cost approx $12/person extra. Duration 6 hours.
Charter cost $270
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