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Aquila Eco Retreat- Richmond Tasmania

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Aquila Eco Retreat offers luxury, off-grid, adults only accommodation.

This unique luxury rural escape in Lutruwita Tasmania is set amongst the picturesque Coal River Valley wine country.

Aquila offers indulgent, sustainable off-grid accommodation for those wanting to reconnect with nature. Take some time to disconnect from the outside world, and rediscover the simple pleasures that come with the stunning natural surroundings and beautifully appointed accommodation.

  • Hosted by:
Aquila Glamping
  • Location:

Richmond,

Northern Tasmania,

Tasmania

  • Facilities:
  • EcoStar Accreditation
  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
  • Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
  • Barbeque
  • Carpark
  • Non Smoking
  • Open Fireplace
  • Outdoor Dining Area
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Radio/Stereo
  • Secure Parking
  • Spa/Sauna
  • 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)
  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • 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)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
  • An access and inclusion statement is available (make this available on your website).
  • Amenities
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
  • Offer multiple options for booking – web, email, phone
  • Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
  • Accept the Companion Card
  • Train your staff in disability awareness
  • Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
  • Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
  • Website meets WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards
  • Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
  • Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges
  • Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
  • A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
  • Provide information in large print
  • Provide digital communication materials (hard copy information is also available on line)
  • Use easy read fonts in your signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial)
  • Train your staff in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss)
  • Have an appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog
  • Train your staff in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss
  • Have visual alerts for emergencies (Include flashing light)
  • Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
  • Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
  • Have grab rails in the bathroom
  • Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
  • Have a doorbell or intercom at an accessible height and display a contact number (accessible height is 900mm-1100 mm)
  • 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 doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)
  • Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
  • Provide wheelchair access to spa/gym
  • Have a wheelchair/scooter charging station (power point) in an accessible location
  • Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)
  • Provide valet parking
  • 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 a lever handle on the door (easier to use)
  • 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 a kitchen area and desk which is accessible for a person at seated height or is height adjustable
  • 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 a shower curtain (no door)
  • Have grabrails in shower recess (can be removable and height adjustable)
  • Have a handheld shower hose (should be at least 1500mm long)
  • 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)
  • Provide grabrails provided adjacent to the toilet
  • 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)
  • Train your staff to respond to allergic reactions
  • Provide toiletries which are chemical and fragrance free (if requested)
  • Provide linen that is chemical and fragrance free (if requested)
  • Use organic (chemical and fragrance free) cleaning products
  • Use organic (chemical and fragrance free) deodorisers in public areas and rooms
  • https://aquilaecoretreat.com.au/accessibility/
  • Runs until
28/07/2026

Richmond

Aquila Glamping
739 Brinktop Road
Richmond, Tasmania
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Geelong to Devonport ( GEX to DPO )

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Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

September 12th
06:45 pm

On-time

4:15 pm – 6:00 pm

06:45 pm
13 Sep, 06:00 am
September 13th
06:45 pm

On-time

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
14 Sep, 06:00 am
September 14th
06:45 pm

On-time

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
15 Sep, 06:00 am

Devonport to Geelong ( DPO to GEX )

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Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

September 12th
06:45 pm

On-time

3:58 pm – 5:43 pm

06:28 pm
13 Sep, 06:00 am
September 13th
06:45 pm

On-time

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
14 Sep, 06:00 am
September 14th
06:45 pm

On-time

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
15 Sep, 06:00 am