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Located in the Duck River Pavilions, Smithton Visitor Information Centre is the best place to collect your maps, plan your adventure and pick up a souvenir. The friendly staff are a great source of information on the Circular Head region.

The centre includes a cafe and theatrette. Home to the Circular Head Heritage Centre, explore the unique colonial and indigenous history of the area through informative displays and intriguing exhibits.

Take a tour of the Duck River Meadows Robotic Dairy and La Cantara Artisan Cheese Factory. A fascinating insight into the future of dairy farming and the ancient art of cheese making.

  • Hosted by:
Stanley Visitor Centre
  • Location:

Smithton,

North West Tasmania,

Tasmania

  • Facilities:
  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
  • Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
  • Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
  • Visitor Information Centre
  • Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
  • Booking/Tour Desk
  • Cafe/Kiosk/Restaurant
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Public Toilet
  • RV Parking
  • Shop / Gift Shop
  • Broadband Internet Access
  • Free Wifi
  • 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.
  • Authentic Aboriginal Arts and Crafts
  • Indigenous themes and/or interpretation
  • Aboriginal Culture
  • History & Heritage
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 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
  • Employ people with disability
  • Train your staff in disability awareness
  • Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
  • Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
  • Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
  • Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
  • A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
  • 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
  • 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
  • Provide seating in common areas including reception area
  • Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
  • 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 step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
  • Have step free access to the conference or function room
  • Have accessible seating areas in theatrette
  • Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
  • Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
  • 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)
  • 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
  • Adhere to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation
  • Have equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator
  • Runs until
14/05/2026

Smithton

Stanley Visitor Centre
12 Nelson Street
Smithton, Tasmania
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