DATE OF VISIT : September 1999

TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION - Hotel

TEL : +61- 7- 4098-0033

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY : 4 star low rise resort hotel located in the rainforest of the Daintree National Park. Accommodation is in forest cabins set on a steep hillside. Central facilities are located on level ground by the beach.

ENTRANCE AND PUBLIC ROOMS (ALL MEASUREMENTS IN CENTIMETRES)

Is there easy parking at the property ? No

The property roads were asphalt/wooden walkways/all weather? (delete all not applicable)

Are there any steps to the entrance or reception? Yes If yes, multiple step also ramped but very steep

Were there any steps to the Public Rooms (ie restaurant, bars, lounge, dining rooms, etc)? Yes

If yes to which rooms? Only the restaurant is accessible once you have descended to coastal level

Could you sit comfortably in your wheelchair in the Restaurant/Dining Room? Yes

Is there an accessible toilet in the foyer/general area ? No

Is there an accessible telephone in the foyer/general area ? No

Are there lifts to all floors? No

Are the lift buttons within reach from wheelchair? Inside lift? Outside lift?

Are the lifts big enough for wheelchairs without removing foot plates?

Is there room for you and an able-bodied person?

Were any of the bedrooms on the ground floor? Yes (but steep access) Any steps to the ground floor bedrooms? No

Were any of the bedrooms specially designed? No What is the width of the bedroom door? 81cms

Is there room to manoeuvre in a wheelchair? Yes Is the balcony accessible? Yes

What was your room number? 32 What was the height of the bed? 51cms

Is the bathoom en suite? YES

Width of the door? 76cms Height of the toilet? 43cms

Can you get your wheelchair alongside the toilet: if so which side(s)? Front only

From which side is it possible to transfer? Left transverse

Are there grab rails by the toilet, if so which side? No

Can you reach the hand basin while using the toilet? No

Can you get your knees under the hand basin? Yes but handbasin high

Was the shaving/hair dryer socket within reach? Yes

Were you able to use the bath? No Were you able to use the shower? Yes but only with help

If so how? Transfer to free standing chair (delete all not applicable)

Were there any grab rails by the shower, if so which side? No

Was there turning space in the bathroom with the door closed? Yes just

Is the surrounding area hilly or flat? Very steep away from immediate coast

Is there a swimming pool? YES Is the pool area accessible? YES

How is the pool accessed? Ladder (delete not applicable)

Were the grounds accessible? No

Were you accompanied? YES Did you need any help during your visit? YES to do most things

How far is it to the nearest shops/town centre? 70 Kilometers

Did you take a car? Yes Was it essential? Yes

Perhaps here you could mention any points not covered on the questionnaire, or anything about the accommodation which you found particularly good or bad: