Tourism in the Lockyer Valley is now more accessible
Tourism in the Lockyer Valley is set to become even easier, with a range of accessibility tools soon to become available.
In exciting news for the region’s already growing tourism industry, the accessibility tools will mean more visitors can explore the Lockyer Valley.
Council has partnered with Vacayit, the Australian Tourism Export Council and web platform AccessiBe on the accessibility project.
Lockyer Valley Regional Council Tourism/Visitor Information Centres Portfolio Councillor Julie Reck said three local experiences were transformed into self-guided tours for visitors to listen to, or read about, available on the Luvya Lockyer tourism website or the Vacayit app.
“How wonderful to receive this Access Starter Grant of $5000 to begin our accessibility journey.
“Audio guide locations include the multi-sensory playground experience of Fairways Park at Kensington Grove, the Lake Apex Precinct featuring the Cultural Centre, Lockyer Valley Art Gallery, Queensland Transport Museum, and the Library’s Story Paths, as well as the Helidon Heritage Trail.
“The new tools, offering an audio guide, visual imagery and written scripting, have been created in collaboration with Queensland-based company Vacayit, who are world-renowned accessible travel content creators.
“Accessible tourism represents around 10 per cent of Queensland’s total domestic visitor spend and contributes $1.9B in overnight visitor expenditure to Queensland’s economy,” Cr Reck said.
Vacayit Chief Executive Officer, Hailey Brown, is thrilled to support the Lockyer Valley by bringing this exciting innovation to life.
“The Lockyer Valley is a shining example of a place that prioritises inclusivity and translates that commitment into action," Ms Brown said.
The Lockyer Valley tourism website, www.luvyalockyer.com.au has also integrated AccessiBe, a software enhancement enables people with disabilities such as blindness, mobility impairments, cognitive disorders, epilepsy, low vision, and deafness to experience
