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Accessible Facilities On Site
General
Disabled car parking
Permanent ramp to front entrance
Kitchen/Living/Sleeping Areas
Widened doorways – 32” + wide
Turning circle of 1500mm in main living areas
Lowered kitchen worktops
Counter surfaces no higher than 775mm
Reachable heating/lighting/air-conditioning controls
Reachable mains outlets
Super king bed (or twins) plus a comfortable
day bed for caregiver if required.
Bathroom/Shower/En-suite
Large accessible ensuite with sliding door
Toilet grab bar/rail
Raised toilet seat
Space for commode-chair wheels to either
side of cistern
Wet area shower
No lip or step into shower
Hand-held shower attachments
Accessible basin – allows wheelchair under
Faucets activated by single switch
Other
Early check-in available by arrangement
Late check-out available by arrangement
For the hearing impaired:
None
For the visually impaired:
Guide dogs permitted
Total number of units: 2
Total number of accessible units: 1
Number of general facilities: 20
Number of hearing impaired facilities: 0
Number of visually impaired facilities: 1
Arches Retreat, Whangarei
Arches Retreat – Ridgeland Farm
400 Owhiwa Road
Parua Bay
Whangarei
Telephone: +64 9 436 1103
Only a 20min scenic harbour-side drive from the magnificent beaches of Whangarei Heads and you will find Arches Retreat - beautiful self-contained B&B or self-catering accommodation in two beautifully appointed suites with private decks and peaceful rural views.
Nearby is great fishing, golf, taverns and cafes - not to mention Kauri Forest and Whangarei Falls.
The accessible Patio Suite is on the ground floor. It is extremely wheelchair, pram and child friendly.
The Super King bedroom and ensuite are similarly accessible, and the adjoining lounge and kitchenette are particularly spacious.