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TERMS & CONDITIONS

Weekly –     Any seven nights (Friday 3 pm to Friday 9 am)
Weekend – 3.00 pm Friday 9.00 am Monday
Midweek – 3.00 pm Monday –  9:00 am Friday. Or earlier by arrangement

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*Additional rates can be supplied on request for:

- Midweek hires or 1-2 night stays

- Longer than 7 nights but shorter than 14 nights

- Any hires that do not meet the above criteria

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*All prices are GST inclusive

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*Payment options - Cash, Credit Card or direct deposit - required 4 weeks prior to arrival

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*Boats will not be held as reserved with out a security bond paid.

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Payment Terms & Conditions

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BOND

  • A security bond of $2000 for The Edge or $1000 will be required to be paid to secure your booking

  • For all Male or all Female groups, the security bond will be double

  • The bond will be refunded within 7 days of return

  • All bond monies will be refunded if the vessel is returned on time and in a clean and reasonable condition

  • Fuel & Gas usage will be deducted from the bond money

  • Any damage to the boat will also be deducted from the bond money

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CANCELLATION FEES

  • Any cancellations must be made at least 4 weeks prior to departure date

  • A full refund (less an admin fee of $160) will be paid on bookings in winter season

  • Deposits paid for any summer peak period will be forfeited, unless agreed to otherwise by management, All efforts to re-hire the vessel will be undertaken and if re-hired bond minus Admin fee of $160 will be refunded

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MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES

  • The Houseboat will be supplied in a clean and tidy condition, with full gas bottles and fuel tank

  • On return the fuel will be checked and what has been used will be deducted from your security bond money

  • A fee of $80/hr will be charged if the houseboat is not returned in a reasonable state and additional cleaning is required. Eg BBQ or hot plates are burnt with spillage etc

  • All rubbish is to be taken and disposed of in the bins supplied at the marina – a $80 fee will apply for all rubbish removal

  • There is strictly no smoking inside of the cabins of the houseboat and a cleaning fee of $200 may be charged if this is not adhered to

  • Changes to booking may incur a $120 fee per change

 

Hire Terms & Conditions

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HIRE

  • Hire will commence at 3pm on the first day of hire

  • Daylight savings time driving / Inductions must be completed and ready for departure by 5.30pm or you may be required to remain at the dock until the following morning.

  • None daylight savings time driving / Inductions must be completed and ready for departure by 4.30pm (or earlier in the middle of winter) or you may be required to remain at the dock until the following morning.

  • Boat will be required to be returned and vacated no later than 9:30am on the last day of hire

  • Full disembarking should be no later than 9.30am

  • Late returns will be charged at $100/hr

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RULES

  • The Boats are to be driven during daylight hours only

  • All occupants of the vessel are required to be present to sign the hire agreement and receive a safety briefing prior to the houseboat leaving the mooring.

  • One person must hold a full driver license and must be over the age of 21

  • The Boats must not be driven whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs

  • Pets are not allowed unless previously arranged with management

  • Hirer must remain for duration of hire period or boat to be returned

  • No furniture is allowed to be removed from the boat and used on the banks of the lake

  • Breach of passenger numbers will forfeit remainder of hire

  • No Mud allowed inside cabin, extra cleaning fees will be applied

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MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Management guarantees to do everything possible to have the houseboats in a good and proper working condition

  • If mechanical problems occur, management will endeavor to fix the problem immediately

  • Management takes no responsibility for bad weather causing early return of the houseboat or bad weather causing delay in the houseboat disembarking from the marina.

  • Management will not be liable for any refund due to bad weather or early return or any cause beyond managements control

  • The persons hiring the boat shall have no claim against management on any account

  • Prices are subject to change without notice

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