Terms and Conditions

Booking

Send us a message with your preferred dates and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Alternatively call us on +61 439 817 229. A booking will only be confirmed on payment of a deposit and full payment is required 8 weeks prior to hire period. In the case of a booking being made within 8 weeks prior to the date of commencement of hire, full payment will be required.

Bond

A bond is required by the proprietor on arrival or before. This will be refunded less running cost, provided the boat is returned on time in good order and condition.

Cancellations

This cancellation policy is widely accepted by the Houseboats hires association and members reserve the right to specify individual cancellation policies.

Cancellations notified more than 90 days prior to departure will be entitled to a full refund of moneys paid less cancellation fee (of $100)

Cancellations notified less than 90 days and more than 45 days prior to departure will forfeit all moneys paid unless the houseboat can be re-booked for its full hire fee, in which case, all moneys paid will be refunded less cancellation fee (of $150)

Cancellations notified less than 45 days prior to departure will forfeit all moneys paid unless the houseboat can be re-booked for its full hire fee, in which case, all moneys paid will be refunded less cancellation fee (of $200)

Please note: Travel Insurance is recommended to cover any unforeseen circumstances or losses.

Arrivals/Departures

Houseboats are moored on the river at Lock 5 Rd, Paringa SA. Approx 1km from Sturt Hwy
Arrival & boarding is 1 pm sharp. Instructions will be given on all operations of the boat in time to go under the Paringa bridge at the 2.30 pm opening.
On the last day of hire, you must be at the Paringa Bridge ready to go under at the 9.30 am opening and moor back at the bank departing the boat at 10 am.

Conditions

• Damage and loss will be charged at cost.
• The number of people on board must not exceed the number of berths under Marine and Harbour regulations.
• Anyone driving the boat must be at least 21 years of age and hold a current driving or boat licence.
• Comprehensive instructions will be give in the handling of the craft, together with river map and DMH equipment.
• Firearms, axes, chainsaws, trail bikes, animals and candles are strictly prohibited.
• Houseboats must not be driven at night.
• All Marine and Harbour regulations must be agreed and adhered to at all times.
• The owner / management reserves the right to refuse any persons the use of the houseboat/Vessels.
• The boat must be returned in a neat and tidy condition, or fees will be incurred.
• Smoking restrictions apply to the inside of the houseboats.
• No fuel to be carried or decanted on the houseboat.