Eildon Houseboat Rental

 

CONDITIONS OF HIRE

1.    A deposit of $200 is required to confirm your booking, 50% of the balance is payable six weeks in advance at peak holiday periods.

 2.    Fuel, LP gas, damage, lost items, late return or any additional cleaning required will be deducted from  the security bond. The bond will be returned within five working days of the termination of hire, less deductions applicable. Non- mixed groups attract a double bond. All hire and any additional charge are payable at the commencement of hire by CASH or BANK CHEQUE for BOND, but HIRE CHARGE can be paid by Bankcard, MasterCard or Visa. (1.5% transaction fee applies to booking fees paid by credit card)

3.    Cancellations must be made no less than 30 days prior to the booking date to be eligible for a refund of deposit less the cancellation fee of $50.

4.    Eildon Starline Houseboats will not refund money to the hirer for any loss in the event of a problem arising during the hire period which was due to circumstances beyond our control.

  5.    Calls for assistance to refloat or rescue a boat, to assist pumping out or a refueling boat which has run out of fuel will be charged for at any cost for running of patrol boat and labour required.

 6.    Under the Marine Act, the hirer must not allow prescribed equipment to be used for purposes other than an emergency. This refers to life belts, life jackets, fire extinguishers and any equipment associated with the safety of the vessel. A heavy penalty applies.

  7.    Boats must be moored by 9:30am and vacated by 10:30am on day of departure. Late arrival and departure may be charged at $100 per hour.

8.    Household pets are prohibited due to Health Department regulations.