Driving NZ

Availability

All arrangements are strictly subject to availability at the time of booking. Due to peak season demands from November through to March, early booking is recommended.

Costs

All costs are in New Zealand dollars. Goods and Services Tax (GST) is included in all prices at 12.5%. Meals are NOT include except as specified on certain itineraries. The base pricing is on two adults sharing a room. Single travellers are required to pay the single room rate. For child costs or triple share arrangements, please contact our office.

Deposit

A deposit of NZ $100 per person is require to confirm the booking. Payment of the deposit will indicate an acceptance of our terms and conditions by the purchaser and or passenger.

Cancellation fees

7 or more days before departure loss of deposit. Within 7 days of departure a 50% penalty of the tour cost will apply. No refund will be due within 24 hours of travel date. Some charges may vary depending on penalties imposed by individual suppliers.

Amendments

All tours may be extended or amended provided that these arrangements are made more than 7 days prior to departure. After a booking has been confirmed, one amendment is permitted free of charge. Further amendments will incur a fee of NZ$100 per change of file. Once travel documents hav been prepared (approx 7 days before arrival), any amendments will incur appropriate fees for our services and in accordance with the policies of our suppliers.

Insurance

We recommend the purchase of travel insurance, which can cover you for loss of deposits, accidental injury, damaged personal effects, delays and other eventualities. Insurance is the responsibility of the individual traveller.

Limitation of Liability

Southern Travelnet (NZ) Ltd does not accept any liability for failure, act or omission on the part of transportation companies, accommodation providers, sightseeing providers or other principals. Furthermore the responsibility of principals participating in the programme is limited as specified in their tickets, conditions of contract, conditions of carriage and tariffs. Southern Travelnet (NZ) Ltd and the principals concerned accept no responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delays or changes in trains, buses, ferry or other transport services, sickness, weather, strikes, war, quarantine or other causes. Any such loss or expense is the responsibility of the passenger.

Surcharges

Hotel rooms, coaches and trains are subject to availability at special rates. If all our allotments are full we will endeavour to secure alternatives at the most favourable rates, however in these circumstances there may have to be an adjustment to the brochure prices. Approval will be sought prior to confirmation of services with additional surcharges.

International Visitors

All visitors require a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after their intended departure Some travellers may also require visas. Documentation may take some time to obtain,so please consult your travel agent at an early date. New Zealand has very strict Quarantine regulations. Do not bring any raw food, fruit or plant material with you.

Drivers License

Intended drivers of the rental car(s) must hold a valid international drivers license which must be produced at the rental location pick up.

Exclusions

  • Rental car refundable rental insurance bond (cash or credit card)
  • Rental car optional extra insurances to reduce your vehicle excess
  • Rental car fuel charges
  • Airport taxes or surcharges
  • Carparking charges at hotels where applicable
  • Airfares
  • Any additional services or items not included in the above itinerary
  • Pre registration or late check out of rooms
  • Gratuities
  • Personal items
  • Meals unless specified on the itinerary

 

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