Qualmark Endorsed Visitor Service

NZTIA member

NZ Inbound Tourism Council registered operator



 

Booking and Payment Information

Security

All bookings are handled in complete confidence and that your name and / or contact will not be sold or advised to any other party apart for those persons and companies who directly relate to your travel plans. All funds are held in trust until the date of travel or the need to issue tickets should advance purchase be required. Passengers funds are insured up to a value of NZD 60,000 (USD 35,000) per transaction by G.I.O. Insurance Limited. We are happy to provide full details of this information.

Additional Persons

No more than three adults may share a hotel room. For motel style accommodation room configurations may allow up to 6 guests per room.

Children

Children 2 years of age and over but under 12 years who share a room with two adults will be charged half of the adult fare, based on share twin costs. The rental car costs are shared equally regardless of the age of the passengers. Children under 2 years of age will be charged a NZD 25.00 handling fee. A maximum of two children per couple is permitted in a hotel room this rule does not apply to motel stays.

Drivers Licence

Most international driving licences are valid in New Zealand. Driver must be 21 years or older.

Payment, Amendment and Cancellation

A deposit of NZD 100.00 is payable at time of booking. Full payment is required no later than 35 days prior to the commencement date of your holiday. Note: Bookings within 24 hours of departure may incur a late booking fee. Once your holiday has been confirmed, subsequent amendments will be subject to a fee of NZD 50.00. Cancellations 35 days or more, prior to departure will be subject to a fee of NZD 60.00. Cancellations within 35 days of departure will be subject to a fee of NZD 100.00 plus any fees charged by service providers. Cancellations received within 14 days of the departure of your holiday will be subject to a fee of NZD 150.00 plus any fees charged by service providers.

Insurance

Travel Insurance is strongly recommended to cover against lost or damaged luggage, accident or sickness, or the need to curtail your holiday. Health care in New Zealand is not free to international visitors.

Amendments

Amendments to your holiday may be necessary due to alteration of transport operating schedules. In the unlikely event of this occurring you will be informed as soon as possible. Should a major alteration be necessary prior to the commencement of your holiday and you do not wish to continue we will waive any applicable cancellation fees and provide you with a full refund.

Refunds

No refunds will be made once travel has commenced. Nor will refunds be made on unused portions of holidays except when the traveller was unable to avail themselves of a service or activity due to events beyond their control.

Prices

All prices are quoted in New Zealand Dollars and are inclusive of the New Zealand Government Goods and Services Tax. Great care has been taken to ensure that the prices quoted in this brochure are correct, however they are subject to change without notice.

Travel Documents

It is the passengers responsibility to ensure that they have the necessary and correct travel documents to enter New Zealand. The confirmation of a Rail Drive Holiday in no way means that a traveller will have the legal right to enter New Zealand.

Responsibility

Rail Drive N.Z. Ltd. acts only as an agent for the principals represented in this brochure and does not actually operate any service or activity. The company accepts no responsibility for any failure to provide or curtailment of services or operations described within this document. The provision of the service is upon the terms and conditions specified by the provider thereof. Nor does Rail Drive N.Z. Ltd. accept liability for any death, injury, delay, inconvenience, cost or expense incurred arising out of or in connection with the participation or use of any service or activity described within this brochure. The purchaser expressly waives all and any rights, claims and remedies he/she or his/her executors, administrators or dependants may have against Rail Drive N.Z. Ltd. No employee or agent of Rail Drive N.Z. Ltd. has any authority whatsoever to amend, cancel or alter these conditions in any way.

Law of Contract

The contract of passage is subject to the laws of New Zealand and any disputes arising will be litigated only in the appropriate New Zealand court.

Validity

 The prices are valid until 30 September 2007.