Useful Information

What to Bring

• Casual clothes, including warm gear for cold to coolish days and cold nights (in winter)
• Comfortable flat walking shoes (high heels are unsuitable)
• Sunhat, sunglasses, sunscreen and insect repellent
• A torch
• Camera, film and batteries
• Spare prescription medication (if applicable).
• Most people pack far more clothes than needed, so consider carefully to keep luggage to a minimum.
• Remember that Outback nights can be cool - be prepared!
• Please use a small suitcase or bag, and a day bag can accompany you in the vehicle.
• A reference library, including field guides covering Birds, Wildflowers, Trees, and Mammals is carried in the vehicles

Bookings and Payments

A deposit of $400.00 per person must be paid at time of booking. Reservations will be held for 7 days only without deposit. Balance of payment is to be paid at least 30 days prior to departure. The Operator reserves the right to accept waitlist clients in place of applicants failing to finalise within the prescribed time.

Accommodation

This is available on either a twin / double share basis depending on the price as indicated. Single accommodation, when available, is quoted as a separate supplement. In some remote locations single accommodation cannot be guaranteed and is therefore not quoted in fare.

Luggage Restrictions

Luggage is limited to 15 kg per passenger. SOFT baggage should NOT exceed approx. 750mm x 350mm x 350mm instead of a hard suitcase: - a weekender bag is suitable. Baggage over the prescribed limit cannot be carried. As space is limited we advise soft bags or backpacks only. We cannot accept suitcases or backpacks with stiff frames. Please observe this luggage requirement. Excess luggage can be stored in CCA office.

Cancellations

The Operator reserves the right to apply the following cancellation charges:

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is NOT included in tour cost. We strongly recommend that full travel insurance be taken out to cover loss of deposit / payment, cancellation conditions of all air, train or land travel; illness, loss of luggage or unforeseen circumstances.

Tour Conditions

This tour involves travel in the outback and Corner Country Adventure Tours (herein after referred to as the Operator) reserves the right to alter itineraries or accommodation as necessitated by weather, road & other operational conditions prevailing at the time each tour takes place. Any personal expenses incurred by a passenger as a result of any delay, alteration or curtailment of any tour, whether caused by mechanical defect, flooding, or any other cause are the responsibility of the passenger. In the case of breakdown or other unforeseen circumstances, the Operator reserves the right to substitute vehicles other than specified to ensure operation of the tour. The Operator reserves the right, without payment of compensation, to decline to accept and / or to terminate any tour passenger’s participation in the tour, whether before or after commencement of travel, if it may appear likely that that passenger’s health, general deportment or conduct would impede the operation, safety or comfort of the tour to the detriment of other passengers. Travellers should recognise their need for good health and a tolerant attitude, as outback travel can involve dusty conditions. People with known health conditions should not take remote outback tours or place themselves in demanding situations because of the difficulty of accessing medical support in distant or difficult locations. The passenger warrants to the Operator that he / she is reasonably healthy and / or fit to participate in the tour and indemnifies the Operator from all actions, claims and demands arising out of any want of health and fitness. The Operator accepts no liability for any losses incurred by the passenger in respect of any unused portion of the tour of for additional expenses incurred for repatriation.

Fares Guarantee

The tour prices herein are correct at the time of printing and published in good faith. They are, however, subject to increase without notice because of increases in accommodation, transport fees or any other tour component prices.