BOOMERANG Campervan and 4WD Rentals

1.4.2005 - 31.3.2008

Rental Duration and Pricing

Rental days are calculated on a calendar basis regardless of pick up time. Late pick up or early return does not entitle the hirer to a refund. Extensions to the rental period require prior authorisation from  the hire company.

Multiple rentals can be combined for the benefit of a long-term rate. For pick up and drop off on the same day the first day of the subsequent rental will not be charged.

Minimum rental is 14 calendar days.

One way fees

No one way fees except for Broome (drop off or pick up). The Broome one way fee is $660.

Rental Cancellation

A cancellation fee applies if the agreement is cancelled. Cancellation more than 31 days prior to pick up : 10 % of rental fee

Cancellation less than 31 days prior to pick up: 50 % of rental fee. No show 100%.

Insurance

 

The insurance attached to the registration of the vehicles covers personal injury to Third Parties.

All our vehicles are insured for damage to the vehicle or to the property of a Third Party.

The hirer is responsible to cover the cost of damage to Third Party property or to the rented vehicle including windscreen and tyre damage, overhead and under body damage, theft, fire or break in, single vehicle accident, towing and recovery costs up to the agreed value of the agreed excess. This excess applies in respect of each claim and must be paid at the time the accident / damage is reported, regardless of who is at fault.

The excess will be refunded at the completion of a recovery of damage from a Third Party.

Exclusions

The insurance does not cover

 ----    any water related damage caused by submersion, creek, river or flood plain crossing or beach driving

 ----    personal belongings

 ----    use of incorrect fuel

 ----    costs to retrieve or recover a vehicle, which has become bogged

 ----    traffic infringements

 the hire company reserves the right to recover any costs arising from accidents and Third Party damage not reported on return of the vehicle. All excess limitations are void if the terms of the rental agreement are breached.

Traffic infringements

The administration fee for traffic infringements caused and not paid for by the customer is A$ 50.00 per infringement.

Vehicle Security Deposit

A vehicle security deposit is payable on pick up of the vehicle. The deposit for all categories of vehicles is stated in the rental contract and can be paid in cash, direct credit, traveller’s cheques or by credit card authorisation.

This deposit is fully refundable provided the vehicle is returned on time, at the specified location, undamaged, cleaned and with the same levels of fuel tanks ( “fuel” being petrol or diesel and LPG gas) as of the time of pick up.

The toilet and wastewater tank if applicable must be emptied prior to the return of the vehicle, or an additional A$ 100.00 cleaning fee will be retained.

The hire company reserves the right to charge a cleaning fee of A$150.00, if the hirer fails to return the vehicle in clean exterior and interior condition.

On Road Assistance/ Repairs

On road assistance is provided by the RAC  and affiliated organisations, which may be contacted directly in case of a break down.

The number is 13 11 11

Any problems associated with the vehicle, including equipment failure must be reported to hire company immediately. The hire company does not accept liability for any claims submitted after this period.

Reasonable repairs up to A$ 100.00 may be undertaken without prior consent and will be reimbursed. Receipts for repairs must be submitted. 

 

Change of Vehicle

The hire company reserves the right to substitute an alternative vehicle without prior notification and at no extra cost. This does not constitute a breach of contract and the hirer is not entitled to a refund.

No refund will be paid, if the hirer decides to take a smaller vehicle than booked.

Licence

A valid drivers licence has to be produced at the time of pickup. If the licence is not in English format, a certified English translation of the licence or an international driver licence are required. 

Road Restrictions

2 Wheel Drive vehicles must only be driven on sealed roads.

4 Wheel Drive vehicles can be driven on recognised unsealed tracks.

Written permission is required for the following areas: Gibb River Road, Tanami Track, Gunbarrel Highway, Birdsville Track, Strzelecki Track, Simpson Desert, Oodnadatta track and Cape York. The vehicles are not permitted on the Canning Stock Route, the Lost City in Litchfield Park and the Telegraph Road section of the road to Cape York.

Accidents

Procedure to be followed in case of an accident:

  1. Details of other driver/s and witnesses to be obtained
  2. Do not accept responsibility for the accident
  3. Report the accident to police, regardless of damage costs.
  4. Fill out, sign and submit accident report to the hire company.
  5. Inform the hire company within 24 hours of the accident. 

Disclaimer

Pictures or text in any of our brochures or website are for illustration purposes only. Variances may occur due to substitution or modifications and / or upgrades to the vehicle made by the manufacturer or the hire company. The rental rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. Should these terms and conditions conflict with the rental agreement, the latter will apply

Offices/Branches:

Sydney
Brisbane
Melbourne
Cairns
Darwin
Perth
Broome (fees apply)

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