Coates Wildlife Tours Western Australia - Wildlife Tours, Birdwatching Tours and Wildflower Tours Australia

TOUR CONDITIONS

Adina Nominees Pty Ltd (ACN 075 427 324) as trustee for the Grove Family Trust trading as Coates Wildlife Tours and Environmental Encounters (Aust) or Sylvia & Tom Grove trading as Coates Tours (hereinafter referred to as the tour group) shall not be liable for any accident injury sickness delay irregularity or damage however caused or arising during any tour under its management or otherwise.

Tours are often safari trips to isolated areas, they may include off road driving, bushwalking, snorkelling, swimming and other activities these along with wildlife interactions, planned or otherwise involve a certain degree of risk. All travel involves some measure of personal risk that each passenger has to determine and accept. Tour participants should be in reasonable health and fitness and be carrying all required medications in ample quantities. A medical clearance from a registered medical practitioner may be required for participants wishing to join some tours.

Scenic flights, boat cruises, helicopter flights etc. These activities are not operated by the tour groups, nor by persons or companies associated with the tour group. These activities involve inherent risk of injury, death, accident and loss. Passengers assume all risks with regard to any misadventure death, injury or loss which occurs during or as a result of any such activity.

Should the tour group deem it desirable for climatic or other reasons whatsoever to amend or vary any itinerary it may do so by shortening or varying the trip in which case no objection or claim for compensation will be made by the participant. The tour group and its employees are unable to guarantee exact arrival and departure times, and are not liable for any failure to make connections with any other services.

The tour group do not own or operate any third party suppliers of air transportation, hotels, restaurants, cruise craft or local sightseeing companies. The tour group is not responsible for any loss or expense due to overbooking of flights, accommodations, default of any third parties or any other cause beyond its control. The tour group takes all reasonable care in selecting these operators, it cannot accept responsibility for the operators conduct or the conduct of their employees or agents or for any ramifications of that conduct.

All care has been taken to ensure this brochure is correct at the time of printing. Prices and services as shown in this brochure are however subject to change or withdrawal without notice.

BOOKING DETAILS

DEPOSIT of AUD$500 GST Inclusive is required on confirmation of your reservation.

FINAL PAYMENT is required at least 45 days prior to tour departure. (Kimberley Coastal Cruise`s and international tours see details on the respective trip dossier for specific conditions. Lord Howe Island and Christmas Island tours 60 days prior).

CANCELLATIONS

Coates Wildlife Tours reserves the right to cancel any tour in the event of minimum numbers not being reached. In respect of cancellations by a passenger, some tours have specified cancellation times and penalties, this specific information is available on the respective tours, trip dossier. Where no specific cancellation time or penalties are in place the following levies plus any costs charged by other parties involved with the tour will apply:-

Written notice received	Levy
45 days or more prior to departure	$100.00
44 days - 15 days	50%
30 days or less prior to departure	100%

From day of commencement of tour, no refund will be considered.

INSURANCE

We strongly recommend that travel insurance against imposition of cancellation fees, loss or damage to baggage and extra costs arising from injury or illness be effected.

GENERAL INFORMATION

EQUIPMENT:

Transport by an air-conditioned custom built 4WD tour coach or mini bus which ever is appropriate for the tour. Camping equipment suitable for each tour (except Sleeping bags and pillows) is provided. A second vehicle may accompany the group on tours to remote areas. In the case of breakdown or other unforeseen circumstances effecting the vehicle or guide, the operator reserves the right to substitute vehicles and guides other than specified, to ensure the operation of a tour.

SEAT ALLOCATION:

Seats on tour vehicles are not pre-allocated. To ensure all participants get to enjoy forward positioned and window seats, we have incorporated a daily seat rotation system.

LUGGAGE:

Please note that due to health and safety requirements, luggage on tour is limited to one medium sized, soft sided bag per person. The sum of its length, width and height is not to exceed 140cm. The maximum weight of the bag should not exceed 15 kilograms. A small day pack is also permitted. International tours, some island tours and the Kimberley Coastal Cruises luggage limits may vary, please see the respective tours trip dossier for specific weight maximums.

WILDLIFE:

Sighting of birds, or animals mentioned in the itineraries can not be guaranteed as they are wild and therefore free to come and go as they please.

WILDFLOWER DISPLAY:

Can not be guaranteed as they are dependent on seasonal rains.

MEAL SYMBOLS:

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

GROUP SIZES

Minimum and maximum numbers apply to most tours. Generally they are between 6 - 14 passengers. Camping groups with more than 7 passengers will be accompanied by a camp cook as well as the naturalist leader.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Coates Wildlife Tours would like to thank Kevin Coate, Steve Dale, Bob Goodale, Alex Hawkins, Joe Froudist and Tom Grove for making various photos available for this website.