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kea Terms and Conditions 01/04/2008 to 31/03/2009
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Kea Terms and Conditions
Conditions for Campervan & Motorhome Rental (Australia)
Valid 01 April 2008 - 31 March 2009

Standard Rates Include

  • Unlimited kilometres for all vehicle types
  • Standard Excess Insurance Cover
  • Living equipment
  • Full water tank and gas bottle(s)
  • Nationwide road side assistance & free phone help-line
  • Extra Driver and cleaning fee
  • Extensive travel information pack and discount vouchers
  • 10% GST , 2.5% Local State Tax, vehicleRego Surcharge,1.75% CC Charge

Standard Minimum Rental Duration and Costings

Minimum rental period: 5 days. Minimum rental is extended to 10 days for the travel period from 20 December to 05 January. Vehicle rentals are calculated on a per calendar day basis, i.e. day of pick-up or drop off is always counted as a full day irrespective of what time it is collected or dropped off.

Long-term Rental

Special conditions apply for rentals of more than 50 days. Details available on application.

Rental Locations (Vehicle collection & return)

Locations: Adelaide, Alice Springs, Brisbane, Broome, Cairns, Darwin Melbourne, Perth, Sydney Office Hours:
  • Monday to Friday: 08:00-17:00
  • Saturday/Sunday: 08:00-13:00
  • Public Holidays: 08:00-13:00
  • All branches are closed Christmas Day.

One-Way Rental Fee

One-way rentals are available between all depot locations. A one-way rental fee of AUS$275.00 is charged for rentals of 20 days or less.

Remote Area Surcharge

Independent from the One Way Fee a Remote Area Surcharge fee of AU$750.00 is applicable for rentals involving pick up and/or drop off in Broome.DIV>
Licence and Minimum Age

A valid current national standard drivers licence is required. National drivers licences that are not in English need to be presented in conjunction with an official translation or valid international drivers licence. The minimum age is 21 years.

Traffic Laws

The hirer is liable for all fines and penalties in relation to the driver's use of the vehicle or the vehicle itself incurred during the rental period plus an administration fee of AU$ 25 for each infringement or penalty notice that has been redirected by KEA to the hirer.

Standard Excess Policy

All KEA Campers vehicles come with comprehensive insurance cover. A standard excess of $5,000.00 applies in the event of any damage to either our vehicle or third party property. The hirer will also be fully liable for replacing or repairing damaged windscreens and tyres. A security bond of $5,000 will be taken on vehicle collection.

The security bond can be paid by cash, traveller's cheque or credit card. Should the bond be paid by credit card the amount will be debited to your account immediately, any currency fluctuations are not the responsibility of KEA Campers. The bond is fully refundable on return of the vehicle to the agreed location, on the agreed date, with no damage incurred to the KEA Campers vehicle or third party property and the toilet cassette and wastewater tank has been emptied and no items are lost or damaged. KEA Campers offer the following two (2) options to reduce or waive the Standard Excess


Excess Reduction Options


Excess Reduction 1

KEA Campers Excess Reduction 1 at $25.00 per day and $30.00 per day (4WD) will reduce the excess for any damage to either vehicle or third party property to a maximum of AU $2,000.00. The hirer, however, will be fully liable for replacement or repair of any windscreen or tyre damage. The bond of $2,000.00 can be paid in cash, traveller's cheques or credit card: a manual imprint of the credit card will be taken.

The bond is fully refundable on return of the vehicle to the agreed location, on the agreed date, with no damage incurred to the KEA Campers vehicle or third party property and the toilet cassette and wastewater tank has been emptied and no items are lost or damaged. The total insurance charge is limited to a maximum of 50 days or $1,250 and $1,500 respectively.

Excess Reduction 2

Excess Reduction 2 at $35 per day and $40.00 per day (4-WD) will waive the excess for any single vehicle damage, third party property damage or cost of replacement or repair of windscreen and tyres.

However, a security deposit of $250.00 is payable at the time of pickup to ensure that the vehicle is returned to the agreed location, on the agreed date in clean condition and with the toilet cassette and waste water tank empty. The total insurance charge is limited to a maximum of 50 days or $1,750.00 and $2,000.00 respectively.

Upgrade Package


We also offer an Upgrade Package for an extra $55 per day, which includes great extras in addition to the standard package inlcusions such as:
- Full Insurance Cover with Nil Excess (Multiple Tyre and Windscreen Replacements
- One Way Fee (except Broome)
- Picnic table and chairs (per person travelling)
- Beach umbrella
- 4WD Outback Safety Kit (included in 4WD rentals only)
- Baby Capsule, Child/Booster seat (if required)

Important

The renter is fully liable for any damage to the KEA Campers vehicle or third party property if:

a) The terms of the rental contract are breached.
b) Damage to the vehicle is caused by careless, wilful or reckless driving
c) Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
d) Driving on restricted roads.
e) Water submersion or salt-water damage caused through own fault. In case of any damage to the KEA Campers vehicle or third party property a second bond will be collected to cover the excess for any subsequent damage.

Road Restrictions

Motorhomes can only be driven on sealed/bitumen or access roads and 4WD's are allowed on recognized 4WD tracks. Special terms and conditions apply for travel in the following areas: Cape York, Simpson Desert, Gunbarrel Highway, Canning Stock Route, Oondnadatta Track, Birdsville Track, the Warburton Road, Tanami Track, Gibb River Road and any other area in excess of 100 km's from the nearest sealed road. No vehicle is to be taken into salt water. No animals permitted in vehicles. No smoking permitted in vehicles.DIV>
Repairs

Repairs of up to AU$ 100 may be effected without authorisation and will be reimbursed. Amounts above AU$ 100 require approval from KEA on-road assistance.
Vehicle Return

All vehicles must be returned with a full fuel tank. Re-fuelling at our depot will be charged at $2.50 per litre of fuel, plus handling fee of AU$15.00.

Payment

A deposit of $200.00 is due at the time of your booking. The balance is due 30 days prior to vehicle collection. If the balance is not received 30 days prior to commencement of the hire, KEA Campers reserves the right to treat the booking as cancelled. In this case the deposit is non refundable.

Cancellation Fees

Fees below refer to Gross Total not just your deposit:
  • 25 days before pick-up - $50.00
  • 24 days to 6 days before pick-up - 15%
  • 5 days to 0 days and no show - 50%
  • If vehicle is returned early - No refund available

Amendment Fees

An amendment fee of AU$30 per amendment is charged when a change to an existing booking is made. This applies but is not limited to changing the client name, the vehicle type, reducing the number of rental days, changing pick up dates or changing the pick up or drop off location. Where the number of rental days is being extended, the amendment fee will not apply.

Multiple Rentals - Minimum of 5 days per Country

Multiple rentals can be combined to qualify for a longer-term rental rate. Australia and New Zealand rentals can be combined to qualify if travel is within a 12 months period.

Additional Equipment

To be booked at time of reservation and payable on vehicle collection
Camping Table AU$30 per rental
Camping Chair AU$20 per rental
Beach Umbrella AU$20 per rental
Baby Capsule, Child/Booster Seat AU$50 per rental
4WD Recovery Kit AU$100.00 per rental
GPS Navigation System (for 4WDs) AU$ 75 per rental
GPS Street-level turn-by-turn Navigation System (for all vehicles) $AU5 per day (minimum charge AU$75, maximum charge AU$ 250)
Radio Safety Beacon AU$100 per rental
Change of Vehicle

If, for reasons beyond our control, the reserved vehicle is not available, we reserve the right to substitute a comparable or superior vehicle at no extra cost to the client. This shall not constitute a breach of contract and does not entitle the hirer to any form of refund.

Taxes

All charges include 10% GST and 2.5% Local State Tax. All rates and conditions are subject to change in accordance with changes in government taxes.

Please Note:

Rates and conditions may be subject to change. While featuring the same facilities, some campers may have different layouts to those shown. All measurements, volumes, fuel consumption etc. are approximate. The information provided on the website is subject to change without notice.

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