Booking conditions:

General: This brochure contains prices applicable for travel between 05 June – 05 October 2009. These prices are calculated from costs provided to Snowscene from Suppliers as at time of Brochure Printing (19 Dec 2008). Every endeavour has been made by Snowscene to ensure that the contents of this brochure are accurate and correct at the time of printing. Snowscene can not be held liable for any amendments or errors to any information contained in this brochure if a Supplier increases its’ costs after publication date, and with its suppliers, reserve the right to amend any details including pricing at any time without advice. Snowscene reserves the right to amend or cancel any of its coach transfers, express coach departures or coach tours for any reason at any time without notice, in which case any monies held on behalf of passengers for the cost of this coach service will be refunded. If possible an alternative service may be suggested. Snobus Pty Ltd t/a Snowscene or Ski Scene Travel whilst acting in good faith does not accept any responsibility for injury, death, accident, delay, inconvenience, loss of damage to persons or property or for related expenses, whether by default, negligence or otherwise on the part of employees or suppliers providing services in this Brochure. While Snowscene endeavours to see that you are aware of all aspects of your holiday, we can not be held liable for any information you did not receive because it was not asked of us, misheard from us or not passed onto you. Verbal and written quotes are regarded as an estimate only. Snowscene acts as an agent for services provided by Suppliers and as such makes no representation or warranty with respect to the standard of service, transport or accommodation given by any of the Suppliers who provide these services mentioned in this Brochure. The Company shall not be held responsible or liable to any person in the event of such persons dissatisfaction with such services. Flights, Transfers, Car Hire, Accommodation, Equipment/ Clothing Hire, Lift Passes, Lessons or any other component may not be available during specific periods and are always subject to availability at the time of booking.

Goods and Services Tax: GST is applicable and as required by the Australian Tax Office, has been included in the cost of services published in this brochure, currently at 10%. Apartment Bookings: Security deposits do apply to selected properties. They are payable directly on checking in, and will be advised to you.

Airfare Bookings: Snowscene charges a service fee to book web airfares for you – $10pp (to a max of $50) per flight booking. Please note airfares are subject to change at time of booking and conditions apply. Full payment is required at time of booking. Baggage allowances apply, please check with airlines for specific limits.

Deposit payment: A 50% deposit of the TOTAL reservation cost is payable on all holidays (except for Snobus Coach Tours which requires a $150pp deposit) within 7 days of confirmation to you. A reservation is considered confirmed only when a Reservation Confirmation & Tax Invoice is sent to you and monies have been received by Snowscene. After 7 days from confirmation, bookings with no monies received will be automatically cancelled without advice. By paying a deposit on a confirmed booking, you agree to Snowscene’s booking conditions.

Balance payment: Is required 60 days prior to your start date. Failure to do this may result in your booking being automatically cancelled without advice and no refund of the monies already received.

Amendment Fees: For all amendments made outside 21 days prior to the start date, Snowscene charges up to $50 per booking reference number to cover the expenses involved in any component of your booking being changed in any way. For all amendments made inside 21 days prior to the start date, Snowscene charges up to $30 per person on each booking reference number to cover the expenses involved in any component of your booking being changed in any way. These fees are in addition to any charges that any supplier may charge.

Cancellation Fees: For all cancellations made outside 60 days prior to the start date, Snowscene charges $100 per person on each booking reference number to cover the expenses involved in processing the booking. For all cancellations made inside 60 days prior to the start date, there is no refund. These fees are in addition to any charges that any supplier may charge, which can be 100% non refundable.

Late Reservation Fees: For all reservations made within 14 days prior to departure, Snowscene will incur additional communication and documentation costs. A fee of up to $50 per booking reference number will be automatically added to your booking. If a booking is made within 60 days prior to the start date, full payment is required upon Snowscene confirming the arrangements. All of our conditions are in addition to any specific conditions mentioned in our brochures.

Documentation:

Snowscene issues documentation 10 – 14 days prior to your start date. If they are required earlier for any reason, Snowscene must be advised at least 2 weeks prior to the date required other wise, your own arrangements (eg. Express Post Envelope, Courier) will need to be made and paid for to receive them urgently. Once issued, documents can not be reissued. It is therefore the responsibility of the agent or client to provide us with accurate postal details, and any costs incurred by Snowscene in making alternate arrangements for missing documentation will be passed onto the agent or client.

Refunds: No refund can be issued for unused air travel, coach transfers, accommodation, equipment/ clothing hire, lift passes, lessons or any other components. Any refunds due can not be made until Snowscene has been refunded the amounts paid to the suppliers. Any refunds payable may be subject to a booking fee.

PLEASE NOTE:
Privacy Statement: The Snowscene Privacy Statement sets out our policies on the management of personal information. To view these, please visit our website www.snowscene.com.au Snow and Weather Conditions: Snowscene and its suppliers cannot be held responsible for any snow and/ or weather conditions. Amendment or cancellation to your booking due to snow and/ or weather conditions do not exempt you from our conditions.

Travel Insurance: Snowscene strongly recommends that you obtain adequate Travel Insurance. For a very small investment, Travel Insurance can protect you against such contingencies as cancellation fees, loss of baggage, theft of ski equipment, additional expenses and personal liability. Snowscene is an authorized representative of QBE Insurance (Australia) LimitedABN 78003191035 (Insurer). The Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) should be considered before purchase, please contact us. Please note that under the provisions of the Health Act, it is illegal to cover medical and hospital expenses in a domestic travel insurance policy. We strongly recommend you have appropriate Ambulance Cover. Alcohol and Smoking: Government laws now prevent the consumption of alcohol and smoking on coaches.

Contact Snowscene on (07) 3392 1722 for further information.