Playing Around New Zealand undertakes to provide all services offered subject to the terms and conditions stipulated below. These terms and conditions are accepted by the client when the deposit is paid.

1.Contract.  The contract is between Playing Around New Zealand Ltd. (PANZ)  - and any person (client) traveling or intending to travel on an itinerary or tour supplied. The contract, including all matters arising from it, is subject to New Zealand law and the exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand Courts. PANZ has the sole authority to vary or omit any of these terms.
2. How to Book.  To secure a booking, PANZ requires a completed Booking Form or e-mail, sent by the client, or the parent/legal guardian (if the client is under 18 years), and payment details (if credit card is preferred method of payment we require number, expiry date, name on card) via our secure payment system. A booking is valid from the date PANZ confirms acceptance in writing. PANZ reserves the right to decline any booking at their discretion.

3. Payment. Confirmed bookings require a deposit of 10% of total tour cost (non refundable). The balance of all monies due, including any surcharges must be paid to PANZ no later than 30 days prior to departure. In the case of non-payment of the balance by the due date, PANZ will treat the booking as cancelled unless the client communicates to the contrary. Please note that there is a 2% loading fee for all payments made by credit card.

4. Travel Information. On receipt of full payment travel information will be forwarded either by postal mail, fax or e-mail. This will include: detailed itinerary, travel vouchers and tickets.

5. Alterations. An administration fee of $10.00 per booking item, plus any additional costs incurred will be charged if a confirmed booking is changed or transferred.

6. Cancellations. If it becomes necessary to cancel your holiday, you must notify PANZ immediately in writing. Cancellation will take effect upon receipt by PANZ of your written notice. An initial deposit of 10% of the total with your booking is not refundable.

Cancellation Fees:

15 - 30 days prior to departure = 50%

14 days or less prior to departure = Up to 100% 

We strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance, including cancellation insurance!
PANZ reserves the right to cancel tours at any time. In such event PANZ will return all monies paid or offer an alternative tour. PANZ is not liable for any penalty charges associated with connecting air fares, in the event of a change to a tour departure time, date or cancellation.
7. Complaints. In the unlikely event that a client has a complaint about any of the travel arrangements, they must advise the relevant supplier at the time and inform PANZ in writing. This will assist settlement of any grievance or complaint.

8. Insurance. PANZ recommends clients take out travel, health and cancellation insurances. The New Zealand Accident Compensation (ACC) applies to travellers while in New Zealand. If a client has to cancel for medical reasons, most cancellation charges, less a small excess are covered by most travel policies. PANZ accepts no liability for personal injuries and losses.
10. Prices. All accommodation prices are gross as indicated in the booking form. All prices include New Zealand Goods and Services Tax of 15%.
11. Changes to Tours. Adverse weather conditions may from time to time prevent the completion of advertised programs. The decision is normally made by the tour leader/captain at the time and is made in the best interests of the group and their safety. PANZ and/or their contracted suppliers cannot be held responsible for these changes.

12. Refunds. No refunds will be made once travel has commenced: nor will any refund be available in respect of any tours, accommodation, hires, services or inclusions not utilised.  We strongly recommend travel insurance cover for such eventualities. Weather interruptions to itineraries/tour packages are beyond our control.  We will do all possible to rearrange services in such event, but cannot be held financially responsible for interruption under such circumstances.  We strongly recommend travel insurance cover for such eventualities.

13. Other Conditions. PANZ as operator or agent finalises all arrangements for these tours on the express condition that it shall not be held liable for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned either by reason of any defect in any vehicle, vessel or equipment or by Acts of God or through the acts of default of any company or person engaged in conveying the passengers or in carrying out our arrangements of the tours or otherwise in connection herewith. PANZ reserves the right to change any of the facilities, services or prices described in the information provided.
14. Self Drive.

Vehicle.
The rental cars we use for our tours are from Hertz or Samuels, they are late models and very well maintained.
Insurance excess of between NZ$2000 - $3000 +GST applies in the event of accident or damage to the vehicle. A credit card imprint is taken for the bond on initiation and destroyed at termination of the hire, provided the vehicle is returned in the same condition that it left the depot. The excess can be reduced by taking Accident Excess Reduction insurance (AER) through the rental vehicle company or in the tour package inclusions. Most travel insurance policies cover the excess. 
Driving Licence Requirements.

A full valid licence to drive a manual vehicle is the minimum requirement. It must be written in English or accompanied by an International Driver's Permit and must be sighted at commencement of tour.

Age Requirements.

The minimum age to hire a motor car is 21 years.