Spicers Great Walk Retreat (QLD)

FOODS

All nourishing meals & beverages include

ACCOMODATION

Spicers Mt Mistake Farmhouse: A six bedroom house on top of the mountain. Each room has it’s own ensuite.

Spicers Amphitheatre: Two Purpose Built Eco-Camps, offering tree-house-like cabins with shared bathrooms and a stunning central lodge.

• Ages above 18 Y/o
• People of all ages with a reasonable fitness level, able to walk 14kms a day for multiple days while wearing a backpack averaging 6 kgs.
• People interested in exploring Queenslands hinterland regions on foot.
• People who enjoy beautiful service, nourishing food and great company while surrounded by nature

2023 Departures  - All dates are 4 day 4 night

*Denotes Walk with Helicopter transfers

Our Change and Cancellation Fees
Subject to your refund and remedy rights under the Australian Consumer Law, the following change and cancellation fees apply to our standard rate packages and bookings (including online bookings and bookings made over the phone, via chat by email or in-person). Please refer back to your confirmation received at the time of booking as special packages and rates will be marked as non-refundable in which the below does not apply unless affected by COVID-19.

Retreats
For our regional retreats:

• Date changes or booking cancellations to confirmed bookings made between 30 days and 15 days prior to arrival will incur a 50% amendment/cancellation fee.
• Date changes or booking cancellations to confirmed bookings within 14 days of arrival will incur a 100% amendment/cancellation fee.

For our retreats in Brisbane and Sydney:

• Date changes or booking cancellations to confirmed bookings made up to 3 days prior to arrival will not incur an amendment/cancellation fee.
• Date changes or booking cancellations to confirmed bookings within 48 hours of arrival will incur a 100% amendment/cancellation fee.

COVID-19 Affected Bookings
Should a government mandated intrastate or interstate travel restriction, or lockdown be enforced that prevents you from travelling on your booked date, we will move your booking to a future date within 12 months at the same retreat, with no penalty. If you do not have a future date in mind, we will hold the amount paid as credit to be used at the same retreat within 12 months. If you wish to cancel your booking, a full cancellation fee will apply. It is the traveller’s responsible to ensure they are eligible to travel.

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend that you take out appropriate travel insurance to cover your travel arrangements. Your insurance protection should include cover for cancellation, medical and repatriation expenses, personal injury and accident, death and loss of personal baggage and money and personal liability insurance.

Health
You must ensure that you are aware of any health requirements and recommended precautions relevant to your travel.

Prices
All prices are subject to availability and can be withdrawn or varied without notice. The prices quoted over the phone, via chat by email or in-person are valid for 48 hours, subject to change thereafter. Availability can change at any time. To proceed with this reservation and secure your booking we require a 100% deposit.

Credit Card Fees
The following fees apply for credit card payments:- 1% Visa Debit or Credit and Mastercard Debit or Credit, 1.54% for Diners Club, 2.5% Union Pay and 3.3% for American Express. There are no additional fees for EFTPOS, direct deposit or cash payments.

Liability
To the extent permitted by law, neither Spicers Retreats, Hotels & Lodges nor any of its related bodies corporate, directors, employees or agents accept any liability in contract, tort or otherwise for any injury, damage, loss (including consequential loss), delay, additional expense or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by the acts, omissions or default, whether negligent or otherwise, of third party providers over whom we have no direct control, force majeure or any other event which is beyond our control or which is not preventable by reasonable diligence on our part. Under circumstances where our liability cannot be excluded and where liability may be lawfully limited, such liability is limited to the remedies required of us under applicable law (including the Australian Consumer Law). This liability clause is subject to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law and nothing in these terms and conditions is intended to limit any rights you may have under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth).

Special Requirements
Please advise any special requirements you may have for your travel arrangements such as special meals, room type or disabled access.

Privacy Policy
We are committed to protecting your personal information and agree to handle your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which is available online at https://spicersretreats.com/privacy/. By providing personal information to us, you agree that our Privacy Policy will apply to how we handle your personal information and you consent to us collecting, using and disclosing your personal information as detailed in our Privacy Policy. In particular, you agree that in certain circumstances (such as where you request us to book an experience for you), we are permitted to disclose your personal information to external recipients. Such recipients may include the travel service providers (e.g. tour providers) with whom you make a booking. Generally, we will only disclose your personal information to these persons in connection with facilitation of your travel booking and/or to enable the performance of administrative and technical services by them on our behalf. Where we disclose your personal information to any person, you agree that we will not be required to ensure that person’s compliance with Australian privacy laws or otherwise be accountable for how they handle your personal information. When used above, “disclose” includes to transfer, share, send, or otherwise make available or accessible to another person or entity.

Governing Law
If any dispute arises between you and us, the laws of Australia will apply. You irrevocably and unconditionally submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Australia, and waive any right that you may have to object to an action being brought in those courts.

Acknowledgement
You acknowledge that you are 18 years of age or older and that you understand and agree with the above Booking Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy.

• A good level of fitness and stability is required
• The trails are predominantly Grade 4 with some Grade 5 (see grading reference)
• Spicers Canopy offers glamping style tents with shared bathroom facilities
• Allergies and dietaries can be catered for please advise on your medical waiver form
• During the warmer months walks will depart earlier in the morning
• Alcohol is included – wine, beer, gin and whiskey. Responsible service of alcohol applies

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