TERMS & CONDITIONS

The primary guest making the booking must be at least 21 years of age and must remain on the property for the duration of the stay.

All guests staying at The Stables must be at least 18 years of age. The Stables are strictly adults only and are not suitable for infants or children.

Wallaringa Farm reserves the right to refuse bookings deemed unsuitable for the property, including bookings associated with parties, unauthorised events, excessive noise, antisocial behaviour, or unsafe conduct.

Strict guest limits apply at all times.

The maximum occupancy for The Farmhouse is six guests in total, including children.

The maximum occupancy for each Stable is two adult guests. Where South Stable and North Stable are booked together, the maximum occupancy is four adult guests in total, with no more than two adult guests staying in either Stable.

Only guests included on the confirmed booking reservation may enter or remain on the property unless prior written approval has been provided by Wallaringa Farm.

Unauthorised visitors, gatherings, parties, celebrations, commercial activities, or events are strictly prohibited unless expressly approved in writing.

Exceeding approved guest numbers may result in:

• immediate termination of the booking
• removal from the property without refund
• forfeiture of the security bond
• additional guest fees and operational recovery costs

Additional unauthorised guests may incur charges of up to $300 per person, per night.

A security bond of $1,000 applies to stays at The Farmhouse. A security bond of $500 applies to stays at South Stable or North Stable.

Wallaringa Farm reserves the right to retain part or all of the security bond where damage, additional cleaning, remediation, missing items, unauthorised use, safety breaches, or breaches of these Terms occur.

Deductions may include, but are not limited to:

• property damage

• stained or damaged linen, towels, bedding, mattress protectors, rugs, carpets, soft furnishings or furniture

• specialist cleaning, stain treatment, deodorising, laundering, replacement or remediation costs

• excessive cleaning, rubbish removal, food waste removal or BBQ cleaning

• smoking or vaping violations

• unauthorised pets, visitors, parties, events or commercial use

• restricted area access or interference with farm equipment, infrastructure, timber, gates, fences, animals or supplies

• fire safety breaches or unauthorised fire activity

• excessive firewood use

• unauthorised EV charging or misuse of power outlets

• missing, damaged or relocated items

• late checkout or unauthorised early check in

• operational delays, call out fees, contractor fees, administrative recovery costs or other reasonable costs caused by guest conduct

Where the cost of damage, cleaning, replacement, remediation or operational loss exceeds the security bond, guests remain responsible for the reasonable balance owing.

Wallaringa Farm will make reasonable attempts to contact guests regarding proposed charges using the details provided at booking. If no response is received within a reasonable timeframe, Wallaringa Farm reserves the right to process applicable deductions or charges.

Wallaringa Farm will provide reasonable details of deductions where practical, including invoices, photographs, cleaner notes or other supporting documentation. Deductions are not intended as a penalty and are applied to recover reasonable costs, losses and remediation expenses arising from the stay.

For direct bookings, 50% of the total booking value is due at the time of booking.

The remaining balance is due 14 days prior to arrival.

Failure to make payment by the due date may result in cancellation of the booking.

All cancellations must be submitted in writing to gday@wallaringafarm.com.au.

As Wallaringa Farm reserves each stay exclusively, guests are strongly encouraged to purchase comprehensive travel insurance at the time of booking, including coverage for cancellations, illness, travel disruptions, weather events, and unforeseen circumstances.

Direct Bookings

More than 30 days prior to arrival
Payments received will be refunded less non refundable third party processing fees, including Stripe and Lodgify transaction fees.

14 to 30 days prior to arrival
50% of the total booking value will be forfeited.

Less than 14 days prior to arrival
All payments are non refundable.

No refunds will be provided for:

• late arrivals
• early departures
• change of mind
• weather conditions
• road closures outside our control
• Total Fire Ban restrictions
• guest illness or personal circumstances
• unused nights or services

Where possible, Wallaringa Farm may, at its sole discretion, offer date changes or booking credits. Approval is not guaranteed and may incur rate adjustments or administrative fees.

Third Party Bookings

Bookings made via third party platforms including Airbnb are subject to the cancellation policies, terms and conditions, fees, and dispute processes of the respective platform at the time of booking.

These policies may differ from those applicable to direct bookings made through Wallaringa Farm.

Check in and check out times must be strictly observed unless otherwise approved in writing.

Unauthorised early check in or late checkout may incur additional fees where it affects cleaning, maintenance, property preparation, guest changeover, staff scheduling or operational requirements.

Unauthorised late checkouts may incur additional fees.

Wallaringa Farm reserves the right to enter the property after checkout time where required for operational, cleaning, maintenance, or safety purposes.

Wallaringa Farm is intended to provide a peaceful rural experience for guests, neighbouring properties, and local wildlife.

Noise must be kept to respectful levels at all times.

Quiet hours apply from 10:00pm to 7:00am daily.

Parties, loud gatherings, amplified music, external speakers, disruptive behaviour, excessive noise, or antisocial conduct are strictly prohibited.

Any booking suspected of hosting a party or unauthorised event may be immediately terminated without refund.

Security, law enforcement, or third party intervention costs resulting from guest behaviour may be charged to the guest.

Children and infants are permitted as registered guests of The Farmhouse only and are included within The Farmhouse maximum occupancy of six guests.

The Stables are strictly adults only. Persons under 18 years of age, including infants and children, are not permitted to stay in or enter South Stable, North Stable, or any private guest area provided exclusively for The Stables.

Children staying at The Farmhouse must be actively supervised by an adult at all times while on the property.

Wallaringa Farm is a rural property containing inherent hazards including:

• dams and water hazards
• uneven ground
• fences and gates
• farm equipment
• livestock and wildlife
• insects and snakes
• rural terrain and natural obstacles

Guests acknowledge that children must never be left unsupervised around animals, water, paddocks, roads, gates, or outdoor areas.

Wallaringa Farm accepts no responsibility for injuries arising from inadequate supervision.

Wallaringa Farm is a working rural property and guests acknowledge that inherent rural risks exist.

Guests enter and use the property entirely at their own risk.

Guests must not:

• enter restricted paddocks or farm areas
• climb fences or gates
• chase, feed, handle, or disturb animals
• leave gates open
• interfere with farm infrastructure or equipment

Restricted areas include, but are not limited to, sheds, storage areas, machinery areas, paddocks, gates, fenced farm zones, staff only areas, maintenance areas and any area not clearly made available for guest use.

Guests must not remove, handle, burn, relocate, damage, interfere with or use any farm equipment, timber, pallets, firewood stores, tools, machinery, supplies, animal feed, building materials or property infrastructure unless expressly authorised in writing.

Any unauthorised access to restricted areas or interference with farm property may result in termination of the booking, forfeiture of the security bond, additional charges, and liability for repair, replacement, remediation, safety or operational costs.

Animals may only be interacted with where expressly invited or instructed by Wallaringa Farm staff.

Guests may be held financially responsible for injury, veterinary costs, property damage, or operational losses caused by guest negligence or non compliance.

To protect the health and welfare of animals on the property, strict biosecurity measures apply.

Guests must not introduce animals, feed livestock inappropriate food, or bring external agricultural materials, feed, or equipment onto the property.

Any guest behaviour resulting in illness, injury, or contamination risks to animals may result in financial liability.

Pets are strictly prohibited on the property.

Unauthorised animals present serious risks including:

• livestock stress or injury
• biosecurity risks
• guest allergy exposure
• property damage
• wildlife disturbance

Bringing an unauthorised pet or animal onto the property may result in:

• immediate termination of the booking
• removal from the property without refund
• forfeiture of the full $1000 security bond
• additional cleaning, remediation, or damage charges where applicable