Ooraminna Station Homestead

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

 

• Entry is permitted to ticket holders only. Tickets are not available at the gate and must be purchased in advance for all events unless otherwise advertised.

• Ooraminna Station Homestead is a licensed venue. Strictly NO alcohol is to be brought on site by patrons. Ooraminna Station Homestead reserves the right to look into patrons’ bags upon entry for signs of alcohol being brought onto the property.

• Dogs/animals are NOT permitted onto Ooraminna property unless by prior consent of management, with the exception of seeing-eye/guide dogs.

• Smoking is permitted outside only in the designated and sign-posted smoking area.

• Patrons must not damage or remove any vegetation or property belonging to Ooraminna.

• Patrons must not wander without permission and must remain within the Ooraminna’s permitted areas where instructed to do so by Ooraminna staff.

• Patrons may not bring or use open flames of any sort in the filmset area. Any fires lit must be done so only in the designated campfire or fireplace areas.

• Deckchair Cinema reserves the right to eject any person/s who is intoxicated and/or causing a disturbance to other patrons. Such person/s will not be entitled to a refund or exchange of tickets.

• You have a duty to exercise good judgment and act in a responsible manner while at Ooraminna Station Homestead and you agree that you will comply with the directions of the Ooraminna Station Homestead staff and its authorised representatives, including volunteers at all times.

• In order to gain entrance to MA15+ and R rated films, patrons may be required to produce photographic identification in order to gain admission.

• It is the right of Ooraminna Station Homestead to request to view ID at the bar regarding the purchase of alcohol.

• Valid concession cards are required to be produced to validate concession/discounted tickets. If the patron cannot present a valid concession they will be required to pay the additional purchase price for a full price ticket.

• The ticket prices in the schedule on the tickets page of the Ooraminna Station Homestead website www.ooraminna.com.au  – may not be applicable for special screenings, events and film festivals where different prices may be in place.

• Mobile phones may be brought to Ooraminna Station Homestead but must be switched to silent mode or switched off if at the Deckchair cinema or during an event session that required discretionary peace or silence. Use of mobile phones and tablets is not permitted during a movie screening. Patrons that must use their mobile devices, tablets or computers etc will be asked to do so away from other patrons.

• Cameras, audio and video recorders are not permitted to be used within the Ooraminna Deckchair Cinema while the film is playing without express permission from Management and/or the film distributor.

• By entering the Ooraminna Station Homestead property you agree to being filmed and/or photographed which may be used for marketing or promotional purposes. If you object to this, please inform the staff prior to entering the property.

• You acknowledge that you participate at your own risk and that you are not, to the best of your knowledge, suffering from a medical condition which would prevent and/or render you unfit to participate in the activity of the purchased ticket of an event. The purchaser or user of the ticket voluntarily assumes the risk of injury, property damage or loss while attending the event. You agree to take all reasonable measures to protect yourself from the risks of attendance.

• You are responsible for all property that you bring to the event and Ooraminna Station Homestead accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to this property.

• You agree to not cause any loss or damage to any property belonging to or at Ooraminna Station Homestead.

• You understand that there are inherent and other risks associated with attending an outdoor all weather event. You release Ooraminna Station Homestead (including its Directors, employees, volunteers, contractors, sponsors and/or agents) from any claim and from any liability to the maximum extent permitted by law for, or as a result of, any loss, injury or damage suffered by you in relation to your attendance and participation in the event, however caused, including any claim or liability which arises due to any negligence of the event organisers.

• You are responsible for your own comfort with regard to rain, insects and cold and you understand that additional clothing and footwear is not provided by Ooraminna Station Homestead which is an all weather outdoor venue.

 

WEATHER POLICY

Occasionally weather may be adverse at the Ooraminna Station Homestead as it is out doors. We will try to go ahead with events and movie screenings wherever possible, and do not cancel for light or potentially light rain unless it may imminently affect access by road or patrons safety. We recommend customers bring wet weather gear to sessions if the forecast is for light rain or cloudy weather. Events and film screenings will be cancelled only if the weather poses a threat to access by road or a safety threat to patrons and staff. The decision to cancel a screening is made by the Management on site and can be made at any time up to or during an event, as weather conditions are notoriously unpredictable. Patrons accept the risk that weather they consider unsatisfactory may occur on an event night and acknowledge that tickets will not be refunded or re-validated unless an event is officially cancelled by Ooraminna Station Homestead prior to the event commencing.

In the event of:

Light Rain:        We will continue to show a film or proceed with an event, you can take shelter in the Hotel, under the Hotel balcony or under the RED SHED at the filmset or in the homestead and on the verandah at the Homestead.

Heavy Rain:      Heavy rain during an event or film screening may cause cessation of the event.

Cancellation:    If rain presents a safety risk or is too heavy and Management cancels the event, you will receive complimentary tickets to another screening of a film but not to a specialised event. This will be at the discretion of management.

No Show:            If the film or event eventuates, but you don’t attend, we will not provide a refund.

 

REFUND POLICY

 

CANCELLATION POLICY for PRIVATE EVENTS

In the event of a function cancellation, notice must be received in writing and the following terms are applicable:

Period

Cancellation fee

 

More than 180 days prior to the event

Deposit will be refunded in full

 

180 – 91 days prior to the event

Equivalent to 10% of the total estimated function charges, less the deposit paid, (including food and room and hire charges) and based on the numbers advised at the time of reservation.

 

90-31 days prior to the event

Equivalent to 50% of the total estimated charges, less the deposit paid (including food and room and hire charges) and based on the numbers advised at the time of reservation.

 

30 days to 15 days prior to the event

Equivalent to 75% of the total estimated charges, less the deposit paid (including food and room and hire charges) and based on the numbers advised at the time of reservation.

 

Less than 15 days prior to the event

Based on the numbers advised at the time of the reservation, the cancellation fee consists of :

100% of all food and accommodation and room hire fees.  This may include additional expenses such as equipment hire from external supplier’s services.

 

VARIATION

DECKCHAIR CINEMA

The Ooraminna Deckchair Cinema reserves the right to withdraw, reschedule or substitute films for any reason including those that are beyond the control of the Ooraminna Deckchair Cinema. The Ooraminna Deckchair Cinema also reserves the right to vary advertised prices, event times and inclusions without notice.

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SMOKING POLICY

Smoking is not permitted in any inside area of the Homestead, filmset, onsite buildings or cabins.  Smoking is only permitted 4 metres from any of the function facility buildings in the designated smoking area that is signposted.  Failure to comply with this request in accommodation areas will result in cleaning fees being applied.

 

PET POLICY

Those who wish to bring their pet to Ooraminna Station Homestead may do so at the discretion of management in order to ensure the safety, comfort, and wellbeing of all guests.

• The pet owner must advise Ooraminna Station Homestead in advance of arrival that they would like to bring a pet onto the property and must advise the exact breed and kind of pet.

• Due to the threat to wildlife, cats are not allowed at any time onto Ooraminna Station Homestead property.

• Upon arrival the pet’s acceptance will be at the Manager’s discretion. Upon acceptance by the Manager, the pet owner must then agree to and sign the standard “Pet Policy - Pet Owner Agreement’ form.

• Dogs must be supervised at all times and never left unattended, including inside a tent, van, or other accommodation.

• Dogs & cats must be on a leash at all times while not in a van or tent or other accommodation: there are no exceptions. A leash must be no more than two metres in length. No dog ‘runs’ are accepted to contain dogs.

• For health and safety reasons, dogs are not allowed in any eating areas and certain common areas including inside the Homestead, camp kitchens, cottage rooms or BBQ areas, amenities, playgrounds, reception.

• Pet owners are 100% responsible for picking up and disposing of their dog’s waste in a sealed ‘doggy do’ plastic bag and disposed of in rubbish bins. These bags may be purchased purchased from Reception.

• Pet owners are personally responsible, and will be held to be so, for any and all personal injuries and/or property damage or losses in relation to any actions caused by or because of their pet.

• Pets may be exercised or walked along the roads and trails on Ooraminna only while on a lead. If a complaint is made by another guest, it is at the discretion of the Management to ask the pet to be removed from the property.

• The Pet owner must agree that Manager reserves the right to evict any guests whose pet is deemed noisy, disruptive, and aggressive or the subject of a complaint/s from other guests. It is the pet owner’s sole responsibility to control and manage their pet. If in the view of Ooraminna Management this has not happened to an acceptable level, the owner and the pet may be evicted from Ooraminna Station Homestead property.

• The pet owner acknowledges that during certain dates pets will not be allowed onto the property.