Terms and Conditions

PAYMENT TERMS

General

All prices are charged in New Zealand Dollars (NZD) and include GST of 15%. We accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Payment by direct bank transfer in NZD can also be arranged.

Standard Booking

Payment is required at the time of booking to confirm all accommodation and activities (including helicopter services). Any additional services are payable on departure.

Credit Card Transaction Fee

Please note a 3% surcharge will apply to all credit card payments.

Festive Season Bookings

A minimum two night stay applies between 15 December to 10 January.

Exclusive Use Bookings

To confirm an exclusive use booking at Minaret Station Alpine Lodge, a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total price of the accommodation and activities (including helicopter services) is required. The balance must be paid at least 31 days prior to arrival.

Credit

Credit is only available to approved trade partners by prior arrangement. Where credit terms have been agreed, all invoices to be paid by the 20th of the month following invoice. Cancellation fees, if any become the responsibility of the booking agent to collect.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel you will be charged a cancellation charge based on a percentage of the total price of the accommodation and activities (including helicopter services) as set out below:

Standard Booking:

  • Cancellation notified more than 31 days prior to arrival:          0% (no cancellation charge)

  • Cancellation notified 31 days or less prior to arrival:               100%

Festive Season Bookings (15 December to 10 January):

  • Cancellation notified more than 60 days prior to arrival:          0% (no cancellation charge)

  • Cancellation notified 60 days or less prior to arrival:               100%

Exclusive Use Bookings:

  • Cancellation notified more than 31 days prior to arrival:          50%

  • Cancellation notified 31 days or less prior to arrival:               100%

COVID-19                                                                  

In addition to our standard booking cancellation terms, this Covid-19 cancellation policy is applicable if you can no longer visit Minaret Station on account of contracting Covid-19, or are being restricted from travelling due to NZ Government enforced travel restrictions. 

  • Cancellation notified 10 days or less prior to arrival: total price of the accommodation and activities (including helicopter services) will be held in credit for 12-months. 

  • Any increase in rates, if any, for new dates booked will be payable in addition to the credit held.

If weather conditions prevent activities from taking place on the chosen day, and we are unable to provide availability on another day, the guest will receive a 100% refund.

All transactions are conducted in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Due to exchange rate fluctuations, at times there may be some variance in the amounts refunded compared to the amount initially charged. No liability is accepted for these variances or any subsequent credit card/bank charges relating to these transfers.

It is recommended that you have comprehensive travel insurance to protect against unforeseen circumstances that may affect your travel plans.