By adhering to these guidelines, you’ll help us provide a pleasant environment for everyone at Berry Springs Farmstay. If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact us.
Berry Springs Farmstay offers basic accommodation surrounded by tropical outback scenery. By booking a stay, you agree to adhere to these terms and conditions to ensure a harmonious experience for all guests.
If have a working holiday visa:
There are no references required for short stays.
If you have a tourist visa:
There are no references required for short stays.
Reference and Documentation Requirements for long term stays (animal care positions):
To ensure the safety and well-being of our animals and property, we require all applicants to provide references that demonstrate experience in at least one of the following areas:
- Animal Care
- Plant Care
- Property Management
References from your home country are welcome. Please provide contact details for any relevant pet-sitting, caretaking, or similar arrangements.
This process helps us ensure that our caretakers are capable, trustworthy, and aligned with the needs of our property and animals. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
To ensure the safety and well-being of our animals and property, we require all applicants to provide references that demonstrate experience in at least one of the following areas:
- Animal Care
- Plant Care
- Property Management
We require:
- Contact details for references as outlined above.
- A current National Police Record Check.
This process helps us ensure that our caretakers are capable, trustworthy, and aligned with the needs of our property and animals. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Check-in time: 2:00 PM
Check-out time: 10:00 AM
Before departing, guests must wash their bedding and ensure the room is ready for the next guest with fresh, clean linens provided. Alternatively, guests may choose to use part of their bond as a cleaning fee, and the room will be prepared by farm staff.
- If you are not a “Worldpacker”: A small bond of $5 per day is required for any accommodation (other than your own).
- This bond will be refunded after your planned duration of stay, provided everything has gone smoothly.
- Any cleaning costs incurred due to failure to clean up after yourself may be deducted from this bond.
- Select your room, pay your bond for at least 14 days. Please add more days if you plan to stay longer.
Who needs to pay a bond?
If you like to stay in one of our rooms, you need to pay a small refundable Bond.
Who does not need to pay the refundable bond?
If you are a member of “WorldPackers” and have booked your stay with them.
If you are a Nomad living in your caravan in the wet season. Be aware we can’t have more than one caravan on our property! Booking your stay with us early upfront is essential.
The reasons for our Bond
Here are some points explaining why a 5,- AUD/night bond is requested.
Commitment Assurance: A bond ensures that helpers are genuinely committed to their arrangement, reducing the likelihood of last-minute cancellations.
Fair Opportunity for Others: Unfortunately, when someone cancels at the last moment, it prevents others who are genuinely interested from taking the spot, as it’s often too late to rebook.
Operational Planning: Deposits help us plan resources and schedules effectively, especially for tasks such as animal care, cleaning, or maintenance that depend on reliable help or occupancy.
Protection Against Losses: Cancellations can result in major disruptions, as we may have turned down other interested parties.
Encourages Responsibility: Requesting a deposit creates a sense of responsibility and commitment, fostering a more respectful relationship between both parties.
This approach helps maintain fairness and ensures that everyone who is serious about participating or staying has a chance to do so.
For questions or concerns, please contact us via:
Phone/SMS: 0487 011 958
WhatsApp: +61 487 011 958
Before leaving, we kindly ask that you:
- Wash your bedding and sheets to ensure they are fresh and clean.
- Prepare the room for the next guest by tidying and ensuring it is in good condition.
- Alternatively, guests may choose to use part of their bond as a cleaning fee, and the room will be prepared by farm staff.
To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and comfort for all future guests, please plan ahead to complete these tasks before your departure. Your effort is greatly appreciated and helps keep the space welcoming for everyone.
Thank you for your cooperation!
A bond of $5 AUD per day of stay is required at the time of booking. This bond is refundable upon successful completion of the stay, provided all terms are met.
Full Bond payment for your stay is required prior to arrival unless otherwise agreed upon.
Changes or cancellations must be communicated at least 48 hours in advance to avoid penalties.
Guests are responsible for maintaining cleanliness and respecting the property, animals, and fellow guests.
Guests or caretakers may be involved in farm tasks such as animal care, gardening, or general maintenance, as agreed upon.
Building trust with the animals takes time; most animals require at least three days to become comfortable with new people.
Guests must handle all animals with care and follow farm guidelines provided by the host.
Guests are responsible for their own safety and well-being during their stay.
Berry Springs Farmstay is not liable for injuries, loss, or damage incurred during your visit.
Guests are expected to behave respectfully toward other guests, animals, and the property.
No parties or loud noise are allowed on the property to maintain a peaceful environment.
Smoking is only permitted in designated outdoor areas.
The farmstay offers basic accommodations, a shared kitchen, and outdoor relaxation areas. Guest are usually helpers and responsible to keep all facilities clean.
Alternatively, guests may choose to use part of their bond as a cleaning fee, and the room will be prepared by farm staff.
Essential shops such as an IGA, pharmacy, and local pub are within walking distance.
Guests may take photos and videos for personal use. Permission is required for any media intended for commercial purposes.
Berry Springs Farmstay reserves the right to terminate a guest’s stay without refund for violations of these terms and conditions.
As we are on a solar power system with batteries and the air conditioner is available during the daytime at no charge. Please keep it switched off for the night if you can or pay a small contribution towards or energy bill.
Otherwise a $10 per night charge can be deducted from your bond.