Boat Hire

You are responsible for and agree to the following:

1. The hirer (You) will use the boat in a responsible manner having regards for their passengers, other boat users, swimmers and the equipment.
2. To carry no more than the agreed number of passengers.
3. Boats are restricted to the Mooloolah River and are specifically NOT permitted to enter the ocean.
4. All passengers must ride inside the boat, bow riding is illegal.
5. Boats must stay 30 meters away from all other vessels, swimmers and obstructions.
6. Prior to departure you will be giver instructions on how to properly navigate, operate the outboard, how to use equipment and how to handle the boat.
7. It is the hirers responsibility to obtain all navigational rules and regulations before departure.
8. The hirer agrees to leave a valid credit card or cash bond
9. The hirer agrees to pay for all damages, infringements and late return penalties
10. I name and acknowledge the full responsibility for participants less than 18 years of age
11. I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understood and agree to this disclaimer of liability.
12. I agree to release and indemnify:
    The service provider as follows:
    I release, indemnify and hold harmless the service Provider (Sunreef Hire), its servants and agents, from and against any actions or claims which may be made by me or on my behalf or by other parties for or in respect of or arising out of any injury, loss, damage or death caused to me or my property whether by negligence, breach of contract or in any way whatsoever.er.

JetSki Hire 

The following policies must be followed at all times.

1. You must follow the direction of the session Supervisor at ALL times
2. NO WAVE JUMPING the hire will be stopped immediately without a refund
3. At all times you must stay a minimum of 300 meters away from the beach
4. At all times you must stay a minimum of 100 meters away from all other jet ski hirers, all other watercraft, swimmers, paddlers ETC.
5. At all times you must stay within designated hire area and keep visual contact on the rescue vessel
6. No rider under the age of 16 or that has not completed the practical assessment may drive the Jet Ski
7. Whilst riding through the Mooloolah River you must navigate in single file 20 meters apart from each other and the rescue vessel and adhere to the maximum 6 knot no wash limit, this limit also applies on return from the hire to the river
8. When riding the jet ski ensure you can see all other water users it is your responsibility to stay clear and give way to others
9. Whilst on your jet ski you must wear your life jacket at all times
10. When the rescue vessel signals the end of you hire you must return to the rendezvous point
11. If you have any medical conditions that may affect or be affected by riding a hired jet ski, please specify to the staff member prior to departure
12. 0 (Zero) blood alcohol level is required to participate in any and all hire activities
13. At all times we are observing you. If you have any difficulty or feel unsafe return to the rescue boat or wave your arms to attract attention. Wait on your ski if safe to do so, otherwise abandon your jet ski; your life jacket will keep you afloat at all times. If you are in a collision report to the rescue vessel immediately. You are deemed responsible for your own safety, the safety of others and the care of your hired jet ski, as such, you ride at your own risk and you are responsible and will be held accountable for any damage and or injury caused wilfully or negligently. Further costs can and may be brought against you. The owners, management and staff of Sunreef Hire reserves the right to refuse, cancel or stop any hire at any time without a refund if a person does not adhere to these rules or is negligent, remiss, not confident or a potential danger to themselves or other persons or property.

Standup Paddle Boards & Kayaks

Please read the following very carefully:

1. At all times you must stay within the designated hire area (Mooloolah River and Canals only)
2. If you are over the age of 12 and are able to swim you are not required to wear a lifejacket. However, lifejackets are issued free of charge to any participant and if required must be worn at all times.
3. 0 (Zero) alcohol tolerance level is required of all participants.
4. You MUST report any incident or collision that has occurred during your hire.
5. You are responsible for any participants under 18 years of age
6. Only people named by you on this form are allowed to use the hired equipment
7. You must pay for any broken or lost paddles/ seats or kayaks
8. You are deemed responsible for your own safety and the safety of others, as such, you participate at your own risk and you will be held responsible for injury caused wilfully or by negligence on your part.
9. You are deemed responsible for the care of the equipment you hire, as such, you are accountable for any damage and understand further costs can be bought against you
10. You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for obtaining all advice and information necessary for the safety and the safe use of the stand-up paddle equipment.
11. The owners, management and staff of Hire Hut Mooloolaba reserves the right to refuse, cancel or stop any hire at any time without a refund if a person does not adhere to these rules or is negligent, remiss, not confident or a potential danger to themselves or other persons or property.

General Hire 

1. I ACKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTAND THAT WHILST PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITY:
2. The conditions in which the activity is conducted may vary without warning.
   Other persons participating in the activity may cause me injury or damage to my property for which they may be liable.
3. I may cause injury to other persons or damage their property, for which I may be liable.
4. I may cause loss of damage to property used/hired for which I would be liable.
5. I may be injured/ inflict damage to my property as a result of my negligence or breach of contract.
   There may be no or inadequate facilities for treatment or transport of me if I am injured.
6. I assume the risk of and responsibility for any injury, death or property damage resulting from my participation.
7. I will take special attention to all instructions oral or written and will query any matters that I do not understand.
8. I am not under the influence of drugs/medication/mind altering substances that affect my understanding of safety instructions or ability to safely participate.
9. I do not have any allergies that affect my ability to participate any aspect of this activity
10. I do not suffer from any mental infirmity/allergies that may prejudice my performance/safety or the safety of others.
11. I name and acknowledge the full responsibility for participants less than 16 years of age.
12. Release and indemnity to the service provider:
    In consideration of the acceptance of me participating, except to the extent it is precluded by statutory law I AGREE TO RELEASE AND INDEMNIFY the service provider as follows:
13. I release, indemnify and hold harmless the service provider, its servants and agents, from and against all and any actions or claims which may be made by me or on my behalf or by other parties for or in respect of or arising out of any injury, loss, damage or death caused to me or my property whether by negligence, breach of contract or in any way whatsoever.

You have selected yes to one or more medical questions that may affect your ability to dive in QLD without clearance from a medical practitioner.

Please call us immediately to discuss this on 07 5444 5656. 

You will need to do a refresher or PADI Reactivate before you can dive. 

PLease call us immediately to dicuss on 07 5444 5656

Statement of Agreement to dive the EX-HMAS Brisbane during site closure period.

I, the undersigned, have read, understood and agree to comply fully with the procedures and controls set out for the HMAS Brisbane Shipwreck dive as follows:

Restricted conditions for divers to participate.

Operational Area: Dive only in external areas of the wreck ABSOLUTELY NO PENETRATION OF THE WRECK IS ALLOWED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES!

Buffer Zone: Maintain at least 2.5 m clearance from the wreck structure at all times.

Exclusion Zone: Absolutely no diving over the damaged areas (aft of forward cannon to Mag Deck; port‐side around rear cannon) and no penetration of any part of the wreck.

Pre‑Dive Briefings: Attend a detailed briefing—including a customised route map—prior to EVERY dive.

Guided Dives: Stay within 2 m of your assigned buddy throughout the entire dive.

Dive Route Protocol: Descend on the mooring line, maintaining one point of contact until 2.5 m from the wreck. Avoid detached structures and any loose material, then ascend on the mooring line. Under no circumstances pass over the area between the forward cannon and the Mag Deck exclusion area shown in red on the map.

Participant Restrictions: Certification: Advanced Open Water Diver (or higher), or Advanced Open Water Student under direct supervision of a Master Scuba Diver Trainer.

Medical Fitness: Provide valid medical clearance and complete on‑site fitness check if required via qualifying questions in the Participation Waiver or booking details.

Pre‑Dive Checks & Approvals: All equipment, environmental conditions, and certifications will be reviewed at booking and again at check‑in before each dive. Digital sign‑off is required prior to boarding.
On‑Site Supervision & Communication

System for safe diving practices: Familiarise and use approved hand‑signals explained during the briefing, Follow emergency and evacuation procedures as briefed.
Post‑Dive Debrief & Review

Please read the following points carefully.

1. I understand and state that I am physically and mentally capable and trained to participate successfully in open sea condition diving. I further acknowledge that Sunreef Diving will give no refunds for seasickness, inability to equalize or for any other reason that prevents an individual from participating fully.
2. I have no medical condition that would affect my ability to safely dive and I am not taking any medication that has not been approved by my physician for diving. I am not currently under the effect of alcohol or drugs.
3. I will not fly within 24hrs from surfacing after my last dive.
4. I warrant that as a certified diver my skill levels are at least equal to a newly certified open water diver. I understand that dive guides supplied by Sunreef are solely to enhance my diving experience and not because such guidance is required to compensate for my lack of diving skill.
5. Sunreef may cancel or change trip destinations at any time due to weather or any other unforeseen circumstances.
6. Sunreef may change the time of my trip due to weather or any other unforseen circumstances.
7. If you wish to change your booking in any way, it must be done at least 72hrs prior to the planned start time of your trip. Changes made with in the 72hrs will incur a charge equal to the charter fee for the trip you have booked.
8. I will follow the direction of Sunreef staff at all times to ensure a safe and fluid operation. I will listen to all briefings and seek advice if I don't understand any part of the brief.
9. I take the responsibility for checking the safe and correct operation of my dive equipment prior to diving whether the equipment be provided by myself or Sunreef Hire Gear. I will carry and know how to use the following:- safety sausage, whistle, snorkel, torch and dive computer.
10. I take responsibility for the planning of my dive and then diving my plan within a safe NO DECOMPRESSION DIVE.
11. If I am undertaking a dive on the EX-HMAS Brisbane I understand that my first dive will be an orientation dive with guide. No penetration will be allowed. Penetration dives are not to be undertaken if the sea conditions, visibility or diver ability are not seen adequate by Sunreef Employees.
12. If you are diving a reef - I understand that both dives on the selected reef site will be guided. Dives into overhead environments are not to be undertaken if the sea conditions, visibility or diver ability are not seen adequate by Sunreef Employees.
13. If we encounter Grey Nurse sharks or Humpback whales on our dive, I understand no flash photography is to be used, I will no swim towards them or chase them and follow the direction of staff at all times.
14. I understand these terms and conditions apply to all Sunreef Dive Sites suitable for Certified Divers.
15. If I am undertaking a dive on the EX-HMAS Brisbane I understand that my first dive will be an orientation dive with guide. No penetration will be allowed. Penetration dives are not to be undertaken if the sea conditions, visibility or diver ability are not seen adequate by Sunreef Employees.
    The dives are planned as 50 minute Dives.
16. I will return to the vessel with a minimum of 50bar remaining in my cylinder, failure to do so may result in cancellation of my second dive or refusal for future bookings.
    By acknowledging this, I agree to release Sunreef, its employees/contractors or associated agents from being sued for personal injury, wrongful death or damage to personal equipment. I am fully aware of the contents of this form and have clearly read and understood all the above points. This document is valid for 12 months from date of submission.

Hire Terms and Conditions

1. All Sunreef equipment will be left on board the vessel I am travelling in the condition as it was in upon delivery to the hirer at the commencement of hiring.
2. If the equipment is returned after the return date, it will be charged for until return, on a daily basis at the regular rates charged by the company.
3. If any equipment is returned in a damaged state or lost, the same shall be replaced or repaired at Sunreef Diving’s sole discretion. Whenever repairs or replacement is required the amount charged shall be the replacement cost of the Unit at Retail Cost or repair cost.
4. It is understood that the Hirer is a competent diver and that no claim whatsoever can be forthcoming from the use of the above equipment.
5. All equipment is to be inspected by the Hirer prior to leaving the dive centre for correct function and serviceability.
6. Tanks being hired are to be checked to ensure they have a fill pressure of at least 200 Bar.
7. Once equipment leaves the Dive Centre it is considered hired and no refunds are applicable, including unused air.
8. Please note that no refund will be issued for any dives not completed.

Unfortunately we are not able to take you on our vessels due to the risk of affecting your pregnancy 

Please call us immediately on 07 5444 5656 to inform us of the nature of your injury, illness or medication.

This is an open ocean swimming activity that can be strenueous at times. Please be advised that if you are unable to move independantly through the water we may need to ask you to stay on the boat. 

Please read the following points carefully.

1. I am aware that snorkelling has inherent risks which may result in serious injury or death.
2. I am aware that this tour is 100% on the whales terms and there is no guarentee on the swimming portion of it. Sunreef will do everything in its power to get you an inwater experience with a whale or turtle depending on the expereince you have booked.
3. I am aware that I will be swimming in open ocean conditions and am physically able to do this.
   Touching the whales and turltes is strictly prohibited.
4. There is to be no duck diving, weight belts or flash photography.
5. Sunreef may cancel or change trip destinations at any time due to weather or any other unforeseen circumstances.
6. Sunreef may change the time of my trip due to weather or any other unforeseen circumstances.
7. If you wish to change your booking in any way, it must be done at least 72hrs prior to the planned start time of your trip. Changes made within the 72hrs will incur a charge of $195. I will follow the direction of Sunreef staff at all times to ensure a safe and fluid operation. I will listen to all briefings and seek advice if I don't understand any part of the brief.
8. I understand and agree that neither my guide(s)/instructor(s), nor the facility through which this program is offered, Sunreef, nor PADI Americas, Inc., nor its affiliate and subsidiary corporations, nor any of their respective employees, officers, agents, contractors or assigns (hereinafter referred to as “Released Parties”), may be held liable or responsible in any way for any injury, death or other damages to me, my family, estate, heirs or assigns that may occur as a result of my participation in this program or as a result of the negligence of any party, including the Released Parties, whether passive or active.
9. In consideration of being allowed to participate in this program, I hereby personally assume all risks of this program whether foreseen or unforeseen, that may befall me while I am participating in this program. I further release, exempt and hold harmless said program and Released Parties from any claim or lawsuit by me, my family, estate, heirs or assigns, arising out of my enrollment and participation in this program.
10. I understand that snorkeling and skin diving are physically strenuous activities and that I will be exerting myself during this program, and that if I am injured as a result of heart attack, panic, hyperventilation, drowning or any other cause, that I expressly assume the risk of said injuries and that I will not hold the Released Parties responsible for the same.
11. I understand that past or present medical conditions may be contraindicative to my participation in the program. I affirm that I am not currently suffering from a cold or congestion or have an ear infection. I affirm that I do not have or have informed Sunreef of a history of seizures, dizziness or fainting, or a history of heart condition (e.g. cardiovascular disease, angina, heart attack).
12. I further affirm that I do not have or have informed Sunreef of a history of respiratory problems such as emphysema or tuberculosis. I affirm that I am not, or I have informed Sunreef that I am, currently taking medication that carries a warning about any impairment of my physical or mental abilities.
13. I further state that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this liability release, or that I have acquired the written consent of my parent or guardian.
14. I understand the terms herein are contractual and not a mere recital, and that I have signed this Agreement of my own free act and with the knowledge that I hereby agree to waive my legal rights. I further agree that if any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be severed from this Agreement. The remainder of this Agreement will then be construed as though the unenforceable provision had never been contained herein store/resort store/resort participant name store/resort Release of Liability/Assumption of Risk/Non-agency Acknowledgement Form Discover Snorkeling and Skin Diving I understand and agree that I am not only giving up my right to sue the Released Parties but also any rights my heirs, assigns, or beneficiaries may have to sue the Released Parties resulting from my death. I further represent I have the authority to do so and that my heirs, assigns, or beneficiaries will be estopped from claiming otherwise because of my representations to the Released Parties. I, AGREE TO EXEMPT and RELEASE MY GUIDE(S)/INSTRUCTOR(S), THE FACILITY THROUGH WHICH I RECEIVE MY INSTRUCTION, SUNREEF, AND PADI AMERICAS, INC., AND ALL RELATED ENTITIES AS DEFINED ABOVE, FROM ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH HOWEVER CAUSED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, WHETHER PASSIVE OR ACTIVE. I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF AND MY HEIRS OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS NON-AGENCY DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLDGEMENT AGREEMENT AND LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT BY READING BOTH BEFORE SIGNING BELOW ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY HEIRS.

Hire Terms and Conditions

1. All equipment will remain on board Sunreef Vessels after the end of my tour.
2. If any equipment is left in a damaged state or lost, the same shall be replaced or repaired at Sunreef Diving’s sole discretion. Whenever repairs or replacement is required the amount charged shall be the replacement cost of the Unit at Retail Cost or repair cost.
3. It is understood that the Hirer is a competent snorkeller and that no claim whatsoever can be forthcoming from the use of the above equipment.
4. All equipment is to be inspected by the Hirer prior to leaving the dive centre for correct function and serviceability.
5. Once equipment leaves the Dive Centre it is considered hired and no refunds are applicable.
6. Please note that no refund will be issued for any dives or activities not completed.