Acceptance of all Terms and Conditions and Acknowledgement of Rockwire Waiver
1. I, as the person and/or party responsible for organising the school groups’ trip, acknowledge and agree that the Recreational Services provided are all services provided by the Supplier associated with the use of Mount Buller and the mountain for recreational activities including but not limited to skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, mountain biking, via Ferrata, rock-climbing, hiking and sightseeing. The Recreational Services include, but are not limited to, the provision and operation of Ski Lifts, snowmaking, snow slope design, construction, maintenance and grooming, hazard assessment and mitigation, construction and maintenance of mountain bike trails and rock-climbing routes, lessons, equipment rental, and the operation of the ski patrol. These are dangerous recreational activities within the meaning of the Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic).
2. Notwithstanding any other clause in the Conditions, and for the avoidance of doubt, nothing in the Conditions is to be construed as releasing, indemnifying, limiting or discharging the Supplier and/or our directors, officers, servants, agents, invitees, or contractors (Personnel) from any liability caused or contributed to by the Supplier and/or our Personnel’s negligent or willful acts or omissions. This clause will prevail to the extent of any inconsistency with any other clause in the Conditions.
3. These Conditions are to be governed by and construed first in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia and secondly in accordance with the laws of the State of Victoria. If there is any inconsistency, the laws of the Commonwealth prevail. The courts of Victoria have exclusive jurisdiction. If any provision is determined to be void, illegal, invalid or otherwise unenforceable it shall be deemed to be deleted and the remaining provisions shall remain and continue to be valid, binding and enforceable;
4. I, on behalf of the person/school/company/business responsible for organising the school groups’ trip from Buller Ski Lifts, RockWire, or Buller Holidays (acting as it’s agent) confirm that all clients purchasing RockWire tours, will be given a complete copy of the Terms and Conditions (as included in the 2026/2027 Rockwire Schools Planner) governing the purchase of RockWire tours and rental of rock climbing equipment and use of such services and facilities prior to the time of purchase.
5. It is a requirement that all participants wear accredited harnesses, helmets and all additional Via Ferrata Equipment issued by the Supplier at all times. Recreational Services must be collected from the Altitude/Buller Sports location or office by a teacher or assistant accompanying the group.