Archery Safety

Archery is one of the safest sports with a reported injury rate of less than one incident per 1,000 participants in 2004. Other activities like golf and fishing have an injury rate of up to 1.5 to 2 times the rate for archery. Sports like soccer, baseball and basketball have injury rates 15 to 25 times higher than archery.

Archery maintains its high safety level through the proper training and certification of archery instructors. When the proper procedures are followed, archery is a very safe activity.

We are First Aid certified and carry a First Aid kit with us at all times. We have nearly complete cell phone coverage and a backup radio should the need for external help arise anywhere on the property.

However some risks remain. Risks are managed by our policies and health & safety processes. With your booking you agree to follow our instructions and safety rules and play your important part in keeping everyone safe. 

You accept that some risk remains which includes among other things: slipping, tripping and injuries associated with that, injuries from using bow and arrow (e.g. the common string slap, or the very rare injuries from breaking arrows and/or bows, falling onto your bow or arrows) and the risk of being shot if you or other participants don’t follow our strict procedures.

Covid Related Policies

Compliance with Regulations

• All adventure guests 12 years and over must be fully vaccinated and carry a My Vaccine Pass for proof
• Mask wearing, covering nose and mouth, while on the target range and in vehicles is mandatory
• Scanning in on the Government QR Code is mandatory
• Please bring your own mask, but we hold a few spares should you forget to bring one
• Hand sanitizer is available on site
• Please observe displayed Covid hygiene  rules and follow special instructions from your guide
• If you are unwell with Covid like symptoms you must stay at home – we will refund you

Covid Related Cancelations

• Cancellations, even on the day, because of compliance with Covid regulations (due to  falling ill to Covid, Isolation Requirements or Travel Restrictions) are eligible for a full refund or can be postponed at no costs
• Covid related cancelations must however be requested before tour start
• We reserve the right to ask for proof that last minute cancellations are because of Covid
• Please help us by telling us as soon as possible so we can open up booking spaces

Cancellation Policies

If for any reason your plans change, and you are not going to be able to take a trip with us on the day booked, please be sure to contact us immediately on: +64 (0)3-398 8043

The following cancellation policy applies to all activity bookings:

• For bookings cancelled more than 48 hours prior to the departure time, there will be no charge, but some booking fees and charges may not be able to be refunded. In these cases a partial refund will be given less the booking fees or charges.
• For bookings cancelled more than 24 hours but less than 48 hours prior to the departure time, there will be a 50% refund.
• For bookings cancelled within 24 hours prior to departure time, or in the case of a ‘no show’, you will be charged the full cost of the trip.
• Archery Park Ltd reserves the right to apply discretion in special circumstances.
• Cancelled trips on our behalf (due to weather, illness, unforeseen circumstances etc.) will be eligible for a full refund.

The following cancellation policy applies to all course bookings:

• For cancellations up until the day when course bookings close, there will be no charge, but some booking fees and charges may not be able to be refunded. In these cases a partial refund will be given less the booking fees or charges.
• Cancellations after that date are non-refundable.
• Cancelled courses on our behalf (due to weather, illness, unforeseen circumstances etc.) will be eligible for a full refund.

The following cancellation policy applies to all group, team building, birthday parties etc. bookings:

• For bookings cancelled more than 14 days prior to the booked event, there will be no charge, but some booking fees and charges (e.g. co-ordination efforts and costs related to custom events) may not be able to be refunded. In these cases a partial refund will be given less the booking fees or charges.
• For bookings cancelled more than 7 days but less than 14 days prior to the departure time, there will be a 50% refund.
• For bookings cancelled within 7 days prior to the booked event, or in the case of a ‘no show’, you will be charged the full cost.
• No shows or lower participant numbers than booked arriving on the day will be charged at the agreed price.
• Archery Park Ltd reserves the right to apply discretion in special circumstances.
• Cancelled events on our behalf (due to weather, illness, unforeseen circumstances etc.) will be eligible for a full refund.

Terms and Conditions for Dragon Hunt Archery Experience

• You will get a detailed health and safety briefing before your session starts. Ignoring the rules will put you and others at risk at your liability and we may refuse further participation in the activity.
• You agree and accept the remaining risks with your booking.
• Minimum participation age is 10 years unless otherwise agreed beforehand and all Children under 16 years must be accompanied and supervised by a participating parent or guardian (over 18 years) at all times.
• You must wear sturdy footwear, with a good profile. Jandals (flip-flops) are not appropriate.
• You must be physically fit and capable of walking a tramping track of ca. 2 km length that is uneven, narrow, steep and muddy in places. The walking track includes two small stream-crossings via boulders and a handrail rope.
• If you are allergic to wasps, bees etc. or any other substance that you might find outdoors you must carry required emergency medication and let us know in advance.
• While we take due care to ensure your safety we can’t take liability if you slip or fall and injure yourself on the tramping track.
• Arrow flight and visibility are severely effected in bad weather! We reserve the right to cancel the tour if the weather forecast is too bad for archery and will issue a full refund.
• After heavy rain the forest might not be accessible for a few days, in those cases we will give you the option to 1) postpone 2) an extended practise session and a 50% refund or 3) a 100% refund.
• Drinking and smoking and vaping is strictly forbidden on the archery ranges and tracks. And you must not be under the influence of alcohol or any other narcotic substances.
• We reserve the right to refuse participation for anyone who does not comply with our terms and conditions, this may include the caretakers of children. A refund will not be issued if participation is refused because of non-compliance with our terms and conditions.
• Initiated Dragon Hunter (returning visitors) must be booked with an equal number of full paying adults e.g. 1 Initiated + 1 Adult, or 2 Initiated + 2 Adults etc. Bookings with only Initiated Dragon Hunters or more Initiated Dragon Hunters then full paying adults will not be accepted. We will also check previous bookings to confirm you have participated before and if we can’t find your name or email with ask you for proof in form of a previous booking confirmation.

Terms and Conditions for Archery Battle

• You will get a detailed health and safety briefing before your session starts. Ignoring the rules will put you and others at risk at your liability and we may refuse further participation in the activity.
• You agree and accept the remaining risks with your booking.
• Wear suitable clothing for a sport activity, just like you would for a game of football.
• You must wear your safety masks at all times while on the field and next to the field.
• Be prepared for a fast game, that requires you to shoot, jump, duck and run. People will try to hit you with our safety arrows.
• We do not take any liability for sport related injuries like twisted ankles etc.
• We reserve the right to cancel or postpone games due to bad weather.
• If you organise the playing field for Archery Battle for us you must have the appropriate approval by the landowner. Our insurance does cover any land, including council land as long as landowner permission was granted.
• Minimum participation age is 10 years unless otherwise agreed beforehand and all Children under 16 years must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian (over 18 years) at all times.
• Drinking and smoking and vaping is strictly forbidden on the archery ranges and tracks. And you must not be under the influence of alcohol or any other narcotic substances.
• We reserve the right to refuse participation for anyone who does not comply with our terms and conditions, this may include the caretakers of children. A refund will not be issued if participation is refused because of non-compliance with our terms and conditions.

Terms and Conditions for other activities

• You will get a detailed health and safety briefing before your session starts. Ignoring the rules will put you and others at risk at your liability and we may refuse further participation in the activity.
• You agree and accept the remaining risks with your booking.
• A Minimum age will be listed. All Children under 16 years must be accompanied and supervised by a paying and responsible parent or guardian (over 18 years) at all times.
• Drinking and smoking and vaping is strictly forbidden on the archery ranges and tracks. And you must not be under the influence of alcohol or any other narcotic substances.
• We reserve the right to refuse participation for anyone who does not comply with our terms and conditions, this may include the caretakers of children. A refund will not be issued if participation is refused because of non-compliance with our terms and conditions.

Vouchers

• Vouchers can’t be exchanged for their cash value
• Dragon Hunt Vouchers must be used as payment for an online booking
• Have-A-Go vouchers must be printed and brought along during one of our Have-A-Go sessions or may be used to offset the costs of a Dragon Hunt booking when the booking is made online

Payment Terms

Cash Payments:

• We offer to pay cash on the day for all activities as we trust you, the customer. Please honor your cash on the day bookings the same way you would for a pre-paid activity. We will follow up non-shows with an invoice over the full amount.
• Cash on the day should not be used for courses.