Wedding Transfers

  1. Bookings and Payments
    Booking enquiries can be made by phone: 0421 357 804, email:
    twesthorpe@bluewrenshuttle.com.au or via our website: https://bluewrenshuttle.com.au.
    To secure the booking, an invoice will be sent to you via email requesting a 50% deposit.
    The booking will be confirmed upon payment of the deposit. Payment can be made by
    credit card or bank transfer. This is a minimum payment to hold your booking, and it may
    not be refundable as per clause 2.
    Full payment of the balance of the booking is required 6 weeks prior to the event, with a
    confirmation of numbers. If the final payment is not received by this time, we will consider
    the booking cancelled without a refund of the deposit.
    All prices are in Australian currency (AUD) and include goods and services tax (GST).
  2. Cancellations
    Cancellations after a deposit has been paid but outside 6 weeks of the date of the event,
    you will be offered a refund, less a charge of 10% of the deposit.
    In the event of Blue Wren Shuttle Service cancelling a booking due to unforeseen
    circumstances or force majeure then your deposit will be returned in full.
  3. Our service
    Please note, for all wedding transfer bookings the bridal party will get preference. The
    bridal party includes the bride, groom, groomsmen, bridesmaids, matrons of honour, flower
    girls and page boys.
    On the day of the wedding, we will pick you up from your specified address as per the
    booking request. Passengers must be present five minutes prior to our departure time in
    order to adhere to your itinerary in a timely manner. Our vehicles will leave 5 minutes after
    the scheduled pick-up time from your pick-up point.
    Changes to the itinerary can be accommodated up to 7 days before the date of the
    booking.
  4. Our service area
    Local transfers include travel to Heathcote, Bendigo, Seymour, Avenel, Nagambie,
    Kirwans Bridge, Murchison, Yea, Trawool, Tallarook, Broadford, Kilmore, and
    Puckapunyal.
    Transfers outside a 50km radius of the Heathcote Visitor Information Centre include
    Wandong, Euroa, Shepparton, Wallan and Craigieburn. These transfers attract an extra
    charge, and the number of passengers must be a minimum of 4 people.
  5. Our Vehicles and Drivers
    Currently, we have 2 buses that each carries 10 passengers, 1 bus that carries 13
    passengers and a car that carries 6 passengers.
    Our drivers are experienced, trained, fully across safety regulations and have first aid
    certificates.
    Our vehicles are professionally maintained for safety and comfort.
  6. Adhering to the itinerary
    If your group causes a time delay and does not follow the times set out on the agreed
    itinerary, you may be charged $90.00 per hour, charged in 1-hour blocks for any over time
    at the end of your day.
    If a delay is caused by us, then an alternative booking arrangements will be made with you
    in a timely manner.
  7. Drunk and Disorderly Behaviour
    Intoxicated, disruptive persons, including members of the bridal party, causing a nuisance
    will not be tolerated by Blue Wren Shuttle Service. We reserve the right to refuse any drunk
    or disorderly passenger entry to our vehicles. No refunds will be given to the offending
    customer under any circumstances.
    Any damage caused by unruly behaviour that requires repair or excessive cleaning of our
    vehicles will incur a cost. The cost for damage will be equal to the cost we incur for repairs.
    Cleaning required for spillages or mishaps will include a cleaning fee of $150. This fee will
    be charged at the end of the booking to the person who made the booking.
  8. Minor Children Protocols
    All children using our services must be accompanied by a paying adult. For children 7
    years and younger, the responsible adult must provide and fit the correct age-appropriate
    child’s seat in the vehicle. Blue Wren Shuttle Service will not take any responsibility for
    the provision or fitting of child safety restraints.
  9. Complaints
    All passenger complaints must be made in writing within 48 hours after the event and
    addressed to Blue Wren Shuttle Service, 42 Walker Road, Heathcote, VIC 3532. You will
    receive a response in writing within five business days of receipt of the complaint.

Winery, Brewery & Country Pub Tours

  1. Bookings and Payments
    Booking enquiries can be made by phone 0421 357 804, email
    twesthorpe@bluewrenshuttle.com.au or via our website https://bluewrenshuttle.com.au.
    Full payment is due at the time of booking. Payment can be made by credit card or bank
    transfer.
    All prices are in Australian currency (AUD) and include goods and services tax (GST).
  2. Cancellations
    Cancellations or a change in numbers can be made 14 days prior to date of the tour, for a
    refund. If you wish to change the date of the tour, a new booking will be made if the venue
    has availability.
    In the event of Blue Wren Shuttle Service cancelling a tour due to unforeseen
    circumstances or force majeure then your deposit will be returned in full.
  3. Our service
    Depending on the type of tour and the date you have chosen, we will compile a
    personalised itinerary for you based upon what we consider the best venues that are
    available for your group size as well as what venues are available for group bookings on
    that particular day. Some of the small boutique wineries/breweries open by appointment
    only or just on weekends.
    Changes to the itinerary can be accommodated up to 7 days of the date of the tour as far
    as practicable.
  4. Our service area
    Local tours include travel to Heathcote, Bendigo, Seymour, Avenel, Nagambie, Kirwans
    Bridge, Murchison, Trawool, Yea, Tallarook, Broadford, Kilmore, and Puckapunyal.
    Tours outside a 50km radius of the Heathcote Visitor Information Centre include Wandong,
    Euroa, Shepparton, Wallan and Craigieburn. These tours attract an extra charge, and the
    number of passengers must be a minimum of 4 people.
  5. Our Vehicles and Drivers
    Currently, we have 2 buses that each carries 10 passengers, 1 bus that carries 13
    passengers and a car that carries 6 passengers.
    Our drivers are experienced, trained, fully across safety regulations and have first aid
    certificates.
    Our vehicles are professionally maintained for safety and comfort.
  6. The day of your booking
    We will pick you up from your specified address as per the booking request. Passengers
    must be present 5 minutes prior to our departure time from the accommodation and the
    venues in order to adhere to your itinerary in a timely manner. Our buses will leave 5
    minutes after the scheduled pick-up time.
    Tours run from 9:30am until 5:30pm.
  7. Adhering to the itinerary
    Each venue is booked for a certain period of time of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes
    for tastings and 1.5 -2 hours for lunch.
    If your group causes a time delay and your tour does not follow the times set out on the
    itinerary, you may be held liable for the loss of income due to the delay.
    If a delay is caused by us, then an alternative booking arrangements will be made with you
    in a timely manner.
  8. Drunk and Disorderly Behaviour
    Intoxicated, disruptive persons causing a nuisance will not be tolerated by Blue Wren
    Shuttle Service. We reserve the right to refuse any drunk or disorderly passenger entry to
    our vehicles. No refunds will be given to the offending customer under any circumstances.
    Any damage caused by unruly behaviour that requires repair or excessive cleaning of our
    vehicles will incur a cost. The cost for damage will be equal to the cost we incur for repairs.
    Cleaning required for spillages or mishaps will include a cleaning fee of $150. This fee
    will be charged at the end of the booking to the person who made the booking.
  9. Minor Children Protocols
    All children using our services must be accompanied by a paying adult. For children 7
    years and younger, the responsible adult must provide and fit the correct age-appropriate
    child’s seat in the vehicle. Blue Wren Shuttle Service will not take any responsibility for
    the provision or fitting of child safety restraints.
  10. Complaints
    All passenger complaints must be made in writing within 48 hours after the event and
    addressed to Blue Wren Shuttle Service, 42 Walker Road, Heathcote, VIC 3532. You will
    receive a response in writing within five business days of receipt of the complaint.