FAMILY FUN Now here's a surprise, outer Melbourne actually has a really good little family run amusement park. It is not overly expensive, and the bonus is once you have paid the entry your rides are unlimited. There are go karts, mini golf, carnie rides, and the real hero of the park- a 400m stainless steel luge track contoured down the hillside. There are also plenty of water rides. We were there on a busy, hot day and the lines weren't overly bad. I did wonder what a cold day might do to the lines on the non-water based rides though... Good value, good fun and five hours was gone in a flash.

Handy tips

Important questions to ask party equipment hires

All your party details are planned out, but an equipment drama can upset your efforts and preps. To better poop-proof your party, ask your party equipment rental these questions.

Do you have client references? This will guide you to whether your event equipment hire is reputable.
Are equipment operators part of the deal? Some equipment is hard to operate so make sure that the suppliers can make the equipment work.
Have you experienced providing equipment to this venue before? If so, a party equipment hire who has worked in your venue can better suggest on what and how equipment should be set up.
Who’s responsible for damages during transit? You shouldn’t be liable for any equipment damage prior to delivery.
Does your contract require me to add you to my liability insurance? Some vendors will ask you to do this so that they won’t be liable for any accidents resulting from misuse.
What’s your cancellation policy? Especially applicable to events far in the future. Make sure they have a reasonable policy in case of event cancellation.
Do you include setup and tear down services? Children’s party hire equipment like bouncing castles can be time-consuming and complicated to set up. A good kids party equipment hire can do that for you.
What are the equipment costs and replacement value? This is important so that you can prepare in case of equipment damage.

Equipped with the right questions, you can start browsing our listings and ask for quotes. Take note of and compare their answers to get the best deal!