Stretch tent marquee set up for a private event

Pricing examples

Real price examples. Itemised totals. No surprises.

Four common event scenarios with full breakdowns of tent, install, travel and extras. Your final quote is confirmed after a quick site check — usually within 24 hours.

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24-hour reply

Quotes back fast

Insured install

Public liability covered

Hunter-wide

60km free travel

Weekend dates

2-day standard hire

Real events

The same tent, set up across all kinds of events.

Backyards, vineyards, beaches, courtyards — our 6×9m stretch tent adapts to almost any site. Below are real set-ups and example configurations to help you picture your own event.

Stretch tent set up at a country estate, beach, forest and city courtyard

Charcoal stretch tent installed by Erectus crew

Our 6×9m stretch tent set up on a private property

Examples

Four common events, fully costed.

Every number below is what you'd actually pay — tent, install, travel, and any peak or extra-day surcharges. GST inclusive.

Backyard birthday

Newcastle backyard · weekend, off-peak

Saturday set-up, Sunday afternoon pack-down. Flat lawn in the inner suburbs, easy vehicle access.

6×9m stretch tent — 2-day weekend hire$1,000
Professional install & pack-down (within 60km)$500

Total · inc. GST$1,500

What's included

54sqm covered area — comfortably seats 40 or stand-up for 70+
All poles, ropes, anchors and hardware
Public liability insured crew, 2-hour install window
Site walk-through and safety check on arrival

Not included: Tables, chairs, lighting, side walls

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Hunter Valley wedding

Pokolbin vineyard · weekend, day-before bump-in

We arrive Friday so you can dress and style the tent on Saturday morning. Pack-down Sunday.

6×9m stretch tent — 2-day weekend hire$1,000
Professional install & pack-down$500
Day-before install (Friday bump-in)$120
Travel — 10km over 60km free zone @ $8/km$80

Total · inc. GST$1,700

What's included

Full crew Friday install so stylists have the tent Saturday AM
Heavy-duty pegs for vineyard ground or weights on hard surfaces
Coordination with your stylist, caterer or planner
Insured set-up — venue documentation provided on request

Not included: Festoon lighting (add-on) · Side walls (add-on)

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Long-weekend peak event

Port Stephens · 3-day hire, NYE / public holiday weekend

Three-day hire across a peak date. Includes the peak surcharge that protects your booking.

6×9m stretch tent — 2-day weekend base$1,000
Extra day (3rd day of hire)$650
Peak-date surcharge (NYE / holiday weekend)$350
Professional install & pack-down (within 60km)$500

Total · inc. GST$2,500

What's included

Locked-in date on one of the busiest weekends of the year
Full 3 days on site — set up Friday, pack down Monday
Same insured crew and hardware as standard hires
Weather contingency check 48 hours before bump-in

Not included: Travel beyond 60km from Newcastle ($8/km)

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Single-day corporate

Lake Macquarie · 1-day brand activation

Bump-in early morning, event runs through the day, pack-down that evening.

6×9m stretch tent — 1-day hire$850
Professional install & pack-down (within 60km)$500

Total · inc. GST$1,350

What's included

Same-day install and pack-down by the Erectus crew
Certificate of currency for venue or council on request
Quiet, fast set-up suitable for live-event timelines
Black or natural canvas — choose at quote stage

Not included: Power, lighting, branding rigging

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Add-ons & surcharges

The same numbers we use to build your quote.

Day-before install (bump-in Friday for Saturday event)$120
Extra day of hire (beyond the standard weekend / 1-day)$650 / day
Peak-date surcharge (NYE, long weekends, public holidays)$350
Travel beyond 60km from Newcastle$8 / km
Festoon or fairy lightingQuoted on request
Side walls (weather or privacy)Quoted on request

Fine print

The bits worth reading.

Full conditions live in our Hire Terms.

All prices are AUD and inclusive of GST.
Standard weekend hire is 2 days (set up Saturday, pack down Sunday). 1-day hire available where dates suit.
Bookings are confirmed with a 30% deposit. A $1,000 refundable security deposit applies to every hire.
We hold dates for 5 business days from quote — final confirmation required after that.
Site must allow safe access and anchoring. We'll confirm during a quick site check or photo review.

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Drop your date and location below. We'll confirm the tent is free and reply with an itemised quote — usually within a few hours, and always within 24.

Itemised pricing — no surprises
Date held for 5 business days from quote
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Newcastle & Hunter Region, NSW

0447 556 800