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Grand Adventurer12/13 Days Pages 16-17

Sun & Steam5 Days Page 19

Bay of Islands3 Days Page 18

Grand Explorer14/15 Days Pages 14-15

Ultimate Winter Adventure 7 Days p.24-25

Scenic Southern7/8 Days Pages 22-23

Northern Highlights8/6 Days Pages 20-21

See New Zealand. The stunning Bay of Islands. The mighty Lake Taupo. The mountains and glaciers of the South Island. And a swim spot that only the locals know about (second bay, to the right).

Share New Zealand. Meet 18-35 year olds from all over the world.Make friends for a week, and know them forever.

Love New Zealand.We’re a family-owned business and we’ve been travelling the world since 1962. We’ll never stop.

It’s always different. It’s always fun. It’s always an adventure. That’s the Contiki spirit.

See more, explore more atcontiki.com.au/contiki-experience

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Here’s why people come from all over theworld to see New Zealand with us.

Meet people your age. Make friends fromall over the world, who love travelling andwant to have a good time.

The best place to grab some traditionalKiwi kai? We’ll tell you.

The best spot to carve up the slopes inQueenstown? We’ll show you.

The most gorgeous place to see the sunsetin the Bay of Islands? We’ll take you there.

Where to go. What to see. How to get there.Our crew don’t learn from a guidebook.They’re put through an intensive training trip,so they’ve studied hard, made the grade andthey’re ready to help.

Lugging a heavy backpack in the rain?Getting lost? Hanging around, wastingtime? Not with Contiki. We do the hardwork for you. So you can get on with havinga good time.

We know there’s lots to cover, so we’ve gotsmart and created a way of showing youthe best by making our tours into ‘modules’.This give you the flexibility to see exactlywhat you want, in your timeframe. You canchoose to cover the entire country with ourGrand Explorer or if you’re short on time,choose any number of tour combinations(modules) from 3-15 days.

Your Contiki tour gets you lots of extras,for no extra cash.

A traditional Hangi meal and Maori dancing concert. A relaxing hotpool swim in Franz Josef Glacier. A Kiwi BBQdinner with champagne. A gondola ride in Queenstown. All included (plus more).

You’ll know exactly what you get for yourmoney, so you can plan your trip (andyour budget) before you go. More on pages 6 & 8.

Then there are the extras you can’t buy.Like charging your phone and gadgets asyou travel.

To find out more go to contiki.com.au/contiki-experience

Meet

Contiki

Only for 18-35s.No younger, no older.

The best bits.And more ofthem.

Lots of holiday.Less hassle.

More extras. For less.

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All our tours have free time, every day. So you’ll get plenty of time to do yourown thing. Explore the backstreets,find a great place for a bite, or just sitback and chill. It’s your free time, andit’s completely flexible.

There’s even more things you can dowith our Explore More optionalactivities (page 9). Whatever you’re into- art, adventure sports, music or food -we’ll sort it out and we’ve negotiatedgreat prices for you.

In 1962 New Zealander John Andersonwent to London. He had an idea. Hehired a minibus. He filled it with youngpeople who wanted to travel. Theytoured Europe together. And Contiki was born.

48 years later, the Contiki spirit isstronger than ever. We travel to evenmore places in New Zealand - andbeyond. We have more fun. We meetmore people. And we’re trusted bytravellers all over the world.

Check contiki.com.au to see our latest tours, and Definite Departuredates (our most popular tours that are guaranteed to go).

We travel to over 40 countriesthroughout the world, across 5continents.

Free time. Your time.

Still exploring. 48 years on.

Know. Then go.

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Find your wayaround2-3 New Zealand & Contiki4-5 Why travel Contiki?6-7 Only with Contiki. Compare Contiki8 Included highlights & sightseeing9 Explore More optional activities10 Your Contiki crew & transport11 Where you stay & what you eat12 About contiki.com.au

Travelling responsibly13 Auckland Explorer

Departure points & stay longer options

Our New Zealand Tours Days

14-15 Grand Explorer 14/1516-17 Grand Adventurer 12/1318 Bay of Islands 319 Sun & Steam 520-21 Northern Highlights 6/822-23 Scenic Southern 7/824-25 Ultimate Winter Adventure 7

26 Got a question?27 Booking conditions28 How to book

Maori Hangi & dancing

Only with Contiki

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Champagne BBQ, Bay of Islands

Skyline gondola ride, Queenstown

Our ‘Only with Contiki’ special inclusions areexactly what we say they are. They’re only withContiki. Check our exclusive experiences below &in the ‘Only with Contiki’ section on the tour pagesto see what’s exclusive to Contiki that we’veincluded in your tour.

Learn more at contiki.com.au/onlywithcontiki

Traditional Maori Hangi (meal) &dance performance in Rotorua

Kiwi BBQ dinner & champagne inthe Bay of Islands

Return ferry ride to NZ’s originalcapital, Russell & guided historicalwalking tour

Geothermal ‘Craters of the Moon’walk in Taupo

Urban Wellington walking tour &city view cable car ride

Rainforest hotpool swim in FranzJosef Glacier

Guided goldmining trek &goldpanning in historic Arrowtown

See spectacular mountain views ona Skyline gondola ride inQueenstown

Panning for gold, Arrowtown

Rainforest hot pool swim, Franz Josef Glacier

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Explorer bus pass (notincluding entry to attractions)

At Mercure Auckland Hotel

At Wildfire Restaurant

‘Rover’ all-day ‘hop on hop off’ pass

at the Abel Tasman Hotel

at Blend Restaurant

Based on Flexipass buspass (30 hour passaveraging 5 hours/day ontravel days)

Double-decker ‘hop onhop off’ pass

at the Aspen on Queenstown

at Lone Star Restaurant


1 night’s accommodation(avg. Price of budget hotel/hostel)

(2 Courses and a glass of wine, beer or soft drink)


Sightseeing

Dinner

Transport

Prices and exchange rates validated at 2nd February, 2010 at the locations stated. Actual costs may change without notice. Sightseeing cost comparison is based on similar activities of what’s included in a Contikitour price. Contiki’s per day pricing based on a Bay of Islands tour daily cost.

Fully cooked breakfast atStone Oven

Fully cookedbreakfast at the BrixCafé

Continental breakfast plussausage & mushrooms atJoe’s Garage

Breakfast

Compare Contiki

Auckland Wellington Queenstown

54.00NZ$

90.00NZ$

35.00NZ$

16.50NZ$

42.00NZ$

54.00NZ$

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35.00NZ$

16.50NZ$

29.00NZ$

54.00NZ$

85.00NZ$

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and see how far your money goes

breakfast. Transport. Tickets to see the sights.Accommodation. Travelling onyour own adds up - fast. We’vecompared a typical day onyour own in a key city to aday on a Contiki tour. See(and save) the difference.

It gets even better

To find out more go to contiki.com.au/deals

Our guarantees

Total cost whentravelling your way

Contiki’s unbeatable cost saving price Contiki’New Zealand from A$97p/d*

189 167 182A$

p/d p/d p/d

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Definite DeparturesWe are always updating tours online to aguaranteed to go, Definite Departure status. Soyou can confidently book ahead & take advantageof airlines early booking deals & Contiki’s earlypayment discounts. Check contiki.com tour pagesfor the most up to date info on Definite Departures.

No sneaky surchargesContiki has guaranteed no fuel or currencysurcharges on all of our coach tours (apart fromthe government taxes already included in the tourprice). Once you’ve paid your deposit the price ofyour tour won’t change.

Pay early. Save more.Save up to A$199 on your tour if you book & pay 12months before you leave or save up to A$99 on yourtour if you book & pay 6 months before you leave.See tour pages to find out your pay early discount.

2 tours. Save more.Book 2 Contiki trips (of 10 days or longer) at thesame time. Save A$100 on your booking.

Book together. Save more.Same tour? Same time? Book together to get group discounts.

4 or moreEveryone saves 5%.

7 or moreEveryone saves 7.5%.

10 or moreEveryone saves 10%. Or invite an 11th person for free. It’s up to you.

The facts: all these discounts apply to the landtour price (eg: not flights). You can combine groupdiscounts, multi tour discounts & early paymentdiscounts on tours of 10 days or longer.Reverse tours.Save up to A$70 when you take a Contiki New Zealand tour in reverse from the brochureditinerary. Reverse itineraries start fromChristchurch. Itineraries that can be done inreverse are marked on the relevant tour pages.

Day 2: Waitomo to RotoruaCatch a sniff of sulphur in the air as you enteRotorua, NZ’s most dynamic thermal area & cultural centre of the native Maori people. Soakin hot, bubbly pools or chow down at atraditional Maori hangi & concert. Hotel (B)Rotorua city tourVisit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun &interactive farm experience, with Kiwi farmanimals & their world famous sheep showDay 3: Rotorua to Taupo

Look for Included Highlights in the itinerary section on everytour page. They’re marked in a different colour, like this.

Find your

Included

Highlights

EXPERIENCE IT ALL

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MUST-SEESIGHTS.

Overnight cruise on Milford Sound

Funky barsin Wellington

See the raging Huka Falls

The beautiful turquoisewaters of Lake Tekapo

Hands-on farm experience

Walk the ‘Craters of the Moon’ in Taupo

Pizza dinner in Queenstown

The awesomeSouthern Alps

Your experience here

On every Contiki tour, every day, you’ll getlots of Included Highlights. They’re allincluded in the price of your tour.

Included Highlights are the things you can’twait to see, like the amazing beaches in theBay of Islands & the spectacular SouthernAlps. Wherever you are, we’ll line up trips tofamous monuments, walking andsightseeing tours with a Local Guide,organised nights out and some entrancefees. Every day. No more to pay.

Why not share yourexperiences withother travellers.

check outcontiki.com.au/community

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Sailing in the Bay of Islands

OPTIONALACTIVITIES

Whitewater rafting

Jetboating

Zorbing in RotoruaLord of the Rings locations tourHeli-hike Fox GlacierWine trail in MartinboroughWhitewater raft the Shotover RiverCanyon swing in QueenstownSwim with the dolphinsSki & board in the Southern Alps

Party cruise on Lake TaupoFastboat the“Hole in the Rock”Scenic flight over Mt CookFunyakking into ‘Paradise’Rocks’n’Ropes adventure courseQuad bike safariGlacier hiking in Franz Josef

Horse riding trek on Walter PeakSkyswing over QueenstownThermal spa treatments in RotoruaHuka Falls jetboat ride

Bungy jumping

As well as all the Included Highlights on our tours, you getplenty of free time to do your own thing – every day.Spend more time at one of your new favourite sights, wanderround the shops, or just relax. You can also make the most of your free time with our ExploreMore optional activities. They help turn a great trip into anunforgettable one. We’ve handpicked them because they’re thethings our past Contiki travellers loved. Best of all, we’venegotiated great prices and we can organise everything for you.

NB. It’s important that you check your insurance includes your participation in adventureactivities & be aware that some of our optionals can be physically demanding and thereforeinvolve some risk.

Zorb ball

To find out more go to contiki.com.au/exploremore

To find Explore More choices, look for the orange arrow on every tour page

TRANSPORT—GETTING THERE.

ON THE ROAD

Not everyone’s cut out to joinContiki’s Crew. We need tomake it through some prettyintensive training. We’re testedon the road, so we go whereyou go and see what you see –and know everything about it.”

“Hi I’m Mark, your Tour Manager”

Tour ManagerThink of your Tour Manager as your walking, talkingguidebook. They’re there to help you make the most of eachday. That’s because they know their stuff – facts on whereyou’re going, the best things to see & ideas for your free time.

Tour DriverHandling jam-packed city streets & fast-movingmotorways, our drivers know their way around. Best of all,they’ll drop you at your door, so you won’t have to lug yourbags around. Sit back until your next stop.

Modern coachesChat, sit back with your iPod, or listen to your TourManager tell you about where you’re going, as your drivertakes you there. Our air-con coaches are the best in theSouthern hemisphere & we update our fleet regularly tomake sure they’re environmentally friendly. Then there arethe Contiki extras, like reclining seats & power points for‘charging on the go’. Just don’t forget your adaptor.

YOUR CREW.WHO’S WHO?

“Always looking for ways to make your trip hassle-free.”

“I live, eat and breathetravel. It runs through myveins.”

“I look after every detail,so it all runs smoothly. Youjust enjoy your holiday.”

“Contiki’s training is thetoughest in the industry.(Ifwe don’t pass, we don’ttravel)”

“I’m here to help you makethe most of your trip. Wantto know how many sheep livein NZ? Or how long 90 milebeach really is? I’ve gotthe answers.”

“Like to get a handle on thelingo? I’ll give you a fewwords and phrases to try outwith the locals.”

“I’m about the same age asyou, so I’ve got a prettygood idea of what you’reafter. And I want everyoneto have a great trip.”

“Tour Managers come from allover the globe, so you’llmeet a cool mix of peoplefrom many cultures.”

“I’m just one part of a biggerContiki crew, all workingtogether to make sure youhave the trip of a lifetime.”

“Sure, we’ve got anitinerary, but I keep thingsflexible when I can. I’llmove stuff around to suitthe group and the day.”

Your Contiki crew don’t just organise your trip,they’re part of it. They’re young, friendly and they’ve done their homework on where you’regoing to help you find what you’re after. The result?You’ll have more time to enjoy each place.

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To find out more go to contiki.com.au/crew

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Don’t forgetdown under!

Australiawith Contiki from A$140 per day

New Zealand has loads of tasty foods to

excite your taste buds, from world famous

lamb to delicious green lipped mussels

from the South Island – there’s always

something tempting to try.

All our NZ tours include breakfast every day & lots of evening

meals. We don’t include every meal, especially lunches, for a

reason. We give you the flexibility to explore in your free time,

meet some locals & try all kinds of foods, unique to the places

you visit.

If you’ve got special dietary needs, you’ll need to let us know when you book

your trip - we always try to meet your dietary needs where possible.

To find out more go to contiki.com.au/nzaccommodation

TOPACCOMMODATION.In New Zealand you’ll sleep in amazing places like...

– A sailing boat, cruising the breathtaking Milford Sound

– In the Bay of Islands at a resort hotel right near the beach

– A Queenstown hotel overlooking the lake & snow-capped mountains

– At a rainforest retreat in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier village

– Right on the doorstep of glacial Lake Ohau & the surrounding wilderness

– And when in the cities, it’s quality, central hotels

Our tours mix a variety of accommodation styles from boats & hotels to

lodges & resorts. They’re all quality, comfortable & we keep it flexible with

our room types so you can go solo, or share with others. It’s a place for

you to relax at the end of a busy day sightseeing.

There’s loads more online at contiki.com.au/nzaccommodation

Aspen on Queenstown

A typical room at the Aspen on Queenstown

Lake Ohau Lodge

FRESH FOOD– EVERYDAY

Milford Sound overnight cruise

Skyline Restaurant, Queenstown

Contiki community

Check-in online

Join Contiki’s community online & get advice from Contiki travellers &read their comments. See tourphotos & meet people on your tourbefore you leave home.We’ve also got our very own wiki: Contikipedia.From the big questions (backpack or suitcase) to the little ones, you’ll find answers on there.

You’ll also find detailed trip itineraries, competitions, videos & more.

A Proud Member of

Small footprint.Big commitment.Our Foundation. We’re foundingpartners of the non-profit Leading TravelCompanies Conservation Foundation. So far the Foundation has committed over US$2 million to help under-privileged communities & support sustainable tourism around the world.

Since the Foundation commenced in 2008, it has;– Helped to protect over 3 million hectares

of Atlantic Forest in Brazil– Supported indigenous sustainable tourism

in The Kimberley, Australia– Supported the construction of 3 conservation wildlife research camps

in Northern Botswana– Supported restoration of one of Venice’s finest art treasures,

Monument to Canova– Helped develop sustainable tourism practices as a primary sponsor

for the Tourism for Tomorrow AwardsLearn more at tltc.com/foundation.

Contiki &UNESCONew Zealand’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites are must-see’s & withContiki you will. Look out for the World Heritage symbol on the tour pagesor search for the sites we visit at contiki.com.au/worldheritagelist

Our coaches. We want you to see theworld. But we also want to look after it. Compared to cars, planes and trains, coaches have the lowest carbon emissions. Coach is by far the most carbon efficient way to travel.

Our modern, air-conditioned coaches are some of the best in the SouthPacific. We make sure our coaches are efficient & exceed strict emissionregulations.

If you want to reduce your carbon footprint even more, you’ll find links on our website to offset.

For the whole story see contiki.com.au/responsibletravel.

Join in at contiki.com.au

Contiki operatemodern, fuel

efficient coaches!

Booked your tour? Give us yourdetails before you go & you’ll savetime when you start your tour, withContiki Check-in.We’ll give you tipsto help you getready for your trip &you can find outwho else is on yourtour on the ContikiCommunity. Plusyou’ll get perks, likediscounts onluggage, guidebooks & movies – that sort of stuff. And we’ll sendyou invites to Contiki-only events & competitions.

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Check outcontiki.com.au/

responsibletravel

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Check-in online. It’ll take you less than 5 minutes.Visit contiki.com.au/check-in

Look up the start city of your tour below for departure point information about where your tour starts and how to get there. There are also details on how to extend your holidayand stay longer either before or after your tour. Take advantage of our specially negotiated ‘Stay Longer’ hotel rates listed below, which can be arranged through Contiki or yourtravel agent when you book your tour. For the most up-to-date details go to contiki.com.au/staylonger and contiki.com.au/departurepoints.

NEW ZEALANDAucklandMercure Hotel Auckland, 8 Customs Street,Auckland: Situated in the centre of the city,within a short walking distance of the centralshopping and tourist areas. Facilities include abrasserie-style restaurant and bar.Getting there: The Mercure Hotel Auckland is22km (14 miles) from Auckland International Airport.The cheapest form of transport to and fromAuckland Airport is the Airbus situated just outsidethe terminal building (approx NZ$15 pp plus 20%discount with Contiki travellers guide book). Othersources of available transport are shuttle vans(approx NZ$25 pp) or taxis (approx NZ$70).Auckland Departures:Start at 12 noon: Grand Explorer, GrandAdventurer, Bay of Islands, Sun & Steam,Northern Highlights.Stay longer rates (inc. breakfast):Twin: A$90 Single: A$175

ChristchurchBealey’s Hotel, 263 Bealey Ave, Edgeware,Chistchurch: Located 20 min. walk from the centreof Christchurch. An excellent base to make the

most of the city sights, shopping facilities andnightlife. Amenities include a restaurant & bar.Getting there: Bealey’s Hotel is 10km (6 miles)from Christchurch International Airport. Thecheapest form of transport from the airport isshuttle van (approx NZ$15 pp) or you can get ataxi (approx NZ$35).Christchurch Departures:Start at 8.00am: Grand Explorer, GrandAdventurer, Scenic Southern.Stay longer rates (inc. breakfast):Quad: A$50 Twin: A$65 Single: A$110

QueenstownAspen on Queenstown, Fernhill Road,Fernhill Queenstown: The perfect place toexplore the area with a great social atmosphere.

Getting there: Aspen on Queenstown is 8km (5 miles) from Queenstown International Airport.The cheapest transport to Aspen onQueenstown is the Connecta Bus (approx NZ$6)or shuttle bus (approx NZ$20) or by taxi (approxNZ$30). All accessable outside airport doors.

Queenstown Departures:Start at 11.00am: Grand Explorer (14 dayoption), Grand Adventurer (12 day option).

Tours start at the Queenstown Airport where

the Contiki coach will pick up clients (no formalcheck-in desk, clients should wait near the frontdoor and will easily see the coach arriving (it’s avery small airport). The cheapest transport fromtown to the airport is the Connecta Bus(approx NZ$6 pp)Stay longer rates (inc. breakfast):Twin: A$65 Single: A$110

WellingtonAbel Tasman Hotel, 169 Willis Street,Wellington: Well located in the main shoppingand business area and short walking distance tothe waterfront and museums.

Getting there: The Abel Tasman Hotel is 10km (6 miles) from Wellington International Airport.The cheapest form of transport from the airportis the orange Wellington Link bus situated justoutside the terminal and to the right (approxNZ$5 pp). Get off at Courtney Place. Other formsof transport are shuttle vans (approx NZ$20 pp)or taxis (approx NZ$30).

Wellington Departures:

Start at 7.30am: Scenic Southern (8 day option),Northern Highlights (6 day option).

Stay longer rates (inc. breakfast):Twin: A$75 Single: A$125

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For more go to contiki.com.au/departurepoints & contiki.com.au/staylonger

Auckland short break package

Want to spend a bit more time in NZ’s multiculturalcapital at your own pace? Grab a value-packedcollection of extras, excursions & greataccommodation with our 2 night Auckland Explorerpackage. You can take one before or after your tour.

Hit the streets with your included ‘Explorer Pass’ &you'll be able to hop on & hop off at all theimportant places. There’s heaps happening fromMaori performances at the Auckland Museum toKelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter & UnderwaterWorld. Spectacular views from the Sky Tower canbe topped off with a Vertigo tower climb or you caneven basejump from it!

A walk through the Viaduct Harbour is a must, oncethe heart of the America's Cup, it's got a great choice of restaurants & cool bars. There’s awine trail at nearby Waiheke Island, harbour sailingoptions, ferry trips & Maori & Polynesian markets…the list is unique & it’s almost endless.

* Price quoted based on twin-share. Single room supplement add A$165.

Auckland Explorer

For more go to contiki.com.au/auckland

3 Days2 Nights

A$215*

Rangitoto Island

• Rates are per person per night including private facilities.

• In NZ, rooms are available for one nightonly. Extra nights will be on request.

• Full payment is required 45 days before arrival. Cancellation within 14 days of arrival date incurs 100%cancellation fee. Any amendments incur a charge of A$35.

• Rates only apply to Contiki clientsbooking extra accommodation directlybefore and/or after their tour.

• If two people are sharing a room -booking must be made at the same time.

• All hotels are subject to availability &where necessary, we may provide analternative on your arrival.

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Lake TekapoHaast Pass

Hokitika

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Arthur’sPass

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WELLINGTON

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contiki.com.au/grand-explorer

15 Days Grand Explorer

BAY OF ISLANDS: Day tour to ‘Ninety Mile Beach’ with off-roading & sand dune

‘surfing’ - Fishing trip WAITOMO: Black water rafting in a rubber ring through

underground caves ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Places visited1 1 or more nightstops

Your choiceYou can start this tour in Christchurchor Queenstown & travel it in reverse– if you do, you save up to A$70.

Only with Contiki (special inclusions)

• Bay of Islands BBQ dinner withchampagne

• Return ferry ride to Russell &guided historical walking tour

• Traditional Maori Hangi & danceperformance in Rotorua

• Geothermal walk through Taupo’sactive craters

• Urban Wellington walk & cable car ride• Rainforest hotpool swim in

Franz Josef• Guided trek & goldpanning in

historic Arrowtown• Queenstown Skyline gondola ride

15Days

fromA$1855*

A$124/Day

ROTORUA: Guided walk through the bush to spot Kiwis WELLINGTON: Day trip to major ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie locations FOX GLACIER:Guided glacier hike right onto the glacier itself (gear provided) QUEENSTOWN: Scenic tandem skydive - AJ Hackett bungy jump - Skyswing 400mabove the town LAKE TEKAPO: Scenic flight past glaciers & Mt Cook, NZ’s highest peak

Go to contiki.com.au/grand-explorer-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).

When to go and how much

New Zealand

15Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Auckland to Bay of IslandsMeet up with your Contiki Crew & head tothe idyllic Northland region, with its laidback,endless-summer lifestyle. Later, chill out inthe Bay of Islands, in seaside Paihia. Hotel (D)Venture across Auckland's HarbourBridge & see the 'City of Sails' harbourmade famous by the America's CupSee Auckland’s Sky TowerFree time in Parry Kauri Park, home tomany ancient giant kauri trees Day 2: Bay of IslandsUndeniably pretty, this region ranks as one ofNZ’s top natural playgrounds – chill out onthe beach, visit the Maori tribal lands, or tryout some watersports – there are lots onoffer. Hotel (B)Day 3: Bay of Islands to WaitomoCircle back to Auckland. After lunch, rollthrough the lush, green countryside toWaitomo, with it’s amazing limestoneformations & a visit to the glitteringGlowworm Grotto. Lodge (B,D)Enjoy a typical New Zealand country pubPizza partyDay 4: Waitomo to RotoruaCatch a sniff of sulphur in the air as you enterRotorua, NZ’s most dynamic thermal area &a cultural centre of the native Maori people.Soak in hot, bubbly pools or chow down at atraditional Maori hangi & concert. Hotel (B)Rotorua city tourVisit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun &interactive farm experience, with Kiwifarm animals & their world famoussheep showDay 5: Rotorua to TaupoTravel through the volcanic Wairakei area & findyourself in Taupo, nestled among spectacularnatural wonders & offering some great back-to-nature & adventure activities. Resort (B)See raging Huka FallsView Lake Taupo - a vast, water-filledcrater created from a volcanic blast &New Zealand’s largest lakeDay 6: Taupo to WellingtonJourney through World Heritage ListedTanogario National Park, to the vibrant capital& the coolest bar & club scene in NZ. Hotel (B)See the dramatic volcanic landscapemade famous in the 'Lord of the Rings'See the still active volcano - Mt RuapehuVisit Mt. Victoria for panoramic viewsDay 7: WellingtonCheck out ‘Windy Welly’s’ impressive harbourviews, steep hills & red hot arts scenecomplete with hip bars, eclectic shopping, &thriving late night entertainment. Hotel (B) See even more of the sights madefamous in the 'Lord of the Rings'

Day 8: Wellington to ChristchurchHop from the North Island, via ferry, to a wholedifferent world on the South Island. Traveldown the stunning Kaikoura coastline, throughthe country’s largest wine region to charminglyEnglish city of Christchurch. Hotel (B)Cruise Cook Strait & the scenicMarlborough & Queen Charlotte SoundsVisit a seal colonyDay 9: Christchurch to Franz JosefGlacierVenture through the majestic Southern Alps& along the rugged West Coast to Hokitika &later on to Franz Josef. Hotel (B,D)Christchurch city tour Scenic drive through Arthur's Pass See traditional Maori greenstone carvingDay 10: Franz Josef Glacier toQueenstownExplore the icy slopes of Franz Josef & FoxGlaciers. Then hit the road for the breathtakingSouthern Lakes & Queenstown. Lodge (B,D)Drive through Westland National Parkfeaturing glaciers & ancient rainforestsStunning drive through the SouthernAlps; see Lake Hawea & the CrownRangeDays 11-12: QueenstownYou’ve got 2 free days to explore the‘World’s Adventure Capital’ & its endless listof activities. Not to mention its atmosphericrestaurants, rocking bars & a picturepostcard lakeside setting that will blow yourmind! Lodge (B) (B)Queenstown tourSee The Remarkables & Coronet Peakmountain ranges

Day 13: Queenstown to Milford SoundFirst up, a pit stop at the home of bungy -Kawarau Bridge. Give this crazy thrill-sport a go!Take it easy travelling through stunning country-side to Milford Sound. Overnight cruise (B,D)Contiki exclusive overnight cruise onMilford Sound in Fiordland National ParkCruise past sheer rocky cliffs & forestsclinging to the slopes See the inspiring 1692m high Mitre PeakDay 14: Milford Sound to Lake OhauPan for gold in the quaint, old gold miningtown of Arrowtown. Later set out for thebeautiful blue glacial Lake Ohau. Lodge (B,D)

15 Days Grand Explorer14 nights accomm14 breakfasts & 6 dinners

What’s includedAll as per itinerary• 14 nights multi-share accommodation:

8 nights in hotels & resorts, 5 nights inlodges & 1 night onboard a cruise boat. Basis: mainly triple, some quad.Twin/single also available atadditional cost.Cruise boat quad-share onlyMore info at contiki.com.au/nzaccommodation

• 14 breakfasts (B) & 6 dinners (D)• A dedicated crew with an

experienced & professional TourManager & Driver

• Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach withpowerpoints for charging

• Sightseeing tours of all major cities• Local taxes & service charges• Number of World

Heritage sites visited

WORLDHERITAGESITESVISITED1

Geyser, Rotorua

Soak up the historical ambience of Arrowtownwith its original wooden & stone buildingsCatch a glimpse of impressive Mt. CookDay 15: Lake Ohau to ChristchurchOpt in for an amazing scenic flight over Mt. Cook. Thencut through Mackenzie Country back to Christchurchwhere the tour ends & its time to say farewell to yournew friends. (B)

Days 11-12: SkiQueenstown optionWant to ‘carve up’ some of the great skimountains around Queenstown? You canif you’re travelling in July or August! Youcan choose to ski or board for 2 full days- we can even organise ski equipment &lessons for you. Lodge. (B)(B)

14 Dayoption for the Grand Explorer

*All tour prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add A$825 (add A$175 twin-share).NGZA: Start Auckland 12:00 noon & end Christchurch 6:00pm.NGZC: Start Christchurch 8:00am & end Auckland 12:00 noon.For travel insurance see page 26.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 13.

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save A$199. Or pay 6 months inadvance and save A$99. See page 7 for details.

Stuck for time? We’ve got a shorter, 14 day version of the 15 day Grand Explorer tour that starts or ends in Queenstown, also including Milford Sound.

• For 14 day tour price - deduct A$95 from price in the price box.• Twin room supplement: A$149.• Single room supplement: A$770.• Code: ex Auckland: NDZA. Start 12:00 noon/End 2:00pm. • Code: ex Queenstown: NDZC. Start 11:00am/End 12:00 noon. • 14 day tour starts or ends at Queenstown airport.

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save A$189. Or pay 6 months inadvance and save A$95.See page 7 for details.

14 Days

fromA$1760*

A$126/Day

Code: NGZA 2010/11

Start Finish A$ Auckland C’church pp*

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Code: NGZC 2010/11

Start Finish A$ C’church Auckland pp*

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Tongariro N.P

Auckland

Picton

Huka Falls


Hokitika

Te Anau

Arthur’sPass

WELLINGTON

QUEENSTOWN

CHRISTCHURCH


TAUPO


FRANZ JOSEF &FOX GLACIER

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Tasman Sea

Cook Straight

Pacific Ocean

Ninety Mile

Beach

Kaik

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contiki.com.au/grand-adventurer

13 Days Grand Adventurer

WAITOMO: Guided tours of Ruakuri or Waitomo Caves to see the famous

glowworms & rock formations ROTORUA: Skyline gondola & luge rides - Guided walk

through the bush to spot Kiwis & Tuataras ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES


Your choiceYou can start this tour inChristchurch or Queenstown &travel it in reverse – if you do, yousave up to A$40.




• Urban Wellington walk & cable car ride

• Rainforest hotpool swim in Franz Josef

• Guided trek & goldpanning inhistoric Arrowtown

• Queenstown Skyline gondola ride

13Days

fromA$1655*

A$128/Day

Mt. Cook scenic flight

LAKE TAUPO: Rocks‘n’Ropes adventure course (trapezes, high-wires, tightropes) WELLINGTON: Quad biking through rugged, outback bushland -In-depth ‘hop on/hop off’ Wellington city tour FOX GLACIER: Heli-hike tour - fly to & walk on the glacier QUEENSTOWN: Whitewater raft grade 3rapids on the Shotover or Kawarau Rivers LAKE TEKAPO: Scenic flight past glaciers & Mt. Cook, NZ’s highest peak

Go to contiki.com.au/grand-adventurer-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).


New Zealand

17Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Auckland to WaitomoMeet up with your Contiki Crew & roll throughlush, green countryside to Waitomo, with itsamazing limestone formations & a chance to visitto the glittering Glowworm Grotto. Lodge (D)Enjoy a typical New Zealand country pubPizza partyDay 2: Waitomo to RotoruaCatch a sniff of sulphur in the air as you enterRotorua, NZ’s most dynamic thermal area & acultural centre of the native Maori people.Soak in hot, bubbly pools or chow down at atraditional Maori hangi & concert. Hotel (B)Rotorua city tourVisit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun &interactive farm experience, with Kiwi farmanimals & their world famous sheep showDay 3: Rotorua to TaupoTravel through the volcanic Wairakei area & findyourself in Taupo, nestled among spectacularnatural wonders & offering some great back-to-nature & adventure activities. Resort (B)See raging Huka FallsView Lake Taupo - a vast, water-filledcrater created from a volcanic blast &New Zealand’s largest lakeDay 4: Taupo to WellingtonJourney through World Heritage ListedTanogario National Park, to the vibrant capital& the coolest bar & club scene in NZ. Hotel (B)See the dramatic volcanic landscapemade famous in the 'Lord of the Rings'See the still active volcano, Mt. RuapehuVisit Mt. Victoria for panoramic viewsDay 5: WellingtonCheck out ‘Windy Welly’s’ impressive harbourviews, steep hills & red hot arts scenecomplete with hip bars, eclectic shopping &thriving late night entertainment. Hotel (B)See even more of the sights madefamous in the 'Lord of the Rings'Day 6: Wellington to ChristchurchHop from the North Island, via ferry, to a wholedifferent world on the South Island. Travel downthe stunning Kaikoura coastline through thecountry’s largest wine region to the charminglyEnglish city of Christchurch. Hotel (B)Cruise Cook Strait & the scenicMarlborough & Queen Charlotte SoundsVisit a seal colonyDay 7: Christchurch to Franz Josef GlacierVenture through the majestic Southern Alps &along the rugged West Coast to Hokitika.Then later, it’s on to Franz Josef. Hotel (B,D)

Christchurch city tour Scenic drive through Arthur's PassSee traditional Maori greenstone carvingDay 8: Franz Josef Glacier to QueenstownExplore the icy slopes of Franz Josef & FoxGlaciers. Then hit the road for the breathtakingSouthern Lakes & Queenstown. Lodge (B,D)Drive through Westland National Parkfeaturing glaciers & ancient rainforestsStunning drive through the Southern Alps;see Lake Hawea & the Crown RangeDays 9-10: QueenstownYou’ve got 2 free days to explore the ‘World’sAdventure Capital’ & its endless list of activities.Not to mention its atmospheric restaurants,rocking bars & a picture postcard lakesidesetting that will blow your mind! Lodge (B)(B)Queenstown tourSee The Remarkables & Coronet Peakmountain ranges

Day 11: Queenstown to Milford SoundFirst up, a pit stop at the home of bungy -Kawarau Bridge. Give this crazy thrill-sport ago! Take it easy travelling through stunningcountryside to Milford Sound. Overnight cruise (B,D)Contiki exclusive overnight cruise onMilford Sound in Fiordland National ParkCruise past sheer rocky cliffs & forestsclinging to the slopes See the inspiring 1692m high Mitre PeakDay 12: Milford Sound to Lake OhauPan for gold in the quaint, old gold miningtown of Arrowtown. Later set out for thebeautiful blue glacial Lake Ohau. Lodge (B,D)Soak up the historical ambience ofArrowtown with its original wooden &stone buildingsCatch a glimpse of impressive Mt. CookDay 13: Lake Ohau to ChristchurchOpt in for an amazing scenic flight over Mt. Cook. Then cut through MackenzieCountry back to Chirstchurch where the tourends & its time to say farewell to your newfriends. (B)See the beautiful turquoise waters ofglacial Lake Tekapo

13 Days Grand Adventurer12 nights accomm12 breakfasts & 5 dinners


6 nights in hotels & resorts, 5 nights inlodges & 1 night onboard a cruise boat.Basis: mainly triple, some quad.Twin/single also available atadditional cost.Cruise boat quad-share onlyMore info at contiki.com.au/nzaccommodation







Zorb ball, Rotorua

12 Dayoption for the Grand Adventurer

Days 9-10: SkiQueenstown optionWant to ‘carve up’ some of the great skimountains around Queenstown? You canif you’re travelling in July or August! Youcan choose to ski or board for 2 full days- we can even organise ski equipment &lessons for you. Lodge. (B)(B)

*All tour prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add A$689 (add A$149 twin-share).NPZA: Start Auckland 12:00 noon & end Christchurch 6:00pm.NPZC: Start Christchurch 8:00am & end Auckland 12:00 noon.For travel insurance see page 26.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 13.

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save A$179.Or pay 6 months inadvance and save A$89.See page 7 for details.


Stuck for time? We’ve got a shorter, 12 day version of the 13 day Grand Adventurer tour that starts or ends in Queenstown, also including Milford Sound.

• For 12 day tour price - deduct A$95 from price in the price box.• Twin room supplement: A$120.• Single room supplement: A$620.• Code: ex Auckland: NBZA. Start 12:00 noon/End 2:00pm. • Code: ex Queenstown: NBZC. Start 11:00am/End 12:00 noon. • 12 day tour starts or ends at Queenstown airport.

12 Days

fromA$1560*

A$130/Day

Code: NPZA 2010/11


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Code: NPZC 2010/11


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Itinerary andincluded sightseeingDay 1: Auckland to Bay of IslandsMeet up with your Contiki Crew in NewZealand’s largest city, hop on the coach &head north up the coast to the idyllic &green Northland region. This area is afavourite holiday destination with the Kiwi’sbecause of its never-ending beaches &laidback, endless-summer lifestyle. On theway, stop & walk through a forest reservewith fascinating & uniquely Kiwi, KauriTrees. These ancient trees can getseriously massive - you’d need 8m armsto wrap yourself around them! Tonight,take it easy at a seaside resort in Paihia &“breathe in” the beauty & spectacularscenery of the Bay of Islands. Hotel (D)

Venture across Auckland's Harbour Bridge & see the 'City ofSails' harbour made famous by theAmerica's Cup

See Auckland’s Sky Tower

Free time in Parry Kauri Park – hometo a national treasure of ancient, giantkauri trees

Day 2: Bay of IslandsUndeniably pretty, this region ranks as oneof New Zealand’s top natural playgrounds& getting out on the water is a must! Optin for a sea kayaking adventure, dive in &swim with the dolphins, parasail over thebeautiful turquoise waters, or speedthrough the ‘Hole in the Rock’ on a fastboat through the islands. This area is alsoa place rich in Maori culture. Explore theirTribal Lands & learn more about the

region’s history as the nation’s birthplace.Later, take your pick from one of the area’smany stunning beaches & chill out underthe sun. Hotel (B)

Sightseeing tours of Paihia & Waitangi

See the Tribal Lands of the Nga Puhi Maori

Day 3: Bay of Islands to AucklandWrap up your sun-filled days in ‘The Bay’& return to the big city. Head souththrough the unspoilt Northland countryside& catch some excellent city & harbourviews before the tour ends aroundlunchtime. Swap emails & it's time to sayfarewell to your new friends. (B)

What’s includedAll as per itinerary• 2 nights in multi-share hotel

accommodation: Basis: mainly triple, some quad.Twin/single also available atadditional costMore info at contiki.com.au/nzaccommodation

• 2 breakfasts (B) & 1 dinner (D)• A dedicated crew with an



• Sightseeing tours of all major cities• Local taxes & service charges

New Zealand

18

3 Days Bay of Islands2 nights accomm2 breakfasts & 1 dinner

3Days Bay of Islands

BAY OF ISLANDS: Ocean kayaking adventure to Haruru Falls - Swim with the

dolphins - Exciting ‘Fastboat’ trip through the ‘Hole in the Rock’ - Day tour to

‘Ninety Mile Beach’ with off-roading & sand dune ‘surfing’ ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Go to contiki.com.au/bay-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).

contiki.com.au/bay


Hole in the Rock Fastboat


Only with Contiki• Bay of Islands BBQ dinner with

champagne• Return ferry ride to Russell &

guided historical walking tour

Parry Kauri Park

Auckland

BAY OF ISLANDS2 Russell

Tasman Sea

Ninety Mile

Beach

NORTH ISLAND

Parasaling

*All tour prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add A$135 (add A$30 twin-share).Start Auckland 12:00 noon & end Auckland 12:00 noon.For travel insurance see page 26.• The tour code for these dates is NCZC only.•• The tour code for these dates is NCZA only.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 13.

3Days

fromA$289*

A$97/Day

Code: NCZA/NCZC 2010/11

Start Finish A$ Auckland Auckland pp*

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Ocean Kayak Adventure

New Zealand

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5 Days Sun & Steam4 nights accomm4 breakfasts & 2 dinners

BAY OF ISLANDS: Catamaran sailing, swimming & snorkelling with lunch

WAITOMO: Black water rafting in a rubber ring through underground caves

ROTORUA: Skyline gondola & luge rides - Guided walk through the bush to

spot Kiwis & TuatarasENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Go to contiki.com.au/steam-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).

Itinerary andincluded sightseeingDay 1: Auckland to Bay of IslandsMeet up with your Contiki Crew in NewZealand’s largest city, hop on the coach, & head north up the coast to the idyllic &green Northland region. This area is afavourite holiday destination with the Kiwi’sbecause of its never-ending beaches &laidback, endless-summer lifestyle.Tonight, take it easy at a seaside resort inPaihia & “breathe in” the beauty &spectacular scenery of the Bay of Islands.Hotel (D)

Venture across Auckland's HarbourBridge & see the 'City of Sails' harbourmade famous by the America's Cup

See Auckland’s Sky Tower

Free time in Parry Kauri Park – hometo a national treasure of ancient, giant kauri trees

Day 2: Bay of IslandsUndeniably pretty, this region ranks as oneof New Zealand’s top natural playgrounds& getting out on the water is a must! Optin for a sea kayaking adventure, dive in &swim with the dolphins, parasail over thebeautiful turquoise waters, or speedthrough the “Hole in the Rock” on a fastboat through the islands. This area is alsoa place rich in Maori culture. Explore theirTribal Lands & learn more about theregion’s history as the nation’s birthplace.Later, take your pick from one of the area’smany stunning beaches & chill out underthe sun. Hotel (B)

Sightseeing tours of Paihia & Waitangi

See the Tribal Lands of the Nga Puhi Maori

Day 3: Bay of Islands to WaitomoCircle back to Auckland, with it’spanoramic location right on a harbour &surrounded by outer islands. After lunch,roll through the lush, green countryside toWaitomo. There’s over 300 caves in thearea, with some unique attractions likeamazing limestone formations & glowingbugs at the glittering Glowworm Grotto.Lodge (B,D)

Enjoy a traditional New Zealandcountry pub

Pizza party

Day 4: Waitomo to RotoruaSee even more amazing scenery today en route to Rotorua. Catch a sniff ofsulphur in the air as you enter Rotorua,New Zealand’s most dynamic thermal area& a cultural centre of the native Maoripeople. Soak in hot, bubbly pools or chowdown at a traditional Maori hangi &concert. Hotel (B)

Rotorua city tour

Visit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun &interactive experience showcasingKiwi farming, farm animals & a worldfamous sheep show

Day 5: Rotorua to AucklandYou’ll be collected by a transfer coach tohead through the Waitomo countrysideback to Auckland where the tour endswhen you arrive in the late afternoon. (B)Please note: The transfer from Rotorua to Aucklandis not operated by Contiki, but a third party operator.

5Days Sun & Steam

contiki.com.au/steam


3 nights in hotel & 1 night in a lodgeBasis: mainly triple, some quad.Twin/single also available at additional cost.More info at contiki.com.au/nzaccommodation

• 4 breakfasts (B) & 2 dinners (D)• A dedicated crew with an experienced

& professional Tour Manager & Driver• Transport in a modern,

air-conditioned coach withpowerpoints for charging




Guided bush walk

Only with Contiki• Bay of Islands BBQ dinner with

champagne• Return ferry ride to Russell & guided

historical walking tour• Traditional Maori Hangi & dance

performance in Rotorua

Thermal Spa, Rotorua

Parry Kauri Park

Auckland

RussellBAY OF ISLANDS

WAITOMO CAVES ROTORUA1 1

2

Tasman Sea

Ninety Mile

Beach

NORTH ISLAND

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance you save A$69.Or pay 6 months inadvance and save A$35.See page 7 for details.

*All tour prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add A$250 (add A$55 twin-share).Start Auckland 12:00 noon & end Auckland 6:00pm.For travel insurance see page 26.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 13.

5 Days

fromA$635*

A$127/Day

Code: NRZA 2010/11


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Parry Kauri Park

Tongariro N.P

Auckland

Picton

Christchurch

Huka Falls

BAY OF ISLANDS

WELLINGTON


TAUPO

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Tasman Sea

Cook Straight

Pacific Ocean

Ninety Mile

Beach

Kaik

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NORTH ISLAND

contiki.com.au/north

8 Days Northern Highlights

BAY OF ISLANDS: Catamaran sailing, swimming & snorkelling with lunch - Ocean

kayaking adventure to Haruru FallsENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES


Your choiceYou can start this tour in Christchurchor Wellington & travel it in reverse -if you do you save up to A$25.


• Bay of Islands BBQ dinner with champagne

• Return ferry ride to Russell &guided historical walking tour



• Urban Wellington walk & cable car ride (extension only)

8 Days

fromA$1035*

A$130/Day

Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Auckland to Bay of IslandsMeet up with your Contiki Crew & head upto the idyllic & green Northland region withits laidback, endless-summer lifestyle.Later, chill out for the night in the Bay ofIslands in seaside Paihia. Hotel (D)Venture across Auckland's HarbourBridge & see the 'City of Sails'harbour made famous by theAmerica's CupSee Auckland’s Sky TowerFree time in Parry Kauri Park – hometo a national treasure of ancient, giantkauri trees Day 2: Bay of IslandsUndeniably pretty, this region ranks as oneof NZ’s top natural playgrounds – chill outon the beach, visit the Maori tribal lands,or try out some watersports – there arelots on offer. Hotel (B)Sightseeing tours of Paihia & Waitangi See the Tribal Lands of the Nga PuhiMaoriDay 3: Bay of Islands to WaitomoCircle back to Auckland. After lunch, rollthrough the lush, green countryside toWaitomo, with its amazing limestoneformations & a visit to the glitteringGlowworm Grotto. Lodge (B,D)Enjoy a traditional New Zealandcountry pubPizza partyDay 4: Waitomo to RotoruaCatch a sniff of sulphur in the air as youenter Rotorua, NZ’s most dynamic thermalarea & a cultural centre of the native Maoripeople. Soak in hot, bubbly pools or chowdown at a traditional Maori hangi &concert. Hotel (B)Rotorua city tourVisit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun &interactive experience showcasingKiwi farming, farm animals & a worldfamous sheep showDay 5: Rotorua to TaupoTravel through the volcanic Wairakei area &find yourself in Taupo, nestled amongspectacular natural wonders & offeringsome great back-to-nature & adventureactivities. Resort (B)See raging Huka FallsView Lake Taupo - a vast, water-filledcrater created from a volcanic blast &New Zealand’s largest lake

Day 6: Taupo to WellingtonJourney through World Heritage ListedTanogario National Park en route to NZ’svibrant capital & the trendiest bar & clubscenes in the country. Hotel (B)

See the dramatic volcanic landscapemade famous in the 'Lord of the Rings'See the still active volcano, Mt. RuapehuWellington city tourVisit Mt. Victoria for panoramic viewsDay 7: WellingtonCheck out ‘Windy Welly’s’ impressiveharbour views, steep hills & red hot artsscene complete with hip bars, eclecticshopping & thriving late nightentertainment. Hotel (B)

See even more of the sights madefamous in the 'Lord of the Rings'Day 8: Wellington to ChristchurchHop from the North Island, via ferry, to theSouth Island. Travel down the stunningKaikoura coastline through the country’slargest wine region to Christchurch wherethe tour ends & it's time to say farewell toyour new friends. (B)

Cruise Cook Strait & the scenicMarlborough & Queen Charlotte SoundsVisit a seal colony on the KaikouraCoast

Maori Haka

WAITOMO: Guided tours of Ruakuri or Waitomo Caves to see the famous glowworms & rock formations - Black water rafting in a rubber ringthrough underground caves ROTORUA: Become a ‘zorbonaut’ & race down a hill inside a man-size, transparent zorb ball LAKE TAUPO: Jet boatride to Huka Falls - Fun evening lake cruise including fishing & karaoke! WELLINGTON: Quad biking through rugged, outback bushland

Go to contiki.com.au/north-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).


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8 Days Northern Highlights7 nights accomm7 breakfasts & 2 dinners


5 nights in hotels, 1 night in a resort& 1 night in a lodgeBasis: mainly triple, some quad.Twin/single also available atadditional costMore info at contiki.com.au/nzaccommodation





Jet boat ride, Huka Falls

6 Dayoption for the Northern Highlights

*All tour prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add A$450 (add A$90 twin-share).NNHA: Start Auckland 12:00 noon & end Christchurch 6:00pm.NNHC: Start Christchurch 7:00am & end Auckland 12:00 noon.For travel insurance see page 26.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 13.



Stuck for time? We’ve got a shorter, 6 day version of the 8 day Northern Highlights tour that starts or ends in Wellington.

• For 6 day tour price - deduct A$270 from price in the price box.

• Twin room supplement: A$69.• Single room supplement: A$339.• Code: ex Auckland: NNZA. Start 12:00 noon/End 6:00pm. • Code: ex Wellington: NNZC. Start 7:30am/End 12:00 noon. • 6 day tour starts or ends at Abel Tasman Hotel in Wellington.

6 Days

fromA$765*

A$128/Day

Code: NNHA 2010/11


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Quad biking, Wellington

Your choiceYou can start this tour inChristchurch or Wellington & travelit in reverse.


• Rainforest hotpool swim in FranzJosef Glacier

• Guided goldmining trek &goldpanning experience in historicArrowtown

• See spectacular mountain viewson a Skyline gondola ride inQueenstown

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contiki.com.au/south

7 Days Scenic Southern

LAKE TEKAPO: Scenic flight past glaciers & Mt Cook, NZ’s highest peak ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES


7 Days

fromA$910*

A$130/Day

Fox Glacier heli ride

QUEENSTOWN: Thrilling jet boat ride through the Shotover River - Canyon swing on a giant rope across the Shotover River, 109m up! FOX GLACIER: Guided glacier hike right onto the glacier itself (gear provided) - Heli-hike tour - fly to & walk on the glacier - Scenic helicopter flightto see Mt Cook & land on Fox glacier

Go to contiki.com.au/south-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).


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23Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Christchurch to Lake OhauMeet up with your Contiki Crew & set outfor Lake Ohau this morning. On the way,cut through surreal Mackenzie Country,snap a picture of glacial Lake Tekapo’sbrilliant turquoise water, & catch a glimpseof impressive Mt. Cook. Lodge (D)Day 2: Lake Ohau to Milford SoundPan for gold in the quaint, old gold miningtown of Arrowtown. Then it’s back on theroad to travel through more dramaticcountryside & through Homer Tunnel enroute to the world-famous Milford Sound.Overnight cruise (B,D)Soak up the historical ambiance ofArrowtown with its original wooden &stone buildingsContiki exclusive overnight cruise on Milford Sound in Fiordland National ParkCruise past sheer rocky cliffs &forests clinging to the slopes See the awe-inspiring 1692m highMitre PeakDay 3: Milford Sound to QueenstownFirst up, a pit-stop at the home of bungy -Kawarau Bridge. Give this crazy thrill-sporta go! After the adrenaline rush, take it easyas we continue on to a travellers favourite- Queenstown. Lodge (B,D)Days 4-5: QueenstownYou’ve got 2 free days to explore the‘World’s Adventure Capital’ & its endlesslist of activities. Not to mention itsatmospheric restaurants, rocking bars & apicture postcard lakeside setting that willblow your mind! Lodge (B) (B)Queenstown tourSee The Remarkables & Coronet Peakmountain ranges

Day 6: Queenstown to Franz JosefGlacierHit the road & pass the last of thebreathtaking Southern Lakes area & upover Haast Pass to icy terrain of the FranzJosef & Fox Glacier region. Hotel (B,D)

Drive through Westland National Park featuring glaciers & ancientrainforests

Stunning drive through the Southern Alps

Day 7: Franz Josef Glacier toChristchurchVenture along the rugged West Coast upto Hokitika & then through the majesticSouthern Alps on an amazing drive backto the charmingly English city ofChristchurch where you’ll have free time to explore. (B)

See traditional Maori greenstonecarving

Scenic drive through Arthur's PassNational Park

Christchurch city tour Please note: This is the itinerary for the tour codeNSZC. The NSZA itinerary operates in reverse.

7 Days Scenic Southern6 nights accomm6 breakfasts & 4 dinners


1 night in a resort, 4 nights in lodges& 1 night onboard a cruise boatBasis: mainly triple, some quad.Twin/single also available atadditional cost.Cruise boat quad-share onlyMore info at contiki.com.au/nzaccommodation







Skyline gondola, Queenstown

Cathedral Square, Christchurch

Days 4-5: SkiQueenstown optionWant to ‘carve up’ some of the greatski mountains around Queenstown?You can if you’re travelling in July orAugust! You can choose to ski orboard for 2 full days - we can evenorganise ski equipment & lessons for you. Lodge. (B) (B)

8 Dayoption for theScenic Southern

*All tour prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add A$310 (add A$65 twin-share).NSZC: Start Christchurch 8:00am & end Christchurch 6:00pm.NSZA: Start Christchurch 8:00am & end Christchurch 6:00pm.For travel insurance see page 26.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 13.

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save A$99. Or pay 6 months inadvance and save A$49. See page 7 for details.


Got more time? We’ve got a longer, 8 day version of the 7 day Scenic Southern tour that starts or ends in Wellington, also including Milford Sound.

• For 8 day tour price - add A$160 to price in the price box. • Twin room supplement: A$80.• Single room supplement: A$375.• Code: ex Christchurch: NSHC. Start 8:00am/End 6:00pm. • Code: ex Wellington: NSHA. Start 7:00am/End 6:00pm. • 8 day tour starts or ends at Abel Tasman Hotel in Wellington.

8 Days

fromA$1070*

A$134/Day

Code: NSZC 2010/11

Start Finish A$ C’church C’church pp*

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2011JAN 3 JAN 9 955JAN 7 JAN 13 955JAN 11 JAN 17 955JAN 15 JAN 21 955JAN 19 JAN 25 955JAN 23 JAN 29 955JAN 27 FEB 2 955JAN 31 FEB 6 955FEB 4 FEB 10 955FEB 8 FEB 14 955FEB 12 FEB 18 955FEB 16 FEB 22 955FEB 20 FEB 26 955FEB 24 MAR 2 955FEB 28 MAR 6 955MAR 4 MAR 10 955MAR 16 MAR 22 955MAR 28 APR 3 955APR 9 APR 15 945APR 21 APR 27 945MAY 3 MAY 9 945MAY 15 MAY 21 945MAY 27 JUN 2 945JUN 8 JUN 14 945JUN 20 JUN 26 945JUL 2 JUL 8 935JUL 14 JUL 20 935JUL 26 AUG 1 935AUG 7 AUG 13 935AUG 19 AUG 25 935AUG 31 SEP 6 935SEP 12 SEP 18 935SEP 24 SEP 30 935

Code: NSZA 2010/11

Start Finish A$ C’church C’church pp*

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2011JAN 3 JAN 9 955JAN 7 JAN 13 955JAN 11 JAN 17 955JAN 15 JAN 21 955JAN 19 JAN 25 955JAN 23 JAN 29 955JAN 27 FEB 2 955JAN 31 FEB 6 955FEB 4 FEB 10 955FEB 8 FEB 14 955FEB 12 FEB 18 955FEB 16 FEB 22 955FEB 20 FEB 26 955FEB 24 MAR 2 955FEB 28 MAR 6 955MAR 4 MAR 10 955MAR 8 MAR 14 955MAR 12 MAR 18 955MAR 24 MAR 30 955APR 5 APR 11 945APR 17 APR 23 945APR 29 MAY 5 945MAY 11 MAY 17 945MAY 23 MAY 29 945JUN 4 JUN 10 945JUN 16 JUN 22 945JUN 28 JUL 4 945JUL 10 JUL 16 935JUL 22 JUL 28 935AUG 3 AUG 9 935AUG 15 AUG 21 935AUG 27 SEP 2 935SEP 8 SEP 14 935SEP 20 SEP 26 935

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7Days Ultimate WinterAdventure

FOX GLACIER: Guided glacier hike right onto the glacier itself (gear provided)

LAKE TEKAPO: Southern Alps Air Safari ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES


Lake Tekapo

Lake Pukaki

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Hokitika Arthur’sPass

QUEENSTOWN

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• Rainforest hotpool swim in Franz Josef Glacier

• Guided goldmining trek &goldpanning experience inhistoric Arrowtown

• See spectacular mountain viewson a Skyline gondola ride inQueenstown

7Days

fromA$1185*

A$170/Day

Fox Glacier hike Queenstown

QUEENSTOWN: Thrilling jet boat ride through the Shotover River - See spectacular Queenstown views on a scenic tandem skydive -Adrenalin pumping AJ Hackett bungy jump - Whitewater rafting on Kawarua river

Go to contiki.com.au/nzski-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).

Itinerary andincluded sightseeingDay 1: Christchurch to Fox GlacierMeet up with your Contiki Crew & get toknow your new travel buddies as weventure through the majestic SouthernAlps to Hokitika, a cool little coastal townfamous for gold & greenstone. Then winddown along the rugged West Coast to thespectacular Franz Josef & Fox Glacierregion. Resort (D)Scenic drive through Arthur's PassNational ParkSee traditional Maori greenstone carvingDay 2: Fox Glacier to QueenstownHop in a helicopter & fly off for an optionalthrilling alpine experience encompassing 2world famous glaciers. Or put on yourhiking boots & get right out onto the icyslopes of the living, moving glacier. Thenit’s back on the road to the breathtakingSouthern Lakes & traveller’s favourite –Queenstown! Hotel (B)Westland National Park drive full ofglaciers & ancient rainforestsSee Franz Josef & Fox GlaciersJaw-dropping drive through theSouthern AlpsDays 3-5: QueenstownYou’re here to ski, so hit the slopes &carve up the mountain! This area is madeup of some of the country’s best resorts,with 3 mountain playgrounds to pick from– The Remarkables, Coronet Peak &Cardrona. With 3 mountains to choosefrom, you’re sure to find the best

conditions. On day 5 there’s an includedgondola trip to the top of Bob’s Peak foran unforgettable dinner & night out highabove Queenstown. Hotel (B) (B) (B,D)3 day lift pass & transfers to & fromski fieldsDinner at Skyline RestaurantDay 6: QueenstownIt’s a free day to either test yourself on themountain again or try out an endless list ofnon-ski activities in the ‘World’s AdventureCapital’. Think about bungy-jumping,caving, rafting, sledging, jetboating orskydiving. Tonight, enjoy a final dinnertogether & an awards night, then head outto one of the many fantastic bars in town,full of locals & travellers. Hotel (B,D)Queenstown tourDay 7: Queenstown to ChristchurchCut through the surreal landscape ofMackenzie Country, past glacial LakeTekapo on the way back to the charminglyEnglish city of Christchurch. The tour endshere & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)Stop at AJ Hackett’s bungy bridge atKawarau RiverSoak up the historical ambience ofArrowtown with its original wooden &stone buildingsCatch a glimpse of impressive Mt. Cook See the beautiful glacial lakes of LakeTekapo & Lake PukakiSee the historic Church of the GoodShepherdPlease note: Ski & snowboard equipment isavailable for hire in Queenstown.

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7 Days Ultimate Winter Adventure6 nights accomm6 breakfasts & 3 dinners

What’s includedAll as per itinerary• 6 nights twin-share accommodation:

6 nights in hotelsBasis: Twin. Single also available at additional cost.More info at contiki.com.au/nzaccommodation

• 6 breakfasts (B) & 3 dinners (D)• A dedicated crew with an experienced

& professional Tour Manager & Driver• Transport in a modern,

air-conditioned coach withpowerpoints for charging




Skyline Restaurant


Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance you save up toA$129. Or pay 6 months inadvance and save up toA$65. See page 7 for details.

*All tour prices above are based on twin-share. Forquad-share rate reduce twin price by A$55.

Single room supplement add A$289.Start Christchurch 8:30am & end Christchurch 6:30pm.For travel insurance see page 26.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 13.

Code: CZSKI03 2010/11

Start Finish A$C’church C’church pp*

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Start Finish A$C’church C’church pp*

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Goldpanning, Arrowtown

Answers to frequently asked questions & things you need to know.

For more detailed information online head to contiki.com.au/contikipedia

lunches, some dinners, souvenirs,shopping, drinks, optional excursionsand activities, entrance fees toattractions and evening entertainment.

It is advisable to have NZ$ when youstart your tour.

What should I pack?Comfortable, casual clothing for daywear and ‘smart/casual’ for dining andthose special evenings on the town.Remember that early or later in theseason you will need warmer clothing aswell as a raincoat/jacket. A pair ofcomfortable walking shoes is essential.For further details, please refer to your‘Travellers Guide’ information book.

Explore MoreOptional ActivitiesWhen do I choose? Optionals arearranged and paid for on tour. By leavingthe final decisions until then you canchoose at the same time as your newfriends, you’ll get great value as we getyou great rates and your Tour Managercan offer personal advice. Someactivities are seasonal and weatherdependent as well.

How do I pay? You pay on tour withmajor credit cards or cash (NZ$).

Am I expected to tipon tour?Every country in the world has differenttipping policies and in New Zealand,within service industries, tipping iscommon practice. Tipping is totallydiscretionary and only given if you feelthe service has met or exceeded yourexpectations. Your Tour Manager willassist you with any questions about thiswhile you’re on the road. The same ideaapplies to your Contiki Crew - if you thinkthey have done a good job then theywould be grateful for your recognition byway of a tip, however this is notmandatory – it’s completely up to you.

BrochureauthenticityWe have put a great deal of effort intoproducing this brochure. The informationgiven and literature produced by Contikihas been compiled with care and ispublished in good faith. Sometimes,because of circumstances outside ourcontrol, we have to alter someexcursions due to seasonal closing orrepairs to buildings, etc., especially earlyor late in the season. If this happens,alternatives will be arranged.

Do I needvaccinations?At the time this brochure went to press (February 2010), no vaccinationswere necessary. However, it is wise to check up-to-date information with your travel agent prior to departure. Don’t forget to bring with you anymedication that you may require en route,such as antihistamines or antibiotics.

Travel insuranceContiki Holidays strongly recommendsyou take out comprehensive insurancecover for cancellation, medical expenses,personal accident, personal baggage,money and public liability before youtravel. You may not be accepted on aContiki holiday unless you have arrangedsatisfactory insurance. You also agree toindemnify us against all third-partyclaims, actions, damages and remediesagainst us arising from your participationin the holiday.

For insurance details, please speak toyour Travel Agent at the time of makingyour booking.

SecurityContiki has been running tours for young people since 1962 and is amember of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA). The members include all the major tour operators who are financiallybonded for your security and whomaintain the highest standards. With theguarantees of these organisations, youknow your holiday & money are securewith Contiki.

Photography creditsPhotos Courtesy of Tourism New ZealandPage 9 Inside a Zorb - Zorb Rotorua.Page 11 A fine day in the fiord - HolgerLeue. Page 16 The Ledge Swing - AJHackett Bungy New Zealand. Page 19 -Sand tobogganing - Chris McLennan.Page 21 Haka - James Heremaia. Page55 Snowboarding on the Remarkables -NZ Ski.

Photos Courtesy of Te Puia RotoruaPage 15 Geyser.

Photos Courtesy of ZorbPage 17 Zorb - Zorb.

Photos Courtesy of Fox Glacier heliHike Page 23 Group Snowball fight.

Photos Courtesy of Julie SalsburyPage 25 Fox Glacier.

What’s included?• Coach, train, air transfers, and ferry

transport as specified.

• Accommodation, breakfast andevening meals as detailed on page 11 and under ‘What’s included’on tour pages.

• Sightseeing as detailed on page 8and in the itineraries on tour pages.Unless specified, entrance fees arenot included.

• Experienced crew as detailed onpage 10 and on tour pages.

What’s notincluded?• Airport and ferry transfers to tour

departure point.

• Personal expense money.

• Visas, personal insurance, medical fees.

• Sightseeing, visits and entrance fees other than those specified ontour pages.

• Optional excursions and activities such as whitewater rafting, helicopterflights and bungy jumping, etc.

• Some meals as specified under “What’s included”.

Will I get moreinformation?Upon receipt of final payment, you’llreceive a copy of Contiki’s ‘TravellersGuide’ – an information book about your holiday. You’ll also receive acomprehensive day-by-day itineraryincluding full details and costs of all optional excursions available on your tour.

Your FREE Contiki document walletand luggage tag* will be sent to youwith your travel documents. The walletis a safe pla ce for your tickets andpassports, something you’ll want tokeep and use again.* Contiki reserves the right to substitute analternative travel accessory for the Contikidocument wallet.

How much luggagecan I bring?Luggage is restricted to a maximumsuitcase size of 73cm x 50cm x 25cm(29" x 20" x 10") and maximum weightof 20 kg (44lbs) plus one smallhand/day bag that can go on thecoach with you.

On tours which include an overnightcruise, a small bag suitable for theextremely limited luggage space isrequired. Your regular luggage will bestored during this time. NOEXTERNAL METAL FRAMEBACKPACKS PLEASE, their bulkyshape makes coach packing difficult.Contiki reserves the right to refuse toaccept larger suitcases on tour.

If you have your own ski/boardingequipment, you may bring one pair ofboots & skis or snowboard. Otherwise,your TM can arrange these for you inQueenstown on tour.

Baggage is carried at the owner’s riskand baggage insurance is stronglyrecommended. Remember, if your tourincludes a flight you are also subject toairline baggage restrictions.

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OUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. YOUR HOLIDAY RESERVATIONOn receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and atour discretion, Contiki will reserve your place on yourselected holiday. A contract is only made between youand us upon your booking being confirmed and acceptedby us and our confirmation thereof to either you or yourtravel agent. 2. PRICE GUARANTEEPrices in this brochure are based on costs and exchangerates as at 2 February, 2010. Should these costs change,it may be necessary to make a surcharge on the price ofyour holiday. Should the total tour price increase by morethan 10% you will have the right to cancel within 7 daysof notification without penalty. No surcharge in respect ofcost or currency fluctuations will be made once paymentof the deposit for your land tour has been received. Thisguarantee excludes fuel surcharges and does not apply toany taxes, charges or levies imposed by any governmentor their agencies. In exchange for these guarantees, norefund will be made if costs are reduced.3. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY3.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel yourbooking in accordance with operating requirements orcircumstances beyond its control.3.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary wewill give you reasonable notice thereof, in thecircumstances, and where available, offer you acomparable alternative.3.3 If an alternative is not available or acceptable you willbe entitled to either a full refund of monies paid by you tous or transfer to another Contiki holiday without paymentof any transfer fee.3.4 If the change or cancellation is due to force majeure(i.e. circumstances like political unrest, war or threat ofwar, riots, civil strife, closure of airports or ports,industrial disputes, terrorist activity, natural and nucleardisasters, fire, epidemic or health risk, Acts of God,adverse weather conditions or other similar eventsbeyond Contiki’s control) we will give a full refund of anymonies paid to us less reasonable expenses incurred byus in respect of your booking.3.5 Contiki is not responsible for the costs of any othertravel arrangements affected due to our cancellations orrescheduling of any tour departure.4. HOLIDAY DETAILS & CONDITIONS4.1 The information in our brochure is correct to the bestof our knowledge at the time of going to print (February, 2010) but we cannot guarantee that any itemor amenity mentioned will be available especially wherewe have no direct control over it.4.2 Contiki will do their best, at their discretion, to selectaccommodation, sightseeing tours and transportation togive you good value for money.4.3 Contiki will guarantee to match you up with someone ofthe same sex when booked in a Share room configuration.If two people are sharing a room - booking must be madeat the same time.4.4 Contiki constantly strives to improve tour itinerariesand features. If such improvements can be made, orunforeseen circumstances beyond our control makechanges necessary, we reserve the right to varyitineraries and to substitute hotels. Contiki is notresponsible for any other travel arrangements affecteddue to our cancellations.5. LIABILITY5.1 Your travel agent shall, on the receipt of any monies,hold such monies for you until the booking is confirmedat which time those monies shall be remitted promptly byyour travel agent to us. All such monies received by uswill be deposited as required by law. 5.2 We will be entitled to keep for our account anyinterest earned on such monies.5.3 All monies paid by you to us through your travel agentor otherwise, whether in respect of the deposit or fullpayment, may be disbursed by us as and when we see fit,in respect of the services to be provided and/or feespayable under the tour program. The payment of a deposit or any other monies in respect of your tour shallbe deemed to be an authorisation for disbursement thereofas aforesaid.YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit of A$200,per person per tour, or the full amount payable if thebooking is made within 45 days of your tour departure,must be submitted to Contiki by you in respect of thatholiday. This payment is in addition to any depositrequired by your travel agent. The deposit is accepted asa first installment of the holiday price by Contiki onlyonce the booking has been confirmed in writing byContiki or your travel agent.1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of

a non refundable deposit of A$200 per person per tourwhich must be within 7 days of booking or thereservation will automatically be cancelled.1.3 Any special meal requirements will be made on arequest basis only. Contiki cannot guarantee special mealrequests nor will it assume any responsibility or liability ifclients’ special meal requirements are not fulfilled.2. PAYING THE BALANCE2.1 The balance of the holiday must be paid no later than45 days prior to your tour departure date which shall beby the due date stated on the confirmation issued to youby Contiki. When making multi-tour bookings, fullpayment is due no later than 45 days prior to your tourdeparture date.2.2 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki mayassume that you have cancelled and cancellation chargesin accordance with clause 3 below will be levied byContiki.2.3 Tickets and other documents won't be forwardeduntil full payment has been received by us. Thedocumentation will be sent approximately 21 days priorto your tour departure.2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days ofyour tour departure, the full cost of the holiday will bepayable immediately on booking and we reserve the rightto provide all travel documents at the holiday departurepoint. 2.5 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking andapply cancellation charges should payments not bereceived within the above specified periods.3. IF YOU CANCEL3.1 Notice of cancellation must be made in writing to Contiki.3.2 If you cancel more than 45 days before departure,your A$200 deposit will not be refunded, nor can it becredited to any other booking.3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee tocover the estimate of cost and expenses incurred by usin the terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This isexpressed as a percentage of the holiday price and iscalculated as follows:PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEEOver 45 days notice: Deposit is forfeited45-22 days: 27.5% of tour fare21-8 days: 33% of tour fare7-1 days: 55% of tour fareDay of departure: 100% of tour fareWhere the percentage cancellation fee is less than thetour deposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss ofdeposit. If the reason for cancellation falls within theterms of any holiday insurance policy which you hold,then any such charges may, subject to the terms of yourinsurance policy, be refunded to you by the insurancecompany.3.4 Any cancellation of additional services booked priorto and after your tour booking, such as pre and postaccommodation and transfers, that are cancelled within14 days of the tour departure incur a 100% cancellationfee.3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to anycancellation fees that may be levied by your Travel Agent.4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed and morethan 45 days prior to departure, you wish to change to analternate departure date or you wish to change to adifferent Contiki holiday, you may do so subject toavailability and provided the new holiday date is also inthis brochure.4.2 A fee of A$35 per person will be charged for anyrevision or alteration made to a reservation after thebooking is confirmed unless the change increases thevalue of the booking. A change of tour date, tour itinerarybooking within 45 days of departure will be treated as acancellation, and normal cancellation fees will applyexcept when the change is to an earlier departure date ofequivalent or greater value in which case a A$35 perperson amendment fee will be charged.5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those itemsincluded in the price. No allowance or refund can bemade for meals, accommodation, excursions, etc. thatyou elect not to take, or when museums, shops, etc. areclosed. Hotel facilities may vary from place to place.Meals may vary in style.5.2 Recent legislation in various states in Australia hashighlighted the issue of Age Discrimination. In terms ofstyle and content, all of Contiki’s worldwide holidays arespecifically designed for a particular age group. This factshould be recognised when you book one of ourholidays.5.3 Contiki must be advised of any medical conditions orphysical disability requiring special attention before youbook your holiday. If you do not advise us at this stage,we may refuse to accept your booking. We may also

refuse you if we feel that the holiday chosen is notsuitable without a suitably qualified companion. Contikiwill try to help you with your requirements but cannotguarantee to do so, either on our own or our suppliers’(such as hotels, restaurants and excursions) behalf.Many of our holidays involve getting on and off coaches,walking tours and other physical activities. Someholidays may not be suitable for you if you rely on awheelchair or have certain other disabilities. Should yourdisability require you to have special assistance, it is acondition of Contiki accepting your booking that youprovide evidence satisfactory to us that an able-bodiedperson will accompany you and is able to provide anyspecial needs or services that you may require. Contikiwill not be responsible for the failure of this person toprovide these services.5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements andcosts to/from the point of commencement/conclusion ofthe holiday.5.5 There may be times when the Contiki Representativehas to make a decision in your best interests or the bestinterests of their group. You agree to comply with theauthority and decisions of the appointed ContikiRepresentative and the laws of the country in which youare travelling. If you do not so comply or if, in the ContikiRepresentative’s opinion, you are not compatible with thegeneral enjoyment and well being of other members onthe holiday or smooth operation of the holiday itself, wereserve the right to refuse to let you continue with theholiday. Furthermore, you agree that your fellowtravellers and any Contiki Representative has the right totravel/work in a safe environment. Any threats to theirsafety, well being or inappropriate behaviour by you,whether verbal or physical, will be taken extremelyseriously and may result in the immediate termination ofyour holiday. In either event, you will be responsible foryour own repatriation and related costs and have noclaims against us.5.5.1 You are responsible for any costs incurred as aresult of damage or excess cleaning fees related to youraccommodation. You are advised to immediately reportany pre-existing damage in your room to hotel/ContikiVillage staff and/or a Contiki Tour Manager as soon as itis discovered.5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seatfitted with a safety belt, neither the operator or serviceproviders, agents or co-operating organisations shall beliable for any illness, injury or death or any loss ordamages or claims whatsoever arising from any accidentor incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the timeof the accident or incident.5.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport andall visas, permits and certificates required for yourselected holiday as well as any necessary vaccinationsand to comply with all applicable laws.5.8 You agree that our Contiki Tour Managers orRepresentatives may take photographs and films of youwhile you are on holiday and that these may be used inour Group brochures and/or advertising or publicitymaterial without obtaining any further consent orpayment in respect of such photographs and/or films.5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of the holiday,you should inform the Contiki Tour Manager orRepresentative during the course of the holiday and if thematter cannot be resolved after the representative’s bestendeavours to do so during the holiday, your complaintshould be made in writing to Contiki as soon as isreasonably possible after the holiday but within 42 daysthereof so that your complaint can be investigated. Anyclaims made after the 42 day period will not beconsidered by Contiki. If you choose to write to Contiki viathe Internet, please provide your home address so that weare able to reply to you in writing.5.10 The contract and all matters arising in respecthereof shall be subject to Australian Law, unless weagree otherwise in writing.5.10.1 If any provision of this contract is held invalid orunenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, thatprovision shall be deemed to be re-written to give effect tothe same purpose within the permitted limits of the law.The validity and enforceability of the other provisions shallnot be affected.5.10.2 If you are unsuccessful in any legal actioninstituted against us, you agree to pay all our costs,including but not limited to, attorney/client costs.6. INSURANCEContiki very strongly recommend that you take outcomprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medicalexpenses, personal accident, personal baggage, moneyand public liability before embarking on a Contiki holiday.Please check that the insurance covers all of the activitiesthat you are going to be participating in. Some policiesexclude certain adventure activities. This should bearranged at the time of payment of the deposit and will, in

certain circumstances, cover you against loss of depositor cancellation fees from the date of confirmation of yourbooking, as shown in the insurance policy. You also agreeto indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions,damages and remedies which may be brought against usin respect of your participation in the holiday.7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISMIn the event of your withdrawal from a holiday after thecommencement as a result of illness, you must obtain amedical certificate in support of any insurance claim. Norefunds will be made for any absence from the tour.8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY PRICEAirfares to and from your holiday destination, airporttaxes, passport and visa fees, airport transfers to tourdeparture point, insurance, laundry, phone calls,beverages, personal expense money, medical fees,sightseeing, visits and entrance fees, meals not detailedin the itinerary, tips to tour managers, representatives,drivers and local guides, items of a personal nature,excess baggage and optional excursions.9. WEATHER CONDITIONSUnder no circumstances can we be held responsible forsnow or weather conditions, nor can any holiday becancelled or amended by you at any time on the basis ofsnow or weather conditions.GENERAL1. CONTRACTING PARTIES1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain theentire contract between you and Contiki. No representation,term, warranty or condition can be expressed or implied byreference to any other writing, advertisement orconversation. This contract may only be varied in writing bya duly authorised officer or director of Contiki. 1.2 Your contract is with us as the tour operatingcompany. At any time and at our complete discretion wemay nominate to you in writing any other company orperson to have the benefit of some or all of thoseprovisions of this contract, which we may then specify,as if you had agreed the provisions concerned directlywith that company or person in the first place as well asagreeing them with us. We may at our completediscretion assign all or any rights and liabilities arisingunder or by virtue of this or any other contract with you.1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to beheld responsible for any act, omission or event during thetime passengers are not on board planes, transportation orconveyances. We rely on international convention whichmay apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers oragents with respect to any claim of any nature brought byyou against us as a result of the provision of thoseservices. International conventions which apply mayinclude: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by HagueProtocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, orMontreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel;Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the GenevaConvention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefitof these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to anyclaim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengersand luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shallconstitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of theterms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannotbe varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it own aircraft,hotels or coaches. All bookings with carriers, hoteliers andother service providers are subject to the terms andconditions and limitations of liability imposed by thosecarriers, hoteliers, and other service providers. Please notethat some of these limit or exclude liability in respect of death,personal injury, delay and loss or damage to baggage. Whilstwe cannot accept any responsibility for any loss as a result ofsuch actions or as a result of any act or omission of any suchthird-parties, we will give every reasonable assistance inhelping to resolve any reasonable dispute. Please also notethat Contiki cannot be held responsible for the failure of anyof these parties to provide facilities or services for disabledclients (see also 5.3 under Holiday Details & Conditions).1.5 Please note that no airline or carrier depicted orrecommended in this brochure by virtue of theirendorsement of this brochure represent themselveseither as contracting with any purchaser of a holidayfrom Contiki or as having any other legal relationshipwith any such purchaser.1.6 Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy atthe time of going to print, however Contiki cannot be heldresponsible for printing or typographical errors, or errorsarising from unforeseen circumstances.2. VALIDITYThe programmes advertised in this brochure are validfrom March 2010 to September 2011.3. OPERATING COMPANIESThe programmes advertised in this brochure are operatedby Contiki Holidays (New Zealand) Limited.

Once Contiki accepts your booking by confirmation thereof a contract is made between Contiki and you upon the terms and conditionsset out below.

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• Your travel agent will confirm by phone with the local Contikioffice that there’s availability on the tour you’ve chosen. At thesame time, your travel agent can book your hotelaccommodation before and/or after your tour.

• At the time of booking, you must pay to your travel agent a non-refundable deposit of A$200 per person per tour which must be sent to Contiki within 7 days. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent.

• Once your deposit has been received, Contiki will send yourtravel agent confirmation of the details of the booking.

• You must pay the balance of your holiday fare to Contiki through yourtravel agent no less than 45 days before the tour departure date, or atthe time of booking if less than 45 days before the tour departure date.

• We will then send to your travel agent your travel vouchers and detailed information about your holiday. The documentation will be sent approximately 21 days prior to your departure.

IMPORTANT By paying the A$200 deposit per person pertour to your travel agent, you acknowledge that you have read andunderstood the Booking Conditions as set out on page 27, whichmake up the contract between you and Contiki.

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