Contiki Holidays New Zealand eBrochure 2015/16 (AUD

New Zealand 15/16Including ski options

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This is your youth. You only get to live it once,

but if you do it right once is more than enough

Live life on your own terms - create the stories

now that you’ll recount for decades to come

Make new friends from new places

Travel a lot. It’s the only thing you’ll buy

that’ll make you richer

Celebrate individuality, diversity, connections& a little bit of craziness

Find comfort outside your comfort zone

See the world through youthful eyes, a little bit of naivety & a truckload of optimism

Live for the moment. Have #NOREGRETS,just memories

And above all... Make every moment count.

#NOREGRETSTHE PHILOSOPHY

- RACHEL WOLCHIN

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CONTENTS

Where we go 06

Ways to go 08

Meet our team 10

What you’ll taste 11

Ways to stay 12

ME Time 13

Compare Contiki 14

Deals, deals, deals 15

Contiki cares 16

DISCOVERY PLUS TRIPS 17The Big Tiki 18

Kiwiana Panorama 20

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER TRIPS 22Sun & Steam 23

Northern ‘Choice’ 24

‘Sweet as’ South 26

EASY PACE TRIPS 28Fire ‘n’ Ice 29

SHORT STAYS 30Jaffas ‘n’ Jandals 30

WINTER & SKI 31Ultimate NZ Ski 32

Got a question? 34

Booking conditions 35

How to book 36

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WHO WE AREContiki is legendary for a reason. We’ve been

taking young people on incredible trips around

the world for 53 years, opening their eyes

to new cultures and showing them how to

celebrate being young, wild and free.

18-35s ONLY

We’re all about exploring the world with like-minded

people –18-35 year olds who are keen to celebrate being

young, spirited and curious. Don’t worry if you’re not

travelling as a couple or with a friend from home – 50%

of Contiki’s travellers set off solo, meaning you’ll have a

ton of opportunities to make new mates.

CHOICE, CHOICE & MORE CHOICEFive amazing ways to travel – there’s something for

everyone. Choose a Discovery Plus trip & see & do it all,

or an In-Depth Explorer trip to really get under the skin of

this amazing country. Each travel style is designed with

a different type of traveller in mind, so which type of

traveller are you?

MORE INCLUDEDThe best damn trips on the planet, that’s what! But

seriously, our trips include everything you need to have the

best travel experience of your life. We take care of all the

boring logistics like booking hotels, finding the best spots for

dinner in small towns and getting you from place to place.

You can toss out that map and guide book too, because

our awesome team of young Trip Managers, Drivers and

Local Guides know as much about the destinations you

visit as the locals themselves. And the sights? You’ll get

VIP access to the New Zealands’ icons, so try not to look

too smug as you skip to the front of the mile-long line at

the Sky Tower.

One things for sure – its amazing value you won’t find

anywhere else – see pages 6-7 for more details on what’s

included in your trip price & visit contiki.com/compare for

even more reasons on why Contiki is the only way to go.

SCHOOLS OUT! “I had a great holiday at home…” said no-one ever.

Say no to FOMO, plot your Uni holiday escape & head

across the ditch to see our Kiwi neighbours! From

mountains, lakes, unique Maori culture, to beaches, Hobbits

& adventure, NZ is a guaranteed good time.

We’ve kept it easy, look out for the symbol on our trip

itineraries for Uni Holiday departures, and get planning. Oh,

and travelled with us before? We’ll welcome you back to the

family with an additional 5% discount. All round wins!

QUEENSTOWN 05NEW ZEALAND 2015/16

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WE VISIT SOME PRETTY INCREDIBLE PARTSOF NEW ZEALAND, FROM THE BEAUTIFUL BAY OF ISLANDS TO THE BREATH-TAKING MILFORD SOUND. WITH AN ENDLESS AMOUNT OF EXPERIENCES TO BE HAD, THE ONLY QUESTION IS – WHERE WILL YOUR ADVENTURE TAKE YOU?

WHERE WE GO

QUEENSTOWN

LAKEOHAU

DUNEDIN

FRANZ JOSEF & FOX GLACIER

milfordsound

SI

FRANZ JOSEF & FOX GLACIERNew Zealand’s iconic glacial spot,

get ready to hit the ice. Take a

hike & feel like you’ve conquered

the world or see the stunning

views from the sky with a heli ride

& glacier-walk.

QUEENSTOWN Welcome

to legendary Queenstown,

the adventure capital of the

world. Get the adrenaline

pumping with endless

adventure activities from

bungy jumps & Shotover

Jet boat rides to canyon

swings, luging & gondolas –

Queenstown has them all!

PAIHIA Welcome to the beautiful Bay

of Islands! Enjoy some dolphin spotting,

take a walk along the secluded beaches

or learn about the early settlers where the

Treaty of Waitangi was first signed.

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PAIHIA

WELLINGTON

Christchurch

WAITOMO ROTORUA

TAUPO

AUCKLAND

NORTHISLAND

SOUTHISLAND

MILFORD SOUNDTake a day trip to the stunning

Milford Sound, a fusion of

spectacular natural beauty

with amazing 360º views.

Described as the eighth

wonder of the world, this is a

sight not to be missed.

WAITOMO Famous for the

incredible Waitomo Caves,

a stunning subterranean

world for you to explore.

Tour the Glowworm Grotto

covered in twinkling

insects, or if you crave a bit

of adventure head deeper

into the caves & tube in

the underground river!

AUCKLAND New Zealand’s

largest city; enjoy the

cosmopolitan vibes of

Auckland as you sit by the

harbour sipping a cocktail

& take in the stunning views

from the top of the Sky Tower.

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ROTURUA Experience NZ’s

cultural hotspot,

from up-close Maori

experiences to

bubbling mudpools

& hot springs.

Unmissable!

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5 WAYS TO GOIN-DEPTH EXPLORER3 TRIPS, 7–10 DAYSLive it local NZ-style & experience the

unique culture that makes this country so

special. With shorter trips that really get

you under the skin of the places you visit,

you’ll discover NZ’s hidden gems on these

unmissable journeys.

• More ME Time

• Unique regional experiences

• Shorter trips

Experience it all with these longer trips

around both of NZ’s incredible islands.

With choices on where to start & end,

lots of experiences included, you’ll see

& do it all!

• See more

• Do more

• More included

DISCOVERY PLUS2 TRIPS, 14–19 DAYS

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FIND OUTMORE AT

CONTIKI.COM/WAYSTOTRAVEL-NEW-ZEALAND

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EASY PACE1 TRIP, 7 DAYSTry a more relaxed way to explore two of

New Zealand’s top destinations - Auckland &

Queenstown, for those who love to take it slow.

• Minimum 3 night stays

• Mega ME Time

• Later starts each day

• Included flight

SHORT STAYS1 TRIP, 3 DAYSA true Kiwi summer experience. See what all

the fuss is about on a short & sweet summery

escape to the far north. Relax, swim & unwind

in a slice of paradise.

• Mega ME Time

• Breakfast daily

• Short stays

WINTER & SKI1 TRIP, 7 DAYSWhatever the weather, there’s so much to

see, do & experience. Take a spin around

NZ’s two awesome islands when the

weather gets cooler with cheaper prices

& fewer queues. Or, try a Kiwi must do

& take to some epic conditions on the

famous Queenstown slopes.

• Year-round NZ experiences

• Ski & Board in Queenstown

1 INCREDIBLE COUNTRY, 8 TRIPS, FROM 3-19 DAYS.GET STUCK INTO THE LAND OF ADVENTURE & ADRENALINE AS YOU EXPLORE THESE 2 ISLANDS.


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OURTEAMYOUR NEW ZEALAND EXPERTS.

MEET OUR TEAMMeet Josh, one of our On-road team & all round good kiwi

bloke. With Contiki for 5 years, Josh knows all about making

it count & makes sure our travellers do. Be sure to quiz him

on anything & everything Kiwi and with a few ‘yarns’ up

his sleeve, you’ll be sure to be kept entertained.

See New Zealand through Josh’s eyes.

FOLLOW HIM ATINSTAGRAM.COM/PIKITIATOA

• A Trip Manager & Driver team who are with you from

start to fi nish of your adventure. Your awesome travel

buddies who will make sure you have the best time

exploring this great land!

• They’re lifelong travellers, passionate about making sure

you make every single moment in New Zealand count.

• They ensure all the fi ner details are taken care of, like

restaurant bookings, sorting out entry to sites & getting

you to your accommodation.

• Packed with expert local knowledge so you’ll discover

what makes this country so special.

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Food: a travelling essential. It’s no

secret that cracking into the heart of

a destination is through the stomach.

And no one likes a hungry traveller!

You’ll soon see why NZ serves up some

of the world’s freshest & best tastes

(and some of the world’s best wines).

And this is how we do it:

Breakfast: Fuel up on breakfast, included every day of your adventure.

Lunch: Don’t cut the day short for an included lunch, follow your nose to a café, grab a flat white or do as the locals do & grab some food on the go & lay back in the sun, people watch & relax.

Dinner: Think delicious. Don’t be fooled by what others might say they offer, it’s all about the real experience & good, quality tastes. See opposite for what you can expect with us.

TASTE BUDS, PREPARE:

• Maori Hangi dinner & show

• Fish’n’chips

• Ferg Burger (yes, you heard it right),

• Traditional kiwi BBQ feast

• Plus a whole heap more!

• BREAKFAST DAILY • PLENTY OF FOODIE ME TIME • INCLUDED LOCAL MEALS

NEW ZEALAND


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Stay on the edge of the famous

hot springs in Roturua with

stunning lakeside views at the

Sudima Hotel.

– SUDIMA HOTEL, ROTURUA

TANOA ASPEN HOTEL,QUEENSTOWN

Wake up to sunrise over beautiful

Lake Wakitipu in Queenstown.

TANOA PAIHIA HOTEL,BAY OF ISLANDS

Have a serene stay surrounded by

natural bush & only minutes away

from the stunning wharf at the

Tanoa Paihia Hotel, Bay of Islands.

RAINFOREST LODGE,FRANZ JOSEF

Sleep surrounded by rainforest

in a Franz Josef lodge.

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CENTRALLY LOCATED HOTELSA holiday isn’t really a holiday without a little

luxury. Get a good night’s sleep with home

comforts, think fluffy towels, cosy duvets, en-

suites and WiFi. We’ve even sorted gyms for all

you work hard, play hard advocates.

SPECIAL STAYSWe mix up your hotel stays with Contiki’s special

overnight experiences with nights spent in small

cool lodges at Franz Josef, Lake Ohau & Waitomo.

With single, multi-share & twin-share options

available, you can choose a rooming option to

suit your budget. Travelling solo? We don’t charge

for single supplements – we’ll simply match you

up with a same sex room-mate.

STAY LONGERTake advantage of our specially negotiated

‘Stay Longer’ hotel rates & look up departure

information for your trip including times &

departure points in each city at

contiki.com/staylonger

contiki.com/waystostay-new-zealand

for more details of our awesome

accommodation

WAYS TO STAY

A BAD NIGHT’S SLEEP MAKES FOR A GRUMPY TRAVELLER, FACT. THAT’S WHY WITH OUR ACCOMMODATION, WE’VE PUT COMFORT, LOCATION & GREAT FACILITIES AT THE TOP OF THE PRIORITY LIST.

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Important: ME Time optional activities are not included in the price of your trip. They are run by 3rd party operators & on occasions, for some of the activities, travellers may be required to sign a waiver to participate.

Before you leave, it’s important that you check your insurance includes your participation in adventure activities & be aware that some of our optionals can be physically demanding & may involve some risk.

ME TIMEWE INCLUDE LOTS OF ME TIME TO GIVE YOU THE FREEDOM TO CREATE YOUR PERFECT NEW ZEALAND EXPERIENCE. 5, 4, 3, 2,1 BUNGY!

It’s no secret that for those who live by the mantra ‘Live for adventure’, that

New Zealand is one place NOT to be missed.

Do your own thing: spend your days on a catamaran, fishing, visiting Hobbiton,

shopping, café hopping, or literally just lazing by the lake swimming, eating

& repeating.

Choose a ME Time optional: whether it’s bungy jumping, blackwater rafting, tube

riding, horse riding, sailing or 4WD experiences, it’s an adrenaline junkies dream!

And ask your Trip Manager for helpful tips and advice to get the most from

your adventure.

NEW ZEALAND BUCKET LIST• Carino Day Sailing, Bay of Islands

• Boat Cruise, Milford Sound

• Jetboat Ride, Taupo

• Heli-Hike, Franz Glacier

• Bungy Jumping, Queenstown

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CHECK OUT CONTIKI.COM/COMPARE FOR EVEN MORE

Prices and exchange rates validated at 9th January 2015 at the locations stated. Actual costs may change without notice. Sightseeing cost comparison is based on activities similar

to those included in a Contiki trip price. Contiki New Zealand pricing based on The Big Tiki trip (p.18) visiting Auckland.

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CONTIKI TRIPS FROM A$174 P/D GOING IT ALONE FROM A$273 P/D

WITH CONTIKI GOING IT ALONE

ACCOMMODATIONGood morning Queenstown!Hotel (Included)

Right… let’s see if TripAdvisor was right! Hotel (NZ$150 per night)

BREAKFASTNothing like starting the day full & ready for adventure. (Included)

Love treating myself to breakfast but it all adds up! (NZ$20)

TRANSPORTTravelling on this coach is easy & hassle free. (Included)

Hauling my luggage & buying tickets is getting a bit painful… (NZ$45)

MEAL

EXPERIENCESI’ve had a ‘Ferg’ (NZ$11) & tried Queenstown’s best pizza… (Included)

Ferg Burger (From NZ$11) & Dinner…(NZ$25)

YOUR TEAMA local Trip Manager & Driver team (Included) Finding someone to watch your bags & get

directions off can be painful.

EXPERIENCES

Visited a Maori Village, been up the Sky Tower, rode the Shotover Jet and…Beer tasting at the Speights brewery!(All included)

How far will my budget stretch? I can afford about half of what I want to do.

ME TIMEBungy, canyon swing – with Contiki it’s all at great prices, and skipping the queue right to the action.

Bungy jump (NZ$195), Canyon Swing (NZ$199), Jetboat ride (NZ$129)

LOCAL INCLUSIONS

& CULTURELearning all about the local culture from our team. (Included)

Loving these locally guided tours. (NZ$35)

TOTAL

Trip from NZ$183 per day with some killer included experiences.

NZ$286 for the basics, plus hundreds more on the iconic adventure activities.

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CHECK OUT THE BEST DEALSON CONTIKI TRIPS AT

CONTIKI.COM/DEALSTravelled with us or one

of our sister companies

before? Welcome back

to the family with 5%

additional discount

TRAVELLING AGAIN?

BOOK EARLY & SAVE

Check contiki.com/deals

for great ways to save

throughout the year when

booking your trip

The facts: All these discounts apply to the land portion of your trip price only (this excludes taxes, included flight costs, extra accommodation, any applicable food funds & optional activities. Your trip price

does not include the costs of international flights to/from Australia/New Zealand that start or end your trip). You can combine loyalty discounts (‘Travelling Again’) , group discounts (‘Book with Friends’)

multi trip discounts (‘2 or more’) on trips of 7 days or longer. Group discounts (‘Book with friends’) is available on all trips.


CHANGE DIRECTION

We believe in the principle of the more the merrier!

Start early & get your friends on board for an amazing adventure.

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN SAVE, IT’S REALLY PRETTY SIMPLE

(or…invite an 11th & bring them, or yourself, for free!)

BOOK WITH FRIENDS

You could save up to A$80when you take a Contiki New Zealand

trip with a different departure

city (travel on one of the itineraries

in reverse order).

Look out for the ‘Your choice’

box on trip pages.

• 4 OR MORE – everyone saves 5%

• 7 OR MORE – everyone saves 7.5%

• 10 OR MORE – everyone saves 10%

BOOK 2 OR MORE TRIPS

Can’t get enough of Contiki?

We know the feeling.

Book 2 trips of 7+ days & get

A$50 off your second trip!

MIX & MATCH

Combine Australia &

New Zealand trips of 7+ days

with Contiki & save A$50

GOLD SEAL PROTECTIONOur Gold Seal means that if you cancel your trip before you

leave, we won’t charge you a cent. And if you’re ill or have to

leave the trip early for personal reasons, Gold Seal will refund

you A$40 for each day that you miss & will cover your air

ticket costs. See more on p.34.

Once you’ve booked,

register online, share

it with your family &

friends & pay off

your trip over time!

PART PAY

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VISIT TREADRIGHT.ORG TO CHECK OUT OUR EXCITING NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH WILDAID AND ALLIANCE FOR ARTISAN ENTERPRISE

CONTIKI CARESCONTIKI HAS AN INSATIABLE APPETITE FOR DISCOVERING NEW THINGS IN EVERY NOOK & CRANNY OF THE WORLD.

To continue sharing our discoveries with

young travellers for decades & centuries

to come, we need to respect & protect

those places through everything that

we do.

Powered by the Treadright Foundation,

Contiki Cares is on a very exciting

journey; a journey to create a community

of young & passionate people who

simultaneously live with conscience

& live to travel.

Visit Contiki.com/contikicares for more

info on our projects & what we do.

5 WAYS TO TREAD LIGHTLY WHEN TRAVELLING

1. Bring a reusable

water bottle

and reduce the

use of plastics.

2. Explore cities

by foot, bike or

public transport

on your ME Time

to reduce your

carbon footprint.

3. Switch off when

you’re not in your

hotel room to

conserve energy.

4. Buy local – you’ll

support the

communities you

visit and help reduce

shipping from other

countries.

5. Conserve water in

hotels by turning

off the taps when

not in use – water

is a scarce resource

in many of the

countries we visit.

TIMELINE OF CONTIKICARES PROJECTSSince 2011, Contiki has partnered

with some incredible ocean-based

organisations and people, including

Céline Cousteau, providing support

for sustainability and conservation

initiatives and educating travellers

through Earth Month expeditions.

Check out contiki.com/storytellers

to see our latest expedition.

2011Sustainable Coastlines

2013Shark Savers

2012MAR Leadership

2012Oceana

2014Sea Turtle Conservancy

2014Surfrider Australia

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Did you know coach travel

has been proven to reduce

congestion and cause less

pollution per passenger km

than any other transportation

option? Contiki’s coach fleet is

efficient and complies with NZ

emissions standards.

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LOOKING TO FILL YOUR DAYS WITH EPIC SIGHTS & ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCES? EXPLORE ALL OF NEW ZEALAND WITH MORE CHOICE & MORE ME TIME, AND MAKE EVERY MOMENT COUNT.

• Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations

• Your choice of a single, twin-share or quad-share room

• Breakfast each day, plus included dinners at hotels & local restaurants


• Included activities, such as a traditional

Maori Hangi, a thrilling Shotover Jet ride & a trip up Auckland’s Sky Tower

• A stellar Trip Manager & Driver team, plus Local Guides in some destinations

• A modern air-conditioned coach decked out with power points, on-board WiFi, movies & a killer sound system

• ME Time – your chance to explore on your own or take advantage of our awesome optional activities

INCLUDED2 TRIPS / 14-19 DAYS

The Big Tiki ........................................ p.18

Kiwiana Panorama .......................... p.20

We Love WiFi – stay connected with WiFi at most overnight stopsContiki.com/discovery-plus-new-zealand

DISCOVERYPLUS


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THE BIG TIKI Day 1: Auckland to Paihia . Meet your Contiki

Team & travel mates before heading north to

Paihia – where it’s all about chilled out vibes,

amazing beaches & cool locals. A Kiwi favourite of

fish ‘n’ chips for dinner is the perfect way to start

the trip. Hotel (D)

• See the iconic Sky Tower & harbour, made

famous by the America’s Cup

• Explore NZ’s native bush at Parry Kauri Park

• See Kawakawa’s famous Hundertwasser toilets

M Fishing trip

Day 2: Paihia . Paihia is the perfect place to relax.

Chill out on the beach, visit the Maori tribal lands, or

get into the water sports. Hotel (B)

M ‘Ninety Mile Beach’ tour with off-roading & sand

dune ‘surfing’

Day 3: Paihia to Auckland . Back in Auckland,

we’ll show you the city spots before heading up the

iconic Sky Tower. A VIP pass at one of our favourite

bars awaits tonight. Hotel (B)

• Auckland city tour & Sky Tower entry

• VIP pass at an Auckland nightspot

Day 4: Auckland to Waitomo . Get into the

adrenaline activities today before a BBQ dinner or

roast meal tonight. Lodge (B, D)

• BBQ or roast dinner (seasonal)

M Black water rafting

Day 5: Waitomo to Rotorua . In Rotorua, we’ll

show you the sights then tonight experience a

traditional Maori Hangi & dance performance.

Hotel (B, D)

• Rotorua city tour

• Maori Hangi dinner & concert

Day 6: Rotorua . Take advantage of the city’s

awesome thermal environment & treat yourself to a

spa or treatment. Hotel (B)

Day 7: Rotorua to Lake Taupo . Check out the

famous mud pools before it’s onto Huka Falls. At

Lake Taupo, you can opt for a cruise on the lake

tonight, where you can fish, eat & party into the

night. Hotel (B)

• See Rotorua’s geothermal mud pools

• See Taupo’s Huka Falls

Day 8: Lake Taupo to Wellington . Check out the

landscapes along the Desert Road en route to the

capital, Wellington, where we’ll show you the city

sights. Then tonight it’s VIP bar entry! Hotel (B)

• Drive along the Desert Road & Kapiti Coast

• Orientation tour of Wellington

• VIP pass at a local nightspot

Day 9: Wellington . Chill your way today. Hit the

shops along Lambton Quay or Cuba Street Mall.

With some of the country’s best coffee, taking a

break with a ‘flat white’ is a must. Hotel (B)

Day 10: Wellington to Christchurch . Hop from

the North Island, via ferry, to the South Island.

Travel down the stunning Kaikoura coastline,

to the charmingly English city of Christchurch.

Hotel (B)

• Cruise Cook Strait & the scenic Marlborough &

Queen Charlotte Sounds

• Stop at a seal colony & Kaikoura

Day 11: Christchurch to Franz Josef Glacier . Venture through the Southern Alps & along the

rugged West Coast to Hokitika & later on to Franz

Josef. Lodge (B, D)

• Christchurch city tour

• Scenic drive across the Southern Alps

• Stop at Arthur’s Pass

• Native greenstone demonstration & carving

Day 12: Franz Josef Glacier . Hitting the ice is a

must. From walks & hikes to heli rides, the day is

yours to enjoy. Lodge (B)

M Franz Josef ‘Ice Explorer’

Day 13: Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown . Today we head through Haast Pass & Thunder

Creek Falls. Visit lakeside Wanaka & Arrowtown

before hitting Queenstown, the world’s adventure

capital. Hotel (B)

Day 14: Queenstown . Take a ride on the Shotover

Jet, then get into the Queenstown vibes. The

nightlife here is awesome & we’ll take you to our

favourite nightstop. Hotel (B)

• Ride the iconic Shotover Jet

• VIP nightclub entry

M Skyswing 400m above the town

Day 14 - 16: Ski Queenstown option . Want to ‘carve up’ some of the great ski

mountains around Queenstown? You can if

you’re travelling in July or August! Choose to ski

or board for 2 full days – we can even organise ski

equipment & lessons for you. Hotel (B)(B)(B,D)

Days 15 - 16: Queenstown . From bungy jumps,

canyon swings & gondolas to the Lord of the Rings

territory, there’s no shortage of things to do & the

choice is all yours. Hotel (B)( B, D)

M Tandem skydive

Day 17: Queenstown to Dunedin . Today we’re

off to the ‘student city’ Dunedin, where we’ll try the

famous beer on a guided tour of Speights Brewery.

Hotel (B)

• Stop at Bungy bridge & Alexandra

• Speights Brewery tour

Day 18: Dunedin to Lake Ohau . See the world’s

steepest street, then it’s onto Moeraki to see the

huge beach boulders. Later, Lake Ohau will impress,

with epic views of Mt. Cook & the Southern Alps.

Lodge (B, D)

• Visit Baldwin St

• Visit Moeraki Boulders, Oamaru & Benmore Dam

Day 19: Lake Ohau to Christchurch . Maybe

take a scenic glacier flight before heading through

Mackenzie Country back to Christchurch where your

trip ends. (B)

• Stop at Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo & Geraldine

• See the famous Church of the Good Shepherd

M Scenic flight at Mt Cook

ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING

Code: NGZAD 2015/16

SNAPSHOT

18 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 14 nights in hotels , 4 nights in lodges

24 INCLUDED MEALS 18 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D)

INCLUSIONS• An experienced & professional

Trip Manager & Driver team

• Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging

• Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations

• Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS

• Kiwiana fish ‘n’ chips dinner

• Sky Tower visit with 360 degree views of Auckland

• Traditional Maori Hangi & dance performance in Rotorua

• ‘The Incredible Race’, Te Puia

• Thrilling Shotover Jet boat ride

• Dinner at Winnie’s pizza pub in Queenstown

Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •

ME TIME HIGHLIGHT OPTIONAL

ME TIME OPTIONS

M Race down a hill inside an OGO ball

M Visit Hobbiton Village from The Lord of the Rings

M Fishing trip on Lake Taupo

M AJ Hackett bungy jump in

M Cruise stunning Milford Sound

See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/TIKI

MILFORD SOUND

LOCAL CULTURE

Queenstown’s Fergburger is THE place to get the ultimate burger fix. ‘Mr Big Stuff’ is one of our favourites. Our tip; make sure you go on an empty stomach – these are huge & amazing!

SAVE

Code: NGZCD 2015/16

QUEENSTOWN

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.

Single room supplement (trip only) add A$1635/add A$415

twin-share.

NGZAD: Start Auckland 9:00am & end Christchurch 6:00pm.

NGZCD: Start Christchurch 9:00am & end Auckland 3:00pm.

■ These departures are during Australian University holidays.

For departure points & stay longer accommodation options

see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.34.

Start Finish Total CostA$ pp*


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THE BIG TIKI START/END QUEENSTOWN - 17 DAYS

STUCK FOR TIME? We’ve got a shorter 17-day version of The Big Tiki that starts or ends in Queenstown.

• For 17 day price, deduct up to A$280 from price in the price box

• 17 day trip starts or ends at Tanoa Aspen Hotel, Q’town

• Code: NDZAD (ex: Auckland) Start 9:00am/End 10:00am

• Code: NDZCD (ex: Queenstown) Start 6:00pm/End 3:00pm

• Twin room supp: A$375. Single room supp: A$1475.

FROM A$3009 PP* A$177 PER DAY

YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice – travel from Auckland to Christchurch. Or save up to A$80 if you travel from Christchurch to Auckland. FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

Take a break & try something different – a day trip & boat cruise on the World Heritage listed Milford Sound. This slice of paradise is known for its gorgeous waters, wildlife like whales & dolphins & incredible scenery. See the ME Time highlight optional box on p.27 for more.


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KIWIANA PANORAMA Day 1: Auckland to Waitomo . Meet up with your

Contiki Team & travel mates & set out for Waitomo.

Get into the adrenaline cave activities here before a

BBQ dinner or roast meal tonight. Lodge (D)


Day 2: Waitomo to Rotorua . In Rotorua we’ll

show you the sights then tonight, experience a

traditional Maori Hangi & dance performance.

Hotel (B, D)



M Skyline gondola & luge rides

Day 3: Rotorua . Take advantage of the city’s

awesome thermal environment & treat yourself to a

spa or treatment. Hotel (B)

M Race down a hill inside a transparent Ogo ball


famous mud pools before it’s on to Huka Falls. At

Lake Taupo, you can opt for a cruise on the lake


night. Hotel (B)



Day 5: Lake Taupo to Wellington . Check out the

landscapes along the Desert Road en route to the

capital, Wellington, where we’ll show you the city

sights. Then tonight it’s VIP bar entry! Hotel (B)


• Orientation tour of Wellington


Day 6: Wellington . Chill your way today. Hit the

shops along Lambton Quay or Cuba Street Mall.

With some of the country’s best coffee, taking a

break with a ‘flat white’ is a must. Hotel (B)

M Quad biking adventure



Travel down the stunning Kaikoura coastline, to

the charmingly English city of Christchurch.

Hotel (B)

• Cruise Cook Strait & the scenic Marlborough &

Queen Charlotte Sounds


Day 8: Christchurch to Franz Josef Glacier . Venture through the Southern Alps & along the

rugged West Coast to Hokitika & later on to Franz

Josef. Lodge (B, D)

• Christchurch city tour




Day 9: Franz Josef Glacier . Hitting the ice is a

must. From walks & hikes to heli rides, the day is

yours to enjoy. Lodge (B)

M Heli-hike tour

M Ice climbing

Day 10: Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown . Today we head through Haast Pass & Thunder

Creek Falls. Visit lakeside Wanaka & Arrowtown

before hitting Queenstown, the world’s adventure

capital. Hotel (B)

Day 11: Queenstown . Take a ride on the Shotover

Jet, then get into the Queenstown vibes. The

nightlife here is awesome & we’ll take you to our

favourite nightstop. Hotel (B)



M Whitewater rafting

Day 11 - 13: Ski Queenstown option . Want to ‘carve up’ some of the great ski mountains around Queenstown? You can if you’re travelling in July or August! Choose to ski or board for 2 full days – we can even organise ski


Days 12 - 13: Queenstown . From bungy jumps, canyon swings & gondolas to the Lord of the Rings territory, there’s no shortage of things to do & the choice is all yours. Hotel (B)( B, D)

M Bungy jumping

Day 14: Queenstown to Dunedin . Today we’re off to the ‘student city’ Dunedin, where we’ll try the famous beer on a guided tour of Speights Brewery. Hotel (B)

• Stop at Bungy Bridge & Alexandra

• Speights Brewery tour

Day 15: Dunedin to Lake Ohau . See the world’s steepest street, then it’s on to Moeraki to see the huge beach boulders. Later, Lake Ohau will impress, with epic views of Mt. Cook & the Southern Alps. Lodge (B, D)

• Visit Baldwin St

• Visit Moeraki Boulders, Oamaru & Benmore Dam

Day 16: Lake Ohau to Christchurch . Maybe take a scenic glacier flight before heading through Mackenzie Country back to Christchurch where your trip ends. (B)

• Stop at Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo & Geraldine

• See the famous Church of the Good Shepherd M Scenic flight past glaciers & Mt. Cook, NZ’s highest peak


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• Tour & tasting at the iconic Speights Brewery


ME TIME OPTIONS

M See the famous glowworms & rock formations in Waitomo

M Lake Taupo Rocks ‘n’ Ropes adventure course

M Wine tour of the Wairarapa



VISIT CONTIKI.COM/KIWIANA MILFORD

SOUND

LOCAL CULTURE

Shopaholics listen up! Cuba Street in Wellington is filled with cute boutiques, big name brands & funky vintage stores. This is shopping & people watching at its best.

ME TIME HIGHLIGHT OPTIONAL

Code: NPZCD 2015/16



twin-share.

NPZAD: Start Auckland 9:00am & end Christchurch 6:00pm.

NPZCD: Start Christchurch 9:00am & end Auckland 3:00pm.







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YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice – travel from Auckland to Christchurch. Or save up to A$50 if you travel from Christchurch to Auckland.

KIWIANA PANORAMA START/END QUEENSTOWN - 14 DAYS

STUCK FOR TIME? We’ve got a shorter 14-day Kiwiana Panorama trip that starts or ends in Queenstown.

• For 14-day price, deduct up to A$280 from price in the price box

• 14-day trip starts or ends at Tanoa Aspen Hotel, Q’town

• Code: NBZAD (ex: Auckland) Start 9:00am/End 10:00am

• Code: NBZCD (ex: Queenstown) Start 6:00pm/End 3:00pm



SAVE FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

Take a break & try something different – a day trip & boat cruise on the World Heritage listed Milford Sound. This slice of paradise is known for its gorgeous waters, wildlife like whales & dolphins & incredible scenery. See the ME Time highlight optional box on p.27 for more.


GET TO KNOW NEW ZEALAND LIKE THE LOCALS DO WITH AN IN-DEPTH EXPLORER TRIP. STICKING MAINLY TO ONE OF THE TWO ISLANDS THAT MAKE UP NEW ZEALAND, THESE TRIPS OFFER AN AUTHENTIC PEEK INTO KIWI CULTURE.

• Your choice of a single, twin-share or quad-share room

• Breakfast each day, plus some included dinners at hotels and local restaurants


• Included activities, such as a local fish’n’chip dinner, a traditional Maori Hangi and a guided tour of Ohinemutu Maori Village

• A stellar Trip Manager & Driver team, plus Local Guides in some destinations



INCLUDED3 TRIPS / 7-10 DAYS

Sun & Steam ...................................... p.23

Northern ‘Choice’ ............................ p.24

‘Sweet as’ South .............................. p.26

We Love WiFi – stay connected with WiFi at most overnight stopsContiki.com/in-depth-explorer-new-zealand

IN-DEPTHEXPLORER

Day 1: Auckland to Paihia . Meet up with your Contiki Team & travel mates before heading north to Paihia – where it’s all about chilled out vibes, amazing beaches & cool locals. A Kiwi favourite of fish ‘n’ chips for dinner is the perfect way to start the trip & get into the endless summer atmosphere. Hotel (D)

• See the Waitemata Harbour, made famous by the America’s Cup


• Check out Whangarei & Kawakawa’s famous Hundertwasser toilets

Day 2: Paihia . Paihia is the perfect place to relax. Chill out on the beach, see the Maori tribal lands & learn about NZ’s history, or do it like the locals & get into some water sports. Hotel (B)

Day 3: Paihia to Auckland . Back in Auckland, we’ll show you the city spots before jetting up the city’s iconic Sky Tower. A VIP pass at one of our favourite Auckland nightspots will set you up for an awesome night out. We love Ponsonby Road for some of the city’s best spots to party too. Hotel (B)



Day 4: Auckland to Waitomo . Get into the adrenaline cave activities here before a BBQ dinner or roast meal tonight. Lodge (B, D)

• Traditional Kiwi BBQ or roast (seasonal) M Black water rafting in a rubber ring through underground caves

Day 5: Waitomo to Rotorua . Tonight, go local as you indulge in a traditional Maori Hangi & pick up some tips from the locals at a traditional Maori dance performance. Hotel (B, D)



Day 6: Rotorua . With a free day, take advantage

of the city’s awesome thermal environment & treat

yourself to a spa or treatment. Hotel (B)

M Race down a hill inside an OGO ball

Day 7: Rotorua to Auckland . Today you’ll take

a transfer back to Auckland, so it’s time to swap

email addresses as your trip ends on arrival. (B)


6 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 5 nights in hotels, 1 night in a lodge




• Sky Tower visit in Auckland


• Traditional Maori Hangi & dance in Rotorua


ME TIMEOPTIONS

M Catamaran sailing, swimming & snorkelling with lunch

M Skyline gondola & luge rides


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/STEAM

SNAPSHOT






Code: NRZAD 2015/16

Please note: The transfer from Rotorua to Auckland is not operated by Contiki, but a third party operator.

LOCAL CULTURE

Head to the world-class Rotorua Museum to discover Rotorua’s rich culture, volatile landscape & dramatic history.

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SUN & STEAM 7 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM A$1305 PP*/ A$187 P/DAY*


Single room supplement add A$525/add A$149 twin-share.

Start Auckland 9:00am & end Auckland 3:00pm.



see contiki.com/staylonger.

For travel insurance see p.34.



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NORTHERN ‘CHOICE’ Day 1: Auckland to Paihia . Meet up with your

Contiki Team & travel mates before heading

to Paihia – where it’s all about chilled out vibes,

amazing beaches & cool locals. A Kiwi favourite of

fish ‘n’ chips for dinner is the perfect way to start

the trip & get into the endless summer atmosphere.

Hotel (D)

• See the iconic Sky Tower & harbour, made

famous by the America’s Cup


• Check out Whangarei & Kawakawa’s famous

Hundertwasser toilets


Chill out on the beach or even on a boat, visit the

Maori tribal lands & learn about NZ’s history, or do it

like the locals & get into some watersports. Hotel (B)

M Catamaran sailing, swimming & snorkelling

with lunch

Day 3: Paihia to Auckland . Back in Auckland, we’ll

show you the city spots before jetting up the city’s

iconic Sky Tower. A VIP pass at one of our favourite

Auckland nightspots will set you up for an awesome

night out. We love Ponsonby Road for some of the

city’s best spots to party too. Hotel (B)



Day 4: Auckland to Waitomo . Get into the

adrenaline cave activities here before a BBQ dinner

or roast meal tonight. Lodge (B, D)


M Black water rafting through underground caves

Day 5: Waitomo to Rotorua . Tonight, go local

as you indulge in a traditional Maori Hangi & pick

up some tips from the locals at a traditional Maori

dance performance. Hotel (B, D)



Day 6: Rotorua . With a free day, take advantage

of the city’s awesome thermal environment & treat

yourself to a spa or treatment. Hotel (B)


areas famous mud pools before it’s on to Huka falls

– there’s your chance for a ride on the famous Huka

Jet! At Lake Taupo, grabbing a bite by the water is

a must. You could opt for a dinner cruise on the lake


night. Hotel (B)



M Fun evening lake cruise including fishing

Day 8: Lake Taupo to Wellington . Check out

the awesome landscapes along the Desert Road

on route to the windy capital, Wellington, where

we’ll show you the sights around this arty city. VIP

bar entry means you’ll start the night out in style.

Hotel (B)


• Orientation tour of Wellington including

Mt. Victoria


Day 9: Wellington . Chill your way today. Maybe hit

the shops along Lambton Quay & Courtney Place

or Cuba Street Mall with its street performers & cool

local characters. With some of the country’s best

coffee & cafés found in ‘Welly’, taking a break with

a ‘flat white’ is a must. Hotel (B)



Travel down the stunning Kaikoura coastline, to the

charmingly English city of Christchurch where your

trip ends on arrival. (B)

• Cruise Cook Strait & the scenic Marlborough

& Queen Charlotte Sounds



Code: NNHAD 2015/16

SNAPSHOT

9 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 8 nights in hotels , 1 night in a lodge









• Sky Tower visit with 360 degree views of Auckland




ME TIMEOPTIONS

M Ocean kayaking adventure to Haruru Falls

M Guided tours of Ruakuri or Waitomo Caves to see the glowworms & rock formations

M OGO ball racing

M Quad biking adventure


SAVE

LOCAL CULTURE

Sweet tooth? Buy a pack of Pineapple Lumps – these Kiwi favourites are seriously delish & a pack to take home is an essential!

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/CHOICE

Code: NNHCD 2015/16

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YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice – travel from Auckland to Christchurch. Or save up to A$30 if you travel from Christchurch to Auckland.

NORTHERN CHOICE START/END WELLINGTON - 10 DAYS

WANT WELLINGTON? You can choose to start or end your Northern ‘Choice’ trip in Wellington & see even more.

• Trip starts or ends at Abel Tasman Hotel, Wellington

• Code: NNZAD (ex: Auckland) Start 9:00am/End 10:00am

• Code: NNZCD (ex: Wellington) Start 6:00pm/End 3:00pm





twin-share.

NNHAD: Start Auckland 9:00am & end Christchurch 7:00pm.

NNHCD: Start Christchurch 7:00am & end Auckland 3:00pm.






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‘SWEET AS’ SOUTH Day 1: Christchurch to Lake Ohau . Meet up with your Contiki Team then check out the views of Mackenzie country & Lake Tekapo. On arrival, Lake Ohau will impress, its epic views of Mt. Cook & the Southern Alps are seriously stunning. Lodge (D)

• Stop at Lake Pukaki & Lake Tekapo & Geraldine

• See the famous Church of the Good Shepherd

• Chill at our theme party tonight M Scenic flight past lakes, glaciers & Aoraki/Mt. Cook, NZ’s highest peak

Day 2: Lake Ohau to Dunedin . Head to Moeraki for a look at the massive boulders located by the beach. Later, it’s a change of scene in the ‘student city’ Dunedin, try the city’s famous beer on a guided tour of Speights Brewery. Later tonight, maybe head to the Octagon area of town for a fun night out. Hotel (B)

• Stop at Oamaru & Benmore Dam

• Visit Moeraki Boulders

• Speights Heritage & Brewery tour

• Visit Baldwin St (the world’s steepest street)

Day 3: Dunedin to Queenstown . It’s time to hit legendary Queenstown, the world’s adventure capital. On arrival, we’ll take a quick tour to get your bearings. This town goes off, so maybe grab a delicious ‘FergBurger’ & head into town for a night out. Hotel (B)

Day 4: Queenstown . Take a ride on the Shotover Jet this morning, before the afternoon is yours to get into the Queenstown vibes. The nightlife here is awesome & VIP entry will make sure you start the night out right. Hotel (B)



Day 4 - 6: Ski Queenstown option Want to ‘carve up’ some of the great ski mountains around Queenstown? You can if you’re travelling in July or August! Choose to ski or board for 2 full days – we can even organise ski equipment & lessons for you. Hotel. (B) (B)( B, D)

Days 5 - 6: Queenstown . From bungy jumps, canyon swings, luging, gondolas & jet boat rides to the Lord of the Rings territory, there’s no shortage of things to do in this legendary town & the choice is all yours. With little shops & a stunning lakeside setting, a stroll through town & relaxing by the lake is a must. Hotel (B)( B, D)

M Canyon swing on a giant rope across the Shotover River, 109m up!

Day 7: Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier . We’ll drop into Arrowtown & lakeside Wanaka, then keep an eye out for wildlife as we head through stunning Haast Pass & Thunder Creek Falls before arriving in NZ’s iconic glacial spot, Franz Josef. Lodge (B, D)

• Explore tiny Arrowtown

• Scenic drive through Haast Pass & see Thunder Creek Falls

Day 8: Franz Josef Glacier . The day is yours – so hitting the ice is a must. From walks & hikes or heli rides, to just chilling in Franz, the day is yours to enjoy your way. Lodge (B)

M Fly to & walk on the glacier M Ice climbing

Day 9: Franz Josef Glacier to Christchurch . Today we make tracks through the Alps to Christchurch! We stop in Hokitika to learn about NZ’s native greenstone & how it’s carved, before it’s time to say your goodbyes & swap contact details with your travel mates as your trip ends on arrival in Christchurch. (B)





Code: NSZCD 2015/16

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• Tour & tasting at the iconic Speights Brewery




ME TIMEOPTIONS

M Scenic helicopter flight to see Mt. Cook & land on Fox Glacier



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YOUR CHOICE You can start this trip in Christchurch or Wellington & travel it in reverse.

MILFORD SOUND ME TIME HIGHLIGHT OPTIONAL

LOCAL CULTURE

Head to a local Kiwi ‘Dairy’, filled with sweet treats & tip-top ice-cream, pick your scoops & enjoy!

If you’ve done a bungy, rafted & jetboated

your way around Queenstown – why not

mix it up & take a day trip from Queenstown

to Milford Sound. We head to this stunning

World Heritage listed area, then jump

on-board a boat & cruise these incredible

waters to experience this slice of paradise.

Keep your eyes peeled for whales, dolphins

& seals amongst this incredible scenery.

You can choose to take the coach back to

Queenstown, or there’s also the option to fly

– it is up to you. Experience it for yourself!

Code: NSZAD 2015/16

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NSZAD: Start Christchurch 9:00am & end Christchurch 6:00pm.






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‘SWEET AS’ SOUTH START/END WELLINGTON - 10 DAYS

GOT MORE TIME? We’ve got a longer 10-day version of the ‘Sweet as’ South trip that starts or ends in Wellington.

• For 10-day price, add up to A$270 to price in the price box

• 10-day trip starts or ends at Abel Tasman Hotel, Wellington

• Code: NSHCD (ex: Christchurch) Start 9:00am/End 4:00pm

• Code: NSHAD (ex: Wellington) Start 7:00am/End 6:00pm





SOMETIMES TAKING IT SLOW IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO. EASY PACE TRIPS ARE FORTHOSE WHO WANT TO TAKE LIFE DOWN A GEAR. SPEND LONGER DOING THINGS YOULOVE, LIKE EXPLORING MUSEUMS IN AUCKLAND OR BUNGY JUMPING IN QUEENSTOWN.

• Breakfast each day, plus some included dinners at hotels and local restaurants


• Taking in the stunning views of New Zealand on an included flight from Auckland to Queenstown

• Included activities, such as a thrilling Shotover Jet boat ride, ConKiwiana cooking experience and tasting a famous ‘Fergburger’

• A Trip Manager & Driver team who will be your oracle on all things New Zealand



INCLUDED1 TRIP / 7 DAYS

Fire ‘n’ Ice ................................... p.29

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EASYPACE

New for 2015



Day 1: Arrive Auckland . Meet up with your

Contiki Team & fellow travellers before heading

out to explore what the locals call ‘the big little

city’. With 3 nights here, there’s so much time for

sights, exploring, shopping & more. First up is a trip

to stunning Waiheke Island, soak up the beautiful

beaches, local vineyards & laid-back seaside life.

Later, take in the Auckland views from the top of

the world famous Sky Tower before a delicious local

dinner with the group. Hotel (D)

• Waiheke Island ferry & tour

Day 2: Auckland . Wake up, grab a bite & enjoy

a free day in Auckland to explore your way. Opt

to crew a former Americas Cup racing yacht in

Auckland’s stunning harbour or enjoy some ME

Time with no shortage of things to see, do &

experience. Later, advance your culinary skills at the

ConKiwiana cooking experience! Hotel (B, D)

• ConKiwiana cooking experience

M Americas Cup sailing

M Auckland Bridge climb

Day 3: Auckland . Enjoy your final free day in

this great city, take some time to see Auckland

Art Gallery or Auckland Musuem, hit the shops on

Ponsonby Road or Newmarket, or head around

to the Eastern Bays for some beach time & an ice

cream, with stunning Rangitoto Island as your

backdrop. Hotel (B)

M Kelly Tarlton’s Sealife Aquarium experience

Day 4: Queenstown . It’s out of the city & into the

action today – our morning begins with a flight to

Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world.

Get your adrenaline pumping with a ride on the

Shotover Jet & taste test a world famous delicious

‘FergBurger’ before experiencing the legendary

nightlife of Queenstown at the Minus 5 Ice Bar.

Lodge (B, D)

• Chill in the Minus 5 Ice Bar


• Experience a ‘Fergburger’

Days 5 - 6: Queenstown . From bungy jumps, canyon swings, luging, gondolas & jet boat rides to Lord of the Rings territory, there’s no shortage of things to do in this town & the choice is all yours. With little shops & a stunning lakeside setting, a stroll through town & relaxing by the lake is a must. Lodge (B)( B, D)

• Skyline dinner & gondola M Bungy jumping M Walter Peak horse riding

Days 4 - 6: Ski Queenstown option Want to ‘carve up’ some of the great ski mountains around Queenstown? You can if you’re travelling in July or August! Choose to ski or board for 2 full days – we can even organise ski


Day 7: End Queenstown . Our trip ends after breakfast, so it’s time to swap email addresses as you say farewell to your Trip Manager & new friends. (B)

• Group photo






ME TIME OPTIONS

M Dart River Wilderness Safari

M Skyswing at The Ledge or Nevis

M Ziptrek Ecotours

M Milford Sound Discovery

M Queenstown wine trail in Gibbston Valley

See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more .

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/FIRENICE

SNAPSHOT

Code: FINIC 2015/16


Trip Manager


• Included flight from Auckland to Queenstown - one of the World’s great scenic flights

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7 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM A$1865 PP*/ A$267 P/DAY*

Included fl ights: Prices above include the land trip &

internal flight as specified on the map only & do not include

international airfares to or from the trip start & end cities.

Please see ‘Included flights’ on p.34 for important info.



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FINIC: Start Auckland 9:00am & end Queenstown 10:00am






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SHORTSTAYS

• Multi-share hotel accommodation

• Breakfast each day, plus an included

fish’n’chips dinner

• Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus

orientations in all other destinations

• Included activities, such as an Auckland city

tour & Sky Tower entry

• A stellar Trip Manager & Driver team, plus Local

Guides in some destinations

• A modern air-conditioned coach decked out with

power points, on-board WiFi, movies & a killer

sound system

• ME Time – your chance to explore on your

own or take advantage of our awesome

optional activities


Jaffas ‘n’ Jandals .................................p.30

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SNAPSHOT


2 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION

2 nights hotel accommodation

3 INCLUDED MEALS

2 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D)

ME TIME OPTIONS

M Swim with the dolphins in the Bay of Islands

M Day tour to ‘Ninety Mile Beach’ with off-roading & sand dune ‘surfing’


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JAFFAS ‘N’ JANDALS

Day 1: Auckland to Paihia . Meet up with your

Contiki Team & travel mates before heading north to

Paihia – where it’s all about chilled out vibes, amazing

beaches & cool locals. A Kiwi favourite of fish & chips

for dinner is the perfect way to start the trip & get

into the endless summer atmosphere. Hotel (D)

• See the Waitemata Harbour, made famous by the

America’s Cup


• Check out Whangarei & Kawakawa’s famous

Hunderwasser toilets

M Exciting parasail adventure; witness breathtaking

views as a jet boat pulls you through the open sky


Chill out on the beach, visit the Maori tribal lands &

learn about NZ’s history, or do it like the locals & get

into some watersports. Hotel (B)

M Ocean kayaking adventure to Haruru Falls

Day 3: Paihia to Auckland . Back in Auckland, we’ll

show you the city spots before jetting up the city’s

iconic Sky Tower. Then it’s time to swap emails & say

your farewells, as your trip ends at 6:00pm. (B)


SHORT STAY

2015/16 Code: NCZAD NCZCD /BAY OF ISLANDS

AUCKLAND

1Places visitedNightstops

FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALSSAVE

3 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM A$375 PP*/A$ 125 P/DAY*



Start Auckland 9:00am & end Auckland 6:00pm.

● The trip code for these departures is NCZAD only.

✚ The trip code for these departures is NCZCD only.


For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

For travel insurance see p.34.



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HIT THE SLOPES ON A WINTER & SKI TRIP, TAKING ADVANTAGE OF QUEENSTOWN’S KILLER SNOW AND AWESOME APRÈS SKI NIGHTLIFE. ENJOY INCLUDED SKI PASSES, DAILY TRANSFERS AND MEGA ME TIME & CREATE LIFELONG MEMORIES.

• Your choice or a single, twin-share or

quad-share room

• 4 day ski pass

• Daily transfers up and down the mountain

• An expert Contiki Ski Rep

• A hearty breakfast every day, plus some

yummy included dinners

• Heaps of ME Time – your chance to

explore on your own or take advantage

of our awesome optional activities

• Wanna ski AND explore the rest of New

Zealand? During the winter months (July/

August), any of our trips that go through

Queenstown give you the option to hit the

slopes while you’re in town


Ultimate NZ Ski ................................ p.32

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WINTER & SKI

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SKI QUEENSTOWN

WHERE YOU’LL BE:There’s no place like this thriving town in

the winter! Regardless of being a

beginner or advanced skier, Contiki will

take you on a journey designed for the

adventurer within. Connect with an

awesome crew & explore this trendy

tourist hotspot offering a diverse array

of activities. From adrenaline-packed

experiences on or off the slopes to the

uber-cool nightlife, surrounded by

magnificent lakes & mountains –

Queenstown has something for

everyone. Allow us to help you maximise

your 7 days in this beautiful haven both

on & off the mountain… hassle free!

OUR TEAM:The knowledge & expertise of our team

is what makes the real difference, so we

offer our expert Contiki Ski Rep to

enhance your experience.

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS:Stay 6 nights in multi-share

accommodation. To start your day on

the slopes we provide a hearty

breakfast & include 2 delicious dinners.

Your Exclusive inclusions consist of a

4 day ski lift pass & we get you to three

of Queenstown’s famous ski fields &

include daily transfers up & down the

mountain. Also included is all hotel tips,

local taxes & service charges.

CULINARY DELIGHTS& NIGHTLIFE:Another benefit of travelling with us is

we know the local spots! We include

dinner at ‘Winnies’ famous pizza pub.

For your ME Time we suggest the option

of dinner at Skyline Restaurant to take in

some unbeatable views of Lake

Wakatipu & town. For those who are

keen, we’ll show you other great eats like

Fergburger & some of Queentown’s

coolest bars to end off the night.

ME TIME OPTIONALS:We’ve got a selection of adrenaline-

junky activities & Queenstown must-do’s

lined up for you. There is no better

setting for an unforgettable bungy

jumping experience – trust us! Why not

go to the very place bungy jumping was

invented. Go skydiving & get your

adrenaline fix as you take to the sky with

a stunning view below your feet.

SKI ESSENTIALS – GEAR & HIRE:Don’t buy expensive new gear before

you go – we’ll kit you out with hire gear

when you arrive. Need lessons? At ski

school, instructors will teach you the

techniques to get you up on the slopes,

or for the more experienced, teach you

ways to improve your know-how. SNAPSHOT

WHY CHOOSE US

• 4-day ski passes

• Experience all three of Queenstown’s

local ski fields

• Daily transfers up & down the mountain

• Twin-share or multi-share hotel

accommodation

• Loads of ME Time activities on offer

• Plenty of time to experience

Queenstown’s awesome après-ski scene

ME TIME OPTIONS

Off the mountain there’s plenty of

Queenstown must-do’s – so fuel your inner

adrenaline junkie:

M Rafting on the Kawarau River & heli. flight

M A thrilling jetboat ride through the gorge

M Meal at Skyline Restaurant

M Jetboat, 4WD & hike Mt. Aspiring National Park

M 4WD tour through the Middle Earth (Lord of The Rings)

M Take a leap at ‘the home of bungy’

M Skyswing at The Ledge or Nevis

M Tandem skydive over Lake Wakatipu

M Canyon swing the Shotover River

M Full day excursion into Milford Sound

M Ziptrek flying fox experience

M Chill in the Minus 5 Ice Bar

M Queenstown wine trail in Gibbston Valley

VISIT CONTIKI.COM FOR EVEN MORE

HOW MUCH?Group lesson rates (ski or board):Coronet Peak NZ$60

Remarkables NZ$60

Cardrona NZ$62

Treble Cone NZ$63

Equipment hire (prices per day):Skis or snowboard or boots only NZ$25Skis, boots & poles or NZ$37snowboard & boots

Premium skis,boots & poles NZ$54

Clothing hire (prices per day):Jacket & pants NZ$29Helmet NZ$10

Note: Prices above are correct at time of print & include GST. Lessons are for either 1-2 hours depending on ski field.

HIT THE SLOPES IN THE ADVENTURE CAPITAL OF NEW ZEALAND. CREATE EPIC MEMORIES AMONGST THE SNOW-CAPPED MOUNTAINS BY DAY, COUPLED WITH BUSTLING APRÈS-SKI NIGHTLIFE, NZ STYLE. EXPERIENCE THIS ADRENALINE-LACED TRIP, IDEAL FOR THOSE WITH A THIRST FOR ADVENTURE ON OUR ULTIMATE NZ SKI TRIP.


Day 1: Arrive Queenstown . Welcome to legendary

Queenstown! Known for its epic mountain lifestyle

& cool vibes, this is the ultimate haven for those

that love to ski, or those that want to learn. Tonight,

meet your Ski Rep & other travellers, before

getting to know the group with dinner at one of

Queenstown’s most popular restaurants. (D)

Day 2: Queenstown . It’s time to hit the slopes!

Carve up one of Queenstown’s three ski fields – the

Remarkables, Coronet Peak & Cadrona are world

renowned for their awesome conditions, all offering

fantastic runs for beginners through to advanced

skiers & riders. And over the next week you’ll try them

all. Transfers & lift passes are included, too easy! (B)

Day 3: Queenstown . Transfers & lift passes

included again today, so it’s perfect for heading up

one of the mountains to improve your technique.

If you’re looking for somewhere to head for dinner

tonight, we love FergBurger for some seriously

delicious treats! (B)

Day 4: Queenstown . With a free day, get a taste

for the endless activities in the ‘World’s Adventure

Capital’. You could try bungy jumping, skydiving

or rafting & that’s just the start. Tonight, head to

one of the town’s cool bars or there’s the option

of dinner at Skyline Restaurant for some seriously

unbeatable views. (B)

M Scenic tandem skydive

M AJ Hackett bungy jump

Day 5: Queenstown . Today it’s back up the

mountain as we visit the last of the three ski fields

so you can show off your skills. Transfers & lift

passes included. (B)

Day 6: Queenstown . It’s the final ski day & we’ll

give you the choice of mountain to head back to.

Tonight’s our last night, so perhaps finish off the

trip by heading out with the group to a few of

Queenstown’s bars. (B) (D)

Day 7: End Queenstown . Your ski adventure ends

after breakfast, so it’s time to say farewell to your

travel mates. (B)

6 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 6 nights hotel accommodation


ME TIME OPTIONS

See opposite page & visit contiki.com for more

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/NZSKI

SNAPSHOT

INCLUSIONS• Our expert Contiki Ski Rep

• 4-day ski lift passes & transfers (transfers to & from Queenstown airport on arrival day/departure day are not included)


Code: CZSKI 2016

Please note: Ski & snowboard equipment is available for hire in Queenstown.

QUEENSTOWN

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SKI

ULTIMATENZ SKI 7 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM A$1459 PP*/ A$209 P/DAY*

* Prices above are based on multi-share.


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GOT A QUESTION?Answers to frequently asked questions & things you need to know:

luggage tag will be sent to you with your travel

documents. The wallet is a safe place for your

tickets & passport.

* Contiki reserves the right to substitute an

alternative travel accessory for the Contiki

document wallet.

HOW MUCH LUGGAGE CAN I BRING? Luggage is restricted to a maximum suitcase

size of 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29” x 20” x 10”)

& maximum weight of 20 kg (44lbs) plus one small

hand/day bag that can go on the coach with you.

No external metal frame backpacks please.

Contiki reserves the right to refuse to accept

larger suitcases on a trip.

If you have your own ski/boarding equipment,

you may bring one pair of boots & skis or

snowboard. Otherwise, your Trip Manager can

arrange these for you in Queenstown on the trip.

Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk & baggage

insurance is strongly recommended. Remember,

if your trip includes a flight you are also subject to

airline baggage restrictions.

Note: Contiki is not responsible for any fees

incurred as a result of overweight luggage.

HOW MUCH MONEY DO I NEED?You should be able to use debit & credit cards

for most items. You’ll need to allow enough

money to cover lunches, some dinners, souvenirs,

shopping, drinks, optional activities, entrance fees

to attractions & evening entertainment.

It is advisable to start your trip with some cash in

your destination’s local currencies such as NZ$.

WHAT SHOULD I PACK? Comfortable, casual clothing for day wear &

‘smart casual’ for dining & those nights out.

Remember that in Autumn/Winter you will

need warmer clothing as well as a raincoat/jacket.

A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential.

Some activities in New Zealand require swimwear

& a towel. For further details, please go to

contiki.com/travel-resources.

OUR TRIPS Some of our longer NZ trips are made up of

shorter modules, meaning more choice &

flexibility for our travellers as they explore. This

means more friendships & even more fun as you

discover NZ’s best & make every moment count!

ME TIME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES WHEN DO I CHOOSE? Optionals are arranged & paid for on your trip.

By leaving the final decisions until then you can

choose at the same time as your new friends. You’ll

get great value as we get you great rates & your Trip

Manager can offer personal advice. Some activities

are seasonal & weather dependent as well.

HOW DO I PAY? You pay on your trip with major credit cards, debit

cards or cash (NZ$ in New Zealand).

PAST TRAVELLER 5% DISCOUNTEligibility for this discount is based on clients

having booked & travelled with Contiki (or one

of our Travel Corporation sister brands, visit

thetravelcorporation.com for details) within

5 years of their last trip. Clients must have

completed a trip before they can redeem the

discount on a subsequent trip booking. A deposit

must be received before the discount can be

applied to the booking. It is not available on pre

& post-trip accommodation rates & other selected

products. The discount applies to brochured

prices only & cannot be combined with any non-

brochured special market promotions.

BROCHURE AUTHENTICITYWe have put a great deal of effort into producing

this brochure. The information given & literature

produced by Contiki has been compiled with care &

is published in good faith. Sometimes, because of

circumstances outside our control, we have to alter

some activities due to seasonal closing or repairs to

buildings, etc., especially early or late in the season.

If this happens, alternatives will be arranged.

DO I NEED VACCINATIONS?At the time this brochure went to press (March

2015), no vaccinations were necessary. However,

it is wise to check up-to-date information with

your travel agent or Contiki prior to departure.

Don’t forget to bring with you any medication

that you may require en route, such as

antihistamines or antibiotics.

SEASONALITY & CLIMATE Inland alpine areas of the South Island in

New Zealand can be as cold as -10oC between

May & October.

DO I NEED VISAS?Please read carefully. Depending on your

nationality, you may require a visa to enter New

Zealand. You are fully responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your trip. Contiki is not legally permitted to

knowingly allow anybody who does not have a

valid visa to join a trip. Consult your travel agent or

local embassy to determine any visas you require

& how to obtain them.

NO COMPULSORY TIPPING - REWARD ONLY EXCELLENCE!Every country in the world has different tipping

customs & in New Zealand, within service

industries, tipping is common practice. Tipping is

totally optional & only given if you feel the service

has exceeded your expectations.

If you think your Contiki Team have done an

exceptional job then you may wish to tip them.

This is entirely discretionary – it’s completely

up to you. No compulsory tipping – reward

only excellence!

BOOKING SECURITY Contiki has been running trips for young people

since 1962 & is a member of the Australian

Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA). The members

include all the major trip operators who are

financially bonded for your security & who

maintain the highest standards. With the

guarantees of these organisations, you know your

holiday & money are secure with Contiki.

MANAGE BOOKINGReady, set, go! You’re booked & it’s nearly go

time, however just like when you’re taking a flight,

it’s important you provide us with your all your

details before you can travel. Check out contiki.

com/managebooking to log into your booking.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Security is a major concern to all of us and the

situation globally is constantly changing. Events

around the world, coupled with the ‘Travel

Advisories’ put out by various governments, may at

times necessitate changes to the accommodations

and itinerary or even trip cancellation. Please refer

to our Terms and Conditions for further

information in this regard. You must accept these

risks involved in travel to any country that may

experience security difficulties and accept

responsibility for your own travel decisions.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?• Coach, train, ferry transport, internal flights as

listed in the Exclusive Inclusions section.

• Accommodation & meals as listed in the

Snapshot section on trip pages.

• Sightseeing listed in the Exclusive Inclusions

section in each trip itinerary. Unless specified,

entrance fees to these locations are included.

• Experienced Contiki Trip Manager & Driver &

local guides on some trips.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?• Air & ferry transfers to trip departure point.

• Personal expense money.

• Visas, personal insurance, medical fees.

• Sightseeing, visits & entrance fees other than

those specified on trip pages.

• Optional excursions & activities such as

whitewater rafting, helicopter flights, bungy

jumping, hot air ballooning, etc.

• Lunches (unless specified under Snapshot

section) & some dinners.

INCLUDED FLIGHTSFlights as specified on individual trip itineraries are

included as part of the price. As detailed within

our Booking Conditions (p.35) under ‘General’,

we rely on international conventions regarding

air travel and other transportation as specified.

Through enrolment and payment for your trip

you acknowledge and accept such. Individual

electronic tickets may not be issued to you prior

to travel due to the group nature of the air/flight

booking. In such circumstances you acknowledge

that by receipt of any applicable boarding

pass and/or by boarding the aircraft you have

accepted the airlines terms & conditions of travel,

and the application of all relevant international

conventions and applicable national and

international law governing air transportation.

WILL I GET MORE INFORMATION?Upon receipt of final payment, your trip

documentation will be released 21 days prior to

your departure. Make sure you visit contiki.com

for our travellers guide. It’s packed full of essential

info for your holiday. You’ll also receive a

comprehensive day-by-day itinerary including full

details & costs of all optional activities available

on your trip. Your free Contiki document wallet* &

GOLD SEAL PROTECTIONCoverage for Trip Cancellation: Most trip operators are interested in their

passengers only after they reach their destination. With Contiki, however, you get a great deal even

before you leave home.

Pre-paid Cancellation Option A$99 per person: By paying A$99 per person Cancellation Option fee

with your deposit, the full amount of your deposit &/or payment to Contiki Holidays will be refunded

should you cancel your trip for any reason prior to departure from Australia. This cancellation option

covers the land arrangements made by Contiki Holidays only.

On Your Trip: Should you, or your travel companion, leave at any time during the trip for personal

sickness reasons or be required to return to Australia due to injury, sickness or death, you & your

companion will be refunded A$40 per person per day for the unused portion of the trip. (Please note that

in some cases hotels require a one night cancellation fee). A Doctor’s certificate is required.

The Cancellation Option Fee is not refundable for any reason.

Return Flight Security: If you or a member of your direct family in Australia should fall sick* while you

are on your Contiki trip, we will take care of the additional cost of tickets for your earlier or later return

home in the same class of air travel on the first available flight, provided you hold round-trip airline tickets

on Contiki’s recommended airline(s) booked through Contiki Holidays (Australia) Pty Ltd from Australia.

* Medical certificates as proof of all illness claims must be supplied.

PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITSPhotos courtesy of © New Zealand Tourist Board p.7 Waitomo Caves (Chris McLennan) Waitomo Caves.

Photos courtesy of © JRaging Thunder p.17 & p.65 Whitewater Rafting. Photos courtesy of © Shot Over

Jet_Dart River Safaris p.13 Fun Yaks. Photos courtesy of © Fox Glacier Guiding p.61 Fox Glacier. Photos

courtesy of © Explore NZ Bay of Islands p.17 & p.23 Sailing & p.30 Dolphins. Photos courtesy of © Real

Journeys p.27 Milford Sound. Photos courtesy of © Destination Queenstown p.31 & p.32 Remarkables

Ski Field Lookout, Stag on Deer Park Heights Queenstown (Chris McLennan). Photos courtesy of © NZone

Skydiving p.79 Skydiving. Photos courtesy of © Glenn Kelly p.31 & p.33 Skiing.

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BOOKING CONDITIONSOnce Contiki accepts your booking by confi rmation thereof a contract is made between Contiki & you upon the terms & conditions set out below.


OUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. YOUR HOLIDAY RESERVATIONOn receipt of your deposit, subject to availability & at our discretion, Contiki will reserve your place on your selected holiday. A contract is only made between you & us upon your booking being confirmed & accepted by us & our confirmation thereof to either you or your travel agent.

2. PRICE GUARANTEEPrices in this brochure are based on costs & exchange rates as at 9th January, 2015. Should these costs change, it may be necessary to make a surcharge on the price of your holiday. Should the total trip price increase by more than 10% you will have the right to cancel within 7 days of notification without penalty. No surcharge in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made once payment of the deposit for your land trip has been received. This guarantee excludes fuel surcharges & does not apply to any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any government or their agencies. In exchange for these guarantees, no refund will be made if costs are reduced.

3. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY3.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel your booking in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control.3.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary we will give you reasonable notice thereof, in the circumstances, & where available, offer you a comparable alternative.3.3 If an alternative is not available or acceptable you will be entitled to either a full refund of monies paid by you to us or transfer to another Contiki holiday without payment of any transfer fee.3.4 If the change or cancellation is due to force majeure (i.e. circumstances like political unrest, war or threat of war, riots, civil strife, closure of airports or ports, industrial disputes, terrorist activity, natural & nuclear disasters, fire, epidemic or health risk, Acts of God, adverse weather conditions or other similar events beyond Contiki’s control) we will give a full refund of any monies paid to us less reasonable expenses incurred by us in respect of your booking.3.5 Contiki is not responsible for the costs of any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations or rescheduling of any trip departure.

4. HOLIDAY DETAILS & CONDITIONS4.1 The information in our brochure is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to print (March, 2015) but we cannot guarantee that any item or amenity mentioned will be available especially where we have no direct control over it.4.2 Contiki will do their best, at their discretion, to select accommodation, sightseeing trips & transportation to give you good value for money.4.3 Contiki will guarantee to match you up with someone of the same sex when booked in a share room configuration.4.4 Contiki constantly strives to improve trip itineraries & features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries & to substitute hotels. Contiki is not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our changes or cancellations.

4.5 We reserve the right to alter or substitute the type, the size of vehicle and/or the style of transport mentioned in the brochure, resulting in occasionally having to utilise transport without some of the features promoted.

5. LIABILITY5.1 Your travel agent or Contiki Specialist shall, on the receipt of any monies, hold such monies for you until the booking is confirmed at which time those monies shall be remitted promptly by your travel agent or Contiki Specialist to us. All such monies received by us will be deposited as required by law. 5.2 We will be entitled to keep for our account any interest earned on such monies.5.3 All monies paid by you to us through your travel agent or otherwise, whether in respect of the deposit or full payment, may be disbursed by us as & when we see fit, in respect of the services to be provided &/or fees payable under the trip programme. The payment of a deposit or any other monies in respect of your trip shall be deemed to be an authorisation for disbursement thereof as aforesaid.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit of A$200, per person per trip, or the full amount payable if the booking is made within 45 days of your departure from Australia, must be submitted to Contiki by you in respect of that holiday. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent. The deposit is accepted as a first instalment of the holiday price by Contiki only once the booking has been confirmed in writing by Contiki 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 trip which must be within 7 days of booking or the reservation will automatically be cancelled.1.3 Any special meal requirements will be made on a request basis only. Contiki cannot guarantee special meal requests nor will it assume any responsibility or liability if travellers’ special meal requirements are not fulfilled.

2. PAYING THE BALANCE2.1 Credit Card Bookings: Contiki should be advised of your credit card number when making your reservation directly with us. For security purposes, we are required to collect the card expiration date and the customer verification code. A surcharge of 1% will be applied at the time of payment.

2.2 The balance of the holiday must be paid no later than 45 days prior to your departure date from Australia which shall be by the due date stated on the confirmation issued to you by Contiki. When making multi-trip bookings, full payment is due no later than 45 days prior to your departure date from Australia.2.3 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki may assume that you have cancelled & cancellation charges in accordance with clause 3 below will be levied by Contiki.2.4 Tickets & other documents won’t be forwarded until full payment has been received by us. The documentation will be sent approximately 21 days prior to your departure from Australia.2.5 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days of your departure date from Australia, the full cost of the holiday will be payable immediately on booking & we reserve the right to provide all travel documents at the holiday departure point. 2.6 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking & apply cancellation charges should payments not be received 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 be credited to any other booking.3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee to cover the estimate of cost & expenses incurred by us in the terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This is expressed as a percentage of the holiday price & is calculated as follows:

PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEEOver 45 days notice: ............................................Deposit is forfeited45-22 days: ........................................................... 27.5% of trip fare21-8 days: ................................................................ 33% of trip fare7-1 days: .................................................................. 55% of trip fareDay of departure: ................................................... 100% of trip fareWhere the percentage cancellation fee is less than the trip deposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss of deposit. If the reason for cancellation falls within the terms of any holiday insurance policy which you hold, then any such charges may, subject to the terms of your insurance policy, be refunded to you by the insurance company. All Cancellation policies valid as at 6th March 2015, and are subject to change. Final policy will be confirmed at time of booking.3.4 Any cancellation of additional services booked prior to & after your trip booking, such as pre & post accommodation & transfers, that are cancelled within 14 days of the trip departure incur a 100% cancellation fee.3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that may be levied by your travel agent.

3.6 GOLD SEAL PROTECTION3.6.1 By paying a non-refundable A$99 per person Cancellation Option fee with your deposit, the full amount of your deposit &/or payment to Contiki Holidays will be refunded should you cancel your trip for any reason prior to departure from Australia. This cancellation option covers the land arrangements made by Contiki Holidays only.3.6.2 On Your Trip: Should you, or your travel companion*, booked under the same booking number leave at any time during the trip for personal sickness reasons or be required to return to Australia due to injury, sickness or death, you & your companion will be refunded A$40 per person per day for the unused portion of the trip. (Please note that in some cases hotels require a one night cancellation fee). A Doctor’s certificate is required.* Travel companion must be booked under the same booking

number and only one companion can be nominated.3.6.3 Return Flight Security: If you or a member of your direct family in Australia should fall sick* while you are on your Contiki trip, we will take care of the additional cost of tickets for your earlier or later return home in the same class of air travel on the first available flight, provided you hold round-trip airline tickets on Contiki’s recommended airline(s) booked through Contiki Holidays (Australia) Pty Ltd from Australia.* Medical certificates as proof of all illness claims must be supplied.

4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed & more than 45 days prior to trip departure, you wish to change to an alternate departure date or you wish to change to a different Contiki Trip within this brochure, you may do so subject to availability & provided the new trip or date alteration is also in this brochure.4.2 A fee of A$35 per person, will be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed unless the change increases the value of the booking. A change of trip date, trip itinerary booking within 45 days of trip departure will be treated as a cancellation, & normal cancellation fees will apply except when the change is to an earlier departure date of equivalent or greater value in which case a A$35 per person amendment fee will be charged.

5. HOLIDAY DETAILS & CONDITIONS5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those items included in the price. No allowance or refund can be made for meals, accommodation, excursions, etc. that you elect not to take, or when museums, shops, etc. are closed. Hotel facilities may vary from place to place. Meals may vary in style.5.2 Legislation in various states in Australia has highlighted the issue of Age Discrimination. In terms of style & content, all of Contiki’s worldwide holidays are specifically designed for a particular age group. This fact should be recognised when you book one of our holidays.5.3 Contiki strives to provide a safe, enjoyable & memorable travel experience for all travellers. Contiki welcomes travellers with special needs or disabilities. However, please note the following:

• Travellers are required to advise Contiki, in advance, of any physical, medical or other special needs that require accommodation.

• All travellers must ensure they are medically & physically fit for travel. Contiki may impose safety requirements necessary for the safe operation of the trip. Contiki may also exclude an individual from participating in a trip or an activity if that individual’s participation poses a direct threat to health or safety.

• Contiki does not provide personal devices (such as wheelchairs, hearing aids or prescription eye glasses) or services of a personal nature (such as pushing a wheelchair or assistance in eating, toileting or dressing). A companion capable of providing such assistance must accompany any traveller who requires services of a personal nature.

• Contiki does not employ medical personnel. Any necessary medical attention will be provided by a local facility at the traveller’s expense. Contiki is not responsible or liable for any losses or costs incurred as a result of medical services obtained while on trip, or for the quality of the care or services received.

• Travellers should be aware some trips include rough terrain, extensive walking over uneven pavement, steps & locations which may not be easily accessible or accessible by wheelchair. During the trip, Contiki may make arrangements with carriers, hotels & other independent suppliers to provide travel services. These parties are independent entities over which Contiki has no control. Accommodation on international trips may differ from those in Australia. Contiki cannot guarantee disability access or accommodation for travellers travelling on international trips.

• Contiki may, at its sole discretion, decline the booking of any traveller or remove any traveller who cannot comply or refuses to comply with Contiki’s terms & conditions. Contiki is not responsible for any costs incurred in the event a traveller is removed from a trip. Travellers agree not to hold Contiki or any of its related entities liable for any actions taken under these booking conditions.

5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements & costs to/from the point of commencement/conclusion of the holiday.5.5 There may be times when the Contiki representative has to make a decision in your best interests or the best interests of their group. You agree to comply with the authority & decisions of the appointed Contiki Representative & the laws of the country in which you are travelling. If you do not so comply or if, in the Contiki Representative’s opinion, you are not compatible with the general enjoyment & well being of other members on the holiday or smooth operation of the holiday itself, we reserve the right to refuse to let you continue with the holiday. We do not tolerate the possession or carriage of illegal or restricted substances (drugs). Furthermore, you agree that your fellow travellers & any Contiki Representative has the right to travel/work in a safe environment. Any threats to their safety, well being or inappropriate behaviour by you, whether verbal or physical, will be taken extremely seriously & may result in the immediate termination of your holiday. In either event, you will be responsible for your own repatriation & related costs & have no claims against us.5.5.1 You are responsible for any costs incurred as a result of damage or excess cleaning fees related to your accommodation. You are advised to immediately report any pre-existing damage in your room to hotel staff &/or a Contiki Trip Manager as soon as it is discovered.5.6 Where the traveller occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither the operator or service providers, agents or co-operating organisations shall be liable for any illness, injury or death or any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of the accident or incident.5.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport and all visas, permits and certificates required for your selected holiday before your departure as well as any necessary vaccinations and to comply with all applicable laws. Contiki is not responsible for any costs incurred as a result of failing to obtain necessary visas. Any costs whatsoever regarding obtaining, replacing or changing visas whilst on trip (including accommodation, meals, flights and transfers incurred due to associated delays) are at your own expense.5.8 You agree that our Contiki Trip Managers or representatives may take photographs & films of you while you are on holiday & that these may be used in our brochures &/or advertising or publicity material without obtaining any further consent or payment in respect of such photographs &/or films.5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of the holiday, you should inform the Contiki Trip Manager or Contiki Representative during the course of the holiday & if the matter cannot be resolved after the representative’s best endeavours to do so during the holiday, your complaint should be made in writing to Contiki as soon as is reasonably possible after the holiday but within 42 days thereof so that your complaint can be investigated. Any claims made after the 42 day period will not be considered by Contiki. If you choose to write to Contiki via the Internet, please provide your home address so that we are able to reply to you in writing.5.10 The contract & all matters arising in respect hereof shall be subject to Australian Law, unless we agree otherwise in writing.5.10.1 If any provision of this contract is held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed to be re-written to give effect to the same purpose within the permitted limits of the law. The validity & enforceability of the other provisions shall not be affected.5.10.2 If you are unsuccessful in any legal action instituted against us, you agree to pay all our costs, including but not limited to, attorney/traveller costs.

6. INSURANCEContiki very strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive

insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money & public liability before embarking on a Contiki holiday. Please check that the insurance covers all of the activities that you are going to be participating in. Some policies exclude certain adventure activities. This should be arranged at the time of payment of the deposit & will, in certain circumstances, cover you against loss of deposit or cancellation fees from the date of confirmation of your booking, as shown in the insurance policy. You also agree to indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damages & remedies which may be brought against us in respect of your participation in the holiday.

7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISMIn the event of your withdrawal from a holiday after the commencement as a result of illness, you must obtain a medical certificate in support of any insurance claim. No refunds will be made for any absence from the trip.

8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY PRICEAirfares to & from your holiday destination, airport taxes, passport & visa fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages, personal expense money, medical fees, sightseeing, visits & entrance fees, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to Trip Managers & Drivers, items of a personal nature, excess baggage, optional excursions & anything else not listed in the ‘what’s included’ section of the itinerary pages within this brochure.

9. WEATHER CONDITIONSUnder no circumstances can we be held responsible for snow or weather conditions, nor can any holiday be cancelled or amended by you at any time on the basis of snow or weather conditions.

GENERAL1. CONTRACTING PARTIES1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain the entire contract between you & Contiki. No representation, term, warranty or condition can be expressed or implied by reference to any other writing, advertisement or conversation. This contract may only be varied in writing by a duly authorised officer or director of Contiki. 1.2 Your contract is with us as the trip operating company. At any time & at our complete discretion we may nominate to you in writing any other company or person to have the benefit of some or all of those provisions of this contract, which we may then specify, as if you had agreed the provisions concerned directly with that company or person in the first place as well as agreeing them with us. We may at our complete discretion assign all or any rights & liabilities arising under or by virtue of this or any other contract with you.1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time travellers are not on board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international conventions, national and international law, which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol & Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road & the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage & delay to travellers & luggage. Enrolment in & payment for a trip shall constitute agreement & acceptance by the traveller of the terms & conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be 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 & other service providers are subject to the terms & conditions & limitations of liability imposed by those carriers, hoteliers, & other service providers. Please note that some of these limit or exclude liability in respect of death, personal injury, delay & loss or damage to baggage. Whilst we cannot accept any responsibility for any loss as a result of such actions or as a result of any act or omission of any such third-parties, we will give every reasonable assistance in helping to resolve any reasonable dispute. Please also note that Contiki cannot be held responsible for the failure of any of these parties to provide facilities or services for disabled travellers (see also 5.3 under Holiday Details & Conditions).1.5 Please note that no airline or carrier depicted or recommended in this brochure by virtue of their endorsement of this brochure represent themselves either as contracting with any purchaser of a holiday from Contiki or as having any other legal relationship with any such purchaser.1.6 Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at the time of going to print, however Contiki cannot be held responsible for printing or typographical errors, or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances.

2. VALIDITYThe programmes advertised in this brochure are valid from September 2015 to September 2016.

3. OPERATING COMPANIESThe programmes advertised in this brochure are operated by Contiki Holidays (Australia) Pty Ltd and Contiki Holidays (New Zealand) Limited.

4. CONTIKI IS REPRESENTED IN:Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom and USA.Contiki is a registered trademark of Contiki Tours International Ltd, Guernsey.This brochure was published in March 2015 and supersedes any other current brochure in the market.Please see contiki.com for complete & up to date terms & conditions.

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