Contiki Holidays South Pac eBrochure 2015/16 (NZD)

Australia & New Zealand

15/16Including diving, sailing, festivals & 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

CONTENTS

Where we go 06What you’ll get 08Why Choose Contiki 10The Contiki facts 12Deals, deals, deals 13Ways to stay 14What you’ll taste 16Contiki Cares 19Mix & Match 20

AUSTRALIA 22-30DISCOVERY PLUS TRIPS 31The Big Walkabout 32Beaches & Reefs 34Reefs & Rainforests 36Sunsets & Surf 38

HIGH ENERGY TRIPS 40City to Surf 41The Sun Seeker 42

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER TRIPS 43Tropical Wonder 44Island & Rainforest 45Alice & Kakadu 47Outback Adventure 48Rock & Red 50

FESTIVALS & SHORT STAYS 51Sydney NYE 52Splendour in the Grass 53

SAILING & DIVE TRIPS 54Whitsundays & Dive 55

NEW ZEALAND 56-64DISCOVERY PLUS TRIPS 65The Big Tiki 66Kiwiana Panorama 68

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER TRIPS 70Sun & Steam 71Northern ‘Choice’ 72‘Sweet as’ South 74

EASY PACE TRIPS 76Fire ‘n’ Ice (New for 2015) 77

SHORT STAYS 78Jaffas ‘n’ Jandals 78

WINTER & SKI 79Ultimate NZ Ski 80

Got a question? 82Booking conditions 83How to book 84

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THE CONTIKI DIFFERENCE18-35s ONLYYour boss, that crazy aunt… they’re great people but

chances are you don’t want to be travelling with them.

Our trips are 18-35s only. So you’ll only ever be exploring

with young, like-minded travellers just like yourself.

LOCAL EXPERTSWith your nose stuck in a map, you’ll miss out on the best

parts of Australia & New Zealand. Every Contiki trip comes

with an awesome team bursting with local knowledge – a

Trip Manager to take care of the logistics, a Trip Driver to

take you to all the hotspots without the hassle, plus Local

Guides in some destinations to give you an authentic

insight into the places you visit.

LOCAL EXPERIENCESAustralia & New Zealand have two of the world’s most

unique cultures, so we help you discover everything you

want & need to know (and more). From Aboriginal history

& art, to Maori culture & customs, it’s all about up-close

experiences you’ll never forget. And it doesn’t stop with

people! Get up close to some of these countries furrier

friends, like koalas, kangaroos & kiwi birds!

CHOICE, CHOICE & MORE CHOICETwo unique countries & five amazing ways to travel –

there’s something for everyone. Choose a Discovery Plus

trip & see & do it all in Australia, or an In-Depth Explorer

trip in New Zealand 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 INCLUDEDOur 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 & getting you from place to place. And the sights?

You’ll get VIP access to the icons, so try not to look too

smug as you skip to the front of the line at Auckland’s

Sky Tower, or when you’re sipping champagne in front of

Uluru! One thing’s for sure, it’s amazing value you won’t

find anywhere else – see pages 8 & 9 for more details on

what’s included.

WHITSUNDAYS 05AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 2015/16

SYDNEY

ALICE SPRINGS

COFFS HARBOUR

SURFERS PARADISE

FRASER ISLAND

CAIRNS

KINGS CANYON

TENNANT CREEK

KATHERINE

KAKADU N.P.DARWIN

BYRON BAY

NOOSA

CATTLE STATION

cape tribulation

ULURURINGS

CAIRNS

CREEK

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SYDNEY

COFFS HARBOUR

BYRON BAY

KINGS CA

ULUALICE SPR

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TENNANT C

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NEW SOUTH WALES

QUEENSLAND

NORTHERNTERRITORY

VICTORIA

TASMANIA

SOUTHAUSTRALIA

WESTERNAUSTRALIA

WHITSUNDAYS(Daydream Island)

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CAPE TRIBULATION With white

sand beaches, turquoise water &

endless rainforest, Cape Tribulation is

an incredible destination like no other.

Let us show you why we love this

unique part of Oz.

THE WHITSUNDAYS Home to the

most beautiful beach in the world

(Whitehaven) & the Great Barrier

Reef, the Whitsundays are without

a doubt a must-see. Sit back, relax &

enjoy the heavenly white beaches

& crystal clear waters.

THE OUTBACK Unimaginable

landscapes, Uluru sunsets &

Aboriginal culture – the Outback

has it all. Sleep under the stars,

see stunning Aboriginal rock art

dating back thousands of years

& toast a drink at Uluru as the

sun goes down.

WHERE WE GO

BYRON BAY Head to legendary

Byron Bay for the ultimate laid-back

surfer vibe. This town will leave you

wanting more, home to some of the

best surf spots, beautiful beaches for

topping up those tans, amazing food

& a great nightlife.

SYDNEY With the famous Harbour

Bridge, iconic Opera House & beautiful

beaches, Sydney has it all. Head to the

quirky cafés, funky boutiques or make a

splash in the ocean. Or if you’re looking

for something faster paced, embrace the

city streets & late nights in some of city’s

great hotspots.

PAIHIA

WELLINGTON

QUEENSTOWN

Christchurch

WAITOMO ROTORUA

TAUPO

LAKEOHAU

DUNEDIN

FRANZ JOSEF & FOX GLACIER

AUCKLAND

milfordsound

NORTHISLAND

SOUTHISLAND

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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!

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.

WE VISIT SOME PRETTY INCREDIBLE PARTS OF AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND, FROMTHE CULTURE-HEAVY RED CENTRE OF AUSTRALIA TO THE BREATHTAKING MILFORD SOUND IN NEW ZEALAND. WITH AN ENDLESS AMOUNT OF EXPERIENCES TO BE HAD, THE ONLY QUESTION IS – WHERE WILL YOUR ADVENTURE TAKE YOU?

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!

MILFORD SOUND Take 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.

ROTORUA Experience NZ’s cultural hotspot, from up-close Maori experiences to bubbling mudpools & hot springs. Unmissable!

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WHAT YOU’LL GET

It’s all about the freedom & flexibility to explore

your way, and we have a range of amazing ME

Time optionals for you to choose from, including

the stunning Milford Sound in New Zealand or the

Harbour BridgeClimb in Australia. Look for the M symbol on your trip itineraries for a taste of what’s

available & find out more at contiki.com/metime

We’ve scouted the best parts of each destination

& included them in the cost of the trip so there’s no

way you’ll miss out on the iconic gotta-see’s or local

secrets. Like the best view of the incredible Kakadu

landscape, the perfect place to watch the sunset over

Uluru or skipping the queues at Auckland’s Sky Tower.

ME TIME

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.

THE BEST INCLUSIONS

MILFORD SOUND ULURU


BETTER WAYS TO TRAVEL UNBEATABLE VALUE

Contiki is all about the best sights, more inclusions,

culture, epic memories & no hassle. It’s pretty simple

– you can’t do what we do, for less, and with your own

exclusive team. Head to contiki.com/compare to see

how Contiki measures up going it alone in Australia or

New Zealand vs travelling with us.

Getting from A to B can be a bit of a headache

if you don’t know the country, let’s be honest.

Make sure you don’t turn your exciting adventure

into an exhausting one. Choose to travel with us &

keep it easy. We get you from place to place the

quickest way possible, whether it’s by our modern,

air-conditioned coaches or by plane in New Zealand,

giving you more time to explore a new city & less

time fumbling with a map.

FOUR WHEEL DRIVING ON FRASER ISLAND BAY OF ISLANDS

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GREAT BARRIER REEF

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.66) visiting Auckland. Contiki Australia pricing based on the Reefs & Rainforests trip (p.36) visiting Sydney.

WITH CONTIKI GOING IT ALONE

ACCO

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Good morning Queenstown!Hotel (Included)

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

BREA

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Nothing like starting the day full & ready for adventure. (Included)

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

TRAN

SPOR

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

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

MEA

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EXPE

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

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

YOUR

TEA

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Finding someone to watch your bags & get directions off can be painful.

EXPE

RIEN

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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

TIM

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Bungy, 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)

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

Loving these locally guided tours. (NZ$35)

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

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


AUSTRALIANEW ZEALANDWITH CONTIKI GOING IT ALONE

ACCO

MM

ODAT

ION

Loving the hotel, super

central in Sydney

(Included)

Ouch, Sydney is expensive!

(A$140 per night)

BREA

KFAS

T Waking up to breakfast

just downstairs is so easy.

(Included)

Now…where do I go for

breakfast…? (A$17)

TRAN

SPOR

T Coach right outside – yes

please. Loving being

shown around the city.

(Included)

Now where is the train

station again? Urgh I’m

lost. (A$23 per day)

MEA

L

EXPE

RIEN

CES

Aussie cook your own

BBQ. (Included)

The food here is amazing

– but expensive! (A$50)

YOUR

TEA

M Loving my Trip Manager &

Driver Team. (Included)

Concierge told me where

the bus & train stations

were, so I guess that’s

a start.

ME

TIM

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The BridgeClimb – it’s a

MUST! All pre-booked for

a great price with Contiki.

(A$198)

Been saving up to do the

Harbour BridgeClimb – the

view up here is amazing!

(A$248)

SIGH

TSEE

ING

Opera House, Darling

Harbour, Mrs Macquarie’s

Chair & Chinatown,

the Blue Mountains

– including a hike at

Wentworth Falls…

incredible.

(All included)

There’s this place called

Manly that apparently is

THE place to people watch

local surfers… but how

do I get there? (A$14.80

return ferry ticket) What

else… Blue Mountains!

Need a car for that.

(A$140)

TOTA

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Trip from A$189* per

day plus (A$198) for

BridgeClimb.

A$237 per day

(average cost per day for

2 days)’ plus A$248 for

BridgeClimb.

CONTIKI TRIPSFROM NZ$183 P/D

GOING IT ALONEFROM NZ$286 P/D

CONTIKI TRIPSFROM NZ$198 P/D

GOING IT ALONEFROM NZ$248 P/D

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HERE’S A LITTLE SNAPSHOTOF WHY TRAVELLING WITH CONTIKI IS AN EXPERIENCE

UNLIKE ANY OTHER.

CONTIKI.COM/COMPARE

IS ALL WE DO

SAVE YOU TIMESay NO to wasting precious

travel time. Take to the

destinations like a pro & let

us take care of the hassle.

No waiting for transportation,

no lining up for tickets, no

looking for tourist info centres,

ATMs, or bathrooms

ALL ACCOMMODATION INCLUDED, EVERY

NIGHT!

No researching on TripAdvisor necessary with Contiki!

TRAVEL PIONEERSWe’re the original travel

company for young

explorers & after

53 years, we’re still the

original & the best

1000Contiki team members

around the world

ME TIME = FREE TIME

The only thing fixed is your

destination – the rest is up to you

YOU CAN DO IT!50% of our travellers

go solo. It’s all about a great

blend of groups, couples & friends

– all like-minded explorers

TRANSPORT INCLUDED From comfy coaches, internal

flights & boat rides, it’s all

about experiencing a range of

ways to explore your chosen

destination

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

you leave home, 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 NZ$40 for each day

that you miss. See more on p.82.

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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

It’s really pretty simple. Book & pay

early for the best deal on your trip.

Don’t miss out on these great deals.

Check contiki.com/deals for the latest.

The facts: All these discounts apply to the land portion of your trip price only. (This excludes taxes, included flight costs, extra accommodation & optional activities. Your trip price does not include the

costs of international flights that start or end your trip). You can combine loyalty discounts (‘Travelling Again’), group discounts (‘Book with Friends’), multi trip discounts (‘2 or more’) & early payment

(‘Book early & save’) discounts on trips of 7 days or longer. ‘Book early’ savings only apply to departures on or after 1st September 2015, they do not apply to bookings made within 45 days of trip

departure & may not be combined with Last Minute Deals. Group discounts (‘Book with friends’) is available on all trips. * Book early savings of NZ$389 & NZ$259 based on The Big Walkabout p.32-33.

Once you’ve booked,

register online, share

it with your family &

friends & pay off

your trip over time!

PART PAY

MIX & MATCH

Combine Australia & New Zealand trips of 7+ days with

Contiki & save NZ$50

BOOK 2 OR MORE TRIPS

Can’t get enough of Contiki? We know the feeling.

Book 2 trips of 7+ days & get NZ$50 off your second trip!

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 NZ$160when you take a

Contiki Australia or 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%

#1 SAVE UP TO NZ$389* Pay in full on or before

4th June 2015 & save up to 7.5%

#2 SAVE UP TO NZ$259* Pay in full on or before

16th July 2015 & save up to 5%

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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 AND GREAT FACILITIES AT THE TOPOF THE PRIORITY LIST.

RAINFOREST LODGE,FRANZ JOSEF

Sleep surrounded by rainforest

in a Franz Josef lodge.

KINGS CREEK STATION

Get a real taste of the Outback

at Kings Creek station.

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.

Stay on the edge of the famous

hot springs in Roturua with

stunning lakeside views at the

Sudima Hotel.

– SUDIMA HOTEL, ROTURUA


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 a comfy swag under the stars, on a working outback cattle

ranch or beachside at our Surf Camp.

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

AUSTRALIS NOOSA LAKES, NOOSA

Relax in style on the tranquil

Noosa River only minutes from

Australis Noosa Lakes, Noosa.

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NOMADS HOSTEL, BYRON BAY

Chill out in the heart of Byron

Bay at the Nomads Hostel.

VISIT CONTIKI.COM FOR MORE DETAILS OF OUR AWESOME ACCOMMODATION

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AUSTRALIANEW ZEALAND


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!

Sure, they’re not the home of pasta, pizza

or beef bourguignon, but it’s not hard to

see why Australia & New Zealand serve

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:

Australia: Surf club dinner & drinks, traditional

Aussie cookout, and an Aussie cook your own BBQ

experience are just a hint of what you’ll try when

you travel with us.

New Zealand: Maori Hangi dinner & show,

fish’n’chips, Ferg Burger (yes, you heard it right),

and a traditional kiwi BBQ feast are just a taste of

what you can expect.

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

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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

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 AU & NZ

emissions standards.

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BEACHES & REEFS (P.34)

2 WHITSUNDAYS(Daydream Island)

Victoria

NEW SOUTH WALES

QUEENSLAND

Northern Territory

South Australia

WesternAustralia

NOOSA2

CATTLE STATION

1

BYRON BAY1

SURFERS PARADISE 2

COFFS HARBOUR1

SYDNEY3

CAIRNS2

MIX, MATCH

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WITH EASY & AFFORDABLEAIR LINKS BETWEEN SYDNEY& AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON

& CHRISTCHURCH, IT’S EASY TO LINK UP YOUR TRIPS & START THE

ADVENTURE. SPEAK TO YOUR TRAVEL AGENT OR CONTIKI REP

FOR MORE DETAILS

‘SWEET AS’ SOUTH (P.74)

QUEENSTOWN

LAKE OHAU

FRANZ JOSEF& FOX GLACIER

DUNEDIN

Wellington

Christchurch

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To visitors it’s known as the Land Down Under, to locals it’s

known as ‘Straya’, and to anyone who steps foot on its world

famous beaches, Australia is known simply as paradise. Come see

what makes Australia a haven for young travellers, with lively cities,

epic nightlife & chilled out beach towns. Your sun-kissed glow might

fade, but your love for this vibrant country will last forever.

contiki.com/australia

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AUSTRALIA

HIGH ENERGY2 TRIPS, 7–10 DAYSSun, sights & action is what makes these shorter trips a snappy

experience of East Coast faves. Late nights, all the sites, & so

much more.

• Epic sights

• Amazing nightlife

• A high energy experience

See & do it all as you experience a lot of Oz in the

time you’ve got. With lots of experiences included

& cool ways to stay, it’s adventure-filled days from

Sydney to Darwin & everywhere in-between.

• See more

• Do more

• More included

• Unique accommodation experiences

• Central overnights

DISCOVERY PLUS4 TRIPS, 12–25 DAYS

SAILING & DIVELearn to dive in the famous Great Barrier Reef, or if

you’re already a pro then get right into the action!*

When you’re in Oz you can choose to get out on

the water in the incredible Whitsunday Islands,

an un-missable experience.

5 WAYSTO GO

FESTIVALS & SHORT STAYS2 TRIPS, 4–5 DAYSFrom a music festival that rocks to ringing in NYE in

one of the world’s greatest cities, let us take you

there while we take care of the hassle.

• Breakfast included

• Choice of ways to stay

• Festival & NYE experiences

1 incredible country, 15 trips,

from 3–25 days. We make getting

around this epic country easy, AND

pack it with all the highlights.

*Important info: For the Learn to Dive trip, an Australian diving medical certifi cate may be needed. Please read your pre-trip

documentation carefully for more details. Note: Some taxes are payable directly to Pro Dive at the end of the course

including the Environmental Management charge at a cost of A$60. AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 2015/16 25

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER5 TRIPS, 5–11 DAYSDive deep into these unique

Aussie areas as you find out

what really makes them tick.

Local Guides & less travel time

make these trips all about getting

into the heart of the destination.

• More Local Guides

• More 2-night stays

• Less travel time

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ME TIMEIt’s your trip, which is why we include lots of

ME Time to give you the freedom to create your

perfect Australian experience.

Do your own thing: chill out on the beach, check

out quirky boutiques in Sydney’s Surry Hills or

enjoy a beer in the sunshine.

Choose a ME Time optional: whether it’s

climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge, white

water rafting in Tully or getting a bird’s eye view

of the desert from a hot air balloon, we’ll keep

you entertained!

And ask your Trip Manager for helpful tips and

advice to get the most from your adventure.

AUSTRALIAN BUCKET LIST

• Snorkel or dive, Great Barrier Reef

• BridgeClimb, Sydney

• Ziplining, Cape Tribulation

• Tandem Skydive, Surfers Paradise

• Outback Ballooning, Alice Springs

• Helicopter flight over Uluru

• Kayaking Safari, Byron Bay

• Sailing, Whitehaven Beach

• Harley ride, Uluru


VISITCONTIKI.COM/METIMEFOR WHAT YOU COULD

GET UP TO ME TIME OPTIONAL IN KINGS CANYONFREE TIME IN BYRON BAY

ME TIME OPTIONAL IN SYDNEY FREE TIME AT BONDI BEACH

ON EACH TRIP…Our trips include heaps of #NOREGRETS experiences, taking

your travel in Australia from the ordinary to the extraordinary!

We don’t expect you to pay extra to see all essentials to have the

trip of a lifetime. Say farewell to wasting time & money asking for

help & information. We’ll give you access to the iconic sights &

hidden gems you wouldn’t see without a local friend.

HERE IS A TASTE OF WHAT’S INCLUDED ON YOUR AUS EXPERIENCE:• Surf lesson in Coffs Harbour

• Visit the famous Blue Mountains

• Experience Uluru at sunset

• Locally guided 4WD trip across Fraser Island with BBQ lunch

• Plus more

MOREINCLUDEDEXPERIENCES:OUR INSIDER’S GUIDETO AUSTRALIA

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ULURU


OUR TEAM

FOLLOW HIM AT INSTAGRAM.COM/CONTIKI_TRYS

HERE’S HOW WE SEE AUSTRALIA!Meet Trys, one of our On-Road Team. His mantra: “When it all comes down to it,

all you have left is your story, I’m just trying to live a good one...” and we couldn’t

agree more. See the world through his eyes.

OUR TEAM ARE MORE THAN JUST LIVING GUIDEBOOKS.

• A Trip Manager & Driver team who are with you from the start to finish.

• They’re lifelong travellers, passionate about making sure you make every single

moment in Australia count.

• They ensure all the finer 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.

• An awesome travel buddy who will make sure you have the best time exploring

this great land!

MY FAVOURITE THING IS TO GO WHERE I’VE

NEVER BEEN


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

• A Trip Manager & Driver team who will be your expert on all things Australia

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

• Get around on our modern, air-conditioned coaches with powerpoints, wifi (on some coaches), movies & a killer sound system!

• More included activities such as a surflesson at Coff’s Harbour & sunset at Uluru

• A mix of hotel & Special Stay accommodation, including an outback cattle station & a surf village

• ME Time – choose to discover this great country in your own time or get involved in our ME Time optionals

INCLUDED4 TRIPS / 12-25 DAYS

The Big Walkabout .......................... p.32

Beaches & Reefs ............................... p.34

Reefs & Rainforests ......................... p.36

Sunsets & Surf ................................... p.38

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

DISCOVERYPLUS

WANT TO SPOT DINGOES PLAYING ON FRASER ISLAND OR SIP CHAMPAGNE WHILST WATCHING THE SUN SET OVER ULURU? PREPARE FOR ICONIC EXPERIENCES & ACTION FUELLED ADVENTURES – MORE CHOICE, MORE FREE TIME, AND ULTIMATE COMFORT.

Mataranka

Devils Marbles

Daly Waters

Wycliffe Well

Tully

Townsville

Airlie Beach

Mackay

Brisbane

Currumbin

Capricorn Coast

Port Macquarie

The Olgas

Simpsons Gap

Litchfield N.P.

Fraser Island

SYDNEY

ALICE SPRINGS

COFFS HARBOUR

SURFERS PARADISE

CAIRNS

KINGS CANYON

TENNANT CREEK

KATHERINEKAKADU N.P.

DARWIN

BYRON BAY

NOOSA

CATTLE STATION


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GREAT BARRIER REEF

GULF OF CARPENTARIA

NEW SOUTH WALES

QUEENSLAND

NORTHERN TERRITORY

Victoria

South Australia

AUSTRALIA DISCOVERY PLUS

Places visitedNightstops1 or more nights at Special Stays

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6 World Heritage sites visited

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THE BIG WALKABOUT Day 1: Sydney . Meet up with your Contiki Team before we head out of the city & into the Blue Mountains to learn about this amazing landscape. Hike Wentworth Falls, then it’s back to Sydney for dinner in Darling Harbour. Hotel (D)

• Trip to the Blue Mountains

• See the Three Sisters

• Hike at Wentworth Falls

• Cook your own BBQ steak

Day 2: Sydney . Today we get the best views of the Harbour Bridge & Opera House. Drive to Manly Beach for lunch & a swim. Hotel (B)

• Take a tour of Kings Cross, Chinatown, Darling Harbour, Macquarie Street & The Rocks

• Ferry from Manly M Climb the Harbour Bridge

Day 3: Sydney to Coffs Harbour . It’s out of the city & into the cool surf vibes at our Surf Village. (B, D)

� Surf Village Special Stay

• Stop in the seaside resort town of Port Macquarie

• Pass the famous ‘Big Banana’

Day 4: Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay . Get yourself onto the waves in our surf lesson! This afternoon we head to legendary Byron Bay. Hostel (B)

• ‘Learn to surf’ lesson

• Visit Australia’s most easterly point & Cape Byron lighthouse

• Get into Byron’s organic lifestyle & cool night life M Kayak tour of Byron Bay’s Marine Park & waves to spot dolphins, turtles & whales (seasonal)

Day 5: Byron Bay to Surfers Paradise . We head north to Surfers Paradise & stop at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary – see wombats, kangaroos & maybe cuddle a koala. Resort (B)

• Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

• Stay at a resort located right near the beach

Day 6: Surfers Paradise . With a free day, hit the shops or hit the skies on a skydive, or head to the beach & chill! Tonight, we party with club entry. Resort (B)

• Nightclub entry

• Relax on some of Australia’s famous beaches

Day 7: Surfers Paradise to Noosa . Take a peek at Brisbane, take a stroll along the river or hit the shops before we hit the road & head to chic Noosa. Resort (B)

• See the Brisbane River, Royal Botanical Gardens & visit Queen Street Mall

• See the Glasshouse Mountains

Day 8: Noosa . Today we head to Fraser Island for an incredible day trip by 4WD. Stroll along Rainbow Beach, drive through the rainforests, sand dunes & dip in the freshwater Lake McKenzie. Bliss! Resort (B,L,D)

• Visit the largest sand island in the world

• Drive along Australia’s only sand highway

• Indulge in a gourmet BBQ lunch with drinks

• Dine beachside in Noosa

Day 9: Noosa to Farmstay . Head through the Great Dividing Range & into cattle country for a unique local overnight stay, you can even flex your skills at whip cracking! (B, D)

� Cattle Station Special Stay

• Stop at Childers, known for its heritage & farming history

• Check out the farm & animals on a hay wagon ride & meet the station owners

Days 10 - 11: Farmstay to The Whitsundays . Enjoy the beaches & water sports in paradise at Daydream Island in The Whitsundays. Resort (B, D)( B)

• Cross the Tropic of Capricorn

• See Rockhampton – the beef capital of Australia

• Stop at Airlie Beach M Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent)

Day 10 - 11: Sailing Whitsundays option . Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays style? You can. Choose to hit the blue waters & try your hand at sailing on our private sailing adventure, cruising some of the Whitsundays’ 74 islands including Whitehaven Beach. See p.55 for more info & the price panel for costs.Multi-share accommodation. Yacht (B, D)( B, L, D)

Codes: ex Sydney: EXSXD ex Darwin: EXDXD

Day 12: The Whitsundays to Cairns . Today, we head to tropical North Queensland, & gateway to the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef. Hotel (B)

• Townsville city tour

• See Magnetic Island

• Pass Hinchinbrook Island – Australia’s largest island national park

• Pass through Tully, home to Oz’s best white water rafting

Days 13 - 14: Cairns . With 2 free days, experience Cairns’ best! From shopping & great nightlife to adrenaline activities & exploring the reef, you’re spoilt for choice. There’s also your chance to try some kangaroo. Hotel (B, D)( B)

M Whitewater rafting

Day 15: Cairns to Alice Springs . Today we head to the Outback! Check out ‘The Alice’, famous for its Aboriginal art. Maybe hold a snake or lizard at a reptile park. Hotel (B, D)

• See the MacDonnell Ranges from Anzac Hill

• See the stunning Aboriginal site of Simpsons Gap

• See the dry Todd River which hosts the annual Henley on Todd Regatta

• Reptile park experience

Day 16: Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station . Try ‘bush tucker’, meet members of the Walpiri Aboriginal community & learn to throw a boomerang! Later, it’s on to Kings Creek Station – go local like Aussie ‘bushies’ & sleep under the stars in a comfy swag. (B, D)

� Outback Special Stay

• Hike through Kings Canyon to the ‘Lost City’ & desert oasis ‘the Garden of Eden’

Day 17: Kings Creek Station to Uluru . Next we make tracks to Uluru. Take a walk through its neighbour Kata Tjuta – (The Olgas). Lodge (B)

• Enjoy delicious bacon & eggs for breakfast

• See the 700 million year old Mt Conner & Lake Amadeus

• Hike through ‘Kata-Tjuta’ (The Olgas)

Day 18: Uluru . Catch the Uluru sunrise, take a walk around ‘The Rock’ & hear stories of the area & its Aboriginal rock art. Tonight, catch an Uluru sunset with a glass of bubbly. Lodge (B)

• Visit Uluru Cultural Centre

• See Uluru at sunrise & toast it at sunset

Day 19: Uluru to Alice Springs . Say goodbye to Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park as we head back to Alice Springs. Hotel (B)

• Indulge in a BBQ ‘Big Brekkie’ M Overlander Steakhouse Dinner – try kangaroo, emu, crocodile & camel!

Day 20: Alice Springs to Tennant Creek . Our ‘Top End’ adventure begins today – we cross the Tropic of Capricorn to Aussie’s old mining town, Tennant Creek. Hotel (B,D)

• Keep your eyes peeled for UFOs at Wycliffe Well

• Visit the ‘Devil’s Marbles’ M Dawn hot air balloon flight over the desert & MacDonnell Ranges

Day 21: Tennant Creek to Katherine . Stop at the Territory’s oldest pub, then make a splash in

ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING

Code: EXSDD 2015/16

SNAPSHOT

24 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Unique Special Stays: 1 night Coffs Harbour Surf Village, 1 night Langmorn Outback Cattle Station, 1 night Kings Creek Station Outback Bush Camp , 18 nights in hotels & resorts , 1 night in a hostel , 2 nights in a lodge

Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht

INCLUSIONS• An experienced & professional

Trip Manager & Driver team

• Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging

• Flight from Cairns to Alice Springs (Ayers Rock to Cairns for EXDSD)

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

• National park fees, local taxes & service charges

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS

• Visit the Blue Mountains

• Sydney Harbour ferry cruise from Manly

• Surf lesson in Coffs Harbour


• Noosa Surf Club dinner

• 4WD trip across Fraser Island

• Alice Springs Aboriginal Dreamtime ‘Bush tucker’ tour

• Alice Springs Reptile Centre experience

• Uluru sunset drinks & nibbles

Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •

ME TIME OPTIONS

M Helicopter ride over Uluru

See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/WALKABOUT

Mataranka thermal pools. Later, it’s on to Katherine & its famous gorge. Hotel (B)

• Swim at the Mataranka thermal pools

• Hear stories from ‘We of the Never Never’ Homestead

Day 22: Katherine to Kakadu National Park . Hike, walk, or take an optional boat trip to see the massive Katherine Gorge. Next up: Kakadu National Park via Edith Falls for a swim. Hotel (B, D)

• Visit Katherine Gorge

• Cool off in Edith Falls (seasonal)

Day 23: Kakadu National Park . Explore Kakadu today – its variety of gorgeous landscapes, wildlife & arguably Australia’s best Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock will seriously impress. Hotel (B)

• Keep your eyes peeled for crocs on a wildlife cruise

• See the Aboriginal rock art

• Visit Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre M Scenic flight over this World Heritage listed area

Day 24: Kakadu to Darwin . Wave Kakadu farewell as we head to Darwin. Don’t forget to pick up a didgeridoo & meet some local Aboriginal artists before you leave. Stop off en route for a swim in the famous (& gorgeous) Florence Falls in Litchfield National Park. Hotel (B)

• Swim in Florence Falls (seasonal)

Day 25: Darwin . Get your bearings on a city tour of Darwin & visit East Point Military Reserve & the local museum to learn about its historical past. Then it’s time to say farewell to your travel buddies & swap email addresses. (B)

• Guided city tour of Darwin

• Visit the Darwin Museum

35 INCLUDED MEALS 24 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 10 dinners (D)

24 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 11 dinners (D)

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INCLUDED MEALS (SAILING OPTION)

Code: EXDSD 2015/16

* Prices above are based on multi-share.

Included fl ights: This trip includes flights as specified on the map

opposite as part of the trip price. Please see ‘Included flights’ on

p.82 for important info.

Single room supplement (trip only) add NZ$2835/add NZ$889

for second person twin-share.

Single room supplement (trip + sailing) add NZ$2555/add NZ$799

for second person twin-share. (Boat cabins multi-share only).

EXSDD: Start Sydney 7:00am & end Darwin 6:30pm.

EXDSD: Start Darwin 7:30am & end Sydney 5:00pm.

● Departures will not stay in Contiki’s Surf Village Special Stay.

■ Departures are during New Zealand University holidays.

Start Finish Trip onlyNZ$ pp*

Trip & sailingNZ$ pp*



Sydney Darwin Darwin Sydney

2015Sep 27 ● Oct 21 5259 5579Oct 25 ● Nov 18 5259 5579Nov 22 ● Dec 16 5535 5855Dec 20 ● Jan 13 5535 5855

2016Jan 17 ● Feb 10 5535 5855Feb 14 ● Mar 9 5535 5855Mar 13 Apr 6 5535 5855Apr 10 May 4 5505 5825May 8 Jun 1 5505 5825Jun 5 Jun 29 5505 5825Jul 3 ■ Jul 27 5419 5739Jul 31 ● Aug 24 5419 5739Aug 28 ● ■ Sep 21 5419 5739Sep 25 ● Oct 19 5419 5739

2015Sep 30 Oct 23 5099 5419Oct 28 Nov 20 5099 5419Nov 25 Dec 18 5375 5695Dec 23 Jan 15 5375 5695

2016Jan 20 Feb 12 5375 5695Feb 17 Mar 11 5375 5695Mar 16 Apr 8 5375 5695Apr 13 May 6 5345 5665May 11 Jun 3 5345 5665Jun 8 Jul 1 5345 5665Jul 6 ■ Jul 29 5259 5579Aug 3 Aug 26 5259 5579Aug 31 ■ Sep 23 5259 5579

YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice - travel from Sydney to Darwin. Or save up to NZ$160 if you travel from Darwin to Sydney (this trip will be 24 days long).


WHITSUNDAYS

Tully

Airlie Beach

Mackay

Capricorn Coast

Brisbane

Currumbin

Townsville

Port Macquarie

Fraser Island

SYDNEY

CAIRNS

SURFERS PARADISE

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CATTLE STATION

COFFS HARBOUR

BYRON BAY

NOOSA


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TASMAN SEA

GREAT BARRIER REEF

CORAL SEA

GULF OF CARPENTARIA

Victoria

NEW SOUTH WALES

QUEENSLAND

South Australia



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SAVE



SYDNEY

BEACHES & REEFSITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING

Code: BRSCD 2015/16

SNAPSHOT

13 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Unique Special Stays: 1 night Coffs Harbour Surf Village, 1 night Langmorn Outback Cattle Station , & 10 nights in hotels & resorts , 1 night in a hostel











• Surf lesson or kayak in Coffs Harbour



• Locally guided 4WD trip across Fraser Island with lunch & drinks


ME TIME OPTIONS

M Tandem skydive in Surfers Paradise


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/BEACHES

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INCLUDED MEALS (SAILING OPTION) 13 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D)

LOCAL CULTURE

Random fact: it is estimated there are 1,500 species of fish, 30 species of dolphins & whales, 360 species of coral & 17 species of sea snakes in the Great Barrier Reef.

Code: BRCSD 2015/16


Single room supplement (trip only) add NZ$1625/add

NZ$515 for second person twin-share.



BRSCD: Start Sydney 7:00am & end Cairns 5:00pm.

BRCSD: Start Cairns 7:00am & end Sydney 5:00pm.

● These departures will not stay in Contiki’s Surf Village

Special Stay.

■ These departures are during New Zealand University holidays.

For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see

contiki.com/staylonger . For travel insurance see p.82.





Sydney Cairns Cairns Sydney

2015Sep 6 ■ Sep 19 2905 3225Sep 27 ● Oct 10 2905 3225Oct 4 Oct 17 2905 3225Oct 25 ● Nov 7 2905 3225Nov 1 Nov 14 3055 3375Nov 22 ● Dec 5 3055 3375Nov 29 Dec 12 3055 3375Dec 20 ● Jan 2 3055 3375Dec 27 Jan 9 3055 3375

2016Jan 3 Jan 16 3055 3375Jan 10 ● Jan 23 3055 3375Jan 17 ● Jan 30 3055 3375Jan 24 ● Feb 6 3055 3375Feb 14 ● Feb 27 3055 3375Mar 13 Mar 26 3055 3375Apr 10 Apr 23 3035 3355May 8 May 21 3035 3355Jun 5 Jun 18 3035 3355Jul 3 ■ Jul 16 2989 3309Jul 10 ■ Jul 23 2989 3309Jul 31 ● Aug 13 2989 3309Aug 7 Aug 20 2989 3309Aug 28 ● ■ Sep 10 2989 3309Sep 4 ■ Sep 17 2989 3309Sep 25 ● Oct 8 2989 3309

2015Sep 12 ■ Sep 25 2815 3135Sep 19 Oct 2 2815 3135Oct 10 Oct 23 2815 3135Oct 17 Oct 30 2815 3135Nov 7 Nov 20 2965 3285Nov 14 Nov 27 2965 3285Dec 5 Dec 18 2965 3285Dec 12 Dec 25 2965 3285

2016Jan 2 Jan 15 2965 3285Jan 9 Jan 22 2965 3285Jan 16 Jan 29 2965 3285Jan 23 Feb 5 2965 3285Jan 30 Feb 12 2965 3285Feb 6 Feb 19 2965 3285Feb 27 Mar 11 2965 3285Mar 26 Apr 8 2965 3285Apr 23 ■ May 6 2945 3265May 21 Jun 3 2945 3265Jun 18 ■ Jul 1 2945 3265Jul 16 ■ Jul 29 2899 3219Jul 23 Aug 5 2899 3219Aug 13 Aug 26 2899 3219Aug 20 ■ Sep 2 2899 3219Sep 10 ■ Sep 23 2899 3219Sep 17 Sep 30 2899 3219

YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice - travel from Sydney to Cairns. Or save up to NZ$90 if you travel from Cairns to Sydney.

Day 1: Sydney . Meet up with your Contiki Team & travel buddies this morning. We’ll head out of the city & into the Blue Mountains to learn about this amazing landscape including the Three Sisters. Frame up some shots as you hike Wentworth Falls, before heading back to Sydney for dinner overlooking Darling Harbour. Hotel (D)

• Day trip to the Blue Mountains




Day 2: Sydney . Today we hit the streets & icons of Sydney, including the spot to see the city’s best views of the Harbour Bridge & Opera House. If you’re up for it, get a different view & head to the top of the Harbour Bridge! We’ll drive to Manly Beach for lunch & a swim. Hotel (B)


• Ferry from Manly with time for lunch & a swim M Climb the Harbour Bridge

Day 3: Sydney to Coffs Harbour . It’s out of the city & into the cool surfer vibes that Oz is famous for at our Surf Village. (B, D)




Day 4: Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay . Get yourself onto the waves on our surf lesson! With their tricks of the trade, our pro surfer guides will have you up on a board in no time. So grab your towel, sunnies & iPod & hit the beach for the ultimate chill. This afternoon, we head to legendary Byron Bay. Hostel (B)



• Get into Byron’s organic lifestyle, galleries, amazing food & cool night life

M Kayak tour of Byron Bay’s Marine Park

Day 5: Byron Bay to Surfers Paradise . There’s time to top up your tan this morning before heading north into Queensland to Surfers Paradise. We’ll stop in at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where you can see wombats, feed a kangaroo & cuddle up to a koala. Resort (B)

• Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary & see iconic Aussie animals

• Stay at a resort located right by the beach M 4WD National Park rainforest tour

Day 6: Surfers Paradise . With a free day, explore

the way you want. With great shopping it’s the

perfect place for some retail therapy, hit the skies on

a skydive, or head to the beach with a book & some

beats, & chill. Tonight, get into the party capital of

Oz. Resort (B)

• Nightclub entry


Day 7: Surfers Paradise to Noosa . Take a peek at

Brisbane’s sights before we make our way to the

chic beach town, Noosa. Resort (B )

• See the Brisbane River, Royal Botanical Gardens

& visit Queen Street Mall

• See the stunning Glasshouse Mountains

Day 8: Noosa . Today we head to Fraser Island

for an incredible day trip by 4WD. Stroll along

Rainbow Beach, drive through the rainforests

& sand dunes, and dip in the freshwater Lake McKenzie. Bliss! Resort (B, L,D)




• Watch the sunset over mainland Australia

• Dine beachside in Noosa

Day 9: Noosa to Farmstay . Head through the Great Dividing Range & into cattle country for a truly unique local overnight at our Outback Station, where you can even flex your skills at whip cracking! (B, D)



• Check out the farm & animals on a hay wagon ride & meet the station owners

Days 10 - 11: Farmstay to The Whitsundays . Enjoy the beaches & watersports in paradise at Daydream Island in The Whitsundays. Resort (B, D) (B)




Day 10 - 11: Sailing Whitsundays option . Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays style? You can. Choose to hit the blue waters & try your hand at sailing on our private sailing adventure, cruising some of the Whitsundays’ 74 islands including Whitehaven Beach. See p.55 for more info & the price panel for costs. Multi-share accommodation . Yacht (B, D)( B, L, D)

Codes: ex Sydney: BRSWD ex Cairns: BRCWD

Day 12: The Whitsundays to Cairns . Today, we’ll head to Tropical North Queensland, known for its rainforests & as the gateway to the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef. Hotel (B)

• Check out Townsville on a city tour



• Pass through Tully, home to Australia’s best white water rafting

Day 13: Cairns . With a free day, experience Cairns’ best! From shopping, great nightlife & endless adrenaline activities like rafting, skydiving & exploring the reef, you’re spoilt for choice. Tonight, there’s your chance to try some kangaroo if you’re up for it. Hotel (B, D)

M Great Barrier Reef scuba diving for beginners & certified divers

Day 14: Cairns . Feed your inner adrenaline junkie or relax? It’s your choice with another free day to do what you’re into. Later, it’s time to swap emails & numbers as your trip ends at 5.00pm. (B)


MossmanGorge

Port Douglas

Tully

Airlie Beach

Mackay

Capricorn Coast

Brisbane

Currumbin

Townsville

Port Macquarie

Fraser Island

CAPE TRIBULATION

CAIRNS

NOOSA

SURFERS PARADISE


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COFFS HARBOUR

BYRON BAY1

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SYDNEY

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GREAT BARRIER REEF

CORAL SEA

GULF OF CARPENTARIA

Northern Territory

South Australia

NEW SOUTH WALES

QUEENSLAND



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GOLD COAST

SAVE



REEFS & RAINFORESTS Day 1: Cairns to Cape Tribulation . Meet up with

your Contiki Team & hit the road! Get an insider

look at ancient Aboriginal culture & maybe try the

unusual flavours offered at the local ice creamery,

before reaching lush Cape Tribulation. Lodge

• Aboriginal experience at Mossman Gorge

Day 2: Cape Tribulation to Cairns . We visit Cape

Tribulation Beach & then check out the mangroves

on a walk with our Local Guide. This afternoon it’s

back to Cairns. Hotel (B)

• Visit Port Douglas

• Mangrove boardwalk with our expert Local Guide

Days 3 - 4: Cairns . With 2 free days, experience

Cairns’ best! From shopping, great nightlife

& endless adrenaline activities like rafting, skydiving

& exploring the reef, you’re spoilt for choice. There’s

also a chance to try some kangaroo if you’re up for

it. Hotel (B, D)( B)

M Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef

cruise with lunch

Day 5: Cairns to The Whitsundays . See Airlie

Beach before a quick ferry ride to paradise on

Daydream Island. Resort (B, D)

• Pass through Tully, home to Australia’s best

whitewater rafting

• Pass Hinchinbrook Island – Australia’s largest

island national park

Day 6: The Whitsundays . This place is the ultimate

way to relax. So take time to chill or get into some

water sports & good times at Daydream Island.

Resort (B)

M Day sailing trip to Whitehaven Beach with lunch

(weather dependent)

Day 6 - 7: Sailing Whitsundays option . Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays

style? You can. Choose to hit the blue waters

& try your hand at sailing on our private sailing

adventure, cruising some of the Whitsundays’

74 islands including Whitehaven Beach. See

p.55 for more info & the price panel for costs.

Multi-share accommodation. Yacht (B, D)( B, L, D)

Codes: ex Cairns: BWCWD ex Sydney: BWSWD

Day 7: The Whitsundays to Farmstay . Say

farewell to paradise, as we jet through sugar cane

country to our true Aussie farmstay overnight.

Resort (B, D)


• See Rockhampton – the beef capital

of Australia

• Check out the farm & animals on a hay

wagon ride

• Meet the station owners & try whip cracking!

Day 8: Farmstay to Noosa . Today we head back

out to the coast before we reach chic Noosa.

Resort (B)

• Stop at Childers, known for its heritage &

farming history


Day 9: Noosa . Today we head to Fraser Island for

an incredible day trip by 4WD. Stroll along Rainbow

Beach, drive through the rainforests & sand dunes

& dip in the freshwater Lake McKenzie. Bliss!

Resort (B, L, D)




• Dine beachside at Noosa Surf Club

Day 10: Noosa to Surfers Paradise . Get into the

chic vibes of Noosa, then stop & check out Brisbane

before reaching the East Coast party capital, Surfers

Paradise! Resort (B)


• See the Brisbane River, Royal Botanical

Gardens & visit Queen Street Mall

• Stay at a resort located right by

the beach

Day 11: Surfers Paradise . With a free day, explore

the way you want. With great shopping it’s the

perfect place for some retail therapy, hit the skies

on a tandem skydive, or head to the beach & chill.

Tonight, get into the party capital of Oz.

Resort (B)

• Nightclub entry


Day 12: Surfers Paradise to Byron Bay . We’ll stop

in at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where you can

see wombats, feed a kangaroo & cuddle up to a

koala. This afternoon, we head to legendary Byron

Bay. Hostel (B)


• Get into Byron’s organic lifestyle, galleries,

amazing food & cool night life

M Kayak tour of Byron Bay’s Marine Park

& waves to spot dolphins, turtles &

whales (seasonal)

Day 13: Byron Bay to Coffs Harbour . Get yourself

onto the waves on our surf lesson! With their tricks

of the trade, our pro surfer guides will have you up

on a board in no time. So grab your towel, sunnies

& iPod & hit the beach for the ultimate chill. (B, D)


• Visit Australia’s most easterly point & Cape

Byron lighthouse


Day 14: Coffs Harbour to Sydney . Say farewell

to the surf action of Coffs as we head to the icons

& big city buzz of Sydney. If you’re up for it, get a

different view & head to the top of the Harbour

Bridge. Hotel (B)


• See the Hawkesbury River & its oyster farms

• Experience Sydney’s famous nightlife

M Climb the Harbour Bridge

Day 15: Sydney . Hit the streets & icons of

Sydney, including the spot to see the city’s

best views of the Harbour Bridge & Opera House

this afternoon. We’ll drive to Manly Beach for

lunch & a swim before cruising back to the city

for dinner & your last night on your trip.

Hotel (B, D)

• Take a tour of Kings Cross, Chinatown, Darling

Harbour, Macquarie Street & The Rocks

• Take a ferry from Manly where there will be time

for lunch & a swim


Day 16: Sydney . With the city icons ticked, it’s

time to hit the country. We’ll head to the Blue

Mountains & learn about this amazing landscape

including the Three Sisters. Frame up some shots

as you hike Wentworth Falls, before heading back

to Sydney. It’s then time to say farewell to your

travel buddies as your trip ends at 5:00pm. (B)





Code: BWCSD 2015/16

SNAPSHOT

15 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Unique Special Stays: 1 night Langmorn Outback Cattle Station, 1 night Coffs Harbour Surf Village , & 11 nights in hotels & resorts , 1 night in a lodge , 1 night in a hostel






• Rainforest adventure on days 1 & 2




• Aboriginal guided experience at Mossman Gorge








ME TIME OPTIONS

M Whitewater raft the mighty Tully River in Cairns

M 4WD national park rainforest tour in Surfers Paradise


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/REEFS

24


TRY OUR RAINFOREST EXPERIENCEON DAYS 1 & 2

Get geared up for 2 days in paradise! With huge mountain ranges & rainforest stretching right to the ocean, the lush Daintree area is where the tropics meets the world-famous Great Barrier Reef. This World Heritage Site is packed with ancient plants & animals & is the home of the Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people – it’s ready to be explored & a must-do in this part of the world. Come see it with us.

Code: BWSCD 2015/16






BWCSD: Start Cairns 7:00am & end Sydney 5:00pm.

BWSCD: Start Sydney 7:00am & end Cairns 5:00pm.


Special Stay.



contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.82.





Cairns Sydney Sydney Cairns

2015Sep 10 ■ Sep 25 3155 3475Sep 17 Oct 2 3155 3475Oct 8 Oct 23 3155 3475Oct 15 Oct 30 3155 3475Nov 5 Nov 20 3319 3639Nov 12 Nov 27 3319 3639Dec 3 Dec 18 3319 3639Dec 10 Dec 25 3319 3639Dec 31 Jan 15 3319 3639

2016Jan 7 Jan 22 3319 3639Jan 14 Jan 29 3319 3639Jan 21 Feb 5 3319 3639Jan 28 Feb 12 3319 3639Feb 4 Feb 19 3319 3639Feb 25 Mar 11 3319 3639Mar 24 Apr 8 3319 3639Apr 21 ■ May 6 3305 3625May 19 Jun 3 3305 3625Jun 16 ■ Jul 1 3305 3625Jul 14 ■ Jul 29 3249 3569Jul 21 Aug 5 3249 3569Aug 11 Aug 26 3249 3569Aug 18 ■ Sep 2 3249 3569Sep 8 ■ Sep 23 3249 3569Sep 15 Sep 30 3249 3569

2015Sep 6 ■ Sep 21 3265 3585Sep 27 ● Oct 12 3265 3585Oct 4 Oct 19 3265 3585Oct 25 ● Nov 9 3265 3585Nov 1 Nov 16 3429 3749Nov 22 ● Dec 7 3429 3749Nov 29 Dec 14 3429 3749Dec 20 ● Jan 4 3429 3749Dec 27 Jan 11 3429 3749

2016Jan 3 Jan 18 3429 3749Jan 10 ● Jan 25 3429 3749Jan 17 ● Feb 1 3429 3749Jan 24 ● Feb 8 3429 3749Feb 14 ● Feb 29 3429 3749Mar 13 Mar 28 3429 3749Apr 10 Apr 25 3415 3735May 8 May 23 3415 3735Jun 5 Jun 20 3415 3735Jul 3 ■ Jul 18 3359 3679Jul 10 ■ Jul 25 3359 3679Jul 31 ● Aug 15 3359 3679Aug 7 Aug 22 3359 3679Aug 28 ● ■ Sep 12 3359 3679Sep 4 ■ Sep 19 3359 3679Sep 25 ● Oct 10 3359 3679


BYRON BAY

Airlie Beach

Mackay

Capricorn Coast

Brisbane

Currumbin

Port Macquarie

Fraser Island

SURFERS PARADISE

2

2

2

NOOSA

COFFS HARBOUR

BYRON BAY

1

1

CATTLE STATION

SYDNEY


1

2

TASMAN SEA

GREAT BARRIER REEF

CORAL SEA

GULF OF CARPENTARIA

NEW SOUTH WALES

QUEENSLAND

Northern Territory

South Australia

DISCOVERY PLUS


1

1


AUSTRALIA

SAVE



SUNSETS & SURF Day 1: Sydney . Meet up with your Contiki Team & travel buddies this morning. We’ll head to the Blue Mountains & learn about this amazing landscape including the Three Sisters. Frame up some shots as you hike Wentworth Falls, before heading back to Sydney for dinner overlooking Darling Harbour. Hotel (D)







• Visit The Rocks Markets (weekends) or Paddington’s chic shopping area






Day 4: Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay . Get yourself onto the waves with our surf lesson! With their tricks of the trade, our pro surfer guides will have you up on a board in no time. So grab your towel, sunnies & iPod & hit the beach for the ultimate chill. This afternoon, we head to legendary Byron Bay. Hostel (B)






• Stay at a resort located right by the beach

Day 6: Surfers Paradise . With a free day, explore the way you want. With great shopping it’s the perfect place for some retail therapy, hit the skies on a skydive, or head to the beach with a book & some beats, & chill. Tonight, get into the party capital of Oz. Resort (B)

• Nightclub entry


Day 7: Surfers Paradise to Noosa . Check out

Brisbane’s sights before we make our way to the

chic beach town, Noosa. Resort (B )

• See the Brisbane River, Royal Botanical Gardens

& visit Queen Street Mall


Day 8: Noosa . Today we head to Fraser Island

for an incredible day trip by 4WD. Stroll along

Rainbow Beach, drive through the rainforests &

sand dunes & dip in the freshwater Lake McKenzie.

Bliss! Resort (B, L,D)






Day 9: Noosa to Farmstay . Head through the

Great Dividing Range & into cattle country for a truly

unique local overnight at our outback Station, where

you can even flex your skills at whip cracking! (B, D)


• Stop at Childers, known for its heritage &

farming history

• Check out the farm & animals on a hay

wagon ride

• Meet the station owners

Days 10 - 11: Farmstay to The Whitsundays . Enjoy the beaches & watersports in paradise at

Daydream Island in The Whitsundays. Resort (B, D) (B)



• Stop at Airlie Beach

M Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach &

lunch (weather dependent)

M Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef

cruise with lunch

Day 10 - 11: Sailing Whitsundays option . Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays







Codes: ex Sydney: SQSWD ex W’suns: SQCWD

Day 12: The Whitsundays . The trip ends after

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

friends. (B)


Code: SQSCD 2015/16

SNAPSHOT

11 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Unique Special Stays: 1 night Coffs Harbour Surf Village, 1 night Langmorn Outback Cattle Station , & 8 nights in hotels & resorts , 1 night in a hostel



19















ME TIMEOPTIONS

M Kayak tour of Byron Bay’s Marine Park & waves to spot dolphins, turtles & whales (seasonal)

M Tandem skydive


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/SUNSETS

LOCAL CULTURE

Stroll along the Noosa Coastal Track. Keep your eyes peeled for koalas chilling in gum trees or dolphins & humpback whales out at sea. Bliss.

Code: SQCSD 2015/16






SQSCD: Start Sydney 7:00am & end W’suns 8:00am.

SQCSD: Start W’suns 5:00pm & end Sydney 5:00pm.


Special Stay.








Sydney W’suns W’suns Sydney

2015Sep 6 ■ Sep 17 2535 2855Sep 27 ● Oct 8 2535 2855Oct 4 Oct 15 2535 2855Oct 25 ● Nov 5 2535 2855Nov 1 Nov 12 2665 2985Nov 22 ● Dec 3 2665 2985Nov 29 Dec 10 2665 2985Dec 20 ● Dec 31 2665 2985Dec 27 Jan 7 2665 2985

2016Jan 3 Jan 14 2665 2985Jan 10 ● Jan 21 2665 2985Jan 17 ● Jan 28 2665 2985Jan 24 ● Feb 4 2665 2985Feb 14 ● Feb 25 2665 2985Mar 13 Mar 24 2665 2985Apr 10 ■ Apr 21 2649 2969May 8 May 19 2649 2969Jun 5 Jun 16 2649 2969Jul 3 ■ Jul 14 2609 2929Jul 10 ■ Jul 21 2609 2929Jul 31 ● Aug 11 2609 2929Aug 7 Aug 18 2609 2929Aug 28 ● ■ Sep 8 2609 2929Sep 4 Sep 15 2609 2929Sep 25 ● Oct 6 2609 2929

2015Sep 14 Sep 25 2495 2815Sep 21 Oct 2 2495 2815Oct 12 Oct 23 2495 2815Oct 19 Oct 30 2495 2815Nov 9 Nov 20 2625 2945Nov 16 Nov 27 2625 2945Dec 7 Dec 18 2625 2945Dec 14 Dec 25 2625 2945

2016Jan 4 Jan 15 2625 2945Jan 11 Jan 22 2625 2945Jan 18 Jan 29 2625 2945Jan 25 Feb 5 2625 2945Feb 1 Feb 12 2625 2945Feb 8 Feb 19 2625 2945Feb 29 Mar 11 2625 2945Mar 28 Apr 8 2625 2945Apr 25 ■ May 6 2609 2929May 23 Jun 3 2609 2929Jun 20 ■ Jul 1 2609 2929Jul 18 ■ Jul 29 2569 2889Jul 25 Aug 5 2569 2889Aug 15 ■ Aug 26 2569 2889Aug 22 ■ Sep 2 2569 2889Sep 12 Sep 23 2569 2889Sep 19 Sep 30 2569 2889

YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice – travel from Sydney to The Whitsundays. Or save up to NZ$40 if you travel from The Whitsundays to Sydney.


LIFE’S A BEACH ON A HIGH ENERGY TRIP. EXPLORE AUSTRALIA’S MOST ICONIC COAST LINES THEN PARTY THE NIGHT AWAY AT TOP NIGHT SPOTS WITH THE TRAVEL STYLE THAT’S ALL ABOUT EPIC SIGHTS, ONCE IN A LIFE TIME MOMENTS & CARE FREE LIVING.

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

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



• More included activities such as a‘learn to surf’ lesson, a day trip to the Blue Mountains & nightclub entry

• Multi share rooms with twin & single options available

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


City to Surf ......................................... p.41

The Sun Seeker ................................. p.42

We Love WiFi – stay connected with WiFi at most overnight stopsContiki.com/high-energy-australia

HIGHENERGY

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Day 1: Sydney . Meet up with your Contiki Team & travel buddies this morning. We’ll head to the Blue Mountains & learn about this amazing landscape including the Three Sisters. Frame up some shots as you hike Wentworth Falls, before heading back to Sydney for dinner overlooking Darling Harbour. Hotel (D)







• Visit The Rocks Markets (weekends) or Paddington’s chic shopping area






Day 4: Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay . Get yourself onto the waves on our surf lesson! With their tricks of the trade, our pro surfer guides will have you up on a board in no time. So grab your towel, sunnies & iPod & hit the beach for the ultimate chill. This afternoon, we head to legendary Byron Bay. Hostel (B)




M Kayak tour of the Marine Park to spot dolphins, turtles & whales (seasonal)




Day 6: Surfers Paradise . With a free day, explore the way you want. With great shopping it’s the perfect place for retail therapy, hit the skies on a skydive, or head to the beach & chill. Tonight, get into the party capital of Oz. Resort (B)

• Nightclub entry

• Relax on some of Australia’s famous beaches M Locally guided 4WD national park rainforest tour

Day 7: Surfers Paradise . The trip ends after breakfast & it’s time to swap email addresses & say farewell to your new friends. (B)

6 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Unique Special Stay: 1 night Coffs Harbour Surf Village , & 4 nights in hotels & resorts , 1 night in a hostel

8 INCLUDED MEALS 6 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)






ME TIME OPTIONS

M Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/SURF

SNAPSHOT



• Modern, air-conditioned coach with power points for charging



Code: BSSBD 2015/16

BONDI BEACH

BONDI BEACH

Currumbin

Port Macquarie

COFFS HARBOUR

SURFERS PARADISE 2

2

1

1

SYDNEY

BYRON BAY

TASMAN SEA

NEW SOUTH WALES

QUEENSLAND

Victoria

1 World Heritage site visited


1

1

SAVE

HIGH ENERGY

CITY TO SURF 7 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM NZ$1415 PP*/ NZ$203 P/DAY*


Single room supplement add NZ$785/add NZ$209 for second

person twin-share.

Start Sydney 7:00am & end Surfers Paradise 8:00am.


Special Stay.


For departure points & stay longer accommodation options

see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.82.


Start Finish Total CostNZ$ pp*


Sydney Surfers P. Sydney Surfers P.

2015Sep 6 ■ Sep 12 1415Sep 27 ● Oct 3 1415Oct 4 Oct 10 1415Oct 25 ● Oct 31 1415Nov 1 Nov 7 1489Nov 22 ● Nov 28 1489Nov 29 Dec 5 1489Dec 20 ● Dec 26 1489Dec 27 Jan 2 1489

2016Jan 3 Jan 9 1489Jan 10 ● Jan 16 1489Jan 17 ● Jan 23 1489

2016Jan 24 ● Jan 30 1489Feb 14 ● Feb 20 1489Mar 13 Mar 19 1489Apr 10 Apr 16 1485May 8 May 14 1485Jun 5 Jun 11 1485Jul 3 ●■ Jul 9 1459Jul 10 ■ Jul 16 1459Jul 31 ● Aug 6 1459Aug 7 Aug 13 1459Aug 28 ●■ Sep 3 1459Sep 4 ■ Sep 10 1459Sep 25 ● Oct 1 1459


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FRASER ISLAND


Day 1: Surfers Paradise . Meet up with your Contiki Team & head into the bright lights of Surfers Paradise for a great night out with your new travel buddies! Resort


Day 2: Surfers Paradise . With a free day, explore the way you want. With great shopping it’s the perfect place for some retail therapy, or hit the skies on a skydive, head to the beach with a book & some beats, & chill. Tonight, get into the party capital of Oz. Resort (B)

• Nightclub entry

• Relax on some of Australia’s famous beaches M Tandem skydive

Day 3: Surfers Paradise to Noosa . Take a peek at Brisbane’s sights before we make our way to the chic beach town, Noosa. Resort (B )

• See the Brisbane River, Royal Botanical Gardens & visit Queen Street Mall


Day 4: Noosa . Today we head to Fraser Island for an incredible day trip by 4WD. Stroll along Rainbow Beach, drive through the rainforests & sand dunes & dip in the freshwater Lake McKenzie. Bliss! Resort (B, L,D)






Day 5: Noosa to Farmstay . Head through the Great Dividing Range & into cattle country for a truly unique local overnight at our outback station, where you can even flex your skills at whip cracking! (B, D)



• Check out the farm & animals on a hay wagon ride

• Meet the station owners

Days 6 - 7: Farmstay to The Whitsundays . Today we’ll jet through sugar cane country & into true paradise for the beaches, watersports & good times at Daydream Island in the Whitsundays. Resort (B, D)( B)




Day 6 - 7: Sailing Whitsundays option Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays style? You can. Choose to hit the blue waters & try your hand at sailing on our private sailing adventure, cruising some of the Whitsundays’ 74 islands including Whitehaven Beach. See p.55 for more info & the price panel for costs. Multi-share accommodation. Yacht (B, D)( B, L, D)

Codes: ex Surfers P: BTSWD ex Cairns: BTCWD

Day 8: The Whitsundays to Cairns . Today, we’ll head to tropical North Queensland, known for its rainforests & as the gateway to the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef. Hotel (B)

• Townsville city tour



• Pass through Tully, home to Oz’s best white water rafting

Days 9 - 10: Cairns . With 2 free days, experience Cairns’ best! From shopping & great nightlife to endless adrenaline activities, you’re spoilt for choice. Here is your chance to try some kangaroo if you’re up for it. Then it’s time to say farewell as your trip ends at 5:00pm on day 10. Hotel (B, D)( B)

M Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch… or stay dry with coral viewing by semi-submersible

9 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Unique Special Stay: 1 night Langmorn Outback Cattle Station & 8 nights in hotels & resorts Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht






ME TIMEOPTIONS

M Tandem skydive

M Whitewater raft the mighty Tully River


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/SEEKER

SNAPSHOT






Code: BTSCD 2015/16 Code: BTCSD 2015/16

16 INCLUDED MEALS (SAILING OPTION) 9 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D)

SURFERS PARADISE

Tully

Airlie Beach

Mackay

Capricorn Coast

Brisbane

Townsville

Fraser Island

CAIRNS

NOOSA

2

2

2

CATTLE STATION

1


2

GULF OF CARPENTARIA

QUEENSLAND



1

1

SAVE

THE SUNSEEKER

HIGH ENERGY






BTSCD: Start Surfers P. 4:30pm & end Cairns 5:00pm.

BTCSD: Start Cairns 7:00am & end Surfers P. 8:00am.


10 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM NZ$1999 PP*/ NZ$200 P/DAY*






Surfers P. Cairns Cairns Surfers P.

2015Sep 10 ■ Sep 19 2039 2359Oct 1 Oct 10 2039 2359Oct 8 Oct 17 2039 2359Oct 29 Nov 7 2039 2359Nov 5 Nov 14 2145 2465Nov 26 Dec 5 2145 2465Dec 3 Dec 12 2145 2465Dec 24 Jan 2 2145 2465Dec 31 Jan 9 2145 24652016Jan 7 Jan 16 2145 2465Jan 14 Jan 23 2145 2465Jan 21 Jan 30 2145 2465Jan 28 Feb 6 2145 2465Feb 18 Feb 27 2145 2465Mar 17 Mar 26 2145 2465Apr 14 Apr 23 2135 2455May 12 May 21 2135 2455Jun 9 Jun 18 2135 2455Jul 7 ■ Jul 16 2105 2425Jul 14 ■ Jul 23 2105 2425Aug 4 Aug 13 2105 2425Aug 11 Aug 20 2105 2425Sep 1 ■ Sep 10 2105 2425Sep 8 ■ Sep 17 2105 2425Sep 29 Oct 8 2105 2425

2015Sep 12 ■ Sep 21 1999 2319Sep 19 Sep 28 1999 2319Oct 10 Oct 19 1999 2319Oct 17 Oct 26 1999 2319Nov 7 Nov 16 2105 2425Nov 14 Nov 23 2105 2425Dec 5 Dec 14 2105 2425Dec 12 Dec 21 2105 24252016Jan 2 Jan 11 2105 2425Jan 9 Jan 18 2105 2425Jan 16 Jan 25 2105 2425Jan 23 Feb 1 2105 2425Jan 30 Feb 8 2105 2425Feb 6 Feb 15 2105 2425Feb 27 Mar 7 2105 2425Mar 26 Apr 4 2105 2425Apr 23 ■ May 2 2095 2415May 21 May 30 2095 2415Jun 18 ■ Jun 27 2095 2415Jul 16 ■ Jul 25 2065 2385Jul 23 Aug 1 2065 2385Aug 13 Aug 22 2065 2385Aug 20 ■ Aug 29 2065 2385Sep 10 ■ Sep 19 2065 2385Sep 17 Sep 26 2065 2385

YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice – travel from Surfers Paradise to Cairns. Or save up to NZ$40 if you travel from Cairns to Surfers Paradise.


DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’S MULTICULTURAL PAST & EXPERIENCE LIFE AS AN ADVENTURER ON AN IN-DEPTH EXPLORER TRIP. SPEND LONGER IN EACH DESTINATION, TREK THROUGH RAINFORESTS, SWIM IN SECRET CREEKS & LEARN ABORIGINAL HISTORY.

• 2 night stays in most destinations

• Multi share rooms with twin & single options available for a little extra privacy


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


• More included activities such as an Aboriginal experience at Mossman Gorge, a visit to the Uluru Cultural Centre & a hike through Kings Canyon



Tropical Wonder ............................... p.44

Island & Rainforest ......................... p.45

Alice & Kakadu .................................. p.47

Outback Adventure ......................... p.48

Rock & Red ......................................... p.50

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

IN-DEPTHEXPLORER


4 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 4 nights hotel and resort accommodation Sailing option : substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht


ME TIMEOPTIONS

M Whitewater rafting in Cairns

M Bungy jump in Cairns


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/WONDER

SNAPSHOT

INCLUSIONS• An experienced & professional Trip

Manager & Driver team




Code: NWCSD 2015/16 8

INCLUDED MEALS (SAILING OPTION) 4 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 3 dinners (D)

LOCAL CULTURE

Fun fact: the Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest reef system, roughly half the size of Texas & can be seen from outer space!

CAIRNS

WHITSUNDAYS

Tully

Airlie Beach

Townsville

2

2

CAIRNS


GREAT BARRIER REEF

CORAL SEA

GULF OF CARPENTARIA

QUEENSLAND

a

Places visitedNightstops1


aSAVE FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

TROPICAL WONDER

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER




Single room supplement (trip + sailing) add NZ$249/add

NZ$95 for second person twin-share. (Boat cabins

multi-share only).

Start Cairns 7:00am & end Whitsundays 8:00am.



see contiki.com/staylonger.

For travel insurance see p.82.






Cairns W’suns Cairns W’suns

2015Sep 12 ■ Sep 16 889 1209Sep 19 Sep 23 889 1209Oct 10 Oct 14 889 1209Oct 17 Oct 21 889 1209Nov 7 Nov 11 935 1255Nov 14 Nov 18 935 1255Dec 5 Dec 9 935 1255Dec 12 Dec 16 935 1255

2016Jan 2 Jan 6 935 1255Jan 9 Jan 13 935 1255Jan 16 Jan 20 935 1255Jan 23 Jan 27 935 1255

2016Jan 30 Feb 3 935 1255Feb 6 Feb 10 935 1255Feb 27 Mar 2 935 1255Mar 26 Mar 30 935 1255Apr 23 ■ Apr 27 929 1249May 21 May 25 929 1249Jun 18 ■ Jun 22 929 1249Jul 16 ■ Jul 20 915 1235Jul 23 Jul 27 915 1235Aug 13 Aug 17 915 1235Aug 20 ■ Aug 24 915 1235Sep 10 ■ Sep 14 915 1235Sep 17 Sep 21 915 1235

Day 1: Cairns . Meet up with your Contiki Team & travel buddies, then head out & experience Cairns’ best! From shopping, great nightlife & endless adrenaline activities like rafting, skydiving & exploring the reef,

you’re spoilt for choice. Tonight, there’s your chance to

try some kangaroo if you’re up for it. Hotel (D)

M Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch

Day 2: Cairns . Feed your inner adrenaline junkie or

relax? It’s your choice with another free day to do

what you’re into. Hotel (B)

M Tandem skydive

M Scuba diving

Day 3: Cairns to The Whitsundays . See Airlie

Beach before a quick ferry ride to paradise on

Daydream Island. Resort (B, D)

• Pass through Tully, home to Australia’s best

whitewater rafting

• Pass Hinchinbrook Island – Australia’s largest

island national park


• Stop at Airlie Beach

Day 3 - 4: Sailing Whitsundays option Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays







Code: NWCWD

Day 4: The Whitsundays . This place is the

ultimate way to relax. So take time to chill or get

into some water sports & good times at Daydream

Island. Resort (B)

M Sailing trip to Whitehaven Beach & lunch

(weather dependent)

Day 5: The Whitsundays . The trip ends after

breakfast & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)


6 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 3 nights in hotel, 2 nights in resort , 1 night in a lodge Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht



• Aboriginal guided experience at Mossman Gorge


ME TIME OPTIONS

M Sailing trip to Whitehaven Beach & lunch

M Cairns tandem skydive


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ISLAND

SNAPSHOT




• Rainforest adventure on days 6 & 7


Code: FNSCD 2015/16

YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice – travel from The Whitsundays to Cairns, or from Cairns to The Whitsundays.

RAINFOREST EXPERIENCEGet geared up for 2 days in paradise! With huge mountain ranges & rainforest stretching right to the ocean, the lush Daintree area is where the tropics meets the world-famous Great Barrier Reef. This World Heritage Site is packed with ancient plants & animals & is the home of the Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people – it’s ready to be explored & a must-do in this part of the world. Come see it with us.

Code: FNCSD 2015/16

ON DAYS 6 & 7

10

INCLUDED MEALS(SAILING OPTION) 6 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 3 dinners (D)

FRASER ISLAND

MossmanGorge Port Douglas

Tully

Airlie Beach

Townsville

CAPE TRIBULATION1

3

2

CAIRNS


GREAT BARRIER REEF

CORAL SEA

GULF OF CARPENTARIA

QUEENSLAND

Northern Territory



SAVE

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

ISLAND & RAINFOREST




Single room supplement (trip + sailing) add NZ$465/add

NZ$165 for second person twin-share. (Boat cabins

multi-share only).

FNSCD: Start W’suns 5:00pm & end Cairns 5:00pm.

FNCSD: Start Cairns 7:00am & end W’suns 8:00am.








W’suns Cairns Cairns W’suns

2015Sep 15 Sep 21 1395 1715Oct 6 Oct 12 1395 1715Oct 13 Oct 19 1395 1715Nov 3 Nov 9 1465 1785Nov 10 Nov 16 1465 1785Dec 1 Dec 7 1465 1785Dec 8 Dec 14 1465 1785Dec 29 Jan 4 1465 1785

2016Jan 5 Jan 11 1465 1785Jan 12 Jan 18 1465 1785Jan 19 Jan 25 1465 1785Jan 26 Feb 1 1465 1785Feb 2 Feb 8 1465 1785Feb 23 Feb 29 1465 1785Mar 22 Mar 28 1465 1785Apr 19 ■ Apr 25 1455 1775May 17 May 23 1455 1775Jun 14 Jun 20 1455 1775Jul 12 ■ Jul 18 1435 1755Jul 19 Jul 25 1435 1755Aug 9 Aug 15 1435 1755Aug 16 ■ Aug 22 1435 1755Sep 6 ■ Sep 12 1435 1755Sep 13 Sep 19 1435 1755Oct 4 Oct 10 1435 1755

2015Sep 10 ■ Sep 16 1395 1715Sep 17 Sep 23 1395 1715Oct 8 Oct 14 1395 1715Oct 15 Oct 21 1395 1715Nov 5 Nov 11 1465 1785Nov 12 Nov 18 1465 1785Dec 3 Dec 9 1465 1785Dec 10 Dec 16 1465 1785Dec 31 Jan 6 1465 1785

2016Jan 7 Jan 13 1465 1785Jan 14 Jan 20 1465 1785Jan 21 Jan 27 1465 1785Jan 28 Feb 3 1465 1785Feb 4 Feb 10 1465 1785Feb 25 Mar 2 1465 1785Mar 24 Mar 30 1465 1785Apr 21 ■ Apr 27 1455 1775May 19 May 25 1455 1775Jun 16 ■ Jun 22 1455 1775Jul 14 ■ Jul 20 1435 1755Jul 21 Jul 27 1435 1755Aug 11 Aug 17 1435 1755Aug 18 ■ Aug 24 1435 1755Sep 8 ■ Sep 14 1435 1755Sep 15 Sep 21 1435 1755

Days 1 - 2: The Whitsundays . Meet up with your

Contiki Team & new travel buddies before heading

into true paradise for the beaches, water sports &

good times at Daydream Island in The Whitsundays.

Resort (D)( B)

M Sailing to Whitehaven Beach

Day 1 - 2: Sailing Whitsundays option Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays







Codes: ex W’suns: FNSWD ex Cairns: FNCWD

Day 3: The Whitsundays to Cairns . Today, we’ll

head to tropical North Queensland, known for its

rainforests & as the gateway to the World Heritage

listed Great Barrier Reef. Tonight, there’s your chance

to try some kangaroo if you’re up for it. Hotel (B, D)




• Pass through Tully, home to Australia’s best whitewater rafting

Days 4 - 5: Cairns . With 2 free days, you can experience Cairns’ best! From shopping, cool bars & amazing nightlife, to the endless adrenaline activities like rafting, skydiving & exploring the reef, you’re spoilt for choice. If you’re up for a night out, then your Trip Manager can tell you the best spots to head to. Hotel (B)( B)

M Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch

Day 6: Cairns to Cape Tribulation . Get an insider look at ancient Aboriginal culture & maybe try the unusual flavours offered at the local ice creamery, before heading north to Cape Tribulation. Lodge (B)

• Aboriginal experience at Mossman Gorge.

Day 7: Cape Tribulation to Cairns . We visit Cape Tribulation beach & then check out the mangroves on a walk with our Local Guide. This afternoon it’s back to Cairns where your trip ends at 5:00pm. (B)

• Visit Port Douglas

• Mangrove boardwalk with our expert Local Guide


The hottest temperature

ever recorded on 17/02/92

THE SIZE OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY

Covers an area of

3.3 sq km, and is

9.4 kilometres around

its base, rising

345m high.

3.5 HOURSThe time it takes to

walk around Uluru

A sleeping bag used by

bushmen when sleeping

out under the stars

SWAG noun

IN 1997 IT

ACTUALLY SNOWED

ON ULURU

1,420,970 KM² MPARNTWE =The original name for Alice Springs

THE AUSSIE OUTBACK HAS GOT TO BE SEEN TO BE BELIEVED. FROM ITS MASSIVE NATURAL FORMATIONS & THEIR INCREDIBLE SUNSETS, TO CLASSIC LOCALS AND AN ANCIENT ABORIGINAL PAST, THIS IS ONE DESTINATION THAT NEEDS TO SHOOT RIGHT TO THE TOP OF ANY TRAVELLERS LIST.


Day 1: Darwin & Litchfi eld National Park . Delve

into the Northern Territory’s best-kept secret,

Litchfield National Park & plunge into the cool pool

of water below Florence Falls. Head back to Darwin

& get ready for a night out on the town. Hotel

• See the unique, huge termite mounds

• See Litchfield’s rainforests & sandstone

formations

• Enjoy a swim at Florence Falls (seasonal)

Day 2: Darwin to Kakadu National Park . Today,

hit the streets of tropical Darwin, an exotic, diverse

place that combines East & West & attracts people

from all over the country. Later we’ll wind our way

to Kakadu National Park. Hotel (B, D)

• Darwin city tour

• See Darwin Harbour & the East Point

Military Reserve

• Visit Darwin Museum, home to the Cyclone

Tracy display

• Wildlife cruise to see crocodiles &

native birds

Day 3: Kakadu National Park . Be stunned by the

ecological ‘jewel’ of Kakadu & its variety of superb

landscapes, abundance of wildlife & arguably

Australia’s best Aboriginal rock art found at places

like Nourlangie Rock. Hotel (B)

• Walk & see the Aboriginal rock art

• Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre

M Scenic flight over this World Heritage listed area

Day 4: Kakadu National Park to Katherine . Continue on, via Edith Falls, to the lush river town

of Katherine. On the way, stop & walk, or take an

optional boat trip for an up close experience with

dramatic Katherine Gorge. Hotel (B)

• Visit mighty Katherine Gorge & see the sheer

rock walls & wildlife

M Locally guided cruise of beautiful Nitmiluk

(Katherine) Gorge

Day 5: Katherine to Tennant Creek . Chill out with a refreshing swim at Mataranka before stopping & ‘knocking one back’ at the oldest pub in the Territory. Tonight, stay in Tennant Creek surrounded by million-acre cattle stations & local Aboriginal communities. Hotel (B, D)

• Swim in the Mataranka thermal pools

• Visit Elsey, the historic ‘We of the Never

Never’ homestead

• Visit Daly Waters – famous outback pub

• Stay in the ‘true blue’ Aussie outback town of

Tennant Creek

Day 6: Tennant Creek to Alice Springs . Experience the age-old, mythological Devil’s Marbles rocks before crossing the Tropic of Capricorn & arriving in Alice Springs where the trip ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

• Maybe sight a UFO in Wycliffe Well!

• See Aboriginal art & didgeridoos in Ti Tree’s local art gallery

5 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 5 nights hotel accommodation


ME TIME OPTIONS

Look for the M symbol in the itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/KAKADU

SNAPSHOT





• National Park fees, local taxes & service charges

Code: AKDAD 2015/16

LOCAL CULTURE

The Aboriginal people have lived in Kakadu for more than 50,000 years & are the oldest culture on Earth! Check out the amazing rock art dating back over 20,000 years.

YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice – travel from Darwin to Alice Springs, or from Alice Springs to Darwin.

Code: AKADD 2015/16

ALICE SPRINGS

FLORENCE FALLS

Litchfield N.P.

Mataranka

Devil’s Marbles

Ti Tree

Daly waters

Wycliffe Well

Alice Springs

TENNANT CREEK

KATHERINE

1 DARWINKAKADU N.P.2

1

1

GULF OF CARPENTARIA

NORTHERN TERRITORY


1 World Heritage site visited

SAVE

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

ALICE & KAKADU

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.


person twin-share..

AKDAD: Start Darwin 7:30am & end A.Springs 2:00pm.

AKADD: Start A.Springs 9:00am & end Darwin 6:00pm.





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Darwin A.Springs A.Springs Darwin


The Olgas

Simpsons Gap

Litchfield N.P.

Mataranka

Devil’s Marbles

Ti Tree

Daly waters

Wycliffe Well

ALICE SPRINGSKINGS CANYON

TENNANT CREEK

KATHERINEKAKADU N.P.

DARWIN2

2

2

1

1

1

1

ULURU

GULF OF CARPENTARIA

INDIAN OCEAN

Queensland

New South Wales

South Australia

Western Australia

NORTHERN TERRITORY

AUSTRALIA IN-DEPTH EXPLORER


1

1


KINGS CANYON

SAVE



OUTBACK ADVENTURE Day 1: Alice Springs . Meet your Contiki Team this afternoon & check out ‘The Alice’, famous for its remoteness, classic Aussie locals & Aboriginal art. Maybe hold a snake or lizard at our reptile park experience (if you’re game). Hotel (D)

• Catch a look at the MacDonnell Ranges from Anzac Hill

• See the stunning Aboriginal site at Simpsons Gap

• See the dry Todd River which hosts the annual

Henley on Todd Regatta

• Hands-on reptile park experience

Day 2: Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station . Gear

up to try some ‘bush tucker’, meet members of the

Walpiri Aboriginal community & learn to throw a

boomerang! Later, it’s on to Kings Creek Station for

our cool overnight – go local like Aussie ‘bushies’ &

sleep under the stars in a comfy swag. (B, D)


• Hike through Kings Canyon to the ‘Lost City’ &

desert oasis ‘the Garden of Eden’

• Sleep under the stars in a traditional Aussie

‘swag’

M Quad bike through an outback station

Day 3: Kings Creek Station to Uluru . Australia’s

pin-up icon is next as we make tracks to Uluru. Take

a walk through its neighbour – the Olgas before

cooking up an optional BBQ dinner. Lodge (B)

• Wake up to the smell of fresh cooked bacon &

eggs, just how you like it

• See the 700 million year old Mt Conner & Lake

Amadeus

• Hike through ‘Kata Tjuta’ (The Olgas)

Day 4: Uluru . Don’t miss the changing colours of

an Uluru sunrise, then if you’re up for it, take a walk

around ‘The Rock’ for some close up angles & hear

stories of this amazing area & its Aboriginal rock art.

Tonight, toast the trip & catch a legendary Uluru

sunset while sipping a glass of bubbly. Lodge (B)

• Visit the Uluru Cultural Centre

• See Uluru at sunrise

• Drink a toast to Uluru at sunset

Day 5: Uluru to Alice Springs . Say goodbye to Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park as we head back to

Alice Springs. Hotel (B)

• Indulge in a yummy BBQ ‘Big Brekkie’ M Overlander Steakhouse Dinner – try kangaroo, emu, crocodile & camel!

Day 6: Alice Springs to Tennant Creek . Our ‘Top

End’ adventure begins today – we’ll cross the Tropic

of Capricorn to Aussie’s old mining town, Tennant

Creek. Hotel (B, D)

• Keep your eyes peeled for UFOs at Wycliffe Well

• Visit the ‘Devil’s Marbles’

Day 7: Tennant Creek to Katherine . Stop & ‘knock

one back’ at the Territory’s oldest pub before

making a splash in Mataranka thermal pools. Later,

it’s on to the lush river town of Katherine & its

famous gorge. Hotel (B)

• Chill out & swim at the Mataranka thermal pools

• Hear stories from ‘We of the Never Never’

Homestead, made famous by the book of the

same name

Day 8: Katherine to Kakadu National Park . Hike, walk, or take an optional boat trip to see the

massive Katherine Gorge up close. This afternoon

we’ll hit the road to Kakadu National Park via Edith

Falls for a swim. Hotel (B, D)

• Visit Katherine Gorge

• Cool off in Edith Falls before heading into World

Heritage listed Kakadu National Park

Day 9: Kakadu National Park . Explore Kakadu

today – its variety of gorgeous landscapes, wildlife

& arguably Australia’s best Aboriginal rock art at

Nourlangie Rock will seriously impress. Hotel (B)

• Keep your eyes peeled for crocs on a

wildlife cruise

• See the Aboriginal rock art

• Visit Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre

M Scenic flight over this World Heritage Listed area

Day 10: Kakadu to Darwin . Wave Kakadu farewell

as we head to Darwin. Don’t forget to pick up a

didgeridoo & meet some local Aboriginal artists

before you leave. Stop off en route for a swim in

the famous (& gorgeous) Florence Falls in Litchfield

National Park. Hotel (B)

• Enjoy a swim in Florence Falls (seasonal)

Day 11: Darwin . Get your bearings on a city tour of

Darwin & visit East Point Military Reserve & the local

museum to learn about its historical past. Then it’s

time to say farewell to your travel buddies & swap

email addresses. (B)

• Visit the Darwin Museum

• Guided city tour of Darwin


Code: TEADD 2015/16

SNAPSHOT

10 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Unique Special Stay: 1 night Kings Creek Station Outback Bush Camp , & 7 nights in hotels , 2 nights in a lodge








• Alice Springs Aboriginal Dreamtime ‘Bush tucker’ tour




ME TIME OPTIONS

M Dawn hot air balloon flight over the desert & MacDonnell Ranges in Alice Springs

M Guided helicopter flight over Uluru & Kata Tjuta


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/OUTBACK

YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice – travel from Alice Springs to Darwin, or from Darwin to Alice Springs.

LOCAL CULTURE

Get your camera at the ready & head to Nourlangie Rock at Kakadu National Park for spectacular views of this stunning natural site.

Code: TEDAD 2015/16

ULURU

KAKADU



person twin-share.

TEADD: Start A.Springs 11:30am & end Darwin 5:00pm.

TEDAD: Start Darwin 7:30am & end A.Springs 9:00am.






A.Springs Darwin Darwin A.Springs

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2015Sep 30 Oct 10 1919Oct 28 Nov 7 1919Nov 25 Dec 5 1875Dec 23 Jan 2 1875

2016Jan 20 Jan 30 1875Feb 17 Feb 27 1875Mar 16 Mar 26 1875Apr 13 Apr 23 2005May 11 May 21 2005Jun 8 Jun 18 2005Jul 6 ■ Jul 16 1975Aug 3 Aug 13 1975Aug 31 ■ Sep 10 1975



Day 1: Alice Springs . Meet up with your Contiki

Team & explore the Outback’s unofficial capital,

‘The Alice’, famous for its remoteness, classic

Aussie locals & Aboriginal art. Maybe hold a snake

or lizard at our reptile park experience (if you’re

game). Hotel (D)

• Catch a look at the MacDonnell Ranges from

Anzac Hill

• See the stunning Aboriginal site of Simpsons Gap

• See the dry Todd River which hosts the annual

Henley on Todd Regatta

• Hands-on reptile park experience

Day 2: Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station . Gear up to try some ‘bush tucker’, meet members of

the Walpiri Aboriginal community & learn to throw a

boomerang! Later, it’s on to Kings Creek Station for

our cool overnight – go local like Aussie ‘bushies’ &

sleep under the stars in a comfy swag. (B, D)


• Hike through Kings Canyon to the ‘Lost City’

& desert oasis ‘the Garden of Eden’

• Sleep under the stars in a traditional Aussie ‘swag’

M Quad-bike adventure

Day 3: Kings Creek Station to Uluru . Australia’s

pin-up icon is next as we make tracks to Uluru. Take

a walk through its neighbour – the Olgas. Lodge (B)

• Wake up to the smell of fresh cooked bacon

& eggs, just how you like it

• See the 700 million year old Mt Conner &

Lake Amadeus

• Hike through ‘Kata Tjuta’ (The Olgas)

Day 4: Uluru . Don’t miss the changing colours

of an Uluru sunrise, then if you’re up for it, take a

walk around ‘The Rock’ for some close up angles

& hear stories of this amazing area & its Aboriginal rock art. Tonight, toast the trip & catch a legendary Uluru sunset while sipping a glass of bubbly. Lodge (B)

• Visit the Uluru Cultural Centre

• See Uluru at sunrise

• Drink a toast to Uluru at sunset M Scenic Helicopter flight

Day 5: Uluru to Alice Springs . Say farewell to Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park & take the option of leaving from Uluru this morning or continue to Alice Springs where your trip ends this afternoon. (B)

• Indulge in a yummy BBQ ‘Big Brekkie’

4 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Unique Special Stay: 1 night Kings Creek Station Outback Bush Camp , & 1 night in a hotel, 2 nights in a lodge



• Alice Springs Aboriginal Dreamtime ‘Bushtucker’ tour




ME TIME OPTIONS

M Helicopter flight over Uluru & Kata Tjuta


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ROCK

SNAPSHOT





• National Park fees, local taxes & service charges

Code: AEDAD 2015/16 Code: AEADD 2015/16

ALICE SPRINGS

The Olgas

SimpsonsGap

ALICE SPRINGSKINGS CANYON 1

2

1

ULURU

South Australia

Western Australia

NORTHERN TERRITORY

ROCK& RED


SAVEPlaces visitedNightstops1 or more nights at Special Stays

1

1

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER



person twin-share.

AEDAD: Start A.Springs 1:30pm & end A.Springs 9:00am.

AEADD: Start A.Springs 12:00pm & end A.Springs 5:00pm.









A.Springs A.Springs A.Springs A.Springs

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2015Sep 13 ■ Sep 17 945Oct 11 Oct 15 945Nov 8 Nov 12 925Dec 6 Dec 10 925

2016Jan 3 Jan 7 925Jan 31 Feb 4 925Feb 28 Mar 3 925Mar 27 Mar 31 925Apr 24 ■ Apr 28 989May 22 May 26 989Jun 19 ■ Jun 23 989Jul 17 ■ Jul 21 975Aug 14 Aug 18 975Sep 11 ■ Sep 15 975


WITH WALL TO WALL SUNSHINE, STUNNING BACKDROPS & WORLD CLASS MUSIC ACTS, IT’S FAIR TO SAY AUSTRALIA IS OUR NEW FAVOURITE FESTIVAL DESTINATION. GET IN ON THE ACTION AT SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS OR CELEBRATE NYE SYDNEY STYLE.

• Breakfast every day (check out itineraries for dinner inclusions)

• A range of accommodation types to suit your budget – choose from comfy hotels, convenient hostels or freestyle camping

• A Trip Manager & Driver on short stays & day trips

• A festival crew on festival trips

• Get around on our modern, air-conditioned

coaches with powerpoints, wifi (on some

coaches), movies & a killer sound system!

• Awesome inclusions – think orientation

tours in cities & little known hot spots


Sydney NYE ........................................ p.52

Splendour in the Grass ................... p.53

Contiki.com/festivals-short-stays-australia

FESTIVALS& SHORTSTAYS


Day 1: Sydney This afternoon check in to the hotel. Later, meet up with your Trip Manager & group & get to know your new travel buddies over a drink & dinner. Hotel (D)

Day 2: Sydney With sightseeing this morning you’ll get to see all that Sydney has to offer, including some of its eastern beaches, like Bondi. Tonight, get ready to ring in the New Year from a different angle, as you board a Sydney Harbour cruise. See a light show & the city’s

famous fireworks explode across the sky,

complete with canapes, dinner, alcoholic & non-

alcoholic drinks & there’s even an on-board DJ so

you can dance the night away! Hotel (B)

Day 3: Happy New Year! Today is yours to chill out. Have a late

‘recovery’ lunch then later in the afternoon you

could venture to Bondi Beach to soak up some

sun & get into the buzzing vibe of this sunny city.

Hotel (B)

Day 4: Sydney Your New Year’s adventure ends after breakfast

& it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

3 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 3 nights triple-share centrally located hotel accommodation

4 INCLUDED MEALS 3 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D)

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/SYDNEY-NEW-YEAR

SNAPSHOT


Trip Manager

• Harbour cruise to watch the New Year fireworks, with included canapes, dinner, alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks & a DJ

• Half-day guided sightseeing tour of Sydney including Bondi Beach

• Local taxes & service charges

Code: SNYED 2015/16

SYDNEY

SAVE FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

SYDNEYNEW YEAR

SHORT STAY

* Price above is triple-share.

Twin & single supplements available. If you are travelling solo,

we can set you up with a same sex roommate at no extra

charge.

Trip starts at 5:00pm, check in from 3:00pm.

Climb Sydney’s most famous icon, the Sydney Harbour Bridge

(essential to pre-book at bridgeclimb.com)


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Sydney Sydney

24, 25, 26 JULY, 2015MUSIC LOVERS! JOIN US IN BEAUTIFUL BYRON BAY FOR THE 15TH ANNUAL SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS FESTIVAL – ALWAYS A HOT TICKET & THE EASIEST WAY TO WARM UP YOUR WINTER!

Don’t miss Australia’s hottest annual music, arts & culture festival.

SPLENDOUR’S atmosphere is unique, and when you add in an

unparalleled line-up of international & local bands, giving you an

experience that is second to none on the Australian festival circuit.

Contiki will have you sorted with SPLENDOUR’S event tickets

& accommodation included.

All you need is a festive attitude & be ready for some good times with

an amazing crew.

WITH CONTIKICONTIKI.COM/SPLENDOUR

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LEARN TO DIVE IN THE FAMOUS GREAT BARRIER REEF, OR IF YOU’RE ALREADY A PRO THEN GET RIGHT INTO THE ACTION! WHEN YOU’RE IN OZ YOU CAN CHOOSE TO GET OUT ON THE WATER IN THE INCREDIBLE WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS – AN UN-MISSABLE EXPERIENCE.

• Breakfast & dinner both days plus one lunch

• Comfortable multi-share accommodation

• A dedicated skipper & crew team ready to

teach you all the sailing tricks of the trade

• A stop-off at Whitehaven Beach, one

of the top 10 beaches in the world

• ME Time optionals including introductory

& certified dives

INCLUDEDSAILING & DIVE TRIPS

Whitsundays Sailing ....................... p.55

7 trips / 5-25 days

Diving ................................................... p.55

2 trips / 3 or 5 days

Contiki.com/sailing-cruise-australia

SAILING& DIVE


SNAPSHOT

WHITSUNDAYSSAILING ADVENTURE

(no single or twin-share)

2 NIGHTS MULTI-SHAREACCOMMODATION


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/SAILINGWHITSUNDAYS

SAILING

SEE THE WHITSUNDAYS ON OUR OWN PRIVATE YACHT! THIS SAILING OPTION IS A GREAT ALTERNATIVE TO SPENDING 2 NIGHTS AT DAYDREAM ISLAND RESORT, WITH THE CHANCE TO SPEND 2 DAYS & NIGHTS OUT ON THE WATER.

The Whitsundays is part of the Great Barrier Reef

World Heritage Area, with over 90 mostly

uninhabited National Park islands, heavenly white

beaches & crystal clear waters. And sailing on

converted racing yachts is a great way to see it all.

If you want to learn about sailing, the crew will teach

you how to hoist the sails & grind the winches, but if

you’d prefer to relax, sunbake & soak up the

atmosphere – you can leave the hard work to them.

Swim, snorkel, or laze your way around this tropical

paradise. The highlight will definitely be a visit to

Whitehaven Beach (weather dependent). The trip

returns to Airlie Beach on the final morning.

Visit contiki.com/sailingwhitsundays

INCLUSIONS• Dedicated & professional

on-board crew

• Snorkelling equipment

AVAILABLE ON THESE TRIPS

• The Big Walkabout (p.32)

• Beaches & Reefs (p.34)

• Reefs & Rainforests (p.36)

• Sunsets & Surf (p.38)

• The Sun Seeker (p.42)

• Tropical Wonder (p.44)

• Island & Rainforest (p.45)

2 DAYS

SNAPSHOT

ITINERARY ITINERARY

4 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION 2 nights in a hostel (multi-share) , 2 nights on a dive boat (twin-share)

7 INCLUDED MEALS 2 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 2 dinners (D)

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DIVE

INCLUSIONS

• Transfers from Cairns accommodation to training centre & boat

• PADI ‘Open Water’ certificate & manual

• Log book & scuba equipment

2 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION 2 nights twin-share accommodation on boat

7 INCLUDED MEALS2 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 2 dinners (D)

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DIVE-ADVENTURE

INCLUSIONS

• Transfers from Cairns accommodation to boat

• 11 dives incl. 2 night dives (weather permitting)

• Dive & snorkelling equipment

• Dive Insurance

LEARN TO DIVE

Days 1 - 2: Cairns . The first 2 days of the course

are spent at Pro Dive Cairns training centre learning

the theory & practical skills of scuba diving.

Each day finishes around 5:30pm. Hostel

Days 3 - 4: Cairns to the dive boat . The next

3 days & 2 nights are spent living on board a

premium dive vessel. You’ll have the opportunity to

participate in 9 dives on a variety of our 16 exclusive

dive sites on the outer Great Barrier Reef. Your first

4 dives will complete your open water certification

& then as a certified diver you are able to take up

to 5 more recreational dives. One of these dives

is a guided night dive! These extra dives will be

a highlight of your course & a truly memorable

experience. Boat (L, D)( B, L, D)

Day 5: Dive boat to Cairns . Return to Cairns in the

late afternoon where there’s the option to join your

new mates & crew for a farewell dinner. (B, L)

DIVE

Day 1: Cairns to the dive boat . An early pickup (5:55am) this morning & it’s off to the dive boat & out to The Great

Barrier Reef to start your adventure. Boat (L, D)

Day 2: Dive boat . Today gives you the opportunity to explore this World Heritage listed underwater playground, but also to relax & enjoy yourself diving & snorkelling. Back onboard, it’s good fun, shared experiences, great

food & a spectacular sunset. Boat (B, L, D)

Day 3: Dive boat . There’s more diving or snorkelling in different areas of the reef today & later, return to Cairns

where there’s an included transfer back to your hotel. (B, L)

SAVE

DIVE TO ADVENTURE

DIVE

DIVE TO ADVENTURE

LEARN TO DIVE

Important Info: Some taxes are payable directly to Pro Dive at the end of the course including the Environmental Management charge at a cost of A$60. Course is open age and unescorted. You will need to contact Pro Dive in order to arrange your transfer on Day 1 (prodivecairns.com or 07 4031 5255). Safety dictates that you can’t fly or go to an altitude of 300m or over within 24 hours of your last dive (approx. 12:00noon). An Australian diving medical certificate may be needed. Prior to commencing your Learn to Dive Course you are required to complete the self-assessment Entry Level Student Dive Medical Declaration and bring with you on day 1. Package is open age, unescorted & operated by a third-party.

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Important Info: You must hold a minimum of an ‘open water dive’ certificate to take this trip. Some taxes are payable directly to Pro Dive at the end of the course including the Environmental Management charge at a cost of A$60. Call Pro Dive in order to arrange your transfer on day 1 (prodivecairns.com or 07 4031 5255). Safety dictates that you can’t fly or go to an altitude of 300m+ within 24 hrs of your last dive (approx. 12:00noon). A 3 day snorkelling package is also available at a cost of NZ$695 plus A$60 EMC payable locally – see contiki.com/snorkel. Package is open age, unescorted & operated by a third-party.

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no worries, mate – there’s so much more to this small country,

take it easy with later starts, arguably the world’s best coffee plus

unreal natural wonders like Milford Sound.

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NEW ZEALANDIN-DEPTH EXPLORER3 TRIPS, 7–10 DAYSLive it local NZ-style & experience the

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• More ME Time

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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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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



VISITCONTIKI.COM/METIME

& GET THE ADVENTURESTARTED


FREE TIME IN QUEENSTOWN ME TIME OPTIONAL AT HOBBITON

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ON EACH TRIP…Our trips include heaps of #NOREGRETS experiences, taking your

travel in New Zealand from the ordinary to the extraordinary!

We don’t expect you to pay extra to see all the essentials to have

a trip of a lifetime. Say farewell to wasting time & money asking

for help & information. We’ll give you access to the iconic sights

& hidden gems you wouldn’t see without a local friend.

HERE IS A TASTE OF EVERYTHING THAT’S INCLUDED ON YOUR NZ EXPERIENCE:• Ride the Shotover Jet, Queenstown

• Maori Hangi meal & Haka experience

• Visit the Sky Tower, Auckland

• Traditional Kiwi feast, Waitomo

• Plus more

MOREINCLUDEDEXPERIENCES:OUR INSIDER’S GUIDETO NEW ZEALAND


OUR TEAM

HERE’S HOW WE SEE NEW ZEALAND!Meet 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 NZ through his eyes.

FOLLOW HIM ATINSTAGRAM.COM/PIKITIATOA

OUR TEAM ARE MORE THAN JUST LIVING GUIDEBOOKS.

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

beginning to end of your trip.

• They’re lifelong travellers, passionate about making sure you

make every single moment in New Zealand count.

• All the finer details taken care of, like restaurant bookings,

sorting out entry to sites & getting you to your accommodation.

• Your oracles! Expert local knowledge so you’ll discover what

makes this country so special.

• An awesome travel buddy who will make sure you have the best

time exploring the land they call ‘godzone’!

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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.


• 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 powerpoints, wifi (on some coaches), movies & a killer sound system



The Big Tiki ........................................ p.66

Kiwiana Panorama .......................... p.68

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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


Code: NGZAD 2015/16

SNAPSHOT

18 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 14 nights in hotels , 4 nights in lodges






• Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges


• 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


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


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

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

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






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FROM NZ$3165 PP* NZ$187 PER DAY

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 NZ$300 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: NZ$375. Single room supp: NZ$1479.

YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice – travel from Auckland to Christchurch. Or save up to NZ$80 if you travel from Christchurch to Auckland. PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO NZ$250. SEE P.13 FOR DETAILS

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.75 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



NZ$319 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 NZ$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 NZ$300 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 PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO NZ$135. SEE P.13 FOR DETAILS

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.75 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




Sun & Steam ...................................... p.71

Northern ‘Choice’ ............................ p.72

‘Sweet as’ South .............................. p.74

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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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

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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


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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

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YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice – travel from Auckland to Christchurch. Or save up to NZ$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



PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO NZ$135. SEE P.13 FOR DETAILS


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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



VISIT CONTIKI.COM/SWEETAS

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

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 NZ$290 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



PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO NZ$140. SEE P.13 FOR DETAILS


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.77

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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)

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

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

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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

powerpoints, wifi (on some coaches), 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.78

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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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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

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3 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM NZ$395 PP*/NZ$ 132 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.

■ These departures are during New Zealand University

holidays.

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




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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.80

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WINTER & SKI

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

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 A$ or 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 & Australia

require swimwear & a towel. For further details,

please go to contiki.com/travel-resources.

OUR TRIPS Some of our longer NZ & Australia 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 & Australia’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 (A$ in Australia or 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 Being such a large land mass, Australia is prone to

seasonal climate changes. This will mean that at

certain times of the year some of our brochured

itineraries may need to be slightly changed. For

example: northern Australia itineraries during the

wet season (December to April).

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

Australia & 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 Australia & 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 & in all countries where

Contiki operates we fully comply with local

industry laws. In New Zealand Contiki is an

allied member of the Travel Agents Association of

New Zealand (TAANZ).

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 (Northern Territory

for Australia).

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.83) 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/

guide 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* & 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.

On trips which include Whitsundays Sailing, a

small bag suitable for the extremely limited

luggage space is required. Your regular luggage

will be stored during this time. 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.

GOLD SEAL PROTECTIONCoverage for Cancellation: Most tour operators are interested in their passengers only after they reach their destination. With

Contiki, however, you get a great deal even before you leave New Zealand.

Pre-paid Cancellation Option NZ$99 per person: By paying NZ$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 tour for any reason

prior to departure from New Zealand. This cancellation option covers the Land arrangements made by

Contiki Holidays only.

On Your Tour: Should you, or your travel companion, leave at any time during the tour for personal sickness reasons

or be required to return to New Zealand due to injury, sickness or death, you & your companion will be

refunded NZ$40 per person per day for the unused portion of the tour.

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

TRAVEL INSURANCECancellation, unexpected medical expenses, injuries, theft, lost luggage or money can significantly

disrupt & ruin your holiday. Contiki very strongly recommends that you take out comprehensive

insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses, evacuation & repatriation expenses, personal

accident, personal baggage, money & public liability before you travel. In some instances, you may

not be accepted on a Contiki holiday unless you have arranged satisfactory insurance. You also agree

to indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damages & remedies against us arising from

your participation in your holiday. For insurance details, please speak to your travel agent or Contiki

when you are booking your trip.

PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITSPhotos courtesy of © Jungle Surfing Canopy Tours p.6 Jungle Surfing. Photos courtesy of © New Zealand

Tourist Board p.7 Waitomo Caves (Chris McLennan) Waitomo Caves. Photos courtesy of © Splendour

in the grass p.25 & p.51 Festival. Photos courtesy of © Pauls Xtreme Skydiving p.26 Skydiving. Photos

courtesy of © Bridge Climb Sydney otto Holdings (Aust) Pty Limited p.27 Sydney Harbour Bridge. Photos

courtesy of © JRaging Thunder p.31 & p.65 Whitewater Rafting. Photos courtesy of © ProDive Cairns p.45

Snorkelling. Photos courtesy of © Shot Over Jet_Dart River Safaris p.60 Fun Yaks. Photos courtesy of

© Fox Glacier Guiding p.61 Fox Glacier. Photos courtesy of © Explore NZ Bay of Islands p.65 & p.71

Sailing & p.78 Dolphins. Photos courtesy of © Real Journeys p.75 Milford Sound. Photos courtesy of

© Destination Queenstown p.79 & p.80 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.79 & p.81 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 communication thereof to either you or your travel agent.

2. PRICE GUARANTEEPrices in this brochure are based on costs, taxes (including GST), levies & 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 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 cancellations.

4.4 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. LIABILITY

5.1 Your travel agent 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 to us. All such monies received by us will be deposited as required by law.

5.2 We will be entitled to keep for each 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 program. The payment of a deposit or any other monies in respect of your trip shall be deemed to be an authorisation to disburse thereof as aforesaid.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit of NZ$200, per person per trip, or the full amount payable if booking is made within 45 days of your trip departure, 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 NZ$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 clients’ special meal requirements are not fulfilled.

2. PAYING THE BALANCE2.1 The balance of the holiday price must be paid by no later than 45 days before your scheduled holiday departure date, 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 before the scheduled departure date of the first departing trip

2.2 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.

2.3 Tickets & other documents won’t be forwarded until full payment has been received by us.

2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days of your trip departure, 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.

2.5 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 Your deposit is non-refundable upon cancellation by you.

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 forfeited

45-22 days: .................................................................. 25% of trip fare

21-8 days: .................................................................... 30% of trip fare

7-1 days: ...................................................................... 50% of trip fare

Day of departure:........................................................100% of trip fare

When 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 confi rmed 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.

4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed, you wish to change to alternate departure date or you wish to change to a different Contiki holiday, you may do so subject to availability & provided the new holiday date is also in this brochure.

4.2 A fee of NZ$30 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 departure date 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 NZ$30 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 Clients must be aged between 18 & 35 inclusive but Contiki may, in its absolute discretion, &, in exceptional circumstances, give confirmation of acceptance of a person outside this age limit.

5.3 Contiki strives to provide a safe, enjoyable and memorable travel experience for all passengers. Contiki welcomes passengers with special needs or disabilities. However, please note the following:

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

• All guests must ensure they are medically and 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 passenger 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 passenger’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.

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

• Contiki may, in its sole discretion, decline the booking of any passenger or remove any passenger who cannot comply or refuses to comply with Contiki’s terms and conditions. Contiki is not responsible for any costs incurred in the event a passenger is removed from a trip. Passengers agree not to hold Contiki or any of its related entities liable for any actions taken under these terms and 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 passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt neither the operator, service providers, agents or co-operating organisations shall be liable for any illness, injury, death, loss, 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 Group 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 28 days thereof so that your complaint can be investigated. Any claims made after the 28 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.

5.10.1 The contract & all matters arising in respect hereof shall be subject to New Zealand Law, unless we agree otherwise in writing.

5.10.2 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.

5.10.3 If you are unsuccessful in any legal action instituted against us, you agree to pay all our costs, including but not limited to, attorney/client costs.

6. INSURANCEContiki very strongly recommend that you take 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. Contiki will not refund 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, airport & ferry transfers to trip departure point, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to Trip Managers & Trip Drivers, items of a personal nature, excess baggage, optional excursions.

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 passengers 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 passengers & luggage. Enrolment in & payment for a trip shall constitute agreement & acceptance by the passenger 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 passengers with special needs or disabilities (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.

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Eden Terrace

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Administration Phone

Tel - (09) 300 1601

TRAVEL AGENT RESERVATIONS

Tel - (09) 300 1600 or 0800 CONTIKI

Fax - (09) 379 2372

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Email - [email protected]

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Contiki is backed by The Travel Corporation, one of the

world’s most successful family-owned travel companies.

Our passion and commitment for giving our travellers life

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