Contiki South Pacific eBrochure 2010-11 CAD

australia & new zealand

incl. Hawaii& Fiji stopovers

2010-11

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contiki.com

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THIS IS YOUR PLAY-GROUND

See Australia and New Zealand. The Whitsunday Islands. Aboriginal rock art in Kakadu. The mountains and glaciers of the South Island. And a swim spot that only the locals know about (second bay, to the right).

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

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

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

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

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

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

The best place to grab some traditionalKiwi kai or Aussie pub grub? We’ll tell you.

The best place to watch the sun rise overUluru? We’ll show you.

The spot to see a breathtaking sunset inthe Bay of Islands? We’ll take you there.

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

Lugging a heavy backpack in the rain?Getting lost? Hanging around, wastingtime? Not with Contiki. We do the hardwork for you. So you can get on withhaving a good time. We know there’s lots to cover, so we’vegot smart and created a way of showingyou the best by making our tours into‘modules’. This gives you flexibility to seeexactly what you want, in your timeframe.Choose to cover an entire country withour Aussie Explorer and Grand Explorer,or if you’re short on time, choose any ofthe tour combinations from 3-25 days.

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

A surf lesson on Australia’s East Coast. An Aboriginal Dreamtime Bushtucker tour. A Kiwi BBQ dinner with champagne. A traditional Hangi meal and Maoridancing concert. All included (plus more).

You’ll know exactly what you get for yourmoney, so you can plan your trip (andyour budget) before you go. More on pages 6 and 8-9.

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

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

Meet

Contiki

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

The best bits.And more ofthem.

Lots of holiday.Less hassle.

More extras. For less.

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

There’s even more things you can dowith our Explore More optionalactivities (pages 10-11). Whateveryou’re into - art, adventure sports,music or food - we’ll sort it out andwe’ve negotiated great prices for you.

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

48 years later, the Contiki spirit isstronger than ever. We travel to evenmore places in Australia and NewZealand - and beyond. We have morefun. We meet more people. And we’retrusted by travellers all over the world.

Check contiki.com to see our latesttours, and Definite Departure dates(our most popular tours that areguaranteed to go).

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

Free time. Your time.

Still exploring. 48 years on.

Know. Then go.

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Find your wayaround2-3 Australia, New Zealand & Contiki4-5 Meet Contiki6-7 Only with Contiki. Compare Contiki8-9 Included highlights & sightseeing10-11 Explore More optional activities12 Your Contiki crew & transport13 About contiki.com

Travelling responsibly14 Festivals & events

Low cost air15 Departure points & stay longer options

Our Australia tours Days16-17 This is Australia18-19 Aussie Explorer 24/25 20-21 Best of Oz 922 Ocean to Outback 1523 Bridge to Reef 1024-25 Reefs & Rainforests 1626-27 Beaches & Reefs 1428-29 Cairns Sunshine Trail 1230-31 Coast & Whitsundays 1132 Island & Rainforest 933 Magical Tropics 734 City to Surf 535 Rainforest Adventure 336-37 Territory & Outback 1138 Alice & Kakadu 639 Alice & Uluru 6

Our New Zealand tours Days40-41 This is New Zealand42-43 Grand Explorer 14/1544-45 Grand Adventurer 12/1346-47 Scenic Southern 7/848-49 Northern Highlights 6/850 Bay of Islands 351 Sun & Steam 5

More ways to travel DaysWant to ski, dive, sail the Whitsundaysor explore a city in-depth? You can...53 Ski New Zealand 754 City explorer packages 3/3/455 Sydney New Year 4

Stopover ideas 2/4/556-57 Learn to Dive/Dive to Adventure 3/5

Whitsunday Sailing 3

58 Got a question?59 Booking conditions60 How to book

Aboriginal cultural experience

Maori Hangi & dancing

Australia‘Learn to Surf’ lesson or kayak in CoffsHarbour

Aboriginal Dreamtime ‘bushtucker tour’experience in Alice Springs

Wine & cheese tasting at ‘Little MorgueWinery’ – a converted Gothic morgue & chapel on the Sunshine Coast

Aussie Outback experience: LangmornStation Special Stopover

Touch fish, coral & learn about the GreatBarrier Reef with a Qualified MarineInterpreter talk

Entry & guided visit to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Uncover Kings Cross’ history of fame,mysteries & crime on a walking tour, with a drink at the ‘Sugarmill’

Traditional Aussie morning tea &lamingtons at Devils Marbles

Guided night eco-walk on World Heritage Listed Fraser Island

Sunset surf club dinner & champagne in Noosa

New ZealandTraditional Maori Hangi (meal) & danceperformance in Rotorua

Kiwi BBQ dinner & champagne in the Bayof Islands

Return ferry ride to NZ’s original capital,Russell & guided historical walking tour

Geothermal ‘Craters of the Moon’ walk in Taupo

Urban Wellington walking tour & city viewcable car ride

Rainforest hotpool swim in Franz JosefGlacier

Guided goldmining trek & goldpanning inhistoric Arrowtown

See spectacular mountain views on aSkyline gondola ride in Queenstown

Learn to surf lesson, Coffs Harbour

Only with Contiki

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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Gold Coast

Rainforest hot pool swim, Franz Josef GlacierOur ‘Only with Contiki’ special inclusions are exactly whatwe say they are. They’re only with Contiki. Check ourexclusive experiences below & in the ‘Only with Contiki’section on the tour pages to see what’s exclusive toContiki that we’ve included in your tour.

Learn more at contiki.com/onlywithcontiki

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Explorer bus pass (notincluding entry to attractions)

At Mercure Auckland Hotel

At Wildfire Restaurant

AAT Kings Sydneymorning city sights &Bondi tour

At Base BackpackersSydney (double room withensuite)

Cityrail bus/train/ferrytravel day pass

At Una’s Restaurant

Based on Greyhound Pass(Sydney-Cairns valid 45days, travelling for 20 days)

Adventure Duck land +water city sightseeing tourof the canals

At Sleeping Inn (twin share with ensuite)

Multi zone day travel pass

At George’s ParagonSeafood Restaurant

Based on Greyhound Pass(Sydney-Cairns valid 45days, travelling for 20 days)

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

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

Based on Flexipass bus pass(30 hour pass averaging 5hours/day on travel days)

Sightseeing

Day travel pass

Dinner

Youth bus pass

Prices and exchange rates validated at 11th June, 2010 at the locations stated. Actual costs may change without notice. Sightseeing cost comparison is based on similar activities of what’s included in a Contiki tourprice. Contiki’s per day pricing based on a Bay of Islands tour daily cost.

Fully cooked breakfast atStone Oven

Scrambled eggs,toast, coffee & juice atAdria café

Fully cooked breakfast,coffee & juice at Pancakesin Paradise

Breakfast

Compare Contiki

Auckland, NZ Sydney, Aus Gold Coast, Aus

54.00NZ$ 20.50A$ 20.50A$

35.00A$

N/A 15.00A$

80.00NZ$ 120.00A$

35.00NZ$ 64.00A$

15.50NZ$ 20.00A$

42.00NZ$ 25.00A$

18.00A$

80.00A$

35.00A$

18.15A$

and see how far your money goes

Total cost whentravelling your way

Contiki’s unbeatable cost saving price Contiki’s Oz & NZ from C$89p/d*

161 232 181C$

p/d p/d p/d

C$ C$

(Converted to C$)

It gets even better

To find out more go to contiki.com/deals

Our guaranteesDefinite DeparturesWe are always updating tours online to a guaranteed to go,Definite Departure status. So you can confidently bookahead & take advantage of airlines early booking deals &Contiki’s early payment discounts. Check contiki.com tourpages for the most up to date info on Definite Departures. No sneaky surchargesContiki has guaranteed no fuel or currency surcharges onall of our coach tours (apart from the government taxesalready included in the tour price). Once you’ve paid yourdeposit the price of your tour won’t change.

Travel Protection Plan.Contiki's Travel Protection Plan provides you with peaceof mind while you travel and "Any Reason" cancellationflexibility. In addition to comprehensive coverage duringyour vacation, our plan allows you to cancel your tour forany reason before you leave home and receive a 2 yearcredit to travel with us at a later date. More on page 58.

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

Pay early. Save more.Save up to C$335 on your tour if you book & pay 12 monthsbefore you leave or save up to C$169 on your tour if you book &pay 6 months before you leave. See tour pages to find out yourpay early discount.

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

Book together. Save more.Same tour? Same time? Book together to get group discounts.4 or more Everyone saves 5%. 7 or more Everyone saves 7.5%.10 or more Everyone saves 10%. Or invite an 11th person for free. It’s up to you.

The facts: all these discounts apply to theland tour price (eg: not flights). You cancombine group discounts, multi tourdiscounts & early payment discountson tours of 10 days or longer.

Reverse tours.Save up to C$165 when you take aContiki Australia or New Zealand tour in reverse from the brochured itinerary.Reverse itineraries start from the Northern citiesof Darwin, Cairns & The Whitsundays. Or in New Zealand,from Christchurch or Queenstown. Itineraries that can bedone in reverse are marked on the relevant tour pages.Single Traveller Savings.If travelling alone, share a room with another Contikitraveller on a same sex, twin room basis (non-smoking). Ifyou prefer your own room, we have a cost effective singlesupplement available. See each tour itinerary for details.

Day 5: Surfers Paradise to NoosaExplore Brisbane, a cosmopolitan city thathas a laid-back, small town attitude. Afterlunch its on to Noosa, a beach resort townblending the chic with surf culture. Resort (B,D)Brisbane city tourWatch a demonstration on Australia’snational gem stone, the OpalSee picturesque Noosa & its beachDay 6: Noosa to Fraser Island

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

Find your

Included

Highlights

EXPERIENCE IT ALL

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MUST-SEESIGHTS.

Enjoy a swim at Edith Falls

Partying on the Gold Coast

Panning for Gold, Arrowtown

Pizza dinner in Queenstown

Hands-on farm experience in N.Z.

Unique termite mounds in

Litchfield N.P.

Shopping in Noosa

On every Contiki tour, every day, you’llget lots of Included Highlights.They’re all included in the price ofyour tour.

Included Highlights are the things youcan’t wait to see, like the amazingWhitsunday Islands & the spectacularSouthern Alps. Wherever you are,we’ll line up trips to famousmonuments, walking & sightseeingtours with a local guide, organisednights out & some entrance fees.Every day. No more to pay.

Your experience here

Why not share yourexperiences withother travellers.

check outcontiki.com/community

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Chill ou a Whitsunday Island Hike through Kata Tjuta

Auckland’s amazingwaterfront

Learn to throw a boomerang

Overnight cruise through

Milford SoundAboriginal rock art in

Kakadu

Amazing sunrise at Uluru

See the raging Huka Falls

Fraser Island

Cuddling a koalain Aussie

The awesomeSouthern Alps

Walk the ‘Craters of the Moon’ in Taupo

Kakadu wildlife cruise

Sydney Harbour

Bridge & Opera House

The beautiful turquoisewaters of Lake Tekapo

EXPERIENCE IT ALL

As well as all the Included Highlights onour tours, you get plenty of free time todo your own thing – every day.

Spend more time at one of your newfavourite sights, wander round theshops, or just relax.

You can also make the most of your freetime with our Explore More optionalactivities. They help turn a great trip intoan unforgettable one. We’vehandpicked them because they’re thethings our past Contiki travellers loved.Best of all, we’ve negotiated great prices& we can organise everything for you.

Hot air balloon ride at dawn

To find out more go to contiki.com/exploremore

Note - remember, some of our optional extras can be physicallydemanding & involve some risk. It’s important to check yourinsurance covers you for adventure activities.

Snorkelling the reef

OPTIONALACTIVITIES

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To find Explore More choices, look for the orange arrow

Sailing in the Bay of Islands

Zorb ball

Sydney Harbour Bridge climb

Scenic helicopter flight

Bungy jumping

Sydney Harbour Bridge climb

Champagne &sunset at UluruSnorkel or dive the Great Barrier Reef4WD Fraser Island’s beachesSail the Whitsunday Islands

Vintage Tiger Moth bi-plane joyflightHot air balloon ride at dawnRainforest 4WD tripWhale watching boat cruiseTandem skydive over CairnsScenic flight over KakaduCamel ride in the outbackCruise Nitmiluk (Katherine) GorgeRide a Harley in the Red CentreTrip to white-sand Whitehaven Beach

Zorbing in RotoruaLord of the Rings locations tourBay of Islands fishing tripHeli-hike Fox GlacierWine trail in Martinborough

Whitewater raft the Shotover RiverCanyon swing in QueenstownSwim with the dolphinsSki & board in the Southern AlpsParty cruise on Lake Tekapo

Fastboat the“Hole in the Rock”Scenic flight over Mt. CookFunyakking into ‘Paradise’Rocks ‘n’ Ropes adventure course

Jetboating

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Camel ride in the Outback

on the bottom of every tour page

Whitewater rafting

ON THE ROAD

Not everyone’s cut out to joinContiki’s Crew. We need to makeit through some pretty intensivetraining. We’re tested on the road,so we go where you go and seewhat you see – and knoweverything about it.”

“Hi I’m Mark, your Tour Manager”

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

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

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

All our tours include breakfast most days & lots of eveningmeals, like a self-cook Aussie BBQ dinner. We don’t includeevery meal, especially lunches, for a reason. We give you theflexibility to explore in your free time, meet some locals & try allkinds of foods, unique to the places you visit.

YOUR CREW.WHO’S WHO?

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

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

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

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

“I’m here to help you makethe most of your trip. Wantto know what a kangarookeeps in its pouch? Or how aboomerang works? I’ve gotthe answers.”

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

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

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

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

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

To find out more go to contiki.com/crew

TRANSPORT—GETTING THERE.

FRESH FOOD—EVERYDAY.

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

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Contiki community

Online check-in

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

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

You can also connect with us on Twitter & Facebook at

twitter.com/contikiCAN &www.facebook.com/Contiki

Check outcontiki.com/responsible

travelSmall footprint.Big commitment.Our Foundation. We’re foundingpartners of The Travel Corporation’sConservation Foundation – a not forprofit foundation. So far the Foundation has committed over US$2 million to help under-privileged communities & support sustainable tourism around the world.

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

of Atlantic Forest in Brazil– Supported indigenous sustainable tourism

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

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

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

for the Tourism for Tomorrow AwardsLearn more at www.thetravelcorporation.com/foundation

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

Our modern, air-conditioned coaches are some of the best in Australia & New Zealand. We make sure our coaches are efficient & exceed strictemission regulations.

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

For the whole story see contiki.com/responsibletravel

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Join in at contiki.com

Contiki operatemodern, fuel

efficient coaches!

Booked your tour? Give us yourdetails before you go & you’llsave time when you start yourtour, with Contiki Check-in.We’ll give you tips to help you get readyfor your trip, you can find out whoelse is on your tour & you’ll get accessto loads of coolfeatures in theContiki Community.

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

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CONSERVATIONFOUNDATION

Low cost airlines fly to many Australian cities whereContiki tours start & finish, including Sydney,Cairns, Darwin & Alice Springs. There's also flightsto The Whitsunday Coast & Hamilton Island (bothaccess The Whitsundays), as well as Brisbane & theGold Coast (accessing Surfers Paradise). Low costairlines also work with our Northern Territory tourstoo!

If you're thinking about doing Contiki in NewZealand, then low cost airlines can connect youfrom many Australian cities to Auckland,Christchurch & Wellington.

Book online or with a travel agent, but remember, toget the cheapest fare - the earlier you book, the better!

Currumbin

Byron Bay

Sydney

PORT STEPHENS

COFFS HARBOUR

SURFERS PARADISE

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NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

QUEENSLAND

Link a couple of

shorter tours

together to see even more

of Australia! Like the City

to Surf (pg 35) with a

Sydney Explorer package

(pg 54). Fly into Sydney

and out of Brisbane.

Tully

Shute Harbour

Kuranda

MossmanGorge Port Douglas

CAPE TRIBULATION2

Townsville

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CAIRNS3

WHITSUNDAYS(Daydream Island)

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

QUEENSLAND

Fly into TheWhitsundaysand out ofCairns when youtake a 9 dayIsland &Rainforest tour(pg 32).

Tully

Shute Harbour 3

CAIRNS


Townsville

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Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

QUEENSLAND

Take a 7 day MagicalTropics tour (pg 33) flying into start your tour in TheWhitsundays & flying out ofCairns at the end of the tour

Contiki & UNESCO’sWorld Heritage sitesWe include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites in our Contikiitineraries, not just so you can enjoy visiting & learning about theseunique places, but also because conservation counts. It’s why we’ve chosen to help UNESCO with their efforts by contributingsignificant funding towards their restoration work in Venice (through our involvement with The Leading Travel Companies Conservation Foundation).Look for the World Heritage symbol on the tour pages.

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To find out more go to contiki.com/festivals-events

Festivals & eventsThere’s lots of music festivals & sporting eventshappening throughout the year in Australia & NewZealand - it’s part of the culture. Why not get in onthe action & combine one of these great eventsbefore, after or during your Contiki tour.

Big Day OutHeld every summer in both Australia & New Zealand, it’s a showcase forhomegrown musical talent mixing it with some of the best acts in the world(January or February).

Other eventsSport is like a religion down under &there’s plenty of events happening allyear round. From every kind of football(Aussie Rules, Rugby League & RugbyUnion), to V8 super cars (Feb-Sept).There’s cricket (Nov-Feb) & theAustralian Open tennis (Jan), plus somuch more.

More events

There’s also heaps of wine & foodfestivals during the summer & other

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4 days free deal!Book your flights AND tour with Contiki, and we’ll give you aSydney Explorer or Auckland Explorer package FREE*! That’s 3 or 4 extra days free in these great cities. See page 54 for details about these packages & their inclusions.*Based on bookings for tours beginning or ending in Sydney or Auckland.

Want an unbeatable air deal? Contiki can book your flights as well as your tour. Ask usabout best value FLY+TOUR fares from major Canadiangateway cities to Australia & New Zealand.

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

Hotel departure points and stay longer options

AUSTRALIAAlice SpringsAll Seasons Oasis, 10 Gap Road, Alice Springs:Nestled in the foothills of the MacDonnellRanges, this hotel’s features include a tenniscourt, swimming pool and heated spa. Roomsare air-conditioned and have TV, direct dialtelephone and tea/coffee making facilities.

Getting there: The All Seasons Oasis is 12km (7 miles) from Alice Springs Airport. The AirportShuttle Service meets all incoming flights andwill drop off at the hotel on request (approxA$15). A taxi to the hotel costs approx A$25.

Alice Springs Departures:

Start at 8.00am: Territory & Outback, Alice & Uluru (AEAD version), Alice & Kakadu.

Start at 1.30pm: Alice & Uluru (AEDA version).

Stay longer rates:Quad: C$45 Twin: C$65 Single: C$120

CairnsCairns Colonial Club Resort, 18-26 Cannon St.,Manunda: Situated within 10 acres of tropicallandscaped gardens, the resort is only 6kms fromthe centre of Cairns. Features include 3 lagoonswimming pools, a tennis court, fitness centre, 2restaurants, 2 bars and a free bus service into town.

Getting there: The Cairns Colonial Club Resort is6km (4 miles) from Cairns International Airport.The Colonial Club free shuttle meets most flightsand is generally found adjacent to the baggageclaim area. A taxi to the hotel is approx A$15.

Cairns Departures:

Start at 7.30am: Reefs & Rainforests, Island & Rainforest, Rainforest Adventure.Start at 12.00 noon: Beaches & Reefs, Cairns Sunshine Trail, Magical Tropics.


DarwinQuality Frontier Darwin, 3 Buffalo Court, Darwin:Conveniently located, the Frontier Darwin’s roomsare all air-conditioned with TV’s and in-housemovies. The hotel has a large swimming pool,restaurants, public bar and beer garden.

Getting there: The Quality Frontier Darwin is13km (8 miles) from Darwin International Airport.Darwin Airport Shuttle Service meets all incomingflights and will drop off at the hotel on request(approx A$11). A taxi fare is approx A$25.

Darwin Departures:

Start at 7.30am: Territory & Outback, Alice & Kakadu, Aussie Explorer.


MelbourneThe Causeway 353 Hotel, 353 Little CollinsStreet, Melbourne is one of the city’s newestmodern boutique hotels located in the centralbusiness district close to the Bourke Street Mall.Set amongst an array of shops, restaurants, cafesand theatres, and boasting modern comfortablerooms featuring LCD TV's, mini-bar, and king size beds with fluffy duvet. The hotel facilitiesinclude a large modern gym with the latestequipment, steam room plus restaurant open for breakfast.

Getting there: The Causeway 353 Hotel is 20km(12 miles) from Melbourne International Airport.Skybus operates regular city transfers that takeabout 20 mins and cost A$16.00 one way orA$26.00 return. Taxis cost approximately A$55.00 one way.

Melbourne Departures:

Check in from 3.00pm: Melbourne Explorer.

Stay longer rates:Twin: C$80 Single: C$159

Surfers ParadiseAustralis Sovereign Hotel, 138 Ferny Avenue,Surfers Paradise: Located a 10 minute walk fromthe action of central Surfers, the hotel features alagoon style pool with beach area, heated spaand sauna, restaurant and bar.

Getting there: There are two airports servicingSurfers Paradise. Gold Coast airport is approx12km (7 miles) or 30 minutes drive south, andtransfer shuttles cost approx A$18 one way.Brisbane airport is approx 90km (56 miles) or oneand a half hours north, and transfer shuttles costapprox A$39 one way. There is also an airporttrain to the Gold Coast, costing A$26. Alight atNerang Station then it’s a 12km taxi ride intoSurfers Paradise.

Surfers Paradise Departures:

Start at 4.30pm: Cairns Sunshine Trail.

SydneyThe Holiday Inn Potts Point, Corner VictoriaStreet and Darlinghurst Road, Potts Point: Ideallypositioned in the heart of Potts Point and KingsCross entertainment precincts with the SydneyCBD close by, the Holiday Inn features arestaurant and bar. Rooms are air-conditioned,with ensuite bathrooms, tea & coffee makingfacilities, colour TV and mini bar.

Getting there: The Holiday Inn Potts Point is16km (10 miles) from Sydney InternationalAirport. Shuttle buses meet all incoming flightsand will drop off at the hotel on request (fromapprox A$13). Also available is the airport link railservice which travels to Sydney Central Stationthen change trains for Kings Cross Station -located directly under the hotel (approxA$14.80). The taxi fare from the airport terminalsto Holiday Inn Potts Point is approx A$45.

Sydney Departures:

Start at 7.00am: Reefs & Rainforests, Beaches & Reefs, Coast & Whitsundays, City to Surf, Aussie Explorer.Start at 5.00pm (check in from 3.00pm): Ocean to Outback, Bridge to Reef, Sydney New Years Eve, Best of Oz.Check in from 3.00pm: Sydney Explorer.

Stay longer rates:Triple: C$59 Twin: C$75 Single: C$135

WhitsundaysIsland Versions:

Getting there: Our hotel is Daydream IslandResort. From Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) onHamilton Island, Cruise Whitsundays meet flightsfor a 30 minute catamaran cruise to DaydreamIsland, departing from the jetty located directly atthe airport. The cost of this transfer is not includedin the tour price but may be ticketed inconjunction with flights (approx cost A$55). From

Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) at Proserpine,Cruise Whitsundays offer a streamlined transferwith a coach connection directly from the airportto Abel Point Marina in Airlie Beach, where aconnecting ferry transfers guests to DaydreamIsland, approx A$50.

Start at 5.00pm at Daydream Island: Coast &Whitsundays, Island & Rainforests, MagicalTropics (Island stay versions).

Two night sailing versions:

Getting there: Check in is at the Pro Sail office,shop 1, 4 The Esplanade, Airlie Beach. FromGreat Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) on HamiltonIsland, Cruise Whitsundays meet flights for a 30minute catamaran cruise to Abel Point Marina,Airlie Beach, departing from the jetty locateddirectly at the airport. The cost of this transfer isnot included in the tour price but may beticketed in conjunction with flights (approx costA$55). From Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) atProserpine, Cruise Whitsundays offer astreamlined transfer with a coach connectiondirectly from the airport to Abel Point Marina inAirlie Beach, where a connecting ferry transfersguests to Daydream Island, approx A$50. Clientsshould call Pro Sail on 1800 810 116 or 07 49467533 if there are any problems.

Check in by 3pm at Airlie Beach: Coast &Whitsundays, Island & Rainforests, MagicalTropics (Sailing versions).

NEW ZEALANDAucklandMercure Hotel Auckland, 8 Customs Street,Auckland: Situated in the centre of the city,within a short walking distance of the centralshopping and tourist areas. Facilities include abrasserie-style restaurant and bar.

Getting there: The Mercure Hotel Auckland is22km (14 miles) from Auckland International Airport.The cheapest form of transport to and fromAuckland Airport is the Airbus situated just outsidethe terminal building (approx NZ$15 pp plus 20%discount with Contiki travellers guide book). Othersources of available transport are shuttle vans(approx NZ$25 pp) or taxis (approx NZ$70).

Auckland Departures:

Start at 12 noon: Grand Explorer, Grand Adventurer, Bay of Islands, Sun & Steam, Northern Highlights.

Stay longer rates (inc. breakfast):Twin: C$89 Single: C$169

Christchurch

Bealey’s Hotel, 263 Bealey Ave, Edgeware,Chistchurch: Located 20 min. walk from the centreof Christchurch. An excellent base to make themost of the city sights, shopping facilities andnightlife. Amenities include a restaurant & bar.

Getting there: Bealey’s Hotel is 10km (6 miles)from Christchurch International Airport. Thecheapest form of transport from the airport isshuttle van (approx NZ$15 pp) or you can get ataxi (approx NZ$35).

Christchurch Departures:

Start at 8.00am: Grand Explorer, GrandAdventurer, Scenic Southern.

Stay longer rates (inc. breakfast):Quad: C$50 Twin: C$60 Single: C$109

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

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

Queenstown Departures:

Start at 10.30am: Grand Explorer (14 dayoption), Grand Adventurer (12 day option).

Tours start at the Queenstown Airport where the Contiki coach will pick up clients (no formalcheck-in desk, clients should wait near the frontdoor and will easily see the coach arriving (it’s avery small airport). The cheapest transport fromtown to the airport is the Shopper Bus (approx NZ$6 pp)


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

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

Wellington Departures:

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


• Rates are per person per night including private facilities.

• Rooms are generally available inAustralia for a maximum of 3consecutive nights in Cairns and Sydney(except Sydney New Year, SydneyExplorer, Bridge to Reef, Best of Oz &Ocean to Outback) & 1 night inMelbourne, Alice Springs & Darwin.In New Zealand, rooms are available for one night only. Extra nights will be on request.

• Full payment is required 45 days before arrival. Cancellation within 14 days of arrival date incurs 100%cancellation fee. Any amendments incur a charge of C$30.

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

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

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

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For more go to contiki.com/departurepoints

This isAustraliaOne island & loads of adventure, it’s different downhere. From the endless space of the outback, redcentre & national parks of the Top End. To the EastCoast with its chilled coastal towns, beaches, reef,rainforests & Sydney’s big city bustle. Whateverkind of holiday you’re after, Australia’s got it &we’re here to show you the best.

20amazingtoursfrom3 to 25 daysFor more ways to travel

Contiki see p.52-57

Meet a koala

The Whitsundays

For more info visitcontiki.com/australia

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Skydiving, Cairns

Kakadu National Park

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To find out more go to contiki.com/ausaccommodation or contiki.com/exploremore

– Sip champagne watching the sunset at

spectacular Uluru

– Get a taste of life on a working cattle station

– Snorkel or dive one of the world’s 7

natural wonders – the Great Barrier Reef

– Have a ‘tinny’ (can of beer) and a ‘yarn’

(conversation) with your new ‘mates’ (friends)

– Get your adrenaline pumping with skydiving,

bungy jumping & whitewater rafting

– Get up close to nature in the Kakadu wetlands

– Walk through the Daintree, the oldest rainforest on earth

– Feel the warm sand between your toes on one of countless

stunning beaches

– Explore Fraser Island by 4WD

– Learn the ‘ropes’ sailing around The Whitsunday Islands

– Make friends with the locals (i.e. koalas & kangaroos)

– Ride a camel in the open outback

And that’s just t he beginning...

TOPACCOMMODATION.In Australia you’ll sleep in amazing places like....

– Under the stars in a comfy Aussie ‘swag’ at Kings Creek Station

– In the heart of Uluru-Kata Tjuta or Kakadu National Parks

– In the outback in a traditional country homestead on a working cattle farm

– Right on the beachfront at our Surf Camp or Great Barrier Reef island resort

– Amongst the Daintree rainforest at an eco-lodge or onboard a yacht

surrounded by the blue water Whitsundays

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

There’s loads more online at contiki.com/ausaccommodation

COOL STUFF TO DO

Daydream Island Resort

Don’t forget

to visit

New Zealand!

with Contiki from C$89 per day

Whitewater rafting

Mossman Gorge

Cairns Colonial Club

Sailing the Whitsundays

Outback camp, Kings Canyon

Litchfield N.P

Mataranka

Devils Marbles

Daly Waters

Wycliffe Well

Tully

Townsville

Airlie Beach

Shute Harbour

Mackay

Brisbane

CurrumbinByron Bay

Capricorn Coast

Sydney

Kata Tjuta

Simpsons Gap

ALICE SPRINGS

PORT STEPHENS

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Bight

Tasman Sea

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Coral SeaNORTHERN TERRITORY

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25 Days Aussie Explorercombining the East Coast & Northern Territory

PORT STEPHENS: Dolphin watching cruise & swimming

FRASER ISLAND: Locally guided 4WD trip across the island & lunch ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Places visited1 1 or more nightstops

Flight included!Domestic flight (as marked on themap) is included in the tour price.

Only with Contiki (special inclusions)

• Surf lesson or kayak in Coffs Harbour• Entry & tour of Currumbin Wildlife

Sanctuary• Australian wine & cheese tasting• Noosa surf club dinner & champagne• Guided night eco-walk on

Fraser Island• Special Stopover: Langmorn Station• Great Barrier Reef talk & fish hold • Alice Springs Aboriginal

‘Dreamtime bushtucker’ tour• Aussie morning tea at Devils Marbles

25Days

fromC$3430

C$138/Day

Domestic flight included

THE WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent) CAIRNS: Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reefcruise & lunch…or stay dry with coral viewing by semi-submersible ULURU: Take a ‘wild’ ride on a Harley Davidson around Uluru ALICE SPRINGS: Dawnhot air balloon flight over the desert & MacDonnell Range KAKADU NATIONAL PARK: Scenic flight over this World Heritage Listed area

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

When to go and how much

East Coast & Northern Territory

19Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Sydney to Shoal Bay (PortStephens) Meet up with your Contiki crew,check out Sydney’s icons & head north toPort Stephens & pristine Shoal Bay whereyou can cruise with the dolphins or trysandboarding. Resort (D)Sydney city tourSee the Opera House & Harbour BridgeVisit Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair for apanoramic view of Sydney HarbourDay 2: Shoal Bay to Coffs HarbourContinue up Australia’s famous ‘holidaycoast’ to the beautiful beaches of CoffsHarbour where our Surf Camp & School hascabins located right on the beach. We’ll showyou the best waves to surf if you alreadyknow how, or teach you if you don’t. SurfVillage (B,D)See the iconic ‘Big Banana’Day 3: Coffs Harbour to Surfers ParadiseWander through the relaxed coastal town ofByron Bay with its New Age-organic lifestyle& artsy shops. Later, encounter native Aussieanimals at Currumbin Sanctuary. Resort (B)Visit Cape Byron lighthouseTry your luck at Jupiter's CasinoDay 4: Surfers Paradise Surfers Paradise isa traveller’s paradise & the place to party inthe ‘sunshine state’. Combine sun, surf,adventure activities & more bars & nightclubsthan you could ‘poke a stick at’! Resort Day 5: Surfers Paradise to NoosaExplore Brisbane, a cosmopolitan city that hasa laid-back, small town attitude. After lunch it’son to Noosa, a beach resort town blendingthe chic with surf culture. Resort (B,D)Brisbane city tourWatch a fascinating demonstration ofAustralia’s national gemstone, the OpalVisit picturesque Noosa & its beachDay 6: Noosa to Fraser Island You couldexperience the amazing Rainbow Beachbefore we reach Fraser Island, a gigantic800,000 year old sandbar. Bushwalk & 4WDthrough its rainforests, sandunes & freshwaterlakes. Eco Lodge Scenic boat trip to Fraser Island Enjoy the eco-resort’s facilitiesDay 7: Fraser Island to CountryHomestead Arrive at our homestead in theheart of Australia’s cattle country. Get a sliceof the real Aussie country life & genuine localhospitality over a hearty meal. CountryHomestead (B,D)Farm tour - see farm animals &kangaroos!Evening bonfire with music & a barDay 8: Country Homestead toWhitsundays Pass through Mackay & itssugar cane fields en route to Airlie Beach. A quick ferry ride & you’ll find yourself in aslice of heaven on tropical Daydream Island.Resort (B,D)Cross the Tropic of CapricornRockhampton city tourVisit Airlie Beach, right on the water witha pumping bar & cafe scene Transfer boat to Daydream Island

Days 9-10: The Whitsundays Time to slowit down, chill out, & catch some rays on theamazing white sandy beaches. Or get yourblood pumping with a ton of activities tochoose from like waterskiing, parasailing, tennis,beach volleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B) (B)Enjoy great resort facilitiesSee native birdlife & wallabiesDay 11: Whitsundays to CairnsFurther north, it’s Townsville next, a happeningcity that straddles the coast & the outback.Continue road-tripping along the spectacularGreat Green Way via Tully to the ever-populartravellers’ hub of Cairns. Resort (B)Townsville city tourView Magnetic Island, an unspoiltnational park, from TownsvilleCross the Tully River, home to Australia'sbest whitewater raftingDays 12-13: Cairns With a lush tropicalsetting, Cairns offers great restaurants, bars,markets, shopping & of course, nightlife! It’s also the jumping off point for lots ofactivities like the Outer Barrier Reef cruise or whitewater rafting. Resort (B)Cairns city tourDay 14: Cairns to Alice Springs Chill inCairns, then hop on a flight to Alice Springs & your ‘Territory’ adventure. Hotel Flight from Cairns to Alice SpringsDay 15: Alice Springs Explore theOutback’s unofficial capital, ‘The Alice’,famous for its remote location, populated by Aussie characters & is the national hub for Aboriginal art. Hotel (B,D)Alice Springs city tourVisit ANZAC Hill memorialLearn about plants & animals of theAustralian desert at The Desert ParkVisit the important Aboriginal culturalsite of Simpson’s Gap, home to theblackfooted wallabyVisit West MacDonnell National ParkDay 16: Alice Springs to Kings CreekStation Strike out West to rugged KingsCreek Station, a working camel station &tonight do as the real Aussie ‘bushies’ do & sleep under the stars in a comfy swag.Outback bush camp (B,D)Cross the Finke - the world’s oldest riverEnjoy a unique experience at anovernight bush camp on a cattle & camelstationSee the desert night sky & starsDay 17: Kings Creek Station to UluruWalk through one of the most spectacularsights in central Australia – Kings Canyon.Then hit the road for the Yulara Resort & watchthe sun set over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Lodge (B)Visit Watarrka (Kings Canyon) National ParkHike to the 'Garden of Eden' waterhole &the 'Lost City'See Mt. Connor, over 700 million years oldDay 18: Uluru Watch shadows & changingcolours at play as the sun rises overAustralia’s pin up icon, Uluru. Take a chanceto walk around ‘The Rock’. Then visit KataTjuta (The Olgas) an area of signifance in theAboriginal Dreaming. Lodge (B)Entry to Uluru National Park (fee included)See Uluru up close at sunset & sunriseVisit the Uluru Cultural CentreHike through The OlgasDay 19: Uluru to Alice Springs Pit stop at a fascinating institution in outback travel,the traditional Australian Roadhouse, on the return trip to Alice Springs. Hotel (B)Visit a traditional outback roadhouseDay 20: Alice Springs to Tennant CreekOpt in to see the sunrise over the MacDonnellRanges from a hot air balloon. Tonight’s stayis in Tennant Creek surrounded by million-acre cattle stations & Aboriginal communities.Hotel (D)Visit the small art gallery in Ti Tree to seeAboriginal art & didgeridoosMaybe sight a UFO in Wycliffe Well

25 Days Aussie Explorer24 nights accomm19 breakfasts2 lunches (sailing option)9 dinners (island option)10 dinners (sailing option)

What’s includedAll as per itinerary• 24 nights multi-share accommodation

(23 nights for reverse itinerary): 18 nights in hotels & resorts, 2nights in a lodge, 1 night in an eco-lodge, 1 night in a surf schoolvillage, 1 night in a countryhomestead & 1 night on anoutback bush camp in a comfyAussie ‘swag’. Sailing option:substitute 2 nights in resort with 2nights on a yacht (see page 57)Basis: mainly quad, some triple.Twin/single-share also available atadditional costOutback bush camp & yacht multi-share onlyMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation

• 19 breakfasts (B) & 9 dinners (D)Sailing option: 19 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) & 10 dinners (D)

• A dedicated crew with anexperienced & professional TourManager & Driver

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

• Flight from Cairns to Alice Springs(reverse for EXDS)

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

Heritage sites visited

WORLDHERITAGESITESVISITED3

Visit the Devil’s Marbles rock formationStay in the ‘true blue’ Aussie outback town ofTennant CreekDay 21: Tennant Creek to Katherine Stop &‘knock one back’ at the oldest pub in the Territorybefore dipping into the refreshing Mataranka ThermalPools. Continue on to the surprisingly lush river townof Katherine. Hotel (B)Visit Daly Waters - the famous outback pubSwim in the Mataranka thermal poolsVisit Elsey - the historic ’We of the Never Never’ homesteadDay 22: Katherine to Kakadu National ParkHike, walk, or take an optional boat trip for an upclose experience with dramatic Katherine Gorge.Then it’s on to Kakadu National Park via Edith falls.Hotel (B,D)Visit mighty Katherine Gorge & see the sheerrock walls & wildlifeEntry to Kakadu National Park (fee included)Day 23: Kakadu National Park Be stunned by theecological ‘jewel’ of Kakadu & its variety of superblandscapes & wildlife & arguably Australia's bestAboriginal rock art found at places like NourlangieRock. Hotel (B)Walk & see the Aboriginal rock artVisit Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural CentreWildlife cruise - see crocodilesDay 24: Kakadu National Park to Darwin Windyour way to Darwin, an exotic, diverse place thatcombines East & West & attracts people from all overthe country. Tonight maybe try your luck at the casinoor go dancing & party the night away. Hotel (B)View Darwin Museum, home to the CycloneTracey displayDay 25: Darwin to Litchfield National Park Delveinto the Northern Territory’s best kept secret, LitchfieldNational Park & plunge into the cool pool of water belowFlorence Falls. Then it’s back to Darwin where the tourends & its time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)See the unique, huge termite moundsLitchfield’s rainforests & rock formationsEnjoy a swim at Florence Falls

Days 8-10: SailingWhitsundays optionWant to get out on the water for thenext couple of days? Choose ourWhitsunday sailing option! See page 57for more info & the pricing box for costs.There’s no twin or single share availableonboard the boat. (B,D) (B,L,D) (B,L).

Codes: ex Sydney:EXSX / ex Darwin:EXDX

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement (tour only) add C$2079/add C$665 twin-share.Single room supplement (tour + sailing) add C$1859/addC$595 twin-share. (Boat cabins are multi-share only)EXSD: Start Sydney 7:00am & end Darwin 6:00pm.EXDS: Start Darwin 7:30am & end Sydney 6:00pm.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodation optionssee page 15.Need flights? We’ve got great deals – see page 14.Check out page 7 for ways to save & deals.

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance you save C$335. Or pay 6 months inadvance and save C$169.See page 7 for details.

Code: EXSD 2010/11/12All prices per person in C$

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Your choiceYou can start this tour in Darwin& travel it in reverse – if you do, you save up to C$165 & this tour will be 24 days long.

SYDNEY: Iconic Harbour Bridge climb - Thrilling harbour jet boat ride ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Best of OzOur innovative new tour!

This tour’s perfect for...• Seeing more: with 2 domestic

flights included, spend more time in the places that count (see map)

• In-depth touring: 2 & 3 night stays • Seeing 3 of Aussie’s key hotspots• Lots of inclusions like breakfast

every day & great optional activities

Only with Contiki (special inclusions)• Walking tour of Kings Cross in

Sydney, with a drink at the Sugarmill

More optionsWhile you’re in this part of the world,check out Melbourne on our 4 dayexplorer trip. See page 54 for more.

9 DAYS

9 DaysFrom C$2089pp

C$233/day

Including 2

domestic flights!

contiki.com/best-oz

ULURU: Harley Davidson ride around Uluru - Champagne sunset drinks & nibbles CAIRNS: Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch -Whitewater raft the Tully River - Tandem skydive - Bungy jump with rainforest views

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

Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: SydneyCheck-in to the hotel, then head out tospend the afternoon exploring Sydney.This evening meet up with your TourManager & fellow Contiki travellers fordinner & a night on the town. Hotel (D)Days 2-3: SydneyTake in Sydney’s amazing icons on aguided sightseeing tour & harbour cruise.Then hit the streets & see this dazzling cityfor yourself - the beaches are at the city’sdoorstep, the street cafés buzz & thenightlife rocks! You could venture out ofSydney for a fun day trip to the famousHunter Valley vineyards or picturesqueBlue Mountains. Hotel (B) (B)City sightseeing tour to see theSydney Opera House, historic Rocksarea & Harbour BridgeCruise on one of the most beautifulharbours in the world - Sydney HarbourDay 4: Sydney to UluruBoard your included flight as we head tothe mighty Uluru (Ayers Rock). Get a tasteof the unique Yulara township, just a shortdrive from the National Park & amazingUluru. Take a walk through the town &maybe explore the Visitors Centre to learnof the history & ancient geography of thearea. Lodge (B) Flight from Sydney to UluruDay 5: UluruWatch shadows & changing colours atplay as the sun rises over Australia’s pin upicon, Uluru. Take a chance to walk around“The Rock”. Then visit Kata Tjuta (The

Olgas) where each rock represents aperson, an animal or food from theAboriginal Dreaming. Lodge (B)Entry to Uluru National Park (fee included)See Uluru up close at sunset & sunriseVisit the Uluru Cultural CentreHike through Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)Day 6: Uluru to CairnsMaybe get up for another amazing sunrisebefore we board a flight to Cairns. With alush tropical setting & home to the GreatBarrier Reef, Cairns has so much to offer –great restaurants, bars, markets, shopping& of course, nightlife! It’s also the jumpingoff point for lots of action activities. Resort (B)Flight from Uluru to CairnsCairns orientation tourDays 7-8: CairnsIf you’re after some adventure, opt for somewhitewater rafting on the rapids of the TullyRiver, or take the opportunity to visit thefamous Great Barrier Reef aboard a high-speed catamaran. Why not scuba diveamidst amazingly colourful tropical fish? Orif you prefer, spend the days at leisure doingsome shopping in town. In the evening we'llcheck out more tropical wildlife at one ofCairns' nightclubs! Resort (B) (B,D) Day 9: CairnsVisit Tjapukai to learn about fascinating &ancient Aboriginal culture. Then it’s back toCairns where the tour ends & it’s time tosay farewell to your new friends. (B)Visit Tjapukai & see Aboriginaldancing, spear throwing & learn tothrow a boomerang

What’s IncludedAll as per itinerary• 8 nights multi-share

accommodation: 6 nights in a hotel & resort, 2 nights in a lodgeBasis: quad-share, some triple.Twin/single-share also available atadditional costMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation

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

experienced & professional TourManager & Driver

• Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach

• Flights & transfers from Sydney toUluru & Uluru to Cairns


Heritage sites visitedWORLDHERITAGESITESVISITED1

Snorkelling, Great Barrier Reef


East Coast &Northern Territory

9 Days Best of Oz8 nights accomm8 breakfasts &2 dinners

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Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save C$209. Or pay 6 months inadvance and save C$105.See page 7 for details.

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add C$790 (add C$230 twin-share).Start Sydney 5:00pm & end Cairns 12:00 noon.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodation optionssee page 15.Need flights? We’ve got great deals – see page 14.Check out page 7 for ways to save & deals.

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Gulf of Carpentaria

Great Australian

Bight

Tasman Sea

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

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Bungy jump, Cairns

Sydney Harbour

Itinerary andincluded sightseeingDays 1-9: Sydney to CairnsRefer to Bridge to Reef itinerary & includedsightseeing described on page 23.Day 10: Cairns to Alice SpringsChill in Cairns, then hop on a flight to AliceSprings & your ‘Territory’ adventure. Hotel Cairns sightseeing tourFlight from Cairns to Alice SpringsDay 11: Alice SpringsExplore the Outback’s unofficial capital,‘The Alice’, famous for its remote location,its population of Aussie characters & itsreputation as the national hub forAboriginal art. Hotel (B,D)Alice Springs town tourVisit ANZAC Hill memorialVisit Alice Springs Desert Park & learnabout plants & animals found acrossthe Central Australian desertVisit the important Aboriginal culturalsite of Simpson’s Gap, home to theblackfooted wallabyVisit West MacDonnell National ParkDay 12: Alice Springs to Kings CreekStationStrike out West to rugged Kings CreekStation, a working camel station & tonightdo as the real Aussie ‘bushies’ do & sleepunder the stars in a comfy swag. Outbackbush camp (B,D)Cross the Finke - the world’s oldest riverEnjoy a unique experience at anovernight bush camp on a cattle &camel stationSee the desert night sky & starsDay 13: Kings Creek Station to UluruWalk through one of the most spectacularsights in central Australia – Kings Canyon.Then hit the road for the Yulara Resort

& watch the sun set over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Lodge (B)Visit Watarrka (Kings Canyon) National ParkHike to the 'Garden of Eden'waterhole & the 'Lost City'See Mt. Connor, over 700 million years oldDay 14: UluruWatch shadows & changing colours atplay as the sun rises over Australia’s pinup icon, Uluru. Take a chance to walkaround ‘The Rock’, then visit Kata Tjuta(The Olgas) where each rock represents aperson, an animal or food from theAboriginal Dreaming. Lodge (B)Entry to Uluru National Park (fee included)See Uluru up close at sunset & sunrise Visit the Uluru Cultural Centre Hike through Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)Day 15: UluruThe tour ends after breakfast in Uluru & it's time to say farewell to your newfriends. Or catch a free transfer back to Alice Springs (arrive at approximately6:00pm). (B)

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

11 nights in hotels & resorts, 2nights in a lodge & 1 night on anoutback bush camp in a comfyAussie ‘swag’Basis: mainly quad, some triple.Twin/single-share also available atadditional cost. Outback bushcamp multi-share onlyMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation




• Flights & transfers from Sydney toWhitsundays & Cairns to AliceSprings



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15 Days Ocean to Outback14 nights accomm12 breakfasts & 4 dinners

15Days Ocean to Outbackcombining the East Coast & Northern Territory


All activities listed on the opposite page for Bridge to Reef as well as these activities below:

ALICE SPRINGS: Dawn hot air balloon flight over desert & the MacDonnell

Range ULURU: Take a ‘wild’ ride on a Harley Davidson around Uluru -

Champagne sunset drinks & nibbles ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

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


Harley ride, Uluru

Only with Contiki• Walking tour of Kings Cross, with a

drink at the Sugarmill • Alice Springs Aboriginal ‘Dreamtime

bushtucker’ tour

contiki.com/ocean-to-outback

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add C$1299 (add C$405 twin-share).Start Sydney 5:00pm & end Uluru 8:00am.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodation optionssee page 15.Need flights? We’ve got great deals – see page 14.Check out page 7 for ways to save & deals.

Code: OOUI 2010/11/12

Start Finish C$ Sydney Uluru pp

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Start Finish C$ Sydney Uluru pp

2011JUL 14 JUL 28 2445AUG 11 AUG 25 2445SEP 8 SEP 22 2445OCT 6 OCT 20 2445NOV 3 NOV 17 2569DEC 1 DEC 15 2569

2012JAN 26 FEB 9 2569FEB 23 MAR 8 2569MAR 22 APR 5 2569

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance you save C$249. Or pay 6 months inadvance and save C$125.See page 7 for details.

15Days

fromC$2375

C$159/Day

Domestic flights included

TheOlgas

SimpsonsGap

ALICESPRINGS

KINGSCANYON

SYDNEY

CAIRNS

ULURU

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Gulf of Carpentaria

Great Australian

Bight

Tasman Sea

Great BarrierReef

Coral Sea

NORTHERN TERRITORY

NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

LIAQUEENSLAND

Flights includedDomestic flights (as marked on the map) included in the tour price.

Sydney Harbour jet boating


East Coast

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10 Days Bridge to Reef9 nights accomm7 breakfasts & 2 dinners

SYDNEY: Climb Sydney’s most famous icon, The Harbour Bridge - Adrenaline-

pumping harbour jet boat ride WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to famous

Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent) CAIRNS: Snorkel or dive on an

outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch - Whitewater raft the mighty Tully RiverENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

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

Itinerary andincluded sightseeingDay 1: SydneyCheck-in to the hotel, then head out tospend the afternoon exploring Sydney.This evening meet up with your TourManager & fellow Contiki travellers fordinner & a night on the town. Hotel (D)Days 2-3: SydneyTake in Sydney’s amazing icons on aguided sightseeing tour & harbour cruise.Then hit the streets & see this dazzling cityfor yourself - the beaches are at the city’sdoorstep, the street cafés buzz & thenightlife rocks! You could venture out ofSydney for a fun day trip to the famousHunter Valley vineyards or picturesqueBlue Mountains. Hotel (B) (B)Hop-on hop-off city sightseeing tourto see the Sydney Opera House,historic Rocks area & Harbour BridgeCruise on one of the most beautifulharbours in the world - SydneyHarbourDay 4: Sydney to the WhitsundaysEnjoy Sydney for one last morning atsome of the great museums or ‘flex theplastic’ shopping. Then hop on a flight &head to the tropical Whitsundays whereyou’ll find a slice of heaven on DaydreamIsland. Resort (B,D)Flight from Sydney to The WhitsundaysDays 5-6: The WhitsundaysTime to slow it down, chill out & catch some rays on the amazing whitesandy beaches. Or get your bloodpumping with a ton of activities to choose from like waterskiing, parasailing,tennis, beach volleyball or snorkelling.Resort (B) (B)Enjoy great resort facilitiesSee native birdlife & wallabies

Day 7: The Whitsundays to CairnsHead north to the ever-popular travellers’hub of Cairns – home to plenty of action &the world-famous Great Barrier Reef.Resort (B)Days 8-9: CairnsWith a lush tropical setting, Cairns has somuch to offer – great restaurants, bars,markets, shopping & of course, nightlife!It’s also the jumping off point for lots ofactivities like the Outer Barrier Reef cruiseor whitewater rafting. Resort (B)Cairns city tourDay 10: CairnsSpend the morning experiencingfascinating Aboriginal culture up close.See a Pamagirri dance performance, walkthrough the rainforest & learn aboutancient Aboriginal history & traditions.Then return to Cairns where the tour ends & its time to say farewell to your new friends.Visit Rainforestation Nature Park for an Aboriginal dreamtime walk,experience native dancing, see spear throwing & learn how to throw a boomerang

10Days Bridge to Reef


3 nights in a hotel & 6 nights in resortsBasis: mainly quad, some triple.Twin/single-share also available atadditional costMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation

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

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

air-conditioned coach withpowerpoints for charging

• Flight & transfers from Sydney to Whitsundays

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



Only with Contiki• Walking tour of Kings Cross, with a

drink at the Sugarmill

Sydney Harbour

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Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance you save C$145.Or pay 6 months inadvance and save C$69.See page 7 for details.

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add C$885 (add C$270 twin-share).Start Sydney 5:00pm & end Cairns 12:00 noon.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodation optionssee page 15.Need flights? We’ve got great deals – see page 14.Check out page 7 for ways to save & deals.

Code: BRRI 2010/11/12


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2012JAN 26 FEB 5 1475FEB 23 MAR 4 1475MAR 22 APR 1 1475

10 Days

fromC$1365

C$137/Day

Domestic flight included

SYDNEY

CAIRNS3


3

3

Gulf of Carpentaria

Great Australian

Bight

Tasman Sea

Great BarrierReef

Coral Sea

NORTHERN TERRITORY

NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

QUEENSLAND

Cairns

Flight includedDomestic flight (as marked on the map) is included in the tour price.

More optionsWhile you’re in this part of the world,you could dive the Great Barrier Reefon one of our dive trips. See p.56-57.

Your choiceYou can start this tour in Sydney &travel it in reverse.


• Great Barrier Reef talk & native fish hold

• Special Stopover: LangmornStation

• Guided night eco-walk on Fraser Island

• Sunset surf club dinner &champagne in Noosa

• Australian wine & cheese tasting experience

• Entry & guided tour of CurrumbinWildlife Sanctuary

• ‘Learn to Surf’ lesson or kayak in Coffs Harbour

Tully

Airlie BeachShute Harbour

Kuranda

MossmanGorge

Mackay

Byron Bay

Capricorn Coast

Sydney

Port Douglas

CAPE TRIBULATION2

3

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COUNTRY HOMESTEAD

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11

Brisbane

CurrumbinSURFERS PARADISE 2

PORT STEPHENS

COFFS HARBOUR

1

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Townsville

Great Australian

Bight

Tasman Sea

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

NORTHERN TERRITORY

NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

QUEENSLAND

16 Days Reefs & Rainforests

CAIRNS: Whitewater raft the mighty Tully River - Snorkel or dive on an outer Great

Barrier Reef cruise & lunchENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES


contiki.com/reefs

16Days

fromC$1939

C$122/Day

WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent) SURFERS PARADISE: Locally guided 4WD national park rainforest tour & lunch FRASER ISLAND: Locally guided 4WD trip across the island & lunch PORT STEPHENS: Dolphin watchingcruise & swimming

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

When to go and how muchEast Coast

25

16 Days Reefs & Rainforests15 nights accomm11 breakfasts2 lunches (sailing option)6 dinners (island option)7 dinners (sailing option)


12 nights in resorts, 1 night in an eco-lodge, 1 night in a surfschool village & 1 night in a country homesteadSailing option: substitute 2 nights inresort with 2 nights on a yacht (see page 57)Basis: mainly quad, some triple.Twin/single-share also available atadditional cost.Yacht multi-share onlyMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation




• Rainforest adventure on days 1 & 2• Sightseeing tours of all major cities• Local taxes & service charges• Number of World



Minjin swing

Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Cairns to Cape TribulationMeet up with your Contiki Crew & head toPort Douglas, a glamorous, yet low-keyresort town popular with the rich & famous.Keep heading north along the stunning CoralSea to Mossman Gorge, the pristine DaintreeNational Park & Cape Tribulation. Resort (D)

See Port Douglas & gorgeous Four MileBeach - a band of white-sand beachbacked by palms Walk through the Daintree Rainforest toMossman Gorge for swimmingDay 2: Cape TribulationGet back to nature in the Daintree NationalPark with its ancient rainforests. Dip in arefreshing swimming hole before headingback to Cape Tribulation - a unique areawhere 2 of Australia’s most significant WorldHeritage sites, The Great Barrier Reef & thewet tropics, meet! Resort (B)

Learn about unique Daintree flora &fauna on a board walkListen to Aboriginal legends about theprecious areaDay 3: Cape Tribulation to CairnsLearn about the fascinating indigenousAboriginal culture. Then it’s back to Cairnsfor the evening. Resort (B)

Visit Rainforestation Nature Park for anAboriginal dreamtime walk, experiencenative dancing, see spear throwing &learn how to throw a boomerangDays 4-5: CairnsWith a lush tropical setting, Cairns has somuch to offer – great restaurants, bars,markets, shopping & of course, nightlife! It’salso the jumping off point for lots of activitieslike the Outer Barrier Reef cruise orwhitewater rafting. Resort

Cairns city tourDay 6: Cairns to the WhitsundaysPass through Tully & Townsville en route toAirlie Beach - gateway to the WhitsundayIslands. A quick ferry ride & you’ll findyourself in a slice of heaven on prettyDaydream Island. Resort (B,D)

Cross the Tully River, home to Australia'sbest whitewater raftingTownsville city tourVisit Airlie Beach with a pumping bar &cafe sceneDays 7-8: The WhitsundaysTime to slow it down & catch some rays onthe amazing white sand beaches of TheWhitsundays. Or get your blood pumpingwith heaps of activities to choose from likewaterskiing, parasailing, tennis, beachvolleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B) (B)

See native birdlife & wallabies

Enjoy great resort facilities

Day 9: The Whitsundays to CountryHomesteadPass through Mackay & its sugar cane fieldson your way to our homestead in the heart ofAustralia’s cattle country. Get a slice of thereal country life & genuine Aussie hospitalityover a hearty meal. Country Homestead (B,D)

Cross the Tropic of Capricorn

Rockhampton city tour

Farm tour to see a mix of farm animals& even kangaroos!

Day 10: Country Homestead to FraserIslandHead back out to the coast, catch a ferry &touch down on the natural wonder of FraserIsland. Eco Lodge (B)

Scenic boat trip to Fraser Island

Day 11: Fraser Island to NoosaYou could uncover Fraser Island, a gigantic800,000 year old sandbar. Bushwalk & 4WDthrough its rainforests, sandunes & freshwaterlakes before we head to Noosa. Resort (B,D)

See picturesque Noosa & its beach

Day 12: Noosa to Surfers ParadiseThere’s time to explore Noosa before wereach laid-back Brisbane to soak up it’scosmopolitan vibes. Later, it’s onto thehappening hub of Surfers Paradise. Resort

Visit picturesque Noosa & its beach

Brisbane city tour

Watch a demonstration on Australia’snational gem stone, the Opal

Try your luck at Jupiter's Casino

Day 13: Surfers ParadiseSurfers Paradise is the place to party in the‘sunshine state’. Combine sun, surf,adventure, water activities & more bars &nightclubs than you could ‘poke a stick at’ &you have a travellers paradise! Resort

Day 14: Surfers Paradise to Coffs HarbourEncounter native Aussie animals atCurrumbin Sanctuary before wanderingthrough the artsy, coastal town of Byron Bay.Then continue down Australia’s famous‘holiday coast’ to the beautiful beaches ofCoffs Harbour where our Surf Camp &School has cabins located right on thebeach. Surf Village (B,D)

Visit Cape Byron - Australia's mosteasterly point

Day 15: Coffs Harbour to Shoal Bay(Port Stephens)This morning we’ll show you the best wavesto surf if you already know how, or teach youif you don’t. This afternoon, head to the‘blue water paradise’ of Port Stephens &pristine Shoal Bay. Resort (B,D)

See the iconic ‘Big Banana’

Day 16: Shoal Bay to SydneyAfter taking a chance to cruise with thedolphins or trying out sandboarding in PortStephens, finish up the day by checking outSydney’s icons. The tour ends here & itstime to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

Sydney city tour

See the Sydney Opera House & Harbour Bridge

Visit Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair for apanoramic view of Sydney Harbour

Days 6-8: SailingWhitsundays optionWant to get out on the water for thenext couple of days? Choose ourWhitsunday sailing option! See page57 for more info & the pricing box forcosts. There’s no twin or single shareavailable onboard the boat. (B,D) (B,L,D) (B,L).

Codes: ex Cairns:BWCW / ex Sydney:BWSW

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement (tour only) add C$1499/add C$459 twin-share.Single room supplement (tour + sailing) add C$1279/addC$389 twin-share. (Boat cabins are multi-share only)BWCS: Start Cairns 7:30am & end Sydney 6:00pm.BWSC: Start Sydney 7:00am & end Cairns 4:00pm.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodation optionssee page 15.Need flights? We’ve got great deals – see page 14.Check out page 7 for ways to save & deals.

Save Money! If you pay12 months in advance,you save C$195. Or pay 6 months in advance andsave up to C$99. See page 7 for details.

Code: BWCS 2010/11/12All prices per person in C$

Start Finish Tour Tour & Cairns Sydney Only Sailing

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Code: BWSC 2010/11/12All prices per person in C$

Start Finish Tour Tour & Sydney Cairns Only Sailing

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2012JAN 2 JAN 17 2219 2489JAN 8 JAN 23 2219 2489JAN 15 JAN 30 2219 2489JAN 22 FEB 6 2219 2489JAN 29 FEB 13 2219 2489FEB 5 FEB 20 2219 2489FEB 12 FEB 27 2219 2489FEB 19 MAR 5 2219 2489FEB 26 MAR 12 2219 2489MAR 4 MAR 19 2219 2489MAR 11 MAR 26 2219 2489MAR 18 APR 2 2219 2489MAR 25 APR 9 2219 2489

Your choiceYou can start this tour in Cairns &travel it in reverse – if you do, yousave up to C$90.







• Special Stopover: Langmorn Station• Great Barrier Reef talk & native

fish hold

contiki.com/beaches

14 Days Beaches & Reefs

PORT STEPHENS: Sandboard & ‘surf’ down the sandunes SYDNEY: Climb Sydney’s most famous icon, The Harbour Bridge

(tours finishing Sydney)ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Tully


Mackay

Byron Bay

Capricorn Coast

Sydney

3

CAIRNS3

COUNTRY HOMESTEAD

1

FRASER ISLANDNOOSA

11

Brisbane


PORT STEPHENS

COFFS HARBOUR

1

1

TownsvilleWHITSUNDAYS

(Daydream Island)

Great Australian

Bight

Tasman Sea

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

NORTHERN TERRITORY

NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

QUEENSLAND


14Days

fromC$1749

C$125/Day

SURFERS PARADISE: Harley Davidson motorbike tour through the Hinterland - Locally guided 4WD national park rainforest tour & lunch -Spectacular tandem skydive CAIRNS: Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise - Great Barrier Reef scuba diving for beginners &certified divers - Dawn hot air balloon flight & champagne breakfast FRASER ISLAND: Locally guided 4WD trip across the island & lunch THE WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent)

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

East Coast

27Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Sydney to Shoal Bay (PortStephens)Meet up with your Contiki crew & check outSydney’s icons. Then head up north to the‘blue water paradise’ of Port Stephens &pristine Shoal Bay where you can cruise withthe dolphins or try sandboarding. Resort (D)Sydney city tour See the Sydney Opera House &Harbour BridgeVisit Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair for apanoramic view of Sydney HarbourDay 2: Shoal Bay to Coffs HarbourContinue up Australia’s famous ‘holidaycoast’ to the beautiful beaches of CoffsHarbour where our Surf Camp & Schoolhas cabins located right on the beach.We’ll show you the best waves to surf ifyou already know how, or teach you if youdon’t. Surf Village (B,D)See the iconic ‘Big Banana’Day 3: Coffs Harbour to Surfers ParadiseWander through the relaxed, small coastaltown of Byron Bay with its New Age-organic lifestyle, artsy shops & fantasticeateries. Later, encounter native Aussieanimals at Currumbin Sanctuary. Resort (B)Visit Cape Byron - Australia's mosteasterly pointVisit stunning Gold Coast beachesTry your luck at Jupiter's CasinoDay 4: Surfers ParadiseSurfers Paradise is the place to party inthe ‘sunshine state’. Combine sun, surf,adventure, water activities & more bars &nightclubs than you could ‘poke a stick at’& you have a travellers paradise! ResortDay 5: Surfers Paradise to NoosaExplore Brisbane, a cosmopolitan city thathas a laid-back, small town attitude. Afterlunch it’s on to Noosa, a beach resorttown blending the chic with surf culture. Resort (B,D)Brisbane city tourWatch a demonstration on Australia’snational gem stone, the OpalSee picturesque Noosa & its beachDay 6: Noosa to Fraser IslandYou could experience the amazing RainbowBeach before we reach Fraser Island, agigantic 800,000 year old sandbar.Bushwalk & 4WD through its rainforests,sandunes & freshwater lakes. Eco LodgeScenic boat trip to Fraser Island Enjoy the eco-resort’s facilitiesDay 7: Fraser Island to CountryHomesteadA bit further north & find yourself at ourhomestead in the heart of Australia’s cattlecountry. Get a slice of the real Aussiecountry life & genuine Aussie hospitality overa hearty meal. Country Homestead (B,D)Farm tour to see the farm animals &even kangaroos!Enjoy this evening’s activities withmusic, a bar & a bonfireDay 8: Country Homestead to theWhitsundaysPass through Mackay & its sugar canefields en route to Airlie Beach - gateway tothe Whitsunday Islands. A quick ferry ride& you’ll find yourself in a slice of heaven

on tropical Daydream Island. Resort (B,D)Cross the Tropic of CapricornRockhampton city tourVisit Airlie Beach, right on the waterwith a pumping bar & cafe scene Transfer boat to Daydream IslandDays 9-10: The WhitsundaysTime to slow it down, chill out & catchsome rays on the amazing white sandybeaches. Or get your blood pumping witha ton of activities to choose from likewaterskiing, parasailing, tennis, beachvolleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B) (B)Enjoy great resort facilitiesSee native birdlife & wallabies

Day 11: The Whitsundays to CairnsGo north to the happening city of Townsvillethat straddles the coast & the outback.Continue road-tripping along the spectacularGreat Green Way via Tully to the ever-popular travellers’ hub of Cairns. Resort (B)Townsville city tourView Magnetic Island, an unspoiltnational park, from TownsvilleCross the Tully River, home toAustralia's best whitewater raftingDays 12-13: CairnsWith a lush tropical setting, Cairns has somuch to offer – great restaurants, bars,markets, shopping & of course, nightlife!It’s also the jumping off point for lots ofactivities like the Outer Barrier Reef cruiseor whitewater rafting. Resort (B)Cairns city tourDay 14: CairnsSee a Pamagirri dance performance, walkthrough the rainforest & learn aboutancient Aboriginal culture. Then it’s backto Cairns where the tour ends & it’s timeto say farewell to your new friends. Visit Rainforestation Nature Park for anAboriginal dreamtime walk, experiencenative dancing, see spear throwing &learn how to throw a boomerang

14 Days Beaches & Reefs13 nights accomm9 breakfasts2 lunches (sailing option)5 dinners (island option)6 dinners (sailing option)


10 nights in resorts, 1 night in an eco-lodge, 1 night in a surfschool village & 1 night in a country homesteadSailing option: substitute 2 nights inresort with 2 nights on a yacht (see page 57)Basis: mainly quad, some triple.Twin/single-share also available atadditional cost.Yacht multi-share onlyMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation







Great Barrier Reef


Codes: ex Sydney:BRSW / ex Cairns:BRCW

Sandunes, Port Stephens

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save C$185. Or pay 6 months in advance and save C$95. See page 7 for details.

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement (tour only) add C$1215/add C$399 twin-share.Single room supplement (tour + sailing) add C$995/addC$329 twin-share. (Boat cabins are multi-share only)BRSC: Start Sydney 7:00am & end Cairns 12:00 noon.BRCS: Start Cairns 12:00 noon & end Sydney 6:00pm.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodation optionssee page 15.Need flights? We’ve got great deals – see page 14.Check out page 7 for ways to save & deals.

Code: BRSC 2010/11/12All prices per person in C$

Start Finish Tour Tour & Sydney Cairns Only Sailing

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2012JAN 2 JAN 15 1989 2259JAN 8 JAN 21 1989 2259JAN 15 JAN 28 1989 2259JAN 22 FEB 4 1989 2259JAN 29 FEB 11 1989 2259FEB 5 FEB 18 1989 2259FEB 12 FEB 25 1989 2259FEB 19 MAR 3 1989 2259FEB 26 MAR 10 1989 2259MAR 4 MAR 17 1989 2259MAR 11 MAR 24 1989 2259MAR 18 MAR 31 1989 2259MAR 25 APR 7 1989 2259

Code: BRCS 2010/11/12All prices per person in C$

Start Finish Tour Tour & Cairns Sydney Only Sailing

2010JUL 3 JUL 16 1749 2019JUL 17 JUL 30 1749 2019JUL 24 AUG 6 1749 2019JUL 31 AUG 13 1749 2019AUG 7 AUG 20 1749 2019AUG 21 SEP 3 1749 2019AUG 28 SEP 10 1749 2019SEP 4 SEP 17 1749 2019SEP 18 OCT 1 1749 2019SEP 25 OCT 8 1749 2019OCT 9 OCT 22 1749 2019OCT 16 OCT 29 1749 2019OCT 23 NOV 5 1749 2019OCT 30 NOV 12 1749 2019NOV 13 NOV 26 1845 2115NOV 20 DEC 3 1845 2115NOV 27 DEC 10 1845 2115DEC 11 DEC 24 1845 2115DEC 18 DEC 31 1845 2115DEC 25 JAN 7 1845 2115

2011JAN 8 JAN 21 1845 2115JAN 15 JAN 28 1845 2115JAN 22 FEB 4 1845 2115JAN 29 FEB 11 1845 2115FEB 5 FEB 18 1845 2115FEB 12 FEB 25 1845 2115FEB 19 MAR 4 1845 2115FEB 26 MAR 11 1845 2115MAR 5 MAR 18 1845 2115MAR 12 MAR 25 1845 2115MAR 19 APR 1 1845 2115MAR 26 APR 8 1845 2115APR 2 APR 15 1835 2105APR 9 APR 22 1835 2105APR 16 APR 29 1835 2105APR 23 MAY 6 1835 2105APR 30 MAY 13 1835 2105MAY 7 MAY 20 1835 2105MAY 14 MAY 27 1835 2105MAY 28 JUN 10 1835 2105JUN 4 JUN 17 1835 2105JUN 11 JUN 24 1835 2105JUN 25 JUL 8 1835 2105JUL 2 JUL 15 1805 2075JUL 16 JUL 29 1805 2075JUL 23 AUG 5 1805 2075JUL 30 AUG 12 1805 2075AUG 6 AUG 19 1805 2075AUG 20 SEP 2 1805 2075AUG 27 SEP 9 1805 2075SEP 3 SEP 16 1805 2075SEP 10 SEP 23 1805 2075SEP 17 SEP 30 1805 2075SEP 24 OCT 7 1805 2075OCT 1 OCT 14 1805 2075OCT 8 OCT 21 1805 2075OCT 15 OCT 28 1805 2075OCT 22 NOV 4 1805 2075OCT 29 NOV 11 1805 2075NOV 5 NOV 18 1899 2169NOV 12 NOV 25 1899 2169NOV 19 DEC 2 1899 2169NOV 26 DEC 9 1899 2169DEC 3 DEC 16 1899 2169DEC 10 DEC 23 1899 2169DEC 17 DEC 30 1899 2169DEC 24 JAN 6 1899 2169DEC 31 JAN 13 1899 2169

2012JAN 7 JAN 20 1899 2169JAN 15 JAN 28 1899 2169JAN 21 FEB 3 1899 2169JAN 28 FEB 10 1899 2169FEB 4 FEB 17 1899 2169FEB 11 FEB 24 1899 2169FEB 18 MAR 2 1899 2169FEB 25 MAR 9 1899 2169MAR 3 MAR 16 1899 2169MAR 10 MAR 23 1899 2169MAR 17 MAR 30 1899 2169MAR 24 APR 6 1899 2169MAR 31 APR 13 1899 2169


Your choiceYou can start this tour in Cairns &travel it in reverse – if you do, yousave up to C$65.






• Great Barrier Reef talk & native fish hold

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12 Days Cairns Sunshine Trail

FRASER ISLAND: Locally guided 4WD trip across the island & lunchENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

12Days

fromC$1485

C$124/Day

Tully


Mackay

Capricorn Coast

3

CAIRNS3

COUNTRY HOMESTEAD

1

FRASER ISLAND

NOOSA11

BrisbaneSURFERS PARADISE 2


Townsville

Gulf of Carpentaria

Great Australian

Bight

Tasman Sea

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

NORTHERN TERRITORY

NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

QUEENSLAND


THE WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent) CAIRNS: Tandem skydive - Whitewater raft themighty Tully River - Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch…or stay dry with coral viewing by semi-submersible - Dawn hotair balloon flight & champagne breakfast

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


29Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Surfers ParadiseMeet up with your Contiki Crew & headinto the bright lights of Surfers Paradise fora great night out with your new travelbuddies! ResortTry your luck at Jupiter's CasinoDay 2: Surfers ParadiseSurfers Paradise is the place to party inthe ‘sunshine state’. Combine sun, surf,adventure, water activities & more bars &nightclubs than you could ‘poke a stick at’& you have a travellers paradise! Resort Day 3: Surfers Paradise to NoosaExplore Brisbane, a cosmopolitan city thathas a laid-back, small town attitude. Afterlunch it’s on to Noosa, a beach resorttown blending the chic with surf culture. Resort (B,D)Brisbane city tourWatch a demonstration on Australia’snational gem stone, the OpalSee picturesque Noosa & its beachDay 4: Noosa to Fraser IslandYou could experience the amazing RainbowBeach before we reach Fraser Island, agigantic 800,000 year old sandbar.Bushwalk & 4WD through its rainforests,sandunes & freshwater lakes. Eco LodgeScenic boat trip to Fraser Island Enjoy the eco-resort’s facilitiesDay 5: Fraser Island to CountryHomesteadA bit further north & find yourself at ourhomestead in the heart of Australia’s cattlecountry. Get a slice of the real Aussiecountry life & genuine Aussie hospitality overa hearty meal. Country Homestead (B,D)Farm tour to see the farm animals &even kangaroos!Enjoy this evening’s activities withmusic, a bar & a bonfireDay 6: Country Homestead to theWhitsundaysPass through Mackay & its sugar canefields en route to Airlie Beach - gateway tothe Whitsunday Islands. A quick ferry ride& you’ll find yourself in a slice of heavenon tropical Daydream Island. Resort (B,D)Cross the Tropic of CapricornRockhampton city tour

Visit Airlie Beach, right on the waterwith a pumping bar & cafe scene Transfer boat to Daydream IslandDays 7-8: The WhitsundaysTime to slow it down, chill out & catch some rays on the amazing white sandy beaches. Or get your bloodpumping with a ton of activities to choose from like waterskiing, parasailing,tennis, beach volleyball or snorkelling.Resort (B) (B)Enjoy great resort facilitiesSee native birdlife & wallabies

Day 9: The Whitsundays to CairnsGo north to the happening city ofTownsville that straddles the coast & theoutback. Continue road-tripping along thespectacular Great Green Way via Tully tothe ever-popular travellers’ hub of Cairns.Resort (B)Townsville city tourView Magnetic Island, an unspoiltnational park, from TownsvilleCross the Tully River, home toAustralia's best whitewater raftingDays 10-11: CairnsWith a lush tropical setting, Cairns has somuch to offer – great restaurants, bars,markets, shopping & of course, nightlife!It’s also the jumping off point for lots ofactivities like the Outer Barrier Reef cruiseor whitewater rafting. Resort (B)Cairns city tourDay 12: CairnsSee a Pamagirri dance performance, walkthrough the rainforest & learn aboutancient Aboriginal culture. Then it’s backto Cairns where the tour ends & it’s timeto say farewell to your new friends. Visit Rainforestation Nature Park for anAboriginal dreamtime walk, experiencenative dancing, see spear throwing &learn how to throw a boomerang

12 Days Cairns Sunshine Trail11 nights accomm7 breakfasts 2 lunches (sailing option)3 dinners (island option)4 dinners (sailing option)


9 nights in resorts, 1 night in an eco-lodge & 1 night in a country homesteadSailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht (see page 57)Basis: mainly quad, some triple.Twin/single-share also available atadditional cost.Yacht multi-share onlyMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation







Learn to throw a boomerang

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement (tour only) add C$1070/add C$359 twin-share.Single room supplement (tour + sailing) add C$850/add C$289 twin-share. (Boat cabins are multi-share only)BTSC: Start Surfers Paradise 4:30pm & end Cairns 12:00 noon.BTCS: Start Cairns 12:00 noon & end Surfers Paradise 8:00am.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodation optionssee page 15.Need flights? We’ve got great deals – see page 14.Check out page 7 for ways to save & deals.

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save C$155.Or pay 6 months inadvance and save C$79. See page 7 for details.

Code: BTSC 2010/11/12All prices per person in C$

Start Finish Tour Tour & Surfers P. Cairns Only Sailing

2010JUL 6 JUL 17 1550 1820JUL 13 JUL 24 1550 1820JUL 20 JUL 31 1550 1820JUL 27 AUG 7 1550 1820AUG 10 AUG 21 1550 1820AUG 17 AUG 28 1550 1820AUG 24 SEP 4 1550 1820SEP 7 SEP 18 1550 1820SEP 14 SEP 25 1550 1820SEP 28 OCT 9 1550 1820OCT 5 OCT 16 1550 1820OCT 12 OCT 23 1550 1820OCT 19 OCT 30 1550 1820NOV 2 NOV 13 1625 1895NOV 9 NOV 20 1625 1895NOV 16 NOV 27 1625 1895NOV 30 DEC 11 1625 1895DEC 7 DEC 18 1625 1895DEC 14 DEC 25 1625 1895DEC 28 JAN 8 1625 1895

2011JAN 4 JAN 15 1625 1895JAN 11 JAN 22 1625 1895JAN 18 JAN 29 1625 1895JAN 25 FEB 5 1625 1895FEB 1 FEB 12 1625 1895FEB 8 FEB 19 1625 1895FEB 15 FEB 26 1625 1895FEB 22 MAR 5 1625 1895MAR 1 MAR 12 1625 1895MAR 8 MAR 19 1625 1895MAR 15 MAR 26 1625 1895MAR 22 APR 2 1625 1895MAR 29 APR 9 1625 1895APR 5 APR 16 1620 1890APR 12 APR 23 1620 1890APR 19 APR 30 1620 1890APR 26 MAY 7 1620 1890MAY 3 MAY 14 1620 1890MAY 17 MAY 28 1620 1890MAY 24 JUN 4 1620 1890MAY 31 JUN 11 1620 1890JUN 14 JUN 25 1620 1890JUN 21 JUL 2 1620 1890JUL 5 JUL 16 1595 1865JUL 12 JUL 23 1595 1865JUL 19 JUL 30 1595 1865JUL 26 AUG 6 1595 1865AUG 9 AUG 20 1595 1865AUG 16 AUG 27 1595 1865AUG 23 SEP 3 1595 1865AUG 30 SEP 10 1595 1865SEP 6 SEP 17 1595 1865SEP 13 SEP 24 1595 1865SEP 20 OCT 1 1595 1865SEP 27 OCT 8 1595 1865OCT 4 OCT 15 1595 1865OCT 11 OCT 22 1595 1865OCT 18 OCT 29 1595 1865OCT 25 NOV 5 1595 1865NOV 1 NOV 12 1675 1945NOV 8 NOV 19 1675 1945NOV 15 NOV 26 1675 1945NOV 22 DEC 3 1675 1945NOV 29 DEC 10 1675 1945DEC 6 DEC 17 1675 1945DEC 13 DEC 24 1675 1945DEC 20 DEC 31 1675 1945DEC 27 JAN 7 1675 1945


Code: BTCS 2010/11/12All prices per person in C$

Start Finish Tour Tour & Cairns Surfers P. Only Sailing

2010JUL 3 JUL 14 1485 1755JUL 17 JUL 28 1485 1755JUL 24 AUG 4 1485 1755JUL 31 AUG 11 1485 1755AUG 7 AUG 18 1485 1755AUG 21 SEP 1 1485 1755AUG 28 SEP 8 1485 1755SEP 4 SEP 15 1485 1755SEP 18 SEP 29 1485 1755SEP 25 OCT 6 1485 1755OCT 9 OCT 20 1485 1755OCT 16 OCT 27 1485 1755OCT 23 NOV 3 1485 1755OCT 30 NOV 10 1485 1755NOV 13 NOV 24 1560 1830NOV 20 DEC 1 1560 1830NOV 27 DEC 8 1560 1830DEC 11 DEC 22 1560 1830DEC 18 DEC 29 1560 1830DEC 25 JAN 5 1560 1830

2011JAN 8 JAN 19 1560 1830JAN 15 JAN 26 1560 1830JAN 22 FEB 2 1560 1830JAN 29 FEB 9 1560 1830FEB 5 FEB 16 1560 1830FEB 12 FEB 23 1560 1830FEB 19 MAR 2 1560 1830FEB 26 MAR 9 1560 1830MAR 5 MAR 16 1560 1830MAR 12 MAR 23 1560 1830MAR 19 MAR 30 1560 1830MAR 26 APR 6 1560 1830APR 2 APR 13 1555 1825APR 9 APR 20 1555 1825APR 16 APR 27 1555 1825APR 23 MAY 4 1555 1825APR 30 MAY 11 1555 1825MAY 7 MAY 18 1555 1825MAY 14 MAY 25 1555 1825MAY 28 JUN 8 1555 1825JUN 4 JUN 15 1555 1825JUN 11 JUN 22 1555 1825JUN 25 JUL 6 1555 1825JUL 2 JUL 13 1530 1800JUL 16 JUL 27 1530 1800JUL 23 AUG 3 1530 1800JUL 30 AUG 10 1530 1800AUG 6 AUG 17 1530 1800AUG 20 AUG 31 1530 1800AUG 27 SEP 7 1530 1800SEP 3 SEP 14 1530 1800SEP 10 SEP 21 1530 1800SEP 17 SEP 28 1530 1800SEP 24 OCT 5 1530 1800OCT 1 OCT 12 1530 1800OCT 8 OCT 19 1530 1800OCT 15 OCT 26 1530 1800OCT 22 NOV 2 1530 1800OCT 29 NOV 9 1530 1800NOV 5 NOV 16 1610 1880NOV 12 NOV 23 1610 1880NOV 19 NOV 30 1610 1880NOV 26 DEC 7 1610 1880DEC 3 DEC 14 1610 1880DEC 10 DEC 21 1610 1880DEC 17 DEC 28 1610 1880DEC 24 JAN 4 1610 1880DEC 31 JAN 11 1610 1880

2012JAN 7 JAN 18 1610 1880JAN 15 JAN 26 1610 1880JAN 21 FEB 1 1610 1880JAN 28 FEB 8 1610 1880FEB 4 FEB 15 1610 1880FEB 11 FEB 22 1610 1880FEB 18 FEB 29 1610 1880FEB 25 MAR 7 1610 1880MAR 3 MAR 14 1610 1880MAR 10 MAR 21 1610 1880MAR 17 MAR 28 1610 1880MAR 24 APR 4 1610 1880MAR 31 APR 11 1610 1880


Codes: ex Surfers P:BTSW / ex Cairns:BTCW

Whitewater rafting

Your choiceYou can start this tour in theWhitsundays & travel it in reverse –if you do, you save up to C$65.








contiki.com/coast

11 Days Coast & Whitsundays

PORT STEPHENS: Dolphin watching cruise & swimming ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

11Days

fromC$1475

C$135/Day

Airlie Beach

Shute Harbour

Mackay

Byron Bay

Capricorn Coast

Sydney

3

COUNTRY HOMESTEAD

1

FRASER ISLANDNOOSA

11

Brisbane


PORT STEPHENS

COFFS HARBOUR

1

1


Great Australian

Bight

Tasman Sea

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

NORTHERN TERRITORY

NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

QUEENSLAND


SURFERS PARADISE: Vintage Tiger Moth bi-plane joyflight (with acrobatic ‘loop the loops’)! - Spectacular tandem skydive - Harley Davidsonmotorbike tour through the Hinterland - Locally guided 4WD national park rainforest tour & lunch FRASER ISLAND: Locally guided 4WD trip acrossthe island & lunch WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent) - Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise with lunch

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


31Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Sydney to Shoal Bay (PortStephens)Meet up with your Contiki crew & checkout Sydney’s icons. Then head up north tothe ‘blue water paradise’ of Port Stephens& pristine Shoal Bay where you can cruisewith the dolphins or try sandboarding.Resort (D)Sydney city tour See the Sydney Opera House &Harbour BridgeVisit Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair for apanoramic view of Sydney HarbourDay 2: Shoal Bay to Coffs HarbourContinue up Australia’s famous ‘holidaycoast’ to the beautiful beaches of CoffsHarbour where our Surf Camp & Schoolhas cabins located right on the beach.We’ll show you the best waves to surf ifyou already know how, or teach you if youdon’t. Surf Village (B,D)See the iconic ‘Big Banana’Day 3: Coffs Harbour to SurfersParadiseWander through the relaxed, small coastaltown of Byron Bay with its New Age-organic lifestyle, artsy shops & fantasticeateries. Later, encounter native Aussieanimals at Currumbin Sanctuary. Resort (B)Visit Cape Byron - Australia's mosteasterly pointVisit stunning Gold Coast beachesTry your luck at Jupiter's CasinoDay 4: Surfers ParadiseSurfers Paradise is the place to party inthe ‘sunshine state’. Combine sun, surf,adventure, water activities & more bars &nightclubs than you could ‘poke a stick at’& you have a travellers paradise! ResortDay 5: Surfers Paradise to NoosaExplore Brisbane, a cosmopolitan city thathas a laid-back, small town attitude. Afterlunch it’s on to Noosa, a beach resorttown blending the chic with surf culture.Resort (B,D)Brisbane city tourWatch a demonstration on Australia’snational gem stone, the OpalSee picturesque Noosa & its beachDay 6: Noosa to Fraser IslandYou could experience the amazingRainbow Beach before we reach Fraser

Island, a gigantic 800,000 year oldsandbar. Bushwalk & 4WD through itsrainforests, sandunes & freshwater lakes.Eco Lodge

Scenic boat trip to Fraser Island Enjoy the eco-resort’s facilitiesDay 7: Fraser Island to CountryHomesteadA bit further north & find yourself at ourhomestead in the heart of Australia’s cattlecountry. Get a slice of the real Aussiecountry life & genuine Aussie hospitality overa hearty meal. Country Homestead (B,D)

Farm tour to see the farm animals &even kangaroos!Enjoy this evening’s activities withmusic, a bar & a bonfireDay 8: Country Homestead to theWhitsundaysPass through Mackay & its sugar canefields en route to Airlie Beach - gateway tothe Whitsunday Islands. A quick ferry ride& you’ll find yourself in a slice of heavenon tropical Daydream Island. Resort (B,D)

Cross the Tropic of CapricornRockhampton city tourVisit Airlie Beach, right on the waterwith a pumping bar & cafe scene Transfer boat to Daydream IslandDays 9-10: The WhitsundaysTime to slow it down, chill out & catchsome rays on the amazing white sandybeaches. Or get your blood pumping witha ton of activities to choose from likewaterskiing, parasailing, tennis, beachvolleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B) (B)

Enjoy great resort facilitiesSee native birdlife & wallabies

Day 11: The WhitsundaysThe tour ends after breakfast & it’s time tosay farewell to your new friends. (B)

11 Days Coast & Whitsundays10 nights accomm8 breakfasts 2 lunches (sailing option)5 dinners (island option)6 dinners (sailing option)


7 nights in resorts, 1 night in an eco-lodge, 1 night in a surfschool village & 1 night in a country homesteadSailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht (see page 57)Basis: mainly quad, some triple.Twin/single-share also available atadditional cost.Yacht multi-share onlyMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation







Byron BayLearn to surf

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement (tour only) add C$940/add C$315 twin-share.Single room supplement (tour + sailing) add C$720/addC$245 twin-share. (Boat cabins are multi-share only)SQSC: Start Sydney 7:00am & end Daydream Island 8:00am.SQCS: Start Daydream Island 5:00pm & end Sydney 6:00pm.Sailing option - Start Airlie Beach 3.00pm & end Sydney 6.00pm.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodation optionssee page 15.Need flights? We’ve got great deals – see page 14.Check out page 7 for ways to save & deals.


Code: SQSC 2010/11/12All prices per person in C$

Start Finish Tour Tour & Sydney W’suns Only Sailing

2010JUL 4 JUL 14 1540 1810JUL 11 JUL 21 1540 1810JUL 18 JUL 28 1540 1810JUL 25 AUG 4 1540 1810AUG 8 AUG 18 1540 1810AUG 15 AUG 25 1540 1810AUG 22 SEP 1 1540 1810SEP 5 SEP 15 1540 1810SEP 12 SEP 22 1540 1810SEP 26 OCT 6 1540 1810OCT 3 OCT 13 1540 1810OCT 10 OCT 20 1540 1810OCT 17 OCT 27 1540 1810OCT 31 NOV 10 1540 1810NOV 7 NOV 17 1625 1895NOV 14 NOV 24 1625 1895NOV 28 DEC 8 1625 1895DEC 5 DEC 15 1625 1895DEC 12 DEC 22 1625 1895DEC 26 JAN 5 1625 1895

2011JAN 2 JAN 12 1625 1895JAN 9 JAN 19 1625 1895JAN 16 JAN 26 1625 1895JAN 23 FEB 2 1625 1895JAN 30 FEB 9 1625 1895FEB 6 FEB 16 1625 1895FEB 13 FEB 23 1625 1895FEB 20 MAR 2 1625 1895FEB 27 MAR 9 1625 1895MAR 6 MAR 16 1625 1895MAR 13 MAR 23 1625 1895MAR 20 MAR 30 1625 1895MAR 27 APR 6 1625 1895APR 3 APR 13 1615 1885APR 10 APR 20 1615 1885APR 17 APR 27 1615 1885APR 24 MAY 4 1615 1885MAY 1 MAY 11 1615 1885MAY 15 MAY 25 1615 1885MAY 22 JUN 1 1615 1885MAY 29 JUN 8 1615 1885JUN 12 JUN 22 1615 1885JUN 19 JUN 29 1615 1885JUL 3 JUL 13 1595 1865JUL 10 JUL 20 1595 1865JUL 17 JUL 27 1595 1865JUL 24 AUG 3 1595 1865AUG 7 AUG 17 1595 1865AUG 14 AUG 24 1595 1865AUG 21 AUG 31 1595 1865AUG 28 SEP 7 1595 1865SEP 4 SEP 14 1595 1865SEP 11 SEP 21 1595 1865SEP 18 SEP 28 1595 1865SEP 25 OCT 5 1595 1865OCT 2 OCT 12 1595 1865OCT 9 OCT 19 1595 1865OCT 16 OCT 26 1595 1865OCT 23 NOV 2 1595 1865OCT 30 NOV 9 1595 1865NOV 6 NOV 16 1675 1945NOV 13 NOV 23 1675 1945NOV 20 NOV 30 1675 1945NOV 27 DEC 7 1675 1945DEC 4 DEC 14 1675 1945DEC 11 DEC 21 1675 1945DEC 18 DEC 28 1675 1945DEC 25 JAN 4 1675 1945

2012JAN 2 JAN 12 1675 1945JAN 8 JAN 18 1675 1945JAN 15 JAN 25 1675 1945JAN 22 FEB 1 1675 1945JAN 29 FEB 8 1675 1945FEB 5 FEB 15 1675 1945FEB 12 FEB 22 1675 1945FEB 19 FEB 29 1675 1945FEB 26 MAR 7 1675 1945MAR 4 MAR 14 1675 1945MAR 11 MAR 21 1675 1945MAR 18 MAR 28 1675 1945MAR 25 APR 4 1675 1945

Code: SQCS 2010/11/12All prices per person in C$

Start Finish Tour Tour & W’suns Sydney Only Sailing

2010JUL 6 JUL 16 1475 1745JUL 20 JUL 30 1475 1745JUL 27 AUG 6 1475 1745AUG 3 AUG 13 1475 1745AUG 10 AUG 20 1475 1745AUG 24 SEP 3 1475 1745AUG 31 SEP 10 1475 1745SEP 7 SEP 17 1475 1745SEP 21 OCT 1 1475 1745SEP 28 OCT 8 1475 1745OCT 12 OCT 22 1475 1745OCT 19 OCT 29 1475 1745OCT 26 NOV 5 1475 1745NOV 2 NOV 12 1560 1830NOV 16 NOV 26 1560 1830NOV 23 DEC 3 1560 1830NOV 30 DEC 10 1560 1830DEC 14 DEC 24 1560 1830DEC 21 DEC 31 1560 1830DEC 28 JAN 7 1560 1830

2011JAN 11 JAN 21 1560 1830JAN 18 JAN 28 1560 1830JAN 25 FEB 4 1560 1830FEB 1 FEB 11 1560 1830FEB 8 FEB 18 1560 1830FEB 15 FEB 25 1560 1830FEB 22 MAR 4 1560 1830MAR 1 MAR 11 1560 1830MAR 8 MAR 18 1560 1830MAR 15 MAR 25 1560 1830MAR 22 APR 1 1560 1830MAR 29 APR 8 1560 1830APR 5 APR 15 1550 1820APR 12 APR 22 1550 1820APR 19 APR 29 1550 1820APR 26 MAY 6 1550 1820MAY 3 MAY 13 1550 1820MAY 10 MAY 20 1550 1820MAY 17 MAY 27 1550 1820MAY 31 JUN 10 1550 1820JUN 7 JUN 17 1550 1820JUN 14 JUN 24 1550 1820JUN 28 JUL 8 1550 1820JUL 5 JUL 15 1530 1800JUL 19 JUL 29 1530 1800JUL 26 AUG 5 1530 1800AUG 2 AUG 12 1530 1800AUG 9 AUG 19 1530 1800AUG 23 SEP 2 1530 1800AUG 30 SEP 9 1530 1800SEP 6 SEP 16 1530 1800SEP 13 SEP 23 1530 1800SEP 20 SEP 30 1530 1800SEP 27 OCT 7 1530 1800OCT 4 OCT 14 1530 1800OCT 11 OCT 21 1530 1800OCT 18 OCT 28 1530 1800OCT 25 NOV 4 1530 1800NOV 1 NOV 11 1610 1880NOV 8 NOV 18 1610 1880NOV 15 NOV 25 1610 1880NOV 22 DEC 2 1610 1880NOV 29 DEC 9 1610 1880DEC 6 DEC 16 1610 1880DEC 13 DEC 23 1610 1880DEC 20 DEC 30 1610 1880DEC 27 JAN 6 1610 1880



Codes: ex Sydney:SQSW / ex W’suns:SQCW

More optionsWhile you’re in this part of the world,you could dive the Great Barrier Reef on one of our dive trips. See page 56-57.

Semi-submersible cruise

Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: The WhitsundaysMeet up with your Contiki Crew & newtravel buddies on Daydream Island, a sliceof heaven in the magnificent Whitsundays.Resort (D)Days 2-3: The WhitsundaysTime to slow it down & catch some rayson the amazing white sand beaches of TheWhitsundays. Or get your blood pumpingwith heaps of activities to choose from likewaterskiing, parasailing, tennis, beachvolleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B) (B)See native birdlife & wallabiesEnjoy great resort facilities

Day 4: The Whitsundays to CairnsHead north to the happening city ofTownsville that straddles the coast & the

outback. Continue road-tripping along thespectacular Great Green Way via Tully tothe ever-popular travellers’ hub of Cairns.Resort (B)Townsville city tourSee the unspoilt national park ofMagnetic Island from TownsvilleCross the Tully River, home toAustralia's best whitewater raftingDays 5-6: CairnsWith a lush tropical setting, Cairns has somuch to offer – great restaurants, bars,markets, shopping & of course, nightlife!It’s also the jumping off point for lots ofactivities like the Outer Barrier Reef cruiseor whitewater rafting. Resort (B)Cairns city tourDay 7: Cairns to Cape TribulationSee the Pamagirri dancers & learn aboutfascinating & ancient Aboriginal culture.Then travel along the stunning Coral Sea togushing Mossman Gorge, pristine DaintreeNational Park & Cape Tribulation. Resort (D)Visit Rainforestation Nature Park foran Aboriginal dreamtime walk, experiencenative dancing, see spear throwing &learn how to throw a boomerang Walk through the Daintree Rainforestto Mossman Gorge for swimmingDay 8: Cape TribulationGet back to nature in the Daintree National Park with its ancient rainforests.Dip in a refreshing swimming hole beforeheading back to Cape Tribulation - aunique area where 2 of Australia’s mostsignificant World Heritage sites, the GreatBarrier Reef & the wet tropics, meet!Resort (B)Learn about unique Daintree flora &fauna on a board walkListen to Aboriginal legends about theprecious areaDay 9: Cape Tribulation to CairnsThere’s free time this morning in theDaintree, before heading down to PortDouglas, a glamorous, yet low-key resorttown popular with the rich & famous. Then it’s back to Cairns where the tourends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)See Port Douglas & gorgeous FourMile Beach - a band of white-sandbeach backed by palms

Days 1-3: SailingWhitsundays optionWant to get out on the water for thenext couple of days? Choose ourWhitsundays sailing option! See page57 for more info & the pricing box forcosts. There’s no twin or single shareavailable onboard the boat. (D) (B,L,D) (B,L).

Codes: ex W’suns:FNSW / ex Cairns:FNCW

Tully

Shute Harbour

Kuranda


CAPE TRIBULATION2

Townsville

3

CAIRNS3


Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

QUEENSLAND


East Coast

32

9 Days Island & Rainforest8 nights accomm6 breakfasts 2 lunches (sailing option)2 dinners (island option)3 dinners (sailing option)

9Days Island &Rainforest

WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather

dependent) CAIRNS: Tandem skydive - Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier

Reef cruise & lunch…or coral viewing by semi-submersible - Hot air balloon flight

& champagne breakfastENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

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

contiki.com/island


What’s includedAll as per itinerary• 8 nights resort accommodation

Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht (see page 57)Basis: mainly quad, some triple.Twin/single-share also available atadditional cost.Yacht multi-share onlyMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation




• Rainforest adventure on days 7, 8 & 9• Sightseeing tours of all major cities• Local taxes & service charges• Number of World



9 Days

fromC$1259

C$140/Day

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save C$125.Or pay 6 months inadvance and save C$65.See page 7 for details.

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement (tour only) add C$845/add C$265 twin-share.Single room supplement (tour + sailing) add C$625/addC$195 twin-share. (Boat cabins are multi-share only)FNSC: Start Daydream Island 5:00pm & end Cairns 4:00pm.Sailing option - Start Airlie Beach 3.00pm & end Cairns 4.00pm.FNCS: Start Cairns 7:30am & end Daydream Island 8:00am.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodation optionssee page 15.Need flights? We’ve got great deals – see page 14.Check out page 7 for ways to save & deals.

Code: FNSC 2010/11/12All prices per person in C$

Start Finish Tour Tour & W’suns Cairns Only Sailing

2010JUL 11 JUL 19 1259 1529JUL 18 JUL 26 1259 1529JUL 25 AUG 2 1259 1529AUG 1 AUG 9 1259 1529AUG 15 AUG 23 1259 1529AUG 22 AUG 30 1259 1529AUG 29 SEP 6 1259 1529SEP 12 SEP 20 1259 1529SEP 19 SEP 27 1259 1529OCT 3 OCT 11 1259 1529OCT 10 OCT 18 1259 1529OCT 17 OCT 25 1259 1529OCT 24 NOV 1 1259 1529NOV 7 NOV 15 1319 1589NOV 14 NOV 22 1319 1589NOV 21 NOV 29 1319 1589DEC 5 DEC 13 1319 1589DEC 12 DEC 20 1319 1589DEC 19 DEC 27 1319 1589

2011JAN 2 JAN 10 1319 1589JAN 9 JAN 17 1319 1589JAN 16 JAN 24 1319 1589JAN 23 JAN 31 1319 1589JAN 30 FEB 7 1319 1589FEB 6 FEB 14 1319 1589FEB 13 FEB 21 1319 1589FEB 20 FEB 28 1319 1589FEB 27 MAR 7 1319 1589MAR 6 MAR 14 1319 1589MAR 13 MAR 21 1319 1589MAR 20 MAR 28 1319 1589MAR 27 APR 4 1319 1589APR 3 APR 11 1315 1585APR 10 APR 18 1315 1585APR 17 APR 25 1315 1585APR 24 MAY 2 1315 1585MAY 1 MAY 9 1315 1585MAY 8 MAY 16 1315 1585MAY 22 MAY 30 1315 1585MAY 29 JUN 6 1315 1585JUN 5 JUN 13 1315 1585JUN 19 JUN 27 1315 1585JUN 26 JUL 4 1315 1585JUL 10 JUL 18 1295 1565JUL 17 JUL 25 1295 1565JUL 24 AUG 1 1295 1565JUL 31 AUG 8 1295 1565AUG 14 AUG 22 1295 1565AUG 21 AUG 29 1295 1565AUG 28 SEP 5 1295 1565SEP 4 SEP 12 1295 1565SEP 11 SEP 19 1295 1565SEP 18 SEP 26 1295 1565SEP 25 OCT 3 1295 1565OCT 2 OCT 10 1295 1565OCT 9 OCT 17 1295 1565OCT 16 OCT 24 1295 1565OCT 23 OCT 31 1295 1565OCT 30 NOV 7 1295 1565NOV 6 NOV 14 1359 1629NOV 13 NOV 21 1359 1629NOV 20 NOV 28 1359 1629NOV 27 DEC 5 1359 1629DEC 4 DEC 12 1359 1629DEC 11 DEC 19 1359 1629DEC 18 DEC 26 1359 1629DEC 25 JAN 2 1359 1629

2012JAN 1 JAN 9 1359 1629JAN 9 JAN 17 1359 1629JAN 15 JAN 23 1359 1629JAN 22 JAN 30 1359 1629JAN 29 FEB 6 1359 1629FEB 5 FEB 13 1359 1629FEB 12 FEB 20 1359 1629FEB 19 FEB 27 1359 1629FEB 26 MAR 5 1359 1629MAR 4 MAR 12 1359 1629MAR 11 MAR 19 1359 1629MAR 18 MAR 26 1359 1629MAR 25 APR 2 1359 1629

Code: FNCS 2010/11/12All prices per person in C$

Start Finish Tour Tour & Cairns W’suns Only Sailing

2010JUL 1 JUL 9 1259 1529JUL 15 JUL 23 1259 1529JUL 22 JUL 30 1259 1529JUL 29 AUG 6 1259 1529AUG 5 AUG 13 1259 1529AUG 19 AUG 27 1259 1529AUG 26 SEP 3 1259 1529SEP 2 SEP 10 1259 1529SEP 16 SEP 24 1259 1529SEP 23 OCT 1 1259 1529OCT 7 OCT 15 1259 1529OCT 14 OCT 22 1259 1529OCT 21 OCT 29 1259 1529OCT 28 NOV 5 1259 1529NOV 11 NOV 19 1319 1589NOV 18 NOV 26 1319 1589NOV 25 DEC 3 1319 1589DEC 9 DEC 17 1319 1589DEC 16 DEC 24 1319 1589DEC 23 DEC 31 1319 1589

2011JAN 6 JAN 14 1319 1589JAN 13 JAN 21 1319 1589JAN 20 JAN 28 1319 1589JAN 27 FEB 4 1319 1589FEB 3 FEB 11 1319 1589FEB 10 FEB 18 1319 1589FEB 17 FEB 25 1319 1589FEB 24 MAR 4 1319 1589MAR 3 MAR 11 1319 1589MAR 10 MAR 18 1319 1589MAR 17 MAR 25 1319 1589MAR 24 APR 1 1319 1589MAR 31 APR 8 1319 1589APR 7 APR 15 1315 1585APR 14 APR 22 1315 1585APR 21 APR 29 1315 1585APR 28 MAY 6 1315 1585MAY 5 MAY 13 1315 1585MAY 12 MAY 20 1315 1585MAY 26 JUN 3 1315 1585JUN 2 JUN 10 1315 1585JUN 9 JUN 17 1315 1585JUN 23 JUL 1 1315 1585JUN 30 JUL 8 1315 1585JUL 14 JUL 22 1295 1565JUL 21 JUL 29 1295 1565JUL 28 AUG 5 1295 1565AUG 4 AUG 12 1295 1565AUG 18 AUG 26 1295 1565AUG 25 SEP 2 1295 1565SEP 1 SEP 9 1295 1565SEP 8 SEP 16 1295 1565SEP 15 SEP 23 1295 1565SEP 22 SEP 30 1295 1565SEP 29 OCT 7 1295 1565OCT 6 OCT 14 1295 1565OCT 13 OCT 21 1295 1565OCT 20 OCT 28 1295 1565OCT 27 NOV 4 1295 1565NOV 3 NOV 11 1359 1629NOV 10 NOV 18 1359 1629NOV 17 NOV 25 1359 1629NOV 24 DEC 2 1359 1629DEC 1 DEC 9 1359 1629DEC 8 DEC 16 1359 1629DEC 15 DEC 23 1359 1629DEC 22 DEC 30 1359 1629DEC 29 JAN 6 1359 1629

2012JAN 5 JAN 13 1359 1629JAN 13 JAN 21 1359 1629JAN 19 JAN 27 1359 1629JAN 26 FEB 3 1359 1629FEB 2 FEB 10 1359 1629FEB 9 FEB 17 1359 1629FEB 16 FEB 24 1359 1629FEB 23 MAR 2 1359 1629MAR 1 MAR 9 1359 1629MAR 8 MAR 16 1359 1629MAR 15 MAR 23 1359 1629MAR 22 MAR 30 1359 1629MAR 29 APR 6 1359 1629

More optionsWhile you’re in this part of the world,jump on a low cost airline & exploremore of Oz with our 4 day MelbourneExplorer package. See page 54.

Itinerary andincluded sightseeingDay 1: The WhitsundaysMeet up with your Contiki Crew & newtravel buddies on Daydream Island, a sliceof heaven in the magnificent Whitsundays.Get to know other travellers & your grouptonight at the bar, over drinks. Resort (D)

Days 2-3: The WhitsundaysSlow it down & catch some rays on theamazing white sand beaches & in theclear turquoise waters of TheWhitsundays. Or get your blood pumpingwith heaps of activities to choose from likewaterskiing, parasailing, tennis, beachvolleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B)(B)

See native birdlife & wallabies

Enjoy great resort facilities

Day 4: The Whitsundays to CairnsHead north to Townsville, a happening citythat straddles the coast & the outback.Continue road-tripping along thespectacular Great Green Way via Tully tothe ever-popular travellers’ hub of Cairns -gateway to two of the world’s greatestnatural attractions, The Great Barrier Reef& the Daintree Rainforest. Resort (B)Townsville city tourSee the unspoilt national park ofMagnetic Island from Townsville

Cross the Tully River, home toAustralia's best whitewater rafting

Days 5-6: CairnsWith a lush tropical setting, Cairns has somuch to offer – great restaurants, bars,markets, shopping & of course, nightlife!It’s also the jumping off point for lots ofactivities like the Outer Barrier Reef cruiseor whitewater rafting. Resort (B)

Cairns city tour

Day 7: CairnsSee the Pamagirri dancers & learn aboutfascinating & ancient Aboriginal culture.Then it's back to Cairns where the tourends & its time to say farewell to your new friends.

Visit Rainforestation Nature Park for an Aboriginal dreamtime walk,experience native dancing, see spear throwing & learn how to throw a boomerang

Aboriginal dancers The Tropics

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7 Days Magical Tropics6 nights accomm4 breakfasts 2 lunches (sailing option)1 dinner (island option)2 dinners (sailing option)

THE WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather

dependent) CAIRNS: Tandem skydive - Whitewater raft the Tully River - Great Barrier

Reef cruise & lunch - Great Barrier Reef scuba diving for beginners & certified divers

- Guided horse & quad-bike tours - Bungy jumpENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

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

7Days MagicalTropics

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What’s includedAll as per itinerary• 6 nights quad-share resort

accommodationSailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht (see page 57)Basis: mainly quad, some triple.Twin/single-share also available atadditional cost.Yacht multi-share onlyMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation

• 4 breakfasts (B) & 1 dinner (D)Sailing option: 4 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) & 2 dinners (D)

• A dedicated crew with an experienced& professional Tour Manager & Driver




Tully

Shute Harbour 3

CAIRNS


Townsville

3

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

QUEENSLAND

Days 1-3: SailingWhitsundays optionWant to get out on the water for thenext couple of days? Choose ourWhitsunday sailing option! See page57 for more info & the pricing box forcosts. There’s no twin or single shareavailable onboard the boat. (D) (B,L,D) (B,L).

Codes: ex W’suns:NWSW / ex Cairns:NWCW



7Days

fromC$919

C$132/Day

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement (tour only) add C$675/add C$230 twin-share.Single room supplement (tour + sailing) add C$455/addC$160 twin-share. (Boat cabins are multi-share only)NWSC: Start Daydream Island 5:00pm & end Cairns 12:00 noon.Sailing option - Start Airlie Beach 3.00pm & end Cairns 12:00 noon.NWCS: Start Cairns 12:00 noon & end Whitsundays 8:00am.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodation optionssee page 15.Need flights? We’ve got great deals – see page 14.Check out page 7 for ways to save & deals.

Code: NWSC 2010/11/12All prices per person in C$

Start Finish Tour Tour & W’suns Cairns Only Sailing

2010JUL 11 JUL 17 919 1189JUL 18 JUL 24 919 1189JUL 25 JUL 31 919 1189AUG 1 AUG 7 919 1189AUG 15 AUG 21 919 1189AUG 22 AUG 28 919 1189AUG 29 SEP 4 919 1189SEP 12 SEP 18 919 1189SEP 19 SEP 25 919 1189OCT 3 OCT 9 919 1189OCT 10 OCT 16 919 1189OCT 17 OCT 23 919 1189OCT 24 OCT 30 919 1189NOV 7 NOV 13 965 1235NOV 14 NOV 20 965 1235NOV 21 NOV 27 965 1235DEC 5 DEC 11 965 1235DEC 12 DEC 18 965 1235DEC 19 DEC 25 965 1235

2011JAN 2 JAN 8 965 1235JAN 9 JAN 15 965 1235JAN 16 JAN 22 965 1235JAN 23 JAN 29 965 1235JAN 30 FEB 5 965 1235FEB 6 FEB 12 965 1235FEB 13 FEB 19 965 1235FEB 20 FEB 26 965 1235FEB 27 MAR 5 965 1235MAR 6 MAR 12 965 1235MAR 13 MAR 19 965 1235MAR 20 MAR 26 965 1235MAR 27 APR 2 965 1235APR 3 APR 9 959 1229APR 10 APR 16 959 1229APR 17 APR 23 959 1229APR 24 APR 30 959 1229MAY 1 MAY 7 959 1229MAY 8 MAY 14 959 1229MAY 22 MAY 28 959 1229MAY 29 JUN 4 959 1229JUN 5 JUN 11 959 1229JUN 19 JUN 25 959 1229JUN 26 JUL 2 959 1229JUL 10 JUL 16 945 1215JUL 17 JUL 23 945 1215JUL 24 JUL 30 945 1215JUL 31 AUG 6 945 1215AUG 14 AUG 20 945 1215AUG 21 AUG 27 945 1215AUG 28 SEP 3 945 1215SEP 4 SEP 10 945 1215SEP 11 SEP 17 945 1215SEP 18 SEP 24 945 1215SEP 25 OCT 1 945 1215OCT 2 OCT 8 945 1215OCT 9 OCT 15 945 1215OCT 16 OCT 22 945 1215OCT 23 OCT 29 945 1215OCT 30 NOV 5 945 1215NOV 6 NOV 12 995 1265NOV 13 NOV 19 995 1265NOV 20 NOV 26 995 1265NOV 27 DEC 3 995 1265DEC 4 DEC 10 995 1265DEC 11 DEC 17 995 1265DEC 18 DEC 24 995 1265DEC 25 DEC 31 995 1265

2012JAN 1 JAN 7 995 1265JAN 9 JAN 15 995 1265JAN 15 JAN 21 995 1265JAN 22 JAN 28 995 1265JAN 29 FEB 4 995 1265FEB 5 FEB 11 995 1265FEB 12 FEB 18 995 1265FEB 19 FEB 25 995 1265FEB 26 MAR 3 995 1265MAR 4 MAR 10 995 1265MAR 11 MAR 17 995 1265MAR 18 MAR 24 995 1265MAR 25 MAR 31 995 1265

Code: NWCS 2010/11/12All prices per person in C$

Start Finish Tour Tour & Cairns W’suns Only Sailing

2010JUL 3 JUL 9 919 1189JUL 17 JUL 23 919 1189JUL 24 JUL 30 919 1189JUL 31 AUG 6 919 1189AUG 7 AUG 13 919 1189AUG 21 AUG 27 919 1189AUG 28 SEP 3 919 1189SEP 4 SEP 10 919 1189SEP 18 SEP 24 919 1189SEP 25 OCT 1 919 1189OCT 9 OCT 15 919 1189OCT 16 OCT 22 919 1189OCT 23 OCT 29 919 1189OCT 30 NOV 5 919 1189NOV 13 NOV 19 965 1235NOV 20 NOV 26 965 1235NOV 27 DEC 3 965 1235DEC 11 DEC 17 965 1235DEC 18 DEC 24 965 1235DEC 25 DEC 31 965 1235

2011JAN 8 JAN 14 965 1235JAN 15 JAN 21 965 1235JAN 22 JAN 28 965 1235JAN 29 FEB 4 965 1235FEB 5 FEB 11 965 1235FEB 12 FEB 18 965 1235FEB 19 FEB 25 965 1235FEB 26 MAR 4 965 1235MAR 5 MAR 11 965 1235MAR 12 MAR 18 965 1235MAR 19 MAR 25 965 1235MAR 26 APR 1 965 1235APR 2 APR 8 959 1229APR 9 APR 15 959 1229APR 16 APR 22 959 1229APR 23 APR 29 959 1229APR 30 MAY 6 959 1229MAY 7 MAY 13 959 1229MAY 14 MAY 20 959 1229MAY 28 JUN 3 959 1229JUN 4 JUN 10 959 1229JUN 11 JUN 17 959 1229JUN 25 JUL 1 959 1229JUL 2 JUL 8 945 1215JUL 16 JUL 22 945 1215JUL 23 JUL 29 945 1215JUL 30 AUG 5 945 1215AUG 6 AUG 12 945 1215AUG 20 AUG 26 945 1215AUG 27 SEP 2 945 1215SEP 3 SEP 9 945 1215SEP 10 SEP 16 945 1215SEP 17 SEP 23 945 1215SEP 24 SEP 30 945 1215OCT 1 OCT 7 945 1215OCT 8 OCT 14 945 1215OCT 15 OCT 21 945 1215OCT 22 OCT 28 945 1215OCT 29 NOV 4 945 1215NOV 5 NOV 11 995 1265NOV 12 NOV 18 995 1265NOV 19 NOV 25 995 1265NOV 26 DEC 2 995 1265DEC 3 DEC 9 995 1265DEC 10 DEC 16 995 1265DEC 17 DEC 23 995 1265DEC 24 DEC 30 995 1265DEC 31 JAN 6 995 1265

2012JAN 7 JAN 13 995 1265JAN 15 JAN 21 995 1265JAN 21 JAN 27 995 1265JAN 28 FEB 3 995 1265FEB 4 FEB 10 995 1265FEB 11 FEB 17 995 1265FEB 18 FEB 24 995 1265FEB 25 MAR 2 995 1265MAR 3 MAR 9 995 1265MAR 10 MAR 16 995 1265MAR 17 MAR 23 995 1265MAR 24 MAR 30 995 1265MAR 31 APR 6 995 1265

Dracula’s cabaret show


3 nights in resorts & 1 night in a surf school villageBasis: mainly quad, some triple.Twin/single-share also available atadditional costMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation





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5 Days City to Surf4 nights accomm3 breakfasts & 2 dinners

PORT STEPHENS: Sandboard & ‘surf’ down the sandunes

COFFS HARBOUR: Learn to surf lesson SURFERS PARADISE: Dracula’s

comedy cabaret show & dinner - Spectacular tandem skydive - Harley

Davidson motorbike tour through the Hinterland - Guided sea-kayak safari ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

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

Itinerary andincluded sightseeingDay 1: Sydney to Shoal Bay (PortStephens)Meet up with your Contiki crew & checkout Sydney’s icons. Then head up north tothe ‘blue water paradise’ of Port Stephens& pristine Shoal Bay where you can cruisewith the dolphins or try sandboarding.Resort (D)Sydney city tour See the Sydney Opera House &Harbour BridgeVisit Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair for apanoramic view of Sydney HarbourDay 2: Shoal Bay to Coffs HarbourContinue up Australia’s famous ‘holidaycoast’ to the beautiful beaches of CoffsHarbour where our Surf Camp & Schoolhas cabins located right on the beach.We’ll show you the best waves to surf ifyou already know how, or teach you if youdon’t. Surf Village (B,D)See the iconic ‘Big Banana’

Day 3: Coffs Harbour to SurfersParadiseWander through the relaxed, small coastaltown of Byron Bay with its New Age-organic lifestyle, artsy shops & fantasticeateries. Later, encounter native Aussieanimals at Currumbin Sanctuary. Resort (B)

Visit Cape Byron - Australia's mosteasterly point

Visit a wildlife sanctuary - cuddle akoala & see kangaroos, emus,crocodiles, dingoes, Tasmanian devils& more!

Visit stunning Gold Coast beaches

Visit Jupiter's Casino

Day 4: Surfers ParadiseSurfers Paradise is the place to party inthe ‘sunshine state’. Combine sun, surf,adventure, water activities & more bars &nightclubs than you could ‘poke a stick at’& you have a travellers paradise! Resort

Day 5: Surfers ParadiseThe tour ends after breakfast & it’s time tosay farewell to your new friends. (B)

5Days City to Surf

contiki.com/surf


Sea kayaking safari


5Days

fromC$699

C$140/Day

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add C$375 (add C$110 twin-share).Start Sydney 7:00am & end Surfers Paradise 8:00am.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodation optionssee page 15.Need flights? We’ve got great deals – see page 14.Check out page 7 for ways to save & deals.

Code: BSSB 2010/11/12

Start Finish C$ Sydney Surfers P. pp

2010JUL 4 JUL 8 699JUL 11 JUL 15 699JUL 18 JUL 22 699JUL 25 JUL 29 699AUG 8 AUG 12 699AUG 15 AUG 19 699AUG 22 AUG 26 699SEP 5 SEP 9 699SEP 12 SEP 16 699SEP 26 SEP 30 699OCT 3 OCT 7 699OCT 10 OCT 14 699OCT 17 OCT 21 699OCT 31 NOV 4 699NOV 7 NOV 11 739NOV 14 NOV 18 739NOV 28 DEC 2 739DEC 5 DEC 9 739DEC 12 DEC 16 739DEC 26 DEC 30 739

2011JAN 2 JAN 6 739JAN 9 JAN 13 739JAN 16 JAN 20 739JAN 23 JAN 27 739JAN 30 FEB 3 739FEB 6 FEB 10 739FEB 13 FEB 17 739FEB 20 FEB 24 739FEB 27 MAR 3 739MAR 6 MAR 10 739MAR 13 MAR 17 739MAR 20 MAR 24 739MAR 27 MAR 31 739APR 3 APR 7 735APR 10 APR 14 735APR 17 APR 21 735APR 24 APR 28 735MAY 1 MAY 5 735MAY 15 MAY 19 735MAY 22 MAY 26 735

Start Finish C$ Sydney Surfers P. pp

2011MAY 29 JUN 2 735JUN 12 JUN 16 735JUN 19 JUN 23 735JUL 3 JUL 7 725JUL 10 JUL 14 725JUL 17 JUL 21 725JUL 24 JUL 28 725AUG 7 AUG 11 725AUG 14 AUG 18 725AUG 21 AUG 25 725AUG 28 SEP 1 725SEP 4 SEP 8 725SEP 11 SEP 15 725SEP 18 SEP 22 725SEP 25 SEP 29 725OCT 2 OCT 6 725OCT 9 OCT 13 725OCT 16 OCT 20 725OCT 23 OCT 27 725OCT 30 NOV 3 725NOV 6 NOV 10 765NOV 13 NOV 17 765NOV 20 NOV 24 765NOV 27 DEC 1 765DEC 4 DEC 8 765DEC 11 DEC 15 765DEC 18 DEC 22 765DEC 25 DEC 29 765

2012JAN 2 JAN 6 765JAN 8 JAN 12 765JAN 15 JAN 19 765JAN 22 JAN 26 765JAN 29 FEB 2 765FEB 5 FEB 9 765FEB 12 FEB 16 765FEB 19 FEB 23 765FEB 26 MAR 1 765MAR 4 MAR 8 765MAR 11 MAR 15 765MAR 18 MAR 22 765MAR 25 MAR 29 765


CurrumbinByron Bay

Sydney

PORT STEPHENS

COFFS HARBOUR

SURFERS PARADISE

1

1

2

Tasman Sea

NEW SOUTH WALES

QUEENSLAND

Surfers Paradise

Only with Contiki• ‘Learn to Surf’ lesson or kayak

in Coffs Harbour

Itinerary andincluded sightseeingDay 1: Cairns to Cape TribulationMeet up with your Contiki Crew & head toPort Douglas, a glamorous, yet low-keyresort town. Keep heading north along thestunning Coral Sea to Mossman Gorge,the pristine Daintree National Park & CapeTribulation. Resort (D)

See Port Douglas & gorgeous FourMile Beach - a band of white-sandbeach backed by palms

Walk through the Daintree Rainforestto Mossman Gorge for swimming

Day 2: Cape TribulationGet back to nature in the Daintree National Park with its ancient rainforests.Dip in a refreshing swimming hole beforeheading back to Cape Tribulation - aunique area where 2 of Australia’s mostsignificant World Heritage sites, The Great Barrier Reef & the wet tropics, meet! Resort (B)

Learn about unique Daintree flora & fauna on a board walk

Listen to Aboriginal legends about the precious area

Day 3: Cape Tribulation to CairnsLearn about the fascinating indigenousAboriginal culture. Then it’s back to Cairns where the tour ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

Visit Rainforestation Nature Park for an Aboriginal dreamtime walk,experience native dancing, see spear throwing & learn how to throw a boomerang


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3 Days Rainforest Adventure2 nights accomm2 breakfasts & 1 dinner

3Days RainforestAdventure

CAIRNS: Bungy jump with panoramic views of the rainforest

CAPE TRIBULATION: Cable zip line through the rainforest

from floor to canopyENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

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

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

accommodationBasis: Quad-share. Twin/single-share also available at additional cost.More info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation

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


air-conditioned mini coach• Sightseeing tours of all major towns• Local taxes & service charges• Number of World


Kuranda Skyrail Didgeridoo, Cairns



Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add C$169 (add C$40 twin-share).CYCS: Start Cairns 7:30am & end Cairns 5:00pm.CYSC: Start Cairns 8:00am & end Cairns 4:00pm.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodation optionssee page 15.Need flights? We’ve got great deals – see page 14.Check out page 7 for ways to save & deals.

Code: CYCS 2010/11/12

Start Finish C$Cairns Cairns pp

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2011JAN 6 JAN 8 449JAN 13 JAN 15 449JAN 20 JAN 22 449JAN 27 JAN 29 449FEB 3 FEB 5 449FEB 10 FEB 12 449FEB 17 FEB 19 449FEB 24 FEB 26 449MAR 3 MAR 5 449MAR 10 MAR 12 449MAR 17 MAR 19 449MAR 24 MAR 26 449MAR 31 APR 2 449APR 7 APR 9 449APR 14 APR 16 449APR 21 APR 23 449APR 28 APR 30 449MAY 5 MAY 7 449MAY 12 MAY 14 449MAY 26 MAY 28 449JUN 2 JUN 4 449JUN 9 JUN 11 449JUN 23 JUN 25 449JUN 30 JUL 2 449JUL 14 JUL 16 445JUL 21 JUL 23 445JUL 28 JUL 30 445AUG 4 AUG 6 445AUG 18 AUG 20 445AUG 25 AUG 27 445SEP 1 SEP 3 445SEP 8 SEP 10 445SEP 15 SEP 17 445SEP 22 SEP 24 445SEP 29 OCT 1 445OCT 6 OCT 8 445OCT 13 OCT 15 445OCT 20 OCT 22 445OCT 27 OCT 29 445NOV 3 NOV 5 465NOV 10 NOV 12 465NOV 17 NOV 19 465NOV 24 NOV 26 465DEC 1 DEC 3 465DEC 8 DEC 10 465DEC 15 DEC 17 465DEC 22 DEC 24 465DEC 29 DEC 31 465

2012JAN 5 JAN 7 465JAN 13 JAN 15 465JAN 19 JAN 21 465JAN 26 JAN 28 465FEB 2 FEB 4 465FEB 9 FEB 11 465FEB 16 FEB 18 465FEB 23 FEB 25 465MAR 1 MAR 3 465MAR 8 MAR 10 465MAR 15 MAR 17 465MAR 22 MAR 24 465MAR 29 MAR 31 465

Code: CYSC 2010/11/12

Start Finish C$Cairns Cairns pp

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2011JAN 8 JAN 10 449JAN 15 JAN 17 449JAN 22 JAN 24 449JAN 29 JAN 31 449FEB 5 FEB 7 449FEB 12 FEB 14 449FEB 19 FEB 21 449FEB 26 FEB 28 449MAR 5 MAR 7 449MAR 12 MAR 14 449MAR 19 MAR 21 449MAR 26 MAR 28 449APR 2 APR 4 449APR 9 APR 11 449APR 16 APR 18 449APR 23 APR 25 449APR 30 MAY 2 449MAY 7 MAY 9 449MAY 14 MAY 16 449MAY 28 MAY 30 449JUN 4 JUN 6 449JUN 11 JUN 13 449JUN 25 JUN 27 449JUL 2 JUL 4 445JUL 16 JUL 18 445JUL 23 JUL 25 445JUL 30 AUG 1 445AUG 6 AUG 8 445AUG 20 AUG 22 445AUG 27 AUG 29 445SEP 3 SEP 5 445SEP 10 SEP 12 445SEP 17 SEP 19 445SEP 24 SEP 26 445OCT 1 OCT 3 445OCT 8 OCT 10 445OCT 15 OCT 17 445OCT 22 OCT 24 445OCT 29 OCT 31 445NOV 5 NOV 7 465NOV 12 NOV 14 465NOV 19 NOV 21 465NOV 26 NOV 28 465DEC 3 DEC 5 465DEC 10 DEC 12 465DEC 17 DEC 19 465DEC 24 DEC 26 465DEC 31 JAN 2 465

2012JAN 7 JAN 9 465JAN 15 JAN 17 465JAN 21 JAN 23 465JAN 28 JAN 30 465FEB 4 FEB 6 465FEB 11 FEB 13 465FEB 18 FEB 20 465FEB 25 FEB 27 465MAR 3 MAR 5 465MAR 10 MAR 12 465MAR 17 MAR 19 465MAR 24 MAR 26 465MAR 31 APR 2 465

3 Days

fromC$429

C$143/Day

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Kuranda


CAPE TRIBULATION2

Cairns

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

QUEENSLAND



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11 Days Territory & Outback

KINGS CANYON: Camel ride through an outback station

ULURU: A guided helicopter flight over Uluru & Kata TjutaENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Your choiceYou can start this tour in Darwin &travel it in reverse.


• Alice Springs Aboriginal‘Dreamtime bushtucker’ tour

• Traditional Aussie morning tea atDevils Marbles


Litchfield N.P

Mataranka

Devils Marbles

Ti Tree

Daly Waters

Wycliffe Well

Kata Tjuta

Simpsons Gap

ALICE SPRINGS

ULURU2

KINGS CANYON 1

TENNANT CREEK1


DARWIN1

2

Gulf of Carpentaria

Great Australian

Bight

Tasman Sea

Great Barrier Reef

NORTHERN TERRITORY

NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

WESTERNAUSTRALIA

QUEENSLAND

11Days

fromC$1399

C$128/Day

Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Alice SpringsMeet up with your Contiki Crew & explorethe Outback’s unofficial capital, ‘The Alice’,famous for its remote location, its Aussiecharacters & its reputation as the nationalhub for Aboriginal art. Hotel (D)Alice Springs town tourVisit ANZAC Hill lookoutSee Alice Springs Telegraph StationVisit Alice Springs Desert Park & learnabout plants & animals found acrossthe Central Australian desertVisit the important Aboriginal culturalsite of Simpson’s GapVisit West MacDonnell National ParkDay 2: Alice Springs to Kings CreekStationStrike out west to rugged Kings CreekStation, a working camel station & tonightdo as the real Aussie ‘bushies’ do & sleepunder the stars in a comfy swag. Outbackbush camp (B,D)Cross the Finke River - the oldest riverin the worldEnjoy a unique experience at anovernight bush camp on a cattle &camel stationSee the desert night sky & starsDay 3: Kings Creek Station to UluruWalk through one of the most spectacularsights in central Australia – Kings Canyon.Then hit the road for the Yulara Resort &watch the sun set over Uluru (Ayers Rock).Lodge (B)Visit Watarrka (Kings Canyon) National ParkHike to the 'Garden of Eden'waterhole & the 'Lost City'See Mt. Connor, over 700 million years oldDay 4: UluruWatch shadows & changing colours atplay as the sun rises over Australia’s pinup icon, Uluru. Take a chance to walkaround ‘The Rock’. Then visit Kata Tjuta(The Olgas) an area of significance in theAboriginal Dreaming. Lodge (B)Entry to Uluru National Park (fee included)See Uluru up close at sunset & sunriseVisit the Uluru Cultural CentreHike through Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)Day 5: Uluru to Alice SpringsPit stop at a fascinating institution inoutback travel, the traditional AustralianRoadhouse, on the return trip to AliceSprings. Hotel (B)Day 6: Alice Springs to Tennant CreekOpt in to see the sunrise over theMacDonnell Ranges from a hot air balloon.Tonight’s stay is in Tennant Creeksurrounded by million-acre cattle stations& Aboriginal communities. Hotel (D)Visit the small art gallery in Ti Tree tosee Aboriginal art & didgeridoosMaybe sight a UFO in the town ofWycliffe WellVisit the Devils Marbles rock formationStay in the ‘true blue’ Aussie outbacktown of Tennant Creek

Day 7: Tennant Creek to KatherineStop & ‘knock one back’ at the oldest pubin the Territory before dipping into therefreshing Mataranka Thermal Pools.Continue on to the surprisingly lush rivertown of Katherine. Hotel (B)Visit Daly Waters - the famousoutback pubChill out & swim in the Matarankathermal poolsVisit Elsey - the historic ’We of theNever Never’ homesteadDay 8: Katherine to Kakadu NationalParkHike, walk, or take an optional boat trip foran up close experience with dramaticKatherine Gorge. Then it’s on to KakaduNational Park via Edith falls. Hotel (B,D)Visit mighty Katherine Gorge & seethe sheer rock walls & wildlifeEntry to Kakadu National Park (fee included)Day 9: Kakadu National ParkBe stunned by the ecological ‘jewel’ ofKakadu & its variety of superb landscapes,abundance of wildlife & arguablyAustralia's best Aboriginal rock art foundat places like Nourlangie Rock. Hotel (B)Walk & see the Aboriginal rock artVisit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural CentreWildlife cruise to see crocodiles &native birdsDay 10: Kakadu National Park to DarwinWind your way to Darwin, an exotic,diverse place that combines East & West &attracts people from all over the country.Tonight maybe try your luck at the casino orgo dancing & party the night away.Hotel (B)Visit Darwin Museum, home to theCyclone Tracy displayDay 11: Darwin to Litchfield NationalParkDelve into the Northern Territory’s bestkept secret, Litchfield National Park &plunge into the cool pool of water belowFlorence Falls. Then it’s back to Darwinwhere the tour ends & its time to sayfarewell to your new friends. (B)See the unique, huge termite moundsSee Litchfield’s rainforests & rock formationsEnjoy a swim at Florence Falls

Kakadu scenic flight

ALICE SPRINGS: Dawn hot air balloon flight over desert & the MacDonnell Range KATHERINE: Locally guided cruise of beautiful Nitmiluk(Katherine) Gorge KAKADU NATIONAL PARK: Scenic flight over this World Heritage Listed area

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


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11 Days Territory & Outback10 nights accomm9 breakfasts 4 dinners


7 nights in hotels, 2 nights in a lodge& 1 night on an outback bush campin a comfy Aussie ‘swag’Basis: mainly quad, some triple.Twin/single-share also available at additional cost.Outback bush campmulti-share onlyMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation




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


Katherine Gorge cruise

Hot air ballooning

Meet the locals

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add C$810 (add C$265 twin-share).TEAD: Start Alice Springs 8:00am & end Darwin 6:00pm.TEDA: Start Darwin 7:30am & end Alice Springs 12:00 noon.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodation optionssee page 15.Need flights? We’ve got great deals – see page 14.Check out page 7 for ways to save & deals.

Code: TEAD 2010/11/12

Start Finish C$A.Springs Darwin pp

2010JUL 25 AUG 4 1435AUG 22 SEP 1 1435SEP 19 SEP 29 1435OCT 17 OCT 27 1435NOV 14 NOV 24 1399DEC 12 DEC 22 1399

2011JAN 9 JAN 19 1399FEB 6 FEB 16 1399MAR 6 MAR 16 1399APR 3 APR 13 1475MAY 1 MAY 11 1475MAY 29 JUN 8 1475JUN 26 JUL 6 1475JUL 24 AUG 3 1449AUG 21 AUG 31 1449SEP 18 SEP 28 1449OCT 16 OCT 26 1449NOV 13 NOV 23 1439DEC 11 DEC 21 1439

2012JAN 8 JAN 18 1439FEB 5 FEB 15 1439MAR 4 MAR 14 1439APR 1 APR 11 1439

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Start Finish C$Darwin A.Springs pp

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2011JAN 26 FEB 5 1399FEB 23 MAR 5 1399MAR 23 APR 2 1399APR 20 APR 30 1475MAY 18 MAY 28 1475JUN 15 JUN 25 1475JUL 13 JUL 23 1449AUG 10 AUG 20 1449SEP 7 SEP 17 1449OCT 5 OCT 15 1449NOV 2 NOV 12 1439NOV 30 DEC 10 1439DEC 28 JAN 7 1439

2012JAN 25 FEB 4 1439FEB 22 MAR 3 1439MAR 21 MAR 31 1439



Itinerary andincluded sightseeingDay 1: Darwin & Litchfield National ParkDelve into the Northern Territory’s bestkept 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 moundsSee Litchfield’s rainforests &sandstone formationsEnjoy a swim at Florence FallsDay 2: Darwin to Kakadu National ParkToday, hit the streets of tropical Darwin, an exotic, diverse place that combinesEast & West & attracts people from allover the country. Then wind your way toKakadu National Park. Hotel (B,D)Darwin city tourSee Darwin’s harbour & the East PointMilitary ReserveVisit Darwin Museum, home to theCyclone Tracy displayEntry to Kakadu National Park (fee included)Day 3: Kakadu National ParkBe stunned by the ecological ‘jewel’ ofKakadu & its variety of superb landscapes,abundance of wildlife & arguablyAustralia's best Aboriginal rock art foundat places like Nourlangie Rock. Hotel (B)Walk & see the Aboriginal rock artVisit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural CentreWildlife cruise to see crocodiles &native birdsDay 4: Kakadu National Park toKatherineContinue on, via Edith Falls, to thesurprisingly lush river town of Katherine. Onthe way, stop & walk, or take an optional

boat trip for an up close experience withdramatic Katherine Gorge. Hotel (B)Visit mighty Katherine Gorge & seethe sheer rock walls & wildlifeDay 5: Katherine to Tennant CreekChill out with a refreshing swim atMataranka before stopping & ‘enjoying acoldie’ at the oldest pub in the Territory.Tonight, stay in Tennant Creek surroundedby million-acre cattle stations & localAboriginal communities. (B,D)Swim in the Mataranka thermal pools Visit Elsey, the historic ’We of theNever Never’ homesteadVisit Daly Waters - famous outback pub Stay in the ‘true blue’ Aussie outbacktown of Tennant CreekDay 6: Tennant Creek to Alice SpringsContemplate the age-old, mythologicalDevils Marbles rocks before crossing theTropic of Capricorn & arriving in AliceSprings where the tour ends & it’s time tosay farewell to your new friends. (B)See Aboriginal art & didgeridoos in TiTree’s local art galleryMaybe sight a UFO in Wycliffe Well!

Devils Marbles

What’s includedAll as per itinerary• 5 nights multi-share hotel

accommodationBasis: mainly quad, some triple.Twin/single-share also available atadditional costMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation






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6 Days Alice & Kakadu5 nights accomm5 breakfasts 2 dinners

6Days Alice &Kakadu


KAKADU NATIONAL PARK: Scenic flight over this World Heritage Listed area

KATHERINE: Locally guided cruise of beautiful Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

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

contiki.com/kakadu


Kakadu National Park


Only with Contiki• Traditional Aussie morning tea at

Devils Marbles

Litchfield N.P

Mataranka

Devils Marbles

Ti Tree

Daly Waters

Wycliffe Well

TENNANT CREEK1


DARWIN1

Alice Springs

Gulf of Carpentaria

NORTHERN TERRITORY

Your ChoiceYou can start the tour in AliceSprings and travel it in reverse

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add C$395 (add C$130 twin-share).AKDA: Start Darwin 7:30am & end Alice Springs 2:00pm.AKAD: Start Alice Springs 9:00am & end Darwin 6:00pm.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodation optionssee page 15.Need flights? We’ve got great deals – see page 14.Check out page 7 for ways to save & deals.


6Days

fromC$859

C$144/Day

Code: AKDA 2010/11/12

Start Finish C$ Darwin A.Springs pp

2010JUL 14 JUL 19 885AUG 11 AUG 16 885SEP 8 SEP 13 885OCT 6 OCT 11 885NOV 3 NOV 8 859DEC 1 DEC 6 859DEC 29 JAN 3 859

2011JAN 26 JAN 31 859FEB 23 FEB 28 859MAR 23 MAR 28 859APR 20 APR 25 925MAY 18 MAY 23 925JUN 15 JUN 20 925JUL 13 JUL 18 909AUG 10 AUG 15 909SEP 7 SEP 12 909OCT 5 OCT 10 909NOV 2 NOV 7 885NOV 30 DEC 5 885DEC 28 JAN 2 885


Code: AKAD 2010/11/12

Start Finish C$ A.Springs Darwin pp

2010JUL 2 JUL 7 885JUL 30 AUG 4 885AUG 27 SEP 1 885SEP 24 SEP 29 885OCT 22 OCT 27 885NOV 19 NOV 24 859DEC 17 DEC 22 859

2011JAN 14 JAN 19 859FEB 11 FEB 16 859MAR 11 MAR 16 859APR 8 APR 13 925MAY 6 MAY 11 925JUN 3 JUN 8 925JUL 1 JUL 6 909JUL 29 AUG 3 909AUG 26 AUG 31 909SEP 23 SEP 28 909OCT 21 OCT 26 909NOV 18 NOV 23 885DEC 16 DEC 21 885


Katherine Gorge cruise

Itinerary andincluded sightseeingDay 1: Alice SpringsMeet up with your Contiki Crew & explorethe Outback’s unofficial capital - ‘TheAlice’ - famous for its remote location, itsAussie characters & its reputation as thenational hub for Aboriginal art. Hotel (D)Alice Springs town tourVisit ANZAC Hill lookoutSee Alice Springs Telegraph StationVisit Alice Springs Desert Park & learnabout plants & animals found acrossthe Central Australian desertVisit the important Aboriginal culturalsite of Simpson’s GapVisit West MacDonnell National ParkCocktail making competitionDay 2: Alice Springs to Kings CreekStationStrike out West to rugged Kings CreekStation, a working camel station & tonightdo as the real Aussie ‘bushies’ do & sleepunder the stars in a comfy swag. Outbackbush camp (B,D)Cross the Finke - the world’s oldest riverEnjoy a unique experience at anovernight bush camp on a cattle &camel stationSee the desert night sky & starsDay 3: Kings Creek Station to UluruWalk through one of the most spectacularsights in central Australia – Kings Canyon.Then hit the road for the Yulara Resort &watch the sun set over Uluru (Ayers Rock).Lodge (B)Visit Watarrka (Kings Canyon) National ParkHike to the 'Garden of Eden'waterhole & the 'Lost City'See Mt. Connor, over 700 million years old

Day 4: UluruWatch shadows & changing colours atplay as the sun rises over Australia’s pinup icon, Uluru. Take a chance to walkaround ‘The Rock’. Then visit Kata Tjuta(The Olgas) where each rock represents aperson, an animal or food from theAboriginal Dreaming. Lodge (B)Entry to Uluru National Park (fee included) See Uluru up close at sunset & sunrise Visit the Uluru Cultural Centre Hike through Kata Tjuta (The Olga's)Day 5: Uluru to Alice SpringsPit stop at a fascinating institution inoutback travel, the traditional AustralianRoadhouse, on the return trip to AliceSprings. Hotel (B)Day 6: Alice SpringsCheck out more of the unique local sightsor choose to take an amazing optional hotair balloon flight. The tour ends in theafternoon & it’s time to say farewell to yournew friends.

Quad biking, Kings Canyon

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6 Days Alice & Uluru5 nights accomm4 breakfasts2 dinners

ALICE SPRINGS: Dawn hot air balloon flight over the desert KINGS CANYON: Explore Kings Creek Station on a quad-bike - Scenic

helicopter flight over the Canyon ULURU: Take a ‘wild’ ride on a Harley

Davidson around Uluru - Champagne sunset drinks & nibbles ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

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

6Days Alice &Uluru

contiki.com/uluru


2 nights in hotels, 2 nights in a lodge & 1 night on an outback bush camp in a comfy Aussie ‘swag’Basis: Quad-share. Twin/single-sharealso available at additional cost.Outback bush campmulti-share onlyMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation








Uluru

Only with Contiki• Alice Springs Aboriginal ‘Dreamtime

bushtucker’ tour

Kings Canyon

Kata Tjuta

Simpsons Gap

ALICE SPRINGS

ULURU2

KINGS CANYON 1 2

Gulf of Carpentaria

NORTHERN TERRITORY


Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add C$410 (add C$135 twin-share).AEDA: Start Alice Springs 1:30pm & end Alice Springs 12:00 noon.AEAD: Start Alice Springs 8:00am & end Alice Springs 10:00am.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodation optionssee page 15.Need flights? We’ve got great deals – see page 14.Check out page 7 for ways to save & deals.

6 Days

fromC$845

C$141/Day

Code: AEDA 2010/11/12

Start Finish C$ A.Springs A.Springs pp


2011JAN 3 JAN 8 845JAN 31 FEB 5 845FEB 28 MAR 5 845MAR 28 APR 2 845APR 25 APR 30 909MAY 23 MAY 28 909JUN 20 JUN 25 909JUL 18 JUL 23 889AUG 15 AUG 20 889SEP 12 SEP 17 889OCT 10 OCT 15 889NOV 7 NOV 12 869DEC 5 DEC 10 869

2012JAN 2 JAN 7 869JAN 30 FEB 4 869FEB 27 MAR 3 869MAR 26 MAR 31 869

Code: AEAD 2010/11/12

Start Finish C$ A.Springs A.Springs pp


2011JAN 9 JAN 14 845FEB 6 FEB 11 845MAR 6 MAR 11 845APR 3 APR 8 909MAY 1 MAY 6 909MAY 29 JUN 3 909JUN 26 JUL 1 909JUL 24 JUL 29 889AUG 21 AUG 26 889SEP 18 SEP 23 889OCT 16 OCT 21 889NOV 13 NOV 18 869DEC 11 DEC 16 869

2012JAN 8 JAN 13 869FEB 5 FEB 10 869MAR 4 MAR 9 869APR 1 APR 6 869

This is New ZealandSay ‘Kia Ora’ to some of the most spectacularscenery on earth. NZ stuns travellers with itsbreathtaking mountain ranges, volcanoes, hotsprings, glaciers, pristine rainforests & miles ofuncrowded coastline. Combine that with itsstatus as ‘Adventure capital of the World’ &you’re in for one awesome trip!

12amazingtoursfrom3 to 15 daysFor more ways to travel

Contiki see p.52-57

Snowboarding in Queenstown

Whitewater rafting

For more info visitcontiki.com/newzealand

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Don’t forgetdown under!

Australiawith Contiki from C$122 per day

– Pump the adrenaline with bungy,

canyon swinging & sky diving

– Relax in Rotorua’s hot thermal pools

– Become a ‘Zorbanaut’

– Carve up the slopes skiing & boarding

– Hike on an ancient glacier

– Cruise the beautiful Bay of Islands

– Get close to nature on a seal spotting

safari– ‘Get all Hollywood’ spotting famous Lord

of the Rings locations

– Swim with dolphins

– Meet a kiwi (…the bird, that is)

– Blackwater raft underground caves at Waitomo

– Get a taste for NZ farm life at the Agrodome

– Surf the sand dunes at 90 Mile Beach

– Take the triple challenge - jetboating,

whitewater rafting & a heli ride

And that’s just t he beginning...

To find out more go to contiki.com/nzaccommodation &contiki.com/exploremore

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

– On a sailing boat, cruising the breathtaking Milford Sound

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jetboat adventure

Glacier heli-ride

Lake Ohau Lodge

COOL STUFF TO DO

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Milford Sound overnight cruise

Hike on an ancient glacier

Your choiceYou can start this tour in Christchurchor Queenstown & travel it in reverse– if you do, you save up to C$75.


• Bay of Islands BBQ dinner withchampagne

• Return ferry ride to Russell &guided historical walking tour

• Traditional Maori Hangi & danceperformance in Rotorua

• Geothermal walk through Taupo’sactive craters

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

Franz Josef• Guided trek & goldpanning in

historic Arrowtown• Queenstown Skyline gondola ride

Parry Kauri Park

Russell

Tongariro N.P

Auckland

Picton

Huka Falls

Lake TekapoHaast Pass

Hokitika

Te Anau

Arthur’sPass

BAY OF ISLANDS

WELLINGTON

QUEENSTOWN

CHRISTCHURCH

WAITOMO CAVES ROTORUA

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LAKE OHAUMILFORDSOUND

FRANZ JOSEF &FOX GLACIER

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contiki.com/grand-explorer

15 Days Grand Explorer

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

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

underground caves ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES


15Days

fromC$1685

C$113/Day

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

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

When to go and how muchNew Zealand

43Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Auckland to Bay of IslandsMeet up with your Contiki Crew & head tothe idyllic Northland region, with its laidback,endless-summer lifestyle. Later, chill out inthe Bay of Islands, in seaside Paihia. Hotel (D)Venture across Auckland's HarbourBridge & see the 'City of Sails' harbourmade famous by the America's CupSee Auckland’s Sky TowerFree time in Parry Kauri Park, home tomany ancient giant kauri trees Day 2: Bay of Islands Undeniably pretty,this region ranks as one of NZ’s top naturalplaygrounds – chill out on the beach, visitthe Maori tribal lands, or try out somewatersports – there are lots on offer. Hotel (B)Day 3: Bay of Islands to Waitomo Circleback to Auckland. After lunch, roll throughthe lush, green countryside to Waitomo, withit’s amazing limestone formations & a visit tothe glittering Glowworm Grotto. Lodge (B,D)Enjoy a typical New Zealand country pubPizza partyDay 4: Waitomo to Rotorua Catch a sniffof sulphur in the air as you enter Rotorua,NZ’s most dynamic thermal area & a culturalcentre of the native Maori people. Soak inhot, bubbly pools or chow down at atraditional Maori hangi & concert. Hotel (B)Rotorua city tourVisit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun &interactive farm experience, with Kiwifarm animals & their world famoussheep showDay 5: Rotorua to Taupo Travel through thevolcanic Wairakei area & find yourself in Taupo,nestled among spectacular natural wonders &offering some great back-to-nature &adventure activities. Resort (B)See raging Huka FallsView Lake Taupo - a vast, water-filledcrater created from a volcanic blast &New Zealand’s largest lakeDay 6: Taupo to Wellington Journeythrough World Heritage Listed TanogarioNational Park, to the vibrant capital & thecoolest bar & club scene in NZ. Hotel (B)See the dramatic volcanic landscapemade famous in the 'Lord of the Rings'See the still active volcano - Mt RuapehuVisit Mt. Victoria for panoramic viewsDay 7: Wellington Check out ‘WindyWelly’s’ impressive harbour views, steep hills& red hot arts scene complete with hip bars,eclectic shopping, & thriving late nightentertainment. Hotel (B) See even more of the sights madefamous in the 'Lord of the Rings'Day 8: Wellington to Christchurch Hopfrom the North Island, via ferry, to a wholedifferent world on the South Island. Traveldown the stunning Kaikoura coastline, through

the country’s largest wine region to charminglyEnglish city of Christchurch. Hotel (B)Cruise Cook Strait & the scenicMarlborough & Queen Charlotte SoundsVisit a seal colonyDay 9: Christchurch to Franz JosefGlacier Venture through the majesticSouthern Alps & along the rugged WestCoast to Hokitika & later on to Franz Josef.Hotel (B,D)Christchurch city tour Scenic drive through Arthur's Pass See traditional Maori greenstone carvingDay 10: Franz Josef Glacier toQueenstown Explore the icy slopes of FranzJosef & Fox Glaciers. Then hit the road for thebreathtaking Southern Lakes & Queenstown.Lodge (B,D)Drive through Westland National Parkfeaturing glaciers & ancient rainforestsStunning drive through the SouthernAlps; see Lake Hawea & the Crown RangeDays 11-12: Queenstown You’ve got 2free days to explore the ‘World’s AdventureCapital’ & its endless list of activities. Not tomention its atmospheric restaurants, rockingbars & a picture postcard lakeside settingthat will blow your mind! Lodge (B) (B)Queenstown tourSee The Remarkables & Coronet Peakmountain ranges

Day 13: Queenstown to Milford SoundFirst up, a pit stop at the home of bungy -Kawarau Bridge. Give this crazy thrill-sport a go!Take it easy travelling through stunning country-side to Milford Sound. Overnight cruise (B,D)Contiki exclusive overnight cruise onMilford Sound in Fiordland National ParkCruise past sheer rocky cliffs & forestsclinging to the slopes See the inspiring 1692m high Mitre PeakDay 14: Milford Sound to Lake OhauPan for gold in the quaint, old gold miningtown of Arrowtown. Later set out for thebeautiful blue glacial Lake Ohau. Lodge (B,D)Soak up the historical ambience ofArrowtown with its original wooden &stone buildingsCatch a glimpse of impressive Mt. CookDay 15: Lake Ohau to ChristchurchOpt in for an amazing scenic flight over Mt.Cook. Then cut through Mackenzie Countryback to Christchurch where the tour ends &its time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

15 Days Grand Explorer14 nights accomm14 breakfasts & 6 dinners


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







Geyser, Rotorua

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

14 Dayoption for the Grand Explorer

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add C$749 (add C$159 twin-share).NGZA: Start Auckland 12:00 noon & end Christchurch 6:00pm.NGZC: Start Christchurch 8:00am & end Auckland 12:00 noon.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodation optionssee page 15.Need flights? We’ve got great deals – see page 14.Check out page 7 for ways to save & deals.

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save C$175. Or pay 6 months inadvance and save C$89. See page 7 for details.

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

• For 14 day tour price - deduct C$90 from price in the price box.• Twin room supplement: C$135.• Single room supplement: C$699.• Code: ex Auckland: NDZA. Start 12:00 noon/End 2:00pm. • Code: ex Queenstown: NDZC. Start 11:00am/End 12:00 noon. • 14 day tour starts or ends at Queenstown airport.


14 Days

fromC$1595

C$114/Day

Code: NGZA 2010/11/12

Start Finish C$ Auckland C’church pp

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2011JAN 3 JAN 17 1845JAN 7 JAN 21 1845JAN 11 JAN 25 1845JAN 15 JAN 29 1845JAN 19 FEB 2 1845JAN 23 FEB 6 1845JAN 27 FEB 10 1845JAN 31 FEB 14 1845FEB 4 FEB 18 1845FEB 8 FEB 22 1845FEB 12 FEB 26 1845FEB 16 MAR 2 1845FEB 20 MAR 6 1845FEB 24 MAR 10 1845FEB 28 MAR 14 1845MAR 4 MAR 18 1845MAR 16 MAR 30 1845MAR 28 APR 11 1845APR 9 APR 23 1820APR 21 MAY 5 1820MAY 3 MAY 17 1820MAY 15 MAY 29 1820MAY 27 JUN 10 1820JUN 8 JUN 22 1820JUN 20 JUL 4 1820JUL 2 JUL 16 1805JUL 14 JUL 28 1805JUL 26 AUG 9 1805AUG 7 AUG 21 1805AUG 19 SEP 2 1805AUG 31 SEP 14 1805SEP 12 SEP 26 1805SEP 24 OCT 8 1805OCT 6 OCT 20 1840OCT 18 NOV 1 1840OCT 26 NOV 9 1840NOV 3 NOV 17 1840NOV 11 NOV 25 1840NOV 19 DEC 3 1885NOV 27 DEC 11 1885DEC 5 DEC 19 1885DEC 9 DEC 23 1885DEC 13 DEC 27 1885DEC 17 DEC 31 1885DEC 21 JAN 4 1885DEC 25 JAN 8 1885DEC 29 JAN 12 1885

2012JAN 2 JAN 16 1885JAN 6 JAN 20 1885JAN 10 JAN 24 1885JAN 14 JAN 28 1885JAN 18 FEB 1 1885JAN 22 FEB 5 1885JAN 26 FEB 9 1885JAN 30 FEB 13 1885FEB 3 FEB 17 1885FEB 7 FEB 21 1885FEB 11 FEB 25 1885FEB 15 FEB 29 1885FEB 19 MAR 4 1885FEB 23 MAR 8 1885FEB 27 MAR 12 1885MAR 2 MAR 16 1885MAR 14 MAR 28 1885MAR 26 APR 9 1885

Code: NGZC 2010/11/12

Start Finish C$ C’church Auckland pp

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2011JAN 3 JAN 17 1790JAN 7 JAN 21 1790JAN 11 JAN 25 1770JAN 15 JAN 29 1770JAN 19 FEB 2 1770JAN 23 FEB 6 1770JAN 27 FEB 10 1770JAN 31 FEB 14 1770FEB 4 FEB 18 1770FEB 8 FEB 22 1770FEB 12 FEB 26 1770FEB 16 MAR 2 1770FEB 20 MAR 6 1770FEB 24 MAR 10 1770FEB 28 MAR 14 1770MAR 4 MAR 18 1770MAR 16 MAR 30 1770MAR 28 APR 11 1770APR 9 APR 23 1745APR 21 MAY 5 1745MAY 3 MAY 17 1745MAY 15 MAY 29 1745MAY 27 JUN 10 1745JUN 8 JUN 22 1745JUN 20 JUL 4 1745JUL 2 JUL 16 1730JUL 14 JUL 28 1730JUL 26 AUG 9 1730AUG 7 AUG 21 1730AUG 19 SEP 2 1730AUG 31 SEP 14 1730SEP 12 SEP 26 1730SEP 24 OCT 8 1730OCT 6 OCT 20 1765OCT 18 NOV 1 1765OCT 26 NOV 9 1765NOV 3 NOV 17 1765NOV 11 NOV 25 1765NOV 19 DEC 3 1810NOV 27 DEC 11 1810DEC 5 DEC 19 1810DEC 9 DEC 23 1810DEC 13 DEC 27 1810DEC 17 DEC 31 1810DEC 21 JAN 4 1830DEC 25 JAN 8 1830DEC 29 JAN 12 1830

2012JAN 2 JAN 16 1830JAN 6 JAN 20 1830JAN 10 JAN 24 1830JAN 14 JAN 28 1810JAN 18 FEB 1 1810JAN 22 FEB 5 1810JAN 26 FEB 9 1810JAN 30 FEB 13 1810FEB 3 FEB 17 1810FEB 7 FEB 21 1810FEB 11 FEB 25 1810FEB 15 FEB 29 1810FEB 19 MAR 4 1810FEB 23 MAR 8 1810FEB 27 MAR 12 1810MAR 2 MAR 16 1810MAR 14 MAR 28 1810MAR 26 APR 9 1810

Your choiceYou can start this tour inChristchurch or Queenstown &travel it in reverse – if you do, yousave up to C$55.




• Urban Wellington walk & cable car ride

• Rainforest hotpool swim in Franz Josef

• Guided trek & goldpanning inhistoric Arrowtown

• Queenstown Skyline gondola ride

Tongariro N.P

Auckland

Picton

Huka Falls


Hokitika

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13 Days Grand Adventurer

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

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

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


13Days

fromC$1490

C$115/Day

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

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


45Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Auckland to WaitomoMeet up with your Contiki Crew & roll throughlush, green countryside to Waitomo, with itsamazing limestone formations & a chance to visit the glittering Glowworm Grotto. Lodge (D)Enjoy a typical New Zealand country pubPizza partyDay 2: Waitomo to RotoruaCatch a sniff of sulphur in the air as you enterRotorua, NZ’s most dynamic thermal area & a cultural centre of the native Maori people.Soak in hot, bubbly pools or chow down at a traditional Maori hangi & concert. Hotel (B)Rotorua city tourVisit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun &interactive farm experience, with Kiwi farmanimals & their world famous sheep showDay 3: Rotorua to TaupoTravel through the volcanic Wairakei area & findyourself in Taupo, nestled among spectacularnatural wonders & offering some great back-to-nature & adventure activities. Resort (B)See raging Huka FallsView Lake Taupo - a vast, water-filledcrater created from a volcanic blast &New Zealand’s largest lakeDay 4: Taupo to WellingtonJourney through World Heritage ListedTanogario National Park, to the vibrant capital& the coolest bar & club scene in NZ. Hotel (B)See the dramatic volcanic landscapemade famous in the 'Lord of the Rings'See the still active volcano, Mt. RuapehuVisit Mt. Victoria for panoramic viewsDay 5: WellingtonCheck out ‘Windy Welly’s’ impressive harbourviews, steep hills & red hot arts scenecomplete with hip bars, eclectic shopping &thriving late night entertainment. Hotel (B)See even more of the sights madefamous in the 'Lord of the Rings'Day 6: Wellington to ChristchurchHop from the North Island, via ferry, to a wholedifferent world on the South Island. Travel downthe stunning Kaikoura coastline through thecountry’s largest wine region to the charminglyEnglish city of Christchurch. Hotel (B)Cruise Cook Strait & the scenicMarlborough & Queen Charlotte SoundsVisit a seal colonyDay 7: Christchurch to Franz Josef GlacierVenture through the majestic Southern Alps &along the rugged West Coast to Hokitika.Then later, it’s on to Franz Josef. Hotel (B,D)

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

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

13 Days Grand Adventurer12 nights accomm12 breakfasts & 5 dinners


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







Zorb ball, Rotorua

12 Dayoption for the Grand Adventurer

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

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add C$625 (add C$135 twin-share).NPZA: Start Auckland 12:00 noon & end Christchurch 6:00pm.NPZC: Start Christchurch 8:00am & end Auckland 12:00 noon.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodation optionssee page 15.Need flights? We’ve got great deals – see page 14.Check out page 7 for ways to save & deals.



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

• For 12 day tour price - deduct C$90 from price in the price box.• Twin room supplement: C$110.• Single room supplement: C$565.• Code: ex Auckland: NBZA. Start 12:00 noon/End 2:00pm. • Code: ex Queenstown: NBZC. Start 11:00am/End 12:00 noon. • 12 day tour starts or ends at Queenstown airport.

12 Days

fromC$1400

C$117/Day

Code: NPZA 2010/11/12


2010JUL 5 JUL 17 1545JUL 17 JUL 29 1545JUL 29 AUG 10 1545AUG 10 AUG 22 1545AUG 22 SEP 3 1545SEP 3 SEP 15 1545SEP 15 SEP 27 1545SEP 27 OCT 9 1545OCT 9 OCT 21 1580OCT 21 NOV 2 1580OCT 29 NOV 10 1580NOV 6 NOV 18 1580NOV 14 NOV 26 1580NOV 22 DEC 4 1620NOV 30 DEC 12 1620DEC 8 DEC 20 1620DEC 12 DEC 24 1620DEC 16 DEC 28 1620DEC 20 JAN 1 1620DEC 24 JAN 5 1620DEC 28 JAN 9 1620

2011JAN 1 JAN 13 1620JAN 5 JAN 17 1620JAN 9 JAN 21 1620JAN 13 JAN 25 1620JAN 17 JAN 29 1620JAN 21 FEB 2 1620JAN 25 FEB 6 1620JAN 29 FEB 10 1620FEB 2 FEB 14 1620FEB 6 FEB 18 1620FEB 10 FEB 22 1620FEB 14 FEB 26 1620FEB 18 MAR 2 1620FEB 22 MAR 6 1620FEB 26 MAR 10 1620MAR 2 MAR 14 1620MAR 6 MAR 18 1620MAR 18 MAR 30 1620MAR 30 APR 11 1620APR 11 APR 23 1595APR 23 MAY 5 1595MAY 5 MAY 17 1595MAY 17 MAY 29 1595MAY 29 JUN 10 1595JUN 10 JUN 22 1595JUN 22 JUL 4 1595JUL 4 JUL 16 1580JUL 16 JUL 28 1580JUL 28 AUG 9 1580AUG 9 AUG 21 1580AUG 21 SEP 2 1580SEP 2 SEP 14 1580SEP 14 SEP 26 1580SEP 26 OCT 8 1580OCT 8 OCT 20 1615OCT 20 NOV 1 1615OCT 28 NOV 9 1615NOV 5 NOV 17 1615NOV 13 NOV 25 1615NOV 21 DEC 3 1655NOV 29 DEC 11 1655DEC 7 DEC 19 1655DEC 11 DEC 23 1655DEC 15 DEC 27 1655DEC 19 DEC 31 1655DEC 23 JAN 4 1655DEC 27 JAN 8 1655DEC 31 JAN 12 1655

2012JAN 4 JAN 16 1655JAN 8 JAN 20 1655JAN 12 JAN 24 1655JAN 16 JAN 28 1655JAN 20 FEB 1 1655JAN 24 FEB 5 1655JAN 28 FEB 9 1655FEB 1 FEB 13 1655FEB 5 FEB 17 1655FEB 9 FEB 21 1655FEB 13 FEB 25 1655FEB 17 FEB 29 1655FEB 21 MAR 4 1655FEB 25 MAR 8 1655FEB 29 MAR 12 1655MAR 4 MAR 16 1655MAR 16 MAR 28 1655MAR 28 APR 9 1655

Code: NPZC 2010/11/12


2010JUL 3 JUL 15 1490JUL 15 JUL 27 1490JUL 27 AUG 8 1490AUG 8 AUG 20 1490AUG 20 SEP 1 1490SEP 1 SEP 13 1490SEP 13 SEP 25 1490SEP 25 OCT 7 1490OCT 7 OCT 19 1525OCT 19 OCT 31 1525OCT 27 NOV 8 1525NOV 4 NOV 16 1525NOV 12 NOV 24 1525NOV 20 DEC 2 1565NOV 28 DEC 10 1565DEC 6 DEC 18 1565DEC 10 DEC 22 1565DEC 14 DEC 26 1565DEC 18 DEC 30 1585DEC 22 JAN 3 1585DEC 26 JAN 7 1585DEC 30 JAN 11 1585

2011JAN 3 JAN 15 1585JAN 7 JAN 19 1585JAN 11 JAN 23 1565JAN 15 JAN 27 1565JAN 19 JAN 31 1565JAN 23 FEB 4 1565JAN 27 FEB 8 1565JAN 31 FEB 12 1565FEB 4 FEB 16 1565FEB 8 FEB 20 1565FEB 12 FEB 24 1565FEB 16 FEB 28 1565FEB 20 MAR 4 1565FEB 24 MAR 8 1565FEB 28 MAR 12 1565MAR 4 MAR 16 1565MAR 16 MAR 28 1565MAR 28 APR 9 1565APR 9 APR 21 1540APR 21 MAY 3 1540MAY 3 MAY 15 1540MAY 15 MAY 27 1540MAY 27 JUN 8 1540JUN 8 JUN 20 1540JUN 20 JUL 2 1540JUL 2 JUL 14 1525JUL 14 JUL 26 1525JUL 26 AUG 7 1525AUG 7 AUG 19 1525AUG 19 AUG 31 1525AUG 31 SEP 12 1525SEP 12 SEP 24 1525SEP 24 OCT 6 1525OCT 6 OCT 18 1560OCT 18 OCT 30 1560OCT 26 NOV 7 1560NOV 3 NOV 15 1560NOV 11 NOV 23 1560NOV 19 DEC 1 1600NOV 27 DEC 9 1600DEC 5 DEC 17 1600DEC 9 DEC 21 1600DEC 13 DEC 25 1600DEC 17 DEC 29 1600DEC 21 JAN 2 1620DEC 25 JAN 6 1620DEC 29 JAN 10 1620

2012JAN 2 JAN 14 1620JAN 6 JAN 18 1620JAN 10 JAN 22 1620JAN 14 JAN 26 1600JAN 18 JAN 30 1600JAN 22 FEB 3 1600JAN 26 FEB 7 1600JAN 30 FEB 11 1600FEB 3 FEB 15 1600FEB 7 FEB 19 1600FEB 11 FEB 23 1600FEB 15 FEB 27 1600FEB 19 MAR 2 1600FEB 23 MAR 6 1600FEB 27 MAR 10 1600MAR 2 MAR 14 1600MAR 14 MAR 26 1600MAR 26 APR 7 1600

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


• Rainforest hotpool swim in FranzJosef Glacier

• Guided goldmining trek &goldpanning experience in historicArrowtown

• See spectacular mountain viewson a Skyline gondola ride inQueenstown

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7 Days Scenic Southern

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


7 Days

fromC$825

C$118/Day

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

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


47Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Christchurch to Lake OhauMeet up with your Contiki Crew & set outfor Lake Ohau this morning. On the way,cut through surreal Mackenzie Country,snap a picture of glacial Lake Tekapo’sbrilliant turquoise water, & catch a glimpseof impressive Mt. Cook. Lodge (D)Day 2: Lake Ohau to Milford SoundPan for gold in the quaint, old gold miningtown of Arrowtown. Then it’s back on theroad to travel through more dramaticcountryside & through Homer Tunnel enroute to the world-famous Milford Sound.Overnight cruise (B,D)Soak up the historical ambiance ofArrowtown with its original wooden &stone buildingsContiki exclusive overnight cruise on Milford Sound in Fiordland National ParkCruise past sheer rocky cliffs &forests clinging to the slopes See the awe-inspiring 1692m highMitre PeakDay 3: Milford Sound to QueenstownFirst up, a pit-stop at the home of bungy -Kawarau Bridge. Give this crazy thrill-sporta go! After the adrenaline rush, take it easyas we continue on to a travellers favourite- Queenstown. Lodge (B,D)Days 4-5: QueenstownYou’ve got 2 free days to explore the‘World’s Adventure Capital’ & its endlesslist of activities. Not to mention itsatmospheric restaurants, rocking bars & apicture postcard lakeside setting that willblow your mind! Lodge (B) (B)Queenstown tourSee The Remarkables & Coronet Peakmountain ranges

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

Drive through Westland National Park featuring glaciers & ancientrainforests

Stunning drive through the Southern Alps

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

See traditional Maori greenstonecarving

Scenic drive through Arthur's PassNational Park

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

7 Days Scenic Southern6 nights accomm6 breakfasts & 4 dinners


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







Skyline gondola, Queenstown

Cathedral Square, Christchurch

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

8 Dayoption for theScenic Southern

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add C$285 (add C$60 twin-share).NSZC: Start Christchurch 8:00am & end Christchurch 6:00pm.NSZA: Start Christchurch 8:00am & end Christchurch 6:00pm.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodation optionssee page 15.Need flights? We’ve got great deals – see page 14.Check out page 7 for ways to save & deals.

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save C$85. Or pay 6 months inadvance and save C$45. See page 7 for details.


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

• For 8 day tour price - add C$145 to price in the price box. • Twin room supplement: C$75.• Single room supplement: C$339.• Code: ex Christchurch: NSHC. Start 8:00am/End 6:00pm. • Code: ex Wellington: NSHA. Start 7:00am/End 6:00pm. • 8 day tour starts or ends at Abel Tasman Hotel in Wellington.

8 Days

fromC$970

C$122/Day

Code: NSZC 2010/11/12

Start Finish C$ C’church C’church pp

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2011JAN 3 JAN 9 865JAN 7 JAN 13 865JAN 11 JAN 17 865JAN 15 JAN 21 865JAN 19 JAN 25 865JAN 23 JAN 29 865JAN 27 FEB 2 865JAN 31 FEB 6 865FEB 4 FEB 10 865FEB 8 FEB 14 865FEB 12 FEB 18 865FEB 16 FEB 22 865FEB 20 FEB 26 865FEB 24 MAR 2 865FEB 28 MAR 6 865MAR 4 MAR 10 865MAR 16 MAR 22 865MAR 28 APR 3 865APR 9 APR 15 855APR 21 APR 27 855MAY 3 MAY 9 855MAY 15 MAY 21 855MAY 27 JUN 2 855JUN 8 JUN 14 855JUN 20 JUN 26 855JUL 2 JUL 8 845JUL 14 JUL 20 845JUL 26 AUG 1 845AUG 7 AUG 13 845AUG 19 AUG 25 845AUG 31 SEP 6 845SEP 12 SEP 18 845SEP 24 SEP 30 845OCT 6 OCT 12 865OCT 18 OCT 24 865OCT 26 NOV 1 865NOV 3 NOV 9 865NOV 11 NOV 17 865NOV 19 NOV 25 885NOV 27 DEC 3 885DEC 5 DEC 11 885DEC 9 DEC 15 885DEC 13 DEC 19 885DEC 17 DEC 23 885DEC 21 DEC 27 885DEC 25 DEC 31 885DEC 29 JAN 4 885

2012JAN 2 JAN 8 885JAN 6 JAN 12 885JAN 10 JAN 16 885JAN 14 JAN 20 885JAN 18 JAN 24 885JAN 22 JAN 28 885JAN 26 FEB 1 885JAN 30 FEB 5 885FEB 3 FEB 9 885FEB 7 FEB 13 885FEB 11 FEB 17 885FEB 15 FEB 21 885FEB 19 FEB 25 885FEB 23 FEB 29 885FEB 27 MAR 4 885MAR 2 MAR 8 885MAR 14 MAR 20 885MAR 26 APR 1 885

Code: NSZA 2010/11/12

Start Finish C$ C’church C’church pp

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2011JAN 3 JAN 9 865JAN 7 JAN 13 865JAN 11 JAN 17 865JAN 15 JAN 21 865JAN 19 JAN 25 865JAN 23 JAN 29 865JAN 27 FEB 2 865JAN 31 FEB 6 865FEB 4 FEB 10 865FEB 8 FEB 14 865FEB 12 FEB 18 865FEB 16 FEB 22 865FEB 20 FEB 26 865FEB 24 MAR 2 865FEB 28 MAR 6 865MAR 4 MAR 10 865MAR 8 MAR 14 865MAR 12 MAR 18 865MAR 24 MAR 30 865APR 5 APR 11 855APR 17 APR 23 855APR 29 MAY 5 855MAY 11 MAY 17 855MAY 23 MAY 29 855JUN 4 JUN 10 855JUN 16 JUN 22 855JUN 28 JUL 4 855JUL 10 JUL 16 845JUL 22 JUL 28 845AUG 3 AUG 9 845AUG 15 AUG 21 845AUG 27 SEP 2 845SEP 8 SEP 14 845SEP 20 SEP 26 845OCT 2 OCT 8 865OCT 14 OCT 20 865OCT 26 NOV 1 865NOV 3 NOV 9 865NOV 11 NOV 17 865NOV 19 NOV 25 885NOV 27 DEC 3 885DEC 5 DEC 11 885DEC 13 DEC 19 885DEC 17 DEC 23 885DEC 21 DEC 27 885DEC 25 DEC 31 885DEC 29 JAN 4 885

2012JAN 2 JAN 8 885JAN 6 JAN 12 885JAN 10 JAN 16 885JAN 14 JAN 20 885JAN 18 JAN 24 885JAN 22 JAN 28 885JAN 26 FEB 1 885JAN 30 FEB 5 885FEB 3 FEB 9 885FEB 7 FEB 13 885FEB 11 FEB 17 885FEB 15 FEB 21 885FEB 19 FEB 25 885FEB 23 FEB 29 885FEB 27 MAR 4 885MAR 2 MAR 8 885MAR 6 MAR 12 885MAR 10 MAR 16 885MAR 22 MAR 28 885

Your choiceYou can start this tour in Christchurchor Wellington & travel it in reverse -if you do you save up to C$30.


• Bay of Islands BBQ dinner with champagne

• Return ferry ride to Russell &guided historical walking tour



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

Parry Kauri Park

Tongariro N.P

Auckland

Picton

Christchurch

Huka Falls

BAY OF ISLANDS

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8 Days Northern Highlights

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

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


8 Days

fromC$935

C$117/Day

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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8 Days Northern Highlights7 nights accomm7 breakfasts & 2 dinners


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





Jet boat ride, Huka Falls

6 Dayoption for the Northern Highlights

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add C$410 (add C$85 twin-share).NNHA: Start Auckland 12:00 noon & end Christchurch 6:00pm.NNHC: Start Christchurch 7:00am & end Auckland 12:00 noon.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodation optionssee page 15.Need flights? We’ve got great deals – see page 14.Check out page 7 for ways to save & deals.



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

• For 6 day tour price - deduct C$245 from price in the price box.

• Twin room supplement: C$65.• Single room supplement: C$305.• Code: ex Auckland: NNZA. Start 12:00 noon/End 6:00pm. • Code: ex Wellington: NNZC. Start 7:30am/End 12:00 noon. • 6 day tour starts or ends at Abel Tasman Hotel in Wellington.

6 Days

fromC$690

C$115/Day

Code: NNHA 2010/11/12


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2012JAN 2 JAN 9 1030JAN 6 JAN 13 1030JAN 10 JAN 17 1030JAN 14 JAN 21 1030JAN 18 JAN 25 1030JAN 22 JAN 29 1030JAN 26 FEB 2 1030JAN 30 FEB 6 1030FEB 3 FEB 10 1030FEB 7 FEB 14 1030FEB 11 FEB 18 1030FEB 15 FEB 22 1030FEB 19 FEB 26 1030FEB 23 MAR 1 1030FEB 27 MAR 5 1030MAR 2 MAR 9 1030MAR 14 MAR 21 1030MAR 26 APR 2 1030

Code: NNHC 2010/11/12


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2011JAN 2 JAN 9 995JAN 6 JAN 13 995JAN 10 JAN 17 995JAN 14 JAN 21 985JAN 18 JAN 25 985JAN 22 JAN 29 985JAN 26 FEB 2 985JAN 30 FEB 6 985FEB 3 FEB 10 985FEB 7 FEB 14 985FEB 11 FEB 18 985FEB 15 FEB 22 985FEB 19 FEB 26 985FEB 23 MAR 2 985FEB 27 MAR 6 985MAR 3 MAR 10 985MAR 7 MAR 14 985MAR 11 MAR 18 985MAR 23 MAR 30 985APR 4 APR 11 965APR 16 APR 23 965APR 28 MAY 5 965MAY 10 MAY 17 965MAY 22 MAY 29 965JUN 3 JUN 10 965JUN 15 JUN 22 965JUN 27 JUL 4 965JUL 9 JUL 16 960JUL 21 JUL 28 960AUG 2 AUG 9 960AUG 14 AUG 21 960AUG 26 SEP 2 960SEP 7 SEP 14 960SEP 19 SEP 26 960OCT 1 OCT 8 980OCT 13 OCT 20 980OCT 25 NOV 1 980NOV 2 NOV 9 980NOV 10 NOV 17 980NOV 18 NOV 25 1000NOV 26 DEC 3 1000DEC 4 DEC 11 1000DEC 12 DEC 19 1000DEC 16 DEC 23 1000DEC 20 DEC 27 1010DEC 24 DEC 31 1010DEC 28 JAN 4 1010

2012JAN 1 JAN 8 1010JAN 5 JAN 12 1010JAN 9 JAN 16 1010JAN 13 JAN 20 1000JAN 17 JAN 24 1000JAN 21 JAN 28 1000JAN 25 FEB 1 1000JAN 29 FEB 5 1000FEB 2 FEB 9 1000FEB 6 FEB 13 1000FEB 10 FEB 17 1000FEB 14 FEB 21 1000FEB 18 FEB 25 1000FEB 22 FEB 29 1000FEB 26 MAR 4 1000MAR 1 MAR 8 1000MAR 5 MAR 12 1000MAR 9 MAR 16 1000MAR 21 MAR 28 1000

Quad biking, Wellington

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

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

See Auckland’s Sky Tower

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

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

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

Sightseeing tours of Paihia & Waitangi

See the Tribal Lands of the Nga Puhi Maori

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

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

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

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




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3 Days Bay of Islands2 nights accomm2 breakfasts & 1 dinner

3Days Bay of Islands

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

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

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

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

contiki.com/bay


Only with Contiki• Bay of Islands BBQ dinner with

champagne• Return ferry ride to Russell &

guided historical walking tour

Parry Kauri Park

Auckland

BAY OF ISLANDS2 Russell

Tasman Sea

Ninety Mile

Beach

NORTH ISLAND

Champagne BBQ Parasaling

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add C$125 (add C$29 twin-share).Start Auckland 12:00 noon & end Auckland 12:00 noon.For travel insurance see page 58.• The tour code for these dates is NCZC only.•• The tour code for these dates is NCZA only.For departure points & stay longer accommodation optionssee page 15.Need flights? We’ve got great deals – see page 14.Check out page 7 for ways to save & deals.

3Days

fromC$265

C$89/DayStart Finish C$ Auckland Auckland pp

2010JUL 3 JUL 5 265JUL 15 JUL 17 265JUL 27 JUL 29 265AUG 8 AUG 10 265AUG 20 AUG 22 265SEP 1 SEP 3 265SEP 13 SEP 15 265SEP 25 SEP 27 265OCT 7 OCT 9 269OCT 19 OCT 21 269OCT 27 •• OCT 29 269OCT 31 • NOV 2 269NOV 4 •• NOV 6 269NOV 8 • NOV 10 269NOV 12 •• NOV 14 269NOV 16 • NOV 18 279NOV 20 •• NOV 22 279NOV 24 • NOV 26 279NOV 28 •• NOV 30 279DEC 2 • DEC 4 279DEC 6 •• DEC 8 279DEC 10 DEC 12 279DEC 14 •• DEC 16 279DEC 18 DEC 20 279DEC 22 DEC 24 279DEC 26 DEC 28 279DEC 30 JAN 1 279

2011JAN 3 JAN 5 279JAN 7 JAN 9 279JAN 11 JAN 13 279JAN 15 JAN 17 279JAN 19 JAN 21 279JAN 23 JAN 25 279JAN 27 JAN 29 279JAN 31 FEB 2 279FEB 4 FEB 6 279FEB 8 FEB 10 279FEB 12 FEB 14 279FEB 16 FEB 18 279FEB 20 FEB 22 279FEB 24 FEB 26 279FEB 28 MAR 2 279MAR 4 MAR 6 279MAR 8 • MAR 10 279MAR 12 • MAR 14 279MAR 16 MAR 18 279MAR 28 MAR 30 279APR 9 APR 11 275APR 21 APR 23 275MAY 3 MAY 5 275MAY 15 MAY 17 275

Start Finish C$ Auckland Auckland pp

2011MAY 27 MAY 29 275JUN 8 JUN 10 275JUN 20 JUN 22 275JUL 2 JUL 4 269JUL 14 JUL 16 269JUL 26 JUL 28 269AUG 7 AUG 9 269AUG 19 AUG 21 269AUG 31 SEP 2 269SEP 12 SEP 14 269SEP 24 SEP 26 269OCT 6 OCT 8 279OCT 18 OCT 20 279OCT 26 •• OCT 28 279OCT 30 • NOV 1 279NOV 3 •• NOV 5 279NOV 7 • NOV 9 279NOV 11 •• NOV 13 279NOV 15 • NOV 17 279NOV 19 •• NOV 21 285NOV 23 • NOV 25 285NOV 27 •• NOV 29 285DEC 1 • DEC 3 285DEC 5 •• DEC 7 285DEC 9 DEC 11 285DEC 13 •• DEC 15 285DEC 17 DEC 19 285DEC 21 DEC 23 285DEC 25 DEC 27 285DEC 29 DEC 31 285

2012JAN 2 JAN 4 285JAN 6 JAN 8 285JAN 10 JAN 12 285JAN 14 JAN 16 285JAN 18 JAN 20 285JAN 22 JAN 24 285JAN 26 JAN 28 285JAN 30 FEB 1 285FEB 3 FEB 5 285FEB 7 FEB 9 285FEB 11 FEB 13 285FEB 15 FEB 17 285FEB 19 FEB 21 285FEB 23 FEB 25 285FEB 27 FEB 29 285MAR 2 MAR 4 285MAR 6 • MAR 8 285MAR 10 • MAR 12 285MAR 14 MAR 16 285MAR 26 MAR 28 285


Code: NCZA/NCZC 2010/11/12

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5 Days Sun & Steam4 nights accomm4 breakfasts & 2 dinners

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

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

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

spot Kiwis & TuatarasENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

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

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

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

See Auckland’s Sky Tower

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

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

Sightseeing tours of Paihia & Waitangi

See the Tribal Lands of the Nga Puhi Maori

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

Enjoy a traditional New Zealandcountry pub

Pizza party

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

Rotorua city tour

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

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

5Days Sun & Steam

contiki.com/steam


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







Guided bush walk

Only with Contiki• Bay of Islands BBQ dinner with

champagne• Return ferry ride to Russell & guided

historical walking tour• Traditional Maori Hangi & dance

performance in Rotorua

Parry Kauri Park

Auckland

RussellBAY OF ISLANDS

WAITOMO CAVES ROTORUA1 1

2

Tasman Sea

Ninety Mile

Beach

NORTH ISLAND


Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add C$229 (add C$49 twin-share).Start Auckland 12:00 noon & end Auckland 6:00pm.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodation optionssee page 15.Need flights? We’ve got great deals – see page 14.Check out page 7 for ways to save & deals.

5 Days

fromC$575

C$115/DayCode: NRZA 2010/11/12


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2011JAN 3 JAN 7 605JAN 7 JAN 11 605JAN 11 JAN 15 605JAN 15 JAN 19 605JAN 19 JAN 23 605JAN 23 JAN 27 605JAN 27 JAN 31 605JAN 31 FEB 4 605FEB 4 FEB 8 605FEB 8 FEB 12 605FEB 12 FEB 16 605FEB 16 FEB 20 605FEB 20 FEB 24 605FEB 24 FEB 28 605FEB 28 MAR 4 605MAR 4 MAR 8 605MAR 16 MAR 20 605MAR 28 APR 1 605APR 9 APR 13 599APR 21 APR 25 599MAY 3 MAY 7 599MAY 15 MAY 19 599MAY 27 MAY 31 599


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2012JAN 2 JAN 6 619JAN 6 JAN 10 619JAN 10 JAN 14 619JAN 14 JAN 18 619JAN 18 JAN 22 619JAN 22 JAN 26 619JAN 26 JAN 30 619JAN 30 FEB 3 619FEB 3 FEB 7 619FEB 7 FEB 11 619FEB 11 FEB 15 619FEB 15 FEB 19 619FEB 19 FEB 23 619FEB 23 FEB 27 619FEB 27 MAR 2 619MAR 2 MAR 6 619MAR 14 MAR 18 619MAR 26 MAR 30 619

Diving & sailing toursGet up close to the beautiful World Heritagelisted Great Barrier Reef on one of our divingpackages. Whether you’re a beginner or moreexperienced, there’s diving to suit everyone.Or jump on our private boat & set sail throughthe picturesque Whitsunday Islands, whereyou’ll learn the ropes on this fun sailingexperience. More on pages 56-57.

Explorer tripsWe have 4 day short breaks that don’t includea Tour Manager, so you can set your ownagenda & explore at your own pace. There are3 destinations to choose from – Sydney,Melbourne or Auckland. Book one before orafter your tour to spend more time in thesedestinations. Or take one on its own without atour. More on page 54.

Special events & ski toursPlan your tour to co-ordinate with a uniquespecial event like the Big Day Out, or try ourNew Zealand ski trips for some fun on theslopes. See opposite page for more.

New Year’s Eve Our NYE tour in Sydney gives you a few daysof activities & exploring, including a harbourcruise! So you can ring in the New YearContiki-style. Read more on page 55.

Stay longerAnd if you want to make your holiday lasteven longer, we’ve got special rates foraccommodation you can use before or afteryour tour. Ask your travel agent or Contikiwhen you book your tour. Prices &destinations on page 15.

More ways to travelContiki.Contiki doesn’t just do tours. We can helpyou explore a city in your own time, Dive on the Great Barrier Reef, Sail in the Whitsundays or spend New Years Eve in buzzing Sydney.

Festival fun

Ski New Zealand Whitsunday sailing

Goldpanning, Arrowtown

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7 Days Ultimate Winter Adventure6 nights accomm6 breakfasts & 3 dinners

FOX GLACIER: Guided glacier hike right onto the glacier itself

(gear provided) QUEENSTOWN: Thrilling jet boat ride through the Shotover

River - Scenic tandem skydive - AJ Hackett bungy jumpENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

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

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

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

7Days Ultimate WinterAdventure

contiki.com/nzski

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

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








Queenstown

Only with Contiki• Rainforest hotpool swim in Franz

Josef Glacier• Guided goldmining trek &

goldpanning experience in historicArrowtown

• See spectacular mountain views on aSkyline gondola ride in Queenstown

Skyline Restaurant

Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, yousave up to C$109. Or pay 6 months in advance and save up to C$55. See page 7 for details.

Prices above are based on twin-share. For quad-share ratereduce twin price by C$50.Single room supplement add C$259.Start Christchurch 8:30am & end Christchurch 6:30pm.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodation optionssee page 15.Need flights? We’ve got great deals - see page 14.Check out page 7 for ways to save & deals.

Code: CZSKI04 2010/11

Start Finish C$C’church C’church pp

2010JUL 11 JUL 17 1075JUL 18 JUL 24 1075JUL 25 JUL 31 1075AUG 1 AUG 7 1075AUG 8 AUG 14 1075AUG 15 AUG 21 1075AUG 22 AUG 28 1075AUG 29 SEP 4 1075

Start Finish C$C’church C’church pp

2011JUL 10 JUL 16 1099JUL 17 JUL 23 1099JUL 24 JUL 30 1099JUL 31 AUG 6 1099AUG 7 AUG 13 1099AUG 14 AUG 20 1099AUG 21 AUG 27 1099AUG 28 SEP 3 1099

7 Days

fromC$1075

C$154/DayLake Tekapo

Lake Pukaki

ChristchurchHaast Pass

Hokitika Arthur’sPass

QUEENSTOWN

FRANZ JOSEF &FOX GLACIER 1

5

Cook Straight

Pacific Ocean

Kaik

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Coa

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Auckland short break package

Want to spend a bit more time in NZ’s multiculturalcapital at your own pace? Grab a value-packedcollection of extras, activities & great accommodationwith our 2 night Auckland Explorer package. You cantake one before or after your tour. Hit the streets with your included ‘Explorer Pass’ &you'll be able to hop on & hop off at all the importantplaces. There’s heaps happening from Maoriperformances at the Auckland Museum to KellyTarlton's Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World.Spectacular views from the Sky Tower can be toppedoff with a Vertigo tower climb or you can evenbasejump from it! A walk through the Viaduct Harbour is a must, oncethe heart of the America's Cup, it's got a great choice of restaurants & cool bars. There’s awine trail at nearby Waiheke Island, harbour sailingoptions, ferry trips & Maori & Polynesianmarkets…the list is unique & it’s almost endless.

* Price quoted based on twin-share. Single room supplement add C$149.

Sydney short break package

Want a few extra days to get to know this sexy & beautiful harbour city? Grab a value-packedcollection of extras, activities & great accommodationwith our 3 night Sydney Explorer package. You canbook one before or after your tour; or take one on itsown without a tour.Armed with your included Explorer bus & Harbourpasses, hop on & off at heaps of hot spots inAustralia’s largest & most diverse city. Dunk yourselfin the Bondi surf. Cruise by the Opera House. Take aferry out to Manly. Scale the heights of the HarbourBridge. Lose yourself in the cobbled streets of thehistoric Rocks district. Or shop up a storm in markets& boutiques around Paddington.As well as having a world-famous harbour & morethan 70 sparkling beaches, Sydney has an edgymulticulturalism that fuels an amazing food scene &cutting edge bar & club scene.

* Price quoted based on multi-share. Single room supplement add C$215/add C$39 twin share.

Melbourne short break package

Packed with extras, activities & great accommodation,uncover Australia’s ‘cultural capital’ with our 3 nightMelbourne Explorer package. You can book one on itsown without a tour or take a cheap flight from Sydney,Cairns, Alice Springs or the Whitsundays in Australia totake it before or after your tour. Check out the sights on an included sightseeing tour &learn about the home of Australia's performing artscompanies, The Arts Centre, as you take a tour with ourLocal Guide. Hang out at trendy St Kilda beach.People watch with an espresso in Italian influencedCarlton. Or head to a popular Aussie Rules footballgame. Shop it up in the cool laneway boutiques of thecity or on buzzing Chapel Street. Or take a tram ride toFederation Square.From pumping nightlife, cool galleries to a huge varietyof multicultural food & wine, Melbourne is a hidden gem & one place you won’t want to miss.

* Price quoted based on twin-share. Single room supplement add C$245.

Auckland Explorer

Sydney Explorer

Melbourne Explorer

For more go to contiki.com/sydney

For more go to contiki.com/melbourne

For more go to contiki.com/auckland

4 Days3 Nights

C$235*

4 Days3 Nights

C$315*

3 Days2 Nights

C$195*

Sydney New YearStopovers4 Days

Sydney New Year

Itineraryand included sightseeing

Day 1: This afternoon check in to the hotel. Later, meet upwith your Contiki Tour Manager & group & get to knowyour new travel buddies over a welcome drink & dinner.

Day 2: Go sightseeing with the group this morning. You’llget to see all that Sydney has to offer, including some ofits iconic Eastern beaches, like Bondi. Tonight, get readyto ring in the New Year from a different angle, as youboard a Sydney harbour cruise. See a light show & thecity’s famous fireworks explode across the sky, completewith welcome drink & tasty nibbles. There’s even an on-board DJ so you can dance the night away!

Day 3: Happy New Year! Today is yours to chill out.Have a late ‘recovery’ lunch. Later in the afternoon youcould venture to Bondi Beach to soak up some sun,climb the Harbour Bridge & get into the buzzing vibe ofthis sunny city.

Day 4: Your New Year’s adventure ends after breakfast& it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.

3 nights accomm3 breakfasts1 dinner

What’s included• 3 nights multi-share centrally

located accommodation (twin-share supplement available)

• 3 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D)• Dedicated, experienced &

professional Tour Manager• Harbour cruise to watch the New

Year fireworks, with welcomedrink, nibbles and a DJ

• Half-day guided sightseeing tourof Sydney incl. the beaches

For Travel Insurance see page 58.Prices are based on multi-share.Twin & single supplements available. Hotel check in from 3:00pmTour starts at 5:00pm

Sydney’s New Years Eve celebration is one of the mostspectacular in the world. Each year, the balmy summercelebration centres around the city’s famous harbour. And withthe stunning Harbour Bridge as a backdrop, you’ll see some ofthe most breathtaking fireworks ever. To top it off, the streetsare filled with a young, colourful crowd & all the bars, clubs, lounges & pubs are absolutely pumping.

This tour gives you a few days in this cool city so you can ring in the New Year Contiki-style!

Code: SNYE 2010/11

Start Finish C$ Sydney Sydney pp

2010DEC 30 JAN 2 1039

4 DaysfromC$1039C$260/Day

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For more go to contiki.com/sydney-new-year

Break the journey on yourway to New Zealand &Australia & try one of ourrelaxing stopover options.

Hawaii2 & 4 night packages in Honolulu from C$215Contiki has 2 & 4 night packages at The Park Shore Waikiki in Honolulu on the beautiful Islandof Oahu. It’s situated across from Waikiki beach & minutes fromthe endless choice of shops & restaurants. Enjoy Hawaii’sperfect sunsets from the outdoor ocean view pool & sun deck!A short walk way is the Contiki Customer Service Centre, ourfree concierge service to make your holiday hassle-free & direct you to the best action on the island.

Fiji Islands5 days – 2 islands from C$599Contiki offers a 5 day/4 night package combining 2 nights at the BeachcomberIsland Resort in the tranquil marine sanctuary of the beautiful Mamanuca Islands& 2 nights at Mantaray Island Resort in the Yasawa Islands. With fantastic islandfeasts, a huge range of activities, nightly live music & entertainment & thefriendliest people on the planet – these islands are the perfect mix of relaxation,culture & fun!

Package highlights

• An endless list of watersports like kayaking & snorkeling

• Great party nights • Swimming with the Mantarays (seasonal)• Diving – introductory & certified

courses available (Mantaray Resort only)• A visit to traditional Fijian villages

Before & after

Contiki offers great rates on VitiLevu at the Fiji Mercure Hotelbefore or after your island holiday.

Package highlights

• 1/2 day sightseeing tour including the USSArizona, Pearl Harbor & Punchbowl

• Contiki Concierge Service• Starbucks voucher• Great surfing beaches (lessons available) • Amazing shopping • Waikiki’s party hot spots

Fiji & Hawaii conditions: Stopovers only available in conjunction with a Contiki tour booking. There is no Contiki Tour Manager included on any stopover packages. For twin shareaccommodation, both persons must book at the same time, using the same booking referencenumber. Prices include appropriate taxes & service charges.

Stopover ideas

For more info & prices go to contiki.com/fiji or contiki.com/hawaii

Learn to dive package5 day learn to dive courseThe 5 day PADI ‘Open Water’ dive course is by far the most popular way to learn to dive. The adventure of learning to dive combined with staying out on the reef for 2 nights onboard a boat is really unique. The course takes you to 9 of the Great Barrier Reef’s best dive sites & features 2 days of classroom & in-pool training, then it’s onto the live aboard boat for the actual reef diving. There’s also plenty of time to snorkel, relax & just enjoy the reef experience.

Days 1-2: CairnsThe first 2 days of the course are spent at Pro DiveCairns modern training centre learning the theory & practical skills of scuba diving. Each day finishesaround 5:30pm.

Days 3-4: Cairns to the dive boatThe next 3 days & 2 nights are spent living onboard a premium dive vessel. You’ll have the opportunity toparticipate in 9 dives on a variety of our 16 exclusivedive sites on the outer Great Barrier Reef. Your first 4dives will complete your open water certification & thenas a certified diver you are able to take up to 5 morerecreational dives. One of these dives is a guided nightdive! 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 CairnsReturn to Cairns in the late afternoon where there’s the option to join your new diving mates & crew for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,L).

What’s included

• 2 nights accommodation on nights 3 & 4 onboard the boat

• Transfers from Cairns accommodation to training centre and boat

• 2 breakfasts• 3 lunches• 2 dinners • PADI ‘Open Water’

certificate & manual• Log book• Scuba equipment

Daily except SundaysImportant InfoAn Australian Diving medical certificate is needed. It can be arranged at a cost of A$55 on Day 1. Some taxes are payable directly to Pro Dive at the end of the course including the Environmental Management charge at a cost of A$50. Course is open age. You’ll need toarrange your own accommodation on nights 1 & 2 of this package – ask your agent or Contiki to help. If you’re staying at an alternative hotel in Cairns to ourrecommended Cairns Colonial Club, you’ll need to let Pro Dive Cairns know so they can arrange your transfer(prodivecairns.com). Safety dictates that you can’t fly or go to an altitude of 300m or over within 24 hours of your last dive.

PADI (Professional Association of Dive Instructors) is the largest dive education company in the world –prodivecairns.com

Contiki and divingOne of Australia’s ‘must do’s’ is diving the Great BarrierReef! If you’ve never dived before or you have – exploringthis Reef is hard to beat. It’s the largest on the planet, a natural wonder of the world and a World Heritage site with 400 different types of coral and 1500 species of fish – pretty amazing! You can even dive at night and see a whole different side of the reef.Available with tours that start/finish in Cairns including Reefs and Rainforests (p.24-25), Island and Rainforest (p.32), Beaches and Reefs (p.26-27), Magical Tropics (p.33), Cairns Sunshine Trail (p.28-29) & Rainforest Adventure (p.35).

contiki.com/dive

Contiki offers 2 great dive packages:• Learn to dive – for beginners (see below) • Dive to adventure – for certified divers

(see opposite page)

5Days4NightsC$715/DayPlus EMC A$50 payable locally

Tour code CLTD

Optional

3DaysDive to adventure

See The Whitsundays from your own private yacht! This sailing optionupgrade is a great alternative to spending 2 nights at Daydream IslandResort, with the chance to spend 2 days & nights onboard a maxi yacht.

The Whitsundays is part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area,with over 70 mostly uninhabited national park islands & the heavenlywhite beaches & crystal clear waters the area is famous for. And sailing 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.

The trip returns just in time to enjoy the island’s afternoon activities, evening fun & a night on Daydream Island. What’s included2 nights multi-share accommodation (no twin-share). Dedicated & professional onboardcrew. Freshly prepared meals (2 bfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners). Snorkeling equipment.

Dive to adventure package

This 3 day liveaboard dive & snorkeling adventure will show you the very best of theOuter Great Barrier Reef. It’s also unmatched for value. You’ll participate in up to 11 dives over 16 exclusive dive sites.

Day 1: Cairns to the dive boatAn early pickup (5:55am) this morning & it’s off to the dive boat & out to The Great BarrierReef to start the adventure. The sites you’ll visithave been selected for their variety & quality of coral & marine life as well as great visibility.Boat (L,D).

Day 2: Dive boat Today gives you the opportunity to explore thisWorld Heritage listed underwater playground, butalso to relax & really enjoy yourself diving &snorkeling. Back onboard, it’s good fun withfellow divers, stories, shared experiences, greatfood & a spectacular sunset. Boat (B,L,D).

Day 3: Dive boat There’s more diving or snorkelling in differentareas of the reef today & later, return to Cairns inthe late afternoon where there’s a transfer backto your hotel. (B,L).

What’s included

• 2 nights twin shareaccommodation onboard the boat

• Transfers from Cairns accommodation to the boat

• 2 breakfasts• 3 lunches• 2 dinners • 11 dives incl. 2 night dives

(weather permitting)• Dive & snorkeling equipment• Dive insurance

Daily except Tuesdays

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contiki.com/dive-adventure

3Days2NightsC$575/DayPlus EMC A$50 payable locally

Tour code CDTA

Important InfoYou must hold a minimum of an ‘Open water dive’certificate to be able to take this trip. Some taxes are payable directly to Pro Dive at theend of the course including the EnvironmentalManagement charge at a cost of A$50. Course isopen age. Digital Underwater Cameras areavailable for hire. If you’re staying at an alternativehotel in Cairns to our recommended Cairn sColonial Club, you’ll need to let Pro Dive Cairnsknow so they can arrange your transfer (prodivecairns.com). Safety dictates that youcan’t fly or go to an altitude of 300m or overwithin 24 hours of your last dive. A 3 day snorkeling package is also available at a cost ofC$510 plus EMC payable locally A$50 – see contiki.com/snorkel.

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

Limited. Photos Courtesy of TourismQueensland Page 6 Learn to Surf. Page17 Mossman Gorge. Photos Courtesy ofTourism New South Wales Page 31 ByronBay - Hamilton Lund. Page 33 CapeTribulation. Photos Courtesy of NorthernTerritory Tourist Commission Page 37Darwin, Kakadu National Park andKatherine Gorge. Photos Courtesy ofTourism New Zealand Page 11 Inside azorb - Zorb Rotorua. Page 40 Expresschairlift to adrenalin-filled adventure - LakeWanaka Tourism. Page 41 A fine day in thefiord - Holger Leue. Page 44 The LedgeSwing - AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand.Page 51 Sand Tabogganing, 90 Mile Beach- Chris McLennan. Page 57 WhitehavenBeach - Lincoln Fowler. Page 53Snowboarding on the Remarkables - NZ SkiPhotos Courtesy of Te Puia Rotorua Page43 Geyser. Photos Courtesy of Zorb Page45 Zorb. Photos Courtesy of JulieSpedding Page 54 Sydney Opera HousePhotos Courtesy of Marine TourismHoldings Limited Page 55 - Bounty.

Do I need a visa?Canadian passport holders require a visa to travel to Australia. Please contact your Travel Agent or applicableGovernment authorities to get thenecessary travel information.

Photography creditsPhotos Courtesy of Julie Salsbury FrontCover Fox Glacier Photos Courtesy ofAustralia Tourism Page 2 Kangaroo -Warren Clarke. Page 6 Uluru Kata TjutaNational Park - Steve Strike. Page 9Kakadu boat cruise - Nick Rains. Page 9Sydney Opera House - Robert Wallace.Page 10 Snorkelling - Tom Keating. Page18 Red Centre Way - Steve Strike. Page27 Great Barrier Reef - Adam Bruzzone.Page 37 Flinders Ranges - Mike Newling.Page 39 Aboriginal Art - Dominic Harcourt-Webster. Page 55 Sydney Harbour Bridge -City of Sydney. Photos Courtesy of MojoSurf Page 31 Surfing. Photos Courtesy ofBridge Climb Sydney Page 11 SydneyHarbour Bridge - OTTO Holdings (Aust) Pty

Got a question?

Am I expected to tip on tour?Every country in the world has differenttipping policies and in Australia and NewZealand, within service industries, tipping iscommon practice. Tipping is totallydiscretionary and only given if you feel theservice has met or exceeded yourexpectations. Your Tour Manager will assistyou with any questions about this while you’reon the road. The same idea applies to yourContiki Crew - if you think they have done agood job then they would be grateful for yourrecognition by way of a tip, however this isnot mandatory – it’s completely up to you.

How much money doI need?You should be able to use debit and creditcards for most items. You’ll need to allowenough money to cover lunches, somedinners, souvenirs, shopping, drinks, optional excursions and activities, entrancefees to attractions and evening entertainment.It is advisable to start your tour with somecash in local currencies such as A$ or NZ$.

Explore MoreOptional ActivitiesWhen do I choose? Optionals are arrangedand paid for on tour. By leaving the finaldecisions until then you can choose at thesame time as your new friends, you’ll get greatvalue as we get you great rates and your TourManager can offer personal advice. Someactivities are seasonal and weather dependentas well. How do I pay? You pay on tour withmajor credit cards or cash (A$ or NZ$).

Brochure authenticityWe have put a great deal of effort intoproducing this brochure. The informationgiven and literature produced by Contiki hasbeen compiled with care and is published ingood faith. Sometimes, because ofcircumstances outside our control, we haveto alter some excursions due to seasonalclosing or repairs to buildings, etc.,especially early or late in the season. If thishappens, alternatives will be arranged.

Do I needvaccinations?At the time this brochure went to press(July, 2010), no vaccinations werenecessary. However, it is wise to check up-to-date information with your travel agentprior to departure. Don’t forget to bring withyou any medication that you may require enroute, such as antihistamines or antibiotics.

Seasonality & climateBeing such a large landmass, Australia is proneto seasonal climate changes. This will meanthat at certain times of the year some of ourbrochured itineraries may need to be slightlychanged. For example: Northern Australiaitineraries during the wet season (Dec - Apr).

SecurityContiki has been running tours for youngpeople since 1962 and in all countries whereContiki operates we fully comply with localtravel industry laws. All your money is held ina Trust Account until the time of travel tocomply with Canadian Travel IndustryRegulations. Contiki is a member of theAssociation of Canadian Travel Agents (ACTA),the Canadian Association of Tour Operators(CATO) and the Travel Industry Council ofOntario (TICO).

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

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

transport as specified.• Accommodation, breakfast and evening

meals as detailed on p.16-17 & 40-41 andunder ‘What’s included’ on tour pages.

• Sightseeing as detailed on pages 8-9and in the itineraries on tour pages.Unless specified, entrance fees are not included.

• Experienced crew as detailed on page 12and on tour pages.

What’s not included?• Airport and ferry transfers to tour

departure point.• Personal expense money.• Visas, personal insurance,

medical fees.• Sightseeing, visits and entrance fees

other than those specified on tour pages.• Optional excursions and activities such

as whitewater rafting, helicopter flights,bungy jumping, hot air ballooning, etc.

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

Will I get moreinformation?Upon receipt of final payment, you’ll receivea copy of Contiki’s ‘Travellers Guide’ – aninformation book about your holiday. You’llalso receive a comprehensive day-by-dayitinerary including full details and costs of all optional excursions available on your tour.

Your FREE Contiki document wallet andluggage tag* will be sent to you with yourtravel documents. The wallet is a safe pla cefor your tickets and passports, somethingyou’ll want to keep and use again.* Contiki reserves the right to substitute an

alternative travel accessory for the Contikidocument wallet.

What should I pack?Comfortable, casual clothing for day wearand ‘smart/casual’ for dining and thosespecial evenings on the town. Rememberthat early or later in the season you willneed warmer clothing as well as araincoat/anorak. Note that casinos do notallow jeans or denim clothes. A pair ofcomfortable walking shoes is essential. For further details, please refer to your‘Travellers Guide’ information book.

How much luggagecan I bring?Luggage is restricted to a maximumsuitcase size of 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29"x 20" x 10") and maximum weight of 23 kg(50lbs) plus one small hand/day bag thatcan go on the coach with you.

On tours which include Flotilla Sailing, asmall bag suitable for the extremely limitedluggage space is required. Your regularluggage will be stored during this time. NOEXTERNAL METAL FRAME BACKPACKSPLEASE, their bulky shape makes coachpacking difficult. Contiki reserves the rightto refuse to accept larger suitcases on tour. If you have your own ski/boarding equipment,you may bring one pair of boots & skis orsnowboard. Otherwise, your TM can arrangethese for you in Queenstown on tour. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk andbaggage insurance is stronglyrecommended. Remember, if your tourincludes a flight you are also subject toairline baggage restrictions.

PROVIDING YOU WITH “ANY REASON” CANCELLATION FLEXIBILITY ANDPEACE OF MIND WHILE YOU TRAVEL:Contiki Holidays Travel Protection Plan – designed exclusively with the following:

Priced at: Trips up to $1,500: $129 per personTrips $1,501 or greater: $169 per person

Note: Prices are subject to change without notice.

SECTION I: TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT PROTECTION -Provided by Contiki Holidays

Trip Cancellation: Up to Total Trip Cost.Reimburses the non-refundable Contiki Holidayscancellation penalties imposed if you mustcancel your trip for a covered reason such asillness, injury or death to you, a travelingcompanion or an immediate family member.Other reasons for cancellation include CommonCarrier-caused delays due to inclement weather,jury duty, subpoena, or a documented trafficaccident en route to departure, and otherreasons as cited in the plan description.

The Contiki Holidays “Any Reason”Cancellation Waiver**. With the Contiki Holidays“Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver, ContikiHolidays will provide you with 100% of thecancellation charges in the form of a future travelcredit certificate, should you cancel your tourmore than 48 hours prior to your scheduleddeparture for any reason that is not eligible forcash reimbursement under the Trip Cancellationsection of the Travel Protection Plan.Cancellation charges are reimbursed in the formof Contiki Holidays Travel Certificates allowingyou a two year credit to travel with us at a laterdate! Please note that to be eligible for the “AnyReason” Cancellation Waiver, you must enroll andpay for the plan within two days of your initial tripdeposit. The certificate is valid for two years, isnon-transferrable and non-refundable and maynot be redeemed for cash. Future travelcertificates do not include airfare cancellationcharges for air arrangements unless thosearrangements were provided by Contiki Holidays.

Trip Interruption: Up to Total Trip Cost

Trip Delay: Up to C$1,000 (C$150/day)

SECTION II: TRAVEL INSURANCE BENEFITS - Underwrittenby Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company*

Baggage Protection: Up to C$2,500

Bag Delay: Up to C$500

Medical & Dental Expenses: Up toC$1,000,000**

Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation: Up toC$50,000

SECTION III: EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SERVICES -Provided by On Call International

While the above is not a complete description –a full plan description detailing the terms,conditions and exclusions will be sent to you –we have highlighted just a few of the planbenefits. If you have any Travel Protection Planquestions, or would like to request a copy of theplan description, please call our planadministrator, BerkelyCare, at 1-866-580-4871.You may also view the plan atwww.contikiholidays.com

The Contiki Holidays Travel Protection Plan isprovided in addition to other applicableindemnity or insurance programs, wherepermitted by law and shall apply only afterbenefits have been paid.

* Section II Travel Insurance Benefits, PolicyNumber MZ0911064H0000A-C are underwrittenby Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company,Columbus, Ohio: NAIC #10952 Policy/CertificateForm series TAHC5000.

** NOTE: The Medical & Dental Expense benefitsof this plan are subject to a maximum benefit limitof C$30,000 for those persons who, at the time ofa covered Injury or Sickness, do not have validhospital and medical insurance under aGovernment Health Insurance Plan of a provinceor territory of Canada.

Contiki Holidays Travel Protection Plan

This plan was designed and is administeredby BerkelyCareSM.

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OUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. YOUR VACATION RESERVATIONOn receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and at ourdiscretion, Contiki will reserve your place on your selectedvacation. A contract is only made between you and us uponyour booking being confirmed and accepted by us and ourcommunication thereof to either you or your travel agent.2. PRICE GUARANTEETour prices in this brochure are based on costs, charges,tariffs, rates, prices, taxes, levies and exchange rates as at11th June, 2010. Should any of these costs change, asurcharge may be made on the price of your vacation. If thetotal tour price increases by more than 7%, passengers willhave the right to cancel within 7 days of notification of thesurcharge without penalty. No surcharges in respect of costor currency fluctuations will be made once payment has beenreceived. The guarantee excludes fuel surcharges and doesnot apply to any taxes, charges or levies imposed by anygovernment or their agencies. In exchange for theseguarantees, no refund will be made if costs are reduced.Prices are per person and are in Canadian Dollars unlessotherwise specified.3. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR VACATION3.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel yourbooking in accordance with operating requirements orcircumstances beyond its control.3.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary we willgive you reasonable notice thereof, in the circumstances, andwhere available, offer you a comparable alternative.3.3 If an alternative is not available or acceptable you will beentitled to either a full refund of monies paid by you to us ortransfer to another Contiki vacation without payment of anytransfer 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 and nuclear disasters, fire, epidemicor health risk, Acts of God, adverse weather conditions orother similar events beyond Contiki’s control) we will give afull refund of any monies paid to us less reasonable expensesincurred by us in respect of your booking.3.5 Contiki is not responsible for any other travelarrangements affected due to our cancellations orrescheduling of any tour departure.4. VACATION DETAILS AND CONDITIONS4.1 The information in our brochure is correct to the best ofour knowledge at the time of going to print (July 2010) but we cannot guarantee that any item or amenitymentioned will be available especially where we have nodirect control over it.4.2 With respect to our touring program, Contiki will do ourbest, at our discretion, to select accommodation, sightseeingtours and transportation to give you good value for money.4.3 Contiki constantly strives to improve tour itineraries andfeatures. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseencircumstances beyond our control make changes necessary,we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitutehotels. Contiki is not responsible for any other travelarrangements affected due to our cancellations.5. LIABILITY5.1 Your travel agent shall, on the receipt of any monies, holdsuch monies for you until the booking is confirmed at whichtime those monies shall be remitted promptly by your travelagent to us. All such monies received by us will be depositedas required by law. 5.2 We will be entitled to keep for our account any interestearned on such monies.5.3 All monies paid by you to us through your travel agent orotherwise, whether in respect of the deposit or full payment,may be disbursed by us as and when we see fit, in respect ofthe services to be provided and/or fees payable under yourselected vacation. The payment of a deposit or any othermonies in respect of your vacation shall be deemed to be anauthorization for disbursement thereof as aforesaid.YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. BOOKING YOUR VACATION1.1 In order to reserve your vacation, a deposit of C$200, perperson per tour, or the full amount payable if booking is madewithin 45 days of departure from Canada, must be submittedto Contiki within 7 days in respect of that vacation. Thispayment is in addition to any deposit required by your travelagent. The deposit is accepted as a first installment of thevacation price by Contiki only once the booking has beenconfirmed in writing by Contiki or your travel agent. The initialdeposit of C$200 per person must be made by credit card.1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of anon refundable deposit of C$200 per person, per tour whichmust be within 7 days of booking or the reservation willautomatically be cancelled.1.3 Any special meal requirements will be made on a requestbasis only. Contiki cannot guarantee special meal requestsnor will it assume any responsibility or liability if clients’special meal requirements are not fulfilled.1.4 Travel documents and instructions for joining your tourwill be sent to you approximately 21 days before departure(provided full payment has been received). If final payment is not received when due, costs to courierdocuments will be the responsibility of the Travel Agent.2. PAYING THE BALANCE2.1 The balance of the vacation price must be paid by no laterthan 45 days before the scheduled vacation departure datefrom Canada which shall be by the due date stated on theconfirmation issued to you by Contiki.2.2 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki mayassume that you have cancelled and cancellation charges inaccordance with clause 3 below will be levied by Contiki.2.3 Tickets and other documents won’t be forwarded until fullpayment has been received by us. Travel agency cheques

must be received within 7 business days from the datepayment is called in.2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days of yourdeparture from Canada, the full cost of the vacation will bepayable immediately on booking and we reserve the right toprovide all travel documents at the vacation departure point. 2.5 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking and applycancellation charges should payments not be received withinthe above specified periods.2.6 Your authorization to use your Credit Card number fordeposit and/or final payment indicates your compliance withour booking conditions, whether or not you have actuallysigned the appropriate draft. Verbal authorization of the use ofyour Credit Card confirms your reservation. MasterCard, Visaand American Express are accepted. Credit Card paymentsare not accepted for group bookings. A signed sales draft isrequired. If you wish to change a credit card payment after ithas been processed, change fees will apply. For securitypurposes, we are required to collect the passenger’s creditcard billing address as well as the customer verification code.3. IF YOU CANCEL3.1 Notice of cancellation must be made in writing to Contiki.3.2 If you cancel, your deposit will not be refunded nor can itbe credited to any other booking.3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee to coverthe estimate of cost and expenses incurred by us in the termsof the schedule set out hereunder. This is expressed as apercentage of the vacation price and is calculated as follows:PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEENumber of days prior to as % of tour commencement total price45 days or more notice The non-refundable deposit

plus the Travel ProtectionPlan’s insurance premium

is forfeited44-22 days: 25% 21-8 days: 30% 7-1 days: 50%Day of departure: 100%Where the percentage cancellation fee is less than the tourdeposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss of deposit. If thereason for cancellation falls within the terms of any vacationinsurance policy which you hold, then any such charges may,subject to the terms of your insurance policy, be refunded toyou by the insurance company.3.4 Any cancellation of additional services booked prior toand after your tour or resort booking, such as pre and postaccommodation and transfers, that are cancelled within 14days of the tour departure incur a 100% cancellation fee.3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellationfees that may be levied by your Travel Agent.3.6 If flight changes are requested after the deposit has been received, or if flights are cancelled after tickets areissued, revision fees, change fees or Airline cancellation feeswill be applicable and will be in addition to the abovecancellation charges. In some cases, airline tickets are 100% non refundable.4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed, you wish tochange to an alternate departure date or you wish to change toa different Contiki vacation, you may do so subject to availabilityand provided the new vacation date is also in this brochure.4.2 A fee of C$30 per person will be charged for any revisionor alteration made to a reservation after the booking isconfirmed unless the change increases the value of thebooking. A change of tour date or tour itinerary within 45 daysof departure date will be treated as a cancellation, and normalcancellation fees will apply except when the change is to anearlier tour departure of equivalent or greater value in whichcase a C$30 per person amendment fee will be charged.5. VACATION DETAILS AND CONDITIONS5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those itemsincluded in the price. No allowance or refund can be made formeals, accommodation, excursions, etc. that you elect not totake, or when museums, shops, etc are closed. Hotel facilitiesmay vary from place to place. Meals may vary in style.5.2 Contiki holidays are specifically designed and marketedfor those in the 18 through 35 age group. Consequently thefacilities and activities on a Contiki vacation are notappropriate to persons outside this age bracket. If you have aquestion regarding the age groups, you are welcome todiscuss this with a member of the Contiki staff.5.3 Contiki strives to provide a safe, enjoyable andmemorable travel experience. Please be aware, however, thatsome transportation services and accommodations may notbe equipped to provide access and support to all individuals.Therefore, all passengers are requested to advise us, inadvance, of any physical, medical or special needs,accommodations or requirements. This may include the needfor a wheelchair or walking-assistance device, wheelchairaccess, need for supplementary oxygen or any otherrequirements. Contiki will not impose eligibility criteria thateither screen out or tend to screen out persons withdisabilities from fully and equally enjoying all goods, services,privileges, advantages or accommodations offered toindividuals without disabilities, but Contiki reserves the rightto impose such requirements when necessary for theprovision of the goods, services, privileges, advantages oraccommodations. There may be circumstances (compellingreasons) when traveling companions are required toaccompany disabled passengers. Contiki reserves the right toimpose safety requirements necessary for the safe operationof the tour. Contiki also reserves the right to exclude anindividual with a disability from participation in an activity ifthat individual’s participation would result in a direct threat tothe health or safety of others. In such circumstance, we willmake a determination as to whether there is a significant riskthat cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by

reasonable modifications to our policies, practices orprocedures or by the provision of appropriate auxiliary aids orservices. If you fail to provide us with any physical, medicalor special needs, accommodations or requirements prior tothe start of the tour, and it is determined, based oninformation you should have provided, that your continuedparticipation in the tour poses a safety risk to yourself, or adirect health or safety threat to others, you may be excludedfrom the tour. In this event, you will be responsible for allcosts associated with your departure from the tour. You agreeto hold Contiki, and all related, affiliated and associatedentities and companies, harmless from any and all damagesthat may arise from our decision to exclude an individualfrom participating on a Contiki tour, or from any activities oraccommodations on a Contiki tour. Contiki reserves the rightto remove any tour member whose conduct or behavior isincompatible with, or detrimental to, the interests of the touror other individuals on the tour. Contiki is not responsible orliable for any costs or losses you may incur due to yourremoval from a tour due to inappropriate conduct or behavior.5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements and coststo/from the point of commencement/conclusion of thevacation.5.5 There may be times when the Contiki Tour Manager orRepresentative has to make a decision in your best interest orthe best interests of their group. You agree to comply with theauthority and decisions of the appointed Contiki TourManager or Representative and the laws of the country inwhich you are traveling. If you do not so comply or if, in theContiki Tour Manager’s or Representative’s opinion, you arenot compatible with the general enjoyment and well being ofother members on the tour or the smooth operation of thevacation itself, we reserve the right to refuse to let youcontinue with the tour. Furthermore you agree that your fellowtravellers and any Contiki Representative has the right totravel/work in a safe environment. Any threats to their safety,well being or inappropriate behavior by you, whether verbal orphysical, will be taken extremely seriously and may result inthe immediate termination of your vacation. In either event,you will be responsible for your own repatriation and relatedcosts and have no claims against us.5.5.1 You are responsible for any costs incurred as a result ofdamage or excess cleaning fees related to youraccommodation. You are advised toimmediately report any pre-existing damage in your room tohotel/Contiki Village staff and/or a Contiki Tour Manager assoon as it is discovered.5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fittedwith a safety belt, neither the operator or service providers,agents or co-operating organizations shall be liable for anyillness, injury or death or any loss or damages or claimswhatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safetybelt is not being worn at the time of the accident or incident.5.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport and allvisas, permits and certificates required for your selectedvacation as well as any necessary vaccinations and to complywith all applicable laws.5.8 You agree that our Contiki Tour Managers orRepresentatives may take photographs and films of you whileyou are on vacation and that these may be used in our Groupbrochures and/or advertising or publicity material withoutobtaining any further consent or payment in respect of suchphotographs and/or films.5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of the vacation,you should inform the Contiki Tour Manager orRepresentative during the course of the vacation and if thematter cannot be resolved after the representative’s bestendeavours to do so during the vacation, your complaintshould be made in writing to Contiki as soon as is reasonablypossible after the vacation but within 42 days thereof so thatyour complaint can be investigated. Any claims made after the42 day period will not be considered by Contiki. If you chooseto write to Contiki via the Internet, please provide your homeaddress so that we are able to reply to you in writing.5.10.1 The contract and all matters arising in respect hereof shall be subject to English Law, unless we agreeotherwise in writing.5.10.2 If any provision of this contract is held invalid orunenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, thatprovision shall be deemed to be re-written to give effect to the same purpose within the permitted limits of the law. The validity and enforceability of the other provisions shall not be affected. 5.10.3 If you are unsuccessful in any legal action institutedagainst us, you agree to pay all our costs, including but notlimited to, attorney/client costs.6. INSURANCEWe strongly recommend that all clients take out vacation andmedical insurance before they travel. Contiki offers acomprehensive package that can be tailor made to yourvacation. A brief description of this coverage is shown onpage 58. The complete limitations and exclusions arecontained in the certificate of insurance sent to you with yourfinal documents. Please ask your travel agent to ask Contikiwhen you make your booking. Please check that theinsurance covers all of the activities that you are going to beparticipating in. Some policies exclude certain adventureactivities. Contiki cannot be held responsible for your failureto take out appropriate insurance.7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISMIn the event of your withdrawal from a vacation after thecommencement as a result of illness, you must obtain amedical certificate in support of any insurance claim. Norefunds will be made for any absence from the tour.8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE VACATION PRICEAirfares to and from your vacation destination, airport taxes,airport transfers, passport and visa fees, insurance, laundry,phone calls, beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary,special needs and services required by handicapped clients

(see 5.3 under Vacation Details & Conditions), tips to tourmanagers, representatives, drivers and local guides, items ofa personal nature, excess baggage, optional excursions.9. WEATHER CONDITIONSUnder no circumstances can we be held responsible for snow or weather conditions, nor can any vacation becancelled or amended by you at any time on the basis ofsnow or weather conditions.GENERAL1. CONTRACTING PARTIES1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain the entire contract between you and Contiki. Norepresentation, term, warranty or condition can be expressedor implied by reference to any other writing, advertisement orconversation. This contract may only be varied in writing by aduly authorized officer or director of Contiki. 1.2 Your contract is with us as the tour operating companyand not Contiki Holidays (Canada) Limited.At any time and at our complete discretion we may nominate

to you in writing any other company or person to have thebenefit of some or all of those provisions of this contract,which we may then specify, as if you had agreed theprovisions concerned directly with that company or person inthe first place as well as agreeing them with us. We may atour complete discretion assign all or any rights and liabilitiesarising under or by virtue of this or any other contract with you.1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be heldresponsible for any act, omission or event during the timepassengers are not on board planes, transportation orconveyances. We rely on international convention which mayapply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agentswith respect to any claim of any nature brought by youagainst us as a result of the provision of those services.International conventions which apply may include: WarsawConvention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol andMontreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or MontrealConvention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; AthensConvention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Conventionfor carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 forHotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of theseconventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim fordeath, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers andluggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constituteagreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms andconditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be variedexcept in writing by an officer of the Company.1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it own aircraft,hotels or coaches. All bookings with carriers, hoteliers andother service providers are subject to the terms andconditions and limitations of liability imposed by thosecarriers, hoteliers, and other service providers. Please notethat some of these limit or exclude liability in respect of death,personal injury, delay and loss or damage to baggage. Whilstwe cannot accept any responsibility for an y loss as a result ofsuch actions or as a result of any act or omission of any suchthird-parties, we will give every reasonable assistance inhelping to resolve any reasonable dispute. Please also notethat Contiki cannot be held responsible for the failure of anyof these parties to provide facilities or services forhandicapped clients (see also 5.3 under Vacation Details &Conditions).1.5 Please note that no airline or carrier depicted orrecommended in this brochure by virtue of their endorsementof this brochure represent themselves either as contractingwith any purchaser of a vacation from Contiki or as havingany other legal relationship with any such purchaser.1.6 Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at thetime of going to print, however Contiki cannot be heldresponsible for printing or typographical errors, or errorsarising from unforeseen circumstances.2. DATA PROTECTION STATEMENTIn order to process your tour booking, Contiki Holidays willneed to use personal information for you and otherpassengers included in your booking. This personalinformation may include each passenger's name, address,phone number, email address, passport number, credit/debitcard number and sensitive information such as health,medical, dietary, mobility, religious or other specialrequirements. This personal information may be passed on toother suppliers of your travel arrangements in addition topublic authorities (such as customs and immigration),security and credit checking organizations, and otherwise asrequired by law. Similarly, we may also need to providepersonal information to contractors who provide services toor for us (e.g., sending mail, processing payments, providingmarketing assistance). This may involve sending personalinformation (including sensitive information) to othercountries that may not afford the same level of protection ofpersonal information.We may also use the personal information you provide us toreview and improve the tours and services that we offer, andto contact you (by post, email and/or telephone) about othertours and services offered by Contiki Holidays that you maybe interested in. If you don't want to receive this information,or if you want a copy of the personal information we holdabout you, write to us at Contiki Holidays, Attn: MarketingDepartment, 33 Kern Road, Toronto Ontario, Canada, M3B1S9. Contiki Holidays may charge a fee for supplying youwith this information as permitted by law.2. VALIDITYThe programmes advertised in this brochure are valid fromJuly 2010 to March 2012.3. OPERATING COMPANIESThe programmes advertised in this brochure are operated byContiki Holidays (Australia) Pty Ltd and Contiki Holidays (New Zealand) Limited.

Booking conditionsOnce Contiki accepts your booking by confirmation thereof a contract is made between Contiki & you upon the terms & conditions set out below.

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Tel: (416) 932 9377

Web: contiki.com

Call our Contiki experts at our Reservations Center 6 days a week.Reservations Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-8pm (EST) and Sat 10am-4pm (EST)Tel: 1 800 268 1835 (416) 932 9449 Fax: (416) 932 1147

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If you’re looking for something completely different our SpecialInterest Groups Departments in Europe, America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand have been helping those with specific grouptravel requirements for years! School and university trips, choirs,wine tours, Grand Prix, ski tours - you name it we’ve done it!

From supplying competitive quotations to helping you plan the bestitinerary right down to the last detail, our worldwide team of expertsis able to arrange a custom designed holiday or incentive trip to suityour particular requirements. Call your travel agent or nearest Contikioffice – you’ll be surprised at how we can make it happen.

If you’re planning to organise a group to Europe, America, Asia,Australia or New Zealand, why not take a close look at the widevariety of tours detailed in any of our Contiki brochures. It is morethan likely that one (or more!) of the itineraries will fit in perfectly

with your requirements. As long as everyone on your group is 18 – 35, any date can be reserved exclusively for your group at special, reduced rates – perhaps even a free trip for yourself!!

How tobook

Call Contiki or visit your travel agent

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Contiki Holidays is adivision of the family-owned The TravelCorporation, and isrenowned and trusted forits outstanding quality,service, value, reliabilityand financial stability.

• Your travel agent will confirm by phone with the local Contikioffice that there’s space on the tour you’ve chosen. At the sametime, your travel agent can book your hotel accommodationbefore and/or after your tour, see page 15.

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

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

• You must pay the balance of your holiday fare to Contiki throughyour travel agent not less than 45 days before the departure, or atthe time of booking if less than 45 days before departure.

• We will then send to your travel agent your travel vouchers and detailed information about your holiday. Travel Agents canalso book online at www.contiki.com.

IMPORTANT By paying the C$200 deposit per person pertour to your travel agent, you acknowledge that you have read andunderstood the Booking Conditions as set out on page 59, which make up the contract between you and Contiki.

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, USA.

Contiki is a registered trademark of Contiki Tours International Ltd, Guernsey.

© Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.

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