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DEVILS MARBLES

DALY WATERS

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AIRLIE BEACH

SHUTE HARBOUR

MACKAY

BRISBANE

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SIMPSONS GAP

ALICE SPRINGS

COFFS HARBOUR

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CAIRNS

ULURU

KINGS CANYON

TENNANT CREEK

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KATHERINEKAKADU N.P

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LITCHFIELD N.P

BYRON BAY

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CATTLE STATION

MOSSMANGORGE PORT DOUGLAS

CAPE TRIBULATION

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Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

Gulf of Carpentaria

NEW SOUTH WALES

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

VICTORIA

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Meet ContikiExperience Australia & New ZealandFor travellers like youOnly Contiki Meet the team & low cost airFestivals & events & getting aroundCompare ContikiSavings & DealsContiki Loves...Contiki onlineIt’s your Australia Accommodation & Food Includes more Explore moreAussie Explorer 24/25 days from R25370 Reefs & Rainforests 16 days from R15690 Beaches & Reefs14 days from R14155 Cairns Sunshine Trail 12 days from R12275 Coast & Whitsundays 11 days from R11905 Island & Rainforest 9 days from R10425 Magical Tropics 7 days from R7820 Rainforest Adventure 3 days from R3350 City to Surf 5 days from R5685 Contiki’s dive packages 3/5 days from R4570 Sydney New Year 4 days R8835 Sydney Explorer 4 days R2020 Whitsundays Sailing 2 days from R2000 Territory & Outback 11 days from R11415 Alice & Kakadu 6 days from R6610 Alice & Uluru 6 days from R7085 It’s your New Zealand Accommodation & Food Includes more Explore moreGrand Explorer 13/15 days from R11985 Grand Adventurer 11/13 days from R10425 Northern Highlights 6/8 days from R5280 Scenic Southern 7/8 days from R6240 Bay of Islands 3 days from R2140 Sun & Steam 5 days from R4520 Ski New Zealand 7 days from R8535 Auckland Explorer 3 days R1595 Fiji & Hawaii stopoversDeparture Points & Stay LongerGot a question?Booking conditionsHow to book

Life changing experiences from R714 per day.

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For us, travelling is all about discovering amazing places with a bunch of like-minded people & having a great time doing it. Our aim? To make your trip a life changing adventure. A trip where you discover awe-inspiring places & make life-long friends. A trip fi lled with mind-blowing experiences & unforgettable memories. A trip packed full of local culture, cool places & great people. A trip that really will change your view on the world.

We’re the original travel company for 18-35s - we’ve been travelling the world with people like you since ‘62. The old Combi vans have long since been replaced by state-of-the-art coaches, but we haven’t lost our spirit of adventure. While other companies have come & gone over the years, the legendary Contiki experience lives on - we’re all travellers who are as passionate about seeing the world as you are.

We want to make the world a better place by bringing people together from around the globe. We’re also committed to sustainable tourism, whether it is through our efforts to protect the world’s oceans, our commitment to low-carbon transport or our other initiatives. See p.12 for more.

Whether you’re a seasoned explorer or a fi rst timer, with a group or going solo (about half our travellers are) one thing’s for certain - our know-how means you will experience more with less hassle. We include heaps of extras from amazing accommodation & authentic local food, to sights, fantastic optional activities & great tour guides. We’ll fast track you to all the best bits of Oz & NZ - all you need to do to share the good times is get in touch with us or your travel agent.

There’s a whole wide world to explore. Come see it with us.

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“ We’re all travellers who are as passionate about seeing the world as you are.”

Meet us & other Contiki travellers online:contiki.com/communityfacebook.com/contikitwitter.com/contikiasiayoutube.com/contikifl ickr.com/contikiholidays

Delicious Food\

Cool Adventures\

Diverse cultures\

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& New Zealand\Swing from a bungy in Queenstown\taste a ‘Hangi’ in Rotorua\go quad biking in the Outback\experience sunrise over Alice Springs from a hot air balloon\see ancient Aboriginal art in Kakadu\climb the Harbour Bridge & see the Opera House in Sydney\learn to surf in Coffs Harbour\climb the heights of Kings Canyon\sail the stunning Whitsunday Islands\get a birds eye view on a scenic flight over Mt Cook\drink Champagne at sunset in Uluru\hike the South Island glaciers\try ‘bushtucker’ in Alice Springs\ski or board the slopes in Queenstown and many more…

Experience Australia

Great People\

Unique Landscapes\

You only know when you go...We travel for the moments. Some moments are awe inspiring - they make your jaw drop, your eyes widen & your heart beat faster. Like seeing the amazing colours of Uluru change at sunset, getting up close to ancient Aboriginal Rock Art in Kakadu or taking the leap on a bungy jump in Queenstown. Others are a little more low key, like strolling the white sands of Whitehaven Beach or cruising the spectacular fiords of the Milford Sound. A holiday in Oz & NZ is truly exceptional - the distinctive & varied landscapes, the unique local cultures that are ready to be shared & the classic local characters you’ll meet along the way. It’s about widening your perspective & experiencing new cultures that have a profound impact on your life. And ok, maybe it’s a little bit about the bragging rights back home as well...See contiki.com/australia& contiki.com/newzealand

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Go Contiki\

Contiki & UNESCO’s World Heritage sitesMost Contiki tours visit World Heritage sites, so look for the World Heritage symbol on the tour pages or fi nd out more at:

contiki.com/worldheritagelist.

We know that some of the best experiences you can have on the road are not just about the places, but about the people you share them with too. Contiki began as a bunch of friends discovering Europe together. Sharing the good times with like-minded people is still at the heart of everything we do today.

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For travellerslike you\

Whether you are an experienced traveller or a fi rst time explorer, with a little or a lot of time, we have trips to suit all tastes & budgets. Not sure where to start? The Tour Genius on the Contiki website will give you some inspiration. See contiki.com/genius for more.

On top of all this we can save you time & money. Researching a trip can be fun, but time consuming. Our expertise means that we can get better rates on everything from accommodation to white water rafting, plus priority access at many of Australia & New Zealand’s top attractions. Throw our super-effi cient on road team into the mix & you really are set for the travel experience of a lifetime.

Going solo?While the majority of our travellers set out solo, one thing is for sure - you never fi nish a Contiki trip without new friends. Because more than half our travellers go it alone, you are guaranteed to link up with young (18-35 is all we do), adventurous & like-minded travel mates. We don’t charge single supplements for solo travellers. We’ll match you up with a same-sex room-mate, or you can always opt for the privacy of your own room for a little extra.

First big trip?Your fi rst big trip away can be a bit daunting, even if you’ve travelled a lot before. That’s where Contiki steps in. From the moment you decide to go, we’re here to help. How do I get a passport? What visas might I need? What do I pack? Give us a call, drop us an email or get online - we’ll answer your questions & give you lots of essential travel tips & advice so you’re ready to start your adventure.

You’ll also receive an exclusive Contiki-only Travellers Guide fi lled with loads of essential pre-trip info, tips on the destinations you’re headed to, ideas on what to pack, other cool ideas for your free time, plus lots more.

Check out our

TOUR GENIUS

contiki.com/genius

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020We’ve been doing what we do longer than anyone else, no one knows Australia & New Zealand like us. Our experience means that you get the most amazing, authentic, life changing experiences for 18-35s.

More sights, more activities, more free time, more definite departures & more amazing accommodation plus a host of exclusive experiences that you only get with Contiki. The bottom line? Go Contiki—you’ll get more than going any other way.

Our diverse range of trips means we have a tour with your name on it. Whether you’re looking for a long trip or quick get-away, if you’re a first timer or a seasoned traveller, going solo or with a group, you will find your perfect trip with Contiki.

Our team are the best trained & the most committed to delivering amazing experiences, especially for 18-35s. When it comes to crew, we lead.

Only Contiki includes some amazing places to stay & some overnight experiences that are genuinely unique. Experience great overnights, like our Whitsundays resort, our hotel with spectacular views of Lake Wakitipu in Queenstown & authentic Special Stay experiences like our farmstay or sleeping under the stars snuggled up in a comfy swag.

Wherever you travel you can expect some delicious places to really indulge. In Aussie, get into some local tastes like crocodile, maybe some kangaroo & let’s not forget, the Aussie favourite – vegemite toast for breakfast! In New Zealand, start the day with some delicious breakfasts & finish it off some great meals like dinner at one of Queenstown’s hotspots & an authentic Maori Hangi meal complete with succulent chicken, lamb & a delectable selection of fresh vegetables. Get ready for some culinary delights!

Our Tour Managers manage all the details (not you!) so you’ll get the most from your trip. You’ll have loads of free time to explore on your own if you want. We’ve also organised a whole load of amazing optional activities for you to try if you choose & we’ve got you the best rates available.

Legendary for a reason.

What does all this add up to? The most amazing travel experience, tailored specifically for you.

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What’s better than going to Oz & NZ? Having someone on hand to make sure you have a good time, that’s what. Our team’s sole purpose is to make your trip the time of your life.With our Tour Managers & Tour Drivers at the ready, there’s always a reliable friend at hand to show you the sights, cool local places & make everything easy.

Your dedicated Tour Manager is like an on-road guide book. They’re not just passionate travellers, they’re professionals too. We’ve plucked the best of the bunch & sent them on a training trip (the best in the industry) to be able to make the cut on our tours. In fact, we’ve written the book on training. That means they’ve done the hard yards, are packed full of knowledge & they’re ready to share it all with you. They take care of all the details so everything runs smoothly & will organise a sightseeing tour or orientation walk in every place that you stop.

Your trusty Tour Drivers are the same, they’ve trained hard to make sure they’ll get you where you need to go without any hassle. You can sit back & relax knowing that choosing to go Contiki means reading a map & fi nding the hotel is never your problem.

We lead, the others follow.

Meet the team\The Contiki Difference\

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Low cost airlines\ Low cost airlines fl y to many Australian cities where our tours start & fi nish, including Sydney, Cairns, Darwin & Alice Springs.

There’s also fl ights to The Whitsunday Coast & Hamilton Island (both access The Whitsundays), as well as Brisbane & the Gold Coast (accessing Surfers Paradise). Low Cost airlines also work with our Northern Territory tours too!

If you’re thinking about doing Contiki in New Zealand, then low cost airlines can connect you from many Australian cities to Auckland, Christchurch & Wellington.

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

01 Fly into The Whitsundays & out of Cairns when you take a 9 day Island & Rainforest tour (p.30).

02 Take a 7 day Magical Tropics tour (p.31) fl ying in to start your tour in The Whitsundays & fl ying out of Cairns at the end of the tour

03 Link a couple of shorter tours together to see even more of Australia! Like the City to Surf (p.33) with a Sydney Explorer package (p.37). Fly into Sydney & out of Brisbane.

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Festivals & EventsThere’s loads of music festivals, gigs & sporting events happening throughout the year in Oz & NZ - so why not get in on the action & combine one event before, after or during your tour.

Big Day OutHeld every summer in both Oz & NZ, it’s a showcase for homegrown musical talent mixing it with some of the best acts in the world (Jan or Feb). Or for a peek at other festivals & what’s happening visit inthemix.com.au, fasterlouder.com.au or liveguide.com.au for more.

Sporting eventsSport is like a religion in Australia & New Zealand & there’s plenty of events happening all year round. From every kind of football in the winter months (Aussie Rules, Rugby League & Rugby Union), to cricket (Nov-Feb) & the Australian Open tennis (Jan), plus loads more.

Find more ideas at contiki.com/festivals-events

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Getting around\When you’re travelling with Contiki it’s not just about travelling on a coach - you’ll see Australia & New Zealand from all kinds of angles. We mix it up with included fl ights, ferries & boat rides too.

Travelling on our Contiki coaches is more than just a way to get around - it’s a social event. You’re never short of mates to hang out with - it’s a great place to check out the views, listen to music or curl up in your comfy reclining seat & chill. We’re always stopping at great spots on the trip, many of which you’d miss if you travelled any other way.

You can charge your phone, camera or iPod on board too, plus these plush, air-con coaches are environmentally friendly. See p.12 for more. What’s even better about our coaches is that they’re easy & hassle free. We get you where you need to be, drop you right at your door & unload your bags so you can hit the ground running.

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01 Chill on your comfy Contiki coach02 Ferry crossing through the

stunning Marlborough Sounds03 Kakadu Crocodile Cruise04 Your yacht in The Whitsundays

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You save with Contiki…

* Prices & exchange rates validated at 24th January, 2011 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 tour price. Contiki pricing based on 3 day Bay of Islands tour p.56.

When you travel with Contiki you see more, get more & save more too. The result? You can do even more cool stuff. We’ve compared a typical day travelling on your own to a day on Contiki. You can’t do all we do for cheaper, see for yourself.

Sightseeing

Accommodation 1 night (avg. price of budget hotel/hostel)

Day travel pass

Dinner (2 courses & a glass of wine, beer or soft drink)

Transport Youth bus pass

Breakfast NZ$17.00 A$17.50 A$21.40

NZ$35.00 A$66.00 A$35.00

NZ$80.00 A$125.00 A$80.00

NZ$13.00 A$20.00 A$19.60

NZ$44.00 A$25.00 A$33.80

NZ$54.00 A$18.00 A$18.00

Fully cooked breakfast at Stone Oven

Scrambled eggs, toast, coffee & juice at Adria Café

Fully cooked breakfast, coffee & juice at Pancakes in Paradise

Explorer bus pass (not including entry to attractions)

AAT Kings Sydney afternoon city sights & Bondi tour

Super Duck land + water city sightseeing tour of the canals

At Mercure Auckland Hotel (twin-share including breakfast)

At BASE Backpackers Sydney (double room with en-suite)

At Sleeping Inn (twin-share with ensuite)

Bus/train Cityrail bus/train/ferry travel day pass

Translink Multi zone day travel pass

At Wildfire Restaurant, (2 courses - all you can eat)

At Una’s Restaurant (2 courses)

At George’s Paragon Seafood Restaurant

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Based on Flexipass bus pass (30 hr pass averaging 5 hrs/day on travel days)

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See more with Contiki

Save up to R2540* on your tour if you book & pay 12 months before you leave, or save up to R1270* on your tour if you book & pay 6 months before you leave. See the tour page to find out your pay early discount.* Pay Early Savings of R2540 & R1270 based on 25 Day Aussie Explorer p.20-21.

Book 2 Contiki tours (of 10 days or more) at the same time. Save R550 on your total booking. You can pick any Contiki tour as your second (or third !) – continue your holiday in Australia or New Zealand or consider Europe, North America or Asia.

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! The facts: All these discounts apply to the land tour price (ie: not flights). You can combine group discounts, multi tour discounts & early payment discounts on tours of 8 days or longer.

You could save up to R1000 when you take a Contiki Australia or New Zealand tour with a different departure city (travel on one of the itineraries shown in reverse order). In Australia, this option is available for itineraries that start from the northern cities of Darwin, Cairns & The Whitsundays. Or in New Zealand, from Christchurch. Itineraries that can be done in reverse are marked on the relevant tour pages.Ask your travel agent or Contiki specialist for more information on how you can save.

Planning your next Contiki adventure? We love our past travellers coming back for another awesome adventure, so if you book another one of our trips (anywhere we travel!) we’ll hook you up with an extra 5% discount. Plus, we’ll hook you up when you travel with our sister companies too. Easy.

Heading to Oz & NZ? You could stop via Asia & take one of our 7 great Asia trips including China & Thai Islands. Or, stop off via North America to sample how Contiki does it ‘Stateside’. Take advantage of our multi tour discounts (see above) & combine them with some great value round the world air tickets & you can see a whole lot for a whole lot less.There are loads of options available, so speak to Contiki or your travel agent for more.

Pay Early\Save More

Book with Mates\Save More

Flexibility\Save More

2 or More\Save More

Travelling again?\Save More with our past traveller discount

Oceans\Contiki

Learn more at:www.thetravelcorporation.com/foundation

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Recycling. This brochure you’re holding in your hot little hands is not only fi lled with awesome trips & cool stuff to do, it’s also good for the planet. At Contiki we’re committed to using 100% recycled paper for our brochure pages, 95% of which is post consumer waste (that’s litter to you & me). In simple terms, between Contiki & our Travel Corporation sister companies we’re saving over 70,609 trees* a year. Using recycled paper means we’re using less trees, sending less waste to landfi lls & consuming 20% less energy refi ning the fi ber to make the paper. The paper is multi-forest certifi ed – with the seal of approval from the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), PEFC (Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certifi cation) & a Blue Angel Certifi cation too. Plus, the paper making process used to produce our paper is chlorine free, meaning less dioxins are released into our waterways. On top of all this a super effi cient fi ltration process means the paper mill returns the water back to the environment cleaner than when it came in. For more ways that we’re helping to look after our planet visit contiki.com/responsibletravel* Calculations provided by the Environmental Defense Fund

Our Foundation. We’re founding partners of the non-profi t The Travel Corporation Conservation Foundation.Our Foundation has committed over US$2 million to help underprivileged communities & support sustainable tourism around the world. It’s part of its commitment to preserving our planet for generations to come (so far, the Foundation has helped protect 3 million hectares of forest in Brazil, supported the World Wildlife Fund’s work with indigenous sustainable tourism in Australia, plus much more).

What’s more, we’re committed to continuing with this support for sustainable tourism for years to come. We’re the primary sponsors of The Tourism for Tomorrow Awards – encouraging tourism operators to develop & share sustainable tourism practices around the world.

For the full story & more detail about the projects we’ve done & our plans for the future visit contiki.com/responsibletravel

Taking care of the environment doesn’t need to stop when you travel – you can help look out for the planet wherever you are. Stuff like re-using your drink bottle, using less packaging, recycling or simply turning off your TV are all really simple ways we can all help to lessen our environmental impact. For some tips & hints about what you can do visit contiki.com/responsibletravel

Our coaches. We want you to see the world. But we also want to look after it.Compared to cars, planes & trains, coaches have the lowest carbon emissions. Coach is by far the most carbon effi cient way to travel. Our modern, air-conditioned coaches are some of the best in Australia & New Zealand. We make sure our coaches are effi cient & exceed strict emission regulations.

If you want to reduce your carbon footprint even more, you’ll fi nd links on our website to offset.For more see: contiki.com/responsibletravel

Our Foundation. We’re founding partners of the non-profi t The Travel Corporation Conservation Foundation.Our Foundation has committed over US$2 million to help underprivileged communities & support sustainable tourism around the world. It’s part of its commitment to preserving our planet for generations to come (so far, the Foundation has helped protect 3 million hectares of forest in Brazil, supported the World Wildlife Fund’s work with indigenous sustainable tourism in Australia, plus much more).

What’s more, we’re committed to continuing with this support for sustainable tourism for years to come. We’re the primary sponsors of The Tourism for Tomorrow Awards – encouraging tourism operators to develop & share sustainable tourism practices around the world.

For the full story & more detail about the projects we’ve done & our plans for the future visit contiki.com/responsibletravel

Taking care of the environment doesn’t need to stop when you travel – you can help look out for the planet wherever you are. Stuff like re-using your drink bottle, using less packaging, recycling or simply turning off your TV are all really simple ways we can all help to lessen our environmental impact. For some tips & hints about what you can do visit contiki.com/responsibletravel

Covering 71% of the globe, oceans control our climate, drive our economies and contain essential sources of protein for nearly half the world’s population. But with less than 1% of oceans legally protected, they’re not immune to human infl uence where precious marine ecosystems are being harmed or destroyed completely.

Contiki actively supports projects involved in the critical task of marine protection. From supporting young environmentalists in their hands-on work protecting the world’s second largest barrier reef - the Mesoamerican Reef, to backing invaluable research work in the Mediterranean, Contiki is helping protect our oceans.

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Whatever you are looking for, your search starts at contiki.comLooking for the trip of a lifetime? Get more details on our Australia & New Zealand tours & destinations, or use our great trip finder & search tools to find the holiday of your dreams. Our tour pages have in-depth itinerary information, interactive maps for a more detailed view of the tour route & list all the definite departures (we are constantly adding more dates every week). Not sure where to start or what tour to choose? Get inspiration from the Tour Genius on the Contiki homepage.Already booked with Contiki? Use our website to fi nd out all the essential travel info & link up with your trip mates in the Contiki Community. You can also check-in online, & fi nd out what special perks you get when you join our loyalty program.

Getconnected

Get involved now at contiki.com

So much more at

contiki.com

It pays to go Contiki

Once you’re booked in, you’ll get access to Contiki’s loyalty program...

Sign up as soon as you get your booking details & see what exclusive discounts & extra cool deals we’ve served up for you. It could be any number of treats from savings on fashion, travel guides & luggage, to exclusive offers for Contiki passengers.Find out more at contiki.com/perks

Booked your tour?

Check in online before you go - it’ll take you less than 5 minutes & you can skip the paperwork when you start your tour. Plus, you’ll also have access to your essential tour info on your Contiki profile.

To find out more go to contiki.com/checkin

Onlinecheck-in

Get advice, meet your trip mates, or become a fan!Join the Contiki Community online & connect with your tour mates before you jet off. Or meet & chat with our super-knowledgeable Contiki crew & past travellers for lots of handy travelling tips.Get answers to the big questions (like backpack or suitcase & how much money to take) & the small ones too (like finding the best seafood restaurant in Sydney). Jump in to the conversation, start your own or have a read of what others have posted.You’ll also find tons of great advice & articles in Contikipedia too. If you’re on Facebook or Twitter, remember to follow us for the latest fun & offers.Join in at

contiki.com/community Or follow us at:

facebook.com/contiki

twitter.com/contikisa

youtube.com/contiki

flickr.com/contikiholidaysflickr

More free time\

Do it your way\

The real Australia\

It’s all about you\

Amazing places

Do more for less\

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It’s Australia’s diversity that makes it so exceptional, & Contiki is no different. And because we’ve been on the road since ’62 we have perfected the art of travel for 18-35s.

No matter what kind of Aussie holiday or experience you’re after, or the amount of time you’ve got, there’s a Contiki adventure with your name on it. With 16 great tours to choose from, there’s always going to be something to suit. Want to see the Top End, the Red Centre, the beaches, the cities? Or simply want to see it all? We’ve got a range of start & end point options, so you can choose where your tour starts & lots of departure dates, giving you even more flexibility to see exactly what you want, in the timeframe you’ve got.

From your Tour Manager & Tour Driver to our Customer Service Team, everyone at Contiki has one single focus - to make your trip the experience of a lifetime. We’re all passionate travellers who live & breathe Australia, so we know how to bring it to life for you. As well as making your trip smooth & hassle free, we have the local knowledge to get you off the regular tourist trails & inside the real Australia.

Whether it’s taking an eco walk around Fraser Island, meeting indigenous communities & tasting traditionally cooked kangaroo meat, learning to throw a boomerang, sipping a drink by Noosa Beach or learning to surf, travelling with Contiki means you are guaranteed to get more included in your trip. Australia is a big place, with so much to experience, so we make sure you get to see more of the best bits & lots of exclusive experiences at no extra cost. See p.16-17 for more.

We also save you time & money - time because we take the hassle out of getting around & money because our experience means we can get preferential deals. You will be hard pressed to do all that we do for less - take a look at p.10 to see how Contiki stacks up & check our great deals & ways to save on p.11.

We all travel for different reasons, so even with all that we plan we still make sure there’s plenty of “you time”. Whether you use it to explore for yourself or just to relax, you get free time every day. If you are looking for some inspirational things to do, we’ve a range of Optional Activities to help you get the most out of your trip. See p.18-19 for more info.

Wherever you travel, you want to get the real, local experience & with Contiki, that’s exactly what you get. The perfect place to see the incredible landscapes in Kakadu or the amazing colours & icons of the Red Centre. Surfing the East Coast beaches with the locals & diving in the Great Barrier Reef, or that perfect spot to grab a beer with some real Aussie characters in the Outback. Our team live & breathe Australia, so they’re perfect for giving you access to real local experiences.

When you travel with Contiki you’ll experience some amazing places to stay. Think right on the beach, a Whitsunday Island resort (left), an eco-lodge in the Daintree Rainforest & in the cities it’s central & stylish hotels. We also mix it up with some cool & unique places to stay too. Like on-board a yacht in the crystal clear Whitsundays & our Special Stay experiences like a beach-side surf camp, in a comfy swag on Kings Creek Station & in a traditional stockman’s quarters on a working cattle station. See p.16 for more.

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Travel is all about exploring & there’s plenty of places to try some pretty unbeatable cuisine when you travel with us. We include breakfast on most days, some lunches & lots of dinners, but we don’t include every meal (especially lunches) for a reason. Here’s why. We keep meal times flexible to give you more independence & a chance to go local, while having the flexibility to suit your budget too.

We’ve included some extra special meals, like a tasty Aussie feast at a surf club in Noosa (with a

drink!) & a BBQ dinner so you can try some food in true Aussie style. We’ve included meals at some local restaurants in the tour price too, so you can really get a taste for the places you visit. Think traditionally prepared kangaroo meat as part of a bushtucker tasting, steak & chips in the Outback or vegemite toast for breakfast!

No matter what your tastes, you’ll love what we serve up. And if you have any special dietary requirements or restrictions just tell your Tour Manager at the start of your tour.

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Our Aussie accommodation is big on comfort, great locations & unique experiences. From hotels, resorts (& even boats!) to our Special Stays, it’s all about exceptional spots to chill out & relax. Special places to stay Our Special Stays are as unique as they are diverse. Think toasting some marshmallows by the fi re then going ‘bush’ as you sleep under the stars in a comfy Kings Canyon ‘swag’, or getting a taste of the real Outback on our Farmstay experience. You’ll even live the cool surf lifestyle at our surf camp right by the beach.

Great comfort & top locations When you stay in the cities or at our Whitsundays Resort, get ready for a taste of luxury. They’re always comfortable too, with all the facilities you’d expect, like pools, gyms, en-suites, laundry facilities, fl uffy towels & WiFi, plus loads of activities to keep you entertained. We don’t charge single supplements for solo travellers either. With quad-share rooms, we’ll mix you up with some same sex room-mates, so it’s no worries.

You choose It’s your choice – you can twin-share with a mate, or opt for the privacy of your own room for a little extra, it’s up to you.

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You’ve saved hard & are ready to dive head first into Australia! So to guarantee you get the most out of your trip, we’ve packed in lots of inclusions. They’re the things you can’t wait to see like Uluru & the brilliant colours of the Red Centre, the white sand of The Whitsundays, Aboriginal Rock Art & the cool Sydney icons.

Travelling is about seeing, touching & tasting the places you visit. It’s about getting the most out of your holiday (& your money), getting up close to Oz’s must-see sights & having a great time along the way. Wherever you are, we’ll line up trips to monuments, iconic must-see sights & some entry fees. Plus, we even get you in faster, so you have more time to see & discover.

But it’s not just about ‘ticking the box’ when you travel with us. Only Contiki includes a bunch of exclusive experiences & unique places to stay (plus loads more) so look out for them beside the map on the tour pages.

And there’s even more value with Contiki - there’s no extra cost if you’re travelling solo & if you want a little privacy then you always have the option of your own room or twin-share, for a little extra.

We hook you up with some special places to stay too, like an incredible island resort in The Whitsundays, a stylish hotel in the heart of Sydney’s Kings Cross & a surf camp right on the beach in Coffs Harbour, plus loads more.

We include some unique special meals & still give you plenty of time to seek out & discover the best local cuisine for yourself. It’s about more flexibility, going local & experiencing some delicious & fresh Aussie flavours for yourself.

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Holidays shouldn’t be about following a rigid schedule. On our tours, the only things fi xed are your destinations. Want to go exploring? Want to chill out, relax & take it easy? It’s up to you.Free time means time to do free stuff too, like shop, chill out with your mates & have a beer with the locals, people watch or simply sit back in the sun & soak up some rays.All our trips are planned to ensure you have loads of free time so you can choose to do what you want. It’s about fl exibility - while giving you a load of awesome optional stuff to do too. As well as all our included highlights & essential sightseeing – we’ve hand picked heaps of must-do Explore More optionals, negotiated great prices & we’ll organise it all for you, so you can get even more out of your free time. Burn around Kings Creek Station on a quad bike or on the back of a camel, take in the views as you skydive over Cairns, reach new heights on a hot air balloon ride, whitewater raft in Tully, climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge or jump on a jetski as you speed around The Whitsundays.

NB. It’s important that you check your insurance includes your participation in adventure activities & be aware that some of our optionals can be physically demanding & therefore involve some risk.

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To find Explore More choices, look for the orange panel on the bottom of every tour page.

4WD through the Fraser Island rainforest/snorkel or dive on the Great Barrier Reef/ride around Uluru on a Harley/sea kayaking

safari in Byron Bay/jet skiing in The Whitsundays/climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge/jet boat ride around Sydney Harbour/

scenic flight over Kakadu/hot air balloon ride over the desert & Macdonnell Ranges/sunset & champagne at Uluru/guided cruise of

Katherine Gorge/skydive in Cairns/ride a camel in the outback/zip line through the jungle in Cape Tribulation and many more…

For a full list of optional activities for each tour go to:

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• Surf lesson or kayak in Coffs Harbour• Entry & tour of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary• Noosa Surf Club dinner• Great Barrier Reef talk & interactive fish feeding • Alice Springs Aboriginal Dreamtime ‘Bushtucker’ tour• Alice Springs Reptile Center experience• Visit Royal Flying Doctor Base

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

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lunch (weather dependent)

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

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Itinerary and Included SightseeingDay 1: Sydney to Coffs Harbour Surf Village Meet up with your Contiki team & check out Sydney’s sights before heading to the cool surf haven, Coffs Harbour. Contiki Special Stay (D)• See Sydney’s Opera House, Harbour

Bridge & Harbour• Cruise along ‘the strip’ in Kings Cross• See the historic Macquarie Street area• See the famous ‘Big Banana’ Day 2: Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay Ride the waves at our surf lesson before reaching the cool & alternate beachside town, Byron Bay. Hostel (B)• Experience the rush of catching your fi rst

wave as you learn to surf• Experience Byron’s organic lifestyle, artsy

shops, amazing food & cool night lifeDay 3: Byron Bay to Surfers Paradise Catch some fi nal rays before heading to the beach & party hub, Surfers Paradise. We’ll stop in at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where there’s your chance to get up close to koalas, kangaroos & wombats. Resort (B)• Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary• Stay at a resort located right by the beach Day 4: Surfers Paradise Live it up in the party capital of Australia! Use your free day to explore - you could skydive, visit Australia Zoo or simply sit on the beach & chill. Resort (B)• Relax on Surfers famous beaches• VIP nightclub entryDay 5: Surfers Paradise to Noosa Explore the city sights in Brisbane, before we make our way to the chic beach resort town of Noosa. Resort (B,D)• Brisbane city tour• Shop for Australia’s national gemstone

– the Opal• See the stunning Glasshouse Mountains • Dine beachside at Noosa Surf Club Day 6: Noosa to Fraser Island You could experience the amazing Rainbow Beach before we reach Fraser Island, a gigantic 800,000 year old sandbar. Bushwalk & 4WD through its rainforests, sandunes & freshwater lakes. Eco Lodge• Visit the largest sand island in the world• Watch the sunset over mainland Australia Day 7: Fraser Island to Farmstay Farewell the lush Fraser Coast as we head through the Great Dividing Range to Australia’s cattle country & our overnight experience at our outback station. Contiki Special Stay (B,D)• Stop at Childers, known for it’s heritage

character & farming • See the farm & animals on our hay

wagon ride, then try whip cracking! Day 8: Farmstay to The Whitsundays Head through sugar cane country on our way to paradise: 2 days of beachside action, watersports & good times in the stunning Whitsundays. Resort (B,D)• Cross the Tropic of Capricorn• Stop at Rockhampton

Days 9-10: The Whitsundays Time to slow it down, chill out & catch some rays. You could get your blood pumping with activities to choose from like jet skiing, parasailing, tennis, beach volleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B) (B)Day 11: The Whitsundays to Cairns Journey to North Queensland, known for its rainforests & the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Resort (B,D)• Townsville city tour• See Magnetic & Hinchinbrook Islands• Pass through Tully, home to Australia’s

best white water rafting Days 12-13: Cairns With 2 free days, experience the best of Cairns. From shopping, amazing nightlife & adrenalin activities like rafting, skydiving & the reef, there’s something for everyone here. Resort (B) (B)Day 14: Cairns to Alice Springs Today it’s a change of scene as we hop on an included fl ight to Alice Springs where your ‘Territory’ adventure begins! Hotel (B)Day 15: Alice Springs Explore the unoffi cial capital, ‘The Alice’, famous for its remote location, Aussie characters & Aboriginal art. You can even get up close to native wildlife at a reptile park. Hotel (B,D)• View the spectacular MacDonnell

ranges from ANZAC Hill• See the stunning Aboriginal site of

Simpsons Gap• Tour the Flying Doctor’s base • Hands-on reptile park experience Day 16: Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station Visit members of the Walpiri Aboriginal community, try some ‘bush tucker’ & learn to throw a boomerang! Later, it’s on to Kings Creek Station where we’ll go local & sleep under the stars in a comfy swag.Contiki Special Stay (B,D)• Hike through Kings Canyon to the ‘Lost

City’ & desert oasis ‘the Garden of Eden’. • Sleep in a traditional Aussie ‘swag’ Day 17: Kings Creek Station to Uluru We hit the road & make our way to iconic Uluru (Ayer’s Rock). Watch the amazing colours change as you experience this truly incredible spot. Lodge (B)• Wake up to the smell of fresh cooked

bacon & eggs, just how you like it• See the 700 million year old Mt Conner

& Lake Amadeus Day 18: Uluru See the sun rise over Uluru, then there’s your chance to walk around ‘The Rock’ for some close up angles & stories of this amazing area. Lodge (B)• See Uluru at sunrise• Visit the Uluru Cultural Centre• Hike at ‘Kata-Tjuta’ (The Olgas) Day 19: Uluru to Alice Springs Say farewell to Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park as we head back to Alice. Maybe head out on a quad bike adventure, or chill out pool side & relax in the sun. Hotel (B)• Indulge in a barbeque ‘Big Brekkie’Day 20: Alice Springs to Tennant Creek Our journey to the ‘Top End’ begins as we cross the Tropic of Capricorn en route to Tennant Creek. Hotel (B,D)• Keep your ‘eyes peeled’ for UFO’s at

Wycliffe Well• Visit the ‘Devils Marbles’ Day 21: Tennant Creek to Katherine Stop & ‘knock one back’ at the oldest pub in the Territory, dip into the Mataranka thermal pools before reaching the lush river town of Katherine. Hotel (B)• Swim in the Mataranka Thermal PoolsDay 22: Katherine to Kakadu National Park Hike, walk, or take a boat trip for an up close experience with Katherine Gorge. Later, it’s on to Kakadu via Edith Falls. Hotel (B,D)• Visit the stunning Katherine Gorge• Cool off with a swim at Edith Falls

What’s included• 24 nights multi-share

accommodation: (23 nights for reverse itinerary) 17 nights in hotels & resorts2 nights in a lodge1 night in an eco-lodge1 night in a hostel1 night in a surf school village1 night in a cattle station lodge 1 night on an outback bush camp in a comfy Aussie ‘swag’(more on p.16)Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht(more on p.37)

• 32 meals:22 breakfasts (B)10 dinners (D)Sailing option - 35 meals:22 breakfasts (B)2 lunches (L) 11 dinners (D)

• An experienced & professionalTour Manager & Driver team

• Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging

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

• Sightseeing tours of all major cities• National Park fees, local taxes

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Whitehaven Beach

Day 23: Kakadu National Park You’ll be amazed by Kakadu & its variety of landscapes, wildlife & arguably Australia’s best Aboriginal rock art found at places like Nourlangie Rock & stunning Ubirr. Hotel (B)• Walk & see the Aboriginal rock art• Visit Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre• Crocodile & wildlife cruiseDay 24: Kakadu National Park to Darwin Stop at Litchfi eld National Park for a swim in Florence Falls & a look at the incredible termite mounds. Tonight, get a taste of the party lifestyle in Darwin. Hotel (B)• See the fascinating termite mounds • Swim in the gorgeous Florence FallsDay 25: Darwin See the sights as you take a city tour, visit the Darwin Museum & explore more of the Northern Territory’s capital before the tour ends. (B)• See the sites of Darwin on our guided

city tour

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Save More Money If you pay 12 months in advance you save R2540. Or pay 6 months in advance & save R1270.See p.11 for details.

Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.Single room supplement (tour only) add R17430/add R5720 twin-share.Single room supplement (tour + sailing) add R15430/add R5020 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 departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.61. For travel insurance see p.62.

Code: EXSD 2011/12All prices per person in Rand

Start Finish Tour Tour & Sydney Darwin Only Sailing

2011MAR 20 APR 13 27045 29045APR 17 MAY 11 27045 29045MAY 15 JUN 8 27045 29045JUN 12 JUL 6 27045 29045JUL 10 AUG 3 26370 28370AUG 7 AUG 31 26370 28370SEP 4 SEP 28 26370 28370OCT 2 OCT 26 26370 28370OCT 30 NOV 23 26370 28370NOV 27 DEC 21 27715 29715DEC 25 JAN 18 27715 29715

2012JAN 22 FEB 15 27715 29715FEB 19 MAR 14 27715 29715MAR 18 APR 11 27715 29715APR 15 MAY 9 27580 29580MAY 13 JUN 6 27580 29580JUN 10 JUL 4 27580 29580JUL 8 AUG 1 27160 29160AUG 5 AUG 29 27160 29160SEP 2 SEP 26 27160 29160SEP 30 OCT 24 27160 29160

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2011MAR 23 APR 15 26045 28045APR 20 MAY 13 26045 28045MAY 18 JUN 10 26045 28045JUN 15 JUL 8 26045 28045JUL 13 AUG 5 25370 27370AUG 10 SEP 2 25370 27370SEP 7 SEP 30 25370 27370OCT 5 OCT 28 25370 27370NOV 2 NOV 25 26715 28715NOV 30 DEC 23 26715 28715DEC 28 JAN 20 26715 28715

2012JAN 25 FEB 17 26715 28715FEB 22 MAR 16 26715 28715MAR 21 APR 13 26715 28715APR 18 MAY 11 26580 28580MAY 16 JUN 8 26580 28580JUN 13 JUL 6 26580 28580JUL 11 AUG 3 26160 28160AUG 8 AUG 31 26160 28160SEP 5 SEP 28 26160 28160

It’s your choice - travel from Sydney to Darwin. Or save up to R1000 if you travel from Darwin to Sydney (this tour will be 24 days long).

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• Cairns Whitewater raft the mighty Tully River • Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch

• The Whitsundays Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent)

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• Surfers Paradise Locally guided 4WD National Park rainforest tour & lunch

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It’s your choice - travel from Sydney to Cairns. Or save up to R880 if you travel from Cairns to Sydney.

Itinerary and Included SightseeingDay 1: Cairns to Cape TribulationMeet up with your Contiki team & head to Port Douglas, a glamorous, yet low-key resort town popular with the rich & famous. Keep heading north along the stunning Coral Sea to Mossman Gorge, the pristine Daintree National Park & Cape Tribulation. Resort (D)• See Port Douglas & gorgeous Four Mile

Beach - a band of white-sand beach backed by palms

• Walk through the Daintree Rainforest to Mossman Gorge for swimming

Day 2: Cape TribulationLearn about distinctive Daintree fl ora & fauna from our local guide. Dip in a refreshing swimming hole before heading back to Cape Tribulation - a unique area where 2 of Australia’s most signifi cant World Heritage sites, The Great Barrier Reef & the wet tropics, meet! Resort (B)• Listen to Aboriginal legends about this

precious areaDay 3: Cape Tribulation to CairnsToday it’s a leisurely start before our return journey to Cairns with some free time to explore this tropical city. Resort (B,D)Days 4-5: CairnsWith 2 free days here, experience the best of what Cairns is famous for. From shopping, bars, amazing nightlife & endless adrenalin activities like rafting, skydiving & reef activities, there’s something for everyone here. Resort (B) (B)• Cairns city tourDay 6: Cairns to The WhitsundaysVisit Airlie Beach with its relaxed café scene & gateway to The Whitsunday Islands. A quick ferry ride & you’ll fi nd yourself in a slice of heaven on beautiful Daydream Island. Resort (B,D)• Cross the Tully River, home to Australia’s

best whitewater rafting• Townsville city tourDays 7-8: The WhitsundaysTime to slow it down, chill out & catch some rays on the amazing white sandy beaches. Or get your blood pumping with activities like waterskiing, parasailing, tennis, beach volleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B) (B)• Enjoy great resort facilities• See native birdlife & wallabies

Day 9: The Whitsundays to FarmstayHead through sugar cane country, on your way to our outback station in the heart of Australia’s cattle country. Get a slice of the real country life & genuine Aussie hospitality over a hearty meal. Contiki Special Stay (B,D)• Cross the Tropic of Capricorn• Stop at Rockhampton – the cattle

capital of AustraliaDay 10: Farmstay to Fraser IslandHead back out to the coast, catch a ferry & touch down on the natural wonder of Fraser Island. Eco Lodge (B)• Scenic boat trip to Fraser Island • Watch the sunset over mainland Australia

Day 11: Fraser Island to NoosaYou could experience the rainforests, sand dunes & freshwater lakes of Fraser Island, a gigantic World Heritage Listed 800,000 year old sandbar. You could bushwalk & 4WD through the island’s hotspots & along the amazing Rainbow Beach. Resort (B,D)• Visit the largest sand island in the world• Dine beachside at Noosa Surf Club Day 12: Noosa to Surfers ParadiseChill out in Noosa before you explore the city sights of Brisbane on our way to the beach & party hub, Surfers Paradise. Resort• See the stunning Glasshouse Mountains• See the Brisbane River, Royal Botanical

Gardens & visit Queen Street Mall• Shop for Australia’s national gemstone –

the Opal Day 13: Surfers ParadiseLive it up in the party capital of Australia! Use your free day to explore - you could skydive, take a day trip to Australia Zoo or simply sit on the beach & chill. Resort (B)• Relax on some of Australia’s famous

beaches• Stay at a resort located right by

the beach• VIP nightclub entryDay 14: Surfers Paradise to Byron Bay We’ll stop in at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where there’s your chance to get up close to koalas, kangaroos & wombats before heading to the famous alternative beachside town, Byron Bay. Hostel (B)• Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary & see

iconic Australian animals• Experience Byron’s organic lifestyle, artsy

shops, amazing food & cool nightlife • Stay in the heart of Byron BayDay 15: Byron Bay to Coffs HarbourCatch some fi nal rays on the beach this morning before heading south where you learn to ride the waves at our surf lesson. Contiki Special Stay (B,D)• Experience the rush of catching your fi rst

wave as you learn to surf• Visit Australia’s most easterly pointDay 16: Coffs Harbour to SydneyLeaving behind Coffs Harbour’s beachside action, fi nish up the day by checking out Sydney’s icons. The tour ends here & its time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) • See Sydney’s Opera House, Harbour

Bridge & Harbour• See the historic Macquarie Street area • Cruise along ‘the strip’ in Kings Cross,

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Days 6-8: Sailing Whitsundays option Want to get out on the water in true Whitsundays style? Choose our Whitsunday sailing option! See p.37 for more info & the price panel opposite for costs. Accommodation on-board the yacht is multi-share. (B,D) (B,L,D) (B,L).

Codes: ex Cairns:BWCW / ex Sydney:BWSW


accommodation: 11 nights in resorts1 night in an eco-lodge1 night in a hostel1 night in a surf school village1 night in a cattle station lodge (more on p.16)Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht(more on p.37)




• Rainforest adventure on days 1, 2 & 3



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Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.Single room supplement (tour only) add R12635/add R4000 twin-share.Single room supplement (tour + sailing) add R10635/add R3300 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 departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.61. For travel insurance see p.62.

Code: BWCS 2011/12All prices per person in Rand

Start Finish Tour Tour & Cairns Sydney Only Sailing

2011MAR 31 APR 15 16115 18115APR 7 APR 22 16115 18115APR 28 MAY 13 16115 18115MAY 5 MAY 20 16115 18115MAY 26 JUN 10 16115 18115JUN 2 JUN 17 16115 18115JUN 23 JUL 8 16115 18115JUN 30 JUL 15 16115 18115JUL 21 AUG 5 15690 17690JUL 28 AUG 12 15690 17690AUG 18 SEP 2 15690 17690AUG 25 SEP 9 15690 17690SEP 15 SEP 30 15690 17690SEP 22 OCT 7 15690 17690OCT 13 OCT 28 15690 17690OCT 20 NOV 4 15690 17690NOV 10 NOV 25 16535 18535NOV 17 DEC 2 16535 18535DEC 1 DEC 16 16535 18535DEC 8 DEC 23 16535 18535DEC 15 DEC 30 16535 18535DEC 29 JAN 13 16535 18535

2012JAN 5 JAN 20 16535 18535JAN 13 JAN 28 16535 18535JAN 19 FEB 3 16535 18535JAN 26 FEB 10 16535 18535FEB 2 FEB 17 16535 18535FEB 9 FEB 24 16535 18535MAR 1 MAR 16 16535 18535MAR 8 MAR 23 16535 18535MAR 29 APR 13 16535 18535APR 5 APR 20 16450 18450APR 26 MAY 11 16450 18450MAY 3 MAY 18 16450 18450MAY 24 JUN 8 16450 18450MAY 31 JUN 15 16450 18450JUN 21 JUL 6 16450 18450JUN 28 JUL 13 16450 18450JUL 19 AUG 3 16185 18185JUL 26 AUG 10 16185 18185AUG 16 AUG 31 16185 18185AUG 23 SEP 7 16185 18185SEP 13 SEP 28 16185 18185SEP 20 OCT 5 16185 18185

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Start Finish Tour Tour & Sydney Cairns Only Sailing

2011MAR 20 APR 4 16995 18995MAR 27 APR 11 16995 18995APR 17 MAY 2 16995 18995APR 24 MAY 9 16995 18995MAY 15 MAY 30 16995 18995MAY 22 JUN 6 16995 18995JUN 12 JUN 27 16995 18995JUN 19 JUL 4 16995 18995JUL 10 JUL 25 16570 18570JUL 17 AUG 1 16570 18570AUG 7 AUG 22 16570 18570AUG 14 AUG 29 16570 18570SEP 4 SEP 19 16570 18570SEP 11 SEP 26 16570 18570OCT 2 OCT 17 16570 18570OCT 9 OCT 24 16570 18570OCT 30 NOV 14 16570 18570NOV 6 NOV 21 17415 19415NOV 20 DEC 5 17415 19415NOV 27 DEC 12 17415 19415DEC 4 DEC 19 17415 19415DEC 18 JAN 2 17415 19415DEC 25 JAN 9 17415 19415

2012JAN 2 JAN 17 17415 19415JAN 8 JAN 23 17415 19415JAN 15 JAN 30 17415 19415JAN 22 FEB 6 17415 19415JAN 29 FEB 13 17415 19415FEB 19 MAR 5 17415 19415FEB 26 MAR 12 17415 19415MAR 18 APR 2 17415 19415MAR 25 APR 9 17415 19415APR 15 APR 30 17330 19330APR 22 MAY 7 17330 19330MAY 13 MAY 28 17330 19330MAY 20 JUN 4 17330 19330JUN 10 JUN 25 17330 19330JUN 17 JUL 2 17330 19330JUL 8 JUL 23 17065 19065JUL 15 JUL 30 17065 19065AUG 5 AUG 20 17065 19065AUG 12 AUG 27 17065 19065SEP 2 SEP 17 17065 19065SEP 9 SEP 24 17065 19065SEP 30 OCT 15 17065 19065

Beaches& Reefs

TULLY

AIRLIE BEACH

SHUTE HARBOUR

MACKAY

CAPRICORN COAST

SYDNEY

CAIRNS

FRASER ISLAND

BRISBANE

CURRUMBINSURFERS PARADISE

TOWNSVILLE

WHITSUNDAYS(Daydream Island)

3

3

1

2

PORT MACQUARIE

1

1

CATTLE STATION

COFFS HARBOUR

BYRON BAY

NOOSA1

1

Great Australian

Bight

Tasman Sea

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

Gulf of Carpentaria

NEW SOUTH WALES

QUEENSLAND

Northern Territory

Victoria

South Australia

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• Surf lesson or kayak in Coffs Harbour• Entry & tour of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary• Noosa Surf Club dinner• Great Barrier Reef talk & interactive fish feeding

Plus\ Special Stays • Coffs Harbour Surf Village• Langmorn Outback Cattle Station

GO


• Sydney Climb The Harbour Bridge (tours finishing Sydney)• Byron Bay Kayak tour of Byron Bay’s Marine Park • Fraser Island Locally guided 4WD trip across the island & lunch • Surfers Paradise Harley Davidson bike tour through the Hinterland

• 4WD National Park rainforest tour & lunch • Tandem skydive


• Cairns Outer Great Barrier Reef cruise • Great Barrier Reef scuba diving for beginners & certified divers • Dawn hot air balloon flight & champagne breakfast

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R1012/day

From R14155pp

It’s your choice - travel from Sydney to Cairns. Or save up to R740 if you travel from Cairns to Sydney.

Itinerary and Included SightseeingDay 1: Sydney to Coffs Harbour Surf Village Meet up with your Contiki team & check out Sydney’s sights before heading north to the cool surf haven, Coffs Harbour for some beachside action. Contiki Special Stay (D)• See Sydney’s Opera House, Harbour

Bridge & Harbour• Cruise along ‘the strip’ in Kings Cross,

Sydney’s red light district• See the historic Macquarie Street area • See the famous ‘Big Banana’ Day 2: Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay This morning learn to ride the waves at our surf lesson before heading to the famous alternate beach town, Byron Bay. Hostel (B)• Experience the rush of catching your

fi rst wave as you learn to surf• Visit Australia’s most easterly point• Experience Byron’s organic lifestyle, artsy

shops, amazing food & cool night life• Stay in the heart of Byron Bay Day 3: Byron Bay to Surfers ParadiseCatch some fi nal rays on the beach this morning before heading north to the beach & party hub, Surfers Paradise. We’ll stop in at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where there’s your chance to get up close to koalas, kangaroos & wombats. Resort (B)• Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary &

see iconic Australian animals• Stay at a resort located right by

the beach Day 4: Surfers ParadiseLive it up in the party capital of Australia! Use your free day to explore - you could skydive, take a day trip to Australia Zoo, go whale watching (seasonal) or simply sit on the beach & chill. Resort (B)• Relax on some of Australia’s famous

beaches• VIP nightclub entryDay 5: Surfers Paradise to NoosaExplore the city sights in Brisbane before we make our way to the chic beach resort town of Noosa. Resort (B,D)• See the Brisbane River, Royal Botanical


the Opal• See the stunning Glasshouse Mountains • Dine beachside at Noosa Surf Club Day 6: Noosa to Fraser IslandYou could experience the amazing Rainbow Beach before we reach Fraser Island, a gigantic 800,000 year old sandbar. Bushwalk & 4WD through its rainforests, sandunes & freshwater lakes. Eco Lodge

• Visit the largest sand island in the world• Watch the sunset over mainland Australia Day 7: Fraser Island to Farmstay Farewell the lush Fraser Coast as we head through the Great Dividing Range to Australia’s cattle country for a unique overnight experience at our outback station. Contiki Special Stay (B,D)• Stop at Childers, known for it’s heritage

character & farming • See the farm & animals from a different

angle on our hay wagon ride • Try whip cracking!Day 8: Farmstay to The Whitsundays Head through sugar cane country, then onto a slice of paradise as we head for 2 days of beachside action, watersports & good times in the stunning Whitsunday Islands. Resort (B,D)• Cross the Tropic of Capricorn• Stop at Rockhampton – the cattle

capital of AustraliaDays 9-10: The Whitsundays Time to slow it down, chill out & catch some rays on the amazing white sandy beaches. Or get your blood pumping with activities like waterskiing, parasailing, tennis, beach volleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B) (B)• Enjoy great resort facilities• See native birdlife & wallabies

Day 11: The Whitsundays to CairnsEnjoy the journey to North Queensland, known for its rainforests & the gateway to the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef. Resort (B,D)• Townsville city tour• See Magnetic Island • Pass Hinchinbrook Island – Australia’s

largest island National Park • Pass through Tully, home to Australia’s

best white water rafting Days 12-13: CairnsWith 2 free days here, experience the best of what Cairns is famous for. From shopping, bars, amazing nightlife & endless adrenalin activities like rafting, skydiving & reef activities, there’s something for everyone here. Resort (B) (B)Day 14: CairnsAfter breakfast your tour ends & it’s time to farewell your new friends. (B)

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Beaches & Reefs14 Days


Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge

Bungy jump, Cairns


Codes: ex Sydney:BRSW / ex Cairns:BRCW


accommodation: 9 nights in resorts1 night in a hostel1 night in an eco-lodge1 night in a surf school village1 night in a cattle station lodge (more on p.16)Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht(more on p.37)








Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.Single room supplement (tour only) add R10295/add R3535 twin-share.Single room supplement (tour + sailing) add R8295/add R2835 twin-share. (Boat cabins are multi-share only). BRSC: Start Sydney 7:00am & end Cairns 9:00am. BRCS: Start Cairns 2:00pm & end Sydney 6:00pm.For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.61. For travel insurance see p.62.

Code: BRSC 2011/12All prices per person in Rand

Start Finish Tour Tour & Sydney Cairns Only Sailing

2011MAR 20 APR 2 15285 17285MAR 27 APR 9 15285 17285APR 17 APR 30 15285 17285APR 24 MAY 7 15285 17285MAY 15 MAY 28 15285 17285MAY 22 JUN 4 15285 17285JUN 12 JUN 25 15285 17285JUN 19 JUL 2 15285 17285JUL 10 JUL 23 14895 16895JUL 17 JUL 30 14895 16895AUG 7 AUG 20 14895 16895AUG 14 AUG 27 14895 16895SEP 4 SEP 17 14895 16895SEP 11 SEP 24 14895 16895OCT 2 OCT 15 14895 16895OCT 9 OCT 22 14895 16895OCT 30 NOV 12 14895 16895NOV 6 NOV 19 15665 17665NOV 20 DEC 3 15665 17665NOV 27 DEC 10 15665 17665DEC 4 DEC 17 15665 17665DEC 18 DEC 31 15665 17665DEC 25 JAN 7 15665 17665

2012JAN 2 JAN 15 15665 17665JAN 8 JAN 21 15665 17665JAN 15 JAN 28 15665 17665JAN 22 FEB 4 15665 17665JAN 29 FEB 11 15665 17665FEB 19 MAR 3 15665 17665FEB 26 MAR 10 15665 17665MAR 18 MAR 31 15665 17665MAR 25 APR 7 15665 17665APR 15 APR 28 15585 17585APR 22 MAY 5 15585 17585MAY 13 MAY 26 15585 17585MAY 20 JUN 2 15585 17585JUN 10 JUN 23 15585 17585JUN 17 JUN 30 15585 17585JUL 8 JUL 21 15350 17350JUL 15 JUL 28 15350 17350AUG 5 AUG 18 15350 17350AUG 12 AUG 25 15350 17350SEP 2 SEP 15 15350 17350SEP 9 SEP 22 15350 17350SEP 30 OCT 13 15350 17350

Code: BRCS 2011/12All prices per person in Rand

Start Finish Tour Tour & Cairns Sydney Only Sailing

2011APR 2 APR 15 14545 16545APR 9 APR 22 14545 16545APR 30 MAY 13 14545 16545MAY 7 MAY 20 14545 16545MAY 28 JUN 10 14545 16545JUN 4 JUN 17 14545 16545JUN 25 JUL 8 14545 16545JUL 2 JUL 15 14155 16155JUL 23 AUG 5 14155 16155JUL 30 AUG 12 14155 16155AUG 20 SEP 2 14155 16155AUG 27 SEP 9 14155 16155SEP 17 SEP 30 14155 16155SEP 24 OCT 7 14155 16155OCT 15 OCT 28 14155 16155OCT 22 NOV 4 14155 16155NOV 12 NOV 25 14925 16925NOV 19 DEC 2 14925 16925DEC 3 DEC 16 14925 16925DEC 10 DEC 23 14925 16925DEC 17 DEC 30 14925 16925DEC 31 JAN 13 14925 16925

2012JAN 7 JAN 20 14925 16925JAN 15 JAN 28 14925 16925JAN 21 FEB 3 14925 16925JAN 28 FEB 10 14925 16925FEB 4 FEB 17 14925 16925FEB 11 FEB 24 14925 16925MAR 3 MAR 16 14925 16925MAR 10 MAR 23 14925 16925MAR 31 APR 13 14925 16925APR 7 APR 20 14845 16845APR 28 MAY 11 14845 16845MAY 5 MAY 18 14845 16845MAY 26 JUN 8 14845 16845JUN 2 JUN 15 14845 16845JUN 23 JUL 6 14845 16845JUN 30 JUL 13 14845 16845JUL 21 AUG 3 14610 16610JUL 28 AUG 10 14610 16610AUG 18 AUG 31 14610 16610AUG 25 SEP 7 14610 16610SEP 15 SEP 28 14610 16610SEP 22 OCT 5 14610 16610

CairnsSunshine Trail

TULLY

AIRLIE BEACH

SHUTE HARBOUR

MACKAY

CAPRICORN COAST

CAIRNS

FRASER ISLANDNOOSA

BRISBANE

SURFERS PARADISE

TOWNSVILLE

WHITSUNDAYS(Daydream Island)

3

3

1

2

1

CATTLE STATION

1

Great Australian

Bight

Tasman Sea

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

Gulf of Carpentaria

QUEENSLAND

Northern Territory

Victoria

South Australia

New South Wales


• Noosa Surf Club dinner• Great Barrier Reef talk & interactive fish feeding

Plus\ Special Stays • Langmorn Outback Cattle Station

GO


• Fraser Island Locally guided 4WD trip across the island & lunch• The Whitsundays Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach

& lunch (weather dependent)

• Cairns Tandem skydive • Whitewater raft the mighty Tully River • Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch…or stay dry with coral viewing by semi-submersible • Dawn hot air balloon flight & champagne breakfast \

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R1023/day

From R12275pp

It’s your choice - travel from Surfers Paradise to Cairns. Or save up to R520 if you travel from Cairns to Surfers Paradise.

Itinerary and Included SightseeingDay 1: Surfers ParadiseMeet up with your Contiki team & head into the bright lights of Surfers Paradise for a great night out with your new travel buddies! ResortDay 2: Surfers ParadiseLive it up in the party capital of Australia! Use your free day to explore - you could skydive, take a day trip to Australia Zoo, go whale watching (seasonal) or simply sit on the beach & chill. Resort (B)• Relax on some of Australia’s famous

beaches• VIP nightclub entryDay 3: Surfers Paradise to NoosaExplore the city sights in Brisbane before we make our way to the chic beach resort town of Noosa. Resort (B,D)• See the Brisbane River, Royal Botanical


the Opal• See the stunning Glasshouse Mountains • Dine beachside at Noosa Surf Club Day 4: Noosa to Fraser IslandYou could experience the amazing Rainbow Beach before we reach Fraser Island, a gigantic 800,000 year old sandbar. Bushwalk & 4WD through its rainforests, sandunes & freshwater lakes. Eco Lodge• Visit the largest sand island in the world• Watch the sunset over mainland Australia Day 5: Fraser Island to Farmstay Farewell the lush Fraser Coast as we head through the Great Dividing Range to Australia’s cattle country for a unique overnight experience at our outback station. Contiki Special Stay (B,D)• Stop at Childers, known for it’s heritage


angle on our hay wagon ride • Try whip cracking!Day 6: Farmstay to The Whitsundays Head through sugar cane country, then onto a slice of paradise as we head for

2 days of beachside action, watersports & good times in the stunning Whitsunday Islands. Resort (B,D)• Cross the Tropic of Capricorn• Stop at Rockhampton – the cattle



largest island National Park • Pass through Tully, home to Australia’s

best white water rafting Days 10-11: Cairns With 2 free days here, experience the best of what Cairns is famous for. From shopping, bars, amazing nightlife & endless adrenalin activities like rafting, skydiving & reef activities, there’s something for everyone here. Resort (B) (B)Day 12: CairnsAfter breakfast your tour ends & it’s time to farewell your new friends. (B)

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CairnsSunshine Trail

12 Days


Whitewater rafting in Tully

Days 6-8: Sailing Whitsundays optionWant to get out on the water in true Whitsundays style? Choose our Whitsunday sailing option! See p.37 for more info & the price panel opposite for costs. Accommodation on-board the yacht is multi-share. (B,D) (B,L,D) (B,L). Codes: ex Surfers P:BTSW / ex Cairns:BTCW


accommodation: 9 nights in resorts1 night in an eco-lodge1 night in a cattle station lodge (more on p.16)Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht(more on p.37)








Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement (tour only) add R8630/add R2915 twin-share.Single room supplement (tour + sailing) add R6630/add R2215 twin-share. (Boat cabins are multi-share only)BTSC: Start Surfers Paradise 4:30pm & end Cairns 9:00am.BTCS: Start Cairns 2:00pm & end Surfers Paradise 8:00am.For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.61. For travel insurance see p.62.

Code: BTSC 2011/12All prices per person in Rand

Start Finish Tour Tour & Surfers P. Cairns Only Sailing

2011MAR 22 APR 2 13115 15115MAR 29 APR 9 13115 15115APR 19 APR 30 13115 15115APR 26 MAY 7 13115 15115MAY 17 MAY 28 13115 15115MAY 24 JUN 4 13115 15115JUN 14 JUN 25 13115 15115JUN 21 JUL 2 13115 15115JUL 12 JUL 23 12795 14795JUL 19 JUL 30 12795 14795AUG 9 AUG 20 12795 14795AUG 16 AUG 27 12795 14795SEP 6 SEP 17 12795 14795SEP 13 SEP 24 12795 14795OCT 4 OCT 15 12795 14795OCT 11 OCT 22 12795 14795NOV 1 NOV 12 13455 15455NOV 8 NOV 19 13455 15455NOV 22 DEC 3 13455 15455NOV 29 DEC 10 13455 15455DEC 6 DEC 17 13455 15455DEC 20 DEC 31 13455 15455DEC 27 JAN 7 13455 15455

2012JAN 4 JAN 15 13455 15455JAN 10 JAN 21 13455 15455JAN 17 JAN 28 13455 15455JAN 24 FEB 4 13455 15455JAN 31 FEB 11 13455 15455FEB 21 MAR 3 13455 15455FEB 28 MAR 10 13455 15455MAR 20 MAR 31 13455 15455MAR 27 APR 7 13455 15455APR 17 APR 28 13390 15390APR 24 MAY 5 13390 15390MAY 15 MAY 26 13390 15390MAY 22 JUN 2 13390 15390JUN 12 JUN 23 13390 15390JUN 19 JUN 30 13390 15390JUL 10 JUL 21 13185 15185JUL 17 JUL 28 13185 15185AUG 7 AUG 18 13185 15185AUG 14 AUG 25 13185 15185SEP 4 SEP 15 13185 15185SEP 11 SEP 22 13185 15185

Code: BTCS 2011/12All prices per person in Rand

Start Finish Tour Tour & Cairns Surfers P. Only Sailing

2011APR 2 APR 13 12595 14595APR 9 APR 20 12595 14595APR 30 MAY 11 12595 14595MAY 7 MAY 18 12595 14595MAY 28 JUN 8 12595 14595JUN 4 JUN 15 12595 14595JUN 25 JUL 6 12595 14595JUL 2 JUL 13 12275 14275JUL 23 AUG 3 12275 14275JUL 30 AUG 10 12275 14275AUG 20 AUG 31 12275 14275AUG 27 SEP 7 12275 14275SEP 17 SEP 28 12275 14275SEP 24 OCT 5 12275 14275OCT 15 OCT 26 12275 14275OCT 22 NOV 2 12275 14275NOV 12 NOV 23 12935 14935NOV 19 NOV 30 12935 14935DEC 3 DEC 14 12935 14935DEC 10 DEC 21 12935 14935DEC 17 DEC 28 12935 14935DEC 31 JAN 11 12935 14935

2012JAN 7 JAN 18 12935 14935JAN 15 JAN 26 12935 14935JAN 21 FEB 1 12935 14935JAN 28 FEB 8 12935 14935FEB 4 FEB 15 12935 14935FEB 11 FEB 22 12935 14935MAR 3 MAR 14 12935 14935MAR 10 MAR 21 12935 14935MAR 31 APR 11 12935 14935APR 7 APR 18 12870 14870APR 28 MAY 9 12870 14870MAY 5 MAY 16 12870 14870MAY 26 JUN 6 12870 14870JUN 2 JUN 13 12870 14870JUN 23 JUL 4 12870 14870JUN 30 JUL 11 12870 14870JUL 21 AUG 1 12665 14665JUL 28 AUG 8 12665 14665AUG 18 AUG 29 12665 14665AUG 25 SEP 5 12665 14665SEP 15 SEP 26 12665 14665SEP 22 OCT 3 12665 14665

Coast &Whitsundays

AIRLIE BEACH

SHUTE HARBOUR

MACKAY

BRISBANE

CURRUMBIN

CAPRICORN COAST

SYDNEY

SURFERS PARADISE


3

2

NOOSA1

1

PORT MACQUARIE

COFFS HARBOUR

BYRON BAY

1

1

CATTLE STATION

FRASER ISLAND1

Great Australian

Bight

Tasman Sea

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

Gulf of Carpentaria

NEW SOUTH WALES

QUEENSLAND

Northern Territory

Victoria

South Australia


• Surf lesson or kayak in Coffs Harbour• Entry & tour of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary• Noosa Surf Club dinner• Great Barrier Reef talk & interactive fish feeding

Plus\ Special Stays • Coffs Harbour Surf Village• Langmorn Outback Cattle Station

GO



• Surfers Paradise Vintage Tiger Moth bi-plane joyflight (with acrobatic ‘loop the loops’)! • Spectacular tandem skydive • Harley Davidson motorbike tour through the Hinterland

• Locally guided 4WD National Park rainforest tour & lunch • Fraser Island Locally guided 4WD trip across the island & lunch • The Whitsundays Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach &

lunch (weather dependent) • Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise with lunch

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contiki.com/coast

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R1083/day

From R11905pp

It’s your choice - travel from Sydney to The Whitsundays. Or save up to R520 if you travel from The Whitsundays to Sydney.

Itinerary and Included SightseeingDay 1: Sydney to Coffs Harbour Surf Village Meet up with your Contiki team & check out Sydney’s sights before heading north to the cool surf haven, Coffs Harbour for some beachside action. Contiki Special Stay (D)• See Sydney’s Opera House, Harbour


Sydney’s red light district• See the historic Macquarie Street area • See the famous ‘Big Banana’ Day 2: Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay This morning learn to ride the waves at our surf lesson before heading to the famous alternative beachside town, Byron Bay. Hostel (B)• Experience the rush of catching your

fi rst wave as you learn to surf• Visit Australia’s most easterly point• Experience Byron’s organic lifestyle, artsy

shops, amazing food & cool night life• Stay in the heart of Byron Bay Day 3: Byron Bay to Surfers ParadiseCatch some fi nal rays on the beach this morning before heading north to the beach & party hub, Surfers Paradise. We’ll stop in at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where there’s your chance to get up close to koalas, kangaroos & wombats. Resort (B)• Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary & see

iconic Australian animals• Stay at a resort located right by the beach Day 4: Surfers Paradise Live it up in the party capital of Australia! Use your free day to explore - you could skydive, take a day trip to Australia Zoo, go whale watching (seasonal) or simply sit on the beach & chill. Resort (B)• Relax on some of Australia’s famous

beaches • VIP nightclub entryDay 5: Surfers Paradise to NoosaExplore the city sights in Brisbane before we make our way to the chic beach resort town of Noosa. Resort (B,D)• See the Brisbane River, Royal Botanical


the Opal• See the stunning Glasshouse Mountains • Dine beachside at Noosa Surf Club

Day 6: Noosa to Fraser IslandYou could experience the amazing Rainbow Beach before we reach Fraser Island, a gigantic 800,000 year old sandbar. Bushwalk & 4WD through its rainforests, sandunes & freshwater lakes. Eco Lodge• Visit the largest sand island in the world• Watch the sunset over mainland Australia Day 7: Fraser Island to Farmstay Farewell the lush Fraser Coast as we head through the Great Dividing Range to Australia’s cattle country for a unique overnight experience at our outback station. Contiki Special Stay (B,D)• Stop at Childers, known for it’s heritage


angle on our hay wagon ride • Try whip cracking!Day 8: Farmstay to The Whitsundays Head through sugar cane country, then onto a slice of paradise as we head for 2 days of beachside action, watersports & good times in the stunning Whitsunday Islands. Resort (B,D)• Cross the Tropic of Capricorn• Stop at Rockhampton – the cattle


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

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Coast &Whitsundays

11 Days


Noosa

Swim in Lake McKenzie

Days 8-10: Sailing Whitsundays optionWant to get out on the water in true Whitsundays style? Choose our Whitsunday sailing option! See p.37 for more info & the price panel opposite for costs. Accommodation on-board the yacht is multi-share. (B,D) (B,L,D) (B,L).

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


accommodation: 6 nights in resorts1 night in a hostel1 night in an eco-lodge1 night in a surf school village1 night in a cattle station lodge (more on p.16)Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht(more on p.37)







Byron Bay


Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.Single room supplement (tour only) add R8225/add R2835 twin-share.Single room supplement (tour + sailing) add R6225/add R2135 twin-share. (Boat cabins are multi-share only). SQSC: Start Sydney 7:00am & end Whitsundays 8:00am. SQCS: Start Whitsundays 5:00pm & end Sydney 6:00pm.For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.61. For travel insurance see p.62.

Code: SQSC 2011/12All prices per person in Rand

Start Finish Tour Tour & Sydney W’suns Only Sailing

2011MAR 20 MAR 30 12735 14735MAR 27 APR 6 12735 14735APR 17 APR 27 12735 14735APR 24 MAY 4 12735 14735MAY 15 MAY 25 12735 14735MAY 22 JUN 1 12735 14735JUN 12 JUN 22 12735 14735JUN 19 JUN 29 12735 14735JUL 10 JUL 20 12425 14425JUL 17 JUL 27 12425 14425AUG 7 AUG 17 12425 14425AUG 14 AUG 24 12425 14425SEP 4 SEP 14 12425 14425SEP 11 SEP 21 12425 14425OCT 2 OCT 12 12425 14425OCT 9 OCT 19 12425 14425OCT 30 NOV 9 12425 14425NOV 6 NOV 16 13055 15055NOV 20 NOV 30 13055 15055NOV 27 DEC 7 13055 15055DEC 4 DEC 14 13055 15055DEC 18 DEC 28 13055 15055DEC 25 JAN 4 13055 15055

2012JAN 2 JAN 12 13055 15055JAN 8 JAN 18 13055 15055JAN 15 JAN 25 13055 15055JAN 22 FEB 1 13055 15055JAN 29 FEB 8 13055 15055FEB 19 FEB 29 13055 15055FEB 26 MAR 7 13055 15055MAR 18 MAR 28 13055 15055MAR 25 APR 4 13055 15055APR 15 APR 25 12990 14990APR 22 MAY 2 12990 14990MAY 13 MAY 23 12990 14990MAY 20 MAY 30 12990 14990JUN 10 JUN 20 12990 14990JUN 17 JUN 27 12990 14990JUL 8 JUL 18 12790 14790JUL 15 JUL 25 12790 14790AUG 5 AUG 15 12790 14790AUG 12 AUG 22 12790 14790SEP 2 SEP 12 12790 14790SEP 9 SEP 19 12790 14790SEP 30 OCT 10 12790 14790

Code: SQCS 2011/12All prices per person in Rand

Start Finish Tour Tour & W’suns Sydney Only Sailing

2011APR 5 APR 15 12215 14215APR 12 APR 22 12215 14215MAY 3 MAY 13 12215 14215MAY 10 MAY 20 12215 14215MAY 31 JUN 10 12215 14215JUN 7 JUN 17 12215 14215JUN 28 JUL 8 12215 14215JUL 5 JUL 15 11905 13905JUL 26 AUG 5 11905 13905AUG 2 AUG 12 11905 13905AUG 23 SEP 2 11905 13905AUG 30 SEP 9 11905 13905SEP 20 SEP 30 11905 13905SEP 27 OCT 7 11905 13905OCT 18 OCT 28 11905 13905OCT 25 NOV 4 11905 13905NOV 15 NOV 25 12535 14535NOV 22 DEC 2 12535 14535DEC 6 DEC 16 12535 14535DEC 13 DEC 23 12535 14535DEC 20 DEC 30 12535 14535

2012JAN 3 JAN 13 12535 14535JAN 10 JAN 20 12535 14535JAN 18 JAN 28 12535 14535JAN 24 FEB 3 12535 14535JAN 31 FEB 10 12535 14535FEB 7 FEB 17 12535 14535FEB 14 FEB 24 12535 14535MAR 6 MAR 16 12535 14535MAR 13 MAR 23 12535 14535APR 3 APR 13 12470 14470APR 10 APR 20 12470 14470MAY 1 MAY 11 12470 14470MAY 8 MAY 18 12470 14470MAY 29 JUN 8 12470 14470JUN 5 JUN 15 12470 14470JUN 26 JUL 6 12470 14470JUL 3 JUL 13 12270 14270JUL 24 AUG 3 12270 14270JUL 31 AUG 10 12270 14270AUG 21 AUG 31 12270 14270AUG 28 SEP 7 12270 14270SEP 18 SEP 28 12270 14270SEP 25 OCT 5 12270 14270

TULLY

SHUTE HARBOUR


CAPE TRIBULATION

TOWNSVILLE

2

3


CAIRNS

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

Gulf of Carpentaria

QUEENSLAND

Itinerary and Included SightseeingDay 1: The WhitsundaysMeet up with your Contiki team & new travel buddies on Daydream Island, a slice of heaven in the magnifi cent Whitsundays. Resort (D)Days 2-3: The Whitsundays Time to slow it down, chill out & catch some rays on the amazing white sandy beaches. Or get your blood pumping with a ton of activities to choose from like waterskiing, parasailing, tennis, beach volleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B) (B)• Enjoy great resort facilities• See native birdlife & wallabies


largest island National Park

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

Days 5-6: CairnsWith 2 free days here, experience the best of what Cairns is famous for. From shopping, bars, amazing nightlife & endless adrenalin activities like rafting, skydiving & reef activities, there’s something for everyone here. Resort (B) (B)Day 7: Cairns to Cape TribulationTravel along the stunning Coral Sea to gushing Mossman Gorge, pristine Daintree National Park & Cape Tribulation. Resort (B) (D)• Walk through the Daintree Rainforest to

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 before heading back to Cape Tribulation - a unique area where 2 of Australia’s most signifi cant World Heritage sites, the Great Barrier Reef & the wet tropics, meet! Resort (B)• Learn about unique Daintree fl ora &

fauna from our local guide• Listen to Aboriginal legends about the

precious areaDay 9: Cape Tribulation to CairnsThere’s free time this morning in the Daintree, before heading down to Port Douglas, a glamorous, yet low-key resort town popular with the rich & famous. Then it’s back to Cairns where the tour ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)• See Port Douglas & gorgeous Four Mile





• 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 breakfast\

2

Island &Rainforest9 Days

Australia East CoastIsland &Rainforest9 Days

What’s included• 8 nights resort accommodation:

(more on p.16)Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht(more on p.37)




• Rainforest adventure on days 7, 8 & 9




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Great Barrier Reef


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

More options While you’re in this part of the world, you could dive the Great Barrier Reef on one of our dive trips. See p.34-35.

2

Your choice - travel from The Whitsundays to Cairns, or from Cairns to The Whitsundays.


CHO

OSE YOUR

DIRECTION

Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.Single room supplement (tour only) add R6785/add R2155 twin-share.Single room supplement (tour + sailing) add R4785/add R1455 twin-share. (Boat cabins are multi-share only). FNSC: Start Whitsundays 5:00pm & end Cairns 4:00pm. FNCS: Start Cairns 7:30am & end Whitsundays 8:00am.For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.61. For travel insurance see p.62.

Code: FNSC 2011/12All prices per person in Rand

Start Finish Tour Tour & W’suns Cairns Only Sailing

2011MAR 27 APR 4 10685 12685APR 3 APR 11 10685 12685APR 24 MAY 2 10685 12685MAY 1 MAY 9 10685 12685MAY 22 MAY 30 10685 12685MAY 29 JUN 6 10685 12685JUN 19 JUN 27 10685 12685JUN 26 JUL 4 10685 12685JUL 17 JUL 25 10425 12425JUL 24 AUG 1 10425 12425AUG 14 AUG 22 10425 12425AUG 21 AUG 29 10425 12425SEP 11 SEP 19 10425 12425SEP 18 SEP 26 10425 12425OCT 9 OCT 17 10425 12425OCT 16 OCT 24 10425 12425NOV 6 NOV 14 10955 12955NOV 13 NOV 21 10955 12955NOV 27 DEC 5 10955 12955DEC 4 DEC 12 10955 12955DEC 11 DEC 19 10955 12955DEC 25 JAN 2 10955 12955

2012JAN 1 JAN 9 10955 12955JAN 9 JAN 17 10955 12955JAN 15 JAN 23 10955 12955JAN 22 JAN 30 10955 12955JAN 29 FEB 6 10955 12955FEB 5 FEB 13 10955 12955FEB 26 MAR 5 10955 12955MAR 4 MAR 12 10955 12955MAR 25 APR 2 10955 12955APR 1 APR 9 10895 12895APR 22 APR 30 10895 12895APR 29 MAY 7 10895 12895MAY 20 MAY 28 10895 12895MAY 27 JUN 4 10895 12895JUN 17 JUN 25 10895 12895JUN 24 JUL 2 10895 12895JUL 15 JUL 23 10735 12735JUL 22 JUL 30 10735 12735AUG 12 AUG 20 10735 12735AUG 19 AUG 27 10735 12735SEP 9 SEP 17 10735 12735SEP 16 SEP 24 10735 12735

Code: FNCS 2011/12All prices per person in Rand

Start Finish Tour Tour & Cairns W’suns Only Sailing

2011MAR 31 APR 8 10685 12685APR 7 APR 15 10685 12685APR 28 MAY 6 10685 12685MAY 5 MAY 13 10685 12685MAY 26 JUN 3 10685 12685JUN 2 JUN 10 10685 12685JUN 23 JUL 1 10685 12685JUN 30 JUL 8 10685 12685JUL 21 JUL 29 10425 12425JUL 28 AUG 5 10425 12425AUG 18 AUG 26 10425 12425AUG 25 SEP 2 10425 12425SEP 15 SEP 23 10425 12425SEP 22 SEP 30 10425 12425OCT 13 OCT 21 10425 12425OCT 20 OCT 28 10425 12425NOV 10 NOV 18 10955 12955NOV 17 NOV 25 10955 12955DEC 1 DEC 9 10955 12955DEC 8 DEC 16 10955 12955DEC 15 DEC 23 10955 12955DEC 29 JAN 6 10955 12955

2012JAN 5 JAN 13 10955 12955JAN 13 JAN 21 10955 12955JAN 19 JAN 27 10955 12955JAN 26 FEB 3 10955 12955FEB 2 FEB 10 10955 12955FEB 9 FEB 17 10955 12955MAR 1 MAR 9 10955 12955MAR 8 MAR 16 10955 12955MAR 29 APR 6 10955 12955APR 5 APR 13 10895 12895APR 26 MAY 4 10895 12895MAY 3 MAY 11 10895 12895MAY 24 JUN 1 10895 12895MAY 31 JUN 8 10895 12895JUN 21 JUN 29 10895 12895JUN 28 JUL 6 10895 12895JUL 19 JUL 27 10735 12735JUL 26 AUG 3 10735 12735AUG 16 AUG 24 10735 12735AUG 23 AUG 31 10735 12735SEP 13 SEP 21 10735 12735SEP 20 SEP 28 10735 12735

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R1159/day

From R10425pp


TULLY

SHUTE HARBOUR

TOWNSVILLE

3


CAIRNSGreat Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

Gulf of Carpentaria

QUEENSLAND

Itinerary and Included Sightseeing Day 1: The WhitsundaysMeet up with your Contiki team & new travel buddies on Daydream Island, a slice of heaven in the magnifi cent Whitsundays. Get to know other travellers & your group tonight at the bar, over drinks. Resort (D)

Days 2-3: The Whitsundays Chill out & catch some rays on the amazing white sandy beaches. Or get your blood pumping with a ton of activities to choose from like waterskiing, parasailing, tennis, beach volleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B) (B)

• Enjoy great resort facilities

• See native birdlife & wallabies

Day 4: The Whitsundays to CairnsEnjoy the journey to North Queensland, known for its rainforests & the gateway to the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef. Resort (B,D)

• Townsville city tour

• See Magnetic Island

• Pass Hinchinbrook Island – Australia’s largest island National Park

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

Days 5-6: CairnsWith 2 free days here, experience the best of what Cairns is famous for. From shopping, bars, amazing nightlife & endless adrenalin activities like rafting, skydiving & reef activities, there’s something for everyone here. Resort (B) (B)

Day 7: CairnsAfter breakfast your tour ends & it’s time to farewell your new friends. (B)



• 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 jump\

2

Australia East

CoastMagical

Tropics7 Days

The Whitsundays day sailing trip

What’s included• 6 nights quad-share resort

accommodation:(more on p.16)Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht(more on p.37)







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MagicalTropics7 Days


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

2

Your choice - travel from The Whitsundays to Cairns, or from Cairns to The Whitsundays.


CHO

OSE YOUR

DIRECTION

Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.Single room supplement (tour only) add R5415/add R1890 twin-share.Single room supplement (tour + sailing) add R3415/add R1190 twin-share. (Boat cabins are multi-share only). NWSC: Start Whitsundays 5:00pm & end Cairns 9:00am. NWCS: Start Cairns 2:00pm & end Whitsundays 8:00am.For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.61. For travel insurance see p.62.

Code: NWSC 2011/12All prices per person in Rand

Start Finish Tour Tour & W’suns Cairns Only Sailing

2011MAR 27 APR 2 8015 10015APR 3 APR 9 8015 10015APR 24 APR 30 8015 10015MAY 1 MAY 7 8015 10015MAY 22 MAY 28 8015 10015MAY 29 JUN 4 8015 10015JUN 19 JUN 25 8015 10015JUN 26 JUL 2 8015 10015JUL 17 JUL 23 7820 9820JUL 24 JUL 30 7820 9820AUG 14 AUG 20 7820 9820AUG 21 AUG 27 7820 9820SEP 11 SEP 17 7820 9820SEP 18 SEP 24 7820 9820OCT 9 OCT 15 7820 9820OCT 16 OCT 22 7820 9820NOV 6 NOV 12 8215 10215NOV 13 NOV 19 8215 10215NOV 27 DEC 3 8215 10215DEC 4 DEC 10 8215 10215DEC 11 DEC 17 8215 10215DEC 25 DEC 31 8215 10215

2012JAN 1 JAN 7 8215 10215JAN 9 JAN 15 8215 10215JAN 15 JAN 21 8215 10215JAN 22 JAN 28 8215 10215JAN 29 FEB 4 8215 10215FEB 5 FEB 11 8215 10215FEB 26 MAR 3 8215 10215MAR 4 MAR 10 8215 10215MAR 25 MAR 31 8215 10215APR 1 APR 7 8175 10175APR 22 APR 28 8175 10175APR 29 MAY 5 8175 10175MAY 20 MAY 26 8175 10175MAY 27 JUN 2 8175 10175JUN 17 JUN 23 8175 10175JUN 24 JUN 30 8175 10175JUL 15 JUL 21 8050 10050JUL 22 JUL 28 8050 10050AUG 12 AUG 18 8050 10050AUG 19 AUG 25 8050 10050SEP 9 SEP 15 8050 10050SEP 16 SEP 22 8050 10050

Code: NWCS 2011/12All prices per person in Rand

Start Finish Tour Tour & Cairns W’suns Only Sailing

2011APR 2 APR 8 8015 10015APR 9 APR 15 8015 10015APR 30 MAY 6 8015 10015MAY 7 MAY 13 8015 10015MAY 28 JUN 3 8015 10015JUN 4 JUN 10 8015 10015JUN 25 JUL 1 8015 10015JUL 2 JUL 8 7820 9820JUL 23 JUL 29 7820 9820JUL 30 AUG 5 7820 9820AUG 20 AUG 26 7820 9820AUG 27 SEP 2 7820 9820SEP 17 SEP 23 7820 9820SEP 24 SEP 30 7820 9820OCT 15 OCT 21 7820 9820OCT 22 OCT 28 7820 9820NOV 12 NOV 18 8215 10215NOV 19 NOV 25 8215 10215DEC 3 DEC 9 8215 10215DEC 10 DEC 16 8215 10215DEC 17 DEC 23 8215 10215DEC 31 JAN 6 8215 10215

2012JAN 7 JAN 13 8215 10215JAN 15 JAN 21 8215 10215JAN 21 JAN 27 8215 10215JAN 28 FEB 3 8215 10215FEB 4 FEB 10 8215 10215FEB 11 FEB 17 8215 10215MAR 3 MAR 9 8215 10215MAR 10 MAR 16 8215 10215MAR 31 APR 6 8215 10215APR 7 APR 13 8175 10175APR 28 MAY 4 8175 10175MAY 5 MAY 11 8175 10175MAY 26 JUN 1 8175 10175JUN 2 JUN 8 8175 10175JUN 23 JUN 29 8175 10175JUN 30 JUL 6 8175 10175JUL 21 JUL 27 8050 10050JUL 28 AUG 3 8050 10050AUG 18 AUG 24 8050 10050AUG 25 AUG 31 8050 10050SEP 15 SEP 21 8050 10050SEP 22 SEP 28 8050 10050

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R1118/day

From R7820pp



CAPE TRIBULATION

CAIRNS

2

GREAT BARRIER REEF

CORAL SEA

QUEENSLAND

Itinerary and Included SightseeingDay 1: Cairns to Cape TribulationMeet up with your Contiki team & head to Port Douglas, a glamorous, yet low-key resort town. Keep heading north along the stunning Coral Sea to Mossman Gorge, the pristine Daintree National Park & Cape Tribulation. Resort (D)• See Port Douglas & gorgeous Four Mile


• Walk through the Daintree Rainforest to 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 before heading back to Cape Tribulation - a unique area where 2 of Australia’s most signifi cant World Heritage sites, The Great Barrier Reef & the wet tropics, meet! Resort (B)• Learn about unique Daintree fl ora &

fauna from our local guide• Listen to Aboriginal legends about

the precious areaDay 3: Cape Tribulation to CairnsAfter breakfast we travel back to Cairns where your tour ends & it’s time to say farewell your new friends. (B)



• Cape Tribulation Cable zip line through the rainforest\

1

The Tropics

RainforestAdventure3 Days

Australia East CoastRainforestAdventure3 Days

What’s included• 2 nights multi-share resort

accommodation: (more on p.16)

• 3 meals:2 breakfasts (B)1 dinner (D)


• Modern, air-conditioned mini coach




32

Kuranda Skyrail

1

Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas

Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.Single room supplement add R1350/add R320 twin-share.Start Cairns 7:30am & end Cairns 12:00noon. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.61. For travel insurance see p.62.

Code: CYCS 2011/12

Start Finish RCairns Cairns pp

2011MAR 31 APR 2 3435APR 7 APR 9 3435APR 28 APR 30 3435MAY 5 MAY 7 3435MAY 26 MAY 28 3435JUN 2 JUN 4 3435JUN 23 JUN 25 3435JUN 30 JUL 2 3435JUL 21 JUL 23 3350JUL 28 JUL 30 3350AUG 18 AUG 20 3350AUG 25 AUG 27 3350SEP 15 SEP 17 3350SEP 22 SEP 24 3350OCT 13 OCT 15 3350OCT 20 OCT 22 3350NOV 10 NOV 12 3515NOV 17 NOV 19 3515DEC 1 DEC 3 3515DEC 8 DEC 10 3515DEC 15 DEC 17 3515DEC 29 DEC 31 3515

Start Finish RCairns Cairns pp

2012JAN 5 JAN 7 3515JAN 13 JAN 15 3515JAN 19 JAN 21 3515JAN 26 JAN 28 3515FEB 2 FEB 4 3515FEB 9 FEB 11 3515MAR 1 MAR 3 3515MAR 8 MAR 10 3515MAR 29 MAR 31 3515APR 5 APR 7 3495APR 26 APR 28 3495MAY 3 MAY 5 3495MAY 24 MAY 26 3495MAY 31 JUN 2 3495JUN 21 JUN 23 3495JUN 28 JUN 30 3495JUL 19 JUL 21 3450JUL 26 JUL 28 3450AUG 16 AUG 18 3450AUG 23 AUG 25 3450SEP 13 SEP 15 3450SEP 20 SEP 22 3450

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R1117/day

From R3350pp


CURRUMBIN

SYDNEY

COFFS HARBOUR

SURFERS PARADISE 2

BYRON BAY

PORT MACQUARIE

1

1

Tasman Sea

NEW SOUTH WALES

QUEENSLAND

Victoria

Itinerary and Included Sightseeing Day 1: Sydney to Coffs Harbour Surf Village Meet up with your Contiki team & check out Sydney’s sights before heading north to the cool surf haven, Coffs Harbour for some beachside action. Contiki Special Stay (D)• See Sydney’s Opera House, Harbour


Sydney’s red light district• See the historic Macquarie Street area • See the famous ‘Big Banana’ Day 2: Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay This morning learn to ride the waves at our surf lesson before heading to the famous alternate beach town, Byron Bay. Hostel (B)• Experience the rush of catching your

fi rst wave as you learn to surf• Visit Australia’s most easterly point• Stay in the heart of Byron Bay

• Experience Byron’s organic lifestyle, artsy shops, amazing food & cool night life

Day 3: Byron Bay to Surfers ParadiseCatch some fi nal rays on the beach this morning before heading north to the beach & party hub, Surfers Paradise. We’ll stop in at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where there’s your chance to get up close to koalas, kangaroos & wombats. Resort (B)• Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary & see

iconic Australian animals• Stay at a resort located right by the beach Day 4: Surfers Paradise Live it up in the party capital of Australia! Use your free day to explore - you could skydive, take a day trip to Australia Zoo, go whale watching (seasonal) or simply sit on the beach & chill. Resort (B)• Relax on some of Australia’s

famous beaches• VIP nightclub entryDay 5: Surfers ParadiseThe tour ends after breakfast & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)




• Surfers Paradise Harley Davidson motorbike tour through the Hinterland • Locally guided 4WD national park rainforest tour & lunch • Spectacular tandem skydive \

Australia East

CoastCity

to Surf5 Days

Skydive over Surfers Paradise

Sea kayaking, Coffs Harbour

Stunning Sydney Harbour


accommodation:1 night in a surf school village1 night in a hostel2 nights in a resort (more on p.16)

• 5 meals:4 breakfasts (B)1 dinners (D)




& service charges

33

City to Surf5 Days


• Surf lesson or kayak in Coffs Harbour

• Entry & tour of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Plus\ Special Stays • Coffs Harbour Surf Village

Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.Single room supplement add R3545/add R1135 twin-share.Start Sydney 7:00am & end Surfers Paradise 8:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.61. For travel insurance see p.62.

Code: BSSB 2011/12

Start Finish RSydney Surfers P. pp

2011MAR 20 MAR 24 5830MAR 27 MAR 31 5830APR 17 APR 21 5830APR 24 APR 28 5830MAY 15 MAY 19 5830MAY 22 MAY 26 5830JUN 12 JUN 16 5830JUN 19 JUN 23 5830JUL 10 JUL 14 5685JUL 17 JUL 21 5685AUG 7 AUG 11 5685AUG 14 AUG 18 5685SEP 4 SEP 8 5685SEP 11 SEP 15 5685OCT 2 OCT 6 5685OCT 9 OCT 13 5685OCT 30 NOV 3 5685NOV 6 NOV 10 5975NOV 20 NOV 24 5975NOV 27 DEC 1 5975DEC 4 DEC 8 5975DEC 18 DEC 22 5975DEC 25 DEC 29 5975

Start Finish RSydney Surfers P. pp

2012JAN 2 JAN 6 5975JAN 8 JAN 12 5975JAN 15 JAN 19 5975JAN 22 JAN 26 5975JAN 29 FEB 2 5975FEB 19 FEB 23 5975FEB 26 MAR 1 5975MAR 18 MAR 22 5975MAR 25 MAR 29 5975APR 15 APR 19 5945APR 22 APR 26 5945MAY 13 MAY 17 5945MAY 20 MAY 24 5945JUN 10 JUN 14 5945JUN 17 JUN 21 5945JUL 8 JUL 12 5855JUL 15 JUL 19 5855AUG 5 AUG 9 5855AUG 12 AUG 16 5855SEP 2 SEP 6 5855SEP 9 SEP 13 5855SEP 30 OCT 4 5855

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R1137/day

From R5685pp


Contiki &Diving\One of Australia’s ‘must do’s’ is diving the Great Barrier Reef. If you’ve never dived before or if you’re more experienced – exploring this Reef is hard to beat. With 2 great dive packages there’s something for everyone. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest on the planet, a natural wonder of the world & a World Heritage site with 400 different types of coral & 1500 species of fi sh – so it’s pretty amazing. If you’re up for it you can even dive at night & see a whole different side of this amazing spot.Our diving experiences are not to be missed & are available with tours that start/fi nish in Cairns. Tours include Reefs & Rainforests (p.22-23), Island & Rainforest (p.30), Beaches & Reefs (p.24-25), Magical Tropics (p.31), Cairns Sunshine Trail (p.26-27) & Rainforest Adventure (p.32).

Contiki offers 2 great dive packages:Learn to dive – for beginners Dive to adventure – for certifi ed divers

PADI(Professional Association of

Dive Instructors) is the largest

dive education company in

the world - prodivecairns.com

Dive to adventure packageThis 3 day liveaboard dive & snorkeling adventure will show you the very best of the Outer 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 Barrier Reef to start your adventure. The sites you’ll visit have 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 this World Heritage listed underwater playground, but also to relax & really enjoy yourself diving & snorkeling. Back onboard, it’s good fun with your fellow divers, stories, shared experiences, great food & a spectacular sunset. Boat (B,L,D)Day 3: Dive boat There’s more diving or snorkeling in different areas of the reef today & later, return to Cairns in the late afternoon where there’s an included transfer back to your hotel. (B,L)

Daily except Tuesdays. Tour code CDTA.

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 some actual reef diving. There’s also plenty of time to snorkel, relax & just enjoy the reef experience too. Days 1-2: CairnsThe fi rst 2 days of the course are spent at Pro Dive Cairns modern training centre learning the theory & practical skills of scuba diving. Each day fi nishes around 5:30pm. Resort (B)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 to participate in 9 dives on a variety of our 16 exclusive dive sites on the outer Great Barrier Reef. Your fi rst 4 dives will complete your open water certifi cation & then as a certifi ed diver you are able to take up to 5 more recreational dives. One of these dives is a guided night dive! These extra dives will be a highlight of your course & a truly memorable experience. Boat (L,D) (B,L,D)Day 5: Dive boat to 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)

Daily except Sundays. Tour code CLTD.

Dive toAdventure

Learn to Dive

What’s included• 2 nights twin-share accommodation

on nights 1 & 2 onboard the boat • 7 meals:

2 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L) & 2 dinners (D)

• Transfers from Cairns accommodation to boat

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

• Dive & snorkeling equipment• Dive insurance

What’s included• 2 nights resort accommodation

on nights 1 & 2 • 2 nights twin-share

accommodation on nights 3 & 4 onboard the boat

• Transfers from Cairns accommodation to training centre & boat

• 8 meals:3 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L) & 2 dinners (D)

• PADI ‘Open Water’ certifi cate & manual

• Log book• Scuba equipment

Plus EMC A$50 payable locally

Plus EMC A$50 payable locally

Australia East

CoastDive to Adventure

Learn to Dive3 or 5 Days

35

3 Days

5 Days4 Nights

2 NightsR1524/day

contiki.com/dive-adventure

contiki.com/dive

Important 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. If you’re staying at an alternative hotel to Rydges Esplanade Resort prior to your dive trip, you’ll need to let Pro Dive know in order to arrange your transfer on day 1 (prodivecairns.com or 07 4031 5255). Safety dictates that you can’t fly or go to an altitude of 300m or over within 24 hours of your last dive (approx. 12:00noon). Single supplement (applicable for resort only) R885.

R1445/day

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 the end of the course including the Environmental Management charge at a cost of A$50. Course is open age. If you’re staying at an alternative hotel to Rydges Esplanade Resort prior to your dive trip, you’ll need to let Pro Dive know in order to arrange your transfer on day 1 (prodivecairns.com or 07 4031 5255). Safety dictates that you can’t fly or go to an altitude of 300m or over within 24 hours of your last dive (approx. 12:00noon). A 3 day snorkeling package is also available at a cost of R4055 plus A$50 EMC payable locally – see contiki.com/snorkel.

Itinerary and Included Sightseeing Day 1: This afternoon check in to the hotel. Later, meet up with your Tour Manager & group & get to know your new travel buddies over a drink & dinner. Hotel (D)Day 2: With sightseeing this morning you’ll get to see all that Sydney has to offer, including some of its eastern beaches, like Bondi. Tonight, get ready to ring in the New Year from a different angle, as you board a Sydney harbour cruise. See a light show & the city’s famous fi reworks explode across the sky, complete with a drink & tasty nibbles. There’s even an on-board DJ so you can dance the night away! Hotel (B)Day 3: Happy New Year! Today is yours to chill out. Have a late ‘recovery’ lunch

then later in the afternoon you could venture to Bondi Beach to soak up some sun & get into the buzzing vibe of this sunny city. Hotel (B)Day 4: Your New Year’s adventure ends after breakfast & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)


• Sydney Climb Sydney’s most famous icon, the Sydney Harbour Bridge • Learn to surf lesson on famous Bondi Beach\

Sydney New Year4 Days

Australia East CoastSydneyNew Year4 Days

What’s included• 3 nights triple-share centrally

located accommodation: (more on p.16)


• An experienced & professionalTour Manager

• Harbour cruise to watch the New Year fi reworks, with welcome drink, nibbles & a DJ

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

• Local taxes & service charges

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Prices above are triple-share. Twin & single supplements available. If you are travelling solo, we can set you up with a same sex roommate at no extra charge. Tour starts at 5:00pm, check in from 3:00pm

Spend New Years Eve in SydneySydney’s New Years Eve celebration goes off! It’s one of the most spectacular in the world & each year, the balmy summer celebration centres around the city’s famous harbour. With the stunning Harbour Bridge as a backdrop, you’ll see some of the most breathtaking fireworks ever, as you ring in the New Year Down Under. To top it off, the streets are filled with a young, colourful crowd & all the bars, clubs, lounges & pubs are absolutely pumping.

During the day, there’s loads to explore. Hit up Bondi beach, chill at some of the city’s fantastic restaurants, indulge in some incredible shopping - the options are endless.

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

Sydney Harbour jet boat

R2209/day

R8835pp

Code: SNYE 2011/12

Start Finish RSydney Sydney pp

2011DEC 30 JAN 2 8835

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2 days Whitsundays sailing upgrade See The Whitsundays from your own private yacht! This sailing option upgrade is a great alternative to spending 2 nights at Daydream Island Resort, 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 90 mostly uninhabited National Park islands, heavenly white beaches & crystal clear waters. 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 defi nitely be a visit to Whitehaven Beach (weather dependant). Introductory & certifi ed diving is also available at additional cost.

The trip returns just in time to enjoy the island’s afternoon activities, evening fun & a night on Daydream Island.

Sydney Explorer

Whitsundays Sailing upgrade


accommodation • 3 meals:

3 breakfasts• City sightseeing bus & Harbour

passes • Sydney welcome pack


accommodation (no single or twin-share)

• 6 meals:2 breakfasts (B)2 lunches (L) 2 dinners (D)

• Dedicated & professional onboard crew

• Snorkeling equipment

Optional

4 Days

Australia East

Coast

37

Sydney Explorer Whitsundays sailing

2 or 4 Days

contiki.com/sydney

contiki.com/ sailingwhitsundays

East Coast

37

Sydney Explorer Whitsundays sailing

2 or 4 Days

R505/day

R2020pp

Sydney short break package Want a few extra days to get to know this sexy & beautiful harbour city? Grab a value-packed collection of extras, activities & great accommodation with our 3 night Sydney Explorer package. You can book one before or after your tour; or take one on its own without a tour.Armed with your included city sightseeing bus & Harbour passes, hop on & off at heaps of hot spots in Australia’s largest & most diverse city. Dunk yourself in the Bondi surf, cruise by the Opera House, take a ferry out to Manly, scale the heights of the Harbour Bridge, lose yourself in the cobbled streets of the historic Rocks district or shop up a storm in markets & boutiques around Paddington.As well as having a world-famous harbour & more than 70 sparkling beaches, Sydney has an edgy multiculturalism that fuels an amazing food scene & cutting edge bar & club scene.

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Itinerary and Included SightseeingDay 1: Alice SpringsMeet up with your Contiki team & explore the Outback’s unoffi cial capital, ‘The Alice’, famous for its remote location, its Aussie characters & its reputation as the national hub for Aboriginal art. Hotel (D)• View the spectacular MacDonnell


Simpsons Gap• See the dry Todd River which hosts the

annual Henley on Todd Regatta• Tour the Flying Doctor’s base • Hands-on reptile park experienceDay 2: Alice Springs to Kings Creek StationGet a cultural fi x as you visit members of the Walpiri Aboriginal community, try some ‘bush tucker’ & learn to throw a boomerang! Later, it’s on to Kings Creek Station where we’ll go local like real Aussie ‘bushies’ & sleep under the stars in a comfy swag. Contiki Special Stay (B,D)• Hike through Kings Canyon to the ‘Lost

City’ & desert oasis ‘the Garden of Eden’• Sleep under the stars in a traditional

Aussie ‘swag’ Day 3: Kings Creek Station to UluruWe hit the road & make our way to one of the worlds most iconic sights, Uluru (Ayer’s Rock). Watch the amazing colours change as you experience this truly incredible spot. Lodge (B)• Wake up to the smell of fresh cooked


& Lake Amadeus Day 4: Uluru Watch shadows & changing colours at play as the sun rises over Australia’s pin up icon, Uluru. Take a chance to walk around ‘The Rock’ for some close up angles & stories of this amazing area & its Aboriginal rock art. Lodge (B)• Visit the Uluru Cultural Centre• Hike the ‘Valley of the Winds’ at ‘Kata-

Tjuta’ (The Olgas) • See Uluru at sunrise & sunset Day 5: Uluru to Alice SpringsSay farewell to Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park as we head back to Alice Springs. Maybe take a quad bike adventure, or just chill out pool side & relax in the sun. Hotel (B)• Enjoy a hearty barbeque ‘Big Brekkie’

Day 6: Alice Springs to Tennant CreekOur journey to the ‘Top End’ begins as we cross the Tropic of Capricorn en route to the mining town of Tennant Creek. Hotel (B,D)• Keep your ‘eyes peeled’ for UFO’s at

Wycliffe Well• Visit the ‘Devils Marbles’ Day 7: Tennant Creek to KatherineStop & ‘knock one back’ at the oldest pub in the Territory, take a dip in the refreshing Mataranka thermal pools before reaching the lush river town of Katherine. Hotel (B)• Chill out & swim at the Mataranka

thermal pools• Hear stories of ‘We of the Never Never’

HomesteadDay 8: Katherine to Kakadu National ParkHike, walk, or take an optional boat trip for an up close experience with dramatic Katherine Gorge. Then it’s on to Kakadu National Park via Edith Falls. Hotel (B,D)• Visit the stunning Katherine Gorge• Cool off with a swim at Edith Falls before

heading into World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park

Day 9: Kakadu National ParkYou’ll be amazed by the beauty of Kakadu & its variety of gorgeous landscapes, wildlife & arguably Australia’s best Aboriginal rock art found at places like Nourlangie Rock & stunning Ubirr. Hotel (B)• Walk & see the Aboriginal rock art• Visit Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre• Crocodile & wildlife cruiseDay 10: Kakadu National Park to Darwin We make a stop at Litchfi eld National Park for a swim in the gorgeous warm waters of the famous Florence Falls & a look at the incredible termite mounds found here. Tonight, get a taste of the party lifestyle in Darwin. Hotel (B)• Learn about the fascinating termite

mounds known to the area• Swim in the gorgeous waters of

Florence FallsDay 11: Darwin See the sights as you take a city tour, visit the Darwin Museum & explore more of the Northern Territory’s capital before the tour ends. (B)• See the sites of Darwin on our guided

city tour• We visit the Darwin Museum, & learn

about Darwin’s unfortunate short history including Cyclone Tracy & the WW11 bombings

• Free time to explore Darwin, perhaps jump on a jet boat ride in the Harbour, or chill out on a sunset cruise

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Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.Single room supplement add R6735/add R2235 twin-share.TEAD: Start Alice Springs 8:00am & end Darwin 6:00pm. TEDA: Start Darwin 7:30am & end Alice Springs 9:00am.For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.61. For travel insurance see p.62.

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Itinerary and Included Sightseeing Day 1: Darwin & Litchfi eld National ParkDelve into the Northern Territory’s best kept secret, Litchfi eld National Park & plunge into the cool pool of water below Florence Falls. Head back to Darwin & get ready for a night out on the town. Hotel • See the unique, huge termite mounds• See Litchfi eld’s rainforests & sandstone

formations• Enjoy a swim at Florence FallsDay 2: Darwin to Kakadu National ParkToday, hit the streets of tropical Darwin, an exotic, diverse place that combines East & West & attracts people from all over the country. Later we’ll wind our way to Kakadu National Park. Hotel (B,D)• Darwin city tour• See Darwin Harbour & the East Point

Military Reserve• Visit Darwin Museum, home to the

Cyclone Tracy displayDay 3: Kakadu National ParkBe stunned by the ecological ‘jewel’ of Kakadu & its variety of superb landscapes, abundance of wildlife & arguably Australia’s best Aboriginal rock art found at places like Nourlangie Rock. Hotel (B)• Walk & see the Aboriginal rock art• Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal

Cultural Centre• Wildlife cruise to see crocodiles &

native birdsDay 4: Kakadu National Park to KatherineContinue on, via Edith Falls, to the lush river town of Katherine. On the way, stop & walk, or take an optional boat trip for an up close experience with dramatic Katherine Gorge. Hotel (B)

• Visit mighty Katherine Gorge & see the sheer rock walls & wildlife

Day 5: Katherine to Tennant CreekChill out with a refreshing swim at Mataranka before stopping & ‘knocking one back’ at the oldest pub in the Territory. Tonight, stay in Tennant Creek surrounded by million-acre cattle stations & local Aboriginal communities. (B,D)• Swim in the Mataranka thermal pools • Visit Elsey, the historic ’We of the Never

Never’ homestead• Visit Daly Waters - famous outback pub • Stay in the ‘true blue’ Aussie outback

town of Tennant CreekDay 6: Tennant Creek to Alice SpringsExperience the age-old, mythological Devils Marbles rocks before crossing the Tropic of Capricorn & arriving in Alice Springs where the tour ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)• Maybe sight a UFO in Wycliffe Well!• See Aboriginal art & didgeridoos in Ti

Tree’s local art gallery


• Kakadu National Park Scenic flight over this World Heritage Listed area

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Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.Single room supplement add R3435/add R1130 twin-share.AKDA: Start Darwin 7:30am & end Alice Springs 2:00pm. AKAD: Start Alice Springs 9:00am & end Darwin 6:00pm. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.61. For travel insurance see p.62.

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Itinerary and Included SightseeingDay 1: Alice SpringsMeet up with your Contiki team & explore the Outback’s unoffi cial capital, ‘The Alice’, famous for its remote location, local Aussie characters & Aboriginal art. You can even get up close to native wildlife at a reptile park. Hotel (D)• View the spectacular MacDonnell


Simpsons Gap• See the dry Todd River which hosts the

annual Henley on Todd Regatta• Tour the Flying Doctor’s base • Hands-on reptile park experience Day 2: Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station Get a cultural fi x as you visit members of the Walpiri Aboriginal community, try some ‘bush tucker’ & learn to throw a boomerang! Later, it’s on to Kings Creek Station where we’ll go local like real Aussie ‘bushies’ & sleep under the stars in a comfy swag. Contiki Special Stay (B,D)• Hike through Kings Canyon to the ‘Lost

City’ & desert oasis ‘the Garden of Eden’• Sleep under the stars in a traditional

Aussie ‘swag’ Day 3: Kings Creek Station to UluruWe hit the road & make our way to one of the worlds most iconic sights, Uluru (Ayer’s Rock). Watch the amazing colours change as you experience this truly incredible spot. Lodge (B)• Wake up to the smell of fresh cooked


& Lake Amadeus

Day 4: Uluru Watch shadows & changing colours at play as the sun rises over Australia’s pin up icon, Uluru. Take a chance to walk around ‘The Rock’ for some close up angles & stories of this amazing area & its Aboriginal rock art. Lodge (B)• Visit the Uluru Cultural Centre• Hike the ‘Valley of the Winds’ at ‘Kata-

Tjuta’ (The Olgas) • See Uluru at sunrise & sunset Day 5: Uluru to Alice SpringsSay farewell to Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park as we head back to Alice Springs. Maybe take a quad bike adventure, or just chill out pool side & relax in the sun. Hotel (B)• Enjoy a hearty barbeque ‘Big Brekkie’Day 6: Alice SpringsChoose to take an amazing optional hot air balloon fl ight this morning, then say farewell to you new friends. (B)



• 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

• Alice Springs Dawn hot air balloon flight over the desert & MacDonnell Ranges\

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Do it local\Travelling isn’t just about amazing experiences & great memories - it’s about getting that essential local angle on the places you visit. So when you travel with us, we’ll show you the real New Zealand. From experiencing a Maori cultural performance to finding that special swimming spot in the Bay of Islands or partying with the locals in Taupo – it’s all about getting off the beaten track. Our on-road team are all Kiwi’s too - so you’ll be hard pressed to find someone better to show you around.

Amazing places to stay\When you travel with Contiki in NZ you’ll experience some amazing accommodation. Stay in centrally located hotels with fantastic facilities, comfy beds & great extras like swimming pools & WiFi. See p.44 for a taste of what you’ll enjoy.

It’s your choice\With 8 tours to choose from, there’s a Contiki adventure that’s perfect for you. From 3-15 days & with trips covering the North Island & the South Island (or both!) – you’re guaranteed to find a tour to suit. With loads of departure dates & different start & end cities, we give you the flexibility to holiday your way.

NZ, Contiki & you\We know what you’re after when you travel, so we make sure we bring the real New Zealand to life for you. Your passionate Tour Manager & Driver, plus our Customer Service teams, are all committed to giving you amazing travel experiences. Because we’ve got the expertise to take you further & essential local knowledge that you can’t get from a guidebook, we get you off the tourist trails & in to the heart of the true NZ.

Experience more\An exclusive ride on Queenstown’s Shotover Jet, take a dip in the Franz Josef Glacier hotpools or a stroll through Taupo’s active Craters. Learn the Haka & sip a beer at Dunedin’s iconic Speight’s Ale House, plus more. What’s even better? It’s all included. We take the hassle out of travelling & because of our experience, we’ll hook you up with some must-do inclusions & great deals too, so it’s easy. Take a look at p.10 to see how Contiki stacks up & check our great deals on p.11.

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More free time\On top of all our inclusions, we still make sure there’s plenty of time off the itinerary to experience exactly what you want.

Whether it’s throwing yourself off a bungy, black water rafting in Waitomo or just kicking back with a drink, you get free time every day. We’ve put together a load of tempting Optional Activities, so you’ll never be short of ideas. Think skydiving, zorbing & horse trekking to sailing trips, luging, skiing or boarding plus more. We’ve got loads of options on hand so you really get the most out of your trip. See p.46-47 for more.

Stunning scenery, unlimited adventures & great people. It’s all part of what makes travelling to New Zealand a must-do. And Contiki’s no different. We’ve been travelling the world since 1962 & we’ve perfected the art of travel for 18-35s.

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Get ready to indulge in some top Kiwi cuisine when you travel with us. We include breakfast everyday & some dinners, but we don’t include every meal (especially lunches) for a reason. It’s about giving you more independence & a chance to go local, while having the fl exibility to suit your budget too.

We’ve included some extra special meals in your tour price, like a champagne BBQ dinner in the Bay of Islands, a traditional Maori ‘Hangi’ in

Rotorua & delicious pizza dinner at one of Queenstown’s iconic bars & restaurants. We’ve included meals at some local restaurants in the tour price too, so you can really get a taste for the places you visit. And when you’re out & about & going local, try some kiwi favourites like fi sh & chips or mouth watering NZ lamb.

No matter what your tastes (or even your dietary requirement - just tell your Tour Manager at the start of your tour), you’ll love what we have to serve up.

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Comfort, great locations & facilities are what makes our New Zealand accommodation so exceptional. From well located hotels to a rainforest retreat in Franz Josef, it’s all about mixing it up when you travel with us. Special places to stay Wake up overlooking Lake Wakitipu in Queenstown, stay in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier Village & maybe play a spot of pool in the bar. Chill out in the Bay of Islands at a resort hotel by the beach, or experience the cool Auckland vibes at a hotel in the heart of the city’s downtown area, plus many more. Great comfort & top locations When you stay in the city, our hotels are central, so there’s more time to get out & explore. They’re always comfy, with great facilities like pools, gyms, in-room TV’s, laundry facilities, fl uffy towels & WiFi. We don’t charge single supplements for solo travellers either. With quad-share rooms, we’ll mix you up with some same sex room-mates. You choose It’s your choice – you can twin-share with a mate, or opt for the privacy of your own room for a little extra, it’s up to you.

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You’ve saved hard for your holiday so to guarantee you get the most out of your trip, we’ve included loads of cool stuff, for no extra cost. They’re NZ’s must do’s, like speeding the canyons of Queenstown on a Shotover Jet ride, learning a traditional Maori ‘Haka’ then taking a dip in some glacial hotpools, plus loads more.

Travelling is about seeing, touching & tasting the places you visit. It’s about getting the most out of your holiday (& your money), getting up close to the must-see sights & having a great time along the way. Wherever you are, we’ll line up trips to some not-to-be-missed sights & some entry fees too, plus we get you in faster, so you have more time to see & discover.

You won’t just ‘tick the box’ when you travel with us. Only Contiki includes a bunch of exclusive experiences. Ride the iconic Shotover Jet, sip Champagne in the Bay of Islands, visit Dunedin’s Speights Ale House (and that’s just the start). So look out for them beside the map on the tour pages.

And there’s even more value with Contiki—there’s no extra cost if you’re travelling solo & if you want a little privacy then you always have the option of twin-share or your own room for a little extra.

Travel New Zealand with us & enjoy, we’ll hook you up with some great places to stay. Think well located hotels with great facilities that you’ll love, like the stylish Mecure Hotel in Auckland, less than a minutes walk from the CBD, a hotel overlooking Lake Wakitipu in Queenstown & a hotel in Rotorua right next to one of the world’s best spa facilities (so it’s perfect for a late night dip!).

Indulging in some great local food is one of the highlights of any holiday. We include some extra special meals, like a pizza dinner at one of Queenstown’s most popular restaurants & traditional ‘Hangi’, whilst still giving you plenty of time to seek out & discover the best local cuisine for yourself (like New Zealand lamb, of course!).

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It’s no secret that New Zealand is known for its adventure activities, amazing scenery & all round adrenalin rush! To make sure you get the most out of your trip, we give you lots of free time & have put together a load of other activities & experiences that are not to be missed. Want to throw yourself off a bridge on a bungy? Want to go horseriding, fi shing or relax in a spa? It’s up to you.Free time means time to do free stuff too, like shop, go for a stroll or simply sit back & soak up the atmosphere. Our trips are designed to ensure you have loads of free time so you can choose to do what you want & spend what you want too. It’s about fl exibility, coupled with an endless amount of NZ adventures at your fi ngertips. As well as all our included highlights & exclusive experiences – we’ve hand picked loads of Explore More optional activities & Kiwi must-do’s, negotiated great prices & we’ll organize it all for you, so it’s easy! Get an adrenalin fi x on a 109m canyon swing, ride a quad bike at the top of a mountain & ride a zorb ball. You can also choose to take a day break from Queenstown & cruise Milford Sound fi ords to spot wildlife, or discover the locations from the Lord of the Rings fi lms, plus more.

NB. It’s important that you check your insurance includes your participation in adventure activities & be aware that some of our optionals can be physically demanding & therefore involve some risk.

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Itinerary and Included SightseeingDay 1: Auckland to Bay of IslandsMeet up with your Contiki team & head to the idyllic Northland region, with its laidback, endless-summer lifestyle. Later, chill out in seaside Paihia. Hotel (D)• Venture across Auckland’s Harbour

Bridge & see the ‘City of Sails’ harbour made famous by the America’s Cup

• See Auckland’s Sky Tower• Free time in Parry Kauri Park, home to

many ancient giant kauri trees Day 2: Bay of IslandsUndeniably pretty, this region ranks as one of NZ’s top natural playgrounds – chill out on the beach, visit the Maori tribal lands, or try out some watersports. Hotel (B)Day 3: Bay of Islands to WaitomoCircle back to Auckland. After lunch, roll through the lush, green countryside to Waitomo, with it’s amazing limestone formations & a visit to the glittering Glowworm Grotto. Lodge (B,D)• Enjoy a typical New Zealand country pub• Kiwi BBQ dinnerDay 4: Waitomo to RotoruaCatch a sniff of sulphur in the air as you enter Rotorua, NZ’s most dynamic thermal area & a cultural centre of the native Maori people. Hotel (B,D)• Rotorua city tour• Visit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun &

interactive farm experience• Hangi & cultural concertDay 5: Rotorua to TaupoTravel through the volcanic Wairakei area & fi nd yourself in Taupo. This area offers some great back-to-nature & adventure activities. Resort (B)• See raging Huka Falls• View Lake Taupo - a vast, water-fi lled

crater created from a volcanic blast & New Zealand’s largest lake

Day 6: Taupo to WellingtonJourney through World Heritage Listed Tongariro National Park, to the vibrant capital city. Hotel (B)• See the dramatic volcanic landscape

made famous in the ‘Lord of the Rings’• See the still active volcano - Mt Ruapehu• Visit Mt. Victoria for panoramic viewsDay 7: WellingtonCheck out ‘Windy Welly’s’ impressive harbour views, eclectic shopping & thriving nightlife. Hotel (B) • See even more of the sights made

famous in the ‘Lord of the Rings’Day 8: Wellington to ChristchurchHop from the North Island, via ferry, to a whole different world on the South Island. Travel down the stunning Kaikoura

coastline, to the charmingly English city of Christchurch. Hotel (B)• Cruise Cook Strait & the scenic

Marlborough & Queen Charlotte Sounds• Visit a seal colonyDay 9: Christchurch to Franz Josef GlacierVenture through the majestic Southern Alps & along the rugged West Coast to Hokitika & later on to Franz Josef. Lodge (B,D)• Christchurch city tour • Scenic drive through Arthur’s Pass • See traditional Maori greenstone carvingDay 10: Franz Josef Glacier to QueenstownExplore the icy slopes of Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers. Then hit the road for the breathtaking Southern Lakes & adventure hub Queenstown. Hotel (B)• Drive through Westland National Park

featuring glaciers & ancient rainforests• Stunning drive through the Southern Alps;

see Lake Hawea & the Crown RangeDays 11-12: QueenstownYou’ve got 2 free days to explore the ‘World’s Adventure Capital’. Experience atmospheric restaurants, rocking bars & a picture postcard lakeside setting that will blow your mind! Hotel (B)(B,D)• Queenstown tour• See The Remarkables & Coronet Peak

mountain ranges

Day 13: Queenstown to DunedinDrop into cute Arrowtown, ride the Shotover Jet then maybe opt for an adrenalin rush at the original home of bungy! Later, it’s a change of scene as we head to the student hub, Dunedin. Hotel (B)• Speight’s Brewery tour & tasting• Take a spin on the Shotover Jet Day 14: Dunedin to Lake OhauStop at Moeraki for a look at the massive boulders located right by the beach. Later, it’s onto Lake Ohau for views of Mt Cook & the Southern Alps. Lodge (B,D)• See the world’s steepest street • Visit historic Oamaru, Benmore Dam &

Omarama • Tour & taste at the Cadbury chocolate

factoryDay 15: Lake Ohau to ChristchurchOpt in for an amazing scenic fl ight over Mt. Cook. Then cut through Mackenzie Country back to Christchurch where the tour ends. (B)

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When to go and how much What’s included• 14 nights multi-share

accommodation: 11 nights in hotels & resorts3 nights in lodges(more on p.44)




• Sightseeing tours of all major cities• Hotel tips, local taxes & service

charges• Number of World


Days 11-12: Ski Queenstown option Want to ‘carve up’ some of the great ski mountains around Queenstown? You can if you’re travelling in July or August! Choose to ski or board for 2 full days - we can even organise ski equipment & lessons for you. Hotel. (B)(B,D)

13 Dayoption for the Grand Explorer

Hole in the Rock fastboat

Take a break & try something different – a day trip & boat cruise on the stunning Milford Sound. This slice of paradise is known for its gorgeous waters, wildlife like whales & dolphins & incredible scenery. For more info see the explore more highlight optional box on p.54-55.


Save More Money If you pay 12 months in advance you save R1230. Or pay 6 months in advance & save R615. See p.11 for details.

Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.Single room supplement add R5615/add R1275 twin-share.NGZA: Start Auckland 12:00 noon & end Christchurch 6:00pm. NGZC: Start Christchurch 8:00am & end Auckland 12:00 noon.• These tours feature a revised days 13 -14 itinerary to

include an overnight stay in Milford Sound. The itinerary is day 13: Queenstown to Milford Sound, day 14: Milford Sound to Lake Ohau, day 15: Lake Ohau to Christchurch & days 1-12 as per itinerary above.

For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.61. For travel insurance see p.62.

Code: NGZA 2011/12

Start Finish RAuckland C’church pp

2011APR 9 • APR 23 13515APR 21 • MAY 5 13515MAY 3 • MAY 17 13515MAY 15 • MAY 29 13515MAY 27 • JUN 10 13515JUN 8 • JUN 22 13515JUN 20 • JUL 4 13515JUL 2 • JUL 16 13315JUL 14 • JUL 28 13315JUL 26 • AUG 9 13315AUG 7 • AUG 21 13315AUG 19 • SEP 2 13315AUG 31 • SEP 14 13315SEP 12 SEP 26 13535SEP 24 OCT 8 13535OCT 6 OCT 20 13880OCT 18 NOV 1 13880OCT 26 NOV 9 13880NOV 3 NOV 17 13880NOV 11 NOV 25 13880NOV 19 DEC 3 14225NOV 27 DEC 11 14225DEC 5 DEC 19 14225DEC 9 DEC 23 14225DEC 13 DEC 27 14225DEC 17 DEC 31 14225DEC 21 JAN 4 14225DEC 25 JAN 8 14225DEC 29 JAN 12 14225

2012JAN 2 JAN 16 14225JAN 6 JAN 20 14225JAN 10 JAN 24 14225JAN 14 JAN 28 14225JAN 18 FEB 1 14225JAN 22 FEB 5 14225JAN 26 FEB 9 14225JAN 30 FEB 13 14225FEB 3 FEB 17 14225FEB 7 FEB 21 14225FEB 11 FEB 25 14225FEB 15 FEB 29 14225FEB 19 MAR 4 14225FEB 23 MAR 8 14225FEB 27 MAR 12 14225MAR 2 MAR 16 14225MAR 14 MAR 28 14225MAR 26 APR 9 14225APR 7 APR 21 14020APR 19 MAY 3 14020MAY 1 MAY 15 14020MAY 13 MAY 27 14020MAY 25 JUN 8 14020JUN 6 JUN 20 14020JUN 18 JUL 2 14020JUN 30 JUL 14 14020JUL 12 JUL 26 13880JUL 24 AUG 7 13880AUG 5 AUG 19 13880AUG 17 AUG 31 13880AUG 29 SEP 12 13880SEP 10 SEP 24 13880SEP 22 OCT 6 13880

Code: NGZC 2011/12

Start Finish RC’church Auckland pp

2011APR 9 • APR 23 12955APR 21 • MAY 5 12955MAY 3 • MAY 17 12955MAY 15 • MAY 29 12955MAY 27 • JUN 10 12955JUN 8 • JUN 22 12955JUN 20 • JUL 4 12955JUL 2 • JUL 16 12755JUL 14 • JUL 28 12755JUL 26 • AUG 9 12755AUG 7 • AUG 21 12755AUG 19 • SEP 2 12755AUG 31 • SEP 14 12755SEP 12 • SEP 26 12755SEP 24 • OCT 8 12755OCT 6 OCT 20 13320OCT 18 NOV 1 13320OCT 26 NOV 9 13320NOV 3 NOV 17 13320NOV 11 NOV 25 13320NOV 19 DEC 3 13665NOV 27 DEC 11 13665DEC 5 DEC 19 13665DEC 9 DEC 23 13665DEC 13 DEC 27 13665DEC 17 DEC 31 13665DEC 21 JAN 4 13825DEC 25 JAN 8 13825DEC 29 JAN 12 13825

2012JAN 2 JAN 16 13825JAN 6 JAN 20 13825JAN 10 JAN 24 13825JAN 14 JAN 28 13665JAN 18 FEB 1 13665JAN 22 FEB 5 13665JAN 26 FEB 9 13665JAN 30 FEB 13 13665FEB 3 FEB 17 13665FEB 7 FEB 21 13665FEB 11 FEB 25 13665FEB 15 FEB 29 13665FEB 19 MAR 4 13665FEB 23 MAR 8 13665FEB 27 MAR 12 13665MAR 2 MAR 16 13665MAR 14 MAR 28 13665MAR 26 APR 9 13665APR 7 APR 21 13460APR 19 MAY 3 13460MAY 1 MAY 15 13460MAY 13 MAY 27 13460MAY 25 JUN 8 13460JUN 6 JUN 20 13460JUN 18 JUL 2 13460JUN 30 JUL 14 13460JUL 12 JUL 26 13320JUL 24 AUG 7 13320AUG 5 AUG 19 13320AUG 17 AUG 31 13320AUG 29 SEP 12 13320SEP 10 SEP 24 13320SEP 22 OCT 6 13320

From R11985pp

R922/day

• Twin room supplement: R1030.• Single room supplement: R5260.• Code: ex Auckland: NDZA.

Start 12:00 noon/End 10:00am. • 13 day tour ends at Tanoa Aspen

Hotel in Queenstown.

Please note: Departures marked in the price panel with • will be 14 days, deduct R720 from the price in the price box.• Twin room supplement: R1030.• Single room supplement: R5260.• 14 day tour ends at Queenstown

airport.Stuck for time? We’ve got a shorter, 13 day version of the 15 day Grand Explorer tour that ends in Queenstown.• For 13 day tour price - deduct R1550

from price in the price box.

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• Traditional Maori Hangi & dance performance in Rotorua

• Geothermal walk through Taupo’s active craters• Urban Wellington walk & cable car ride• Rainforest hotpool swim in Franz Josef• Thrilling Shotover Jet ride in Queenstown • Queenstown Skyline gondola ride• Visit the Cadbury chocolate factory • Tour & tasting at Dunedin’s iconic Speight’s Brewery

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• Waitomo See the famous glowworms & rock formations • Rotorua Skyline gondola & luge rides • Guided walk through the

bush to spot Kiwis & Tuataras • Lake Taupo Rocks ‘n’ Ropes adventure course • Wellington Quad biking adventure • ‘Hop on/hop off’ city tour

• Fox Glacier Heli-hike tour • Fly to & walk on the glacier • Queenstown Whitewater rafting • Bungy jumping • Lake Tekapo Scenic flight past glaciers & Mt. Cook,

NZ’s highest peak • Milford Sound Cruise stunning Milford Sound (more on p.54-55)

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R872/day

From R11330pp

contiki.com/grand-adventurer

visit contiki.com/grand-adventurer-explore-more for all the optional acitivites you can do


Milford Sound highlight optional\Take a break & try something different – a day trip & boat cruise on the stunning Milford Sound. This slice of paradise is known for its gorgeous waters, wildlife like whales & dolphins & incredible scenery. For more info see the explore more highlight optional box on p.54-55.

Itinerary and Included SightseeingDay 1: Auckland to WaitomoMeet up with your Contiki team & roll through lush, green countryside to Waitomo, with its amazing limestone formations & a chance to visit to the glittering Glowworm Grotto. Lodge (D)• Enjoy a typical New Zealand country pub• Kiwi BBQDay 2: Waitomo to RotoruaCatch a sniff of sulphur in the air as you enter Rotorua, 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 & cultural concert. Hotel (B)• Rotorua city tour• Visit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun &

interactive farm experience, with Kiwi farm animals & their world famous sheep show

Day 3: Rotorua to TaupoTravel through the volcanic Wairakei area & fi nd yourself in Taupo, nestled among spectacular natural wonders. This area offers some great back-to-nature & adventure activities. Resort (B)• See raging Huka Falls• View Lake Taupo - a vast, water-fi lled


Day 4: Taupo to WellingtonJourney through World Heritage Listed Tongariro National Park, to the vibrant capital & the coolest bar & club scene in NZ. Hotel (B)• See the dramatic volcanic landscape

made famous in the ‘Lord of the Rings’• See the still active volcano, Mt. Ruapehu• Visit Mt. Victoria for panoramic viewsDay 5: WellingtonCheck out ‘Windy Welly’s’ impressive harbour views, steep hills & red hot arts scene complete with hip bars, eclectic shopping & thriving late night entertainment. Hotel (B)• See even more of the sights made

famous in the ‘Lord of the Rings’Day 6: Wellington to ChristchurchHop from the North Island, via ferry, to a whole different world on the South Island. Travel down the stunning Kaikoura coastline through the country’s largest wine region to the charmingly English city of Christchurch. Hotel (B)• Cruise Cook Strait & the scenic

Marlborough & Queen Charlotte Sounds• Visit 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. Lodge (B,D)• Christchurch city tour • Scenic drive through Arthur’s Pass• See traditional Maori greenstone carvingDay 8: Franz Josef Glacier to QueenstownExplore the icy slopes of Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers. Then hit the road for the breathtaking Southern Lakes & Queenstown. Hotel (B)• Drive through Westland National Park

featuring glaciers & ancient rainforests• Stunning drive through the Southern Alps;

see Lake Hawea & the Crown RangeDays 9-10: QueenstownYou’ve got 2 free days to explore the ‘World’s Adventure Capital’ & its endless list of activities. Not to mention its atmospheric restaurants, rocking bars & a picture postcard lakeside setting that will blow your mind! Hotel (B)(B,D)• Queenstown tour• See The Remarkables & Coronet Peak

mountain ranges

Day 11: Queenstown to DunedinDrop into cute Arrowtown, ride the Shotover Jet then maybe opt for an adrenalin rush at the original home of bungy! Later, it’s a change of scene as we head to the student hub, Dunedin. Hotel (B)• Speight’s Brewery tour & tasting• Take a spin on the Shotover Jet Day 12: Dunedin to Lake OhauStop at Moeraki for a look at the massive boulders located right by the beach. Later, it’s onto Lake Ohau for stunning views of Mt Cook & the Southern Alps. Lodge (B,D)• See the world’s steepest street • Visit historic Oamaru, Benmore Dam &

Omarama • Tour & taste at the Cadbury chocolate

factory Day 13: Lake Ohau to ChristchurchOpt in for an amazing scenic fl ight over Mt. Cook. Then cut through Mackenzie Country back to Chirstchurch where the tour ends & its time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)• See the beautiful turquoise waters of

glacial Lake Tekapo

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Maori cultural show & ‘Hangi’ meal


accommodation:9 nights in hotels & resorts3 nights in lodges(more on p.44)







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

11 Dayoption for the Grand Adventurer

From R10425pp

R948/day



Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.Single room supplement add R4695/add R1090 twin-share.NPZA: Start Auckland 12:00 noon & end Christchurch 6:00pm. NPZC: Start Christchurch 8:00am & end Auckland 12:00 noon.• These tours feature a revised days 11-12 itinerary to

include an overnight stay in Milford Sound. The itinerary is day 11: Queenstown to Milford Sound, day 12: Milford Sound to Lake Ohau, day 13: Lake Ohau to Christchurch & days 1-10 as per itinerary above.


Code: NPZA 2011/12


2011APR 11 • APR 23 11910APR 23 • MAY 5 11910MAY 5 • MAY 17 11910MAY 17 • MAY 29 11910MAY 29 • JUN 10 11910JUN 10 • JUN 22 11910JUN 22 • JUL 4 11910JUL 4 • JUL 16 11730JUL 16 • JUL 28 11730JUL 28 • AUG 9 11730AUG 9 • AUG 21 11730AUG 21 • SEP 2 11730SEP 2 • SEP 14 11730SEP 14 SEP 26 11975SEP 26 OCT 8 11975OCT 8 OCT 20 12280OCT 20 NOV 1 12280OCT 28 NOV 9 12280NOV 5 NOV 17 12280NOV 13 NOV 25 12280NOV 21 DEC 3 12585NOV 29 DEC 11 12585DEC 7 DEC 19 12585DEC 11 DEC 23 12585DEC 15 DEC 27 12585DEC 19 DEC 31 12585DEC 23 JAN 4 12585DEC 27 JAN 8 12585DEC 31 JAN 12 12585

2012JAN 4 JAN 16 12585JAN 8 JAN 20 12585JAN 12 JAN 24 12585JAN 16 JAN 28 12585JAN 20 FEB 1 12585JAN 24 FEB 5 12585JAN 28 FEB 9 12585FEB 1 FEB 13 12585FEB 5 FEB 17 12585FEB 9 FEB 21 12585FEB 13 FEB 25 12585FEB 17 FEB 29 12585FEB 21 MAR 4 12585FEB 25 MAR 8 12585FEB 29 MAR 12 12585MAR 4 MAR 16 12585MAR 16 MAR 28 12585MAR 28 APR 9 12585APR 9 APR 21 12395APR 21 MAY 3 12395MAY 3 MAY 15 12395MAY 15 MAY 27 12395MAY 27 JUN 8 12395JUN 8 JUN 20 12395JUN 20 JUL 2 12395JUL 2 JUL 14 12280JUL 14 JUL 26 12280JUL 26 AUG 7 12280AUG 7 AUG 19 12280AUG 19 AUG 31 12280AUG 31 SEP 12 12280SEP 12 SEP 24 12280SEP 24 OCT 6 12280

Code: NPZC 2011/12


2011APR 9 • APR 21 11510APR 21 • MAY 3 11510MAY 3 • MAY 15 11510MAY 15 • MAY 27 11510MAY 27 • JUN 8 11510JUN 8 • JUN 20 11510JUN 20 • JUL 2 11510JUL 2 • JUL 14 11330JUL 14 • JUL 26 11330JUL 26 • AUG 7 11330AUG 7 • AUG 19 11330AUG 19 • AUG 31 11330AUG 31 • SEP 12 11330SEP 12 • SEP 24 11330SEP 24 • OCT 6 11330OCT 6 OCT 18 11880OCT 18 OCT 30 11880OCT 26 NOV 7 11880NOV 3 NOV 15 11880NOV 11 NOV 23 11880NOV 19 DEC 1 12185NOV 27 DEC 9 12185DEC 5 DEC 17 12185DEC 9 DEC 21 12185DEC 13 DEC 25 12185DEC 17 DEC 29 12185DEC 21 JAN 2 12325DEC 25 JAN 6 12325DEC 29 JAN 10 12325

2012JAN 2 JAN 14 12325JAN 6 JAN 18 12325JAN 10 JAN 22 12325JAN 14 JAN 26 12185JAN 18 JAN 30 12185JAN 22 FEB 3 12185JAN 26 FEB 7 12185JAN 30 FEB 11 12185FEB 3 FEB 15 12185FEB 7 FEB 19 12185FEB 11 FEB 23 12185FEB 15 FEB 27 12185FEB 19 MAR 2 12185FEB 23 MAR 6 12185FEB 27 MAR 10 12185MAR 2 MAR 14 12185MAR 14 MAR 26 12185MAR 26 APR 7 12185APR 7 APR 19 11995APR 19 MAY 1 11995MAY 1 MAY 13 11995MAY 13 MAY 25 11995MAY 25 JUN 6 11995JUN 6 JUN 18 11995JUN 18 JUN 30 11995JUN 30 JUL 12 11995JUL 12 JUL 24 11880JUL 24 AUG 5 11880AUG 5 AUG 17 11880AUG 17 AUG 29 11880AUG 29 SEP 10 11880SEP 10 SEP 22 11880SEP 22 OCT 4 11880

Stuck for time? We’ve got a shorter, 11 day version of the 13 day Grand Adventurer tour that ends in Queenstown. • For 11 day tour price - deduct R1550

from price in the price box.

• Twin room supplement: R845.• Single room supplement: R4235.• Code: ex Auckland: NBZA.

Start 12:00 noon/End 10:00am. • 11 day tour starts or ends at Tanoa

Aspen Hotel.

Please note: Departures marked in the price panel with • will be 12 days, deduct R720 from the price in the price box. • Twin room supplement: R845.• Single room supplement: R4235.• 12 day tour ends at Queenstown

airport.

NorthernHighlights

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• Bay of Islands BBQ dinner & champagne• Ferry ride & guided historical walking tour of Russell • Traditional Maori Hangi & dance performance

in Rotorua• Geothermal walk through Taupo’s active craters• Urban Wellington walk & cable car ride

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• Bay of Islands Catamaran sailing, swimming & snorkelling with lunch • Ocean kayaking adventure to Haruru Falls

• Waitomo Guided tours of Ruakuri or Waitomo Caves to see the famous glowworms & rock formations • Black water rafting in a rubber ring through underground caves

• Rotorua Become a ‘zorbonaut’ & race down a hill inside a man-size, transparent zorb ball

• Lake Taupo Jet boat ride to Huka Falls • Fun evening lake cruise including fishing & karaoke!

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visit contiki.com/north-explore-more for all the optional acitivites you can do

R883/day

From R7060pp


Itinerary and Included SightseeingDay 1: Auckland to Bay of IslandsMeet up with your Contiki team & head up to the idyllic & green Northland region with its laidback, endless-summer lifestyle. Later, chill out for the night in the Bay of Islands in seaside Paihia. Hotel (D)• Venture across Auckland’s Harbour


• See Auckland’s Sky Tower• Free time in Parry Kauri Park – home

to a national treasure of ancient, giant kauri trees

Day 2: Bay of IslandsUndeniably pretty, this region ranks as one of NZ’s top natural playgrounds – chill out on the beach, visit the Maori tribal lands, or try out some watersports – there’s heaps on offer. Hotel (B)• Sightseeing tours of Paihia & Waitangi • See the Tribal Lands of the Nga Puhi

MaoriDay 3: Bay of Islands to WaitomoCircle back to Auckland. After lunch, roll through the lush, green countryside to Waitomo, with its amazing limestone formations & a visit to the glittering Glowworm Grotto. Lodge (B,D)• Enjoy a traditional New Zealand

country pub• Kiwi BBQDay 4: Waitomo to RotoruaCatch a sniff of sulphur in the air as you enter Rotorua, 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 & cultural concert. Hotel (B,D)

• Rotorua city tour• Visit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun &

interactive experience showcasing Kiwi farming, farm animals & a world famous sheep show

Day 5: Rotorua to TaupoTravel through the volcanic Wairakei area & fi nd yourself in Taupo, nestled among spectacular natural wonders & offering some great back-to-nature & adventure activities. Resort (B)• See raging Huka Falls• View Lake Taupo - a vast, water-fi lled


Day 6: Taupo to WellingtonJourney through World Heritage Listed Tongariro National Park en route to NZ’s vibrant capital & the trendiest bar & club scenes in the country. Hotel (B)• See the dramatic volcanic landscape

made famous in the ‘Lord of the Rings’• See the still active volcano, Mt. Ruapehu• Wellington city tour• Visit Mt. Victoria for panoramic viewsDay 7: WellingtonCheck out ‘Windy Welly’s’ impressive harbour views, steep hills & red hot arts scene complete with hip bars, eclectic shopping & thriving late night entertainment. Hotel (B)• See even more of the sights made

famous in the ‘Lord of the Rings’Day 8: Wellington to ChristchurchHop from the North Island, via ferry, to the South Island. Travel down the stunning Kaikoura coastline through the country’s largest wine region to Christchurch where the tour ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)• Cruise Cook Strait & the scenic

Marlborough & Queen Charlotte Sounds• Visit a seal colony on the Kaikoura coast

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Ride the Huka Jet, Taupo

Catamaran cruise, Bay of Islands


accommodation: 5 nights in hotels1 night in a resort1 night in a lodge (more on p.44)





charges

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

6 Dayoption for the Northern Highlights



Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.Single room supplement add R3075/add R630 twin-share.NNHA: Start Auckland 12:00 noon & end Christchurch 6:00pm. NNHC: Start Christchurch 7:00am & end Auckland 12:00 noon. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.61. For travel insurance see p.62.

Code: NNHA 2011/12


2011APR 9 APR 16 7395APR 21 APR 28 7395MAY 3 MAY 10 7395MAY 15 MAY 22 7395MAY 27 JUN 3 7395JUN 8 JUN 15 7395JUN 20 JUN 27 7395JUL 2 JUL 9 7290JUL 14 JUL 21 7290JUL 26 AUG 2 7290AUG 7 AUG 14 7290AUG 19 AUG 26 7290AUG 31 SEP 7 7290SEP 12 SEP 19 7310SEP 24 OCT 1 7310OCT 6 OCT 13 7490OCT 18 OCT 25 7490OCT 26 NOV 2 7490NOV 3 NOV 10 7490NOV 11 NOV 18 7490NOV 19 NOV 26 7675NOV 27 DEC 4 7675DEC 5 DEC 12 7675DEC 9 DEC 16 7675DEC 13 DEC 20 7675DEC 17 DEC 24 7675DEC 21 DEC 28 7675DEC 25 JAN 1 7675DEC 29 JAN 5 7675

2012JAN 2 JAN 9 7675JAN 6 JAN 13 7675JAN 10 JAN 17 7675JAN 14 JAN 21 7675JAN 18 JAN 25 7675JAN 22 JAN 29 7675JAN 26 FEB 2 7675JAN 30 FEB 6 7675FEB 3 FEB 10 7675FEB 7 FEB 14 7675FEB 11 FEB 18 7675FEB 15 FEB 22 7675FEB 19 FEB 26 7675FEB 23 MAR 1 7675FEB 27 MAR 5 7675MAR 2 MAR 9 7675MAR 14 MAR 21 7675MAR 26 APR 2 7675APR 7 APR 14 7565APR 19 APR 26 7565MAY 1 MAY 8 7565MAY 13 MAY 20 7565MAY 25 JUN 1 7565JUN 6 JUN 13 7565JUN 18 JUN 25 7565JUN 30 JUL 7 7565JUL 12 JUL 19 7490JUL 24 JUL 31 7490AUG 5 AUG 12 7490AUG 17 AUG 24 7490AUG 29 SEP 5 7490SEP 10 SEP 17 7490SEP 22 SEP 29 7490

Code: NNHC 2011/12


2011APR 16 APR 23 7165APR 28 MAY 5 7165MAY 10 MAY 17 7165MAY 22 MAY 29 7165JUN 3 JUN 10 7165JUN 15 JUN 22 7165JUN 27 JUL 4 7165JUL 9 JUL 16 7060JUL 21 JUL 28 7060AUG 2 AUG 9 7060AUG 14 AUG 21 7060AUG 26 SEP 2 7060SEP 7 SEP 14 7060SEP 19 SEP 26 7060OCT 1 OCT 8 7060OCT 13 OCT 20 7260OCT 25 NOV 1 7260NOV 2 NOV 9 7260NOV 10 NOV 17 7260NOV 18 NOV 25 7445NOV 26 DEC 3 7445DEC 4 DEC 11 7445DEC 12 DEC 19 7445DEC 16 DEC 23 7445DEC 20 DEC 27 7505DEC 24 DEC 31 7505DEC 28 JAN 4 7505

2012JAN 1 JAN 8 7505JAN 5 JAN 12 7505JAN 9 JAN 16 7505JAN 13 JAN 20 7445JAN 17 JAN 24 7445JAN 21 JAN 28 7445JAN 25 FEB 1 7445JAN 29 FEB 5 7445FEB 2 FEB 9 7445FEB 6 FEB 13 7445FEB 10 FEB 17 7445FEB 14 FEB 21 7445FEB 18 FEB 25 7445FEB 22 FEB 29 7445FEB 26 MAR 4 7445MAR 1 MAR 8 7445MAR 5 MAR 12 7445MAR 9 MAR 16 7445MAR 21 MAR 28 7445APR 2 APR 9 7335APR 14 APR 21 7335APR 26 MAY 3 7335MAY 8 MAY 15 7335MAY 20 MAY 27 7335JUN 1 JUN 8 7335JUN 13 JUN 20 7335JUN 25 JUL 2 7335JUL 7 JUL 14 7260JUL 19 JUL 26 7260JUL 31 AUG 7 7260AUG 12 AUG 19 7260AUG 24 AUG 31 7260SEP 5 SEP 12 7260SEP 17 SEP 24 7260SEP 29 OCT 6 7260

From R5280pp

R880/day

• For 6 day tour price - deduct up to R1910 from price in the price box.

• Twin room supplement: R475.• Single room supplement: R2295.• 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.

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• Rainforest hotpool swim in Franz Josef • Thrilling Shotover Jet ride in Queenstown • Queenstown Skyline gondola ride• Visit the Cadbury chocolate factory • Tour & tasting at Dunedin’s iconic Speight’s Brewery

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• Lake tekapo Scenic flight past glaciers & Mt Cook, NZ’s highest peak or Kawarau Rivers

• 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 flight to see Mt Cook & land on Fox Glacier

• Milford Sound highlight optional Cruise stunning Milford Sound \

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R892/day

From R6240pp

Itinerary and Included SightseeingDay 1: Christchurch to Lake OhauMeet up with your Contiki team & set out for Lake Ohau this morning. On the way, cut through surreal Mackenzie Country, snap a picture of glacial Lake Tekapo’s brilliant turquoise water & catch a glimpse of impressive Mt. Cook. Lodge (D)Day 2: Lake Ohau to DunedinEnjoy stunning views of Mt Cook & the Southern Alps. Stop at Moeraki for a look at the massive boulders located right by the beach on the way to Dunedin. Hotel (B)• Tour & taste at the Cadbury chocolate

factory • Visit historic Oamaru, Benmore Dam

& Omarama • See the world’s steepest street • Speight’s Brewery tour & tastingDay 3: Dunedin to QueenstownIt’s a change of scene as we leave the student hub, Dunedin. Drop into cute Arrowtown, ride the Shotover Jet then maybe opt for an adrenalin rush at the original home of bungy! Hotel (B)• Take a spin on the Shotover Jet Days 4-5: QueenstownYou’ve got 2 free days to explore the ‘World’s Adventure Capital’ & its endless list of activities. Not to mention its atmospheric restaurants, rocking bars & a picture postcard lakeside setting that will blow your mind! Hotel (B)(B,D)• Queenstown tour

• See The Remarkables & Coronet Peak mountain ranges

Day 6: Queenstown to Franz Josef GlacierHit the road & pass the last of the breathtaking Southern Lakes area & up over Haast Pass to icy terrain of the Franz Josef & Fox Glacier region. Lodge (B,D)• Drive through Westland National Park

featuring glaciers & ancient rainforests• Stunning drive through the Southern AlpsDay 7: Franz Josef Glacier to ChristchurchVenture along the rugged West Coast up to Hokitika & then through the majestic Southern Alps on an amazing drive back to the charmingly English city of Christchurch where you’ll have free time to explore. (B)• See traditional Maori greenstone

carving• Scenic drive through Arthur’s Pass

National Park • Christchurch city tour

Please note: This is the itinerary for the tour code NSZC. The NSZA itinerary operates in reverse.

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Speight’s Brewery tour & tasting


accommodation:4 nights in hotels & resorts2 nights in lodges(more on p.44)







Days 4-5: Ski Queenstown option Want to ‘carve up’ some of the great ski mountains around Queenstown? You can if you’re travelling in July or August! You can choose to ski or board for 2 full days - we can even organise ski equipment & lessons for you. Hotel. (B)(B,D)

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

8 Dayoption for the Scenic Southern

If you’ve done a bungy, rafted, quadbiked & jetboated your way around Queenstown - why not mix it up & take a day trip from Queenstown to Milford Sound. We’ll drive you to this stunning area, then jump on-board a boat & cruise these incredible waters to experience this slice of paradise. Keep your eyes peeled for whales, dolphins & seals amongst this incredible scenery. You can choose to take the coach back to Queenstown, or there’s also the option to fl y - it is up to you. Experience it for yourself!

Milford Sound highlight optional\ Save More Money If you pay 12 months in advance you save R660. Or pay 6 months in advance & save R330.See p.11 for details.


Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.Single room supplement add R2115/add R519 twin-share.NSZC: Start Christchurch 8:00am & end Christchurch 6:00pm. NSZA: Start Christchurch 8:00am & end Christchurch 6:00pm. • These tours feature a revised days 2-3 itinerary to

include an overnight stay in Milford Sound. The itinerary is day 1: Christchurch to Lake Ohau, day 2: Lake Ohau to Milford Sound, day 3: Milford Sound to Queenstown & days 4-7 as per itinerary above.


Code: NSZC 2011/12

Start Finish RC’church C’church pp

2011APR 9 • APR 15 6335APR 21 • APR 27 6335MAY 3 • MAY 9 6335MAY 15 • MAY 21 6335MAY 27 • JUN 2 6335JUN 8 • JUN 14 6335JUN 20 • JUN 26 6335JUL 2 • JUL 8 6240JUL 14 • JUL 20 6240JUL 26 • AUG 1 6240AUG 7 • AUG 13 6240AUG 19 • AUG 25 6240AUG 31 • SEP 6 6240SEP 12 • SEP 18 6240SEP 24 • SEP 30 6240OCT 6 OCT 12 6595OCT 18 OCT 24 6595OCT 26 NOV 1 6595NOV 3 NOV 9 6595NOV 11 NOV 17 6595NOV 19 NOV 25 6760NOV 27 DEC 3 6760DEC 5 DEC 11 6760DEC 9 DEC 15 6760DEC 13 DEC 19 6760DEC 17 DEC 23 6760DEC 21 DEC 27 6760DEC 25 DEC 31 6760DEC 29 JAN 4 6760

2012JAN 2 JAN 8 6760JAN 6 JAN 12 6760JAN 10 JAN 16 6760JAN 14 JAN 20 6760JAN 18 JAN 24 6760JAN 22 JAN 28 6760JAN 26 FEB 1 6760JAN 30 FEB 5 6760FEB 3 FEB 9 6760FEB 7 FEB 13 6760FEB 11 FEB 17 6760FEB 15 FEB 21 6760FEB 19 FEB 25 6760FEB 23 FEB 29 6760FEB 27 MAR 4 6760MAR 2 MAR 8 6760MAR 14 MAR 20 6760MAR 26 APR 1 6760APR 7 APR 13 6660APR 19 APR 25 6660MAY 1 MAY 7 6660MAY 13 MAY 19 6660MAY 25 MAY 31 6660JUN 6 JUN 12 6660JUN 18 JUN 24 6660JUN 30 JUL 6 6660JUL 12 JUL 18 6595JUL 24 JUL 30 6595AUG 5 AUG 11 6595AUG 17 AUG 23 6595AUG 29 SEP 4 6595SEP 10 SEP 16 6595SEP 22 SEP 28 6595

Code: NSZA 2011/12


2011APR 17 • APR 23 6335APR 29 • MAY 5 6335MAY 11 • MAY 17 6335MAY 23 • MAY 29 6335JUN 4 • JUN 10 6335JUN 16 • JUN 22 6335JUN 28 • JUL 4 6335JUL 10 • JUL 16 6240JUL 22 • JUL 28 6240AUG 3 • AUG 9 6240AUG 15 • AUG 21 6240AUG 27 • SEP 2 6240SEP 8 • SEP 14 6240SEP 20 SEP 26 6595OCT 2 OCT 8 6595OCT 14 OCT 20 6595OCT 26 NOV 1 6595NOV 3 NOV 9 6595NOV 11 NOV 17 6595NOV 19 NOV 25 6760NOV 27 DEC 3 6760DEC 5 DEC 11 6760DEC 13 DEC 19 6760DEC 17 DEC 23 6760DEC 21 DEC 27 6760DEC 25 DEC 31 6760DEC 29 JAN 4 6760

2012JAN 2 JAN 8 6760JAN 6 JAN 12 6760JAN 10 JAN 16 6760JAN 14 JAN 20 6760JAN 18 JAN 24 6760JAN 22 JAN 28 6760JAN 26 FEB 1 6760JAN 30 FEB 5 6760FEB 3 FEB 9 6760FEB 7 FEB 13 6760FEB 11 FEB 17 6760FEB 15 FEB 21 6760FEB 19 FEB 25 6760FEB 23 FEB 29 6760FEB 27 MAR 4 6760MAR 2 MAR 8 6760MAR 6 MAR 12 6760MAR 10 MAR 16 6760MAR 22 MAR 28 6760APR 3 APR 9 6660APR 15 APR 21 6660APR 27 MAY 3 6660MAY 9 MAY 15 6660MAY 21 MAY 27 6660JUN 2 JUN 8 6660JUN 14 JUN 20 6660JUN 26 JUL 2 6660JUL 8 JUL 14 6595JUL 20 JUL 26 6595AUG 1 AUG 7 6595AUG 13 AUG 19 6595AUG 25 AUG 31 6595SEP 6 SEP 12 6595SEP 18 SEP 24 6595SEP 30 OCT 6 6595

From R7360pp

R920/day

• For 8 day tour price - add up to R1120 to price in the price box.

• Twin room supplement: R620.• Single room supplement: R2555.• 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.

Itinerary and Included SightseeingDay 1: Auckland to Bay of IslandsMeet up with your Contiki Team in New Zealand’s largest city & head north up the coast to the idyllic & green Northland region. This area is a favourite holiday destination with the Kiwi’s because of its never-ending beaches & laidback, endless-summer lifestyle. On the way, stop & walk through a forest reserve with fascinating & uniquely Kiwi, Kauri Trees. These ancient trees can get seriously massive - you’d need 8m arms to wrap yourself around them! Tonight, take it easy at a seaside resort in Paihia & experience the beauty & spectacular scenery of the Bay of Islands. Hotel (D)• Venture across Auckland’s Harbour



to a national treasure of ancient, giant Kauri Trees

Day 2: Bay of IslandsUndeniably pretty, this region ranks as one of New Zealand’s top natural playgrounds & getting out on the water is a must! Opt in for a sea kayaking adventure, dive in & swim with the dolphins, parasail over the beautiful turquoise waters, or speed through the ‘Hole in the Rock’ on a fast boat through the islands. This area is also a place rich in Maori culture. Explore their Tribal Lands & learn more about the region’s history as the nation’s birthplace. Later, take your pick from one of the area’s many stunning beaches & chill out under the sun. Hotel (B)• Sightseeing tours of Paihia & Waitangi • See the Tribal Lands of the Nga

Puhi MaoriDay 3: Bay of Islands to AucklandWrap up your sun-fi lled days in ‘The Bay’ & return to the big city. Head south through the unspoilt Northland countryside & catch some excellent city & harbour views before the tour ends around lunchtime. Swap emails & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)


• 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’ \

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What’s included• 2 nights multi-share hotel






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Sand dune surfing Dolphin swimming

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Parasailing!


• Bay of Islands BBQ dinner & champagne

• Ferry ride & guided historical walking tour of Russell

visit contiki.com/bay-explore-more for all the optional acitivites you can do

contiki.com/bay

R714/day

Code: NCZA/NCZC 2011/12

Start Finish RAuckland Auckland pp

2011APR 9 APR 11 2175APR 21 APR 23 2175MAY 3 MAY 5 2175MAY 15 MAY 17 2175MAY 27 MAY 29 2175JUN 8 JUN 10 2175JUN 20 JUN 22 2175JUL 2 JUL 4 2140JUL 14 JUL 16 2140JUL 26 JUL 28 2140AUG 7 AUG 9 2140AUG 19 AUG 21 2140AUG 31 SEP 2 2140SEP 12 SEP 14 2140SEP 24 SEP 26 2140OCT 6 OCT 8 2160OCT 18 OCT 20 2160OCT 26 •• OCT 28 2160OCT 30 • NOV 1 2160NOV 3 •• NOV 5 2160NOV 7 • NOV 9 2160NOV 11 •• NOV 13 2160NOV 15 • NOV 17 2160NOV 19 •• NOV 21 2215NOV 23 • NOV 25 2215NOV 27 •• NOV 29 2215DEC 1 • DEC 3 2215DEC 5 •• DEC 7 2215DEC 9 DEC 11 2215DEC 13 •• DEC 15 2215DEC 17 DEC 19 2215DEC 21 DEC 23 2215DEC 25 DEC 27 2215DEC 29 DEC 31 2215


2012JAN 2 JAN 4 2215JAN 6 JAN 8 2215JAN 10 JAN 12 2215JAN 14 JAN 16 2215JAN 18 JAN 20 2215JAN 22 JAN 24 2215JAN 26 JAN 28 2215JAN 30 FEB 1 2215FEB 3 FEB 5 2215FEB 7 FEB 9 2215FEB 11 FEB 13 2215FEB 15 FEB 17 2215FEB 19 FEB 21 2215FEB 23 FEB 25 2215FEB 27 FEB 29 2215MAR 2 MAR 4 2215MAR 6 • MAR 8 2215MAR 10 • MAR 12 2215MAR 14 MAR 16 2215MAR 26 MAR 28 2215APR 7 APR 9 2180APR 19 APR 21 2180MAY 1 MAY 3 2180MAY 13 MAY 15 2180MAY 25 MAY 27 2180JUN 6 JUN 8 2180JUN 18 JUN 20 2180JUN 30 JUL 2 2180JUL 12 JUL 14 2160JUL 24 JUL 26 2160AUG 5 AUG 7 2160AUG 17 AUG 19 2160AUG 29 AUG 31 2160SEP 10 SEP 12 2160SEP 22 SEP 24 2160

Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.Single room supplement add R995/add R210 twin-share.Start Auckland 12:00 noon & end Auckland 12:00 noon. • The tour code for these dates is NCZC only. •• The tour code for these dates is NCZA only. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.61. For travel insurance see p.62.

From R2140pp

Itinerary and Included Sightseeing Day 1: Auckland to Bay of IslandsMeet up with your Contiki Team in New Zealand’s largest city & head north up the coast to the idyllic & green Northland region. This area is a favourite holiday destination with the Kiwi’s because of its never-ending beaches & laidback, endless-summer lifestyle. Tonight, take it easy at a seaside resort in Paihia & experience the beauty & spectacular scenery of the Bay of Islands. Hotel (D)• Venture across Auckland’s Harbour



to a national treasure of ancient, giant Kauri Trees

Day 2: Bay of IslandsUndeniably pretty, this region ranks as one of New Zealand’s top natural playgrounds & getting out on the water is a must! Opt in for a sea kayaking adventure, dive in & swim with the dolphins, parasail over the beautiful turquoise waters, or speed through the “Hole in the Rock” on a fast boat through the islands. This area is also a place rich in Maori culture. Explore their Tribal Lands & learn more about the region’s history as the nation’s birthplace. Later, take your pick from one of the area’s many stunning beaches & chill out under the sun. Hotel (B)• Sightseeing tours of Paihia & Waitangi • See the Tribal Lands of the Nga Puhi MaoriDay 3: Bay of Islands to WaitomoCircle back to Auckland, with it’s panoramic location right on a harbour & surrounded by outer islands. After lunch, roll through the lush, green countryside to Waitomo. There’s over 300 caves in the area, with some

unique attractions like amazing limestone formations & glowing bugs at the glittering Glowworm Grotto. Lodge (B,D)• Enjoy a traditional New Zealand

country pub• Kiwi BBQDay 4: Waitomo to RotoruaSee even more amazing scenery today en-route to Rotorua. Catch a sniff of sulphur in the air as you enter Rotorua, New Zealand’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,D)• Rotorua city tour• Visit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun &

interactive experience showcasing Kiwi farming, farm animals & a world famous sheep show

Day 5: Rotorua to AucklandYou’ll be collected by a transfer coach to head through the Waitomo countryside back to Auckland where the tour ends when you arrive in the late afternoon. (B)

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



• 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 & Tuataras\

New Zealand

Sun &Steam5 Days

Guided bush walk


accommodation: 3 nights in hotels1 night in a lodge (more on p.44)





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Sun &Steam5 Days

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RUSSELL

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• Bay of Islands BBQ dinner & champagne

• Ferry ride & guided historical walking tour of Russell

• Traditional Maori Hangi & dance performance in Rotorua

Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.Single room supplement add R1715/add R365 twin-share.Start Auckland 12:00 noon & end Auckland 6:00pm. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.61. For travel insurance see p.62.

Code: NRZA 2011/12


2011APR 9 APR 13 4590APR 21 APR 25 4590MAY 3 MAY 7 4590MAY 15 MAY 19 4590MAY 27 MAY 31 4590JUN 8 JUN 12 4590JUN 20 JUN 24 4590JUL 2 JUL 6 4525JUL 14 JUL 18 4525JUL 26 JUL 30 4525AUG 7 AUG 11 4525AUG 19 AUG 23 4525AUG 31 SEP 4 4525SEP 12 SEP 16 4520SEP 24 SEP 28 4520OCT 6 OCT 10 4635OCT 18 OCT 22 4635OCT 26 OCT 30 4635NOV 3 NOV 7 4635NOV 11 NOV 15 4635NOV 19 NOV 23 4745NOV 27 DEC 1 4745DEC 5 DEC 9 4745DEC 9 DEC 13 4745DEC 13 DEC 17 4745DEC 17 DEC 21 4745DEC 21 DEC 25 4745DEC 25 DEC 29 4745DEC 29 JAN 2 4745


2012JAN 2 JAN 6 4745JAN 6 JAN 10 4745JAN 10 JAN 14 4745JAN 14 JAN 18 4745JAN 18 JAN 22 4745JAN 22 JAN 26 4745JAN 26 JAN 30 4745JAN 30 FEB 3 4745FEB 3 FEB 7 4745FEB 7 FEB 11 4745FEB 11 FEB 15 4745FEB 15 FEB 19 4745FEB 19 FEB 23 4745FEB 23 FEB 27 4745FEB 27 MAR 2 4745MAR 2 MAR 6 4745MAR 14 MAR 18 4745MAR 26 MAR 30 4745APR 7 APR 11 4675APR 19 APR 23 4675MAY 1 MAY 5 4675MAY 13 MAY 17 4675MAY 25 MAY 29 4675JUN 6 JUN 10 4675JUN 18 JUN 22 4675JUN 30 JUL 4 4675JUL 12 JUL 16 4635JUL 24 JUL 28 4635AUG 5 AUG 9 4635AUG 17 AUG 21 4635AUG 29 SEP 2 4635SEP 10 SEP 14 4635SEP 22 SEP 26 4635

visit contiki.com/steam-explore-more for all the optional acitivites you can do

contiki.com/steam

R904/day


From R4520pp

Itinerary and Included Sightseeing Day 1: Christchurch to Fox GlacierMeet up with your Contiki team & get to know your new travel buddies as we venture through the majestic Southern Alps to Hokitika, a cool little coastal town famous for gold & greenstone. Later, wind down along the rugged West Coast to the spectacular Franz Josef & Fox Glacier region. Hotel (D)• Scenic drive through Arthur’s Pass

National Park• See traditional Maori greenstone carvingDay 2: Fox Glacier to QueenstownHop in a helicopter & fl y off for an optional thrilling alpine experience encompassing 2 world famous glaciers. Or put on your hiking boots & get right out onto the icy slopes of the living, moving glacier. Then it’s back on the road to the breathtaking Southern Lakes & traveller’s favourite – Queenstown! Hotel (B,D)• Westland National Park drive full of

glaciers & ancient rainforests• See Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers• Jaw-dropping drive through the

Southern AlpsDays 3-5: QueenstownYou’re here to ski or board, so hit the slopes & carve up the mountain! This area is made up of some of the country’s best resorts, with 3 mountain playgrounds to pick from – The Remarkables, Coronet Peak & Cardrona. With 3 mountains to choose, you’re sure to fi nd the best conditions. On day 5 there’s an included gondola trip to the top of Bob’s Peak for an unforgettable dinner & night out high above Queenstown. Hotel (B) (B) (B,D)• 3 day lift pass & transfers to & from

ski fi elds• Dinner at Skyline Restaurant

Day 6: QueenstownIt’s a free day to either test yourself on the mountain again or try out an endless list of non-ski activities in the ‘World’s Adventure Capital’. Think about bungy-jumping, caving, rafting, sledging, jetboating or skydiving. Tonight head out to one of the many fantastic bars in town, full of locals & travellers. Hotel (B)• Queenstown tourDay 7: Queenstown to ChristchurchCut through the surreal landscape of Mackenzie Country, past glacial Lake Tekapo on the way back to the charmingly English city of Christchurch. The tour ends here & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)• Exclusive Shotover Jet ride• Stop at AJ Hackett’s bungy bridge at

Kawarau River• Soak up the historical ambience of

Arrowtown with its original wooden & stone buildings

• Catch a glimpse of impressive Mt. Cook • See the beautiful glacial lakes of Lake

Tekapo & Lake Pukaki• See the historic Church of the Good

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


• Fox Glacier Guided glacier hike right onto the glacier itself (gear provided) • Glacier heli ride & hike

• Queenstown Scenic tandem skydive • AJ Hackett bungy jump\

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What’s included• 6 nights twin-share hotel








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• Rainforest hotpool swim in Franz Josef

• Thrilling Shotover Jet ride in Queenstown

• Queenstown Skyline gondola ride

visit contiki.com/nzski-explore-more for all the optional acitivites you can do

contiki.com/nzski

R1220/day

Code: CZSKI03 2011/12


2011JUL 10 JUL 16 8535JUL 17 JUL 23 8535JUL 24 JUL 30 8535JUL 31 AUG 6 8535AUG 7 AUG 13 8535AUG 14 AUG 20 8535AUG 21 AUG 27 8535AUG 28 SEP 3 8535


2012JUL 8 JUL 14 8795JUL 15 JUL 21 8795JUL 22 JUL 28 8795JUL 29 AUG 4 8795AUG 5 AUG 11 8795AUG 12 AUG 18 8795AUG 19 AUG 25 8795AUG 26 SEP 1 8795

Prices above are based on maximum twin-share. For quad-share rate reduce twin price by R390.Single room supplement add R1960 to twin-share price.Start Christchurch 8:30am & end Christchurch 6:30pm. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.61. For travel insurance see p.62.

Save More Money If you pay 12 months in advance you save up to R880. Or pay 6 months in advance & save up to R440.See p.11 for details.

From R8535pp

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AucklandExplorer

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AucklandExplorer3 Days

Auckland short break packageWant to spend a bit more time in NZ’s multicultural capital at your own pace? Grab a value-packed collection of extras, activities & fantastic accommodation with our 2 night Auckland Explorer package. You can take one before or after your tour!

Hit the streets with your included ‘Explorer Pass’ & you’ll be able to hop on & hop off at all the must-see Auckland spots. There’s heaps happening from Maori performances at the

Auckland Museum to Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World. Spectacular views from the Sky Tower can be topped off with a Vertigo tower climb or you can even basejump from it! Or take to the streets & soak up the cool vibes at Parnell & Ponsonby for some great coffee, amazing shopping & good times.

A walk through the Viaduct Harbour is a must do, once the heart of the America’s Cup, it’s got a great choice of restaurants & cool bars. There’s a wine trail on Waiheke Island, harbour sailing options, ferry trips & Maori & Polynesian markets…the list is unique & it’s almost endless!

Skytower jump! Day trip to Waiheke Island

visit contiki.com/auckland-explore-more for all the optional acitivites you can do

R532/day

What’s included• 2 nights twin-share hotel


• 2 meals:2 breakfasts (B)

• Welcome pack with maps & activity ideas

• 1 day Explorer Bus sightseeing ‘hop on hop off’ pass

Please note: A Contiki Tour Manager is not included in this short break package. Twin room basis can only be booked when 2 friends book the same trip at the same time. Share types may be on a request basis. This short break package can only be booked in conjunction with a Contiki New Zealand tour.

• Tour code: NZAS

• Twin-share R1595

• Single room supplement R1115

R1595pp

contiki.com/auckland

Stopover ideas Break the journey on your way to & from New Zealand & Australia with one of our relaxing stopover options.

Honolulu in Hawaii Contiki has 2 & 4 night packages at The Park Shore Waikiki in Honolulu on the beautiful Island of Oahu. It’s situated across from Waikiki beach & minutes from the endless choice of shops & restaurants. Enjoy Hawaii’s perfect sunsets from the outdoor ocean view pool & sun deck! A short walk away is the Contiki Customer Service Centre, our free concierge service to make your holiday hassle-free & fast track you to the best action on the island.

ConditionsStopovers are only available in conjunction with a Contiki tour booking. There is no Contiki Tour Manager included on any stopover packages. For twin-share accommodation, both persons must book at the same time, using the same booking reference number. Prices include appropriate taxes & service charges.

Package highlights

• An endless list of watersports like kayaking & snorkeling

• Great party nights • Swimming with the Mantarays

(seasonal)• Diving – introductory & certifi ed

courses available (Mantaray Resort only)

• A visit to traditional Fijian villages

Before & after Contiki offers great rates on Viti Levu at the Fiji Mercure Hotel before or after your island holiday.

Package highlights

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

• Contiki Concierge Service• Starbucks voucher• Great surfi ng beaches (lessons

available)• Amazing shopping • Waikiki’s party hot spots

contiki.com/fiji

contiki.com/hawaii

Fiji 2 Islands

Honolulu in Hawaii

5 Days

2 & 4 Nights

Fiji 2 islandsRelax on island time with Contiki’s 5 day/4 night Fiji package. Combining 2 nights at the Beachcomber Island Resort in the tranquil marine sanctuary of the beautiful Mamanuca Islands & 2 nights at Mantaray Island Resort in the Yasawa Islands, it’s the perfect way to chill. With fantastic island feasts, a huge range of activities, nightly live music & entertainment & the friendliest people on the planet – these islands are the perfect mix of relaxation, sun, culture & fun!

Conditions Stopovers are only available in conjunction with a Contiki tour booking. There is no Contiki Tour Manager included on any stopover packages. For twin-share accommodation, both persons must book at the same time, using the same booking reference number. Prices include appropriate taxes & service charges.

From R3995pp

From R1530pp

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Hotel departure points& stay longer options\

For more info check out contiki.com/departurepoints

AustraliaALICE SPRINGSAll Seasons Oasis,10 Gap Road, Alice Springs: Nestled in the foothills of the MacDonnell Ranges, this hotel’s features include a tennis court, swimming pool & heated spa. Rooms are air-conditioned & have TV, direct dial telephone & tea/coffee making facilities.

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

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

Start at 9.00am: Alice & Kakadu.

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

Stay longer rates: Quad: R340 Twin: R485 Single: R875

CAIRNSRydges Esplanade Resort, Corner The Esplanade & Kerwin Street, Cairns: Located a 15 minute walk from the heart of Cairns & overlooking the Coral Sea, the resort features 3 swimming pools, tennis court, business centre, brasserie & lobby bar, & fully-equipped health & fi tness centre.

Getting there: Rydges Esplanade Resort is 6km (4 miles) from Cairns International Airport. A taxi to the hotel is approx. A$15.

Cairns Departures:Start at 7.30am: Reefs & Rainforests, Island & Rainforest, Rainforest Adventure.

Start at 2.00pm: Beaches & Reefs, Cairns Sunshine Trail, Magical Tropics.


DARWINQuality Frontier Darwin, 3 Buffalo Court, Darwin: Conveniently located, the Frontier Darwin’s rooms are all air-conditioned with TV’s & in-house movies. The hotel has a large swimming pool, restaurants, public bar & beer garden.

Getting there: The Quality Frontier Darwin is 13km (8 miles) from Darwin International Airport. Darwin Airport Shuttle Service meets all incoming fl ights & 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.


SURFERS PARADISEAustralis Sovereign Hotel, 138 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise: Located a 10 minute walk from the action of central Surfers, the hotel features a lagoon style

pool with beach area, heated spa & sauna, restaurant & bar.

Getting there: There are 2 airports servicing Surfers Paradise. Gold Coast airport is approx 12km (7 miles) or 30 minutes drive south, & transfer shuttles cost approx A$18 one way. Brisbane airport is approx 90km (56 miles) or one & a half hours north, & transfer shuttles cost approx A$39 one way. There is also an airport train to the Gold Coast, costing A$26. Alight at Nerang Station then it’s a 12km taxi ride into Surfers Paradise.

Surfers Paradise Departures:Start at 4.30pm: Cairns Sunshine Trail.

SYDNEYThe Holiday Inn Potts Point, Corner Victoria Street & Darlinghurst Road, Potts Point: Ideally positioned in the heart of Potts Point & Kings Cross entertainment precincts with the Sydney CBD close by, the Holiday Inn features a restaurant & bar. Rooms are air-conditioned, with ensuite bathrooms, tea & coffee making facilities, colour TV & mini bar.

Getting there: The Holiday Inn Potts Point is 16km (10 miles) from Sydney International Airport. Shuttle buses meet all incoming fl ights & will drop off at the hotel on request (from approx A$13). Also available is the airport link rail service which travels to Sydney Central Station then change trains for Kings Cross Station - located directly under the hotel (approx A$14.80). The taxi fare from the airport terminals to 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): Sydney New Years Eve.

Check in from 3.00pm: Sydney Explorer.

Stay longer rates: Triple: R485 Twin: R675 Single: R1175

WHITSUNDAYSIsland Option: Getting there: Our hotel is Daydream Island Resort. From Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) on Hamilton Island, Cruise Whitsundays meets fl ights for a 30 minute catamaran cruise to Daydream Island, departing from the jetty located directly at the airport. The cost of this transfer is not included in the tour price but may be ticketed in conjunction with fl ights (approx cost A$55). From Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) at Proserpine, Cruise Whitsundays offer a streamlined transfer with a coach connection directly from the airport to Abel Point Marina in Airlie Beach, where a connecting ferry transfers guests to Daydream Island, approx A$50.

Start at 5.00pm at Daydream Island: Coast & Whitsundays, Island & Rainforests, Magical Tropics (Island options).

Two night sailing option: Getting there: Check in is at the Pro Sail offi ce, shop 1, 4 The Esplanade, Airlie Beach. From Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) on Hamilton Island, Cruise Whitsundays meet fl ights for a 30 minute catamaran cruise to Abel Point Marina, Airlie Beach, departing from the jetty located directly at the airport. The cost of this transfer is not included in the tour price but may be ticketed in conjunction with fl ights (approx cost A$55). From Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) at Proserpine, Whitsunday Shuttle Service offers pre-booked transfers to Airlie Beach (approx cost A$15). Clients should call Pro Sail on 1800 810 116 or 07 4946 7533 if they require assistance.

Check in by 3:00pm at Airlie Beach: Coast & Whitsundays, Island & Rainforests, Magical Tropics (Sailing options).

New ZealandAUCKLANDMercure Hotel Auckland, 8 Customs Street, Auckland: Situated in the centre of the city, within a short walking distance of the central shopping & tourist areas. Facilities include a brasserie-style restaurant & bar.

Getting there: The Mercure Hotel Auckland is 22km (14 miles) from Auckland International Airport. The cheapest form of transport to & from Auckland Airport is the Airbus situated just outside the terminal building (approx NZ$15 pp plus 20% discount with Contiki Travellers Guide book). Other sources 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: R610 Single: R1155

CHRISTCHURCH

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

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

Christchurch Departures:

Start at 8.00am: Grand Explorer, Grand Adventurer, Scenic Southern

Stay longer rates (inc. breakfast): Quad: R345 Twin: R420 Single: R740

QUEENSTOWNAspen on Queenstown, Fernhill Road, Fernhill Queenstown: The perfect place to explore 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 on Queenstown is the Connecta Bus (approx NZ$6) or shuttle bus (approx NZ$20) or by taxi (approx NZ$30). All accessable outside airport doors.Queenstown Departures (Only valid for tours departing 1st April - Sep 30, 2011:Start at 10.30am: Grand Explorer (14 day option), Grand Adventurer (12 day option).Tours start at the Queenstown Airport where the Contiki coach will pick up clients (no formal check-in desk, clients should wait near the front door & will easily see the coach arriving (it’s a very small airport). The cheapest transport from town to the airport is the Shopper Bus (approx NZ$6 pp)Stay longer rates (inc. breakfast): Twin: R430 Single: R735

WELLINGTONAbel Tasman Hotel, 169 Willis Street, Wellington: Well located in the main shopping & business area & short walking distance to the waterfront & museums.Getting there: The Abel Tasman Hotel is 10km (6 miles) from Wellington International Airport. The cheapest form of transport from the airport is the orange Wellington Link bus situated just outside the terminal & to the right (approx NZ$7.50 pp). Get off at Courtney Place. Other forms of transport are shuttle vans (approx NZ$25 pp) or taxis (approx NZ$35).Wellington Departures:Start at 7.30am: Scenic Southern (8 day option), Northern Highlights (6 day option).Stay longer rates (inc. breakfast): Twin: R480 Single: R815

NOTE:• Rates are per person per night including

private facilities.• Rooms are available in Australia for a

maximum of 3 consecutive nights in Sydney & 1 night in Cairns, Alice Springs & Darwin. In NZ, 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 R200.

• Rates only apply to Contiki clients booking extra accommodation directly before &/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 an alternative on your arrival.

Look up the start city of your tour below for departure point information about where your tour starts & how to get there. There are also details on how to extend your holiday & 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 your travel agent when you book your tour. For the most up-to-date details go to contiki.com/staylonger & contiki.com/departurepoints.

Got a question?Answers to frequently asked questions & things you need to know:

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For more info check out contiki.com/contikipedia

Massive thanks. At Contiki we keep it real, so we asked some of our past travellers & their mates to come & re-live their Contiki experience & help us with photography for this brochure. A huge thanks to all our travellers (below) – you guys were fantastic! Nothing’s possible without our team either, so a big thank you to Darthy, Alexis, George, Will, our suppliers & our team at Contiki Australia & New Zealand. If you’d like to be considered for one of our photo shoots please email [email protected] with what tour you did, where you’re from & also attach 3 photos - who knows next year it could be you!

Andee Emily Ben Jessika

Kevin Jaynee Dave Eileen

Lily Katie Blaire George

Dan Sian Nick Sam

What’s included?• Coach, train, ferry transport, internal fl ights

as listed in the ‘What’s included’ section.• Accommodation & meals as listed

in the ‘What’s included’ section on tour pages.

• Sightseeing listed in the ‘Included highlights’ section in each tour itinerary. Unless specifi ed, entrance fees to these locations are included.

• Experienced Contiki Tour Manager & Driver.

What’s not included?• Air & ferry transfers to tour departure point.• Personal expense money.• Visas, personal insurance, medical fees. • Sightseeing, visits & entrance fees other

than those specifi ed on tour pages.• Optional excursions & activities such

as white water rafting, helicopter fl ights, bungy jumping, hot air ballooning, etc.

• Lunches (unless specifi ed under “What’s included”) & some dinners.

Will I get more information?Upon receipt of fi nal payment, your documentation will be released 21 days prior to your departure.You’ll receive a copy of Contiki’s ‘Travellers Guide’- an information book about your holiday. You’ll also receive a comprehensive day-by-day itinerary including full details & costs of all optional activities available on your tour. Your free Contiki document wallet & luggage tag* will be sent to you with your travel documents. The wallet is a safe place for your tickets & passport.

* Contiki reserves the right to substitute an alternative travel accessory for the Contiki document wallet.

How much luggage can I bring?Luggage is restricted to a maximum suitcase size of 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29” x 20” x 10”) & maximum weight of 20 kg (44lbs) plus one small hand/day bag that can go on the coach with you.

On tours which include Flotilla Sailing, a small bag suitable for the extremely limited luggage space is required. Your regular luggage will be stored during this time. No external metal frame backpacks please. Contiki reserves the right to refuse to accept larger suitcases on tour.

If you have your own ski/boarding equipment, you may bring one pair of boots & skis or snowboard. Otherwise, your Tour Manager can arrange these for you in Queenstown on tour.

Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk & baggage insurance is strongly recommended. Remember, if your tour includes a fl ight you are also subject to airline baggage restrictions.

Note: Contiki is not responsible for any fees incurred as a result of overweight luggage

How much money do I need?You should be able to use debit & credit cards for most items. You’ll need to allow enough money to cover lunches, some dinners, souvenirs, shopping, drinks, optional activities, entrance fees to attractions & evening entertainment.It is advisable to start your tour with some cash in your destination’s local currencies such as A$ or NZ$.

What should I pack?Comfortable, casual clothing for day wear & ‘smart/casual’ for dining & those nights out. Remember that early or later in the season you will need warmer clothing as well as a raincoat/jacket. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. For further details, please refer to your ‘Travellers Guide’ information book.

Explore More optional activitiesWhen do I choose? Optionals are arranged & paid for on tour. By leaving the fi nal decisions until then you can choose at the same time as your new friends, you’ll get great value as we get you great rates & your Tour Manager can offer personal advice. Some activities are seasonal & weather dependent as well.How do I pay? You pay on tour with major credit cards or cash (A$ in Australia or NZ$ in New Zealand).

Am I expected to tip on tour?Every country in the world has different tipping policies & in Australia & New Zealand within service industries, tipping is common practice. Tipping is totally optional & only given if you feel the service has exceeded your expectations. Your Tour Manager will assist you with any questions about this. Likewise, if you think your Contiki team have done an exceptional job then you may wish to tip them. This is entirely discretionary – it’s completely up to you.

Brochure authenticityWe have put a great deal of effort into producing this brochure. The information given & literature produced by Contiki has been compiled with care & is published in good faith. Sometimes, because of circumstances outside our control, we have to alter some activities due to seasonal closing or repairs to buildings, etc., especially early or late in the season. If this happens, alternatives will be arranged.

Do I need vaccinations?At the time this brochure went to press (February 2011), no vaccinations were necessary. However, it is wise to check up-to-date information with your travel agent prior to departure. Don’t forget to bring with you any medication that you may require en route, such as antihistamines or antibiotics.

Seasonality & climate?Being such a large landmass, Australia is prone to seasonal climate changes. This will mean that at certain times of the year some of our brochured itineraries may need to be slightly changed. For example: Northern Australia itineraries during the wet season (December to April). Inland alpine areas of the South Island in New Zeland can be as cold as -10 C between May & October.

Do I need visas?Please read carefully. Depending on your nationality, you may require a visa to enter Australia & New Zealand. You are fully responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your tour. Contiki is not legally permitted to knowingly allow anybody who does not have a valid visa to join a tour. Consult Contiki or your travel agent to determine any visas you require & how to obtain them.

Travel insuranceContiki very strongly recommends that you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money & public liability before you travel. You may not be accepted on a Contiki holiday unless you have arranged satisfactory insurance. You also agree to indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damages & remedies against us arising from your participation in the holiday. For insurance details, please speak to your Travel Agent at the time of making your booking.

Booking SecurityContiki has been running tours for young people since 1962 & in all countries we fully comply with local Travel Industry Laws.In South Africa, Contiki is a member of the Association of South African Travel Agents (ASATA).

Photography credits Photos Courtesy of AJ Hackett Front Cover & p.48. Girl bungy jumping, p.3. bungy jumping p.46 Man bugy jumping Photos Courtesy of Kaitiaki Adventures & Rotorua Combo’s p.5 White water rafting Photos Courtesy of Interislander p.9 Interislander Cruise Ship Photos Courtesy of ©OCEANA/ Mar Mas p.12 Turtle, Juan Cuetos p.12 Marine life Photos Courtesy of Bailey Kitzmann p.25 Feeding a Kangaroo Photos Courtesy of Bridge Climb Sydney p.25 Sydney Harbour Bridge - otto Holdings (Aust) Pty Limited Photos Courtesy of Australia Tourism p.27 Flinders Ranges - Mike Newling Photos Courtesy of Tourism New South Wales p.29 Byron Bay - Hamilton Lund, p.32 Cape Tribulation Photos Courtesy of Northern Territory Tourist Commission p.39 Darwin, Kakadu National Park & Katherine Gorge Photos Courtesy of Julie Salsbury p.42 Fox Glacier Photos Courtesy of Rainforest Retreat, Franz Josef p.44 Hotel Room Photos Courtesy of Real Journeys p.46, p.49, p.51, p.55 Boat Cruise Photos Courtesy of Explore NZ Bay of Islands p.53 Catamaran Cruise Photos Courtesy of Hannah Bierre p.55 Speight’s Brewery tour & tasting Photos Courtesy of Flying Kiwi Parasail p.56 Parasailing Photos Courtesy of Awesome.nz Bay of Islands p.56 Sand dune surfing p.56 Dolphin Swimming Photos Courtesy of Zorb Ltd p.57 Zorb Photos Courtesy of Fox Glacier heli hike p.58 Group snowball fight

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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OUR RESPONSIBILITIES

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

2. PRICE GUARANTEEPrices in this brochure are based on costs and exchange rates as at 24th January, 2011. Should these costs change, it may be necessary to add a surcharge to the price of your holiday. Should the total tour price increase by more than 10% you will have the right to cancel within 7 days of notifi cation without penalty. No surcharge in respect of cost or currency fl uctuations will be made once payment of the deposit for your land tour has been received. This guarantee excludes fuel surcharges and does not apply to any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any governments or their agencies. In exchange for these guarantees, no refund will be made if costs are reduced.

3. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY3.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel your booking in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control.

3.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary we will give you reasonable notice thereof, in the circumstances, and where available, offer you a comparable alternative.

3.3 If an alternative is not available or acceptable you will be entitled to either a full refund of monies paid by you to us or transfer to another Contiki holiday without payment of any transfer fee.

3.4 If the change or cancellation is due to force majeure (i.e. circumstances like political unrest, war or threat of war, riots, civil strife, closure of airports or ports, industrial disputes, terrorist activity, natural and nuclear disasters, fi re, epidemic or health risk, Acts of God, adverse weather conditions or other similar events beyond Contiki’s control) we will give a full refund of any monies paid to us less reasonable expenses incurred by us in respect of your booking.

3.5 Contiki is not responsible for the costs of any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations or rescheduling of any tour departure.

4. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS4.1 The information in our brochure is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to print (February, 2010) but we cannot guarantee that any item or amenity mentioned will be available especially where we have no direct control over it.

4.2 With respect to our touring program Contiki will do their best, at their discretion, to select accommodation, sightseeing tours and transportation to give you good value for money.

4.3 Contiki constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. Contiki is not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.

4.4 When winter brochures are released, these prices supersede any winter tour prices in the summer brochure

5. LIABILITY5.1 Your travel agent shall, on the receipt of any monies, hold such monies for you until the booking is confi rmed at which time those monies shall be remitted promptly by your travel agent to us. All such monies received by us will be deposited as required by law.

5.2 We will be entitled to keep for our account any interest earned on such monies.

5.3 All monies paid by you to us through your travel agent or otherwise, whether in respect of the deposit or full payment, may be disbursed by us as and when we see fi t, in respect of the services to be provided and/or fees payable under your selected holiday. The payment of a deposit or any other monies in respect of your holiday shall be deemed to be an authorisation for disbursement thereof as aforesaid.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit of R1,000, per person per tour, or the full amount payable if booking is made within 45 days of departure from your home country, must be submitted to Contiki within 7 days in respect of that holiday. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent. The deposit is accepted as a fi rst installment of the holiday price by Contiki only once the booking has been confi rmed in writing by Contiki or your travel agent.

1.2 Your land reservation will be confi rmed on receipt of a non-refundable deposit of R1,000 per person, per tour which must be within 7 days of booking or the reservation will automatically be cancelled.

1.3 Any special meal requirements will be made on a request basis only. Contiki cannot guarantee special meal requests nor will it assume any responsibility or liability if clients’ special meal requirements are not fulfi lled.

2. PAYING THE BALANCE2.1 The balance of the holiday price must be paid by no later than 45 days before the scheduled holiday departure date from your home country which shall be by the due date stated on the confi rmation issued to you by Contiki. When making multi-tour bookings, full payment is due no later than 45 days before scheduled departure date of the fi rst departing tour.

2.2 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki may assume that you have cancelled and cancellation charges in accordance with clause 3 below will be levied by Contiki.

2.3 Tickets and other documents won’t be forwarded until full payment has been received by us. Documents are issued maximum of 6 weeks in advance.

2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days of your departure from your home country, the full cost of the holiday will be payable immediately on booking. We reserve the right to provide all travel documents at the holiday departure point.

2.5 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking and apply cancellation charges should payments not be received within the above specifi ed periods.

3. IF YOU CANCEL3.1 Notice of cancellation must be made in writing to Contiki.

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

3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee to cover the estimate of cost and expenses incurred by us in the terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This is expressed as a percentage of the holiday price and is calculated as follows:

PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEEMore than 45 days notice: Deposit is forfeited

45-22 days: 25% of tour fare



Day of departure: 100% of tour fare

Where the percentage cancellation fee is less than the tour deposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss of deposit. If the reason for cancellation falls within the terms of any holiday insurance policy which you hold, then any such charges may, subject to the terms of your insurance policy, be refunded to you by the insurance company.

3.4 Any cancellation of additional services booked prior to and after your tour or resort booking, such as pre and post accommodation and transfers, that are cancelled within 14 days of the tour departure incur a 100% cancellation fee.

3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that may be levied by your Travel Agent.

3.6 If fl ight changes are requested after the deposit has been received, or if fl ights are cancelled after tickets are issued, revision fees, change fees or Airline cancellation fees will be applicable and maybe in addition to the above cancellation charges.

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

4.2 A fee of R200 per person will be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confi rmed unless the change increases the value of the booking. A change of tour date or tour itinerary within 45 days of departure will be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply except when the change is to an earlier departure date of equivalent or greater value in which case a R200 per person amendment fee will be charged.

4.3 A name change to a different person will be treated as a cancellation.

5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those items included in the price. No allowance or refund can be made for meals, accommodation, excursions, etc. that you elect not to take, or when museums, shops, etc are closed. Hotel facilities may vary from place to place. Meals may vary in style.

5.2 Contiki’s holidays are specifi cally planned for those in the 18 through 35 age group. Consequently the facilities and activities on a Contiki holiday are not appropriate to persons outside this age bracket. If you have a question regarding the age groups, you are welcome to discuss this with a Contiki staff member.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• The Company may, in its sole discretion, decline the booking of any passenger or remove any passenger who cannot comply or refuses to comply with the Company’s terms and conditions. The Company is not responsible for any costs incurred in the event a passenger is removed from a tour. Passengers agree not to hold the Company or any of its related entities liable for any actions taken under these terms and conditions.

5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements and costs to/from the point of commencement/conclusion of the holiday.

5.5 There may be times when the Contiki Representative has to make a decision in your best interests or the best interests of their group. You agree to comply with the authority and decisions of the appointed Contiki Representative and the laws of the country in which you are travelling. If you do not so comply or if, in the Contiki Representative’s opinion, you are not compatible with the general enjoyment and well being of other members on the holiday or smooth operation of the holiday itself, we reserve the right to refuse to let you continue with the holiday. We do not tolerate the possession or carriage of illegal or restricted substances (drugs). Furthermore, you agree that your fellow travellers and any Contiki Representative has the right to travel/work in a safe environment. Any threats to their safety, well being or inappropriate behaviour by you, whether verbal or physical, will be taken extremely seriously and may result in the immediate termination of your holiday. In either event, you will be responsible for your own repatriation and related costs and have no claims against us.

5.5.1 You are responsible for any costs incurred as a result of damage or excess cleaning fees related to your accommodation. You are advised to immediately report any pre-existing damage in your room to hotel/Contiki Village/Special Stopover staff and/or a Contiki Tour Manager as soon as it is discovered.

5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fi tted with a safety belt, neither the operator or service providers, agents or co-operating organisations shall be liable for any illness, injury or death or any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of the accident or incident.

5.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport and all visas, permits and certifi cates required for your selected holiday as well as any necessary vaccinations and to comply with all applicable laws.

5.8 You agree that our Contiki Tour Managers or Representatives may take photographs and fi lms of you while you are on holiday and that these may be used in our Group brochures and/or advertising or publicity material without obtaining any further consent or payment in respect of such photographs and/or fi lms.

5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of the holiday, you should inform the Contiki Tour Manager or Contiki Representative during the course of the holiday and if the matter cannot be resolved after the representative’s best endeavours to do so during the holiday, your complaint should be made in writing to Contiki as soon as is reasonably possible after the holiday but within 42 days thereof so that your complaint can be investigated. Any claims made after the 42 day period will not be considered by Contiki. If you choose to write to Contiki via the Internet, please provide your home address so that we are able to reply to you in writing.

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

5.10.2 If any provision of this contract is held invalid or unenforcable by any court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed to be re-written to give effect to the same purpose within the permitted limits of the law. The validity and enforcability of the other provisions shall not be affected.

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

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

7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISMIn the event of your withdrawal from a holiday after the commencement as a result of illness, you must obtain a medical certifi cate in support of any insurance claim. Unfortunately no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including but not limited to missed meals or sightseeing.

8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY PRICEAirfares to and from your holiday destination, airport taxes, passport and visa fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to tour managers, representatives, drivers and local guides, items of a personal nature, excess baggage, optional excursions.

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

GENERAL

1. CONTRACTING PARTIES1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain the entire contract between you and Contiki. No representation, term, warranty or condition can be expressed or implied by reference to any other writing, advertisement or conversation. This contract may only be varied in writing by a duly authorised offi cer or director of Contiki.

1.2 Your contract is with us as the tour operating company. At any time and at our complete discretion we may nominate to you in writing any other company or person to have the benefi t of some or all of those provisions of this contract, which we may then specify, as if you had agreed the provisions concerned directly with that company or person in the fi rst place as well as agreeing them with us. We may at our complete discretion assign all or any rights and liabilities arising under or by virtue of this or any other contract with you.

1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefi t of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an offi cer 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 and other service providers are subject to the terms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed by those carriers, hoteliers, and other service providers. Please note that some of these limit or exclude liability in respect of death, personal injury, delay and loss or damage to baggage. Whilst we cannot accept any responsibility for any loss as a result of such actions or as a result of any act or omission of any such thirdparties, we will give every reasonable assistance in helping to resolve any reasonable dispute.Please also note that Contiki cannot be held responsible for the failure of any of these parties to provide facilities or services for handicapped clients (see also 5.3 under Holiday Details & Conditions).

1.5 Please note that no airline or carrier depicted or recommended in this brochure by virtue of their endorsement of this brochure represent themselves either as contracting with any purchaser of a holiday from Contiki or as having any other legal relationship with any such purchaser.

1.6 Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at the time of going to print, however Contiki cannot be held responsible for printing or typographical errors, or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances.

2. VALIDITYThe programmes advertised in this brochure are valid from March 2011 to September 2012.

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

Groups & special interest toursWhether you’re looking to organise a group tour to Europe, America, Asia, Australia or New Zealand then please have a look at the huge range of tours in our brochures. It is more than likely that at least one of our trips will fit perfectly. As long as you are all 18-35 any date can be reserved exclusively for your group at special reduced rates – perhaps even a free trip for you. If you’re looking for something completely different for your school, university or club then just ask – we’ve been designing and running outstanding special tours for years.

How to book

Contiki is represented in Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom and USA.

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

© Copyright 2011. All rights reserved.

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South Africa Contiki Holidays

6 Hood Avenue, Rosebank, 2196

Postal AddressPO Box 413786, Craighall, 2024

Email [email protected]

Web contiki.com

Telephone & Fax numbersTel: (+27) 11 280 8400

Fax: (+27) 11 280 8460

Call Contiki or visit your travel agent

• Your travel agent will confirm by phone with the local Contiki office that there’s space on the tour you’ve chosen. At the same time, your travel agent can book your hotel accommodation before and/or after your tour.

• At the time of booking, you must pay to your travel agent a non-refundable deposit of R1,000 per person per tour which must be sent to Contiki within 7 days. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent. This will be for the land portion only.

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

• You must pay the balance of your holiday fare to Contiki through your travel agent not less than 45 days before the departure, or at the 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. The documentation will be sent approximately 21 days prior to your departure.

IMPORTANT By paying the R1,000 deposit per person per tour to your travel agent, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the Booking Conditions as set out on page 63, which make up the contract between you and Contiki.

Contiki South Pacific eBrochure 2011-12 (Rand)

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