South Pacific eBrochure 2010-11 (Asia - USD)

australia & new zealand

incl. Hawaii& Fiji stopovers

2010-11

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contiki.com

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THIS IS YOUR PLAY-GROUND

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meet

Contiki

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

The best bits.And more ofthem.

Lots of holiday.Less hassle.

More extras. For less.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Free time. Your time.

Still exploring. 48 years on.

Know. Then go.

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Find your wayaround2-3 Australia, New Zealand & Contiki4-5 Why travel Contiki?6-7 Only with Contiki. Compare Contiki8-9 Included highlights & sightseeing10-11 Explore More optional activities12 Your Contiki crew & transport13 About contiki.com

Travelling responsibly14 Festivals & events

Low cost air15 Departure points & stay longer options

Our Australia tours Days16-17 This is Australia18-19 Aussie Explorer 24/25 20-21 Best of Oz 922 Ocean to Outback 1523 Bridge to Reef 1024-25 Reefs & Rainforests 1626-27 Beaches & Reefs 1428-29 Cairns Sunshine Trail 1230-31 Coast & Whitsundays 1132 Island & Rainforest 933 Magical Tropics 734 Rainforest Adventure 335 City to Surf 536-37 Territory & Outback 1138 Alice & Kakadu 639 Alice & Uluru 6

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

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

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

Whitsunday Sailing 3

58 Got a question?59 Booking conditions60 How to book

Aboriginal cultural experience

Maori Hangi & dancing, RotoruaAustralia

‘Learn to Surf’ lesson or kayak in CoffsHarbour

Aboriginal Dreamtime ‘bushtucker tour’experience in Alice Springs

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

Aussie Outback experience: LangmornStation Special Stopover

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

Entry & guided visit to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

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

Traditional Aussie morning tea &lamingtons at Devils Marbles

Guided night eco-walk on World Heritage Listed Fraser Island

Sunset surf club dinner & champagne in Noosa

New ZealandTraditional Maori Hangi (meal) & danceperformance in Rotorua

Kiwi BBQ dinner & champagne in the Bayof Islands

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

Geothermal ‘Craters of the Moon’ walk in Taupo

Urban Wellington walking tour & city viewcable car ride

Rainforest hotpool swim in Franz JosefGlacier

Guided goldmining trek & goldpanning inhistoric Arrowtown

See spectacular mountain views on aSkyline gondola ride in Queenstown

Learn to surf lesson, Coffs Harbour

Only with Contiki

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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Gold Coast

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

Learn more at contiki.com/onlywithcontiki

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Explorer bus pass (notincluding entry to attractions)

At Mercure Auckland Hotel

At Wildfire Restaurant

AAT Kings Sydneymorning city sights &Bondi tour

At Base BackpackersSydney (double room withen-suite)

Cityrail bus/train/ferrytravel day pass

At Una’s Restaurant

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

Adventure Duck land +water city sightseeing tourof the canals

At Sleeping Inn (twin share with ensuite)

Multi zone day travel pass

At George’s ParagonSeafood Restaurant

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

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

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

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

Sightseeing

Day travel pass

Dinner

Youth bus pass

Prices and exchange rates validated at 21st January, 2010 at the locations stated. Actual costs may change without notice. Sightseeing cost comparison is based on similar activities of what’s included in a Contiki tourprice. Contiki’s per day pricing based on a Bay of Islands tour daily cost.

Fully cooked breakfast atStone Oven

Scrambled eggs,toast, coffee & juice atAdria café

Fully cooked breakfast,coffee & juice at Pankes inParadise

Breakfast

Compare Contiki

Auckland, NZ Sydney, Aus Gold Coast, Aus

54.00NZ$ 20.50A$ 20.50A$

35.00A$

N/A 15.00A$

80.00NZ$ 120.00A$

35.00NZ$ 64.00A$

15.50NZ$ 20.00A$

42.00NZ$ 25.00A$

18.00A$

80.00A$

35.00A$

18.15A$

and see how far your money goes

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

It gets even better

To find out more go to contiki.com/deals

Our guarantees

Total cost whentravelling your way

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

162 240 187US$

p/d p/d p/d

US$ US$

(Converted to US$)

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

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

Pay early. Save more.Save up to US$349 on your tour if you book & pay 12months before you leave or save up to US$175 onyour tour if you book & pay 6 months before you leave.See tour pages to find out your pay early discount.

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

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

4 or moreEveryone saves 5%.

7 or moreEveryone saves 7.5%.

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

The facts: all these discounts apply to the landtour price (eg: not flights). You can combine groupdiscounts, multi tour discounts & early paymentdiscounts on tours of 10 days or longer.Reverse tours.Save up to US$170 when you take a Contiki Australia or New Zealand tour in reverse from the brochured itinerary. Reverse itineraries startfrom the Northern cities of Darwin, Cairns & The Whitsundays. Or in New Zealand, fromChristchurch. Itineraries that can be done inreverse are marked on the relevant tour pages.

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

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

Find your

Included

Highlights

EXPERIENCE IT ALL

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MUST-SEESIGHTS.

Enjoy a swim at Edith Falls

Partying on the Gold Coast

Panning for Gold, Arrowtown

Pizza dinner in Queenstown

Hands-on farm experience in N.Z.

Unique termite mounds in

Litchfield N.P.

Shopping in Noosa

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

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

Your experience here

Why not share yourexperiences withother travellers.

check outcontiki.com/community

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Chill ou a Whitsunday Island Hike through Kata Tjuta

Auckland’s amazingwaterfront

Learn to throw a boomerang

Overnight cruise on

Milford SoundAboriginal rock art in

Kakadu

Amazing sunrise at Uluru

See the raging Huka Falls

Fraser Island

Cuddling a koalain Aussie

The awesomeSouthern Alps

Walk the ‘Craters of the Moon’ in Taupo

Kakadu wildlife cruise

Sydney Harbour

Bridge & Opera House

The beautiful turquoisewaters of Lake Tekapo

EXPERIENCE IT ALL

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

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

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

Hot air balloon ride at dawn

To find out more go to contiki.com/exploremore

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

Snorkelling the reef

OPTIONALACTIVITIES

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To find Explore More choices, look for the orange arrow

Sailing in the Bay of Islands

Zorb ball

Sydney Harbour Bridge climb

Scenic helicopter flight

Bungy jumping

Sydney Harbour Bridge climb

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

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

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

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

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

Jetboating

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Camel ride in the Outback

on the bottom of every tour page

Whitewater rafting

ON THE ROAD

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

“Hi I’m Mark, your Tour Manager”

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

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

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

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

YOUR CREW.WHO’S WHO?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To find out more go to contiki.com/crew

TRANSPORT—GETTING THERE.

FRESH FOOD—EVERYDAY.

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

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Contiki community

Online check-in

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

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

A Proud Member of

Check outcontiki.comresponsible

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

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

of Atlantic Forest in Brazil– Supported indigenous sustainable tourism

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For the whole story see contiki.com/responsibletravel.

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Join in at contiki.com

Contiki operatemodern, fuel

efficient coaches!

Booked your tour? Give us yourdetails before you go & you’llsave time when you start yourtour, with Contiki Check-in.We’ll give youtips to help youget ready for yourtrip & you canfind out who elseis on your tour onthe ContikiCommunity. Plusyou’ll get perks,like discounts onluggage, guidebooks & movies – that sort of stuff. And we’llsend you invites to Contiki-only events & competitions.

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

Note: Check-in is available from March 2010.

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

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

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

Currumbin

Byron Bay

Sydney

PORT STEPHENS

COFFS HARBOUR

SURFERS PARADISE

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2

NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

QUEENSLAND

Link a couple of

shorter tours

together to see even more

of Australia! Like the City

to Surf (pg 35) with a

Sydney Explorer package

(pg 54). Fly into Sydney

and out of Brisbane.

Tully

Shute Harbour

Kuranda

MossmanGorge Port Douglas

CAPE TRIBULATION2

Townsville

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CAIRNS3

WHITSUNDAYS(Daydream Island)

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

QUEENSLAND

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

Tully

Shute Harbour 3

CAIRNS


Townsville

3

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

QUEENSLAND

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

Contiki & UNESCO’sWorld Heritage sitesWe include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites in our Contikiitineraries, not just so you can enjoy visiting & learning about theseunique places, but also because conservation counts.

It’s why we’ve chosen to help UNESCO with their efforts by contributingsignificant funding towards their restoration work in Venice (through ourinvolvement with The Leading Travel Companies Conservation Foundation).

Look for the World Heritage symbol on the tour pages.

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Uluru

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

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

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

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

More events

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

6WORLDHERITAGESITESVISITED

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

Hotel departure points and stay longer options

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

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

Alice Springs Departures:

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

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

Stay longer rates:Quad: US$45 Twin: US$65 Single: US$115

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

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

Cairns Departures:

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


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

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

Darwin Departures:

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


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

Getting there: The Causeway 353 Hotel is 20km(12 miles) from Melbourne International Airport.Skybus operates regular city transfers that takeabout 20 mins and cost A$16.00 one way orA$26.00 return. Taxis cost approximately A$45.00one way.

Melbourne Departures:

Check in from 3.00pm: Melbourne Explorer.

Stay longer rates:Twin: US$79 Single: US$155

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

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

Surfers Paradise Departures:

Start at 4.30pm: Cairns Sunshine Trail.

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

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

Sydney Departures:

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

Stay longer rates:Triple: US$59 Twin: US$70 Single: US$135

WhitsundaysIsland Versions:

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

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

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

Two night sailing versions:

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

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

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

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

Auckland Departures:

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

Stay longer rates (inc. breakfast):Twin: US$85 Single: US$165

Christchurch

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

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

Christchurch Departures:

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

Stay longer rates (inc. breakfast):Quad: US$49 Twin: US$59 Single: US$105

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

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

Queenstown Departures:

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

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


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

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

Wellington Departures:

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


• Rates are per person per night including private facilities.

• Rooms are available in Australia for amaximum of 3 consecutive nights inSydney & Cairns, & 1 night in AliceSprings & Darwin. In NZ, rooms areavailable for one night only. Extra nightswill 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 US$30.

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

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

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

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For more go to contiki.com/departurepoints

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

20amazingtoursfrom3 to 25 daysFor more ways to travel

Contiki see p.52-57

Meet a koala

The Whitsundays

For more info visitcontiki.com/australia

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Skydiving, Cairns

Kakadu National Park

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

– Sip champagne watching the sunset at

spectacular Uluru

– Get a taste of life on a working cattle station

– Snorkel or dive one of the world’s 7

natural wonders – the Great Barrier Reef

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

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

– Get your adrenaline pumping with skydiving,

bungy jumping & whitewater rafting

– Get up close to nature in the Kakadu wetlands

– Walk through the Daintree, the oldest rainforest on earth.

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

stunning beaches.

– 4WD your heart out across the sand dunes on Fraser Island

– Learn the ‘ropes’ sailing around The Whitsunday Islands

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

– Ride a camel in the open outback

And that’s just t he beginning...

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

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

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

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

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

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

surrounded by the blue water Whitsundays

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

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

COOL STUFF TO DO

Daydream Island Resort

Whitewater rafting

The Daintree Rainforest

Outback camp, Kings Canyon

Sailing the Whitsundays

Cairns Colonial Club

Don’t forget

to visit

New Zealand!

with Contiki from US$ 89 per day

Litchfield N.P

Mataranka

Devils Marbles

Daly Waters

Wycliffe Well

Tully

Townsville

Airlie Beach

Shute Harbour

Mackay

Brisbane

CurrumbinByron Bay

Capricorn Coast

Sydney

Kata Tjuta

Simpsons Gap

ALICE SPRINGS

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25 Days Aussie Explorercombining the East Coast & Northern Territory

PORT STEPHENS: Dolphin watching cruise & swimming

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

Places visited1 1 or more nightstops

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

Only with Contiki (special inclusions)

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

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

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

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

25Days

fromUS$3549

US$142/Day

Domestic flight included

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

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

When to go and how much

East Coast & Northern Territory

19Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Sydney to Shoal Bay (PortStephens) Meet up with your Contiki crew,check out Sydney’s icons & head north toPort Stephens & pristine Shoal Bay whereyou can cruise with the dolphins or trysandboarding. Resort (D)Sydney city tourSee the Opera House & Harbour BridgeVisit Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair for apanoramic view of Sydney HarbourDay 2: Shoal Bay to Coffs HarbourContinue up Australia’s famous ‘holidaycoast’ to the beautiful beaches of CoffsHarbour where our Surf Camp & School hascabins located right on the beach. We’ll showyou the best waves to surf if you alreadyknow how, or teach you if you don’t. SurfVillage (B,D)See the iconic ‘Big Banana’Day 3: Coffs Harbour to Surfers ParadiseWander through the relaxed coastal town ofByron Bay with its New Age-organic lifestyle& artsy shops. Later, encounter native Aussieanimals at Currumbin Sanctuary. Resort (B)Visit Cape ByronTry your luck at Jupiter's CasinoDay 4: Surfers Paradise Surfers Paradise isa traveller’s paradise & the place to party inthe ‘sunshine state’. Combine sun, surf,adventure activities & more bars & nightclubsthan you could ‘poke a stick at’! Resort Day 5: Surfers Paradise to NoosaExplore Brisbane, a cosmopolitan city that hasa laid-back, small town attitude. After lunch it’son to Noosa, a beach resort town blendingthe chic with surf culture. Resort (B,D)Brisbane city tourWatch a fascinating demonstration ofAustralia’s national gemstone, the OpalVisit picturesque Noosa & its beachDay 6: Noosa to Fraser IslandYou could experience the amazing RainbowBeach before we reach Fraser Island, agigantic 800,000 year old sandbar. Bushwalk& 4WD through its rainforests, sandunes &freshwater lakes. Eco Lodge Scenic boat trip to Fraser Island Enjoy the eco-resort’s facilitiesDay 7: Fraser Island to CountryHomestead Arrive at our homestead in theheart of Australia’s cattle country. Get a sliceof the real Aussie country life & genuine localhospitality over a hearty meal. CountryHomestead (B,D)Farm tour - see farm animals &kangaroos!Evening bonfire with music & a barDay 8: Country Homestead toWhitsundaysPass through Mackay & its sugar cane fieldsen route to Airlie Beach. A quick ferry ride &you’ll find yourself in a slice of heaven ontropical Daydream Island. Resort (B,D)Cross the Tropic of CapricornRockhampton city tourVisit Airlie Beach, right on the water witha pumping bar & cafe scene Transfer boat to Daydream Island

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

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

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

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

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

• A dedicated crew with anexperienced & professional TourManager & Driver

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

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

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

Heritage sites visited

WORLDHERITAGESITESVISITED3

Maybe sight a UFO in Wycliffe WellVisit the Devil’s Marbles rock formationStay in the ‘true blue’ Aussie outback town ofTennant CreekDay 21: Tennant Creek to KatherineStop & ‘knock one back’ at the oldest pub in theTerritory before dipping into the refreshing MatarankaThermal Pools. Continue on to the surprisingly lushriver town of Katherine. Hotel (B)Visit Daly Waters - the famous outback pubSwim in the Mataranka thermal poolsVisit Elsey - the historic ’We of the Never Never’ homesteadDay 22: Katherine to Kakadu National ParkHike, walk, or take an optional boat trip for an upclose experience with dramatic Katherine Gorge.Then it’s on to Kakadu National Park via Edith orGunlom Falls. Hotel (B,D)Visit mighty Katherine Gorge & see the sheerrock walls & wildlifeEntry to Kakadu National Park (fee included)Day 23: Kakadu National ParkBe stunned by the ecological ‘jewel’ of Kakadu & itsvariety of superb landscapes & wildlife & arguablyAustralia's best Aboriginal rock art found at placeslike Nourlangie Rock. Hotel (B)Walk & see the Aboriginal rock artVisit Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural CentreWildlife cruise - see crocodilesDay 24: Kakadu National Park to Darwin Windyour way to Darwin, an exotic, diverse place thatcombines East & West & attracts people from all overthe country. Tonight maybe try your luck at the casinoor go dancing & party the night away. Hotel (B)See the Cyclone Tracy museum displayDay 25: Darwin to Litchfield National Park Delveinto the Northern Territory’s best kept secret, LitchfieldNational Park & plunge into the cool pool of water belowFlorence Falls. Then it’s back to Darwin where the tourends & its time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)See the unique, huge termite moundsLitchfield’s rainforests & rock formationsEnjoy a swim at Florence Falls

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

Codes: ex Sydney:EXSX / ex Darwin:EXDX

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement (tour only) add US$2140/add US$685 twin-share.Single room supplement (tour + sailing) add US$1910/addUS$615 twin-share. (Boat cabins are multi-share only)EXSD: Start Sydney 7:00am & end Darwin 6:00pm.EXDS: Start Darwin 7:30am & end Sydney 6:00pm.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance you save US$349.Or pay 6 months inadvance and save US$175.See page 7 for details.

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

Start Finish Tour Tour & Sydney Darwin Only Sailing

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Your choiceYou can start this tour in Darwin& travel it in reverse – if you do, you save up to US$170 & this tour will be 24 days long.

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

Best of OzOur innovative new tour!

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

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

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

every day & great optional activities

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

Sydney, with a drink at the Sugarmill

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

9 DAYS

9 DaysFrom US$2149pp

US$239/day

Including 2

domestic flights!

contiki.com/best-oz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

experienced & professional TourManager & Driver

• Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach

• Flights & transfers from Sydney toUluru & Uluru to Cairns


Heritage sites visitedWORLDHERITAGESITESVISITED1

Snorkelling, Great Barrier Reef


East Coast &Northern Territory

9 Days Best of Oz8 nights accomm8 breakfasts &2 dinners

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Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save US$219. Or pay 6 months inadvance and save US$109.See page 7 for details.

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add US$815 (add US$239 twin-share).Start Sydney 5:00pm & end Cairns 12:00 noon.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

Code: CBOFOZ 2010/11

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Bungy jump, Cairns

Sydney Harbour

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

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

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

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




• Flights & transfers from Sydney toWhitsundays & Cairns to AliceSprings



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15 Days Ocean to Outback14 nights accomm12 breakfasts & 4 dinners

15Days Ocean to Outbackcombining the East Coast & Northern Territory


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

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

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

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

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


Harley ride, Uluru

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

drink at the Sugarmill • Alice Springs Aboriginal ‘Dreamtime

bushtucker’ tour

contiki.com/ocean-to-outback

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add US$1339 (add US$419twin-share).Start Sydney 5:00pm & end Uluru 8:00am.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

Code: OOUI 2010/11

Start Finish US$ Sydney Uluru pp

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QUEENSLAND

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

Sydney Harbour jet boating


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10 Days Bridge to Reef9 nights accomm7 breakfasts & 2 dinners

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10Days Bridge to Reef


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

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

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

air-conditioned coach withpowerpoints for charging

• Flight & transfers from Sydney to Whitsundays

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



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

drink at the Sugarmill

Sydney Harbour

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Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add US$910 (add US$279twin-share).Start Sydney 5:00pm & end Cairns 12:00 noon.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

Code: BRRI 2010/11


2010MAR 25 APR 3 1455APR 22 MAY 1 1455MAY 20 MAY 29 1455JUN 17 JUN 26 1455JUL 15 JUL 24 1419AUG 12 AUG 21 1419SEP 9 SEP 18 1419OCT 7 OCT 16 1419NOV 4 NOV 13 1489DEC 2 DEC 11 1489


2011JAN 27 FEB 5 1489FEB 24 MAR 5 1489MAR 24 APR 2 1489APR 21 APR 30 1479MAY 19 MAY 28 1479JUN 16 JUN 25 1479JUL 14 JUL 23 1459AUG 11 AUG 20 1459SEP 8 SEP 17 1459

10 Days

fromUS$1419

US$142/Day

Domestic flight included

SYDNEY

CAIRNS3


3

3

Gulf of Carpentaria

Great Australian

Bight

Tasman Sea

Great BarrierReef

Coral Sea

NORTHERN TERRITORY

NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

QUEENSLAND

Snorkelling, Cairns

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

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

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


• Great Barrier Reef talk & native fish hold

• Special Stopover: LangmornStation

• Guided night eco-walk on Fraser Island

• Sunset surf club dinner &champagne in Noosa

• Entry & guided tour of CurrumbinWildlife Sanctuary

• Australian wine & cheese tasting experience

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

Tully

Airlie BeachShute Harbour

Kuranda

MossmanGorge

Mackay

Byron Bay

Capricorn Coast

Sydney

Port Douglas

CAPE TRIBULATION2

3

CAIRNS3

COUNTRY HOMESTEAD

1

FRASER ISLANDNOOSA

11

Brisbane

CurrumbinSURFERS PARADISE 2

PORT STEPHENS

COFFS HARBOUR

1

1


Townsville

Great Australian

Bight

Tasman Sea

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

NORTHERN TERRITORY

NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

QUEENSLAND

16 Days Reefs & Rainforests

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

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


contiki.com/reefs

16Days

fromUS$2020

US$127/Day

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

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


East Coast

25

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


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




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



Minjin swing

4 wheel driving, Fraser Island

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

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

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

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

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

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

See native birdlife & wallabies

Enjoy great resort facilities

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

Cross the Tropic of Capricorn

Rockhampton city tour

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

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

Scenic boat trip to Fraser Island

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

See picturesque Noosa & its beach

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

Visit picturesque Noosa & its beach

Brisbane city tour

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

Try your luck at Jupiter's Casino

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

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

Visit Cape Byron - Australia's mosteasterly point

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

See the iconic ‘Big Banana’

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

Sydney city tour

See the Sydney Opera House & Harbour Bridge

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

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

Codes: ex Cairns:BWCW / ex Sydney:BWSW

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement (tour only) add US$1545/addUS$469 twin-share.Single room supplement (tour + sailing) add US$1315/addUS$399 twin-share. (Boat cabins are multi-share only)BWCS: Start Cairns 7:30am & end Sydney 6:00pm.BWSC: Start Sydney 7:00am & end Cairns 4:00pm.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

Save Money! If you pay12 months in advance,you save US$209. Or pay 6 months in advance andsave up to US$105. Seepage 7 for details.

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

Start Finish Tour Tour & Cairns Sydney Only Sailing

2010MAR 25 APR 9 2075 2365APR 1 APR 16 2075 2365APR 8 APR 23 2075 2365APR 15 APR 30 2075 2365APR 29 MAY 14 2075 2365MAY 6 MAY 21 2075 2365MAY 13 MAY 28 2075 2365MAY 27 JUN 11 2075 2365JUN 3 JUN 18 2075 2365JUN 10 JUN 25 2075 2365JUN 24 JUL 9 2075 2365JUL 1 JUL 16 2020 2310JUL 15 JUL 30 2020 2310JUL 22 AUG 6 2020 2310JUL 29 AUG 13 2020 2310AUG 5 AUG 20 2020 2310AUG 19 SEP 3 2020 2310AUG 26 SEP 10 2020 2310SEP 2 SEP 17 2020 2310SEP 16 OCT 1 2020 2310SEP 23 OCT 8 2020 2310OCT 7 OCT 22 2020 2310OCT 14 OCT 29 2020 2310OCT 21 NOV 5 2020 2310OCT 28 NOV 12 2020 2310NOV 11 NOV 26 2125 2415NOV 18 DEC 3 2125 2415NOV 25 DEC 10 2125 2415DEC 9 DEC 24 2125 2415DEC 16 DEC 31 2125 2415DEC 23 JAN 7 2125 2415

2011JAN 6 JAN 21 2125 2415JAN 13 JAN 28 2125 2415JAN 20 FEB 4 2125 2415JAN 27 FEB 11 2125 2415FEB 3 FEB 18 2125 2415FEB 10 FEB 25 2125 2415FEB 17 MAR 4 2125 2415FEB 24 MAR 11 2125 2415MAR 3 MAR 18 2125 2415MAR 10 MAR 25 2125 2415MAR 17 APR 1 2125 2415MAR 24 APR 8 2125 2415MAR 31 APR 15 2125 2415APR 7 APR 22 2115 2405APR 14 APR 29 2115 2405APR 21 MAY 6 2115 2405APR 28 MAY 13 2115 2405MAY 5 MAY 20 2115 2405MAY 12 MAY 27 2115 2405MAY 26 JUN 10 2115 2405JUN 2 JUN 17 2115 2405JUN 9 JUN 24 2115 2405JUN 23 JUL 8 2115 2405JUN 30 JUL 15 2115 2405JUL 14 JUL 29 2080 2370JUL 21 AUG 5 2080 2370JUL 28 AUG 12 2080 2370AUG 4 AUG 19 2080 2370AUG 18 SEP 2 2080 2370AUG 25 SEP 9 2080 2370SEP 1 SEP 16 2080 2370SEP 8 SEP 23 2080 2370SEP 15 SEP 30 2080 2370SEP 22 OCT 7 2080 2370SEP 29 OCT 14 2080 2370

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

Start Finish Tour Tour & Sydney Cairns Only Sailing

2010MAR 21 APR 5 2190 2480MAR 28 APR 12 2190 2480APR 4 APR 19 2190 2480APR 18 MAY 3 2190 2480APR 25 MAY 10 2190 2480MAY 2 MAY 17 2190 2480MAY 16 MAY 31 2190 2480MAY 23 JUN 7 2190 2480MAY 30 JUN 14 2190 2480JUN 13 JUN 28 2190 2480JUN 20 JUL 5 2190 2480JUL 4 JUL 19 2135 2425JUL 11 JUL 26 2135 2425JUL 18 AUG 2 2135 2425JUL 25 AUG 9 2135 2425AUG 8 AUG 23 2135 2425AUG 15 AUG 30 2135 2425AUG 22 SEP 6 2135 2425SEP 5 SEP 20 2135 2425SEP 12 SEP 27 2135 2425SEP 26 OCT 11 2135 2425OCT 3 OCT 18 2135 2425OCT 10 OCT 25 2135 2425OCT 17 NOV 1 2135 2425OCT 31 NOV 15 2135 2425NOV 7 NOV 22 2240 2530NOV 14 NOV 29 2240 2530NOV 28 DEC 13 2240 2530DEC 5 DEC 20 2240 2530DEC 12 DEC 27 2240 2530DEC 26 JAN 10 2240 2530

2011JAN 2 JAN 17 2240 2530JAN 9 JAN 24 2240 2530JAN 16 JAN 31 2240 2530JAN 23 FEB 7 2240 2530JAN 30 FEB 14 2240 2530FEB 6 FEB 21 2240 2530FEB 13 FEB 28 2240 2530FEB 20 MAR 7 2240 2530FEB 27 MAR 14 2240 2530MAR 6 MAR 21 2240 2530MAR 13 MAR 28 2240 2530MAR 20 APR 4 2240 2530MAR 27 APR 11 2240 2530APR 3 APR 18 2230 2520APR 10 APR 25 2230 2520APR 17 MAY 2 2230 2520APR 24 MAY 9 2230 2520MAY 1 MAY 16 2230 2520MAY 15 MAY 30 2230 2520MAY 22 JUN 6 2230 2520MAY 29 JUN 13 2230 2520JUN 12 JUN 27 2230 2520JUN 19 JUL 4 2230 2520JUL 3 JUL 18 2195 2485JUL 10 JUL 25 2195 2485JUL 17 AUG 1 2195 2485JUL 24 AUG 8 2195 2485AUG 7 AUG 22 2195 2485AUG 14 AUG 29 2195 2485AUG 21 SEP 5 2195 2485AUG 28 SEP 12 2195 2485SEP 4 SEP 19 2195 2485SEP 11 SEP 26 2195 2485SEP 18 OCT 3 2195 2485SEP 25 OCT 10 2195 2485

Your choiceYou can start this tour in Cairns &travel it in reverse – if you do, yousave up to US$95.







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

fish hold

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14 Days Beaches & Reefs

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

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

Tully


Mackay

Byron Bay

Capricorn Coast

Sydney

3

CAIRNS3

COUNTRY HOMESTEAD

1

FRASER ISLANDNOOSA

11

Brisbane


PORT STEPHENS

COFFS HARBOUR

1

1

TownsvilleWHITSUNDAYS

(Daydream Island)

Great Australian

Bight

Tasman Sea

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

NORTHERN TERRITORY

NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

QUEENSLAND


14Days

fromUS$1815

US$130/Day

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

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

East Coast

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

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

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

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


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







Great Barrier Reef

Kangaroos, Gold Coast


Codes: ex Sydney:BRSW / ex Cairns:BRCW

Sandunes, Port Stephens

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

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement (tour only) add US$1250/addUS$415 twin-share.Single room supplement (tour + sailing) add US$1020/addUS$345 twin-share. (Boat cabins are multi-share only)BRSC: Start Sydney 7:00am & end Cairns 12:00 noon.BRCS: Start Cairns 12:00 noon & end Sydney 6:00pm.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

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

Start Finish Tour Tour & Sydney Cairns Only Sailing

2010MAR 21 APR 3 1955 2245MAR 28 APR 10 1955 2245APR 4 APR 17 1955 2245APR 18 MAY 1 1955 2245APR 25 MAY 8 1955 2245MAY 2 MAY 15 1955 2245MAY 16 MAY 29 1955 2245MAY 23 JUN 5 1955 2245MAY 30 JUN 12 1955 2245JUN 13 JUN 26 1955 2245JUN 20 JUL 3 1955 2245JUL 4 JUL 17 1910 2200JUL 11 JUL 24 1910 2200JUL 18 JUL 31 1910 2200JUL 25 AUG 7 1910 2200AUG 8 AUG 21 1910 2200AUG 15 AUG 28 1910 2200AUG 22 SEP 4 1910 2200SEP 5 SEP 18 1910 2200SEP 12 SEP 25 1910 2200SEP 26 OCT 9 1910 2200OCT 3 OCT 16 1910 2200OCT 10 OCT 23 1910 2200OCT 17 OCT 30 1910 2200OCT 31 NOV 13 1910 2200NOV 7 NOV 20 2005 2295NOV 14 NOV 27 2005 2295NOV 28 DEC 11 2005 2295DEC 5 DEC 18 2005 2295DEC 12 DEC 25 2005 2295DEC 26 JAN 8 2005 2295

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

Start Finish Tour Tour & Cairns Sydney Only Sailing

2010MAR 27 APR 9 1860 2150APR 3 APR 16 1860 2150APR 10 APR 23 1860 2150APR 17 APR 30 1860 2150MAY 1 MAY 14 1860 2150MAY 8 MAY 21 1860 2150MAY 15 MAY 28 1860 2150MAY 29 JUN 11 1860 2150JUN 5 JUN 18 1860 2150JUN 12 JUN 25 1860 2150JUN 26 JUL 9 1860 2150JUL 3 JUL 16 1815 2105JUL 17 JUL 30 1815 2105JUL 24 AUG 6 1815 2105JUL 31 AUG 13 1815 2105AUG 7 AUG 20 1815 2105AUG 21 SEP 3 1815 2105AUG 28 SEP 10 1815 2105SEP 4 SEP 17 1815 2105SEP 18 OCT 1 1815 2105SEP 25 OCT 8 1815 2105OCT 9 OCT 22 1815 2105OCT 16 OCT 29 1815 2105OCT 23 NOV 5 1815 2105OCT 30 NOV 12 1815 2105NOV 13 NOV 26 1910 2200NOV 20 DEC 3 1910 2200NOV 27 DEC 10 1910 2200DEC 11 DEC 24 1910 2200DEC 18 DEC 31 1910 2200DEC 25 JAN 7 1910 2200

2011JAN 8 JAN 21 1910 2200JAN 15 JAN 28 1910 2200JAN 22 FEB 4 1910 2200JAN 29 FEB 11 1910 2200FEB 5 FEB 18 1910 2200FEB 12 FEB 25 1910 2200FEB 19 MAR 4 1910 2200FEB 26 MAR 11 1910 2200MAR 5 MAR 18 1910 2200MAR 12 MAR 25 1910 2200MAR 19 APR 1 1910 2200MAR 26 APR 8 1910 2200APR 2 APR 15 1900 2190APR 9 APR 22 1900 2190APR 16 APR 29 1900 2190APR 23 MAY 6 1900 2190APR 30 MAY 13 1900 2190MAY 7 MAY 20 1900 2190MAY 14 MAY 27 1900 2190MAY 28 JUN 10 1900 2190JUN 4 JUN 17 1900 2190JUN 11 JUN 24 1900 2190JUN 25 JUL 8 1900 2190JUL 2 JUL 15 1870 2160JUL 16 JUL 29 1870 2160JUL 23 AUG 5 1870 2160JUL 30 AUG 12 1870 2160AUG 6 AUG 19 1870 2160AUG 20 SEP 2 1870 2160AUG 27 SEP 9 1870 2160SEP 3 SEP 16 1870 2160SEP 10 SEP 23 1870 2160SEP 17 SEP 30 1870 2160SEP 24 OCT 7 1870 2160


Your choiceYou can start this tour in Cairns &travel it in reverse – if you do, yousave up to US$70.






• Great Barrier Reef talk & native fish hold

contiki.com/sunshine

12 Days Cairns Sunshine Trail

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

12Days

fromUS$1539

US$129/Day

Tully


Mackay

Capricorn Coast

3

CAIRNS3

COUNTRY HOMESTEAD

1

FRASER ISLAND

NOOSA11

BrisbaneSURFERS PARADISE 2


Townsville

Gulf of Carpentaria

Great Australian

Bight

Tasman Sea

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

NORTHERN TERRITORY

NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

QUEENSLAND


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

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


East Coast

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

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

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

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


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







Learn to throw a boomerang

Jetskiing, The Whitsundays

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement (tour only) add US$1100/addUS$369 twin-share.Single room supplement (tour + sailing) add US$870/addUS$299 twin-share. (Boat cabins are multi-share only)BTSC: Start Surfers Paradise 4:30pm & end Cairns 12:00 noon.BTCS: Start Cairns 12:00 noon & end Surfers Paradise 8:00am.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save US$159.Or pay 6 months inadvance and save US$79. See page 7 for details.

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

Start Finish Tour Tour & Surfers P. Cairns Only Sailing

2010MAR 23 APR 3 1645 1935MAR 30 APR 10 1645 1935APR 6 APR 17 1645 1935APR 20 MAY 1 1645 1935APR 27 MAY 8 1645 1935MAY 4 MAY 15 1645 1935MAY 18 MAY 29 1645 1935MAY 25 JUN 5 1645 1935JUN 1 JUN 12 1645 1935JUN 15 JUN 26 1645 1935JUN 22 JUL 3 1645 1935JUL 6 JUL 17 1609 1899JUL 13 JUL 24 1609 1899JUL 20 JUL 31 1609 1899JUL 27 AUG 7 1609 1899AUG 10 AUG 21 1609 1899AUG 17 AUG 28 1609 1899AUG 24 SEP 4 1609 1899SEP 7 SEP 18 1609 1899SEP 14 SEP 25 1609 1899SEP 28 OCT 9 1609 1899OCT 5 OCT 16 1609 1899OCT 12 OCT 23 1609 1899OCT 19 OCT 30 1609 1899NOV 2 NOV 13 1685 1975NOV 9 NOV 20 1685 1975NOV 16 NOV 27 1685 1975NOV 30 DEC 11 1685 1975DEC 7 DEC 18 1685 1975DEC 14 DEC 25 1685 1975DEC 28 JAN 8 1685 1975

2011JAN 4 JAN 15 1685 1975JAN 11 JAN 22 1685 1975JAN 18 JAN 29 1685 1975JAN 25 FEB 5 1685 1975FEB 1 FEB 12 1685 1975FEB 8 FEB 19 1685 1975FEB 15 FEB 26 1685 1975FEB 22 MAR 5 1685 1975MAR 1 MAR 12 1685 1975MAR 8 MAR 19 1685 1975MAR 15 MAR 26 1685 1975MAR 22 APR 2 1685 1975MAR 29 APR 9 1685 1975APR 5 APR 16 1679 1969APR 12 APR 23 1679 1969APR 19 APR 30 1679 1969APR 26 MAY 7 1679 1969MAY 3 MAY 14 1679 1969MAY 17 MAY 28 1679 1969MAY 24 JUN 4 1679 1969MAY 31 JUN 11 1679 1969JUN 14 JUN 25 1679 1969JUN 21 JUL 2 1679 1969JUL 5 JUL 16 1655 1945JUL 12 JUL 23 1655 1945JUL 19 JUL 30 1655 1945JUL 26 AUG 6 1655 1945AUG 9 AUG 20 1655 1945AUG 16 AUG 27 1655 1945AUG 23 SEP 3 1655 1945AUG 30 SEP 10 1655 1945SEP 6 SEP 17 1655 1945SEP 13 SEP 24 1655 1945SEP 20 OCT 1 1655 1945SEP 27 OCT 8 1655 1945

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

Start Finish Tour Tour & Cairns Surfers P. Only Sailing

2010MAR 27 APR 7 1575 1865APR 3 APR 14 1575 1865APR 10 APR 21 1575 1865APR 17 APR 28 1575 1865MAY 1 MAY 12 1575 1865MAY 8 MAY 19 1575 1865MAY 15 MAY 26 1575 1865MAY 29 JUN 9 1575 1865JUN 5 JUN 16 1575 1865JUN 12 JUN 23 1575 1865JUN 26 JUL 7 1575 1865JUL 3 JUL 14 1539 1829JUL 17 JUL 28 1539 1829JUL 24 AUG 4 1539 1829JUL 31 AUG 11 1539 1829AUG 7 AUG 18 1539 1829AUG 21 SEP 1 1539 1829AUG 28 SEP 8 1539 1829SEP 4 SEP 15 1539 1829SEP 18 SEP 29 1539 1829SEP 25 OCT 6 1539 1829OCT 9 OCT 20 1539 1829OCT 16 OCT 27 1539 1829OCT 23 NOV 3 1539 1829OCT 30 NOV 10 1539 1829NOV 13 NOV 24 1615 1905NOV 20 DEC 1 1615 1905NOV 27 DEC 8 1615 1905DEC 11 DEC 22 1615 1905DEC 18 DEC 29 1615 1905DEC 25 JAN 5 1615 1905

2011JAN 8 JAN 19 1615 1905JAN 15 JAN 26 1615 1905JAN 22 FEB 2 1615 1905JAN 29 FEB 9 1615 1905FEB 5 FEB 16 1615 1905FEB 12 FEB 23 1615 1905FEB 19 MAR 2 1615 1905FEB 26 MAR 9 1615 1905MAR 5 MAR 16 1615 1905MAR 12 MAR 23 1615 1905MAR 19 MAR 30 1615 1905MAR 26 APR 6 1615 1905APR 2 APR 13 1609 1899APR 9 APR 20 1609 1899APR 16 APR 27 1609 1899APR 23 MAY 4 1609 1899APR 30 MAY 11 1609 1899MAY 7 MAY 18 1609 1899MAY 14 MAY 25 1609 1899MAY 28 JUN 8 1609 1899JUN 4 JUN 15 1609 1899JUN 11 JUN 22 1609 1899JUN 25 JUL 6 1609 1899JUL 2 JUL 13 1585 1875JUL 16 JUL 27 1585 1875JUL 23 AUG 3 1585 1875JUL 30 AUG 10 1585 1875AUG 6 AUG 17 1585 1875AUG 20 AUG 31 1585 1875AUG 27 SEP 7 1585 1875SEP 3 SEP 14 1585 1875SEP 10 SEP 21 1585 1875SEP 17 SEP 28 1585 1875SEP 24 OCT 5 1585 1875


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

Whitewater rafting

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








contiki.com/coast

11 Days Coast & Whitsundays

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

11Days

fromUS$1535

US$140/Day

Airlie Beach

Shute Harbour

Mackay

Byron Bay

Capricorn Coast

Sydney

3

COUNTRY HOMESTEAD

1

FRASER ISLANDNOOSA

11

Brisbane


PORT STEPHENS

COFFS HARBOUR

1

1


Great Australian

Bight

Tasman Sea

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

NORTHERN TERRITORY

NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

QUEENSLAND


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

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


East Coast

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

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

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

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

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

Enjoy great resort facilitiesSee native birdlife & wallabies

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

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


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







Byron BayLearn to surf

Langmorn Station

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement (tour only) add US$969/addUS$325 twin-share.Single room supplement (tour + sailing) add US$739/addUS$255 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 travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save US$159.Or pay 6 months inadvance and save US$79.See page 7 for details.

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

Start Finish Tour Tour & Sydney W’suns Only Sailing

2010MAR 21 MAR 31 1645 1935MAR 28 APR 7 1645 1935APR 4 APR 14 1645 1935APR 18 APR 28 1645 1935APR 25 MAY 5 1645 1935MAY 2 MAY 12 1645 1935MAY 16 MAY 26 1645 1935MAY 23 JUN 2 1645 1935MAY 30 JUN 9 1645 1935JUN 13 JUN 23 1645 1935JUN 20 JUN 30 1645 1935JUL 4 JUL 14 1605 1895JUL 11 JUL 21 1605 1895JUL 18 JUL 28 1605 1895JUL 25 AUG 4 1605 1895AUG 8 AUG 18 1605 1895AUG 15 AUG 25 1605 1895AUG 22 SEP 1 1605 1895SEP 5 SEP 15 1605 1895SEP 12 SEP 22 1605 1895SEP 26 OCT 6 1605 1895OCT 3 OCT 13 1605 1895OCT 10 OCT 20 1605 1895OCT 17 OCT 27 1605 1895OCT 31 NOV 10 1605 1895NOV 7 NOV 17 1685 1975NOV 14 NOV 24 1685 1975NOV 28 DEC 8 1685 1975DEC 5 DEC 15 1685 1975DEC 12 DEC 22 1685 1975DEC 26 JAN 5 1685 1975

2011JAN 2 JAN 12 1685 1975JAN 9 JAN 19 1685 1975JAN 16 JAN 26 1685 1975JAN 23 FEB 2 1685 1975JAN 30 FEB 9 1685 1975FEB 6 FEB 16 1685 1975FEB 13 FEB 23 1685 1975FEB 20 MAR 2 1685 1975FEB 27 MAR 9 1685 1975MAR 6 MAR 16 1685 1975MAR 13 MAR 23 1685 1975MAR 20 MAR 30 1685 1975MAR 27 APR 6 1685 1975APR 3 APR 13 1679 1969APR 10 APR 20 1679 1969APR 17 APR 27 1679 1969APR 24 MAY 4 1679 1969MAY 1 MAY 11 1679 1969MAY 15 MAY 25 1679 1969MAY 22 JUN 1 1679 1969MAY 29 JUN 8 1679 1969JUN 12 JUN 22 1679 1969JUN 19 JUN 29 1679 1969JUL 3 JUL 13 1655 1945JUL 10 JUL 20 1655 1945JUL 17 JUL 27 1655 1945JUL 24 AUG 3 1655 1945AUG 7 AUG 17 1655 1945AUG 14 AUG 24 1655 1945AUG 21 AUG 31 1655 1945AUG 28 SEP 7 1655 1945SEP 4 SEP 14 1655 1945SEP 11 SEP 21 1655 1945SEP 18 SEP 28 1655 1945SEP 25 OCT 5 1655 1945

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

Start Finish Tour Tour & W’suns Sydney Only Sailing

2010MAR 30 APR 9 1575 1865APR 6 APR 16 1575 1865APR 13 APR 23 1575 1865APR 20 APR 30 1575 1865MAY 4 MAY 14 1575 1865MAY 11 MAY 21 1575 1865MAY 18 MAY 28 1575 1865JUN 1 JUN 11 1575 1865JUN 8 JUN 18 1575 1865JUN 15 JUN 25 1575 1865JUN 29 JUL 9 1575 1865JUL 6 JUL 16 1535 1825JUL 20 JUL 30 1535 1825JUL 27 AUG 6 1535 1825AUG 3 AUG 13 1535 1825AUG 10 AUG 20 1535 1825AUG 24 SEP 3 1535 1825AUG 31 SEP 10 1535 1825SEP 7 SEP 17 1535 1825SEP 21 OCT 1 1535 1825SEP 28 OCT 8 1535 1825OCT 12 OCT 22 1535 1825OCT 19 OCT 29 1535 1825OCT 26 NOV 5 1535 1825NOV 2 NOV 12 1615 1905NOV 16 NOV 26 1615 1905NOV 23 DEC 3 1615 1905NOV 30 DEC 10 1615 1905DEC 14 DEC 24 1615 1905DEC 21 DEC 31 1615 1905DEC 28 JAN 7 1615 1905

2011JAN 11 JAN 21 1615 1905JAN 18 JAN 28 1615 1905JAN 25 FEB 4 1615 1905FEB 1 FEB 11 1615 1905FEB 8 FEB 18 1615 1905FEB 15 FEB 25 1615 1905FEB 22 MAR 4 1615 1905MAR 1 MAR 11 1615 1905MAR 8 MAR 18 1615 1905MAR 15 MAR 25 1615 1905MAR 22 APR 1 1615 1905MAR 29 APR 8 1615 1905APR 5 APR 15 1609 1899APR 12 APR 22 1609 1899APR 19 APR 29 1609 1899APR 26 MAY 6 1609 1899MAY 3 MAY 13 1609 1899MAY 10 MAY 20 1609 1899MAY 17 MAY 27 1609 1899MAY 31 JUN 10 1609 1899JUN 7 JUN 17 1609 1899JUN 14 JUN 24 1609 1899JUN 28 JUL 8 1609 1899JUL 5 JUL 15 1585 1875JUL 19 JUL 29 1585 1875JUL 26 AUG 5 1585 1875AUG 2 AUG 12 1585 1875AUG 9 AUG 19 1585 1875AUG 23 SEP 2 1585 1875AUG 30 SEP 9 1585 1875SEP 6 SEP 16 1585 1875SEP 13 SEP 23 1585 1875SEP 20 SEP 30 1585 1875SEP 27 OCT 7 1585 1875


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

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

Semi-submersible cruise

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

Day 4: The Whitsundays to CairnsHead north to the happening city ofTownsville that straddles the coast & theoutback. Continue road-tripping along thespectacular Great Green Way via Tully tothe ever-popular travellers’ hub of Cairns.Resort (B)Townsville city tourSee the unspoilt national park ofMagnetic Island from TownsvilleCross the Tully River, home toAustralia's best whitewater rafting

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

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

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

Tully

Shute Harbour

Kuranda


CAPE TRIBULATION2

Townsville

3

CAIRNS3


Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

QUEENSLAND


East Coast

32

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

9Days Island &Rainforest

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

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

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

& champagne breakfastENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

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

contiki.com/island

When to go and how muchWhat’s includedAll as per itinerary• 8 nights resort accommodation

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




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



9 Days

fromUS$1309

US$146/Day


Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement (tour only) add US$870/add US$269 twin-share.Single room supplement (tour + sailing) add US$640/addUS$199 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 travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

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

Start Finish Tour Tour & W’suns Cairns Only Sailing

2010MAR 28 APR 5 1339 1629APR 4 APR 12 1339 1629APR 11 APR 19 1339 1629APR 25 MAY 3 1339 1629MAY 2 MAY 10 1339 1629MAY 9 MAY 17 1339 1629MAY 23 MAY 31 1339 1629MAY 30 JUN 7 1339 1629JUN 6 JUN 14 1339 1629JUN 20 JUN 28 1339 1629JUN 27 JUL 5 1339 1629JUL 11 JUL 19 1309 1599JUL 18 JUL 26 1309 1599JUL 25 AUG 2 1309 1599AUG 1 AUG 9 1309 1599AUG 15 AUG 23 1309 1599AUG 22 AUG 30 1309 1599AUG 29 SEP 6 1309 1599SEP 12 SEP 20 1309 1599SEP 19 SEP 27 1309 1599OCT 3 OCT 11 1309 1599OCT 10 OCT 18 1309 1599OCT 17 OCT 25 1309 1599OCT 24 NOV 1 1309 1599NOV 7 NOV 15 1375 1665NOV 14 NOV 22 1375 1665NOV 21 NOV 29 1375 1665DEC 5 DEC 13 1375 1665DEC 12 DEC 20 1375 1665DEC 19 DEC 27 1375 1665

2011JAN 2 JAN 10 1375 1665JAN 9 JAN 17 1375 1665JAN 16 JAN 24 1375 1665JAN 23 JAN 31 1375 1665JAN 30 FEB 7 1375 1665FEB 6 FEB 14 1375 1665FEB 13 FEB 21 1375 1665FEB 20 FEB 28 1375 1665FEB 27 MAR 7 1375 1665MAR 6 MAR 14 1375 1665MAR 13 MAR 21 1375 1665MAR 20 MAR 28 1375 1665MAR 27 APR 4 1375 1665APR 3 APR 11 1369 1659APR 10 APR 18 1369 1659APR 17 APR 25 1369 1659APR 24 MAY 2 1369 1659MAY 1 MAY 9 1369 1659MAY 8 MAY 16 1369 1659MAY 22 MAY 30 1369 1659MAY 29 JUN 6 1369 1659JUN 5 JUN 13 1369 1659JUN 19 JUN 27 1369 1659JUN 26 JUL 4 1369 1659JUL 10 JUL 18 1345 1635JUL 17 JUL 25 1345 1635JUL 24 AUG 1 1345 1635JUL 31 AUG 8 1345 1635AUG 14 AUG 22 1345 1635AUG 21 AUG 29 1345 1635AUG 28 SEP 5 1345 1635SEP 4 SEP 12 1345 1635SEP 11 SEP 19 1345 1635SEP 18 SEP 26 1345 1635SEP 25 OCT 3 1345 1635

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

Start Finish Tour Tour & Cairns W’suns Only Sailing

2010MAR 25 APR 2 1339 1629APR 1 APR 9 1339 1629APR 8 APR 16 1339 1629APR 15 APR 23 1339 1629APR 29 MAY 7 1339 1629MAY 6 MAY 14 1339 1629MAY 13 MAY 21 1339 1629MAY 27 JUN 4 1339 1629JUN 3 JUN 11 1339 1629JUN 10 JUN 18 1339 1629JUN 24 JUL 2 1339 1629JUL 1 JUL 9 1309 1599JUL 15 JUL 23 1309 1599JUL 22 JUL 30 1309 1599JUL 29 AUG 6 1309 1599AUG 5 AUG 13 1309 1599AUG 19 AUG 27 1309 1599AUG 26 SEP 3 1309 1599SEP 2 SEP 10 1309 1599SEP 16 SEP 24 1309 1599SEP 23 OCT 1 1309 1599OCT 7 OCT 15 1309 1599OCT 14 OCT 22 1309 1599OCT 21 OCT 29 1309 1599OCT 28 NOV 5 1309 1599NOV 11 NOV 19 1375 1665NOV 18 NOV 26 1375 1665NOV 25 DEC 3 1375 1665DEC 9 DEC 17 1375 1665DEC 16 DEC 24 1375 1665DEC 23 DEC 31 1375 1665

2011JAN 6 JAN 14 1375 1665JAN 13 JAN 21 1375 1665JAN 20 JAN 28 1375 1665JAN 27 FEB 4 1375 1665FEB 3 FEB 11 1375 1665FEB 10 FEB 18 1375 1665FEB 17 FEB 25 1375 1665FEB 24 MAR 4 1375 1665MAR 3 MAR 11 1375 1665MAR 10 MAR 18 1375 1665MAR 17 MAR 25 1375 1665MAR 24 APR 1 1375 1665MAR 31 APR 8 1375 1665APR 7 APR 15 1369 1659APR 14 APR 22 1369 1659APR 21 APR 29 1369 1659APR 28 MAY 6 1369 1659MAY 5 MAY 13 1369 1659MAY 12 MAY 20 1369 1659MAY 26 JUN 3 1369 1659JUN 2 JUN 10 1369 1659JUN 9 JUN 17 1369 1659JUN 23 JUL 1 1369 1659JUN 30 JUL 8 1369 1659JUL 14 JUL 22 1345 1635JUL 21 JUL 29 1345 1635JUL 28 AUG 5 1345 1635AUG 4 AUG 12 1345 1635AUG 18 AUG 26 1345 1635AUG 25 SEP 2 1345 1635SEP 1 SEP 9 1345 1635SEP 8 SEP 16 1345 1635SEP 15 SEP 23 1345 1635SEP 22 SEP 30 1345 1635SEP 29 OCT 7 1345 1635

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

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

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

See native birdlife & wallabies

Enjoy great resort facilities

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

Townsville city tour

See the unspoilt national park ofMagnetic Island from Townsville

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

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

Cairns city tour

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

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

Aboriginal dancers The Tropics

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

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

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

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

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

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

7Days MagicalTropics

contiki.com/magical

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

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

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

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




Tully

Shute Harbour 3

CAIRNS


Townsville

3

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

QUEENSLAND

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

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



7Days

fromUS$949

US$136/Day

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement (tour only) add US$695/addUS$239 twin-share.Single room supplement (tour + sailing) add US$465/addUS$169 twin-share. (Boat cabins are multi-share only)NWSC: Start Whitsundays 5:00pm & end Cairns 12:00 noon.NWCS: Start Cairns 12:00 noon & end Whitsundays 8:00am.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

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

Start Finish Tour Tour & W’suns Cairns Only Sailing

2010MAR 28 APR 3 975 1265APR 4 APR 10 975 1265APR 11 APR 17 975 1265APR 25 MAY 1 975 1265MAY 2 MAY 8 975 1265MAY 9 MAY 15 975 1265MAY 23 MAY 29 975 1265MAY 30 JUN 5 975 1265JUN 6 JUN 12 975 1265JUN 20 JUN 26 975 1265JUN 27 JUL 3 975 1265JUL 11 JUL 17 949 1239JUL 18 JUL 24 949 1239JUL 25 JUL 31 949 1239AUG 1 AUG 7 949 1239AUG 15 AUG 21 949 1239AUG 22 AUG 28 949 1239AUG 29 SEP 4 949 1239SEP 12 SEP 18 949 1239SEP 19 SEP 25 949 1239OCT 3 OCT 9 949 1239OCT 10 OCT 16 949 1239OCT 17 OCT 23 949 1239OCT 24 OCT 30 949 1239NOV 7 NOV 13 999 1289NOV 14 NOV 20 999 1289NOV 21 NOV 27 999 1289DEC 5 DEC 11 999 1289DEC 12 DEC 18 999 1289DEC 19 DEC 25 999 1289

2011JAN 2 JAN 8 999 1289JAN 9 JAN 15 999 1289JAN 16 JAN 22 999 1289JAN 23 JAN 29 999 1289JAN 30 FEB 5 999 1289FEB 6 FEB 12 999 1289FEB 13 FEB 19 999 1289FEB 20 FEB 26 999 1289FEB 27 MAR 5 999 1289MAR 6 MAR 12 999 1289MAR 13 MAR 19 999 1289MAR 20 MAR 26 999 1289MAR 27 APR 2 999 1289APR 3 APR 9 995 1285APR 10 APR 16 995 1285APR 17 APR 23 995 1285APR 24 APR 30 995 1285MAY 1 MAY 7 995 1285MAY 8 MAY 14 995 1285MAY 22 MAY 28 995 1285MAY 29 JUN 4 995 1285JUN 5 JUN 11 995 1285JUN 19 JUN 25 995 1285JUN 26 JUL 2 995 1285JUL 10 JUL 16 979 1269JUL 17 JUL 23 979 1269JUL 24 JUL 30 979 1269JUL 31 AUG 6 979 1269AUG 14 AUG 20 979 1269AUG 21 AUG 27 979 1269AUG 28 SEP 3 979 1269SEP 4 SEP 10 979 1269SEP 11 SEP 17 979 1269SEP 18 SEP 24 979 1269SEP 25 OCT 1 979 1269

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

Start Finish Tour Tour & Cairns W’suns Only Sailing

2010MAR 27 APR 2 975 1265APR 3 APR 9 975 1265APR 10 APR 16 975 1265APR 17 APR 23 975 1265MAY 1 MAY 7 975 1265MAY 8 MAY 14 975 1265MAY 15 MAY 21 975 1265MAY 29 JUN 4 975 1265JUN 5 JUN 11 975 1265JUN 12 JUN 18 975 1265JUN 26 JUL 2 975 1265JUL 3 JUL 9 949 1239JUL 17 JUL 23 949 1239JUL 24 JUL 30 949 1239JUL 31 AUG 6 949 1239AUG 7 AUG 13 949 1239AUG 21 AUG 27 949 1239AUG 28 SEP 3 949 1239SEP 4 SEP 10 949 1239SEP 18 SEP 24 949 1239SEP 25 OCT 1 949 1239OCT 9 OCT 15 949 1239OCT 16 OCT 22 949 1239OCT 23 OCT 29 949 1239OCT 30 NOV 5 949 1239NOV 13 NOV 19 999 1289NOV 20 NOV 26 999 1289NOV 27 DEC 3 999 1289DEC 11 DEC 17 999 1289DEC 18 DEC 24 999 1289DEC 25 DEC 31 999 1289

2011JAN 8 JAN 14 999 1289JAN 15 JAN 21 999 1289JAN 22 JAN 28 999 1289JAN 29 FEB 4 999 1289FEB 5 FEB 11 999 1289FEB 12 FEB 18 999 1289FEB 19 FEB 25 999 1289FEB 26 MAR 4 999 1289MAR 5 MAR 11 999 1289MAR 12 MAR 18 999 1289MAR 19 MAR 25 999 1289MAR 26 APR 1 999 1289APR 2 APR 8 995 1285APR 9 APR 15 995 1285APR 16 APR 22 995 1285APR 23 APR 29 995 1285APR 30 MAY 6 995 1285MAY 7 MAY 13 995 1285MAY 14 MAY 20 995 1285MAY 28 JUN 3 995 1285JUN 4 JUN 10 995 1285JUN 11 JUN 17 995 1285JUN 25 JUL 1 995 1285JUL 2 JUL 8 979 1269JUL 16 JUL 22 979 1269JUL 23 JUL 29 979 1269JUL 30 AUG 5 979 1269AUG 6 AUG 12 979 1269AUG 20 AUG 26 979 1269AUG 27 SEP 2 979 1269SEP 3 SEP 9 979 1269SEP 10 SEP 16 979 1269SEP 17 SEP 23 979 1269SEP 24 SEP 30 979 1269


Itinerary andincluded sightseeingDay 1: Cairns to Cape TribulationMeet up with your Contiki Crew & head toPort Douglas, a glamorous, yet low-keyresort town. Keep heading north along thestunning Coral Sea to Mossman Gorge,the pristine Daintree National Park & CapeTribulation. Resort (D)See Port Douglas & gorgeous FourMile Beach - a band of white-sandbeach backed by palms Walk through the Daintree Rainforestto Mossman Gorge for swimmingDay 2: Cape TribulationGet back to nature in the Daintree NationalPark with its ancient rainforests.

Dip in a refreshing swimming hole beforeheading back to Cape Tribulation - aunique area where 2 of Australia’s mostsignificant World Heritage sites, The GreatBarrier Reef & the wet tropics, meet!Resort (B)Learn about unique Daintree flora &fauna on a board walkListen to Aboriginal legends about the precious areaDay 3: Cape Tribulation to CairnsLearn about the fascinating indigenousAboriginal culture. Then it’s back to Cairnswhere the tour ends & it’s time to sayfarewell to your new friends. (B)Visit Rainforestation Nature Park for an Aboriginal dreamtime walk,experience native dancing, see spear throwing & learn how to throw a boomerang

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

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

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


• Transport in a modern, air-conditioned mini coach

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


East Coast

34

3 Days Rainforest Adventure2 nights accomm2 breakfasts & 1 dinner

3Days RainforestAdventure


CAIRNS: Bungy jump with panoramic views of the rainforest

CAPE TRIBULATION: Cable zip line via flying foxes through the rainforest

from floor to canopyENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

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

contiki.com/rainforest

Kuranda Skyrail

Kuranda


CAPE TRIBULATION2

Cairns

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

QUEENSLAND


Didgeridoo, Cairns


3Days

fromUS$455

US$152/Day


Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add US$175 (add US$40 twin-share).CYCS: Start Cairns 7:30am & end Cairns 5:00pm.CYSC: Start Cairns 8:00am & end Cairns 4:00pm.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

Code: CYCS 2010/11

Start Finish US$Cairns Cairns pp

2010MAR 25 MAR 27 469APR 1 APR 3 469APR 8 APR 10 469APR 15 APR 17 469APR 29 MAY 1 469MAY 6 MAY 8 469MAY 13 MAY 15 469MAY 27 MAY 29 469JUN 3 JUN 5 469JUN 10 JUN 12 469JUN 24 JUN 26 469JUL 1 JUL 3 455JUL 15 JUL 17 455JUL 22 JUL 24 455JUL 29 JUL 31 455AUG 5 AUG 7 455AUG 19 AUG 21 455AUG 26 AUG 28 455SEP 2 SEP 4 455SEP 16 SEP 18 455SEP 23 SEP 25 455OCT 7 OCT 9 455OCT 14 OCT 16 455OCT 21 OCT 23 455OCT 28 OCT 30 455NOV 11 NOV 13 479NOV 18 NOV 20 479NOV 25 NOV 27 479DEC 9 DEC 11 479DEC 16 DEC 18 479DEC 23 DEC 25 479

2011JAN 6 JAN 8 479JAN 13 JAN 15 479JAN 20 JAN 22 479JAN 27 JAN 29 479FEB 3 FEB 5 479FEB 10 FEB 12 479FEB 17 FEB 19 479FEB 24 FEB 26 479MAR 3 MAR 5 479MAR 10 MAR 12 479MAR 17 MAR 19 479MAR 24 MAR 26 479MAR 31 APR 2 479APR 7 APR 9 475APR 14 APR 16 475APR 21 APR 23 475APR 28 APR 30 475MAY 5 MAY 7 475MAY 12 MAY 14 475MAY 26 MAY 28 475JUN 2 JUN 4 475JUN 9 JUN 11 475JUN 23 JUN 25 475JUN 30 JUL 2 475JUL 14 JUL 16 469JUL 21 JUL 23 469JUL 28 JUL 30 469AUG 4 AUG 6 469AUG 18 AUG 20 469AUG 25 AUG 27 469SEP 1 SEP 3 469SEP 8 SEP 10 469SEP 22 SEP 24 469SEP 29 OCT 1 469

Code: CYSC 2010/11

Start Finish US$Cairns Cairns pp

2010APR 3 APR 5 469APR 10 APR 12 469APR 17 APR 19 469MAY 1 MAY 3 469MAY 8 MAY 10 469MAY 15 MAY 17 469MAY 29 MAY 31 469JUN 5 JUN 7 469JUN 12 JUN 14 469JUN 26 JUN 28 469JUL 3 JUL 5 455JUL 17 JUL 19 455JUL 24 JUL 26 455JUL 31 AUG 2 455AUG 7 AUG 9 455AUG 21 AUG 23 455AUG 28 AUG 30 455SEP 4 SEP 6 455SEP 18 SEP 20 455SEP 25 SEP 27 455OCT 9 OCT 11 455OCT 16 OCT 18 455OCT 23 OCT 25 455OCT 30 NOV 1 455NOV 13 NOV 15 479NOV 20 NOV 22 479NOV 27 NOV 29 479DEC 11 DEC 13 479DEC 18 DEC 20 479DEC 25 DEC 27 479

2011JAN 8 JAN 10 479JAN 15 JAN 17 479JAN 22 JAN 24 479JAN 29 JAN 31 479FEB 5 FEB 7 479FEB 12 FEB 14 479FEB 19 FEB 21 479FEB 26 FEB 28 479MAR 5 MAR 7 479MAR 12 MAR 14 479MAR 19 MAR 21 479MAR 26 MAR 28 479APR 2 APR 4 475APR 9 APR 11 475APR 16 APR 18 475APR 23 APR 25 475APR 30 MAY 2 475MAY 7 MAY 9 475MAY 14 MAY 16 475MAY 28 MAY 30 475JUN 4 JUN 6 475JUN 11 JUN 13 475JUN 25 JUN 27 475JUL 2 JUL 4 469JUL 16 JUL 18 469JUL 23 JUL 25 469JUL 30 AUG 1 469AUG 6 AUG 8 469AUG 20 AUG 22 469AUG 27 AUG 29 469SEP 3 SEP 5 469SEP 10 SEP 12 469SEP 17 SEP 19 469SEP 24 SEP 26 469

Dracula’s cabaret show

East Coast

35

5 Days City to Surf4 nights accomm3 breakfasts & 2 dinners

PORT STEPHENS: Sandboard & ‘surf’ down the sandunes

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

comedy cabaret show & dinner - Spectacular tandem skydive - Harley

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

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

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

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

Visit Cape Byron - Australia's mosteasterly point

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

Visit stunning Gold Coast beaches

Visit Jupiter's Casino

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

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

5Days City to Surf

contiki.com/surf


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





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

in Coffs Harbour When to go and how much

Sea kayaking safari


5Days

fromUS$725

US$145/Day

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add US$389 (add US$110 twin-share).Start Sydney 7:00am & end Surfers Paradise 8:00am.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

Code: BSSB 2010/11

Start Finish US$ Sydney Surfers P. pp

2010MAR 21 MAR 25 745MAR 28 APR 1 745APR 4 APR 8 745APR 18 APR 22 745APR 25 APR 29 745MAY 2 MAY 6 745MAY 16 MAY 20 745MAY 23 MAY 27 745MAY 30 JUN 3 745JUN 13 JUN 17 725JUN 20 JUN 24 725JUL 4 JUL 8 725JUL 11 JUL 15 725JUL 18 JUL 22 725JUL 25 JUL 29 725AUG 8 AUG 12 725AUG 15 AUG 19 725AUG 22 AUG 26 725SEP 5 SEP 9 725SEP 12 SEP 16 725SEP 26 SEP 30 725OCT 3 OCT 7 725OCT 10 OCT 14 725OCT 17 OCT 21 725OCT 31 NOV 4 725NOV 7 NOV 11 765NOV 14 NOV 18 765NOV 28 DEC 2 765DEC 5 DEC 9 765DEC 12 DEC 16 765DEC 26 DEC 30 765

Start Finish US$ Sydney Surfers P. pp

2011JAN 2 JAN 6 765JAN 9 JAN 13 765JAN 16 JAN 20 765JAN 23 JAN 27 765JAN 30 FEB 3 765FEB 6 FEB 10 765FEB 13 FEB 17 765FEB 20 FEB 24 765FEB 27 MAR 3 765MAR 6 MAR 10 765MAR 13 MAR 17 765MAR 20 MAR 24 765MAR 27 MAR 31 765APR 3 APR 7 759APR 10 APR 14 759APR 17 APR 21 759APR 24 APR 28 759MAY 1 MAY 5 759MAY 15 MAY 19 759MAY 22 MAY 26 759MAY 29 JUN 2 759JUN 12 JUN 16 759JUN 19 JUN 23 759JUL 3 JUL 7 745JUL 10 JUL 14 745JUL 17 JUL 21 745JUL 24 JUL 28 745AUG 7 AUG 11 745AUG 14 AUG 18 745AUG 21 AUG 25 745AUG 28 SEP 1 745SEP 4 SEP 8 745SEP 11 SEP 15 745SEP 18 SEP 22 745SEP 25 SEP 29 745


CurrumbinByron Bay

Sydney

PORT STEPHENS

COFFS HARBOUR

SURFERS PARADISE

1

1

2

Tasman Sea

NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

QUEENSLAND

Surfers Paradise

contiki.com/territory

11 Days Territory & Outback

KINGS CANYON: Camel ride through an outback station

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

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


• Alice Springs Aboriginal‘Dreamtime bushtucker’ tour

• Traditional Aussie morning tea atDevils Marbles


Litchfield N.P

Mataranka

Devils Marbles

Ti Tree

Daly Waters

Wycliffe Well

Kata Tjuta

Simpsons Gap

ALICE SPRINGS

ULURU2

KINGS CANYON 1

TENNANT CREEK1


DARWIN1

2

Gulf of Carpentaria

Great Australian

Bight

Tasman Sea

Great Barrier Reef

NORTHERN TERRITORY

NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

WESTERNAUSTRALIA

QUEENSLAND

11Days

fromUS$1455

US$133/Day

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

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

Kakadu scenic flight

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

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


NorthernTerritory

37

11 Days Territory & Outback10 nights accomm9 breakfasts 4 dinners


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






Katherine Gorge cruise

Hot air ballooning

Meet the locals

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add US$830 (add US$275 twin-share).TEAD: Start Alice Springs 8:00am & end Darwin 6:00pm.TEDA: Start Darwin 7:30am & end Alice Springs 12:00 noon.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

Code: TEAD 2010/11

Start Finish US$ A.Springs Darwin pp

2010APR 4 APR 14 1465MAY 2 MAY 12 1465MAY 30 JUN 9 1465JUN 27 JUL 7 1465JUL 25 AUG 4 1489AUG 22 SEP 1 1489SEP 19 SEP 29 1489OCT 17 OCT 27 1489NOV 14 NOV 24 1455DEC 12 DEC 22 1455

2011JAN 9 JAN 19 1455FEB 6 FEB 16 1455MAR 6 MAR 16 1455APR 3 APR 13 1565MAY 1 MAY 11 1565MAY 29 JUN 8 1565JUN 26 JUL 6 1565JUL 24 AUG 3 1535AUG 21 AUG 31 1535SEP 18 SEP 28 1535

Code: TEDA 2010/11

Start Finish US$ Darwin A.Springs pp

2010MAR 24 APR 3 1465APR 21 MAY 1 1465MAY 19 MAY 29 1465JUN 16 JUN 26 1465JUL 14 JUL 24 1489AUG 11 AUG 21 1489SEP 8 SEP 18 1489OCT 6 OCT 16 1489NOV 3 NOV 13 1455DEC 1 DEC 11 1455DEC 29 JAN 8 1455

2011JAN 26 FEB 5 1455FEB 23 MAR 5 1455MAR 23 APR 2 1455APR 20 APR 30 1565MAY 18 MAY 28 1565JUN 15 JUN 25 1565JUL 13 JUL 23 1535AUG 10 AUG 20 1535SEP 7 SEP 17 1535



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

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

Devils Marbles

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

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






Northern Territory

38

6 Days Alice & Kakadu5 nights accomm5 breakfasts 2 dinners

6Days Alice &Kakadu


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

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

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

contiki.com/kakadu


Kakadu National Park


Only with Contiki• Traditional Aussie morning tea at

Devils Marbles

Litchfield N.P

Mataranka

Devils Marbles

Ti Tree

Daly Waters

Wycliffe Well

TENNANT CREEK1


DARWIN1

Alice Springs

Gulf of Carpentaria

NORTHERN TERRITORY

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

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add US$410 (add US$135 twin-share).AKDA: Start Darwin 7:30am & end Alice Springs 2:00pm.AKAD: Start Alice Springs 9:00am & end Darwin 6:00pm.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.


6Days

fromUS$899

US$150/Day

Code: AKDA 2010/11

Start Finish US$ Darwin A.Springs pp

2010MAR 24 MAR 29 909APR 21 APR 26 909MAY 19 MAY 24 909JUN 16 JUN 21 909JUL 14 JUL 19 925AUG 11 AUG 16 925SEP 8 SEP 13 925OCT 6 OCT 11 925NOV 3 NOV 8 899DEC 1 DEC 6 899DEC 29 JAN 3 899

2011JAN 26 JAN 31 899FEB 23 FEB 28 899MAR 23 MAR 28 899APR 20 APR 25 965MAY 18 MAY 23 965JUN 15 JUN 20 965JUL 13 JUL 18 949AUG 10 AUG 15 949SEP 7 SEP 12 949

Code: AKAD 2010/11

Start Finish US$ A.Springs Darwin pp

2010APR 9 APR 14 909MAY 7 MAY 12 909JUN 4 JUN 9 909JUL 2 JUL 7 925JUL 30 AUG 4 925AUG 27 SEP 1 925SEP 24 SEP 29 925OCT 22 OCT 27 925NOV 19 NOV 24 899DEC 17 DEC 22 899

2011JAN 14 JAN 19 899FEB 11 FEB 16 899MAR 11 MAR 16 899APR 8 APR 13 965MAY 6 MAY 11 965JUN 3 JUN 8 965JUL 1 JUL 6 949JUL 29 AUG 3 949AUG 26 AUG 31 949SEP 23 SEP 28 949

Katherine Gorge cruise

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

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

Quad biking, Kings Canyon

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6 Days Alice & Uluru5 nights accomm4 breakfasts2 dinners

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

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

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

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

6Days Alice &Uluru

contiki.com/uluru


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








Uluru

Only with Contiki• Alice Springs Aboriginal ‘Dreamtime

bushtucker’ tour

Swimming, Kings Canyon

Kata Tjuta

Simpsons Gap

ALICE SPRINGS

ULURU2

KINGS CANYON 1 2

Gulf of Carpentaria

NORTHERN TERRITORY


Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add US$425 (add US$139twin-share).AEDA: Start Alice Springs 1:30pm & end Alice Springs12:00 noon.AEAD: Start Alice Springs 8:00am & end Alice Springs10:00am.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

6 Days

fromUS$885

US$148/Day

Code: AEDA 2010/11

Start Finish US$ A.Springs A.Springs pp

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2011JAN 3 JAN 8 885JAN 31 FEB 5 885FEB 28 MAR 5 885MAR 28 APR 2 885APR 25 APR 30 949MAY 23 MAY 28 949JUN 20 JUN 25 949JUL 18 JUL 23 929AUG 15 AUG 20 929SEP 12 SEP 17 929

Code: AEAD 2010/11

Start Finish US$ A.Springs A.Springs pp

2010APR 4 APR 9 889MAY 2 MAY 7 889MAY 30 JUN 4 889JUN 27 JUL 2 889JUL 25 JUL 30 905AUG 22 AUG 27 905SEP 19 SEP 24 905OCT 17 OCT 22 905NOV 14 NOV 19 885DEC 12 DEC 17 885

2011JAN 9 JAN 14 885FEB 6 FEB 11 885MAR 6 MAR 11 885APR 3 APR 8 949MAY 1 MAY 6 949MAY 29 JUN 3 949JUN 26 JUL 1 949JUL 24 JUL 29 929AUG 21 AUG 26 929SEP 18 SEP 23 929

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

12amazingtoursfrom3 to 15 daysFor more ways to travel

Contiki see p.52-57

Snowboarding in Queenstown

Whitewater rafting

For more info about New Zealand visitcontiki.com/newzealand

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Don’t forgetdown under!

Australiawith Contiki from US$ 127 per day

– Pump the adrenaline with bungy,

canyon swinging & sky diving

– Relax in Rotorua’s hot thermal pools

– Become a ‘Zorbanaut’

– Carve up the slopes skiing & boarding

– Hike on an ancient glacier

– Cruise the beautiful Bay of Islands

– Get close to nature on a seal spotting

safari– ‘Get all Hollywood’ spotting famous Lord

of the Rings locations

– Swim with dolphins

– Meet a kiwi (…the bird, that is)

– Blackwater raft underground caves at Waitomo

– Get a taste for NZ farm life at the Agrodome

– Surf the sand dunes at 90 Mile Beach

– Take the triple challenge - jetboating,

whitewater rafting & a heli ride

And that’s just t he beginning...

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

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

– On a sailing boat, cruising the breathtaking Milford Sound

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jetboat adventure

Glacier heli-hike

Lake Ohau Lodge

COOL STUFF TO DO

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Milford Sound overnight cruise

Hike on an ancient glacier

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


• Bay of Islands BBQ dinner withchampagne

• Return ferry ride to Russell &guided historical walking tour

• Traditional Maori Hangi & danceperformance in Rotorua

• Geothermal walk through Taupo’sactive craters

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

Franz Josef• Guided trek & goldpanning in

historic Arrowtown• Queenstown Skyline gondola ride

Parry Kauri Park

Russell

Tongariro N.P

Auckland

Picton

Huka Falls

Lake TekapoHaast Pass

Hokitika

Te Anau

Arthur’sPass

BAY OF ISLANDS

WELLINGTON

QUEENSTOWN

CHRISTCHURCH

WAITOMO CAVES ROTORUA

TAUPO

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15 Days Grand Explorer

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

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

underground caves ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES


15Days

fromUS$1695

US$113/Day

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

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


New Zealand

43Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Auckland to Bay of IslandsMeet up with your Contiki Crew & head tothe idyllic Northland region, with its laidback,endless-summer lifestyle. Later, chill out inthe Bay of Islands, in seaside Paihia. Hotel (D)Venture across Auckland's HarbourBridge & see the 'City of Sails' harbourmade famous by the America's CupSee Auckland’s Sky TowerFree time in Parry Kauri Park, home tomany ancient giant kauri trees Day 2: Bay of IslandsUndeniably pretty, this region ranks as one ofNZ’s top natural playgrounds – chill out onthe beach, visit the Maori tribal lands, or tryout some watersports – there are lots onoffer. Hotel (B)Day 3: Bay of Islands to WaitomoCircle back to Auckland. After lunch, rollthrough the lush, green countryside toWaitomo, with it’s amazing limestoneformations & a visit to the glitteringGlowworm Grotto. Lodge (B,D)Enjoy a typical New Zealand country pubPizza partyDay 4: Waitomo to RotoruaCatch a sniff of sulphur in the air as you enterRotorua, NZ’s most dynamic thermal area &a cultural centre of the native Maori people.Soak in hot, bubbly pools or chow down at atraditional Maori hangi & concert. Hotel (B)Rotorua city tourVisit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun &interactive farm experience, with Kiwifarm animals & their world famoussheep showDay 5: Rotorua to TaupoTravel through the volcanic Wairakei area & findyourself in Taupo, nestled among spectacularnatural wonders & offering some great back-to-nature & adventure activities. Resort (B)See raging Huka FallsView Lake Taupo - a vast, water-filledcrater created from a volcanic blast &New Zealand’s largest lakeDay 6: Taupo to WellingtonJourney through World Heritage ListedTanogario National Park, to the vibrant capital& the coolest bar & club scene in NZ. Hotel (B)See the dramatic volcanic landscapemade famous in the 'Lord of the Rings'See the still active volcano - Mt RuapehuVisit Mt. Victoria for panoramic viewsDay 7: WellingtonCheck out ‘Windy Welly’s’ impressive harbourviews, steep hills & red hot arts scenecomplete with hip bars, eclectic shopping, &thriving late night entertainment. Hotel (B) See even more of the sights madefamous in the 'Lord of the Rings'

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

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

15 Days Grand Explorer14 nights accomm14 breakfasts & 6 dinners


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







Geyser, Rotorua

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

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

14 Dayoption for the Grand Explorer

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add US$749 (add US$160 twin-share).NGZA: Start Auckland 12:00 noon & end Christchurch 6:00pm.NGZC: Start Christchurch 8:00am & end Auckland 12:00 noon.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

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

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

• For 14 day tour price - deduct US$90 from price in the price box.• Twin room supplement: US$135.• Single room supplement: US$705.• Code: ex Auckland: NDZA. Start 12:00 noon/End 2:00pm. • Code: ex Queenstown: NDZC. Start 11:00am/End 12:00 noon. • 14 day tour starts or ends at Queenstown airport.


14 Days

fromUS$1605

US$115/Day

Code: NGZA 2010/11

Start Finish US$ Auckland C’church pp

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Code: NGZC 2010/11

Start Finish US$ C’church Auckland pp

2010APR 10 APR 24 1720APR 22 MAY 6 1720MAY 4 MAY 18 1720MAY 16 MAY 30 1720MAY 28 JUN 11 1720JUN 9 JUN 23 1720JUN 21 JUL 5 1720JUL 3 JUL 17 1695JUL 15 JUL 29 1695JUL 27 AUG 10 1695AUG 8 AUG 22 1695AUG 20 SEP 3 1695SEP 1 SEP 15 1695SEP 13 SEP 27 1695SEP 25 OCT 9 1695OCT 7 OCT 21 1740OCT 19 NOV 2 1740OCT 27 NOV 10 1740NOV 4 NOV 18 1740NOV 12 NOV 26 1740NOV 20 DEC 4 1785NOV 28 DEC 12 1785DEC 6 DEC 20 1785DEC 10 DEC 24 1785DEC 14 DEC 28 1785DEC 18 JAN 1 1805DEC 22 JAN 5 1805DEC 26 JAN 9 1805DEC 30 JAN 13 1805

2011JAN 3 JAN 17 1805JAN 7 JAN 21 1805JAN 11 JAN 25 1785JAN 15 JAN 29 1785JAN 19 FEB 2 1785JAN 23 FEB 6 1785JAN 27 FEB 10 1785JAN 31 FEB 14 1785FEB 4 FEB 18 1785FEB 8 FEB 22 1785FEB 12 FEB 26 1785FEB 16 MAR 2 1785FEB 20 MAR 6 1785FEB 24 MAR 10 1785FEB 28 MAR 14 1785MAR 4 MAR 18 1785MAR 16 MAR 30 1785MAR 28 APR 11 1785APR 9 APR 23 1760APR 21 MAY 5 1760MAY 3 MAY 17 1760MAY 15 MAY 29 1760MAY 27 JUN 10 1760JUN 8 JUN 22 1760JUN 20 JUL 4 1760JUL 2 JUL 16 1740JUL 14 JUL 28 1740JUL 26 AUG 9 1740AUG 7 AUG 21 1740AUG 19 SEP 2 1740AUG 31 SEP 14 1740SEP 12 SEP 26 1740SEP 24 OCT 8 1740

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




• Urban Wellington walk & cable car ride

• Rainforest hotpool swim in Franz Josef

• Guided trek & goldpanning inhistoric Arrowtown

• Queenstown Skyline gondola ride

Tongariro N.P

Auckland

Picton

Huka Falls


Hokitika

Te Anau

Arthur’sPass

WELLINGTON

QUEENSTOWN

CHRISTCHURCH


TAUPO


FRANZ JOSEF &FOX GLACIER

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contiki.com/grand-adventurer

13 Days Grand Adventurer

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

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

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


13Days

fromUS$1510

US$117/Day

Mt. Cook scenic flight

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

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


New Zealand

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

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

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

13 Days Grand Adventurer12 nights accomm12 breakfasts & 5 dinners


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







Zorb ball, Rotorua

12 Dayoption for the Grand Adventurer

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

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add US$629 (add US$135 twin-share).NPZA: Start Auckland 12:00 noon & end Christchurch 6:00pm.NPZC: Start Christchurch 8:00am & end Auckland 12:00 noon.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.



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

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

12 Days

fromUS$1420

US$119/Day

Code: NPZA 2010/11


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Code: NPZC 2010/11


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2011JAN 3 JAN 15 1605JAN 7 JAN 19 1605JAN 11 JAN 23 1590JAN 15 JAN 27 1590JAN 19 JAN 31 1590JAN 23 FEB 4 1590JAN 27 FEB 8 1590JAN 31 FEB 12 1590FEB 4 FEB 16 1590FEB 8 FEB 20 1590FEB 12 FEB 24 1590FEB 16 FEB 28 1590FEB 20 MAR 4 1590FEB 24 MAR 8 1590FEB 28 MAR 12 1590MAR 4 MAR 16 1590MAR 16 MAR 28 1590MAR 28 APR 9 1590APR 9 APR 21 1565APR 21 MAY 3 1565MAY 3 MAY 15 1565MAY 15 MAY 27 1565MAY 27 JUN 8 1565JUN 8 JUN 20 1565JUN 20 JUL 2 1565JUL 2 JUL 14 1540JUL 14 JUL 26 1540JUL 26 AUG 7 1540AUG 7 AUG 19 1540AUG 19 AUG 31 1540AUG 31 SEP 12 1540SEP 12 SEP 24 1540SEP 24 OCT 6 1540

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


• Rainforest hotpool swim in FranzJosef Glacier

• Guided goldmining trek &goldpanning experience in historicArrowtown

• See spectacular mountain viewson a Skyline gondola ride inQueenstown

PictonWellington


Hokitika

Te Anau

Arthur’sPass

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7 Days Scenic Southern

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


7 Days

fromUS$845

US$121/Day

Fox Glacier heli ride

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

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


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

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

Drive through Westland National Park featuring glaciers & ancientrainforests

Stunning drive through the Southern Alps

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

See traditional Maori greenstonecarving

Scenic drive through Arthur's PassNational Park

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

7 Days Scenic Southern6 nights accomm6 breakfasts & 4 dinners


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







Skyline gondola, Queenstown

Cathedral Square, Christchurch

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

8 Dayoption for theScenic Southern

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add US$285 (add US$60 twin-share).NSZC: Start Christchurch 8:00am & end Christchurch 6:00pm.NSZA: Start Christchurch 8:00am & end Christchurch 6:00pm.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save US$89. Or pay 6 months inadvance and save US$45. See page 7 for details.


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

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

8 Days

fromUS$990

US$124/Day

Code: NSZC 2010/11

Start Finish US$ C’church C’church pp

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Code: NSZA 2010/11

Start Finish US$ C’church C’church pp

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


• Bay of Islands BBQ dinner with champagne

• Return ferry ride to Russell &guided historical walking tour



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

Parry Kauri Park

Tongariro N.P

Auckland

Picton

Christchurch

Huka Falls

BAY OF ISLANDS

WELLINGTON


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8 Days Northern Highlights

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

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


8 Days

fromUS$949

US$119/Day

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

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

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

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

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

Maori Haka

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

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


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8 Days Northern Highlights7 nights accomm7 breakfasts & 2 dinners


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





Jet boat ride, Huka Falls

6 Dayoption for the Northern Highlights

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add US$409 (add US$85 twin-share).NNHA: Start Auckland 12:00 noon & end Christchurch 6:00pm.NNHC: Start Christchurch 7:00am & end Auckland 12:00 noon.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.



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

• For 6 day tour price - deduct US$250 from price in the price box.

• Twin room supplement: US$65.• Single room supplement: US$309.• Code: ex Auckland: NNZA. Start 12:00 noon/End 6:00pm. • Code: ex Wellington: NNZC. Start 7:30am/End 12:00 noon. • 6 day tour starts or ends at Abel Tasman Hotel in Wellington.

6 Days

fromUS$699

US$117/Day

Code: NNHA 2010/11


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2011JAN 3 JAN 10 1029JAN 7 JAN 14 1029JAN 11 JAN 18 1029JAN 15 JAN 22 1029JAN 19 JAN 26 1029JAN 23 JAN 30 1029JAN 27 FEB 3 1029JAN 31 FEB 7 1029FEB 4 FEB 11 1029FEB 8 FEB 15 1029FEB 12 FEB 19 1029FEB 16 FEB 23 1029FEB 20 FEB 27 1029FEB 24 MAR 3 1029FEB 28 MAR 7 1029MAR 4 MAR 11 1029MAR 16 MAR 23 1029MAR 28 APR 4 1029APR 9 APR 16 1019APR 21 APR 28 1019MAY 3 MAY 10 1019MAY 15 MAY 22 1019MAY 27 JUN 3 1019JUN 8 JUN 15 1019JUN 20 JUN 27 1019JUL 2 JUL 9 1009JUL 14 JUL 21 1009JUL 26 AUG 2 1009AUG 7 AUG 14 1009AUG 19 AUG 26 1009AUG 31 SEP 7 1009SEP 12 SEP 19 1009SEP 24 OCT 1 1009

Code: NNHC 2010/11


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2011JAN 2 JAN 9 1009JAN 6 JAN 13 1009JAN 10 JAN 17 1009JAN 14 JAN 21 999JAN 18 JAN 25 999JAN 22 JAN 29 999JAN 26 FEB 2 999JAN 30 FEB 6 999FEB 3 FEB 10 999FEB 7 FEB 14 999FEB 11 FEB 18 999FEB 15 FEB 22 999FEB 19 FEB 26 999FEB 23 MAR 2 999FEB 27 MAR 6 999MAR 3 MAR 10 999MAR 7 MAR 14 999MAR 11 MAR 18 999MAR 23 MAR 30 999APR 4 APR 11 989APR 16 APR 23 989APR 28 MAY 5 989MAY 10 MAY 17 989MAY 22 MAY 29 989JUN 3 JUN 10 989JUN 15 JUN 22 989JUN 27 JUL 4 989JUL 9 JUL 16 979JUL 21 JUL 28 979AUG 2 AUG 9 979AUG 14 AUG 21 979AUG 26 SEP 2 979SEP 7 SEP 14 979SEP 19 SEP 26 979

Quad biking, Wellington

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

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

See Auckland’s Sky Tower

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

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

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

Sightseeing tours of Paihia & Waitangi

See the Tribal Lands of the Nga Puhi Maori

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

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

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

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




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3 Days Bay of Islands2 nights accomm2 breakfasts & 1 dinner

3Days Bay of Islands

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

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

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

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

contiki.com/bay


Hole in the Rock Fastboat


Only with Contiki• Bay of Islands BBQ dinner with

champagne• Return ferry ride to Russell &

guided historical walking tour

Parry Kauri Park

Auckland

BAY OF ISLANDS2 Russell

Tasman Sea

Ninety Mile

Beach

NORTH ISLAND

Champagne BBQ Parasaling

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add US$125 (add US$29 twin-share).Start Auckland 12:00 noon & end Auckland 12:00 noon.For travel insurance see page 58.• The tour code for these dates is NCZC only.•• The tour code for these dates is NCZA only.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

3Days

fromUS$265

US$89/Day

Code: NCZA/NCZC 2010/11

Start Finish US$ Auckland Auckland pp

2010APR 10 APR 12 269APR 22 APR 24 269MAY 4 MAY 6 269MAY 16 MAY 18 269MAY 28 MAY 30 269JUN 9 JUN 11 269JUN 21 JUN 23 269JUL 3 JUL 5 265JUL 15 JUL 17 265JUL 27 JUL 29 265AUG 8 AUG 10 265AUG 20 AUG 22 265SEP 1 SEP 3 265SEP 13 SEP 15 265SEP 25 SEP 27 265OCT 7 OCT 9 275OCT 19 OCT 21 275OCT 27 •• OCT 29 275OCT 31 • NOV 2 275NOV 4 •• NOV 6 275NOV 8 • NOV 10 275NOV 12 •• NOV 14 275NOV 16 • NOV 18 279NOV 20 •• NOV 22 279NOV 24 • NOV 26 279NOV 28 •• NOV 30 279DEC 2 • DEC 4 279DEC 6 •• DEC 8 279DEC 10 DEC 12 279DEC 14 •• DEC 16 279DEC 18 DEC 20 279DEC 22 DEC 24 279DEC 26 DEC 28 279DEC 30 JAN 1 279


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5 Days Sun & Steam4 nights accomm4 breakfasts & 2 dinners

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

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

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

spot Kiwis & TuatarasENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

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

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

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

See Auckland’s Sky Tower

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

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

Sightseeing tours of Paihia & Waitangi

See the Tribal Lands of the Nga Puhi Maori

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

Enjoy a traditional New Zealandcountry pub

Pizza party

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

Rotorua city tour

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

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

5Days Sun & Steam

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







Guided bush walk

Only with Contiki• Bay of Islands BBQ dinner with

champagne• Return ferry ride to Russell & guided

historical walking tour• Traditional Maori Hangi & dance

performance in Rotorua

Thermal Spa, Rotorua

Parry Kauri Park

Auckland

RussellBAY OF ISLANDS

WAITOMO CAVES ROTORUA1 1

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Ninety Mile

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Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add US$229 (add US$49 twin-share).Start Auckland 12:00 noon & end Auckland 6:00pm.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

5 Days

fromUS$579

US$116/Day

Code: NRZA 2010/11


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

Explorer tripsWe have 3 & 4 day short breaks that don’tinclude a Tour Manager, so you can set yourown agenda & explore at your own pace.There are 3 destinations to choose from –Sydney, Melbourne or Auckland. Book onebefore or after your tour to spend more time inthese destinations. Or take one on its ownwithout a tour. More on page 54.

Special events & ski toursPlan your tour to co-ordinate with a uniquespecial event like the Big Day Out, or try ourNew Zealand ski trips for some fun on theslopes. See page 53.

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

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

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

Festival fun

Ski New Zealand Whitsunday sailing

Goldpanning, Arrowtown

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7 Days Ultimate Winter Adventure6 nights accomm6 breakfasts & 3 dinners

FOX GLACIER: Guided glacier hike right onto the glacier itself

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

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

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

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

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

7Days Ultimate WinterAdventure

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

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








Queenstown

Only with Contiki• Rainforest hotpool swim in Franz

Josef Glacier• Guided goldmining trek &

goldpanning experience in historicArrowtown

• See spectacular mountain views on aSkyline gondola ride in Queenstown

Skyline Restaurant

Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, yousave up to US$119. Or pay6 months in advance and save up to US$59. See page 7 for details.

Prices above are based on twin-share. For quad-sharerate reduce twin price by US$50.Single room supplement add US$265.Start Christchurch 8:30am & end Christchurch 6:30pm.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

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Auckland short break package

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

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

Sydney short break package

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

* Price quoted based on multi-share. Single room supplement add US$219/add US$40 twin share.

Melbourne short break package

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

* Price quoted based on twin-share. Single room supplement add US$255.

Auckland Explorer

Sydney Explorer

Melbourne Explorer

For more go to contiki.com/sydney

For more go to contiki.com/melbourne

For more go to contiki.com/auckland

4 Days3 Nights

US$239*

4 Days3 Nights

US$325*

3 Days2 Nights

US$195*

Sydney New YearStopovers4 Days

Sydney New Year

Itineraryand included sightseeing

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

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

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

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

3 nights accomm3 breakfasts1 dinner

What’s included• 3 nights triple-share centrally

located accommodation (twin-share supplement available)

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

professional Tour Manager• Harbour cruise to watch the New

Year fireworks, with welcomedrink, nibbles and a DJ

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

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

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

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

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

Hawaii2 & 4 night packages in Honolulu from US$185Contiki has 2 & 4 night packages at The Park Shore Waikiki in Honolulu on the beautiful Islandof Oahu. It’s situated across from Waikiki beach the hotel & minutes from the endless choice of shops & restaurants. Enjoy Hawaii’s perfect sunsets from the outdoor ocean view pool & sun deck! A short walk way is the Contiki Customer Service Centre, our free concierge service to make your holiday hassle-free & direct you to the best action on the island.

Fiji Islands5 days – 2 islands from US$609Contiki offers a 5 day/4 night package combining 2 nights at the BeachcomberIsland Resort in the tranquil marine sanctuary of the beautiful Mamanuca Islands& 2 nights at Mantaray Island Resort in the Yasawa Islands. With fantastic islandfeasts, a huge range of activities, nightly live music & entertainment & thefriendliest people on the planet – these islands are the perfect mix of relaxation,culture & fun!

Package highlights

• An endless list of watersports like kayaking & snorkeling

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

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

Before & after

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

Package highlights

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

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

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

Stopover ideas

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

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

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

Days 3-4: Cairns to the dive boatThe next 3 days and 2 nights are spent living onboard a premium dive vessel. You’ll have the opportunity toparticipate in 9 dives on a variety of our 16 exclusivedive sites on the outer Great Barrier Reef. Your first 4dives will complete your open water certification & thenas a certified diver you are able to take up to 5 morerecreational dives. One of these dives is a guided nightdive! These extra dives will be a highlight of your course& a truly memorable experience. Boat (L,D) (B,L,D).

Day 5: Dive boat to CairnsReturn to Cairns in the late afternoon where there’s the option to join your new diving mates & crew for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,L).

What’s included

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

• Transfers from Cairns accommodation to training centre and boat

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

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

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

Contiki and divingOne of Australia’s ‘must do’s’ is diving the Great BarrierReef! If you’ve never dived before or you have – exploringthis Reef is hard to beat. It’s the largest on the planet, a natural wonder of the world and a World Heritage site with 400 different types of coral and 1500 species of fish – pretty amazing! You can even dive at night and see a whole different side of the reef.Available with tours that start/finish in Cairns including Reefs and Rainforests (p.24-25), Island and Rainforest (p.32), Beaches and Reefs (p.26-27), Magical Tropics (p.33), Cairns Sunshine Trail (p.28-29) & Rainforest Adventure (p.34).

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

(see page 57)

5Days4NightsUS$735/Day

Plus EMC A$50 payable locally

Daily exc ept Sunday. Tour code CLTD

Optional

3DaysDive to adventure

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

The Whitsundays is part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area,with over 90 mostly uninhabited national park islands & the heavenlywhite beaches & crystal clear waters the area is famous for. And sailing is a great way to see it all!

If you want to learn about sailing, the crew will teach you how to hoist the sails & grind the winches, but if you’d prefer to relax, sunbake & soak up the atmosphere – you can leave the hard work to them. Swim,snorkel, or laze your way around this tropical paradise. The highlight will definitely be a visit to Whitehaven beach.

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

Dive to adventure package

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

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

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

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

What’s included

• 2 nights twin shareaccommodation onboard the boat

• Transfers from Cairns accommodation to the boat

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

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

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3Days2NightsUS$590/DayPlus EMC A$50 payable locally

Daily exc ept Tuesday. Tour code CDTA

Important InfoYou must hold a minimum of an ‘Open water dive’certificate to be able to take this trip. Some taxes are payable directly to Pro Dive at theend of the course including the EnvironmentalManagement charge at a cost of A$50. Course isopen age. Digital Underwater Cameras areavailable for hire. If you’re staying at an alternativehotel in Cairns to our recommended Cairn sColonial Club, you’ll need to let Pro Dive Cairnsknow so they can arrange your transfer (prodivecairns.com). Safety dictates that youcan’t fly or go to an altitude of 300m or overwithin 24 hours of your last dive. A 3 day snorkeling package is also available at a cost ofUS$525 plus EMC payable locally A$50 – see contiki.com/snorkel.

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

Travel insuranceYou must take out comprehensiveinsurance cover for cancellation, medicalexpenses, personal accident, personalbaggage, money & public liability beforeyou travel. You may not be accepted ona Contiki holiday unless you havearranged satisfactory insurance.

You also agree to indemnify us againstall third-party claims, actions, damagesand remedies against us arising fromyour participation in the holiday.

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

SecurityContiki has been running tours for young people since 1962 and in all countries we fully comply with local Travel Industry Laws.

Photography creditsPhotos Courtesy of Australia TourismPage 2 Kangaroo - Warren Clarke. Page6 Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park - SteveStrike. Page 9 Kakadu boat cruise - NickRains. Page 9 Sydney Opera House -Robert Wallace. Page 10 Snorkelling -Tom Keating Page 11. Inside a zorb -Zorb Rotorua. Page 18 Red Centre Way- Steve Strike. Page 27 Great BarrierReef - Adam Bruzzone. Page 37 FlindersRanges - Mike Newling. Page 38 KingsCanyon - Steve Strike. Page 39Aboriginal Art - Dominic Harcourt-Webster. Page 55 Sydney HarbourBridge - City of Sydney. PhotosCourtesy of Bridge Climb SydneyPage 11 Sydney Harbour Bridge - OTTOHoldings (Aust) Pty Limited. PhotosCourtesy of Tourism Queensland Page17 Mossman Gorge. Page 25 FraserIsland. Photos Courtesy of TourismNew South Wales Page 31 Byron Bay -Hamilton Lund. Page 33 CapeTribulation. Photos Courtesy ofNorthern Territory Tourist CommissionPage 37 Darwin, Kakadu National Parkand Katherine Gorge. Photos Courtesyof Tourism New Zealand Page 40Express chairlift to adrenalin-filledadventure - Lake Wanaka Tourism. Page41 A fine day in the fiord - Holger Leue.Page 44 The Ledge Swing - AJ HackettBungy New Zealand. Page 49 Haka -James Heremaia. Page 51 SandTabogganing, 90 Mile Beach - ChrisMcLennan. Page 57 Whitehaven Beach- Lincoln Fowler. Page 53 Snowboardingon the Remarkables - NZ Ski PhotosCourtesy of Julie Salsbury Page 41Fox Glacier. Photos Courtesy of TePuia Rotorua Page 43 Geyser. PhotosCourtesy of Zorb Page 45 Zorb.Photos Courtesy of Fox Glacier heliHike Page 47 Group Snowball fight.Photos Courtesy of Julie SpeddingPage 54 Sydney Opera House PhotosCourtesy of Marine Tourism HoldingsLimited Page 57 - Bounty.

Got a question?Your FREE Contiki document wallet andluggage tag* will be sent to you withyour travel documents. The wallet is asafe pla ce for your tickets andpassports, something you’ll want to keepand use again.

* Contiki reserves the right to substitute analternative travel accessory for the Contikidocument wallet.

How much luggagecan I bring?Luggage is restricted to a maximumsuitcase size of 73cm x 50cm x 25cm(29" x 20" x 10") and maximum weight of20 kg (44lbs) plus one small hand/daybag that can go on the coach with you.

On tours which include Flotilla Sailing, a small bag suitable for the extremelylimited luggage space is required. Yourregular luggage will be stored during thistime. NO EXTERNAL METAL FRAMEBACKPACKS PLEASE, their bulkyshape makes coach packing difficult.Contiki reserves the right to refuse toaccept larger suitcases on tour.

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

Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk and baggage insurance is strongly recommended. Remember, if your tour includes a flight you are also subject to airlinebaggage restrictions.

How much moneydo I need?You should be able to use debit andcredit cards for most items. You’ll need to allow enough money to cover lunches, some dinners, souvenirs, shopping, drinks, optional excursions and activities,entrance fees to attractions and evening entertainment.

It is advisable to start your tour withsome cash in local currencies such as A$ or NZ$.

What should I pack?Comfortable, casual clothing for daywear and ‘smart/casual’ for dining and those special evenings on the town. Remember that early or later in the season you will need warmerclothing as well as a raincoat/anorak.Note that casinos do not allow jeans or denim clothes. A pair of comfortablewalking shoes is essential. For further details, please refer to your‘Travellers Guide’ information book.

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

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

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

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

Do I needvaccinations?At the time this brochure went to press(January 2010), no vaccinations werenecessary. However, it is wise to checkup-to-date information with your travelagent prior to departure. Don’t forget tobring with you any medication that youmay require en route, such asantihistamines or antibiotics.

Seasonality &climate?Being such a large landmass, Australia isprone to seasonal climate changes. This will mean that at certain times of theyear some of our brochured itinerariesmay need to be slightly changed. For example: Northern Territoryitineraries during the wet season(December to April).

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

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

transport as specified.

• Accommodation, breakfast andevening meals as detailed on pages 16-17 & 40-41 and under‘What’s included’ on tour pages.

• Sightseeing as detailed on pages 8-9and in the itineraries on tour pages.Unless specified, entrance fees arenot included.

• Experienced crew as detailed on page12 and on tour pages.

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

departure point.

• Personal expense money.

• Visas, personal insurance, medical fees.

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

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

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

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

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OUR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. YOUR HOLIDAY RESERVATIONOn receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and atour discretion, Contiki will reserve your place on yourselected holiday. A contract is only made between you andus upon your booking being confirmed and accepted byus and our communication thereof to either you or yourtravel agent.2. PRICE GUARANTEEPrices in this brochure are based on costs and exchangerates as at 21st January, 2010. Should these costs change,it may be necessary to make a surcharge on the price ofyour holiday. Should the total tour price increase by morethan 10% you will have the right to cancel within 7 daysof notification without penalty. No surcharge in respect ofcost or currency fluctuations will be made once paymentof the deposit for your land tour has been received. Thisguarantee excludes fuel surcharges and does not apply toany taxes, charges or levies imposed by any governmentor their agencies. In exchange for these guarantees, norefund will be made if costs are reduced.3. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY3.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel yourbooking in accordance with operating requirements orcircumstances beyond its control. For a coach holiday tooperate successfully a minimum number of clients isrequired. Should the numbers on your holiday fail to reachthis minimum Contiki reserves the right to cancel yourholiday giving a minimum of 6 weeks notice. 3.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary we willgive you reasonable notice thereof, in the circumstances, andwhere available, offer you a comparable or better alternative.3.3 If an alternative is not available or acceptable you willbe entitled to either a full refund of monies paid by you tous or transfer to another Contiki holiday without paymentof any transfer fee.3.4 If the change or cancellation is due to force majeure(i.e. circumstances like political unrest, war or threat ofwar, riots, civil strife, closure of airports or ports,industrial disputes, terrorist activity, natural and nucleardisasters, fire, epidemic or health risk, Acts of God,adverse weather conditions or other similar events beyondContiki’s control) we will give a full refund of any moniespaid to us less reasonable expenses incurred by us inrespect of your booking.3.5 Contiki is not responsible for the costs of any othertravel arrangements affected due to our cancellations orrescheduling of any tour departure.4. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS4.1 Throughout this brochure reference is made to thestandard of accommodation, meal plans, transportationand included extras that make up your Contiki Holiday.4.2 At the time this brochure went to press (January2010) all Contiki’s holidays and included extras asdescribed on the tours pages throughout this brochurewere available.4.3 With respect to our touring program Contiki will doour best, at our discretion, to select accommodation,sightseeing tours and transportation to give you goodvalue for money.4.4 When winter brochures are released, these pricessupersede any winter tour prices in the summer brochure4.5 Contiki constantly strives to improve tour itineraries andfeatures. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseencircumstances beyond our control make changesnecessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries and tosubstitute hotels. Contiki is not responsible for any othertravel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.5. LIABILITY5.1 Your travel agent shall, on the receipt of any monies,hold such monies for you until the booking is confirmedat which time those monies shall be remitted promptly byyour travel agent to us. All such monies received by uswill be deposited as required by law.5.2 We will be entitled to keep for each account anyinterest earned on such monies.5.3 All monies paid by you to us through your travel agentor otherwise, whether in respect of the deposit or fullpayment, may be disbursed by us as and when we see fit,in respect of the services to be provided and/or feespayable under your selected holiday. The payment of adeposit or any other monies in respect of your holidayshall be deemed to be an authorisation to disburse thereofas aforesaid.YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit of US$200,per person per tour, or the full amount payable if bookingis made within 45 days of departure from your homecountry, must be submitted to Contiki by you in respect ofthat holiday. This payment is in addition to any depositrequired by your travel agent. The deposit is accepted as afirst instalment of the holiday price by Contiki only oncethe booking has been confirmed in writing by Contiki oryour travel agent.1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of anon refundable deposit of US$200 per person per tour,which must be within 7 days of booking or the reservationwill automatically be cancelled.

1.3 Any special meal requirements will be made on arequest basis only. Contiki cannot guarantee special mealrequests nor will it assume any responsibility or liability ifclients’ special meal requirements are not fulfilled.2. PAYING THE BALANCE2.1 The balance of the holiday price must be paid no laterthan 45 days before the scheduled holiday departure datefrom your home country which shall be by the due datestated on the confirmation issued to you by Contiki.2.2 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki may assume that you have cancelled and cancellationcharges in accordance with clause 3 below will be leviedby Contiki.2.3 Tickets and other documents won’t be forwarded untilfull payment has been received by us.2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days ofyour departure from your home country, the full cost ofthe holiday will be payable immediately on booking andwe reserve the right to provide all travel documents at theholiday departure point. 2.5 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking andapply cancellation charges should payments not bereceived within the above specified periods.3. IF YOU CANCEL3.1 Notice of cancellation must be made in writing to Contiki.3.2 Your deposit is non-refundable upon cancellation by you.3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee tocover the estimate of cost and expenses incurred by us inthe terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This isexpressed as a percentage of the holiday price and iscalculated as follows:PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEEMore than 45 days notice: Deposit is forfeited45-22 days 25%of tour fare21-8 days: 30% of tour fare7-1 days: 50% of tour fareDay of departure: 100% of tour fareWhere the percentage cancellation fee is less than the tourdeposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss of deposit. Ifthe reason for cancellation falls within the terms of anyholiday insurance policy which you hold, then any suchcharges may, subject to the terms of your insurancepolicy, be refunded to you by the insurance company.3.4 In the event that you should not be granted a visa, wehave devised this unique scheme to protect you againstthe necessary cancellation fees detailed above. For tourscosting up to US$1,000 - waiver fee US$79 per person.For tours costing over US$1,000 - waiver fee US$89 perperson. Waiver fees are payable at the time of bookingand are non-refundable. They do not apply tocancellations due to changes of mind or for medicalreasons. To protect yourself against these and othereventualities, you should ask your Travel Agent about asuitable insurance policy. N.B. This scheme is applicableonly in the event that you provide documentary proof ofhaving a visa application refused. To be eligible for the purchase of the visa waiverinsurance, clients are encouraged to do so as early aspossible when they make their tour booking. If we do nothear from you or your travel agent 30 days before thetour, we will assume that your visa application has notbeen approved and we will have to cancel yourreservation. However, you can always re-book your tour(subject to availability) should your visa approval comeinside 30 days. Bookings made within 30 days without thenecessary visa approvals are not eligible for this visawaiver insurance and will be subject to the standardcancellation terms and conditions.3.5 Any cancellation of additional services booked prior toand after your tour or resort booking, such as pre andpost accommodation and transfers, that are cancelledwithin 14 days of the tour departure incur a 100%cancellation fee.3.6 These cancellation fees are in addition to anycancellation fees that may be levied by your Travel Agent.3.7 If flight changes are requested after the deposit hasbeen received, or if flights are cancelled after tickets areissued, revision fees, change fees or Airline cancellationfees will be applicable and maybe in addition to the abovecancellation charges.4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed, you wish tochange to an alternative departure date, transfer yourbooking to someone else who satisfies all the conditionsapplicable to the package or you wish to change to adifferent Contiki holiday, you may do so subject to aperiod of reasonable notice and provided the new holidaydate is also in this brochure and is available.4.2 A fee of US$30 per person will be charged for anyrevision or alteration made to a reservation after thebooking is confirmed unless the change increases thevalue of the booking. A change of tour date or touritinerary within 45 days of departure will be treated as acancellation, and normal cancellation fees will applyexcept when the change is to an earlier departure date ofequivalent or greater value in which case a US$30 perperson amendment fee will be charged.

5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those itemsincluded in the price. No allowance or refund can be made formeals, accommodation, excursions, etc. that you elect not totake, or when museums, shops, etc are closed. Hotel facilitiesmay vary from place to place. Meals may vary in style5.2 Clients must be aged between 18 - 35 inclusive butContiki may, in its absolute discretion, and, in exceptionalcircumstances, give confirmation of acceptance of aperson outside this age limit.5.3 Contiki must be advised of any medical conditions orphysical disability requiring special attention before youbook your holiday. If you do not advise us at this stage, wemay refuse to accept your booking. We may also refuseyou if we feel that the holiday chosen is not suitablewithout a suitably qualified companion. Contiki will try tohelp you with your requirements but cannot guarantee todo so, either on our own or our suppliers’ (such as hotels,restaurants and excursions) behalf. Many of our holidaysinvolve getting on and off coaches, walking tours and otherphysical activities. Some holidays may not be suitable foryou if you rely on a wheelchair or have certain otherdisabilities. Should your disability require you to havespecial assistance, it is a condition of Contiki acceptingyour booking that you provide evidence satisfactory to usthat an able-bodied person will accompany you and is ableto provide any special needs or services that you mayrequire. Contiki will not be responsible for the failure ofthis person to provide these services.5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements andcosts to/from the point of commencement/conclusion ofthe holiday.5.5 There may be times when the Contiki Representativehas to make a decision in your best interests or the bestinterests of their group. You agree to comply with theauthority and decisions of the appointed ContikiRepresentative and the laws of the country in which youare travelling. If you do not so comply or if, in the ContikiRepresentative’s opinion, you are not compatible with thegeneral enjoyment and well being of other members on theholiday or smooth operation of the holiday itself, wereserve the right to refuse to let you continue with theholiday. Furthermore, you agree that your fellow travellersand any Contiki Representative has the right to travel/workin a safe environment. Any threats to their safety, wellbeing or inappropriate behaviour by you, whether verbal orphysical, will be taken extremely seriously and may resultin the immediate termination of your holiday. In eitherevent, you will be responsible for your own repatriationand related costs and have no claims against us.5.5.1 You are responsible for any costs incurred as aresult of damage or excess cleaning fees related to youraccommodation. You are advised to immediately reportany pre-existing damage in your room to hotel/ContikiVillage staff and/or a Contiki Tour Manager as soon as it is discovered.5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seatfitted with a safety belt, neither the operator or serviceproviders, agents or co-operating organisations shall beliable for any illness, injury or death or any loss ordamages or claims whatsoever arising from any accidentor incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the timeof the accident or incident.5.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport andall visas, permits and certificates required for yourselected holiday as well as any necessary vaccinations andto comply with all applicable laws.5.8 You agree that our Contiki Tour Managers orRepresentatives may take photographs and films of youwhile you are on holiday and that these may be used inour Group brochures and/or advertising or publicitymaterial without obtaining any further consent or paymentin respect of such photographs and/or films.5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of the holiday,you should inform the Contiki Tour Manager orRepresentative during the course of the holiday and if thematter cannot be resolved after the Representative’s bestendeavours to do so during the holiday, your complaintshould be made in writing to Contiki as soon as isreasonably possible after the holiday but within 28 daysthereof so that your complaint can be investigated. Anyclaims made after the 28 day period will not be consideredby Contiki. If you choose to write to Contiki via theInternet, please provide your home address so that we areable to reply to you in writing.5.10.1 The contract and all matters arising in respecthereof shall be subject to English Law, unless we agreeotherwise in writing.5.10.2 If any provision of this contract is held invalid orunenforcable by any court of competent jurisdiction, thatprovision shall be deemed to be re-written to give effect tothe same purpose within the permitted limits of the law.The validity and enforcability of the other provisions shallnot be affected. 5.10.3 If you are unsuccessful in any legal actioninstituted against us, you agree to pay all our costs,including but not limited to, attorney/client costs.6. INSURANCEYou are strongly recommended to take out comprehensiveinsurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses,

personal accident, personal baggage, money and publicliability before you will be accepted on a Contiki Holiday.Please check that the insurance covers all of the activitiesthat you will be participating in. Some policies excludecertain adventure activities. This should be arranged at thetime of payment of the deposit and will, in certaincircumstances, cover you against loss of deposit orcancellation fees from the date of confirmation of yourbooking, as shown in the insurance policy. You also agreeto indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions,damages and remedies which may be brought against usin respect of your participation in the holiday. 7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISMIn the event of your withdrawal from a holiday after thecommencement as a result of illness, you must obtain amedical certificate in support of any insurance claim. Norefunds will be made for any absence from the tour.8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY PRICEAirfares to and from your holiday destination, airporttaxes, passport and visa fees, insurance, laundry, phonecalls, beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to tour managers, representatives, drivers and localguides, items of a personal nature, excess baggage,optional excursions.9. WEATHER CONDITIONSUnder no circumstances can we be held responsible forsnow or weather conditions, nor can any holiday becancelled or amended by you at any time on the basis ofsnow or weather conditions.GENERAL1. CONTRACTING PARTIES1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain theentire contract between you and Contiki. No representation,term, warranty or condition can be expressed or implied byreference to any other writing, advertisement orconversation. This contract may only be varied in writingby a duly authorised officer or director of Contiki. 1.2 Your contract is with us as the tour operatingcompany. At any time and at our complete discretion we may nominate to you in writing any other company or person to have the benefit of some or all of thoseprovisions of this contract, which we may then specify, asif you had agreed the provisions concerned directly withthat company or person in the first place as well asagreeing them with us. We may at our complete discretionassign all or any rights and liabilities arising under or byvirtue of this or any other contract with you.1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to beheld responsible for any act, omission or event during thetime passengers are not on board planes, transportationor conveyances. We rely on international conventionwhich may apply to the services provided by us, oursuppliers or agents with respect to any claim of anynature brought by you against us as a result of theprovision of those services. International conventionswhich apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (asamended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) inrelation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the BerneConvention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 forcarriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage byroad and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are tobe regarded as having all benefit of these conventions onlimiting 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 constituteagreement and acceptance by the passenger of the termsand conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot bevaried except in writing by an officer of the Company.1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it ownaircraft, hotels or coaches. Contiki contracts with manydifferent suppliers throughout the world to ensure that all the components of your holiday are taken care of.Contiki accepts responsibility for the services contractedwith these suppliers as they effect your holiday. Where apart of your holiday as specified in this brochure cannotbe provided and a reasonable alternative not accepted,Contiki may pay compensation specific to that loss.Pleasealso note that Contiki cannot be held responsible for thefailure of any of these parties to provide facilities orservices for handicapped clients (see also 5.3 underHoliday Details & Conditions).1.5 Please note that no airline or carrier depicted orrecommended in this brochure by virtue of theirendorsement of this brochure represent themselves eitheras contracting with any purchaser of a holiday fromContiki or as having any other legal relationship with anysuch purchaser.1.6 Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy atthe time of going to print, however Contiki cannot be heldresponsible for printing or typographical errors, or errorsarising from unforeseen circumstances.2. VALIDITYThe programmes advertised in this brochure are validfrom March 2010 to September 2011.3. OPERATING COMPANIESThe programmes advertised in this brochure are operatedby Contiki Holidays (Australia) Pty Ltd and Contiki Holidays(New Zealand) Limited.

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

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

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

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

• At the time of booking, you must pay to your travel agent a non-refundable deposit of US$200 per person per tour which must besent to Contiki within 7 days. This payment is in addition to anydeposit required by your travel agent. This will be for the landportion only.

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

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

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

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

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