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Grand Adventurer 12/13 Days

Sun & Steam 5 Days

Page 19

Pages 16-17

Bay of Islands 3 Days

Page 18

Northern Highlights

8/6 Days

Pages 20-21

Grand Explorer 14/15 Days

Pages 14-15

Ultimate Winter Adventure 7 Days p.24-25

Scenic Southern 7/8 Days

Pages 22-23

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See New Zealand.

The stunning Bay of Islands.The mighty Lake Taupo.

The mountains and glaciers of the South Island.

And a swim spot that only the locals know about (second bay, to the right).

Share New Zealand.

Meet 18-35 year olds from all over the world.

Make friends for a week, and know them forever.

Love 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 at contiki.com.au/contiki-experience

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Meet

Contiki Here’s why people come from all over the world to see New Zealand with us.

The best bits.

And more of them.

The best place to grab some traditional Kiwi kai? We’ll tell you.

Only for 18-35s.

No younger, no older.

Meet people your age. Make friends from all over the world, who love travelling and want to have a good time.

The best spot to carve up the slopes in Queenstown? We’ll show you.

The most gorgeous place to see the sunset in the 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 training trip, so they’ve studied hard, made the grade and they’re ready to help.

Lots of holiday.

Less hassle.

Lugging a heavy backpack in the rain?

Getting lost? Hanging around, wasting time? Not with Contiki. We do the hard work for you. So you can get on with having a good time.

We know there’s lots to cover, so we’ve got smart and created a way of showing you the best by making our tours into ‘modules’.

This give you the flexibility to see exactly what you want, in your timeframe. You can choose to cover the entire country with our Grand Explorer or if you’re short on time, choose any number of tour combinations (modules) from 3-15 days.

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

More extras.

For less.

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

A traditional Hangi meal and Maori dancing concert. A relaxing hotpool swim in Franz Josef Glacier. A Kiwi BBQ dinner with champagne. A gondola ride in Queenstown. All included (plus more).

You’ll know exactly what you get for your money, so you can plan your trip (and your budget) before you go.

More on pages 6 & 8.

Then there are the extras you can’t buy.

Like charging your phone and gadgets as you travel.

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Still exploring.

48 years on.

Free time.

Your time.

All our tours have free time, every day.

So you’ll get plenty of time to do your own thing. Explore the backstreets, find a great place for a bite, or just sit back and chill. It’s your free time, and it’s completely flexible.

In 1962 New Zealander John Anderson went to London. He had an idea. He hired a minibus. He filled it with young people who wanted to travel. They toured Europe together. And Contiki was born.

48 years later, the Contiki spirit is stronger than ever. We travel to even more places in New Zealand - and beyond. We have more fun. We meet more people. And we’re trusted by travellers all over the world.

There’s even more things you can do with our Explore More optional activities (page 9). Whatever you’re into - art, adventure sports, music or food we’ll sort it out and we’ve negotiated great prices for you.

Know. Then go.

Check contiki.com.au to see our latest tours, and Definite Departure dates (our most popular tours that are guaranteed to go).

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

Find your way around 2-3 4-5 6-7 8 9 10 11 12 13

New Zealand & Contiki Why travel Contiki?

Only with Contiki. Compare Contiki Included highlights & sightseeing Explore More optional activities Your Contiki crew & transport Where you stay & what you eat About contiki.com.au Travelling responsibly Auckland Explorer Departure points & stay longer options

Our New Zealand Tours

Days

14-15 16-17 18 19 20-21 22-23 24-25

Grand Explorer Grand Adventurer Bay of Islands Sun & Steam Northern Highlights Scenic Southern Ultimate Winter Adventure

14/15 12/13 3 5 6/8 7/8 7

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Got a question?

Booking conditions How to book

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Only with Contiki Our ‘Only with Contiki’ special inclusions are exactly what we say they are. They’re only with Contiki. Check our exclusive experiences below & in the ‘Only with Contiki’ section on the tour pages to see what’s exclusive to Contiki that we’ve included in your tour.

Traditional Maori Hangi (meal) & dance performance in Rotorua

Urban Wellington walking tour & city view cable car ride

Kiwi BBQ dinner & champagne in the Bay of Islands

Rainforest hotpool swim in Franz Josef Glacier

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

Guided goldmining trek & goldpanning in historic Arrowtown

Geothermal ‘Craters of the Moon’ walk in Taupo

Champagne BBQ, Bay of Islands

See spectacular mountain views on a Skyline gondola ride in Queenstown Rainforest hot pool swim, Franz Josef Glacier

Panning for gold, Arrowtown

Maori Hangi & dancing

Learn more at contiki.com.au/onlywithcontiki

Skyline gondola ride, Queenstown

Compare Contiki

breakfast. Transport.

Tickets to see the sights.

Accommodation. Travelling on your own adds up - fast. We’ve compared a typical day on your own in a key city to a day on a Contiki tour. See (and save) the difference.

and see how far your money goes Wellington Queenstown

Auckland Breakfast

Sightseeing

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

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

Transport

Total cost when travelling your way (Converted to A$)

NZ$ 16.50

NZ$ 16.50

NZ$ 15.50

Fully cooked breakfast at Stone Oven

Fully cooked breakfast at the Brix Café

Continental breakfast plus sausage & mushrooms at Joe’s Garage

NZ$ 35.00

NZ$ 35.00

NZ$ 35.00

Explorer bus pass (not including entry to attractions)

‘Rover’ all-day ‘hop on hop off’ pass

Double-decker ‘hop on hop off’ pass

NZ$ 90.00

NZ$ 75.00

NZ$ 85.00

At Mercure Auckland Hotel

at the Abel Tasman Hotel

at the Aspen on Queenstown

NZ$ 42.00

NZ$ 29.00

NZ$ 39.00

At Wildfire Restaurant

at Blend Restaurant

at Lone Star Restaurant

NZ$ 54.00

NZ$ 54.00

NZ$ 54.00

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

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

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

A$

189

A$ p/d

167 p/d

A$

182 p/d

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It gets even better

Pay early. Save more.

Save up to A$199 on your tour if you book & pay 12 months before you leave or save up to A$99 on your 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 the same time. Save A$100 on your booking.

Book together. Save more.

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

4 or more Everyone saves 5%.

7 or more Everyone saves 7.5%.

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

The facts: all these discounts apply to the land tour price (eg: not flights). You can combine group discounts, multi tour discounts & early payment discounts on tours of 10 days or longer.

Reverse tours.

Contiki’s unbeatable cost saving price

Contiki’New Zealand from A$97 p/d*

Prices and exchange rates validated at 2nd February, 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 tour price. Contiki’s per day pricing based on a Bay of Islands tour daily cost.

Save up to A$70 when you take a Contiki New Zealand tour in reverse from the brochured itinerary. Reverse itineraries start from Christchurch. Itineraries that can be done in reverse are marked on the relevant tour pages.

Our guarantees Definite Departures We are always updating tours online to a guaranteed to go, Definite Departure status. So you can confidently book ahead & take advantage of airlines early booking deals & Contiki’s early payment discounts. Check contiki.com tour pages for the most up to date info on Definite Departures.

No sneaky surcharges

Contiki has guaranteed no fuel or currency surcharges on all of our coach tours (apart from the government taxes already included in the tour price). Once you’ve paid your deposit the price of your tour won’t change.

To find out more go to contiki.com.au/deals

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MUST-SEE SIGHTS. Overnight cruise on Milford Sound

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

Included Highlights are the things you can’t wait to see, like the amazing beaches in the Bay of Islands & the spectacular Southern Alps. Wherever you are, we’ll line up trips to famous monuments, walking and sightseeing tours with a Local Guide, organised nights out and some entrance fees. Every day. No more to pay.

Hands-on farm experience

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Funky bars in Wellington

Day 2: Waitomo to Rotorua Catch a sniff of sulphur in the air as you ente Rotorua, NZ’s most dynamic thermal area & cultural centre of the native Maori people. Soak in hot, bubbly pools or chow down at a traditional Maori hangi & concert. Hotel (B) Rotorua city tour Visit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun & interactive farm experience, with Kiwi farm animals & their world famous sheep show Day 3: Rotorua to Taupo

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

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See the raging Huka Falls

Why not share your experiences with other travellers. check out contiki.com.au/community

Pizza dinner in Queenstown

Walk the ‘Craters of the Moon’ in Taupo

The beautiful turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo

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9 E XP E RIEN CE IT A LL

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES Whitewater rafting

As well as all the Included Highlights on our tours, you get plenty of free time to do your own thing – every day.

Spend more time at one of your new favourite sights, wander round the shops, or just relax.

You can also make the most of your free time with our Explore More optional activities. They help turn a great trip into an unforgettable one. We’ve handpicked them because they’re the things our past Contiki travellers loved. Best of all, we’ve negotiated great prices and we can organise everything for you.

Sailing in the Bay of Islands

To find Explore More choices, look for the orange arrow on every tour page

Zorbing in Rotorua Lord of the Rings locations tour

Heli-hike Fox Glacier Wine trail in Martinborough

Whitewater raft the Shotover River Canyon swing in Queenstown

Swim with the dolphins Ski & board in the Southern Alps

Party cruise on Lake Taupo Jetboating

Fastboat the “Hole in the Rock” Scenic flight over Mt Cook

Funyakking into ‘Paradise’ Rocks’n’Ropes adventure course

Quad bike safari Glacier hiking in Franz Josef

Horse riding trek on Walter Peak Skyswing over Queenstown Thermal spa treatments in Rotorua

Huka Falls jetboat ride Bungy jumping

Zorb ball

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

To find out more go to contiki.com.au/exploremore

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YOUR CREW. WHO’S WHO? 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’re going to help you find what you’re after. The result?

You’ll have more time to enjoy each place.

“Hi I’m Mark, your Tour Manager” Not everyone’s cut out to join Contiki’s Crew. We need to make it through some pretty intensive training. We’re tested on the road, so we go where you go and see what you see – and know everything about it.”

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

“I live, eat and breathe travel. It runs through my veins.”

Tour Manager Think of your Tour Manager as your walking, talking guidebook. They’re there to help you make the most of each day. That’s because they know their stuff – facts on where you’re going, the best things to see & ideas for your free time.

Tour Driver “I look after every detail, so it all runs smoothly. You just enjoy your holiday.”

“Contiki’s training is the toughest in the industry.(If we don’t pass, we don’t travel)”

“I’m here to help you make the most of your trip. Want to know how many sheep live in NZ? Or how long 90 mile beach really is? I’ve got the answers.”

“Like to get a handle on the lingo? I’ll give you a few words and phrases to try out with the locals.”

“I’m about the same age as you, so I’ve got a pretty good idea of what you’re after. And I want everyone to have a great trip.”

“Tour over meet from

Managers come from all the globe, so you’ll a cool mix of people many cultures.”

“I’m just one part of a bigger Contiki crew, all working together to make sure you have the trip of a lifetime.”

“Sure, we’ve got an itinerary, but I keep things flexible when I can. I’ll move stuff around to suit the group and the day.”

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

To find out more go to contiki.com.au/crew

TRANSPORT— GETTING THERE. Modern coaches Chat, sit back with your iPod, or listen to your Tour Manager tell you about where you’re going, as your driver takes you there. Our air-con coaches are the best in the Southern hemisphere & we update our fleet regularly to make sure they’re environmentally friendly. Then there are the Contiki extras, like reclining seats & power points for ‘charging on the go’. Just don’t forget your adaptor.

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

– A sailing boat, cruising the breathtaking Milford Sound – In the Bay of Islands at a resort hotel right near the beach mountains – A Queenstown hotel overlooking the lake & snow-capped village r Glacie Josef Franz of heart the in – At a rainforest retreat wilderness nding surrou the & Ohau Lake l glacia of tep – Right on the doors – And when in the cities, it’s quality, central hotels & hotels to Our tours mix a variety of accommodation styles from boats it flexible with lodges & resorts. They’re all quality, comfortable & we keep a place for It’s our room types so you can go solo, or share with others. you to relax at the end of a busy day sightseeing.

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

Lake Ohau Lodge

A typical room at the Aspen on Queenstown

Milford Sound overnight cruise

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Aspen on Queenstown

To find out more go to contiki.com.au/nzaccommodation

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Contiki community Join Contiki’s community online & get advice from Contiki travellers & read their comments. See tour photos & meet people on your tour before 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.

Join in at contiki.com.au

Check-in online Booked your tour? Give us your details before you go & you’ll save time when you start your tour, with Contiki Check-in.

We’ll give you tips to help you get ready for your trip & you can find out who else is on your tour on the Contiki Community. Plus you’ll get perks, like discounts on luggage, guidebooks & movies – that sort of stuff. And we’ll send you invites to Contiki-only events & competitions.

Check-in online. It’ll take you less than 5 minutes.

Visit contiki.com.au/check-in

Contiki & UNESCO

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WORLD HERITAGE SITES VISITED

New Zealand’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites are must-see’s & with Contiki you will. Look out for the World Heritage symbol on the tour pages or search for the sites we visit at contiki.com.au/worldheritagelist

Small footprint.

Big commitment.

Our Foundation. We’re founding partners of the non-profit Leading Travel Companies Conservation Foundation.

So far the Foundation has committed over US$2 million to help underprivileged 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 Awards Learn more at tltc.com/foundation.

Contiki operate modern, fuel efficient coaches!

Check out contiki.com.au/ responsible travel

A Proud Member of

Our coaches. We want you to see the world. But we also want to look after it.

Compared to cars, planes and trains, coaches have the lowest carbon emissions. Coach is by far the most carbon efficient way to travel.

Our modern, air-conditioned coaches are some of the best in the South Pacific. We make sure our coaches are efficient & exceed strict emission 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.au/responsibletravel.

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Auckland Explorer 3 Days s 2 Night A$215*

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

Hit the streets with your included ‘Explorer Pass’ & you'll be able to hop on & hop off at all the important places. There’s heaps happening from Maori performances at the Auckland Museum to Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World. Spectacular views from the Sky Tower can be topped off with a Vertigo tower climb or you can even basejump from it!

A walk through the Viaduct Harbour is a must, once the heart of the America's Cup, it's got a great choice of restaurants & cool bars. There’s a wine trail at nearby Waiheke Island, harbour sailing options, ferry trips & Maori & Polynesian markets… the list is unique & it’s almost endless. quoted based on twin-share. * Price Single room supplement add A$165.

For more go to contiki.com.au/auckland Rangitoto Island

Hotel departure points & stay longer options 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 holiday and stay longer either before or after your tour. Take advantage of our specially negotiated ‘Stay Longer’ hotel rates listed below, which can be arranged through Contiki or your travel agent when you book your tour. For the most up-to-date details go to contiki.com.au/staylonger and contiki.com.au/departurepoints.

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

Getting there: The Mercure Hotel Auckland is 22km (14 miles) from Auckland International Airport.

The cheapest form of transport to and from Auckland Airport is the Airbus situated just outside the terminal building (approx NZ$15 pp plus 20% discount with Contiki travellers guide book). Other sources of available transport are shuttle vans (approx NZ$25 pp) or taxis (approx NZ$70).

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

Stay longer rates (inc. breakfast): Twin: A$90 Single: A$175

Christchurch Bealey’s Hotel, 263 Bealey Ave, Edgeware, Chistchurch: Located 20 min. walk from the centre of Christchurch. An excellent base to make the

most of the city sights, shopping facilities and nightlife. Amenities include a restaurant & bar.

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

Christchurch Departures: Start at 8.00am: Grand Explorer, Grand Adventurer, Scenic Southern.

Stay longer rates (inc. breakfast): Quad: A$50 Twin: A$65 Single: A$110

Queenstown Aspen on Queenstown, Fernhill Road, Fernhill Queenstown: The perfect place to explore the area with a great social atmosphere.

Getting there: Aspen on Queenstown is 8km (5 miles) from Queenstown International Airport.

The cheapest transport to Aspen on Queenstown is the Connecta Bus (approx NZ$6) or shuttle bus (approx NZ$20) or by taxi (approx NZ$30). All accessable outside airport doors.

Queenstown Departures: Start at 11.00am: Grand Explorer (14 day option), Grand Adventurer (12 day option).

Tours start at the Queenstown Airport where

For more go to contiki.com.au/departurepoints & contiki.com.au/staylonger

the Contiki coach will pick up clients (no formal check-in desk, clients should wait near the front door and will easily see the coach arriving (it’s a very small airport). The cheapest transport from town to the airport is the Connecta Bus (approx NZ$6 pp) Stay longer rates (inc. breakfast): Twin: A$65 Single: A$110

Wellington Abel Tasman Hotel, 169 Willis Street, Wellington: Well located in the main shopping and business area and short walking distance to the waterfront and museums.

Getting there: The Abel Tasman Hotel is 10km (6 miles) from Wellington International Airport.

The cheapest form of transport from the airport is the orange Wellington Link bus situated just outside the terminal and to the right (approx NZ$5 pp). Get off at Courtney Place. Other forms of 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).

Stay longer rates (inc. breakfast): Twin: A$75 Single: A$125

• Rates are per person per night including private facilities.

• In NZ, rooms are available for one night only. Extra nights will be on request.

• Full payment is required 45 days before arrival. Cancellation within 14 days of arrival date incurs 100% cancellation fee. Any amendments incur a charge of A$35.

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

15 Days Grand Explorer

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Your choice You can start this tour in Christchurch or Queenstown & travel it in reverse – if you do, you save up to A$70.

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BAY OF ISLANDS Russell Parry Kauri Park

Auckland

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Tasman Sea

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Only with Contiki (special inclusions) • Bay of Islands BBQ dinner with champagne • Return ferry ride to Russell & guided historical walking tour • Traditional Maori Hangi & dance performance in Rotorua • Geothermal walk through Taupo’s active craters • Urban Wellington walk & cable car ride • Rainforest hotpool swim in Franz Josef • Guided trek & goldpanning in historic Arrowtown • Queenstown Skyline gondola ride

1 CHRISTCHURCH Lake Tekapo

1 LAKE OHAU 3 QUEENSTOWN

Pacific Ocean

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contiki.com.au/grand-explorer

ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME

CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops

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

15 Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: Auckland to Bay of Islands Meet up with your Contiki Crew & head to the idyllic Northland region, with its laidback, endless-summer lifestyle. Later, chill out in the Bay of Islands, in seaside Paihia. Hotel (D) Venture across Auckland's Harbour Bridge & see the 'City of Sails' harbour made famous by the America's Cup See Auckland’s Sky Tower Free time in Parry Kauri Park, home to many ancient giant kauri trees Day 2: Bay of Islands Undeniably pretty, this region ranks as one of NZ’s top natural playgrounds – chill out on the beach, visit the Maori tribal lands, or try out some watersports – there are lots on offer. Hotel (B) Day 3: Bay of Islands to Waitomo Circle back to Auckland. After lunch, roll through the lush, green countryside to Waitomo, with it’s amazing limestone formations & a visit to the glittering Glowworm Grotto. Lodge (B,D) Enjoy a typical New Zealand country pub Pizza party Day 4: Waitomo to Rotorua Catch a sniff of sulphur in the air as you enter Rotorua, NZ’s most dynamic thermal area & a cultural centre of the native Maori people.

Soak in hot, bubbly pools or chow down at a traditional Maori hangi & concert. Hotel (B) Rotorua city tour Visit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun & interactive farm experience, with Kiwi farm animals & their world famous sheep show Day 5: Rotorua to Taupo Travel through the volcanic Wairakei area & find yourself in Taupo, nestled among spectacular natural wonders & offering some great back-tonature & adventure activities. Resort (B) See raging Huka Falls View Lake Taupo - a vast, water-filled crater created from a volcanic blast & New Zealand’s largest lake Day 6: Taupo to Wellington Journey through World Heritage Listed Tanogario National Park, to the vibrant capital & the coolest bar & club scene in NZ. Hotel (B) See the dramatic volcanic landscape made famous in the 'Lord of the Rings' See the still active volcano - Mt Ruapehu Visit Mt. Victoria for panoramic views Day 7: Wellington Check out ‘Windy Welly’s’ impressive harbour views, steep hills & red hot arts scene complete with hip bars, eclectic shopping, & thriving late night entertainment. Hotel (B) See even more of the sights made famous in the 'Lord of the Rings'

Day 8: Wellington to Christchurch Hop from the North Island, via ferry, to a whole different world on the South Island. Travel down the stunning Kaikoura coastline, through the country’s largest wine region to charmingly English city of Christchurch. Hotel (B) Cruise Cook Strait & the scenic Marlborough & Queen Charlotte Sounds Visit a seal colony Day 9: Christchurch to Franz Josef Glacier Venture 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 carving Day 10: Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown Explore the icy slopes of Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers. Then hit the road for the breathtaking Southern Lakes & Queenstown. Lodge (B,D) Drive through Westland National Park featuring glaciers & ancient rainforests Stunning drive through the Southern Alps; see Lake Hawea & the Crown Range Days 11-12: Queenstown You’ve got 2 free days to explore the ‘World’s Adventure Capital’ & its endless list of activities. Not to mention its atmospheric restaurants, rocking bars & a picture postcard lakeside setting that will blow your mind! Lodge (B) (B) Queenstown tour See The Remarkables & Coronet Peak mountain ranges

Days 11-12: Ski Queenstown option Want to ‘carve up’ some of the great ski mountains around Queenstown? You can if you’re travelling in July or August! You can choose to ski or board for 2 full days - we can even organise ski equipment & lessons for you. Lodge. (B)(B) Day 13: Queenstown to Milford Sound First up, a pit stop at the home of bungy Kawarau Bridge. Give this crazy thrill-sport a go!

Take it easy travelling through stunning countryside to Milford Sound. Overnight cruise (B,D) Contiki exclusive overnight cruise on Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park Cruise past sheer rocky cliffs & forests clinging to the slopes See the inspiring 1692m high Mitre Peak Day 14: Milford Sound to Lake Ohau Pan for gold in the quaint, old gold mining town of Arrowtown. Later set out for the beautiful blue glacial Lake Ohau. Lodge (B,D)

14 Day option for the Grand Explorer 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.

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• For 14 day tour price - deduct A$95 from price in the price box.

• Twin room supplement: A$149.

• Single room supplement: A$770.

• 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.

Save Money!

If you pay 12 months in advance, you save A$189.

Or pay 6 months in advance and save A$95.

See page 7 for details.

Soak up the historical ambience of Arrowtown with its original wooden & stone buildings Catch a glimpse of impressive Mt. Cook Day 15: Lake Ohau to Christchurch Opt in for an amazing scenic flight over Mt. Cook. Then cut through Mackenzie Country back to Christchurch where the tour ends & its time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

New Zealand

When to go and how much Code: NGZA 2010/11 Start Auckland

Finish C’church

15 Days Grand Explorer 14 nights accomm 14 breakfasts & 6 dinners

Code: NGZC 2010/11 A$ pp*

Start C’church

Finish Auckland

A$ pp*

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1885 1885 1885 1885 1885 1885 1885 1855 1855 1855 1855 1855 1855 1855 1855 1905 1905 1905 1905 1905 1955 1955 1955 1955 1955 1975 1975 1975 1975

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1975 1975 1955 1955 1955 1955 1955 1955 1955 1955 1955 1955 1955 1955 1955 1955 1955 1955 1925 1925 1925 1925 1925 1925 1925 1905 1905 1905 1905 1905 1905 1905 1905

2010 APR 10 APR 22 MAY 4 MAY 16 MAY 28 JUN 9 JUN 21 JUL 3 JUL 15 JUL 27 AUG 8 AUG 20 SEP 1 SEP 13 SEP 25 OCT 7 OCT 19 OCT 27 NOV 4 NOV 12 NOV 20 NOV 28 DEC 6 DEC 10 DEC 14 DEC 18 DEC 22 DEC 26 DEC 30

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1955 1955 1955 1955 1955 1955 1955 1925 1925 1925 1925 1925 1925 1925 1925 1975 1975 1975 1975 1975 2025 2025 2025 2025 2025 2025 2025 2025 2025

2010 APR 10 APR 22 MAY 4 MAY 16 MAY 28 JUN 9 JUN 21 JUL 3 JUL 15 JUL 27 AUG 8 AUG 20 SEP 1 SEP 13 SEP 25 OCT 7 OCT 19 OCT 27 NOV 4 NOV 12 NOV 20 NOV 28 DEC 6 DEC 10 DEC 14 DEC 18 DEC 22 DEC 26 DEC 30

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

JAN 17 JAN 21 JAN 25 JAN 29 FEB 2 FEB 6 FEB 10 FEB 14 FEB 18 FEB 22 FEB 26 MAR 2 MAR 6 MAR 10 MAR 14 MAR 18 MAR 30 APR 11 APR 23 MAY 5 MAY 17 MAY 29 JUN 10 JUN 22 JUL 4 JUL 16 JUL 28 AUG 9 AUG 21 SEP 2 SEP 14 SEP 26 OCT 8

2025 2025 2025 2025 2025 2025 2025 2025 2025 2025 2025 2025 2025 2025 2025 2025 2025 2025 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1975 1975 1975 1975 1975 1975 1975 1975

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

What’s included All as per itinerary • 14 nights multi-share accommodation: 8 nights in hotels & resorts, 5 nights in lodges & 1 night onboard a cruise boat.

Basis: mainly triple, some quad.

Twin/single also available at additional cost.

Cruise boat quad-share only More info at contiki.com.au/ nzaccommodation • 14 breakfasts (B) & 6 dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES VISITED Heritage sites visited

1

Save Money!

If you pay 12 months in advance, you save A$199.

Or pay 6 months in advance and save A$99.

See page 7 for details.

All tour prices above are based on quad-share. *Single room supplement add A$825 (add A$175 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 26.

For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 13.

Geyser, Rotorua

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 400m above the town LAKE TEKAPO: Scenic flight past glaciers & Mt Cook, NZ’s highest peak Go to contiki.com.au/grand-explorer-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).

13 Days Grand Adventurer

ys * a D 13 $1655 A Day from / 8 2 1 A$ le Mi ety ch Nin Bea

Your choice You can start this tour in Christchurch or Queenstown & travel it in reverse – if you do, you save up to A$40.

WAITOMO CAVES 1

1 ROTORUA Huka Falls

TAUPO 1 NORTH ISLAND

Tasman Sea

Tongariro N.P

Cook Straight Picton

2 WELLINGTON Co ast

SOUTH ISLAND Hokitika

Arthur’s Pass

FRANZ JOSEF & FOX GLACIER 1 Haast Pass

MILFORD SOUND 1

Ka iko ura

Only with Contiki (special inclusions) • Traditional Maori Hangi & dance performance in Rotorua • Geothermal walk through Taupo’s active craters • Urban Wellington walk & cable car ride • Rainforest hotpool swim in Franz Josef • Guided trek & goldpanning in historic Arrowtown • Queenstown Skyline gondola ride

Auckland

1 CHRISTCHURCH Lake Tekapo

1 LAKE OHAU 3 QUEENSTOWN

Pacific Ocean

Te Anau

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ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME

CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops

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

17 Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: Auckland to Waitomo Meet up with your Contiki Crew & roll through lush, green countryside to Waitomo, with its amazing limestone formations & a chance to visit to the glittering Glowworm Grotto. Lodge (D) Enjoy a typical New Zealand country pub Pizza party Day 2: Waitomo to Rotorua Catch a sniff of sulphur in the air as you enter Rotorua, NZ’s most dynamic thermal area & a cultural centre of the native Maori people.

Soak in hot, bubbly pools or chow down at a traditional Maori hangi & concert. Hotel (B) Rotorua city tour Visit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun & interactive farm experience, with Kiwi farm animals & their world famous sheep show Day 3: Rotorua to Taupo Travel through the volcanic Wairakei area & find yourself in Taupo, nestled among spectacular natural wonders & offering some great back-tonature & adventure activities. Resort (B) See raging Huka Falls View Lake Taupo - a vast, water-filled crater created from a volcanic blast & New Zealand’s largest lake Day 4: Taupo to Wellington Journey through World Heritage Listed Tanogario National Park, to the vibrant capital & the coolest bar & club scene in NZ. Hotel (B) See the dramatic volcanic landscape made famous in the 'Lord of the Rings' See the still active volcano, Mt. Ruapehu Visit Mt. Victoria for panoramic views Day 5: Wellington Check out ‘Windy Welly’s’ impressive harbour views, steep hills & red hot arts scene complete with hip bars, eclectic shopping & thriving late night entertainment. Hotel (B) See even more of the sights made famous in the 'Lord of the Rings' Day 6: Wellington to Christchurch Hop from the North Island, via ferry, to a whole different world on the South Island. Travel down the stunning Kaikoura coastline through the country’s largest wine region to the charmingly English city of Christchurch. Hotel (B) Cruise Cook Strait & the scenic Marlborough & Queen Charlotte Sounds Visit a seal colony Day 7: Christchurch to Franz Josef Glacier Venture 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 Pass See traditional Maori greenstone carving Day 8: Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown Explore the icy slopes of Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers. Then hit the road for the breathtaking Southern Lakes & Queenstown. Lodge (B,D) Drive through Westland National Park featuring glaciers & ancient rainforests Stunning drive through the Southern Alps; see Lake Hawea & the Crown Range Days 9-10: Queenstown You’ve got 2 free days to explore the ‘World’s Adventure Capital’ & its endless list of activities.

Not to mention its atmospheric restaurants, rocking bars & a picture postcard lakeside setting that will blow your mind! Lodge (B)(B) Queenstown tour See The Remarkables & Coronet Peak mountain ranges

Days 9-10: Ski Queenstown option Want to ‘carve up’ some of the great ski mountains around Queenstown? You can if you’re travelling in July or August! You can choose to ski or board for 2 full days - we can even organise ski equipment & lessons for you. Lodge. (B)(B) Day 11: Queenstown to Milford Sound First up, a pit stop at the home of bungy Kawarau Bridge. Give this crazy thrill-sport a go! Take it easy travelling through stunning countryside to Milford Sound. Overnight cruise (B,D) Contiki exclusive overnight cruise on Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park Cruise past sheer rocky cliffs & forests clinging to the slopes See the inspiring 1692m high Mitre Peak Day 12: Milford Sound to Lake Ohau Pan for gold in the quaint, old gold mining town of Arrowtown. Later set out for the beautiful blue glacial Lake Ohau. Lodge (B,D) Soak up the historical ambience of Arrowtown with its original wooden & stone buildings Catch a glimpse of impressive Mt. Cook Day 13: Lake Ohau to Christchurch Opt in for an amazing scenic flight over Mt. Cook. Then cut through Mackenzie Country back to Chirstchurch where the tour ends & its time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) See the beautiful turquoise waters of glacial Lake Tekapo

12 Day option for the Grand Adventurer 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.

ays 0* D 2 1 156 y $ A m fro /Da 0 3 1 A$

• For 12 day tour price - deduct A$95 from price in the price box.

• Twin room supplement: A$120.

• Single room supplement: A$620.

• 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.

Save Money!

If you pay 12 months in advance, you save A$169.

Or pay 6 months in advance and save A$85.

See page 7 for details.

New Zealand 13 Days Grand Adventurer 12 nights accomm 12 breakfasts & 5 dinners Mt. Cook scenic flight

When to go and how much

What’s included

Code: NPZC 2010/11

Code: NPZA 2010/11 Start Auckland

Finish C’church

A$ pp*

Start C’church

Finish Auckland

A$ pp*

2010 APR 12 APR 24 MAY 6 MAY 18 MAY 30 JUN 11 JUN 23 JUL 5 JUL 17 JUL 29 AUG 10 AUG 22 SEP 3 SEP 15 SEP 27 OCT 9 OCT 21 OCT 29 NOV 6 NOV 14 NOV 22 NOV 30 DEC 8 DEC 12 DEC 16 DEC 20 DEC 24 DEC 28

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1725 1725 1725 1725 1725 1725 1725 1695 1695 1695 1695 1695 1695 1695 1695 1740 1740 1740 1740 1740 1785 1785 1785 1785 1785 1785 1785 1785

2010 APR 10 APR 22 MAY 4 MAY 16 MAY 28 JUN 9 JUN 21 JUL 3 JUL 15 JUL 27 AUG 8 AUG 20 SEP 1 SEP 13 SEP 25 OCT 7 OCT 19 OCT 27 NOV 4 NOV 12 NOV 20 NOV 28 DEC 6 DEC 10 DEC 14 DEC 18 DEC 22 DEC 26 DEC 30

APR MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT OCT NOV NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN JAN

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1685 1685 1685 1685 1685 1685 1685 1655 1655 1655 1655 1655 1655 1655 1655 1700 1700 1700 1700 1700 1745 1745 1745 1745 1745 1765 1765 1765 1765

2011 JAN 1 JAN 5 JAN 9 JAN 13 JAN 17 JAN 21 JAN 25 JAN 29 FEB 2 FEB 6 FEB 10 FEB 14 FEB 18 FEB 22 FEB 26 MAR 2 MAR 6 MAR 18 MAR 30 APR 11 APR 23 MAY 5 MAY 17 MAY 29 JUN 10 JUN 22 JUL 4 JUL 16 JUL 28 AUG 9 AUG 21 SEP 2 SEP 14 SEP 26

JAN 13 JAN 17 JAN 21 JAN 25 JAN 29 FEB 2 FEB 6 FEB 10 FEB 14 FEB 18 FEB 22 FEB 26 MAR 2 MAR 6 MAR 10 MAR 14 MAR 18 MAR 30 APR 11 APR 23 MAY 5 MAY 17 MAY 29 JUN 10 JUN 22 JUL 4 JUL 16 JUL 28 AUG 9 AUG 21 SEP 2 SEP 14 SEP 26 OCT 8

1785 1785 1785 1785 1785 1785 1785 1785 1785 1785 1785 1785 1785 1785 1785 1785 1785 1785 1785 1760 1760 1760 1760 1760 1760 1760 1740 1740 1740 1740 1740 1740 1740 1740

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

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

1765 1765 1745 1745 1745 1745 1745 1745 1745 1745 1745 1745 1745 1745 1745 1745 1745 1745 1720 1720 1720 1720 1720 1720 1720 1700 1700 1700 1700 1700 1700 1700 1700

All as per itinerary • 12 nights multi-share accommodation: 6 nights in hotels & resorts, 5 nights in lodges & 1 night onboard a cruise boat.

Basis: mainly triple, some quad.

Twin/single also available at additional cost.

Cruise boat quad-share only More info at contiki.com.au/ nzaccommodation • 12 breakfasts (B) & 5 dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES VISITED Heritage sites visited

1

Save Money!

If you pay 12 months in advance, you save A$179.

Or pay 6 months in advance and save A$89.

See page 7 for details.

All tour prices above are based on quad-share. *Single room supplement add A$689 (add A$149 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 26.

For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 13.

Zorb ball, Rotorua

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 QUEENSTOW N: Whitewater raft grade 3 rapids on the Shotover or Kawarau Rivers LAKE TEKAPO: Scenic flight past glaciers & Mt. Cook, NZ’s highest peak Go to contiki.com.au/grand-adventurer-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).

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3 Days

New Zealand 3 Days Bay of Islands 2 nights accomm 2 breakfasts & 1 dinner

Bay of Islands

Hole in the Rock Fastboat

Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops

What’s included le Mi ety ch Nin Bea

All as per itinerary • 2 nights in multi-share hotel accommodation: Basis: mainly triple, some quad.

Twin/single also available at additional cost More info at contiki.com.au/ nzaccommodation • 2 breakfasts (B) & 1 dinner (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges

2

BAY OF ISLANDS Russell

ys 3 Da $289* A from Day / 7 9 A$

Parry Kauri Park

Auckland

Tasman Sea

NORTH ISLAND

contiki.com.au/bay

Only with Contiki • Bay of Islands BBQ dinner with •

champagne Return ferry ride to Russell & guided historical walking tour

When to go and how much Code: NCZA/NCZC 2010/11 Start Auckland

Finish Auckland

A$ pp*

Start Auckland

Finish Auckland

A$ pp*

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

APR APR MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT OCT NOV NOV NOV NOV NOV NOV NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN

295 295 295 295 295 295 295 289 289 289 289 289 289 289 289 299 299 299 299 299 299 299 309 309 309 309 309 309 309 309 309 309 309 309

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

JAN 5 JAN 9 JAN 13 JAN 17 JAN 21 JAN 25 JAN 29 FEB 2 FEB 6 FEB 10 FEB 14 FEB 18 FEB 22 FEB 26 MAR 2 MAR 6 MAR 10 MAR 14 MAR 18 MAR 30 APR 11 APR 23 MAY 5 MAY 17 MAY 29 JUN 10 JUN 22 JUL 4 JUL 16 JUL 28 AUG 9 AUG 21 SEP 2 SEP 14 SEP 26

309 309 309 309 309 309 309 309 309 309 309 309 309 309 309 309 309 309 309 309 305 305 305 305 305 305 305 299 299 299 299 299 299 299 299

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Ocean Kayak Adventure

ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME

CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

region’s history as the nation’s birthplace.

Later, take your pick from one of the area’s many stunning beaches & chill out under the sun. Hotel (B)

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

Sightseeing tours of Paihia & Waitangi See the Tribal Lands of the Nga Puhi Maori Day 3: Bay of Islands to Auckland Wrap up your sun-filled days in ‘The Bay’ & return to the big city. Head south through the unspoilt Northland countryside & catch some excellent city & harbour views before the tour ends around lunchtime. Swap emails & it's time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

Venture across Auckland's Harbour Bridge & see the 'City of Sails' harbour made famous by the America's Cup See Auckland’s Sky Tower Free time in Parry Kauri Park – home to a national treasure of ancient, giant kauri trees

All tour prices above are based on quad-share.

Single room supplement add A$135 (add A$30 twin-share).

Start Auckland 12:00 noon & end Auckland 12:00 noon.

For travel insurance see page 26.

• The tour code for these dates is NCZC only.

•• The tour code for these dates is NCZA only.

For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 13.

*

Itinerary and included sightseeing

Day 2: Bay of Islands Undeniably pretty, this region ranks as one of New Zealand’s top natural playgrounds & getting out on the water is a must! Opt in for a sea kayaking adventure, dive in & swim with the dolphins, parasail over the beautiful turquoise waters, or speed through the ‘Hole in the Rock’ on a fast boat through the islands. This area is also a place rich in Maori culture. Explore their Tribal Lands & learn more about the

Parasaling

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

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5 Days

New Zealand 5 Days Sun & Steam 4 nights accomm 4 breakfasts & 2 dinners

Sun & Steam

Thermal Spa, Rotorua

Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops le Mi ety ch Nin Bea

ys 5 Da $635* A Day from 27/ 1 $ A

2

All as per itinerary • 4 nights multi-share accommodation: 3 nights in hotel & 1 night in a lodge Basis: mainly triple, some quad.

Twin/single also available at additional cost.

More info at contiki.com.au/ nzaccommodation • 4 breakfasts (B) & 2 dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges

BAY OF ISLANDS Russell Parry Kauri Park

Auckland

Tasman Sea

WAITOMO CAVES 1

What’s included

1 ROTORUA

NORTH ISLAND

Only with Contiki

contiki.com.au/steam

• Bay of Islands BBQ dinner with

Itinerary and included sightseeing

Sightseeing tours of Paihia & Waitangi

Day 1: Auckland to Bay of Islands Meet up with your Contiki Crew in New Zealand’s largest city, hop on the coach, & head north up the coast to the idyllic & green Northland region. This area is a favourite holiday destination with the Kiwi’s because of its never-ending beaches & laidback, endless-summer lifestyle.

Tonight, take it easy at a seaside resort in Paihia & “breathe in” the beauty & spectacular scenery of the Bay of Islands.

Hotel (D)

Day 3: Bay of Islands to Waitomo Circle back to Auckland, with it’s panoramic location right on a harbour & surrounded by outer islands. After lunch, roll through the lush, green countryside to Waitomo. There’s over 300 caves in the area, with some unique attractions like amazing limestone formations & glowing bugs at the glittering Glowworm Grotto.

Lodge (B,D)

Venture across Auckland's Harbour Bridge & see the 'City of Sails' harbour made famous by the America's Cup

Pizza party

See Auckland’s Sky Tower Free time in Parry Kauri Park – home to a national treasure of ancient, giant kauri trees Day 2: Bay of Islands Undeniably pretty, this region ranks as one of New Zealand’s top natural playgrounds & getting out on the water is a must! Opt in for a sea kayaking adventure, dive in & swim with the dolphins, parasail over the beautiful turquoise waters, or speed through the “Hole in the Rock” on a fast boat through the islands. This area is also a place rich in Maori culture. Explore their Tribal Lands & learn more about the region’s history as the nation’s birthplace.

Later, take your pick from one of the area’s many stunning beaches & chill out under the sun. Hotel (B)

ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME

See the Tribal Lands of the Nga Puhi Maori

• Return ferry ride to Russell & guided

Code: NRZA 2010/11

• Traditional Maori Hangi & dance

historical walking tour

Enjoy a traditional New Zealand country pub Day 4: Waitomo to Rotorua See even more amazing scenery today en route to Rotorua. Catch a sniff of sulphur in the air as you enter Rotorua, New Zealand’s most dynamic thermal area & a cultural centre of the native Maori people. Soak in hot, bubbly pools or chow down at a traditional Maori hangi & concert. Hotel (B) Rotorua city tour Visit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun & interactive experience showcasing Kiwi farming, farm animals & a world famous sheep show Day 5: Rotorua to Auckland You’ll be collected by a transfer coach to head through the Waitomo countryside back to Auckland where the tour ends when you arrive in the late afternoon. (B) Please note: The transfer from Rotorua to Auckland is not operated by Contiki, but a third party operator.

CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

champagne

When to go and how much Start Auckland

Finish Auckland

A$ pp*

Start Auckland

Finish Auckland

A$ pp*

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APR APR MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT OCT NOV NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN

645 645 645 645 645 645 645 635 635 635 635 635 635 635 635 649 649 649 649 649 669 669 669 669 669 669 669 669 669

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

JAN 7 JAN 11 JAN 15 JAN 19 JAN 23 JAN 27 JAN 31 FEB 4 FEB 8 FEB 12 FEB 16 FEB 20 FEB 24 FEB 28 MAR 4 MAR 8 MAR 20 APR 1 APR 13 APR 25 MAY 7 MAY 19 MAY 31 JUN 12 JUN 24 JUL 6 JUL 18 JUL 30 AUG 11 AUG 23 SEP 4 SEP 16 SEP 28

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performance in Rotorua

Save Money!

If you pay 12 months in advance you save A$69.

Or pay 6 months in advance and save A$35.

See page 7 for details.

All tour prices above are based on quad-share. *Single room supplement add A$250 (add A$55 twin-share).

Start Auckland 12:00 noon & end Auckland 6:00pm.

For travel insurance see page 26.

For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 13.

Guided bush walk

BAY OF ISLANDS: Catamaran sailing, swimming & snorkelling with lunch WAITOMO: Black water rafting in a rubber ring through underground caves ROTORUA: Skyline gondola & luge rides - Guided walk through the bush to spot Kiwis & Tuataras Go to contiki.com.au/steam-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).

8 Days Northern Highlights

ys 5* a D 8 03 1 $ A Day from / 0 3 1 A$ le Mi ety ch Nin Bea

Your choice You can start this tour in Christchurch or Wellington & travel it in reverse if you do you save up to A$25.

2

BAY OF ISLANDS Russell Parry Kauri Park

Auckland

contiki.com.au/north

WAITOMO CAVES 1

1 ROTORUA Huka Falls

TAUPO 1 NORTH ISLAND

Tasman Sea

Tongariro N.P

Cook Straight Picton

2 WELLINGTON Co ast

SOUTH ISLAND

Ka iko ura

Only with Contiki (special inclusions) • Bay of Islands BBQ dinner with champagne • Return ferry ride to Russell & guided historical walking tour • Traditional Maori Hangi & dance performance in Rotorua • Geothermal walk through Taupo’s active craters • Urban Wellington walk & cable car ride (extension only)

Pacific Ocean

Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops

Christchurch

ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME

CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

BAY OF ISLANDS: Catamaran sailing, swimming & snorkelling with lunch - Ocean kayaking adventure to Haruru Falls

21 Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: Auckland to Bay of Islands Meet up with your Contiki Crew & head up to the idyllic & green Northland region with its laidback, endless-summer lifestyle.

Later, chill out for the night in the Bay of Islands in seaside Paihia. Hotel (D) Venture across Auckland's Harbour Bridge & see the 'City of Sails' harbour made famous by the America's Cup See Auckland’s Sky Tower Free time in Parry Kauri Park – home to a national treasure of ancient, giant kauri trees Day 2: Bay of Islands Undeniably pretty, this region ranks as one of NZ’s top natural playgrounds – chill out on the beach, visit the Maori tribal lands, or try out some watersports – there are lots on offer. Hotel (B) Sightseeing tours of Paihia & Waitangi See the Tribal Lands of the Nga Puhi Maori Day 3: Bay of Islands to Waitomo Circle back to Auckland. After lunch, roll through the lush, green countryside to Waitomo, with its amazing limestone formations & a visit to the glittering Glowworm Grotto. Lodge (B,D) Enjoy a traditional New Zealand country pub Pizza party Day 4: Waitomo to Rotorua Catch a sniff of sulphur in the air as you enter Rotorua, NZ’s most dynamic thermal area & a cultural centre of the native Maori people. Soak in hot, bubbly pools or chow down at a traditional Maori hangi & concert. Hotel (B) Rotorua city tour Visit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun & interactive experience showcasing Kiwi farming, farm animals & a world famous sheep show Day 5: Rotorua to Taupo Travel through the volcanic Wairakei area & find yourself in Taupo, nestled among spectacular natural wonders & offering some great back-to-nature & adventure activities. Resort (B) See raging Huka Falls View Lake Taupo - a vast, water-filled crater created from a volcanic blast & New Zealand’s largest lake

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

Day 6: Taupo to Wellington Journey through World Heritage Listed Tanogario National Park en route to NZ’s vibrant capital & the trendiest bar & club scenes in the country. Hotel (B) See the dramatic volcanic landscape made famous in the 'Lord of the Rings' See the still active volcano, Mt. Ruapehu Wellington city tour Visit Mt. Victoria for panoramic views Day 7: Wellington Check out ‘Windy Welly’s’ impressive harbour views, steep hills & red hot arts scene complete with hip bars, eclectic shopping & thriving late night entertainment. Hotel (B) See even more of the sights made famous in the 'Lord of the Rings' Day 8: Wellington to Christchurch Hop from the North Island, via ferry, to the South Island. Travel down the stunning Kaikoura coastline through the country’s largest wine region to Christchurch where the tour ends & it's time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) Cruise Cook Strait & the scenic Marlborough & Queen Charlotte Sounds Visit a seal colony on the Kaikoura Coast

Quad biking, Wellington

ys 6 Da $765* A Day from 28/ 1 $ A

• For 6 day tour price - deduct A$270 from price in the price box.

• Twin room supplement: A$69.

• Single room supplement: A$339.

• 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.

New Zealand 8 Days Northern Highlights 7 nights accomm 7 breakfasts & 2 dinners Maori Haka

When to go and how much Code: NNHC 2010/11

Code: NNHA 2010/11 Start Auckland

Finish C’church

A$ pp*

2010 APR 10 APR 22 MAY 4 MAY 16 MAY 28 JUN 9 JUN 21 JUL 3 JUL 15 JUL 27 AUG 8 AUG 20 SEP 1 SEP 13 SEP 25 OCT 7 OCT 19 OCT 27 NOV 4 NOV 12 NOV 20 NOV 28 DEC 6 DEC 10 DEC 14 DEC 18 DEC 22 DEC 26 DEC 30

APR APR MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP OCT OCT OCT NOV NOV NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN

17 29 11 23 4 16 28 10 22 3 15 27 8 20 2 14 26 3 11 19 27 5 13 17 21 25 29 2 6

1075 1075 1075 1075 1075 1075 1075 1060 1060 1060 1060 1060 1060 1060 1060 1085 1085 1085 1085 1085 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115

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

JAN 10 JAN 14 JAN 18 JAN 22 JAN 26 JAN 30 FEB 3 FEB 7 FEB 11 FEB 15 FEB 19 FEB 23 FEB 27 MAR 3 MAR 7 MAR 11 MAR 23 APR 4 APR 16 APR 28 MAY 10 MAY 22 JUN 3 JUN 15 JUN 27 JUL 9 JUL 21 AUG 2 AUG 14 AUG 26 SEP 7 SEP 19 OCT 1

1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1085 1085 1085 1085 1085 1085 1085 1085

Start C’church

Finish Auckland

A$ pp*

2010 APR 17 APR 29 MAY 11 MAY 23 JUN 4 JUN 16 JUN 28 JUL 10 JUL 22 AUG 3 AUG 15 AUG 27 SEP 8 SEP 20 OCT 2 OCT 14 OCT 26 NOV 3 NOV 11 NOV 19 NOV 27 DEC 5 DEC 13 DEC 17 DEC 21 DEC 25 DEC 29

APR MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT NOV NOV NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN

24 6 18 30 11 23 5 17 29 10 22 3 15 27 9 21 2 10 18 26 4 12 20 24 28 1 5

1050 1050 1050 1050 1050 1050 1050 1035 1035 1035 1035 1035 1035 1035 1060 1060 1060 1060 1060 1090 1090 1090 1090 1090 1100 1100 1100

2011 JAN 2 JAN 6 JAN 10 JAN 14 JAN 18 JAN 22 JAN 26 JAN 30 FEB 3 FEB 7 FEB 11 FEB 15 FEB 19 FEB 23 FEB 27 MAR 3 MAR 7 MAR 11 MAR 23 APR 4 APR 16 APR 28 MAY 10 MAY 22 JUN 3 JUN 15 JUN 27 JUL 9 JUL 21 AUG 2 AUG 14 AUG 26 SEP 7 SEP 19

JAN 9 JAN 13 JAN 17 JAN 21 JAN 25 JAN 29 FEB 2 FEB 6 FEB 10 FEB 14 FEB 18 FEB 22 FEB 26 MAR 2 MAR 6 MAR 10 MAR 14 MAR 18 MAR 30 APR 11 APR 23 MAY 5 MAY 17 MAY 29 JUN 10 JUN 22 JUL 4 JUL 16 JUL 28 AUG 9 AUG 21 SEP 2 SEP 14 SEP 26

1100 1100 1100 1090 1090 1090 1090 1090 1090 1090 1090 1090 1090 1090 1090 1090 1090 1090 1090 1075 1075 1075 1075 1075 1075 1075 1075 1060 1060 1060 1060 1060 1060 1060

What’s included All as per itinerary • 7 nights multi-share accommodation: 5 nights in hotels, 1 night in a resort & 1 night in a lodge Basis: mainly triple, some quad.

Twin/single also available at additional cost More info at contiki.com.au/ nzaccommodation • 7 breakfasts (B) & 2 dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges

Save Money!

If you pay 12 months in advance, you save A$109.

Or pay 6 months in advance and save A$55.

See page 7 for details.

All tour prices above are based on quad-share. *Single room supplement add A$450 (add A$90 twin-share).

Save Money!

If you pay 12 months in advance, you save A$79.

Or pay 6 months in advance and save A$39.

See page 7 for details.

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 26.

For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 13.

Jet boat ride, Huka Falls

WAITOMO: Guided tours of Ruakuri or Waitomo Caves to see the famous glowworms & rock formations - Black water rafting in a rubber ring through underground caves ROTORUA: Become a ‘zorbonaut’ & race down a hill inside a man-size, transparent zorb ball LAKE TAUPO: Jet boat ride to Huka Falls - Fun evening lake cruise including fishing & karaoke! WELLINGTON: Quad biking through rugged, outback bushland Go to contiki.com.au/north-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).

7 Days Scenic Southern

ys * a D 7 10 9 $ A Day from / 0 3 1 A$ Your choice You can start this tour in Christchurch or Wellington & travel it in reverse.

NORTH ISLAND

Cook Straight Picton

Wellington

Co ast

SOUTH ISLAND Hokitika

Arthur’s Pass

FRANZ JOSEF & FOX GLACIER 1 Haast Pass

MILFORD SOUND 1

Ka iko ura

Only with Contiki (special inclusions) • Rainforest hotpool swim in Franz Josef Glacier • Guided goldmining trek & goldpanning experience in historic Arrowtown • See spectacular mountain views on a Skyline gondola ride in Queenstown

Tasman Sea

CHRISTCHURCH Lake Tekapo

1 LAKE OHAU 3 QUEENSTOWN

Pacific Ocean

Te Anau

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Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops

LAKE TEKAPO: Scenic flight past glaciers & Mt Cook, NZ’s highest peak

23 Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: Christchurch to Lake Ohau Meet up with your Contiki Crew & set out for Lake Ohau this morning. On the way, cut through surreal Mackenzie Country, snap a picture of glacial Lake Tekapo’s brilliant turquoise water, & catch a glimpse of impressive Mt. Cook. Lodge (D) Day 2: Lake Ohau to Milford Sound Pan for gold in the quaint, old gold mining town of Arrowtown. Then it’s back on the road to travel through more dramatic countryside & through Homer Tunnel en route to the world-famous Milford Sound.

Overnight cruise (B,D) Soak up the historical ambiance of Arrowtown with its original wooden & stone buildings Contiki exclusive overnight cruise on Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park Cruise past sheer rocky cliffs & forests clinging to the slopes See the awe-inspiring 1692m high Mitre Peak Day 3: Milford Sound to Queenstown First up, a pit-stop at the home of bungy Kawarau Bridge. Give this crazy thrill-sport a go! After the adrenaline rush, take it easy as we continue on to a travellers favourite - Queenstown. Lodge (B,D) Days 4-5: Queenstown You’ve got 2 free days to explore the ‘World’s Adventure Capital’ & its endless list of activities. Not to mention its atmospheric restaurants, rocking bars & a picture postcard lakeside setting that will blow your mind! Lodge (B) (B) Queenstown tour See The Remarkables & Coronet Peak mountain ranges

Day 6: Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier Hit the road & pass the last of the breathtaking Southern Lakes area & up over Haast Pass to icy terrain of the Franz Josef & Fox Glacier region. Hotel (B,D)

New Zealand 7 Days Scenic Southern 6 nights accomm 6 breakfasts & 4 dinners

Drive through Westland National Park featuring glaciers & ancient rainforests Stunning drive through the Southern Alps Day 7: Franz Josef Glacier to Christchurch Venture along the rugged West Coast up to Hokitika & then through the majestic Southern Alps on an amazing drive back to the charmingly English city of Christchurch where you’ll have free time to explore. (B) See traditional Maori greenstone carving Scenic drive through Arthur's Pass National Park Christchurch city tour Please note: This is the itinerary for the tour code NSZC. The NSZA itinerary operates in reverse.

Days 4-5: Ski Queenstown option Want to ‘carve up’ some of the great ski mountains around Queenstown?

You can if you’re travelling in July or August! You can choose to ski or board for 2 full days - we can even organise ski equipment & lessons for you. Lodge. (B) (B) Skyline gondola, Queenstown

8 Day option for the Scenic Southern 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.

ys 8 Da $1070* A Day from 34/ 1 $ A

• For 8 day tour price - add A$160 to price in the price box.

• Twin room supplement: A$80.

• Single room supplement: A$375.

• 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.

Fox Glacier heli ride

When to go and how much Code: NSZA 2010/11

Code: NSZC 2010/11 Start C’church

Finish C’church

A$ pp*

2010 APR 10 APR 22 MAY 4 MAY 16 MAY 28 JUN 9 JUN 21 JUL 3 JUL 15 JUL 27 AUG 8 AUG 20 SEP 1 SEP 13 SEP 25 OCT 7 OCT 19 OCT 27 NOV 4 NOV 12 NOV 20 NOV 28 DEC 6 DEC 10 DEC 14 DEC 18 DEC 22 DEC 26 DEC 30

APR APR MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP OCT OCT OCT NOV NOV NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN

16 28 10 22 3 15 27 9 21 2 14 26 7 19 1 13 25 2 10 18 26 4 12 16 20 24 28 1 5

925 925 925 925 925 925 925 910 910 910 910 910 910 910 910 935 935 935 935 935 955 955 955 955 955 955 955 955 955

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

JAN 9 JAN 13 JAN 17 JAN 21 JAN 25 JAN 29 FEB 2 FEB 6 FEB 10 FEB 14 FEB 18 FEB 22 FEB 26 MAR 2 MAR 6 MAR 10 MAR 22 APR 3 APR 15 APR 27 MAY 9 MAY 21 JUN 2 JUN 14 JUN 26 JUL 8 JUL 20 AUG 1 AUG 13 AUG 25 SEP 6 SEP 18 SEP 30

955 955 955 955 955 955 955 955 955 955 955 955 955 955 955 955 955 955 945 945 945 945 945 945 945 935 935 935 935 935 935 935 935

Start C’church

Finish C’church

A$ pp*

2010 APR 18 APR 30 MAY 12 MAY 24 JUN 5 JUN 17 JUN 29 JUL 11 JUL 23 AUG 4 AUG 16 AUG 28 SEP 9 SEP 21 OCT 3 OCT 15 OCT 27 NOV 4 NOV 12 NOV 20 NOV 28 DEC 6 DEC 14 DEC 18 DEC 22 DEC 26 DEC 30

APR MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT NOV NOV NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN

24 6 18 30 11 23 5 17 29 10 22 3 15 27 9 21 2 10 18 26 4 12 20 24 28 1 5

925 925 925 925 925 925 925 910 910 910 910 910 910 910 935 935 935 935 935 955 955 955 955 955 955 955 955

2011 JAN 3 JAN 7 JAN 11 JAN 15 JAN 19 JAN 23 JAN 27 JAN 31 FEB 4 FEB 8 FEB 12 FEB 16 FEB 20 FEB 24 FEB 28 MAR 4 MAR 8 MAR 12 MAR 24 APR 5 APR 17 APR 29 MAY 11 MAY 23 JUN 4 JUN 16 JUN 28 JUL 10 JUL 22 AUG 3 AUG 15 AUG 27 SEP 8 SEP 20

JAN 9 JAN 13 JAN 17 JAN 21 JAN 25 JAN 29 FEB 2 FEB 6 FEB 10 FEB 14 FEB 18 FEB 22 FEB 26 MAR 2 MAR 6 MAR 10 MAR 14 MAR 18 MAR 30 APR 11 APR 23 MAY 5 MAY 17 MAY 29 JUN 10 JUN 22 JUL 4 JUL 16 JUL 28 AUG 9 AUG 21 SEP 2 SEP 14 SEP 26

955 955 955 955 955 955 955 955 955 955 955 955 955 955 955 955 955 955 955 945 945 945 945 945 945 945 945 935 935 935 935 935 935 935

What’s included All as per itinerary • 6 nights multi-share accommodation: 1 night in a resort, 4 nights in lodges & 1 night onboard a cruise boat Basis: mainly triple, some quad.

Twin/single also available at additional cost.

Cruise boat quad-share only More info at contiki.com.au/ nzaccommodation • 6 breakfasts (B) & 4 dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES Heritage sites visited VISITED

1

Save Money!

If you pay 12 months in advance, you save A$99.

Or pay 6 months in advance and save A$49.

See page 7 for details.

All tour prices above are based on quad-share. *Single room supplement add A$310 (add A$65

Save Money!

If you pay 12 months in advance, you save A$109.

Or pay 6 months in advance and save A$55.

See page 7 for details.

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 26.

For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 13.

Cathedral Square, Christchurch

QUEENSTOWN: Thrilling jet boat ride through the Shotover River - Canyon swing on a giant rope across the Shotover River, 109m up!

FOX GLACIER: Guided glacier hike right onto the glacier itself (gear provided) - Heli-hike tour - fly to & walk on the glacier - Scenic helicopter flight to see Mt Cook & land on Fox glacier Go to contiki.com.au/south-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).

7 Days Ultimate Winter Adventure

ys 85* a D 7 11 y $ A a from D / 0 7 A$1 Only with Contiki (special inclusions) • Rainforest hotpool swim in Franz Josef Glacier • Guided goldmining trek & goldpanning experience in historic Arrowtown • See spectacular mountain views on a Skyline gondola ride in Queenstown

Cook Straight

Hokitika

Arthur’s Pass

FRANZ JOSEF & FOX GLACIER 1 Haast Pass

Ka iko ura

Co ast

SOUTH ISLAND

Christchurch Lake Tekapo

Lake Pukaki

5 QUEENSTOWN

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Pacific Ocean

Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops

FOX GLACIER: Guided glacier hike right onto the glacier itself (gear provided) LAKE TEKAPO: Southern Alps Air Safari

25 Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: Christchurch to Fox Glacier Meet up with your Contiki Crew & get to know your new travel buddies as we venture through the majestic Southern Alps to Hokitika, a cool little coastal town famous for gold & greenstone. Then wind down along the rugged West Coast to the spectacular Franz Josef & Fox Glacier region. Resort (D) Scenic drive through Arthur's Pass National Park See traditional Maori greenstone carving Day 2: Fox Glacier to Queenstown Hop in a helicopter & fly off for an optional thrilling alpine experience encompassing 2 world famous glaciers. Or put on your hiking boots & get right out onto the icy slopes of the living, moving glacier. Then it’s back on the road to the breathtaking Southern Lakes & traveller’s favourite – Queenstown! Hotel (B) Westland National Park drive full of glaciers & ancient rainforests See Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers Jaw-dropping drive through the Southern Alps Days 3-5: Queenstown You’re here to ski, so hit the slopes & carve up the mountain! This area is made up of some of the country’s best resorts, with 3 mountain playgrounds to pick from – The Remarkables, Coronet Peak & Cardrona. With 3 mountains to choose from, you’re sure to find the best

conditions. On day 5 there’s an included gondola trip to the top of Bob’s Peak for an unforgettable dinner & night out high above Queenstown. Hotel (B) (B) (B,D) 3 day lift pass & transfers to & from ski fields Dinner at Skyline Restaurant Day 6: Queenstown It’s a free day to either test yourself on the mountain again or try out an endless list of non-ski activities in the ‘World’s Adventure Capital’. Think about bungy-jumping, caving, rafting, sledging, jetboating or skydiving. Tonight, enjoy a final dinner together & an awards night, then head out to one of the many fantastic bars in town, full of locals & travellers. Hotel (B,D) Queenstown tour Day 7: Queenstown to Christchurch Cut through the surreal landscape of Mackenzie Country, past glacial Lake Tekapo on the way back to the charmingly English city of Christchurch. The tour ends here & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) Stop at AJ Hackett’s bungy bridge at Kawarau River Soak up the historical ambience of Arrowtown with its original wooden & stone buildings Catch a glimpse of impressive Mt. Cook See the beautiful glacial lakes of Lake Tekapo & Lake Pukaki See the historic Church of the Good Shepherd

New Zealand 7 Days Ultimate Winter Adventure 6 nights accomm 6 breakfasts & 3 dinners Skyline Restaurant

What’s included All as per itinerary • 6 nights twin-share accommodation: 6 nights in hotels Basis: Twin. Single also available at additional cost.

More info at contiki.com.au/ nzaccommodation • 6 breakfasts (B) & 3 dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES VISITED Heritage sites visited

1

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

Goldpanning, Arrowtown

When to go and how much Code: CZSKI03 2010/11 Start C’church

Finish C’church

A$ pp*

Start C’church

Finish C’church

A$ pp*

2010 JUL 11 JUL 18 JUL 25 AUG 1 AUG 8 AUG 15 AUG 22 AUG 29

JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP

1185 1185 1185 1185 1185 1185 1185 1185

2011 JUL 10 JUL 17 JUL 24 JUL 31 AUG 7 AUG 14 AUG 21 AUG 28

JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP

1219 1219 1219 1219 1219 1219 1219 1219

17 24 31 7 14 21 28 4

16 23 30 6 13 20 27 3

tour prices above are based on twin-share. For rate reduce twin price by A$55. * Allquad-share Single room supplement add A$289.

Start Christchurch 8:30am & end Christchurch 6:30pm.

For travel insurance see page 26.

For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 13.

Fox Glacier hike

Save Money!

If you pay 12 months in advance you save up to A$129. Or pay 6 months in advance and save up to A$65. See page 7 for details.

Queenstown

QUEENSTOWN: Thrilling jet boat ride through the Shotover River - See spectacular Queenstown views on a scenic tandem skydive Adrenalin pumping AJ Hackett bungy jump - Whitewater rafting on Kawarua river Go to contiki.com.au/nzski-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).

Got a question?

Answers to frequently asked questions & things you need to know. lunches, some dinners, souvenirs, shopping, drinks, optional excursions and activities, entrance fees to attractions and evening entertainment.

It is advisable to have NZ$ when you start your tour.

What should I pack?

Comfortable, casual clothing for day wear and ‘smart/casual’ for dining and those special evenings on the town.

Remember that early or later in the season you will need warmer clothing as well as a raincoat/jacket. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential.

For further details, please refer to your ‘Travellers Guide’ information book.

What’s included?

• Coach, train, air transfers, and ferry transport as specified.

• Accommodation, breakfast and evening meals as detailed on page 11 and under ‘What’s included’ on tour pages.

• Sightseeing as detailed on page 8 and in the itineraries on tour pages.

Unless specified, entrance fees are not included.

• Experienced crew as detailed on page 10 and on tour pages.

What’s not included?

• Airport and ferry transfers to tour departure point.

• Personal expense money.

• Visas, personal insurance, medical fees.

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

• Optional excursions and activities such as whitewater rafting, helicopter flights and bungy jumping, etc.

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

Will I get more information?

Upon receipt of final payment, you’ll receive a copy of Contiki’s ‘Travellers Guide’ – an information book about your holiday. You’ll also receive a comprehensive day-by-day itinerary including full details and costs of all optional excursions available on your tour.

Your FREE Contiki document wallet and luggage tag* will be sent to you with your travel documents. The wallet is a safe place for your tickets and passports, something you’ll want to keep and use again. * Contiki reserves the right to substitute an alternative travel accessory for the Contiki document wallet.

How much luggage can I bring?

Luggage is restricted to a maximum suitcase size of 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29" x 20" x 10") and maximum weight of 20 kg (44lbs) plus one small hand/day bag that can go on the coach with you.

On tours which include an overnight cruise, a small bag suitable for the extremely limited luggage space is required. Your regular luggage will be stored during this time. NO EXTERNAL METAL FRAME BACKPACKS PLEASE, their bulky shape makes coach packing difficult.

Contiki reserves the right to refuse to accept larger suitcases on tour.

If you have your own ski/boarding equipment, you may bring one pair of boots & skis or snowboard. Otherwise, your TM can arrange these for you in Queenstown 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 airline baggage restrictions.

How much money do I need?

You should be able to use debit and credit cards for most items. You’ll need to allow enough money to cover

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

Explore More Optional Activities When do I choose? Optionals are arranged and paid for on tour. By leaving the final decisions until then you can choose at the same time as your new friends, you’ll get great value as we get you great rates and your Tour Manager can offer personal advice. Some activities are seasonal and weather dependent as well.

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

Am I expected to tip on tour?

Every country in the world has different tipping policies and in New Zealand, within service industries, tipping is common practice. Tipping is totally discretionary and only given if you feel the service has met or exceeded your expectations. Your Tour Manager will assist you with any questions about this while you’re on the road. The same idea applies to your Contiki Crew - if you think they have done a good job then they would be grateful for your recognition by way of a tip, however this is not mandatory – it’s completely up to you.

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

Do I need vaccinations?

At the time this brochure went to press (February 2010), no vaccinations were necessary. However, it is wise to check up-to-date information with your travel agent prior to departure.

Don’t forget to bring with you any medication that you may require en route, such as antihistamines or antibiotics.

Travel insurance Contiki Holidays strongly recommends you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money and public liability before you travel. You may not be accepted on a Contiki holiday unless you have arranged satisfactory insurance. You also agree to indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damages and remedies against us arising from your participation in the holiday.

For insurance details, please speak to your Travel Agent at the time of making your booking.

Security Contiki has been running tours for young people since 1962 and is a member of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA).

The members include all the major tour operators who are financially bonded for your security and who maintain the highest standards. With the guarantees of these organisations, you know your holiday & money are secure with Contiki.

Photography credits Photos Courtesy of Tourism New Zealand Page 9 Inside a Zorb - Zorb Rotorua.

Page 11 A fine day in the fiord - Holger Leue. Page 16 The Ledge Swing - AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand. Page 19 Sand tobogganing - Chris McLennan.

Page 21 Haka - James Heremaia. Page 55 Snowboarding on the Remarkables NZ Ski. Photos Courtesy of Te Puia Rotorua Page 15 Geyser.

Photos Courtesy of Zorb Page 17 Zorb - Zorb.

Photos Courtesy of Fox Glacier heli Hike Page 23 Group Snowball fight.

Photos Courtesy of Julie Salsbury Page 25 Fox Glacier.

27 Stay longer, departure points & conditions

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

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

2. PRICE GUARANTEE Prices in this brochure are based on costs and exchange rates as at 2 February, 2010. Should these costs change, it may be necessary to make a surcharge on the price of your holiday. Should the total tour price increase by more than 10% you will have the right to cancel within 7 days of notification without penalty. No surcharge in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made once payment of the deposit for your land tour has been received. This guarantee excludes fuel surcharges and does not apply to any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any government or their agencies. In exchange for these guarantees, no refund will be made if costs are reduced.

3. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY 3.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel your booking in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control.

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

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

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

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

4. HOLIDAY DETAILS & CONDITIONS 4.1 The information in our brochure is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to print (February, 2010) but we cannot guarantee that any item or amenity mentioned will be available especially where we have no direct control over it.

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

4.3 Contiki will guarantee to match you up with someone of the same sex when booked in a Share room configuration.

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

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

5. LIABILITY 5.1 Your travel agent shall, on the receipt of any monies, hold such monies for you until the booking is confirmed at which time those monies shall be remitted promptly by your travel agent to us. All such monies received by us will be deposited as required by law.

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

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

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY 1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit of A$200, per person per tour, or the full amount payable if the booking is made within 45 days of your tour departure, must be submitted to Contiki by you in respect of that holiday. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent. The deposit is accepted as a first installment of the holiday price by Contiki only once the booking has been confirmed in writing by Contiki or your travel agent.

1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of

a non refundable deposit of A$200 per person per tour which must be within 7 days of booking or the reservation will automatically be cancelled.

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

2. PAYING THE BALANCE 2.1 The balance of the holiday must be paid no later than 45 days prior to your tour departure date which shall be by the due date stated on the confirmation issued to you

by Contiki. When making multi-tour bookings, full payment is due no later than 45 days prior to your tour departure date.

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

2.3 Tickets and other documents won't be forwarded until full payment has been received by us. The documentation will be sent approximately 21 days prior to your tour departure.

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

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

3. IF YOU CANCEL 3.1 Notice of cancellation must be made in writing to Contiki.

3.2 If you cancel more than 45 days before departure, your A$200 deposit will not be refunded, nor can it be credited to any other booking.

3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee to cover the estimate of cost and expenses incurred by us in the terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This is expressed as a percentage of the holiday price and is calculated as follows: PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEE Over 45 days notice: Deposit is forfeited 45-22 days: 27.5% of tour fare 21-8 days: 33% of tour fare 7-1 days: 55% of tour fare Day of departure: 100% of tour fare Where the percentage cancellation fee is less than the tour deposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss of deposit. If the reason for cancellation falls within the terms of any holiday insurance policy which you hold, then any such charges may, subject to the terms of your insurance policy, be refunded to you by the insurance company.

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

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

4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING 4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed and more than 45 days prior to departure, you wish to change to an alternate departure date or you wish to change to a different Contiki holiday, you may do so subject to availability and provided the new holiday date is also in this brochure.

4.2 A fee of A$35 per person will be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed unless the change increases the value of the booking. A change of tour date, tour itinerary booking within 45 days of departure will be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply except when the change is to an earlier departure date of equivalent or greater value in which case a A$35 per person amendment fee will be charged.

5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS 5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those items included in the price. No allowance or refund can be made for meals, accommodation, excursions, etc. that you elect not to take, or when museums, shops, etc. are closed. Hotel facilities may vary from place to place.

Meals may vary in style.

5.2 Recent legislation in various states in Australia has highlighted the issue of Age Discrimination. In terms of style and content, all of Contiki’s worldwide holidays are specifically designed for a particular age group. This fact should be recognised when you book one of our holidays.

5.3 Contiki must be advised of any medical conditions or physical disability requiring special attention before you book your holiday. If you do not advise us at this stage, we may refuse to accept your booking. We may also

refuse you if we feel that the holiday chosen is not suitable without a suitably qualified companion. Contiki will try to help you with your requirements but cannot guarantee to do so, either on our own or our suppliers’ (such as hotels, restaurants and excursions) behalf.

Many of our holidays involve getting on and off coaches, walking tours and other physical activities. Some holidays may not be suitable for you if you rely on a wheelchair or have certain other disabilities. Should your disability require you to have special assistance, it is a condition of Contiki accepting your booking that you provide evidence satisfactory to us that an able-bodied person will accompany you and is able to provide any special needs or services that you may require. Contiki will not be responsible for the failure of this person to provide these services.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5.10.1 If any provision of this contract is held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed to be re-written to give effect to the same purpose within the permitted limits of the law.

The validity and enforceability of the other provisions shall not be affected.

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

6. INSURANCE Contiki very strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money and public liability before embarking on a Contiki holiday.

Please check that the insurance covers all of the activities that you are going to be participating in. Some policies exclude certain adventure activities. This should be arranged at the time of payment of the deposit and will, in

certain circumstances, cover you against loss of deposit or cancellation fees from the date of confirmation of your booking, as shown in the insurance policy. You also agree to indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damages and remedies which may be brought against us in respect of your participation in the holiday.

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

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

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

GENERAL 1. CONTRACTING PARTIES 1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain the entire contract between you and Contiki. No representation, term, warranty or condition can be expressed or implied by reference to any other writing, advertisement or conversation. This contract may only be varied in writing by a duly authorised officer or director of Contiki.

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

1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.

1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it own aircraft, hotels or coaches. All bookings with carriers, hoteliers and other service providers are subject to the terms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed by those carriers, hoteliers, and other service providers. Please note that some of these limit or exclude liability in respect of death, personal injury, delay and loss or damage to baggage. Whilst we cannot accept any responsibility for any loss as a result of such actions or as a result of any act or omission of any such third-parties, we will give every reasonable assistance in helping to resolve any reasonable dispute. Please also note that Contiki cannot be held responsible for the failure of any of these parties to provide facilities or services for disabled clients (see also 5.3 under Holiday Details & Conditions).

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

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

2. VALIDITY The programmes advertised in this brochure are valid from March 2010 to September 2011.

3. OPERATING COMPANIES The programmes advertised in this brochure are operated

by Contiki Holidays (New Zealand) Limited.

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How to book

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Australia

Call Contiki or visit your travel agent Contiki Holidays (Australia) Pty Ltd 1300 CONTIKI (1300 266 845) www.contiki.com.au reservations@contiki.com.au 35 Grafton Street Bondi Junction NSW 2022 Licence number 2TA00 1868 ABN - 18 002 525 340 IATA - number 023 06496

Travel agent reservations Sydney metro - 02 9511 2222 Other areas - 1300 301 835 Fax - 02 9511 2210 Payment advice - paymentadvice@contiki.com.au

• Your travel agent will confirm by phone with the local Contiki

• You must pay the balance of your holiday fare to Contiki through your

office that there’s availability on the tour you’ve chosen. At the same time, your travel agent can book your hotel accommodation before and/or after your tour.

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

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

travel agent no less than 45 days before the tour departure date, or at the time of booking if less than 45 days before the tour departure date.

• 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 A$200 deposit per person per tour to your travel agent, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the Booking Conditions as set out on page 27, which make up the contract between you and Contiki.

Special interest groups

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

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

Group bookings

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

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

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Contiki Holidays is a division of the familyowned The Leading Travel Companies, and is renowned and trusted for its outstanding quality, service, value, reliability and financial stability.

Contiki is represented in Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA. Contiki is a registered trademark of Contiki Tours International Ltd, Guernsey. © Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. Printed in Australia.

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