Contiki Holidays Australia eBrochure 2014/15 (AUD)

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Most companies have taglines, slogans and jingles. At Contiki, we have a way of life. It’s called #NOREGRETS. We treat every day as a new adventure.

We build friendships that last a lifetime.

We live every day like it’s our last and leave absolutely nothing behind. #NOREGRETS isn’t just a travel philosophy. It’s at the heart of everything we do.

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“ACTION EXPRESSES PRIORITIES” - Gandhi. It’s easy to believe in things, but much harder to live them.

For over 50 years we’ve had some immutable truths. They’re not just words we say, they’re words we live by: Make every moment count. You only get one shot at life, but if you do it right that’s all you’ll need.

We’re about people, not things. It’s people’s individuality, diversity & a little bit of craziness that makes the world go ‘round.

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Life’s an adventure. Push yourself – you’ll be amazed at what you can achieve.

Do things with passion. Life isn’t just there to be lived; it’s there to be loved.

Be young, and stay that way no matter what your age. Always see the world through youthful eyes.

Tread lightly, respect our world & its inhabitants. Walk around the world, not over it.

Challenge everything. Disregard what seems impossible. Embrace change.

Be part of the story. Don’t sit on the sidelines – get involved & make your mark.

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who we are & where we go #NOREGRETS Make every moment count Life’s an Adventure Introducing Australia Backstage Pass Blockbusters & Backstreets ME Time (Free time) Do things with Passion (Our Team) Food with Contiki Where you stay Tread lightly People Online tools Save with Contiki

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WORDS WE LIVE BY: Adventure isn’t just something you do, it’s an attitude. It’s getting outside your comfort zone, meeting

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new people & experiencing different cultures. It’s having the courage to go further. Life’s an adventure, so live it.

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AUSTR Need a break k from the daily grind? Swa ap your 9 to 5 for epic moments & channe el your inner explorer. when did you last try snorkelling IN the Reef, SCALING Kings Canyon, skydiv ving, OR sailing the Whitsu undays? And get it all organised for you?

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Uni holiday escapes. No plans for the holidays? Well…now you do!

We keep it easy, with options for holiday adventures up the coast, in the Red Centre or the tropical north. Get a bunch of mates, take a break from the mundane & do something awesome. Look out for the ■ in our price panels to see departures that link up with 2014/15 University holidays… now plot your escape!

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Insider access included as standard on every trip.

Think about the last time you were at a concert. What would have made it better?

Exactly…a Backstage Pass. And that’s exactly what we offer.

Discover the sights of Australia you’ve just got to see. And why not? Just pack your bags & we’ll sort the rest.

Outback adventure, dive trip, festival, long adventure up the coast? We’ve got you covered on all of the above!

Our Backstage Pass is a combination of all the things below, many exclusive to us, that come together to make up your trip like no other. Best of all, it comes included as part of every trip.

EXCLUSIVE inclusions As the original adventure travel company, we know youth travel better than anyone.

No other company can give you a better experience of the real Aussie with more included. Swap Bondi for a dip in Florence Falls, take in the best view of the incredible Kakadu, drive down the sand highways on Fraser Island & of course watch the sunset over Uluru – champagne included.

You also get local access with Aboriginal experiences, true blue Aussie characters & a few of our native furry friends too. We’ll also get you around in style – think of it as a chauffeur driven road trip. Easy!

EXCLUSIVE Options We know how time to do your own things is key when you travel, and we provide you with loads of time to create your path… we call it ME Time, because it’s all about you. If you’re keen to chill, you can. Or, if something more upbeat calls, then that’s cool too. Want to white water raft, ride a Harley around Uluru, skydive in Cairns or dive on the reef? Well, we’ve hand-picked a range of treats unique to the places you visit, we organise it all for you & our exclusive access means great prices you won’t get elsewhere. It’s all about making it count.

EXCLUSIVE ACCOMMODATION When was the last time you woke up at a Whitsunday Island resort, on-board a sailing yacht, or at a lodge in the heart of the lush Daintree Rainforest? With us you will! And in cities, we keep you central – it’s all about relaxed, stylish, central hotels boasting the comfort you crave. We also mix it up with our Special Stay experiences like a beach-side surf camp, a swag on Kings Creek Station & a working cattle station.

EXCLUSIVE FOOD Surprise the palate & delve into some of Australia’s adventurous eats, as well as your normal faves. We include breakfast every day, some lunches & lots of evening meals, with some quirkier treats thrown in too. Think croc or kangaroo for something different, as well as those things you love like BBQs, to you get more authentic local flavours for less. Like freshly caught fish overlooking the beach or a BBQ cooked the way only the Aussies can. We still leave you lots of ME Time to head out & explore other tastes too.

EXCLUSIVE team Our amazing Aussie-based Team’s sole focus is making your trip the time of your life. You might know Australia, but our team will peel back the layers for even more of an inside angle. It’s about packing your trip with history, tips & local facts on each destination you simply wouldn’t get without a friend in the know. You’ll love their passion for exploring & opening your eyes & ears to all the stuff you’ll wonder why you didn’t know earlier!

WORDS WE LIVE BY: Without a healthy disregard for the impossible we would be just another travel

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company, and that’s nowhere near good enough for us. That’s why we challenge everything.

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EVERY TRIP IS PACKED FUll Of Aussie’s ICONIC SIGHTS, THE HIDDEN GEMS & THE ultimate EXPERIeNCEs, so let us show you - all included.

From the must-sees you’ve always thought about but might not have experienced yet, like Uluru & Kata-Tjuta or the rainforest to the Tropical North. Australia is brimming with spectacular sights & amazing stuff to do. We’ll make sure you see & do it all.

We have all the iconic sights you want to see sorted, along with parts of Australia you wouldn’t get to without a local friend in the know. And on top of that, it’s all included. With Contiki you get incredible value that can’t be matched when you go it alone, or by anyone else.

Discover the real Australia Included orientation talks at every stop to get you local, plus locally guided special access walking tours. Add to this the ultimate sights & delicious meals that only this great southern land can offer.

Our team take care of the hassle, so you don’t have to. They’ll take you inside the real Australia.

Exclusive Experiences Loads of our experiences can’t be found anywhere else. Like sipping champagne in front of Uluru at sunset, cruising the sand highway of Fraser Island before a swim in Lake MacKenzie, or learning to throw a boomerang with the locals. We bring this amazing country to life... like a guide book never could.

Australia’s Best experiences all included: – Visit the famous Blue Mountains – Explore Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary – A Noosa Surf Club dinner

Experience some of our exclusive inclusions. Visit contiki.com/inclusions or download the free Layar app & scan this pa age.

– Locally guided 4WD trip across Fraser Island with BBQ lunch – Aboriginal Dreamtime Bushtucker tour – Experience Uluru at Sunset – Surf lessons in Coffs Harbour Plus lots more, see our trip pages.

WORDS WE LIVE BY: We get one shot at life, but if you do it right, that’s

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ME ME Time = free time, and it’s exactly that.

It means having the freedom to choose.

Whether it’s relaxing at the beach or in a café, heading off to explore the local market or getting a locally guided tour in the Outback. Our Backstage Pass ensures you get your fix, with the inside word on where to go & what to do. And we’ll take the hassle out of everything.

Really want to make every moment count? Our ME Time optionals give you the chance to take your trip to a whole new level with must-do experiences. One day you could be absorbing the views from a hot air balloon in the MacDonnell Ranges, snorkelling the Reef, jet skiing in the Whitsundays, then jumping out of a plane in Surfers Paradise the next. But if heights aren’t your thing, then how does kayaking with dolphins & whales sound? Or ziplining through the jungle in Cape Tribulation?

Our exclusive access around Australia means you’ll get great deals & your ME Time optionals are all organised by us.

Want ins spiration for your ME Time? Visit contiki.com/options or download the free Layar app & scan this pa age.

WORDS WE LIVE BY: At Contiki, we are young. But being young isn’t always about age. It’s about a

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ME TIME OPTIONALS Look out for the “Don’t Miss” call outs on our trip pages for some great tips on how to spend your ME Time. ME Time optionals available per trip are highlighted by the M symbol in our itineraries & include:

• Snorkel or dive, Great Barrier Reef • Harley ride, Uluru • Hot air balloon, MacDonnell Ranges • 4WD through rainforests Plus loads more!

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• Helicopter flight over Uluru • Ziplining, Cape Tribulation • Kayaking safari, Byron Bay • Skydiving, Cairns • Bridge climb, Sydney • Sailing, Whitehaven Beach

state of mind. Being young is treating every day as a chance to live life out loud, utterly & completely.

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PASS exclusives ✓ team Meet OUR Team Nothing quite beats our legendary team of experts. When was the last time you had your own local guide for your entire holiday included as part of the price? Our team are lifelong travellers whose sole passion is to make sure you have the time of your life & make every moment of your trip count.

What’s better…They look after the boring stuff, like finding the accommodation, and hauling luggage so it’s no hassle. It’s all about making sure you can do what you came for – have fun, get out & explore the Australia you came to see.

Our Tour Managers & Drivers are your oracles on all things Aussie. They’re extensively trained & locals of the region.

They know the country inside out & are bursting with jaw-dropping experiences, facts to rival Wikipedia & they can’t wait to share it all with you.

Mix this with our network of Local Guides & local experiences for that essential insider angle, history & in-depth experience at the destinations you visit.

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no compulsory tipping, only passionate service & exclusive local knowledge.

After travelling around Europe as a Contiki Tour Manager for five years, I returned home to Australia so I could show off all the amazing places our country has on offer! I’m Sydney born & bred, and when not on the road you will find me supporting the South Sydney Rabbitohs. We are lucky to have beautiful beaches & rainforests that contrast with the dramatic landscapes of Uluru.

I love sharing my knowledge on all things Australian. The history, the culture & helping travellers uncover the amazing spots right on our doorstep!

WORDS WE LIVE BY: We work better together, and people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re about people.

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PASS exclusives ✓ food LOVE FOOD? SO DO WE! THAT’S WHY WE SPOIL YOUR TASTE buds with true local FLAVOURS! We’ll take you on a journey filled with spectacular flavours and in some spots, something a little different! With us, you can experience the things you wanted to try but maybe thought you never would, like crocodile or kangaroo in the Outback, if you’re feeling game.

We include breakfast every day & loads of evening meals, but we like to leave some well-placed gaps (like lunches) for a few reasons.

Rather than having to time your day of exploring around an included lunch, we believe in maximising your ME Time to let you try what you like, in your time & budget.

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PEOPLE We seek inspiration from some incredible humans. From renowned environmental explorers taking on the world, to the individuals in our offices taking charge with office sustainability; the people who get involved with Contiki Cares inspire us & challenge us to be the best we can be.

CÉLINE COUSTEAU Céline Cousteau is an environmental activist, explorer & documentary film maker.

She’s also the granddaughter of legendary oceanographer Jacques Cousteau & a big source of inspiration for Contiki. We are excited to have partnered with Céline for four years now. Her passion & connection with both our travellers, team & the ocean never ceases to amaze us.

our travellers Over the past 53 years, we’ve been overawed by the conscientious attitude of so many of our travellers.

From taking time to clean up a beach in New Zealand to attending a charitable dinner in Cambodia, we’re constantly inspired by the selfless ways in which people choose to use their time abroad.

If you have an idea for us, want to know how you can get involved, or just feel like a chat, send an e-mail to contikicares@contiki.com. We’d absolutely love to hear from you.

TREAD LIGHTLY in AUSTRALIA Our Australian team are all about making changes from the ground up.

From things like incentive car-pooling, clothing swaps, volunteer days to give back in our local communities, to Oxfam chocolate initiatives – a little bit goes a long way.

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JOIN US every way to stay connected We know there’s more to your travels than the time you spend away, so there are a number of exclusive Contiki online tools to help you get the most out of your travel experience. Find out more at contiki.com.

timeline Create a shared group timeline of your travel adventures.

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meetups

Shout! brings together the photos, videos & updates of everyone travelling on the same trip to create one epic story of your group’s adventure. Save every moment & create a real-time timeline of your awesome travels to share with your friends back home.

Find out more at contiki.com/app

Meet other travellers before you go & chat while on your trip.

Travel tools View your trip itinerary, maps as well as connecting with your travellers before, during & after your trip. Plus more. Looking for a restaurant? A museum? The population of Sydney? Shout! has you covered.

our digital goodies meetups Meet the rest of your travellers before you go in our trip-specific MeetUps. Access it on the go with our iPhone & Android app, ‘Shout!’. contiki.com/meetups

BrochUrEs Create a personalised Contiki e-brochure.

Choose the trips you want to compare, then download or share on Facebook & Twitter. contiki.com/brochures

part pay Register your trip online & share with your family & friends to help you pay off your trip, or use the tool to budget your own payments. contiki.com/partpay

Reviews Don’t just take our word for it, check out trip reviews & see what our past travellers have to say. contiki.com/reviews

Check-in Check in for your trip before you go. It’ll save you time & paperwork on the first day of your trip & makes sure we have your important details on file. contiki.com/checkin

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WiFi available on our East Coast coaches & at most of the places we stay means it’s easy to keep in touch on your adventure.

Head to ‘The Exchange’ for the lowdown on all the latest music, fashion, food, nightlife & so much more from the places you visit around the globe.

Searching for the hottest trends, the best spots to get your fashion or food fix? We’ve got you covered.

We pull together the insider goss from a host of special guest contributors including some of the coolest brands, celebrities, bloggers, our travellers & our own Contiki team out on the road.

It’s everything you’ll need to know from the moment you touch down.

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1. Pay early & save more

Book & pay early for the best deal on your trip & airfares. Don’t miss out as these discounts are subject to availability & may be withdrawn. Check contiki.com for latest availability.

#1 SAVE UP TO A$460*

Pay in full on or before 4th June 2014 & save up to 10%

#2 SAVE UP TO A$345*

Pay in full on or before 17th July 2014 & save up to 7.5%

2. Travelling Again Travelled with us or one of our sister companies before?

Welcome back to the family with a 5% discount.

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3. two or More Trips Keep exploring! Book 2 Contiki trips, 7 days or longer at the same time & get A$50 off your second booking.

4. Book with Friends More is merrier! Book with 4 or more friends & everyone saves 5%, 7 or more everyone saves 7.5%, 10 or more everyone saves 10% or invite a lucky 11th friend for free.

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5. change direction

Our Gold Seal means that if you cancel your trip before you leave Australia, we won’t charge you a cent.

You could save up to A$150 when you take a Contiki Australia trip with a different departure city (travel on one of the itineraries shown in reverse order, look out for the symbol above on trip pages).

And if you’re ill or have to leave the trip early for personal reasons, Gold Seal will refund you A$40 for each day that you miss & will cover your air ticket costs. See more on p.46.

This option is available for itineraries that start from the northern cities of Darwin, Cairns & The Whitsundays.

CONTIKI PART PAY Let others help fund your trip! Got an upcoming birthday, graduation or special event? Once you’ve booked, register your trip online & share with your family & friends to help fund your adventure.

You can also use Part Pay to make payments yourself, allowing you to pay off your trip over time.

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The facts: All these discounts apply to the land portion of your trip price only. (This excludes taxes, included flight costs, extra accommodation & optional activities. Your trip price does not include the costs of international flights that start or end your trip). You can combine loyalty discounts (‘Travelling Again’), group discounts (‘Book with Friends’), multi trip discounts (‘2 or more’) & early payment (‘Pay Early’) discounts on trips of 7 days or longer. ‘Pay Early’ savings only apply to departures on or after 31st August 2014, they do not apply to bookings made within 45 days of trip departure & may not be combined with Last Minute Deals. Group discounts (‘Book with friends’) is available on all trips. * Pay early savings of A$460 & A$345 based onThe Big Walkabout p.22-23.

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Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 1: Sydney. Meet up with your Contiki Team, before we head out of the city & into the Blue Mountains to learn about this amazing landscape.

Hike Wentworth Falls, before heading back to Sydney for dinner in Darling Harbour.

Hotel (D) Trip to the Blue Mountains See the Three Sisters Hike at Wentworth Falls Cook your own BBQ steak

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Day 2: Sydney. Today we get the best views of the Harbour Bridge & Opera House. Cruise to Manly Beach for lunch & a swim. Hotel (B) Take a tour of Kings Cross, Chinatown, Darling Harbour, Macquarie Street & The Rocks Ferry from Manly M Climb the Harbour Bridge

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

Surf Village Special Stay (B,D) Stop in the seaside resort town of Port Macquarie Pass the famous ‘Big Banana’

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Day 4: Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay. Get yourself onto the waves in our surf lesson!

This afternoon we head to legendary Byron Bay. Hostel (B) ‘Learn to surf’ lesson Visit Australia’s most easterly point & Cape Byron lighthouse Get into Byron’s organic lifestyle & cool night life M Kayak tour of Byron Bay’s Marine Park & waves to spot dolphins, turtles & whales (seasonal)

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Day 5: Byron Bay to Surfers Paradise. We head north to Surfers Paradise & stop at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary – see wombats, kangaroos & maybe cuddle a koala. Resort (B) Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Stay at a resort located right near the beach

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Day 6: Surfers Paradise.

With a free day, hit the shops or hit the skies on a skydive, visit Australia Zoo, or head to the beach & chill! Tonight, we party with VIP club entry. Resort (B) VIP nightclub entry Relax on some of Australia’s famous beaches

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Day 7: Surfers Paradise to Noosa. Take a peek at Brisbane before we reach chic Noosa, where we have dinner at the surf club overlooking the beach. Resort (B,D) See the Brisbane River, Royal Botanical Gardens & visit Queen Street Mall See the Glasshouse Mountains Dine beachside in Noosa

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Day 8: Noosa to Fraser Island. Stroll along Rainbow Beach before exploring Fraser Island by 4WD on this incredible day trip. Drive through the rainforests, sand dunes & dip in the freshwater Lake McKenzie.

Bliss! Eco Lodge (B,L) Visit the largest sand island in the world Drive along Australia’s only sand highway Indulge in a gourmet BBQ lunch with drinks

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

Cattle Station Special Stay (B,D) Boat trip across Hervey Bay – spot whales (seasonal) Stop at Childers, known for its heritage & farming history Check out the farm & animals on a hay wagon ride & meet the station owners

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Days 10-11: Farmstay to The Whitsundays. Enjoy the beaches & watersports in paradise at Daydream Island in The Whitsundays. Resort (B,D) (B) Visit the Tropic of Capricorn See Rockhampton – the beef capital of Australia Stop at Airlie Beach M Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent)

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Days 10-11: Sailing Whitsundays option Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays style? You can. Choose to hit the blue waters & try your hand at sailing on our private sailing adventure, cruising some of the Whitsundays’ 74 islands including Whitehaven Beach.

See p.40 for more info & the price panel for costs.

Multi-share accommodation.

Yacht (B,D) (B,L,D) Codes: ex Sydney: EXSXD ex Darwin: EXDXD Day 12: The Whitsundays to Cairns. Today, we head to Tropical North Queensland, & gateway to the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef. Resort (B) Townsville city tour See Magnetic Island Pass Hinchinbrook Island – Australia’s largest island national park Pass through Tully, home to Oz’s best white water rafting

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Days 13-14: Cairns. With 2 free days, experience Cairns’ best! From shopping & great nightlife to adrenaline activities & exploring the reef, you’re spoilt for choice. There’s

also your chance to try some kangaroo. Resort (B,D) (B) M Whitewater rafting Day 15: Cairns to Alice Springs. Today we head to the Outback! Check out ‘The Alice’, famous for its Aboriginal art.

Maybe hold a snake or lizard at a reptile park. Hotel (B,D) See the MacDonnell Ranges from ANZAC Hill See the stunning Aboriginal site of Simpsons Gap See the dry Todd River which hosts the annual Henley on Todd Regatta Reptile park experience

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

Outback Special Stay (B,D) Hike through Kings Canyon to the ‘Lost City’ & desert oasis ‘the Garden of Eden’

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Day 17: Kings Creek Station to Uluru. Next we make tracks to Uluru. Take a walk through its neighbour – the Olgas.

Lodge (B) Enjoy delicious bacon & eggs for breakfast See the 700 million year old Mt Conner & Lake Amadeus Hike through ‘Kata-Tjuta’ (The Olgas)

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

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Day 19: Uluru to Alice Springs. Back in Alice, maybe burn around the Outback on a quad bike, or just sit poolside & work on your tan. Hotel (B) Indulge in a BBQ ‘Big Brekkie’

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Day 20: Alice Springs to Tennant Creek. Our ‘Top End’ adventure begins today – we cross the Tropic of Capricorn to Aussie’s old mining town, Tennant Creek. Hotel (B,D) Keep your eyes peeled for UFOs at Wycliffe Well Visit the ‘Devil’s Marbles’ M Dawn hot air balloon flight over the desert & MacDonnell Ranges

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Day 21: Tennant Creek to Katherine. Stop at the Territory’s oldest pub, then make a splash in Mataranka Thermal Pools. Later, it’s on to Katherine & its famous gorge.

Hotel (B) Swim at the Mataranka thermal pools

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Day 22: Katherine to Kakadu National Park.

Hike, walk, or take an optional boat trip to see the massive Katherine Gorge.

Next up: Kakadu National Park via Edith Falls for a swim. Hotel (B,D) Visit Katherine Gorge Cool off in Edith Falls (seasonal)

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Day 23: Kakadu National Park. Explore Kakadu – the incredible vast landscapes, wildlife & Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock.

Hotel (B) See Aboriginal rock art Visit Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre

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Day 24: Kakadu to Darwin. Take a cruise to spot some crocs & wildlife, before we head to Darwin! Get your bearings on a city tour & visit the local museum.

Later, maybe try cage diving with crocs or hit the shops. Hotel (B) Wildlife cruise Guided city tour of Darwin Visit the Darwin Museum

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Day 25: Darwin. Stop for a refreshing swim at Florence Falls in Litchfield National Park. Check out the incredible termite mounds & meet local Aboriginal artists before it’s time to say farewell to your travel buddies. (B) Swim in Florence Falls (seasonal)

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Included flights: This trip includes flights as specified on the map opposite as part of the trip price. Please see ‘Included flights’ on p.46 for important info.

Single room supplement (trip only) add A$2469/ add A$795 for second person twin-share.

Single room supplement (trip + sailing) add A$2205/ add A$715 for second person twin-share. (Boat cabins multi-share only).

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

EXDSD: Start Darwin 7:30am & end Sydney 5:00pm. ● These departures will not stay in Contiki’s Surf Village Special Stay.

■ These departures are during Australian University holidays.

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

For travel insurance see p.46.

Book now! Call Contiki or contact your travel agent.

backstage pass Your Backstage Pass includes all this & more in your trip price: 24 nights accommodation (23 nights for reverse itinerary): Unique Special Stays: 1 night Coffs Harbour Surf Village, 1 night Langmorn Outback Cattle Station, 1 night Kings Creek Station Outback Bush Camp & 17 nights in hotels & resorts, 1 night in a hostel, 1 night in an eco-lodge, 2 nights in a lodge Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht 35 meals: 24 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 10 dinners (D) Sailing option – 37 meals: 24 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 11 dinners (D) An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging Flight from Cairns to Alice Springs (Ayers Rock to Cairns for EXDSD) Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations National Park fees, local taxes & service charges

Exclusive inclusions • Visit the Blue Mountains • Sydney Harbour ferry cruise from Manly • Surf lesson in Coffs Harbour • Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary • Noosa Surf Club dinner • 4WD trip across Fraser Island • Alice Springs Aboriginal Dreamtime ‘Bushtucker’ tour • Alice Springs Reptile Centre experience • Uluru sunset drinks & nibbles Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

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ME TIME optionals M Take a ‘wild’ ride on a Harley Davidson around Uluru See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

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OUTBACK 4 ADVENTURES FROM 5 TO 25 DAYS You’ve seen the photos of the rugged & endless landscapes of the Red Centre & Top End - now it’s time to get here. experience the magic of an Uluru sunset, take on the heights of kings canyon, hear the thunder of Florence Falls & let’s not forget the classic locals you’ll meet along the way.

get there...

The Big Walkabout . . . . 25 days Alice & Kakadu . . . . . . . . . 6 days Outback Adventure . . . . 11 days Rock & Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 days

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5 nights hotel accommodation 7 meals: 5 breakfasts (B) 2 dinners (D)

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Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 1: Darwin & Litchfield National Park Delve into the Northern Territory’s best-kept secret, Litchfield National Park & plunge into the cool pool of water below Florence Falls. Head back to Darwin & get ready for a night out on the town. Hotel See the unique, huge termite mounds See Litchfield’s rainforests & sandstone formations Enjoy a swim at Florence Falls

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Day 2: Darwin to Kakadu National Park Today, hit the streets of tropical Darwin, an exotic, diverse place that combines East & West & attracts people from all over the country. Later we’ll wind our way to Kakadu National Park.

Hotel (B,D) Darwin city tour See Darwin Harbour & the East Point Military Reserve Visit Darwin Museum, home to the Cyclone Tracy display Wildlife cruise to see crocodiles & native birds

an optional boat trip for an up close experience with dramatic Katherine Gorge. Hotel (B) Visit mighty Katherine Gorge & see the sheer rock walls & wildlife M Locally guided cruise of beautiful Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge

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

Hotel (B,D) Swim in the Mataranka thermal pools

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Day 3: Kakadu National Park Be stunned by the ecological ‘jewel’ of Kakadu & its variety of superb landscapes, abundance of wildlife & arguably Australia’s best Aboriginal rock art found at places like Nourlangie Rock.

Hotel (B) Walk & see the Aboriginal rock art Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre M Scenic flight over this World Heritage Listed area

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

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Visit Elsey, the historic ’We of the Never Never’ homestead Visit Daly Waters – famous outback pub Stay in the ‘true blue’ Aussie outback town of Tennant Creek

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

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

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

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

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

■ These departures are during Australian University holidays.

For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com. For travel insurance see p.46.

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11 Days From A$1699pp* A$155 per day SAVE

pay early & save up to A$180. See p.21 for details

Luke: Fantastic tour, a great way to see Alice Springs to Darwin, covering all aspects of the Northern Territory, I love Contiki.

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Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 1: Alice Springs Meet your Contiki Team this afternoon & check out ‘The Alice’, famous for its remoteness, classic Aussie locals & Aboriginal art. Maybe hold a snake or lizard at our reptile park experience (if you’re game). Hotel (D) Catch the view of the MacDonnell Ranges from ANZAC Hill See the stunning Aboriginal site of Simpsons Gap See the dry Todd River which hosts the annual Henley on Todd Regatta Hands-on reptile park experience

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Day 2: Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station Gear up to try some ‘bush tucker’, meet members of the Walpiri Aboriginal community & learn to throw a boomerang!

Later, it’s on to Kings Creek Station for our cool overnight – go local like Aussie ‘bushies’ & sleep under the stars in a comfy swag.

Outback Special Stay (B,D) Hike through Kings Canyon to the ‘Lost City’ & desert oasis ‘the Garden of Eden’ Sleep under the stars in a traditional Aussie ‘swag’ M Camel ride through an outback station

Day 4: Uluru Don’t miss the changing colours of an Uluru sunrise, then if you’re up for it, take a walk around ‘The Rock’ for some close up angles & hear stories of this amazing area & its Aboriginal rock art.

Tonight, toast the trip & catch a legendary Uluru sunset while sipping a glass of bubbly.

Lodge (B) Visit the Uluru Cultural Centre See Uluru at sunrise Drink a toast to Uluru at sunset

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Day 5: Uluru to Alice Springs Back in Alice, maybe burn around the outback on a quad bike, or just sit pool side & work on your tan. Hotel (B) Indulge in a yummy BBQ ‘Big Brekkie’

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Day 6: Alice Springs to Tennant Creek Our ‘Top End’ adventure begins today – we’ll cross the Tropic of Capricorn to Aussie’s old mining town, Tennant Creek. Hotel (B,D) Keep your eyes peeled for UFOs at Wycliffe Well Visit the ‘Devil’s Marbles’

Day 3: Kings Creek Station to Uluru Australia’s pin-up icon is next as we make tracks to Uluru. Take a walk through its neighbour – the Olgas before cooking up an optional BBQ dinner. Lodge (B) Wake up to the smell of fresh cooked bacon & eggs, just how you like it See the 700 million year old Mt Conner & Lake Amadeus Hike through ‘Kata-Tjuta’ (The Olgas)

Day 7: Tennant Creek to Katherine Stop & ‘knock one back’ at the Territory’s oldest pub before making a splash in Mataranka Thermal Pools.

Later, it’s on to the lush river town of Katherine & its famous gorge. Hotel (B) Chill out & swim at the Mataranka thermal pools Hear stories from ‘We of the Never Never’ Homestead, made famous by the book of the same name

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Single room supplement add A$885/add A$289 for second person twin-share.

TEADD: Start A.Springs 11:30am & end Darwin 6:00pm.

TEDAD: Start Darwin 7:30am & end A.Springs 9:00am. ▲ This trip ends in Alice Springs on the Henley on Todd Regatta day.

■ These departures are during Australian University holidays.

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

For travel insurance see p.46.

Book now! Call Contiki or contact your travel agent.

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Day 10: Kakadu to Darwin Take a cruise to spot some crocs & wildlife, before we head to Darwin! Get your bearings on a city tour & visit the local museum to learn about its historical past. With free time, spend the afternoon doing what you like – maybe get up close to a crocodile or hit the shops. Hotel (B) Keep your eyes peeled for crocs on a wildlife cruise Guided city tour of Darwin Visit the Darwin Museum

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Day 11: Darwin A swim in the famous (& gorgeous) Florence Falls is a must in Litchfield National Park.

Check out the incredible termite mounds found here too. Don’t forget to pick up a didgeridoo & meet some local Aboriginal artists before it’s time to say farewell to your travel buddies & swap email addresses. (B) Enjoy a swim in Florence Falls

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Your Backstage Pass includes all this & more in your trip price: 10 nights accommodation:

Unique Special Stay: 1 night Kings Creek Station Outback Bush Camp & 7 nights in hotels, 2 nights in a lodge 14 meals: 10 breakfasts (B) 4 dinners (D) An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations National Park fees, local taxes & service charges

Exclusive inclusions • Alice Springs Aboriginal Dreamtime ‘Bushtucker’ tour • Alice Springs Reptile Centre experience • Uluru sunset drinks & nibbles Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

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ME TIME optionals M Dawn hot air balloon flight over the desert & MacDonnell Ranges in Alice Springs M Guided helicopter flight over Uluru & Kata Tjuta See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

henley on todd regatta day If you are travelling on the August 17th 2014 departure, why not arrive in Alice Springs a day early for the Henley on Todd Regatta?

This dry boat race on the bed of the Todd River makes for a fun day out with the locals.

See www.henleyontodd.com.au

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backstage pass Your Backstage Pass includes all this & more in your trip price: 4 nights accommodation: Unique Special Stay: 1 night Kings Creek Station Outback Bush Camp & 1 night in a hotel, 2 nights in a lodge 6 meals: 4 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D) An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations National Park fees, local taxes & service charges

Exclusive inclusions • Alice Springs Aboriginal Dreamtime ‘Bushtucker’ tour • Alice Springs Reptile Centre experience • Uluru sunset drinks & nibbles Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

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ME TIME optionals M Helicopter flight over Kings Canyon See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

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Single room supplement add A$375/add A$125 for second person twin-share.

AEDAD: Start A.Springs 1:30pm & end A.Springs 5:00pm.

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

■ These departures are during Australian University holidays.

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

For travel insurance see p.46.

henley on todd regatta day If you are travelling on the August 17th 2014 departure, why not arrive in Alice Springs a day early for the Henley on Todd Regatta?

This dry boat race on the bed of the Todd River makes for a fun day out with the locals.

See www.henleyontodd.com.au

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Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 1: Alice Springs Meet up with your Contiki Team & explore the Outback’s unofficial capital, ‘The Alice’.

You’ll soon see why it’s famous for its remoteness, classic Aussie locals & Aboriginal art. Maybe hold a snake or lizard at our reptile park experience (if you’re game). Hotel (D) Catch a look at the MacDonnell Ranges from ANZAC Hill See the stunning Aboriginal site of Simpsons Gap See the dry Todd River which hosts the annual Henley on Todd Regatta Hands-on reptile park experience

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Day 2: Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station Gear up to try some ‘bush tucker’, meet members of the Walpiri Aboriginal community & learn to throw a boomerang! Later, it’s on to Kings Creek Station for our cool overnight – go local like Aussie ‘bushies’ & sleep under the stars in a comfy swag.

Outback Special Stay (B,D) Hike through Kings Canyon to the ‘Lost City’ & desert oasis ‘the Garden of Eden’ Sleep under the stars in a traditional Aussie ‘swag’ M Quad-bike adventure

COMFY SWAGs

Day 4: Uluru Don’t miss the changing colours of an Uluru sunrise, then if you’re up for it, take a walk around ‘The Rock’ for some close up angles & hear stories of this amazing area & its Aboriginal rock art. Tonight, toast the trip & catch a legendary Uluru sunset while sipping a glass of bubbly. Lodge (B) Visit the Uluru Cultural Centre See Uluru at sunrise

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Drink a toast to Uluru at sunset M Ride a Harley Davidson around Uluru

Day 5: Uluru to Alice Springs Say farewell to Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park & take the option of leaving from Uluru this morning or continue to Alice Springs where your trip ends this afternoon. (B) Indulge in a yummy BBQ ‘Big Brekkie’

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Day 3: Kings Creek Station to Uluru Australia’s pin up icon is next as we make tracks to Uluru. Take a walk through its neighbour – the Olgas. Lodge (B) Wake up to the smell of fresh cooked bacon & eggs, just how you like it See the 700 million year old Mt Conner & Lake Amadeus Hike through ‘Kata-Tjuta’ (The Olgas)

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EAST COAST 6 EPIC TRIPS FROM 7 TO 25 DAYS come join us on an East Coast adventure!

Whether you’re a beach bum or adrenaline hound, we’ve got all bases covered at the beach, on the water & in the city.

Try a dive adventure on the Reef, sail in the Whitsundays, or take time to relax at a resort or the beach. we’ve even included a cattle station for good measure!

get there...

The Big Walkabout . . . . 25 days Beaches & Reefs . . . . . . . 14 days Reefs & Rainforests . . . 16 days The Sun Seeker . . . . . . . . 10 days Sunsets & Surff . . . . . . . . . 12 days City to Surff . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 days

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FRASER ISLAND

14 Days From A$2669pp* A$191 per day SAVE

pay early & save up to A$315. See p.21 for details

Adam Kuchel: My tour has come to an end, I had the best time I could have hoped for! Made new friends from all over the world, 4wd on Fraser Island, snorkeled in the whitsundays, white water rafting on the Tully River and Bungee Jumped in Cairns!!!!

GULF OF CARPENTARIA CORAL SEA

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Northern Territory

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It’s estimated there are 1500 species of fish, 30 species of dolphins & whales, 360 species of coral & 17 species of sea snakes in the Great Barrier Reef.

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et’s hit the coast! Get ready for a journey crammed full of reefs, beaches & fun times.

Surf with pro’s in Coffs Harbour, chill in Byron, maybe sail along Whitehaven & scuba on the Great Barrier Reef… there is so much to do, so what are you waiting for?

Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 1: Sydney. Meet up with your Contiki Team & travel buddies this morning. We’ll head out of the city & into the Blue Mountains to learn about this amazing landscape including the Three Sisters.

Hike Wentworth Falls, before heading back to Sydney for dinner overlooking Darling Harbour. Hotel (D) Day trip to the Blue Mountains See the Three Sisters Hike at Wentworth Falls Cook your own BBQ steak

it’s the perfect place for some retail therapy, or hit the skies on a skydive, visit Australia Zoo, or head to the beach & chill.

Tonight, get into the party capital of Australia. Resort (B) VIP nightclub entry Relax on some of Australia’s famous beaches

Day 2: Sydney. Today we hit the streets & icons of Sydney, including the spot to see the city’s best views of the Harbour Bridge & Opera House. If you’re up for it, head to the top of the Harbour Bridge! We’ll cruise to Manly Beach for lunch & a swim. Hotel (B) Take a tour of Kings Cross, Chinatown, Darling Harbour, Macquarie Street & The Rocks Visit The Rocks Markets (weekends) or Paddington’s chic shopping area Ferry from Manly with time for lunch & a swim M Climb the Harbour Bridge

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

Surf Village Special Stay (B,D) Stop in the seaside resort town of Port Macquarie Pass the famous ‘Big Banana’

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Day 4: Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay. Get yourself onto the waves on our surf lesson!

With their tricks of the trade, our pro surfer guides will have you up on a board in no time.

So grab your towel & sunnies & hit the beach for the ultimate chill. This afternoon, we head to legendary Byron Bay. Hostel (B) ‘Learn to surf’ lesson Cross the Clarence River Visit Australia’s most easterly point & Cape Byron lighthouse Get into Byron’s organic lifestyle, galleries, amazing food & cool night life M Kayak tour of Byron Bay’s Marine Park

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Day 5: Byron Bay to Surfers Paradise. There’s time to top up your tan this morning before heading north into Queensland to Surfers Paradise. We’ll stop in at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where you can see wombats, feed a kangaroo & cuddle up to a koala. Resort (B) Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary & see iconic Aussie animals Stay at a resort located right by the beach M 4WD National Park rainforest tour

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With a free day, explore the way you want. With great shopping

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Day 7: Surfers Paradise to Noosa. Take a peek at Brisbane’s sights before we make our way to the chic beach town, Noosa, for dinner at the surf club overlooking the beach.

Resort (B,D) See the Brisbane River, Royal Botanical Gardens & visit Queen Street Mall See the stunning Glasshouse Mountains Dine beachside in Noosa Day 8: Noosa to Fraser Island. Take a stroll at amazing Rainbow Beach before exploring Fraser Island (the world’s largest sand island no less) by 4WD. Get back to nature with a bushwalk & drive through the rainforests, sand dunes & dip in the freshwater Lake McKenzie.

Bliss! Eco Lodge (B,L) Visit the largest sand island in the world Drive along Australia’s only sand highway Indulge in a gourmet BBQ lunch with drinks Watch the sunset over mainland Australia

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

Cattle Station Special Stay (B,D) Boat trip across Hervey Bay – look out for whales (seasonal) Stop at Childers, known for its heritage & farming history Check out the farm & animals on a hay wagon ride & meet the station owners

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Visit the Tropic of Capricorn See Rockhampton – the beef capital of Australia Stop at Airlie Beach M Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent) Days 10-11: Sailing Whitsundays option Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays style? You can. Choose to hit the blue waters & try your hand at sailing on our private sailing adventure, cruising some of the Whitsundays’ 74 islands including Whitehaven Beach.

See p.40 for more info & the price panel for costs.

Multi-share accommodation.

Yacht (B,D) (B,L,D) Codes: ex Sydney: BRSWD ex Cairns: BRCWD

Day 12: The Whitsundays to Cairns. Today, we’ll head to Tropical North Queensland, known for its rainforests & as the gateway to the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef. Resort. (B) Check out Townsville on a city tour See Magnetic Island Pass Hinchinbrook Island – Australia’s largest island national park Pass through Tully, home to Australia’s best white water rafting

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

Day 14: Cairns. Feed your inner adrenaline junkie or relax?

It’s your choice with another free day to do what you’re into.

Later, it’s time to swap emails as your trip ends at 5.00pm. (B)

REEFS & RAINFORESTS 16 days from A$3015pp* A$189 per day

While you’re in this part of Aussie, why not add an extra 2 days to your trip & experience the wildlife & animals of the lush Tropics - where the rainforests meet the beaches of the Great Barrier Reef.

Visit contiki.com/reefs

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Day 13: Cairns. With a free day, experience Cairns’ best!

From shopping, great nightlife & endless adrenaline activities like rafting, skydiving & exploring the reef, you’re spoilt for choice. Tonight, there’s your chance to try some kangaroo if you’re up for it. Resort (B,D) M Great Barrier Reef scuba diving for beginners & certified divers

GOT MORE TIME? TRY OUR RAINFOREST EXPERIENCE

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• Code: BWCSD/BWCWD Start Cairns 7:30am & end Sydney 5:00pm • Code: BWSCD/BWSWD Start Sydney 7:00am & end Cairns 4:00pm For full details, dates & prices see our website.

SAVE

Pay early & save up to A$330.

See p.21 for details.

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* Prices above are based on multi-share.

Single room supplement (trip only) add A$1459/ add A$485 for second person twin-share.

Single room supplement (trip + sailing) add A$1195/ add A$399 for second person twin-share. (Boat cabins multi-share only).

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

BRCSD: Start Cairns 7:00am & end Sydney 5:00pm. ● These departures will not stay in Contiki’s Surf Village Special Stay.

■ These departures are during Australian University holidays.

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

For travel insurance see p.46.

Book now! Call Contiki or contact your travel agent.

Your Backstage Pass includes all this & more in your trip price: 13 nights accommodation:

Unique Special Stays: 1 night Coffs Harbour Surf Village, 1 night Langmorn Outback Cattle Station & 9 nights in hotels & resorts, 1 night in a hostel, 1 night in an eco-lodge Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht 20 meals: 13 breakfasts (B) 1 lunch (L) 6 dinners (D) Sailing option – 22 meals: 13 breakfasts (B) 2 lunches (L) 7 dinners (D) An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations National Park fees, local taxes & service charges

Exclusive inclusions • Visit the famous Blue Mountains • Sydney Harbour ferry cruise from Manly • Surf lesson or kayak in Coffs Harbour • Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary • Noosa Surf Club dinner

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ME TIME optionals M Tandem skydive in Surfers Paradise M Hot air balloon flight in Cairns See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

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10 Days From A$1865pp* A$187 per day SAVE

pay early & save up to A$225. See p.21 for details

Aussie Match Maker @ AussieMatch: Snorkel, dive & dance the night away in Cairns on Contiki Sun Seeker tour!

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Foreshore Promenade, Cairns.

It’s a 4800sq-m saltwater swimming lagoon in the heart of the city.

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We are talking relaxing on Daydream Island, skydiving in Cairns & going Outback on a cattle station. You’ll be learning to surf one day then on a 4WD trip the next. Sunshine awaits!

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Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 1: Surfers Paradise Meet up with your Contiki Team & head into the bright lights of Surfers Paradise for a great night out with your new travel buddies! Resort Stay at a resort located right by the beach

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Day 2: Surfers Paradise With a free day, explore the way you want. With great shopping it’s the perfect place for some retail therapy, or hit the skies on a skydive, visit Australia Zoo, or head to the beach with a book & some beats, & chill. Tonight, get into the party capital of Australia. Resort (B) VIP nightclub entry Relax on some of Australia’s famous beaches M Tandem Skydive

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Day 3: Surfers Paradise to Noosa Take a peek at Brisbane’s sights before we make our way to the chic beach town, Noosa, for dinner at the surf club overlooking the beach.

Resort (B,D) See the Brisbane River, Royal Botanical Gardens & visit Queen Street Mall See the stunning Glasshouse Mountains Dine beachside at Noosa Surf Club & meet a local life saver

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Day 4: Noosa to Fraser Island Take a stroll at amazing Rainbow Beach before exploring Fraser Island (the world’s largest sand island no less) by 4WD. Get back to nature with a bushwalk & drive

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through the rainforests, sand dunes & dip in the freshwater Lake McKenzie. Eco Lodge (B,L) Visit the largest sand island in the world Drive along Australia’s only sand highway Indulge in a gourmet BBQ lunch with drinks Watch the sunset over mainland Australia

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Day 5: Fraser Island to Farmstay Head through the Great Dividing Range & into cattle country for a truly unique overnight stay at our Outback Station. Here you can test your skills at whip cracking!

Cattle Station Special Stay (B,D) Boat trip across Hervey Bay – look out for whales (seasonal) Stop at Childers, known for its heritage & farming history Check out the farm & animals on a hay wagon ride Meet the station owners

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Days 6-7: Farmstay to The Whitsundays Today we’ll jet through sugar cane country & into true paradise for the beaches, watersports & good times at Daydream Island in the Whitsundays. Resort (B,D) (B) Visit the Tropic of Capricorn See Rockhampton – the beef capital of Australia Stop at Airlie Beach M Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent)

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Days 6-7: Sailing Whitsundays option Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays style? You can. Choose to hit the blue waters & try your hand at sailing on our private sailing adventure, cruising some of the Whitsundays’ 74 islands including Whitehaven Beach.

See p.40 for more info & the price panel for costs.

Multi-share accommodation.

Yacht (B,D) (B,L,D) Codes: ex Surfers: BTSWD ex Cairns: BTCWD Day 8: The Whitsundays to Cairns Today, we’ll head to Tropical North Queensland, known for its rainforests & as the gateway to the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef. Resort (B) Townsville city tour See Magnetic Island Pass Hinchinbrook Island – Australia’s largest island national park Pass through Tully, home to Oz’s best white water rafting

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Days 9-10: Cairns With 2 free days, experience Cairns’ best! From shopping & great nightlife to endless adrenaline activities, you’re spoilt for choice. Then it’s time to say farewell as your trip ends at 5.00pm on day 10.

Here is your chance to try some kangaroo if you’re up for it.

Resort (B,D) (B) M Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch…or stay dry with coral viewing by semi-submersible

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* Prices above are based on multi-share.

Single room supplement (trip only) add A$965/ add A$325 for second person twin-share.

Single room supplement (trip + sailing) add A$705/ add A$239 for second person twin-share. (Boat cabins multi-share only).

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

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

■ These departures are during Australian University holidays.

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

For travel insurance see p.46.

Book now! Call Contiki or contact your travel agent.

Your Backstage Pass includes all this & more in your trip price: 9 nights accommodation:

Unique Special Stay: 1 night Langmorn Outback Cattle Station & 7 nights in resorts, 1 night in an eco-lodge Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht 14 meals: 9 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 4 dinners (D) Sailing option – 16 meals: 9 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D) An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations National Park fees, local taxes & service charges

Exclusive inclusions • Noosa Surf Club dinner • Locally guided 4WD trip across Fraser Island with lunch & drinks Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

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ME TIME optionals M Tandem skydive M Hot air balloon flight in Cairns M Whitewater raft the mighty Tully River See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

GREAT BARRIER REEF

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Adrian Adones A. Gebilaguin: Looking at all my pictures from OZ is so fulfilling. I met so many wonderful people and went on some amazing adventures; my favorite experiences there were climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

12 Days From A$2355pp* A$197 per day SAVE

pay early & save up to A$279. See p.21 for details

GULF OF CARPENTARIA CORAL SEA

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Northern Territory

BYRON BAY

Airlie Beach

2 WHITSUNDAYS (Daydream Island) Mackay

QUEENSLAND

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CATTLE 1 STATION

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

Capricorn Coast

1 FRASER ISLAND 1 NOOSA South Australia

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ant to make the most of every moment?

Of course you do! This selection of famous icons, surf beaches & beautiful landscapes all wrapped up in 12 days should do the trick. Get the best of both New South Wales & Queensland in this gem. Be prepared to enjoy it all!

Itinerary & Sightseeing

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

Surf Village Special Stay (B,D) Stop in the seaside resort town of Port Macquarie Pass the famous ‘Big Banana’

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Day 4: Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay Get yourself onto the waves on our surf lesson! With their tricks of the trade, our pro surfer guides will have you up on a board in no time. So grab your towel, sunnies & iPod & hit the beach for the ultimate chill. This afternoon, we head to legendary Byron Bay. Hostel (B) ‘Learn to surf’ lesson Cross the Clarence River Visit Australia’s most easterly point & Cape Byron lighthouse Get into Byron’s organic lifestyle, galleries, amazing food & cool night life

•• • •

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

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SYDNEY

12 days

Code: SQSCD 2014/15 Code: SQCSD 2014/15 Start Sydney

Finish W’suns

Trip Trip & Only Sailing A$ pp* A$ pp*

2014 Apr May Jun Jul Jul Aug Aug Aug Sep Sep Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec

• •• •

•

SUNSETS & SURF

How much & when

Day 1: Sydney Meet up with your Contiki Team & travel buddies this morning. We’ll head to the Blue Mountains & learn about this amazing landscape including the Three Sisters.

Frame up some shots as you hike Wentworth Falls, before heading back to Sydney for dinner overlooking Darling Harbour. Hotel (D) Day trip to the Blue Mountains See the Three Sisters Hike at Wentworth Falls Cook your own BBQ steak Day 2: Sydney Today we hit the streets & icons of Sydney, including the spot to see the city’s best views of the Harbour Bridge & Opera House.

If you’re up for it, get a different view & head to the top of the Harbour Bridge!

We’ll cruise to Manly Beach for lunch & a swim. Hotel (B) Take a tour of Kings Cross, Chinatown, Darling Harbour, Macquarie Street & The Rocks Visit The Rocks Markets (weekends) or Paddington’s chic shopping area Ferry from Manly with time for lunch & a swim M Climb the Harbour Bridge

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• •

Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary & see iconic Aussie animals Stay at a resort located right by the beach

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

••

Day 7: Surfers Paradise to Noosa Check out Brisbane’s sights before we make our way to the chic beach town, Noosa, for dinner at the surf club over-looking the beach.

Resort (B,D) See the Brisbane River, Royal Botanical Gardens & visit Queen Street Mall See the stunning Glasshouse Mountains Dine beachside at Noosa Surf Club & meet a local life saver

• • •

Day 8: Noosa to Fraser Island Take a stroll at amazing Rainbow Beach before exploring Fraser Island (the world’s largest sand island no less) by 4WD. Get back to nature with a bushwalk & drive through the rainforests, sand dunes & dip in the freshwater Lake McKenzie.

Eco Lodge (B,L) Visit the largest sand island in the world Drive along Australia’s only sand highway Indulge in a gourmet BBQ lunch with drinks Watch the sunset over mainland Australia

• • • •

Day 9: Fraser Island to Farmstay Head through the Great Dividing Range & into cattle country for a truly unique overnight stay at our Outback Station. Here you can test your skills at whip cracking!

Cattle Station Special Stay (B,D) Boat trip across Hervey Bay - look out for whales (seasonal) Stop at Childers, known for its heritage & farming history Check out the farm & animals on a hay wagon ride Meet the station owners

• • • •

Days 10-11: Farmstay to The Whitsundays Enjoy the beaches & watersports in paradise at Daydream Island in The Whitsundays. Resort (B,D) (B) Visit the Tropic of Capricorn See Rockhampton – the beef capital of Australia Stop at Airlie Beach M Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent) M Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise with lunch

•• •

Days 10-11: Sailing Whitsundays option Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays style? You can. Choose to hit the blue waters & try your hand at sailing on our private sailing adventure, cruising some of the Whitsundays’ 74 islands including Whitehaven Beach.

See p.40 for more info & the price panel for costs.

Multi-share accommodation.

Yacht (B,D) (B,L,D) Codes: ex Sydney: SQSWD ex W’suns: SQCWD Day 12: The Whitsundays The trip ends after breakfast, so it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

Finish Sydney

Trip Trip & Only Sailing A$ pp* A$ pp*

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9 6 4 1 8 29 5 26 3 24 31 21 28 19 26

2415 2415 2415 2355 2355 2355 2355 2355 2355 2355 2355 2475 2475 2475 2475

2695 2695 2695 2635 2635 2635 2635 2635 2635 2635 2635 2755 2755 2755 2755

Jan 16 Jan 23 Jan 28 Jan 30 Feb 6 Feb 13 Feb 20 Mar 13 Apr 10 May 8 Jun 5 Jul 3 Jul 31 Aug 7 Aug 28 Sep 4 Sep 25 Oct 2

2475 2475 2475 2475 2475 2475 2475 2475 2475 2465 2465 2465 2425 2425 2425 2425 2425 2425

2755 2755 2755 2755 2755 2755 2755 2755 2755 2745 2745 2745 2705 2705 2705 2705 2705 2705

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2014

13 ■ Apr 11 May 8 Jun 6 Jul 13 Jul 3 ● Aug 10 ■ Aug 31 ● ■ Sep 7 ■ Sep 28 ● ■ Oct 5 ■ Oct 26 ● Nov 2 Nov 23 ● Dec 30 Dec 21 ● ■ Jan 28 ■ Jan

2015 Jan 2 ■ Jan 4 ■ Jan 11 ● Jan 18 ● Jan 25 ● Feb 15 ● Mar 15 Apr 12 ■ May 10 Jun 7 Jul 5 Jul 12 Aug 2 ● Aug 9 ■ Aug 30 ● Sep 6 Sep 27 ●

Start W’suns

24 22 19 17 24 14 21 11 18 9 16 6 13 4 11 1 8

Jan 13 Jan 15 Jan 22 Jan 29 Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 26 Apr 23 May 21 Jun 18 Jul 16 Jul 23 Aug 13 Aug 20 Sep 10 Sep 17 Oct 8

2455 2455 2455 2395 2395 2395 2395 2395 2395 2395 2395 2395 2515 2515 2515 2515 2515 2515 2515 2515 2515 2515 2515 2515 2505 2505 2505 2465 2465 2465 2465 2465 2465 2465

2735 2735 2735 2675 2675 2675 2675 2675 2675 2675 2675 2675 2795 2795 2795 2795 2795 2795 2795 2795 2795 2795 2795 2795 2785 2785 2785 2745 2745 2745 2745 2745 2745 2745

Apr May Jun Jul Jul Aug Aug Sep Sep Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec

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2015 Jan 5 ■ Jan 12 Jan 17 Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 2 Feb 9 Mar 2 Mar 30 ■ Apr 27 ■ May 25 Jun 22 Jul 20 Jul 27 Aug 17 ■ Aug 24 ■ Sep 14 ■ Sep 21 ■

* Prices above are based on multi-share.

Single room supplement (trip only) add A$1265/ add A$415 for second person twin-share.

Single room supplement (trip + sailing) add A$1005/ add A$325 for second person twin-share. (Boat cabins multi-share only).

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

SQCSD: Start W’suns 5:00pm & end Sydney 5:00pm. ● These departures will not stay in Contiki’s Surf Village Special Stay.

■ These departures are during Australian University holidays.

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

For travel insurance see p.46.

Your Backstage Pass includes all this & more in your trip price: 11 nights accommodation:

Unique Special Stays: 1 night Coffs Harbour Surf Village, 1 night Langmorn Outback Cattle Station & 7 nights in hotels & resorts, 1 night in a hostel, 1 night in an eco-lodge Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht 17 meals: 11 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 5 dinners (D) Sailing option – 19 meals: 11 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 6 dinners (D) An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations National Park fees, local taxes & service charges

Exclusive inclusions • Visit the famous Blue Mountains • Sydney Harbour ferry cruise from Manly • Surf lesson or kayak in Coffs Harbour

Book now! Call Contiki or contact your travel agent.

• Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary • Noosa Surf Club dinner • Locally guided 4WD trip across Fraser Island with lunch & drinks Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

•

ME TIME optionals M Kayak tour of Byron Bay’s Marine Park & waves to spot dolphins, turtles & whales (seasonal) M Tandem Skydive See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

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QUEENSLAND

7 Days

SURFERS PARADISE 2 Currumbin

BYRON BAY 1 COFFS HARBOUR 1

From A$1365pp* A$195 per day

Port Macquarie

NEW SOUTH WALES

2 SYDNEY

SAVE

TASMAN SEA

pay early & save up to A$140. See p.21 for details

Victoria

Visit contiki.com/surf

1 1

1

Places visited Nightstops 1 or more nights at Special Stays

World Heritage sites visited

Itinerary & Sightseeing

backstage pass Your Backstage Pass includes all this & more in your trip price: 6 nights accommodation: Unique Special Stay: 1 night Coffs Harbour Surf Village & 4 nights in hotels & resorts, 1 night in a hostel 8 meals: 6 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D) An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations National Park fees, local taxes & service charges

Exclusive inclusions • Visit the famous Blue Mountains • Surf lesson or kayak in Coffs Harbour • Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

•

ME TIME optionals M Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

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Finish Surfers P.

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2014 Apr May Jun Jul Jul Aug Aug Aug Sep Sep Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec

Start Sydney

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19 17 14 12 19 9 16 6 13 4 11 1 8 29 6 27 3

1405 1405 1405 1365 1365 1365 1365 1365 1365 1365 1365 1365 1445 1445 1445 1445 1445

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2 ■ Jan 4 ■ Jan 11 ● Jan 18 ● Jan 25 ● Jan 15 ● Feb 15 Mar 12 ■ Apr 10 May 7 Jun 5 Jul 12 Jul 2 ● Aug 9 ■ Aug 30 ● ■ Sep 6 ■ Sep 27 ● ■ Oct

8 10 17 24 31 21 21 18 16 13 11 18 8 15 5 12 3

1445 1445 1445 1445 1445 1445 1445 1429 1429 1429 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405

* Prices above are based on multi-share.

Single room supplement add A$755/add A$205 for second person twin-share.

Start Sydney 7:00am & end Surfers Paradise 8:00am. ● These departures will not stay in Contiki’s Surf Village Special Stay.

■ These departures are during Australian University holidays.

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

For travel insurance see p.46.

Book now! Call Contiki or contact your travel agent.

Day 1: Sydney Meet up with your Contiki Team & travel buddies this morning.

We’ll head to the Blue Mountains & learn about this amazing landscape including the Three Sisters. Frame up some shots as you hike Wentworth Falls, before heading back to Sydney for dinner overlooking Darling Harbour. Hotel (D) Day trip to the Blue Mountains See the Three Sisters Hike at Wentworth Falls Cook your own BBQ steak

• •• •

Day 2: Sydney Today we hit the streets & icons of Sydney, including the spot to see the city’s best views of the Harbour Bridge & Opera House. If you’re up for it, get a different view & head to the top of the Harbour Bridge!

We’ll cruise to Manly Beach for lunch & a swim. Hotel (B) Take a tour of Kings Cross, Chinatown, Darling Harbour, Macquarie Street & The Rocks Visit The Rocks Markets (weekends) or Paddington’s chic shopping area Ferry from Manly with time for lunch & a swim M Climb the Harbour Bridge

•

of the trade, our pro surfer guides will have you up on a board in no time. So grab your towel, sunnies & iPod & hit the beach for the ultimate chill. This afternoon, we head to legendary Byron Bay. Hostel (B) ‘Learn to surf’ lesson Cross the Clarence River Visit Australia’s most easterly point & Cape Byron lighthouse Get into Byron’s organic lifestyle, galleries, amazing food & cool night life M Kayak tour of the Marine Park to spot dolphins, turtles & whales (seasonal)

•• • •

Day 5: Byron Bay to Surfers Paradise There’s time to top up your tan this morning before heading north into Queensland to Surfers Paradise. We’ll stop in at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where you can see wombats,

feed a kangaroo & cuddle up to a koala. Resort (B) Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary & see iconic Aussie animals Stay at a resort located right by the beach

• •

Day 6: Surfers Paradise With a free day, explore the way you want. With great shopping it’s the perfect place for retail therapy, hit the skies on a skydive, visit Australia Zoo, or head to the beach & chill.

Tonight, get into the party capital of Australia. Resort (B) VIP nightclub entry Relax on some of Australia’s famous beaches M Locally guided 4WD national park rainforest tour

••

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

• •

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

Surf Village Special Stay (B,D) Stop in the seaside resort town of Port Macquarie Pass the famous ‘Big Banana’

• •

Day 4: Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay Get yourself onto the waves on our surf lesson! With their tricks

BYRON BAY

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TROPICAL TR TRO 4 GREAT TRIPS FROM 5 TO 25 DAYS dis sco over what’s goin ng on in n the e far north, where moun ntain ranges & forests meet t th he sandy beaches of th he Gre eat Barrier reef.

Embrac ce the beauty of na atur re with eco lod dge es,, ziiplinin ng throu ugh trees, whit te water r ra aftin ng, wildlif fe & expe erience the e dr ramatic c Moss sman Gorge. it’s s all here!

Get your dive liicenCe while you’’re at it, or spen nd some time on the wat ter in the e beautiful Whit tsundays with our 2 day sailin ng options.

get there...

The Big Walkabout . . . . 25 days Reefs & Rainforests . . . 16 days Tropical Wonder . . . . . . . 5 days Island & Rainforest . . . 7 days

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p.22 p.31 p.38 p.39

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5 Days GULF OF CARPENTARIA

From A$865pp* A$173 per day

CORAL SEA

2 CAIRNS Tully

Airlie Beach

SAVE

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Townsville

QUEENSLAND

2 WHITSUNDAYS (Daydream Island)

FOR MORE WAYS TO SAVE. See p.21 for details 2

Visit contiki.com/wonder

THE GREAT BARRIER REEF

1

Places visited Nightstops

World Heritage sites visited

Itinerary & Sightseeing

backstage pass Your Backstage Pass includes all this & more in your trip price: 4 nights resort accommodation Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht 6 meals: 4 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D) Sailing option – 8 meals: 4 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 3 dinners (D) An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations National Park fees, local taxes & service charges

ME TIME optionals M Whitewater rafting in Cairns M Bungy jump in Cairns See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

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How much & when Code: NWCSD 2014/15 Start Cairns

Finish W’suns

Trip Trip & Only Sailing A$ pp* A$ pp*

2014 Apr May Jun Jul Jul Aug Aug Sep Sep Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec

26 ■ 24 21 19 26 16 ■ 23 ■ 13 ■ 20 ■ 11 18 8 15 6 13

Start Cairns

Finish W’suns

Trip Trip & Only Sailing A$ pp* A$ pp*

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30 28 25 23 30 20 27 17 24 15 22 12 19 10 17

885 885 885 865 865 865 865 865 865 865 865 905 905 905 905

1165 1165 1165 1145 1145 1145 1145 1145 1145 1145 1145 1185 1185 1185 1185

Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Jul Aug Aug Sep Sep

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Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar Apr Apr May Jun Jul Jul Aug Aug Sep Sep

7 14 19 21 28 4 11 4 1 29 27 24 22 29 19 26 16 23

905 905 905 905 905 905 905 905 905 905 905 905 889 889 889 889 889 889

1185 1185 1185 1185 1185 1185 1185 1185 1185 1185 1185 1185 1169 1169 1169 1169 1169 1169

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

Tonight, there’s your chance to try some kangaroo if you’re up for it. Resort (D) M Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch Day 2: Cairns Feed your inner adrenaline junkie or relax? It’s your choice with another free day to do what you’re into. Resort (B) M Tandem skydive M Scuba diving or quad biking Day 3: Cairns to The Whitsundays Visit Airlie Beach & get into its relaxed café scene before a quick ferry ride to paradise on Daydream Island. Resort (B,D) Pass through Tully, home to Australia’s best whitewater rafting Pass Hinchinbrook Island – Australia’s largest island national park

• •

• •

Check out Townsville on a city tour Stop at Airlie Beach

Day 4: The Whitsundays This place is the ultimate way to relax. So take time to chill or get into some watersports & good times at Daydream Island.

Resort (B) M Sailing trip to Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent) Day 5: The Whitsundays The trip ends after breakfast & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

Days 3-4: Sailing Whitsundays option Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays style? You can. Choose to hit the blue waters & try your hand at sailing on our private sailing adventure, cruising some of the Whitsundays’ 74 islands including Whitehaven Beach.

See p.40 for more info & the price panel for costs.

Multi-share accommodation.

Yacht (B,D) (B,L,D) Code: NWCWD

* Prices above are based on multi-share.

Single room supplement (trip only) add A$485/ add A$175 for second person twin-share.

Single room supplement (trip + sailing) add A$225/ add A$85 for second person twin-share. (Boat cabins multi-share only).

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

■ These departures are during Australian University holidays.

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

For travel insurance see p.46.

THE WHITSUNDAYS

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australia ISLAND & RAINFOREST

7 days

7 Days

D

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Mossman Gorge

Port Douglas

CORAL SEA

3 CAIRNS Tully

QUEENSLAND

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Townsville Airlie Beach

pay early & save up to A$160. See p.21 for details

2 WHITSUNDAYS (Daydream Island)

Day 3: The Whitsundays to Cairns Today, we’ll head to Tropical North Queensland, known for

its rainforests & as the gateway to the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef. Tonight, there’s your chance to try some kangaroo if you’re up for it.

Resort (B,D) Check out Townsville on a city tour See Magnetic Island Pass Hinchinbrook Island – Australia’s largest island national park Pass through Tully, home to Australia’s best whitewater rafting

• •• •

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

Resort (B) (B) M Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch M Hot air balloon flight

This World Heritage Site is packed with ancient plants & animals & is the home of the Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people - it’s ready to be explored & a must-do in this part of the world.

Come see it with us.

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Places visited Nightstops

World Heritage sites visited

Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging

Code: FNSCD 2014/15 Code: FNCSD 2014/15

Rainforest adventure on days 6&7

Finish Cairns

Trip Trip & Only Sailing A$ pp* A$ pp*

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

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Day 7: Cape Tribulation to Cairns We visit Cape Tribulation beach & then check out the mangroves on a walk with our local guide.

This afternoon it’s back to Cairns where your trip ends at 4:00pm. (B) Visit Port Douglas Mangrove boardwalk with our expert local guide

••

An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team

How much & when Start W’suns

RAINFOREST EXPERIENCE ON days 6 & 7 Get geared up for 2 days in paradise!

With huge mountain ranges & rainforest stretching right to the ocean, the lush Daintree area is where the Tropics meets the world-famous Great Barrier Reef.

1

Sailing option – 10 meals: 6 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 3 dinners (D)

Apr May Jun Jul Jul Aug Aug Sep Sep Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec

Start Cairns

Finish W’suns

Trip Trip & Only Sailing A$ pp* A$ pp*

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Apr May Jun Jul Jul Aug Aug Sep Sep Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec

30 28 25 23 30 20 27 17 24 15 22 12 19 10 17

1329 1329 1329 1295 1295 1295 1295 1295 1295 1295 1295 1365 1365 1365 1365

1609 1609 1609 1575 1575 1575 1575 1575 1575 1575 1575 1645 1645 1645 1645

2015 Jan 1 ■ Jan 8 Jan 13 Jan 15 Jan 22 Jan 29 Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 26 ■ Apr 23 ■ May 21 Jun 18 Jul 16 Jul 23 Aug 13 ■ Aug 20 ■ Sep 10 ■ Sep 17 ■

Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar Apr Apr May Jun Jul Jul Aug Aug Sep Sep

7 14 19 21 28 4 11 4 1 29 27 24 22 29 19 26 16 23

1365 1365 1365 1365 1365 1365 1365 1365 1365 1355 1355 1355 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335

1645 1645 1645 1645 1645 1645 1645 1645 1645 1635 1635 1635 1615 1615 1615 1615 1615 1615

2014 Apr May Jun Jul Jul Aug Aug Sep Sep Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec

* Prices above are based on multi-share.

Single room supplement (trip only) add A$655/ add A$219 for second person twin-share.

Single room supplement (trip + sailing) add A$389/ add A$135 for second person twin-share. (Boat cabins multi-share only).

FNSCD: Start W’suns 5:00pm & end Cairns 4:00pm.

FNCSD: Start Cairns 7:30am & end W’suns 8:00am.

■ These departures are during Australian University holidays.

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

For travel insurance see p.46.

Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations National Park fees, local taxes & service charges

Exclusive inclusions • Aboriginal guided experience at Mossman Gorge Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

•

ME TIME optionals M Sailing trip to Whitehaven Beach & lunch M Cairns Tandem skydive See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

choiCe

Days 1-2: Sailing Whitsundays option Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays style? You can. Choose to hit the blue waters & try your hand at sailing on our private sailing adventure, cruising some of the Whitsundays’ 74 islands including Whitehaven Beach.

See p.40 for more info & the price panel for costs.

Multi-share accommodation.

Yacht (D) (B,L,D) Codes: ex W’suns: FNSWD ex Cairns: FNCWD

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

your

THE RAINFOREST

Itinerary & Sightseeing Days 1-2: The Whitsundays Meet up with your Contiki Team & new travel buddies before heading into true paradise for the beaches, watersports & good times at Daydream Island in The Whitsundays. Resort (D) (B) M Sailing to Whitehaven Beach

6 nights accommodation: 5 nights in resorts, 1 night in a lodge

8 meals: 6 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)

2

Visit contiki.com/island

backstage pass Your Backstage Pass includes all this & more in your trip price:

1 CAPE TRIBULATION

From A$1295pp* A$185 per day SAVE

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

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SUN, SPLASH

& SAIL WATER BABIES LISTEN UP! choose to Dive ON the Great Barrier Reef, OR SPEND 2 NIGHTS OUT ON THE WATER IN THE BEAUTIFUL WHITSUNDAYS.

WHITSUNDAYS

SAILING ADVENTURE EXPLORE THE Whitsundays on our own private yacht! This sailing option is a great alternative to spending 2 nights at Daydream Island Resort, with 2 days & nights oUT ON THE WATER. With over 90 mostly uninhabited islands, heavenly white beaches & crystal clear waters the Whitsunday Islands are a must do.

And sailing is a great way to see it all.

If you want to learn about sailing, the crew will teach you how to hoist the sails & grind the winches, but if you want to relax & sunbake – you can leave the hard work to them. Swim, snorkel, or laze your way around this tropical paradise. The highlight will definitely be a visit to Whitehaven Beach (weather dependent). Introductory & certified diving is also available at additional cost. The trip returns to Airlie Beach on the final morning.

Visit contiki.com/sailingwhitsundays

What’s Included: 2 nights multi-share accommodation (no single or twin-share) 5 meals: 2 breakfasts (B) 1 lunch (L) 2 dinners (D) Dedicated & professional on-board crew Snorkelling equipment

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Experience this sailing upgrade option on these trips: The Big Walkabout (p.22-23) Beaches & Reefs (p.30-31) Reefs & Rainforests (p.31) The Sun Seeker (p.32-33) Sunsets & Surf (p.34-35) Tropical Wonder (p.38) Island & Rainforest (p.39)

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LING

One of Australia’s must do’s is diving the Great Barrier Reef.

If you’ve never dived before or if you’re more experienced – exploring the Reef is hard to beat.

With 2 great dive packages there’s something for everyone; Learn To Dive (Beginners) or Dive To Adventure (Certified Divers).

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest reef on the planet, a natural wonder of the world & a World Heritage site with 400 different types of coral & 1500 species of fish – so it’s pretty amazing.

If you’re up for it you can even dive at night & see a whole different side of this amazing spot.

Our diving experiences are not to be missed & are available with trips that start/finish in Cairns.

Trips include Beaches & Reefs (p.30-31), Reefs & Rainforests (p.31), The Sun Seeker (p.32-33), Tropical Wonder (p.38) & Island & Rainforest (p.39).

PADI

DIVE WITH CONTIKI DIVE TO ADVENTURE 3 Days From A$695pp* A$232 per day

This 3 day live aboard dive & snorkelling adventure will show you the very best of the Outer Great Barrier Reef. It’s also unmatched for value – you’ll participate in up to 11 dives over 16 exclusive dive sites.

Day 1: Cairns to the dive boat. An early pickup (5:55am) this morning & it’s off to the dive boat & out to The Great Barrier Reef to start your adventure. The sites you’ll visit have been selected for their variety & quality of coral & marine life as well as great visibility. Boat (L,D) Day 2: Dive boat. Today gives you the opportunity to explore this World Heritage listed underwater playground, but also to relax & really enjoy yourself diving & snorkelling.

Back onboard, it’s good fun with your fellow divers, stories, shared experiences, great food & a spectacular sunset. Boat (B,L,D)

Visit contiki.com/dive-adventure

LEARN TO DIVE 5 Days From A$1015pp* A$203 per day

Visit contiki.com/dive

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

Day 3: Dive boat. There’s more diving or snorkelling in

different areas of the reef today & later, return to Cairns in the late afternoon where there’s an included transfer back to your hotel. (B,L) Important Info: You must hold a minimum of an ‘open water dive’ certificate to take this trip. Some taxes are payable directly to Pro Dive at the end of the course including the Environmental Management charge at a cost of A$60. Call Pro Dive in order to arrange your transfer on day 1 (prodivecairns.com or 07 4031 5255). Safety dictates that you can’t fly or go to an altitude of 300m+ within 24 hrs of your last dive (approx. 12:00noon). A 3 day snorkelling package is also available at a cost of A$615 plus A$60 EMC payable locally – see contiki.com/ snorkel. Package is open age & operated by a third-party.

This 5 day course takes you to 9 of the Great Barrier Reef’s best dive sites & features 2 days of classroom & in-pool training, then it’s on to the live aboard boat for some actual reef diving. There’s also plenty of time to snorkel, relax & just enjoy the reef experience too.

Days 1-2: Cairns. The first 2 days of the course are spent at Pro Dive Cairns training centre learning the theory & practical skills of scuba diving. Each day finishes around 5:30pm. Hostel Days 3-4: Cairns to the dive boat. The next 3 days & 2 nights are spent living onboard a premium dive vessel. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in 9 dives on a variety of our 16 exclusive dive sites on the outer Great Barrier Reef. Your first 4 dives will complete your open water certification & then as a certified diver you are able to take up to 5 more recreational dives. One of these dives is a guided night dive! These extra dives will be a highlight of your

course & a truly memorable experience. Boat (L,D) (B,L,D) Day 5: Dive boat to Cairns.

Return to Cairns in the late afternoon where there’s the option to join your new mates & crew for a farewell dinner. (B,L) Important Info: An Australian diving medical certificate is needed. It can be arranged at a cost of A$60 on Day 1. Some taxes are payable directly to Pro Dive at the end of the course including the Environmental Management charge at a cost of A$60. Call Pro Dive in order to arrange your transfer on day 1 (prodivecairns.com or 07 4031 5255).

Safety dictates that you can’t fly or go to an altitude of 300m+ within 24 hours of your last dive (approx.

12:00noon). Package is open age & operated by a third-party.

backstage pass Your Backstage Pass includes all this & more in your trip price: 2 nights twin-share accommodation on boat 7 meals: 2 breakfasts (B) 3 lunches (L) 2 dinners (D) Transfers from Cairns accommodation to boat 11 dives incl. 2 night dives (weather permitting) Dive & snorkelling equipment Dive insurance Code: CDTA

backstage pass Your Backstage Pass includes all this & more in your trip price: 4 nights accommodation: 2 nights in a hostel (multi-share), 2 nights on a dive boat (twin-share) 7 meals: 2 breakfasts (B) 3 lunches (L) 2 dinners (D) Transfers from Cairns accommodation to training centre & boat PADI ‘Open Water’ certificate & manual Log book & Scuba equipment Code: CLTD

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CELEBRATIONS

& SOUN experience the sun & sounds of splendour in the grass but without the hassle! or try sydney for new year - with all the exclusive contiki extras.

NEW YEAR Sydney’s New Year’s Eve celebrations are SPECTACULAR, centred around the famous harbour. RING IN 2015 WITH OUR CONTIKI ACCESS! With the Harbour Bridge as a backdrop, you’ll see some of the most incredible fireworks ever, as you ring in the New Year in Sydney. Experience why Sydney goes off - with a young, fun crowd, all the bars, clubs, lounges & pubs are absolutely pumping. During the day, there’s loads going on too. Hit Bondi Beach, chill at some of the city’s fantastic restaurants, hit the streets for some shopping – the options are endless.

This trip gives you a few days in this cool city all organised by us, so you can start 2015, Contiki-style!

Shopping: Crown St. in Surry Hills is perfect for finding unique vintage threads.

Eating: Newtown is packed with authentic Vietnamese joints to satisfy your cravings.

Partying: Darlinghurst is the spot, from cute bars to clubs there’s endless variety.

Itinerary & Sightseeing

4 Days From A$1429pp* A$358 per day

Day 1: Sydney This afternoon check in to the hotel. Later, meet up with your Tour Manager & group & get to know your new travel buddies over a drink & dinner. Hotel (D) Day 2: Sydney With sightseeing this morning you’ll get to see all that Sydney has to offer, including some of its eastern beaches, like Bondi.

Tonight, get ready to ring in the New Year from a different angle, as you board a Sydney harbour cruise. See a light show & the city’s famous fireworks explode across the sky, complete with drinks & tasty nibbles. There’s even an on-board DJ so you can dance the night away! Hotel (B)

Visit contiki.com/sydney-new-year

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

Code: SNYED Start Sydney

Finish Sydney

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2015

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Trip A$ pp*

1429

* Price above is triple-share.

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

Twin & single supplements available. If you are travelling solo, we can set you up with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.

Day 3: Happy New Year!

Today is yours to chill out. Have a late ‘recovery’ lunch then later in

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

backstage pass Your Backstage Pass includes all this & more in your trip price: 3 nights triple-share centrally located hotel accommodation 4 meals: 3 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D) An experienced & professional Tour Manager Harbour cruise to watch the New Year fireworks, with drinks, nibbles & a DJ Half-day guided sightseeing tour of Sydney including Bondi Beach Local taxes & service charges

ME TIME optionals Look for the M symbol in the itinerary & visit contiki.com

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NDS we’ve got festival fever! serving up an unparalleled line-up of international & local acts year after year, experience splendour with us.

Join us in beautiful Byron Bay from 24th-28th July 2014

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Why choose contiki? it’s hassle free. we have you sorted with transport, tickets & accommodation - included. see p.44-45 for more on this epic trip.

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DOUR

IN THE GRASS

Music lovers! Join us in beautiful Byron Bay from 24-28th July, to celebrate the 14th annual Splendour In The Grass festival - get in quick as this is always a popular ticket!

Don’t miss Australia’s hottest 3 day annual music, arts & culture festival. Splendour’s atmosphere is unique & when you add in an unparalleled line-up of international & local bands, you’ll experience a weekend that is second to none on the australian festival circuit.

Contiki will have you sorted with splendour event tickets & accommodation included.

All you need is a festive attitude & be ready for some good times with an amazing crew.

Keep your eyes peeled on Contiki.com/splendour for details on tickets, trip info & watch our video

note: festival days are the 25th, 26th & 27th july

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QUESTION? QUE Answers to frequently asked questions & things you need to know: * Contiki reserves the right to substitute an alternative travel accessory for the Contiki document wallet.

How much luggage can I bring?

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

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

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

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

What’s included?

• Coach, train, ferry transport, internal flights as listed in the Backstage Pass Includes section.

• Accommodation & meals as listed in the Backstage Pass Includes section on trip pages.

• Sightseeing listed in the Backstage Pass Includes section in each trip itinerary.

Unless specified, entrance fees to these locations are included.

• Experienced Contiki Tour Manager & Driver.

What’s not included?

• Air & ferry transfers to trip departure point.

• Personal expense money.

• Visas, personal insurance, medical fees.

• Sightseeing, visits & entrance fees other than those specified on trip pages.

• Optional excursions & activities such as whitewater rafting, helicopter flights, bungy jumping, hot air ballooning, etc.

• Lunches (unless specified under Backstage Pass Includes) & some dinners.

Included flights Flights as specified on individual trip itineraries are included as part of the price. As detailed within our Booking Conditions (p.47) under ‘General’, we rely on international conventions regarding air travel and other transportation as specified.

Through enrolment and payment for your trip you acknowledge and accept such. Individual electronic tickets may not be issued to you prior to travel, due to the group nature of the air/flight booking. In such circumstances you acknowledge that by receipt of any applicable boarding pass and/or by boarding the aircraft you have accepted the airlines terms & conditions of travel, and the application of all relevant international conventions and applicable national and international law governing air transportation.

Will I get more information?

Upon receipt of final payment, your trip documentation will be released 21 days prior to your departure. Make sure you visit contiki.com for our travellers guide. It’s packed full of essential info for your holiday. You’ll also receive a comprehensive day-by-day itinerary including full details & costs of all optional activities available on your trip. Your free Contiki document wallet* & luggage tag will be sent to you with your travel documents. The wallet is a safe place for your tickets & passport.

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How much money do I need?

rates & other selected products. The discount applies to brochured prices only & cannot be combined with any non-brochured special market promotions.

Brochure authenticity

Booking Security

Do I need vaccinations?

important information

At the time this brochure went to press (March 2014), no vaccinations were necessary.

However, it is wise to check up-to-date information with your travel agent or Contiki prior to departure. Don’t forget to bring with you any medication that you may require en route, such as antihistamines or antibiotics.

Security is a major concern to all of us and the situation globally is constantly changing. Events around the world, coupled with the “Travel Advisories“ put out by various governments, may at times necessitate changes to the accommodations and itinerary or even tour cancellation. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for further information in this regard.

You must accept these risks involved in travel to any country that may experience security difficulties and accept responsibility for your own travel decisions.

Seasonality & climate Being such a large land mass, Australia is prone to seasonal climate changes. This will mean that at certain times of the year some of our brochured itineraries may need to be slightly changed. For example: northern Australia itineraries during the wet season (December to April).

What should I pack?

no compulsory tipping reward only excellence!

our trips Some of our longer Australia trips are made up of shorter modules, meaning more choice & flexibility for our travellers as they explore.

This means more friendships & even more fun as you discover Australia’s best & make every moment count!

me time Optional Activities WHEN DO I CHOOSE? Optionals are arranged & paid for on trip. By leaving the final decisions until then you can choose at the same time as your new friends.

You’ll get great value as we get you great rates & your Tour Manager can offer personal advice.

Some activities are seasonal & weather dependent as well.

HOW DO I PAY? You pay on trip with major credit cards, debit cards or cash (A$ in Australia).

Past traveller 5% discount Eligibility for this discount is based on clients having booked & travelled with Contiki (or one of our Travel Corporation sister brands, visit www.thetravelcorporation.com for details) within 5 years of their last trip. Clients must have completed a trip before they can redeem the discount on a subsequent trip booking. A deposit must be received before the discount can be applied to the booking. It is not available on pre & post-trip accommodation

This is entirely discretionary – it’s completely up to you. No compulsory tipping – reward only excellence!

We have put a great deal of effort into producing this brochure. The information given & literature produced by Contiki has been compiled with care & is published in good faith.

Sometimes, because of circumstances outside our control, we have to alter some activities due to seasonal closing or repairs to buildings, etc., especially early or late in the season. If this happens, alternatives will be arranged.

You should be able to use debit & credit cards for most items. You’ll need to allow enough money to cover lunches, some dinners, souvenirs, shopping, drinks, optional activities, entrance fees to attractions & evening entertainment.

It is advisable to start your trip with some cash in your destination’s local currencies such as A$.

Comfortable, casual clothing for day wear & ‘smart casual’ for dining & those nights out.

Remember that in Autumn/Winter you will need warmer clothing as well as a raincoat/ jacket. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. Some activities in Australia require swimwear & towel. For further details, please go to contiki.com/travel-resources.

If you think your Contiki Team have done an exceptional job then you may wish to tip them.

Every country in the world has different tipping customs & in Australia & New Zealand, within service industries, tipping is common practice.

Tipping is totally optional & only given if you feel the service has exceeded your expectations.

Contiki has been running trips for young people since 1962 & is a member of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA). The members include all the major trip operators who are financially bonded for your security & who maintain the highest standards. With the guarantees of these organisations, you know your holiday & money are secure with Contiki.

Online check-in It is strongly recommended that you check in to your trip prior to departure at contiki.com/ checkin. Checking in will save you time on the first day of your trip, give you essential information & also ensure that Contiki can contact you in the unlikely event of any changes to your trip due to matters out of our control. For more information on how to get more before & after your trip see p.20.

Gold Seal Protection Coverage for Cancellation & Return Flight Security: Most tour operators are interested in their passengers only after they reach their destination. With Contiki, however, you get a great deal even before you leave home.

Pre-paid Cancellation Option A$99 per person: By paying A$99 per person Cancellation Option fee with your deposit, the full amount of your deposit &/or payment to Contiki Holidays will be refunded should you cancel your tour for any reason prior to departure from Australia. This cancellation option covers the land arrangements made by Contiki Holidays only.

On Your Trip: Should you, or your travel companion, leave at any time during the trip for personal sickness reasons or be required to return to Australia due to injury, sickness or death, you & your companion will be refunded A$40 per person per day for the unused portion of the trip. (Please note that in some cases hotels require a one night cancellation fee). A Doctor’s certificate is required.

The Cancellation Option Fee is not refundable for any reason.

Return Flight Security: If you or a member of your direct family in Australia should fall sick* while you are on your Contiki trip, we will take care of the additional cost of tickets for your earlier or later return home in the same class of air travel on the first available flight, provided you hold round-trip airline tickets on Contiki’s recommended airline(s) booked through Contiki Holidays (Australia) Pty Ltd from Australia. * Medical certificates as proof of all illness claims must be supplied.

Travel insurance Cancellation, unexpected medical expenses, injuries, theft, lost luggage or money can significantly disrupt & ruin your holiday. Contiki very strongly recommends that you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses, evacuation & repatriation expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money & public liability before you travel. In some instances, you may not be accepted on a Contiki holiday unless you have arranged satisfactory insurance. You also agree to indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damages & remedies against us arising from your participation in your holiday. For insurance details, please speak to your travel agent or Contiki when you are booking your trip.

Photography credits Photos courtesy of © Pauls Xtreme Skydiving p.15 Skydiving. Photos courtesy of © Mojo Surf p.19 Surfing.

Photos courtesy of © CauseCentric Productions p.19. Photos courtesy of © Raging Thunder Cairns p.22 Whitewater Rafting. Photos courtesy of © RnR Rafting p.31 WhiteWater Rafting. Photos courtesy of © Pro Dive Cairns p.33 Great Barrier Reef. Photos courtesy of © Splendour In The Grass p.42-43 & p.44-45.

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BOOKING

CONDITIONS COND

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

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

2. PRICE GUARANTEE Prices in this brochure are based on costs & exchange rates as at 8th January, 2014. 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 & 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, & where available, offer you a comparable alternative.

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

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

3.5 Contiki is not responsible for the costs of any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations or rescheduling of any 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 (March, 2014) 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 & 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.

4.4 Contiki constantly strives to improve tour itineraries & features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries & to substitute hotels.

Contiki is not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our changes or cancellations.

5. LIABILITY 5.1 Your travel agent or Contiki Specialist 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 or Contiki Specialist 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 & when we see fit, in respect of the services to be provided &/or fees payable under the tour programme. 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 departure from Australia, must be submitted to Contiki by you in respect of that holiday.

This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent. The deposit is accepted as a first instalment of the holiday price by Contiki only once the booking has been confirmed in writing by Contiki or your travel agent.

1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of a non refundable deposit of 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 departure date from Australia 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 departure date from Australia.

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

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2.3 Tickets & 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 departure from Australia.

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

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

3. IF YOU 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 & expenses incurred by us in the terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This is expressed as a percentage of the holiday price & is calculated as follows: PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION 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. All Cancellation policies valid as at 7th March 2014, and are subject to change. Final policy will be confirmed at time of booking.

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

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

3.6 GOLD SEAL PROTECTION 3.6.1 By paying a non-refundable A$99 per person Cancellation Option fee with your deposit, the full amount of your deposit &/or payment to Contiki Holidays will be refunded should you cancel your tour for any reason prior to departure from Australia. This cancellation option covers the land arrangements made by Contiki Holidays only.

3.6.2 On Your Tour: Should you, or your travel companion*, booked under the same booking number leave at any time during the tour for personal sickness reasons or be required to return to Australia due to injury, sickness or death, you & your companion will be refunded A$40 per person per day for the unused portion of the tour. (Please note that in some cases hotels require a one night cancellation fee). A Doctor’s certificate is required. * Travel companion must be booked under the same booking number and only one companion can be nominated.

3.6.3 Return Flight Security: If you or a member of your direct family in Australia should fall sick* while you are on your Contiki tour, we will take care of the additional cost of tickets for your earlier or later return home in the same class of air travel on the first available flight, provided you hold round-trip airline tickets on Contiki’s recommended airline(s) booked through Contiki Holidays (Australia) Pty Ltd from Australia. * Medical certificates as proof of all illness claims must be supplied.

4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING 4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed & more than 45 days prior to tour departure, you wish to change to an alternate departure date or you wish to change to a different Contiki Tour within this brochure, you may do so subject to availability & provided the new tour or date alteration 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 tour departure will be treated as a cancellation, & normal cancellation fees will apply except when the change is to an earlier departure date of equivalent or greater value in which case a A$35 per person amendment fee will be charged.

5. HOLIDAY DETAILS & 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 Legislation in various states in Australia has highlighted the issue of Age Discrimination. In terms of style & 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 strives to provide a safe, enjoyable & memorable travel experience for all passengers. Contiki welcomes passengers with special needs or disabilities. However, please note the following: • Passengers are required to advise Contiki, in advance, of any physical, medical or other special needs that require accommodation.

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

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

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

• Passengers should be aware some tours include rough terrain, extensive walking over uneven pavement, steps & locations which may not be easily accessible or accessible by wheelchair. During the tour, Contiki may make arrangements with carriers, hotels & other independent suppliers to provide travel services. These parties are independent entities over which Contiki has no control.

Accommodation on international tours may differ from those in Australia. Contiki cannot guarantee disability access or accommodation for passengers travelling on international tours.

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

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

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

5.5.1 You are responsible for any costs incurred as a result of damage or excess cleaning fees related to your accommodation. You are advised to immediately report any pre-existing damage in your room to hotel staff &/or a Contiki 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 before your departure as well as any necessary vaccinations and to comply with all applicable laws. Contiki is not responsible for any costs incurred as a result of failing to obtain necessary visas. Any costs whatsoever regarding obtaining, replacing or changing visas whilst on tour (including accommodation, meals, flights and transfers incurred due to associated delays) are at your own expense.

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

5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of the holiday, you should inform the Contiki Tour Manager or Contiki Representative during the course of the holiday & if the matter cannot be resolved after the representative’s best endeavours to do so during the holiday, your complaint should be made in writing to Contiki as soon as is reasonably possible after the holiday but within 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 & 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 & 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 & public liability before embarking on a Contiki holiday. Please check that the insurance covers all of the activities that you are going to be participating in.

Some policies exclude certain adventure activities. This should be arranged at the time of payment of the deposit & will, in certain circumstances, cover you against loss of deposit or cancellation fees from the date of confirmation of your booking, as shown in the insurance policy. You also agree to indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damages & remedies which may be brought against us in respect of your participation in the holiday.

7. ILLNESS OR 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 & from your holiday destination, airport taxes, passport & visa fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages, personal expense money, medical fees, sightseeing, visits & entrance fees, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to Tour Managers & Tour Drivers, items of a personal nature, excess baggage, optional excursions & anything else not listed in the ‘what’s included’ section of the itinerary pages within this brochure.

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

1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international conventions, national and international law, which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol & Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road & the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage & delay to passengers & luggage.

Enrolment in & payment for a tour shall constitute agreement & acceptance by the passenger of the terms & conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.

1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it own aircraft, hotels or coaches. All bookings with carriers, hoteliers & other service providers are subject to the terms & conditions & limitations of liability imposed by those carriers, hoteliers, & other service providers. Please note that some of these limit or exclude liability in respect of death, personal injury, delay & loss or damage to baggage. Whilst we cannot accept any responsibility for any loss as a result of such actions or as a result of any act or omission of any such third-parties, we will give every reasonable assistance in helping to resolve any reasonable dispute. Please also note that Contiki cannot be held responsible for the failure of any of these parties to provide facilities or services for 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 April 2014 to September 2015.

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

by Contiki Holidays (Australia) Pty Ltd. This brochure was published in March 2014 and supersedes any other current brochure in the market.

Please see contiki.com for complete & up to date terms & conditions.

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How to book Call 1300CONTIKI or visit your travel agent Contiki Holidays (Australia) Pty Ltd

Travel Agent Reservations

1300 CONTIKI (1300 266 845) www.contiki.com.au hello@contiki.com.au 35 Grafton Street Bondi Junction NSW 2022 Licence number 2TA00 1868 ABN - 18 002 525 340 IATA - 023 06496

Sydney metro - 02 9511 2222 Other areas - 1300 301 835 Fax - 02 9511 2210 www.contiki.com.au/agents reservations@contiki.com.au

• The first step is to confirm that there’s availability on the trip you’ve chosen.

At the same time, you can book your hotel accommodation before and/or after your trip.

• At the time of booking, you must pay a non-refundable deposit of A$200 per person per trip 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 confirmation of the details of the booking.

• You must pay the balance of your holiday fare no less than 45 days prior to your departure date from Australia, or at the time of booking if less than 45 days prior to your departure date from Australia.

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

IMPORTANT: By paying the A$200 deposit per person per trip, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the Booking Conditions as set out on p.47, which make up the contract between you and Contiki.

THE TRAVEL CORPORATION Contiki is backed by The Travel Corporation, one of the world’s most successful family-owned travel companies.

Our passion and commitment for giving our travellers life changing experiences is in our blood. It also means you get the peace of mind that comes from a financially strong group with global scale. But don’t take our word for it, check out the awards we’ve won at thetravelcorporation.com.

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Contiki loves the planet The text pages for this brochure are printed on 100% recycled paper.

By doing this we’re using less trees & sending less waste to landfills. You can help too, by recycling this brochure when you’re done. Either pass it on to a friend to read, or pop it in your recycling collection. Easy.

Contiki is represented in Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom and USA. Contiki is a registered trademark of Contiki Tours International Ltd, Guernsey. © Copyright 2014. All rights reserved. Printed in Australia.

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