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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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WHO WE ARE & WHERE WE GO #NOREGRETS Make every moment count Life’s an Adventure Introducing New Zealand Backstage Pass Blockbusters & Backstreets Where you stay ME Time (Free time) Do things with Passion (Our Team) Food with Contiki Online tools Save with Contiki TRIPS

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“action expresses priorities” - MAHATMA 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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The number one travel rule we live by: Do on’t t waste a moment or let any experience pass you by. Make every y moment count.

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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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NEW ZE always thought about skydiving, seeing snow-capped mountains & visiting the birthplace of bungy, or an epic ski or board escape? It’s all just a short plane ride away! Get readY FOR A Maori cultural experience, the famous Milford Sound & ENDLESS EPIC LANDSCAPES - always with an expert local at the ready, for that insider angle WITHOUT the hassle.

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Queenstown is known for being one of the coolest spots to hit the slopes, and our Ultimate NZ Ski package it’s the perfect place to get in the know yourself. This 1 week experience will get you to three mountains so you can pick your own favourite…

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EALAND 7 GREAT TRIPS FROM 3 TO 19 DAYS

Uni holiday escapes.

No plans for the holidays? Well now you do!

Look out for the ■ in our price panels to see departures that link up with 2014/15 University holidays… now plot your escape!

cheap flights.

Airlines like JetStar & Air New Zealand offer awesome rates on flights to New Zealand start cities like Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch & Queenstown, which makes it even easier to explore. Keep an eye on their websites for deals & discounts & get the adventure started.

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Insider access included as standard on every trip.

This stunning natural playground is filled with enough culture, adrenaline & beauty to be on every traveller's ‘must do’ list. But to make the most of this magnificent country you’ve got to do it right… you need to experience as much as possible & get access to all the right places. Which is why Contiki includes a Backstage Pass to NZ. It’s a combination of the amazing things below, many exclusive to us, that collectively take your trip to the next level.

EXCLUSIVE inclusions As the original adventure travel company, we’ve got travel down to a fine art & we know what you want. From an exclusive ride on Queenstown’s Shotover Jet, to landscapes, snow capped peaks or a Maori cultural visit, we open your eyes to NZ’s best. You can learn the Haka in Rotorua & sip a beer at Dunedin’s iconic Speight’s Ale House, plus more.

We’ll get you the best access, like queue skipping at Auckland’s Sky Tower – who doesn’t love that!

From the blockbusters to the stuff only the Kiwis know about, we include it as part of our Backstage Pass.

EXCL EX CLUS USIV IVE E Options s Our ME Time gives you the free time to create your own adventure.

Take your pick on what you want to do & see - like throwing yourself off a bridge (on a bungy), a canyon swing, cruising Milford Sound, black water rafting in Waitomo, or fishing on a lake. Or, if just kicking back at the beach is more your thing, there’s plenty of time just for you.

EXCLUSIVE ACCOMMODATION We have some eye-popping accommodation. Stay in the heart of downtown Auckland, right by the waterfront & shops, wake up to views over Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown or stay near the beach at a resort hotel in Paihia. Our hotels are centrally located, with fantastic facilities, comfy beds & great extras like swimming pools & WiFi.

EXCLUSIVE team Our Team of Kiwi locals are all passionate about their home & love sharing it with you. Because we’ve got the expertise & the essential local knowledge that you can’t get from a guide book, we get you off the tourist trails & into the heart of the true NZ.

EXCLUSIVE FOOD Try all the NZ favourites when you travel, included as part of your Backstage Pass. From kiwi classics like fish ‘n’ chips & BBQs to authentic tastes like a Maori Hangi & concert... get the tastebuds ready. We include breakfast every day too, so it’s easy to start the day of adventure right.

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

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backstage pass exclusive inclusions are highlighted on each trip page

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

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In the original home of adrenaline, Expect THE ICONIC SIGHTS, THE SECRET SPOTS & THE must-do EXPERIENCES all included.

From the must-do’s like jet boating in Queenstown to an in-depth Maori cultural experience, this little country has so much to offer! Packed with stunning sights & adrenaline adventures, it’s all about making the most of your time here while ticking all the boxes on your list. It’s why we’ve lined up all the best things to enjoy. Better than that, we’ll also fasttrack you to the hidden treasures that you won’t find in a guide book… it all comes standard with your Backstage Pass. With us, you get incredible value that can’t be matched by anyone else.

Discover the best of NZ Get included orientation talks at every stop, plus guided tours too. Our team of experts will take you inside the real New Zealand like only a local can, with experiences you’ll never forget, like a Maori Hangi meal & Concert as well as a cultural experience, a Kiwi House & Nature visit, native greenstone carving & a trip to New Zealand’s most famous brewery plus a thrill-seeker ride on the iconic Shotover Jet.

Exclusive Experiences Our exclusive experiences are about getting you closer, immersing you in the best of each & every destination we visit. Like cultural visits that get that in-depth local angle, a trip up Auckland’s iconic Sky Tower, a traditional BBQ at Waitomo, to our exclusive team who help bring it all to life, like a guide book never could.

Experie ence some of our exclusiive inclusions. Visit contiki.c com/inclusion ns or download the fre ee Layar app & scan this page.

New Zealand’s Best experiences all included – Ride the Shotover Jet, Queenstown – Visit the Sky Tower, Auckland – Ohinemutu Maori Village experience, Rotorua – Speight’s brewery tour, Dunedin – Fish ‘n’ chips feast, Paihia – Agrodome Farm Show & Kiwi House visit – Maori Hangi meal & Haka experience – Traditional Kiwi feast, Waitomo 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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GETTING AROUND Wh When tra ravelling NZ, it t’s all about va ariety, from de esert roads & sno n ww capped mountains ca n to stunning fo ore r sts & light blue lakes. With us,, you’ll see NZ from all kinds of us an ngl g es: Like ferries, boats & our comfy coaches (some even have Wifi).

Take a chauffeur driven road trip on our comfy coaches!

Take No nee eed d fo or sa s t nav orr maps, just po op your com mfy seat into o rec e line n position and we’ e ll take care of the rest.

They’ree stat ate of the h art, wi w th h WiFi access on some, toilets, powerpointts & awesome so po ound systems too.

Whatt’s best? No day st s arts before 9am at least, and we include lo l ts of stops on our journeys like any other road trip, so you can frame up some great shots of the stunning landscapes, stretch your legs or grab a snack.

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PASS exclusives ✓ accommodation comfort, awesome facilities & great locations ma ake e our accommodation the best wayS to stay.

It’s either hotels, resorts or lodges wherever you stay & you get traveller favourites like WiFi at almost every stop, our accommodation is an experience in itself.

Location, location, location We keep it easy with direct access to the places you’ll want to be.

Wake up by the beach in the Bay of Islands, overlooking stunning Lake Wakitipu in Queenstown, in the heart of a glacier village in Franz Josef, right next to Rotorua’s relaxing hot pools, or in downtown Auckland city.

Comfort & style Our hotel accommodation is a chance to truly chill, with fluffy towels & duvets, TVs & en-suites – the best places to come home to at the end of a day exploring.

Going Solo No single supplements & no stress. We’ve got you covered with same sex room-mate matchups. Or, if that doesn’t sound like you, we’ll set you up in a ‘room to myself’ for just a small supplement.

No worries!

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PASS exclusives ✓ OPTIONS

ME TIME = free time. So take on the lan nd of adventure & adrenal lin ne!

Adventure to us means no wasted time, no queues & no mediocre experiences. Which is why Contiki gives you ME Time - free time to let you see New Zealand, your way.

Take your pick! Try jumping off a bungy bridge in Queenstown to cruising down the Milford Sound, it’s up to you. And that’s what makes your trip so unique. For us it’s all about taking your trip to the next level & it's your call on what level that is.

Get your blood pumping by white water rafting in Queenstown, glacier hiking, or OGO balling down a hill in Rotorua. Or, if you’d prefer to soak up a bit of culture or relaxation, tempt yourself with a wine tasting in the Wairarapa, hot pool swims or hitting the shops or cafés.

Keep an eye out for the ‘don’t miss’ call outs on the 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.

ME TIME OPTIONALS See the M symbol for our ME Time options like the awesome experiences below:

• Boat cruise, Milford Sound • Jet boat ride, Taupo • Bungy jumping, Queenstown • Heli ride, Fox Glacier • Black water rafting, Waitomo • OGO Balling, Rotorua • Glacier hike, Fox Glacier • Catamaran cruise, Bay of Islands

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And we take out the hassle. Our Backstage Pass to New Zealand means we can get you to places others can’t & our behind the scenes access means you’ll get great deals & ME Time optionals are all organised by us.

WORDS WE LIVE BY: We are young, and treat each day as a chance to live life out loud, utterly & completely.

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PASS exclusives ✓ team Meet the Contiki Team The best way to truly experience New Zealand is to be with someone who lives & breathes adventure & the Kiwi way of life. With us you’re in the best hands, our team of Tour Managers are the travel gurus of this wanderlust country. Need to know where to shop, eat, sleep or party… no worries! They know it all inside out & their passion is to make sure you make the most of every moment.

Our Tour Managers are extensively trained & you’ll always get the best experience possible. They will point out all their favourite spots in Aoteraroa (the Maori name for NZ), while looking after all the niggly details every step of the way. Mix this with our expert Drivers who get you from A to B with ease & comfort, it’s their goal to keep it easy by dropping you right at your door & unloading your bags.

To complement our team, we pair up with Local Guides in some locations, included as part of your Backstage Pass to give you that in-depth knowledge on a destination or place. Like at Ohinemutu Maori village, where our Local Guide will get you in the know on New Zealand’s unique Maori culture & heritage.

EXPE PERT RT LOC O AL A GUIDE DES

meet josh Tour Manager, from Wellington What started out as an amazing Contiki trip to Europe turned into my career - I love my job! I’m a homegrown Kiwi who loves music & sport - I am proud of my country & its heritage. My Maori background helps me give insight into the history & traditions of the Maori culture, plus I can teach you to speak & pronounce the native tongue!

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

NZ truly is God’s playground... beaches, mountains, forests & rivers; it’s a beautiful place, filled with cultural & ethnic diversity.

My advice? When travelling, just do everything you possibly can, it’s all about living for the moment, now.

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 UnleAsh your inner foodie! this littl le country is packed with delicious flavours & fresh eats.

Spoil the taste buds & indulge in the tempting treats on offer in the land of the long white cloud.

& succulent NZ lamb, to big BBQs & a traditional Maori Hangi. Included on us.

We include breakfast daily & lots of evening meals to show you NZ’s favourite tastes that take you on a journey filled with variety & flavour… from Kiwi favourites like fish ‘n’ chips

We also leave some well-placed gaps for you to experience things on your own & let your senses take over, like the legendary Fergburger in Queenstown, or a Kiwi bakery in Kaikoura.

And with our team we’ll fast track you to even more delicious eats in your ME Time, just ask!

Think green-lipped mussels & crayfish, or pavlova with kiwifruit & cream – the stuff the locals love! Get ready to indulge. tapas

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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.

Download our App today - It’s Free.

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 Auckland? 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

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$315*

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

#2 SAVE UP TO A$235*

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.

See p.34 for more.

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$80 when you take a Contiki New Zealand 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.34.

This option is available for itineraries that start in Christchurch.

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$315 & A$235 based on The Big Tiki p.20-21.

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19 Days From A$2935pp* A$155 per day SAVE

pay early & save up to A$315. See p.19 for details

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Try almost everything imaginable in 19 days… surfing, skydiving, jetboating, bungy jumping, boat cruises, fishing & even skiing in the winter! In short the experiences are endless & the memories are forever.

Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 1: Auckland to Paihia.

Meet your Contiki Team & travel mates before heading north to Paihia – where it’s all about chilled out vibes, amazing beaches & cool locals.

A Kiwi favourite of fish ‘n’ chips for dinner is the perfect way to start the trip. Hotel (D) See the iconic Sky Tower & harbour, made famous by the America’s Cup Explore NZ’s native bush at Parry Kauri Park See Kawakawa’s famous Hundertwasser toilets M Fishing trip

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Day 2: Paihia. Paihia is the perfect place to relax. Chill out on the beach, visit the Maori tribal lands, or get into the watersports. Hotel (B) M ‘Ninety Mile Beach’ tour with off-roading & sand dune ‘surfing’ Day 3: Paihia to Auckland.

Back in Auckland, we’ll show you the city spots before heading up the iconic Sky Tower. A VIP pass at one of our favourite bars awaits tonight. Hotel (B) Auckland city tour & Sky Tower entry VIP pass at an Auckland nightspot

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Day 4: Auckland to Waitomo. See NZ’s iconic bird at a Kiwi House before we reach Waitomo. Get into the adrenaline activities before a BBQ dinner or roast meal tonight. Lodge (B,D) Visit Otorohanga’s Kiwi House & Nature Park BBQ or roast dinner (seasonal) M Black water rafting

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Day 5: Waitomo to Rotorua.

In Rotorua, we’ll show you the sights then visit a farm show, where you could even try shearing a sheep! Tonight, experience a traditional Maori Hangi & dance performance.

Hotel (B,D) Agrodome farm show Rotorua city tour Maori Hangi dinner & concert

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Day 6: Rotorua. Get an indepth look at Maori culture & history as we tour Ohinemutu Village with our expert guide.

Later, take advantage of the city’s awesome thermal environment & treat yourself to a spa or treatment. Hotel (B) Locally guided tour of Ohinemutu Village

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Day 7: Rotorua to Lake Taupo. Check out the famous mud pools before it’s onto Huka Falls. At Lake Taupo, you can opt for a cruise on the lake tonight, where you can fish, eat & party into the night. Hotel (B) See Rotorua’s geothermal mud pools See Taupo’s Huka Falls

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Day 9: Wellington. Chill your way today. Hit the shops along Lambton Quay or Cuba Street Mall. With some of the country’s best coffee, taking a break with a ‘flat white’ is a must. Hotel (B) Day 10: Wellington to Christchurch. Hop from the North Island, via ferry, to the South Island. Travel down the stunning Kaikoura coastline, to the charmingly English city of Christchurch. Hotel (B) Cruise Cook Strait & the scenic Marlborough & Queen Charlotte Sounds Stop at a seal colony & Kaikoura

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Day 12: Franz Josef Glacier.

Hitting the ice is a must. From walks & hikes to heli rides, the day is yours to enjoy. Lodge (B) M Fox Glacier Guided glacier hike (gear provided) Day 13: Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown. Today we head through Haast Pass & Thunder Creek Falls. Visit lakeside Wanaka & Arrowtown before hitting Queenstown, the world’s adventure capital.

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From bungy jumps, canyon swings & gondolas to the Lord of the Rings territory, there’s no shortage of things to do & the choice is all yours. Hotel (B) (B,D) M Tandem skydive Days 14-16: Ski Queenstown option Want to ‘carve up’ some of the great ski mountains around Queenstown?

You can if you’re travelling in July or August! Choose to ski or board for 2 full days – we can even organise ski equipment & lessons for you. Hotel. (B)(B)(B,D) Day 17: Queenstown to Dunedin. Today we’re off to the ‘student city’ Dunedin, where we’ll try the famous beer on a guided tour of Speights Brewery. Hotel (B) Stop at Bungy bridge & Alexandra Speights Brewery tour

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Later, Lake Ohau will impress, with epic views of Mt. Cook & the Southern Alps. Lodge (B,D) Visit Baldwin St Visit Moeraki Boulders, Oamaru & Benmore Dam

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• For 17 day price, deduct up to A$260 from price in the price box • 17 day trip starts or ends at Tanoa Aspen Hotel, Queenstown

• Code: NDZAD (ex: Auckland) Start 9:00am/End 10:00am • Code: NDZCD (ex: Queenstown) Start 6:00pm/End 3:00pm • Twin room supp: A$345 • Single room supp: A$1365

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■ These departures are during Australian University holidays.

From A$2675pp* A$158 per day STUCK FOR TIME?

19 days

MILFORD SOUND

ME TIME HIGHLIGHT optional Take a break & try something different - a day trip & boat cruise on the World Heritage listed Milford Sound.

This slice of paradise is known for its gorgeous waters, wildlife like whales & dolphins & incredible scenery. See the ME Time highlight optional box on p.29 for more.

Your Backstage Pass includes all this & more in your trip price: 18 nights accommodation: 14 nights in hotels 4 nights in lodges 24 meals: 18 breakfasts (B) 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 Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

Exclusive inclusions • Kiwiana fish ‘n’ chips dinner • Sky Tower visit with 360 degree views of Auckland • Otorohanga Kiwibird House visit • Agrodome Farm Show • Traditional Maori Hangi & dance performance in Rotorua • Guided tour of Ohinemutu Maori Village • Wanaka’s Puzzling World visit • Thrilling Shotover Jetboat ride • Dinner at Winnies pizza pub in Queenstown • Tour & tasting at the iconic Speights Brewery Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

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Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 1: Auckland to Waitomo. Meet up with your Contiki Team & travel mates & set out for Waitomo. On the way, see NZ’s iconic bird at a Kiwi House before we reach Waitomo. Get into the adrenaline cave activities here before a BBQ dinner or roast meal tonight. Lodge (D) Visit Otorohanga’s Kiwi House & Nature Park BBQ or roast dinner (seasonal)

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Day 2: Waitomo to Rotorua.

In Rotorua, we’ll show you the sights then visit a farm show, where you could even try shearing a sheep! Tonight, experience a traditional Maori Hangi & dance performance.

Hotel (B,D) Agrodome farm show Rotorua city tour Maori Hangi dinner & concert M Skyline gondola & luge rides

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Day 3: Rotorua. Get an indepth look at Maori culture & history as we tour Ohinemutu Village with our expert guide.

Later, take advantage of the city’s awesome thermal environment & treat yourself to a spa or treatment. Hotel (B) Locally guided tour of Ohinemutu Village M Race down a hill inside a transparent Ogo ball

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Day 5: Lake Taupo to Wellington. Check out the landscapes along the Desert Road en route to the capital, Wellington, where we’ll show you the city sights. Then tonight it’s VIP bar entry! Hotel (B) Drive along the Desert Road & Kapiti Coast Orientation tour of Wellington VIP pass at a local nightspot

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Day 6: Wellington. Chill your way today. Hit the shops along Lambton Quay or Cuba Street Mall. With some of the country’s best coffee, taking a break with a ‘flat white’ is a must. Hotel (B) M Quad biking adventure Day 7: Wellington to Christchurch. Hop from the North Island, via ferry, to the South Island. Travel down the stunning Kaikoura coastline, to the charmingly English city of Christchurch. Hotel (B) Cruise Cook Strait & the scenic Marlborough & Queen Charlotte Sounds Stop at a seal colony & Kaikoura

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Day 8: Christchurch to Franz Josef Glacier. Venture through the Southern Alps & along the rugged West Coast to Hokitika & later on to Franz Josef. Lodge (B,D) Christchurch city tour Scenic drive across the Southern Alps Stop at Arthur’s Pass Native greenstone demonstration & carving

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Day 9: Franz Josef Glacier.

Hitting the ice is a must.

From walks & hikes to heli rides, the day is yours to enjoy.

Lodge (B) M Heli-hike tour M Ice climbing Day 10: Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown. Today we head through Haast Pass & Thunder Creek Falls. Visit lakeside Wanaka & Arrowtown before hitting Queenstown, the world’s adventure capital.

Hotel (B) Visit Wanaka’s Puzzling World

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Day 11: Queenstown. Take a ride on the Shotover Jet, then get into the Queenstown vibes.

The nightlife here is awesome & we’ll take you to our favourite nightstop. Hotel (B) Ride the iconic Shotover Jet VIP nightclub entry M Whitewater rafting

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Days 12-13: Queenstown.

From bungy jumps, canyon swings & gondolas to the Lord of the Rings territory, there’s no shortage of things to do & the choice is all yours.

Hotel (B) (B,D) M Bungy jumping

Days 11-13: Ski Queenstown option Want to ‘carve up’ some of the great ski mountains around Queenstown?

You can if you’re travelling in July or August! Choose to ski or board for 2 full days – we can even organise ski equipment & lessons for you. Hotel. (B)(B)(B,D) Day 14: Queenstown to Dunedin. Today we’re off to the ‘student city’ Dunedin, where we’ll try the famous beer on a guided tour of Speights Brewery. Hotel (B) Stop at Bungy bridge & Alexandra Speights Brewery tour

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Day 15: Dunedin to Lake Ohau. See the world’s steepest street, then it’s onto Moeraki to see the huge beach boulders.

Later, Lake Ohau will impress, with epic views of Mt. Cook & the Southern Alps. Lodge (B,D) Visit Baldwin St Visit Moeraki Boulders, Oamaru & Benmore Dam

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Day 16: Lake Ohau to Christchurch. Maybe take a scenic glacier flight before heading through Mackenzie Country back to Christchurch where your trip ends. (B) Stop at Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo & Geraldine See the famous Church of the Good Shepherd M Scenic flight past glaciers & Mt. Cook, NZ’s highest peak

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NPZCD: Start Christchurch 9:00am & end Auckland 3:00pm.

■ These departures are during Australian University holidays.

We’ve got a shorter 14 day Kiwiana Panorama trip that starts or ends in Queenstown.

• For 14 day price, deduct up to A$260 from price in the price box • 14 day trip starts or ends at Tanoa Aspen Hotel, Queenstown

• Code: NBZAD (ex: Auckland) Start 9:00am/End 10:00am • Code: NBZCD (ex: Queenstown) Start 6:00pm/End 3:00pm • Twin room supp: A$245 • Single room supp: A$1075

SAVE

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15 nights accommodation: 11 nights in hotels 4 nights in lodges 20 meals: 15 breakfasts (B), 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 Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

Exclusive inclusions

• Agrodome Farm Show • Traditional Maori Hangi & dance performance in Rotorua • Guided tour of Ohinemutu Maori Village • Wanaka’s Puzzling World visit • Thrilling Shotover Jetboat ride • Dinner at Winnies pizza pub in Queenstown • Tour & tasting at the iconic Speights Brewery Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

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ME TIME optionals M See the famous glowworms & rock formations in Waitomo M Lake Taupo Rocks ‘n’ Ropes adventure course M Wine tour of the Wairarapa M Cruise stunning Milford Sound See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

From A$2295pp* A$164 per day STUCK FOR TIME?

backstage pass

MILFORD SOUND

ME TIME HIGHLIGHT optional Take a break & try something different - a day trip & boat cruise on the World Heritage listed Milford Sound.

This slice of paradise is known for its gorgeous waters, wildlife like whales & dolphins & incredible scenery. See the ME Time highlight optional box on p.29 for more.

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Day 2: Paihia Paihia is the perfect place to relax. Chill out on the beach or even on a boat, visit the Maori tribal lands & learn about NZ’s history, or do it like the locals & get into some watersports.

Hotel (B) M Catamaran sailing, swimming & snorkelling with lunch Day 3: Paihia to Auckland Back in Auckland, we’ll show you the city spots before jetting up the city’s iconic Sky Tower. A VIP pass at one of our favourite Auckland nightspots will set you up for an awesome night out.

We love Ponsonby Road for some of the city’s best spots to party too. Hotel (B) Auckland city tour & Sky Tower entry VIP pass at an Auckland nightspot

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Day 7: Rotorua to Lake Taupo Check out the areas famous mud pools before it’s onto Huka falls - there’s your chance for a ride on the famous Huka Jet! At Lake Taupo, grabbing a bite by the water is a must. You could opt for a dinner cruise on the lake tonight, where you can fish, eat & party into the night.

Hotel (B) See Rotorua’s geothermal mud pools See Taupo’s Huka Falls M Fun evening lake cruise including fishing

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Drive along the Desert Road & Kapiti Coast Orientation tour of Wellington including Mt. Victoria VIP pass at a local nightspot

Day 9: Wellington Chill your way today. Maybe hit the shops along Lambton Quay & Courtney Place or Cuba Street Mall with its street performers & cool local characters. With some of the country’s best coffee & cafés found in ‘Welly’, taking a break with a ‘flat white’ is a must. Hotel (B) Day 10: Wellington to Christchurch Hop from the North Island, via ferry, to the South Island. Travel down the stunning Kaikoura coastline, to the charmingly English city of Christchurch where your trip ends on arrival.

Hotel (B) Cruise Cook Strait & the scenic Marlborough & Queen Charlotte Sounds Stop at a seal colony & Kaikoura

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NORTHERN ‘CHOICE’ start/end WELLINGTON - 10 days

From A$1455pp* A$146 per day WANT WELLINGTON? You can choose to start or end your Northern ‘Choice’ trip in Wellington & see even more.

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Important: ● These departures will be 11 days long & spend 1 night in Hanmer Springs. * Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.

Single room supplement (trip only) add A$775/ add A$205 twin-share. ● Single room supplement (trip only) add A$915/ add A$235 twin-share.

NNHAD: Start Auckland 9:00am & end Christchurch 7:00pm.

NNHCD: Start Christchurch 7:00am & end Auckland 3:00pm.

■ These departures are during Australian University holidays.

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

Your Backstage Pass includes all this & more in your trip price: 9 nights accommodation: 8 nights in hotels 1 night in a lodge 12 meals: 9 breakfasts (B) 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 Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

Exclusive inclusions • Kiwiana fish ‘n’ chips dinner • Sky Tower visit with 360 degree views of Auckland • Otorohanga Kiwibird House visit • Agrodome Farm Show • Traditional Maori Hangi & dance performance in Rotorua • Guided tour of Ohinemutu Maori Village Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

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ME TIME optionals M Ocean kayaking adventure to Haruru Falls M Guided tours of Ruakuri or Waitomo Caves to see the glowworms & rock formations M OGO Ball racing M Quad biking adventure See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

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7 Days

PAIHIA 2

Russell Parry Kauri Park

From A$1135pp* A$163 per day SAVE

AUCKLAND 1 TASMAN SEA

WAITOMO 1

pay early & save up to A$119. See p.19 for details

2 ROTORUA

NORTH ISLAND

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ROTORUA

backstage pass Your Backstage Pass includes all this & more in your trip price: 6 nights accommodation: 5 nights in hotels, 1 night in a lodge 9 meals: 6 breakfasts (B), 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 Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

Exclusive inclusions • Kiwiana fish ‘n’ chips dinner • Sky Tower visit in Auckland • Kiwibird House visit • Agrodome Farm Show • Traditional Maori Hangi & dance in Rotorua • Guided tour of Ohinemutu Maori Village Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

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ME TIME optionals M Catamaran sailing, swimming & snorkelling with lunch M Skyline gondola & luge rides See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

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How much & when Code: NRZAD 2014/15 Start Auckland

Finish Auckland

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Day 1: Auckland to Paihia Meet up with your Contiki Team & travel mates before heading north to Paihia – where it’s all about chilled out vibes, amazing beaches & cool locals. A Kiwi favourite of fish ‘n’ chips for dinner is the perfect way to start the trip & get into the endless summer atmosphere. Hotel (D) See the Waitemata Harbour, made famous by the America’s Cup Explore NZ’s native bush at Parry Kauri Park Check out Whangarei & Kawakawa’s famous Hundertwasser toilets

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Day 2: Paihia Paihia is the perfect place to relax. Chill out on the beach, see the Maori tribal lands & learn about NZ’s history, or do it like the locals & get into some watersports. Hotel (B) Day 3: Paihia to Auckland Back in Auckland, we’ll show you the city spots before jetting up the city’s iconic Sky Tower.

A VIP pass at one of our favourite Auckland nightspots will set you up for an awesome night out. We love Ponsonby Road for some of the city’s best spots to party too. Hotel (B) Auckland city tour & Sky Tower entry VIP pass at an Auckland nightspot

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Day 4: Auckland to Waitomo See NZ’s iconic bird at a Kiwi House before we reach Waitomo. Get into the adrenaline cave activities here before a BBQ dinner or roast meal tonight. Lodge (B,D) Visit Otorohanga’s Kiwi House & Nature Park Traditional Kiwi BBQ or roast (seasonal) M Black water rafting in a rubber ring through underground caves

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Day 5: Waitomo to Rotorua In Rotorua, we’ll show you the sights then visit a farm show, where you could even try shearing a sheep! Tonight,

go local as you indulge in a traditional Maori Hangi & pick up some tips from the locals at a traditional Maori dance performance. Hotel (B,D) Agrodome farm show Rotorua city tour Maori Hangi dinner & concert

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Day 6: Rotorua Get an in-depth look at Maori culture & history as we tour Ohinemutu Village with our expert guide. With a free day, take advantage of the city’s awesome thermal environment & treat yourself to a spa or treatment. Hotel (B) Locally guided tour of Ohinemutu Village M Race down a hill inside an OGO Ball

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Day 7: Rotorua to Auckland Today you’ll take a transfer back to Auckland, so it’s time to swap email addresses as your trip ends on arrival. (B) Please note: The transfer from Rotorua to Auckland is not operated

by Contiki, but a third party operator.

PAIHIA

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.

Single room supplement add A$535/add A$155 twin-share.

Start Auckland 9:00am & end Auckland 3:00pm.

■ These departures are during Australian University holidays.

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

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new zealand JAFFAS ‘N’ JANDALS

3 days BAY OF ISLANDS

LE MI TY H NE AC NI BE

3 Days

backstage pass PAIHIA 2 Russell

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

Parry Kauri Park

From A$305pp* A$102 per day

2 nights hotel accommodation 3 meals: 2 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D)

Auckland

An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team

TASMAN SEA

SAVE

FOR MORE WAYS TO SAVE. See p.19 for details

!

What are Jaffas ‘n’ Jandals?

Jaffas? A popular NZ sweet (try them!).

Jandals? Kiwi for flip-flops or thongs for your feet.

Visit contiki.com/jaffas

Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 1: Auckland to Paihia Meet up with your Contiki Team & travel mates before heading north to Paihia – where it’s all about chilled out vibes, amazing beaches & cool locals. A Kiwi favourite of fish & chips for dinner is the perfect way to start the trip & get into the endless summer atmosphere. Hotel (D) See the Waitemata Harbour, made famous by the America’s Cup Explore NZ’s native bush at Parry Kauri Park Check out Whangarei & Kawakawa’s famous Hunderwasser toilets M Exciting parasail adventure; witness breathtaking views as a jet boat pulls you through the open sky

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Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging

NORTH ISLAND

1

Places visited Nightstops

How much & when

Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

Exclusive inclusions

Code: NCZAD/NCZCD 2014/15 Start Auckland

Finish Auckland

Total Cost A$ pp*

Day 2: Paihia Paihia is the perfect place to relax. Chill out on the beach, visit the Maori tribal lands & learn about NZ’s history, or do it like the locals & get into some watersports. Hotel (B) M Ocean kayaking adventure to Haruru Falls

AUCKLAND

Day 3: Paihia to Auckland Back in Auckland, we’ll show you the city spots before jetting up the city’s iconic Sky Tower. Then it’s time to swap emails & say your farewells, as your trip ends at 6:00pm. (B) Auckland city tour & Sky Tower entry

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* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.

• Kiwiana fish ‘n’ chips dinner • Sky Tower visit with 360 degree views of Auckland Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

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ME TIME optionals M Swim with the dolphins in the Bay of Islands M Day tour to ‘Ninety Mile Beach’ with off-roading & sand dune ‘surfing’ See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

AUCKLAND

Single room supplement add A$175/add A$75 twin-share.

Start Auckland 9:00am & end Auckland 6:00pm. ● The trip code for these departures is NCZAD only. ✚ The trip code for these departures is NCZCD only.

■ These departures are during Australian University holidays.

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

For travel insurance see p.34.

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9 Days From A$1345pp* A$150 per day SAVE

pay early & save up to A$140. See p.19 for details

LE MI TY H NE AC NI BE

QUEENSTOWN

Jessica Dorey @jessbess91: After contiki-ing in #queenstown I’ve become an #adrenalin junky, searching for exciting adventures! #contiki #nz.

TASMAN SEA

NORTH ISLAND

QUEENSTOWN

don’t miss

COOK STRAIT

what’s ‘sweet as’?

Wellington

‘Sweet as’ also means ‘no worries’ or ‘really good’.

The local kiwi ‘Dairy’, filled with sweet treats & tip-top ice-cream, pick your scoops & enjoy!

Picton

SOUTH ISLAND Kaikoura

Hokitika

Arthur’s Pass

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W

e love an adrenaline kick! And this trip is full of them, but that’s not all… we will have you relaxing in hot springs, tasting beer on a brewery tour, navigating your way through Puzzling World’s great maze. Most of all you will be having the time of your life!

Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 1: Christchurch to Lake Ohau Meet up with your Contiki Team then check out the views of Mackenzie country & Lake Tekapo. On arrival, Lake Ohau will impress, its epic views of Mt. Cook & the Southern Alps are seriously stunning. Lodge (D) Stop at Lake Pukaki & Lake Tekapo & Geraldine See the famous Church of the Good Shepherd Chill at our theme party tonight M Scenic flight past lakes, glaciers & Aoraki/Mt. Cook, NZ’s highest peak

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Day 2: Lake Ohau to Dunedin Head to Moeraki for a look at the massive boulders located by the beach. Later, it’s a change of scene in the ‘student city’ Dunedin, try the city’s famous beer on a guided tour of Speights Brewery. Later tonight, maybe head to the Octagon area of town for a fun night out. Hotel (B) Stop at Oamaru & Benmore Dam Visit Moeraki Boulders Speights Heritage & Brewery tour Visit Baldwin St (the world’s steepest street)

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Day 3: Dunedin to Queenstown It’s time to hit legendary Queenstown, the world’s adventure capital. On arrival, we’ll take a quick tour to get your bearings. This town goes off, so maybe grab a delicious ‘Ferg Burger’ & head into town for a night out. Hotel (B) Day 4: Queenstown Take a ride on the Shotover Jet this morning, before the afternoon is yours to get into the Queenstown vibes. The nightlife here is awesome & VIP entry will make sure you start the night out right. Hotel (B) Ride the iconic Shotover Jet VIP nightclub entry

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Days 5-6: Queenstown From bungy jumps, canyon swings, luging, gondolas & jet boat rides to the Lord of the Rings territory, there’s no shortage of things to do in this legendary town & the choice is all yours. With little shops & a stunning lakeside setting, a stroll through town & relaxing by the lake is a must. Hotel (B) (B,D) M Canyon swing on a giant rope across the Shotover River, 109m up!

Days 4-6: Ski Queenstown option Want to ‘carve up’ some of the great ski mountains around Queenstown?

You can if you’re travelling in July or August! Choose to ski or board for 2 full days – we can even organise ski equipment & lessons for you. Hotel. (B)(B)(B,D) Day 7: Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier We’ll drop into Arrowtown & lakeside Wanaka, then keep an eye out for wildlife as we head through stunning Haast Pass & Thunder Creek Falls before arriving in NZ’s iconic glacial

spot, Franz Josef. Lodge (B,D) Explore tiny Arrowtown Visit Wanaka’s famous Puzzling World Scenic drive through Haast Pass & see Thunder Creek Falls

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Day 8: Franz Josef Glacier The day is yours - so hitting the ice is a must. From walks & hikes or heli rides, to just chilling in Franz, the day is yours to enjoy your way. Lodge (B) M Guided glacier hike right onto the glacier itself (gear provided) M Fly to & walk on the glacier M Ice Climbing Day 9: Franz Josef Glacier to Christchurch Today we make tracks through the Alps to Christchurch! We stop in Hokitika to learn about NZ’s native greenstone & how it’s carved, before it’s time to say your goodbyes & swap contact details with your travel mates as your trip ends on arrival in Christchurch. (B) Scenic drive across the Southern Alps Stop at Arthur’s Pass Native greenstone demonstration & carving

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start/end WELLINGTON - 10 days

From A$1625pp* A$163 per day We’ve got a longer 10 day version of the‘Sweet as’ South trip that starts or ends in Wellington.

• For 10 day price, add up to A$280 to price in price box.

Note: Trips before 1 October 2014 feature a slightly modified itinerary, with an overnight stop in Hanmer Springs instead of Christchurch.

• 10 day trip starts or ends at Abel Tasman Hotel, Wellington • Code: NSHCD (ex: Christchurch) Start 9:00am/End 4:00pm • Code: NSHAD (ex: Wellington) Start 7:00am/End 6:00pm • Twin room supp: A$179 • Single room supp: A$729

SAVE

Pay early & save up to A$165.

See p.19 for details.

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

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‘SWEET AS’ SOUTH

How much & when

‘SWEET AS’ SOUTH

GOT MORE TIME?

new zealand

9 days

Code: NSZCD 2014/15 Code: NSZAD 2014/15 Start C’church

Finish C’church

Total Cost A$ pp*

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Your Backstage Pass includes all this & more in your trip price: 8 nights accommodation: 5 nights in hotels 3 nights in lodges 11 meals: 8 breakfasts (B) 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 Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

Exclusive inclusions • Tour & tasting at the iconic Speights Brewery • Thrilling Shotover Jetboat ride • Dinner at Winnies pizza pub in Queenstown • Wanaka’s Puzzling World visit Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

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ME TIME optionals M Scenic helicopter flight to see Mt. Cook & land on Fox Glacier M Cruise stunning Milford Sound See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.

Single room supplement (trip only) add A$595/ add A$155 twin-share.

NSZCD: Start Christchurch 9:00am & end Christchurch 6:00pm.

NSZAD: Start Christchurch 9:00am & end Christchurch 6:00pm.

■ These departures are during Australian University holidays.

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

FRANZ JOSEF

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WHY CHOOSE US

hit THE SLOPES IN THE ADVENTURE CAPITAL OF NEW ZEALAND. CREATE EPIC MEMORIES AMONGST THE SNOW-CAPPED MOUNTAINS

BY DAY, COUPLED WITH BUSTLING aprÉs ski NIGHTLIFe, nz style. experience this ADRENALINE-LACED TRIP, IDEAL FOR THOSE WITH A THIRST FOR ADVENTURE on our ultimate nz ski trip.

• 4-day ski passes • Experience all three of Queenstown’s local ski fields • Daily transfers up & down the mountain • Twin-share hotel accommodation • Loads of ME Time activities on offer • Plenty of time to experience Queenstown’s awesome aprés ski scene

Where you’ll be:

exclusive inclusions:

There’s no place like this thriving town in the winter! Regardless of being a beginner or advanced skier, Contiki will take you on a journey designed for the adventurer within. Connect with an awesome crew & explore this trendy tourist hotspot offering a diverse array of activities. From adrenaline-packed experiences on or off the slopes to the uber-cool nightlife, surrounded by magnificent lakes & mountains Queenstown has something for everyone. Allow us to help you maximise your 7 days in this beautiful haven both on & off the mountain… hassle free!

Stay 6 nights in twin-share accommodation. To start your day on the slopes we provide a hearty breakfast & include 2 delicious dinners.

Your Backstage Pass includes a 4 day ski lift pass & we get you to three of Queenstown’s famous ski fields & include daily transfers up & down the mountain. Also included is all hotel tips, local taxes & service charges.

our team: The knowledge & expertise of our team is what makes the real difference, so we offer our expert Contiki Ski Rep to enhance your experience.

culinary delights & nightlife: Another benefit of travelling with us is we know the local spots! We include dinner at ‘Winnies’ famous pizza pub.

For your ME Time we suggest the option of dinner at Skyline Restaurant to take in some unbeatable views of Lake Wakatipu & town. For those who are keen, we’ll show you other great eats like Fergburger & some of Queentown’s coolest bars to end off the night.

me time optionals: We’ve got a selection of adrenalinejunky activities & Queenstown mustdo’s lined up for you. There is no better setting for an unforgettable bungy jumping experience - trust us! Why not go to the very place bungy jumping was invented. Go skydiving & get your adrenaline fix as you take to the sky with a stunning view below your feet.

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SKI ESSENTIALS GEAR & HIRE: Don’t buy expensive new gear before you go - we’ll kit you out with hire gear when you arrive. Need lessons? At ski school, instructors will teach you the techniques to get you up on the slopes, or for the more experienced, teach you ways to improve your know-how.

HOW MUCH? Group lesson rates (ski or board): Coronet Peak

NZ$60

Remarkables

NZ$60

Cardrona

NZ$62

Treble Cone

NZ$63

Equipment hire (prices per day): Skis or snowboard or boots only

NZ$25

Skis, boots & poles or snowboard & boots

NZ$37

Premium skis, boots & poles

NZ$54

Clothing hire (prices per day): Jacket & pants

NZ$29

Helmet

NZ$10

Note: Prices above are correct at time of print & include GST. Lessons are for either 1-2 hours depending on ski field.

ME TIME optionals Off the mountain there’s plenty of Queenstown must-do’s - so fuel your inner adrenaline junkie: M Rafting on the Kawarau River & heli. flight M A thrilling jetboat ride through the gorge M Meal at Skyline Restaurant M Jetboat, 4WD & hike Mt. Aspiring National Park M 4WD tour through the Middle Earth (Lord of The Rings) M Take a leap at ‘the home of bungy’ M Skyswing at The Ledge or Nevis M Tandem skydive over Lake Wakatipu M Canyon swing the Shotover River M Full day excursion into Milford Sound M Ziptrek flying fox experience M Chill in the Minus 5 Ice Bar M Queenstown wine trail in Gibbston Valley Visit contiki.com for even more

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new zealand ULTIMATE NZ SKI

7 days

Your Backstage Pass includes all this & more in your trip price: 6 nights twin-share hotel accommodation 8 meals: 6 breakfasts (B) 2 dinners (D)

7 Days

Our expert Contiki Ski Rep 4 day ski lift passes & transfers (Transfers to & from Queenstown airport on arrival day/departure day are not included)

From A$1449pp* A$207 per day SAVE

Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

pay early & save up to A$145. See p.19 for details

ME TIME optionals See opposite page & visit contiki.com for more

Visit contiki.com/nzski

Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 1: Arrive Queenstown Welcome to legendary Queenstown! Known for its epic mountain lifestyle & cool vibes, this is the ultimate haven for those that love to ski, or those that want to learn. Tonight, meet your Ski rep & other travellers, before getting to know the group with dinner at one of Queenstown’s most popular restaurants. (D) Day 2: Queenstown It’s time to hit the slopes! Carve

up one of Queenstown’s three ski fields – the Remarkables, Coronet Peak & Cadrona are worldrenowned for their awesome conditions, all offering fantastic runs for beginners through to advanced skiers & riders. And over the next week you’ll try them all. Transfers & lift passes are included, too easy! (B) Day 3: Queenstown Transfers & lift passes included again today, so it’s perfect for heading up one of the

How much & when mountains to improve your technique. If you’re looking for somewhere to head for dinner tonight, we love Ferg Burger for some seriously delicious treats! (B)

Code: CZSKI 2014/15

Day 4: Queenstown With a free day, get a taste for the endless activities in the ‘World’s Adventure Capital’.

You could try Bungy jumping, skydiving or rafting & that’s just the start. Tonight, head to one of the town’s cool bars or there’s the option of dinner at Skyline Restaurant for some seriously unbeatable views. (B)

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M Scenic tandem skydive M AJ Hackett bungy jump Day 5: Queenstown Today it’s back up the mountain as we visit the last of the three ski fields so you can show off your skills. Transfers & lift passes included. (B) Day 6: Queenstown It’s the final ski day & we’ll give you the choice of mountain to head back to. Tonight’s our last night, so perhaps finish off the trip by heading out with the group to a few of Queenstown’s bars. (B.D)

Start Q’town

Finish Q’town

Total Cost A$ pp*

Jul Jul Jul Jul Aug Aug Aug Aug Aug Sep

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Start Q’town

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Total Cost A$ pp*

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2015

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Jun Jul Jul Jul Jul Aug Aug Aug Aug Aug

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* Prices above are based on maximum twin-share.

For quad-share rate reduce twin price by A$55.

Single room supplement add A$315 to twin-share price.

Start Queenstown 5:00pm & end Queenstown 10:00am.

■ These departures are during Australian University holidays.

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

For travel insurance see p.34.

Book now! Call Contiki or contact your travel agent.

Day 7: End Queenstown Your ski adventure ends after breakfast, so it’s time to say farewell to your travel mates. (B) Please note: Ski & snowboard equipment is available for hire in Queenstown.

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Contiki has an insatiable appetite for discovering new things in every nook & cranny of the world. To continue sharing our discoveries with young travellers for decades & centuries to come, we need to respect & protect those places through everything that we do. We’re at the start of a very exciting journey; the journey to becoming a more responsible & sustainable company. We’ve done some great things, but we’re ready & raring to do a whole lot more.

#CONTIKICARES We’re creating a community of young & passionate people, who simultaneously live with a conscience & live to travel.

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Visit contiki.com/ contikicares to follow our journey.

WATCH OUR GalApagos video on Contiki.com/ contikicares

WORDS WE LIVE BY: Tread lightly is about a way of life that respects people & our planet.

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We seek inspiration from some incredible humans.

From renowned environmental explorers taking on the World, to individuals in our own Contiki team taking charge with office sustainability; the people who get involved with Contiki Cares inspire & challenge us to be the best we can be.

CONTIKI

Earth Month expeditions In 2012, we launched our inaugural Earth Month Expedition – giving travellers & our team the chance to celebrate Earth Month & get hands on with our projects. 2012’s trip explored the Meso American Reef system in Mexico, and 2013’s visited the Galapagos Islands. Check out the Galapagos video on contiki.com/contikicares

OCEANS

Oceans cover 71% of the Earth’s surface & they form the largest habitat on the planet supporting the greatest variety of life.

We support Marine conservation through our projects around the world, including the Mesoamerican Reef Leadership Program (MAR) which provides seed funding to young environmentalists in their hands-on work protecting the world’s second largest barrier reef.

mar leaders The Mesoamerican Reef (MAR) Leadership Program supports young, local environmentalists working hands on to protect the 621 mile-long South American reef. Contiki has been a proud supporter since 2010, helping leaders with financial support & the skills they need to succeed professionally.

sharkscount Of all the millions of animals on the planet, sharks are among the most misunderstood. In 2013 Contiki helped kick off SharksCount in the Galapagos Islands. The programme empowers divers & snorkellers to identify, count & log the sharks they see in the water, with data contributing to making a real difference to the protection of sharks globally.

recycling PROUDLY USING 100% RECYCLED PAPER Contiki Holidays as part of The Travel Corporation, is proud to be using 100% recycled paper for the body of our brochures.

Some of the positive impacts of this include saving more than 54,000* trees per year & reducing landfill waste that produces harmful greenhouse gases. In addition, the paper used is rated ‘Excellent’ by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) environment benchmarking tool. We are proud to commit to using one of the most environmentally friendly coated recycled papers on Planet Earth. *Calculations based on data from the environment Defense Network

sea turtle conservancy ★ Contiki’s newest project From April 2014 we’re taking another exciting step forward in our efforts to support ocean conservation, partnering with the Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) – the oldest & most accomplished sea turtle organisation in the world. The STC performs research that has been instrumental in saving sea turtles from extinction throughout the Caribbean, as well as Central America. We are proud to be teaming up with their organisation to support their amazing initiatives, research & training of marine biologists.

the treadright foundation We’re founding partners of the TreadRight Foundation

TREAD LIGHTLY in NEW ZEALAND Our New Zealand-based team are all about keeping NZ clean & green too – both on & off the road. From their in-house R:evolve initiatives to hybrid cars for the sales team, every bit counts.

And on our New Zealand trips, you can opt to take part in beach clean-ups in partnership with Sustainable Coastlines, or buy a cool Contiki water bottle & keep re-filling it for hydration on the go. It’s all about the mantra that every little helps, and we love to have our travellers involved every step of the way.

Contiki believes that we have a responsibility to create memorable travel experiences without putting tourism destinations at risk & there’s much more to that than just words on paper.

TreadRight guides Contiki on all things sustainable - from helping us choose which global projects to support, to working with our operators, to supporting our very engaged global team & educating travellers on sustainable practices. While Contiki continues to strive to increase our sustainability efforts, we know there is much more we can do, and that’s where TreadRight comes in. To learn more about TreadRight, their projects & where they’ve donated more than 2million USD to date, plus for great tips on how to be a responsible traveller visit www.treadright.org.

We want to walk you guys around the world, not over it.

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GOT A

QUESTION? QUE Answers to frequently asked questions & things you need to know:

Brochure authenticity 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.

Do I need vaccinations?

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.

If you have your own ski/boarding equipment, you may bring one pair of boots & skis or snowboard. Otherwise, your Tour Manager can arrange these for you in Queenstown on 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 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.35) 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. * 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.

No external metal frame backpacks please.

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

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How much money do I need?

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

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

What should I pack?

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 New Zealand require swimwear & towel. For further details, please go to contiki.com/travel-resources.

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.

Seasonality & climate Inland alpine areas of the South Island in New Zealand can be as cold as -10oC between May & October.

Do I need visas?

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

no compulsory tipping reward only excellence!

Every country in the world has different tipping customs & in New Zeland, within service industries, tipping is common practice. Tipping is totally optional & only

given if you feel the service has exceeded your expectations.

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

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

Booking Security 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.

important information 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.

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.18.

Gold Seal Protection

HOW DO I PAY?

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.

You pay on trip with major credit cards, debit cards or cash (NZ$ in New Zealand).

Travel insurance

our trips Some of our longer NZ 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 NZ’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.

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

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 © Real Journeys p.6-7 Milford Sound Cruise. Photos courtesy of © Interislander p.12 Interislander Ferry Ride. Photos courtesy of © ShotOverJet_Dart River Jet Safaris p.15 Fun Yaks.

Photos courtesy of © Explore NZ Bay of Islands p.20 Boat Cruise & p.27 Dolphin Cruise. Photos courtesy of © NZone Skydive p.28 & p.30 Skydiving. Photos courtesy of © Real Journeys p.29 Milford Sound Cruise. Photos courtesy of © Julie Salsbury p.29 Fox Glacier Hiking. Photos courtesy of © Destination Queenstown p.30-31 Remarkables ski field lookout, Stag on Deer Park Heights Queenstown. Photos courtesy of © CauseCentric Productions p.32-33.

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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 (New Zealand) Limited.

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.35, 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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