Contiki Holidays South Pac eBrochure 2015/16 (Asia_USD)

Australia & New Zealand 15/16 Including diving, sailing, festivals & ski options

- RACHEL WOLCHIN

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#NOREGRETS PHILOSOPHY

This is your youth. You only get to live it once, but if you do it right once is more than enough Live life on your own terms - create the stories now that you’ll recount for decades to come Make new friends from new places Travel a lot. It’s the only thing you’ll buy that’ll make you richer

Celebrate individuality, diversity, connections & a little bit of craziness Find comfort outside your comfort zone See the world through youthful eyes, a little bit of naivety & a truckload of optimism Live for the moment. Have #NOREGRETS, just memories And above all... Make every moment count.

CONTENTS

Where we go What you’ll get The Contiki facts Deals, deals, deals Ways to stay Taste Contiki Cares Mix & Match

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AUSTRALIA

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DISCOVERY PLUS TRIPS The Big Walkabout Beaches & Reefs Reefs & Rainforests Sunsets & Surf

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HIGH ENERGY TRIPS City to Surf The Sunseeker

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IN-DEPTH EXPLORER TRIPS Tropical Wonder Island & Rainforest Alice & Kakadu Outback Adventure Rock & Red

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FESTIVALS & SHORT STAYS Sydney NYE Splendour in the Grass

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SAILING & DIVE TRIPS Whitsundays & Dive

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NEW ZEALAND

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DISCOVERY PLUS TRIPS The Big Tiki Kiwiana Panorama

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IN-DEPTH EXPLORER TRIPS Sun & Steam Northern Choice Sweet as South

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EASY PACE TRIPS Fire & Ice (New for 2015)

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SHORT STAYS Jaffas & Jandals

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WINTER & SKI Ultimate NZ Ski

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Got a question?

Booking conditions How to book

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THE CONTIKI DIFFERENCE 18-35s ONLY Your boss, that crazy aunt… they’re great people but chances are you don’t want to be travelling with them.

Our trips are 18-35s only. So you’ll only ever be exploring with young, like-minded travellers just like yourself.

LOCAL EXPERTS With your nose stuck in a map, you’ll miss out on the best parts of Australia & New Zealand. Every Contiki trip comes with an awesome team bursting with local knowledge – a Trip Manager to take care of the logistics, a Trip Driver to take you to all the hotspots without the hassle, plus Local Guides in some destinations to give you an authentic insight into the places you visit.

LOCAL EXPERIENCES Australia & New Zealand have two of the world’s most unique cultures, so we help you discover everything you want & need to know (and more). From Aboriginal history & art, to Maori culture & customs, it’s all about up-close experiences you’ll never forget. And it doesn’t stop with people! Get up close to some of these countries furrier friends, like koalas, kangaroos & kiwi birds!

CHOICE, CHOICE & MORE CHOICE Two unique countries & five amazing ways to travel – there’s something for everyone. Choose a Discovery Plus trip & see & do it all in Australia, or an In-Depth Explorer trip in New Zealand to really get under the skin of this amazing country. Each travel style is designed with a different type of traveller in mind, so which type of traveller are you?

MORE INCLUDED Our trips include everything you need to have the best travel experience of your life. We take care of all the boring logistics like booking hotels, finding the best spots for dinner & getting you from place to place. And the sights?

You’ll get VIP access to the icons, so try not to look too smug as you skip to the front of the line at Auckland’s Sky Tower, or when you’re sipping champagne in front of Uluru! One thing’s for sure, it’s amazing value you won’t find anywhere else – see pages 8 & 9 for more details on what’s included.

WHITSUNDAYS

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WHERE WE GO CAPE TRIBULATION With white sand beaches, turquoise water & endless rainforest, Cape Tribulation is an incredible destination like no other.

Let us show you why we love this unique part of Oz.

DARWIN DU N.P. KAKADU ATHERINE KATHERINE

THE WHITSUNDAYS Home to the most beautiful beach in the world (Whitehaven) & the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsundays are without a doubt a must-see. Sit back, relax & enjoy the heavenly white beaches & crystal clear waters.

lation cape tribulation CAIRNS CREEK TENNANT C WHITSUNDAYS (Daydream Island)

NORTHERN TERRITORY ANYON A KINGS CA CANYON

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

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THE OUTBACK Unimaginable landscapes, Uluru sunsets & Aboriginal culture – the Outback has it all. Sleep under the stars, see stunning Aboriginal rock art dating back thousands of years & toast a drink at Uluru as the sun goes down.

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SYDNEY With the famous harbour bridge, iconic Opera House & beautiful beaches, Sydney has it all. Head to the quirky cafes, funky boutiques or make a splash in the ocean. Or if you’re looking for something faster paced, embrace the city streets & late nights in some of city’s great hotspots.

BYRON BAY Head to legendary Byron Bay for the ultimate laid-back surfer vibe. This town will leave you wanting more, home to some of the best surf spots, beautiful beaches for topping up those tans, amazing food & a great nightlife.

WE VISIT SOME PRETTY INCREDIBLE PARTS OF AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND, FROM THE CULTURE-HEAVY RED CENTRE OF AUSTRALIA TO THE BREATHTAKING MILFORD SOUND IN NEW ZEALAND. WITH AN ENDLESS AMOUNT OF EXPERIENCES TO BE HAD, THE ONLY QUESTION IS – WHERE WILL YOUR ADVENTURE TAKE YOU?

WAITOMO Famous for the incredible Waitomo Caves, a stunning subterranean world for you to explore. Tour the Glowworm Grotto covered in twinkling insects, or if you crave a bit of adventure head deeper into the caves & tube in the underground river!

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AUCKLAND

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WAITOMO

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New Zealand’s iconic glacial spot, get ready to hit the ice. Take a glacier hike & feel like you’ve conquered the world or see the stunning views from the sky with a heli ride & glacier-walk.

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MILFORD SOUND Take a day trip to the stunning Milford Sound, a fusion of spectacular natural beauty with amazing 360º views. Described as the eighth wonder of the world, this is a sight not to be missed.

QUEENSTOWN Welcome to legendary Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world. Get the adrenaline pumping with endless adventure activities from bungy jumps & Shotover Jet boat rides to canyon swings, luging & gondolas – Queenstown has them all!

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WHAT YOU’LL GET MILFORD SOUND

ME TIME

It’s all about the freedom & flexibility to explore your way, and we have a range of amazing ME Time optionals for you to choose from, including the stunning Milford Sound in New Zealand or the Harbour Bridge Climb in Australia. Look for the M symbol on your trip itineraries for a taste of what’s available & find out more at contiki.com/metime

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THE BEST INCLUSIONS

We’ve scouted the best parts of each destination & included them in the cost of the trip so there’s no way you’ll miss out on the iconic gotta-see’s or local secrets. Like the best view of the incredible Kakadu landscape, the perfect place to watch the sunset over Uluru or skipping the queues at Auckland’s Sky Tower.

Important: ME Time optional activities are not included in the price of your trip. They are run by 3rd party operators & on occasions, for some of the activities, travellers may be required to sign a waiver to participate.

Before you leave, it’s important that you check your insurance includes your participation in adventure activities & be aware that some of our optionals can be physically demanding & may involve some risk.

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FOUR WHEEL DRIVING ON FRASER ISLAND

BETTER WAYS TO TRAVEL

Getting from A to B can be a bit of a headache if you don’t know the country, let’s be honest.

Make sure you don’t turn your exciting adventure into an exhausting one. Choose to travel with us & keep it easy. We get you from place to place the quickest way possible, whether it’s by our modern, air-conditioned coaches or by plane in New Zealand, giving you more time to explore a new city & less time fumbling with a map.

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UNBEATABLE VALUE

Contiki is all about the best sights, more inclusions, culture, epic memories & no hassle. It’s pretty simple – you can’t do what we do, for less, and with your own exclusive team. Head to contiki.com/compare to see how Contiki measures up going it alone in Australia or New Zealand vs travelling with us.

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NEW ZEALAND

Ferg Burger (From NZ$11) & Dinner…(NZ$25)

YOUR TEAM

A local Trip Manager & Driver team (Included)

Finding someone to watch your bags & get directions off can be painful.

Visited a Maori Village, been up the Sky Tower, rode the Shotover Jet and…Beer tasting at the Speights brewery!

(All included)

How far will my budget stretch? I can afford about half of what I want to do.

Bungy, canyon swing – with Contiki it’s all at great prices, and skipping the queue right to the action.

Bungy jump (NZ$195), Canyon Swing (NZ$199), Jetboat ride (NZ$129)

Learning all about the local culture from our team. (Included)

Loving these locally guided tours. (NZ$35)

Trip from NZ$183 per day with some killer included experiences.

NZ$286 for the basics, plus hundreds more on the iconic adventure activities.

CONTIKI TRIPS FROM US$152 P/D

GOING IT ALONE FROM US$223 P/D

Now…where do I go for breakfast…? (A$17)

Coach right outside – yes please. Loving being shown around the city.

(Included)

Now where is the train station again? Urgh I’m lost. (A$23 per day)

Aussie cook your own BBQ. (Included)

The food here is amazing – but expensive! (A$50)

Loving my Trip Manager.

(Included)

Concierge told me where the bus & train stations were, so I guess that’s a start.

The BridgeClimb – it’s a MUST! All pre-booked for a great price with Contiki.

(A$198)

Been saving up to do the Harbour Bridge Climb – the view up here is amazing! (A$248)

Opera House, Darling Harbour, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair & Chinatown, the Blue Mountains – including a hike at Wentworth Falls… incredible.

(All included)

There’s this place called Manly that apparently is THE place to people watch local surfers… but how do I get there? (A$14.80 return ferry ticket) What else… Blue Mountains!

Need a car for that.

(A$140)

Trip from A$189* per day plus (A$198) for BridgeClimb.

A$237 per day (average cost per day for 2 days)’ plus A$248 for Bridge Climb.

SIGHTSEEING TOTAL

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LOCAL INCLUSIONS & CULTURE

ACCOMMODATION

I’ve had a ‘Ferg’ (NZ$11) & tried Queenstown’s best pizza… (Included)

BREAKFAST

Hauling my luggage & buying tickets is getting a bit painful… (NZ$45)

Waking up to breakfast just downstairs is so easy.

(Included)

TRANSPORT

TRANSPORT

Travelling on this coach is easy & hassle free.

(Included)

Ouch, Sydney is expensive!

(A$140 per night)

MEAL EXPERIENCES

Love treating myself to breakfast but it all adds up! (NZ$20)

GOING IT ALONE

Loving the hotel, super central in Sydney (Included)

YOUR TEAM

BREAKFAST

Nothing like starting the day full & ready for adventure. (Included)

WITH CONTIKI

ME TIME

ACCOMMODATION

Right… let’s see if TripAdvisor was right!

Hotel (NZ$150 per night)

MEAL EXPERIENCES

Good morning Queenstown!

Hotel (Included)

EXPERIENCES

GOING IT ALONE

ME TIME

WITH CONTIKI

AUSTRALIA

CONTIKI TRIPS FROM US$152 P/D

GOING IT ALONE FROM US$194 P/D

CHECK OUT CONTIKI.COM/COMPARE FOR EVEN MORE WAYS TO SAVE WHEN TRAVELLING WITH CONTIKI Prices and exchange rates validated at 9th January 2015 at the locations stated. Actual costs may change without notice. Sightseeing cost comparison is based on activities similar to those included in a Contiki trip price. Contiki New Zealand pricing based on The Big Tiki trip (p.66) visiting Auckland. Contiki Australia pricing based on the Reefs & Rainforests trip (p.36) visiting Sydney.

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IS ALL WE DO

SAVE YOU TIME TRAVEL PIONEERS We’re the original travel company for young explorers & after 53 years, we’re still the original & the best

ALL ACCOMMODATION INCLUDED, EVERY NIGHT! No researching on TripAdvisor necessary with Contiki!

HERE’S A LITTLE SNAPSHOT OF WHY TRAVELLING WITH CONTIKI IS AN EXPERIENCE UNLIKE ANY OTHER.

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Contiki team members around the world

ME TIME = FREE TIME The only thing fixed is your destination – the rest is up to you

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Say NO to wasting precious travel time. Take to the destinations like a pro & let us take care of the hassle.

No waiting for transportation, no lining up for tickets, no looking for tourist info centres, ATMs, or bathrooms

TRANSPORT INCLUDED From comfy coaches, internal flights & boat rides, it’s all about experiencing a range of ways to explore your chosen destination

INCLUDED TEAM

YOU CAN DO IT!

Our trips have a Trip Manager & Driver, plus Local Guides in some destinations, all included & with you 24/7! It’s priceless knowledge & insight into the destinations you can’t get if you travel alone. Leave the hard work to us & do what you came to do – have fun!

50% of our travellers go solo. It’s all about a great blend of groups, couples & friends – all like-minded explorers

BOOK EARLY & SAVE

BOOK WITH FRIENDS We believe in the principle of the more the merrier! Start early & get your mates on board for an amazing adventure.

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN SAVE, IT’S REALLY PRETTY SIMPLE • 4 OR MORE – everyone saves 5% • 7 OR MORE – everyone saves 7.5% • 10 OR MORE – everyone saves 10% (or…invite an 11th & shout them - or yourself - for free!)

TRAVELLING AGAIN?

Check contiki.com/deals for great ways to save throughout the year when booking your trip

TRIPLE SHARE IN NZ

CHECK OUT THE BEST DEALS ON CONTIKI TRIPS AT Travelled with us or one of our sister companies before? Welcome back to the family with 5% additional discount

BOOK 2 OR MORE TRIPS

Can’t get enough of Contiki?

We know the feeling.

Book 2 trips of 7+ days & get US$50 off your second trip!

CONTIKI.COM/DEALS Triple share options available in New Zealand to stretch your budget even further

MIX & MATCH

PART PAY

Combine Australia & New Zealand trips of 7+ days with Contiki & save US$50

Once you’ve booked, register online, share it with your family & friends & pay off your trip over time!

The facts: All these discounts apply to the land portion of your trip price only (this excludes taxes, included flight costs, extra accommodation, any applicable food funds & optional activities. Your trip price does not include the costs of international flights to/from Australia/New Zealand that start or end your trip). You can combine loyalty discounts (‘Travelling Again’) , group discounts (‘Book with Friends’) multi trip discounts (‘2 or more’) on trips of 7 days or longer. Group discounts (‘Book with friends’) is available on all trips.

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A BAD NIGHT’S SLEEP MAKES FOR A GRUMPY TRAVELLER, FACT. THAT’S WHY WITH OUR ACCOMMODATION, WE’VE PUT COMFORT, LOCATION AND GREAT FACILITIES AT THE TOP OF THE PRIORITY LIST.

WAYS TO STAY

Have a serene stay surrounded by natural bush & only minutes away from the stunning wharf at the Tanoa Paihia Hotel, Bay of Islands.

TANOA PAIHIA HOTEL, BAY OF ISLANDS

RAINFOREST LODGE, FRANZ JOSEF

Sleep surrounded by rainforest in a Franz Josef lodge.

Wake up to sunrise over beautiful Lake Wakitipu in Queenstown.

TANOA ASPEN HOTEL, QUEENSTOWN KINGS CREEK STATION

Get a real taste of the Outback at Kings Creek station.

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SUDIMA HOTEL, ROTURUA

Stay on the edge of the famous hot springs in Roturua with stunning lakeside views at the Sudima Hotel.

CENTRALLY LOCATED HOTELS A holiday isn’t really a holiday without a little luxury. Get a good night’s sleep with home comforts, think fluffy towels, cosy duvets, en-suites and WiFi. We’ve even sorted gyms for all you work hard, play hard advocates.

SPECIAL STAYS We mix up your hotel stays with Contiki’s special overnight experiences with nights spent in a comfy swag under the stars, on a working outback cattle ranch or beachside at our Surf Camp.

With single, multi-share & twin-share options available, you can choose a rooming option to suit your budget. Travelling solo? We don’t charge for single supplements – we’ll simply match you up with a same sex room-mate.

STAY LONGER Take advantage of our specially negotiated ‘Stay Longer’ hotel rates & look up departure information for your trip including times & departure points in each city at www.contiki.com/staylonger

VISIT CONTIKI.COM FOR MORE DETAILS OF OUR AWESOME ACCOMMODATION

Relax in style on the tranquil Noosa River only minutes from Australis Noosa Lakes, Noosa.

AUSTRALIS NOOSA LAKES, NOOSA

NOMADS HOSTEL, BYRON BAY

Chill out in the heart of Byron Bay at the Nomads Hostel.

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• BREAKFAST DAILY • PLENTY OF FOODIE ME TIME • INCLUDED LOCAL MEALS Food: a travelling essential. It’s no secret that cracking into the heart of a destination is through the stomach.

And no one likes a hungry traveller!

Sure, they’re not the home of pasta, pizza or beef bourguignon, but it’s not hard to see why Australia & New Zealand serve up some of the world’s freshest & best tastes (and some of the world’s best wines). And this is how we do it:

Breakfast: Fuel up on breakfast, included every day of your adventure.

Lunch: Don’t cut the day short for an included lunch, follow your nose to a café, grab a flat white or do as the locals do & grab some food on the go & lay back in the sun, people watch & relax.

Dinner: Think delicious. Don’t be fooled by what others might say they offer, it’s all about the real experience & good, quality tastes. See opposite for what you can expect with us.

TASTE BUDS, PREPARE: Australia: Surf club dinner & drinks, traditional Aussie cookout, and an Aussie cook your own BBQ experience are just a hint of what you’ll try when you travel with us.

New Zealand: Maori Hangi dinner & show, fish’n’chips, Ferg Burger (yes, you heard it right), and a traditional kiwi BBQ feast are just a taste of what you can expect.

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CONTIKI CARES CONTIKI HAS AN INSATIABLE APPETITE FOR DISCOVERING NEW THINGS IN EVERY NOOK & CRANNY OF THE WORLD.

VISIT TREADRIGHT.ORG TO CHECK OUT OUR EXCITING NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH WILDAID AND ALLIANCE FOR ARTISAN ENTERPRISE

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.

Powered by the Treadright Foundation, Contiki Cares is on a very exciting journey; a journey to create a community of young & passionate people who simultaneously live with conscience & live to travel.

Visit Contiki.com/contikicares for more info on our projects & what we do.

TIMELINE OF CONTIKI CARES PROJECTS Since 2011, Contiki has partnered with some incredible ocean-based organisations and people, including Céline Cousteau, providing support for sustainability and conservation initiatives and educating travellers through Earth Month expeditions.

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Sea Turtle Conservancy

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Sustainable Coastlines

Oceana

Shark Savers

Surfrider Australia

Check out contiki.com/storytellers to see our latest expedition.

5 WAYS TO TREAD LIGHTLY WHEN TRAVELLING

1. Bring a reusable water bottle and reduce the use of plastics.

2. Explore cities by foot, bike or public transport on your ME Time to reduce your carbon footprint.

3. Switch off when you’re not in your hotel room to conserve energy.

4. Buy local – you’ll support the communities you visit and help reduce shipping from other countries.

5. Conserve water in hotels by turning off the taps when not in use – water is a scarce resource in many of the countries we visit.

Did you know coach travel has been proven to reduce congestion and cause less pollution per passenger km than any other transportation option?

Contiki’s coach fleet is efficient and complies with AU & NZ emissions standards.

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Northern Territory QUEENSLAND

CATTLE STATION

Western Australia South Australia

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2 NOOSA 2 1 BYRON BAY COFFS HARBOUR

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BEACHES & REEFS (P.34) TO MAKE SURE YOU GET THE BEST CONTIKI HAS TO OFFER IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC, BOOK 2 TRIPS THAT MATCH UP AND SAVE US$50 (COMBINABLE WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS).

THAT WAY YOU’LL SEE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THESE INCREDIBLE COUNTRIES IN ONE GO!

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Many airlines can sort your trip so you fly into Sydney and out of Auckland (for example) with a great trans-Tasman connection in-between.

Speak to your travel agent or Contiki representative for more Mix and Match options to suit your travel times & budget.

& SEE MORE WITH EASY & AFFORDABLE AIR LINKS BETWEEN SYDNEY & AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON & CHRISTCHURCH, IT’S EASY TO LINK UP YOUR TRIPS & START THE ADVENTURE. SPEAK TO YOUR TRAVEL AGENT OR CONTIKI REP FOR MORE DETAILS

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HONOLULU

Break up your journey to Australia or New Zealand with a relaxing stopover on the Fiji Islands. White sand beaches & cloudless skies - get ready to become a beach bum! With easy access to both Australia & New Zealand enjoy this beach paradise before you start your Contiki adventure.

2 & 4 NIGHT STAYS FROM US$299

HONOLULU

Contiki has 2 & 4 night packages at Queen Kapiolani Hotel in Honolulu on the beautiful island of Oahu, walking distance from the famous Waikiki Beach!

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/HAWAII

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To visitors it’s known as the Land Down Under, to locals it’s known as ‘Straya’, and to anyone who steps foot on its world famous beaches, Australia is known simply as paradise. Come see what makes Australia a haven for young travellers, with lively cities, epic nightlife & chilled out beach towns. Your sun-kissed glow might fade, but your love for this vibrant country will last forever. contiki.com/australia

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AUSTRALIA DISCOVERY PLUS 4 TRIPS, 12–25 DAYS See & do it all as you experience a lot of Oz in the time you’ve got. With lots of experiences included & cool ways to stay, it’s adventure-filled days from Sydney to Darwin & everywhere in-between.

• See more • Do more • More included • Unique accommodation experiences • Central overnights

HIGH ENERGY 2 TRIPS, 7–10 DAYS Sun, sights & action is what makes these shorter trips a snappy experience of East Coast faves. Late nights, all the sites, & so much more.

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5 WAYS TO GO

1 incredible country, 15 trips, from 3–25 days. We make getting around this epic country easy, AND pack it with all the highlights.

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

SAILING & DIVE Learn to dive in the famous Great Barrier Reef, or if you’re already a pro then get right into the action!*

Dive deep into these unique Aussie areas as you find out what really makes them tick.

Local Guides & less travel time make these trips all about getting into the heart of the destination.

When you’re in Oz you can choose to get out on the water in the incredible Whitsunday Islands, an un-missable experience.

• More Local Guides • More 2-night stays • Less travel time

FIND OUT MORE AT WWW.CONTIKI.COM/ WAYSTOTRAVEL-AUSTRALIA

FESTIVALS & SHORT STAYS 2 TRIPS, 4–5 DAYS From a music festival that rocks to ringing in NYE in one of the world’s greatest cities, let us take you there while we take care of the hassle.

• Breakfast included • Choice of ways to stay • Festival & NYE experiences

*Important info: For the Learn to Dive trip, an Australian diving medical certificate may be needed. Please read your pre-trip documentation carefully for more details. Note: Some taxes are payable directly to Pro Dive at the end of the course including the Environmental Management charge at a cost of A$60.

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ME TIME It’s your trip, which is why we include lots of ME Time to give you the freedom to create your perfect Australian experience.

Do your own thing. Chill out on the beach, check out quirky boutiques in Sydney’s Surry Hills or enjoy a beer in the sunshine.

Choose a ME Time optional. Whether it’s climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge, white water rafting in Tully or getting a bird’s eye view of the desert from a hot air balloon, we’ll keep you entertained!

Ask your Trip Manager for helpful tips and advice to get the most from your adventure.

BUCKET LIST • Snorkel or dive, Great Barrier Reef • Bridge Climb, Sydney • Ziplining, Cape Tribulation • Tandem Skydive, Surfers Paradise • Outback Balooning, Alice Springs • Helicopter flight over Uluru • Kayaking Safari, Byron Bay • Sailing, Whitehaven Beach • Harley ride, Uluru

Important: ME Time optional activities are not included in the price of your trip. They are run by 3rd party operators & on occasions, for some of the activities, travellers may be required to sign a waiver to participate.

Before you leave, it’s important that you check your insurance includes your participation in adventure activities & be aware that some of our optionals can be physically demanding & may involve some risk.

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FREE TIME AT BONDI BEACH

ME TIME OPTIONAL IN SYDNEY

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ME TIME OPTIONAL IN KINGS CANYON

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MORE INCLUDED EXPERIENCES: OUR INSIDER’S GUIDE TO AUSTRALIA ON EACH TRIP… Our trips include heaps of #NOREGRETS experiences, taking your travel in Australia from the ordinary to the extraordinary!

We don’t expect you to pay extra to see all essentials to have the trip of a lifetime. Say farewell to wasting time & money asking for help & information. We’ll give you access to the iconic sights & hidden gems you wouldn’t see without a local friend.

HERE IS A TASTE OF WHAT’S INCLUDED ON YOUR AUS EXPERIENCE: • Surf lesson in Coffs Harbour • Visit the famous Blue Mountains • Experience Uluru at sunset • Locally guided 4WD trip across Fraser Island with BBQ lunch

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OUR TEAM OUR TEAM ARE MORE THAN JUST LIVING GUIDEBOOKS. • Trip Manager & Driver team who are with you from start to finish.

• They’re lifelong travellers, passionate about making sure you make every single moment in Australia count.

• All the finer details taken care of, like restaurant bookings, sorting out entry to sites & getting you to your accommodation.

• Expert local knowledge so you’ll discover what makes this country so special.

• An awesome travel buddy who will make sure you have the best time exploring this great land!

HERE’S HOW WE SEE AUSTRALIA! Meet Trys, one of our on-road team. His mantra: “When it all comes down to it, all you have left is your story, I’m just trying to live a good one...” and we couldn’t agree more.

FOLLOW HIM AT INSTAGRAM.COM/CONTIKI_TRYS

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MY FAVOURITE THING IS TO GO WHERE I’VE NEVER BEEN

DISCOVERY PLUS

WANT TO SPOT DINGOES PLAYING ON FRASER ISLAND OR SIP CHAMPAGNE WHILST WATCHING THE SUN SET OVER ULURU? PREPARE FOR ICONIC EXPERIENCES & ACTION FUELLED ADVENTURES – MORE CHOICE, MORE FREE TIME, AND ULTIMATE COMFORT. 4 TRIPS / 12-25 DAYS

INCLUDED

The Big Walkabout.......................... p.32

• Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations • A Trip Manager & Driver team who will be your expert on all things Australia • Breakfast every day, plus included dinners at hotels & local restaurants • Get around on our modern, air-conditioned coaches with power points, movies & a killer sound system!

Beaches & Reefs ............................... p.34 Reefs & Rainforests ......................... p.36 Sunsets & Surf................................... p.38

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• More included activities such as a surf lesson at Coff’s Harbour & sunset at Uluru • A mix of hotel & Special Stay accommodation, including an outback cattle station & a surf village • ME Time – choose to discover this great country in your own time or get involved in our ME Time optionals

We Love WiFi – stay connected with WiFi at most overnight stops

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1 DARWIN 2 KAKADU N.P. 1 KATHERINE

LitchямБeld N.P.

Mataranka

GULF OF CARPENTARIA

Daly Waters

NORTHERN TERRITORY

3 CAIRNS

1 TENNANT CREEK

Tully

Devils Marbles

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Townsville

Wycliffe Well

Airlie Beach

2 WHITSUNDAYS (Daydream Island)

Mackay

KINGS CANYON 1 The Olgas

2

Simpsons Gap

QUEENSLAND

2 ALICE SPRINGS

Capricorn Coast

CATTLE 1 STATION

ULURU

Fraser Island

NOOSA 2 SURFERS PARADISE 2

South Australia

Brisbane Currumbin

1 BYRON BAY 1 COFFS HARBOUR

NEW SOUTH WALES GREAT AUSTRALIAN BIGHT

Port Macquarie

6 World Heritage sites visited 1

ULURU

1

Places visited Nightstops 1 or more nights at Special Stays

2 SYDNEY TASMAN SEA

Victoria

SNAPSHOT

THE BIG WALKABOUT

24

NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION Unique Special Stays: 1 night Coffs Harbour Surf Village, 1 night Langmorn Outback Cattle Station, 1 night Kings Creek Station Outback Bush Camp, 18 nights in hotels & resorts, 1 night in a hostel, 2 nights in a lodge

ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING

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

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

Hike Wentworth Falls, then it’s back to Sydney for dinner in Darling Harbour. Hotel (D) Trip to the Blue Mountains See the Three Sisters Hike at Wentworth Falls Cook your own BBQ steak

Day 10 - 11: Sailing Whitsundays option.

Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays style? You can. Choose to hit the blue waters & try your hand at sailing on our private sailing adventure, cruising some of the Whitsundays’ 74 islands including Whitehaven Beach. See p.55 for more info & the price panel for costs.

Multi-share accommodation. Yacht (B,D)(B,L,D)

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

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Day 3: Sydney to Coffs Harbour. It’s out of the city & into the cool surf vibes at our Surf Village. (B,D) Surf Village Special Stay Stop in the seaside resort town of Port Macquarie Pass the famous ‘Big Banana’

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Day 4: Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay. Get yourself onto the waves in our surf lesson! This afternoon we head to legendary Byron Bay. Hostel (B) ‘Learn to surf’ lesson Visit Australia’s most easterly point & Cape Byron lighthouse Get into Byron’s organic lifestyle & cool night life M Kayak tour of Byron Bay’s Marine Park & waves to spot dolphins, turtles & whales (seasonal)

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

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Day 6: Surfers Paradise. With a free day, hit the shops or hit the skies on a skydive, or head to the beach & chill! Tonight, we party with club entry. Resort (B) Nightclub entry Relax on some of Australia’s famous beaches

• •

Day 7: Surfers Paradise to Noosa. Take a peek at Brisbane, take a stroll along the river or hit the shops before we hit the road & head to chic Noosa.

Resort (B) See the Brisbane River, Royal Botanical Gardens & visit Queen Street Mall See the Glasshouse Mountains

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Day 8: Noosa. Today we head to Fraser Island for an incredible day trip by 4WD. Stroll along Rainbow Beach, drive through the rainforests, sand dunes & dip in the freshwater Lake McKenzie. Bliss! Resort (B,L,D) Visit the largest sand island in the world Drive along Australia’s only sand highway Indulge in a gourmet BBQ lunch with drinks Dine beachside in Noosa

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Day 9: Noosa to Farmstay. Head through the Great Dividing Range & into cattle country for a unique local overnight stay, you can even flex your skills at whip cracking! (B,D) Cattle Station Special Stay Stop at Childers, known for its heritage & farming history Check out the farm & animals on a hay wagon ride & meet the station owners

• •

Days 10 - 11: Farmstay to The Whitsundays.

Enjoy the beaches & water sports in paradise at Daydream Island in The Whitsundays. Resort (B,D)(B) Cross the Tropic of Capricorn See Rockhampton – the beef capital of Australia Stop at Airlie Beach M Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent)

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

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Days 13 - 14: Cairns. With 2 free days, experience Cairns’ best! From shopping & great nightlife to adrenaline activities & exploring the reef, you’re spoilt for choice. There’s also your chance to try some kangaroo. Hotel (B,D)(B) M Whitewater rafting Day 15: Cairns to Alice Springs. Today we head to the Outback! Check out ‘The Alice’, famous for its Aboriginal art. Maybe hold a snake or lizard at a reptile park. Hotel (B,D) See the MacDonnell Ranges from Anzac Hill See the stunning Aboriginal site of Simpsons Gap See the dry Todd River which hosts the annual Henley on Todd Regatta Reptile park experience

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Day 16: Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station.

Try ‘bush tucker’, meet members of the Walpiri Aboriginal community & learn to throw a boomerang! Later, it’s on to Kings Creek Station – go local like Aussie ‘bushies’ & sleep under the stars in a comfy swag. (B,D) Outback Special Stay Hike through Kings Canyon to the ‘Lost City’ & desert oasis ‘the Garden of Eden’

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Day 17: Kings Creek Station to Uluru. Next we make tracks to Uluru. Take a walk through its neighbour Kata Tjuta – (The Olgas). Lodge (B) Enjoy delicious bacon & eggs for breakfast See the 700 million year old Mt Conner & Lake Amadeus Hike through ‘Kata-Tjuta’ (The Olgas)

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

• •

Day 19: Uluru to Alice Springs. Say goodbye to Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park as we head back to Alice Springs. Hotel (B) Indulge in a BBQ ‘Big Brekkie’ M Overlander Steakhouse Dinner – try kangaroo, emu, crocodile & camel!

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

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Day 21: Tennant Creek to Katherine. Stop at the Territory’s oldest pub, then make a splash in

Mataranka thermal pools. Later, it’s on to Katherine & its famous gorge. Hotel (B) Swim at the Mataranka thermal pools Hear stories from ‘We of the Never Never’ Homestead

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Day 22: Katherine to Kakadu National Park. Hike, walk, or take an optional boat trip to see the massive Katherine Gorge.

Next up: Kakadu National Park via Edith Falls for a swim.

Hotel (B,D) Visit Katherine Gorge Cool off in Edith Falls (seasonal)

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Day 23: Kakadu National Park. Explore Kakadu today – its variety of gorgeous landscapes, wildlife & arguably Australia’s best Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock will seriously impress. Hotel (B) Keep your eyes peeled for crocs on a wildlife cruise See the Aboriginal rock art Visit Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre M Scenic flight over this World Heritage Listed area

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Day 24: Kakadu to Darwin. Wave Kakadu farewell as we head to Darwin. Don’t forget to pick up a didgeridoo & meet some local Aboriginal artists before you leave. Stop off en route for a swim in the famous (& gorgeous) Florence Falls in Litchfield National Park. Hotel (B) Swim in Florence Falls (seasonal)

35 INCLUDED MEALS 24 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 10 dinners (D)

37 INCLUDED MEALS (SAILING OPTION) 24 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 11 dinners (D)

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INCLUSIONS

Day 25: Darwin. Get your bearings on a city tour of Darwin & visit East Point Military Reserve & the local museum to learn about its historical past. Then it’s time to say farewell to your travel buddies & swap email addresses. (B) Guided city tour of Darwin Visit the Darwin Museum

Finish Sydney

Trip Trip & only sailing US$ pp* US$ pp*

• An experienced & professional Trip Manager & Driver team • Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Flight from Cairns to Alice Springs (Ayers Rock to Cairns for EXDSD) • Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations • National park fees, local taxes & service charges

30 28 25 23

Oct Nov Dec Jan

23 20 18 15

4055 4055 4265 4265

4315 4315 4525 4525

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS

2016 Jan 20 Feb 17 Mar 16 Apr 13 May 11 Jun 8 Jul 6 Aug 3 Aug 31

Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Jul Aug Sep

12 11 8 6 3 1 29 26 23

4265 4265 4265 4245 4245 4245 4179 4179 4179

4525 4525 4525 4505 4505 4505 4439 4439 4439

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Code: EXSDD 2015/16 Code: EXDSD 2015/16 Start Sydney

Finish Darwin

Trip Trip & only sailing US$ pp* US$ pp*

27 ● 25 ● 22 ● 20 ●

Oct Nov Dec Jan

21 18 16 13

4215 4215 4425 4425

4475 4475 4685 4685

2016 Jan 17 ● Feb 14 ● Mar 13 Apr 10 May 8 Jun 5 Jul 3 Jul 31 ● Aug 28 ● Sep 25 ●

Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct

10 9 6 4 1 29 27 24 21 19

4425 4425 4425 4405 4405 4405 4339 4339 4339 4339

4685 4685 4685 4665 4665 4665 4599 4599 4599 4599

2015 Sep Oct Nov Dec

Start Darwin

2015 Sep Oct Nov Dec

* Prices above are based on multi-share.

Included flights: This trip includes flights as specified on the map opposite as part of the trip price. Please see ‘Included flights’ on p.82 for important info.

Single room supplement (trip only) add US$2069/add US$665 twin-share.

Single room supplement (trip + sailing) add US$1859/add US$595 twin-share. (Boat cabins multi-share only).

EXSDD: Start Sydney 7:00am & end Darwin 6:30pm.

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

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

ME TIME OPTIONS M Helicopter ride over Uluru See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice - travel from Sydney to Darwin. Or save up to US$160 if you travel from Darwin to Sydney (this trip will be 24 days long).

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GULF OF CARPENTARIA CORAL SEA

2 CAIRNS Tully

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Townsville

Northern Territory

Airlie Beach

2 WHITSUNDAYS (Daydream Island)

Mackay

QUEENSLAND

CATTLE 1 STATION

Capricorn Coast

Fraser Island

2 NOOSA Brisbane

SURFERS PARADISE 2

Currumbin

1 BYRON BAY

South Australia

1 COFFS HARBOUR

NEW SOUTH WALES Port Macquarie

2 SYDNEY

4 World Heritage sites visited 1

WHITSUNDAYS

1

Places visited Nightstops 1 or more nights at Special Stays

TASMAN SEA

Victoria

SNAPSHOT

BEACHES & REEFS

13

NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION Unique Special Stays: 1 night Coffs Harbour Surf Village, 1 night Langmorn Outback Cattle Station, & 10 nights in hotels & resorts, 1 night in a hostel Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht

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

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

the sunset over mainland Australia • Watch • Dine beachside in Noosa

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

Days 10 - 11: Farmstay to The Whitsundays.

Enjoy the beaches & watersports in paradise at Daydream Island in The Whitsundays.

Resort (B,D)(B) Cross the Tropic of Capricorn See Rockhampton – the beef capital of Australia Stop at Airlie Beach M Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent)

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Day 9: Noosa to Farmstay. Head through the Great Dividing Range & into cattle country for a truly unique local overnight at our Outback Station, where you can even flex your skills at whip cracking! (B,D) Cattle Station Special Stay Stop at Childers, known for its heritage & farming history Check out the farm & animals on a hay wagon ride & meet the station owners

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Day 3: Sydney to Coffs Harbour. It’s out of the city & into the cool surfer vibes that Oz is famous for at our Surf Village. (B,D) Surf Village Special Stay Stop in the seaside resort town of Port Macquarie Pass the famous ‘Big Banana’

Day 10 - 11: Sailing Whitsundays option.

Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays style? You can. Choose to hit the blue waters & try your hand at sailing on our private sailing adventure, cruising some of the Whitsundays’ 74 islands including Whitehaven Beach. See p.55 for more info & the price panel for costs.

Multi-share accommodation. Yacht (B,D)(B,L,D)

• •

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

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Day 5: Byron Bay to Surfers Paradise. There’s time to top up your tan this morning before heading north into Queensland to Surfers Paradise.

We’ll stop in at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where you can see wombats, feed a kangaroo & cuddle up to a koala. Resort (B) Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary & see iconic Aussie animals Stay at a resort located right by the beach M 4WD National Park rainforest tour

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

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

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Code: BRSCD 2015/16 Code: BRCSD 2015/16 Start Sydney

Finish Cairns

Trip Trip & only sailing US$ pp* US$ pp*

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3 10 ● 17 ● 24 ● 14 ● 13 10 8 5 3 10 31 ● 7 28 ● 4 25 ●

Finish Sydney

Trip Trip & only sailing US$ pp* US$ pp*

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19 10 17 7 14 5 12 2 9

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Start Cairns

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2299 2299 2299 2299 2299 2299 2299 2299 2289 2289 2289 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255

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* Prices above are based on multi-share.

Single room supplement (trip only) add US$1165/add US$375 twin-share.

Single room supplement (trip + sailing) add US$955/add US$305 twin-share. (Boat cabins multi-share only).

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

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

These departures will not stay in Contiki’s Surf Village Special Stay.

For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.82.

Day 13: Cairns. With a free day, experience Cairns’ best! From shopping, great nightlife & endless adrenaline activities like rafting, skydiving & exploring the reef, you’re spoilt for choice. Tonight, there’s your chance to try some kangaroo if you’re up for it. Hotel (B,D) M Great Barrier Reef scuba diving for beginners & certified divers

13 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 6 dinners (D)

22 INCLUDED MEALS (SAILING OPTION) 13 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D)

INCLUSIONS • An experienced & professional Trip Manager & Driver team • Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations • National park fees, local taxes & service charges

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS • Visit the famous Blue Mountains • Sydney Harbour ferry cruise from Manly • Surf lesson or kayak in Coffs Harbour • Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary • Noosa Surf Club dinner • Locally guided 4WD trip across Fraser Island with lunch & drinks Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •

M Tandem skydive in Surfers Paradise See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

Day 7: Surfers Paradise to Noosa. Take a peek at Brisbane’s sights before we make our way to the chic beach town, Noosa. Resort (B) See the Brisbane River, Royal Botanical Gardens & visit Queen Street Mall See the stunning Glasshouse Mountains

LOCAL CULTURE

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INCLUDED MEALS

ME TIME OPTIONS

Day 14: Cairns. Feed your inner adrenaline junkie or relax? It’s your choice with another free day to do what you’re into. Later, it’s time to swap emails & numbers as your trip ends at 5.00pm. (B)

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Day 8: Noosa. Today we head to Fraser Island for an incredible day trip by 4WD. Stroll along Rainbow Beach, drive through the rainforests, sand dunes & dip in the freshwater Lake McKenzie. Bliss!

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

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SYDNEY

Random fact: it is estimated there are 1,500 species of fish, 30 species of dolphins & whales, 360 species of coral & 17 species of sea snakes in the Great Barrier Reef.

YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice - travel from Sydney to Cairns. Or save up to US$90 if you travel from Cairns to Sydney.

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GULF OF CARPENTARIA Mossman Gorge

1

CAPE TRIBULATION CORAL SEA

Port Douglas

CAIRNS 3 Tully

Northern Territory

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Townsville Airlie Beach

2 WHITSUNDAYS (Daydream Island)

Mackay

QUEENSLAND

CATTLE 1 STATION

Capricorn Coast

Fraser Island

2 NOOSA Brisbane

SURFERS PARADISE 2

South Australia

Currumbin

1 BYRON BAY 1 COFFS HARBOUR

NEW SOUTH WALES Port Macquarie

2 SYDNEY

4 World Heritage sites visited 1

GOLD COAST

1

Places visited Nightstops 1 or more nights at Special Stays

TASMAN SEA

Victoria

SNAPSHOT

REEFS & RAINFORESTS

NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION

ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING

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

Day 1: Cairns to Cape Tribulation. Meet up with your Contiki Team & hit the road! Get an insider look at ancient Aboriginal culture & maybe try the unusual flavours offered at the local ice creamery, before reaching lush Cape Tribulation. Lodge Aboriginal experience at Mossman Gorge

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Day 2: Cape Tribulation to Cairns. We visit Cape Tribulation Beach & then check out the mangroves on a walk with our Local Guide. This afternoon it’s back to Cairns. Hotel (B) Visit Port Douglas Mangrove boardwalk with our expert Local Guide

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Days 3 - 4: Cairns. With 2 free days, experience Cairns’ best! From shopping, great nightlife & endless adrenaline activities like rafting, skydiving & exploring the reef, you’re spoilt for choice. There’s also a chance to try some kangaroo if you’re up for it. Hotel (B,D)(B) M Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise with lunch Day 5: Cairns to The Whitsundays. See Airlie Beach before a quick ferry ride to paradise on Daydream Island. Resort (B,D) Pass through Tully, home to Australia’s best whitewater rafting Pass Hinchinbrook Island – Australia’s largest island national park

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Day 6: The Whitsundays. This place is the ultimate way to relax. So take time to chill or get into some water sports & good times at Daydream Island.

Resort (B) M Day sailing trip to Whitehaven Beach with lunch (weather dependent) Day 5 - 6: Sailing Whitsundays option.

Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays style? You can. Choose to hit the blue waters & try your hand at sailing on our private sailing adventure, cruising some of the Whitsundays’ 74 islands including Whitehaven Beach. See p.55 for more info & the price panel for costs.

Multi-share accommodation. Yacht (B,D)(B,L,D) Codes: ex Cairns: BWCWD ex Sydney: BWSWD Day 7: The Whitsundays to Farmstay. Say farewell to paradise, as we jet through sugar cane country to our true Aussie farmstay overnight.

Resort (B,D) Cross the Tropic of Capricorn See Rockhampton – the beef capital of Australia Check out the farm & animals on a hay wagon ride Meet the station owners & try whip cracking!

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Day 8: Farmstay to Noosa. Today we head back out to the coast before we reach chic Noosa.

Resort (B) Stop at Childers, known for its heritage & farming history Watch the sunset over mainland Australia

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Day 9: Noosa. Today we head to Fraser Island for an incredible day trip by 4WD. Stroll along Rainbow Beach, drive through the rainforests & sand dunes & dip in the freshwater Lake McKenzie. Bliss!

Resort (B,L,D) Visit the largest sand island in the world Indulge in a gourmet BBQ lunch with drinks Drive along Australia’s only sand highway Dine beachside at Noosa Surf Club

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Day 10: Noosa to Surfers Paradise. Get into the chic vibes of Noosa, then stop & check out Brisbane before reaching the East Coast party capital, Surfers Paradise! Resort (B) See the stunning Glasshouse Mountains See the Brisbane River, Royal Botanical Gardens & visit Queen Street Mall Stay at a resort located right by the beach

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Day 11: Surfers Paradise. With a free day, explore the way you want. With great shopping it’s the perfect place for some retail therapy, hit the skies on a tandem skydive, or head to the beach & chill.

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

• •

Day 12: Surfers Paradise to Byron Bay. We’ll stop in at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where you can see wombats, feed a kangaroo & cuddle up to a koala. This afternoon, we head to legendary Byron Bay. Hostel (B) Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Get into Byron’s organic lifestyle, galleries, amazing food & cool night life M Kayak tour of Byron Bay’s Marine Park & waves to spot dolphins, turtles & whales (seasonal)

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Day 13: Byron Bay to Coffs Harbour. Get yourself onto the waves on our surf lesson! With their tricks of the trade, our pro surfer guides will have you up on a board in no time. So grab your towel, sunnies & iPod & hit the beach for the ultimate chill.

Hotel (B,D) Visit Australia’s most easterly point & Cape Byron lighthouse ‘Learn to surf’ lesson

• •

Day 14: Coffs Harbour to Sydney. Say farewell to the surf action of Coffs as we head to the icons & big city buzz of Sydney. If you’re up for it, get a different view & head to the top of the Harbour Bridge. Hotel (B) Pass the famous ‘Big Banana’ See the Hawkesbury River & its oyster farms Experience Sydney’s famous nightlife M Climb the Harbour Bridge

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Unique Special Stays: 1 night Langmorn Outback Cattle Station, 1 night Coffs Harbour Surf Village, & 11 nights in hotels & resorts, 1 night in a lodge, 1 night in a hostel

Code: BWCSD 2015/16 Code: BWSCD 2015/16 Start Cairns

Finish Sydney

Trip Trip & Start only sailing Sydney US$ pp* US$ pp*

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25 2 23 30 20 27 18 25 15

2425 2425 2425 2425 2555 2555 2555 2555 2555

2685 2685 2685 2685 2815 2815 2815 2815 2815

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

22 29 5 12 19 11 8 6 3 1 29 5 26 2 23 30

2555 2555 2555 2555 2555 2555 2555 2539 2539 2539 2505 2505 2505 2505 2505 2505

2815 2815 2815 2815 2815 2815 2815 2799 2799 2799 2765 2765 2765 2765 2765 2765

2016 Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Jul Aug Aug Sep Sep

Finish Cairns

Sep Sep Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec

6 27 ● 4 25 ● 1 22 ● 29 20 ● 27

2016 Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Jul Jul Aug Aug Sep Sep

3 10 ● 17 ● 24 ● 14 ● 13 10 8 5 3 10 31 ● 7 28 ● 4 25 ●

* Prices above are based on multi-share.

Single room supplement (trip only) add US$1419/add US$439 twin-share.

Single room supplement (trip + sailing) add US$1209/add US$369 twin-share. (Boat cabins multi-share only).

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

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

These departures will not stay in Contiki’s Surf Village Special Stay.

For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.82.

• • •

Day 15: Sydney. Hit the streets & icons of Sydney, including the spot to see the city’s best views of the Harbour Bridge & Opera House this afternoon. We’ll drive to Manly Beach for lunch & a swim before cruising back to the city for dinner & your last night on your trip.

Hotel (B,D) Take a tour of Kings Cross, Chinatown, Darling Harbour, Macquarie Street & The Rocks Take a ferry from Manly where there will be time for lunch & a swim Cook your own BBQ steak

• • •

Day 16: Sydney. With the city icons ticked, it’s time to hit the country. We’ll head to the Blue Mountains & learn about this amazing landscape including the Three Sisters. Frame up some shots as you hike Wentworth Falls, before heading back to Sydney. It’s then time to say farewell to your travel buddies as your trip ends at 5:00pm. (B) Day trip to the Blue Mountains See the Three Sisters Hike at Wentworth Falls

• • •

TRY OUR RAINFOREST EXPERIENCE ON DAYS 1 & 2 Get geared up for 2 days in paradise! With huge mountain ranges & rainforest stretching right to the ocean, the lush Daintree area is where the tropics meets the world-famous Great Barrier Reef. This World Heritage Site is packed with ancient plants & animals & is the home of the Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people – it’s ready to be explored & a must-do in this part of the world.

Come see it with us.

22 INCLUDED MEALS 15 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 6 dinners (D)

24 INCLUDED MEALS (SAILING OPTION) 15 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D)

INCLUSIONS • An experienced & professional Trip Manager & Driver team • Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Rainforest adventure on days 1&2 • Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations • National park fees, local taxes & service charges

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS • Aboriginal guided experience at Mossman Gorge • Locally guided 4WD trip across Fraser Island with lunch & drinks • Noosa Surf Club dinner • Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary • Surf lesson or kayak in Coffs Harbour • Sydney Harbour ferry cruise from Manly • Visit the famous Blue Mountains Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •

ME TIME OPTIONS M Whitewater raft the mighty Tully River in Cairns M 4WD national park rainforest tour in Surfers Paradise See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

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AUSTRALIA

DISCOVERY PLUS

12 DAYS - FROM US$1975 PP*/US$165 P/DAY* SAVE

FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

GULF OF CARPENTARIA CORAL SEA

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Northern Territory

Airlie Beach

2 WHITSUNDAYS (Daydream Island)

Mackay

QUEENSLAND

CATTLE 1 STATION

Capricorn Coast

Fraser Island

2 NOOSA South Australia

Brisbane

SURFERS PARADISE 2

Currumbin

1 BYRON BAY 1 COFFS HARBOUR

NEW SOUTH WALES Port Macquarie

3 World Heritage sites visited 1

BYRON BAY

1

Places visited Nightstops 1 or more nights at Special Stays

2 SYDNEY TASMAN SEA

SNAPSHOT

SUNSETS & SURF

11

NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION Unique Special Stays: 1 night Coffs Harbour Surf Village, 1 night Langmorn Outback Cattle Station, & 8 nights in hotels & resorts, 1 night in a hostel Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht

ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING Day 1: Sydney. Meet up with your Contiki Team & travel buddies this morning. We’ll head to the Blue Mountains & learn about this amazing landscape including the Three Sisters. Frame up some shots as you hike Wentworth Falls, before heading back to Sydney for dinner overlooking Darling Harbour.

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

• • • •

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

• • •

Day 3: Sydney to Coffs Harbour . It’s out of the city & into the cool surfer vibes that Oz is famous for at our Surf Village. (B,D) Surf Village Special Stay Stop in the seaside resort town of Port Macquarie Pass the famous ‘Big Banana’

• •

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

• • •

Day 5: Byron Bay to Surfers Paradise. There’s time to top up your tan this morning before heading north into Queensland to Surfers Paradise.

We’ll stop in at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where you can see wombats, feed a kangaroo & cuddle up to a koala. Resort (B) Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary & see iconic Aussie animals Stay at a resort located right by the beach

• •

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

• Nightclub entry • Relax on some of Australia’s famous beaches Day 7: Surfers Paradise to Noosa. Check out Brisbane’s sights before we make our way to the chic beach town, Noosa. Resort (B) See the Brisbane River, Royal Botanical Gardens & visit Queen Street Mall See the stunning Glasshouse Mountains

• •

Day 8: Noosa. Today we head to Fraser Island for an incredible day trip by 4WD. Stroll along Rainbow Beach, drive through the rainforests & sand dunes & dip in the freshwater Lake McKenzie.

Bliss! Resort (B,L,D) Visit the largest sand island in the world Drive along Australia’s only sand highway Indulge in a gourmet BBQ lunch with drinks Watch the sunset over mainland Australia Dine beachside at Noosa Surf Club

• • • • •

Day 9: Noosa to Farmstay. Head through the Great Dividing Range & into cattle country for a truly unique local overnight at our outback Station, where you can even flex your skills at whip cracking! (B,D) Cattle Station Special Stay Stop at Childers, known for its heritage & farming history Check out the farm & animals on a hay wagon ride Meet the station owners

• • •

Days 10 - 11: Farmstay to The Whitsundays.

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

• • •

Day 10 - 11: Sailing Whitsundays option.

Code: SQSCD 2015/16 Code: SQCSD 2015/16 Start Sydney

Finish W’suns

Trip Trip & Start only sailing W’suns US$ pp* US$ pp*

2015 Sep Sep Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec

6 27 ● 4 25 ● 1 22 ● 29 20 ● 27

3 10 ● 17 ● 24 ● 14 ● 13 10 8 5 3 10 31 ● 7 28 ● 4 25 ●

Trip Trip & only sailing US$ pp* US$ pp*

2015 Sep Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Jan

17 8 15 5 12 3 10 31 7

2035 2035 2035 2035 2135 2135 2135 2135 2135

2295 2295 2295 2295 2395 2395 2395 2395 2395

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

14 21 28 4 25 24 21 19 16 14 21 11 18 8 15 6

2135 2135 2135 2135 2135 2135 2125 2125 2125 2095 2095 2095 2095 2095 2095 2095

2395 2395 2395 2395 2395 2395 2385 2385 2385 2355 2355 2355 2355 2355 2355 2355

2016 Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Jul Jul Aug Aug Sep Sep

Finish Sydney

Sep Sep Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec

14 21 12 19 9 16 7 14

Sep Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec

25 2 23 30 20 27 18 25

1975 1975 1975 1975 2075 2075 2075 2075

2235 2235 2235 2235 2335 2335 2335 2335

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

15 22 29 5 12 19 11 8 6 3 1 29 5 26 2 23 30

2075 2075 2075 2075 2075 2075 2075 2075 2065 2065 2065 2035 2035 2035 2035 2035 2035

2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2325 2325 2325 2295 2295 2295 2295 2295 2295

2016 Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Jul Aug Aug Sep Sep

4 11 18 25 1 8 29 28 25 23 20 18 25 15 22 12 19

* Prices above are based on multi-share.

Single room supplement (trip only) add US$1015/add US$329 twin-share.

Single room supplement (trip + sailing) add US$805/add US$259 twin-share. (Boat cabins multi-share only).

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

17 INCLUDED MEALS 11 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 5 dinners (D)

19 INCLUDED MEALS (SAILING OPTION) 11 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 6 dinners (D)

INCLUSIONS • An experienced & professional Trip Manager & Driver team • Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations • National park fees, local taxes & service charges

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS

SQCSD: Start W’suns 5:00pm & end Sydney 5:00pm. ●

These departures will not stay in Contiki’s Surf Village Special Stay.

For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.82.

Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays style? You can. Choose to hit the blue waters & try your hand at sailing on our private sailing adventure, cruising some of the Whitsundays’ 74 islands including Whitehaven Beach. See p.55 for more info & the price panel for costs.

Multi-share accommodation. Yacht (B,D)(B,L,D) Codes: ex Sydney: SQSWD ex W’suns: SQCWD

• Visit the famous Blue Mountains • Sydney Harbour ferry cruise from Manly • Surf lesson or kayak in Coffs Harbour • Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary • Noosa Surf Club dinner • Locally guided 4WD trip across Fraser Island with lunch & drinks Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •

ME TIME OPTIONS

Day 12: The Whitsundays. The trip ends after breakfast, so it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

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

LOCAL CULTURE

YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice – travel from Sydney to The Whitsundays.

Or save up to US$60 if you travel from The Whitsundays to Sydney.

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

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/SUNSETS

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HIGH ENERGY

LIFE’S A BEACH ON A HIGH ENERGY TRIP. EXPLORE AUSTRALIA’S MOST ICONIC COAST LINES THEN PARTY THE NIGHT AWAY AT TOP NIGHT SPOTS WITH THE TRAVEL STYLE THAT’S ALL ABOUT EPIC SIGHTS, ONCE IN A LIFE TIME MOMENTS & CARE FREE LIVING. 2 TRIPS / 7-10 DAYS

INCLUDED

City to Surf ......................................... p.41

• Sightseeing of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations • A Trip Manager & Driver team who will be your oracle on all things Australia • Breakfast every day, plus included dinners at hotels & local restaurants • Get around on our modern, air-conditioned coaches with power points, movies & a killer sound system!

The Sun Seeker ................................. p.42

Contiki.com/high-energy-australia

• More included activities such as a ‘learn to surf’ lesson, a day trip to the Blue Mountains & nightclub entry • Multi share rooms with twin & single options available • ME Time – your chance to explore on your own or take advantage of our awesome optional activities

We Love WiFi – stay connected with WiFi at most overnight stops

BONDI BEACH QUEENSLAND

SURFERS PARADISE 2

Currumbin

BYRON BAY 1 COFFS HARBOUR 1 Port Macquarie

NEW SOUTH WALES

2 SYDNEY TASMAN SEA

Victoria

1 World Heritage sites visited 1 1

Places visited Nightstops 1 or more nights at Special Stays

HIGH ENERGY

SNAPSHOT

6

CITY TO SURF

NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION Unique Special Stay: 1 night Coffs Harbour Surf Village, & 4 nights in hotels & resorts, 1 night in a hostel

7 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM US$1179 PP*/US$169 P/DAY* SAVE

FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

8 ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING Day 1: Sydney. Meet up with your Contiki Team & travel buddies this morning. We’ll head to the Blue Mountains & learn about this amazing landscape including the Three Sisters. Frame up some shots as you hike Wentworth Falls, before heading back to Sydney for dinner overlooking Darling Harbour. Hotel (D) Day trip to the Blue Mountains See the Three Sisters Hike at Wentworth Falls Cook your own BBQ steak

• • • •

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

• • •

Day 3: Sydney to Coffs Harbour. It’s out of the city & into the cool surfer vibes that Oz is famous for at our Surf Village. (B,D) Surf Village Special Stay Stop in the seaside resort town of Port Macquarie Pass the famous ‘Big Banana’

• •

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

• •

INCLUDED MEALS

Code: BSSBD 2015/16 into Byron’s organic lifestyle, galleries, • Get amazing food & cool night life

Start Sydney

M Kayak tour of the Marine Park to spot dolphins, turtles & whales (seasonal)

2015

Day 5: Byron Bay to Surfers Paradise. There’s time to top up your tan this morning before heading north into Queensland to Surfers Paradise.

We’ll stop in at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where you can see wombats, feed a kangaroo & cuddle up to a koala. Resort (B) Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary & see iconic Aussie animals Stay at a resort located right by the beach

• •

Day 6: Surfers Paradise. With a free day, explore the way you want. With great shopping it’s the perfect place for retail therapy, hit the skies on a skydive, or head to the beach & chill. Tonight, get into the party capital of Oz. Resort (B) Nightclub entry Relax on some of Australia’s famous beaches M Locally guided 4WD national park rainforest tour

6 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)

Finish Surfers P.

Total Start Cost Sydney US$ pp*

Sep Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Jan

12 3 10 31 7 28 5 26 2

1179 1179 1179 1179 1239 1239 1239 1239 1239

Jan 3 Jan 9 Jan 10 ● Jan 16 Jan 17 ● Jan 23

1239 1239 1239

Sep Sep Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec

6 27 4 25 1 22 29 20 27

Finish Surfers P.

Total Cost US$ pp*

2016 ● ● ● ●

2016

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

24 14 13 10 8 5 3 10 31 7 28 4 25

● Jan 30 ● Feb 20 Mar 19 Apr 16 May 14 Jun 11 Jul 9 Jul 16 ● Aug 6 Aug 13 ● Sep 3 Sep 10 ● Oct 1

1239 1239 1239 1235 1235 1235 1215 1215 1215 1215 1215 1215 1215

* Prices above are based on multi-share.

Single room supplement add US$559/add US$165 twin-share.

• •

Start Sydney 7:00am & end Surfers Paradise 8:00am.

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

For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.82.

BONDI BEACH

● These departures will not stay in Contiki’s Surf Village

Special Stay.

INCLUSIONS • An experienced & professional Trip Manager & Driver team • Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations • National park fees, local taxes & service charges

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

ME TIME OPTIONS M Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more VISIT CONTIKI.COM/SURF

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FRASER ISLAND

SNAPSHOT

9

GULF OF CARPENTARIA

NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION

CAIRNS 2

Unique Special Stay: 1 night Langmorn Outback Cattle Station & 8 nights in hotels & resorts Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht

Tully

HIGH ENERGY

Townsville Airlie Beach

THE SUN SEEKER

INCLUDED MEALS 9 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 4 dinners (D)

QUEENSLAND

CATTLE 1 STATION

SAVE

FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

• An experienced & professional Trip Manager & Driver team • Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations • National park fees, local taxes & service charges

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

ME TIME OPTIONS M Tandem skydive M Whitewater raft the mighty Tully River See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more VISIT CONTIKI.COM/SEEKER

1

SURFERS PARADISE 2 Places visited Nightstops 1 or more nights at Special Stays

ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING

•

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

• • •

Day 6 - 7: Sailing Whitsundays option Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays style? You can. Choose to hit the blue waters & try your hand at sailing on our private sailing adventure, cruising some of the Whitsundays’ 74 islands including Whitehaven Beach. See p.55 for more info & the price panel for costs.

Multi-share accommodation. Yacht (B,D)(B,L,D)

• •

• • •

Brisbane

Code: BTSCD 2015/16 Code: BTCSD 2015/16

• •

• • • • •

2 NOOSA

3 World Heritage sites visited

1

INCLUDED MEALS (SAILING OPTION)

Day 1: Surfers Paradise. Meet up with your Contiki Team & head into the bright lights of Surfers Paradise for a great night out with your new travel buddies! Resort Stay at a resort located right by the beach Day 2: Surfers Paradise. With a free day, explore the way you want. With great shopping it’s the perfect place for some retail therapy, or hit the skies on a skydive, head to the beach with a book & some beats, & chill. Tonight, get into the party capital of Oz. Resort (B) Nightclub entry Relax on some of Australia’s famous beaches M Tandem skydive Day 3: Surfers Paradise to Noosa. Take a peek at Brisbane’s sights before we make our way to the chic beach town, Noosa. Resort (B) See the Brisbane River, Royal Botanical Gardens & visit Queen Street Mall See the stunning Glasshouse Mountains Day 4: Noosa. Today we head to Fraser Island for an incredible day trip by 4WD. Stroll along Rainbow Beach, drive through the rainforests & sand dunes & dip in the freshwater Lake McKenzie. Bliss!

Resort (B,L,D) Visit the largest sand island in the world Drive along Australia’s only sand highway Indulge in a gourmet BBQ lunch with drinks Watch the sunset over mainland Australia Dine beachside at Noosa Surf Club Day 5: Noosa to Farmstay. Head through the Great Dividing Range & into cattle country for a truly unique local overnight at our outback station, where you can even flex your skills at whip cracking! (B,D) Cattle Station Special Stay Stop at Childers, known for its heritage & farming history Check out the farm & animals on a hay wagon ride Meet the station owners

Capricorn Coast

Fraser Island

10 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM US$1615 PP*/US$162 P/DAY*

16

INCLUSIONS

(Daydream Island)

Mackay

14

9 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D)

2 WHITSUNDAYS

Codes: ex Surfers P: BTSWD ex Cairns: BTCWD Day 8: The Whitsundays to Cairns. Today, we’ll head to tropical North Queensland, known for its rainforests & as the gateway to the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef. Hotel (B) Townsville city tour See Magnetic Island Pass Hinchinbrook Island – Australia’s largest island national park Pass through Tully, home to Oz’s best white water rafting Days 9 - 10: Cairns. With 2 free days, experience Cairns’ best! From shopping & great nightlife to endless adrenaline activities, you’re spoilt for choice. Here is your chance to try some kangaroo if you’re up for it. Then it’s time to say farewell as your trip ends at 5:00pm on day 10. Hotel (B,D)(B) M Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch… or stay dry with coral viewing by semi-submersible

• • • •

Start Finish Surfers P. Cairns

Trip Trip & only sailing US$ pp* US$ pp*

2015 Sep 10 Oct 1 Oct 8 Oct 29 Nov 5 Nov 26 Dec 3 Dec 24 Dec 31

Sep Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Jan Jan

19 10 17 7 14 5 12 2 9

1675 1675 1675 1675 1755 1755 1755 1755 1755

1935 1935 1935 1935 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015

2016 Jan 7 Jan 14 Jan 21 Jan 28 Feb 18 Mar 17 Apr 14 May 12 Jun 9 Jul 7 Jul 14 Aug 4 Aug 11 Sep 1 Sep 8 Sep 29

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

16 23 30 6 27 26 23 21 18 16 23 13 20 10 17 8

1755 1755 1755 1755 1755 1755 1749 1749 1749 1725 1725 1725 1725 1725 1725 1725

2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2009 2009 2009 1985 1985 1985 1985 1985 1985 1985

Start Cairns

Finish Trip Trip & sailing Surfers P. only US$ pp* US$ pp*

2015 Sep 12 Sep 19 Oct 10 Oct 17 Nov 7 Nov 14 Dec 5 Dec 12

Sep Sep Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec

21 28 19 26 16 23 14 21

1615 1615 1615 1615 1695 1695 1695 1695

1875 1875 1875 1875 1955 1955 1955 1955

2016 Jan 2 Jan 9 Jan 16 Jan 23 Jan 30 Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 26 Apr 23 May 21 Jun 18 Jul 16 Jul 23 Aug 13 Aug 20 Sep 10 Sep 17

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

11 18 25 1 8 15 7 4 2 30 27 25 1 22 29 19 26

1695 1695 1695 1695 1695 1695 1695 1695 1689 1689 1689 1665 1665 1665 1665 1665 1665

1955 1955 1955 1955 1955 1955 1955 1955 1949 1949 1949 1925 1925 1925 1925 1925 1925

* Prices above are based on multi-share.

Single room supplement (trip only) add US$815/add US$265 twin-share.

Single room supplement (trip + sailing) add US$605/add US$195 twin-share. (Boat cabins multi-share only).

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

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

YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice – travel from Surfers Paradise to Cairns.

Or save up to US$60 if you travel from Cairns to Surfers Paradise.

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’S MULTICULTURAL PAST & EXPERIENCE LIFE AS AN ADVENTURER ON AN IN-DEPTH EXPLORER TRIP. SPEND LONGER IN EACH DESTINATION, TREK THROUGH RAINFORESTS, SWIM IN SECRET CREEKS & LEARN ABORIGINAL HISTORY. 5 TRIPS / 5-11 DAYS

INCLUDED

Tropical Wonder ............................... p.44

• 2 night stays in most destinations • Multi share rooms with twin & single options available for a little extra privacy • Breakfast every day, plus included dinners at hotels & local restaurants • A Trip Manager & Driver team who will be your oracle on all things Australia

Island & Rainforest ......................... p.45 Alice & Kakadu.................................. p.47 Outback Adventure ......................... p.48 Rock & Red ......................................... p.50

Contiki.com/in-depth-explorer-australia

• Get around on our modern, air-conditioned coaches with power points, movies & a killer sound system!

• More included activities such as an Aboriginal experience at Mossman Gorge, a visit to the Uluru Cultural Centre & a hike through Kings Canyon • ME Time – your chance to explore on your own or take advantage of our awesome optional activities

We Love WiFi – stay connected with WiFi at most overnight stops

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CAIRNS

GULF OF CARPENTARIA

SNAPSHOT

CORAL SEA

2 CAIRNS

4

NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION

SAVE

4 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)

INCLUSIONS • An experienced & professional Trip Manager & Driver team • Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations • National park fees, local taxes & service charges

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

LOCAL CULTURE Fun fact: the Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest reef system, roughly half the size of Texas & can be seen from outer space!

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/WONDER

(Daydream Island)

2 World Heritage sites visited

5 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM US$755 PP*/US$151 P/DAY*

INCLUDED MEALS

4 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 3 dinners (D)

2 WHITSUNDAYS

TROPICAL WONDER

6

INCLUDED MEALS (SAILING OPTION)

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Townsville

QUEENSLAND

Airlie Beach

4 nights hotel and resort accommodation Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht

8

Tully

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING Day 1: Cairns. Meet up with your Contiki Team & travel buddies, then head out & experience Cairns’ best!

From shopping, great nightlife & endless adrenaline activities like rafting, skydiving & exploring the reef, you’re spoilt for choice. Tonight, there’s your chance to try some kangaroo if you’re up for it. Hotel (D) M Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch Day 2: Cairns. Feed your inner adrenaline junkie or relax? It’s your choice with another free day to do what you’re into. Hotel (B) M Tandem skydive M Scuba diving Day 3: Cairns to The Whitsundays. See Airlie Beach before a quick ferry ride to paradise on Daydream Island. Resort (B,D) Pass through Tully, home to Australia’s best whitewater rafting Pass Hinchinbrook Island – Australia’s largest island national park Check out Townsville on a city tour Stop at Airlie Beach

• • • •

WHITSUNDAYS

1

a

Places visited Nightstops

Code: NWCSD 2015/16 Start Cairns

Finish W’suns

Trip Trip & Start only sailing Cairns US$ pp* US$ pp*

Sep Sep Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec

16 23 14 21 11 18 9 16

755 755 755 755 789 789 789 789

1015 1015 1015 1015 1049 1049 1049 1049

Jan Jan Jan Jan

6 13 20 27

789 789 789 789

1049 1049 1049 1049

Day 3 - 4: Sailing Whitsundays option Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays style? You can. Choose to hit the blue waters & try your hand at sailing on our private sailing adventure, cruising some of the Whitsundays’ 74 islands including Whitehaven Beach. See p.55 for more info & the price panel for costs.

Multi-share accommodation. Yacht (B,D)(B,L,D) Code: NWCWD Day 4: The Whitsundays. This place is the ultimate way to relax. So take time to chill or get into some water sports & good times at Daydream Island. Resort (B) M Sailing trip to Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent) Day 5: The Whitsundays. The trip ends after breakfast & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

12 19 10 17 7 14 5 12

2016 Jan Jan Jan Jan

2 9 16 23

Trip Trip & only sailing US$ pp* US$ pp*

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

789 789 789 789 785 785 785 775 775 775 775 775 775

2016

2015 Sep Sep Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec

Finish W’suns

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

30 6 27 26 23 21 18 16 23 13 20 10 17

3 10 2 30 27 25 22 20 27 17 24 14 21

1049 1049 1049 1049 1045 1045 1045 1035 1035 1035 1035 1035 1035

* Prices above are based on multi-share.

Single room supplement (trip only) add US$399/add US$139 twin-share.

Single room supplement (trip + sailing) add US$189/add US$69 twin-share. (Boat cabins multi-share only).

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

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

For travel insurance see p.82.

GULF OF CARPENTARIA

1 CAPE TRIBULATION Mossman Gorge

Port Douglas

CORAL SEA

3 CAIRNS Tully

Northern Territory QUEENSLAND

Townsville Airlie Beach

GREAT BARRIER REEF

2 WHITSUNDAYS (Daydream Island)

FRASER ISLAND

SNAPSHOT 2 World Heritage sites visited 1

6

Places visited Nightstops

NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

3 nights in hotel, 2 nights in resort, 1 night in a lodge Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht

ISLAND & RAINFOREST

8 INCLUDED MEALS

7 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM US$1175 PP*/US$168 P/DAY* SAVE

6 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)

FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING Days 1 - 2: The Whitsundays. Meet up with your Contiki Team & new travel buddies before heading into true paradise for the beaches, water sports & good times at Daydream Island in The Whitsundays.

Resort (D)(B) M Sailing to Whitehaven Beach Day 1 - 2: Sailing Whitsundays option Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays style? You can. Choose to hit the blue waters & try your hand at sailing on our private sailing adventure, cruising some of the Whitsundays’ 74 islands including Whitehaven Beach. See p.55 for more info & the price panel for costs.

Multi-share accommodation. Yacht (B,D)(B,L,D) Codes: ex W’suns: FNSWD ex Cairns: FNCWD Day 3: The Whitsundays to Cairns. Today, we’ll head to tropical North Queensland, known for its rainforests & as the gateway to the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef. Tonight, there’s your chance to try some kangaroo if you’re up for it. Hotel (B,D) Check out Townsville on a city tour See Magnetic Island

• •

10 Code: FNSCD 2015/16 Code: FNCSD 2015/16

Hinchinbrook Island – Australia’s largest • Pass island national park through Tully, home to Australia’s best • Pass whitewater rafting Days 4 - 5: Cairns. With 2 free days, you can experience Cairns’ best! From shopping, cool bars & amazing nightlife, to the endless adrenaline activities like rafting, skydiving & exploring the reef, you’re spoilt for choice. If you’re up for a night out, then your Trip Manager can tell you the best spots to head to. Hotel (B)(B) M Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch Day 6: Cairns to Cape Tribulation. Get an insider look at ancient Aboriginal culture & maybe try the unusual flavours offered at the local ice creamery, before heading north to Cape Tribulation. Lodge (B) Aboriginal experience at Mossman Gorge.

•

Day 7: Cape Tribulation to Cairns. We visit Cape Tribulation beach & then check out the mangroves on a walk with our Local Guide. This afternoon it’s back to Cairns where your trip ends at 5:00pm. (B) Visit Port Douglas Mangrove boardwalk with our expert Local Guide

• •

RAINFOREST EXPERIENCE ON DAYS 6 & 7 Get geared up for 2 days in paradise! With huge mountain ranges & rainforest stretching right to the ocean, the lush Daintree area is where the tropics meets the world-famous Great Barrier Reef. This World Heritage Site is packed with ancient plants & animals & is the home of the Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people – it’s ready to be explored & a must-do in this part of the world. Come see it with us.

Start Finish Trip Trip & Start Finish Trip Trip & sailing Cairns or W’suns only sailing W’suns Cairns or only or Cairns W’suns US$ pp* US$ pp* W’suns or Cairns US$ pp* US$ pp* 2015

6 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 3 dinners (D)

2015

15 6 13 3 10 1 8 29

Sep Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Jan

21 12 19 9 16 7 14 4

1175 1175 1175 1235 1235 1235 1235 1235

1435 1435 1435 1495 1495 1495 1495 1495

2016 Jan 5 Jan 12 Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 2 Feb 23 Mar 22 Apr 19 May 17 Jun 14 Jul 12 Jul 19 Aug 9 Aug 16 Sep 6 Sep 13 Oct 4

Sep Sep Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec

10 17 8 15 5 12 3 10 31

Sep Sep Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Jan

16 23 14 21 11 18 9 16 6

1175 1175 1175 1175 1235 1235 1235 1235 1235

1435 1435 1435 1435 1495 1495 1495 1495 1495

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

11 18 25 1 8 29 28 25 23 20 18 25 15 22 12 19 10

1235 1235 1235 1235 1235 1235 1235 1229 1229 1229 1209 1209 1209 1209 1209 1209 1209

1495 1495 1495 1495 1495 1495 1495 1489 1489 1489 1469 1469 1469 1469 1469 1469 1469

2016 Jan 7 Jan 14 Jan 21 Jan 28 Feb 4 Feb 25 Mar 24 Apr 21 May 19 Jun 16 Jul 14 Jul 21 Aug 11 Aug 18 Sep 8 Sep 15

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

13 20 27 3 10 2 30 27 25 22 20 27 17 24 14 21

1235 1235 1235 1235 1235 1235 1235 1229 1229 1229 1209 1209 1209 1209 1209 1209

1495 1495 1495 1495 1495 1495 1495 1489 1489 1489 1469 1469 1469 1469 1469 1469

Sep Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec

INCLUDED MEALS (SAILING OPTION)

* Prices above are based on multi-share.

Single room supplement (trip only) add US$545/add US$185 twin-share.

Single room supplement (trip + sailing) add US$335/add US$115 twin-share. (Boat cabins multi-share only).

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

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

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

INCLUSIONS • An experienced & professional Trip Manager & Driver team • Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Rainforest adventure on days 6 & 7 • National park fees, local taxes & service charges

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

ME TIME OPTIONS M Sailing trip to Whitehaven Beach & lunch M Cairns tandem skydive See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ ISLAND

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1,420,970 KM²

MPARNTWE =

THE SIZE OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY

The original name for Alice Springs

SWAG

noun

THE AUSSIE OUTBACK HAS GOT TO BE SEEN TO BE BELIEVED. FROM ITS MASSIVE NATURAL FORMATIONS & THEIR INCREDIBLE SUNSETS, TO CLASSIC LOCALS AND AN ANCIENT ABORIGINAL PAST, THIS IS ONE DESTINATION THAT NEEDS TO SHOOT RIGHT TO THE TOP OF ANY TRAVELLERS LIST.

A sleeping bag used by bushmen when sleeping out under the stars

IN 1997 IT

3.5 HOURS

ACTUALLY SNOWED ON ULURU The hottest temperature ever recorded on 17/02/92

Covers an area of 3.3 sq km, and is 9.4 kilometres around its base, rising 345m high.

The time it takes to walk around Uluru

Litchfield N.P.

1 DARWIN 2 KAKADU N.P. 1 KATHERINE Mataranka Daly waters

GULF OF CARPENTARIA

NORTHERN TERRITORY

1 TENNANT CREEK Devil’s Marbles Wycliffe Well

Ti Tree

Alice Springs

1 World Heritage sites visited 1

Places visited Nightstops ALICE SPRINGS

SNAPSHOT IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

5

NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION

ALICE & KAKADU

5 nights hotel accommodation

7 INCLUDED MEALS

6 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM US$1015 PP*/US$170 P/DAY* SAVE

5 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)

FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

INCLUSIONS

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

• • •

Day 2: Darwin to Kakadu National Park. Today, hit the streets of tropical Darwin, an exotic, diverse place that combines East & West & attracts people from all over the country. Later we’ll wind our way to Kakadu National Park. Hotel (B,D) Darwin city tour See Darwin Harbour & the East Point Military Reserve Visit Darwin Museum, home to the Cyclone Tracy display Wildlife cruise to see crocodiles & native birds

• • • •

Day 3: Kakadu National Park. Be stunned by the ecological ‘jewel’ of Kakadu & its variety of superb landscapes, abundance of wildlife & arguably Australia’s best Aboriginal rock art found at places like Nourlangie Rock. Hotel (B) Walk & see the Aboriginal rock art Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre M Scenic flight over this World Heritage listed area

Code: AKDAD 2015/16 Code: AKADD 2015/16 M Locally guided cruise of beautiful Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge Day 5: Katherine to Tennant Creek. Chill out with a refreshing swim at Mataranka before stopping & ‘knocking one back’ at the oldest pub in the Territory. Tonight, stay in Tennant Creek surrounded by million-acre cattle stations & local Aboriginal communities. Hotel (B,D) Swim in the Mataranka thermal pools Visit Elsey, the historic ‘We of the Never Never’ homestead Visit Daly Waters – famous outback pub Stay in the ‘true blue’ Aussie outback town of Tennant Creek

• • • •

Day 6: Tennant Creek to Alice Springs.

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

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

• •

FLORENCE FALLS

Start Darwin

Finish Total Start A.Springs Cost A.Springs US$ pp*

2015

Total Cost US$ pp*

Oct 16 Nov 13 Dec 11

Oct 21 Nov 18 Dec 16

1045 1015 1015

2016 Jan 8 Feb 5 Mar 4 Apr 1 Apr 29 May 27 Jun 24 Jul 22 Aug 19 Sep 16

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jun Jul Aug Sep

1015 1015 1015 1095 1095 1095 1095 1075 1075 1075

2015

30 28 25 23

Oct Nov Nov Dec

5 2 30 28

1045 1045 1015 1015

2016 Jan 20 Feb 17 Mar 16 Apr 13 May 11 Jun 8 Jul 6 Aug 3 Aug 31

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

25 22 21 18 16 13 11 8 5

1015 1015 1015 1095 1095 1095 1075 1075 1075

Sep Oct Nov Dec

Finish Darwin

13 10 9 6 4 1 29 27 24 21

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.

Single room supplement add US$399/add US$129 twin-share.

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

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

For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.82.

• An experienced & professional Trip Manager & Driver team • Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations • National Park fees, local taxes & service charges

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

LOCAL CULTURE The Aboriginal people have lived in Kakadu for more than 50,000 years & are the oldest culture on Earth! Check out the amazing rock art dating back over 20,000 years.

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ KAKADU

• •

Day 4: Kakadu National Park to Katherine.

Continue on, via Edith Falls, to the lush river town of Katherine. On the way, stop & walk, or take an optional boat trip for an up close experience with dramatic Katherine Gorge. Hotel (B) Visit mighty Katherine Gorge & see the sheer rock walls & wildlife

•

YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice – travel from Darwin to Alice Springs, or from Alice Springs to Darwin.

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AUSTRALIA

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

11 DAYS - FROM US$1645 PP*/US$150 P/DAY* SAVE

FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

1 DARWIN 2 KAKADU N.P.

Litchfield N.P.

1 KATHERINE Mataranka Daly waters

INDIAN OCEAN

GULF OF CARPENTARIA

NORTHERN TERRITORY

1 TENNANT CREEK Devil’s Marbles Wycliffe Well

Ti Tree

Simpsons Gap

KINGS CANYON 1 The Olgas

2

Queensland

2 ALICE SPRINGS

ULURU

Western Australia

2 World Heritage sites visited 1

KINGS CANYON

1

Places visited Nightstops 1 or more nights at Special Stays

South Australia

New South Wales

SNAPSHOT

OUTBACK ADVENTURE

NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION

ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING

14

Day 1: Alice Springs. Meet your Contiki Team this afternoon & check out ‘The Alice’, famous for its remoteness, classic Aussie locals & Aboriginal art.

Maybe hold a snake or lizard at our reptile park experience (if you’re game). Hotel (D) Catch a look at the MacDonnell Ranges from Anzac Hill See the stunning Aboriginal site at Simpsons Gap See the dry Todd River which hosts the annual Henley on Todd Regatta Hands-on reptile park experience

• • • •

Day 2: Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station. Gear up to try some ‘bush tucker’, meet members of the Walpiri Aboriginal community & learn to throw a boomerang! Later, it’s on to Kings Creek Station for our cool overnight – go local like Aussie ‘bushies’ & sleep under the stars in a comfy swag. (B,D) Outback Special Stay Hike through Kings Canyon to the ‘Lost City’ & desert oasis ‘the Garden of Eden’ Sleep under the stars in a traditional Aussie ‘swag’ M Quad bike through an outback station

• •

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

• • •

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

Tonight, toast the trip & catch a legendary Uluru sunset while sipping a glass of bubbly. Lodge (B) Visit the Uluru Cultural Centre See Uluru at sunrise Drink a toast to Uluru at sunset

• • •

Day 5: Uluru to Alice Springs. Say goodbye to Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park as we head back to Alice Springs. Hotel (B) Indulge in a yummy BBQ ‘Big Brekkie’ M Overlander Steakhouse Dinner – try kangaroo, emu, crocodile & camel!

•

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

• •

Day 7: Tennant Creek to Katherine. Stop & ‘knock one back’ at the Territory’s oldest pub before making a splash in Mataranka thermal pools. Later, it’s on to the lush river town of Katherine & its famous gorge. Hotel (B) Chill out & swim at the Mataranka thermal pools Hear stories from ‘We of the Never Never’ Homestead, made famous by the book of the same name

• •

Day 8: Katherine to Kakadu National Park.

Hike, walk, or take an optional boat trip to see the massive Katherine Gorge up close. This afternoon we’ll hit the road to Kakadu National Park via Edith Falls for a swim. Hotel (B,D) Visit Katherine Gorge Cool off in Edith Falls before heading into World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park

• •

Day 9: Kakadu National Park. Explore Kakadu today – its variety of gorgeous landscapes, wildlife & arguably Australia’s best Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock will seriously impress. Hotel (B) Keep your eyes peeled for crocs on a wildlife cruise See the Aboriginal rock art Visit Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre M Scenic flight over this World Heritage Listed area

• • •

Day 10: Kakadu to Darwin. Wave Kakadu farewell as we head to Darwin. Don’t forget to pick up a didgeridoo & meet some local Aboriginal artists before you leave. Stop off en route for a swim in the famous (& gorgeous) Florence Falls in Litchfield National Park. Hotel (B) Enjoy a swim in Florence Falls (seasonal)

•

Day 11: Darwin. Get your bearings on a city tour of Darwin & visit East Point Military Reserve & the local museum to learn about its historical past. Then it’s time to say farewell to your travel buddies & swap email addresses. (B) Visit the Darwin Museum Guided city tour of Darwin

• •

10

Unique Special Stay: 1 night Kings Creek Station Outback Bush Camp, & 7 nights in hotels, 2 nights in a lodge

Code: TEADD 2015/16 Code: TEDAD 2015/16 Start A.Springs

Finish Darwin

Total Start Cost Darwin US$ pp*

Sep Oct Nov Dec

1679 1679 1645 1645

2015 Sep Oct Nov Dec

13 11 8 6

3 31 28 27 24 22 19 17 14 11

Total Cost US$ pp*

Oct Nov Dec Jan

10 7 5 2

1679 1679 1645 1645

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

30 27 26 23 21 18 16 13 10

1645 1645 1645 1759 1759 1759 1729 1729 1729

10 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)

2015 23 21 18 16

2016 Jan Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Finish A.Springs

INCLUDED MEALS

Sep Oct Nov Dec

30 28 25 23

2016 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jun Jul Aug Sep

13 10 9 6 4 1 29 27 24 21

1645 1645 1645 1645 1759 1759 1759 1729 1729 1729

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Aug

20 17 16 13 11 8 6 3 31

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.

Single room supplement add US$815/add US$285 twin-share.

TEADD: Start A.Springs 11:30am & end Darwin 5:00pm.

TEDAD: Start Darwin 7:30am & end A.Springs 9:00am.

For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.82.

INCLUSIONS • An experienced & professional Trip Manager & Driver team • Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations • National park fees, local taxes & service charges

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

KAKADU

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

LOCAL CULTURE Get your camera at the ready & head to Nourlangie Rock at Kakadu National Park for spectacular views of this stunning natural site.

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ OUTBACK

YOUR CHOICE ULURU

It’s your choice – travel from Alice Springs to Darwin, or from Darwin to Alice Springs.

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IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

ALICE SPRINGS

SNAPSHOT

Western Australia NORTHERN TERRITORY

ROCK & RED

5

NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION

Unique Special Stay: 1 night Kings Creek Station Outback Bush Camp, & 2 nights in hotels, 2 nights in a lodge

KINGS CANYON 1 The Olgas

6 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM US$975 PP*/US$163 P/DAY* SAVE

Simpsons Gap

FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

2

2 ALICE SPRINGS

ULURU

1 World Heritage sites visited 1 1

Places visited Nightstops 1 or more nights at Special Stays

South Australia

7 INCLUDED MEALS

ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING

5 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)

INCLUSIONS • An experienced & professional Trip Manager & Driver team • Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations • National Park fees, local taxes & service charges

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

ME TIME OPTIONS M Helicopter flight over Uluru & Kata Tjuta See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ROCK

Day 1: Alice Springs. Meet up with your Contiki Team & explore the Outback’s unofficial capital, ‘The Alice’, famous for its remoteness, classic Aussie locals & Aboriginal art. Maybe hold a snake or lizard at our reptile park experience (if you’re game). Hotel (D) Catch a look at the MacDonnell Ranges from Anzac Hill See the stunning Aboriginal site of Simpsons Gap See the dry Todd River which hosts the annual Henley on Todd Regatta Hands-on reptile park experience

• • • •

Day 2: Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station.

Gear up to try some ‘bush tucker’, meet members of the Walpiri Aboriginal community & learn to throw a boomerang! Later, it’s on to Kings Creek Station for our cool overnight – go local like Aussie ‘bushies’ & sleep under the stars in a comfy swag. (B,D) Outback Special Stay Hike through Kings Canyon to the ‘Lost City’ & desert oasis ‘the Garden of Eden’ Sleep under the stars in a traditional Aussie ‘swag’ M Quad-bike adventure

• •

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

• • •

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

Code: AEDAD 2015/16 Code: AEADD 2015/16 the Uluru Cultural Centre • Visit Uluru at sunrise • See • Drink a toast to Uluru at sunset M Scenic Helicopter flight Day 5: Uluru to Alice Springs. Say farewell to Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park as we head back to Alice Springs. Hotel (B) Indulge in a yummy BBQ ‘Big Brekkie’

•

Day 6: Alice Springs. Choose to take an amazing optional hot air balloon flight this morning, then say farewell to your new friends. (B)

Start A.Springs

Finish A.Springs

Total Start Cost A.Springs US$ pp*

Oct Nov Dec Jan

10 7 5 2

995 975 975 975

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

30 27 26 23 21 18 16 13 10

975 975 975 1045 1045 1045 1025 1025 1025

2015 Oct Nov Nov Dec

5 2 30 28

25 22 21 18 16 13 11 8 5

Total Cost US$ pp*

Sep Oct Nov Dec

18 16 13 11

995 995 975 975

Jan Feb Mar Apr Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

8 5 4 1 29 27 24 22 19 16

975 975 975 975 1045 1045 1045 1025 1025 1025

2015

2016 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Finish A.Springs

Sep Oct Nov Dec

13 11 8 6

2016 Jan Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

3 31 28 27 24 22 19 17 14 11

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.

Single room supplement add US$415/add US$155 twin-share.

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

AEADD: Start A.Springs 11:30am & end A.Springs 5:00pm.

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

For travel insurance see p.82.

FESTIVALS & SHORT STAYS

WITH WALL TO WALL SUNSHINE, STUNNING BACKDROPS & WORLD CLASS MUSIC ACTS, IT’S FAIR TO SAY AUSTRALIA IS OUR NEW FAVOURITE FESTIVAL DESTINATION. GET IN ON THE ACTION AT SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS OR CELEBRATE NYE SYDNEY STYLE. 2 TRIPS / 3-4 DAYS

INCLUDED

Sydney NYE........................................ p.52

• Breakfast every day (check out itineraries for dinner inclusions) • A range of accommodation types to suit your budget – choose from comfy hotels, convenient hostels or freestyle camping • A Trip Manager & Driver on short stays & day trips

Splendour in the Grass ................... p.53

• A festival crew on festival trips • Get around on our modern, air-conditioned coaches with power points, movies & a killer sound system!

• Awesome inclusions – think orientation tours in cities & little known hot spots

Contiki.com/festivals-short-stays-australia

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SYDNEY

SHORT STAY

SYDNEY NEW YEAR 4 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM US$1075 PP*/US$269 P/DAY* SAVE

FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

SNAPSHOT

3

NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION

3 nights triple-share centrally located hotel accommodation

4 INCLUDED MEALS 3 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D)

INCLUSIONS • An experienced & professional Trip Manager • Harbour cruise to watch the New Year fireworks, with included canapes, dinner, alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks & a DJ • Half-day guided sightseeing tour of Sydney including Bondi Beach • Local taxes & service charges

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ SYDNEY-NEW-YEAR

ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING Day 1: Sydney This afternoon check in to the hotel. Later, meet up with your Trip Manager & group & get to know your new travel buddies over a drink & dinner.

Hotel (D) Day 2: Sydney With sightseeing this morning you’ll get to see all that Sydney has to offer, including some of its eastern beaches, like Bondi.

Tonight, get ready to ring in the New Year from a different angle, as you board a Sydney Harbour cruise. See a light show & the city’s famous fireworks explode across the sky,

Code: SNYED 2015/16 complete with canapes, dinner, alcoholic & nonalcoholic drinks & there’s even an on-board DJ so you can dance the night away! Hotel (B) Day 3: Happy New Year!

Today is yours to chill out. Have a late ‘recovery’ lunch then later in the afternoon you could venture to Bondi Beach to soak up some sun & get into the buzzing vibe of this sunny city.

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

Start Sydney

Finish Sydney

Total Cost US$ pp*

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* Price above is triple-share.

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

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

Climb Sydney’s most famous icon, the Sydney Harbour Bridge (essential to pre-book at bridgeclimb.com)

WITH CONTIKI 24, 25, 26 JULY, 2015

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MUSIC LOVERS! JOIN US IN BEAUTIFUL BYRON BAY FOR THE 15TH ANNUAL SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS FESTIVAL – ALWAYS A HOT TICKET & THE EASIEST WAY TO WARM UP YOUR WINTER! Don’t miss Australia’s hottest annual music, arts & culture festival.

SPLENDOUR’S atmosphere is unique, and when you add in an unparalleled line-up of international & local bands, giving you an experience that is second to none on the Australian festival circuit.

Contiki will have you sorted with SPLENDOUR’S event tickets & accommodation included.

KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED ON CONTIKI.COM/SPLENDOUR FOR DETAILS ON TICKETS, TRIP INFO & WATCH OUR VIDEO

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

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SAILING & DIVE

LEARN TO DIVE IN THE FAMOUS GREAT BARRIER REEF, OR IF YOU’RE ALREADY A PRO THEN GET RIGHT INTO THE ACTION! WHEN YOU’RE IN OZ YOU CAN CHOOSE TO GET OUT ON THE WATER IN THE INCREDIBLE WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS – AN UN-MISSABLE EXPERIENCE. SAILING & DIVE TRIPS Whitsundays Sailing ....................... p.55 7 trips / 5-25 days

Diving ................................................... p.55 2 trips / 3 or 5 days

INCLUDED • Breakfast & dinner both days plus one lunch • Comfortable multi-share accommodation

• A stop-off at Whitehaven Beach, one of the top 10 beaches in the world

• A dedicated skipper & crew team ready to teach you all the sailing tricks of the trade

• ME Time optionals including introductory & certified dives

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SNAPSHOT

2 NIGHTS MULTI-SHARE ACCOMMODATION (no single or twin-share)

5

INCLUDED MEALS 2 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 2 dinners (D) INCLUSIONS • Dedicated & professional on-board crew • Snorkelling equipment SAILING

AVAILABLE ON THESE TRIPS

WHITSUNDAYS

• The Big Walkabout (p.32)

SAILING ADVENTURE

• Beaches & Reefs (p.34) • Reefs & Rainforests (p.36)

2 DAYS

• Sunsets & Surf (p.38) • The Sun Seeker (p.42) • Tropical Wonder (p.44)

SEE THE WHITSUNDAYS ON OUR OWN PRIVATE YACHT! THIS SAILING OPTION IS A GREAT ALTERNATIVE TO SPENDING 2 NIGHTS AT DAYDREAM ISLAND RESORT, WITH THE CHANCE TO SPEND 2 DAYS & NIGHTS OUT ON THE WATER. The Whitsundays is part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, with over 90 mostly uninhabited National Park islands, heavenly white beaches & crystal clear waters. And sailing on converted racing yachts is a great way to see it all.

If you want to learn about sailing, the crew will teach you how to hoist the sails & grind the winches, but if

• Island & Rainforest (p.45)

you’d prefer to relax, sunbake & soak up the atmosphere – you can leave the hard work to them.

Swim, snorkel, or laze your way around this tropical paradise. The highlight will definitely be a visit to Whitehaven Beach (weather dependent). The trip returns to Airlie Beach on the final morning.

Visit contiki.com/sailingwhitsundays VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ SAILINGWHITSUNDAYS

SNAPSHOT LEARN TO DIVE

4 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION DIVE

2 nights in a hostel (multi-share), 2 nights on a dive boat (twin-share)

DIVE

LEARN TO DIVE

DIVE TO ADVENTURE

5 DAYS FROM US$875 PP*/US$175 P/DAY*

3 DAYS FROM US$615 PP*/US$205 P/DAY*

SAVE

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INCLUDED MEALS 2 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 2 dinners (D) INCLUSIONS • Transfers from Cairns accommodation to training centre & boat • PADI ‘Open Water’ certificate & manual • Log book & scuba equipment VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DIVE

ITINERARY

ITINERARY

DIVE TO ADVENTURE Days 1 - 2: Cairns. The first 2 days of the course are spent at Pro Dive Cairns training centre learning the theory & practical skills of scuba diving.

Each day finishes around 5:30pm. Hostel Days 3 - 4: Cairns to the dive boat. The next 3 days & 2 nights are spent living on board a premium dive vessel. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in 9 dives on a variety of our 16 exclusive dive sites on the outer Great Barrier Reef. Your first 4 dives will complete your open water certification & then as a certified diver you are able to take up to 5 more recreational dives. One of these dives is a guided night dive! These extra dives will be a highlight of your course & a truly memorable experience. Boat (L,D)(B,L,D) Day 5: Dive boat to Cairns. Return to Cairns in the late afternoon where there’s the option to join your new mates & crew for a farewell dinner. (B,L)

Important Info: Some taxes are payable directly to Pro Dive at the end of the course including the Environmental Management charge at a cost of A$60. Course is open age and unescorted.

You will need to contact Pro Dive in order to arrange your transfer on Day 1 (prodivecairns.com or 07 4031 5255). Safety dictates that you can’t fly or go to an altitude of 300m or over within 24 hours of your last dive (approx. 12:00noon). An Australian diving medical certificate may be needed. Prior to commencing your Learn to Dive Course you are required to complete the self-assessment Entry Level Student Dive Medical Declaration and bring with you on day 1. Package is open age, unescorted & operated by a third-party.

Day 1: Cairns to the dive boat. An early pickup (5:55am) this morning & it’s off to the dive boat & out to The Great Barrier Reef to start your adventure. Boat (L,D) Day 2: Dive boat. Today gives you the opportunity to explore this World Heritage listed underwater playground, but also to relax & enjoy yourself diving & snorkelling.

Back onboard, it’s good fun, shared experiences, great food & a spectacular sunset. Boat (B,L,D) Day 3: Dive boat. There’s more diving or snorkelling in different areas of the reef today & later, return to Cairns where there’s an included transfer back to your hotel. (B,L) Important Info: You must hold a minimum of an ‘open water dive’ certificate to take this trip. Some taxes are payable directly to Pro Dive at the end of the course including the Environmental Management charge at a cost of A$60. Call Pro Dive in order to arrange your transfer on day 1 (prodivecairns.com or 07 4031 5255). Safety dictates that you can’t fly or go to an altitude of 300m+ within 24 hrs of your last dive (approx. 12:00noon). A 3 day snorkeling package is also available at a cost of US$545 plus A$60 EMC payable locally – see contiki.com/snorkel.

Package is open age, unescorted & operated by a third-party.

2 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION 2 nights twin-share accommodation on boat

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INCLUDED MEALS 2 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 2 dinners (D) INCLUSIONS • Transfers from Cairns accommodation to boat • 11 dives incl. 2 night dives (weather permitting) • Dive & snorkelling equipment • Dive Insurance VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ DIVE-ADVENTURE

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LAND If life’s meant to be an adventure, then New Zealand is utopia.

No other place in the world can kickstart your adrenaline more than the bungy-jumping, canyon-swinging, speedboat racing adventure culture of NZ. And if you’re not on the hunt for thrills, no worries, mate – there’s so much more to this small country, take it easy with later starts, arguably the world’s best coffee plus unreal natural wonders like Milford Sound.

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NEW ZEALAND DISCOVERY PLUS 2 TRIPS, 14–19 DAYS Experience it all with these longer trips around both of NZ’s incredible islands.

With choices on where to start & end, lots of experiences included, you’ll see & do it all!

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER 3 TRIPS, 7–10 DAYS

• Do more

Live it local NZ-style & experience the unique culture that makes this country so special. With shorter trips that really get you under the skin of the places you visit, you’lll discover NZ’s hidden gems on these unmissable journeys.

• More included

• More ME Time

• See more

• Unique regional experiences • Shorter trips

FIND OUT MORE AT WWW.CONTIKI.COM/ WAYSTOTRAVEL-NEW-ZEALAND

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5 WAYS TO GO 1 incredible country, 8 trips, from 3-19 days. Get stuck into the land of adventure & adrenaline as you explore these 2 islands.

EASY PACE

SHORT STAYS

1 TRIP, 7 DAYS

1 TRIP, 3 DAYS

Try a more relaxed way to explore two of New Zealand’s top destinations - Auckland & Queenstown, for those who love to take it slow.

A true Kiwi summer experience. See what all the fuss is about on a short & sweet summery escape to the far north. Relax, swim & unwind in a slice of paradise.

• Minimum 3 night stays • Mega ME Time

• Mega ME Time

• Later starts each day

• Breakfast daily

• Included flight

• Short stays

WINTER & SKI 1 TRIP, 7 DAYS Whatever the weather, there’s so much to see, do & experience. Take a spin around NZ’s two awesome islands when the weather gets cooler with cheaper prices & fewer queues. Or, try a Kiwi must do & take to some epic conditions on the famous Queenstown slopes.

• Year-round NZ experiences • Ski & Board in Queenstown

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ME TIME It’s your trip, which is why we include lots of ME Time to give you the freedom to create your perfect New Zealand experience. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 BUNGY! It’s no secret that for those who live by the mantra ‘Live for adventure’, that New Zealand is one place NOT to be missed.

Do your own thing. Spend your days on a catamaran, fishing, visiting Hobbiton, shopping, café hopping, or literally just lazing by the lake swimming, eating & repeating.

Choose a ME Time optional. Whether it’s bungy jumping, blackwater rafting, tube riding, horse riding, sailing or 4WD experiences, it’s an adrenaline junkies dream!

Ask your Trip Manager for helpful tips and advice to get the most from your adventure.

BUCKET LIST • Carino Day Sailing, Bay of Islands • Boat Cruise, Milford Sound • Jetboat Ride, Taupo • Heli-Hike, Franz Glacier • Bungy Jumping, Queenstown

Important: ME Time optional activities are not included in the price of your trip. They are run by 3rd party operators & on occasions, for some of the activities, travellers may be required to sign a waiver to participate.

Before you leave, it’s important that you check your insurance includes your participation in adventure activities & be aware that some of our optionals can be physically demanding & may involve some risk.

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ME TIME OPTIONAL AT HOBBITON

FREE TIME IN QUEENSTOWN

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/METIME & GET THE ADVENTURE ME TIME OPTIONAL IN QUEENSTOWN

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MORE INCLUDED EXPERIENCES: OUR INSIDER’S GUIDE TO NEW ZEALAND ON EACH TRIP… Our trips include heaps of #NOREGRETS experiences, taking your travel in New Zealand from the ordinary to the extraordinary!

We don’t expect you to pay extra to see all the essentials to have a trip of a lifetime. Say farewell to wasting time & money asking for help & information. We’ll give you access to the iconic sights & hidden gems you wouldn’t see without a local friend.

HERE IS A TASTE OF EVERYTHING THAT’S INCLUDED ON YOUR NZ EXPERIENCE: • Ride the Shotover Jet, Queenstown • Maori Hangi meal & Haka experience • Visit the Sky Tower, Auckland • Traditional Kiwi feast, Waitomo

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OUR TEAM

OUR TEAM ARE MORE THAN JUST LIVING GUIDEBOOKS. • Trip Manager & Driver team who are with you from start to finish.

• They’re lifelong travellers, passionate about making sure you make every single moment in New Zealand count.

• All the finer details taken care of, like restaurant bookings, sorting out entry to sites & getting you to your accommodation.

• Expert local knowledge so you’ll discover what makes this country so special.

• An awesome travel buddy who will make sure you have the best time exploring this great land!

HERE’S HOW WE SEE NEW ZEALAND! Meet Josh, one of our On-road team & all round good kiwi bloke.

With Contiki for 5 years, Josh knows all about making it count & makes sure our travellers do. Be sure to quiz him on anything & everything Kiwi and with a few ‘yarns’ up his sleeve, you’ll be sure to be kept entertained.

FOLLOW HIM AT INSTAGRAM.COM/PIKITIATOA

ROTORUA

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SEEK ADVENTURES THAT OPEN YOUR MIND

DISCOVERY PLUS

LOOKING TO FILL YOUR DAYS WITH EPIC SIGHTS & ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCES? EXPLORE ALL OF NEW ZEALAND WITH MORE CHOICE & MORE ME TIME, AND MAKE EVERY MOMENT COUNT. 2 TRIPS / 14-19 DAYS The Big Tiki ........................................ p.66 Kiwiana Panorama .......................... p.68

INCLUDED • Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations • Your choice of a single, twin-share or quad-share room • Breakfast each day, plus included dinners at hotels & local restaurants • Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations • Included activities, such as a traditional

Contiki.com/discovery-plus-new-zealand

Maori Hangi, a thrilling Shotover Jet ride & a trip up Auckland’s Sky Tower • A stellar Trip Manager & Driver team, plus Local Guides in some destinations • A modern air-conditioned coach decked out with power points, on-board WiFi, movies & a killer sound system • ME Time – your chance to explore on your own or take advantage of our awesome optional activities

We Love WiFi – stay connected with WiFi at most overnight stops

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NEW ZEALAND

DISCOVERY PLUS

19 DAYS - FROM US$2885 PP*/US$152 P/DAY* FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

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PAIHIA 2

Russell

Parry Kauri Park

AUCKLAND 1 TASMAN SEA

WAITOMO 1 TAUPO 1

2 ROTORUA Huka Falls

NORTH ISLAND

COOK STRAIT Picton

2 WELLINGTON

SOUTH ISLAND

KA IKO UR AC OA ST

SAVE

Kaikoura

Hokitika

FRANZ JOSEF & FOX GLACIER 2

1 Christchurch

Haast Pass Wanaka Milford Sound

Lake Tekapo

1 LAKE

OHAU PACIFIC OCEAN

QUEENSTOWN 4 DUNEDIN

1

Places visited Nightstops Optional start/end city Milford Sound highlight optional

Arthur’s Pass

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SNAPSHOT

THE BIG TIKI

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NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION 14 nights in hotels, 4 nights in lodges

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

• • •

Day 2: Paihia. Paihia is the perfect place to relax.

Chill out on the beach, visit the Maori tribal lands, or get into the water sports. 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

• •

Day 4: Auckland to Waitomo. Get into the adrenaline activities today before a BBQ dinner or roast meal tonight. Lodge (B,D) BBQ or roast dinner (seasonal) M Black water rafting

•

Day 5: Waitomo to Rotorua. In Rotorua, we’ll show you the sights then tonight experience a traditional Maori Hangi & dance performance.

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

• •

Day 6: Rotorua. Take advantage of the city’s awesome thermal environment & treat yourself to a spa or treatment. Hotel (B) 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

• •

Day 8: 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

• • •

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

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. Hotel (B) Day 14: 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 Skyswing 400m above the town

• •

Day 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) Days 15 - 16: 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 Tandem skydive 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

• •

Day 18: 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 19: 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 at Mt Cook

• •

QUEENSTOWN

Code: NGZAD 2015/16 Code: NGZCD 2015/16 Start Auckland

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Finish C’church

Total Cost US$ pp*

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Start C’church

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Finish Auckland

Total Cost US$ pp*

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19 23 27 31 4 8 12 16 20 24 3 11 19 27 4 20 6 14 22 7 23 9 17 25 2 10 26 11 19 27 5 13

2975 2975 2975 2955 2955 2955 2955 2955 2955 2955 2955 2955 2955 2955 2955 2915 2915 2915 2915 2915 2915 2915 2915 2885 2885 2885 2885 2885 2885 2885 2885 2885

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.

Single room supplement (trip only) add US$1359/add US$345 twin-share.

NGZAD: Start Auckland 9:00am & end Christchurch 6:00pm.

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

For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.82.

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.75 for more.

THE BIG TIKI START/END QUEENSTOWN - 17 DAYS

Day 11: 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

STUCK FOR TIME? We’ve got a shorter 17-day version of The Big Tiki that starts or ends in Queenstown.

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 Franz Josef ‘Ice Explorer’

INCLUDED MEALS 18 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D)

• • • • • •

24 INCLUSIONS • An experienced & professional Trip 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 • Traditional Maori Hangi & dance performance in Rotorua • ‘The Incredible Race’, Te Puia • Thrilling Shotover Jet boat ride • Dinner at Winnie’s pizza pub in Queenstown Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •

ME TIME OPTIONS M Race down a hill inside an OGO ball M Visit Hobbiton Village from The Lord of the Rings M Fishing trip on Lake Taupo M AJ Hackett bungy jump in M Cruise stunning Milford Sound See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

LOCAL CULTURE Queenstown’s Fergburger is THE place to get the ultimate burger fix. ‘Mr Big Stuff’ is one of our favourites. Our tip; make sure you go on an empty stomach – these are huge & amazing!

FROM US$2635 PP* US$155 PER DAY

• For 17 day price, deduct up to US$250 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: US$309. Single room supp: US$1225 SAVE

FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

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YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice – travel from Auckland to Christchurch. Or save up to US$80 if you travel from Christchurch to Auckland.

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16 DAYS - FROM US$2489 PP*/US$156 P/DAY* SAVE

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TASMAN SEA

2 ROTORUA

WAITOMO 1 Huka Falls

1 TAUPO NORTH ISLAND Tongariro N.P.

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KA IKO UR AC OA ST

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Hokitika

FRANZ JOSEF & FOX GLACIER 2

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1 LAKE

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PACIFIC OCEAN

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INCLUDED MEALS 15 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D)

Day 1: Auckland to Waitomo. Meet up with your Contiki Team & travel mates & set out for Waitomo.

Get into the adrenaline cave activities here before a BBQ dinner or roast meal tonight. Lodge (D) BBQ or roast dinner (seasonal)

Day 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 2: Waitomo to Rotorua. In Rotorua we’ll show you the sights then tonight, experience a traditional Maori Hangi & dance performance.

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

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Day 3: Rotorua. Take advantage of the city’s awesome thermal environment & treat yourself to a spa or treatment. Hotel (B) M Race down a hill inside a transparent Ogo ball Day 4: Rotorua to Lake Taupo. Check out the famous mud pools before it’s on to 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

• •

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

• • •

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

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 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

• •

Day 15: Dunedin to Lake Ohau. See the world’s steepest street, then it’s on to 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

• •

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

• •

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

Code: NPZAD 2015/16 Code: NPZCD 2015/16 Start Auckland

Finish C’church

Total Cost US$ pp*

8 16 24 1 9 17 25 3 7 11 15 19 23 27 31

Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Jan Jan Jan Jan

23 31 8 16 24 2 10 18 22 26 30 3 7 11 15

2555 2555 2555 2555 2555 2619 2619 2619 2619 2619 2619 2619 2619 2619 2619

Finish Auckland

Total Cost US$ pp*

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5 13 21 29 6 14 22 30 4 8 12 16 20 24 28

Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Jan Jan Jan

20 28 5 13 21 29 7 15 19 23 27 31 4 8 12

2495 2495 2495 2495 2495 2495 2559 2559 2559 2559 2559 2559 2579 2579 2579

2016 Jan 4 Jan 8 Jan 12 Jan 16 Jan 20 Jan 24 Jan 28 Feb 1 Feb 5 Feb 9 Feb 17 Feb 25 Mar 4 Mar 12 Mar 20 Apr 5 Apr 21 Apr 29 May 7 May 23 Jun 8 Jun 24 Jul 2 Jul 10 Jul 18 Jul 26 Aug 11 Aug 27 Sep 4 Sep 12 Sep 20 Sep 28

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

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2619 2619 2619 2619 2619 2619 2619 2619 2619 2619 2619 2619 2619 2619 2619 2585 2585 2585 2585 2585 2585 2585 2549 2549 2549 2549 2549 2549 2549 2549 2549 2549

2016 Jan 1 Jan 5 Jan 9 Jan 13 Jan 17 Jan 21 Jan 25 Jan 29 Feb 2 Feb 6 Feb 14 Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 9 Mar 17 Apr 2 Apr 18 Apr 26 May 4 May 20 Jun 5 Jun 21 Jun 29 Jul 7 Jul 15 Jul 23 Aug 8 Aug 24 Sep 1 Sep 9 Sep 17 Sep 25

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

16 20 24 28 1 5 9 13 17 21 29 8 16 24 1 17 3 11 19 4 20 6 14 22 30 7 23 8 16 24 2 10

2579 2579 2579 2559 2559 2559 2559 2559 2559 2559 2559 2559 2559 2559 2559 2525 2525 2525 2525 2525 2525 2525 2525 2489 2489 2489 2489 2489 2489 2489 2489 2489

2015

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Start C’church

• •

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.

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

NPZAD: Start Auckland 9:00am & end Christchurch 6:00pm.

Single room supplement (trip only) add US$1145/add US$265 twin-share.

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

For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.82.

• • • •

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) 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

• •

KIWIANA PANORAMA 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.75 for more.

START/END QUEENSTOWN - 14 DAYS

FROM US$2239 PP* US$160 PER DAY STUCK FOR TIME? We’ve got a shorter 14-day Kiwiana Panorama trip that starts or ends in Queenstown.

• For 14-day price, deduct up to US$250 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: US$229. Single room supp: US$1015

INCLUSIONS • An experienced & professional Trip 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 • Traditional Maori Hangi & dance performance in Rotorua • Thrilling Shotover Jet boat ride • ‘The Incredible Race’, Te Puia • Dinner at Winnie’s pizza pub in Queenstown • Tour & tasting at the iconic Speights Brewery Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •

ME TIME OPTIONS 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

LOCAL CULTURE Shopaholics listen up! Cuba Street in Wellington is filled with cute boutiques, big name brands & funky vintage stores. This is shopping & people watching at its best.

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ KIWIANA

YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice – travel from Auckland to Christchurch.

Or save up to US$60 if you travel from Christchurch to Auckland.

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IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

GET TO KNOW NEW ZEALAND LIKE THE LOCALS DO WITH AN IN-DEPTH EXPLORER TRIP. STICKING MAINLY TO ONE OF THE TWO ISLANDS THAT MAKE UP NEW ZEALAND, THESE TRIPS OFFER AN AUTHENTIC PEEK INTO KIWI CULTURE. 3 TRIPS / 7-10 DAYS

INCLUDED

Sun & Steam ...................................... p.71

• Your choice of a single, twin-share or quad-share room • Breakfast each day, plus some included dinners at hotels and local restaurants • Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations • Included activities, such as a local fish’n’chip dinner, a traditional Maori Hangi and a guided tour of Ohinemutu Maori Village

• A stellar Trip Manager & Driver team, plus Local Guides in some destinations • A modern air-conditioned coach decked out with power points, on-board WiFi, movies & a killer sound system • ME Time – your chance to explore on your own or take advantage of our awesome optional activities

Contiki.com/in-depth-explorer-new-zealand

We Love WiFi – stay connected with WiFi at most overnight stops

Northern Choice ............................... p.72 Sweet as South ................................. p.74

LE MI TY H NE AC NI BE

PA AIHIA 2 AIHIA

Russell Parry Kauri Park

AUCKLAND D 1 TASMAN SEA

WAITOMO O 1

2 ROTORUA

NORTH ISLAND

ROTORUA 1

Places visited Nightstops

SNAPSHOT

South Island

6

NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

5 nights in hotels, 1 night in a lodge

9

SUN & STEAM

INCLUDED MEALS 6 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)

7 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM US$1139 PP*/US$163 P/DAY* SAVE

FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

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 ‘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

• • •

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 water sports. 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

• •

Day 4: Auckland to Waitomo. Get into the adrenaline cave activities here before a BBQ dinner or roast meal tonight. Lodge (B,D) Traditional Kiwi BBQ or roast (seasonal) M Black water rafting in a rubber ring through underground caves

•

Day 5: Waitomo to Rotorua. 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) Rotorua city tour Maori Hangi dinner & concert

• •

INCLUSIONS

Code: NRZAD 2015/16 Day 6: Rotorua. With a free day, take advantage of the city’s awesome thermal environment & treat yourself to a spa or treatment. Hotel (B) M Race down a hill inside an OGO ball 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.

BAY OF ISLANDS

Start Auckland

Finish Auckland

Total Start Cost Auckland US$ pp*

Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Jan

11 19 27 4 12 20 28 6 10 14 18 22 26 30 3

1139 1139 1139 1139 1139 1139 1169 1169 1169 1169 1169 1169 1169 1169 1169

Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb

7 11 15 19 23 27 31 4

1169 1169 1169 1169 1169 1169 1169 1169

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5 13 21 29 6 14 22 30 4 8 12 16 20 24 28

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2016 Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan

1 5 9 13 17 21 25 29

Finish Total Auckland Cost US$ pp*

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

8 12 20 28 7 15 23 8 24 2 10 26 11 27 5 13 21 29 14 30 7 15 23 1

1169 1169 1169 1169 1169 1169 1169 1155 1155 1155 1155 1155 1155 1155 1155 1139 1139 1139 1139 1139 1139 1139 1139 1139

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.

• An experienced & professional Trip 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 • ‘The Incredible Race’, Te Puia • Traditional Maori Hangi & dance in Rotorua Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •

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

Single room supplement add US$435/add US$125 twin-share.

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

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

For travel insurance see p.82.

LOCAL CULTURE Head to the world-class Rotorua Museum to discover Rotorua’s rich culture, volatile landscape & dramatic history.

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/STEAM

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NEW ZEALAND

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

10 DAYS - FROM US$1605 PP*/US$161 P/DAY* SAVE

FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

LE MI TY H NE AC NI BE

PAIHIA 2

Russell Parry Kauri Park

AUCKLAND 1 TASMAN SEA

WAITOMO 1

2 ROTORUA

Huka Falls

1 TAUPO

NORTH ISLAND Tongariro N.P.

COOK STRAIT Picton

2 WELLINGTON

KA IKO UR AC OA ST

SOUTH ISLAND Kaikoura

Christchurch

PACIFIC OCEAN

1

ROTORUA

Places visited Nightstops Optional start/end city

SNAPSHOT

NORTHERN ‘CHOICE’

9

NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION 8 nights in hotels, 1 night in a lodge

12

ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING Day 1: Auckland to Paihia. Meet up with your Contiki Team & travel mates before heading 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 iconic Sky Tower & 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

• • •

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

• •

Day 4: Auckland to Waitomo. Get into the adrenaline cave activities here before a BBQ dinner or roast meal tonight. Lodge (B,D) BBQ or roast dinner (seasonal) M Black water rafting through underground caves

•

Day 5: Waitomo to Rotorua. 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) Rotorua city tour Maori Hangi dinner & concert

• •

INCLUDED MEALS Day 6: Rotorua. With a free day, take advantage of the city’s awesome thermal environment & treat yourself to a spa or treatment. Hotel (B) Day 7: Rotorua to Lake Taupo. Check out the areas famous mud pools before it’s on to 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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Day 8: Lake Taupo to Wellington. Check out the awesome landscapes along the Desert Road on route to the windy capital, Wellington, where we’ll show you the sights around this arty city. VIP bar entry means you’ll start the night out in style.

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

• •

9 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)

Code: NNHAD 2015/16 Code: NNHCD 2015/16 Start Auckland

Finish C’church

Total Start Cost C’church US$ pp*

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1635 1635 1635 1635 1635 1635 1675 1675 1675 1675 1675 1675 1675 1675 1675

2016 Jan 1 Jan 5 Jan 9 Jan 13 Jan 17 Jan 21 Jan 25 Jan 29 Feb 2 Feb 6 Feb 14 Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 9 Mar 17 Apr 2 Apr 18 Apr 26 May 4 May 20 Jun 5 Jun 21 Jun 29 Jul 7 Jul 15 Jul 23 Aug 8 Aug 24 Sep 1 Sep 9 Sep 17 Sep 25

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1675 1675 1675 1675 1675 1675 1675 1675 1675 1675 1675 1675 1675 1675 1675 1655 1655 1655 1655 1655 1655 1655 1655 1635 1635 1635 1635 1635 1635 1635 1635 1635

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Finish Auckland

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1605 1605 1605 1605 1605 1605 1645 1645 1645 1645 1645 1655 1655 1655

2016 Jan 2 Jan 6 Jan 10 Jan 14 Jan 18 Jan 22 Jan 26 Jan 30 Feb 3 Feb 7 Feb 11 Feb 15 Feb 23 Mar 2 Mar 10 Mar 18 Mar 26 Apr 11 Apr 27 May 5 May 13 May 29 Jun 14 Jun 30 Jul 8 Jul 16 Jul 24 Aug 1 Aug 17 Sep 2 Sep 10 Sep 18 Sep 26

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

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INCLUSIONS • An experienced & professional Trip 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 • ‘The Incredible Race’, Te Puia • Traditional Maori Hangi & dance performance in Rotorua Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •

ME TIME OPTIONS 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

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.

Single room supplement (trip only) add US$665/add US$179 twin-share.

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

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

For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.82.

NORTHERN CHOICE START/END WELLINGTON - 10 DAYS

LOCAL CULTURE Sweet tooth? Buy a pack of Pineapple Lumps – these Kiwi favourites are seriously delish & a pack to take home is an essential!

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ CHOICE

FROM US$1475 PP* US$148 PER DAY WANT WELLINGTON? You can choose to start or end your Northern ‘Choice’ trip in Wellington & see even more.

• Trip starts or ends at Abel Tasman Hotel, Wellington • Code: NNZAD (ex: Auckland) Start 9:00am/End 10:00am • Code: NNZCD (ex: Wellington) Start 6:00pm/End 3:00pm • Twin room supp: US$145. Single room supp: US$569 ROTORUA

SAVE

FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice – travel from Auckland to Christchurch.

Or save up to US$30 if you travel from Christchurch to Auckland.

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NEW ZEALAND

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

9 DAYS - FROM US$1319 PP*/US$147 P/DAY* SAVE

FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

LE MI TY H NE AC NI BE

TASMAN SEA

NORTH ISLAND

COOK STRAIT Wellington Picton

KA IKO UR AC OA ST

SOUTH ISLAND Kaikoura

Hokitika

FRANZ JOSEF & FOX GLACIER 2

1 Christchurch

Haast Pass Wanaka Milford Sound

Lake Tekapo

1 LAKE

OHAU

QUEENSTOWN 4 1

QUEENSTOWN

Places visited Nightstops 10 day extension nightstop Optional start/end city Milford Sound highlight optional

Arthur’s Pass

DUNEDIN 1

SNAPSHOT

‘SWEET AS’ SOUTH

8

NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION 5 nights in hotels, 3 nights in lodges

11

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

• • •

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)

• • • •

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 ‘FergBurger’ & head into town for a night out. Hotel (B)

INCLUDED MEALS 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 Scenic drive through Haast Pass & see Thunder Creek Falls

• •

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 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

• • •

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

• •

Day 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) 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!

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!

8 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)

Code: NSZCD 2015/16 Code: NSZAD 2015/16 Start C’church

Finish C’church

Total Start Cost C’church US$ pp*

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Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Jan Jan

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1319 1319 1319 1319 1319 1319 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349

Total Cost US$ pp*

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Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Jan Jan

15 23 31 8 16 24 2 10 18 22 26 30 3 7

1319 1319 1319 1319 1319 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349

2016 Jan 1 Jan 5 Jan 9 Jan 13 Jan 17 Jan 21 Jan 25 Jan 29 Feb 2 Feb 6 Feb 14 Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 9 Mar 17 Apr 2 Apr 18 Apr 26 May 4 May 20 Jun 5 Jun 21 Jun 29 Jul 7 Jul 15 Jul 23 Aug 8 Aug 24 Sep 1 Sep 9 Sep 17 Sep 25

2016 Jan 3 Jan 7 Jan 11 Jan 15 Jan 19 Jan 23 Jan 27 Jan 31 Feb 4 Feb 8 Feb 12 Feb 16 Feb 24 Mar 3 Mar 11 Mar 19 Mar 27 Apr 12 Apr 28 May 6 May 14 May 30 Jun 15 Jul 1 Jul 9 Jul 17 Jul 25 Aug 2 Aug 18 Sep 3 Sep 11 Sep 19 Sep 27

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1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335 1319 1319 1319 1319 1319 1319 1319 1319 1319

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1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1349 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335 1319 1319 1319 1319 1319 1319 1319 1319 1319 1319

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Finish C’church

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* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.

Single room supplement (trip only) add US$569/add US$145 twin-share.

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

INCLUSIONS • An experienced & professional Trip 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 Jet boat ride • Dinner at Winnie’s pizza pub in Queenstown Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •

ME TIME OPTIONS 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

LOCAL CULTURE Head to a local Kiwi ‘Dairy’, filled with sweet treats & tip-top icecream, pick your scoops & enjoy!

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

For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.82.

‘SWEET AS’ SOUTH START/END WELLINGTON - 10 DAYS

FROM US$1559 PP* US$156 PER DAY

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ SWEETAS

GOT MORE TIME? 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 US$240 to price in the price box • 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: US$169. Single room supp: US$695

YOUR CHOICE You can start this trip in Christchurch or Wellington & travel it in reverse.

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EASY PACE

SOMETIMES TAKING IT SLOW IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO. EASY PACE TRIPS ARE FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO TAKE LIFE DOWN A GEAR. SPEND LONGER DOING THINGS YOU LOVE, LIKE EXPLORING MUSEUMS IN AUCKLAND OR BUNGY JUMPING IN QUEENSTOWN. 1 TRIP / 7 DAYS Fire & Ice ...................................... p.77

New for 2015

INCLUDED • Breakfast each day, plus some included dinners at hotels and local restaurants • Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations • Taking in the stunning views of New Zealand on an included flight from Auckland to Queenstown • Included activities, such as a thrilling Shotover Jet boat ride, ConKiwiana cooking experience and tasting a famous ‘Fergburger’

Contiki.com/easy-pace-new-zealand

• A Trip Manager & Driver team who will be your oracle on all things New Zealand • A modern air-conditioned coach decked out with power points, on-board WiFi, movies & a killer sound system • ME Time – your chance to explore on your own or take advantage of our awesome optional activities

We Love WiFi – stay connected with WiFi at most overnight stops

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SNAPSHOT

FIRE ‘N’ ICE

6

NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION

7 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM US$1615 PP*/US$231 P/DAY* SAVE

3 nights in hotels, 3 nights in lodges

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NEW TRIP

INCLUDED MEALS 6 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)

ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING Day 1: Arrive Auckland. Meet up with your Contiki Team & fellow travellers before heading out to explore what the locals call ‘the big little city’. With 3 nights here, there’s so much time for sights, exploring, shopping & more. First up is a trip to stunning Waiheke Island, soak up the beautiful beaches, local vineyards & laid-back seaside life.

Later, take in the Auckland views from the top of the world famous Sky Tower before a delicious local dinner with the group. Hotel (D) Waiheke Island ferry & tour

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Day 2: Auckland. Wake up, grab a bite & enjoy a free day in Auckland to explore your way. Opt to crew a former Americas Cup racing yacht in Auckland’s stunning harbour or enjoy some ME Time with no shortage of things to see, do & experience. Later, advance your culinary skills at the ConKiwiana cooking experience! Hotel (B,D) ConKiwiana cooking experience M Americas Cup sailing M Auckland Bridge climb

Code: FINIC 2015/16 in the Minus 5 Ice Bar • Chill the iconic Shotover Jet • Ride • Experience a ‘Fergburger’

Start Auckland

Days 5 - 6: Queenstown. From bungy jumps, canyon swings, luging, gondolas & jet boat rides to Lord of the Rings territory, there’s no shortage of things to do in this town & the choice is all yours.

With little shops & a stunning lakeside setting, a stroll through town & relaxing by the lake is a must.

Lodge (B)(B,D) Skyline dinner & gondola M Bungy jumping M Walter Peak horse riding

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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)

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Day 3: Auckland. Enjoy your final free day in this great city, take some time to see Auckland Art Gallery or Auckland Musuem, hit the shops on Ponsonby Road or Newmarket, or head around to the Eastern Bays for some beach time & an ice cream, with stunning Rangitoto Island as your backdrop. Hotel (B) Kelly Tarlton’s Sealife Aquarium experience

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Day 4: Queenstown. It’s out of the city & into the action today – our morning begins with a flight to Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world.

Get your adrenaline pumping with a ride on the Shotover Jet & taste test a world famous delicious ‘FergBurger’ before experiencing the legendary nightlife of Queenstown at the Minus 5 Ice Bar. Lodge (B,D)

Day 7: End Queenstown. Our trip ends after breakfast, so it’s time to swap email addresses as you say farewell to your Trip Manager & new friends. (B) Group photo

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Finish Q’stown

Total Start Cost Auckland US$ pp*

Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Jan

24 7 21 12 19 26 2

1615 1615 1615 1655 1655 1655 1655

Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar

9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 5 19

1655 1655 1655 1655 1655 1655 1655 1655 1655 1655

2015 18 1 15 6 13 20 27

3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 13

Total Cost US$ pp*

Apr Apr Apr May May Jun Jun Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul Aug Aug Aug Aug Sep Sep Sep

1655 1635 1635 1635 1635 1635 1635 1635 1615 1615 1615 1615 1615 1615 1615 1615 1615 1615 1615

2016

2016 Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar

Finish Q’stown

Mar Apr Apr May May Jun Jun Jun Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul Aug Aug Aug Aug Sep Sep

27 10 24 8 22 5 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 4 18

2 16 30 14 28 11 25 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 3 10 24

Included flights: Prices above include the land trip & internal flight as specified on the map only & do not include international airfares to or from the trip start & end cities.

Please see ‘Included flights’ on p.82 for important info.

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.

Single room supplement (trip only) add US$345/add US$105 twin-share.

FINIC: Start Auckland 9:00am & end Queenstown 10:00am For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

For travel insurance see p.82.

INCLUSIONS • An experienced & professional Trip Manager • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges • Included flight from Auckland to Queenstown - one of the World’s great scenic flights

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS • Thrilling Shotover Jet boat ride Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •

ME TIME OPTIONS M Dart River Wilderness Safari M Skyswing at The Ledge or Nevis M Ziptrek Ecotours M Milford Sound Discovery M Queenstown wine trail in Gibbston Valley See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more.

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SHORT STAYS

1 TRIP / 3 DAYS

INCLUDED

Jaffas ‘n’ Jandals .................................p.78

• Multi-share hotel accommodation

• A stellar Trip Manager & Driver team, plus Local Guides in some destinations

• Breakfast each day, plus an included fish’n’chips dinner

• A modern air-conditioned coach decked out with power points, on-board WiFi, movies & a killer sound system

• Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations

Contiki.com/festivals-short-stays-new-zealand

• ME Time – your chance to explore on your own or take advantage of our awesome optional activities

• Included activities, such as an Auckland city tour & Sky Tower entry

We Love WiFi – stay connected with WiFi at most overnight stops

SNAPSHOT

BAY OF ISLANDS

2 NIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION 2 nights hotel accommodation

PAIHIA 2 LE MI TY H NE AC NI BE

3

SHORT STAY

INCLUDED MEALS 2 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D)

JAFFAS ‘N’ JANDALS INCLUSIONS • An experienced & professional Trip 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 ME TIME OPTIONS 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

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ JAFFAS

FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

Parry Kauri Park

Auckland TASMAN SEA

3 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM US$329 PP*/US$110 P/DAY* SAVE

Russell

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2015/16 Code: NCZAD / NCZCD Start Finish Total Auckland Auckland Cost US$ pp*

Start Finish Total Auckland Auckland Cost US$ pp*

2015

2016

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2016

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

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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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

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335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335

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* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.

Single room supplement add US$165/add US$59 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.

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

For travel insurance see p.82.

AUCKLAND

335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 329 329 329 329 329 329 329 329 329 329 329 329

WINTER & SKI

HIT THE SLOPES ON A WINTER & SKI TRIP, TAKING ADVANTAGE OF QUEENSTOWN’S KILLER SNOW AND AWESOME APRÈS SKI NIGHTLIFE. ENJOY INCLUDED SKI PASSES, DAILY TRANSFERS AND MEGA ME TIME & CREATE LIFELONG MEMORIES. 1 TRIP / 7 DAYS

INCLUDED

Ultimate NZ Ski................................ p.80

• Your choice or a single, twin-share or quad-share room • 4 day ski pass • Daily transfers up and down the mountain • An expert Contiki Ski Rep • A hearty breakfast every day, plus some yummy included dinners

Contiki.com/winter-ski-new-zealand

• Heaps of ME Time – your chance to explore on your own or take advantage of our awesome optional activities • Wanna ski AND explore the rest of New Zealand? During the winter months (July/ August), any of our trips that go through Queenstown give you the option to hit the slopes while you’re in town

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SKI QUEENSTOWN

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. SNAPSHOT WHY CHOOSE US • 4-day ski passes • Experience all three of Queenstown’s local ski fields • Daily transfers up & down the mountain • Twin-share or multi-share hotel accommodation • Loads of ME Time activities on offer • Plenty of time to experience Queenstown’s awesome aprés ski scene ME TIME OPTIONS Off the mountain there’s plenty of Queenstown must-do’s – so fuel your inner adrenaline junkie:

WHERE YOU’LL BE: 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!

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

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.

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

Your Exclusive inclusions consist of 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.

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 must-do’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.

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 Helmet

NZ$29 NZ$10

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

SKI

SNAPSHOT

ULTIMATE NZ SKI

6

NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION 6 nights hotel accommodation

7 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM US$1215 PP*/US$174 P/DAY* SAVE

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INCLUDED MEALS 6 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)

ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING

Code: CZSKI 2016

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)

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) M Scenic tandem skydive M AJ Hackett bungy jump

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 world renowned 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 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 3: Queenstown. Transfers & lift passes included again today, so it’s perfect for heading up one of the mountains to improve your technique.

If you’re looking for somewhere to head for dinner tonight, we love FergBurger for some seriously delicious treats! (B) Day 4: Queenstown. With a free day, get a taste for the endless activities in the ‘World’s Adventure

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 Start Cost Q’town US$ pp*

Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul

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2016 Jun Jul Jul Jul Jul

26 3 10 17 24

Finish Q’town

Total Cost US$ pp*

Aug Aug Aug Aug Sep

1215 1215 1215 1215 1215

INCLUSIONS

2016 2 9 16 23 30

Jul Aug Aug Aug Aug

31 7 14 21 28

6 13 20 27 3

* Prices above are based on multi-share.

Single room supplement add US$289/add US$59 twin-share.

• Our expert Contiki Ski Rep • 4-day ski lift passes & transfers (transfers to & from Queenstown airport on arrival day/departure day are not included) • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

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

For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.82.

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

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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GOT A QUESTION? Answers to frequently asked questions & things you need to know: Trip Manager can offer personal advice. Some activities are seasonal & weather dependent as well.

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

PAST TRAVELLER 5% DISCOUNT

WHAT’S INCLUDED? • Coach, train, ferry transport, internal flights as listed in the Exclusive Inclusions section.

• Accommodation & meals as listed in the Snapshot section on trip pages.

• Sightseeing listed in the Exclusive Inclusions section in each trip itinerary. Unless specified, entrance fees to these locations are included.

• Experienced Contiki Trip Manager & Driver & local guides on some trips (Northern Territory for Australia).

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 Snapshot section) & 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.83) 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.

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

If you have your own ski/boarding equipment, you may bring one pair of boots & skis or snowboard.

Otherwise, your Trip Manager can arrange these for you in Queenstown on the 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.

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 A$ or 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 & Australia require swimwear & a towel. For further details, please go to contiki.com/travel-resources.

OUR TRIPS Some of our longer NZ & Australia trips are made up of shorter modules, meaning more choice & flexibility for our travellers as they explore. This means more friendships & even more fun as you discover NZ & Australia’s best & make every moment count!

ME TIME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES WHEN DO I CHOOSE? Optionals are arranged & paid for on your 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

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.

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?

fully compliant with the law, therefore your monies are fully protected. Contiki Holidays Limited is a member of the Association of British Travel Agents under membership number Y1792. ABTA & ABTA Members help holidaymakers to get the most from their travel & assist them when things do not go according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. For further information about ABTA, the Code of Conduct & the arbitration scheme available to you if you have a complaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ. Tel: 020 3117 0500 or www.abta.com. Contiki Holidays also holds a current ATOL Licence No. 10144. When you buy an ATOL protected air holiday package and/or flights from Contiki Holidays Limited you will receive a Confirmation Invoice from us (or via our authorised agent through which you booked) confirming your arrangements and your protection under our Air Travel Organiser’s Licence. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAA will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance booking.

For further information, visit the ATOL website at www.caa.co.uk. Not all holiday or travel services offered and sold by us will be protected by the ATOL scheme. Please ask us to confirm what protection may apply to your booking. Only bookings from countries subject to the EC Package Travel Directive will receive financial protection from ABTA and the CAA.

At the time this brochure went to press (February 2015), 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.

MANAGE BOOKING

SEASONALITY & CLIMATE

TRAVEL INSURANCE

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

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 Australia & 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 Australia & New Zealand, within service industries, tipping is common practice.

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

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. It is a matter of law that trip operators must fully protect their clients’ funds under regulations specified by the European Community Package Travel Directive. We confirm that Contiki is

Ready, set, go! You’re booked & it’s nearly go time, however just like when you’re taking a flight, it’s important you provide us with your all your details before you can travel. Check out www.contiki.com/ managebooking to log into your booking.

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 © Jungle Surfing Canopy Tours p.6 Jungle Surfing. Photos courtesy of © New Zealand Tourist Board p.7 Waitomo Caves (Chris McLennan) Waitomo Caves. Photos courtesy of © Splendour in the grass p.25 & p.51 Festival.

Photos courtesy of © Pauls Xtreme Skydiving p.26 Skydiving. Photos courtesy of © Bridge Climb Sydney otto Holdings (Aust) Pty Limited p.27 Sydney Harbour Bridge. Photos courtesy of © JRaging Thunder p.31 & p.65 Whitewater Rafting. Photos courtesy of © ProDive Cairns p.45 Snorkelling. Photos courtesy of © Shot Over Jet_Dart River Safaris p.60 Fun Yaks. Photos courtesy of © Fox Glacier Guiding p.61 Fox Glacier.

Photos courtesy of © Explore NZ Bay of Islands p.65 & p.71 Sailing & p.78 Dolphins. Photos courtesy of © Real Journeys p.75 Milford Sound. Photos courtesy of © Destination Queenstown p.79 & p.80 Remarkables Ski Field Lookout, Stag on Deer Park Heights Queenstown (Chris McLennan). Photos courtesy of © NZone Skydiving p.79 Skydiving.

Photos courtesy of © Glenn Kelly p.79 &p.81 Skiing.

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

The following Booking Conditions, have to the extent possible, been based on the UK interpretation of the European Community Package Travel Directive.

OUR RESPONSIBILITIES 1. YOUR HOLIDAY RESERVATION On receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and at our discretion, Contiki will reserve your place on your selected holiday. A contract is made between you and Contiki Holidays Limited (Registered in Guernsey No. 50681 (Contiki)) only upon your booking being confirmed and accepted by us and our communication thereof to you or your travel agent.

2. YOUR FINANCIAL PROTECTION Contiki are a member of ABTA and hold ATOL Number 10144 issued by the Civil Aviation Authority, which provide for your protection in the event of our insolvency.

Only bookings from countries subject to the EC Package Travel Directive will receive financial protection from ABTA & CAA. Many of the flights and flightinclusive holidays in this brochure are financially protected by the ATOL scheme.

But ATOL protection does not apply to all holiday and travel services listed in this brochure. Please ask us to confirm what protection may apply to your booking.

If you do not receive an ATOL Certificate then the booking will not be ATOL protected. If you do receive an ATOL Certificate but all the parts of your trip are not listed on it, those parts will not be ATOL protected. Please see our booking conditions for information, or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.atol.org.uk/ATOLCertificate When you buy an ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive holiday from us you will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists what is financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong.

We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, will provide you with the services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In some cases, where neither we nor the supplier are able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the services you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those circumstances the alternative ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in some cases it will not be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or your credit card issuer where applicable). If we, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL certificate, are unable to provide the services listed (or a suitable alternative, through an alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a payment to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. You agree that in return for such a payment or benefit you assign absolutely to those Trustees any claims which you have or may have arising out of or relating to the non-provision of the services, including any claim against us, the travel agent (or your credit card issuer where applicable). You also agree that any such claims may be re-assigned to another body, if that other body has paid sums you have claimed under the ATOL scheme.

Any monies paid to us for non-licensable products (accommodation and packages which do not include flight elements) are protected by means of a bond held by us with ABTA. This means that if, in the unlikely event of our insolvency, the accommodation or package cannot be provided, the client will receive their money back or, if their stay has started, arrangements will be made for them to be able to continue as planned.

3. PRICE GUARANTEE Prices in this brochure are based on costs and exchange rates as of 9th January, 2015. No surcharge in respect of costs or currency fluctuations will be made within 30 days of the commencement of the land content of any holiday or once payment of the deposit of your land trip has been received. The price of your travel arrangements can be varied due to changes in transportation costs such as fuel, scheduled airfares and any other airline cost changes which are part of the contract between airlines (and their agents) and the trip operator or organiser. The price of your travel arrangements can also be varied due to government action such as changes in VAT or any other government imposed changes and currency changes in relation to an exchange rate variation. In the case of any small variation, an amount equivalent to 2% of the price of your travel arrangements, which excludes any amendment charges, will be absorbed or retained. For larger variations this 2% will still be absorbed for increases but not retained from refunds. Should the price of your holiday go down, by more than 2% of your holiday cost, then any refund due will be paid to you.

However, please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place. In either case there will be an administration charge of £1.00 per person together with an amount to cover agents’ commission. If this means that you have to pay an increase of more than 10% of the price of your travel arrangements, you may cancel your travel arrangements and receive a full refund of all monies paid, except for any amendment charges. Should you decide to cancel for this reason, you must exercise your right to do so within 14 days from the issue date printed on your final invoice. Whether you cancel or not you will also be entitled, on the terms set out in respect of major changes in clause 4.3 below, to accept an offer of alternative travel arrangements from us if we are able to do so.

4. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY 4.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel your booking in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control.

4.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary we will give you reasonable notice thereof, in the circumstances, and where available, offer you a comparable alternative. Where cancellation is necessary, a minimum period of 45 days notice will be given by us unless the circumstances leading to the cancellation were beyond our reasonable control.

4.3 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.

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

4.5 Contiki is not responsible for the cost of any other travel arrangements affected due to cancellation or the rescheduling of any holiday.

5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS 5.1 The information in our brochure is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to print (February, 2015) but we cannot guarantee that any item or amenity mentioned will be available especially where we have no direct control over it.

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

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

6. LIABILITY 6.1 When you buy a flight inclusive holiday, all monies you pay to the travel agent are held by them on behalf and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust at all times. This is subject to the agent’s obligation to pay it to us for so

long as we do not fail. In the event of failure, any money held at that time by the agent, or subsequently accepted from you by them, is and continues to be held on behalf of and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust without any obligation to pay that money to us.

Full payment for International flights (excluding those which are included in and not in addition to your chosen holiday) must be remitted at time of booking or within 7 days depending on the airlines ticketing deadline and is non-refundable, non-transferable and non-changeable. When you buy a holiday not including a flight, all monies you pay to the travel agent are held by them on our behalf at all times.

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

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

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY 1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit of £60, per person per trip must be submitted to Contiki within 7 days in respect of that holiday. If a booking is made within 45 days of departure from your home country full payment is due at time of booking creation. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent. The deposit is accepted as a first installment of the holiday price by Contiki only once the booking has been confirmed in writing by Contiki or your travel agent.

1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of a non-refundable deposit of £60 per person, per trip, 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 Important: Contiki does not charge any additional fees for using a credit card to pay for our trips.

2.2 The balance of the holiday price must be paid by no later than 45 days prior to the scheduled holiday departure date from your home country. This date will be stated on the confirmation issued to you/your agent by Contiki. When making multi-trip bookings, full payment is due no later than 45 days prior to the scheduled departure date of the first departing trip.

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

2.4 Tickets and other documents will not be forwarded until full payment has been received by us.

2.5 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days of your departure from your home country, the full cost of the holiday will be payable immediately on booking and we reserve the right to provide all travel documents via email.

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

3. IF YOU CANCEL 3.1 Notice of cancellation must be made to Contiki or your travel agent as soon as possible.

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

3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee to cover the estimate of cost and expenses incurred by us in the terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This is expressed as a percentage of the holiday price and is calculated as follows: PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEE More than 45 days notice:...........................................................Deposit is forfeited 45-22 days .....................................................................................25% of trip fare 21-8 days: ......................................................................................30% of trip fare 7-1 days:........................................................................................ 50% of trip fare Day of departure:...........................................................................100% of trip fare Where the percentage cancellation fee is less than the 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.

Extra night accomodations that are cancelled within 14 days of booked date will incur a 100% cancellation fee, outside 14 days the following fees will be charged: 45-22 days ......................................................................................................25% 21-15 days ......................................................................................................30% All cancellation policies valid as at 6th February 2015 and are subject to change.

Final policy will be confirmed at time of booking.

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

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

4. INTERNATIONAL AIRLINE ARRANGEMENTS These cancellation/amendment charges apply for airline arrangements made

by Contiki: Before airline ticket is issued: £30 per person fee After airline ticket is issued: £45 per person fee in addition to any airline-imposed penalties, which may be up to the full value of the ticket 5. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING 5.1 If after your booking has been confirmed, you wish to change to an alternate departure date you may do so subject to availability and provided the new holiday date is also in this brochure.

5.2 A fee of £15 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 booking within 45 days of departure will be treated as a cancellation and normal cancellation fees will apply (as detailed in section 3) except when the change is to an earlier departure date of equivalent or greater value, in which case a £15 per person amendment fee will be charged in addition to any amendment fees imposed due to internal flights/local ferries.

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

5.4 A fee will be charged for any alteration to airline arrangements made by Contiki as per clause 4.

6. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS 6.1 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.

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

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

feel that the holiday chosen is not suitable without a suitably qualified companion.

Contiki will try to help you with your requirements but cannot guarantee to do so, either on our own or our suppliers’ (such as hotels, restaurants and excursions) behalf. Many of our holidays involve getting on and off coaches, walking tours and other physical activities. Some holidays may not be suitable for you if you rely on a wheelchair or have certain other disabilities. The Company does not provide personal devices (such as wheelchairs, hearing aids or prescription eye glasses) or services of a personal nature (such as pushing a wheelchair or assistance in eating, toileting or dressing). Should your disability require you to have special assistance, it is a condition of Contiki accepting your booking that you provide evidence satisfactory to us that an able-bodied person will accompany you and is able to provide any special needs or services that you may require. Contiki will not be responsible for the failure of this person to provide these services .The Company does not employ medical personnel. Any necessary medical attention will be provided by a local facility at the passenger’s expense. The Company is not responsible or liable for any losses or costs incurred as a result of medical services obtained while on trip, or for the quality of the care or services received.

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

6.5.1 There may be times when the Contiki Representative has to make a decision in your best interests or the best interests of their group. You agree to comply with the authority and decisions of the appointed Contiki Representative and the laws of the country in which you are travelling. If you do not so comply or if, in the Contiki Representative’s opinion, you are not compatible with the general enjoyment and well being of other members on the holiday or smooth operation of the holiday itself, we reserve the right to refuse to let you continue with the holiday. We do not tolerate the possession or carriage of illegal or restricted substances (drugs).

Furthermore, you agree that your fellow travellers and any Contiki Representative have the right to travel/work in a safe environment. Any threats to their safety, well being or inappropriate behaviour by you, whether verbal or physical, will be taken extremely seriously and may result in the immediate termination of your holiday. In such event, you will be responsible for your own repatriation and related costs and have no claims against us.

6.5.2 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 and/or a Contiki Trip Manager as soon as it is discovered.

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

6.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither the operator or service providers, agents or cooperating organisations shall be liable for any illness, injury or death nor any loss, 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.

6.7 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 trip (including accommodation, meals, flights and transfers incurred due to associated delays) are at your own expense.

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

6.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of the holiday, you should inform the Contiki Representative during the course of the holiday and if the matter cannot be resolved after the representative’s best endeavours to do so during the holiday, your complaint should be made in writing to Contiki as soon as is reasonably possible after the holiday but within 42 days thereof so that your complaint can be investigated. If you do not write within 42 days, your rights under this contract may be affected. 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.

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

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

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

7. 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.

8. 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 trip.

9. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY PRICE: Airfares to and from your holiday destination (unless you have booked a trip and fly package), airport taxes, passport and visa fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to Trip Managers & Trip Drivers, items of a personal nature, excess baggage and optional excursions.

10. 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.

11. LUGGAGE RESTRICTIONS Luggage is restricted to one reasonable sized, non-expanding suitcase size up to 29” x 20” x 10” (73cm x 50cm x 25cm) and the maximum weight of 20 kilos (44lbs.) plus one small hand/day bag that can go on the coach with you. No metal frame backpacks are allowed. Contiki reserves the right to refuse to accept larger suitcases on trip.

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

1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international 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 trip 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 and other service providers are subject to the terms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed by those carriers, hoteliers, and other service providers. Please note that some of these limit or exclude liability in respect of death, personal injury, delay and loss or damage to baggage. Whilst we cannot accept any responsibility for any loss as a result of such actions or as a result of any act or omission of any such thirdparties, we will give every reasonable assistance in helping to resolve any reasonable dispute. Please also note that Contiki cannot be held responsible for the failure of any of these parties to provide facilities or services for handicapped clients (see also 6.3 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. ARBITRATION Disputes arising out of, or in connection with, this contract which cannot be amicably settled, may be referred to arbitration, if the customer so wishes, under a special scheme arranged by the Association of British Travel Agents, and administered independently by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. The scheme provides for a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on the customer in respect of costs. Full details will be provided on request or can be obtained from the ABTA website (www. abta.com). The scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than £5,000 per person. There is also a limit of £25,000 per booking form. Neither does it apply to claims, which are solely in respect of physical injury or illness or their consequences. The scheme can however deal with compensation claims which include an element of minor injury or illness subject to a limit of £1,500 on the amount the arbitrator can award per person in respect of this element.

The application for arbitration and Statement of Claim must be received by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators within eighteen months of the date of return from the holiday. Outside this time limit arbitration under the Scheme may still be available if the company agrees, but the ABTA code does not require such agreement.

3. VALIDITY The programmes advertised in this brochure are valid from September 2015 to September 2016.

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

5. 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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: ABTA statement: Contiki Holidays Ltd is a member of ABTA under membership number Y1792; ABTA and ABTA Members help holidaymakers to get the most from their travel and assist when things don’t go according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct.

For more information on ABTA, the Code of Conduct and the arbitration scheme available to you if you have a complaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ, tel 020 3117 0500 www.abta.com DATA PROTECTION STATEMENT Please be assured that we have measures in place to protect the personal booking information held by us. This information will be passed on to the principal and to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements. The information may also be provided to public authorities such as customs or immigration if required by them, or as required by law. Certain information may also be passed on to security or credit checking companies. If you travel outside the European Economic Area, controls on data protection may not be as strong as the legal requirements in this country. We will only pass your information on to persons responsible for your travel arrangements. This applies to any sensitive information that you give to us such as details of any disabilities, or dietary/religious requirements. (If we cannot pass this information to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA or not, we will be unable to provide your booking. In making this booking, you consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons.). Where the data might be passed on for marketing purposes, you have the right to opt out of future marketing. You also have a right of access to data held which can be obtained by writing to Contiki Holidays Limited. Picquet House, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1AF, Channel Islands.

FURTHER ADVICE For further advice please visit - www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo or call the ABTA Information Line Tel: 020 3117 0500 (calls are charged at local rate) This brochure was published in February 2015 and supersedes any other current brochure in the market.

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

1.2 Your contract is with us as the tour operating company. At any time and at

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