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How to Book1. Your travel agent will confirm by phone with the local Contiki office that there's space on the tour you've chosen.

At the same time, your travel agent can book your hotel accommodation before and/or after your Contiki tour.

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

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

4. You must pay the balance of your holiday fare to Contiki through your travel agent no less than 45 days beforethe departure date, or at the time of booking if less than 45 days before departure.

5. We will then send to your travel agent your travel vouchers and detailed information about your holiday. Thedocumentation will be sent approximately 21 days prior to your departure from Australia.

IMPORTANT: By paying the A$200 deposit per person per tour to your travel agent, you acknowledge that you have readand understood the Booking Conditions as set out on page 47, which make up the contract between you and Contiki.

Reservations & Sales

Group bookingsIf you're planning to organise a group to Europe, America, Australia and NewZealand why not take a close look at the wide variety of tours detailed in any ofour Contiki brochures. It is more than likely that one (or more!) of the itinerarieswill fit in perfectly with your requirements. As long as everyone in your group is18-35, any date can be reserved exclusively for your group at special, reducedrates - perhaps even a free trip for yourself!

Special Interest GroupsIf you’re looking for something completely different our Special Interest GroupsDepartment in Europe, America, Australia and New Zealand have been helping thosewith specific group travel requirements for years! School and University trips, choirs,wine tours, Grand Prix, ski tours, you name it we’ve done it.

From supplying competitive quotations to helping you plan the best itinerary - rightdown to the last detail, our worldwide team of experts is able to arrange a customdesigned holiday or incentive trip to suit your particular requirements. Call your travelagent or nearest Contiki Office - you’ll be surprised at how we can make it happen.

Printed on recyclable paper manufactured in Australia.Please don’t throw this brochure away, we encourage you to either pass it onto a friend or place it in a paper recycling bin.Contiki is represented in Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Germany, HongKong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines,Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA.

Contiki ® is a registered trademark of Contiki Tours International Ltd., Bermuda. © Copyright 2008. All rights reserved. Printed in Australia.

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Contiki Holidays (Australia) PTY LTD

Travel House, 35 Grafton Street,Bondi Junction NSW 2022Licence No. 2TA00 1868ABN 18 002 525 340IATA No. 023 06496

Administration Phone: 02 9511 2200

Travel Agent Reservations:Sydney metro phone: 02 9511 2222

Other areas phone: 1300 301 835

Fax: 02 9511 2210

Email: reservations@contiki.com.auPayment advice:paymentadvice@contiki.com.au

Customer Enquiries:Phone: 1300 CONTIKI (1300 266 845)www.contiki.com.au

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ContentsSTEP 1 - WHY TRAVEL CONTIKI Page

STEP 2 - THE HOLIDAYS WE OFFER

STEP 3 - HOW TO BOOK

Why choose Contiki 4-5Sightseeing is Just the Start... 6-7Free Time Optional Extras 8-9Great Accommodation 10-11Juicy Deals 12contiki.com 13Low Fare Airlines 14Mix and Match - Australia and New Zealand 15

Contrast Reef and Rock A$2749 14 16-17Aussie Explorer A$3369 24/25 18-19Ocean to Outback A$2429 15 21

Introducing Northern Territory 22Native Australia A$595 4 23Alice and Kakadu A$795 6 24Alice and Uluru A$725 5 25Territory and Outback A$1245 11 26-27

Introducing East Coast 28

Bridge to Reef A$1359 10 20Sydney Scene & Sydney New Year A$279 4 29Reefs and Rainforests A$1999 16 30-31Beaches and Reefs A$1749 14 32-33Cairns Sunshine Trail A$1519 12 34-35Coast and Whitsundays A$1485 11 36-37Island and Rainforest A$1279 9 38-39Magical Tropics A$915 7 40Rainforest Adventure A$369 3 41City to Surf A$685 5 42Learn to Dive A$725 5 43Dive / Snorkel to Adventure A$480 3 44Whitsunday Sailing Option A$320 3 44

Make a Difference 45Questions and Answers 46Booking Conditions 47How to Book, Group Bookings, Special Groups 48

We’ve got Australia covered!Life is all about challenging yourself. And sometimes, to uncover adventure, you have to go that little bit further. There's always more to explore and discover,and experiencing Australia with Contiki is a great way to do it.

Australia is our home turf. Sure, we'll show you the Sydney Opera House, Uluru and The Great Barrier Reef, but we'll also take you off the beaten track.Our sense of adventure and local expertise will really make the difference.

See staggeringly diverse landscapes from a hot air balloon in the desert, walk through ancient rainforests teeming with life, raft through the whitewash ofthe mighty Tully River, find out how bright the stars are when you are 3,000 km from the nearest city, cuddle a koala so you know what it feels like or joinin the native dance and boomerang throwing of Australia's indigenous Aborigines - there’s so much to see and do!

It's your journey, and we'll be there to help you make the most of it!

Combined E. Coast & N. Territory From Days Page

Northern Territory From Days Page

East Coast From Days Page

Whitsundays(Long Island)

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Bridge to Reef P.2010 Days

Whitsundays(Long Island)

GREAT BARRIER REEF

TheOlgas

Alice Springs

Cairns

KingsCanyon

SimpsonsGap

Ocean to Outback P.2115 Days

Kakadu N.P

Litchfield N.P Katherine

Native Australia P.234 Days

KingsCanyon

The Olgas

Uluru

Simpsons Gap

Alice and Uluru P.255 Days

KakaduN.P

Litchfield N.PKatherine

MatarankaDalyWaters

Tennant CreekDevilsMarbles

Wycliffe Well

Ti Tree

Alice and Kakadu P.246 Days

Kakadu N.P

LitchfieldN.P Katherine

Mataranka

Daly Waters

Tennant Creek

Devils Marbles

Wycliffe Well

Ti TreeKings Canyon

The OlgasUluru

Simpsons Gap

Territory and Outback P.2611 Days

Kakadu N.PLitchfield N.P

Katherine

MatarankaDaly Waters

Tennant Creek

Devils Marbles

Kings Canyon

Wycliffe Well

The OlgasUluru

Simpsons Gap

Tully

Cairns

Alice Springs

Townsville

Shute HarbourAirlie Beach

MackayCapricorn Coast

Fraser Island

Whitsundays(Long Island)

CountryHomestead

Brisbane

Byron BayCoffs HarbourSurf Lodge

Port Stephens

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Surfers ParadiseCurrumbin

Noosa

Aussie Explorer 24/25 Days P.18

The Olgas

Uluru Simpsons Gap

Cairns

Shute Harbour

Airlie Beach

Whitsundays(Long Island)

Brisbane

Surfers ParadiseCurrumbin

Byron Bay

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Noosa

Coffs HarbourSurf Lodge

Fraser Island

MackayCapricorn Coast

CountryHomestead

Port Stephens

Contrast Reef & Rock 14 Days P.16

Tully

Townsville

Shute Harbour

Airlie Beach

Whitsundays(Long Island)

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Kuranda

MossmanGorge

Cape Tribulation

Port Douglas

Mackay

FraserIsland

Brisbane

Byron Bay

Coffs Harbour Surf Lodge

Surfers ParadiseCurrumbin

Noosa

Capricorn CoastCountryHomestead

Port Stephens

Reefs and Rainforests P.3016 Days

Tully

Townsville

Shute Harbour

Airlie Beach

Whitsundays(Long Island)

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Mackay

Fraser Island

Brisbane

Byron BayCoffs HarbourSurf Lodge

Surfers Paradise

Currumbin

Noosa

Capricorn CoastCountryHomestead

Port Stephens

Beaches and Reefs P.3214 Days

Tully

Townsville

Shute Harbour

Airlie Beach

Whitsundays(Long Island)

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Brisbane

Mackay

Fraser IslandNoosa

Capricorn CoastCountryHomestead

Cairns Sunshine Trail P.3412 Days

ShuteHarbour

Airlie Beach

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Mackay

Fraser Island

Brisbane

Byron BayCoffs HarbourSurf Lodge

Surfers ParadiseCurrumbin

Noosa

Capricorn CoastCountryHomestead

Port Stephens

Coast and Whitsundays P.3611 Days

Tully

Townsville

Shute Harbour

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Kuranda

MossmanGorge

Cape Tribulation

Port Douglas

Island and Rainforest P.389 Days

Tully

Townsville

Shute Harbour

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Magical Tropics P.407 Days

GREAT BARRIER

REEF

Kuranda

MossmanGorge

Cape Tribulation

Port Douglas

Rainforest Adventure P.413 Days

Byron BayCoffs HarbourSurf Lodge

Currumbin

Port Stephens

City to Surf P.424 Days

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ContentsSTEP 1 - WHY TRAVEL CONTIKI Page

STEP 2 - THE HOLIDAYS WE OFFER

STEP 3 - HOW TO BOOK

Why choose Contiki 4-5Sightseeing is Just the Start... 6-7Free Time Optional Extras 8-9Great Accommodation 10-11Juicy Deals 12contiki.com 13Low Fare Airlines 14Mix and Match - Australia and New Zealand 15

Contrast Reef and Rock A$2749 14 16-17Aussie Explorer A$3369 24/25 18-19Ocean to Outback A$2429 15 21

Introducing Northern Territory 22Native Australia A$595 4 23Alice and Kakadu A$795 6 24Alice and Uluru A$725 5 25Territory and Outback A$1245 11 26-27

Introducing East Coast 28

Bridge to Reef A$1359 10 20Sydney Scene & Sydney New Year A$279 4 29Reefs and Rainforests A$1999 16 30-31Beaches and Reefs A$1749 14 32-33Cairns Sunshine Trail A$1519 12 34-35Coast and Whitsundays A$1485 11 36-37Island and Rainforest A$1279 9 38-39Magical Tropics A$915 7 40Rainforest Adventure A$369 3 41City to Surf A$685 5 42Learn to Dive A$725 5 43Dive / Snorkel to Adventure A$480 3 44Whitsunday Sailing Option A$320 3 44

Make a Difference 45Questions and Answers 46Booking Conditions 47How to Book, Group Bookings, Special Groups 48

We’ve got Australia covered!Life is all about challenging yourself. And sometimes, to uncover adventure, you have to go that little bit further. There's always more to explore and discover,and experiencing Australia with Contiki is a great way to do it.

Australia is our home turf. Sure, we'll show you the Sydney Opera House, Uluru and The Great Barrier Reef, but we'll also take you off the beaten track.Our sense of adventure and local expertise will really make the difference.

See staggeringly diverse landscapes from a hot air balloon in the desert, walk through ancient rainforests teeming with life, raft through the whitewash ofthe mighty Tully River, find out how bright the stars are when you are 3,000 km from the nearest city, cuddle a koala so you know what it feels like or joinin the native dance and boomerang throwing of Australia's indigenous Aborigines - there’s so much to see and do!

It's your journey, and we'll be there to help you make the most of it!

Combined E. Coast & N. Territory From Days Page

Northern Territory From Days Page

East Coast From Days Page

Whitsundays(Long Island)

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Bridge to Reef P.2010 Days

Whitsundays(Long Island)

GREAT BARRIER REEF

TheOlgas

Alice Springs

Cairns

KingsCanyon

SimpsonsGap

Ocean to Outback P.2115 Days

Kakadu N.P

Litchfield N.P Katherine

Native Australia P.234 Days

KingsCanyon

The Olgas

Uluru

Simpsons Gap

Alice and Uluru P.255 Days

KakaduN.P

Litchfield N.PKatherine

MatarankaDalyWaters

Tennant CreekDevilsMarbles

Wycliffe Well

Ti Tree

Alice and Kakadu P.246 Days

Kakadu N.P

LitchfieldN.P Katherine

Mataranka

Daly Waters

Tennant Creek

Devils Marbles

Wycliffe Well

Ti TreeKings Canyon

The OlgasUluru

Simpsons Gap

Territory and Outback P.2611 Days

Kakadu N.PLitchfield N.P

Katherine

MatarankaDaly Waters

Tennant Creek

Devils Marbles

Kings Canyon

Wycliffe Well

The OlgasUluru

Simpsons Gap

Tully

Cairns

Alice Springs

Townsville

Shute HarbourAirlie Beach

MackayCapricorn Coast

Fraser Island

Whitsundays(Long Island)

CountryHomestead

Brisbane

Byron BayCoffs HarbourSurf Lodge

Port Stephens

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Surfers ParadiseCurrumbin

Noosa

Aussie Explorer 24/25 Days P.18

The Olgas

Uluru Simpsons Gap

Cairns

Shute Harbour

Airlie Beach

Whitsundays(Long Island)

Brisbane

Surfers ParadiseCurrumbin

Byron Bay

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Noosa

Coffs HarbourSurf Lodge

Fraser Island

MackayCapricorn Coast

CountryHomestead

Port Stephens

Contrast Reef & Rock 14 Days P.16

Tully

Townsville

Shute Harbour

Airlie Beach

Whitsundays(Long Island)

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Kuranda

MossmanGorge

Cape Tribulation

Port Douglas

Mackay

FraserIsland

Brisbane

Byron Bay

Coffs Harbour Surf Lodge

Surfers ParadiseCurrumbin

Noosa

Capricorn CoastCountryHomestead

Port Stephens

Reefs and Rainforests P.3016 Days

Tully

Townsville

Shute Harbour

Airlie Beach

Whitsundays(Long Island)

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Mackay

Fraser Island

Brisbane

Byron BayCoffs HarbourSurf Lodge

Surfers Paradise

Currumbin

Noosa

Capricorn CoastCountryHomestead

Port Stephens

Beaches and Reefs P.3214 Days

Tully

Townsville

Shute Harbour

Airlie Beach

Whitsundays(Long Island)

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Brisbane

Mackay

Fraser IslandNoosa

Capricorn CoastCountryHomestead

Cairns Sunshine Trail P.3412 Days

ShuteHarbour

Airlie Beach

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Mackay

Fraser Island

Brisbane

Byron BayCoffs HarbourSurf Lodge

Surfers ParadiseCurrumbin

Noosa

Capricorn CoastCountryHomestead

Port Stephens

Coast and Whitsundays P.3611 Days

Tully

Townsville

Shute Harbour

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Kuranda

MossmanGorge

Cape Tribulation

Port Douglas

Island and Rainforest P.389 Days

Tully

Townsville

Shute Harbour

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Magical Tropics P.407 Days

GREAT BARRIER

REEF

Kuranda

MossmanGorge

Cape Tribulation

Port Douglas

Rainforest Adventure P.413 Days

Byron BayCoffs HarbourSurf Lodge

Currumbin

Port Stephens

City to Surf P.424 Days

Tunes while youtravelWe know music is central to mostpeoples' lives, that's why we'vealways seen music as an importantpart of the overall Contikiexperience. Our state of the artstereos pump music through ourspeaker system on boardeach of our vehicles.

In addition, your Contiki crew carries a wealth ofmusic and uses it to enhance your travels andappreciation of Australia. They've got theme music thatconnects you to a city or sight you're visiting, dancemusic to inspire you on an evening out or the latesttunes to ensure entertaining scenic drives. If you haveyour own favourites, we encourage you to bring themalong as others may want to hear your Top 10!

Charging on the Go!Flat batteries are no longer an excuse for missing out on a greatphoto, because we’ve fitted the vast majority of our coaches withcharging units.

And you’ll never have to worry about going cold turkey justbecause your ipod or mp3 player died minutes after you hit thehighway. Just don’t forget to bring your Australasian plugadaptors.

Also, if you want to send brag-mail to your friends and familystuck at home, there are plenty of Internet cafés that will helpyou rub it in.

Our reputation Every year young travellers from across the globe choose to holiday withContiki for the experience of a lifetime – discovering far off places andexotic cultures. For over 45 years, these young travellers have trusted us toshow them the world and we’re still going strong.

Everyone’s 18-35Are you ready to live it up and meet heaps of other young, like-mindedtravellers from across the globe? On Contiki, everyone’s 18 to 35 so thereare always great fun and interesting people to hang-out with if you want to.It doesn’t matter if you’re a solo or tandem traveller – clear your addressbook because it’s going to be full by the time you get home.

Great staff and superb transportOur young, professional staff are the dependable, knowledgeable travel partners you don’t want to leave home without. And forget busy train stationsand overcrowded public buses, you can chill out and enjoy the ride on one ofour modern, comfortable coaches. Kick back and enjoy the ultimateadventure in the most modern fleet of comfortable air-conditioned vehicles.

Hassle free and easyDon’t waste time trying to find the next place to stay or how to get there,with Contiki you can stress less, enjoy more and let our expert staff showyou their secrets to a hassle free holiday.

Freedom and flexibility Want to travel with a dynamic group, but also have the opportunity to doyour own thing? No problems, we’ve struck a perfect balance that givesyou plenty of free-time to do whatever you want.

Fun and immerse yourself in different culturesThe fun of travelling is meeting new people, seeing new places andexperiencing new cultures. Our trips are designed to let you explore theculture, enjoy the food, view the sights, experience the traditions and mixwith the locals.

With Contiki you won’t break the bankContiki’s travel packages are stuffed full of value, which means you’ll have a lot more left over for life’s little luxuries like shopping, dining and extrasightseeing. A lot cheaper than doing it yourself, we make quality travelaffordable, plus you get to pay for it in your own currency so you knowwhat it’s going to cost. Compare us with the price of doing it on your ownto see our unbeatable value.

No worriesWhen you book a Contiki tour you have the security of booking through a company that’s not only a Bonded Member of many Tour OperatorAssociations around the world, but also has a worldwide reputation forreliability and high quality standards.

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The Contiki Menu

Why Choose Contiki

Great holidays involve entertaining your taste buds along the way.Contiki don’t just dish up a feast of adventure and fun - we make sureyou sample all the delights local cuisine has to offer.

Australia is home to loads of delicious dishes from juicy beef steaks as partof a traditional Aussie BBQ, to arguably, the worlds best seafood includingprawns, oysters and local specialities like Moreton Bay bugs and barramundi.There’s also the chance to try Aboriginal bush tucker delicacies like witchettygrubs, kangaroo and crocodile. And with Australia’s fantastic multi-culturalmix there’s something to suit everyone’s taste buds!

Please Note: If you have any special dietary requests please make these known at the time of booking. Although we’ll bend over backwards to make sure it happens, standards can sometimes vary from place to place. Unfortunately we can’t be held responsible for local meals that don’t meet your exact requirements. It’s all part of the adventure!

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We don’t just offer a destination, we deliver an experience!

Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef

Surfers Paradise

See what our past passengers

say about their experience on our

message boards

Don’t take our word for it

www.contiki.com.au/forum

For more information refer to: www.contiki.com.au/contikiexperience

Tunes while youtravelWe know music is central to mostpeoples' lives, that's why we'vealways seen music as an importantpart of the overall Contikiexperience. Our state of the artstereos pump music through ourspeaker system on boardeach of our vehicles.

In addition, your Contiki crew carries a wealth ofmusic and uses it to enhance your travels andappreciation of Australia. They've got theme music thatconnects you to a city or sight you're visiting, dancemusic to inspire you on an evening out or the latesttunes to ensure entertaining scenic drives. If you haveyour own favourites, we encourage you to bring themalong as others may want to hear your Top 10!

Charging on the Go!Flat batteries are no longer an excuse for missing out on a greatphoto, because we’ve fitted the vast majority of our coaches withcharging units.

And you’ll never have to worry about going cold turkey justbecause your ipod or mp3 player died minutes after you hit thehighway. Just don’t forget to bring your Australasian plugadaptors.

Also, if you want to send brag-mail to your friends and familystuck at home, there are plenty of Internet cafés that will helpyou rub it in.

Our reputation Every year young travellers from across the globe choose to holiday withContiki for the experience of a lifetime – discovering far off places andexotic cultures. For over 45 years, these young travellers have trusted us toshow them the world and we’re still going strong.

Everyone’s 18-35Are you ready to live it up and meet heaps of other young, like-mindedtravellers from across the globe? On Contiki, everyone’s 18 to 35 so thereare always great fun and interesting people to hang-out with if you want to.It doesn’t matter if you’re a solo or tandem traveller – clear your addressbook because it’s going to be full by the time you get home.

Great staff and superb transportOur young, professional staff are the dependable, knowledgeable travel partners you don’t want to leave home without. And forget busy train stationsand overcrowded public buses, you can chill out and enjoy the ride on one ofour modern, comfortable coaches. Kick back and enjoy the ultimateadventure in the most modern fleet of comfortable air-conditioned vehicles.

Hassle free and easyDon’t waste time trying to find the next place to stay or how to get there,with Contiki you can stress less, enjoy more and let our expert staff showyou their secrets to a hassle free holiday.

Freedom and flexibility Want to travel with a dynamic group, but also have the opportunity to doyour own thing? No problems, we’ve struck a perfect balance that givesyou plenty of free-time to do whatever you want.

Fun and immerse yourself in different culturesThe fun of travelling is meeting new people, seeing new places andexperiencing new cultures. Our trips are designed to let you explore theculture, enjoy the food, view the sights, experience the traditions and mixwith the locals.

With Contiki you won’t break the bankContiki’s travel packages are stuffed full of value, which means you’ll have a lot more left over for life’s little luxuries like shopping, dining and extrasightseeing. A lot cheaper than doing it yourself, we make quality travelaffordable, plus you get to pay for it in your own currency so you knowwhat it’s going to cost. Compare us with the price of doing it on your ownto see our unbeatable value.

No worriesWhen you book a Contiki tour you have the security of booking through a company that’s not only a Bonded Member of many Tour OperatorAssociations around the world, but also has a worldwide reputation forreliability and high quality standards.

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The Contiki Menu

Why Choose Contiki

Great holidays involve entertaining your taste buds along the way.Contiki don’t just dish up a feast of adventure and fun - we make sureyou sample all the delights local cuisine has to offer.

Australia is home to loads of delicious dishes from juicy beef steaks as partof a traditional Aussie BBQ, to arguably, the worlds best seafood includingprawns, oysters and local specialities like Moreton Bay bugs and barramundi.There’s also the chance to try Aboriginal bush tucker delicacies like witchettygrubs, kangaroo and crocodile. And with Australia’s fantastic multi-culturalmix there’s something to suit everyone’s taste buds!

Please Note: If you have any special dietary requests please make these known at the time of booking. Although we’ll bend over backwards to make sure it happens, standards can sometimes vary from place to place. Unfortunately we can’t be held responsible for local meals that don’t meet your exact requirements. It’s all part of the adventure!

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We don’t just offer a destination, we deliver an experience!

Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef

Surfers Paradise

See what our past passengers

say about their experience on our

message boards

Don’t take our word for it

www.contiki.com.au/forum

For more information refer to: www.contiki.com.au/contikiexperience

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Music, Festivals and Sport

Sightseeing & Activities

Sightseeing is just the start...

In addition to the music you'll hear on your Contiki travels, youmight be interested to experience one of the many musicfestivals or famous sporting events that are held annually and area huge part of Australasian culture.

Here's just a snapshot of what's happening in 2008/9:

Big Day Out (Jan & Feb) - held every summer aroundAustralia, it's a showcase for home-grown local musical talentmixing it with some of the best acts in the world Sporting events are aplenty, from Aussie Rules (AFL) football,NRL & Super 14 Rugby matches, to V8 Super cars (from Febto Sept), Cricket (from Nov to Feb) and the Australian TennisOpen in Melbourne (Jan)

Why not join the fun and combine one of these great eventsbefore, after or during a Contikiitinerary?

Further information:Search for actual dates andtickets for these events on theweb.

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This is what you’re here for - to see the sights, hearthe stories and get an up-close look at the placesyou’ve always dreamed of visiting, as well asmeeting the fascinating people who call them home.

Whitsunday Sailing

Kakadu National Park

Learn the Didgeridoo

The Great Barrier Reef

Enjoy Aboriginal Culture

Surfers Paradise

Uluru

Kings Canyon

Cuddle a KoalaSydney

With the aid of our Tour Manager, Contiki’s informative tours will ensure youget the real story behind every sight and from every angle – by foot, boat,coach and even plane.

Contiki’s hands-on sightseeing tours allow you to see, learn, feel,photograph and enjoy Australia’s most famous icons and discover thehidden gems you didn’t know existed.

Our tours help you find your feet in a new city and allow you to shortlist thesights you’ll want to explore in more depth and the activities you’ll want todo during your free-time

On each itinerary we list the included highlights you’ll experience. Travellingwith Contiki, you’re going to see and do more than you imagined…

Here’s a snapshot of what’s on offer:

Climb Sydney’s Harbour Bridge and treasure the Opera House

Marvel at Uluru’s (Ayers Rock) spectacular colours at sunset & sunrise

Suntan on white sandy beaches as long as the eye can see

Enjoy the wonderful weather and warm waters

Learn to surf along side those famous bronzed Aussie Life-savers

Swim, snorkel and dive amongst coral, fish and other aquatic life in theGreat Barrier Reef

Socialise with fun laid-back Aussie characters you’ll meet at the places we visit

Enjoy Aboriginal Culture and Art

Hot air balloon to see the vast scenery of the Outback

Sail the picturesque islands of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park

Hike through the rainforests and mangrove swamps at Cape Tribulation

View Aboriginal Rock Art and Crocodiles at Kakadu National Park

Watch the Stars and Milky Way under perfectly clear night skies.

You’ll get a free Contiki

“Travellers Guide” and

Free Contiki Document

Wallet with all trips.

Free!!!!

Crystal clear waters of the Whitsunday Islands

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Music, Festivals and Sport

Sightseeing & Activities

Sightseeing is just the start...

In addition to the music you'll hear on your Contiki travels, youmight be interested to experience one of the many musicfestivals or famous sporting events that are held annually and area huge part of Australasian culture.

Here's just a snapshot of what's happening in 2008/9:

Big Day Out (Jan & Feb) - held every summer aroundAustralia, it's a showcase for home-grown local musical talentmixing it with some of the best acts in the world Sporting events are aplenty, from Aussie Rules (AFL) football,NRL & Super 14 Rugby matches, to V8 Super cars (from Febto Sept), Cricket (from Nov to Feb) and the Australian TennisOpen in Melbourne (Jan)

Why not join the fun and combine one of these great eventsbefore, after or during a Contikiitinerary?

Further information:Search for actual dates andtickets for these events on theweb.

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This is what you’re here for - to see the sights, hearthe stories and get an up-close look at the placesyou’ve always dreamed of visiting, as well asmeeting the fascinating people who call them home.

Whitsunday Sailing

Kakadu National Park

Learn the Didgeridoo

The Great Barrier Reef

Enjoy Aboriginal Culture

Surfers Paradise

Uluru

Kings Canyon

Cuddle a KoalaSydney

With the aid of our Tour Manager, Contiki’s informative tours will ensure youget the real story behind every sight and from every angle – by foot, boat,coach and even plane.

Contiki’s hands-on sightseeing tours allow you to see, learn, feel,photograph and enjoy Australia’s most famous icons and discover thehidden gems you didn’t know existed.

Our tours help you find your feet in a new city and allow you to shortlist thesights you’ll want to explore in more depth and the activities you’ll want todo during your free-time

On each itinerary we list the included highlights you’ll experience. Travellingwith Contiki, you’re going to see and do more than you imagined…

Here’s a snapshot of what’s on offer:

Climb Sydney’s Harbour Bridge and treasure the Opera House

Marvel at Uluru’s (Ayers Rock) spectacular colours at sunset & sunrise

Suntan on white sandy beaches as long as the eye can see

Enjoy the wonderful weather and warm waters

Learn to surf along side those famous bronzed Aussie Life-savers

Swim, snorkel and dive amongst coral, fish and other aquatic life in theGreat Barrier Reef

Socialise with fun laid-back Aussie characters you’ll meet at the places we visit

Enjoy Aboriginal Culture and Art

Hot air balloon to see the vast scenery of the Outback

Sail the picturesque islands of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park

Hike through the rainforests and mangrove swamps at Cape Tribulation

View Aboriginal Rock Art and Crocodiles at Kakadu National Park

Watch the Stars and Milky Way under perfectly clear night skies.

You’ll get a free Contiki

“Travellers Guide” and

Free Contiki Document

Wallet with all trips.

Free!!!!

Crystal clear waters of the Whitsunday Islands

Optionals are arranged and paid for on tour, not beforehand. By leaving thefinal decisions until then, you'll have the following benefits:

• You’ll be able to choose what interests you, at the same time as your newfriends.

• You'll get great value, as we’ve negotiated the best rates for each Optional. • An experienced Tour Manager who'll offer you personal advice as well as

take care of all the arrangements.• Some activities are seasonal whilst others are weather dependent.

So deciding on tour, rather than before, makes sense. This will make yourholiday hassle free, better value and more enjoyable, ensuring greater fun,bigger laughs and better stories. Payment will be made on tour and can bemade by cash, travellers checks (in $AUD) or by credit cards.

When do I choose and how do I pay?

What are my choices and the prices?On each itinerary page, you'll find a 'FREE TIME' box with a sample of theOptional Activities offered on tour. So you know about them in advance and tohelp you budget, a complete list is available on our website - go towww.contiki.com.au/australia - click on the tour you're interested in, thenclick on the 'Optional Excursions' button. Here you'll find descriptions of eachOptional Activity, prices and some additional web links.

A complete Optional list with pricing will also come with your final documents.

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Free Time

Here’s a taste of what’s available:

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READSome of these activities involve outdoor adventure and can be physically demanding, sothere’s always an element of risk. You should make your own decisions about theseactivities and only participate in activities that you feel comfortable you can handle. It’s alsoa good idea to check that your insurance includes your participation in adventure activities.

Tandem Skydiving

Hot air balloon ride

Scuba Diving at the Great Barrier Reef

AJ Hackett Bungy

Kakadu Scenic Flight

Harley ride Uluru

White Water Rafting

Learn to Surf

Aboriginal Culture &Bushtucker Tour

Guided Eco-hike in a Rainforest

Dracula Comedy Cabaret

Camel Ride in the Desert

Katherine Gorge Cruise

Fraser Island 4WD Tour

We know everyone is different, so in your free time you’ll have a choice to enhance your itinerary with Contiki’s ‘Optional Activities’. Based on what ourpast travellers have asked for, they’re called Optionals as you have a choice to opt in or opt out and do exactly as you wish.

Our exciting optional activities are the stuff memories are made of and will instantly transform your fantastic holiday into an unforgettable experience.

Australia is a diverse and beautiful country which offers many once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. Imagine a hot air balloon ride over the desert at sunrise,flying over Uluru in a helicopter or sailing on a yacht through the Whitsundays.

You’ll be amazed how much free-time you’ll have with Contiki - we’ve found the perfect mix of sightseeing and free time, allowing you the flexibility tocreate your trip of a lifetime.

Whether you choose just a few or become an adrenaline junkie, there’s something for everyone, our extras blend culture and adventure.

And because the choice is yours - do as much, or as little as you like.

A J Hacket Bungy Jump

Aboriginal Culture and Bushtucker Tour Float over the outback ina balloon!

Kakadu Scenic Flight

Harley Ride - Uluru Cruise KatherineGorge

Whitsundays Sailing

Helicopter Flight over Uluru!

Draculas Comedy Cabaret

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For further information refer to: www.contiki.com.au/contikiexperience

Optionals are arranged and paid for on tour, not beforehand. By leaving thefinal decisions until then, you'll have the following benefits:

• You’ll be able to choose what interests you, at the same time as your newfriends.

• You'll get great value, as we’ve negotiated the best rates for each Optional. • An experienced Tour Manager who'll offer you personal advice as well as

take care of all the arrangements.• Some activities are seasonal whilst others are weather dependent.

So deciding on tour, rather than before, makes sense. This will make yourholiday hassle free, better value and more enjoyable, ensuring greater fun,bigger laughs and better stories. Payment will be made on tour and can bemade by cash, travellers checks (in $AUD) or by credit cards.

When do I choose and how do I pay?

What are my choices and the prices?On each itinerary page, you'll find a 'FREE TIME' box with a sample of theOptional Activities offered on tour. So you know about them in advance and tohelp you budget, a complete list is available on our website - go towww.contiki.com.au/australia - click on the tour you're interested in, thenclick on the 'Optional Excursions' button. Here you'll find descriptions of eachOptional Activity, prices and some additional web links.

A complete Optional list with pricing will also come with your final documents.

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Free Time

Here’s a taste of what’s available:

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READSome of these activities involve outdoor adventure and can be physically demanding, sothere’s always an element of risk. You should make your own decisions about theseactivities and only participate in activities that you feel comfortable you can handle. It’s alsoa good idea to check that your insurance includes your participation in adventure activities.

Tandem Skydiving

Hot air balloon ride

Scuba Diving at the Great Barrier Reef

AJ Hackett Bungy

Kakadu Scenic Flight

Harley ride Uluru

White Water Rafting

Learn to Surf

Aboriginal Culture &Bushtucker Tour

Guided Eco-hike in a Rainforest

Dracula Comedy Cabaret

Camel Ride in the Desert

Katherine Gorge Cruise

Fraser Island 4WD Tour

We know everyone is different, so in your free time you’ll have a choice to enhance your itinerary with Contiki’s ‘Optional Activities’. Based on what ourpast travellers have asked for, they’re called Optionals as you have a choice to opt in or opt out and do exactly as you wish.

Our exciting optional activities are the stuff memories are made of and will instantly transform your fantastic holiday into an unforgettable experience.

Australia is a diverse and beautiful country which offers many once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. Imagine a hot air balloon ride over the desert at sunrise,flying over Uluru in a helicopter or sailing on a yacht through the Whitsundays.

You’ll be amazed how much free-time you’ll have with Contiki - we’ve found the perfect mix of sightseeing and free time, allowing you the flexibility tocreate your trip of a lifetime.

Whether you choose just a few or become an adrenaline junkie, there’s something for everyone, our extras blend culture and adventure.

And because the choice is yours - do as much, or as little as you like.

A J Hacket Bungy Jump

Aboriginal Culture and Bushtucker Tour Float over the outback ina balloon!

Kakadu Scenic Flight

Harley Ride - Uluru Cruise KatherineGorge

Whitsundays Sailing

Helicopter Flight over Uluru!

Draculas Comedy Cabaret

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For further information refer to: www.contiki.com.au/contikiexperience

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Hotels, Resorts and Our Unique “Special Stays”

Where you stay... ... matters!From outback ranches to island eco-lodges and beach resorts or simply the star filled sky, wherever you stay on your trip, you'll be experiencing themagical contrast this country has to offer.

Contiki offers an incredible mix of accommodation styles from hotels and resorts, to our unique 'Special Stays', in settings that are sure to give youexperiences unlike any you've had before.

Our accommodations, their facilites and the locations are some of thebest that Australia has to offer - the quality and value cannot be beaten,we dare you to compare! This higher quality and the convenient locationsensure you get the most out of your holiday.

As well as our regular included hotels, below we have listed some of ourresorts and ‘Special Stays’ - there's definitely an experience for everyone!

A tropical island resort set on Long Island in The Whitsundays

Accommodation located right in the heart of Uluru and Kakadu National Parks

An overnight sailing adventure onboard a yacht in The Whitsundays

Rainforest eco-lodges on Fraser Island and at Cape Tribulation in theDaintree National Park

A night under the stars in an Aussie ‘swag’ at Kings Canyon

A traditional country homestead located on an Aussie cattle farm

To better understand the quality and great experiences our hotels, resortsand ‘Special Stays’ provide, we’ve provided some further details on thefollowing page and on page 44 for the overnight sailing.

All our tour prices are based on 4 people sharing a large comfortableroom, many with private ensuite facilities. If you're travelling on your own,we can arrange for you to share a quad-room at no extra cost - same sexof course! Or single and twin rooms are available for an additional charge.

NB: Twin room tour prices can only be booked when two friends book at the same timeon the same booking reference number. Twin and single rooms may be on request basis.

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Surf Village - Coffs Harbour

Country Homestead

Kakadu Lodge

Fraser Island Eco Lodge

A night under the stars - Kings Canyon

Long Island Resort

BBQ - AyersRock Resort

Cairns Colonial Club

Shoal Bay Resort and Spa - Port Stephens

An overnight sailing adventure in the Whitsundays

Here’s a taste of what’s available:Country HomesteadThe Country Homestead is exclusive to Contiki and gives you the opportunityto experience Aussie hospitality at it's best. You'll be able to see native farmanimals, enjoy the spectacular panoramic views, stunning sunsets and nighttime star filled skies.

Long Island ResortMany of our itineraries also include a stop at one of the most beautiful spotsin The Whitsundays - Long Island. The Long Island Resort is the perfectsetting to relax, and unwind. The Resort offers excellent facilities with loads ofactivities on offer both in and out of the water. Of course there's the stunningwhite sandy beaches and crystal clear waters where you can soak up the sunand have fun!

Ayers Rock ResortOn the doorstep of one of the world's most incredible natural wonders, Uluru,surrounded by the amazing red landscape, you'll find Ayers Rock Resort'sOutback Pioneer Lodge. With full resort facilities, including a swimming pool,an outdoor BBQ and a bar with live entertainment, it's a great spot torecuperate after an adventurous day in cental Oz!

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Hotels, Resorts and Our Unique “Special Stays”

Where you stay... ... matters!From outback ranches to island eco-lodges and beach resorts or simply the star filled sky, wherever you stay on your trip, you'll be experiencing themagical contrast this country has to offer.

Contiki offers an incredible mix of accommodation styles from hotels and resorts, to our unique 'Special Stays', in settings that are sure to give youexperiences unlike any you've had before.

Our accommodations, their facilites and the locations are some of thebest that Australia has to offer - the quality and value cannot be beaten,we dare you to compare! This higher quality and the convenient locationsensure you get the most out of your holiday.

As well as our regular included hotels, below we have listed some of ourresorts and ‘Special Stays’ - there's definitely an experience for everyone!

A tropical island resort set on Long Island in The Whitsundays

Accommodation located right in the heart of Uluru and Kakadu National Parks

An overnight sailing adventure onboard a yacht in The Whitsundays

Rainforest eco-lodges on Fraser Island and at Cape Tribulation in theDaintree National Park

A night under the stars in an Aussie ‘swag’ at Kings Canyon

A traditional country homestead located on an Aussie cattle farm

To better understand the quality and great experiences our hotels, resortsand ‘Special Stays’ provide, we’ve provided some further details on thefollowing page and on page 44 for the overnight sailing.

All our tour prices are based on 4 people sharing a large comfortableroom, many with private ensuite facilities. If you're travelling on your own,we can arrange for you to share a quad-room at no extra cost - same sexof course! Or single and twin rooms are available for an additional charge.

NB: Twin room tour prices can only be booked when two friends book at the same timeon the same booking reference number. Twin and single rooms may be on request basis.

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Surf Village - Coffs Harbour

Country Homestead

Kakadu Lodge

Fraser Island Eco Lodge

A night under the stars - Kings Canyon

Long Island Resort

BBQ - AyersRock Resort

Cairns Colonial Club

Shoal Bay Resort and Spa - Port Stephens

An overnight sailing adventure in the Whitsundays

Here’s a taste of what’s available:Country HomesteadThe Country Homestead is exclusive to Contiki and gives you the opportunityto experience Aussie hospitality at it's best. You'll be able to see native farmanimals, enjoy the spectacular panoramic views, stunning sunsets and nighttime star filled skies.

Long Island ResortMany of our itineraries also include a stop at one of the most beautiful spotsin The Whitsundays - Long Island. The Long Island Resort is the perfectsetting to relax, and unwind. The Resort offers excellent facilities with loads ofactivities on offer both in and out of the water. Of course there's the stunningwhite sandy beaches and crystal clear waters where you can soak up the sunand have fun!

Ayers Rock ResortOn the doorstep of one of the world's most incredible natural wonders, Uluru,surrounded by the amazing red landscape, you'll find Ayers Rock Resort'sOutback Pioneer Lodge. With full resort facilities, including a swimming pool,an outdoor BBQ and a bar with live entertainment, it's a great spot torecuperate after an adventurous day in cental Oz!

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THERE are three things you can’t leave home without – your passport, your spending money and a visit to Contiki’sall new website. Wired with loads of cutting edge features, it’s a fun and interactive travel planning site that willhelp you save heaps of time and money organising your overseas adventure.

contiki.comHot New Site – Cool New Features

Need a hand hunting down theperfect holiday?

Trip Finder

My Trips

The Contiki ExperienceMinimovie

Connect NowContiki Forums

My Trip Journal

Contikipedia

Other Cool Stuff

If you want to cash in on the latest deals and exclusive offers, contiki.comis the place to search for an unbelievable bargain.

Deals & Offers

Join Contiki eNews

Want to know and see more or bekept up to date. Then there’s ...

Save A$50. Book two Contiki holidays, at least seven days long at the same time from this, or any other Contiki brochure and get A$50 off the cost of the second holiday.

Multiple Tour Discount

Funky 4 - Save 5%Our ‘Funky 4’ discount means a 5% saving per person when 4 or more people book at the same time on the same tour.

Super 7 - Discount Save 7.5%Book a group of 7 people travelling on the same holiday at thesame time and get a 7.5% discount per person.

Travel Free - Save $$$’sExperience Contiki’s Europe with a group of 10 friends booked onthe same tour at the same time and the 11th person travels free.Alternatively, everyone in your group gets 10% off.

NB. All discounts apply to land tour price only. Funky 4, Super 7, Travel Free and Mix and Match multiple tour offers cannot be combined.

Offer #1: Save up to A$179 off the cost of your tour when you book and pay infull at least 6 months prior to departure.

Save up to A$89 off the cost of your tour when you book and pay in full at least 4 months prior to departure.Look out for the early payment discount symbolon each tour page.

Group Discounts

As soon as Contiki hasreceived your deposit, theland tour price confirmed toyou by Contiki reservationsis guaranteed so book andpay your deposit as early aspossible! It gives you thebest choice and could saveyou money. OnlyGovernment action canchange the price you pay.See page 47 for full details.

Be forwards in comingbackwards and save up to A$150.If it’s more convenient for you to start your trip from Darwin, Cairns, orthe Whitsundays, you should check out our ‘reverse’ itineraries. These tours depart from cities in thenorth and can save you up to A$150.

(look for this

symbol on

tour pages for

full details)

Early Payment Discounts

Reverse ToursPriceGuarantee

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNTSAVE UP TOA$179

Mix and Match Discounts

Offer #2:

Juicy DealsWith our Juicy Deals you could save up to A$179 or even better, get a group of 10 friends together and you could travel FREE!

A$179

Our Trip Finder will point you in the right direction – it sorts by lots ofdifferent categories like departure date, price range and destination to makeyour choice super easy.

www.contiki.com.au/tripfinder

If you still can’t decide where to go and what to do, the My Trips tool letsyou save all the best bits about each destination like itineraries and articles– so you can think about it, take your time to make a decision and lookover your plans later.

www.contiki.com.au/mytrips

Live the Contiki experience online through the eyes of two Contikitravellers at www.contiki.com.au/minimovie. Our awesome mini-moviefollows their adventures across Europe and the USA.

Don’t wait until you leave for your trip to meet other Contiki travellers, get inearly and chat online before you head off on Contiki’s message boards.

It’s also a great place to ask questions to Contiki passengers or ourexperienced tour managers. Plus it’s excellent for staying in touch once youget home.

www.contiki.com.au/forums

Forget hard to read travel diaries – share your up-to-the-minute travel yarnsstories with friends and family back home as they happen on the road withthe My Trip Journal tool.

www.contiki.com.au/mytripjournal

You’ve heard of wikipedia, right? Well, this is our very own wiki stuffed fullof everything you ever wanted to know about the Contiki experience.

Written by our Tour Managers, it is a must-check travel ‘bible’ on allthings Contiki and gives you loads of important, insider-only travel tipsabout Contiki trips and ‘life on the road’.

www.contiki.com.au/contikipedia

Keep your finger on the pulse and join Contiki eNews - our monthly emailnewsletter that's full of interesting and exciting features like travel tips,competitions, giveaways, trip reviews, polls, plus more.

And if that isn't enough, from time to time we'll send you excellent dealsand member-only offers to save you loads of money.

www.contiki.com.au/enews

Saveup to

Tully

Townsville

Shute Harbour

Airlie Beach

Whitsundays(Long Island)

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Mackay

Fraser Island

Brisbane

Byron Bay

Surfers ParadiseCurrumbin

Noosa

Capricorn CoastCountryHomestead

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THERE are three things you can’t leave home without – your passport, your spending money and a visit to Contiki’sall new website. Wired with loads of cutting edge features, it’s a fun and interactive travel planning site that willhelp you save heaps of time and money organising your overseas adventure.

contiki.comHot New Site – Cool New Features

Need a hand hunting down theperfect holiday?

Trip Finder

My Trips

The Contiki ExperienceMinimovie

Connect NowContiki Forums

My Trip Journal

Contikipedia

Other Cool Stuff

If you want to cash in on the latest deals and exclusive offers, contiki.comis the place to search for an unbelievable bargain.

Deals & Offers

Join Contiki eNews

Want to know and see more or bekept up to date. Then there’s ...

Save A$50. Book two Contiki holidays, at least seven days long at the same time from this, or any other Contiki brochure and get A$50 off the cost of the second holiday.

Multiple Tour Discount

Funky 4 - Save 5%Our ‘Funky 4’ discount means a 5% saving per person when 4 or more people book at the same time on the same tour.

Super 7 - Discount Save 7.5%Book a group of 7 people travelling on the same holiday at thesame time and get a 7.5% discount per person.

Travel Free - Save $$$’sExperience Contiki’s Europe with a group of 10 friends booked onthe same tour at the same time and the 11th person travels free.Alternatively, everyone in your group gets 10% off.

NB. All discounts apply to land tour price only. Funky 4, Super 7, Travel Free and Mix and Match multiple tour offers cannot be combined.

Offer #1: Save up to A$179 off the cost of your tour when you book and pay infull at least 6 months prior to departure.

Save up to A$89 off the cost of your tour when you book and pay in full at least 4 months prior to departure.Look out for the early payment discount symbolon each tour page.

Group Discounts

As soon as Contiki hasreceived your deposit, theland tour price confirmed toyou by Contiki reservationsis guaranteed so book andpay your deposit as early aspossible! It gives you thebest choice and could saveyou money. OnlyGovernment action canchange the price you pay.See page 47 for full details.

Be forwards in comingbackwards and save up to A$150.If it’s more convenient for you to start your trip from Darwin, Cairns, orthe Whitsundays, you should check out our ‘reverse’ itineraries. These tours depart from cities in thenorth and can save you up to A$150.

(look for this

symbol on

tour pages for

full details)

Early Payment Discounts

Reverse ToursPriceGuarantee

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNTSAVE UP TOA$179

Mix and Match Discounts

Offer #2:

Juicy DealsWith our Juicy Deals you could save up to A$179 or even better, get a group of 10 friends together and you could travel FREE!

A$179

Our Trip Finder will point you in the right direction – it sorts by lots ofdifferent categories like departure date, price range and destination to makeyour choice super easy.

www.contiki.com.au/tripfinder

If you still can’t decide where to go and what to do, the My Trips tool letsyou save all the best bits about each destination like itineraries and articles– so you can think about it, take your time to make a decision and lookover your plans later.

www.contiki.com.au/mytrips

Live the Contiki experience online through the eyes of two Contikitravellers at www.contiki.com.au/minimovie. Our awesome mini-moviefollows their adventures across Europe and the USA.

Don’t wait until you leave for your trip to meet other Contiki travellers, get inearly and chat online before you head off on Contiki’s message boards.

It’s also a great place to ask questions to Contiki passengers or ourexperienced tour managers. Plus it’s excellent for staying in touch once youget home.

www.contiki.com.au/forums

Forget hard to read travel diaries – share your up-to-the-minute travel yarnsstories with friends and family back home as they happen on the road withthe My Trip Journal tool.

www.contiki.com.au/mytripjournal

You’ve heard of wikipedia, right? Well, this is our very own wiki stuffed fullof everything you ever wanted to know about the Contiki experience.

Written by our Tour Managers, it is a must-check travel ‘bible’ on allthings Contiki and gives you loads of important, insider-only travel tipsabout Contiki trips and ‘life on the road’.

www.contiki.com.au/contikipedia

Keep your finger on the pulse and join Contiki eNews - our monthly emailnewsletter that's full of interesting and exciting features like travel tips,competitions, giveaways, trip reviews, polls, plus more.

And if that isn't enough, from time to time we'll send you excellent dealsand member-only offers to save you loads of money.

www.contiki.com.au/enews

Saveup to

Tully

Townsville

Shute Harbour

Airlie Beach

Whitsundays(Long Island)

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Mackay

Fraser Island

Brisbane

Byron Bay

Surfers ParadiseCurrumbin

Noosa

Capricorn CoastCountryHomestead

With low cost airlines like Jetstar, Tiger Airways and VirginBlue opening up new travel routes all the time, internationaland local Contiki travellers alike can create the perfect holiday,easily combining great value flights with a tour.

These airlines now service many Australian cities that Contiki tours start andfinish in including Cairns, Sydney, Darwin, Alice Springs. There's also servicesto Whitsunday Coast and Hamilton Island (both servicing The Whitsundays)as well as Brisbane and Gold Coast (both servicing Surfers Paradise).

Why not make a 7 day 'Magical Tropics' package by flying into theWhitsundays, join us for 7 days of island activity & reef adventure, anddepart from Cairns? Alternatively you may wish to link a number of shortContiki tours to see more of Australia. For instance fly into Sydney, enjoy afew days with our 'Sydney Scene' then join our 'City to Surf' to enjoy thespectacular coast and Surfers Paradise, departing from Brisbane.

The mix of packaging and holidays is completely up to you - now that'swhat I call flexibility! And it's not just the warm beach climate of the EastCoast, the low cost airlines also allow you to easily match a Contiki tour inthe Northern Territory to experience Kakadu, Katherine and Darwin.

Additionally these 'Low Fare Airlines' now connect many Australian cities toChristchurch, Wellington and Auckland should you wish to experienceContiki in New Zealand (see page 15).

Here we show you examples of how to link low cost airlines with Contiki.

How to do itWhat’s the best way to book your short air packaged holiday?

Booking is easy online direct with the low fare airline (or in conjunction withyour travel agent). We don't get involved as we want you to get the best airdeals and the best deals are made by committing early….so decide earlywhat you want to do, book your Contiki product so as to ensure availability,then go online at either Jetstar (jetstar.com.au), Virgin Blue (virginblue.com.au)or Tiger Airways (tigerairways.com.au) and book the relevant connecting flights.

NB: You will be responsible for the airport transfer to connect with yourtour. Lots of hotels offer shuttle bus services, just ask us when bookingyour Contiki trip.

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If you're an Aussie looking to travel further afield or an international visitor'Down Under' on holiday and keen to spend more time in the region beforeor after your tour, Contiki also covers New Zealand. With 11 fantastic toursto choose from, it's an awesome opportunity to head across the TasmanSea to Australia's closest neighbour.

From North Island to South Island - engulf yourself in the incrediblelandscapes the film the Lord of the Rings calls home! There's action andadventure or if just chilling out and enjoying the pristine natural beauty ofthis amazing country is more your thing, whatever you're into - NewZealand has much to offer!

Getting between the two countries is only getting easier as the low costairlines (see page 14) have joined the list of airlines flying between Australiaand New Zealand. Airfares are now great value and flights are readilyavailable from most of Australia's major gateway cities to Auckland,Wellington, Queenstown or Christchurch where our Contiki New Zealand tours start and finish.

Whatever you're into, New Zealand offers it - so go grab a copy of our NewZealand brochure or check it out at www.contiki.com.au/new-zealand

Mix & Match Oz/Nz

Kakadu N.P

Litchfield N.P Katherine

Native Australia P.23Darwin, Kakadu and Katherine Gorge - 4 day holiday - fly into and outof Darwin.

Byron BayCoffs Harbour

Surf Lodge

Currumbin

Port Stephens Sydney Scene P.29 City to Surf P.42Combine a Sydney Scenewith our City to Surf tocreate an 8 day holiday –fly into Sydney, then fly outof Brisbane 8 days later.

Tully

Townsville

Shute Harbour

Magical Tropics P.407 day holiday - fly into eitherWhitsundays Coast or HamiltonIsland, then fly out of Cairns 7days later.

Tully

Townsville

Shute Harbour

Kuranda

MossmanGorge

Cape Tribulation

Port Douglas

Island &Rainforest P.38-399 day holiday - fly intoeither Whitsundays Coastor Hamilton Island, then flyout of Cairns 9 days later.

Bay of Islands

Parry Kauri Park

WaitomoCaves

Rotorua

Huka Falls

TaupoTongariroNational Park

Cook Strait Ferry

Picton

Arthur’s PassHokitika

Franz Josef &Fox Glacier

Haast Pass

MilfordSound

Lake Ohau

Lake Tekapo

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Ninety M

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Wellington

Queenstown

Te Anau

NORTH ISLAND

SOUTH ISLAND

PACIFIC OCEAN

TASMAN SEA

Contiki offers New Zealand tours from 3-15 days starting at just

A$100 per day

Pick up a brochure

Low cost airlines...Plus Contiki

Tongariro National Park

Queenstown

Jet Boating Queenstown

Maori Culture

With low cost airlines like Jetstar, Tiger Airways and VirginBlue opening up new travel routes all the time, internationaland local Contiki travellers alike can create the perfect holiday,easily combining great value flights with a tour.

These airlines now service many Australian cities that Contiki tours start andfinish in including Cairns, Sydney, Darwin, Alice Springs. There's also servicesto Whitsunday Coast and Hamilton Island (both servicing The Whitsundays)as well as Brisbane and Gold Coast (both servicing Surfers Paradise).

Why not make a 7 day 'Magical Tropics' package by flying into theWhitsundays, join us for 7 days of island activity & reef adventure, anddepart from Cairns? Alternatively you may wish to link a number of shortContiki tours to see more of Australia. For instance fly into Sydney, enjoy afew days with our 'Sydney Scene' then join our 'City to Surf' to enjoy thespectacular coast and Surfers Paradise, departing from Brisbane.

The mix of packaging and holidays is completely up to you - now that'swhat I call flexibility! And it's not just the warm beach climate of the EastCoast, the low cost airlines also allow you to easily match a Contiki tour inthe Northern Territory to experience Kakadu, Katherine and Darwin.

Additionally these 'Low Fare Airlines' now connect many Australian cities toChristchurch, Wellington and Auckland should you wish to experienceContiki in New Zealand (see page 15).

Here we show you examples of how to link low cost airlines with Contiki.

How to do itWhat’s the best way to book your short air packaged holiday?

Booking is easy online direct with the low fare airline (or in conjunction withyour travel agent). We don't get involved as we want you to get the best airdeals and the best deals are made by committing early….so decide earlywhat you want to do, book your Contiki product so as to ensure availability,then go online at either Jetstar (jetstar.com.au), Virgin Blue (virginblue.com.au)or Tiger Airways (tigerairways.com.au) and book the relevant connecting flights.

NB: You will be responsible for the airport transfer to connect with yourtour. Lots of hotels offer shuttle bus services, just ask us when bookingyour Contiki trip.

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If you're an Aussie looking to travel further afield or an international visitor'Down Under' on holiday and keen to spend more time in the region beforeor after your tour, Contiki also covers New Zealand. With 11 fantastic toursto choose from, it's an awesome opportunity to head across the TasmanSea to Australia's closest neighbour.

From North Island to South Island - engulf yourself in the incrediblelandscapes the film the Lord of the Rings calls home! There's action andadventure or if just chilling out and enjoying the pristine natural beauty ofthis amazing country is more your thing, whatever you're into - NewZealand has much to offer!

Getting between the two countries is only getting easier as the low costairlines (see page 14) have joined the list of airlines flying between Australiaand New Zealand. Airfares are now great value and flights are readilyavailable from most of Australia's major gateway cities to Auckland,Wellington, Queenstown or Christchurch where our Contiki New Zealand tours start and finish.

Whatever you're into, New Zealand offers it - so go grab a copy of our NewZealand brochure or check it out at www.contiki.com.au/new-zealand

Mix & Match Oz/Nz

Kakadu N.P

Litchfield N.P Katherine

Native Australia P.23Darwin, Kakadu and Katherine Gorge - 4 day holiday - fly into and outof Darwin.

Byron BayCoffs Harbour

Surf Lodge

Currumbin

Port Stephens Sydney Scene P.29 City to Surf P.42Combine a Sydney Scenewith our City to Surf tocreate an 8 day holiday –fly into Sydney, then fly outof Brisbane 8 days later.

Tully

Townsville

Shute Harbour

Magical Tropics P.407 day holiday - fly into eitherWhitsundays Coast or HamiltonIsland, then fly out of Cairns 7days later.

Tully

Townsville

Shute Harbour

Kuranda

MossmanGorge

Cape Tribulation

Port Douglas

Island &Rainforest P.38-399 day holiday - fly intoeither Whitsundays Coastor Hamilton Island, then flyout of Cairns 9 days later.

Bay of Islands

Parry Kauri Park

WaitomoCaves

Rotorua

Huka Falls

TaupoTongariroNational Park

Cook Strait Ferry

Picton

Arthur’s PassHokitika

Franz Josef &Fox Glacier

Haast Pass

MilfordSound

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Queenstown

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SOUTH ISLAND

PACIFIC OCEAN

TASMAN SEA

Contiki offers New Zealand tours from 3-15 days starting at just

A$100 per day

Pick up a brochure

Low cost airlines...Plus Contiki

Tongariro National Park

Queenstown

Jet Boating Queenstown

Maori Culture

The Olgas

Uluru Simpsons Gap

Cairns

Shute Harbour

Airlie Beach

Whitsundays(Long Island)

Brisbane

Surfers ParadiseCurrumbin

Byron Bay

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Noosa

Coffs HarbourSurf Lodge

Fraser Island

MackayCapricorn Coast

CountryHomestead

Port Stephens

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Sydney:See the Sydney Opera House& Harbour BridgeVisit Mrs Macquarie's Chairfor a panoramic view ofSydney Harbour

Port Stephens:See (and swim in!) stunningShoal Bay

Coffs Harbour (Surf Village):See the Big Banana &banana plantationsStay in our Surf Village

Byron Bay:Visit Cape Byron, Australia'smost eastern point

Currumbin:Visit the wildlife sanctuary,cuddle a koala & see native Australian animalsincluding kangaroos, emus,crocodiles, dingoes &Tasmanian devils

Surfers Paradise:Visit the 'Gold Coast'beachesVisit Jupiter's Casino

Brisbane:City sightseeing tourSee the Brisbane River &SouthbankSee an Opal demonstration

Noosa:Visit the picturesque seasidetown & beach

Fraser Island:Stay on this World Heritagelisted islandEnjoy the scenic boat trip tothe islandStay in the eco-village &enjoy the resort facilities

Country Homestead:Stay at a traditional CountryHomesteadExperience a farm tour

Capricorn Coast:Visit & cross the Tropic ofCapricornRockhampton sightseeing tour

Mackay:Visit this major centre of theAustralian sugar cane industry

Airlie Beach:Visit the vibrant seaside town

Whitsundays:Transfer boat to Long IslandStay on Long Island & enjoyall the resort facilitiesSee native birdlife & wallabiesFlight from Whitsundays toUluru (Ayers Rock) via Cairns

Uluru:Uluru National Park entrancefeeVisit Uluru at sunset & sunriseHike the base of Uluru

Visit the Uluru Cultural CentreRelax in the Yularu ResortVisit Kata Tjuta (The Olga's) &hike the Valley of the Winds

Erldunda & Mt. Ebenezer:Visit a traditional OutbackRoadhouseSpot kangaroos in theirnatural habitatSee the unusually shaped Mt. Connor

Alice Springs:City sightseeing tourVisit ANZAC Hill lookoutSee Alice Springs TelegraphStationVisit the West MacDonnellNational Park

Simpson's Gap:Visit the important Aboriginalcultural site, home to theblackfooted wallaby

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeing areincluded in your tour price!

DAY 1: Sydney to Port Stephens. Meetyour Contiki crew and enjoy a brief citysightseeing tour before crossing theHarbour Bridge. Then we head north toPort Stephens for the afternoon, and ourresort in Shoal Bay. Resort (D)

DAY 2: Port Stephens to Coffs Harbour(Surf Village). Today we continue alongthe scenic 'holiday coast' to our Surf Villagenear Coffs Harbour. Try your hand at theiconic Aussie sport of surfing. Surf Village (B,D)

DAY 3: Coffs Harbour to SurfersParadise. To Byron Bay with plenty of timeto relish this arty town. Then intoQueensland, the Sunshine State, to visitAussie Wildlife at Currumbin, and on toSurfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. Hotel (B)DAY 4: Surfers Paradise. A full day freeto enjoy the famous beaches, try a mix ofadventures and revel in the nightlife! Hotel

DAY 5: Surfers Paradise to FraserIsland. To Brisbane this morning for freetime. After lunch we head to the SunshineCoast to visit Noosa. Enjoy some time toswim and shop before continuing onto oneof nature's greatest wonders, Fraser Island.Eco Lodge (B,D)

DAY 6: Fraser Island. A full day free toexplore the world's largest sand island,known for its fresh water lakes, tropicalrainforest and beautiful beaches. Eco Lodge

DAY 7: Fraser Island to CountryHomestead. We travel north to the heart ofAustralia's beef industry on the CapricornCoast, and our unique Aussie experience at

our Country Homestead. Enjoy a heartymeal and hospitality the Australian way!Country Homestead (B,D)

DAY 8: Country Homestead to theWhitsundays. Travel through the sugarcane fields via Mackay to Airlie Beach,gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. Headacross to beautiful Long Island for the next3 nights. Resort (B,D)

DAYS 9-10: Whitsundays. Two days atleisure on this tropical island paradise.Relax on the beach, enjoy the water sports,or explore with a bushwalk. Resort (B)(B)

DAY 11: Whitsundays to Uluru (AyersRock). Today we fly from the Whitsundaysto Uluru via Cairns. See the contrasts todayas you fly from the 'blue and green' of thecoast to the 'red' of the outback at YularaResort. Lodge

DAY 12: Uluru. Up early to see the mixedcolours of Uluru at sunrise. Theadventurous will have time to walk aroundor climb the famous Rock. Later we visitKata Tjuta (The Olgas). Lodge (B)

DAY 13: Uluru to Alice Springs. Todaywe visit a traditional roadhouse on ourreturn to Alice Springs. Maybe join us fordinner to try outback delicacies likecrocodile and emu. Hotel (B)

DAY 14: Alice Springs. Free time thismorning for a hot air balloon flight beforetaking in the local sights of Alice Springs.We'll visit the ANZAC Hill Lookout and theoriginal Alice Springs Telegraph Stationbefore saying a final farewell this afternoon.

WANT TO STAY LONGER?See page 22 & 28 for great rates toextend your holiday

RRSA:Twin share supplement: A$455 per person.

Start 7.30am & end 4.00pm.

For Travel Insurance see page 46. Refer to www.contiki.com.au/rock

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CONTRAST REEF & ROCK

OFFER 1 SAVE UP TO A$139OFFER 2 SAVE UP TO A$69

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

SEE PAGE 12

Itinerary14 Days from A$2749All this included

13 nights quad share accommodation (twin share also available)Flight from Whitsundays to Uluru (Ayers Rock) via Cairns9 breakfasts (B), and 5 dinners (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Manager & Driver Modern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVDInclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

...to explore and do your ownthing, as well as take part in our‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost).See pages 8-9 for more details.Here’s a sample:

Port Stephens:Sandboard & Dune Tour

Coffs Harbour:Learn to surf

Surfers Paradise:Dracula's comedy cabaretrestaurant

Bushwacker eco rainforest guided discovery tour

Fraser Island:4WD guided tour

Whitsundays:Outer Barrier Reef cruise

Alice Springs:Hot air ballooning over the MacDonnell Ranges

Uluru:Harley Davidson Motorcycle tour around Uluru

Champagne sunset picnic

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Relax on Long Island - The Whitsundays

Harley Ride - Uluru

The Olgas

INTRODUCINGCOMBINED EAST COAST& NORTHERN TERRITORY

INTRODUCINGCOMBINED EAST COAST& NORTHERN TERRITORYTwo of Australia’s most significant geographical regions are the 'East Coast'and the 'Northern Territory'.

The East Coast is renowned for its sand beaches, relaxing islands,spectacular rainforests, stunning coral reefs, large cities, lively nightlife andabundant adventure activities. The Northern Territory is the heart ofAustralia's Indigenous Aboriginal culture and is home to outback adventures,incredible nature and an array of unusual sights, activities and localcharacters that'll provide memories that are unlike anything else you'll ever know.

Over the next few pages you'll find the Contrast Reef & Rock, the AussieExplorer and the Ocean to Outback itineraries that allow you to experienceboth of these unique areas on your Contiki travels.

Who knew that having a

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Surfers ParadiseCurrumbin

Byron Bay

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Coffs HarbourSurf Lodge

Fraser Island

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Sydney:See the Sydney Opera House& Harbour BridgeVisit Mrs Macquarie's Chairfor a panoramic view ofSydney Harbour

Port Stephens:See (and swim in!) stunningShoal Bay

Coffs Harbour (Surf Village):See the Big Banana &banana plantationsStay in our Surf Village

Byron Bay:Visit Cape Byron, Australia'smost eastern point

Currumbin:Visit the wildlife sanctuary,cuddle a koala & see native Australian animalsincluding kangaroos, emus,crocodiles, dingoes &Tasmanian devils

Surfers Paradise:Visit the 'Gold Coast'beachesVisit Jupiter's Casino

Brisbane:City sightseeing tourSee the Brisbane River &SouthbankSee an Opal demonstration

Noosa:Visit the picturesque seasidetown & beach

Fraser Island:Stay on this World Heritagelisted islandEnjoy the scenic boat trip tothe islandStay in the eco-village &enjoy the resort facilities

Country Homestead:Stay at a traditional CountryHomesteadExperience a farm tour

Capricorn Coast:Visit & cross the Tropic ofCapricornRockhampton sightseeing tour

Mackay:Visit this major centre of theAustralian sugar cane industry

Airlie Beach:Visit the vibrant seaside town

Whitsundays:Transfer boat to Long IslandStay on Long Island & enjoyall the resort facilitiesSee native birdlife & wallabiesFlight from Whitsundays toUluru (Ayers Rock) via Cairns

Uluru:Uluru National Park entrancefeeVisit Uluru at sunset & sunriseHike the base of Uluru

Visit the Uluru Cultural CentreRelax in the Yularu ResortVisit Kata Tjuta (The Olga's) &hike the Valley of the Winds

Erldunda & Mt. Ebenezer:Visit a traditional OutbackRoadhouseSpot kangaroos in theirnatural habitatSee the unusually shaped Mt. Connor

Alice Springs:City sightseeing tourVisit ANZAC Hill lookoutSee Alice Springs TelegraphStationVisit the West MacDonnellNational Park

Simpson's Gap:Visit the important Aboriginalcultural site, home to theblackfooted wallaby

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeing areincluded in your tour price!

DAY 1: Sydney to Port Stephens. Meetyour Contiki crew and enjoy a brief citysightseeing tour before crossing theHarbour Bridge. Then we head north toPort Stephens for the afternoon, and ourresort in Shoal Bay. Resort (D)

DAY 2: Port Stephens to Coffs Harbour(Surf Village). Today we continue alongthe scenic 'holiday coast' to our Surf Villagenear Coffs Harbour. Try your hand at theiconic Aussie sport of surfing. Surf Village (B,D)

DAY 3: Coffs Harbour to SurfersParadise. To Byron Bay with plenty of timeto relish this arty town. Then intoQueensland, the Sunshine State, to visitAussie Wildlife at Currumbin, and on toSurfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. Hotel (B)DAY 4: Surfers Paradise. A full day freeto enjoy the famous beaches, try a mix ofadventures and revel in the nightlife! Hotel

DAY 5: Surfers Paradise to FraserIsland. To Brisbane this morning for freetime. After lunch we head to the SunshineCoast to visit Noosa. Enjoy some time toswim and shop before continuing onto oneof nature's greatest wonders, Fraser Island.Eco Lodge (B,D)

DAY 6: Fraser Island. A full day free toexplore the world's largest sand island,known for its fresh water lakes, tropicalrainforest and beautiful beaches. Eco Lodge

DAY 7: Fraser Island to CountryHomestead. We travel north to the heart ofAustralia's beef industry on the CapricornCoast, and our unique Aussie experience at

our Country Homestead. Enjoy a heartymeal and hospitality the Australian way!Country Homestead (B,D)

DAY 8: Country Homestead to theWhitsundays. Travel through the sugarcane fields via Mackay to Airlie Beach,gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. Headacross to beautiful Long Island for the next3 nights. Resort (B,D)

DAYS 9-10: Whitsundays. Two days atleisure on this tropical island paradise.Relax on the beach, enjoy the water sports,or explore with a bushwalk. Resort (B)(B)

DAY 11: Whitsundays to Uluru (AyersRock). Today we fly from the Whitsundaysto Uluru via Cairns. See the contrasts todayas you fly from the 'blue and green' of thecoast to the 'red' of the outback at YularaResort. Lodge

DAY 12: Uluru. Up early to see the mixedcolours of Uluru at sunrise. Theadventurous will have time to walk aroundor climb the famous Rock. Later we visitKata Tjuta (The Olgas). Lodge (B)

DAY 13: Uluru to Alice Springs. Todaywe visit a traditional roadhouse on ourreturn to Alice Springs. Maybe join us fordinner to try outback delicacies likecrocodile and emu. Hotel (B)

DAY 14: Alice Springs. Free time thismorning for a hot air balloon flight beforetaking in the local sights of Alice Springs.We'll visit the ANZAC Hill Lookout and theoriginal Alice Springs Telegraph Stationbefore saying a final farewell this afternoon.

WANT TO STAY LONGER?See page 22 & 28 for great rates toextend your holiday

RRSA:Twin share supplement: A$455 per person.

Start 7.30am & end 4.00pm.

For Travel Insurance see page 46. Refer to www.contiki.com.au/rock

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CONTRAST REEF & ROCK

OFFER 1 SAVE UP TO A$139OFFER 2 SAVE UP TO A$69

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

SEE PAGE 12

Itinerary14 Days from A$2749All this included

13 nights quad share accommodation (twin share also available)Flight from Whitsundays to Uluru (Ayers Rock) via Cairns9 breakfasts (B), and 5 dinners (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Manager & Driver Modern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVDInclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

...to explore and do your ownthing, as well as take part in our‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost).See pages 8-9 for more details.Here’s a sample:

Port Stephens:Sandboard & Dune Tour

Coffs Harbour:Learn to surf

Surfers Paradise:Dracula's comedy cabaretrestaurant

Bushwacker eco rainforest guided discovery tour

Fraser Island:4WD guided tour

Whitsundays:Outer Barrier Reef cruise

Alice Springs:Hot air ballooning over the MacDonnell Ranges

Uluru:Harley Davidson Motorcycle tour around Uluru

Champagne sunset picnic

FREE TIME

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Places visited

Relax on Long Island - The Whitsundays

Harley Ride - Uluru

The Olgas

INTRODUCINGCOMBINED EAST COAST& NORTHERN TERRITORY

INTRODUCINGCOMBINED EAST COAST& NORTHERN TERRITORYTwo of Australia’s most significant geographical regions are the 'East Coast'and the 'Northern Territory'.

The East Coast is renowned for its sand beaches, relaxing islands,spectacular rainforests, stunning coral reefs, large cities, lively nightlife andabundant adventure activities. The Northern Territory is the heart ofAustralia's Indigenous Aboriginal culture and is home to outback adventures,incredible nature and an array of unusual sights, activities and localcharacters that'll provide memories that are unlike anything else you'll ever know.

Over the next few pages you'll find the Contrast Reef & Rock, the AussieExplorer and the Ocean to Outback itineraries that allow you to experienceboth of these unique areas on your Contiki travels.

Who knew that having a

photo taken cuddling a

koala or being able to

hand feed kangaroos and wallabies

would be a highlight for

so many people on

the tours!

“““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““

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Shute HarbourAirlie Beach

MackayCapricorn Coast

Fraser Island

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Sydney:See the Sydney Opera House& Harbour BridgeVisit Mrs Macquarie's Chairfor a panoramic view ofSydney Harbour

Port Stephens:See (and swim in!) stunningShoal Bay

Coffs Harbour (Surf Village):Stay in our Surf VillageSee the Big Banana & bananaplantations

Byron Bay:Visit Cape Byron, Australia'smost eastern point

Currumbin:Visit the wildlife sanctuary,cuddle a koala & see nativeAustralian animals includingkangaroos, emus, crocodiles,dingoes & Tasmanian devils

Surfers Paradise:Visit the 'Gold Coast' beaches

Visit Jupiter's Casino

Brisbane:See an Opal demonstration

Noosa:Visit the picturesque seaside town & beach

Fraser Island:Enjoy the scenic boat trip to the islandStay in the eco-village &enjoy the resort facilities

Country Homestead:Stay at a traditional Country HomesteadExperience a farm tour

Capricorn Coast:Visit & cross the Tropic ofCapricornRockhampton sightseeing tour

Mackay:Visit this major centre of theAustralian sugar cane industry

Airlie Beach:Visit the vibrant seaside town

Whitsundays:Transfer boat to Long IslandStay on Long Island & enjoyall the resort facilitiesSee native birdlife & wallabies

Townsville:City sightseeing tour

Tully:Cross the Tully River, home to Australia's best whitewater rafting

Cairns:City sightseeing tourFlight between Cairns & Alice Springs

Alice Springs:City sightseeing tourVisit ANZAC Hill lookoutVisit Alice Springs DesertPark to see the uniqueOutback animalsVisit the West MacDonnellNational Park

Simpson's Gap:Visit the important Aboriginalcultural site, home to theblackfooted wallaby

Kings Creek Station:Visit the cattle & camel station

Enjoy an evening bush campSee the desert night sky & stars

Kings Canyon:Visit Kings Canyon inWatarrka National ParkHike along the canyon ridgeVisit the 'Garden of Eden'waterhole & the 'Lost City'

Uluru:Uluru National Park entrancefeeVisit Uluru at sunset & sunriseHike the base of UluruVisit the Uluru Cultural CentreVisit Kata Tjuta (The Olga's) &hike the Valley of the Winds

Erldunda & Mt. Ebenezer:Visit a traditional OutbackRoadhouseSpot kangaroos in theirnatural habitatSee the unusually shaped Mt. Connor

Ti Tree:Visit the Red Sands ArtGallery to see Aboriginal art & didgeridoos

Wycliffe Well:Visit the town known for itsUFO sightings

Devil's Marbles:Visit the rock formation

Tennant Creek:Visit the site of Australia's last gold rush

Daly Waters:Visit the famous Outback pub

Mataranka:Swim in the thermal poolsVisit Elsey, the historic "We ofthe Never Never" homestead

Katherine:Visit Katherine Gorge & seethe sheer rock walls & wildlife

Kakadu National Park:Stay in Kakadu National ParkHike to see the Aboriginalrock artVisit the Warradjan AboriginalCultural CentreCruise to see crocodiles &native bird life

Darwin:Visit the Darwin Museum tosee the Cyclone Tracy display

Litchfield National Park:See the termite moundsSee the rainforests &sandstone formationsEnjoy a swim at Florence Falls

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeing areincluded in your tour price!

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Start End Tour Tour &Darwin Sydney Only Sailing

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AUSSIE EXPLORER

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EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

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24/25 Days from A$3369All this included

24 nights quad share accommodation (23 for reverse itinerary) (twin share also available)Flight from Cairns to Alice Springs (or reverse for EXDS)19 breakfasts (B), and 9 dinners (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Managers & DriversModern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVDInclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part in our‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See pages 8-9 for more details.Here’s a sample:

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Uluru

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Port Stephens:Dolphin Watching Cruise

Coffs Harbour:Learn to surf

Fraser Island:4-wheel drive guided tour

Whitsundays:Day sailing trip

Cairns:Outer Barrier Reef cruise

Alice Springs:Hot air ballooning

Uluru:Harley Davidson motorcycletour

Kakadu National Park:Scenic flight

DAY 1: Sydney to Port Stephens. Meetyour Contiki crew and enjoy a brief citysightseeing tour before crossing theHarbour Bridge. Then we head north toPort Stephens for the afternoon, and ourresort in Shoal Bay. Resort (D)DAY 2: Port Stephens to Coffs Harbour(Surf Village). Today we continue along thescenic 'holiday coast' to our Surf Village nearCoffs Harbour. Try your hand at the iconicAussie sport of surfing. Surf Village (B,D)DAY 3: Coffs Harbour to SurfersParadise. To Byron Bay with plenty of timeto relish this arty town. Then intoQueensland, the Sunshine State, to visitAussie Wildlife at Currumbin, and on toSurfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. Hotel (B)DAY 4: Surfers Paradise. A full day freeto enjoy the famous beaches, try a mix ofadventures and revel in the nightlife! Hotel DAY 5: Surfers Paradise to FraserIsland. To Brisbane this morning for freetime. After lunch we head to the SunshineCoast to visit Noosa. Enjoy some time toswim and shop before continuing onto oneof nature's greatest wonders, Fraser Island.Eco Lodge (B,D)DAY 6: Fraser Island. A full day free toexplore the world's largest sand island,known for its fresh water lakes, tropicalrainforest and beautiful beaches. Eco LodgeDAY 7: Fraser Island to CountryHomestead. We travel north to the heartof Australia's beef industry on theCapricorn Coast, and our unique Aussieexperience at our Country Homestead.Enjoy a hearty meal and hospitality theAustralian way! Country Homestead (B,D)DAY 8: Country Homestead to theWhitsundays. Travel through the sugarcane fields via Mackay to Airlie Beach,gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. Headacross to beautiful Long Island for the next3 nights. Resort (B,D)DAYS 8-10: Optional WhitsundaySailing. Please refer to p44 for moreinformation on this yachting experience. Combined Tour & Sailing price is shown inthe price panel. (B,D)(B,L,D)(B,L) NB: Twin share supplement not applicable. Ex Sydney Code: EXSXEx Darwin Code: EXDXDAYS 9-10: Whitsundays. Two days atleisure on this tropical island paradise.Relax on the beach, enjoy the water sports,or explore with a bushwalk. Resort (B)(B)DAY 11: Whitsundays to Cairns. Northto Townsville, famous for its gold rush,fishing and sugar. Then it's via Tully to thecosmopolitan city of Cairns. Resort (B)DAYS 12-13: Cairns. Two full days atleisure - maybe try white water rafting, visit

the Great Barrier Reef and savour Cairns'nightlife! Resort (B)DAY 14: Cairns to Alice Springs. Freemorning before flying to Alice Springs tobegin your Northern Territory adventure. Hotel DAY 15: Alice Springs. Today we see thesights around Alice Springs, includingSimpson's Gap and the Alice SpringsDesert Park. Hotel (B,D)DAY 16: Alice Springs to Kings CreekStation. Further free time, then across theFinke River, the oldest river in the world, toKings Creek Station to experience a workingcamel station. Tonight, sleep under the stars intrue outback style. Outback bush camp (B,D)DAY 17: Kings Creek Station to Uluru.Take in the stunning sight of Kings Canyon.Later we drive past amazing Mt Connor, toreach Yulara Resort. Watch the sunset overUluru and explore this world-famousmonolith. Lodge (B)DAY 18: Uluru. Up early to see the mixedcolours of Uluru at sunrise. Theadventurous will have time to walk aroundor climb the famous Rock. Later we visitKata Tjuta (The Olgas). Lodge (B)DAY 19: Uluru to Alice Springs. Todaywe visit a traditional roadhouse on ourreturn to Alice Springs. Maybe join us fordinner to try outback delicacies likecrocodile and emu. Hotel (B)DAY 20: Alice Springs to TennantCreek. Heading north across the Tropic ofCapricorn with time to experience Ti Tree,Wycliffe Well and the Devils Marbles.Tonight stay in the 'true-blue' AussieOutback town of Tennant Creek. Hotel (D)DAY 21: Tennant Creek to Katherine.Time at Daly Waters to see the oldestTerritory pub, and at Mataranka ThermalPools en-route to Katherine. Hotel (B)DAY 22: Katherine to Kakadu NationalPark. Visit Katherine Gorge with free timeto appreciate this spectacular area. Then toKakadu National Park via Edith or GunlomFalls. Hotel (B,D)DAY 23: Kakadu National Park. Todayyou'll experience the vast and unforgettablelandscape, World Heritage wetlands, andamazing wildlife of Kakadu. Hotel (B)DAY 24: Kakadu National Park toDarwin. On to Darwin, the most northerncity in Australia, for city sightseeing andtime at leisure. Hotel (B)DAY 25: Darwin to Litchfield NationalPark. Visit Litchfield National Park, with timeto explore. Later say a final farewell as yourtour ends upon our return to Darwin. (B)

WANT TO STAY LONGER?See page 22 & 28 for great rates toextend your holiday

Itinerary

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Kakadu N.PLitchfield N.P

Katherine

MatarankaDaly Waters

Tennant Creek

Devils Marbles

Kings Canyon

Wycliffe Well

The OlgasUluru

Simpsons Gap

Tully

Cairns

Alice Springs

Townsville

Shute HarbourAirlie Beach

MackayCapricorn Coast

Fraser Island

Whitsundays(Long Island)

CountryHomestead

Brisbane

Byron BayCoffs HarbourSurf Lodge

Port Stephens

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Sydney:See the Sydney Opera House& Harbour BridgeVisit Mrs Macquarie's Chairfor a panoramic view ofSydney Harbour

Port Stephens:See (and swim in!) stunningShoal Bay

Coffs Harbour (Surf Village):Stay in our Surf VillageSee the Big Banana & bananaplantations

Byron Bay:Visit Cape Byron, Australia'smost eastern point

Currumbin:Visit the wildlife sanctuary,cuddle a koala & see nativeAustralian animals includingkangaroos, emus, crocodiles,dingoes & Tasmanian devils

Surfers Paradise:Visit the 'Gold Coast' beaches

Visit Jupiter's Casino

Brisbane:See an Opal demonstration

Noosa:Visit the picturesque seaside town & beach

Fraser Island:Enjoy the scenic boat trip to the islandStay in the eco-village &enjoy the resort facilities

Country Homestead:Stay at a traditional Country HomesteadExperience a farm tour

Capricorn Coast:Visit & cross the Tropic ofCapricornRockhampton sightseeing tour

Mackay:Visit this major centre of theAustralian sugar cane industry

Airlie Beach:Visit the vibrant seaside town

Whitsundays:Transfer boat to Long IslandStay on Long Island & enjoyall the resort facilitiesSee native birdlife & wallabies

Townsville:City sightseeing tour

Tully:Cross the Tully River, home to Australia's best whitewater rafting

Cairns:City sightseeing tourFlight between Cairns & Alice Springs

Alice Springs:City sightseeing tourVisit ANZAC Hill lookoutVisit Alice Springs DesertPark to see the uniqueOutback animalsVisit the West MacDonnellNational Park

Simpson's Gap:Visit the important Aboriginalcultural site, home to theblackfooted wallaby

Kings Creek Station:Visit the cattle & camel station

Enjoy an evening bush campSee the desert night sky & stars

Kings Canyon:Visit Kings Canyon inWatarrka National ParkHike along the canyon ridgeVisit the 'Garden of Eden'waterhole & the 'Lost City'

Uluru:Uluru National Park entrancefeeVisit Uluru at sunset & sunriseHike the base of UluruVisit the Uluru Cultural CentreVisit Kata Tjuta (The Olga's) &hike the Valley of the Winds

Erldunda & Mt. Ebenezer:Visit a traditional OutbackRoadhouseSpot kangaroos in theirnatural habitatSee the unusually shaped Mt. Connor

Ti Tree:Visit the Red Sands ArtGallery to see Aboriginal art & didgeridoos

Wycliffe Well:Visit the town known for itsUFO sightings

Devil's Marbles:Visit the rock formation

Tennant Creek:Visit the site of Australia's last gold rush

Daly Waters:Visit the famous Outback pub

Mataranka:Swim in the thermal poolsVisit Elsey, the historic "We ofthe Never Never" homestead

Katherine:Visit Katherine Gorge & seethe sheer rock walls & wildlife

Kakadu National Park:Stay in Kakadu National ParkHike to see the Aboriginalrock artVisit the Warradjan AboriginalCultural CentreCruise to see crocodiles &native bird life

Darwin:Visit the Darwin Museum tosee the Cyclone Tracy display

Litchfield National Park:See the termite moundsSee the rainforests &sandstone formationsEnjoy a swim at Florence Falls

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeing areincluded in your tour price!

CODE: EXSD 2008/09 CODE: EXDS 2008/09

Mar 23 Apr 16 3609 3929Apr 20 May 14 3609 3929May 18 Jun 11 3609 3929Jun 15 Jul 9 3609 3929Jul 13 Aug 6 3519 3839Aug 10 Sep 3 3519 3839Sep 7 Oct 1 3519 3839Oct 5 Oct 29 3519 3839Nov 2 Nov 26 3699 4019Nov 30 Dec 24 3699 4019Dec 28 Jan 21 3699 4019Jan 25 Feb 18 3699 4019Feb 22 Mar 18 3699 4019Mar 22 Apr 15 3699 4019Apr 19 May 13 3679 3999May 17 Jun 10 3679 3999Jun 14 Jul 8 3679 3999Jul 12 Aug 5 3625 3945Aug 9 Sep 2 3625 3945Sep 6 Sep 30 3625 3945

Mar 26 Apr 18 3459 3779Apr 23 May 16 3459 3779May 21 Jun 13 3459 3779Jun 18 Jul 11 3459 3779Jul 16 Aug 8 3369 3689Aug 13 Sep 5 3369 3689Sep 10 Oct 3 3369 3689Oct 8 Oct 31 3369 3689Nov 5 Nov 28 3549 3869Dec 3 Dec 26 3549 3869Dec 31 Jan 23 3549 3869Jan 28 Feb 20 3549 3869Feb 25 Mar 20 3549 3869Mar 25 Apr 17 3549 3869Apr 22 May 15 3529 3849May 20 Jun 12 3529 3849Jun 17 Jul 10 3529 3849Jul 15 Aug 7 3475 3795Aug 12 Sep 4 3475 3795Sep 9 Oct 2 3475 3795

Start End Tour Tour &Sydney Darwin Only Sailing

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Start End Tour Tour &Darwin Sydney Only Sailing

Twin share supplement: A$719per person.

EXSD:Start 7.30am & end 6.00pm.

EXDS:Start 7.30am & end 6.00pm.

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AUSSIE EXPLORER

OFFER 1 SAVE UP TO A$179OFFER 2 SAVE UP TO A$89

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

SEE PAGE 12

24/25 Days from A$3369All this included

24 nights quad share accommodation (23 for reverse itinerary) (twin share also available)Flight from Cairns to Alice Springs (or reverse for EXDS)19 breakfasts (B), and 9 dinners (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Managers & DriversModern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVDInclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part in our‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See pages 8-9 for more details.Here’s a sample:

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Port Stephens:Dolphin Watching Cruise

Coffs Harbour:Learn to surf

Fraser Island:4-wheel drive guided tour

Whitsundays:Day sailing trip

Cairns:Outer Barrier Reef cruise

Alice Springs:Hot air ballooning

Uluru:Harley Davidson motorcycletour

Kakadu National Park:Scenic flight

DAY 1: Sydney to Port Stephens. Meetyour Contiki crew and enjoy a brief citysightseeing tour before crossing theHarbour Bridge. Then we head north toPort Stephens for the afternoon, and ourresort in Shoal Bay. Resort (D)DAY 2: Port Stephens to Coffs Harbour(Surf Village). Today we continue along thescenic 'holiday coast' to our Surf Village nearCoffs Harbour. Try your hand at the iconicAussie sport of surfing. Surf Village (B,D)DAY 3: Coffs Harbour to SurfersParadise. To Byron Bay with plenty of timeto relish this arty town. Then intoQueensland, the Sunshine State, to visitAussie Wildlife at Currumbin, and on toSurfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. Hotel (B)DAY 4: Surfers Paradise. A full day freeto enjoy the famous beaches, try a mix ofadventures and revel in the nightlife! Hotel DAY 5: Surfers Paradise to FraserIsland. To Brisbane this morning for freetime. After lunch we head to the SunshineCoast to visit Noosa. Enjoy some time toswim and shop before continuing onto oneof nature's greatest wonders, Fraser Island.Eco Lodge (B,D)DAY 6: Fraser Island. A full day free toexplore the world's largest sand island,known for its fresh water lakes, tropicalrainforest and beautiful beaches. Eco LodgeDAY 7: Fraser Island to CountryHomestead. We travel north to the heartof Australia's beef industry on theCapricorn Coast, and our unique Aussieexperience at our Country Homestead.Enjoy a hearty meal and hospitality theAustralian way! Country Homestead (B,D)DAY 8: Country Homestead to theWhitsundays. Travel through the sugarcane fields via Mackay to Airlie Beach,gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. Headacross to beautiful Long Island for the next3 nights. Resort (B,D)DAYS 8-10: Optional WhitsundaySailing. Please refer to p44 for moreinformation on this yachting experience. Combined Tour & Sailing price is shown inthe price panel. (B,D)(B,L,D)(B,L) NB: Twin share supplement not applicable. Ex Sydney Code: EXSXEx Darwin Code: EXDXDAYS 9-10: Whitsundays. Two days atleisure on this tropical island paradise.Relax on the beach, enjoy the water sports,or explore with a bushwalk. Resort (B)(B)DAY 11: Whitsundays to Cairns. Northto Townsville, famous for its gold rush,fishing and sugar. Then it's via Tully to thecosmopolitan city of Cairns. Resort (B)DAYS 12-13: Cairns. Two full days atleisure - maybe try white water rafting, visit

the Great Barrier Reef and savour Cairns'nightlife! Resort (B)DAY 14: Cairns to Alice Springs. Freemorning before flying to Alice Springs tobegin your Northern Territory adventure. Hotel DAY 15: Alice Springs. Today we see thesights around Alice Springs, includingSimpson's Gap and the Alice SpringsDesert Park. Hotel (B,D)DAY 16: Alice Springs to Kings CreekStation. Further free time, then across theFinke River, the oldest river in the world, toKings Creek Station to experience a workingcamel station. Tonight, sleep under the stars intrue outback style. Outback bush camp (B,D)DAY 17: Kings Creek Station to Uluru.Take in the stunning sight of Kings Canyon.Later we drive past amazing Mt Connor, toreach Yulara Resort. Watch the sunset overUluru and explore this world-famousmonolith. Lodge (B)DAY 18: Uluru. Up early to see the mixedcolours of Uluru at sunrise. Theadventurous will have time to walk aroundor climb the famous Rock. Later we visitKata Tjuta (The Olgas). Lodge (B)DAY 19: Uluru to Alice Springs. Todaywe visit a traditional roadhouse on ourreturn to Alice Springs. Maybe join us fordinner to try outback delicacies likecrocodile and emu. Hotel (B)DAY 20: Alice Springs to TennantCreek. Heading north across the Tropic ofCapricorn with time to experience Ti Tree,Wycliffe Well and the Devils Marbles.Tonight stay in the 'true-blue' AussieOutback town of Tennant Creek. Hotel (D)DAY 21: Tennant Creek to Katherine.Time at Daly Waters to see the oldestTerritory pub, and at Mataranka ThermalPools en-route to Katherine. Hotel (B)DAY 22: Katherine to Kakadu NationalPark. Visit Katherine Gorge with free timeto appreciate this spectacular area. Then toKakadu National Park via Edith or GunlomFalls. Hotel (B,D)DAY 23: Kakadu National Park. Todayyou'll experience the vast and unforgettablelandscape, World Heritage wetlands, andamazing wildlife of Kakadu. Hotel (B)DAY 24: Kakadu National Park toDarwin. On to Darwin, the most northerncity in Australia, for city sightseeing andtime at leisure. Hotel (B)DAY 25: Darwin to Litchfield NationalPark. Visit Litchfield National Park, with timeto explore. Later say a final farewell as yourtour ends upon our return to Darwin. (B)

WANT TO STAY LONGER?See page 22 & 28 for great rates toextend your holiday

Itinerary

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/aussie-explorer

Whitsundays(Long Island)

GREAT BARRIER REEF

The Olgas Alice Springs

Cairns

Kings CanyonSimpsons Gap

For Included Highlights forSydney and Whitsundaysplease see Bridge to ReefIncluded Highlights on p.20.

Cairns:Transfer to Cairns airporton day 10City sightseeing tour

Alice Springs:Flight between Cairns & Alice SpringsCity sightseeing tourVisit ANZAC Hill lookout Visit Alice Springs Desert Park to see the unique Outback animals

Visit the West MacDonnellNational Park

Simpson's Gap:Visit the importantAboriginal cultural site,home to the black footed wallaby

Kings Creek Station:Visit the cattle & camelstationEnjoy an evening bushcampSee the desert night sky & stars

Kings Canyon:Visit Kings Canyon inWatarrka National ParkHike along the canyonridgeSpot kangaroos in theirnatural habitatVisit the 'Garden of Eden'waterhole & the 'Lost City'

Uluru: Uluru National Parkentrance fee Visit Uluru at sunset & sunrise Hike the base of Uluru Visit the Uluru CulturalCentre Relax in the Yularu Resort Visit Kata Tjuta (TheOlga's) & hike the Valleyof the Winds

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeingare included in your tour price!

OCEAN TO OUTBACK

All this included14 nights quad share accommodation (twin-share also available)Flight and transfers from Sydney to Whitsundays & Cairns toAlice Springs10 breakfasts (B), and 4 dinners (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Manager, Driver & ContikiRepresentativeModern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVDInclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

15 Days from A$2429

For days 1-9 refer to Bridge toReef Tour Itinerary on p20.

DAY 10: Cairns to AliceSprings. Free morning beforeflying to Alice Springs to beginyour Northern Territory adventure.Hotel

DAY 11: Alice Springs. Todaywe see the sights around AliceSprings, including Simpson's Gapand the Alice Springs Desert Park.Hotel (B,D)

DAY 12: Alice Springs toKings Creek Station. Furtherfree time, then across the FinkeRiver, the oldest river in the world,to Kings Creek Station toexperience a working camelstation. Tonight, sleep under thestars in true outback style.Outback bush camp (B,D)

DAY 13: Kings Creek Stationto Uluru. Take in the stunningsight of Kings Canyon. Later wedrive past amazing Mt Connor, toreach Yulara Resort. Watch thesunset over Uluru and explore thisworld-famous monolith. Lodge (B)

DAY 14: Uluru. Up early to seethe mixed colours of Uluru atsunrise. The adventurous willhave time to walk around or climbthe famous Rock. Later we visitKata Tjuta (The Olgas). Lodge (B)

DAY 15: Uluru. Say a finalfarewell to your new friends asyour trip ends after breakfast inUluru or you can join us for a freetransfer to Alice Springs whereyour trip will end upon arrival at6.00pm. (B)

WANT TO STAY LONGER?See page 22 & 28 for great ratesto extend your holiday

Itinerary

CODE: OOUI 2008/09

Mar 27 Apr 10 2489Apr 24 May 8 2489May 22 Jun 5 2489Jun 19 Jul 3 2489Aug 14 Aug 28 2429Sep 11 Sep 25 2429Oct 9 Oct 23 2429Nov 6 Nov 20 2549Dec 4 Dec 18 2549Jan 29 Feb 12 2549Feb 26 Mar 12 2549Mar 26 Apr 9 2549Apr 23 May 7 2539May 21 Jun 4 2539Jun 18 Jul 2 2539Jul 16 Jul 30 2499Aug 13 Aug 27 2499Sep 10 Sep 24 2499

Start End A$ PerSydney Uluru Person

OFFER 1 SAVE UP TO A$119OFFER 2 SAVE UP TO A$59

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

SEE PAGE 12

OOUI:Twin share supplement: A$439 per person.

Start 6.00pm & end 8.00am.

For Travel Insurance see page 46.

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as takepart in our ‘Optional Extras’(at extra cost). See pages 8-9 for more details. Here’s a sample:

Sydney:Harbour Bridge ClimbJet Boat

Whitsundays:Day sailing trip

Cairns:Outer Barrier Reef cruiseWhite water raftingScuba diving for beginnersand certified diversAJ Hackett bungy jump

Alice Springs:Aboriginal DreamtimeBushtucker TourHot Air Ballooning

Uluru:Harley Davidson MotorcycleTourUluru Champagne Sunset

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Sydney:Hop-on hop-off citysightseeing tour to see the Sydney Opera House, historicRocks area & HarbourBridgeCruise on SydneyHarbour to see one of the most beautifulharbours in the worldExperience Sydney'sfamous nightlife

Transfer to Sydney airporton day 4

Whitsundays:Flight between Sydney &the WhitsundaysTransfer boat to LongIslandStay on Long Island &enjoy all the resort facilitiesSee native birdlife &wallabies

Cairns:City sightseeing tourVisit Tjapukai AboriginalCultural Centre & seeAboriginal dancingThrow a boomerang &see spear throwing

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeingare included in your tour price!

BRIDGE TO REEF

All this included9 nights quad share accommodation (twin-share also available)Flight and transfers from Sydney to Whitsundays5 breakfasts (B), and 2 dinners (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Manager, Driver & ContikiRepresentativeModern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVDInclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

10 Days from A$1359

DAY 1: Sydney. Check in, meetyour Contiki Representative andfellow travellers, then enjoy dinnerand a night out on the town. Hotel (D)

DAYS 2-3: Sydney. ExploreSydney on the hop-on hop-offguided sightseeing tour andHarbour cruise. Then a full day freeto explore with a range of day andevening activities on offer. Hotel

DAY 4: Sydney to Whitsundays.More free time in Sydney beforeyour flight to the picturesquemarine haven of the Whitsundaysand beautiful Long Island Resort for the next three nights.Resort (B,D)

DAYS 5-6: Whitsundays. Twodays at leisure on this tropicalisland paradise. Relax on thebeach, enjoy the water sports, orexplore with a bushwalk. Resort (B)(B)

DAY 7: Whitsundays to Cairns.Today, head north to thecosmopolitan city of Cairns, hometo action, the reef and plenty offun. Resort (B)

DAYS 8-9: Cairns. Two full daysat leisure - maybe try white waterrafting, visit the Great Barrier Reefand savour Cairns' nightlife!Resort (B)

DAY 10: Cairns. This morningwe visit Tjapukai AboriginalCultural Park to learn about thisunique culture. Later say a finalfarewell as your tour ends uponour return to Cairns.

Please note: On day 7, we may substitute the coach travel with a flightfrom Whitsundays to Cairns. When we do this the flight is included in the price shown.

WANT TO STAY LONGER?See page 28 for great rates toextend your holiday

Itinerary

CODE: BRRI 2008/09

Mar 27 Apr 5 1389Apr 24 May 3 1389May 22 May 31 1389Jun 19 Jun 28 1389Aug 14 Aug 23 1359Sep 11 Sep 20 1359Oct 9 Oct 18 1359Nov 6 Nov 15 1425Dec 4 Dec 13 1425Jan 29 Feb 7 1425Feb 26 Mar 7 1425Mar 26 Apr 4 1425Apr 23 May 2 1419May 21 May 30 1419Jun 18 Jun 27 1419Jul 16 Jul 25 1399Aug 13 Aug 22 1399Sep 10 Sep 19 1399

Start End A$ PerSydney Cairns Person

OFFER 1 SAVE UP TO A$69OFFER 2 SAVE UP TO A$35

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

SEE PAGE 12

BRRI:Twin share supplement: A$299 per person.

Start 6.00pm & end 12 noon.

For Travel Insurance see page 46.

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/bridge-to-reef

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/ocean-to-outback

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as takepart in our ‘Optional Extras’(at extra cost). See pages 8-9 for more details. Here’s a sample:

Sydney:Harbour Bridge Climb Jet Boat

Whitsundays:Day sailing trip

Cairns:Outer Barrier Reef cruiseWhite water rafting Tandem Skydiving AJ Hackett bungy jump

FREETIME

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1 or more nightstops

Places visitedKings Canyon

Great Barrier ReefJet Boat - Sydney

Whitsundays(Long Island)

GREAT BARRIER REEF

The Olgas Alice Springs

Cairns

Kings CanyonSimpsons Gap

For Included Highlights forSydney and Whitsundaysplease see Bridge to ReefIncluded Highlights on p.20.

Cairns:Transfer to Cairns airporton day 10City sightseeing tour

Alice Springs:Flight between Cairns & Alice SpringsCity sightseeing tourVisit ANZAC Hill lookout Visit Alice Springs Desert Park to see the unique Outback animals

Visit the West MacDonnellNational Park

Simpson's Gap:Visit the importantAboriginal cultural site,home to the black footed wallaby

Kings Creek Station:Visit the cattle & camelstationEnjoy an evening bushcampSee the desert night sky & stars

Kings Canyon:Visit Kings Canyon inWatarrka National ParkHike along the canyonridgeSpot kangaroos in theirnatural habitatVisit the 'Garden of Eden'waterhole & the 'Lost City'

Uluru: Uluru National Parkentrance fee Visit Uluru at sunset & sunrise Hike the base of Uluru Visit the Uluru CulturalCentre Relax in the Yularu Resort Visit Kata Tjuta (TheOlga's) & hike the Valleyof the Winds

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeingare included in your tour price!

OCEAN TO OUTBACK

All this included14 nights quad share accommodation (twin-share also available)Flight and transfers from Sydney to Whitsundays & Cairns toAlice Springs10 breakfasts (B), and 4 dinners (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Manager, Driver & ContikiRepresentativeModern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVDInclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

15 Days from A$2429

For days 1-9 refer to Bridge toReef Tour Itinerary on p20.

DAY 10: Cairns to AliceSprings. Free morning beforeflying to Alice Springs to beginyour Northern Territory adventure.Hotel

DAY 11: Alice Springs. Todaywe see the sights around AliceSprings, including Simpson's Gapand the Alice Springs Desert Park.Hotel (B,D)

DAY 12: Alice Springs toKings Creek Station. Furtherfree time, then across the FinkeRiver, the oldest river in the world,to Kings Creek Station toexperience a working camelstation. Tonight, sleep under thestars in true outback style.Outback bush camp (B,D)

DAY 13: Kings Creek Stationto Uluru. Take in the stunningsight of Kings Canyon. Later wedrive past amazing Mt Connor, toreach Yulara Resort. Watch thesunset over Uluru and explore thisworld-famous monolith. Lodge (B)

DAY 14: Uluru. Up early to seethe mixed colours of Uluru atsunrise. The adventurous willhave time to walk around or climbthe famous Rock. Later we visitKata Tjuta (The Olgas). Lodge (B)

DAY 15: Uluru. Say a finalfarewell to your new friends asyour trip ends after breakfast inUluru or you can join us for a freetransfer to Alice Springs whereyour trip will end upon arrival at6.00pm. (B)

WANT TO STAY LONGER?See page 22 & 28 for great ratesto extend your holiday

Itinerary

CODE: OOUI 2008/09

Mar 27 Apr 10 2489Apr 24 May 8 2489May 22 Jun 5 2489Jun 19 Jul 3 2489Aug 14 Aug 28 2429Sep 11 Sep 25 2429Oct 9 Oct 23 2429Nov 6 Nov 20 2549Dec 4 Dec 18 2549Jan 29 Feb 12 2549Feb 26 Mar 12 2549Mar 26 Apr 9 2549Apr 23 May 7 2539May 21 Jun 4 2539Jun 18 Jul 2 2539Jul 16 Jul 30 2499Aug 13 Aug 27 2499Sep 10 Sep 24 2499

Start End A$ PerSydney Uluru Person

OFFER 1 SAVE UP TO A$119OFFER 2 SAVE UP TO A$59

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

SEE PAGE 12

OOUI:Twin share supplement: A$439 per person.

Start 6.00pm & end 8.00am.

For Travel Insurance see page 46.

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as takepart in our ‘Optional Extras’(at extra cost). See pages 8-9 for more details. Here’s a sample:

Sydney:Harbour Bridge ClimbJet Boat

Whitsundays:Day sailing trip

Cairns:Outer Barrier Reef cruiseWhite water raftingScuba diving for beginnersand certified diversAJ Hackett bungy jump

Alice Springs:Aboriginal DreamtimeBushtucker TourHot Air Ballooning

Uluru:Harley Davidson MotorcycleTourUluru Champagne Sunset

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Sydney:Hop-on hop-off citysightseeing tour to see the Sydney Opera House, historicRocks area & HarbourBridgeCruise on SydneyHarbour to see one of the most beautifulharbours in the worldExperience Sydney'sfamous nightlife

Transfer to Sydney airporton day 4

Whitsundays:Flight between Sydney &the WhitsundaysTransfer boat to LongIslandStay on Long Island &enjoy all the resort facilitiesSee native birdlife &wallabies

Cairns:City sightseeing tourVisit Tjapukai AboriginalCultural Centre & seeAboriginal dancingThrow a boomerang &see spear throwing

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeingare included in your tour price!

BRIDGE TO REEF

All this included9 nights quad share accommodation (twin-share also available)Flight and transfers from Sydney to Whitsundays5 breakfasts (B), and 2 dinners (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Manager, Driver & ContikiRepresentativeModern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVDInclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

10 Days from A$1359

DAY 1: Sydney. Check in, meetyour Contiki Representative andfellow travellers, then enjoy dinnerand a night out on the town. Hotel (D)

DAYS 2-3: Sydney. ExploreSydney on the hop-on hop-offguided sightseeing tour andHarbour cruise. Then a full day freeto explore with a range of day andevening activities on offer. Hotel

DAY 4: Sydney to Whitsundays.More free time in Sydney beforeyour flight to the picturesquemarine haven of the Whitsundaysand beautiful Long Island Resort for the next three nights.Resort (B,D)

DAYS 5-6: Whitsundays. Twodays at leisure on this tropicalisland paradise. Relax on thebeach, enjoy the water sports, orexplore with a bushwalk. Resort (B)(B)

DAY 7: Whitsundays to Cairns.Today, head north to thecosmopolitan city of Cairns, hometo action, the reef and plenty offun. Resort (B)

DAYS 8-9: Cairns. Two full daysat leisure - maybe try white waterrafting, visit the Great Barrier Reefand savour Cairns' nightlife!Resort (B)

DAY 10: Cairns. This morningwe visit Tjapukai AboriginalCultural Park to learn about thisunique culture. Later say a finalfarewell as your tour ends uponour return to Cairns.

Please note: On day 7, we may substitute the coach travel with a flightfrom Whitsundays to Cairns. When we do this the flight is included in the price shown.

WANT TO STAY LONGER?See page 28 for great rates toextend your holiday

Itinerary

CODE: BRRI 2008/09

Mar 27 Apr 5 1389Apr 24 May 3 1389May 22 May 31 1389Jun 19 Jun 28 1389Aug 14 Aug 23 1359Sep 11 Sep 20 1359Oct 9 Oct 18 1359Nov 6 Nov 15 1425Dec 4 Dec 13 1425Jan 29 Feb 7 1425Feb 26 Mar 7 1425Mar 26 Apr 4 1425Apr 23 May 2 1419May 21 May 30 1419Jun 18 Jun 27 1419Jul 16 Jul 25 1399Aug 13 Aug 22 1399Sep 10 Sep 19 1399

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EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

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BRRI:Twin share supplement: A$299 per person.

Start 6.00pm & end 12 noon.

For Travel Insurance see page 46.

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/bridge-to-reef

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...to explore and do your own thing, as well as takepart in our ‘Optional Extras’(at extra cost). See pages 8-9 for more details. Here’s a sample:

Sydney:Harbour Bridge Climb Jet Boat

Whitsundays:Day sailing trip

Cairns:Outer Barrier Reef cruiseWhite water rafting Tandem Skydiving AJ Hackett bungy jump

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Darwin - Alice Springs - Kings Canyon - Uluru - Kakadu‘Out of this world’ is the best way to describe the experience you’ll get from the Northern Territory. From the tropical wetlands of the north to thered soil and sparse greenery of the Red Centre, it’s a place that ignites the imagination and makes everyday life seem a million miles away. Inshort, it’s the perfect place to escape for a great ‘outback’ adventure.

Sure we’ll take you to the unforgettable spots of Kings Canyon and Uluru where sunrise and sunset never fail to amaze, but we’ll give you otherexperiences just as breathtaking. We’ll take you to less well-known but equally magnificent spots such as Katherine Gorge and other secretgroves. Meeting the characters of the outback will be just as memorable.

Imagine hot air ballooning over the desert, discovering the wetlands of Kakadu, or sleeping in a swag on a cattle station seeing more stars in thesky than you ever knew possible. In no time you’ll feel the ‘spirit’ of the land deeply cherished by the indigenous Aboriginals and theirmesmerising dreamtime stories. Then you can head back to the ‘21st century’ to the hub of Darwin and discover the cultural melting pot thiscity has become.

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Want to stay longer before or after your tour?DARWIN. Quality Frontier Darwin, 3 Buffalo Court, Darwin: Conveniently located, the Frontier Darwin’s rooms are all air-conditioned with TV’s andin-house movies. The hotel has a large swimming pool, restaurants, public bar and beer garden.

ALICE SPRINGS. All Seasons Oasis, 10 Gap Road, Alice Springs: Nestled in the foothills of the MacDonnell Ranges, this hotel’s features includea tennis court, swimming pool and heated spa. Rooms are air-conditioned and have TV, direct dial telephone and tea/coffee making facilities.

NB. These are subject to availability and restrictions apply, please see the ‘Can I Stay Longer’ section in Questions & Answers on page 46

Quad share with facilities: A$45 Twin Share with facilities: A$75 Hotel Code: SFD

Triple share with facilities: A$45 Twin Share with facilities: A$65 Hotel Code: MOA

Kakadu N.P

Litchfield N.P Katherine

Darwin:City sightseeing tourSee the harbour & EastPoint Military ReserveVisit the Darwin Museumto see the Cyclone Tracydisplay

Litchfield National Park:See the termite moundsSee the rainforests &sandstone formations Enjoy a swim at FlorenceFalls

Kakadu National Park:Hike to see the Aboriginalrock artVisit the WarradjanAboriginal Cultural CentreWildlife cruise to seecrocodiles & native bird life

Katherine:Visit Katherine Gorge &see the sheer rock wallsand wildlife

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeingare included in your tour price!

NATIVEAUSTRALIA

All this included3 nights quad share accommodation (twin-share also available)3 breakfasts (B), and 1 dinner (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Manager & DriverModern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVDInclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

4 Days from A$595...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part in our‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See pages 8-9 for moredetails. Here’s a sample:

Kakadu:Scenic flight

Katherine:Katherine Gorge cruise

FREE TIME

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Start End A$ PerDarwin Darwin Person

Start End A$ PerDarwin Darwin Person

BDDD:Twin share supplement: A$80 per person.

Start 7.30am & end 10.20pm.

For Travel Insurance see page 46 OFFER 1 SAVE UP TO A$29OFFER 2 SAVE UP TO A$15

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

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DAY 1: Darwin and LitchfieldNational Park. Meet your Contikicrew and head off to discoverLitchfield National Park. Later wereturn to Darwin for an evening onthe town. Hotel DAY 2: Darwin to KakaduNational Park. There's a citysightseeing tour of Darwin thismorning and time at leisure.Tonight we stay in KakaduNational Park. Hotel (B,D)DAY 3: Kakadu National Park.Today you'll experience the vastand unforgettable landscape,World Heritage wetlands, and

amazing wildlife of Kakadu. Hotel (B)DAY 4: Kakadu National Park(via Katherine) to Darwin.Head south via Gunlom or EdithFalls, to visit Katherine Gorge withfree time to appreciate thisspectacular area. This eveningyou'll catch a transfer coach backto Darwin, where your tourconcludes at 10:20pm. (B)Please note: The transfer coach is notoperated by Contiki, but by a third partyoperator.

WANT TO STAY LONGER?See page 22 for great rates toextend your holiday

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Darwin - Alice Springs - Kings Canyon - Uluru - Kakadu‘Out of this world’ is the best way to describe the experience you’ll get from the Northern Territory. From the tropical wetlands of the north to thered soil and sparse greenery of the Red Centre, it’s a place that ignites the imagination and makes everyday life seem a million miles away. Inshort, it’s the perfect place to escape for a great ‘outback’ adventure.

Sure we’ll take you to the unforgettable spots of Kings Canyon and Uluru where sunrise and sunset never fail to amaze, but we’ll give you otherexperiences just as breathtaking. We’ll take you to less well-known but equally magnificent spots such as Katherine Gorge and other secretgroves. Meeting the characters of the outback will be just as memorable.

Imagine hot air ballooning over the desert, discovering the wetlands of Kakadu, or sleeping in a swag on a cattle station seeing more stars in thesky than you ever knew possible. In no time you’ll feel the ‘spirit’ of the land deeply cherished by the indigenous Aboriginals and theirmesmerising dreamtime stories. Then you can head back to the ‘21st century’ to the hub of Darwin and discover the cultural melting pot thiscity has become.

Let the Northern Territory work it’s magic on you – you’ll never forget it.

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Want to stay longer before or after your tour?DARWIN. Quality Frontier Darwin, 3 Buffalo Court, Darwin: Conveniently located, the Frontier Darwin’s rooms are all air-conditioned with TV’s andin-house movies. The hotel has a large swimming pool, restaurants, public bar and beer garden.

ALICE SPRINGS. All Seasons Oasis, 10 Gap Road, Alice Springs: Nestled in the foothills of the MacDonnell Ranges, this hotel’s features includea tennis court, swimming pool and heated spa. Rooms are air-conditioned and have TV, direct dial telephone and tea/coffee making facilities.

NB. These are subject to availability and restrictions apply, please see the ‘Can I Stay Longer’ section in Questions & Answers on page 46

Quad share with facilities: A$45 Twin Share with facilities: A$75 Hotel Code: SFD

Triple share with facilities: A$45 Twin Share with facilities: A$65 Hotel Code: MOA

Kakadu N.P

Litchfield N.P Katherine

Darwin:City sightseeing tourSee the harbour & EastPoint Military ReserveVisit the Darwin Museumto see the Cyclone Tracydisplay

Litchfield National Park:See the termite moundsSee the rainforests &sandstone formations Enjoy a swim at FlorenceFalls

Kakadu National Park:Hike to see the Aboriginalrock artVisit the WarradjanAboriginal Cultural CentreWildlife cruise to seecrocodiles & native bird life

Katherine:Visit Katherine Gorge &see the sheer rock wallsand wildlife

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeingare included in your tour price!

NATIVEAUSTRALIA

All this included3 nights quad share accommodation (twin-share also available)3 breakfasts (B), and 1 dinner (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Manager & DriverModern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVDInclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

4 Days from A$595...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part in our‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See pages 8-9 for moredetails. Here’s a sample:

Kakadu:Scenic flight

Katherine:Katherine Gorge cruise

FREE TIME

CODE: BDDD 2008/09

Mar 26 Mar 29 625Apr 23 Apr 26 625May 21 May 24 625Jun 18 Jun 21 625Jul 16 Jul 19 609Aug 13 Aug 16 609Sep 10 Sep 13 609Oct 8 Oct 11 609Nov 5 Nov 8 595Dec 3 Dec 6 595

Dec 31 Jan 3 595Jan 28 Jan 31 595Feb 25 Feb 28 595Mar 25 Mar 28 595Apr 22 Apr 25 635May 20 May 23 635Jun 17 Jun 20 635Jul 15 Jul 18 629Aug 12 Aug 15 629Sep 9 Sep 12 629

Start End A$ PerDarwin Darwin Person

Start End A$ PerDarwin Darwin Person

BDDD:Twin share supplement: A$80 per person.

Start 7.30am & end 10.20pm.

For Travel Insurance see page 46 OFFER 1 SAVE UP TO A$29OFFER 2 SAVE UP TO A$15

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DAY 1: Darwin and LitchfieldNational Park. Meet your Contikicrew and head off to discoverLitchfield National Park. Later wereturn to Darwin for an evening onthe town. Hotel DAY 2: Darwin to KakaduNational Park. There's a citysightseeing tour of Darwin thismorning and time at leisure.Tonight we stay in KakaduNational Park. Hotel (B,D)DAY 3: Kakadu National Park.Today you'll experience the vastand unforgettable landscape,World Heritage wetlands, and

amazing wildlife of Kakadu. Hotel (B)DAY 4: Kakadu National Park(via Katherine) to Darwin.Head south via Gunlom or EdithFalls, to visit Katherine Gorge withfree time to appreciate thisspectacular area. This eveningyou'll catch a transfer coach backto Darwin, where your tourconcludes at 10:20pm. (B)Please note: The transfer coach is notoperated by Contiki, but by a third partyoperator.

WANT TO STAY LONGER?See page 22 for great rates toextend your holiday

Itinerary

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Katherine

Mataranka

Daly Waters

Tennant Creek

Devils Marbles

Wycliffe Well

Ti Tree

KingsCanyon

The Olgas

Uluru

Simpsons Gap

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DAY 1: Darwin and LitchfieldNational Park. Meet your Contikicrew and head off to discoverLitchfield National Park. Later wereturn to Darwin for an evening onthe town. Hotel DAY 2: Darwin to KakaduNational Park. There's a citysightseeing tour of Darwin thismorning and time at leisure.Tonight we stay in Kakadu NationalPark. Hotel (B,D)DAY 3: Kakadu National Park.Today you'll experience the vastand unforgettable landscape, WorldHeritage wetlands, and amazingwildlife of Kakadu. Hotel (B)DAY 4: Kakadu National Park toKatherine. Head south via Gunlom

or Edith Falls, to visit KatherineGorge with free time to appreciatethis spectacular area. Hotel (B)DAY 5: Katherine to TennantCreek. Today travel to Mataranka,before stopping at Daly Waters tosee the oldest Territory pub. Later,we arrive at the 'true-blue' AussieOutback town of Tennant Creek.Hotel (B,D)DAY 6: Tennant Creek to AliceSprings. Firstly visit the DevilsMarbles, then on to Wycliffe Welland Ti Tree. Later cross the Tropicof Capricorn and say final farewellsto your fellow travellers as your tourends on arrival in Alice Springs. (B)

WANT TO STAYLONGER?See page 22 for great rates toextend your holidayDarwin:

City sightseeing tourSee the harbour & EastPoint Military ReserveVisit the Darwin Museumto see the Cyclone Tracydisplay

Litchfield National Park:See the termite moundsSee the rainforests &sandstone formationsEnjoy a swim at FlorenceFalls

Kakadu National Park:Stay in Kakadu NationalParkHike to see the Aboriginalrock artVisit the WarradjanAboriginal Cultural CentreCruise to see crocodiles& native bird life

Katherine: Visit Katherine Gorge &see the sheer rock wallsand wildlife

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeingare included in your tour price!

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeingare included in your tour price!

ALICE &KAKADU

Itinerary

DAY 1: Alice Springs. Meet yourContiki crew and enjoy the AliceSprings Desert Park. Hotel (D)

DAY 2: Alice Springs to KingsCreek Station. Further free time,then across the Finke River, theoldest river in the world, to KingsCreek Station to experience aworking camel station. Tonight,sleep under the stars in trueoutback style. Outback bush camp (B,D)

DAY 3: Kings Creek Station toUluru. Take in the stunning sightof Kings Canyon. Later we drivepast amazing Mt Connor, to reachYulara Resort. Watch the sunset

over Uluru and explore this world-famous monolith. Lodge (B)

DAY 4: Uluru. Up early to see themixed colours of Uluru at sunrise.The adventurous will have time towalk around or climb the famousRock. Later we visit Kata Tjuta(The Olgas). Lodge (B)

DAY 5: Uluru. Say a final farewellto your new friends as your tripends after breakfast or you mayjoin us for a free transfer to AliceSprings where your trip will endupon arrival at 6.00pm. (B)

WANT TO STAYLONGER?See page 22 for great rates toextend your holiday

ItineraryAll this included

5 nights quad share accommodation (twin-share also available)5 breakfasts (B), and 2 dinners (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Manager & DriverModern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVDInclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

6 Days from A$795

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part in our‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See pages 8-9 for more details.Here’s a sample:Kakadu National Park: Scenic flight Katherine: Katherine Gorge cruise

FREE TIME

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take partin our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See pages 8-9 formore details. Here’s a sample:

Alice Springs:Hot air ballooningAboriginal bush tucker &cultural tour

Kings Canyon:Quad bike tourScenic helicopter flight

Uluru:Harley Davidsonmotorcycle tourSunset champagne picnic

FREE TIME

All this included4 nights quad share accommodation (twin-share also available)4 breakfasts (B), and 2 dinners (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Manager & DriverModern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVDInclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

5 Days from A$725

ALICE & ULURUChoose to end your tour in Uluru or Alice Springs.

Uluru:Uluru National Parkentrance feeVisit Uluru at sunset &sunriseHike the base of UluruVisit the Uluru CulturalCentreRelax in the Yularu ResortVisit Kata Tjuta (TheOlga's) & hike the Valley ofthe Winds

Erldunda & Mt. Ebenezer:Visit a traditional OutbackRoadhouseSpot kangaroos in theirnatural habitatSee the unusually shapedMt. Connor

CODE: AKDA 2008/09 CODE: AKAD 2008/09

Mar 26 Mar 31 829Apr 23 Apr 28 829May 21 May 26 829Jun 18 Jun 23 829Jul 16 Jul 21 815Aug 13 Aug 18 815Sep 10 Sep 15 815Oct 8 Oct 13 815Nov 5 Nov 10 795Dec 3 Dec 8 795Dec 31 Jan 5 795Jan 28 Feb 2 795Feb 25 Mar 2 795Mar 25 Mar 30 795Apr 22 Apr 27 849May 20 May 25 849Jun 17 Jun 22 849Jul 15 Jul 20 835Aug 12 Aug 17 835Sep 9 Sep 14 835

Start End A$ PerDarwin A.Springs Person

Start End A$ PerA.Springs Darwin Person

OFFER 1 SAVE UP TO A$39OFFER 2 SAVE UP TO A$19

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

SEE PAGE 12

Twin share supplement: A$135 per person.

AKDA:Start 7.30am & end 2.00pm.

AKAD:Start 10.00am & end 6.00pm.

For Travel Insurance see page 46.

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CODE: AEDA 2008/09 CODE: AEAD 2008/09

Mar 31 Apr 4 765Apr 28 May 2 765May 26 May 30 765Jun 23 Jun 27 765Jul 21 Jul 25 745Aug 18 Aug 22 745Sep 15 Sep 19 745Oct 13 Oct 17 745Nov 10 Nov 14 725Dec 8 Dec 12 725Jan 5 Jan 9 725Feb 2 Feb 6 725Mar 2 Mar 6 725Mar 30 Apr 3 725Apr 27 May 1 775May 25 May 29 775Jun 22 Jun 26 775Jul 20 Jul 24 765Aug 17 Aug 21 765Sep 14 Sep 18 765

Start End A$ PerA.Springs Uluru Person

Start End A$ PerA.Springs Uluru Person

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EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

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Twin share supplement: A$119 per person.

AEDA:Start 2.00pm & end 8.00am.

AEAD:Start 9.00am & end 8.00am.

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Alice Springs:City sightseeing tourVisit ANZAC Hill lookoutVisit Alice Springs DesertPark to see the uniqueOutback animals

Simpson's Gap:Visit the important Aboriginalcultural site, home to theblackfooted wallaby

Kings Creek Station:Visit the cattle & camelstation

Enjoy an evening bushcampSee the desert night sky & stars

Kings Canyon:Visit Kings Canyon inWatarrka National ParkHike along the canyonridgeVisit the 'Garden of Eden'waterhole & the 'LostCity'

Mataranka:Swim in the thermal poolsVisit Elsey, the historic "We ofthe Never Never" homestead

Daly Waters:Visit the famous Outbackpub

Tennant Creek:Visit the site of Australia'slast gold rush

Devil's Marbles:Visit the rock formation

Wycliffe Well:Visit the town known forits UFO sightings

Ti Tree:Visit the Red Sands ArtGallery to see Aboriginalart & didgeridoos

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Balloon Ride - Alice SpringsScenic Flight

Quadbiking - Kings Canyon

Champagne sunset - Uluru

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Kakadu N.PLitchfield N.P

Katherine

Mataranka

Daly Waters

Tennant Creek

Devils Marbles

Wycliffe Well

Ti Tree

KingsCanyon

The Olgas

Uluru

Simpsons Gap

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DAY 1: Darwin and LitchfieldNational Park. Meet your Contikicrew and head off to discoverLitchfield National Park. Later wereturn to Darwin for an evening onthe town. Hotel DAY 2: Darwin to KakaduNational Park. There's a citysightseeing tour of Darwin thismorning and time at leisure.Tonight we stay in Kakadu NationalPark. Hotel (B,D)DAY 3: Kakadu National Park.Today you'll experience the vastand unforgettable landscape, WorldHeritage wetlands, and amazingwildlife of Kakadu. Hotel (B)DAY 4: Kakadu National Park toKatherine. Head south via Gunlom

or Edith Falls, to visit KatherineGorge with free time to appreciatethis spectacular area. Hotel (B)DAY 5: Katherine to TennantCreek. Today travel to Mataranka,before stopping at Daly Waters tosee the oldest Territory pub. Later,we arrive at the 'true-blue' AussieOutback town of Tennant Creek.Hotel (B,D)DAY 6: Tennant Creek to AliceSprings. Firstly visit the DevilsMarbles, then on to Wycliffe Welland Ti Tree. Later cross the Tropicof Capricorn and say final farewellsto your fellow travellers as your tourends on arrival in Alice Springs. (B)

WANT TO STAYLONGER?See page 22 for great rates toextend your holidayDarwin:

City sightseeing tourSee the harbour & EastPoint Military ReserveVisit the Darwin Museumto see the Cyclone Tracydisplay

Litchfield National Park:See the termite moundsSee the rainforests &sandstone formationsEnjoy a swim at FlorenceFalls

Kakadu National Park:Stay in Kakadu NationalParkHike to see the Aboriginalrock artVisit the WarradjanAboriginal Cultural CentreCruise to see crocodiles& native bird life

Katherine: Visit Katherine Gorge &see the sheer rock wallsand wildlife

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeingare included in your tour price!

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeingare included in your tour price!

ALICE &KAKADU

Itinerary

DAY 1: Alice Springs. Meet yourContiki crew and enjoy the AliceSprings Desert Park. Hotel (D)

DAY 2: Alice Springs to KingsCreek Station. Further free time,then across the Finke River, theoldest river in the world, to KingsCreek Station to experience aworking camel station. Tonight,sleep under the stars in trueoutback style. Outback bush camp (B,D)

DAY 3: Kings Creek Station toUluru. Take in the stunning sightof Kings Canyon. Later we drivepast amazing Mt Connor, to reachYulara Resort. Watch the sunset

over Uluru and explore this world-famous monolith. Lodge (B)

DAY 4: Uluru. Up early to see themixed colours of Uluru at sunrise.The adventurous will have time towalk around or climb the famousRock. Later we visit Kata Tjuta(The Olgas). Lodge (B)

DAY 5: Uluru. Say a final farewellto your new friends as your tripends after breakfast or you mayjoin us for a free transfer to AliceSprings where your trip will endupon arrival at 6.00pm. (B)

WANT TO STAYLONGER?See page 22 for great rates toextend your holiday

ItineraryAll this included

5 nights quad share accommodation (twin-share also available)5 breakfasts (B), and 2 dinners (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Manager & DriverModern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVDInclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

6 Days from A$795

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part in our‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See pages 8-9 for more details.Here’s a sample:Kakadu National Park: Scenic flight Katherine: Katherine Gorge cruise

FREE TIME

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take partin our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See pages 8-9 formore details. Here’s a sample:

Alice Springs:Hot air ballooningAboriginal bush tucker &cultural tour

Kings Canyon:Quad bike tourScenic helicopter flight

Uluru:Harley Davidsonmotorcycle tourSunset champagne picnic

FREE TIME

All this included4 nights quad share accommodation (twin-share also available)4 breakfasts (B), and 2 dinners (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Manager & DriverModern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVDInclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

5 Days from A$725

ALICE & ULURUChoose to end your tour in Uluru or Alice Springs.

Uluru:Uluru National Parkentrance feeVisit Uluru at sunset &sunriseHike the base of UluruVisit the Uluru CulturalCentreRelax in the Yularu ResortVisit Kata Tjuta (TheOlga's) & hike the Valley ofthe Winds

Erldunda & Mt. Ebenezer:Visit a traditional OutbackRoadhouseSpot kangaroos in theirnatural habitatSee the unusually shapedMt. Connor

CODE: AKDA 2008/09 CODE: AKAD 2008/09

Mar 26 Mar 31 829Apr 23 Apr 28 829May 21 May 26 829Jun 18 Jun 23 829Jul 16 Jul 21 815Aug 13 Aug 18 815Sep 10 Sep 15 815Oct 8 Oct 13 815Nov 5 Nov 10 795Dec 3 Dec 8 795Dec 31 Jan 5 795Jan 28 Feb 2 795Feb 25 Mar 2 795Mar 25 Mar 30 795Apr 22 Apr 27 849May 20 May 25 849Jun 17 Jun 22 849Jul 15 Jul 20 835Aug 12 Aug 17 835Sep 9 Sep 14 835

Start End A$ PerDarwin A.Springs Person

Start End A$ PerA.Springs Darwin Person

OFFER 1 SAVE UP TO A$39OFFER 2 SAVE UP TO A$19

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

SEE PAGE 12

Twin share supplement: A$135 per person.

AKDA:Start 7.30am & end 2.00pm.

AKAD:Start 10.00am & end 6.00pm.

For Travel Insurance see page 46.

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CODE: AEDA 2008/09 CODE: AEAD 2008/09

Mar 31 Apr 4 765Apr 28 May 2 765May 26 May 30 765Jun 23 Jun 27 765Jul 21 Jul 25 745Aug 18 Aug 22 745Sep 15 Sep 19 745Oct 13 Oct 17 745Nov 10 Nov 14 725Dec 8 Dec 12 725Jan 5 Jan 9 725Feb 2 Feb 6 725Mar 2 Mar 6 725Mar 30 Apr 3 725Apr 27 May 1 775May 25 May 29 775Jun 22 Jun 26 775Jul 20 Jul 24 765Aug 17 Aug 21 765Sep 14 Sep 18 765

Start End A$ PerA.Springs Uluru Person

Start End A$ PerA.Springs Uluru Person

OFFER 1 SAVE UP TO A$39OFFER 2 SAVE UP TO A$19

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

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Twin share supplement: A$119 per person.

AEDA:Start 2.00pm & end 8.00am.

AEAD:Start 9.00am & end 8.00am.

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Alice Springs:City sightseeing tourVisit ANZAC Hill lookoutVisit Alice Springs DesertPark to see the uniqueOutback animals

Simpson's Gap:Visit the important Aboriginalcultural site, home to theblackfooted wallaby

Kings Creek Station:Visit the cattle & camelstation

Enjoy an evening bushcampSee the desert night sky & stars

Kings Canyon:Visit Kings Canyon inWatarrka National ParkHike along the canyonridgeVisit the 'Garden of Eden'waterhole & the 'LostCity'

Mataranka:Swim in the thermal poolsVisit Elsey, the historic "We ofthe Never Never" homestead

Daly Waters:Visit the famous Outbackpub

Tennant Creek:Visit the site of Australia'slast gold rush

Devil's Marbles:Visit the rock formation

Wycliffe Well:Visit the town known forits UFO sightings

Ti Tree:Visit the Red Sands ArtGallery to see Aboriginalart & didgeridoos

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Gorge Cruise

The Outback

Balloon Ride - Alice SpringsScenic Flight

Quadbiking - Kings Canyon

Champagne sunset - Uluru

Refer towww.contiki.com.au/uluru

Kakadu N.P

Litchfield N.P Katherine

Mataranka

Daly Waters

Tennant Creek

Devils Marbles

Wycliffe Well

Ti TreeKings Canyon

The OlgasUluru

Simpsons Gap

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Alice Springs:City sightseeing tourVisit ANZAC Hill lookoutSee Alice Springs TelegraphStationVisit Alice Springs DesertPark to see the uniqueOutback animalsVisit the West MacDonnellNational Park

Simpson's Gap:Visit the important Aboriginalcultural site, home to theblackfooted wallaby

Kings Creek Station:Visit the cattle & camel stationEnjoy an evening bush campSee the desert night sky & stars

Kings Canyon:Visit Kings Canyon inWatarrka National ParkHike along the canyon ridgeVisit the 'Garden of Eden'waterhole and the 'Lost City'

Erldunda & Mt. Ebenezer:Visit a traditional OutbackRoadhouse

Spot kangaroos in theirnatural habitatSee the unusually shaped Mt. Connor

Uluru: Uluru National Park entrancefeeVisit Uluru at sunset andsunriseHike the base of UluruVisit the Uluru Cultural CentreRelax in the Yularu ResortVisit Kata Tjuta (The Olga's) &hike the Valley of the Winds

Ti Tree:Visit the Red Sands ArtGallery to see Aboriginal art & didgeridoos

Wycliffe Well:Visit the town known for itsUFO sightings

Devil's Marbles:Visit the rock formation

Tennant Creek:Visit the site of Australia's last gold rush

Daly Waters:Visit the famous Outback pub

Mataranka:Swim in the thermal poolsVisit Elsey, the historic "We ofthe Never Never" homestead

Katherine:Visit Katherine Gorge & see thesheer rock walls and wildlife

Kakadu National Park:Stay in Kakadu National ParkHike to see the Aboriginalrock artVisit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural CentreCruise to see crocodiles &native bird life

Darwin:City sightseeing tourSee the harbour & East Point Military ReserveVisit the Darwin Museum tosee the Cyclone Tracy display

Litchfield National Park:See the termite moundsSee the rainforests &sandstone formationsEnjoy a swim at Florence Falls

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeing areincluded in your tour price!

DAY 1: Alice Springs. Meet your Contikicrew this morning and enjoy a citysightseeing tour. Later we visit Simpson'sGap and the Alice Springs Desert Park.Hotel (D)DAY 2: Alice Springs to Kings CreekStation. Further free time, then across theFinke River, the oldest river in the world, toKings Creek Station to experience aworking camel station. Tonight, sleep underthe stars in true outback style. Outbackbush camp (B,D)DAY 3: Kings Creek Station to Uluru.Take in the stunning sight of Kings Canyon.Later we drive past amazing Mt Connor, toreach Yulara Resort. Watch the sunset overUluru and explore this world-famousmonolith. Lodge (B)DAY 4: Uluru. Up early to see the mixedcolours of Uluru at sunrise. Theadventurous will have time to walk aroundor climb the famous Rock. Later we visitKata Tjuta (The Olgas). Lodge (B)DAY 5: Uluru to Alice Springs. Today wevisit a traditional roadhouse on our return toAlice Springs. Maybe join us for dinner totry outback delicacies like crocodile andemu. Hotel (B)

DAY 6: Alice Springs to Tennant Creek.Heading north across the Tropic ofCapricorn with time to experience Ti Tree,Wycliffe Well and the Devils Marbles.Tonight stay in the 'true-blue' AussieOutback town of Tennant Creek. Hotel (D)DAY 7: Tennant Creek to Katherine.Time at Daly Waters to see the oldestTerritory pub, and at Mataranka ThermalPools en-route to Katherine. Hotel (B)DAY 8: Katherine to Kakadu NationalPark. Visit Katherine Gorge with free timeto appreciate this spectacular area. Then toKakadu National Park via Edith or GunlomFalls. Hotel (B,D)DAY 9: Kakadu National Park. Todayyou'll experience the vast and unforgettablelandscape, World Heritage wetlands, andamazing wildlife of Kakadu. Hotel (B)DAY 10: Kakadu National Park toDarwin. On to Darwin, the most northerncity in Australia, for city sightseeing andtime at leisure. Hotel (B)DAY 11: Darwin to Litchfield NationalPark. Visit Litchfield National Park, with timeto explore. Later say a final farewell as yourtour ends upon our return to Darwin. (B)

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11 Days from A$1245All this included

10 nights quad share accommodation (twin-share also available)9 breakfasts (B), and 4 dinners (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Manager & DriverModern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVDInclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as takepart in our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). Seepages 8-9 for more details. Here’s a sample:

FREE TIMEHike Kings Canyon

Uluru at Sunset

Kings Canyon:Camel ride

Uluru:Scenic flight over Uluru & the Olgas

Alice Springs:Hot air ballooning

Aboriginal bush tucker & cultural tour

Katherine:Katherine Gorge cruise

Kakadu National Park:Scenic flight

CODE: TEAD 2008/09 CODE: TEDA 2008/09

Apr 6 Apr 16 1305May 4 May 14 1305Jun 1 Jun 11 1305Jun 29 Jul 9 1305Jul 27 Aug 6 1275Aug 24 Sep 3 1275Sep 21 Oct 1 1275Oct 19 Oct 29 1275Nov 16 Nov 26 1245Dec 14 Dec 24 1245Jan 11 Jan 21 1245Feb 8 Feb 18 1245Mar 8 Mar 18 1245Apr 5 Apr 15 1329May 3 May 13 1329May 31 Jun 10 1329Jun 28 Jul 8 1329Jul 26 Aug 5 1315Aug 23 Sep 2 1315Sep 20 Sep 30 1315

Mar 26 Apr 5 1305Apr 23 May 3 1305May 21 May 31 1305Jun 18 Jun 28 1305Jul 16 Jul 26 1275Aug 13 Aug 23 1275Sep 10 Sep 20 1275Oct 8 Oct 18 1275Nov 5 Nov 15 1245Dec 3 Dec 13 1245Dec 31 Jan 10 1245Jan 28 Feb 7 1245Feb 25 Mar 7 1245Mar 25 Apr 4 1245Apr 22 May 2 1329May 20 May 30 1329Jun 17 Jun 27 1329Jul 15 Jul 25 1315Aug 12 Aug 22 1315Sep 9 Sep 19 1315

Start End A$ PerA.Springs Darwin Person

Start End A$ PerDarwin A.Springs Person

OFFER 1 SAVE UP TO A$65OFFER 2 SAVE UP TO A$35

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

SEE PAGE 12

Twin share supplement: A$279 per person.

TEAD:Start 9.00am & end 6.00pm.

TEDA:Start 7.30am & end 4.00pm.

For Travel Insurance see page 46.

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This tour also runs in REVERSE.

You can start in DARWIN.

1 or more nightstops

Places visited

Alice Springs

Camel ride - Kings Canyon

Harley Ride - Uluru

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/territory

Kakadu N.P

Litchfield N.P Katherine

Mataranka

Daly Waters

Tennant Creek

Devils Marbles

Wycliffe Well

Ti TreeKings Canyon

The OlgasUluru

Simpsons Gap

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Alice Springs:City sightseeing tourVisit ANZAC Hill lookoutSee Alice Springs TelegraphStationVisit Alice Springs DesertPark to see the uniqueOutback animalsVisit the West MacDonnellNational Park

Simpson's Gap:Visit the important Aboriginalcultural site, home to theblackfooted wallaby

Kings Creek Station:Visit the cattle & camel stationEnjoy an evening bush campSee the desert night sky & stars

Kings Canyon:Visit Kings Canyon inWatarrka National ParkHike along the canyon ridgeVisit the 'Garden of Eden'waterhole and the 'Lost City'

Erldunda & Mt. Ebenezer:Visit a traditional OutbackRoadhouse

Spot kangaroos in theirnatural habitatSee the unusually shaped Mt. Connor

Uluru: Uluru National Park entrancefeeVisit Uluru at sunset andsunriseHike the base of UluruVisit the Uluru Cultural CentreRelax in the Yularu ResortVisit Kata Tjuta (The Olga's) &hike the Valley of the Winds

Ti Tree:Visit the Red Sands ArtGallery to see Aboriginal art & didgeridoos

Wycliffe Well:Visit the town known for itsUFO sightings

Devil's Marbles:Visit the rock formation

Tennant Creek:Visit the site of Australia's last gold rush

Daly Waters:Visit the famous Outback pub

Mataranka:Swim in the thermal poolsVisit Elsey, the historic "We ofthe Never Never" homestead

Katherine:Visit Katherine Gorge & see thesheer rock walls and wildlife

Kakadu National Park:Stay in Kakadu National ParkHike to see the Aboriginalrock artVisit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural CentreCruise to see crocodiles &native bird life

Darwin:City sightseeing tourSee the harbour & East Point Military ReserveVisit the Darwin Museum tosee the Cyclone Tracy display

Litchfield National Park:See the termite moundsSee the rainforests &sandstone formationsEnjoy a swim at Florence Falls

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeing areincluded in your tour price!

DAY 1: Alice Springs. Meet your Contikicrew this morning and enjoy a citysightseeing tour. Later we visit Simpson'sGap and the Alice Springs Desert Park.Hotel (D)DAY 2: Alice Springs to Kings CreekStation. Further free time, then across theFinke River, the oldest river in the world, toKings Creek Station to experience aworking camel station. Tonight, sleep underthe stars in true outback style. Outbackbush camp (B,D)DAY 3: Kings Creek Station to Uluru.Take in the stunning sight of Kings Canyon.Later we drive past amazing Mt Connor, toreach Yulara Resort. Watch the sunset overUluru and explore this world-famousmonolith. Lodge (B)DAY 4: Uluru. Up early to see the mixedcolours of Uluru at sunrise. Theadventurous will have time to walk aroundor climb the famous Rock. Later we visitKata Tjuta (The Olgas). Lodge (B)DAY 5: Uluru to Alice Springs. Today wevisit a traditional roadhouse on our return toAlice Springs. Maybe join us for dinner totry outback delicacies like crocodile andemu. Hotel (B)

DAY 6: Alice Springs to Tennant Creek.Heading north across the Tropic ofCapricorn with time to experience Ti Tree,Wycliffe Well and the Devils Marbles.Tonight stay in the 'true-blue' AussieOutback town of Tennant Creek. Hotel (D)DAY 7: Tennant Creek to Katherine.Time at Daly Waters to see the oldestTerritory pub, and at Mataranka ThermalPools en-route to Katherine. Hotel (B)DAY 8: Katherine to Kakadu NationalPark. Visit Katherine Gorge with free timeto appreciate this spectacular area. Then toKakadu National Park via Edith or GunlomFalls. Hotel (B,D)DAY 9: Kakadu National Park. Todayyou'll experience the vast and unforgettablelandscape, World Heritage wetlands, andamazing wildlife of Kakadu. Hotel (B)DAY 10: Kakadu National Park toDarwin. On to Darwin, the most northerncity in Australia, for city sightseeing andtime at leisure. Hotel (B)DAY 11: Darwin to Litchfield NationalPark. Visit Litchfield National Park, with timeto explore. Later say a final farewell as yourtour ends upon our return to Darwin. (B)

WANT TO STAY LONGER?See page 22 for great rates to extend your holiday

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11 Days from A$1245All this included

10 nights quad share accommodation (twin-share also available)9 breakfasts (B), and 4 dinners (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Manager & DriverModern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVDInclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as takepart in our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). Seepages 8-9 for more details. Here’s a sample:

FREE TIMEHike Kings Canyon

Uluru at Sunset

Kings Canyon:Camel ride

Uluru:Scenic flight over Uluru & the Olgas

Alice Springs:Hot air ballooning

Aboriginal bush tucker & cultural tour

Katherine:Katherine Gorge cruise

Kakadu National Park:Scenic flight

CODE: TEAD 2008/09 CODE: TEDA 2008/09

Apr 6 Apr 16 1305May 4 May 14 1305Jun 1 Jun 11 1305Jun 29 Jul 9 1305Jul 27 Aug 6 1275Aug 24 Sep 3 1275Sep 21 Oct 1 1275Oct 19 Oct 29 1275Nov 16 Nov 26 1245Dec 14 Dec 24 1245Jan 11 Jan 21 1245Feb 8 Feb 18 1245Mar 8 Mar 18 1245Apr 5 Apr 15 1329May 3 May 13 1329May 31 Jun 10 1329Jun 28 Jul 8 1329Jul 26 Aug 5 1315Aug 23 Sep 2 1315Sep 20 Sep 30 1315

Mar 26 Apr 5 1305Apr 23 May 3 1305May 21 May 31 1305Jun 18 Jun 28 1305Jul 16 Jul 26 1275Aug 13 Aug 23 1275Sep 10 Sep 20 1275Oct 8 Oct 18 1275Nov 5 Nov 15 1245Dec 3 Dec 13 1245Dec 31 Jan 10 1245Jan 28 Feb 7 1245Feb 25 Mar 7 1245Mar 25 Apr 4 1245Apr 22 May 2 1329May 20 May 30 1329Jun 17 Jun 27 1329Jul 15 Jul 25 1315Aug 12 Aug 22 1315Sep 9 Sep 19 1315

Start End A$ PerA.Springs Darwin Person

Start End A$ PerDarwin A.Springs Person

OFFER 1 SAVE UP TO A$65OFFER 2 SAVE UP TO A$35

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

SEE PAGE 12

Twin share supplement: A$279 per person.

TEAD:Start 9.00am & end 6.00pm.

TEDA:Start 7.30am & end 4.00pm.

For Travel Insurance see page 46.

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This tour also runs in REVERSE.

You can start in DARWIN.

1 or more nightstops

Places visited

Alice Springs

Camel ride - Kings Canyon

Harley Ride - Uluru

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/territory

INTRODUCINGEAST COAST AUSTRALIAINTRODUCINGEAST COAST AUSTRALIASydney - Cairns - Whitsundays - Surfers ParadiseAustralia's East Coast will blow your mind. From vibrant cosmopolitan cities, beaches to die for and stunning natural wonders, this coastline isjam-packed with treasures.

If it’s tropical paradise you're after, the East Coast is everything you ever dreamed of. Golden sands, crystal clear waters and deserted beachesabound. The nature of chilled out coastal towns like Byron Bay will seduce you into the relaxed Aussie way of life.

But forget about just kicking back and taking it easy, with Contiki we'll give you the chance to challenge yourself to the limit. Take your pick fromwhite water rafting, bungee jumping, or learning to dive on the incredible Great Barrier Reef. If you want to have a go at the iconic Australiansport of surfing - the beaches from Burleigh to Bondi provide world-class breaks.

One thing you won't want to miss is the best of city life. Contiki will take you from the upbeat glamour of Sydney to the adventure capital, Cairns- East Coast cities are the most happening in Australia.

Packing your suitcase yet? We still haven’t mentioned the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest, four-wheel driving on Fraser Island National Park,or sailing through the amazing Whitsunday Islands....there's so much to see and do. From chilled out bliss to action adventure, Contiki's EastCoast experience delivers it all and more!

Want to stay longer before or after your tour?CAIRNS. Cairns Colonial Club Resort 18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda: Situated within 10 acres of tropical landscaped gardens, the resortis only 6kms from the centre of Cairns. Features include 3 lagoon swimming pools, a tennis court, fitness centre, 2 restaurants, 2 bars and a freebus service into town.

SYDNEY. Travelodge Hotel Sydney, 27-33 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney: Centrally located near Sydney’s Hyde Park, the Travelodgefeatures a restaurant and bar. Rooms are airconditioned, with ensuite bathrooms, kitchenette with microwave, tea & coffee making facilities,colour TV and PC Data access.

NB. These are subject to availability and restrictions apply, please see the ‘Can I Stay Longer’ section in Questions & Answers on page 46

Quad Share with facilities: A$40 Twin Share with facilities: A$75 Hotel Code: CCC

Triple Share with facilities: A$65 Twin Share with facilities: A$79 Hotel Code: TWS

CODE: C3SS 2008/09

Apr 7 Apr 10 279Apr 17 Apr 20 279Apr 18 Apr 21 279Apr 24 Apr 27 279Apr 25 Apr 28 279May 6 May 9 279May 15 May 18 279May 16 May 19 279May 22 May 25 279May 23 May 26 279Jun 12 Jun 15 279Jun 13 Jun 16 279Jun 19 Jun 22 279Jun 20 Jun 23 279Jul 10 Jul 13 279Jul 11 Jul 14 279Jul 28 Jul 31 279Aug 7 Aug 10 279Aug 8 Aug 11 279Aug 14 Aug 17 279Aug 15 Aug 18 279Aug 25 Aug 28 279Aug 26 Aug 29 279Sep 4 Sep 7 279Sep 5 Sep 8 279Sep 11 Sep 14 279Sep 12 Sep 15 279Sep 22 Sep 25 279Sep 23 Sep 26 279Oct 2 Oct 5 279Oct 3 Oct 6 279Oct 9 Oct 12 279Oct 10 Oct 13 279Oct 20 Oct 23 279Oct 21 Oct 24 279Oct 30 Nov 2 279Oct 31 Nov 3 279Nov 6 Nov 9 279Nov 7 Nov 10 279Nov 17 Nov 20 279Nov 18 Nov 21 279Nov 27 Nov 30 279Nov 28 Dec 1 279Dec 4 Dec 7 279Dec 5 Dec 8 279Dec 15 Dec 18 279Dec 16 Dec 19 279Dec 25 Dec 28 279Dec 26 Dec 29 279Jan 2 Jan 5 279Jan 12 Jan 15 279

Jan 13 Jan 16 279 Jan 22 Jan 25 279 Jan 23 Jan 26 279 Jan 28 Jan 31 279 Jan 29 Feb 1 279 Jan 30 Feb 2 279 Feb 10 Feb 13 279 Feb 12 Feb 15 279 Feb 19 Feb 22 279 Feb 20 Feb 23 279 Feb 26 Mar 1 279 Feb 27 Mar 2 279 Mar 5 Mar 8 279 Mar 13 Mar 16 279 Mar 19 Mar 22 279 Mar 20 Mar 23 279 Mar 26 Mar 29 279 Mar 27 Mar 30 279 Apr 3 Apr 6 279 Apr 6 Apr 9 279 Apr 16 Apr 19 279 Apr 17 Apr 20 279 Apr 23 Apr 26 279 Apr 24 Apr 27 279 May 5 May 8 279 May 14 May 17 279 May 15 May 18 279 May 21 May 24 279 May 22 May 25 279 Jun 11 Jun 14 279 Jun 12 Jun 15 279 Jun 18 Jun 21 279 Jun 19 Jun 22 279 Jul 9 Jul 12 279 Jul 10 Jul 13 279 Jul 16 Jul 19 279 Jul 17 Jul 20 279 Jul 27 Jul 30 279 Aug 6 Aug 9 279 Aug 7 Aug 10 279 Aug 13 Aug 16 279 Aug 14 Aug 17 279 Aug 24 Aug 27 279 Aug 25 Aug 28 279 Sep 3 Sep 6 279 Sep 4 Sep 7 279 Sep 10 Sep 13 279 Sep 11 Sep 14 279 Sep 21 Sep 24 279 Sep 22 Sep 25 279

Start End A$ PerSydney Sydney Person

Start End A$ PerSydney Sydney Person

C3SS:Prices are based on triple-share.Twin share supplement: A$55 per person.Twin share is only available when booked together with a friend.Hotel check in from 2.00pm.

For Travel Insurance see page 46.

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4 Days A$279Enjoy more time in this amazing harbour city, consistently voted by travellers as aplace they wish to experience. Sydney has something for everyone. There’s thefamous Opera House, beautiful beaches, cool cafes, hot nightlife and spectacularviews from the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge! Sydney Scene is an excellent way to start or finish an East Coast Contiki tour ... or it's perfect just by itself!

4 Days A$609Sydney has become one of the most sought after locationsaround the world to see in the New Year! So spend a few days inthis wonderful city and join us to welcome in the New Year withSydney's great nightlife or memorable fireworks display.

Package Highlights & Great Value Inclusions3 nights in centrally located hotel with private facilities on atriple share basis (twin share also available) 2 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L) & 1 dinner (D) as per itineraryExperienced Tour Manager for the tour duration 'Sydney New Year' welcome information Guided half day sightseeing tour of Sydney and its beaches Sydney Harbour ‘hop-on, hop-off’ Day Cruise Pass

Highlights & Inclusions3 nights in centrally located hotel withprivate facilities on a triple share basis(twin share also available)A Sydney and Bondi Explorer BusSightseeing Pass - so that you can getout there and enjoy the sights includingthe Harbour Bridge and Opera House,the Paddington markets and BondiBeach to name just a fewWelcome Info pack Sydney Harbour Day Cruise Pass -you'll see the harbour highlightsincluding Circular Quay, The RocksDistrict, Watson’s Bay and Taronga ZooOn your free day, there's the chance toclimb the Sydney Harbour Bridge, take aday trip to the Blue Mountains or headto the Hunter Valley vineyards to enjoysome wine tasting

The Explorer Bus & Harbour Day Cruiseinclude commentaries, and are both ‘hop-on/hop-off’, so you’re free to get on & offat each sight.

NOTE:Contiki’s ‘Sydney Scene’ package is different from

our other tours as it does not include a tour

manager or itinerary, instead we give you all the

info and resources you need to squeeze the

maximum out of the city, along with the flexibility to

set your own pace to explore

Both bus and cruise tickets are included in the

documents you receive before you leave. You'll

receive your Welcome Info pack on arrival at the hotel

Twin room tour prices can only be booked when

two friends book at the same time on the same

booking reference number.

WANT TO STAY LONGER?See page 28 for great rates to extend your holiday

CODE: SNYE 2008/09

Dec 30 Jan 2 609

Start End A$ PerSydney Sydney Person

SNYE:Prices are based on triple shareTwin share supplement: A$125 perperson, twin share is only availablewhen booked together with a friend.Hotel check in from 2.00pm.

For Travel Insurance see page 46.

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DAY 1: Sydney. Check in andcollect your welcome informationfrom hotel reception. Tonight meetyour Tour Manager & fellowtravellers, enjoy a welcome drinkand dinner. Hotel (D)

DAY 2: Sydney. Today enjoy a guided half day sightseeing tour. Tonight, why not go harbour-side to see the New Year

celebrations. Hotel (B)

DAY 3: Sydney. Recovery lunchand day to chill out, including arelaxing harbour cruise. Thenmaybe venture to Bondi Beachlater this afternoon or climb theSydney Harbour Bridge. Hotel (L)DAY 4: Sydney. Say a finalfarewell to your new friends asyour trip ends after breakfast. (B)

Please note: You'll receive your welcomeinformation on arrival at the hotel.

Itinerary

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/sydney

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/sydney-new-year

INTRODUCINGEAST COAST AUSTRALIAINTRODUCINGEAST COAST AUSTRALIASydney - Cairns - Whitsundays - Surfers ParadiseAustralia's East Coast will blow your mind. From vibrant cosmopolitan cities, beaches to die for and stunning natural wonders, this coastline isjam-packed with treasures.

If it’s tropical paradise you're after, the East Coast is everything you ever dreamed of. Golden sands, crystal clear waters and deserted beachesabound. The nature of chilled out coastal towns like Byron Bay will seduce you into the relaxed Aussie way of life.

But forget about just kicking back and taking it easy, with Contiki we'll give you the chance to challenge yourself to the limit. Take your pick fromwhite water rafting, bungee jumping, or learning to dive on the incredible Great Barrier Reef. If you want to have a go at the iconic Australiansport of surfing - the beaches from Burleigh to Bondi provide world-class breaks.

One thing you won't want to miss is the best of city life. Contiki will take you from the upbeat glamour of Sydney to the adventure capital, Cairns- East Coast cities are the most happening in Australia.

Packing your suitcase yet? We still haven’t mentioned the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest, four-wheel driving on Fraser Island National Park,or sailing through the amazing Whitsunday Islands....there's so much to see and do. From chilled out bliss to action adventure, Contiki's EastCoast experience delivers it all and more!

Want to stay longer before or after your tour?CAIRNS. Cairns Colonial Club Resort 18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda: Situated within 10 acres of tropical landscaped gardens, the resortis only 6kms from the centre of Cairns. Features include 3 lagoon swimming pools, a tennis court, fitness centre, 2 restaurants, 2 bars and a freebus service into town.

SYDNEY. Travelodge Hotel Sydney, 27-33 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney: Centrally located near Sydney’s Hyde Park, the Travelodgefeatures a restaurant and bar. Rooms are airconditioned, with ensuite bathrooms, kitchenette with microwave, tea & coffee making facilities,colour TV and PC Data access.

NB. These are subject to availability and restrictions apply, please see the ‘Can I Stay Longer’ section in Questions & Answers on page 46

Quad Share with facilities: A$40 Twin Share with facilities: A$75 Hotel Code: CCC

Triple Share with facilities: A$65 Twin Share with facilities: A$79 Hotel Code: TWS

CODE: C3SS 2008/09

Apr 7 Apr 10 279Apr 17 Apr 20 279Apr 18 Apr 21 279Apr 24 Apr 27 279Apr 25 Apr 28 279May 6 May 9 279May 15 May 18 279May 16 May 19 279May 22 May 25 279May 23 May 26 279Jun 12 Jun 15 279Jun 13 Jun 16 279Jun 19 Jun 22 279Jun 20 Jun 23 279Jul 10 Jul 13 279Jul 11 Jul 14 279Jul 28 Jul 31 279Aug 7 Aug 10 279Aug 8 Aug 11 279Aug 14 Aug 17 279Aug 15 Aug 18 279Aug 25 Aug 28 279Aug 26 Aug 29 279Sep 4 Sep 7 279Sep 5 Sep 8 279Sep 11 Sep 14 279Sep 12 Sep 15 279Sep 22 Sep 25 279Sep 23 Sep 26 279Oct 2 Oct 5 279Oct 3 Oct 6 279Oct 9 Oct 12 279Oct 10 Oct 13 279Oct 20 Oct 23 279Oct 21 Oct 24 279Oct 30 Nov 2 279Oct 31 Nov 3 279Nov 6 Nov 9 279Nov 7 Nov 10 279Nov 17 Nov 20 279Nov 18 Nov 21 279Nov 27 Nov 30 279Nov 28 Dec 1 279Dec 4 Dec 7 279Dec 5 Dec 8 279Dec 15 Dec 18 279Dec 16 Dec 19 279Dec 25 Dec 28 279Dec 26 Dec 29 279Jan 2 Jan 5 279Jan 12 Jan 15 279

Jan 13 Jan 16 279 Jan 22 Jan 25 279 Jan 23 Jan 26 279 Jan 28 Jan 31 279 Jan 29 Feb 1 279 Jan 30 Feb 2 279 Feb 10 Feb 13 279 Feb 12 Feb 15 279 Feb 19 Feb 22 279 Feb 20 Feb 23 279 Feb 26 Mar 1 279 Feb 27 Mar 2 279 Mar 5 Mar 8 279 Mar 13 Mar 16 279 Mar 19 Mar 22 279 Mar 20 Mar 23 279 Mar 26 Mar 29 279 Mar 27 Mar 30 279 Apr 3 Apr 6 279 Apr 6 Apr 9 279 Apr 16 Apr 19 279 Apr 17 Apr 20 279 Apr 23 Apr 26 279 Apr 24 Apr 27 279 May 5 May 8 279 May 14 May 17 279 May 15 May 18 279 May 21 May 24 279 May 22 May 25 279 Jun 11 Jun 14 279 Jun 12 Jun 15 279 Jun 18 Jun 21 279 Jun 19 Jun 22 279 Jul 9 Jul 12 279 Jul 10 Jul 13 279 Jul 16 Jul 19 279 Jul 17 Jul 20 279 Jul 27 Jul 30 279 Aug 6 Aug 9 279 Aug 7 Aug 10 279 Aug 13 Aug 16 279 Aug 14 Aug 17 279 Aug 24 Aug 27 279 Aug 25 Aug 28 279 Sep 3 Sep 6 279 Sep 4 Sep 7 279 Sep 10 Sep 13 279 Sep 11 Sep 14 279 Sep 21 Sep 24 279 Sep 22 Sep 25 279

Start End A$ PerSydney Sydney Person

Start End A$ PerSydney Sydney Person

C3SS:Prices are based on triple-share.Twin share supplement: A$55 per person.Twin share is only available when booked together with a friend.Hotel check in from 2.00pm.

For Travel Insurance see page 46.

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4 Days A$279Enjoy more time in this amazing harbour city, consistently voted by travellers as aplace they wish to experience. Sydney has something for everyone. There’s thefamous Opera House, beautiful beaches, cool cafes, hot nightlife and spectacularviews from the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge! Sydney Scene is an excellent way to start or finish an East Coast Contiki tour ... or it's perfect just by itself!

4 Days A$609Sydney has become one of the most sought after locationsaround the world to see in the New Year! So spend a few days inthis wonderful city and join us to welcome in the New Year withSydney's great nightlife or memorable fireworks display.

Package Highlights & Great Value Inclusions3 nights in centrally located hotel with private facilities on atriple share basis (twin share also available) 2 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L) & 1 dinner (D) as per itineraryExperienced Tour Manager for the tour duration 'Sydney New Year' welcome information Guided half day sightseeing tour of Sydney and its beaches Sydney Harbour ‘hop-on, hop-off’ Day Cruise Pass

Highlights & Inclusions3 nights in centrally located hotel withprivate facilities on a triple share basis(twin share also available)A Sydney and Bondi Explorer BusSightseeing Pass - so that you can getout there and enjoy the sights includingthe Harbour Bridge and Opera House,the Paddington markets and BondiBeach to name just a fewWelcome Info pack Sydney Harbour Day Cruise Pass -you'll see the harbour highlightsincluding Circular Quay, The RocksDistrict, Watson’s Bay and Taronga ZooOn your free day, there's the chance toclimb the Sydney Harbour Bridge, take aday trip to the Blue Mountains or headto the Hunter Valley vineyards to enjoysome wine tasting

The Explorer Bus & Harbour Day Cruiseinclude commentaries, and are both ‘hop-on/hop-off’, so you’re free to get on & offat each sight.

NOTE:Contiki’s ‘Sydney Scene’ package is different from

our other tours as it does not include a tour

manager or itinerary, instead we give you all the

info and resources you need to squeeze the

maximum out of the city, along with the flexibility to

set your own pace to explore

Both bus and cruise tickets are included in the

documents you receive before you leave. You'll

receive your Welcome Info pack on arrival at the hotel

Twin room tour prices can only be booked when

two friends book at the same time on the same

booking reference number.

WANT TO STAY LONGER?See page 28 for great rates to extend your holiday

CODE: SNYE 2008/09

Dec 30 Jan 2 609

Start End A$ PerSydney Sydney Person

SNYE:Prices are based on triple shareTwin share supplement: A$125 perperson, twin share is only availablewhen booked together with a friend.Hotel check in from 2.00pm.

For Travel Insurance see page 46.

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DAY 1: Sydney. Check in andcollect your welcome informationfrom hotel reception. Tonight meetyour Tour Manager & fellowtravellers, enjoy a welcome drinkand dinner. Hotel (D)

DAY 2: Sydney. Today enjoy a guided half day sightseeing tour. Tonight, why not go harbour-side to see the New Year

celebrations. Hotel (B)

DAY 3: Sydney. Recovery lunchand day to chill out, including arelaxing harbour cruise. Thenmaybe venture to Bondi Beachlater this afternoon or climb theSydney Harbour Bridge. Hotel (L)DAY 4: Sydney. Say a finalfarewell to your new friends asyour trip ends after breakfast. (B)

Please note: You'll receive your welcomeinformation on arrival at the hotel.

Itinerary

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/sydney

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/sydney-new-year

Tully

Townsville

Shute Harbour

Airlie Beach

Whitsundays(Long Island)

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Kuranda

MossmanGorge

Cape Tribulation

Port Douglas

Mackay

Fraser Island

Brisbane

Byron BayCoffs HarbourSurf Lodge

Surfers ParadiseCurrumbin

Noosa

Capricorn CoastCountryHomestead

Port Stephens

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Cairns:Scenic drive into the Atherton Hinterland toKurandaVisit Tjapukai AboriginalCultural Centre & seeAboriginal dancingThrow a boomerang & seespear throwingCity sightseeing tour

Mossman Gorge:Visit & swim in MossmanNational ParkEnjoy a walk through therainforest to the Gorge

Daintree National Park:Visit Cape Tribulation & itsunique beachEnjoy a swim in EmmagenCreekDaintree Rainforest flora &fauna boardwalkSee the mangrove swamp &strangler figLearn about Aboriginallegends of the area

Port Douglas:Visit this luxury holiday resorttownSee the magnificent marina

AJ Hackett Bungy Jump:Visit the famous bungy site

Tully:Cross the Tully River, home toAustralia's best white waterrafting

Townsville:City sightseeing tour

Airlie Beach:Visit the vibrant seaside town

Whitsundays:Transfer boat to Long IslandStay on Long Island & enjoyall the resort facilitiesSee native birdlife & wallabies

Mackay:Visit this major centre of theAustralian sugar caneindustry

Capricorn Coast:Visit & cross the Tropic ofCapricornRockhampton sightseeingtour

Country Homestead:Stay at a traditional CountryHomesteadExperience a farm tour

Fraser Island:Stay on this World Heritagelisted islandEnjoy the scenic boat trip tothe islandStay in the eco-village &enjoy the resort facilities

Noosa:Visit the picturesque seasidetown & beach

Brisbane:City sightseeing tourSee the Brisbane River &SouthbankSee an Opal demonstration

Surfers Paradise:Visit the 'Gold Coast' beachesVisit Jupiter's Casino

Currumbin:Visit the wildlife sanctuary,cuddle a koala & see nativeAustralian animals includingkangaroos, emus, crocodiles,dingoes & Tasmanian devils

Byron Bay:Visit Cape Byron, Australia'smost eastern point

Coffs Harbour (Surf Village):Stay in our Surf VillageSee the Big Banana &banana plantations

Port Stephens:See (and swim in!) stunningShoal Bay

Sydney:See the Sydney Opera House& Harbour BridgeVisit Mrs Macquarie's Chairfor a panoramic view ofSydney Harbour

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeing areincluded in your tour price!

CODE: BWCS 2008/09 CODE: BWSC 2008/09

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Start End Tour Tour &Cairns Sydney Only Sailing

All prices per person in A$ All prices per person in A$

Start End Tour Tour &Sydney Cairns Only Sailing

Twin share supplement: A$489 per person.

BWCS:Start 7.30am & end 6.00pm.

BWSC:Start 7.30am & end 4.00pm.

For Travel Insurance see page 46.

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OFFER 1 SAVE UP TO A$105OFFER 2 SAVE UP TO A$55

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

SEE PAGE 12

16 Days from A$1999All this included

15 nights quad share accommodation (twin-share also available)11 breakfasts (B), and 6 dinners (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Manager & DriverModern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVDRainforest adventure on Days 1 and 2Inclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

Cairns:White water rafting

Outer Barrier Reef cruise

Whitsundays:Day sailing trip

Fraser Island:4-wheel drive guided tour

Surfers Paradise:Harley Davidson motorcycle ride

Coffs Harbour:Learn to surf

Port Stephens:Dolphin Watching Cruise

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part in our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See pages 8-9 for more details. Here’s a sample:

FREE TIME

Skyrail over the Rainforest

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This tour also runs inREVERSE.

You can start in SYDNEY

1 or more nightstops

Places visited

Surfers Paradise

Jungle Surfing

DAY 1: Cairns to Cape Tribulation. Meetyour Contiki Crew, then we head to PortDouglas, the celebrated beach resort townof the rich! Then along the Coral Sea toMossman Gorge for some free time toexplore and into the Daintree National Parkto Cape Tribulation. Resort (D)DAY 2: Cape Tribulation. A full day tosavour the pristine Daintree National Parkand enjoy the activities around CapeTribulation. Resort (B)DAY 3: Cape Tribulation to Cairns. Todaywe visit Tjapukai and Kuranda to appreciatethe beauty of the Atherton Tablelands. Thenit's back to Cairns. Resort (B)DAYS 4-5: Cairns. Two full days at leisure- maybe try white water rafting, visit theGreat Barrier Reef and savour Cairns'nightlife! Resort DAY 6: Cairns to Whitsundays. Todaypass via Tully, the wettest place in Australia,to Townsville and then on to Airlie Beach -the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands.Head across to beautiful Long Island for thenext three nights. Resort (B,D)DAYS 6-8: Optional WhitsundaySailing. Please refer to p44 for moreinformation on this yachting experience. Combined Tour & Sailing price is shown inthe price panel. (B,D)(B,L,D)(B,L) NB: Twin share supplement not applicable. Ex Cairns Code: BWCWEx Sydney Code: BWSWDAYS 7-8: Whitsundays. Two days atleisure on this tropical island paradise.Relax on the beach, enjoy the water sports,or explore with a bushwalk. Resort (B)(B)DAY 9: Whitsundays to CountryHomestead. Today travel through thesugar cane fields via Mackay to theCapricorn Coast and into the heart ofAustralia's beef industry. Then on to our

unique Aussie experience at our CountryHomestead. Enjoy a hearty meal andhospitality the Australian way! CountryHomestead (B,D)DAY 10: Country Homestead to FraserIsland. Continuing south we follow thecoast to one of nature's greatest wonders,Fraser Island. Eco Lodge (B,D)DAY 11: Fraser Island. A full day free toexplore the world's largest sand island,known for its fresh water lakes, tropicalrainforest and beautiful beaches. Eco Lodge DAY 12: Fraser Island to SurfersParadise. Back to the mainland we travelto the Sunshine Coast to visit Noosa withfree time for a swim and shopping. Afterlunch we'll take in the sights and sounds ofBrisbane before arriving in Surfers Paradise.After dinner, try your luck at Jupiter'sCasino! Hotel (B)DAY 13: Surfers Paradise. A full day freeto enjoy the famous beaches, try a mix ofadventures and revel in the nightlife! Hotel DAY 14: Surfers Paradise to CoffsHarbour (Surf Village). Today seeAustralian wildlife at Currumbin, before weare on to Byron Bay with plenty of time torelish this arty town. Later we arrive at ourSurf Village near Coffs Harbour for a nightof festivities! Surf Village (B,D)DAY 15: Coffs Harbour to Port Stephens.This morning a chance to try the iconicAussie sport of surfing, and be taught by thebest in the business, at our Surf Village. Thisafternoon we drive to Port Stephens and ourresort at spectacular Shoal Bay. Resort (B,D)DAY 16: Port Stephens to Sydney. Thismorning there is time for activities in PortStephens. Then on to Sydney where, aftercrossing the Harbour Bridge, your tourends with a brief city sightseeing tour. (B)

WANT TO STAY LONGER?See page 28 for great rates to extend your holiday

Itinerary

I love meeting people from all over

the world, I get to show them

some pretty unique Australian

places. My favorite would have to be a day

trip to the Great Barrier Reef. People’s

reactions to seeing it for the first

time are amazing -

they are blown away

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Dan HodgkinsonContiki Tour Manager

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Refer to www.contiki.com.au/reefs

Tully

Townsville

Shute Harbour

Airlie Beach

Whitsundays(Long Island)

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Kuranda

MossmanGorge

Cape Tribulation

Port Douglas

Mackay

Fraser Island

Brisbane

Byron BayCoffs HarbourSurf Lodge

Surfers ParadiseCurrumbin

Noosa

Capricorn CoastCountryHomestead

Port Stephens

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Cairns:Scenic drive into the Atherton Hinterland toKurandaVisit Tjapukai AboriginalCultural Centre & seeAboriginal dancingThrow a boomerang & seespear throwingCity sightseeing tour

Mossman Gorge:Visit & swim in MossmanNational ParkEnjoy a walk through therainforest to the Gorge

Daintree National Park:Visit Cape Tribulation & itsunique beachEnjoy a swim in EmmagenCreekDaintree Rainforest flora &fauna boardwalkSee the mangrove swamp &strangler figLearn about Aboriginallegends of the area

Port Douglas:Visit this luxury holiday resorttownSee the magnificent marina

AJ Hackett Bungy Jump:Visit the famous bungy site

Tully:Cross the Tully River, home toAustralia's best white waterrafting

Townsville:City sightseeing tour

Airlie Beach:Visit the vibrant seaside town

Whitsundays:Transfer boat to Long IslandStay on Long Island & enjoyall the resort facilitiesSee native birdlife & wallabies

Mackay:Visit this major centre of theAustralian sugar caneindustry

Capricorn Coast:Visit & cross the Tropic ofCapricornRockhampton sightseeingtour

Country Homestead:Stay at a traditional CountryHomesteadExperience a farm tour

Fraser Island:Stay on this World Heritagelisted islandEnjoy the scenic boat trip tothe islandStay in the eco-village &enjoy the resort facilities

Noosa:Visit the picturesque seasidetown & beach

Brisbane:City sightseeing tourSee the Brisbane River &SouthbankSee an Opal demonstration

Surfers Paradise:Visit the 'Gold Coast' beachesVisit Jupiter's Casino

Currumbin:Visit the wildlife sanctuary,cuddle a koala & see nativeAustralian animals includingkangaroos, emus, crocodiles,dingoes & Tasmanian devils

Byron Bay:Visit Cape Byron, Australia'smost eastern point

Coffs Harbour (Surf Village):Stay in our Surf VillageSee the Big Banana &banana plantations

Port Stephens:See (and swim in!) stunningShoal Bay

Sydney:See the Sydney Opera House& Harbour BridgeVisit Mrs Macquarie's Chairfor a panoramic view ofSydney Harbour

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeing areincluded in your tour price!

CODE: BWCS 2008/09 CODE: BWSC 2008/09

Apr 3 Apr 18 2059 2379Apr 10 Apr 25 2059 2379Apr 21 May 6 2059 2379May 1 May 16 2059 2379May 8 May 23 2059 2379May 29 Jun 13 2059 2379Jun 5 Jun 20 2059 2379Jun 26 Jul 11 2059 2379Jul 3 Jul 18 1999 2319Jul 24 Aug 8 1999 2319Jul 31 Aug 15 1999 2319Aug 11 Aug 26 1999 2319Aug 21 Sep 5 1999 2319Aug 28 Sep 12 1999 2319Sep 8 Sep 23 1999 2319Sep 18 Oct 3 1999 2319Sep 25 Oct 10 1999 2319Oct 6 Oct 21 1999 2319Oct 16 Oct 31 1999 2319Oct 23 Nov 7 1999 2319Nov 3 Nov 18 2115 2435Nov 13 Nov 28 2115 2435Nov 20 Dec 5 2115 2435Dec 1 Dec 16 2115 2435Dec 11 Dec 26 2115 2435Dec 18 Jan 2 2115 2435Dec 29 Jan 13 2115 2435Jan 8 Jan 23 2115 2435Jan 13 Jan 28 2115 2435Jan 15 Jan 30 2115 2435Jan 26 Feb 10 2115 2435Feb 5 Feb 20 2115 2435Feb 12 Feb 27 2115 2435Feb 26 Mar 13 2115 2435Mar 5 Mar 20 2115 2435Mar 12 Mar 27 2115 2435Mar 19 Apr 3 2115 2435Apr 2 Apr 17 2099 2419Apr 9 Apr 24 2099 2419Apr 20 May 5 2099 2419Apr 30 May 15 2099 2419May 7 May 22 2099 2419May 28 Jun 12 2099 2419Jun 4 Jun 19 2099 2419Jun 25 Jul 10 2099 2419Jul 2 Jul 17 2069 2389Jul 23 Aug 7 2069 2389Jul 30 Aug 14 2069 2389Aug 10 Aug 25 2069 2389Aug 20 Sep 4 2069 2389Aug 27 Sep 11 2069 2389Sep 7 Sep 22 2069 2389Sep 17 Oct 2 2069 2389Sep 24 Oct 9 2069 2389

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Start End Tour Tour &Cairns Sydney Only Sailing

All prices per person in A$ All prices per person in A$

Start End Tour Tour &Sydney Cairns Only Sailing

Twin share supplement: A$489 per person.

BWCS:Start 7.30am & end 6.00pm.

BWSC:Start 7.30am & end 4.00pm.

For Travel Insurance see page 46.

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REEFS & RAINFORESTS

OFFER 1 SAVE UP TO A$105OFFER 2 SAVE UP TO A$55

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

SEE PAGE 12

16 Days from A$1999All this included

15 nights quad share accommodation (twin-share also available)11 breakfasts (B), and 6 dinners (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Manager & DriverModern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVDRainforest adventure on Days 1 and 2Inclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

Cairns:White water rafting

Outer Barrier Reef cruise

Whitsundays:Day sailing trip

Fraser Island:4-wheel drive guided tour

Surfers Paradise:Harley Davidson motorcycle ride

Coffs Harbour:Learn to surf

Port Stephens:Dolphin Watching Cruise

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part in our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See pages 8-9 for more details. Here’s a sample:

FREE TIME

Skyrail over the Rainforest

•

•

•

This tour also runs inREVERSE.

You can start in SYDNEY

1 or more nightstops

Places visited

Surfers Paradise

Jungle Surfing

DAY 1: Cairns to Cape Tribulation. Meetyour Contiki Crew, then we head to PortDouglas, the celebrated beach resort townof the rich! Then along the Coral Sea toMossman Gorge for some free time toexplore and into the Daintree National Parkto Cape Tribulation. Resort (D)DAY 2: Cape Tribulation. A full day tosavour the pristine Daintree National Parkand enjoy the activities around CapeTribulation. Resort (B)DAY 3: Cape Tribulation to Cairns. Todaywe visit Tjapukai and Kuranda to appreciatethe beauty of the Atherton Tablelands. Thenit's back to Cairns. Resort (B)DAYS 4-5: Cairns. Two full days at leisure- maybe try white water rafting, visit theGreat Barrier Reef and savour Cairns'nightlife! Resort DAY 6: Cairns to Whitsundays. Todaypass via Tully, the wettest place in Australia,to Townsville and then on to Airlie Beach -the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands.Head across to beautiful Long Island for thenext three nights. Resort (B,D)DAYS 6-8: Optional WhitsundaySailing. Please refer to p44 for moreinformation on this yachting experience. Combined Tour & Sailing price is shown inthe price panel. (B,D)(B,L,D)(B,L) NB: Twin share supplement not applicable. Ex Cairns Code: BWCWEx Sydney Code: BWSWDAYS 7-8: Whitsundays. Two days atleisure on this tropical island paradise.Relax on the beach, enjoy the water sports,or explore with a bushwalk. Resort (B)(B)DAY 9: Whitsundays to CountryHomestead. Today travel through thesugar cane fields via Mackay to theCapricorn Coast and into the heart ofAustralia's beef industry. Then on to our

unique Aussie experience at our CountryHomestead. Enjoy a hearty meal andhospitality the Australian way! CountryHomestead (B,D)DAY 10: Country Homestead to FraserIsland. Continuing south we follow thecoast to one of nature's greatest wonders,Fraser Island. Eco Lodge (B,D)DAY 11: Fraser Island. A full day free toexplore the world's largest sand island,known for its fresh water lakes, tropicalrainforest and beautiful beaches. Eco Lodge DAY 12: Fraser Island to SurfersParadise. Back to the mainland we travelto the Sunshine Coast to visit Noosa withfree time for a swim and shopping. Afterlunch we'll take in the sights and sounds ofBrisbane before arriving in Surfers Paradise.After dinner, try your luck at Jupiter'sCasino! Hotel (B)DAY 13: Surfers Paradise. A full day freeto enjoy the famous beaches, try a mix ofadventures and revel in the nightlife! Hotel DAY 14: Surfers Paradise to CoffsHarbour (Surf Village). Today seeAustralian wildlife at Currumbin, before weare on to Byron Bay with plenty of time torelish this arty town. Later we arrive at ourSurf Village near Coffs Harbour for a nightof festivities! Surf Village (B,D)DAY 15: Coffs Harbour to Port Stephens.This morning a chance to try the iconicAussie sport of surfing, and be taught by thebest in the business, at our Surf Village. Thisafternoon we drive to Port Stephens and ourresort at spectacular Shoal Bay. Resort (B,D)DAY 16: Port Stephens to Sydney. Thismorning there is time for activities in PortStephens. Then on to Sydney where, aftercrossing the Harbour Bridge, your tourends with a brief city sightseeing tour. (B)

WANT TO STAY LONGER?See page 28 for great rates to extend your holiday

Itinerary

I love meeting people from all over

the world, I get to show them

some pretty unique Australian

places. My favorite would have to be a day

trip to the Great Barrier Reef. People’s

reactions to seeing it for the first

time are amazing -

they are blown away

“““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““

Dan HodgkinsonContiki Tour Manager

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Refer to www.contiki.com.au/reefs

Tully

Townsville

Shute Harbour

Airlie Beach

Whitsundays(Long Island)

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Mackay

Fraser Island

Brisbane

Byron BayCoffs HarbourSurf Lodge

Surfers ParadiseCurrumbin

Noosa

Capricorn CoastCountryHomestead

Port Stephens

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Sydney:See the Sydney Opera House& Harbour BridgeVisit Mrs Macquarie's Chairfor a panoramic view ofSydney Harbour

Port Stephens:See (and swim in!) stunningShoal Bay

Coffs Harbour (Surf Village):See the Big Banana &banana plantationsStay in our Surf Village

Byron Bay:Visit Cape Byron, Australia'smost eastern point

Currumbin:Visit the wildlife sanctuary,cuddle a koala & see nativeAustralian animals includingkangaroos, emus, crocodiles,dingoes & Tasmanian devils

Surfers Paradise:Visit the 'Gold Coast'beachesVisit Jupiter's Casino

Brisbane:City sightseeing tour

See the Brisbane River &SouthbankSee an Opal demonstration

Noosa:Visit the picturesque seasidetown & beach

Fraser Island:Stay on this World Heritagelisted islandEnjoy the scenic boat trip tothe islandStay in the eco-village &enjoy the resort facilities

Country Homestead:Stay at a traditional CountryHomesteadFarm tour

Capricorn Coast:Visit & cross the Tropic ofCapricorn

Rockhampton sightseeingtour

Mackay:Visit this major centre of theAustralian sugar caneindustry

Airlie Beach:Visit the vibrant seaside town

Whitsundays:Transfer boat to Long IslandStay on Long Island & enjoyall the resort facilitiesSee native birdlife & wallabies

Townsville:City sightseeing tour

Tully:Cross the Tully River, home to Australia's best whitewater rafting

Cairns:City sightseeing tour

Scenic drive into the AthertonHinterland to KurandaVisit Tjapukai AboriginalCultural Centre & seeAboriginal dancingThrow a boomerang & seespear throwing

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeing areincluded in your tour price!

CODE: BRSC 2008/09 CODE: BRCS 2008/09

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Start End Tour Tour &Sydney Cairns Only Sailing

All prices per person in A$ All prices per person in A$

Start End Tour Tour &Cairns Sydney Only Sailing

Twin share supplement: A$435 per person.

BRSC:Start 7.30am & end 12 noon.

BRCS:Start 12 noon & end 6.00pm.

For Travel Insurance see page 46.

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BEACHES & REEFS

OFFER 1 SAVE UP TO A$89OFFER 2 SAVE UP TO A$45

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

SEE PAGE 12

14 Days from A$1749All this included

13 nights quad share accommodation (twin share is also available)9 breakfasts (B), and 5 dinners (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Manager & DriverModern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVDInclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

Port Stephens:Sandboard & Dune Tour

Surfers Paradise:Tandem skydiveHarley Davidson motorcycle rideBushwacker eco rainforest tour

Fraser Island:4-wheel drive guided tour

Whitsundays:Day sailing trip

Cairns:Outer Barrier Reef cruise Scuba diving for beginners and certified divers. Hot air ballooning

Sydney:Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb (on a tour finishing in Sydney)

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as takepart in our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). Seepages 8-9 for more details. Here’s a sample:

FREE TIME

Great Barrier Reef

Cairns nightlife

Whitsundays

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•

•

This tour also runs inREVERSE.

You can start in CAIRNSand SAVE A$80.

1 or more nightstops

Places visited

DAY 1: Sydney to Port Stephens. Meetyour Contiki crew and enjoy a brief citysightseeing tour before crossing theHarbour Bridge. Then we head north toPort Stephens for the afternoon, and ourresort in Shoal Bay. Resort (D)

DAY 2: Port Stephens to Coffs Harbour(Surf Village). Today we continue along thescenic 'holiday coast' to our Surf Village nearCoffs Harbour. Try your hand at the iconicAussie sport of surfing. Surf Village (B,D)

DAY 3: Coffs Harbour to SurfersParadise. To Byron Bay with plenty of timeto relish this arty town. Then intoQueensland, the Sunshine State, to visitAussie Wildlife at Currumbin, and on toSurfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. Hotel (B)DAY 4: Surfers Paradise. A full day freeto enjoy the famous beaches, try a mix ofadventures and revel in the nightlife! Hotel

DAY 5: Surfers Paradise to Fraser Island.To Brisbane this morning for free time. Afterlunch we head to the Sunshine Coast to visitNoosa. Enjoy some time to swim and shopbefore continuing onto one of nature's greatestwonders, Fraser Island. Eco Lodge (B,D)

DAY 6: Fraser Island. A full day free toexplore the world's largest sand island,known for its fresh water lakes, tropicalrainforest and beautiful beaches. Eco Lodge

DAY 7: Fraser Island to CountryHomestead. We travel north to the heart ofAustralia's beef industry on the CapricornCoast, and our unique Aussie experience atour Country Homestead. Enjoy a hearty

meal and hospitality the Australian way!Country Homestead (B,D)

DAY 8: Country Homestead to theWhitsundays. Travel through the sugarcane fields via Mackay to Airlie Beach,gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. Headacross to beautiful Long Island for the next3 nights. Resort (B,D)

DAYS 8-10: Optional WhitsundaySailing. Please refer to p44 for moreinformation on this yachting experience. Combined Tour & Sailing price is shown inthe price panel. (B,D)(B,L,D)(B,L) NB: Twin share supplement not applicable.

Ex Sydney Code: BRSWEx Cairns Code: BRCW

DAYS 9-10: Whitsundays. Two days atleisure on this tropical island paradise.Relax on the beach, enjoy the water sports,or explore with a bushwalk. Resort (B)(B)

DAY 11: Whitsundays to Cairns. Northto Townsville, famous for its gold rush,fishing and sugar. Then it's via Tully to thecosmopolitan city of Cairns. Resort (B)

DAYS 12-13: Cairns. Two full days atleisure - maybe try white water rafting, visitthe Great Barrier Reef and savour Cairns'nightlife! Resort (B)

DAY 14: Cairns. This morning we visitTjapukai and Kuranda to appreciate thebeauty of the Atherton Tablelands. Latersay a final farewell as your tour ends uponour return to Cairns.

WANT TO STAY LONGER?See page 28 for great rates to extend your holiday

Itinerary

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/beaches

Tully

Townsville

Shute Harbour

Airlie Beach

Whitsundays(Long Island)

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Mackay

Fraser Island

Brisbane

Byron BayCoffs HarbourSurf Lodge

Surfers ParadiseCurrumbin

Noosa

Capricorn CoastCountryHomestead

Port Stephens

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Sydney:See the Sydney Opera House& Harbour BridgeVisit Mrs Macquarie's Chairfor a panoramic view ofSydney Harbour

Port Stephens:See (and swim in!) stunningShoal Bay

Coffs Harbour (Surf Village):See the Big Banana &banana plantationsStay in our Surf Village

Byron Bay:Visit Cape Byron, Australia'smost eastern point

Currumbin:Visit the wildlife sanctuary,cuddle a koala & see nativeAustralian animals includingkangaroos, emus, crocodiles,dingoes & Tasmanian devils

Surfers Paradise:Visit the 'Gold Coast'beachesVisit Jupiter's Casino

Brisbane:City sightseeing tour

See the Brisbane River &SouthbankSee an Opal demonstration

Noosa:Visit the picturesque seasidetown & beach

Fraser Island:Stay on this World Heritagelisted islandEnjoy the scenic boat trip tothe islandStay in the eco-village &enjoy the resort facilities

Country Homestead:Stay at a traditional CountryHomesteadFarm tour

Capricorn Coast:Visit & cross the Tropic ofCapricorn

Rockhampton sightseeingtour

Mackay:Visit this major centre of theAustralian sugar caneindustry

Airlie Beach:Visit the vibrant seaside town

Whitsundays:Transfer boat to Long IslandStay on Long Island & enjoyall the resort facilitiesSee native birdlife & wallabies

Townsville:City sightseeing tour

Tully:Cross the Tully River, home to Australia's best whitewater rafting

Cairns:City sightseeing tour

Scenic drive into the AthertonHinterland to KurandaVisit Tjapukai AboriginalCultural Centre & seeAboriginal dancingThrow a boomerang & seespear throwing

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeing areincluded in your tour price!

CODE: BRSC 2008/09 CODE: BRCS 2008/09

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Start End Tour Tour &Sydney Cairns Only Sailing

All prices per person in A$ All prices per person in A$

Start End Tour Tour &Cairns Sydney Only Sailing

Twin share supplement: A$435 per person.

BRSC:Start 7.30am & end 12 noon.

BRCS:Start 12 noon & end 6.00pm.

For Travel Insurance see page 46.

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BEACHES & REEFS

OFFER 1 SAVE UP TO A$89OFFER 2 SAVE UP TO A$45

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

SEE PAGE 12

14 Days from A$1749All this included

13 nights quad share accommodation (twin share is also available)9 breakfasts (B), and 5 dinners (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Manager & DriverModern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVDInclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

Port Stephens:Sandboard & Dune Tour

Surfers Paradise:Tandem skydiveHarley Davidson motorcycle rideBushwacker eco rainforest tour

Fraser Island:4-wheel drive guided tour

Whitsundays:Day sailing trip

Cairns:Outer Barrier Reef cruise Scuba diving for beginners and certified divers. Hot air ballooning

Sydney:Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb (on a tour finishing in Sydney)

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as takepart in our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). Seepages 8-9 for more details. Here’s a sample:

FREE TIME

Great Barrier Reef

Cairns nightlife

Whitsundays

•

•

•

This tour also runs inREVERSE.

You can start in CAIRNSand SAVE A$80.

1 or more nightstops

Places visited

DAY 1: Sydney to Port Stephens. Meetyour Contiki crew and enjoy a brief citysightseeing tour before crossing theHarbour Bridge. Then we head north toPort Stephens for the afternoon, and ourresort in Shoal Bay. Resort (D)

DAY 2: Port Stephens to Coffs Harbour(Surf Village). Today we continue along thescenic 'holiday coast' to our Surf Village nearCoffs Harbour. Try your hand at the iconicAussie sport of surfing. Surf Village (B,D)

DAY 3: Coffs Harbour to SurfersParadise. To Byron Bay with plenty of timeto relish this arty town. Then intoQueensland, the Sunshine State, to visitAussie Wildlife at Currumbin, and on toSurfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. Hotel (B)DAY 4: Surfers Paradise. A full day freeto enjoy the famous beaches, try a mix ofadventures and revel in the nightlife! Hotel

DAY 5: Surfers Paradise to Fraser Island.To Brisbane this morning for free time. Afterlunch we head to the Sunshine Coast to visitNoosa. Enjoy some time to swim and shopbefore continuing onto one of nature's greatestwonders, Fraser Island. Eco Lodge (B,D)

DAY 6: Fraser Island. A full day free toexplore the world's largest sand island,known for its fresh water lakes, tropicalrainforest and beautiful beaches. Eco Lodge

DAY 7: Fraser Island to CountryHomestead. We travel north to the heart ofAustralia's beef industry on the CapricornCoast, and our unique Aussie experience atour Country Homestead. Enjoy a hearty

meal and hospitality the Australian way!Country Homestead (B,D)

DAY 8: Country Homestead to theWhitsundays. Travel through the sugarcane fields via Mackay to Airlie Beach,gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. Headacross to beautiful Long Island for the next3 nights. Resort (B,D)

DAYS 8-10: Optional WhitsundaySailing. Please refer to p44 for moreinformation on this yachting experience. Combined Tour & Sailing price is shown inthe price panel. (B,D)(B,L,D)(B,L) NB: Twin share supplement not applicable.

Ex Sydney Code: BRSWEx Cairns Code: BRCW

DAYS 9-10: Whitsundays. Two days atleisure on this tropical island paradise.Relax on the beach, enjoy the water sports,or explore with a bushwalk. Resort (B)(B)

DAY 11: Whitsundays to Cairns. Northto Townsville, famous for its gold rush,fishing and sugar. Then it's via Tully to thecosmopolitan city of Cairns. Resort (B)

DAYS 12-13: Cairns. Two full days atleisure - maybe try white water rafting, visitthe Great Barrier Reef and savour Cairns'nightlife! Resort (B)

DAY 14: Cairns. This morning we visitTjapukai and Kuranda to appreciate thebeauty of the Atherton Tablelands. Latersay a final farewell as your tour ends uponour return to Cairns.

WANT TO STAY LONGER?See page 28 for great rates to extend your holiday

Itinerary

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/beaches

Tully

Townsville

Shute Harbour

Airlie Beach

Whitsundays(Long Island)

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Brisbane

Mackay

Fraser IslandNoosa

Capricorn CoastCountryHomestead

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Surfers Paradise:Visit the 'Gold Coast'beachesVisit Jupiter's Casino

Brisbane:City sightseeing tourSee the Brisbane River &SouthbankSee an Opal demonstration

Noosa:Visit the picturesque seasidetown & beach

Fraser Island:Stay on this World Heritagelisted islandEnjoy the scenic boat trip to

the islandStay in the eco-village &enjoy the resort facilities

Country Homestead:Stay at a traditional CountryHomesteadFarm tour

Capricorn Coast:Visit & cross the Tropic ofCapricornRockhampton sightseeingtour

Mackay:Visit this major centre of theAustralian sugar caneindustry

Airlie Beach:Visit the vibrant seaside town

Whitsundays:Transfer boat to Long IslandStay on Long Island & enjoyall the resort facilitiesSee native birdlife & wallabies

Townsville:City sightseeing tour

Tully:Cross the Tully River, home toAustralia's best white waterrafting

Cairns:City sightseeing tourScenic drive into the AthertonHinterland to KurandaVisit Tjapukai AboriginalCultural Centre & seeAboriginal dancingThrow a boomerang & seespear throwing

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeing areincluded in your tour price!

CODE: BTSC 2008/09 CODE: BTCS 2008/09

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Start End Tour Tour &Surfers P. Cairns Only Sailing

All prices per person in A$ All prices per person in A$

Start End Tour Tour &Cairns Surfers P. Only Sailing

Twin share supplement: A$389per person.

BTSC:Start 6.00pm & end 12 noon.

BTCS:Start 12 noon & end 8.00am.

For Travel Insurance see page 46.

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CAIRNS SUNSHINE TRAIL

OFFER 1 SAVE UP TO A$79OFFER 2 SAVE UP TO A$39

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

SEE PAGE 12

12 Days from A$1519All this included

11 nights quad share accommodation (twin-share also available)7 breakfasts (B), and 3 dinners (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Manager & DriverModern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVDInclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

FREE TIME

Learn to throw a boomerang

Hot Air Balloon ride

Tandem Skydive

•

•

•

Fraser Island:

4-wheel drive

guided tour

Whitsundays:

Day sailing trip

Cairns:

Tandem skydive

White water rafting

Outer Barrier

Reef cruise

Hot air ballooning

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part inour ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See pages 8-9 for moredetails. Here’s a sample:

This tour also runs inREVERSE.

You can start in CAIRNS andSAVE A$40

1 or more nightstops

Places visited

DAY 1: Surfers Paradise. Meet yourContiki crew, then head into SurfersParadise to get to know your tour mateswith a great night out! Hotel DAY 2: Surfers Paradise. A full day freeto enjoy the famous beaches, try a mix ofadventures and revel in the nightlife! Hotel DAY 3: Surfers Paradise to FraserIsland. To Brisbane this morning for freetime. After lunch we head to the SunshineCoast to visit Noosa. Enjoy some time toswim and shop before continuing onto oneof nature's greatest wonders, Fraser Island.Eco Lodge (B,D)DAY 4: Fraser Island. A full day free toexplore the world's largest sand island,known for its fresh water lakes, tropicalrainforest and beautiful beaches. Eco Lodge DAY 5: Fraser Island to CountryHomestead. We travel north to the heart ofAustralia's beef industry on the CapricornCoast, and our unique Aussie experience atour Country Homestead. Enjoy a heartymeal and hospitality the Australian way!Country Homestead (B,D)DAY 6: Country Homestead to theWhitsundays. Travel through the sugarcane fields via Mackay to Airlie Beach,

gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. Headacross to beautiful Long Island for the next3 nights. Resort (B,D)

DAYS 6-8: Optional WhitsundaySailing. Please refer to p44 for moreinformation on this yachting experience. Combined Tour & Sailing price is shown inthe price panel. (B,D)(B,L,D)(B,L)NB: Twin share supplement not applicable.

Ex Brisbane Code: BTSWEx Cairns Code: BTCW

DAYS 7-8: Whitsundays. Two days atleisure on this tropical island paradise.Relax on the beach, enjoy the water sports,or explore with a bushwalk. Resort (B)(B)

DAY 9: Whitsundays to Cairns. North toTownsville, famous for its gold rush, fishingand sugar. Then it's via Tully to thecosmopolitan city of Cairns. Resort (B)

DAYS 10-11: Cairns. Two full days atleisure - maybe try white water rafting, visitthe Great Barrier Reef and savour Cairns'nightlife! Resort (B)

DAY 12: Cairns. This morning we visitTjapukai and Kuranda to appreciate thebeauty of the Atherton Tablelands. Latersay a final farewell as your tour ends uponour return to Cairns.

WANT TO STAY LONGER?See page 28 for great rates to extend your holiday in Cairns

Itinerary

Great Barrier Reef

Whitsundays

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/sunshine

Tully

Townsville

Shute Harbour

Airlie Beach

Whitsundays(Long Island)

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Brisbane

Mackay

Fraser IslandNoosa

Capricorn CoastCountryHomestead

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Surfers Paradise:Visit the 'Gold Coast'beachesVisit Jupiter's Casino

Brisbane:City sightseeing tourSee the Brisbane River &SouthbankSee an Opal demonstration

Noosa:Visit the picturesque seasidetown & beach

Fraser Island:Stay on this World Heritagelisted islandEnjoy the scenic boat trip to

the islandStay in the eco-village &enjoy the resort facilities

Country Homestead:Stay at a traditional CountryHomesteadFarm tour

Capricorn Coast:Visit & cross the Tropic ofCapricornRockhampton sightseeingtour

Mackay:Visit this major centre of theAustralian sugar caneindustry

Airlie Beach:Visit the vibrant seaside town

Whitsundays:Transfer boat to Long IslandStay on Long Island & enjoyall the resort facilitiesSee native birdlife & wallabies

Townsville:City sightseeing tour

Tully:Cross the Tully River, home toAustralia's best white waterrafting

Cairns:City sightseeing tourScenic drive into the AthertonHinterland to KurandaVisit Tjapukai AboriginalCultural Centre & seeAboriginal dancingThrow a boomerang & seespear throwing

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeing areincluded in your tour price!

CODE: BTSC 2008/09 CODE: BTCS 2008/09

Mar 25 Apr 5 1599 1919Apr 1 Apr 12 1599 1919Apr 12 Apr 23 1599 1919Apr 22 May 3 1599 1919Apr 29 May 10 1599 1919May 20 May 31 1599 1919May 27 Jun 7 1599 1919Jun 17 Jun 28 1599 1919Jun 24 Jul 5 1599 1919Jul 15 Jul 26 1559 1879Jul 22 Aug 2 1559 1879Aug 2 Aug 13 1559 1879Aug 12 Aug 23 1559 1879Aug 19 Aug 30 1559 1879Aug 30 Sep 10 1559 1879Sep 9 Sep 20 1559 1879Sep 16 Sep 27 1559 1879Sep 27 Oct 8 1559 1879Oct 7 Oct 18 1559 1879Oct 14 Oct 25 1559 1879Oct 25 Nov 5 1559 1879Nov 4 Nov 15 1639 1959Nov 11 Nov 22 1639 1959Nov 22 Dec 3 1639 1959Dec 2 Dec 13 1639 1959Dec 9 Dec 20 1639 1959Dec 20 Dec 31 1639 1959Dec 30 Jan 10 1639 1959Jan 4 Jan 15 1639 1959Jan 17 Jan 28 1639 1959Jan 27 Feb 7 1639 1959Feb 3 Feb 14 1639 1959Feb 17 Feb 28 1639 1959Feb 24 Mar 7 1639 1959Mar 3 Mar 14 1639 1959Mar 10 Mar 21 1639 1959Mar 24 Apr 4 1639 1959Mar 31 Apr 11 1639 1959Apr 11 Apr 22 1629 1949Apr 21 May 2 1629 1949Apr 28 May 9 1629 1949May 19 May 30 1629 1949May 26 Jun 6 1629 1949Jun 16 Jun 27 1629 1949Jun 23 Jul 4 1629 1949Jul 14 Jul 25 1609 1929Jul 21 Aug 1 1609 1929Aug 1 Aug 12 1609 1929Aug 11 Aug 22 1609 1929Aug 18 Aug 29 1609 1929Aug 29 Sep 9 1609 1929Sep 8 Sep 19 1609 1929Sep 15 Sep 26 1609 1929Sep 26 Oct 7 1609 1929

Apr 5 Apr 16 1559 1879Apr 12 Apr 23 1559 1879Apr 23 May 4 1559 1879May 3 May 14 1559 1879May 10 May 21 1559 1879May 31 Jun 11 1559 1879Jun 7 Jun 18 1559 1879Jun 28 Jul 9 1559 1879Jul 5 Jul 16 1519 1839Jul 26 Aug 6 1519 1839Aug 2 Aug 13 1519 1839Aug 13 Aug 24 1519 1839Aug 23 Sep 3 1519 1839Aug 30 Sep 10 1519 1839Sep 10 Sep 21 1519 1839Sep 20 Oct 1 1519 1839Sep 27 Oct 8 1519 1839Oct 8 Oct 19 1519 1839Oct 18 Oct 29 1519 1839Oct 25 Nov 5 1519 1839Nov 5 Nov 16 1599 1919Nov 15 Nov 26 1599 1919Nov 22 Dec 3 1599 1919Dec 3 Dec 14 1599 1919Dec 13 Dec 24 1599 1919Dec 20 Dec 31 1599 1919Dec 31 Jan 11 1599 1919Jan 10 Jan 21 1599 1919Jan 15 Jan 26 1599 1919Jan 17 Jan 28 1599 1919Jan 28 Feb 8 1599 1919Feb 7 Feb 18 1599 1919Feb 14 Feb 25 1599 1919Feb 28 Mar 11 1599 1919Mar 7 Mar 18 1599 1919Mar 14 Mar 25 1599 1919Mar 21 Apr 1 1599 1919Apr 4 Apr 15 1589 1909Apr 11 Apr 22 1589 1909Apr 22 May 3 1589 1909May 2 May 13 1589 1909May 9 May 20 1589 1909May 30 Jun 10 1589 1909Jun 6 Jun 17 1589 1909Jun 27 Jul 8 1589 1909Jul 4 Jul 15 1569 1889Jul 25 Aug 5 1569 1889Aug 1 Aug 12 1569 1889Aug 12 Aug 23 1569 1889Aug 22 Sep 2 1569 1889Aug 29 Sep 9 1569 1889Sep 9 Sep 20 1569 1889Sep 19 Sep 30 1569 1889Sep 26 Oct 7 1569 1889

Start End Tour Tour &Surfers P. Cairns Only Sailing

All prices per person in A$ All prices per person in A$

Start End Tour Tour &Cairns Surfers P. Only Sailing

Twin share supplement: A$389per person.

BTSC:Start 6.00pm & end 12 noon.

BTCS:Start 12 noon & end 8.00am.

For Travel Insurance see page 46.

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CAIRNS SUNSHINE TRAIL

OFFER 1 SAVE UP TO A$79OFFER 2 SAVE UP TO A$39

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

SEE PAGE 12

12 Days from A$1519All this included

11 nights quad share accommodation (twin-share also available)7 breakfasts (B), and 3 dinners (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Manager & DriverModern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVDInclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

FREE TIME

Learn to throw a boomerang

Hot Air Balloon ride

Tandem Skydive

•

•

•

Fraser Island:

4-wheel drive

guided tour

Whitsundays:

Day sailing trip

Cairns:

Tandem skydive

White water rafting

Outer Barrier

Reef cruise

Hot air ballooning

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part inour ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See pages 8-9 for moredetails. Here’s a sample:

This tour also runs inREVERSE.

You can start in CAIRNS andSAVE A$40

1 or more nightstops

Places visited

DAY 1: Surfers Paradise. Meet yourContiki crew, then head into SurfersParadise to get to know your tour mateswith a great night out! Hotel DAY 2: Surfers Paradise. A full day freeto enjoy the famous beaches, try a mix ofadventures and revel in the nightlife! Hotel DAY 3: Surfers Paradise to FraserIsland. To Brisbane this morning for freetime. After lunch we head to the SunshineCoast to visit Noosa. Enjoy some time toswim and shop before continuing onto oneof nature's greatest wonders, Fraser Island.Eco Lodge (B,D)DAY 4: Fraser Island. A full day free toexplore the world's largest sand island,known for its fresh water lakes, tropicalrainforest and beautiful beaches. Eco Lodge DAY 5: Fraser Island to CountryHomestead. We travel north to the heart ofAustralia's beef industry on the CapricornCoast, and our unique Aussie experience atour Country Homestead. Enjoy a heartymeal and hospitality the Australian way!Country Homestead (B,D)DAY 6: Country Homestead to theWhitsundays. Travel through the sugarcane fields via Mackay to Airlie Beach,

gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. Headacross to beautiful Long Island for the next3 nights. Resort (B,D)

DAYS 6-8: Optional WhitsundaySailing. Please refer to p44 for moreinformation on this yachting experience. Combined Tour & Sailing price is shown inthe price panel. (B,D)(B,L,D)(B,L)NB: Twin share supplement not applicable.

Ex Brisbane Code: BTSWEx Cairns Code: BTCW

DAYS 7-8: Whitsundays. Two days atleisure on this tropical island paradise.Relax on the beach, enjoy the water sports,or explore with a bushwalk. Resort (B)(B)

DAY 9: Whitsundays to Cairns. North toTownsville, famous for its gold rush, fishingand sugar. Then it's via Tully to thecosmopolitan city of Cairns. Resort (B)

DAYS 10-11: Cairns. Two full days atleisure - maybe try white water rafting, visitthe Great Barrier Reef and savour Cairns'nightlife! Resort (B)

DAY 12: Cairns. This morning we visitTjapukai and Kuranda to appreciate thebeauty of the Atherton Tablelands. Latersay a final farewell as your tour ends uponour return to Cairns.

WANT TO STAY LONGER?See page 28 for great rates to extend your holiday in Cairns

Itinerary

Great Barrier Reef

Whitsundays

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/sunshine

Shute Harbour

Airlie Beach

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Mackay

Fraser Island

Brisbane

Byron BayCoffs HarbourSurf Lodge

Surfers ParadiseCurrumbin

Noosa

Capricorn CoastCountryHomestead

Port Stephens

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Sydney:See the Sydney Opera House& Harbour BridgeVisit Mrs Macquarie's Chairfor a panoramic view ofSydney Harbour

Port Stephens:See (and swim in!) stunningShoal Bay

Coffs Harbour (Surf Village):See the Big Banana &banana plantationsStay in our Surf Village

Byron Bay:Visit Cape Byron, Australia'smost eastern point

Currumbin:Visit the wildlife sanctuary,

cuddle a koala & see nativeAustralian animals includingkangaroos, emus, crocodiles,dingoes & Tasmanian devils

Surfers Paradise:Visit the 'Gold Coast' beachesVisit Jupiter's Casino

Brisbane:City sightseeing tourSee the Brisbane River &SouthbankSee an Opal demonstration

Noosa:Visit the picturesque seasidetown & beach

Fraser Island:Stay on this World Heritagelisted island

Enjoy the scenic boat trip tothe islandStay in the eco-village &enjoy the resort facilities

Country Homestead:Stay at a traditional CountryHomesteadFarm tour

Capricorn Coast:Visit & cross the Tropic ofCapricornRockhampton sightseeing tour

Mackay:Visit this major centre of theAustralian sugar cane industry

Airlie Beach:Visit the vibrant seaside town

Whitsundays:Transfer boat to Long IslandStay on Long Island & enjoyall the resort facilitiesSee native birdlife & wallabies

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeing areincluded in your tour price!

CODE: SQSC 2008/09 CODE: SQCS 2008/09

Mar 23 Apr 2 1565 1885Mar 30 Apr 9 1565 1885Apr 10 Apr 20 1565 1885Apr 20 Apr 30 1565 1885Apr 27 May 7 1565 1885May 18 May 28 1565 1885May 25 Jun 4 1565 1885Jun 15 Jun 25 1565 1885Jun 22 Jul 2 1565 1885Jul 13 Jul 23 1525 1845Jul 20 Jul 30 1525 1845Jul 31 Aug 10 1525 1845Aug 10 Aug 20 1525 1845Aug 17 Aug 27 1525 1845Aug 28 Sep 7 1525 1845Sep 7 Sep 17 1525 1845Sep 14 Sep 24 1525 1845Sep 25 Oct 5 1525 1845Oct 5 Oct 15 1525 1845Oct 12 Oct 22 1525 1845Oct 23 Nov 2 1525 1845Nov 2 Nov 12 1605 1925Nov 9 Nov 19 1605 1925Nov 20 Nov 30 1605 1925Nov 30 Dec 10 1605 1925Dec 7 Dec 17 1605 1925Dec 18 Dec 28 1605 1925Dec 28 Jan 7 1605 1925Jan 2 Jan 12 1605 1925Jan 15 Jan 25 1605 1925Jan 25 Feb 4 1605 1925Feb 1 Feb 11 1605 1925Feb 15 Feb 25 1605 1925Feb 22 Mar 4 1605 1925Mar 1 Mar 11 1605 1925Mar 8 Mar 18 1605 1925Mar 22 Apr 1 1605 1925Mar 29 Apr 8 1605 1925Apr 9 Apr 19 1595 1915Apr 19 Apr 29 1595 1915Apr 26 May 6 1595 1915May 17 May 27 1595 1915May 24 Jun 3 1595 1915Jun 14 Jun 24 1595 1915Jun 21 Jul 1 1595 1915Jul 12 Jul 22 1569 1889Jul 19 Jul 29 1569 1889Jul 30 Aug 9 1569 1889Aug 9 Aug 19 1569 1889Aug 16 Aug 26 1569 1889Aug 27 Sep 6 1569 1889Sep 6 Sep 16 1569 1889Sep 13 Sep 23 1569 1889Sep 24 Oct 4 1569 1889

Apr 8 Apr 18 1525 1845Apr 15 Apr 25 1525 1845Apr 26 May 6 1525 1845May 6 May 16 1525 1845May 13 May 23 1525 1845Jun 3 Jun 13 1525 1845Jun 10 Jun 20 1525 1845Jul 1 Jul 11 1485 1805Jul 8 Jul 18 1485 1805Jul 29 Aug 8 1485 1805Aug 5 Aug 15 1485 1805Aug 16 Aug 26 1485 1805Aug 26 Sep 5 1485 1805Sep 2 Sep 12 1485 1805Sep 13 Sep 23 1485 1805Sep 23 Oct 3 1485 1805Sep 30 Oct 10 1485 1805Oct 11 Oct 21 1485 1805Oct 21 Oct 31 1485 1805Oct 28 Nov 7 1485 1805Nov 8 Nov 18 1565 1885Nov 18 Nov 28 1565 1885Nov 25 Dec 5 1565 1885Dec 6 Dec 16 1565 1885Dec 16 Dec 26 1565 1885Dec 23 Jan 2 1565 1885Jan 3 Jan 13 1565 1885Jan 13 Jan 23 1565 1885Jan 18 Jan 28 1565 1885Jan 20 Jan 30 1565 1885Jan 31 Feb 10 1565 1885Feb 10 Feb 20 1565 1885Feb 17 Feb 27 1565 1885Mar 3 Mar 13 1565 1885Mar 10 Mar 20 1565 1885Mar 17 Mar 27 1565 1885Mar 24 Apr 3 1565 1885Apr 7 Apr 17 1555 1875Apr 14 Apr 24 1555 1875Apr 25 May 5 1555 1875May 5 May 15 1555 1875May 12 May 22 1555 1875Jun 2 Jun 12 1555 1875Jun 9 Jun 19 1555 1875Jun 30 Jul 10 1555 1875Jul 7 Jul 17 1529 1849Jul 28 Aug 7 1529 1849Aug 4 Aug 14 1529 1849Aug 15 Aug 25 1529 1849Aug 25 Sep 4 1529 1849Sep 1 Sep 11 1529 1849Sep 12 Sep 22 1529 1849Sep 22 Oct 2 1529 1849Sep 29 Oct 9 1529 1849

Start End Tour Tour &Sydney W’suns Only Sailing

All prices per person in A$ All prices per person in A$

Start End Tour Tour &W’Suns Sydney Only Sailing

Twin share supplement: A$325 per person.

SQSC:Start 7.30am & end 7.30am.

SQCS:Start 6.00pm & end 6.00pm.

For Travel Insurance see page 46.

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COAST & WHITSUNDAYS

OFFER 1 SAVE UP TO A$75OFFER 2 SAVE UP TO A$39

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

SEE PAGE 12

11 Days from A$1485All this included

10 nights quad share accommodation (twin share is also available)8 breakfasts (B), and 5 dinners (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Manager & DriverModern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVDInclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

Port Stephens:Dolphin Watching Cruise

Coffs Harbour:Learn to surf

Surfers Paradise:Vintage Tiger MothBiplane Joyflight Tandem skydiveHarley Davidsonmotorcycle rideBushwacker ecorainforest tour

Fraser Island:4-wheel drive guided tourWhale watching (seasonal)

Whitsundays:Day sailing tripOuter Barrier Reef cruise

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part in our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See pages 8-9 for more details. Here’s a sample:

FREE TIME

Relax on Whitsundays

Country Homestead

Byron Bay

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This tour also runs inREVERSE.

You can start inWHITSUNDAYS and

SAVE A$40

1 or more nightstops

Places visited

DAY 1: Sydney to Port Stephens. Meetyour Contiki crew and enjoy a brief citysightseeing tour before crossing theHarbour Bridge. Then we head north toPort Stephens for the afternoon, and ourresort in Shoal Bay. Resort (D)

DAY 2: Port Stephens to Coffs Harbour(Surf Village). Today we continue alongthe scenic 'holiday coast' to our Surf Villagenear Coffs Harbour. Try your hand at theiconic Aussie sport of surfing. Surf Village (B,D)

DAY 3: Coffs Harbour to SurfersParadise. To Byron Bay with plenty of timeto relish this arty town. Then intoQueensland, the Sunshine State, to visitAussie Wildlife at Currumbin, and on toSurfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. Hotel (B)

DAY 4: Surfers Paradise. A full day freeto enjoy the famous beaches, try a mix ofadventures and revel in the nightlife! Hotel

DAY 5: Surfers Paradise to FraserIsland. To Brisbane this morning for freetime. After lunch we head to the SunshineCoast to visit Noosa. Enjoy some time toswim and shop before continuing onto oneof nature's greatest wonders, Fraser Island.Eco Lodge (B,D)

DAY 6: Fraser Island. A full day free toexplore the world's largest sand island,known for its fresh water lakes, tropicalrainforest and beautiful beaches. Eco Lodge

DAY 7: Fraser Island to CountryHomestead. We travel north to the heart ofAustralia's beef industry on the CapricornCoast, and our unique Aussie experience atour Country Homestead. Enjoy a heartymeal and hospitality the Australian way!Country Homestead (B,D)

DAY 8: Country Homestead to theWhitsundays. Travel through the sugarcane fields via Mackay to Airlie Beach,gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. Headacross to beautiful Long Island for the next3 nights. Resort (B,D)

DAYS 8-10: Optional WhitsundaySailing. Please refer to p44 for moreinformation on this yachting experience. Combined Tour & Sailing price is shown inthe price panel. (B,D)(B,L,D)(B,L) NB: Twin share supplement not applicable.

Ex Sydney Code: SQSWEx Whitsundays Code: SQCW

DAYS 9-10: Whitsundays. Two days at leisure on this tropical island paradise.Relax on the beach, enjoy the water sports, or explore with a bushwalk. Resort (B)(B)

DAY 11: Whitsundays. Say a final farewellto your fellow travellers as your tour endsafter breakfast. (B)

WANT TO STAY LONGER?See page 28 for great rates to extend your holiday in Sydney

Itinerary

Sea Kayaks

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/coast

Shute Harbour

Airlie Beach

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Mackay

Fraser Island

Brisbane

Byron BayCoffs HarbourSurf Lodge

Surfers ParadiseCurrumbin

Noosa

Capricorn CoastCountryHomestead

Port Stephens

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Sydney:See the Sydney Opera House& Harbour BridgeVisit Mrs Macquarie's Chairfor a panoramic view ofSydney Harbour

Port Stephens:See (and swim in!) stunningShoal Bay

Coffs Harbour (Surf Village):See the Big Banana &banana plantationsStay in our Surf Village

Byron Bay:Visit Cape Byron, Australia'smost eastern point

Currumbin:Visit the wildlife sanctuary,

cuddle a koala & see nativeAustralian animals includingkangaroos, emus, crocodiles,dingoes & Tasmanian devils

Surfers Paradise:Visit the 'Gold Coast' beachesVisit Jupiter's Casino

Brisbane:City sightseeing tourSee the Brisbane River &SouthbankSee an Opal demonstration

Noosa:Visit the picturesque seasidetown & beach

Fraser Island:Stay on this World Heritagelisted island

Enjoy the scenic boat trip tothe islandStay in the eco-village &enjoy the resort facilities

Country Homestead:Stay at a traditional CountryHomesteadFarm tour

Capricorn Coast:Visit & cross the Tropic ofCapricornRockhampton sightseeing tour

Mackay:Visit this major centre of theAustralian sugar cane industry

Airlie Beach:Visit the vibrant seaside town

Whitsundays:Transfer boat to Long IslandStay on Long Island & enjoyall the resort facilitiesSee native birdlife & wallabies

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeing areincluded in your tour price!

CODE: SQSC 2008/09 CODE: SQCS 2008/09

Mar 23 Apr 2 1565 1885Mar 30 Apr 9 1565 1885Apr 10 Apr 20 1565 1885Apr 20 Apr 30 1565 1885Apr 27 May 7 1565 1885May 18 May 28 1565 1885May 25 Jun 4 1565 1885Jun 15 Jun 25 1565 1885Jun 22 Jul 2 1565 1885Jul 13 Jul 23 1525 1845Jul 20 Jul 30 1525 1845Jul 31 Aug 10 1525 1845Aug 10 Aug 20 1525 1845Aug 17 Aug 27 1525 1845Aug 28 Sep 7 1525 1845Sep 7 Sep 17 1525 1845Sep 14 Sep 24 1525 1845Sep 25 Oct 5 1525 1845Oct 5 Oct 15 1525 1845Oct 12 Oct 22 1525 1845Oct 23 Nov 2 1525 1845Nov 2 Nov 12 1605 1925Nov 9 Nov 19 1605 1925Nov 20 Nov 30 1605 1925Nov 30 Dec 10 1605 1925Dec 7 Dec 17 1605 1925Dec 18 Dec 28 1605 1925Dec 28 Jan 7 1605 1925Jan 2 Jan 12 1605 1925Jan 15 Jan 25 1605 1925Jan 25 Feb 4 1605 1925Feb 1 Feb 11 1605 1925Feb 15 Feb 25 1605 1925Feb 22 Mar 4 1605 1925Mar 1 Mar 11 1605 1925Mar 8 Mar 18 1605 1925Mar 22 Apr 1 1605 1925Mar 29 Apr 8 1605 1925Apr 9 Apr 19 1595 1915Apr 19 Apr 29 1595 1915Apr 26 May 6 1595 1915May 17 May 27 1595 1915May 24 Jun 3 1595 1915Jun 14 Jun 24 1595 1915Jun 21 Jul 1 1595 1915Jul 12 Jul 22 1569 1889Jul 19 Jul 29 1569 1889Jul 30 Aug 9 1569 1889Aug 9 Aug 19 1569 1889Aug 16 Aug 26 1569 1889Aug 27 Sep 6 1569 1889Sep 6 Sep 16 1569 1889Sep 13 Sep 23 1569 1889Sep 24 Oct 4 1569 1889

Apr 8 Apr 18 1525 1845Apr 15 Apr 25 1525 1845Apr 26 May 6 1525 1845May 6 May 16 1525 1845May 13 May 23 1525 1845Jun 3 Jun 13 1525 1845Jun 10 Jun 20 1525 1845Jul 1 Jul 11 1485 1805Jul 8 Jul 18 1485 1805Jul 29 Aug 8 1485 1805Aug 5 Aug 15 1485 1805Aug 16 Aug 26 1485 1805Aug 26 Sep 5 1485 1805Sep 2 Sep 12 1485 1805Sep 13 Sep 23 1485 1805Sep 23 Oct 3 1485 1805Sep 30 Oct 10 1485 1805Oct 11 Oct 21 1485 1805Oct 21 Oct 31 1485 1805Oct 28 Nov 7 1485 1805Nov 8 Nov 18 1565 1885Nov 18 Nov 28 1565 1885Nov 25 Dec 5 1565 1885Dec 6 Dec 16 1565 1885Dec 16 Dec 26 1565 1885Dec 23 Jan 2 1565 1885Jan 3 Jan 13 1565 1885Jan 13 Jan 23 1565 1885Jan 18 Jan 28 1565 1885Jan 20 Jan 30 1565 1885Jan 31 Feb 10 1565 1885Feb 10 Feb 20 1565 1885Feb 17 Feb 27 1565 1885Mar 3 Mar 13 1565 1885Mar 10 Mar 20 1565 1885Mar 17 Mar 27 1565 1885Mar 24 Apr 3 1565 1885Apr 7 Apr 17 1555 1875Apr 14 Apr 24 1555 1875Apr 25 May 5 1555 1875May 5 May 15 1555 1875May 12 May 22 1555 1875Jun 2 Jun 12 1555 1875Jun 9 Jun 19 1555 1875Jun 30 Jul 10 1555 1875Jul 7 Jul 17 1529 1849Jul 28 Aug 7 1529 1849Aug 4 Aug 14 1529 1849Aug 15 Aug 25 1529 1849Aug 25 Sep 4 1529 1849Sep 1 Sep 11 1529 1849Sep 12 Sep 22 1529 1849Sep 22 Oct 2 1529 1849Sep 29 Oct 9 1529 1849

Start End Tour Tour &Sydney W’suns Only Sailing

All prices per person in A$ All prices per person in A$

Start End Tour Tour &W’Suns Sydney Only Sailing

Twin share supplement: A$325 per person.

SQSC:Start 7.30am & end 7.30am.

SQCS:Start 6.00pm & end 6.00pm.

For Travel Insurance see page 46.

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COAST & WHITSUNDAYS

OFFER 1 SAVE UP TO A$75OFFER 2 SAVE UP TO A$39

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

SEE PAGE 12

11 Days from A$1485All this included

10 nights quad share accommodation (twin share is also available)8 breakfasts (B), and 5 dinners (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Manager & DriverModern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVDInclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

Port Stephens:Dolphin Watching Cruise

Coffs Harbour:Learn to surf

Surfers Paradise:Vintage Tiger MothBiplane Joyflight Tandem skydiveHarley Davidsonmotorcycle rideBushwacker ecorainforest tour

Fraser Island:4-wheel drive guided tourWhale watching (seasonal)

Whitsundays:Day sailing tripOuter Barrier Reef cruise

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part in our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See pages 8-9 for more details. Here’s a sample:

FREE TIME

Relax on Whitsundays

Country Homestead

Byron Bay

•

•

•

This tour also runs inREVERSE.

You can start inWHITSUNDAYS and

SAVE A$40

1 or more nightstops

Places visited

DAY 1: Sydney to Port Stephens. Meetyour Contiki crew and enjoy a brief citysightseeing tour before crossing theHarbour Bridge. Then we head north toPort Stephens for the afternoon, and ourresort in Shoal Bay. Resort (D)

DAY 2: Port Stephens to Coffs Harbour(Surf Village). Today we continue alongthe scenic 'holiday coast' to our Surf Villagenear Coffs Harbour. Try your hand at theiconic Aussie sport of surfing. Surf Village (B,D)

DAY 3: Coffs Harbour to SurfersParadise. To Byron Bay with plenty of timeto relish this arty town. Then intoQueensland, the Sunshine State, to visitAussie Wildlife at Currumbin, and on toSurfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. Hotel (B)

DAY 4: Surfers Paradise. A full day freeto enjoy the famous beaches, try a mix ofadventures and revel in the nightlife! Hotel

DAY 5: Surfers Paradise to FraserIsland. To Brisbane this morning for freetime. After lunch we head to the SunshineCoast to visit Noosa. Enjoy some time toswim and shop before continuing onto oneof nature's greatest wonders, Fraser Island.Eco Lodge (B,D)

DAY 6: Fraser Island. A full day free toexplore the world's largest sand island,known for its fresh water lakes, tropicalrainforest and beautiful beaches. Eco Lodge

DAY 7: Fraser Island to CountryHomestead. We travel north to the heart ofAustralia's beef industry on the CapricornCoast, and our unique Aussie experience atour Country Homestead. Enjoy a heartymeal and hospitality the Australian way!Country Homestead (B,D)

DAY 8: Country Homestead to theWhitsundays. Travel through the sugarcane fields via Mackay to Airlie Beach,gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. Headacross to beautiful Long Island for the next3 nights. Resort (B,D)

DAYS 8-10: Optional WhitsundaySailing. Please refer to p44 for moreinformation on this yachting experience. Combined Tour & Sailing price is shown inthe price panel. (B,D)(B,L,D)(B,L) NB: Twin share supplement not applicable.

Ex Sydney Code: SQSWEx Whitsundays Code: SQCW

DAYS 9-10: Whitsundays. Two days at leisure on this tropical island paradise.Relax on the beach, enjoy the water sports, or explore with a bushwalk. Resort (B)(B)

DAY 11: Whitsundays. Say a final farewellto your fellow travellers as your tour endsafter breakfast. (B)

WANT TO STAY LONGER?See page 28 for great rates to extend your holiday in Sydney

Itinerary

Sea Kayaks

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/coast

Tully

Townsville

Shute Harbour

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Kuranda

MossmanGorge

Cape Tribulation

Port Douglas

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Whitsundays:Stay on Long Island & enjoyall the resort facilitiesSee native birdlife & wallabies

Townsville:City sightseeing tour

Tully:Cross the Tully River, home toAustralia's best white waterrafting

Cairns:City sightseeing tour

Scenic drive into the AthertonHinterland to KurandaVisit Tjapukai AboriginalCultural Centre & seeAboriginal dancingThrow a boomerang & seespear throwing

Mossman Gorge:Visit & swim in MossmanNational ParkEnjoy a walk through therainforest to the Gorge

Daintree National Park:Visit Cape Tribulation & itsunique beachEnjoy a swim in EmmagenCreekDaintree Rainforest flora &fauna boardwalkSee the mangrove swamp & Strangler figLearn about Aboriginallegends of the area

Port Douglas:Visit this luxury holiday resorttownSee the magnificent marina

AJ Hackett Bungy Jump:Visit the famous bungy site

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeing areincluded in your tour price!

CODE: FNSC 2008/09 CODE: FNCS 2008/09

Mar 30 Apr 7 1309 1629Apr 6 Apr 14 1309 1629Apr 17 Apr 25 1309 1629Apr 27 May 5 1309 1629May 4 May 12 1309 1629May 25 Jun 2 1309 1629Jun 1 Jun 9 1309 1629Jun 22 Jun 30 1309 1629Jun 29 Jul 7 1309 1629Jul 20 Jul 28 1279 1599Jul 27 Aug 4 1279 1599Aug 7 Aug 15 1279 1599Aug 17 Aug 25 1279 1599Aug 24 Sep 1 1279 1599Sep 4 Sep 12 1279 1599Sep 14 Sep 22 1279 1599Sep 21 Sep 29 1279 1599Oct 2 Oct 10 1279 1599Oct 12 Oct 20 1279 1599Oct 19 Oct 27 1279 1599Oct 30 Nov 7 1279 1599Nov 9 Nov 17 1345 1665Nov 16 Nov 24 1345 1665Nov 27 Dec 5 1345 1665Dec 7 Dec 15 1345 1665Dec 14 Dec 22 1345 1665Dec 25 Jan 2 1345 1665Jan 4 Jan 12 1345 1665Jan 9 Jan 17 1345 1665Jan 22 Jan 30 1345 1665Feb 1 Feb 9 1345 1665Feb 8 Feb 16 1345 1665Feb 22 Mar 2 1345 1665Mar 1 Mar 9 1345 1665Mar 8 Mar 16 1345 1665Mar 15 Mar 23 1345 1665Mar 29 Apr 6 1345 1665Apr 5 Apr 13 1339 1659Apr 16 Apr 24 1339 1659Apr 26 May 4 1339 1659May 3 May 11 1339 1659May 24 Jun 1 1339 1659May 31 Jun 8 1339 1659Jun 21 Jun 29 1339 1659Jun 28 Jul 6 1339 1659Jul 19 Jul 27 1315 1635Jul 26 Aug 3 1315 1635Aug 6 Aug 14 1315 1635Aug 16 Aug 24 1315 1635Aug 23 Aug 31 1315 1635Sep 3 Sep 11 1315 1635Sep 13 Sep 21 1315 1635Sep 20 Sep 28 1315 1635

Apr 3 Apr 11 1309 1629Apr 10 Apr 18 1309 1629Apr 21 Apr 29 1309 1629May 1 May 9 1309 1629May 8 May 16 1309 1629May 29 Jun 6 1309 1629Jun 5 Jun 13 1309 1629Jun 26 Jul 4 1309 1629Jul 3 Jul 11 1279 1599Jul 24 Aug 1 1279 1599Jul 31 Aug 8 1279 1599Aug 11 Aug 19 1279 1599Aug 21 Aug 29 1279 1599Aug 28 Sep 5 1279 1599Sep 8 Sep 16 1279 1599Sep 18 Sep 26 1279 1599Sep 25 Oct 3 1279 1599Oct 6 Oct 14 1279 1599Oct 16 Oct 24 1279 1599Oct 23 Oct 31 1279 1599Nov 3 Nov 11 1345 1665Nov 13 Nov 21 1345 1665Nov 20 Nov 28 1345 1665Dec 1 Dec 9 1345 1665Dec 11 Dec 19 1345 1665Dec 18 Dec 26 1345 1665Dec 29 Jan 6 1345 1665Jan 8 Jan 16 1345 1665Jan 13 Jan 21 1345 1665Jan 15 Jan 23 1345 1665Jan 26 Feb 3 1345 1665Feb 5 Feb 13 1345 1665Feb 12 Feb 20 1345 1665Feb 26 Mar 6 1345 1665Mar 5 Mar 13 1345 1665Mar 12 Mar 20 1345 1665Mar 19 Mar 27 1345 1665Apr 2 Apr 10 1339 1659Apr 9 Apr 17 1339 1659Apr 20 Apr 28 1339 1659Apr 30 May 8 1339 1659May 7 May 15 1339 1659May 28 Jun 5 1339 1659Jun 4 Jun 12 1339 1659Jun 25 Jul 3 1339 1659Jul 2 Jul 10 1315 1635Jul 23 Jul 31 1315 1635Jul 30 Aug 7 1315 1635Aug 10 Aug 18 1315 1635Aug 20 Aug 28 1315 1635Aug 27 Sep 4 1315 1635Sep 7 Sep 15 1315 1635Sep 17 Sep 25 1315 1635Sep 24 Oct 2 1315 1635

Start End Tour Tour &W’Suns Cairns Only Sailing

All prices per person in A$ All prices per person in A$

Start End Tour Tour &Cairns W’Suns Only Sailing

Twin share supplement: A$289 per person.

FNSC:Start 6.00pm & end 4.00pm.

FNCS:Start 7.30am & end 7.30am.

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ISLAND & RAINFOREST

OFFER 1 SAVE UP TO A$65OFFER 2 SAVE UP TO A$35

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

SEE PAGE 12

9 Days from A$1279All this included

8 nights quad share accommodation (twin-share also available)6 breakfasts (B), and 2 dinners (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Manager & DriverModern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVDInclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as takepart in our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See pages8-9 for more details. Here’s a sample:

FREE TIME

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Whitsundays:Day sailing trip

Cairns:Tandem skydive

Outer Barrier Reef cruiseSkyrail above the rainforest canopyHot air ballooning

This tour also runs inREVERSE.

You can start in CAIRNS.

1 or more nightstops

Places visited

Whitsundays

Tour Daintree Rainforest

DAY 1: Whitsundays. Meet your Contikicrew and fellow travellers on Long Islandthis afternoon. Resort (D)

DAYS 1-3: Optional WhitsundaySailing. Please refer to p44 for moreinformation on this yachting experience. Combined Tour & Sailing price is shown inthe price panel. (B,D)(B,L,D)(B,L) NB: Twin share supplement not applicable.

Ex Whitsundays Code: FNSWEx Cairns Code: FNCW

DAYS 2-3: Whitsundays. Two days atleisure on this tropical island paradise.Relax on the beach, enjoy the water sports,or explore with a bushwalk. Resort (B)(B)

DAY 4: Whitsundays to Cairns.North to Townsville, famous for its goldrush, fishing and sugar. Then it's via Tully tothe cosmopolitan city of Cairns. Resort (B)

DAYS 5-6: Cairns. Two full days at leisure- maybe try white water rafting, visit the

Great Barrier Reef and savour Cairns'nightlife! Resort (B)

DAY 7: Cairns to Cape Tribulation. Thismorning visit Tjapukai and Kuranda toappreciate the beauty of the AthertonTablelands. Then along the Coral Sea toMossman Gorge for time to explore andinto the Daintree National Park to CapeTribulation. Resort (D)

DAY 8: Cape Tribulation. A full day tosavour the pristine Daintree National Parkand enjoy the activities around CapeTribulation. Resort (B)

DAY 9: Cape Tribulation to Cairns.Further free time this morning in theDaintree Rainforest, before travelling southwith time to appreciate Port Douglas, thecelebrated beach resort town of the 'rich'!Then its back to Cairns where its time tosay a final farewell as your tour ends uponour return. (B)

WANT TO STAY LONGER?See page 28 for great rates to extend your holiday in Cairns

Itinerary

Reef CruiseMossman Gorge

I love watching people step out

of their comfort zone on tour.

Be it skydiving or bungy

jumping for the first time, doing an

aerobatic tiger moth flight or

even snorkeling at the Great

Barrier Reef.

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Whitsundays:Stay on Long Island & enjoyall the resort facilitiesSee native birdlife & wallabies

Townsville:City sightseeing tour

Tully:Cross the Tully River, home toAustralia's best white waterrafting

Cairns:City sightseeing tour

Scenic drive into the AthertonHinterland to KurandaVisit Tjapukai AboriginalCultural Centre & seeAboriginal dancingThrow a boomerang & seespear throwing

Mossman Gorge:Visit & swim in MossmanNational ParkEnjoy a walk through therainforest to the Gorge

Daintree National Park:Visit Cape Tribulation & itsunique beachEnjoy a swim in EmmagenCreekDaintree Rainforest flora &fauna boardwalkSee the mangrove swamp & Strangler figLearn about Aboriginallegends of the area

Port Douglas:Visit this luxury holiday resorttownSee the magnificent marina

AJ Hackett Bungy Jump:Visit the famous bungy site

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeing areincluded in your tour price!

CODE: FNSC 2008/09 CODE: FNCS 2008/09

Mar 30 Apr 7 1309 1629Apr 6 Apr 14 1309 1629Apr 17 Apr 25 1309 1629Apr 27 May 5 1309 1629May 4 May 12 1309 1629May 25 Jun 2 1309 1629Jun 1 Jun 9 1309 1629Jun 22 Jun 30 1309 1629Jun 29 Jul 7 1309 1629Jul 20 Jul 28 1279 1599Jul 27 Aug 4 1279 1599Aug 7 Aug 15 1279 1599Aug 17 Aug 25 1279 1599Aug 24 Sep 1 1279 1599Sep 4 Sep 12 1279 1599Sep 14 Sep 22 1279 1599Sep 21 Sep 29 1279 1599Oct 2 Oct 10 1279 1599Oct 12 Oct 20 1279 1599Oct 19 Oct 27 1279 1599Oct 30 Nov 7 1279 1599Nov 9 Nov 17 1345 1665Nov 16 Nov 24 1345 1665Nov 27 Dec 5 1345 1665Dec 7 Dec 15 1345 1665Dec 14 Dec 22 1345 1665Dec 25 Jan 2 1345 1665Jan 4 Jan 12 1345 1665Jan 9 Jan 17 1345 1665Jan 22 Jan 30 1345 1665Feb 1 Feb 9 1345 1665Feb 8 Feb 16 1345 1665Feb 22 Mar 2 1345 1665Mar 1 Mar 9 1345 1665Mar 8 Mar 16 1345 1665Mar 15 Mar 23 1345 1665Mar 29 Apr 6 1345 1665Apr 5 Apr 13 1339 1659Apr 16 Apr 24 1339 1659Apr 26 May 4 1339 1659May 3 May 11 1339 1659May 24 Jun 1 1339 1659May 31 Jun 8 1339 1659Jun 21 Jun 29 1339 1659Jun 28 Jul 6 1339 1659Jul 19 Jul 27 1315 1635Jul 26 Aug 3 1315 1635Aug 6 Aug 14 1315 1635Aug 16 Aug 24 1315 1635Aug 23 Aug 31 1315 1635Sep 3 Sep 11 1315 1635Sep 13 Sep 21 1315 1635Sep 20 Sep 28 1315 1635

Apr 3 Apr 11 1309 1629Apr 10 Apr 18 1309 1629Apr 21 Apr 29 1309 1629May 1 May 9 1309 1629May 8 May 16 1309 1629May 29 Jun 6 1309 1629Jun 5 Jun 13 1309 1629Jun 26 Jul 4 1309 1629Jul 3 Jul 11 1279 1599Jul 24 Aug 1 1279 1599Jul 31 Aug 8 1279 1599Aug 11 Aug 19 1279 1599Aug 21 Aug 29 1279 1599Aug 28 Sep 5 1279 1599Sep 8 Sep 16 1279 1599Sep 18 Sep 26 1279 1599Sep 25 Oct 3 1279 1599Oct 6 Oct 14 1279 1599Oct 16 Oct 24 1279 1599Oct 23 Oct 31 1279 1599Nov 3 Nov 11 1345 1665Nov 13 Nov 21 1345 1665Nov 20 Nov 28 1345 1665Dec 1 Dec 9 1345 1665Dec 11 Dec 19 1345 1665Dec 18 Dec 26 1345 1665Dec 29 Jan 6 1345 1665Jan 8 Jan 16 1345 1665Jan 13 Jan 21 1345 1665Jan 15 Jan 23 1345 1665Jan 26 Feb 3 1345 1665Feb 5 Feb 13 1345 1665Feb 12 Feb 20 1345 1665Feb 26 Mar 6 1345 1665Mar 5 Mar 13 1345 1665Mar 12 Mar 20 1345 1665Mar 19 Mar 27 1345 1665Apr 2 Apr 10 1339 1659Apr 9 Apr 17 1339 1659Apr 20 Apr 28 1339 1659Apr 30 May 8 1339 1659May 7 May 15 1339 1659May 28 Jun 5 1339 1659Jun 4 Jun 12 1339 1659Jun 25 Jul 3 1339 1659Jul 2 Jul 10 1315 1635Jul 23 Jul 31 1315 1635Jul 30 Aug 7 1315 1635Aug 10 Aug 18 1315 1635Aug 20 Aug 28 1315 1635Aug 27 Sep 4 1315 1635Sep 7 Sep 15 1315 1635Sep 17 Sep 25 1315 1635Sep 24 Oct 2 1315 1635

Start End Tour Tour &W’Suns Cairns Only Sailing

All prices per person in A$ All prices per person in A$

Start End Tour Tour &Cairns W’Suns Only Sailing

Twin share supplement: A$289 per person.

FNSC:Start 6.00pm & end 4.00pm.

FNCS:Start 7.30am & end 7.30am.

For Travel Insurance see page 46.

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OFFER 1 SAVE UP TO A$65OFFER 2 SAVE UP TO A$35

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

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9 Days from A$1279All this included

8 nights quad share accommodation (twin-share also available)6 breakfasts (B), and 2 dinners (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Manager & DriverModern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVDInclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as takepart in our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See pages8-9 for more details. Here’s a sample:

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Whitsundays:Day sailing trip

Cairns:Tandem skydive

Outer Barrier Reef cruiseSkyrail above the rainforest canopyHot air ballooning

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Whitsundays

Tour Daintree Rainforest

DAY 1: Whitsundays. Meet your Contikicrew and fellow travellers on Long Islandthis afternoon. Resort (D)

DAYS 1-3: Optional WhitsundaySailing. Please refer to p44 for moreinformation on this yachting experience. Combined Tour & Sailing price is shown inthe price panel. (B,D)(B,L,D)(B,L) NB: Twin share supplement not applicable.

Ex Whitsundays Code: FNSWEx Cairns Code: FNCW

DAYS 2-3: Whitsundays. Two days atleisure on this tropical island paradise.Relax on the beach, enjoy the water sports,or explore with a bushwalk. Resort (B)(B)

DAY 4: Whitsundays to Cairns.North to Townsville, famous for its goldrush, fishing and sugar. Then it's via Tully tothe cosmopolitan city of Cairns. Resort (B)

DAYS 5-6: Cairns. Two full days at leisure- maybe try white water rafting, visit the

Great Barrier Reef and savour Cairns'nightlife! Resort (B)

DAY 7: Cairns to Cape Tribulation. Thismorning visit Tjapukai and Kuranda toappreciate the beauty of the AthertonTablelands. Then along the Coral Sea toMossman Gorge for time to explore andinto the Daintree National Park to CapeTribulation. Resort (D)

DAY 8: Cape Tribulation. A full day tosavour the pristine Daintree National Parkand enjoy the activities around CapeTribulation. Resort (B)

DAY 9: Cape Tribulation to Cairns.Further free time this morning in theDaintree Rainforest, before travelling southwith time to appreciate Port Douglas, thecelebrated beach resort town of the 'rich'!Then its back to Cairns where its time tosay a final farewell as your tour ends uponour return. (B)

WANT TO STAY LONGER?See page 28 for great rates to extend your holiday in Cairns

Itinerary

Reef CruiseMossman Gorge

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of their comfort zone on tour.

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jumping for the first time, doing an

aerobatic tiger moth flight or

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Barrier Reef.

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Whitsundays:Stay on Long Island &enjoy all the resort facilitiesSee native birdlife &wallabies

Townsville:City sightseeing tour

Tully:Cross the Tully River,home to Australia's best

white water rafting

Cairns:City sightseeing tourScenic drive into theAtherton Hinterland to KurandaVisit Tjapukai AboriginalCultural Centre & see Aboriginal dancingThrow a boomerang &see spear throwing

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeingare included in your tour price!

Cairns:Scenic drive into theAtherton Hinterland toKurandaVisit Tjapukai AboriginalCultural Centre & seeAboriginal dancingThrow a boomerang & seespear throwing

Mossman Gorge:Visit & swim in MossmanNational ParkEnjoy a walk through therainforest to the Gorge

Daintree National Park:Visit Cape Tribulation & itsunique beach

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeingare included in your tour price!

MAGICALTROPICS

DAY 1: Cairns to Cape Tribulation.Meet your Contiki Crew, then we head toPort Douglas, the celebrated beach resorttown of the rich! We then travel along theCoral Sea to Mossman Gorge for some freetime to explore and into the DaintreeNational Park to Cape Tribulation. Resort (D)

DAY 2: Cape Tribulation. A full day tosavour the pristine Daintree National Parkand enjoy the activities around CapeTribulation. Resort (B)

DAY 3: Cape Tribulation to Cairns.Today we visit Tjapukai and Kuranda toappreciate the beauty of the AthertonTablelands. Then its back to Cairns where

it's time to say a final farewell as your tourends upon our return. (B)

WANT TO STAY LONGER?See page 28 for great rates to extend your holiday

Itinerary

All this included6 nights quad share accommodation (twin-share also available)4 breakfasts (B), and 1 dinners (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Manager & DriverModern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVDInclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

7 Days from A$915

...to explore and do your ownthing, as well as take part inour ‘Optional Extras’ (at extracost). See pages 8-9 for moredetails. Here’s a sample:

Whitsundays:Day sailing trip

Cairns:Tandem skydive

White water rafting Outer Barrier Reef cruise Scuba diving for beginnersand certified divers. Skyrail above the rainforestcanopyGuided horse & Quad bikeriding toursAJ Hackett bungy jump

FREE TIME

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part inour ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See pages 8-9 formore details. Here’s a sample:Cairns:

Skyrail above the rainforest canopy AJ Hackett bungy jump

Cape Tribulation:Cable zip lines through the rainforest

FREE TIME

All this included2 nights quad share accommodation (twin-share also available)2 breakfasts (B), and 1 dinner (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Manager & DriverModern air-conditioned mini coach Inclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

3 Days from A$369

RAINFORESTADVENTURE

CODE: NWSC 2008/09 CODE: NWCS 2008/09

Mar 30 Apr 5 935 1255Apr 6 Apr 12 935 1255Apr 17 Apr 23 935 1255Apr 27 May 3 935 1255May 4 May 10 935 1255May 25 May 31 935 1255Jun 1 Jun 7 935 1255Jun 22 Jun 28 935 1255Jun 29 Jul 5 935 1255Jul 20 Jul 26 915 1235Jul 27 Aug 2 915 1235Aug 7 Aug 13 915 1235Aug 17 Aug 23 915 1235Aug 24 Aug 30 915 1235Sep 4 Sep 10 915 1235Sep 14 Sep 20 915 1235Sep 21 Sep 27 915 1235Oct 2 Oct 8 915 1235Oct 12 Oct 18 915 1235Oct 19 Oct 25 915 1235Oct 30 Nov 5 915 1235Nov 9 Nov 15 959 1279Nov 16 Nov 22 959 1279Nov 27 Dec 3 959 1279Dec 7 Dec 13 959 1279Dec 14 Dec 20 959 1279Dec 25 Dec 31 959 1279Jan 4 Jan 10 959 1279Jan 9 Jan 15 959 1279Jan 22 Jan 28 959 1279Feb 1 Feb 7 959 1279Feb 8 Feb 14 959 1279Feb 22 Feb 28 959 1279Mar 1 Mar 7 959 1279Mar 8 Mar 14 959 1279Mar 15 Mar 21 959 1279Mar 29 Apr 4 959 1279Apr 5 Apr 11 949 1269Apr 16 Apr 22 949 1269Apr 26 May 2 949 1269May 3 May 9 949 1269May 24 May 30 949 1269May 31 Jun 6 949 1269Jun 21 Jun 27 949 1269Jun 28 Jul 4 949 1269Jul 19 Jul 25 939 1259Jul 26 Aug 1 939 1259Aug 6 Aug 12 939 1259Aug 16 Aug 22 939 1259Aug 23 Aug 29 939 1259Sep 3 Sep 9 939 1259Sep 13 Sep 19 939 1259Sep 20 Sep 26 939 1259

Apr 5 Apr 11 935 1255Apr 12 Apr 18 935 1255Apr 23 Apr 29 935 1255May 3 May 9 935 1255May 10 May 16 935 1255May 31 Jun 6 935 1255Jun 7 Jun 13 935 1255Jun 28 Jul 4 935 1255Jul 5 Jul 11 915 1235Jul 26 Aug 1 915 1235Aug 2 Aug 8 915 1235Aug 13 Aug 19 915 1235Aug 23 Aug 29 915 1235Aug 30 Sep 5 915 1235Sep 10 Sep 16 915 1235Sep 20 Sep 26 915 1235Sep 27 Oct 3 915 1235Oct 8 Oct 14 915 1235Oct 18 Oct 24 915 1235Oct 25 Oct 31 915 1235Nov 5 Nov 11 959 1279Nov 15 Nov 21 959 1279Nov 22 Nov 28 959 1279Dec 3 Dec 9 959 1279Dec 13 Dec 19 959 1279Dec 20 Dec 26 959 1279Dec 31 Jan 6 959 1279Jan 10 Jan 16 959 1279Jan 15 Jan 21 959 1279Jan 17 Jan 23 959 1279Jan 28 Feb 3 959 1279Feb 7 Feb 13 959 1279Feb 14 Feb 20 959 1279Feb 28 Mar 6 959 1279Mar 7 Mar 13 959 1279Mar 14 Mar 20 959 1279Mar 21 Mar 27 959 1279Apr 4 Apr 10 949 1269Apr 11 Apr 17 949 1269Apr 22 Apr 28 949 1269May 2 May 8 949 1269May 9 May 15 949 1269May 30 Jun 5 949 1269Jun 6 Jun 12 949 1269Jun 27 Jul 3 949 1269Jul 4 Jul 10 939 1259Jul 25 Jul 31 939 1259Aug 1 Aug 7 939 1259Aug 12 Aug 18 939 1259Aug 22 Aug 28 939 1259Aug 29 Sep 4 939 1259Sep 9 Sep 15 939 1259Sep 19 Sep 25 939 1259Sep 26 Oct 2 939 1259

Start End Tour Tour &W’suns Cairns Only Sailing

All prices per person in A$ All prices per person in A$

Start End Tour Tour &Cairns W’Suns Only Sailing

Twin share supplement: A$255 per person.

NWSC:Start 6.00pm & end 12 noon.

NWCS:Start 12 noon & end 7.30am.

For Travel Insurance see page 46.

OFFER 1 SAVE UP TO A$45OFFER 2 SAVE UP TO A$25

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

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Enjoy a swim in EmmagenCreekDaintree Rainforest flora &fauna boardwalkSee the mangrove swamp& Strangler figLearn about Aboriginallegends of the area

Port Douglas:Visit this luxury holidayresort townSee the magnificent marina

AJ Hackett Bungy Jump:Visit the famous bungy site

CODE: CYCS 2008/09 CODE: CYSC 2008/09

Apr 3 Apr 5 379Apr 10 Apr 12 379Apr 21 Apr 23 379May 1 May 3 379May 8 May 10 379May 29 May 31 379Jun 5 Jun 7 379Jun 26 Jun 28 379Jul 3 Jul 5 369Jul 24 Jul 26 369Jul 31 Aug 2 369Aug 11 Aug 13 369Aug 21 Aug 23 369Aug 28 Aug 30 369Sep 8 Sep 10 369Sep 18 Sep 20 369Sep 25 Sep 27 369Oct 6 Oct 8 369Oct 16 Oct 18 369Oct 23 Oct 25 369Nov 3 Nov 5 395Nov 13 Nov 15 395Nov 20 Nov 22 395Dec 1 Dec 3 395Dec 11 Dec 13 395Dec 18 Dec 20 395Dec 29 Dec 31 395Jan 8 Jan 10 395Jan 13 Jan 15 395Jan 15 Jan 17 395Jan 26 Jan 28 395Feb 5 Feb 7 395Feb 12 Feb 14 395Feb 26 Feb 28 395Mar 5 Mar 7 395Mar 12 Mar 14 395Mar 19 Mar 21 395Apr 2 Apr 4 389Apr 9 Apr 11 389Apr 20 Apr 22 389Apr 30 May 2 389May 7 May 9 389May 28 May 30 389Jun 4 Jun 6 389Jun 25 Jun 27 389Jul 2 Jul 4 385Jul 23 Jul 25 385Jul 30 Aug 1 385Aug 10 Aug 12 385Aug 20 Aug 22 385Aug 27 Aug 29 385Sep 7 Sep 9 385Sep 17 Sep 19 385Sep 24 Sep 26 385

Start End A$ PerCarins Cairns Person

Start End A$ PerCairns Cairns Person

OFFER 1 SAVE UP TO A$19OFFER 2 SAVE UP TO A$10

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

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Twin share supplement: A$45 per person.

CYCS:Start 7.30am & end 5.00pm.

CYSC:Start 7.30am & end 4.00pm.

For Travel Insurance see page 46.

Apr 5 Apr 7 379Apr 12 Apr 14 379Apr 23 Apr 25 379May 3 May 5 379May 10 May 12 379May 31 Jun 2 379Jun 7 Jun 9 379Jun 28 Jun 30 379Jul 5 Jul 7 369Jul 26 Jul 28 369Aug 2 Aug 4 369Aug 13 Aug 15 369Aug 23 Aug 25 369Aug 30 Sep 1 369Sep 10 Sep 12 369Sep 20 Sep 22 369Sep 27 Sep 29 369Oct 8 Oct 10 369Oct 18 Oct 20 369Oct 25 Oct 27 369Nov 5 Nov 7 395Nov 15 Nov 17 395Nov 22 Nov 24 395Dec 3 Dec 5 395Dec 13 Dec 15 395Dec 20 Dec 22 395Dec 31 Jan 2 395Jan 10 Jan 12 395Jan 15 Jan 17 395Jan 28 Jan 30 395Feb 7 Feb 9 395Feb 14 Feb 16 395Feb 28 Mar 2 395Mar 7 Mar 9 395Mar 14 Mar 16 395Mar 21 Mar 23 395Apr 4 Apr 6 389Apr 11 Apr 13 389Apr 22 Apr 24 389May 2 May 4 389May 9 May 11 389May 30 Jun 1 389Jun 6 Jun 8 389Jun 27 Jun 29 389Jul 4 Jul 6 385Jul 25 Jul 27 385Aug 1 Aug 3 385Aug 12 Aug 14 385Aug 22 Aug 24 385Aug 29 Aug 31 385Sep 9 Sep 11 385Sep 19 Sep 21 385Sep 26 Sep 28 385

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DAY 1: Whitsundays. Meet your Contikicrew and fellow travellers on Long Islandthis afternoon. Resort (D)

DAYS 1-3: Optional Whitsunday Sailing.Please refer to p44 for more information onthis yachting experience. Combined Tour & Sailing price is shown inthe price panel. (B,D)(B,L,D)(B,L) NB: Twin share supplement not applicable.

Ex Whitsundays Code: NWSWEx Cairns Code: NWCW

DAYS 2-3: Whitsundays. Two days atleisure on this tropical island paradise.Relax on the beach, enjoy the water sports, or explore with a bushwalk. Resort (B)(B)

DAY 4: Whitsundays to Cairns. North toTownsville, famous for its gold rush, fishingand sugar. Then it's via Tully to thecosmopolitan city of Cairns. Resort (B)

DAYS 5-6: Cairns. Two full days at leisure- maybe try white water rafting, visit theGreat Barrier Reef and savour Cairns'nightlife! Resort (B)

DAY 7: Cairns. This morning we visitTjapukai and Kuranda to appreciate thebeauty of the Atherton Tablelands. Later saya final farewell as your tour ends upon ourreturn to Cairns.

WANT TO STAY LONGER?See page 28 for great rates to extend your holiday in Cairns

Itinerary

Cape Tribulation

Rainforest Skyrail

Bungy

Sail the Whitsundays

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/magical

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/rainforest

Tully

Townsville

Shute Harbour

GREAT BARRIER REEF

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Kuranda

MossmanGorge

Cape Tribulation

Port Douglas

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Whitsundays:Stay on Long Island &enjoy all the resort facilitiesSee native birdlife &wallabies

Townsville:City sightseeing tour

Tully:Cross the Tully River,home to Australia's best

white water rafting

Cairns:City sightseeing tourScenic drive into theAtherton Hinterland to KurandaVisit Tjapukai AboriginalCultural Centre & see Aboriginal dancingThrow a boomerang &see spear throwing

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeingare included in your tour price!

Cairns:Scenic drive into theAtherton Hinterland toKurandaVisit Tjapukai AboriginalCultural Centre & seeAboriginal dancingThrow a boomerang & seespear throwing

Mossman Gorge:Visit & swim in MossmanNational ParkEnjoy a walk through therainforest to the Gorge

Daintree National Park:Visit Cape Tribulation & itsunique beach

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeingare included in your tour price!

MAGICALTROPICS

DAY 1: Cairns to Cape Tribulation.Meet your Contiki Crew, then we head toPort Douglas, the celebrated beach resorttown of the rich! We then travel along theCoral Sea to Mossman Gorge for some freetime to explore and into the DaintreeNational Park to Cape Tribulation. Resort (D)

DAY 2: Cape Tribulation. A full day tosavour the pristine Daintree National Parkand enjoy the activities around CapeTribulation. Resort (B)

DAY 3: Cape Tribulation to Cairns.Today we visit Tjapukai and Kuranda toappreciate the beauty of the AthertonTablelands. Then its back to Cairns where

it's time to say a final farewell as your tourends upon our return. (B)

WANT TO STAY LONGER?See page 28 for great rates to extend your holiday

Itinerary

All this included6 nights quad share accommodation (twin-share also available)4 breakfasts (B), and 1 dinners (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Manager & DriverModern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVDInclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

7 Days from A$915

...to explore and do your ownthing, as well as take part inour ‘Optional Extras’ (at extracost). See pages 8-9 for moredetails. Here’s a sample:

Whitsundays:Day sailing trip

Cairns:Tandem skydive

White water rafting Outer Barrier Reef cruise Scuba diving for beginnersand certified divers. Skyrail above the rainforestcanopyGuided horse & Quad bikeriding toursAJ Hackett bungy jump

FREE TIME

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part inour ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See pages 8-9 formore details. Here’s a sample:Cairns:

Skyrail above the rainforest canopy AJ Hackett bungy jump

Cape Tribulation:Cable zip lines through the rainforest

FREE TIME

All this included2 nights quad share accommodation (twin-share also available)2 breakfasts (B), and 1 dinner (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Manager & DriverModern air-conditioned mini coach Inclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

3 Days from A$369

RAINFORESTADVENTURE

CODE: NWSC 2008/09 CODE: NWCS 2008/09

Mar 30 Apr 5 935 1255Apr 6 Apr 12 935 1255Apr 17 Apr 23 935 1255Apr 27 May 3 935 1255May 4 May 10 935 1255May 25 May 31 935 1255Jun 1 Jun 7 935 1255Jun 22 Jun 28 935 1255Jun 29 Jul 5 935 1255Jul 20 Jul 26 915 1235Jul 27 Aug 2 915 1235Aug 7 Aug 13 915 1235Aug 17 Aug 23 915 1235Aug 24 Aug 30 915 1235Sep 4 Sep 10 915 1235Sep 14 Sep 20 915 1235Sep 21 Sep 27 915 1235Oct 2 Oct 8 915 1235Oct 12 Oct 18 915 1235Oct 19 Oct 25 915 1235Oct 30 Nov 5 915 1235Nov 9 Nov 15 959 1279Nov 16 Nov 22 959 1279Nov 27 Dec 3 959 1279Dec 7 Dec 13 959 1279Dec 14 Dec 20 959 1279Dec 25 Dec 31 959 1279Jan 4 Jan 10 959 1279Jan 9 Jan 15 959 1279Jan 22 Jan 28 959 1279Feb 1 Feb 7 959 1279Feb 8 Feb 14 959 1279Feb 22 Feb 28 959 1279Mar 1 Mar 7 959 1279Mar 8 Mar 14 959 1279Mar 15 Mar 21 959 1279Mar 29 Apr 4 959 1279Apr 5 Apr 11 949 1269Apr 16 Apr 22 949 1269Apr 26 May 2 949 1269May 3 May 9 949 1269May 24 May 30 949 1269May 31 Jun 6 949 1269Jun 21 Jun 27 949 1269Jun 28 Jul 4 949 1269Jul 19 Jul 25 939 1259Jul 26 Aug 1 939 1259Aug 6 Aug 12 939 1259Aug 16 Aug 22 939 1259Aug 23 Aug 29 939 1259Sep 3 Sep 9 939 1259Sep 13 Sep 19 939 1259Sep 20 Sep 26 939 1259

Apr 5 Apr 11 935 1255Apr 12 Apr 18 935 1255Apr 23 Apr 29 935 1255May 3 May 9 935 1255May 10 May 16 935 1255May 31 Jun 6 935 1255Jun 7 Jun 13 935 1255Jun 28 Jul 4 935 1255Jul 5 Jul 11 915 1235Jul 26 Aug 1 915 1235Aug 2 Aug 8 915 1235Aug 13 Aug 19 915 1235Aug 23 Aug 29 915 1235Aug 30 Sep 5 915 1235Sep 10 Sep 16 915 1235Sep 20 Sep 26 915 1235Sep 27 Oct 3 915 1235Oct 8 Oct 14 915 1235Oct 18 Oct 24 915 1235Oct 25 Oct 31 915 1235Nov 5 Nov 11 959 1279Nov 15 Nov 21 959 1279Nov 22 Nov 28 959 1279Dec 3 Dec 9 959 1279Dec 13 Dec 19 959 1279Dec 20 Dec 26 959 1279Dec 31 Jan 6 959 1279Jan 10 Jan 16 959 1279Jan 15 Jan 21 959 1279Jan 17 Jan 23 959 1279Jan 28 Feb 3 959 1279Feb 7 Feb 13 959 1279Feb 14 Feb 20 959 1279Feb 28 Mar 6 959 1279Mar 7 Mar 13 959 1279Mar 14 Mar 20 959 1279Mar 21 Mar 27 959 1279Apr 4 Apr 10 949 1269Apr 11 Apr 17 949 1269Apr 22 Apr 28 949 1269May 2 May 8 949 1269May 9 May 15 949 1269May 30 Jun 5 949 1269Jun 6 Jun 12 949 1269Jun 27 Jul 3 949 1269Jul 4 Jul 10 939 1259Jul 25 Jul 31 939 1259Aug 1 Aug 7 939 1259Aug 12 Aug 18 939 1259Aug 22 Aug 28 939 1259Aug 29 Sep 4 939 1259Sep 9 Sep 15 939 1259Sep 19 Sep 25 939 1259Sep 26 Oct 2 939 1259

Start End Tour Tour &W’suns Cairns Only Sailing

All prices per person in A$ All prices per person in A$

Start End Tour Tour &Cairns W’Suns Only Sailing

Twin share supplement: A$255 per person.

NWSC:Start 6.00pm & end 12 noon.

NWCS:Start 12 noon & end 7.30am.

For Travel Insurance see page 46.

OFFER 1 SAVE UP TO A$45OFFER 2 SAVE UP TO A$25

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

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Enjoy a swim in EmmagenCreekDaintree Rainforest flora &fauna boardwalkSee the mangrove swamp& Strangler figLearn about Aboriginallegends of the area

Port Douglas:Visit this luxury holidayresort townSee the magnificent marina

AJ Hackett Bungy Jump:Visit the famous bungy site

CODE: CYCS 2008/09 CODE: CYSC 2008/09

Apr 3 Apr 5 379Apr 10 Apr 12 379Apr 21 Apr 23 379May 1 May 3 379May 8 May 10 379May 29 May 31 379Jun 5 Jun 7 379Jun 26 Jun 28 379Jul 3 Jul 5 369Jul 24 Jul 26 369Jul 31 Aug 2 369Aug 11 Aug 13 369Aug 21 Aug 23 369Aug 28 Aug 30 369Sep 8 Sep 10 369Sep 18 Sep 20 369Sep 25 Sep 27 369Oct 6 Oct 8 369Oct 16 Oct 18 369Oct 23 Oct 25 369Nov 3 Nov 5 395Nov 13 Nov 15 395Nov 20 Nov 22 395Dec 1 Dec 3 395Dec 11 Dec 13 395Dec 18 Dec 20 395Dec 29 Dec 31 395Jan 8 Jan 10 395Jan 13 Jan 15 395Jan 15 Jan 17 395Jan 26 Jan 28 395Feb 5 Feb 7 395Feb 12 Feb 14 395Feb 26 Feb 28 395Mar 5 Mar 7 395Mar 12 Mar 14 395Mar 19 Mar 21 395Apr 2 Apr 4 389Apr 9 Apr 11 389Apr 20 Apr 22 389Apr 30 May 2 389May 7 May 9 389May 28 May 30 389Jun 4 Jun 6 389Jun 25 Jun 27 389Jul 2 Jul 4 385Jul 23 Jul 25 385Jul 30 Aug 1 385Aug 10 Aug 12 385Aug 20 Aug 22 385Aug 27 Aug 29 385Sep 7 Sep 9 385Sep 17 Sep 19 385Sep 24 Sep 26 385

Start End A$ PerCarins Cairns Person

Start End A$ PerCairns Cairns Person

OFFER 1 SAVE UP TO A$19OFFER 2 SAVE UP TO A$10

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

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Twin share supplement: A$45 per person.

CYCS:Start 7.30am & end 5.00pm.

CYSC:Start 7.30am & end 4.00pm.

For Travel Insurance see page 46.

Apr 5 Apr 7 379Apr 12 Apr 14 379Apr 23 Apr 25 379May 3 May 5 379May 10 May 12 379May 31 Jun 2 379Jun 7 Jun 9 379Jun 28 Jun 30 379Jul 5 Jul 7 369Jul 26 Jul 28 369Aug 2 Aug 4 369Aug 13 Aug 15 369Aug 23 Aug 25 369Aug 30 Sep 1 369Sep 10 Sep 12 369Sep 20 Sep 22 369Sep 27 Sep 29 369Oct 8 Oct 10 369Oct 18 Oct 20 369Oct 25 Oct 27 369Nov 5 Nov 7 395Nov 15 Nov 17 395Nov 22 Nov 24 395Dec 3 Dec 5 395Dec 13 Dec 15 395Dec 20 Dec 22 395Dec 31 Jan 2 395Jan 10 Jan 12 395Jan 15 Jan 17 395Jan 28 Jan 30 395Feb 7 Feb 9 395Feb 14 Feb 16 395Feb 28 Mar 2 395Mar 7 Mar 9 395Mar 14 Mar 16 395Mar 21 Mar 23 395Apr 4 Apr 6 389Apr 11 Apr 13 389Apr 22 Apr 24 389May 2 May 4 389May 9 May 11 389May 30 Jun 1 389Jun 6 Jun 8 389Jun 27 Jun 29 389Jul 4 Jul 6 385Jul 25 Jul 27 385Aug 1 Aug 3 385Aug 12 Aug 14 385Aug 22 Aug 24 385Aug 29 Aug 31 385Sep 9 Sep 11 385Sep 19 Sep 21 385Sep 26 Sep 28 385

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DAY 1: Whitsundays. Meet your Contikicrew and fellow travellers on Long Islandthis afternoon. Resort (D)

DAYS 1-3: Optional Whitsunday Sailing.Please refer to p44 for more information onthis yachting experience. Combined Tour & Sailing price is shown inthe price panel. (B,D)(B,L,D)(B,L) NB: Twin share supplement not applicable.

Ex Whitsundays Code: NWSWEx Cairns Code: NWCW

DAYS 2-3: Whitsundays. Two days atleisure on this tropical island paradise.Relax on the beach, enjoy the water sports, or explore with a bushwalk. Resort (B)(B)

DAY 4: Whitsundays to Cairns. North toTownsville, famous for its gold rush, fishingand sugar. Then it's via Tully to thecosmopolitan city of Cairns. Resort (B)

DAYS 5-6: Cairns. Two full days at leisure- maybe try white water rafting, visit theGreat Barrier Reef and savour Cairns'nightlife! Resort (B)

DAY 7: Cairns. This morning we visitTjapukai and Kuranda to appreciate thebeauty of the Atherton Tablelands. Later saya final farewell as your tour ends upon ourreturn to Cairns.

WANT TO STAY LONGER?See page 28 for great rates to extend your holiday in Cairns

Itinerary

Cape Tribulation

Rainforest Skyrail

Bungy

Sail the Whitsundays

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/magical

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/rainforest

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Sydney:See the Sydney OperaHouse & Harbour BridgeVisit Mrs Macquarie'sChair for a panoramicview of Sydney Harbour

Port Stephens:See (and swim in!)

stunning Shoal Bay

Coffs Harbour (Surf Village):

See the Big Banana &banana plantationsStay in our Surf Village

Byron Bay:Visit Cape Byron,

Australia's most eastern point

Currumbin:Visit the wildlifesanctuary, cuddle a koala& see native Australiananimals includingkangaroos, emus,crocodiles, dingoes &Tasmanian devils

Surfers Paradise:Visit the 'Gold Coast'beachesVisit Jupiter's Casino

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeingare included in your tour price!

CITYTO SURF

All this included4 nights quad share accommodation (twin-share also available)3 breakfasts (B), and 2 dinners (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Manager & DriverModern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVDInclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

5 Days from A$685

Port Stephens:Sandboard & Dune Tour

Coffs Harbour:Learn to surf

Surfers Paradise:Dracula's comedycabaret restaurant

Tandem skydive

Harley Davidsonmotorcycle ride

Bushwacker ecorainforest tour

Sea kayaking

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part in our‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See pages 8-9 for moredetails. Here’s a sample:

FREE TIME

CODE: BSSB 2008/09

Mar 23 Mar 27 699Mar 30 Apr 3 699Apr 10 Apr 14 699Apr 20 Apr 24 699Apr 27 May 1 699May 18 May 22 699May 25 May 29 699Jun 15 Jun 19 699Jun 22 Jun 26 699Jul 13 Jul 17 685Jul 20 Jul 24 685Jul 31 Aug 4 685Aug 10 Aug 14 685Aug 17 Aug 21 685Aug 28 Sep 1 685Sep 7 Sep 11 685Sep 14 Sep 18 685Sep 25 Sep 29 685Oct 5 Oct 9 685Oct 12 Oct 16 685Oct 23 Oct 27 685Nov 2 Nov 6 715Nov 9 Nov 13 715Nov 20 Nov 24 715Nov 30 Dec 4 715Dec 7 Dec 11 715Dec 18 Dec 22 715

Dec 28 Jan 1 715Jan 2 Jan 6 715Jan 15 Jan 19 715Jan 25 Jan 29 715Feb 1 Feb 5 715Feb 15 Feb 19 715Feb 22 Feb 26 715Mar 1 Mar 5 715Mar 8 Mar 12 715Mar 22 Mar 26 715Mar 29 Apr 2 715Apr 9 Apr 13 709Apr 19 Apr 23 709Apr 26 Apr 30 709May 17 May 21 709May 24 May 28 709Jun 14 Jun 18 709Jun 21 Jun 25 709Jul 12 Jul 16 699Jul 19 Jul 23 699Jul 30 Aug 3 699Aug 9 Aug 13 699Aug 16 Aug 20 699Aug 27 Aug 31 699Sep 6 Sep 10 699Sep 13 Sep 17 699Sep 24 Sep 28 699

Start End A$ PerSydney Surfers P. Person

Start End A$ PerSydney Surfers P. Person

BSSB:Twin share supplement: A$99per person.

Start 7.30am & end 8.00am.

For Travel Insurance see page 46. OFFER 1 SAVE UP TO A$35OFFER 2 SAVE UP TO A$19

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

SEE PAGE 12

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DAY 1: Sydney to PortStephens. Meet your Contiki crewand enjoy a brief city sightseeingtour before crossing the HarbourBridge. Then we head north to PortStephens for the afternoon, andour resort in Shoal Bay. Resort (D)DAY 2: Port Stephens to CoffsHarbour (Surf Village). Today wecontinue along the scenic 'holidaycoast' to our Surf Village nearCoffs Harbour. Try your hand at theiconic Aussie sport of surfing. SurfVillage (B,D)DAY 3: Coffs Harbour to SurfersParadise. To Byron Bay with plenty

of time to relish this arty town.Then into Queensland, theSunshine State, visit Aussie wildlife at Currumbin then, Surfers Paradise on the GoldCoast. Hotel (B)

DAY 4: Surfers Paradise. A fullday free to enjoy the famousbeaches, try a mix of adventuresand revel in the nightlife! Hotel

DAY 5: Surfers Paradise. Say afinal farewell to your new friends asyour trip ends after breakfast. (B)

WANT TO STAY LONGER?See page 28 for great rates toextend your holiday in Sydney

Itinerary

CAIRNS UNDERWATER DISCOVERY

You’ve seen mountains, valleys, and waterfalls – but what about the stunning underwaterworld of the Great Barrier Reef! Enjoy the exhilarating experience of exploring the ocean –here the waters teem with brightly coloured marine life and stunning coral. See turtlespaddle nearby, manta-rays glide overhead and thousands of different fish swim aroundyou. Maybe take a night dive to see a whole different side of the reef! Come on! You may even find the clownfish Nemo!We offer 2 great dive packages:Learn to Dive - for beginners (see below)Dive to Adventure - for those with some experience (see p.44)These dive programmes are a perfect fit for any Contiki tours that start or finish inCairns including:

Reefs & Rainforests (p.30-31)Beaches & Reefs (p.32-33)Cairns Sunshine Trail (p.34-35)

Island & Rainforest (p.38-39)Magical Tropics (p.40)Rainforest Adventure (p.41)

LEARN TO DIVE

All this includedTransfers between your accommodation and the trainingcentre/boat 2 nights (Days 3-5) accommodation on board the boat,including linen. NB: Accommodation in Cairns on Days 1 & 2 is not includedMeals as indicated – 2 breakfast (B), 3 lunches (L), and2 dinners (D). NB: On Days 1, 2 & at the party on Day 5, thereare no included meals Internationally recognised PADI ‘Open Water’ Certificate and manualLog book Scuba equipment

5 Days A$725DAILY EXCEPT TUESDAY. TOUR CODE CLTD

DAYS 1-2: Cairns. You'll becollected this morning and takento the Pro Dive Cairns TrainingCentre. For the first 2 days of thisadventure, your instructor willtake you through the theory ofscuba diving. The course finishesaround 5.30pm each day.

DAY 3: Cairns to Dive Boat.You'll be picked up andtransferred to the dive boat. Thenit's out to the Great Barrier Reeffor your first dive. Boat (L,D)

DAY 4: Dive Boat. Another dayto test your newly acquired diving skills. See giant turtles,stingrays, huge clams and theclearest blue waters on theplanet! Tonight, if the weatherpermits, we'll take a moonlit dive.Boat (B,L,D)

DAY 5: Dive Boat to Cairns.By midday today, you'll havecompleted up to 9 dives. We'llreturn to Cairns in the lateafternoon. Tonight it's time tocelebrate your marine masterywith a graduation party! (B,L)

Itinerary

PLEASE NOTEAn 'Australian Diving Medical Certificate' is necessary - this isarranged on Day 1 for a supplement of A$49.50Additional taxes, including Enviromental Management Charge, ofA$35 are payable directly to Pro Dive at completion of your courseThese courses are operated by Pro Dive Cairns and are open ageIf you are staying at an alternate Cairns hotel to the Cairns ColonialClub Resort, please advise Pro Dive Cairns so they can arrange apick up time for you. (Contact details at www.prodivecairns.com)In the interests of safety we recommend that you should not fly or goto any altitude over 300m within 24 hours after your last dive

1 or more nightstops

Places visited

Learn to surf

Up close with the wildlife

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/surf

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/learn-to-dive

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Sydney:See the Sydney OperaHouse & Harbour BridgeVisit Mrs Macquarie'sChair for a panoramicview of Sydney Harbour

Port Stephens:See (and swim in!)

stunning Shoal Bay

Coffs Harbour (Surf Village):

See the Big Banana &banana plantationsStay in our Surf Village

Byron Bay:Visit Cape Byron,

Australia's most eastern point

Currumbin:Visit the wildlifesanctuary, cuddle a koala& see native Australiananimals includingkangaroos, emus,crocodiles, dingoes &Tasmanian devils

Surfers Paradise:Visit the 'Gold Coast'beachesVisit Jupiter's Casino

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeingare included in your tour price!

CITYTO SURF

All this included4 nights quad share accommodation (twin-share also available)3 breakfasts (B), and 2 dinners (D) as per itineraryLocal taxes and service chargesExperienced, professional Tour Manager & DriverModern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVDInclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

5 Days from A$685

Port Stephens:Sandboard & Dune Tour

Coffs Harbour:Learn to surf

Surfers Paradise:Dracula's comedycabaret restaurant

Tandem skydive

Harley Davidsonmotorcycle ride

Bushwacker ecorainforest tour

Sea kayaking

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part in our‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See pages 8-9 for moredetails. Here’s a sample:

FREE TIME

CODE: BSSB 2008/09

Mar 23 Mar 27 699Mar 30 Apr 3 699Apr 10 Apr 14 699Apr 20 Apr 24 699Apr 27 May 1 699May 18 May 22 699May 25 May 29 699Jun 15 Jun 19 699Jun 22 Jun 26 699Jul 13 Jul 17 685Jul 20 Jul 24 685Jul 31 Aug 4 685Aug 10 Aug 14 685Aug 17 Aug 21 685Aug 28 Sep 1 685Sep 7 Sep 11 685Sep 14 Sep 18 685Sep 25 Sep 29 685Oct 5 Oct 9 685Oct 12 Oct 16 685Oct 23 Oct 27 685Nov 2 Nov 6 715Nov 9 Nov 13 715Nov 20 Nov 24 715Nov 30 Dec 4 715Dec 7 Dec 11 715Dec 18 Dec 22 715

Dec 28 Jan 1 715Jan 2 Jan 6 715Jan 15 Jan 19 715Jan 25 Jan 29 715Feb 1 Feb 5 715Feb 15 Feb 19 715Feb 22 Feb 26 715Mar 1 Mar 5 715Mar 8 Mar 12 715Mar 22 Mar 26 715Mar 29 Apr 2 715Apr 9 Apr 13 709Apr 19 Apr 23 709Apr 26 Apr 30 709May 17 May 21 709May 24 May 28 709Jun 14 Jun 18 709Jun 21 Jun 25 709Jul 12 Jul 16 699Jul 19 Jul 23 699Jul 30 Aug 3 699Aug 9 Aug 13 699Aug 16 Aug 20 699Aug 27 Aug 31 699Sep 6 Sep 10 699Sep 13 Sep 17 699Sep 24 Sep 28 699

Start End A$ PerSydney Surfers P. Person

Start End A$ PerSydney Surfers P. Person

BSSB:Twin share supplement: A$99per person.

Start 7.30am & end 8.00am.

For Travel Insurance see page 46. OFFER 1 SAVE UP TO A$35OFFER 2 SAVE UP TO A$19

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

SEE PAGE 12

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DAY 1: Sydney to PortStephens. Meet your Contiki crewand enjoy a brief city sightseeingtour before crossing the HarbourBridge. Then we head north to PortStephens for the afternoon, andour resort in Shoal Bay. Resort (D)DAY 2: Port Stephens to CoffsHarbour (Surf Village). Today wecontinue along the scenic 'holidaycoast' to our Surf Village nearCoffs Harbour. Try your hand at theiconic Aussie sport of surfing. SurfVillage (B,D)DAY 3: Coffs Harbour to SurfersParadise. To Byron Bay with plenty

of time to relish this arty town.Then into Queensland, theSunshine State, visit Aussie wildlife at Currumbin then, Surfers Paradise on the GoldCoast. Hotel (B)

DAY 4: Surfers Paradise. A fullday free to enjoy the famousbeaches, try a mix of adventuresand revel in the nightlife! Hotel

DAY 5: Surfers Paradise. Say afinal farewell to your new friends asyour trip ends after breakfast. (B)

WANT TO STAY LONGER?See page 28 for great rates toextend your holiday in Sydney

Itinerary

CAIRNS UNDERWATER DISCOVERY

You’ve seen mountains, valleys, and waterfalls – but what about the stunning underwaterworld of the Great Barrier Reef! Enjoy the exhilarating experience of exploring the ocean –here the waters teem with brightly coloured marine life and stunning coral. See turtlespaddle nearby, manta-rays glide overhead and thousands of different fish swim aroundyou. Maybe take a night dive to see a whole different side of the reef! Come on! You may even find the clownfish Nemo!We offer 2 great dive packages:Learn to Dive - for beginners (see below)Dive to Adventure - for those with some experience (see p.44)These dive programmes are a perfect fit for any Contiki tours that start or finish inCairns including:

Reefs & Rainforests (p.30-31)Beaches & Reefs (p.32-33)Cairns Sunshine Trail (p.34-35)

Island & Rainforest (p.38-39)Magical Tropics (p.40)Rainforest Adventure (p.41)

LEARN TO DIVE

All this includedTransfers between your accommodation and the trainingcentre/boat 2 nights (Days 3-5) accommodation on board the boat,including linen. NB: Accommodation in Cairns on Days 1 & 2 is not includedMeals as indicated – 2 breakfast (B), 3 lunches (L), and2 dinners (D). NB: On Days 1, 2 & at the party on Day 5, thereare no included meals Internationally recognised PADI ‘Open Water’ Certificate and manualLog book Scuba equipment

5 Days A$725DAILY EXCEPT TUESDAY. TOUR CODE CLTD

DAYS 1-2: Cairns. You'll becollected this morning and takento the Pro Dive Cairns TrainingCentre. For the first 2 days of thisadventure, your instructor willtake you through the theory ofscuba diving. The course finishesaround 5.30pm each day.

DAY 3: Cairns to Dive Boat.You'll be picked up andtransferred to the dive boat. Thenit's out to the Great Barrier Reeffor your first dive. Boat (L,D)

DAY 4: Dive Boat. Another dayto test your newly acquired diving skills. See giant turtles,stingrays, huge clams and theclearest blue waters on theplanet! Tonight, if the weatherpermits, we'll take a moonlit dive.Boat (B,L,D)

DAY 5: Dive Boat to Cairns.By midday today, you'll havecompleted up to 9 dives. We'llreturn to Cairns in the lateafternoon. Tonight it's time tocelebrate your marine masterywith a graduation party! (B,L)

Itinerary

PLEASE NOTEAn 'Australian Diving Medical Certificate' is necessary - this isarranged on Day 1 for a supplement of A$49.50Additional taxes, including Enviromental Management Charge, ofA$35 are payable directly to Pro Dive at completion of your courseThese courses are operated by Pro Dive Cairns and are open ageIf you are staying at an alternate Cairns hotel to the Cairns ColonialClub Resort, please advise Pro Dive Cairns so they can arrange apick up time for you. (Contact details at www.prodivecairns.com)In the interests of safety we recommend that you should not fly or goto any altitude over 300m within 24 hours after your last dive

1 or more nightstops

Places visited

Learn to surf

Up close with the wildlife

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/surf

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/learn-to-dive

There is a lot you can do to make a difference while travelling. Even simple things likerespecting the local culture of the countries you’re visiting and making sure to live a littlegreener, by recycling your rubbish, saving energy by switching off air-conditioning andlights in the hotel rooms you are staying in, and conserving water, means the specialplaces you visit will remain as you experience them.

In the fight against climate change, reducing carbon emissions has to be the top priority, butcarbon offsetting is another small thing you can do to make a difference. You’ll find links on ourwebsite where you can calculate your carbon emissions and pay a small fee that goes towardssustainable energy projects that reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

So visit www.contiki.com/sustainabletravel for more tips on what you can do. We hope that while you’repainting the town red, you don’t stop thinking green.

What we are doing about climate change

What you can do

Global tourism can place additional pressures on communities around the world. Overcrowding, damage to the environment and loss of cultural heritage are some of the impacts being seen. There are significantchallenges but our core belief is that by fostering sustainable tourism and acting now to prevent furtherclimate change we can truly make a difference.

We are working with our hotel and excursion partners to reduce our carbon footprint and reduce resourceconsumption and waste. We are also ensuring that our own offices reduce their carbon footprints throughongoing recycling and energy reduction programs, and adopting new initiatives which help to protect theenvironment and support the communities in which we operate.

Contiki’s modern coaches are one of the most environmentally friendly ways to travel so you can breathe easy that your footprint will be a little lighter too. Contiki’s coaches are among the best in Australia and NewZealand and by continually updating our fleet we ensure that not only do you travel in style but that ourengines are fuel efficient & environmentally friendly too. You’ll be happy to know coach travel emits lesscarbon emissions and other harmful greenhouse gases per passenger than most other forms of transportincluding cars and trains. Check out the facts….

Travelling with Contiki is an adventure you won’t forget – new places, amazing

people and what’s even better is that we can do our bit to protect the planet

along the way so that those who follow will also have plenty to enjoy.

Mode of transport Kilograms of CO2

per passenger kmCar* 0.1330

Air 0.1313

Rail 0.0891

Coach** 0.0227

Conservation FoundationTo further show our commitment we are contributing to The Leading Travel Companies of the WorldConservation Foundation, a non-profit organisation that will support long term sustainable tourism globally.

Our Group of companies are donating US$1 million per year to fund much-needed conservation, communityand sustainable tourism projects that will create a better world for future generations to enjoy. Toensure every dollar goes to people and places in need, each project is carefully vetted bythe Foundation’s independent board of trustees, with Contiki also donating staff time andadditional resources to the Foundation. Visit www.tltc.com to learn more.

CO2 emissions in kilograms per passenger per journey:

Please either pass this brochure on to someone else when finished, or recycle it.

Make a DifferenceGreat Barrier Reef

Beautiful Rainforests

Uluru

Source: DEFRA Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Conversion Figures June 2007http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/business/envrp/pdf/conversion-factors.pdf* Car assumes national average of 1.56 people per car. ** Assumes average of 36 passengers UK statistics used to accurately reflect our tours, the majority of which are operated in the UK and Europe.

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DIVE TOADVENTURE

DAY 1: Cairns to Dive Boat.You'll be picked up early thismorning (5.55am) and transferredto the dive boat. Then it's out tothe world's premier diveplayground - The Great BarrierReef where your underwateradventure will begin. An amazingarray of tropical marine life callsthe Great Barrier Reef its home,and staying onboard for the next2 nights, you will too! Boat (L,D)

DAY 2: Dive Boat. Continuingwith your exploration of the waterwilderness, today's dives will giveyou the opportunity to viewstingrays gliding through the reefand schools of brightly colouredtropical fish amongst themagnificent coral formations.Back on board it's time forstories, food and a spectacularsunset. Boat (B,L,D)

DAY 3: Dive Boat to Cairns.The final day of your reefadventure. Today you'll dive toexplore and enjoy a different areaof the reef. Late in the afternoon,having completed up to 11 dives,we head back to dry land andCairns, where you'll be providedwith a transfer to your hotel. (B,L)

Itinerary

OPTIONAL WHITSUNDAYS SAILING

All this includedTransfers between your accommodation and the boat 2 nights accommodation on board the boat, including linenMeals as indicated – 2 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), & 2 dinners (D)Scuba and snorkel equipmentEleven dives included (weather permitting)

You must at least hold an ‘Open Water Diver’ Certificate toparticipate in this trip.

To travel to the Whitsundays without truly exploring them, is like winning thelottery and not collecting your prize! One of nature's most stunning aquaticplaygrounds - this place is definitely worth a splash.

Exploring by water is the ultimate way to experience the chilled out bliss of thecrystal clear waters and heavenly white beaches the Whitsundays is famous for.

With Contiki, you can venture out on an exclusive '2 day/2 night' sailing tripaboard a modern yacht, sailing through the 74 coral fringed islands that make upthe Whitsundays. Feel the power of this impressive vessel at your fingertips asyou take the wheel and learn other cool sailing skills such as hoisting the sails orgrinding the winches.

Or if laid back pleasures are more your thing, then enjoy the yacht 'millionairestyle' and simply sit back, relax and soak up the fantastic atmosphere. The yacht isfully equipped with a dedicated, professional crew, free snorkelling equipment andall meals included (D)(B,L,D)(B,L) - you'll live the high life at an affordable price!

A great alternative to spending your first 2 nights in the Whitsundays at LongIsland Resort, the trip returns just in time to enjoy the island's afternoon activitesand evening fun. To upgrade to this idyllic sailing adventure, book using the codefound in the 'Sailing the Whitsundays' box on each relevant itinerary. Combinedtour and sailing prices are shown in the price panel.

NB: Twin share supplement not applicable.

3 Days A$580DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. TOUR CODE CDTA PLEASE NOTE

Additional taxes, including Enviromental Management Charge, ofA$35 are payable directly to Pro Dive at completion of your course

These courses are operated by Pro Dive Cairns and are open age

If you are staying at an alternate Cairns hotel to the Cairns ColonialClub Resort, please advise Pro Dive Cairns so they can arrange apick up time for you. (Contact details at www.prodivecairns.com)

In the interests of safety we recommend that you should not fly or goto any altitude over 300m within 24 hours after your last dive

A 3 day Snorkelling package is also available for A$480 (CODE CSTA)

Sailing the Whitsundays

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/dive

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/snorkel

There is a lot you can do to make a difference while travelling. Even simple things likerespecting the local culture of the countries you’re visiting and making sure to live a littlegreener, by recycling your rubbish, saving energy by switching off air-conditioning andlights in the hotel rooms you are staying in, and conserving water, means the specialplaces you visit will remain as you experience them.

In the fight against climate change, reducing carbon emissions has to be the top priority, butcarbon offsetting is another small thing you can do to make a difference. You’ll find links on ourwebsite where you can calculate your carbon emissions and pay a small fee that goes towardssustainable energy projects that reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

So visit www.contiki.com/sustainabletravel for more tips on what you can do. We hope that while you’repainting the town red, you don’t stop thinking green.

What we are doing about climate change

What you can do

Global tourism can place additional pressures on communities around the world. Overcrowding, damage to the environment and loss of cultural heritage are some of the impacts being seen. There are significantchallenges but our core belief is that by fostering sustainable tourism and acting now to prevent furtherclimate change we can truly make a difference.

We are working with our hotel and excursion partners to reduce our carbon footprint and reduce resourceconsumption and waste. We are also ensuring that our own offices reduce their carbon footprints throughongoing recycling and energy reduction programs, and adopting new initiatives which help to protect theenvironment and support the communities in which we operate.

Contiki’s modern coaches are one of the most environmentally friendly ways to travel so you can breathe easy that your footprint will be a little lighter too. Contiki’s coaches are among the best in Australia and NewZealand and by continually updating our fleet we ensure that not only do you travel in style but that ourengines are fuel efficient & environmentally friendly too. You’ll be happy to know coach travel emits lesscarbon emissions and other harmful greenhouse gases per passenger than most other forms of transportincluding cars and trains. Check out the facts….

Travelling with Contiki is an adventure you won’t forget – new places, amazing

people and what’s even better is that we can do our bit to protect the planet

along the way so that those who follow will also have plenty to enjoy.

Mode of transport Kilograms of CO2

per passenger kmCar* 0.1330

Air 0.1313

Rail 0.0891

Coach** 0.0227

Conservation FoundationTo further show our commitment we are contributing to The Leading Travel Companies of the WorldConservation Foundation, a non-profit organisation that will support long term sustainable tourism globally.

Our Group of companies are donating US$1 million per year to fund much-needed conservation, communityand sustainable tourism projects that will create a better world for future generations to enjoy. Toensure every dollar goes to people and places in need, each project is carefully vetted bythe Foundation’s independent board of trustees, with Contiki also donating staff time andadditional resources to the Foundation. Visit www.tltc.com to learn more.

CO2 emissions in kilograms per passenger per journey:

Please either pass this brochure on to someone else when finished, or recycle it.

Make a DifferenceGreat Barrier Reef

Beautiful Rainforests

Uluru

Source: DEFRA Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Conversion Figures June 2007http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/business/envrp/pdf/conversion-factors.pdf* Car assumes national average of 1.56 people per car. ** Assumes average of 36 passengers UK statistics used to accurately reflect our tours, the majority of which are operated in the UK and Europe.

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DIVE TOADVENTURE

DAY 1: Cairns to Dive Boat.You'll be picked up early thismorning (5.55am) and transferredto the dive boat. Then it's out tothe world's premier diveplayground - The Great BarrierReef where your underwateradventure will begin. An amazingarray of tropical marine life callsthe Great Barrier Reef its home,and staying onboard for the next2 nights, you will too! Boat (L,D)

DAY 2: Dive Boat. Continuingwith your exploration of the waterwilderness, today's dives will giveyou the opportunity to viewstingrays gliding through the reefand schools of brightly colouredtropical fish amongst themagnificent coral formations.Back on board it's time forstories, food and a spectacularsunset. Boat (B,L,D)

DAY 3: Dive Boat to Cairns.The final day of your reefadventure. Today you'll dive toexplore and enjoy a different areaof the reef. Late in the afternoon,having completed up to 11 dives,we head back to dry land andCairns, where you'll be providedwith a transfer to your hotel. (B,L)

Itinerary

OPTIONAL WHITSUNDAYS SAILING

All this includedTransfers between your accommodation and the boat 2 nights accommodation on board the boat, including linenMeals as indicated – 2 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), & 2 dinners (D)Scuba and snorkel equipmentEleven dives included (weather permitting)

You must at least hold an ‘Open Water Diver’ Certificate toparticipate in this trip.

To travel to the Whitsundays without truly exploring them, is like winning thelottery and not collecting your prize! One of nature's most stunning aquaticplaygrounds - this place is definitely worth a splash.

Exploring by water is the ultimate way to experience the chilled out bliss of thecrystal clear waters and heavenly white beaches the Whitsundays is famous for.

With Contiki, you can venture out on an exclusive '2 day/2 night' sailing tripaboard a modern yacht, sailing through the 74 coral fringed islands that make upthe Whitsundays. Feel the power of this impressive vessel at your fingertips asyou take the wheel and learn other cool sailing skills such as hoisting the sails orgrinding the winches.

Or if laid back pleasures are more your thing, then enjoy the yacht 'millionairestyle' and simply sit back, relax and soak up the fantastic atmosphere. The yacht isfully equipped with a dedicated, professional crew, free snorkelling equipment andall meals included (D)(B,L,D)(B,L) - you'll live the high life at an affordable price!

A great alternative to spending your first 2 nights in the Whitsundays at LongIsland Resort, the trip returns just in time to enjoy the island's afternoon activitesand evening fun. To upgrade to this idyllic sailing adventure, book using the codefound in the 'Sailing the Whitsundays' box on each relevant itinerary. Combinedtour and sailing prices are shown in the price panel.

NB: Twin share supplement not applicable.

3 Days A$580DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. TOUR CODE CDTA PLEASE NOTE

Additional taxes, including Enviromental Management Charge, ofA$35 are payable directly to Pro Dive at completion of your course

These courses are operated by Pro Dive Cairns and are open age

If you are staying at an alternate Cairns hotel to the Cairns ColonialClub Resort, please advise Pro Dive Cairns so they can arrange apick up time for you. (Contact details at www.prodivecairns.com)

In the interests of safety we recommend that you should not fly or goto any altitude over 300m within 24 hours after your last dive

A 3 day Snorkelling package is also available for A$480 (CODE CSTA)

Sailing the Whitsundays

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/dive

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/snorkel

What’s included?• Coach, air transfers, and ferry transport as specified.• Accommodation, breakfast and evening meals as detailed on page 5,

10 & 11 and under ‘All this included’ on tour pages.• Sightseeing as detailed on pages 6-7 and under ‘Included Highlights’ on tour pages.

Unless specified, entrance fees are not included.• Experienced Contiki crew.

What’s not included?• Airport and ferry transfers to tour departure point.• Personal expense money.• Visas, personal insurance, medical fees.• Sightseeing, visits and entrance fees other than those specified on tour pages.• Optional excursions and activities such as white water rafting, helicopter flights,

bungy jumping, hot air ballooning, etc.• Some meals, as detailed on page 5 and individual tour pages.

Departure pointsSydney Departures: Start at 7.30am:Reefs & Rainforests, Beaches & Reefs, Coast & Whitsundays, City to Surf, ContrastReef & Rock, Aussie Explorer.Start at 6.00pm (check in from 2.00pm):Ocean to Outback, Bridge to Reef, Sydney New Years Eve.Check in from 2.00pm: Sydney Scene.Getting there: Our Sydney hotel is the Travelodge Hotel Sydney. The hotel is situatedon Wentworth Avenue. On arrival at Sydney airport, clients can take a shuttle bus (fromapprox A$30), which will drop off at the Travelodge Hotel Sydney on request (check withdriver). Also available is the airport link rail service, which travels to Central Station(approx A$13.80), then a 10 minute walk. Taxi fare to the Travelodge Hotel Sydney isapprox A$30 from the airport terminals.Cairns Departures: Start at 7.30am:Reefs & Rainforests, Island & Rainforest, Rainforest AdventureStart at 12.00noon:Beaches & Reefs, Cairns Sunshine Trail, Magical TropicsGetting there: Our Cairns starting point is the Cairns Colonial Club Resort. TheCairns Colonial Club has a free shuttle coach, which will meet most flights and isgenerally found in the area adjacent to the baggage claim area. A taxi to the hotel isapprox A$15.Surfers Paradise Departures: Start at 6.00pm:Cairns Sunshine TrailGetting there: There are two airports close to Surfers Paradise. Gold Coast airport isaround 30 minutes drive south, and transfer shuttles from there cost approx A$18 oneway. Brisbane airport is approx one hour north, and transfer shuttles from there costaround A$39 one way. There is also an airport train to Surfers Paradise, costingaround A$25. Please get off at Nerang station, then it’s a short taxi ride into SurfersParadise.Whitsundays Departures: Start at 6.00pm on Long Island:Coast & Whitsundays, Island & Rainforests, Magical Tropics (Island stay versions)Getting there: Our hotel is Long Island Resort. If flying into Hamilton Island, proceedto Long Island Resort’s courtesy desk. The resort staff there will advise how to jointhe Blue Ferries launch transfer to Long Island Resort. The cost of this transfer,approx A$40, is not included in the tour price (but may be ticketed in conjunction withthe flights). If arriving in Proserpine, take a Whitsunday Transit coach to ShuteHarbour (approx A$17 one way) and then a Blue Ferries launch to Long Island, whichis approx A$27 one way.(2 night Sail versions) Check in by 3.00pm at Airlie Beach:Coast & Whitsundays, Island & Rainforests, Magical Tropics Getting there: Check in is at the Oz Adventure Sailing office, Level 2, 293 ShuteHarbour Road, Airlie Beach. If arriving in Proserpine, take a Whitsunday Transit coach to Airlie beach (approx A$17). If arriving in Hamilton Island, take a Blue Ferries transfer to Shute Harbour (approxA$40). Then a Whitsunday Transit bus to Airlie Beach (approx A$4).Clients should call Oz Adventure Sailing on 1300 653 100 if there are any problems.Darwin Departures: Start at 7.30am:Territory & Outback, Alice & Kakadu, Native Australia, Aussie ExplorerGetting there: In Darwin our hotel is the Quality Frontier Darwin. On arrival at DarwinAirport, passengers can take a Darwin Airport Service to the hotel. These servicesmeet all incoming flights and will drop off at the hotel on request (approx A$9 andtakes about 15 minutes). A taxi fare is approx A$20.

Alice Springs Departures: Start at 9.00am:Territory & Outback, Alice & Uluru (AEAD version)Start at 10.00am: Start at 2.00pm:Alice & Kakadu Alice & Uluru (AEDA version)Getting there: Our hotel is the All Seasons Oasis. The Airport Shuttle Service will drop offat the hotel on request (approx A$14). A taxi to the hotel costs approx A$20.

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Will I get more information?Upon receipt of final payment, you’ll receive a copy of Contiki’s ‘Travellers Guide’ – an information book about your holiday. You’ll also receive a comprehensive day-by-day itinerary including full details and costs of all optional excursions available on your tour. Your FREE Contiki Document Wallet* will be sent to you with your travel documents. It’s a safe place for your tickets and passports, something you’ll want to keep and use again.* Contiki reserves the right to substitute an alternative travel accessory for the Contiki Document Wallet.

How much money do I need?We recommend you carry Travellers Cheques in small denominations and a credit/debitcard. You’ll need to allow enough money to cover lunches, some dinners, souvenirs,shopping, drinks, optional excursions and activities, entrance fees to some attractionsand evening entertainment. Please do not depend solely on a credit/debit card for cash. A full list of optional excursions and activities available along with the approximate costsis available at www.contiki.com. These will also be sent to you with your travel documents.

Seasonality and climateBeing such a large landmass, Australia is prone to seasonal climate changes. This willmean that at certain times of the year some of our brochured itineraries may need tobe slightly changed. For example: Northern Territory itineraries during the wet season(December to April).

How much luggage can I bring?Luggage is restricted to a maximum suitcase size of 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29" x 20" x 10") and maximum weight of 20kg (44lbs) plus one small hand/day bagthat can go on the coach with you. On tours which include Flotilla Sailing, a small bag suitable for the extremely limited luggage space is required. Your regularluggage will be stored during this time. NO EXTERNAL METAL FRAMEBACKPACKS PLEASE, their bulky shape makes coach packing difficult. Contikireserves the right to refuse to accept larger suitcases on tour. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk and baggage insurance is stronglyrecommended. Remember, if your tour includes a flight you are also subject to airlinebaggage restrictions.

Brochure authenticityWe have put a great deal of effort into producing this brochure. The information givenand literature produced by Contiki has been compiled with care and is published ingood faith. Sometimes, because of circumstances outside our control, we have toalter some excursions due to seasonal closing or repairs to buildings, etc., especiallyearly or late in the season. If this happens, alternative excursions will be arranged.

What should I pack?Comfortable, casual clothing for day wear and ‘smart/casual’ for dining and thosespecial evenings on the town. Remember that early or later in the season you will needwarmer clothing as well as a raincoat/anorak. Please note that casinos do not allowjeans or denim clothes. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. For furtherdetails, please refer to your ‘Travellers Guide’ information book.

Travel InsuranceYou must take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses,personal accident, personal baggage, money and public liability before you travel. You may not be accepted on a Contiki holiday unless you have arranged satisfactoryinsurance. You also agree to indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions,damages and remedies against us arising from your participation in the holiday.For insurance details, please speak to your Travel Agent at the time of making your booking.

Photography CreditsPhotos courtesy of Northern Territory Tourist Commission: P.24 Gorge Cruise,P.27 Uluru. Photos courtesy of Tourism Queensland: P.4 Surfer Paradise, P.36 Byron Bay, P.39Mossman Gorge, P.41 Cape Tribulation, P.42 Learn to Surf.

OUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. YOUR HOLIDAY RESERVATIONOn receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and atour discretion, Contiki will reserve your place on yourselected holiday. A contract is only made between youand us upon your booking being confirmed andaccepted by us and our confirmation thereof to eitheryou or your travel agent. 2. PRICE GUARANTEEPrices in this brochure are based on costs andexchange rates as at 25th January, 2008. Should thesecosts change, it may be necessary to make a surchargeon the price of your holiday. Should the total tour priceincrease by more than 10% you will have the right tocancel within 7 days of notification without penalty. Nosurcharge in respect of cost or currency fluctuationswill be made once payment of the deposit for your landtour has been received. This guarantee excludes fuelsurcharges and does not apply to any taxes, charges orlevies imposed by any government or their agencies. Inexchange for these guarantees, no refund will be madeif costs are reduced.3. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY3.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel yourbooking in accordance with operating requirements orcircumstances beyond its control.3.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary wewill give you reasonable notice thereof, in thecircumstances, and where available, offer you acomparable alternative.3.3 If an alternative is not available or acceptable youwill be entitled to either a full refund of monies paid byyou to us or transfer to another Contiki holiday withoutpayment of any transfer fee.3.4 If the change or cancellation is due to force majeure(i.e. circumstances like political unrest, war or threat ofwar, riots, civil strife, closure of airports or ports,industrial disputes, terrorist activity, natural and nucleardisasters, fire, epidemic or health risk, Acts of God,adverse weather conditions or other similar eventsbeyond Contiki’s control) we will give a full refund ofany monies paid to us less reasonable expensesincurred by us in respect of your booking.3.5 Contiki is not responsible for the costs of any othertravel arrangements affected due to our cancellations orrescheduling of any tour departure.4. HOLIDAY DETAILS & CONDITIONS4.1 The information in our brochure is correct to thebest of our knowledge at the time of going to print(February 2008) but we cannot guarantee that any itemor amenity mentioned will be available especially wherewe have no direct control over it.4.2 Contiki will do their best, at their discretion, toselect accommodation, sightseeing tours andtransportation to give you good value for money.4.3 Contiki constantly strives to improve tour itinerariesand features. If such improvements can be made, orunforeseen circumstances beyond our control makechanges necessary, we reserve the right to varyitineraries and to substitute hotels. Contiki is notresponsible for any other travel arrangements affecteddue to our cancellations.5. LIABILITY5.1 Your travel agent shall, on the receipt of anymonies, hold such monies for you until the booking isconfirmed at which time those monies shall be remittedpromptly by your travel agent to us. All such moniesreceived by us will be deposited as required by law. 5.2 We will be entitled to keep for our account anyinterest earned on such monies.5.3 All monies paid by you to us through your travelagent or otherwise, whether in respect of the deposit orfull payment, may be disbursed by us as and when wesee fit, in respect of the services to be provided and/orfees payable under the tour program. The payment of a deposit or any other monies in respect of your tourshall be deemed to be an authorisation fordisbursement thereof as aforesaid.YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit ofA$200, per person per tour or resort stay, or the fullamount payable if booking is made within 45 days ofdeparture, must be submitted to Contiki by you inrespect of that holiday. This payment is in addition toany deposit required by your travel agent. The depositis accepted as a first installment of the holiday price byContiki only once the booking has been confirmed inwriting by Contiki or your travel agent.1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt ofa non refundable deposit of A$200 per person per touror resort stay which must be within 7 days of bookingor the reservation will automatically be cancelled.

1.3 Any special meal requirements will be made on arequest basis only. Contiki cannot guarantee special mealrequests nor will it assume any responsibility or liability ifclients’ special meal requirements are not fulfilled.2. PAYING THE BALANCE2.1 The balance of the holiday must be paid no laterthan 45 days before the scheduled departure date whichshall be by the due date stated on the confirmationissued to you by Contiki.2.2 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki mayassume that you have cancelled and cancellationcharges in accordance with clause 3 below will belevied by Contiki.2.3 Tickets and other documents won't be forwardeduntil full payment has been received by us. Thedocumentation will be sent approximately 21 days priorto your departure from Australia.2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 daysof your tour departure, the full cost of the holiday willbe payable immediately on booking and we reserve theright to provide all travel documents at the holidaydeparture point. 2.5 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking andapply cancellation charges should payments not bereceived within the above specified periods.3. IF YOU CANCEL3.1 Notice of cancellation must be made in writing to Contiki.3.2 If you cancel more than 45 days before departure,your A$200 deposit will not be refunded, nor can it becredited to any other booking.3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee tocover the estimate of cost and expenses incurred by usin the terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This isexpressed as a percentage of the holiday price and iscalculated as follows:PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATIONFEEOver 45 days notice: Deposit is forfeited45-22 days: 27.5% of tour fare21-8 days: 33% of tour fare7-1 days: 55% of tour fareDay of departure: 100% of tour fareWhere the percentage cancellation fee is less than thetour deposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss ofdeposit. If the reason for cancellation falls within theterms of any holiday insurance policy which you hold,then any such charges may, subject to the terms ofyour insurance policy, be refunded to you by theinsurance company.3.4 Any cancellation of additional services booked priorto and after your tour or resort booking, such as preand post accommodation and transfers, that arecancelled within 14 days of the tour departure incur a100% cancellation fee.3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to anycancellation fees that may be levied by your Travel Agent.4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed and morethan 45 days prior to departure, you wish to change toan alternate departure date or you wish to change to adifferent Contiki holiday, you may do so subject toavailability and provided the new holiday date is also inthis brochure.4.2 A fee of A$35 per person will be charged for anyrevision or alteration made to a reservation after thebooking is confirmed unless the change increases thevalue of the booking. A change of tour date, touritinerary or resort booking within 45 days of departurewill be treated as a cancellation, and normalcancellation fees will apply except when the change isto an earlier departure date of equivalent or greatervalue in which case a A$35 per person amendment feewill be charged.5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those itemsincluded in the price. No allowance or refund can bemade for meals, accommodation, excursions, etc. thatyou elect not to take, or when museums, shops, etc.are closed.Hotel facilities may vary from place toplace. Meals may vary in style.5.2 Recent legislation in various states in Australia hashighlighted the issue of Age Discrimination. In terms ofstyle and content, all of Contiki’s worldwide holidays arespecifically designed for a particular age group. This factshould be recognised when you book one of our holidays.5.3 Contiki must be advised of any medical conditionsor physical disability requiring special attention beforeyou book your holiday. If you do not advise us at thisstage, we may refuse to accept your booking. We mayalso refuse you if we feel that the holiday chosen is notsuitable without a suitably qualified companion. Contikiwill 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 offcoaches, walking tours and other physical activities.Some holidays may not be suitable for you if you relyon a wheelchair or have certain other disabilities.Should your disability require you to have specialassistance, it is a condition of Contiki accepting yourbooking that you provide evidence satisfactory to usthat an able-bodied person will accompany you and isable to provide any special needs or services that youmay require. Contiki will not be responsible for thefailure of this person to provide these services.5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements andcosts to/from the point of commencement/conclusionof the holiday.5.5 There may be times when the Contiki Representativehas to make a decision in your best interests or the bestinterests of their group. You agree to comply with theauthority and decisions of the appointed ContikiRepresentative and the laws of the country in which youare travelling. If you do not so comply or if, in the ContikiRepresentative’s opinion, you are not compatible with thegeneral enjoyment and well being of other members on theholiday or smooth operation of the holiday itself, wereserve the right to refuse to let you continue with theholiday. Furthermore, you agree that your fellowtravellers and any Contiki Representative has the rightto travel/work in a safe environment. Any threats totheir safety, well being or inappropriate behaviour byyou, whether verbal or physical, will be taken extremelyseriously and may result in the immediate terminationof your holiday. In either event, you will be responsible foryour own repatriation and related costs and have noclaims against us.5.5.1 You are responsible for any costs incurred as aresult of damage or excess cleaning fees related to youraccommodation. You are advised to immediately reportany pre-existing damage in your room to hotel/ContikiVillage staff and/or a Contiki Tour Manager as soon as itis discovered.5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seatfitted with a safety belt, neither the operator or serviceproviders, agents or co-operating organisations shall beliable for any illness, injury or death or any loss ordamages or claims whatsoever arising from anyaccident or incident, if the safety belt is not being wornat the time of the accident or incident.5.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport andall visas, permits and certificates required for yourselected holiday as well as any necessary vaccinationsand to comply with all applicable laws.5.8 You agree that our Contiki Tour Managers orRepresentatives may take photographs and films of youwhile you are on holiday and that these may be used inour Group brochures and/or advertising or publicitymaterial without obtaining any further consent orpayment in respect of such photographs and/or films.5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of theholiday, you should inform the Contiki Tour Manager orRepresentative during the course of the holiday and ifthe matter cannot be resolved after the representative’sbest endeavours to do so during the holiday, yourcomplaint should be made in writing to Contiki as soonas is reasonably possible after the holiday but within 42days thereof so that your complaint can be investigated.Any claims made after the 42 day period will not beconsidered by Contiki. If you choose to write to Contikivia the Internet, please provide your home address sothat we are able to reply to you in writing.5.10.1 The contract and all matters arising in respecthereof shall be subject to Australian Law, unless weagree otherwise in writing.5.10.2 If any provision of this contract is held invalid orunenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction,that provision shall be deemed to be re-written to giveeffect to the same purpose within the permitted limitsof the law. The validity and enforceability of the otherprovisions shall not be affected.5.10.3 If you are unsuccessful in any legal actioninstituted against us, you agree to pay all our costs,including but not limited to, attorney/client costs.6. INSURANCEContiki very strongly recommend that you take outcomprehensive insurance cover for cancellation,medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage,money and public liability before embarking on aContiki holiday. Please check that the insurance coversall of the activities that you are going to be participatingin. Some policies exclude certain adventure activities.This should be arranged at the time of payment of thedeposit and will, in certain circumstances, cover youagainst loss of deposit or cancellation fees from thedate of confirmation of your booking, as shown in theinsurance policy. You also agree to indemnify usagainst all third-party claims, actions, damages and

remedies which may be brought against us inrespect of your participation in the holiday.7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISMIn the event of your withdrawal from a holiday after the commencement as a result of illness, you must obtain a medical certificate in support of any insurance claim. No refunds will be made for any absence from the tour.8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY PRICEAirfares to and from your holiday destination, airporttaxes, passport and visa fees, insurance, laundry, phonecalls, beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tipsto tour managers, representatives, drivers and localguides, items of a personal nature, excess baggage,optional excursions.9. WEATHER CONDITIONSUnder no circumstances can we be held responsible forsnow or weather conditions, nor can any holiday becancelled or amended by you at any time on the basisof snow or weather conditions.

GENERAL1. CONTRACTING PARTIES1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain theentire contract between you and Contiki. Norepresentation, term, warranty or condition can beexpressed or implied by reference to any other writing,advertisement or conversation. This contract may onlybe varied in writing by a duly authorised officer ordirector of Contiki.

1.2 Your contract is with us as the tour operatingcompany. At any time and at our complete discretion wemay nominate to you in writing any other company orperson to have the benefit of some or all of thoseprovisions of this contract, which we may then specify,as if you had agreed the provisions concerned directlywith that company or person in the first place as well asagreeing them with us. We may at our completediscretion assign all or any rights and liabilities arisingunder or by virtue of this or any other contract with you.

1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to beheld responsible for any act, omission or event during thetime passengers are not on board planes, transportation orconveyances. We rely on international convention whichmay apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers oragents with respect to any claim of any nature brought byyou against us as a result of the provision of thoseservices. International conventions which apply mayinclude: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by HagueProtocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, orMontreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel;Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the GenevaConvention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having allbenefit of these conventions on limiting our liability inrelation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage anddelay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in andpayment for a tour shall constitute agreement andacceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditionsset forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except inwriting by an officer of the Company.

1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it ownaircraft, hotels or coaches. All bookings with carriers,hoteliers and other service providers are subject to theterms and conditions and limitations of liability imposedby those carriers, hoteliers, and other service providers.Please note that some of these limit or exclude liabilityin respect of death, personal injury, delay and loss ordamage to baggage. Whilst we cannot accept anyresponsibility for any loss as a result of such actions oras a result of any act or omission of any such third-parties, we will give every reasonable assistance inhelping to resolve any reasonable dispute. Please alsonote that Contiki cannot be held responsible for thefailure of any of these parties to provide facilities orservices for disabled clients (see also 5.3 under HolidayDetails & Conditions).

1.5 Please note that no airline or carrier depicted orrecommended in this brochure by virtue of theirendorsement of this brochure represent themselveseither as contracting with any purchaser of a holidayfrom Contiki or as having any other legal relationshipwith any such purchaser.

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

2. VALIDITYThe programmes advertised in this brochure are validfrom March 2008 to September 2009.

3. OPERATING COMPANIESThe programmes advertised in this brochure are operatedby Contiki Holidays (Australia) Pty

Booking ConditionsQuestions & AnswersOnce Contiki accepts your booking by confirmation thereof a contract is made betweenContiki and you upon the terms and conditions set out below.

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Contiki has been running tours for young people since 1962 and is a member of the AustralianFederation of Travel Agents (AFTA). The members include all the major tour operators who arefinancially bonded for your security and who maintain the highest standards. With theguarantees of these organisations, you know your holiday & money are secure with Contiki.

What’s included?• Coach, air transfers, and ferry transport as specified.• Accommodation, breakfast and evening meals as detailed on page 5,

10 & 11 and under ‘All this included’ on tour pages.• Sightseeing as detailed on pages 6-7 and under ‘Included Highlights’ on tour pages.

Unless specified, entrance fees are not included.• Experienced Contiki crew.

What’s not included?• Airport and ferry transfers to tour departure point.• Personal expense money.• Visas, personal insurance, medical fees.• Sightseeing, visits and entrance fees other than those specified on tour pages.• Optional excursions and activities such as white water rafting, helicopter flights,

bungy jumping, hot air ballooning, etc.• Some meals, as detailed on page 5 and individual tour pages.

Departure pointsSydney Departures: Start at 7.30am:Reefs & Rainforests, Beaches & Reefs, Coast & Whitsundays, City to Surf, ContrastReef & Rock, Aussie Explorer.Start at 6.00pm (check in from 2.00pm):Ocean to Outback, Bridge to Reef, Sydney New Years Eve.Check in from 2.00pm: Sydney Scene.Getting there: Our Sydney hotel is the Travelodge Hotel Sydney. The hotel is situatedon Wentworth Avenue. On arrival at Sydney airport, clients can take a shuttle bus (fromapprox A$30), which will drop off at the Travelodge Hotel Sydney on request (check withdriver). Also available is the airport link rail service, which travels to Central Station(approx A$13.80), then a 10 minute walk. Taxi fare to the Travelodge Hotel Sydney isapprox A$30 from the airport terminals.Cairns Departures: Start at 7.30am:Reefs & Rainforests, Island & Rainforest, Rainforest AdventureStart at 12.00noon:Beaches & Reefs, Cairns Sunshine Trail, Magical TropicsGetting there: Our Cairns starting point is the Cairns Colonial Club Resort. TheCairns Colonial Club has a free shuttle coach, which will meet most flights and isgenerally found in the area adjacent to the baggage claim area. A taxi to the hotel isapprox A$15.Surfers Paradise Departures: Start at 6.00pm:Cairns Sunshine TrailGetting there: There are two airports close to Surfers Paradise. Gold Coast airport isaround 30 minutes drive south, and transfer shuttles from there cost approx A$18 oneway. Brisbane airport is approx one hour north, and transfer shuttles from there costaround A$39 one way. There is also an airport train to Surfers Paradise, costingaround A$25. Please get off at Nerang station, then it’s a short taxi ride into SurfersParadise.Whitsundays Departures: Start at 6.00pm on Long Island:Coast & Whitsundays, Island & Rainforests, Magical Tropics (Island stay versions)Getting there: Our hotel is Long Island Resort. If flying into Hamilton Island, proceedto Long Island Resort’s courtesy desk. The resort staff there will advise how to jointhe Blue Ferries launch transfer to Long Island Resort. The cost of this transfer,approx A$40, is not included in the tour price (but may be ticketed in conjunction withthe flights). If arriving in Proserpine, take a Whitsunday Transit coach to ShuteHarbour (approx A$17 one way) and then a Blue Ferries launch to Long Island, whichis approx A$27 one way.(2 night Sail versions) Check in by 3.00pm at Airlie Beach:Coast & Whitsundays, Island & Rainforests, Magical Tropics Getting there: Check in is at the Oz Adventure Sailing office, Level 2, 293 ShuteHarbour Road, Airlie Beach. If arriving in Proserpine, take a Whitsunday Transit coach to Airlie beach (approx A$17). If arriving in Hamilton Island, take a Blue Ferries transfer to Shute Harbour (approxA$40). Then a Whitsunday Transit bus to Airlie Beach (approx A$4).Clients should call Oz Adventure Sailing on 1300 653 100 if there are any problems.Darwin Departures: Start at 7.30am:Territory & Outback, Alice & Kakadu, Native Australia, Aussie ExplorerGetting there: In Darwin our hotel is the Quality Frontier Darwin. On arrival at DarwinAirport, passengers can take a Darwin Airport Service to the hotel. These servicesmeet all incoming flights and will drop off at the hotel on request (approx A$9 andtakes about 15 minutes). A taxi fare is approx A$20.

Alice Springs Departures: Start at 9.00am:Territory & Outback, Alice & Uluru (AEAD version)Start at 10.00am: Start at 2.00pm:Alice & Kakadu Alice & Uluru (AEDA version)Getting there: Our hotel is the All Seasons Oasis. The Airport Shuttle Service will drop offat the hotel on request (approx A$14). A taxi to the hotel costs approx A$20.

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Will I get more information?Upon receipt of final payment, you’ll receive a copy of Contiki’s ‘Travellers Guide’ – an information book about your holiday. You’ll also receive a comprehensive day-by-day itinerary including full details and costs of all optional excursions available on your tour. Your FREE Contiki Document Wallet* will be sent to you with your travel documents. It’s a safe place for your tickets and passports, something you’ll want to keep and use again.* Contiki reserves the right to substitute an alternative travel accessory for the Contiki Document Wallet.

How much money do I need?We recommend you carry Travellers Cheques in small denominations and a credit/debitcard. You’ll need to allow enough money to cover lunches, some dinners, souvenirs,shopping, drinks, optional excursions and activities, entrance fees to some attractionsand evening entertainment. Please do not depend solely on a credit/debit card for cash. A full list of optional excursions and activities available along with the approximate costsis available at www.contiki.com. These will also be sent to you with your travel documents.

Seasonality and climateBeing such a large landmass, Australia is prone to seasonal climate changes. This willmean that at certain times of the year some of our brochured itineraries may need tobe slightly changed. For example: Northern Territory itineraries during the wet season(December to April).

How much luggage can I bring?Luggage is restricted to a maximum suitcase size of 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29" x 20" x 10") and maximum weight of 20kg (44lbs) plus one small hand/day bagthat can go on the coach with you. On tours which include Flotilla Sailing, a small bag suitable for the extremely limited luggage space is required. Your regularluggage will be stored during this time. NO EXTERNAL METAL FRAMEBACKPACKS PLEASE, their bulky shape makes coach packing difficult. Contikireserves the right to refuse to accept larger suitcases on tour. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk and baggage insurance is stronglyrecommended. Remember, if your tour includes a flight you are also subject to airlinebaggage restrictions.

Brochure authenticityWe have put a great deal of effort into producing this brochure. The information givenand literature produced by Contiki has been compiled with care and is published ingood faith. Sometimes, because of circumstances outside our control, we have toalter some excursions due to seasonal closing or repairs to buildings, etc., especiallyearly or late in the season. If this happens, alternative excursions will be arranged.

What should I pack?Comfortable, casual clothing for day wear and ‘smart/casual’ for dining and thosespecial evenings on the town. Remember that early or later in the season you will needwarmer clothing as well as a raincoat/anorak. Please note that casinos do not allowjeans or denim clothes. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. For furtherdetails, please refer to your ‘Travellers Guide’ information book.

Travel InsuranceYou must take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses,personal accident, personal baggage, money and public liability before you travel. You may not be accepted on a Contiki holiday unless you have arranged satisfactoryinsurance. You also agree to indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions,damages and remedies against us arising from your participation in the holiday.For insurance details, please speak to your Travel Agent at the time of making your booking.

Photography CreditsPhotos courtesy of Northern Territory Tourist Commission: P.24 Gorge Cruise,P.27 Uluru. Photos courtesy of Tourism Queensland: P.4 Surfer Paradise, P.36 Byron Bay, P.39Mossman Gorge, P.41 Cape Tribulation, P.42 Learn to Surf.

OUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. YOUR HOLIDAY RESERVATIONOn receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and atour discretion, Contiki will reserve your place on yourselected holiday. A contract is only made between youand us upon your booking being confirmed andaccepted by us and our confirmation thereof to eitheryou or your travel agent. 2. PRICE GUARANTEEPrices in this brochure are based on costs andexchange rates as at 25th January, 2008. Should thesecosts change, it may be necessary to make a surchargeon the price of your holiday. Should the total tour priceincrease by more than 10% you will have the right tocancel within 7 days of notification without penalty. Nosurcharge in respect of cost or currency fluctuationswill be made once payment of the deposit for your landtour has been received. This guarantee excludes fuelsurcharges and does not apply to any taxes, charges orlevies imposed by any government or their agencies. Inexchange for these guarantees, no refund will be madeif costs are reduced.3. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY3.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel yourbooking in accordance with operating requirements orcircumstances beyond its control.3.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary wewill give you reasonable notice thereof, in thecircumstances, and where available, offer you acomparable alternative.3.3 If an alternative is not available or acceptable youwill be entitled to either a full refund of monies paid byyou to us or transfer to another Contiki holiday withoutpayment of any transfer fee.3.4 If the change or cancellation is due to force majeure(i.e. circumstances like political unrest, war or threat ofwar, riots, civil strife, closure of airports or ports,industrial disputes, terrorist activity, natural and nucleardisasters, fire, epidemic or health risk, Acts of God,adverse weather conditions or other similar eventsbeyond Contiki’s control) we will give a full refund ofany monies paid to us less reasonable expensesincurred by us in respect of your booking.3.5 Contiki is not responsible for the costs of any othertravel arrangements affected due to our cancellations orrescheduling of any tour departure.4. HOLIDAY DETAILS & CONDITIONS4.1 The information in our brochure is correct to thebest of our knowledge at the time of going to print(February 2008) but we cannot guarantee that any itemor amenity mentioned will be available especially wherewe have no direct control over it.4.2 Contiki will do their best, at their discretion, toselect accommodation, sightseeing tours andtransportation to give you good value for money.4.3 Contiki constantly strives to improve tour itinerariesand features. If such improvements can be made, orunforeseen circumstances beyond our control makechanges necessary, we reserve the right to varyitineraries and to substitute hotels. Contiki is notresponsible for any other travel arrangements affecteddue to our cancellations.5. LIABILITY5.1 Your travel agent shall, on the receipt of anymonies, hold such monies for you until the booking isconfirmed at which time those monies shall be remittedpromptly by your travel agent to us. All such moniesreceived by us will be deposited as required by law. 5.2 We will be entitled to keep for our account anyinterest earned on such monies.5.3 All monies paid by you to us through your travelagent or otherwise, whether in respect of the deposit orfull payment, may be disbursed by us as and when wesee fit, in respect of the services to be provided and/orfees payable under the tour program. The payment of a deposit or any other monies in respect of your tourshall be deemed to be an authorisation fordisbursement thereof as aforesaid.YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit ofA$200, per person per tour or resort stay, or the fullamount payable if booking is made within 45 days ofdeparture, must be submitted to Contiki by you inrespect of that holiday. This payment is in addition toany deposit required by your travel agent. The depositis accepted as a first installment of the holiday price byContiki only once the booking has been confirmed inwriting by Contiki or your travel agent.1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt ofa non refundable deposit of A$200 per person per touror resort stay which must be within 7 days of bookingor the reservation will automatically be cancelled.

1.3 Any special meal requirements will be made on arequest basis only. Contiki cannot guarantee special mealrequests nor will it assume any responsibility or liability ifclients’ special meal requirements are not fulfilled.2. PAYING THE BALANCE2.1 The balance of the holiday must be paid no laterthan 45 days before the scheduled departure date whichshall be by the due date stated on the confirmationissued to you by Contiki.2.2 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki mayassume that you have cancelled and cancellationcharges in accordance with clause 3 below will belevied by Contiki.2.3 Tickets and other documents won't be forwardeduntil full payment has been received by us. Thedocumentation will be sent approximately 21 days priorto your departure from Australia.2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 daysof your tour departure, the full cost of the holiday willbe payable immediately on booking and we reserve theright to provide all travel documents at the holidaydeparture point. 2.5 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking andapply cancellation charges should payments not bereceived within the above specified periods.3. IF YOU CANCEL3.1 Notice of cancellation must be made in writing to Contiki.3.2 If you cancel more than 45 days before departure,your A$200 deposit will not be refunded, nor can it becredited to any other booking.3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee tocover the estimate of cost and expenses incurred by usin the terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This isexpressed as a percentage of the holiday price and iscalculated as follows:PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATIONFEEOver 45 days notice: Deposit is forfeited45-22 days: 27.5% of tour fare21-8 days: 33% of tour fare7-1 days: 55% of tour fareDay of departure: 100% of tour fareWhere the percentage cancellation fee is less than thetour deposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss ofdeposit. If the reason for cancellation falls within theterms of any holiday insurance policy which you hold,then any such charges may, subject to the terms ofyour insurance policy, be refunded to you by theinsurance company.3.4 Any cancellation of additional services booked priorto and after your tour or resort booking, such as preand post accommodation and transfers, that arecancelled within 14 days of the tour departure incur a100% cancellation fee.3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to anycancellation fees that may be levied by your Travel Agent.4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed and morethan 45 days prior to departure, you wish to change toan alternate departure date or you wish to change to adifferent Contiki holiday, you may do so subject toavailability and provided the new holiday date is also inthis brochure.4.2 A fee of A$35 per person will be charged for anyrevision or alteration made to a reservation after thebooking is confirmed unless the change increases thevalue of the booking. A change of tour date, touritinerary or resort booking within 45 days of departurewill be treated as a cancellation, and normalcancellation fees will apply except when the change isto an earlier departure date of equivalent or greatervalue in which case a A$35 per person amendment feewill be charged.5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those itemsincluded in the price. No allowance or refund can bemade for meals, accommodation, excursions, etc. thatyou elect not to take, or when museums, shops, etc.are closed.Hotel facilities may vary from place toplace. Meals may vary in style.5.2 Recent legislation in various states in Australia hashighlighted the issue of Age Discrimination. In terms ofstyle and content, all of Contiki’s worldwide holidays arespecifically designed for a particular age group. This factshould be recognised when you book one of our holidays.5.3 Contiki must be advised of any medical conditionsor physical disability requiring special attention beforeyou book your holiday. If you do not advise us at thisstage, we may refuse to accept your booking. We mayalso refuse you if we feel that the holiday chosen is notsuitable without a suitably qualified companion. Contikiwill 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 offcoaches, walking tours and other physical activities.Some holidays may not be suitable for you if you relyon a wheelchair or have certain other disabilities.Should your disability require you to have specialassistance, it is a condition of Contiki accepting yourbooking that you provide evidence satisfactory to usthat an able-bodied person will accompany you and isable to provide any special needs or services that youmay require. Contiki will not be responsible for thefailure of this person to provide these services.5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements andcosts to/from the point of commencement/conclusionof the holiday.5.5 There may be times when the Contiki Representativehas to make a decision in your best interests or the bestinterests of their group. You agree to comply with theauthority and decisions of the appointed ContikiRepresentative and the laws of the country in which youare travelling. If you do not so comply or if, in the ContikiRepresentative’s opinion, you are not compatible with thegeneral enjoyment and well being of other members on theholiday or smooth operation of the holiday itself, wereserve the right to refuse to let you continue with theholiday. Furthermore, you agree that your fellowtravellers and any Contiki Representative has the rightto travel/work in a safe environment. Any threats totheir safety, well being or inappropriate behaviour byyou, whether verbal or physical, will be taken extremelyseriously and may result in the immediate terminationof your holiday. In either event, you will be responsible foryour own repatriation and related costs and have noclaims against us.5.5.1 You are responsible for any costs incurred as aresult of damage or excess cleaning fees related to youraccommodation. You are advised to immediately reportany pre-existing damage in your room to hotel/ContikiVillage staff and/or a Contiki Tour Manager as soon as itis discovered.5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seatfitted with a safety belt, neither the operator or serviceproviders, agents or co-operating organisations shall beliable for any illness, injury or death or any loss ordamages or claims whatsoever arising from anyaccident or incident, if the safety belt is not being wornat the time of the accident or incident.5.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport andall visas, permits and certificates required for yourselected holiday as well as any necessary vaccinationsand to comply with all applicable laws.5.8 You agree that our Contiki Tour Managers orRepresentatives may take photographs and films of youwhile you are on holiday and that these may be used inour Group brochures and/or advertising or publicitymaterial without obtaining any further consent orpayment in respect of such photographs and/or films.5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of theholiday, you should inform the Contiki Tour Manager orRepresentative during the course of the holiday and ifthe matter cannot be resolved after the representative’sbest endeavours to do so during the holiday, yourcomplaint should be made in writing to Contiki as soonas is reasonably possible after the holiday but within 42days thereof so that your complaint can be investigated.Any claims made after the 42 day period will not beconsidered by Contiki. If you choose to write to Contikivia the Internet, please provide your home address sothat we are able to reply to you in writing.5.10.1 The contract and all matters arising in respecthereof shall be subject to Australian Law, unless weagree otherwise in writing.5.10.2 If any provision of this contract is held invalid orunenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction,that provision shall be deemed to be re-written to giveeffect to the same purpose within the permitted limitsof the law. The validity and enforceability of the otherprovisions shall not be affected.5.10.3 If you are unsuccessful in any legal actioninstituted against us, you agree to pay all our costs,including but not limited to, attorney/client costs.6. INSURANCEContiki very strongly recommend that you take outcomprehensive insurance cover for cancellation,medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage,money and public liability before embarking on aContiki holiday. Please check that the insurance coversall of the activities that you are going to be participatingin. Some policies exclude certain adventure activities.This should be arranged at the time of payment of thedeposit and will, in certain circumstances, cover youagainst loss of deposit or cancellation fees from thedate of confirmation of your booking, as shown in theinsurance policy. You also agree to indemnify usagainst all third-party claims, actions, damages and

remedies which may be brought against us inrespect of your participation in the holiday.7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISMIn the event of your withdrawal from a holiday after the commencement as a result of illness, you must obtain a medical certificate in support of any insurance claim. No refunds will be made for any absence from the tour.8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY PRICEAirfares to and from your holiday destination, airporttaxes, passport and visa fees, insurance, laundry, phonecalls, beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tipsto tour managers, representatives, drivers and localguides, items of a personal nature, excess baggage,optional excursions.9. WEATHER CONDITIONSUnder no circumstances can we be held responsible forsnow or weather conditions, nor can any holiday becancelled or amended by you at any time on the basisof snow or weather conditions.

GENERAL1. CONTRACTING PARTIES1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain theentire contract between you and Contiki. Norepresentation, term, warranty or condition can beexpressed or implied by reference to any other writing,advertisement or conversation. This contract may onlybe varied in writing by a duly authorised officer ordirector of Contiki.

1.2 Your contract is with us as the tour operatingcompany. At any time and at our complete discretion wemay nominate to you in writing any other company orperson to have the benefit of some or all of thoseprovisions of this contract, which we may then specify,as if you had agreed the provisions concerned directlywith that company or person in the first place as well asagreeing them with us. We may at our completediscretion assign all or any rights and liabilities arisingunder or by virtue of this or any other contract with you.

1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to beheld responsible for any act, omission or event during thetime passengers are not on board planes, transportation orconveyances. We rely on international convention whichmay apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers oragents with respect to any claim of any nature brought byyou against us as a result of the provision of thoseservices. International conventions which apply mayinclude: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by HagueProtocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, orMontreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel;Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the GenevaConvention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having allbenefit of these conventions on limiting our liability inrelation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage anddelay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in andpayment for a tour shall constitute agreement andacceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditionsset forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except inwriting by an officer of the Company.

1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it ownaircraft, hotels or coaches. All bookings with carriers,hoteliers and other service providers are subject to theterms and conditions and limitations of liability imposedby those carriers, hoteliers, and other service providers.Please note that some of these limit or exclude liabilityin respect of death, personal injury, delay and loss ordamage to baggage. Whilst we cannot accept anyresponsibility for any loss as a result of such actions oras a result of any act or omission of any such third-parties, we will give every reasonable assistance inhelping to resolve any reasonable dispute. Please alsonote that Contiki cannot be held responsible for thefailure of any of these parties to provide facilities orservices for disabled clients (see also 5.3 under HolidayDetails & Conditions).

1.5 Please note that no airline or carrier depicted orrecommended in this brochure by virtue of theirendorsement of this brochure represent themselveseither as contracting with any purchaser of a holidayfrom Contiki or as having any other legal relationshipwith any such purchaser.

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

2. VALIDITYThe programmes advertised in this brochure are validfrom March 2008 to September 2009.

3. OPERATING COMPANIESThe programmes advertised in this brochure are operatedby Contiki Holidays (Australia) Pty

Booking ConditionsQuestions & AnswersOnce Contiki accepts your booking by confirmation thereof a contract is made betweenContiki and you upon the terms and conditions set out below.

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Contiki has been running tours for young people since 1962 and is a member of the AustralianFederation of Travel Agents (AFTA). The members include all the major tour operators who arefinancially bonded for your security and who maintain the highest standards. With theguarantees of these organisations, you know your holiday & money are secure with Contiki.

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How to Book1. Your travel agent will confirm by phone with the local Contiki office that there's space on the tour you've chosen.

At the same time, your travel agent can book your hotel accommodation before and/or after your Contiki tour.

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

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

4. You must pay the balance of your holiday fare to Contiki through your travel agent no less than 45 days beforethe departure date, or at the time of booking if less than 45 days before departure.

5. We will then send to your travel agent your travel vouchers and detailed information about your holiday. Thedocumentation will be sent approximately 21 days prior to your departure from Australia.

IMPORTANT: By paying the A$200 deposit per person per tour to your travel agent, you acknowledge that you have readand understood the Booking Conditions as set out on page 47, which make up the contract between you and Contiki.

Reservations & Sales

Group bookingsIf you're planning to organise a group to Europe, America, Australia and NewZealand why not take a close look at the wide variety of tours detailed in any ofour Contiki brochures. It is more than likely that one (or more!) of the itinerarieswill fit in perfectly with your requirements. As long as everyone in your group is18-35, any date can be reserved exclusively for your group at special, reducedrates - perhaps even a free trip for yourself!

Special Interest GroupsIf you’re looking for something completely different our Special Interest GroupsDepartment in Europe, America, Australia and New Zealand have been helping thosewith specific group travel requirements for years! School and University trips, choirs,wine tours, Grand Prix, ski tours, you name it we’ve done it.

From supplying competitive quotations to helping you plan the best itinerary - rightdown to the last detail, our worldwide team of experts is able to arrange a customdesigned holiday or incentive trip to suit your particular requirements. Call your travelagent or nearest Contiki Office - you’ll be surprised at how we can make it happen.

Printed on recyclable paper manufactured in Australia.Please don’t throw this brochure away, we encourage you to either pass it onto a friend or place it in a paper recycling bin.Contiki is represented in Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Germany, HongKong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines,Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA.

Contiki ® is a registered trademark of Contiki Tours International Ltd., Bermuda. © Copyright 2008. All rights reserved. Printed in Australia.

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