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Page 1: Contiki Holidays - New Zealand 2009-2010 - AUD

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GOSharing

LaughterCulture

FunAdventure

Chilling outFreedomGo for it!

New Zealand

New Zealand2009/10

FromA$95/Day

Incl. North & South Islands

Tours for all budgets

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Grand Adventurer

12/13 Days P.16

Sun & Steam

5 Days P.19

Bay of Islands

3 Days P.18

Grand Explorer

14/15 Days P.14

Ultimate Winter Adventure

7 Days P.24

Scenic Southern

7/8 Days P.22

Northern Highlights

6/8 Days P.20

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Ever thoughtthere must bemore to life?

There is.Think of 3 words:

New Zealand.Contiki.New Zealand, because it’s packed full of things to see, do and love. Contiki, because we’re the people to help you see your world. So if you want to meet people your age and on your wavelength to share fantastic times travelling, there’s no better way to go.

We’ve been a familyowned business since1962 and have led theway since day one,helping generations of travellers discoverthe world.

Adventure and passion – that’s the Contikispirit. It’s what we stand for…and aftertravelling with us, you just might too!

W For more go to contiki.com.au/contiki-experience

Contiki New Zealand

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You know the feeling? When you’ve donesomething so fun, you just want to do it again?That’s Contiki. And that’s why people come from all over the globe to explore New Zealand with us.

Like the idea of travelling with your own personal travel guru? Our crew aretrained to help you get the most fromyour holiday, from visiting the sights, to finding and doing things a little more ‘off the itinerary’. Tap into their localknow ledge and get all the help and advice you need. And trust us, they’vemade it through training ‘boot camp’ to get here, so they know their stuff.

We’ve done some hard bargainingacross New Zealand so you get the bestdeals. You’ve probably already noticedthat what others call ‘extras’ – to us, areall included as part of the package. Soyou know exactly what you’re getting,so you can plan to a tee (more on page12). Some of our nice ‘surprises’ includefitting our modern coaches with powercharging units & loads of includedsightseeing.

Truth is, travel can be hard work. Likewhen it’s late and you’re lugging yourbackpack in the rain, up a crowdedstreet, in a new destination, looking forstreet signs whilst juggling a map. Notfun. We take all the hard work out ofyour holiday, so you can get down toclocking up some seriously good times– everything a holiday should be about.

No younger. No older. Just everyone inbetween. Travel with us and you’ll meetpeople your age and build your globalnetwork big time! All with the aim to see,smell, taste and live New Zealand ANDshare some incredible times together.Are you ready?

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We hear you. We know you need yourown time to check things out, explorethe back streets, find a great place for a meal or just enjoy some chill out time.All our trips have flexible free time inevery day. There’s also Explore Moreoptional activities (pages 8-9) that letyou pick and mix, whether you’re intoculture, adventure sports, music or food, the choice is healthy and we’re prettyconfident you’ll find something you just can’t say no to.

After 47 years in the business, we havebuilt up quite a reputation. We’re amember of Tour Operator Associationsworldwide and we’re recognised globallyfor our reliability and quality. Sure, thecompany may’ve grown and evolved,but that essential Contiki spirit is asstrong as ever.

Find your wayaround//////////////////2-3 Contiki & New Zealand4-5 Why Contiki?6-7 Included highlights & sightseeing8-9 Explore More & optional activities10-11 Where you stay & Contiki crew12 Real value. Cool deals.13 About contiki.com

Travelling responsibly

New Zealand Tours Days14-15 Grand Explorer 14/1516-17 Grand Adventurer 12/1318 Bay of Islands 319 Sun & Steam 520-21 Northern Highlights 622-23 Scenic Southern 7/824 Ski New Zealand 7

25 Want to stay longer?Auckland Explorer 3

26 Got a question?27 The fine print28 How to book

There’s loads to cover in this fantasticcountry! So we’ve got smart andcreated a way of showing you the bestof it by making our tours into ‘modules’.This means there’s a load of flexibleoptions to see exactly what you want, inyour timeframe. You can choose tocover the entire country with the GrandExplorer tour, or if you’re short on time,choose any number of tourcombinations (modules) from 3-15 days.

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That’s what you’re after isn’t it? To explore the places you’veseen in films, read about in books and daydreamed ofvisiting! We call them Included Highlights and they’re a partof every Contiki itinerary, every day.

Best of all, they’re included in the cost of your tour so youcan score extra bang for your buck and be sure you will seethe things that are key to every destination. Stuff like locallyguided tours, some entrance fees, city orientation tours,organised evenings out – they’re just some of what’sincluded. Follow the footprints for a bit more of what you’ll see…

The awesome Southern Alps

A pint in a country pub

See the raging Huka Falls

Funky bars and clubs in Wellington

Pan for gold in

Arrow

town

Cross the Cook Straight by boat

Maori culture in Rotorua

See seals in Kaikoura

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Included highlights & sightseeing

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Overnight cruise on M

ilford Sound

Thermal pools in Rotorua

Lord of the Rings

movie locations

Stunning Bay of Island beaches

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Panning for gold, Arrowtown

FINDING INCLUDED

HIGHLIGHTSOn each tour page of

the brochure, we’ve listed a lot of the sightseeing

included in your tour pricewithin the itinerary section.

It’s clearly marked in a different colour – see the

example here for how it looks.

Auckand’s Sky Tower

& harbour

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NB: It’s important that you check your insurance includes yourparticipation in adventure activities and be aware that some of ouroptionals can be physically demanding and therefore involve some risk.

Horseride in the Bay of IslandsBlackwater rubber ring raftingZorbing in RotoruaMaori Hangi feast & concert

Party cruise on LakeTaupoLord of the Rings location tourJet boat ride to Huka FallsClimb an icewall

Canyon swing in QueenstownGuided alpine day hike Scenic flight over Mt CookWhitewater raft the Shotover RiverGlacier walkSeal conservation safariWine trail in MartinboroughHeli-hike Fox GlacierSkyswing over QueenstownRiver boogie boarding

Ski & board in the Southern AlpsOcean kayaking adventure‘Surf’ the sandunes of Ninety Mile Beach

Swim with the dolphinsFastboat the ‘Hole in the Rock’

Bay of Islands sailing tripRocks’n’Ropes adventure course

Tandem skydivingFastboat the ‘Hole in the Rock’Funyakking into ‘Paradise’

Gondola ride & group dinnerTriple Adventure Challenge Maori cultural experience

Whitewater rafting

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Ocean kayaking

Fox Glacier

Want to explore more?Sure there are loads of activities already included, but there's also plenty of ‘Free Time’ to go for it andcreate your own adventure ‘off theitinerary’. Explore something you mighthave already seen in more detail, orjust chill out, relax and see where thebackstreets take you. You can also try one of our manyExplore More ‘Optional Activities’ that help turn a great trip into anunforgettable one. Each one has beenhandpicked based on past travellerfeedback and we’ve negotiated greatrates to pass on to you.

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Explore More &Free Time Optionals

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Zorb ball

Heli Glacier trip

Bungy jumping

Skiing and snowboarding

Jetboating

To find Explore

More activities,

look out for the

orange arrow on

every tour page.

Bay of Islands sailing trip

W For a full listing of all Explore More OptionalActivities and prices by tour – see contiki.com.au/exploremore. You’ll also receive these details in yourfinal documentation. More info on page 26.

To find Explore

More activities,

look out for the

orange arrow on

every tour page.

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W For more go to contiki.com.au/crew

“My brain is packed with all the

travel knowledge, insider tips

and great ideas you need, so you

can make the most of your time.”

“Sure it’s a tour, but I like to

keep it flexible and move things

around to suit the group and the

day. I’m here to make your trip

the best it can be, and am always

listening and ready to help.”

“Like to get a handle onthe lingo? I’ll give you afew key words and phrasesyou need to mix it withthe locals. Then it’s overto you to give it a try.”

Contiki Crew have made it through training ‘bootcamp’, so they couldn’t be better qualified, plusthey love what they do - all adding up to an evenbetter holiday for you!

“I look friendly, sound

friendly and even wake up

friendly. Not bad, eh? I’m

also around your age and I’ve

got a pretty good idea of the

kind of fun you’re after.”

“TM’s come from round thecountry - nobody knows itbetter than a local.

“The other half of our dynamic

duo - nobody knows the roads

like our Drivers do. They handle

all the driving stress while

getting you where you want, near

door to door, without having to

lug your bags around.”

“I always keep an eagle eye onthings to help make your tripas hassle-free as possible.”

“I live, eat and

breathe travel.

Careful, it’s

catching!”

“Travelling with me is

all about you concentrating

on the fun bits. To do

that, I like to focus on

keeping things organised

and running smoothly,

so you can focus on

enjoying your holiday.”

“There’s no tougher

training in the travel

industry than our

intensive training course

and there’s a good reason

why. Contiki makes sure

that only the very best

people make it through

so that you get to

benefit from having

the cream of the crop.”

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Where you stay.Contiki crew.

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Of all the memories you’ll make on your trip, what

you ate will be right up there with the best of them.

New Zealand has loads of delicious foods to excite

your tastebuds! From it’s world-famous lamb to an

abundance of fresh seafood unique to NZ, like the

amazing large green lip mussels from the South.

There’s also traditional Maori food

including the Hangi where food is

cooked for hours to perfection right

underneath the ground!

We include lots of fresh and tasty meals on all of our

tours, but we leave enough meal times free

(particularly lunches), as you’ll be out exploring in

your free time, discovering and doing your own thing.

If you’ve got any special dietary requests, you need to let us know

at the time you book your trip. We will try very hard to make sure

your’re accommodated, but sometimes things can vary from place

to place and we can’t guarantee that you will get meals to your

exact requirement.

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Don’t forgetdown under!

Australiawith Contiki from A$ 131 per day

Sleep in amazing places like...On a sailing boat, cruising the breathtaking world heritage listedMilford Sound In the Bay of Islands at a resort hotel right near the beachAt a rainforest retreat in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier villageIn a cosy Queenstown lodge looking over the lake & snow-capped mountainsRight on the doorstep of glacial Lake Ohau & the surroundingwilderness And when in the cities, it’s quality, central hotels

Our tours mix a variety of accommodation styles which worktogether as a part of your unique Contiki New Zealand experience.One thing they do all have in common is quality, comfort andthey’re often centrally located. With maximum flexibility on share types, so you can go solo or share with others.

For more on accommodation contiki.com.au/nzaccommodationFor more on things to do contiki.com.au/exploremore

Lake Ohau Lodge

Skyline Restaurant

Milford Soundovernight cruise

There’s loads more online atcontiki.com.au/nzaccommodation

Queenstown Lodge

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Real value.Cool deals. Real value.Cool deals. We’ve done the sums on doing a tour versus travelling on your own to 3 keydestinations. And the results are in! Check the next page to find ways to cut your holiday costs even more.

Auckland Wellington Queenstown

Breakfast

Sightseeing

1 Night’s Budget Accommodation (price of budget hotel twinshare/room only)

Total cost of your day in A$’s when doing it

your own way

The unbeatableContiki price

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

Transport (Flexipass – a national bus pass costed based on a 30 hour pass with average use of 5 hours/day on travel days)

NZ$15.50Fully cooked breakfast atStone Oven

NZ$35.00Explorer Bus pass (not including entry toattractions)

NZ$80.00at the Mercure AucklandHotel

NZ$42.00at Wildfire Restaurant

NZ$54.00

NZ$15.00Fully cooked breakfast atBrix Cafe

NZ$35.00‘Rover’ all-day ‘hop on hop off’ pass

NZ$75.00at the Abel Tasman Hotel

NZ$29.00at Blend Restaurant

NZ$54.00

NZ$13.50Continental breakfast plussausage & mushrooms atJoe’s garage

NZ$25.00Double-decker ‘hop on hopoff’ pass

NZ$60.00at Queenstown Lodge

NZ$39.00at Lone Star Restaurant

NZ$54.00

Contiki’s New Zealand from A$95/day

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W For more go to contiki.com.au/deals

*Prices & exchange rates validated at 5th Feb 2009 at the locations stated. Actual costs may change without notice.Sightseeing cost comparison is based on similar activities of what’s included in a Contiki tour price. Contiki’s per day pricingis based on a Bay of Islands tour daily cost.

Early PaymentDiscountsSave up to A$179 off the cost of your tourwhen you book and pay in full, 6 or 12 monthsbefore departing. Check the tour page forsavings on the trip of your choice.

Multi-tour DiscountsBook any 2 Contiki trips of 10 days or longer,at the same time & get up to A$100 off thecost of the second tour.

Group DiscountsMORE 4 save 5%Get 4 or more people to book at the same time on the same tour and take 5% off the cost per person.

SAVINGS 7 save 7.5%Book 7 people travelling on the same holiday at the same time and score a 7.5%discount per person.

PERFECT 10 save 10%Round up a group of 10 friends booking on the same tour at the same time and the 11thperson travels free. Or everyone in your groupgets 10% off. Whatever way you like it!

All discounts apply to the land tour price only.More 4, Savings 7 and Perfect 10 can becombined on tours of 5 days or more (with theexception of dive packages).

Reverse ToursSave up to A$65 off when you take a Contiki New Zealand tour in reverse from the brochureditinerary. Reverse itineraries start fromChristchurch. Itineraries that can be done inreverse are marked on the relevant tour pages.

Price GuaranteeAs soon as we receive your deposit, your tourprice is guaranteed and only government actioncan change it. That’s even more reason to book & pay early! See page 27 for details.

Converted to $AUD

$179/dayConverted to $AUD

$164/dayConverted to $AUD

$151/day

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When you hit the roadwith us, there are twovery good reasons to feel great (and probablymore)! First one is thefeel-good factor of knowing you’re about to begin the trip of a lifetime.

Second, you’ll feel even better knowing that travelling by coach emits less carbonemissions and other harmful greenhousegases per passenger than most other forms of transport including cars, trains and planes! International air travel is key to getting you on the road to your worldadventure and most airlines have optionsfor you to carbon offset, if you choose to.Coach is by far the most carbon efficientway to travel around.

See how carbon

efficient our

coaches are at:

Contiki’s coach fleet is one of the bestaround and we’re regularly updating it sothat all our engines remain fuel efficient andenvironmentally friendly. For the full story go tocontiki.com.au/responsibletravel.

We’re also founding partners and have helpedestablish The Leading Travel CompaniesConservation Foundation. US$1 million is awarded annually to projectsthat protect the environment, helpunderprivileged communities and supportsustainable tourism. In 2008, the Foundationhelped protect three million hectares of AtlanticForest in Brazil, supported indigenoussustainable tourism), funded wildlife researchcentres in Africa and work to preserve importantmonuments and archaeological sitesthroughout Europe, like the sinking city ofVenice). For more on the Foundation’s work seetltc.com/foundation

For more got to contiki.com

13Value & Deals.Travellingresponsibly.

Bags packed & ready togo? Or just thinking about it? Wherever you’reat with your travel plans,joining the Contiki community online will help.Here’s where you canconnect with lots oftravellers your age all withthe aim to get out there and live the travel dream!You’ll find advice and comments from past Contiki travellers to answer all thoselittle questions (and the big ones)! Andthere’s a healthy amount of pre-trip meeting going on too, so you can often find trip mates from your tour before youeven leave home.

What else canyou find at contiki.com?• Contiki videos & mini-movie• Cool competitions• The latest deals• More detailed itineraries,prices & Explore More activity options• Plus there’s contikipedia…our very own wiki full of answers to every Contiki question imaginable written by our tour managers and past travellers.

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15 DaysGrandExplorer

Parry Kauri Park

Tongariro N.P

Auckland

Picton

Huka Falls

Lake TekapoHaast Pass

Hokitika

Te Anau

Arthur’sPass

BAY OF ISLANDS

WELLINGTON

QUEENSTOWN

CHRISTCHURCH

WAITOMO CAVES ROTORUA

TAUPO

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NORTH ISLAND

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You’ll have plenty of free time to explore and do your own

thing, as well as choose from our optional activities. Here’s

some of what you could get up to (at an additional cost):

BAY OF ISLANDS: Day tour to ‘Ninety

Mile Beach’ with off-roading & sand dune

‘surfing’ - Fishing trip

Your choiceYou can start this tour inChristchurch or Queenstownand travel it in reverse – ifyou do, you save up to A$65.

15Days

fromA$1695

A$113/Day

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New Zealand

15

15 daysGrandExplorer

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14 nights accomm14 breakfasts 6 dinners

What’s includedAll as per itinerary

• 14 nights multi-share accommodation:8 nights in hotels & resorts, 5 nights inlodges & 1 night onboard a cruise boat. Basis: mainly triple, some quad. Twin/singleshare also available at additional cost.Cruise boat quad share onlyMore info at contiki.com.au/nzaccommodation

• 14 breakfasts (B) & 6 dinners (D)• A dedicated crew with an

experienced & professional TourManager & Driver

• Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach withpowerpoints for charging

• Sightseeing tours of all major cities• Local taxes & service charges

Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Auckland to Bay of IslandsMeet up with your Contiki Crew & head to theidyllic Northland region, with its laidback,endless-summer lifestyle. Later, chill out in theBay of Islands, in seaside Paihia. Hotel (D)Venture across Auckland's Harbour Bridge& see the 'City of Sails' harbour madefamous by the America's CupSee Auckland’s Sky TowerFree time in Parry Kauri Park, home tomany ancient giant kauri trees Day 2: Bay of IslandsUndeniably pretty, this region ranks as one ofNZ’s top natural playgrounds – chill out on thebeach, visit the Maori tribal lands, or try out somewatersports – there are lots on offer. Hotel (B)Day 3: Bay of Islands to WaitomoCircle back to Auckland. After lunch, roll throughthe lush, green countryside to Waitomo, with it’samazing limestone formations & a visit to theglittering Glowworm Grotto. Lodge (B,D)Enjoy a typical New Zealand country pubPizza partyDay 4: Waitomo to RotoruaCatch a sniff of sulphur in the air as you enterRotorua, NZ’s most dynamic thermal area & acultural centre of the native Maori people. Soakin hot, bubbly pools or chow down at atraditional Maori hangi & concert. Hotel (B)Rotorua city tourVisit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun &interactive farm experience, with Kiwi farmanimals & their world famous sheep showDay 5: Rotorua to TaupoTravel through the volcanic Wairakei area & findyourself in Taupo, nestled among spectacularnatural wonders & offering some great back-to-nature & adventure activities. Resort (B)See raging Huka FallsView Lake Taupo - a vast, water-filledcrater created from a volcanic blast & NewZealand’s largest lakeDay 6: Taupo to WellingtonJourney through World Heritage ListedTanogario National Park, to the vibrant capital &the coolest bar & club scene in NZ. Hotel (B)See the dramatic volcanic landscapemade famous in the 'Lord of the Rings'See the still active volcano - Mt RuapehuWellington city tourVisit Mt. Victoria for panoramic viewsDay 7: WellingtonCheck out ‘Windy Welly’s’ impressive harbourviews, steep hills & red hot arts scene completewith hip bars, eclectic shopping, & thriving latenight entertainment. Hotel (B)

See even more of the sights made famousin the 'Lord of the Rings'Day 8: Wellington to ChristchurchHop from the North Island, via ferry, to a wholedifferent world on the South Island. Travel downthe stunning Kaikoura coastline, through thecountry’s largest wine region to charminglyEnglish city of Christchurch. Hotel (B)Cruise Cook Strait & the scenicMarlborough & Queen Charlotte SoundsVisit a seal colonyDay 9: Christchurch to Franz Josef GlacierVenture through the majestic Southern Alps &along the rugged West Coast to Hokitika & lateron to Franz Josef. Hotel (B,D)Christchurch city tour Scenic drive through Arthur's Pass See traditional Maori greenstone carvingDay 10: Franz Josef Glacier to QueenstownExplore the icy slopes of Franz Josef & FoxGlaciers. Then hit the road for the breathtakingSouthern Lakes & Queenstown. Lodge (B,D)Drive through Westland National Parkfeaturing glaciers & ancient rainforestsStunning drive through the Southern Alps;see Lake Hawea & the Crown RangeDays 11-12: QueenstownYou’ve got 2 free days to explore the ‘World’sAdventure Capital’ & its endless list of activities.Not to mention its atmospheric restaurants,rocking bars & a picture postcard lakesidesetting that will blow your mind! Lodge (B)(B)Queenstown tourSee The Remarkables & Coronet Peakmountain ranges

Day 13: Queenstown to Milford SoundFirst up, a pit stop at the home of bungy -Kawarau Bridge. Give this crazy thrill-sport a go!Take it easy travelling through stunning country-side to Milford Sound. Overnight cruise (B,D)Contiki exclusive overnight cruise onMilford Sound in Fiordland National ParkCruise past sheer rocky cliffs & forestsclinging to the slopes See the inspiring 1692m high Mitre PeakDay 14: Milford Sound to Lake OhauPan for gold in the quaint, old gold mining townof Arrowtown. Later set out for the beautifulblue glacial Lake Ohau. Lodge (B,D)

Soak up the historical ambience ofArrowtown with it’s original wooden &stone buildingsCatch a glimpse of impressive Mt. CookDay 15: Lake Ohau to ChristchurchOpt in for an amazing scenic flight over Mt.Cook. Then cut through Mackenzie Countryback to Queenstown where the tour ends & itstime to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

Stay Longer? See page 25 for great rates toextend your holiday.

14 Dayoption for the Grand ExplorerStuck for time? We’ve got a shorter, 14 day version of the 15 day Grand Explorer tour that starts or ends in Queenstown, also including Milford Sound.

• For 14 day tour price - deduct A$100 from price in the price box.• Twin room supplement: A$180.• Single room supplement: A$789.• Code: ex Auckland: NDZA. Start 12.00 noon/End 2.00pm. • Code: ex Queenstown: NDZC. Start 11.00am/End 12.00 noon. • 14 day tour starts or ends at Queenstown airport.

When to go and how much

WAITOMO: Black water rafting in a rubber ring through underground caves ROTORUA: Traditional Maori Hangi feast & cultural show - Guided walk through the bush to spot KiwisLAKE TAUPO: Parasailing WELLINGTON: Day trip to major ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie locations FOX GLACIER: Guided glacier hike right onto the glacier itself (gear provided)QUEENSTOWN: Scenic tandem skydive - AJ Hackett bungy jump - Skyswing 400m above the town LAKE TEKAPO: Scenic flight past glaciers & Mt Cook, NZ’s highest peak

Days 11-12: SkiQueenstown optionWant to ‘carve up’ some of the great skimountains around Queenstown? You canif you’re travelling in July or August! Youcan choose to ski or board for 2 full days- we can even organise ski equipmentand lessons for you. Lodge. (B)(B)

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save A$179.Or pay 6 months inadvance and save A$89.See page 12 for details.

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A$114/Day

For Travel Insurance see page 26.Prices above are quad share.Twin room supplement add A$209.Single room supplement add A$839.NGZA:Start Auckland 12.00 noon and end Christchurch 6.00pmNGZC:Start Christchurch 8.00am and end Auckland 12.00 noonFor departure point information see page 25.

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13 DaysGrandAdventurer

You’ll have plenty of free time to explore and do your own

thing, as well as choose from our optional activities. Here’s

some of what you could get up to (at an additional cost):

WAITOMO: Guided tours of Ruakuri or

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When to go and how much

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12 nights accomm12 breakfasts 5 dinners

What’s includedAll as per itinerary

• 12 nights multi-share accommodation: 6 nights in hotels & resorts, 5 nights inlodges & 1 night onboard a cruise boat. Basis: mainly triple, some quad. Twin/singleshare also available at additional cost.Cruise boat quad share onlyMore info at contiki.com.au/nzaccommodation

• 12 breakfasts (B) & 5 dinners (D)• A dedicated crew with an

experienced & professional TourManager & Driver

• Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach withpowerpoints for charging

• Sightseeing tours of all major cities• Local taxes & service charges

ROTORUA: Skyline gondola and luge rides - Guided walk through the bush to spot Kiwis & Tuataras LAKE TAUPO: Rocks‘n’Ropes adventure course (trapezes, high-wires, tightropes) WELLINGTON: Quad biking through rugged, outback bushland - In-depth ‘hop on/hop off’ Wellington city tour FOX GLACIER: Heli-hike tour - fly to & walk on the glacier QUEENSTOWN: Whitewater raft grade 3 rapids on the Shotover or Kawarau Rivers LAKE TEKAPO: Scenic flight past glaciers & Mt Cook, NZ’s highest peak

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12 Dayoption for the Grand AdventurerStuck for time? We’ve got a shorter, 12 day version of the 13 day Grand Adventurer tour that starts or ends in Queenstown, also including Milford Sound.

• For 12 day tour price - deduct A$100 from price in the price box.• Twin room supplement: A$155.• Single room supplement: A$639.• Code: ex Auckland: NBZA. Start 12.00 noon/End 2.00pm. • Code: ex Queenstown: NBZC. Start 11.00am/End 12.00 noon. • 12 day tour starts or ends at Queenstown airport.

Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Auckland to WaitomoMeet up with your Contiki Crew & roll throughlush, green countryside to Waitomo, with itsamazing limestone formations & a chance to visitto the glittering Glowworm Grotto. Lodge (D)Enjoy a typical New Zealand country pubPizza partyDay 2: Waitomo to RotoruaCatch a sniff of sulphur in the air as you enterRotorua, NZ’s most dynamic thermal area & acultural centre of the native Maori people.Soak in hot, bubbly pools or chow down at atraditional Maori hangi & concert. Hotel (B)Rotorua city tourVisit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun &interactive farm experience, with Kiwi farmanimals & their world famous sheep showDay 3: Rotorua to TaupoTravel through the volcanic Wairakei area & findyourself in Taupo, nestled among spectacularnatural wonders & offering some great back-to-nature & adventure activities. Resort (B)See raging Huka FallsView Lake Taupo - a vast, water-filledcrater created from a volcanic blast &New Zealand’s largest lakeDay 4: Taupo to WellingtonJourney through World Heritage ListedTanogario National Park, to the vibrant capital& the coolest bar & club scene in NZ. Hotel (B)See the dramatic volcanic landscapemade famous in the 'Lord of the Rings'See the still active volcano, Mt. RuapehuWellington city tourVisit Mt. Victoria for panoramic viewsDay 5: WellingtonCheck out ‘Windy Welly’s’ impressive harbourviews, steep hills & red hot arts scenecomplete with hip bars, eclectic shopping &thriving late night entertainment. Hotel (B)See even more of the sights madefamous in the 'Lord of the Rings'Day 6: Wellington to ChristchurchHop from the North Island, via ferry, to a wholedifferent world on the South Island. Travel downthe stunning Kaikoura coastline through thecountry’s largest wine region to the charminglyEnglish city of Christchurch. Hotel (B)Cruise Cook Strait & the scenicMarlborough & Queen Charlotte SoundsVisit a seal colonyDay 7: Christchurch to Franz Josef GlacierVenture through the majestic Southern Alps &along the rugged West Coast to Hokitika.Then later, it’s on to Franz Josef. Hotel (B,D)

Christchurch city tour Scenic drive through Arthur's PassSee traditional Maori greenstone carvingDay 8: Franz Josef Glacier to QueenstownExplore the icy slopes of Franz Josef & FoxGlaciers. Then hit the road for the breathtakingSouthern Lakes & Queenstown. Lodge (B,D)Drive through Westland National Parkfeaturing glaciers & ancient rainforestsStunning drive through the Southern Alps;see Lake Hawea & the Crown RangeDays 9-10: QueenstownYou’ve got 2 free days to explore the ‘World’sAdventure Capital’ & its endless list of activities.Not to mention its atmospheric restaurants,rocking bars & a picture postcard lakesidesetting that will blow your mind! Lodge (B)(B)Queenstown tourSee The Remarkables & Coronet Peakmountain ranges

Day 11: Queenstown to Milford SoundFirst up, a pit stop at the home of bungy -Kawarau Bridge. Give this crazy thrill-sport ago! Take it easy travelling through stunningcountry-side to Milford Sound. Overnightcruise (B,D)Contiki exclusive overnight cruise onMilford Sound in Fiordland National ParkCruise past sheer rocky cliffs & forestsclinging to the slopes See the inspiring 1692m high Mitre PeakDay 12: Milford Sound to Lake OhauPan for gold in the quaint, old gold miningtown of Arrowtown. Later set out for thebeautiful blue glacial Lake Ohau. Lodge (B,D)Soak up the historical ambience ofArrowtown with it’s original wooden &stone buildingsCatch a glimpse of impressive Mt. CookDay 13: Lake Ohau to ChristchurchOpt in for an amazing scenic flight over Mt. Cook. Then cut through MackenzieCountry back to Chirstchurch where the tourends & its time to say farewell to your newfriends. (B)See the beautiful turquoise waters ofglacial Lake Tekapo

Days 9-10: SkiQueenstown optionWant to ‘carve up’ some of the great skimountains around Queenstown? You canif you’re travelling in July or August! Youcan choose to ski or board for 2 full days- we can even organise ski equipmentand lessons for you. Lodge. (B)(B)

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save A$159.Or pay 6 months inadvance and save A$79.See page 12 for details.

For Travel Insurance see page 26.Prices above are quad share.Twin room supplement add A$180. Single room supplement add A$705. NPZA:Start Auckland 12.00 noon and end Christchurch 6.00pm.NPZC:Start Christchurch 8.00am and end Auckland 12.00 noon.For departure point information see page 25.Extend your holiday! Stay on using our specialrates before or after your tour. More on page 25.

Code: NPZA 2009/10

Start Finish A$ Auckland C’church pp

2009APR 13 APR 25 1570APR 25 MAY 7 1570MAY 7 MAY 19 1570MAY 19 MAY 31 1570MAY 31 JUN 12 1570JUN 12 JUN 24 1570JUN 24 JUL 6 1570JUL 6 JUL 18 1545JUL 18 JUL 30 1545JUL 30 AUG 11 1545AUG 11 AUG 23 1545AUG 23 SEP 4 1545SEP 4 SEP 16 1545SEP 16 SEP 28 1545SEP 28 OCT 10 1545OCT 10 OCT 22 1585OCT 22 NOV 3 1585OCT 30 NOV 11 1585NOV 7 NOV 19 1585NOV 15 NOV 27 1585NOV 23 DEC 5 1620DEC 1 DEC 13 1620DEC 9 DEC 21 1620DEC 13 DEC 25 1620DEC 17 DEC 29 1620DEC 21 JAN 2 1620DEC 25 JAN 6 1620DEC 29 JAN 10 1620

2010JAN 2 JAN 14 1620JAN 6 JAN 18 1620JAN 10 JAN 22 1620JAN 14 JAN 26 1620JAN 18 JAN 30 1620JAN 22 FEB 3 1620JAN 26 FEB 7 1620JAN 30 FEB 11 1620FEB 3 FEB 15 1620FEB 7 FEB 19 1620FEB 11 FEB 23 1620FEB 15 FEB 27 1620FEB 19 MAR 3 1620FEB 23 MAR 7 1620FEB 27 MAR 11 1620MAR 3 MAR 15 1620MAR 7 MAR 19 1620MAR 19 MAR 31 1620MAR 31 APR 12 1620APR 12 APR 24 1600APR 24 MAY 6 1600MAY 6 MAY 18 1600MAY 18 MAY 30 1600MAY 30 JUN 11 1600JUN 11 JUN 23 1600JUN 23 JUL 5 1600JUL 5 JUL 17 1585JUL 17 JUL 29 1585JUL 29 AUG 10 1585AUG 10 AUG 22 1585AUG 22 SEP 3 1585SEP 3 SEP 15 1585SEP 15 SEP 27 1585SEP 27 OCT 9 1585

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Start Finish A$ C’church Auckland pp

2009APR 11 APR 23 1530APR 23 MAY 5 1530MAY 5 MAY 17 1530MAY 17 MAY 29 1530MAY 29 JUN 10 1530JUN 10 JUN 22 1530JUN 22 JUL 4 1530JUL 4 JUL 16 1505JUL 16 JUL 28 1505JUL 28 AUG 9 1505AUG 9 AUG 21 1505AUG 21 SEP 2 1505SEP 2 SEP 14 1505SEP 14 SEP 26 1505SEP 26 OCT 8 1505OCT 8 OCT 20 1545OCT 20 NOV 1 1545OCT 28 NOV 9 1545NOV 5 NOV 17 1545NOV 13 NOV 25 1545NOV 21 DEC 3 1580NOV 29 DEC 11 1580DEC 7 DEC 19 1580DEC 11 DEC 23 1580DEC 15 DEC 27 1580DEC 19 DEC 31 1595DEC 23 JAN 4 1595DEC 27 JAN 8 1595DEC 31 JAN 12 1595

2010JAN 4 JAN 16 1595JAN 8 JAN 20 1595JAN 12 JAN 24 1580JAN 16 JAN 28 1580JAN 20 FEB 1 1580JAN 24 FEB 5 1580JAN 28 FEB 9 1580FEB 1 FEB 13 1580FEB 5 FEB 17 1580FEB 9 FEB 21 1580FEB 13 FEB 25 1580FEB 17 MAR 1 1580FEB 21 MAR 5 1580FEB 25 MAR 9 1580MAR 1 MAR 13 1580MAR 5 MAR 17 1580MAR 17 MAR 29 1580MAR 29 APR 10 1580APR 10 APR 22 1560APR 22 MAY 4 1560MAY 4 MAY 16 1560MAY 16 MAY 28 1560MAY 28 JUN 9 1560JUN 9 JUN 21 1560JUN 21 JUL 3 1560JUL 3 JUL 15 1545JUL 15 JUL 27 1545JUL 27 AUG 8 1545AUG 8 AUG 20 1545AUG 20 SEP 1 1545SEP 1 SEP 13 1545SEP 13 SEP 25 1545SEP 25 OCT 7 1545

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Sand duning

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Kayaking

Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Auckland to Bay of IslandsMeet up with your Contiki Crew in NewZealand’s largest city, hop on the coach, &head north up the coast to the idyllic &green Northland region. This area is afavourite holiday destination with the Kiwi’sbecause of its never-ending beaches &laidback, endless-summer lifestyle. On theway, stop & walk through a forest reservewith fascinating & uniquely Kiwi, KauriTrees. These ancient trees can getseriously massive - you’d need 8m armsto wrap yourself around them! Tonight,take it easy at a seaside resort in Paihia &“breathe in” the beauty & spectacularscenery of the Bay of Islands. Hotel (D)

Venture across Auckland's Harbour Bridge & see the 'City ofSails' harbour made famous by theAmerica's Cup

See Auckland’s Sky Tower

Free time in Parry Kauri Park – hometo a national treasure of ancient, giantkauri trees

Day 2: Bay of IslandsUndeniably pretty, this region ranks as oneof New Zealand’s top natural playgrounds& getting out on the water is a must! Optin for a sea kayaking adventure, dive in &swim with the dolphins, parasail over thebeautiful turquoise waters, or speedthrough the ‘Hole in the Rock’ on a fastboat through the islands. This area is alsoa place rich in Maori culture. Explore theirTribal Lands & learn more about theregion’s history as the nation’s birthplace.Later, take your pick from one of the area’s

many stunning beaches & chill out underthe sun. Hotel (B)

Sightseeing tours of Paihia & Waitangi

See the Tribal Lands of the Nga PuhiMaori

Day 3: Bay of Islands to AucklandWrap up your sun-filled days in ‘The Bay’& return to the big city. Head souththrough the unspoilt Northland countryside& catch some excellent city & harbourviews before the tour ends aroundlunchtime. Swap emails & it's time to sayfarewell to your new friends. (B)

BAY OF ISLANDS: Ocean kayaking adventure to Haruru Falls - Swim with the dolphins - Exciting‘Fastboat’ trip through the ‘Hole in the Rock’ - Day tour to ‘Ninety Mile Beach’ with off-roading &sand dune ‘surfing’

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For Travel Insurance see page 26.Prices above are quad share.Twin room supplement add A$35.Single room supplement add A$139.• The tour code for these dates is NCZC only•• The tour code for these dates is NCZA onlyStart Auckland 12.00 noon and end Auckland 12.00 noon For departure point information see page 25.

Code: NCZA/NCZC 2009/10

Start Finish A$ Auckland Auckland pp

2009APR 11 APR 13 290APR 23 APR 25 290MAY 5 MAY 7 290MAY 17 MAY 19 290MAY 29 MAY 31 290JUN 10 JUN 12 290JUN 22 JUN 24 290JUL 4 JUL 6 285JUL 16 JUL 18 285JUL 28 JUL 30 285AUG 9 AUG 11 285AUG 21 AUG 23 285SEP 2 SEP 4 285SEP 14 SEP 16 285SEP 26 SEP 28 285OCT 8 OCT 10 295OCT 20 OCT 22 295OCT 28 •• OCT 30 295NOV 1 • NOV 3 295NOV 5 •• NOV 7 295NOV 9 • NOV 11 295NOV 13 •• NOV 15 295NOV 17 • NOV 19 299NOV 21 •• NOV 23 299NOV 25 • NOV 27 299NOV 29 •• DEC 1 299DEC 3 • DEC 5 299DEC 7 •• DEC 9 299DEC 11 DEC 13 299DEC 15 •• DEC 17 299DEC 19 DEC 21 299DEC 23 DEC 25 299DEC 27 DEC 29 299DEC 31 JAN 2 299

Start Finish A$ Auckland Auckland pp

2010JAN 4 JAN 6 299JAN 8 JAN 10 299JAN 12 JAN 14 299JAN 16 JAN 18 299JAN 20 JAN 22 299JAN 24 JAN 26 299JAN 28 JAN 30 299FEB 1 FEB 3 299FEB 5 FEB 7 299FEB 9 FEB 11 299FEB 13 FEB 15 299FEB 17 FEB 19 299FEB 21 FEB 23 299FEB 25 FEB 27 299MAR 1 MAR 3 299MAR 5 MAR 7 299MAR 9 • MAR 11 299MAR 13 • MAR 15 299MAR 17 MAR 19 299MAR 29 MAR 31 299APR 10 APR 12 295APR 22 APR 24 295MAY 4 MAY 6 295MAY 16 MAY 18 295MAY 28 MAY 30 295JUN 9 JUN 11 295JUN 21 JUN 23 295JUL 3 JUL 5 295JUL 15 JUL 17 295JUL 27 JUL 29 295AUG 8 AUG 10 295AUG 20 AUG 22 295SEP 1 SEP 3 295SEP 13 SEP 15 295SEP 25 SEP 27 295

2 nights accomm2 breakfasts 1 dinner

What’s includedAll as per itinerary

• 2 nights in multi share hotelaccommodation: Basis: mainly triple, some quad. Twin/singleshare also available at additional costMore info at contiki.com.au/nzaccommodation

• 2 breakfasts (B) & 1 dinner (D)• A dedicated crew with an

experienced & professional TourManager & Driver

• Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach withpowerpoints for charging

• Sightseeing tours of all major cities• Local taxes & service charges

Stay Longer? See page 25 for great rates toextend your holiday.

Parasailing

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Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Auckland to Bay of IslandsMeet up with your Contiki Crew in NewZealand’s largest city, hop on the coach, & head north up the coast to the idyllic &green Northland region. This area is afavourite holiday destination with the Kiwi’sbecause of its never-ending beaches &laidback, endless-summer lifestyle.Tonight, take it easy at a seaside resort inPaihia & “breathe in” the beauty &spectacular scenery of the Bay of Islands.Hotel (D)

Venture across Auckland's HarbourBridge & see the 'City of Sails' harbourmade famous by the America's Cup

See Auckland’s Sky Tower

Free time in Parry Kauri Park – hometo a national treasure of ancient, giant kauri trees

Day 2: Bay of IslandsUndeniably pretty, this region ranks as oneof New Zealand’s top natural playgrounds& getting out on the water is a must! Optin for a sea kayaking adventure, dive in &swim with the dolphins, parasail over thebeautiful turquoise waters, or speedthrough the “Hole in the Rock” on a fastboat through the islands. This area is alsoa place rich in Maori culture. Explore theirTribal Lands & learn more about theregion’s history as the nation’s birthplace.Later, take your pick from one of the area’smany stunning beaches & chill out underthe sun. Hotel (B)

Sightseeing tours of Paihia & Waitangi

See the Tribal Lands of the Nga PuhiMaori

Day 3: Bay of Islands to WaitomoCircle back to Auckland, with it’spanoramic location right on a harbour &surrounded by outer islands. After lunch,roll through the lush, green countryside toWaitomo. There’s over 300 caves in thearea, with some unique attractions likeamazing limestone formations & glowingbugs at the glittering Glowworm Grotto.Lodge (B,D)

Enjoy a traditional New Zealandcountry pub

Pizza party

Day 4: Waitomo to RotoruaSee even more amazing scenery todayenroute to Rotorua. Catch a sniff ofsulphur in the air as you enter Rotorua,New Zealand’s most dynamic thermal area& a cultural centre of the native Maoripeople. Soak in hot, bubbly pools or chowdown at a traditional Maori hangi &concert. Hotel (B)

Rotorua city tour

Visit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun &interactive experience showcasingKiwi farming, farm animals & a worldfamous sheep show

Day 5: Rotorua to AucklandYou’ll be collected by a transfer coach tohead through the Waitomo countrysideback to Auckland where the tour endswhen you arrive in the late afternoon. (B)Please note: The transfer from Rotorua to Aucklandis not operated by Contiki, but a third party operator.

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BAY OF ISLANDS: Catamaran sailing, swimming & snorkelling with lunch WAITOMO: Black water rafting in a rubber ring through underground caves ROTORUA: Skyline gondola and luge rides - Guided walk through the bush to spot Kiwis & Tuataras

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Code: NRZA 2009/10

Start Finish A$ Auckland Auckland pp

2009APR 11 APR 15 565APR 23 APR 27 565MAY 5 MAY 9 565MAY 17 MAY 21 565MAY 29 JUN 2 565JUN 10 JUN 14 565JUN 22 JUN 26 565JUL 4 JUL 8 555JUL 16 JUL 20 555JUL 28 AUG 1 555AUG 9 AUG 13 555AUG 21 AUG 25 555SEP 2 SEP 6 555SEP 14 SEP 18 555SEP 26 SEP 30 555OCT 8 OCT 12 569OCT 20 OCT 24 569OCT 28 NOV 1 569NOV 5 NOV 9 569NOV 13 NOV 17 569NOV 21 NOV 25 585NOV 29 DEC 3 585DEC 7 DEC 11 585DEC 11 DEC 15 585DEC 15 DEC 19 585DEC 19 DEC 23 585DEC 23 DEC 27 585DEC 27 DEC 31 585DEC 31 JAN 4 585

Start Finish A$ Auckland Auckland pp

2010JAN 4 JAN 8 585JAN 8 JAN 12 585JAN 12 JAN 16 585JAN 16 JAN 20 585JAN 20 JAN 24 585JAN 24 JAN 28 585JAN 28 FEB 1 585FEB 1 FEB 5 585FEB 5 FEB 9 585FEB 9 FEB 13 585FEB 13 FEB 17 585FEB 17 FEB 21 585FEB 21 FEB 25 585FEB 25 MAR 1 585MAR 1 MAR 5 585MAR 5 MAR 9 585MAR 17 MAR 21 585MAR 29 APR 2 585APR 10 APR 14 575APR 22 APR 26 575MAY 4 MAY 8 575MAY 16 MAY 20 575MAY 28 JUN 1 575JUN 9 JUN 13 575JUN 21 JUN 25 575JUL 3 JUL 7 569JUL 15 JUL 19 569JUL 27 JUL 31 569AUG 8 AUG 12 569AUG 20 AUG 24 569SEP 1 SEP 5 569SEP 13 SEP 17 569SEP 25 SEP 29 569

4 nights accomm4 breakfasts 2 dinners

What’s includedAll as per itinerary

• 4 nights multi-share accommodation: 3 nights in hotel & 1 night in a lodgeBasis: mainly triple, some quad. Twin/singleshare also available at additional cost.More info at contiki.com.au/nzaccommodation

• 4 breakfasts (B) & 2 dinners (D)• A dedicated crew with an

experienced & professional TourManager & Driver

• Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach withpowerpoints for charging

• Sightseeing tours of all major cities• Local taxes & service charges

Stay Longer? See page 25 for great rates toextend your holiday.

Riverboarding

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8 DaysNorthernHighlights

You’ll have plenty of free time to explore and do your own

thing, as well as choose from our optional activities. Here’s

some of what you could get up to (at an additional cost):

BAY OF ISLANDS: Catamaran sailing,

swimming & snorkelling with lunch - Ocean

kayaking adventure to Haruru Falls

Parry Kauri Park

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Auckland

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When to go and how much

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7 nights accomm7 breakfasts 2 dinners

What’s includedAll as per itinerary

• 7 nights multi-share accommodation: 5 nights in hotels, 1 night in a resort& 1 night in a lodgeBasis: mainly triple, some quad. Twin/singleshare also available at additional costMore info at contiki.com.au/nzaccommodation

• 7 breakfasts (B) & 2 dinners (D)• A dedicated crew with an

experienced & professional TourManager & Driver

• Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach withpowerpoints for charging

• Sightseeing tours of all major cities• Local taxes & service charges

WAITOMO: Guided tours of Ruakuri or Waitomo Caves to see the famous glowworms & rock formations - Black water rafting in a rubber ring through underground caves ROTORUA: Traditional Maori Hangi feast & cultural show - Become a ‘zorbonaut’ & race down a hill inside a man-size, transparent zorb ball LAKE TAUPO: Jet boat ride to Huka Falls - Fun evening lake cruise including fishing & karaoke! WELLINGTON: Quad biking through rugged, outback bushland

Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Auckland to Bay of IslandsMeet up with your Contiki Crew & head upto the idyllic & green Northland region withits laidback, endless-summer lifestyle.Later, chill out for the night in the Bay ofIslands in seaside Paihia. Hotel (D)Venture across Auckland's HarbourBridge & see the 'City of Sails'harbour made famous by theAmerica's CupSee Auckland’s Sky TowerFree time in Parry Kauri Park – hometo a national treasure of ancient, giantkauri trees Day 2: Bay of IslandsUndeniably pretty, this region ranks as oneof NZ’s top natural playgrounds – chill outon the beach, visit the Maori tribal lands,or try out some watersports – there arelots on offer. Hotel (B)Sightseeing tours of Paihia & Waitangi See the Tribal Lands of the Nga PuhiMaoriDay 3: Bay of Islands to WaitomoCircle back to Auckland. After lunch, rollthrough the lush, green countryside toWaitomo, with its amazing limestoneformations & a visit to the glitteringGlowworm Grotto. Lodge (B,D)Enjoy a traditional New Zealandcountry pubPizza partyDay 4: Waitomo to RotoruaCatch a sniff of sulphur in the air as youenter Rotorua, NZ’s most dynamic thermalarea & a cultural centre of the native Maoripeople. Soak in hot, bubbly pools or chowdown at a traditional Maori hangi &concert. Hotel (B)Rotorua city tourVisit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun &interactive experience showcasingKiwi farming, farm animals & a worldfamous sheep showDay 5: Rotorua to TaupoTravel through the volcanic Wairakei area &find yourself in Taupo, nestled amongspectacular natural wonders & offeringsome great back-to-nature & adventureactivities. Resort (B)See raging Huka FallsView Lake Taupo - a vast, water-filledcrater created from a volcanic blast &New Zealand’s largest lake

Day 6: Taupo to WellingtonJourney through World Heritage ListedTanogario National Park en route to NZ’svibrant capital & the trendiest bar & clubscenes in the country. Hotel (B)See the dramatic volcanic landscapemade famous in the 'Lord of the Rings'See the still active volcano, Mt.RuapehuWellington city tourVisit Mt. Victoria for panoramic viewsDay 7: WellingtonCheck out ‘Windy Welly’s’ impressiveharbour views, steep hills & red hot artsscene complete with hip bars, eclecticshopping & thriving late nightentertainment. Hotel (B)See even more of the sights madefamous in the 'Lord of the Rings'Day 8: Wellington to ChristchurchHop from the North Island, via ferry, to theSouth Island. Travel down the stunningKaikoura coastline through the country’slargest wine region to Christchurch wherethe tour ends & it's time to say farewell toyour new friends. (B)Cruise Cook Strait & the scenicMarlborough & Queen CharlotteSoundsVisit a seal colony on the KaikouraCoast

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

• For 6 day tour price - deduct A$265 from price in the price box.

• Twin room supplement: A$69.• Single room supplement: A$329.• Code: ex Auckland: NNZA. Start 12.00 noon/End 6.00pm. • Code: ex Wellington: NNZC. Start 7.30am/End 12.00 noon. • 6 day tour starts or ends at Abel Tasman Hotel in Wellington.

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save A$99.Or pay 6 months inadvance and save A$49.See page 12 for details.

For Travel Insurance see page 26.Prices above are quad share.Twin room supplement add A$95.Single room supplement add A$445.NNHA:Start Auckland 12.00noon and end Christchurch 6.00pm.NNHC:Start Christchurch 7.00am and end Auckland 12.00noon For departure point information see page 25.

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2009APR 11 APR 18 975APR 23 APR 30 975MAY 5 MAY 12 975MAY 17 MAY 24 975MAY 29 JUN 5 975JUN 10 JUN 17 975JUN 22 JUN 29 975JUL 4 JUL 11 965JUL 16 JUL 23 965JUL 28 AUG 4 965AUG 9 AUG 16 965AUG 21 AUG 28 965SEP 2 SEP 9 965SEP 14 SEP 21 965SEP 26 OCT 3 965OCT 8 OCT 15 985OCT 20 OCT 27 985OCT 28 NOV 4 985NOV 5 NOV 12 985NOV 13 NOV 20 985NOV 21 NOV 28 1010NOV 29 DEC 6 1010DEC 7 DEC 14 1010DEC 11 DEC 18 1010DEC 15 DEC 22 1010DEC 19 DEC 26 1010DEC 23 DEC 30 1010DEC 27 JAN 3 1010DEC 31 JAN 7 1010

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7 DaysScenicSouthern

You’ll have plenty of free time to explore and do your own

thing, as well as choose from our optional activities. Here’s

some of what you could get up to (at an additional cost):

LAKE TEKAPO: Scenic flight past

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6 nights accomm6 breakfasts 4 dinners

What’s includedAll as per itinerary

• 6 nights multi-share accommodation: 1 night in a resort, 4 nights in lodges& 1 night onboard a cruise boatBasis: mainly triple, some quad. Twin/singleshare also available at additional cost.Cruise boat quad share onlyMore info at contiki.com.au/nzaccommodation

• 6 breakfasts (B) & 4 dinners (D)• A dedicated crew with an

experienced & professional TourManager & Driver

• Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach withpowerpoints for charging

• Sightseeing tours of all major cities• Local taxes & service charges

QUEENSTOWN: Thrilling jet boat ride through the Shotover River - River ‘boogie boarding’ (with flippers)! - Canyon swing on a giant rope across the Shotover River, 109m up!FOX GLACIER: Guided glacier hike right onto the glacier itself (gear provided) - Heli-hike tour - fly to & walk on the glacier - Scenic helicopter flight to see Mt Cook & land on Fox glacier

Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Christchurch to Lake OhauMeet up with your Contiki Crew and setout for Lake Ohau this morning. On theway, cut through surreal MackenzieCountry, snap a picture of glacial LakeTekapo’s brilliant turquoise water, andcatch a glimpse of impressive Mt. Cook.Lodge (D)Day 2: Lake Ohau to Milford SoundPan for gold in the quaint, old gold miningtown of Arrowtown. Then it’s back on theroad to travel through more dramaticcountryside and through Homer Tunnel enroute to the world-famous Milford Sound.Overnight cruise (B,D)Soak up the historical ambiance ofArrowtown with it’s original wooden &stone buildingsContiki exclusive overnight cruise onMilford Sound in Fiordland NationalParkCruise past sheer rocky cliffs &forests clinging to the slopes See the awe-inspiring 1692m highMitre PeakDay 3: Milford Sound to QueenstownFirst up, a pit-stop at the home of bungy -Kawarau Bridge. Give this crazy thrill-sporta go! After the adrenaline rush, take it easyas we continue on to a travellers favourite- Queenstown. Lodge (B,D)Days 4-5: QueenstownYou’ve got 2 free days to explore the‘World’s Adventure Capital’ & its endlesslist of activities. Not to mention itsatmospheric restaurants, rocking bars & apicture postcard lakeside setting that willblow your mind! Lodge (B)(B)Queenstown tourSee The Remarkables & Coronet Peakmountain ranges

Day 6: Queenstown to Franz JosefGlacierHit the road and pass the last of thebreathtaking Southern Lakes area and upover Haast Pass to icy terrain of the FranzJosef and Fox Glacier region. Hotel (B,D)

Drive through Westland National Parkfeaturing glaciers & ancientrainforestsStunning drive through the SouthernAlpsDay 7: Franz Josef Glacier toChristchurchVenture along the rugged West Coast upto Hokitika and then through the majesticSouthern Alps on an amazing drive backto the charmingly English city ofChristchurch where you’ll have free time toexplore. (B)

See traditional Maori greenstonecarvingScenic drive through Arthur's PassNational Park Christchurch city tour Please note: This is the itinerary for the tour codeNSZC. The NSZA itinerary operates in reverse.

Whitewater rafting

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8 Dayoption for theScenic SouthernGot more time? We’ve got a longer, 8 day version of the 7 day Scenic Southern tour that starts or ends in Wellington, also including Milford Sound.

• For 8 day tour price - add A$165 to price in the price box. • Twin room supplement: A$115.• Single room supplement: A$400.• Code: ex Christchurch: NSHC. Start 8.00am/End 6.00pm. • Code: ex Wellington: NSHA. Start 7.00am/End 6.00pm. • 8 day tour starts or ends at Abel Tasman Hotel in Wellington.

Days 4-5: SkiQueenstown optionWant to ‘carve up’ some of the greatski mountains around Queenstown?You can if you’re travelling in July orAugust! You can choose to ski orboard for 2 full days - we can evenorganise ski equipment and lessonsfor you. Lodge. (B)(B)

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save A$89.Or pay 6 months inadvance and save A$45.See page 12 for details.

For Travel Insurance see page 26.Prices above are quad share.Twin room supplement add A$99.Single room supplement add A$335.NSZC:Start Christchurch 8.00am and end Christchurch 6.00pm NSZA:Start Christchurch 8.00am and end Christchurch 6.00pm For departure point information see page 25.

Code: NSZC 2009/10

Start Finish A$ C’church C’church pp

2009APR 11 APR 17 845APR 23 APR 29 845MAY 5 MAY 11 845MAY 17 MAY 23 845MAY 29 JUN 4 845JUN 10 JUN 16 845JUN 22 JUN 28 845JUL 4 JUL 10 835JUL 16 JUL 22 835JUL 28 AUG 3 835AUG 9 AUG 15 835AUG 21 AUG 27 835SEP 2 SEP 8 835SEP 14 SEP 20 835SEP 26 OCT 2 835OCT 8 OCT 14 855OCT 20 OCT 26 855OCT 28 NOV 3 855NOV 5 NOV 11 855NOV 13 NOV 19 855NOV 21 NOV 27 875NOV 29 DEC 5 875DEC 7 DEC 13 875DEC 11 DEC 17 875DEC 15 DEC 21 875DEC 19 DEC 25 875DEC 23 DEC 29 875DEC 27 JAN 2 875DEC 31 JAN 6 875

2010JAN 4 JAN 10 875JAN 8 JAN 14 875JAN 12 JAN 18 875JAN 16 JAN 22 875JAN 20 JAN 26 875JAN 24 JAN 30 875JAN 28 FEB 3 875FEB 1 FEB 7 875FEB 5 FEB 11 875FEB 9 FEB 15 875FEB 13 FEB 19 875FEB 17 FEB 23 875FEB 21 FEB 27 875FEB 25 MAR 3 875MAR 1 MAR 7 875MAR 5 MAR 11 875MAR 17 MAR 23 875MAR 29 APR 4 875APR 10 APR 16 865APR 22 APR 28 865MAY 4 MAY 10 865MAY 16 MAY 22 865MAY 28 JUN 3 865JUN 9 JUN 15 865JUN 21 JUN 27 865JUL 3 JUL 9 855JUL 15 JUL 21 855JUL 27 AUG 2 855AUG 8 AUG 14 855AUG 20 AUG 26 855SEP 1 SEP 7 855SEP 13 SEP 19 855SEP 25 OCT 1 855

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Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Christchurch to Fox GlacierMeet up with your Contiki Crew & get toknow your new travel buddies as weventure through the majestic SouthernAlps to Hokitika, a cool little coastal townfamous for gold & greenstone. Then winddown along the rugged West Coast to thespectacular Franz Josef & Fox Glacierregion. Hotel (D)Scenic drive through Arthur's PassNational ParkSee traditional Maori greenstonecarvingDay 2: Fox Glacier to QueenstownHop in a helicopter & fly off for an optionalthrilling alpine experience encompassing 2world famous glaciers. Or put on yourhiking boots & get right out onto the icyslopes of the living, moving glacier. Thenit’s back on the road to the breathtakingSouthern Lakes & traveller’s favourite –Queenstown! Hotel (B)Westland National Park drive full ofglaciers & ancient rainforestsSee Franz Josef & Fox GlaciersJaw-dropping drive through theSouthern AlpsDays 3-5: QueenstownYou’re here to ski, so hit the slopes &carve up the mountain! This area is madeup of some of the country’s best resorts,with 3 mountain playgrounds to pick from– The Remarkables, Coronet Peak &Cardrona. With 3 mountains to choosefrom, you’re sure to find the bestconditions. On day 5 there’s an includedgondola trip to the top of Bob’s Peak foran unforgettable dinner & night out high

above Queenstown. Hotel (B)(B)(B,D)3 day lift pass & transfers to & fromski fieldsGondola ride & dinner high up atSkyline RestaurantDay 6: QueenstownIt’s a free day to either test yourself on themountain again or try out an endless list ofnon-ski activities in the ‘World’s AdventureCapital’. Think about bungy-jumping,caving, rafting, sledging, jetboating, skiing,skydiving or hang gliding. Tonight, enjoy afinal dinner together & an awards night, thenhead out to one of the many fantastic barsin town, full of locals & travellers. Hotel (B,D)Queenstown tourDay 7: Queenstown to ChristchurchCut through the surreal landscape ofMackenzie Country, past glacial LakeTekapo on the way back to the charminglyEnglish city of Christchurch. The tour endshere & it’s time to say farewell to your newfriends. (B)Stop at AJ Hackett’s bungy bridge atKawarau RiverSoak up the historical ambience ofArrowtown with its original wooden &stone buildingsCatch a glimpse of impressive Mt. Cook See the beautiful glacial lakes of LakeTekapo & Lake PukakiSee the historic Church of the GoodShepherdPlease note: Ski & snowboard equipment isavailable for hire in Queenstown.

FOX GLACIER: Guided glacier hike right onto the glacier itself (gear provided) QUEENSTOWN: Thrilling jet boat ride through the Shotover River - Scenic tandem skydive - AJHackett bungy jump

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Code: CZSKIC03 2009

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6 nights accomm6 breakfasts 3 dinners

What’s includedAll as per itinerary

• 6 nights twin-share accommodation: 6 nights in hotelsBasis: Twin. Single share also available atadditional cost.More info at contiki.com.au/nzaccommodation

• 6 breakfasts (B) & 3 dinners (D)• A dedicated crew with an

experienced & professional TourManager & Driver

• Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach withpowerpoints for charging

• Sightseeing tours of all major cities• Local taxes & service charges

Stay Longer? See page 25 for great rates toextend your holiday.

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save A$119.Or pay 6 months inadvance and save A$59.See page 12 for details.

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You wouldn’t travel anywhere withoutyour music or a camera, right? That’swhy most of our coaches are fitted withcharging units, so you’ll never have toworry about your iPod, MP3 or camerabatteries running out of juice. Justcharge up onboard and you’re good togo – how convenient is that? Don'tforget to bring your adapter plug.

Charge it on the go

AucklandMercure Hotel Auckland, 8 Customs Street,Auckland: Situated in the centre of the city,within a short walking distance of the centralshopping and tourist areas. Facilities include abrasserie-style restaurant and bar.Getting there: The Mercure Hotel Auckland is22km (14 miles) from Auckland InternationalAirport. The cheapest form of transport to andfrom Auckland Airport is the Airbus situated justoutside the terminal building (approx NZ$15 ppplus 20% discount with Contiki travellers guidebook). Other sources of available transport areshuttle vans (approx NZ$25 pp) or taxis (approxNZ$70).Auckland Departures:Start at 12 noon: Grand Explorer, GrandAdventurer, Bay of Islands, Sun & Steam,Northern Highlights.Stay longer rates (inc. breakfast):Twin A$85 Single A$165

ChristchurchBealey’s Hotel, 263 Bealey Ave, Edgeware,Chistchurch: Located 20 min. walk from thecentre of Christchurch. An excellent base tomake the most of the city sights, shoppingfacilities and nightlife. Amenities include arestaurant & bar.Getting there: Bealey’s Hotel is 10km (6 miles)from Christchurch International Airport. Thecheapest form of transport from the airport isshuttle van (approx NZ$15 pp) or you can get ataxi (approx NZ$35).Christchurch Departures:Start at 8.00am: Grand Explorer, GrandAdventurer, Scenic Southern.Stay longer rates (inc. breakfast):Quad A$50 Twin A$65 Single A$109

QueenstownQueenstown Lodge, Sainsbury Road, FernhillQueenstown: The perfect place to explore thearea with a great social atmosphere.Getting there: Queenstown Lodge is 8km (5 miles) from Queenstown InternationalAirport. The cheapest transport toQueenstown lodge is the Connecta Bus(approx NZ$6) or shuttle bus (approx NZ$20)or by taxi (approx NZ$30). All accessableoutside airport doors.Queenstown Departures:Start at 10.30am: Grand Explorer (14 dayoption), Grand Adventurer (12 day option).Tours start at the Queenstown Airport where theContiki coach will pick up clients (no formal check-in desk, clients should wait near the front door andwill easily see the coach arriving (it’s a very smallairport). The cheapest transport from town to theairport is the Shopper Bus (approx NZ$6pp)Stay longer rates (inc. breakfast):Twin A$65 Single A$109

WellingtonAbel Tasman Hotel, 169 Willis Street,Wellington: Well located in the main shoppingand business area and short walking distanceto the waterfront and museums.Getting there: The Abel Tasman Hotel is 10km (6 miles) from Wellington International Airport.The cheapest form of transport from the airportis the orange Wellington Link bus situated justoutside the terminal and to the right (approxNZ$5 pp). Get off at Courtney Place. Otherforms of transport are shuttle vans (approxNZ$20 pp) or taxis (approx NZ$30).Wellington Departures:Start at 7.30am: Scenic Southern (8 dayoption), Northern Highlights (6 day option).Stay longer rates (inc. breakfast):Twin A$70 Single A$119

• Rates are per person per night including private facilities.

• Rooms are available in Australia for a maximum of 3consecutive nights in Sydney & Cairns, and 1 night in allother properties. In NZ, rooms are available for one nightonly. Extra nights will be on request.

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

• Rates only apply to Contiki clients booking extraaccommodation directly before and/or after their tour.

• If two people are sharing a room - booking must bemade at the same time.

• All hotels are subject to availability and where necessary,we may provide an alternative on your arrival.

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from A$215Daily except Sunday. Tour code CDTA

Auckland short break package Want to spend a bit more time in NZ’s multicultural capital at your ownpace? Grab a value-packed collection of extras, excursions and greataccommodation with our 3 night Auckland Explorer package. You can takeone before or after your tour!

Hit the streets with your included ‘Explorer Pass’ and you'll be able to hopon and hop off at all the important places. There’s heaps happening fromMaori performances at the Auckland Museum to Kelly Tarlton's AntarcticEncounter & Underwater World. Spectacular views from the Sky Tower canbe topped off with a Vertigo tower climb or you can even basejump from it! A walk through the Viaduct Harbour is a must, once the heart of theAmerica's Cup, it's got a great choice of restaurants and cool bars. There’s awine trail at nearby Waiheke Island, harbour sailing options, ferry trips, andMaori & Polynesian markets…the list is

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Hotel departure points and stay longer optionsLook up the start city of your tour below for departure point information about where your tour starts and how to get there. There are also details on how to extend your holidayand stay longer either before or after your tour (marked below as PRE & POST). Take advantage of our specially negotiated ‘Stay Longer’ hotel rates listed below, which can bearranged through Contiki or your travel agent when you book your tour. For the most up-to-date details go to contiki.com.au/staylonger and contiki.com.au/departurepoints.

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Answers to frequently asked questions & things you need to know.

Got a question?

Photography creditsPhotos courtesy of Tourism NewZealand Page 3 Jetboat Huka Falls -Destination Lake Taupo. Express chairlift toadrenalin-filled adventure - Lake WanakaTourism. Page 6 Kapa haka - Nick Servian.Page 7 Geothermal action, Rotorua - ChrisMclennan. Page 8 A cool adventure, FranzJosef - Adventure Films, Kayaking withdolphins - Chris McLennan. Page 9 Insidea Zorb - Zorb Rotorua. Page 11 A fine dayin the fiord - Holger Leue. Page 14 TheLedge Swing - AJ Hackett Bungy NewZealand. Page 18 Sand toboggoning, 90Mile Beach - Chris McLennan. Page 19Haka - James Heremaia. Page 24Snowboarding on the Remarkables - NZSki. Page 25 Jet boat safari, Dart River -Dart River Safaris Photos courtesy ofDestination Northland Page 7 RobertonIsland, Bay of Islands. Photos courtesy ofZorb Page 21 Zorb - Zorb. Photoscourtesy of Tourism Auckland Page 25Pride of Auckland Sailing.

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transport as specified.• Accommodation, breakfast and

evening meals as detailed on page 13 and under ‘What’s included’ ontour pages.

• Sightseeing as detailed on pages 6-7and in the itineraries on tour pages.Unless specified, entrance fees arenot included.

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

What’s notincluded?• 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 suchas white water rafting, helicopter flights,bungy jumping, etc.

• Some meals as specified under “All this included”.

Will I get moreinformation?Upon receipt of final payment, you’llreceive a copy of Contiki’s ‘Travellers Guide’ – an information book about your holiday. You’ll alsoreceive a comprehensive day-by-dayitinerary including full details and costs of all optional excursions available on your tour.

Your FREE Contiki document wallet andluggage tag* will be sent to you withyour travel documents. The wallet is asafe pla ce for your tickets andpassports, something you’ll want tokeep and use again.

* Contiki reserves the right to substitute an alternative

travel accessory for the Contiki document wallet.

How much luggagecan I bring?Luggage is restricted to a maximumsuitcase size of 73cm x 50cm x 25cm(29" x 20" x 10") and maximum weightof 20 kg (44lbs) plus one small hand/daybag that can go on the coach with you.NO EXTERNAL METAL FRAMEBACKPACKS PLEASE, their bulky

shape makes coach packing difficult.Contiki reserves the right to refuse toaccept larger suitcases on tour.

If you have your own ski/boardingequipment, you may bring one pair ofboots & skis or snowboard. Otherwise,your TM can arrange these for you inQueenstown on tour.

Baggage is carried at the owner’s riskand baggage insurance is stronglyrecommended. Remember, if your tourincludes a flight you are also subject toairline baggage restrictions.

How much moneydo I need?You should be able to use debit andcredit cards for most items. You’ll needto allow enough money to coverlunches, some dinners, souvenirs,shopping, drinks, optional excursionsand activities, entrance fees toattractions and evening entertainment.

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

What should I pack?Comfortable, casual clothing for daywear and ‘smart/casual’ for dining andthose special evenings on the town.Remember that early or later in theseason you will need warmer clothing aswell as a raincoat/jacket. A pair ofcomfortable walking shoes is essential.For further details, please refer to your‘Travellers Guide’ information book.

Explore MoreOptional ActivitiesWhen do I choose? Optionals arearranged and paid for on tour. Byleaving the final decisions until then youcan choose at the same time as yournew friends, you’ll get great value as weget you great rates and your Tour Manager can offer personal advice.Some activities are seasonal andweather dependent as well.

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

Am I expected to tipon tour?Every country in the world has differenttipping policies and in New Zealand,within service industries, tipping iscommon practice. Tipping is totallydiscretionary and only given if you feelthe service has met or exceeded yourexpectations. Your Tour Manager willassist you with any questions about thiswhile you’re on the road. The same ideaapplies to your Contiki Crew - if youthink they have done a good job thenthey would be grateful for yourrecognition by way of a tip, however this is not mandatory – it’s completelyup to you.

BrochureauthenticityWe have put a great deal of effort intoproducing this brochure. The informationgiven and literature produced by Contikihas been compiled with care and ispublished in good faith. Sometimes,because of circumstances outside ourcontrol, we have to alter some excursionsdue to seasonal closing or repairs tobuildings, etc., especially early or late inthe season. If this happens, alternativeswill be arranged.

Do I needvaccinations?At the time this brochure went to press(February 2009), no vaccinations werenecessary. However, it is wise to checkup-to-date information with your travelagent prior to departure. Don’t forget tobring with you any medication that youmay require en route, such asantihistamines or antibiotics.

Travel insuranceContiki very strongly recommend youtake out insurance cover for cancellation,medical expenses, personal accident,personal baggage, money & publicliability before you travel. You may not beaccepted on a Contiki holiday unless youhave arranged satisfactory insurance.You also agree to indemnify us against allthird-party claims, actions, damages andremedies against us arising from yourparticipation in the holiday. For insurancedetails, please speak to your Travel Agentat the time of making your booking.

SecurityContiki has been running tours for youngpeople since 1962 and is a member of theAustralian Federation of Travel Agents(AFTA). The members include all the majortour operators who are financially bondedfor your security and who maintain thehighest standards. With the guarantees ofthese organisations, you know yourholiday & money are secure with Contiki.Contiki is also a Qualmark endorsedNew Zealand inbound tour operator.

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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 and exchangerates as at 5th February, 2009. Should these costschange, it may be necessary to make a surcharge on theprice of your holiday. Should the total tour price increaseby more than 10% you will have the right to cancelwithin 7 days of notification without penalty. Nosurcharge in respect of cost or currency fluctuations willbe made once payment of the deposit for your land tourhas 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 made ifcosts 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 of anymonies paid to us less reasonable expenses incurred byus 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 2009) 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, to selectaccommodation, sightseeing tours and transportation togive 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 any monies,hold such monies for you until the booking is confirmedat which time those monies shall be remitted promptlyby your travel agent to us. All such monies received byus 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 tour shallbe deemed to be an authorisation for disbursementthereof as aforesaid.YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit of A$200,per person per tour, or the full amount payable ifbooking is made within 45 days of departure, must besubmitted to Contiki by you in respect of that holiday.This payment is in addition to any deposit required byyour travel agent. The deposit is accepted as a firstinstallment of the holiday price by Contiki only once thebooking has been confirmed in writing by Contiki oryour travel agent.1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt ofa non refundable deposit of A$200 per person per tourwhich must be within 7 days of booking or thereservation will automatically be cancelled.1.3 Any special meal requirements will be made on a

request 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. When making multi-tourbookings, full payment is due no later than 45 daysbefore the scheduled departure date of the firstdeparting tour2.2 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki mayassume that you have cancelled and cancellationcharges in accordance with clause 3 below will be leviedby 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 days ofyour tour departure, the full cost of the holiday will bepayable 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 CANCELLATION FEEOver 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 of yourinsurance policy, be refunded to you by the insurancecompany.3.4 Any cancellation of additional services booked priorto and after your tour booking, such as pre and postaccommodation and transfers, that are cancelled within14 days of the tour departure incur a 100% cancellationfee.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, tour itinerarybooking within 45 days of departure will be treated as acancellation, and normal cancellation fees will applyexcept when the change is to an earlier departure date ofequivalent or greater value in which case a A$35 perperson amendment fee will 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 ourholidays.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 off coaches,walking tours and other physical activities. Someholidays may not be suitable for you if you rely on awheelchair or have certain other disabilities. Should yourdisability require you to have special assistance, it is acondition of Contiki accepting your booking that youprovide evidence satisfactory to us that an able-bodiedperson will accompany you and is able to provide anyspecial needs or services that you may require. Contikiwill not be responsible for the failure of this person toprovide these services.5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements andcosts to/from the point of commencement/conclusion ofthe 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 theContiki Representative’s opinion, you are not compatiblewith the general enjoyment and well being of othermembers on the holiday or smooth operation of theholiday itself, we reserve the right to refuse to let youcontinue with the holiday. Furthermore, you agree thatyour fellow travellers and any Contiki Representative hasthe right to travel/work in a safe environment. Anythreats to their safety, well being or inappropriatebehaviour by you, whether verbal or physical, will betaken extremely seriously and may result in theimmediate termination of your holiday. In either event,you will be responsible for your own repatriation andrelated costs and have no claims 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 if thematter cannot be resolved after the representative’s bestendeavours to do so during the holiday, your complaintshould be made in writing to Contiki as soon as isreasonably possible after the holiday but within 42 daysthereof so that your complaint can be investigated. Anyclaims 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 limits ofthe 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, medicalexpenses, personal accident, personal baggage, moneyand public liability before embarking on a Contiki holiday.Please check that the insurance covers all of the activitiesthat you are going to be participating in. Some policiesexclude certain adventure activities. This should bearranged at the time of payment of the deposit and will,in certain circumstances, cover you against loss ofdeposit or cancellation fees from the date of confirmation

of your booking, as shown in the insurance policy. Youalso agree to indemnify us against all third-party claims,actions, damages and remedies which may be broughtagainst us in respect of your participation in the holiday.7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISMIn the event of your withdrawal from a holiday after thecommencement as a result of illness, you must obtain amedical certificate in support of any insurance claim. Norefunds 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 basis ofsnow 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 duringthe time passengers are not on board planes,transportation or conveyances. We rely on internationalconvention which may apply to the services provided byus, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim ofany nature brought by you against us as a result of theprovision of those services. International conventionswhich apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (asamended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) inrelation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the BerneConvention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 forcarriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage byroad and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are tobe regarded as having all benefit of these conventions onlimiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury,loss, damage and delay to passengers and luggage.Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constituteagreement and acceptance by the passenger of the termsand conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot bevaried except in writing 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 liability inrespect of death, personal injury, delay and loss ordamage to baggage. Whilst we cannot accept anyresponsibility for any loss as a result of such actions or asa result of any act or omission of any such third-parties,we will give every reasonable assistance in helping toresolve any reasonable dispute. Please also note thatContiki cannot be held responsible for the failure of any ofthese parties to provide facilities or services for disabledclients (see also 5.3 under Holiday Details & 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 2009 to September 2010.3. OPERATING COMPANIESThe programmes advertised in this brochure areoperated by Contiki Holidays (New Zealand) Limited.

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

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1. Your travel agent will confirm by phone with the local Contikioffice that there's space on the tour you've chosen. At the sametime, your travel agent can book your hotel accommodation beforeand/or after your Contiki tour, see page 25.

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

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

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

5. We will then send to your travel agent your travel vouchers anddetailed information about your holiday. The documentation will besent approximately 21 days prior to your departure from Australia.

IMPORTANT By paying the A$200 deposit per person pertour to your travel agent, you acknowledge that you have read andunderstood the Booking Conditions as set out on page 27, whichmake up the contract between you and Contiki.

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If you’re looking for something completely different our SpecialInterest Groups Departments in Europe, America, Australia andNew Zealand have been helping those with specific group travelrequirements for years. And now there’s Asia too! School andUniversity trips, choirs, wine tours, Grand Prix, ski tours - youname it we’ve done it!

From supplying competitive quotations to helping you plan thebest itinerary right down to the last detail, our worldwide teamof experts is able to arrange a custom designed holiday orincentive trip to suit your particular requirements. Call your travel agent or nearest Contiki Office.

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

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

Contiki is represented in Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Costa Rica,Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico,Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa,Switzerland, Taiwan, Thialand, United Kingdom, USA.

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