contiki holidays south pac ebrochure 2015/16 (usd)

Australia & New Zealand

15/16Including diving, sailing, festivals & ski options

This is your youth. You only get to live it once,

but if you do it right once is more than enough

Live life on your own terms - create the stories

now that you’ll recount for decades to come

Make new friends from new places

Travel a lot. It’s the only thing you’ll buy

that’ll make you richer

Celebrate individuality, diversity, connections& a little bit of craziness

Find comfort outside your comfort zone

See the world through youthful eyes, a little bit of naivety & a truckload of optimism

Live for the moment. Have #NOREGRETS,just memories

And above all... Make every moment count.

#NOREGRETSTHE PHILOSOPHY

- RACHEL WOLCHIN

CONTENTS

Where we go 06What you’ll get 08Why Choose Contiki 10The Contiki facts 12Deals, deals, deals 13Ways to stay 14What you’ll taste 16Contiki Cares 19Mix & Match 20

AUSTRALIA 22-30DISCOVERY PLUS TRIPS 31The Big Walkabout 32Beaches & Reefs 34Reefs & Rainforests 36Sunsets & Surf 38

HIGH ENERGY TRIPS 40City to Surf 41The Sunseeker 42

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER TRIPS 43Tropical Wonder 44Island & Rainforest 45Alice & Kakadu 47Outback Adventure 48Rock & Red 50

FESTIVALS & SHORT STAYS 51Sydney NYE 52Splendour in the Grass 53

SAILING & DIVE TRIPS 54Whitsundays & Dive 55

NEW ZEALAND 56-64DISCOVERY PLUS TRIPS 65The Big Tiki 66Kiwiana Panorama 68

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER TRIPS 70Sun & Steam 71Northern ‘Choice’ 72‘Sweet as’ South 74

EASY PACE TRIPS 76Fire ‘n’ Ice New for 2015 77

SHORT STAYS 78Jaffas & Jandals 78

WINTER & SKI 79Ultimate NZ Ski 80

Got a question? 82Booking conditions 83How to book 84

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THE CONTIKI DIFFERENCE18-35s ONLYYour boss, that crazy aunt… they’re great people but

chances are you don’t want to be traveling with them. Our

trips are 18-35s only. So you’ll only ever be exploring with

young, like-minded travelers just like yourself.

LOCAL EXPERTSWith your nose stuck in a map, you’ll miss out on the best

parts of Australia & New Zealand. Every Contiki trip comes

with an awesome team bursting with local knowledge – a

Trip Manager to take care of the logistics, a Trip Driver to

take you to all the hotspots without the hassle, plus Local

Guides in some destinations to give you an authentic

insight into the places you visit.

LOCAL EXPERIENCESAustralia & New Zealand have two of the world’s most

unique cultures, so we help you discover everything you

want & need to know (and more). From Aboriginal history

& art, to Maori culture & customs, it’s all about up-close

experiences you’ll never forget. And it doesn’t stop with

people! Get up close to some of these countries furrier

friends, like koalas, kangaroos & kiwi birds!

CHOICE, CHOICE & MORE CHOICETwo unique countries & five amazing ways to travel –

there’s something for everyone. Choose a Discovery Plus

trip & see & do it all in Australia, or an In-Depth Explorer

trip in New Zealand to really get the full experience of

this amazing country. Each travel style is designed with a

different type of traveler in mind, so which type of traveler

are you?

MORE INCLUDEDOur trips include everything you need to have the best

travel experience of your life. We take care of all the boring

logistics like booking hotels, finding the best spots for

dinner & getting you from place to place. And the sights?

You’ll get VIP access to the icons, so try not to look too

smug as you skip to the front of the line at Auckland’s

Sky Tower, or when you’re sipping champagne in front of

Uluru! One thing’s for sure, it’s amazing value you won’t

find anywhere else – see pages 8 & 9 for more details on

what’s included.

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SYDNEY

ALICE SPRINGS

COFFS HARBOUR

SURFERS PARADISE

FRASER ISLAND

CAIRNS

KINGS CANYON

TENNANT CREEK

KATHERINE

KAKADU N.P.DARWIN

BYRON BAY

NOOSA

CATTLE STATION

cape tribulation

ULURURINGS

CAIRNS

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SYDNEY

COFFS HARBOUR

BYRON BAY

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NEW SOUTH WALES

QUEENSLAND

NORTHERNTERRITORY

VICTORIA

TASMANIA

SOUTHAUSTRALIA

WESTERNAUSTRALIA

WHITSUNDAYS(Daydream Island)

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CAPE TRIBULATION With white

sand beaches, turquoise water &

endless rainforest, Cape Tribulation is

an incredible destination like no other.

Let us show you why we love this

unique part of Oz.

THE WHITSUNDAYS Home to the

most beautiful beach in the world

(Whitehaven) & the Great Barrier

Reef, the Whitsundays are without

a doubt a must-see. Sit back, relax &

enjoy the heavenly white beaches

& crystal clear waters.

THE OUTBACK Unimaginable

landscapes, Uluru sunsets &

Aboriginal culture – the Outback has

it all. Sleep under the stars, experience

the mindblowing Kata Tjuta rock

formations & toast a drink at Uluru as

the sun goes down.

WHERE WE GO

BYRON BAY Head to legendary

Byron Bay for the ultimate laid-back

surfer vibe. This town will leave you

wanting more, home to some of

the best surf spots, sandy shores for

getting that sun-kissed glow, amazing

food & a great nightlife.

SYDNEY With the famous harbor bridge,

iconic Opera House & beautiful beaches,

Sydney has it all. Head to the quirky

cafes, funky boutiques or make a splash

in the ocean. Or if you’re looking for

something faster paced, embrace the city

streets & late nights in some of the city’s

great hotspots.

PAIHIA

WELLINGTON

QUEENSTOWN

Christchurch

WAITOMO ROTORUA

TAUPO

LAKEOHAU

DUNEDIN

FRANZ JOSEF & FOX GLACIER

AUCKLAND

milfordsound

NORTHISLAND

SOUTHISLAND

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WAITOMO Famous for

the incredible Waitomo

Caves, a stunning

subterranean world for

you to explore. Tour the

Glowworm Grotto covered

in twinkling insects, or

if you crave a bit of

adventure, head deeper

into the caves & tube in

the underground river!

FRANZ JOSEF & FOX GLACIERNew Zealand’s iconic glacial spot, get ready to hit

the ice. Take a hike & feel like you’ve conquered

the world or see the stunning views from the sky

with a heli ride & glacier-walk.

ROTORUA Experience NZ’s cultural

hotspot, from up-close Maori

experiences to bubbling mudpools &

hot springs. Unmissable!

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

QUEENSTOWN Welcome to legendary Queenstown,

the adventure capital of the world. Get the adrenaline

pumping with endless adventure activities from bungy

jumps & Shotover Jet boat rides to canyon swings,

luging & gondolas – Queenstown has them all!

MILFORD SOUND Take a day trip to

the stunning Milford Sound, a fusion

of spectacular natural beauty with

amazing 360º views. Described as the

eighth wonder of the world, this is a

sight not to be missed.

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WHAT YOU’LL GET

It’s all about the freedom & flexibility to explore

your way, and we have a range of amazing ME

Time optionals for you to choose from, including

the stunning Milford Sound in New Zealand or the

Harbour Bridge Climb in Australia. Look for the M symbol on your trip itineraries for a taste of what’s

available & find out more at contiki.com/metime.

We’ve scouted the best parts of each destination

& included them in the cost of the trip so there’s no

way you’ll miss out on the iconic gotta-see’s or local

secrets. Like the best view of the incredible Kakadu

landscape, the perfect place to watch the sunset over

Uluru or skipping the lines at Auckland’s Sky Tower.

ME TIME

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

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

THE BEST INCLUSIONS

MILFORD SOUND ULURU


BETTER WAYS TO TRAVEL UNBEATABLE VALUE

Contiki is all about the best sights, more inclusions,

culture, epic memories & no hassle. It’s pretty simple

– you can’t do what we do, for less, and with your own

exclusive team. Head to contiki.com/compare to see

how Contiki measures up going at it alone in Australia

or New Zealand vs traveling with us.

Getting from A to B can be a bit of a headache

if you don’t know the country, let’s be honest.

Make sure you don’t turn your exciting adventure

into an exhausting one. Choose to travel with us &

keep it easy. We get you from place to place the

quickest way possible, whether it’s by our modern,

air-conditioned coaches or by plane in New Zealand,

giving you more time to explore a new city & less

time fumbling with a map.

FOUR WHEEL DRIVING ON FRASER ISLAND BAY OF ISLANDS

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GREAT BARRIER REEF

CHECK OUT CONTIKI.COM/COMPARE FOR EVEN MORE

Prices and exchange rates validated at 9th January 2015 at the locations stated. Actual costs may change without notice. Sightseeing cost comparison is based on activities similar to those included in a

Contiki trip price. Contiki New Zealand pricing based on The Big Tiki trip (p.66) visiting Auckland. Contiki Australia pricing based on the Reefs & Rainforests trip (p.36) visiting Sydney.

WITH CONTIKI GOING AT IT ALONE

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Good morning Queenstown!Hotel (Included)

Right… let’s see if TripAdvisor was right! Hotel (NZ$150 per night)

BREA

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

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

TRAN

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

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

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

YOUR

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

EXPE

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

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

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

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

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

Loving these locally guided tours. (NZ$35)

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

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


AUSTRALIANEW ZEALANDWITH CONTIKI GOING AT IT ALONE

ACCO

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Loving the hotel, super

central in Sydney

(Included)

Ouch, Sydney is expensive!

(A$140 per night)

BREA

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just downstairs is so easy.

(Included)

Now…where do I go for

breakfast…? (A$17)

TRAN

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ON Coach right outside – yes

please. Loving being

shown around the city.

(Included)

Now where is the train

station again? Urgh I’m

lost. (A$23 per day)

MEA

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Aussie cook your own

BBQ. (Included)

The food here is amazing

– but expensive! (A$50)

YOUR

TEA

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Driver Team. (Included)

Concierge told me where

the bus & train stations

were, so I guess that’s

a start.

ME

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The BridgeClimb – it’s a

MUST! All pre-booked for

a great price with Contiki.

(A$198)

Been saving up to do the

Harbour BridgeClimb – the

view up here is amazing!

(A$248)

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Opera House, Darling

Harbour, Mrs Macquarie’s

Chair & Chinatown,

the Blue Mountains

– including a hike at

Wentworth Falls…

incredible.

(All included)

There’s this place called

Manly that apparently is

THE place to people watch

local surfers… but how

do I get there? (A$14.80

return ferry ticket) What

else… Blue Mountains!

Need a car for that.

(A$140)

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Trip from A$189* per

day plus (A$198) for

BridgeClimb.

A$237 per day

(average cost per day for

2 days)’ plus A$248 for

BridgeClimb.

CONTIKI TRIPSFROM US$154 P/D

GOING IT ALONEFROM US$226 P/D

CONTIKI TRIPSFROM US$149 P/D

GOING IT ALONEFROM US$194 P/D

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HERE’S A LITTLE SNAPSHOTOF WHY TRAVELING WITH CONTIKI IS AN EXPERIENCE

UNLIKE ANY OTHER.

CONTIKI.COM/COMPARE

IS ALL WE DO

SAVE YOU TIMESay NO to wasting precious

travel time. Take to the

destinations like a pro & let

us take care of the hassle.

No waiting for transportation,

no lining up for tickets, no

looking for tourist info centers,

ATMs, or bathrooms

ALL ACCOMMODATIONS INCLUDED, EVERY

NIGHT!

No researching on TripAdvisor necessary with Contiki!

TRAVEL PIONEERSWe’re the original travel

company for young

explorers & after

53 years, we’re still the

original & the best

YOU CAN DO IT!50% of our travelers

go solo. It’s all about a great

blend of groups, couples & friends

– all like-minded explorers

TRANSPORTATION INCLUDED

From comfy coaches, internal

flights & boat rides, it’s all about

experiencing a range of ways to

explore your chosen destination

CASH, CASH, CASHATMs are readily

available throughout Australia

& New Zealand

& for converting to

foreign currencies, try

our Shout! app when

you’re on the go.

NEED A PASSPORT OR VISA?

Make sure you’re covered for

the trip of a lifetime with a

valid passport & visa for the

countries you’re visiting. Head

online & research the facts or

contact your Contiki agent.

PASSPORT

US$20 MILLION CUSTOMER PROTECTIONThe traveling public has always been concerned about the

protection of their advanced bookings.

As part of Contiki’s commitment to providing our customers

with peace of mind in all dealings with Contiki, Travcorp

Financial Services Limited has provided a letter of credit to

Contiki for US$20 Million with respect to all customers

traveling with Contiki.


Triple-share options available

in New Zealand to stretch your

budget even further

TRIPLE-SHARE

CHECK OUT THE BEST DEALSON CONTIKI TRIPS AT

CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

Once you’ve booked, register online,

share it with your family & friends &

pay off your trip over time!

LAYAWAY

Traveled with us or one

of our sister companies

before? Welcome back

to the family with 5%

additional discount

TRAVELING AGAIN?

BOOK EARLY & SAVE

Check contiki.com/deals

for great ways to save

throughout the year when

booking your trip

The facts: All these discounts apply to the land portion of your trip price only (this excludes taxes, included flight costs, extra accommodation, any applicable food funds & optional activities. Your trip

price does not include the costs of international flights to/from Australia/New Zealand that start or end your trip). You can combine loyalty discounts (‘Traveling Again’) , group discounts (‘Book with

Friends’) multi trip discounts (‘2 or more’) on trips of 7 days or longer. Group discounts (‘Book with friends’) is available on all trips.

CHANGE DIRECTION

We believe in the principle of the more the merrier!

Start early & get your friends on board for an amazing adventure.

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN SAVE, IT’S REALLY PRETTY SIMPLE

(or…invite an 11th & bring them, or yourself, for free!)

BOOK WITH FRIENDS

You could save up to US$210when you take a

Contiki Australia or New Zealand

trip with a different departure

city (travel on one of the itineraries

in reverse order).

Look out for the ‘Your choice’

box on trip pages.

• 4 OR MORE – everyone saves 5%• 7 OR MORE – everyone saves 7.5%• 10 OR MORE – everyone saves 10%

BOOK 2 OR MORE TRIPS

Can’t get enough of Contiki?

We know the feeling.

Book 2 trips of 7+ days & get

US$50 off your second trip!

MIX & MATCH

Combine Australia & New Zealand trips of 7+ days with

Contiki & save US$50

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WAYS TO STAY

A BAD NIGHT’S SLEEP MAKES FOR A GRUMPYTRAVELER, FACT. THAT’S WHY WITH OUR ACCOMMODATIONS, WE’VE PUT COMFORT, LOCATION AND GREAT FACILITIES AT THE TOPOF THE PRIORITY LIST.

RAINFOREST LODGE,FRANZ JOSEF

Sleep surrounded by rainforest

in a Franz Josef lodge.

KINGS CREEK STATION

Get a real taste of the Outback

at Kings Creek station.

TANOA ASPEN HOTEL,QUEENSTOWN

Wake up to sunrise over beautiful

Lake Wakitipu in Queenstown.

TANOA PAIHIA HOTEL,BAY OF ISLANDS

Have a serene stay surrounded by

natural bush & only minutes away

from the stunning wharf at the

Tanoa Paihia Hotel, Bay of Islands.

Stay on the edge of the famous

hot springs in Roturua with

stunning lakeside views at the

Sudima Hotel.

– SUDIMA HOTEL, ROTURUA


CENTRALLY LOCATED HOTELSA vacation isn’t really a vacation without a little luxury. Get a good night’s

sleep with home comforts, think fluffy towels, cozy duvets, en-suites and

WiFi. We’ve even sorted gyms for all you work hard, play hard advocates.

SPECIAL STAYSWe mix up your hotel stays with Contiki’s special overnight experiences with

nights spent in a comfy swag under the stars, on a working outback cattle

ranch or beachside at our Surf Camp.

With single, multi-share & twin-share options available, you can choose a

rooming option to suit your budget. Traveling solo? We don’t charge for

single supplements – we’ll simply match you up with a same-sex roommate.

STAY LONGERTake advantage of our specially negotiated ‘Stay Longer’ hotel rates & look

up departure information for your trip including times & departure points in

each city at contiki.com/staylonger

AUSTRALIS NOOSA LAKES, NOOSA

Relax in style on the tranquil

Noosa River only minutes from

Australis Noosa Lakes, Noosa.

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NOMADS HOSTEL, BYRON BAY

Chill out in the heart of Byron

Bay at the Nomads Hostel.

VISIT CONTIKI.COM FOR MORE DETAILS ON OUR AWESOME ACCOMMODATIONS

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AUSTRALIANEW ZEALAND


Food: a traveling essential. It’s no

secret that cracking into the heart of

a destination is through the stomach.

And no one likes a hungry traveler!

Sure, they’re not the home of pasta, pizza

or beef bourguignon, but it’s not hard to

see why Australia & New Zealand serve

up some of the world’s freshest & best

tastes (and some of the world’s best

wines). And this is how we do it:

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

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

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

TASTE BUDS, PREPARE:

Australia: Surf club dinner & drinks, traditional

Aussie cookout, and an Aussie cook your own BBQ

experience are just a hint of what you’ll try when

you travel with us.

New Zealand: Maori Hangi dinner & show,

fish’n’chips, Ferg Burger (yes, you heard it right),

and a traditional kiwi BBQ feast are just a taste of

what you can expect.

• BREAKFAST DAILY • PLENTY OF FOODIE ME TIME • INCLUDED LOCAL MEALS

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

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

To continue sharing our discoveries with

young travelers for decades & centuries

to come, we need to respect & protect

those places through everything that

we do.

Powered by the Treadright Foundation,

Contiki Cares is on a very exciting

journey; a journey to create a community

of young & passionate people who

simultaneously live with conscience

& live to travel.

Visit Contiki.com/contikicares for more

info on our projects & what we do.

5 WAYS TO TREAD LIGHTLY WHEN TRAVELING

1. Bring a reusable

water bottle

and reduce the

use of plastics.

2. Explore cities by

foot, bike or public

transportation

on your ME Time

to reduce your

carbon footprint.

3. Switch off when

you’re not in your

hotel room to

conserve energy.

4. Buy local – you’ll

support the

communities you

visit and help reduce

shipping from other

countries.

5. Conserve water in

hotels by turning

off the taps when

not in use – water

is a scarce resource

in many of the

countries we visit.

TIMELINE OF CONTIKICARES PROJECTSSince 2011, Contiki has partnered

with some incredible ocean-based

organizations and people, including

Céline Cousteau, providing support

for sustainability and conservation

initiatives and educating travelers

through Earth Month expeditions.

Check out contiki.com/storytellers

to see our latest expedition.

2011Sustainable Coastlines

2013Shark Savers

2012MAR Leadership

2012Oceana

2014Sea Turtle Conservancy

2014Surfrider Australia

Did you know coach travel

has been proven to reduce

congestion and cause less

pollution per passenger mile than

any other transportation option?

Contiki’s coach fleet is efficient

and complies with AU & NZ

emissions standards.

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BEACHES & REEFS (P.34)

2 WHITSUNDAYS(Daydream Island)

Victoria

NEW SOUTH WALES

QUEENSLAND

Northern Territory

South Australia

WesternAustralia

NOOSA2

CATTLE STATION

1

BYRON BAY1

SURFERS PARADISE 2

COFFS HARBOUR1

SYDNEY3

CAIRNS2

MIX, MATCH

TO MAKE SURE YOU GET THE BEST CONTIKI HAS TO OFFER IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC, BOOK 2 TRIPS THAT MATCH UP AND SAVE US$50 (COMBINABLE WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS). THAT WAY YOU’LL SEE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THESE INCREDIBLE COUNTRIES IN ONE GO!

Many airlines can sort your trip so you fly into

Sydney and out of Auckland (for example) with a

great trans-Tasman connection in-between.

Speak to your travel agent or Contiki representative

for more Mix and Match options to suit your travel

times & budget.


FIJI HONOLULU

WITH EASY & AFFORDABLEAIR LINKS BETWEEN SYDNEY& AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON

& CHRISTCHURCH, IT’S EASY TO LINK UP YOUR TRIPS & START THE

ADVENTURE. SPEAK TO YOUR TRAVEL AGENT OR CONTIKI REP

FOR MORE DETAILS

SWEET AS SOUTH (P.74)

QUEENSTOWN

LAKE OHAU

FRANZ JOSEF& FOX GLACIER

DUNEDIN

Wellington

Christchurch

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& SEE MORE

FIJI Break up your journey to

Australia or New Zealand with

a relaxing stopover on the Fiji

Islands. White sand beaches

& cloudless skies - get ready

to become a beach bum! With

easy access to both Australia &

New Zealand enjoy this beach

paradise before you start your

Contiki adventure.

HONOLULU 2 & 4 NIGHT STAYSFROM US$299

Contiki has 2 & 4 night packages

at Queen Kapiolani Hotel in

Honolulu on the beautiful island

of Oahu, walking distance from

the famous Waikiki Beach!

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/HAWAII

To visitors it’s known as the Land Down Under, to locals it’s

known as ‘Straya’, and to anyone who steps foot on its world

famous beaches, Australia is known simply as paradise. Come see

what makes Australia a haven for young travelers, with lively cities,

epic nightlife & chilled out beach towns. Your sun-kissed glow might

fade, but your love for this vibrant country will last forever.

contiki.com/australia

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AUSTRALIA

HIGH ENERGY2 TRIPS, 8–11 DAYSSun, sights & action is what makes these shorter trips a snappy

experience of East Coast faves. Late nights, all the sites, & so

much more.

• Epic sights

• Amazing nightlife

• A high energy experience

See & do it all as you experience a lot of Oz in the

time you’ve got. With lots of experiences included

& cool ways to stay, it’s adventure-filled days from

Sydney to Darwin & everywhere in-between.

• See more

• Do more

• More included

• Unique accommodation experiences

• Central overnights

DISCOVERY PLUS4 TRIPS, 12–26 DAYS

5 WAYSTO GO

FIND OUTMORE ATCONTIKI.COM/

WAYSTOTRAVEL-AUSTRALIA

FESTIVALS & SHORT STAYS2 TRIPS, 4–5 DAYSFrom a music festival that rocks to ringing in NYE in

one of the world’s greatest cities, let us take you

there while we take care of the hassle.

• Breakfast included

• Choice of ways to stay

• Festival & NYE experiences

1 incredible country, 15 trips,

from 3–26 days. We make getting

around this epic country easy, AND

pack it with all the highlights.

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IN-DEPTH EXPLORER5 TRIPS, 6–12 DAYSDive deep into these unique

Aussie areas as you find out

what really makes them tick.

Local Guides & less travel time

make these trips all about getting

into the heart of the destination.

• More Local Guides

• More 2-night stays

• Less travel time

*Important info: For the Learn to Dive trip, an Australian diving medical certifi cate may be needed. Please read your pre-trip

documentation carefully for more details. Note: Some taxes are payable directly to Pro Dive at the end of the course

including the Environmental Management charge at a cost of A$60.

SAILING & DIVE2 TRIPS, 3–5 DAYSLearn to dive in the famous Great Barrier Reef, or if

you’re already a pro, then get right into the action!*

When you’re in Oz you can choose to get out on

the water in the incredible Whitsunday Islands,

an un-missable experience.

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


ME TIMEIt’s your trip, which is why we include lots of

ME Time to give you the freedom to create your

perfect Australian experience.

Do your own thing: chill out on the beach, check

out quirky boutiques in Sydney’s Surry Hills or

enjoy a beer in the sunshine.

Choose a ME Time optional: whether it’s

climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge, white

water rafting in Tully or getting a bird’s eye view

of the desert from a hot air balloon, we’ll keep

you entertained!

And ask your Trip Manager for helpful tips and

advice to get the most from your adventure.

AUSTRALIAN BUCKET LIST

• Snorkel or dive, Great Barrier Reef

• BridgeClimb, Sydney

• Ziplining, Cape Tribulation

• Tandem Skydive, Surfers Paradise

• Outback Balooning, Alice Springs

• Helicopter flight over Uluru

• Kayaking Safari, Byron Bay

• Sailing, Whitehaven Beach

• Harley ride, Uluru


VISITCONTIKI.COM/METIMEFOR WHAT YOU COULD

GET UP TO ME TIME OPTIONAL IN KINGS CANYONFREE TIME IN BYRON BAY

ME TIME OPTIONAL IN SYDNEY FREE TIME AT BONDI BEACH

ON EACH TRIP…Our trips include heaps of #NOREGRETS experiences, taking

your travel in Australia from the ordinary to the extraordinary!

We don’t expect you to pay extra to see all essentials to have the

trip of a lifetime. Say farewell to wasting time & money asking for

help & information. We’ll give you access to the iconic sights &

hidden gems you wouldn’t see without a local friend.

HERE IS A TASTE OF WHAT’S INCLUDED ON YOUR AUS EXPERIENCE:• Surf lesson in Coffs Harbour

• Visit the famous Blue Mountains

• Experience Uluru at sunset

• Locally guided 4WD trip across Fraser Island with BBQ lunch

• Plus more

MOREINCLUDEDEXPERIENCES:OUR INSIDER’S GUIDETO AUSTRALIA

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ULURU


OUR TEAM

FOLLOW HIM AT INSTAGRAM.COM/CONTIKI_TRYS

MEET OUR TEAMMeet Trys, one of our On-Road Team. His mantra: “When it all comes down to it,

all you have left is your story, I’m just trying to live a good one...” and we couldn’t

agree more. See Australia through Trys’ eyes.

YOUR AUSTRALIA EXPERTS ARE MORE THAN JUST LIVING GUIDEBOOKS.• A Trip Manager & Driver team who are with you from start to finish of your

adventure. Your awesome travel buddies who will make sure you have the best time

exploring this great land!

• They’re lifelong travelers, passionate about making sure you make every single

moment in Australia count.

• All the finer details are taken care of, like restaurant bookings, sorting out entry

to sites & getting you to your accommodation.

• Packed with expert local knowledge so you’ll discover what makes this country

so special.

MY FAVORITE THING IS TO GO WHERE I’VE

NEVER BEEN


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

• A Trip Manager & Driver team who will be your expert on all things Australia

• Breakfast every day, plus included dinners at hotels & local restaurants

• Get around on our modern, air-conditioned coaches with power outlets, wifi (on some coaches), movies & a killer sound system!

• More included activities such as a surflesson at Coff’s Harbour & sunset at Uluru

• A mix of hotel & Special Stay accommodations, including an outback cattle station & a surf village

• ME Time – choose to discover this great country in your own time or get involved in our ME Time optionals

INCLUDED4 TRIPS / 12-26 DAYS

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

Beaches & Reefs ............................... p.34

Reefs & Rainforests ......................... p.36

Sunsets & Surf ................................... p.38

We Love WiFi – stay connected with WiFi at most overnight stopsContiki.com/discovery-plus-australia

DISCOVERYPLUS

WANT TO SPOT DINGOES PLAYING ON FRASER ISLAND OR SIP CHAMPAGNE WHILE WATCHING THE SUN SET OVER ULURU? PREPARE FOR ICONIC EXPERIENCES & ACTION FUELED ADVENTURES – MORE CHOICE, MORE FREE TIME, AND ULTIMATE COMFORT.

Mataranka

Devils Marbles

Daly Waters

Wycliffe Well

Tully

Townsville

Airlie Beach

Mackay

Brisbane

Currumbin

Capricorn Coast

Port Macquarie

The Olgas

Simpsons Gap

Litchfield N.P.

Fraser Island

SYDNEY

ALICE SPRINGS

COFFS HARBOUR

SURFERS PARADISE

CAIRNS

KINGS CANYON

TENNANT CREEK

KATHERINEKAKADU N.P.

DARWIN

BYRON BAY

NOOSA

CATTLE STATION


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GREAT AUSTRALIAN

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GREAT BARRIER REEF

GULF OF CARPENTARIA

NEW SOUTH WALES

QUEENSLAND

NORTHERN TERRITORY

Victoria

South Australia

AUSTRALIA DISCOVERY PLUS

Places visitedNightstops1 or more nights at Special Stays

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SAVE FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

25/26 DAYS - FROM US$4265 PP*/ US$171 P/DAY*

THE BIG WALKABOUT Day 1: Arrive Sydney . Check into our Sydney hotel & spend the rest of the day exploring Sydney. Hotel

Day 2: Sydney . Meet up with your Contiki Team before we head out of the city & into the Blue Mountains to learn about this amazing landscape. Hike Wentworth Falls, then it’s back to Sydney for dinner in Darling Harbour. Hotel (B, D)

• Trip to the Blue Mountains

• See the Three Sisters

• Hike at Wentworth Falls

• Cook your own BBQ steak

Day 3: Sydney . Today we get the best views of the Harbour Bridge & Opera House. Drive to Manly Beach for lunch & a swim. Hotel (B)

• Take a tour of Kings Cross, Chinatown, Darling Harbour, Macquarie Street & The Rocks

• Ferry from Manly M Climb the Harbour Bridge

Day 4: Sydney to Coffs Harbour . It’s out of the city & into the cool surf vibes at our Surf Village. (B, D)

� Surf Village Special Stay

• Stop in the seaside resort town of Port Macquarie

• Pass the famous ‘Big Banana’

Day 5: Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay . Get yourself onto the waves in our surf lesson! This afternoon we head to legendary Byron Bay. Hostel (B)

• ‘Learn to surf’ lesson

• Visit Australia’s most easterly point & Cape Byron lighthouse

• Get into Byron’s organic lifestyle & cool night life M Kayak tour of Byron Bay’s Marine Park & waves to spot dolphins, turtles & whales (seasonal)

Day 6: Byron Bay to Surfers Paradise . We head north to Surfers Paradise & stop at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary – see wombats, kangaroos & maybe cuddle a koala. Resort (B)

• Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

• Stay at a resort located right near the beach

Day 7: Surfers Paradise . With a free day, hit the shops or hit the skies on a skydive, or head to the beach & chill! Tonight, we party with club entry. Resort (B)

• Nightclub entry

• Relax on some of Australia’s famous beaches

Day 8: Surfers Paradise to Noosa . Take a peek at Brisbane, take a stroll along the river or hit the shops before we hit the road and head to chic Noosa. Resort (B)

• See the Brisbane River, Royal Botanical Gardens & visit Queen Street Mall

• See the Glasshouse Mountains

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

• Visit the largest sand island in the world

• Drive along Australia’s only sand highway

• Indulge in a gourmet BBQ lunch with drinks

• Dine beachside in Noosa

Day 10: Noosa to Farmstay . Head through the Great Dividing Range & into cattle country for a unique local overnight stay, you can even flex your skills at whip cracking! (B, D)

� Cattle Station Special Stay

• Stop at Childers, known for its heritage & farming history

• Check out the farm & animals on a hay wagon ride & meet the station owners

Days 11 - 12: Farmstay to The Whitsundays . Enjoy the beaches & water sports in paradise at Daydream Island in The Whitsundays. Resort (B, D)( B)

• Cross the Tropic of Capricorn

• See Rockhampton – the beef capital of Australia

• Stop at Airlie Beach M Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent)

M Day 11 - 12: Sailing Whitsundays option . Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays style? You can. Choose to hit the blue waters & try your hand at sailing on our private sailing adventure, cruising some of the Whitsundays’ 74 islands including Whitehaven Beach. See p.55 for more info & the price panel for costs.Multi-share accommodation. Yacht (B, D)( B, L, D)

Codes: ex Sydney: EXSXD ex Darwin: EXDXD

Day 13: The Whitsundays to Cairns . Today, we head to tropical North Queensland & gateway to the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef. Hotel (B)

• Townsville city tour

• See Magnetic Island

• Pass Hinchinbrook Island – Australia’s largest island national park

• Pass through Tully, home to Oz’s best white water rafting

Days 14 - 15: Cairns . With 2 free days, experience Cairns’ best! From shopping & great nightlife to adrenaline activities & exploring the reef, you’re spoiled with choices. There’s also your chance to try some kangaroo. Hotel (B, D)( B)

M Whitewater rafting

Day 16: Cairns to Alice Springs . Today we head to the Outback! Check out ‘The Alice’, famous for its Aboriginal art. Maybe hold a snake or lizard at a reptile park. Hotel (B, D)

• See the MacDonnell Ranges from Anzac Hill

• See the stunning Aboriginal site of Simpsons Gap

• See the dry Todd River which hosts the annual Henley on Todd Regatta

• Reptile park experience

Day 17: Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station . Try ‘bush tucker’, meet members of the Walpiri Aboriginal community & learn to throw a boomerang! Later, it’s on to Kings Creek Station – go local like Aussie ‘bushies’ & sleep under the stars in a comfy swag. (B, D)

� Outback Special Stay

• Hike through Kings Canyon to the ‘Lost City’ & desert oasis ‘the Garden of Eden’

Day 18: Kings Creek Station to Uluru . Next we make tracks to Uluru. Take a walk through its neighbor Kata Tjuta – (The Olgas). Lodge (B)

• Enjoy delicious bacon & eggs for breakfast

• See the 700 million year old Mt Conner & Lake Amadeus

• Hike through ‘Kata-Tjuta’ (The Olgas)

Day 19: Uluru . Catch the Uluru sunrise, take a walk around ‘The Rock’ & hear stories of the area & its Aboriginal rock art. Tonight, catch an Uluru sunset with a glass of bubbly. Lodge (B)

• Visit Uluru Cultural Center

• See Uluru at sunrise & toast it at sunset

Day 20: Uluru to Alice Springs . Say goodbye to Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park as we head back to Alice Springs. Hotel (B)

• Indulge in a BBQ ‘Big Brekkie’

Day 21: Alice Springs to Tennant Creek . Our ‘Top End’ adventure begins today – we cross the Tropic of Capricorn to Aussie’s old mining town, Tennant Creek. Hotel (B, D)

• Keep your eyes peeled for UFOs at Wycliffe Well

• Visit the ‘Devil’s Marbles’ M Dawn hot air balloon flight over the desert & MacDonnell Ranges

Day 22: Tennant Creek to Katherine . Stop at the Territory’s oldest pub, then make a splash in Mataranka thermal pools. Later, it’s on to Katherine & its famous gorge. Hotel (B)

• Swim at the Mataranka thermal pools

• Hear stories from ‘We of the Never Never’ Homestead

ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING

Code: EXSDD 2015/16

SNAPSHOT

25 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Unique Special Stays: 1 night Coffs Harbour Surf Village, 1 night Langmorn Outback Cattle Station, 1 night Kings Creek Station Outback Bush Camp , 19 nights in hotels & resorts , 1 night in a hostel , 2 nights in a lodge

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

INCLUSIONS• An experienced & professional

Trip Manager & Driver team

• Modern, air-conditioned coach with power outlets for charging

• Flight from Cairns to Alice Springs (Ayers Rock to Cairns for EXDSD)

• Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations

• National park fees, local taxes & service charges

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS

• Visit the Blue Mountains

• Sydney Harbour ferry cruise from Manly

• Surf lesson in Coffs Harbour


• Noosa Surf Club dinner

• 4WD trip across Fraser Island

• Alice Springs Aboriginal Dreamtime ‘Bush tucker’ tour

• Alice Springs Reptile Center experience

• Uluru sunset drinks & nibbles

Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •

ME TIME OPTIONS

M Helicopter ride over Uluru

See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/WALKABOUT

Code: EXDSD 2015/16

Day 23: Katherine to Kakadu National Park . Hike, walk, or take an optional boat trip to see the massive Katherine Gorge. Next up: Kakadu National Park via Edith Falls for a swim. Hotel (B, D)

• Visit Katherine Gorge

• Cool off in Edith Falls (seasonal)

Day 24: Kakadu National Park . Explore Kakadu today – its variety of gorgeous landscapes, wildlife & arguably Australia’s best Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock will seriously impress. Hotel (B)

• Keep your eyes peeled for crocs on a wildlife cruise

• See the Aboriginal rock art

• Visit Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Center M Scenic flight over this World Heritage listed area

Day 25: Kakadu to Darwin . Wave Kakadu farewell as we head to Darwin. Don’t forget to pick up a didgeridoo & meet some local Aboriginal artists before you leave. Stop off en route for a swim in the famous (& gorgeous) Florence Falls in Litchfield National Park. Hotel (B)

• Enjoy a swim in Florence Falls

Day 26: Darwin . Get your bearings on a city tour of Darwin & visit East Point Military Reserve & the local museum to learn about its historical past. Then it’s time to say farewell to your travel buddies & swap email addresses. (B)

• Guided city tour of Darwin

• Visit the Darwin Museum

Please note: The reverse itinerary (EXDSD) will be one day less (25 days) due to international flight schedules.

36 INCLUDED MEALS 25 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 10 dinners (D)

25 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 11 dinners (D)

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INCLUDED MEALS (SAILING OPTION)

The above prices are accurate as of February 20th, 2015 & include internal airfares. For up-to-date pricing please go to contiki.com/walkabout.

Included fl ights: Prices above include the land trip & internal flights as specified on the map only & do not include international airfares to or from the trip start & end cities. Please see ‘Included flights’ on p.82 for important info.

* Prices above are based on multi-share (mostly quad-share, maximum six-share). If you’re traveling solo, we’ll match you up with same-sex roommates at no extra cost. You can also opt for a twin-share room for a small supplement, or your own room for a little extra (boat cabins are multi-share only).

Need fl ights? We’ve got great deals – see contiki.com

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

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

EXSDD: Day 2 start Sydney 7:00am & end Darwin 5:00pm.

EXDSD: Day 2 start Darwin 7:30am & end Sydney 5:00pm.

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

Start Finish Trip onlyUS$ pp*

Trip & sailingUS$ pp*



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YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice - travel from Sydney to Darwin. Or save up to US$180 if you travel from Darwin to Sydney (this trip will be 25 days long).


WHITSUNDAYS

Tully

Airlie Beach

Mackay

Capricorn Coast

Brisbane

Currumbin

Townsville

Port Macquarie

Fraser Island

SYDNEY

CAIRNS

SURFERS PARADISE

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COFFS HARBOUR

BYRON BAY

NOOSA


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TASMAN SEA

GREAT BARRIER REEF

CORAL SEA

GULF OF CARPENTARIA

Victoria

NEW SOUTH WALES

QUEENSLAND

Northern Territory

South Australia



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15 DAYS - FROM US$2315 PP*/ US$155 P/DAY*

SYDNEY

BEACHES & REEFS Day 1: Arrive Sydney . Check into our Sydney hotel & spend the rest of the day exploring Sydney. Hotel

Day 2: Sydney . Meet up with your Contiki Team & travel buddies this morning. We’ll head out of the city & into the Blue Mountains to learn about this amazing landscape including the Three Sisters. Frame up some shots as you hike Wentworth Falls, before heading back to Sydney for dinner overlooking Darling Harbour. Hotel (B, D)

• Day trip to the Blue Mountains




Day 3: Sydney . Today we hit the streets & icons of Sydney, including the spot to see the city’s best views of the Harbour Bridge & Opera House. If you’re up for it, get a different view & head to the top of the Harbour Bridge! We’ll drive to Manly Beach for lunch & a swim. Hotel (B)


• Ferry from Manly with time for lunch & a swim M Climb the Harbour Bridge

Day 4: Sydney to Coffs Harbour . It’s out of the city & into the cool surfer vibes that Oz is famous for at our Surf Village. (B, D)




Day 5: Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay . Get yourself onto the waves on our surf lesson! With their tricks of the trade, our pro surfer guides will have you up on a board in no time. So grab your towel, sunnies & iPod & hit the beach for the ultimate chill. This afternoon, we head to legendary Byron Bay. Hostel (B)



• Get into Byron’s organic lifestyle, galleries, amazing food & cool night life

M Kayak tour of Byron Bay’s Marine Park

Day 6: Byron Bay to Surfers Paradise . There’s time to work on your tan this morning before heading north into Queensland to Surfers Paradise. We’ll stop in at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where you can see wombats, feed a kangaroo & cuddle up to a koala. Resort (B)

• Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary & see iconic Aussie animals

• Stay at a resort located right by the beach M 4WD National Park rainforest tour

Day 7: Surfers Paradise . With a free day, explore the way you want. With great shopping, it’s the perfect place for some retail therapy, hit the skies on a skydive, or head to the beach with a book & some beats, & chill. Tonight, get into the party capital of Oz. Resort (B)

• Nightclub entry


Day 8: Surfers Paradise to Noosa . Take a peek at Brisbane’s sights before we make our way to the chic beach town, Noosa. Resort (B)


• See the stunning Glasshouse Mountains

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

• Dine beachside in Noosa




• Watch the sunset over mainland Australia

Day 10: Noosa to Farmstay . Head through the Great Dividing Range & into cattle country for a truly unique local overnight at our Outback Station, where you can even flex your skills at whip cracking! (B, D)



• Check out the farm & animals on a hay wagon ride & meet the station owners

Days 11 - 12: Farmstay to The Whitsundays . Enjoy the beaches & watersports in paradise at Daydream Island in The Whitsundays. Resort (B, D)( B)




Day 11- 12: Sailing Whitsundays option . Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays style? You can. Choose to hit the blue waters & try your hand at sailing on our private sailing adventure, cruising some of the Whitsundays’ 74 islands including Whitehaven Beach. See p.55 for more info & the price panel for costs. Multi-share accommodation . Yacht (B, D)( B, L, D)

Codes: ex Sydney: BRSWD ex Cairns: BRCWD

Day 13: The Whitsundays to Cairns . Today, we’ll head to Tropical North Queensland known for its rainforests & as the gateway to the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef. Hotel (B)

• Check out Townsville on a city tour



• Pass through Tully, home to Australia’s best whitewater rafting

Day 14: Cairns . With a free day, experience Cairns’ best! From shopping, great nightlife & endless adrenaline activities like rafting, skydiving & exploring the reef, you’re spoiled with choices. Tonight, there’s your chance to try some kangaroo if you’re up for it. Hotel (B, D)

M Great Barrier Reef scuba diving for beginners & certified divers

Day 15: Cairns . Feed your inner adrenaline junkie or relax? It’s your choice with another free day to do what you’re into. Later, it’s time to swap emails & numbers as your trip ends at 5.00pm. (B)


Code: BRSCD 2015/16

SNAPSHOT

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










• Surf lesson or kayak in Coffs Harbour



• Locally guided 4WD trip across Fraser Island with lunch & drinks


ME TIME OPTIONS

M Tandem skydive in Surfers Paradise


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/BEACHES

LOCAL CULTURE

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

Code: BRCSD 2015/16

YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice - travel from Sydney to Cairns. Or save up to US$110 if you travel from Cairns to Sydney.


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INCLUDED MEALS (SAILING OPTION) 14 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D)

* Prices above are based on multi-share (mostly quad-share,

maximum six-share). If you’re traveling solo, we’ll match you

up with same-sex roommates at no extra cost. You can also

opt for a twin-share room for a small supplement, or your own

room for a little extra (boat cabins are multi-share only).

Prices above are land only & do not include international airfares.


Single room supplement (trip only) add US$1165/add US$375

for second person twin-share.

Single room supplement (trip + sailing) add US$955/add US$305

for second person twin-share. (Boat cabins multi-share only).

BRSCD: Day 2 start Sydney 7:00am & end Cairns 5:00pm.

BRCSD: Day 2 start Cairns 7:00am & end Sydney 5:00pm.

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

Special Stay.





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GULF OF CARPENTARIA

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REEFS & RAINFORESTS Day 1: Arrive Cairns . Check into our Cairns hotel &

spend the rest of the day exploring Cairns. Hotel

Day 2: Cairns to Cape Tribulation . Meet up with

your Contiki Team & hit the road! Get an insider

look at ancient Aboriginal culture & maybe try the

unusual flavors offered at the local ice creamery,

before reaching lush Cape Tribulation. Lodge (B)

• Aboriginal experience at Mossman Gorge

Day 3: Cape Tribulation to Cairns . We visit Cape

Tribulation Beach & then check out the mangroves

on a walk with our Local Guide. This afternoon it’s

back to Cairns. Hotel (B)

• Visit Port Douglas

• Mangrove boardwalk with our expert Local Guide

Days 4 - 5: Cairns . With 2 free days, experience

Cairns’ best! From shopping, great nightlife &

endless adrenaline activities like rafting, skydiving

& exploring the reef, you’re spoiled with choices.

There’s also a chance to try some kangaroo if

you’re up for it. Hotel (B, D)( B)

M Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef

cruise with lunch

Day 6: Cairns to The Whitsundays . See Airlie

Beach before a quick ferry ride to paradise on

Daydream Island. Resort (B, D)

• Pass through Tully, home to Australia’s best

whitewater rafting

• Pass Hinchinbrook Island – Australia’s largest

island national park

Day 7: The Whitsundays . This place is the ultimate

way to relax. So take time to chill or get into some

water sports & good times at Daydream Island.

Resort (B)

M Day sailing trip to Whitehaven Beach with lunch

(weather dependent)

Day 6 - 7: Sailing Whitsundays option . Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays

style? You can. Choose to hit the blue waters

& try your hand at sailing on our private sailing

adventure, cruising some of the Whitsundays’

74 islands including Whitehaven Beach. See

p.55 for more info & the price panel for costs.

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

Codes: ex Cairns: BWCWD ex Sydney: BWSWD

Day 8: The Whitsundays to Farmstay . Say

farewell to paradise, as we jet through sugar cane

country to our true Aussie farmstay overnight. (B, D)




• Check out the farm & animals on a hay wagon

ride

• Meet the station owners & try whip cracking!

Day 9: Farmstay to Noosa . Today we head

back out to the coast before we reach chic

Noosa. Resort (B)

• Stop at Childers, known for its heritage &

farming history


Day 10: Noosa . Today we head to Fraser Island for

an incredible day trip by 4WD. Stroll along Rainbow

Beach, drive through the rainforests & sand dunes &

dip in the freshwater Lake McKenzie. Bliss!

Resort (B, L, D)




• Dine beachside at Noosa Surf Club

Day 11: Noosa to Surfers Paradise . Get into the

chic vibes of Noosa, then stop & check out Brisbane

before reaching the East Coast party capital, Surfers

Paradise! Resort (B)


• See the Brisbane River, Royal Botanical Gardens

& visit Queen Street Mall

• Stay at a resort located right by the beach

Day 12: Surfers Paradise . With a free day, explore

the way you want. With great shopping it’s the

perfect place for some retail therapy, hit the skies

on a tandem skydive, or head to the beach & chill.

Tonight, get into the party capital of Oz. Resort (B)

• Nightclub entry


Day 13: Surfers Paradise to Byron Bay . We’ll stop

in at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where you can

see wombats, feed a kangaroo & cuddle up to a

koala. This afternoon, we head to legendary Byron

Bay. Hostel (B)


• Get into Byron’s organic lifestyle, galleries,

amazing food & cool night life

M Kayak tour of Byron Bay’s Marine Park & waves

to spot dolphins, turtles & whales (seasonal)

Day 14: Byron Bay to Coffs Harbour . Get yourself

onto the waves on our surf lesson! With their tricks

of the trade, our pro surfer guides will have you up

on a board in no time. So grab your towel, sunnies &

iPod & hit the beach for the ultimate chill. (B, D)


• Visit Australia’s most easterly point & Cape

Byron lighthouse


Day 15: Coffs Harbour to Sydney . Say farewell

to the surf action of Coffs as we head to the icons

& big city buzz of Sydney. If you’re up for it, get a

different view & head to the top of the Harbour

Bridge. Hotel (B)


• See the Hawkesbury River & its oyster farms

• Experience Sydney’s famous nightlife

M Climb the Harbour Bridge

Day 16: Sydney . Hit the streets & icons of Sydney,

including the spot to see the city’s best views of the

Harbour Bridge & Opera House this afternoon. We’ll

drive to Manly Beach for lunch & a swim before

cruising back to the city for dinner & your last night

on trip. Hotel (B, D)

• Take a tour of Kings Cross, Chinatown, Darling

Harbour, Macquarie Street & The Rocks

• Take a ferry from Manly where there will be time

for lunch & a swim


Day 17: Sydney . With the city icons checked off,

it’s time to hit the country. We’ll head to the Blue

Mountains & learn about this amazing landscape

including the Three Sisters. Frame up some shots as

you hike Wentworth Falls, before heading back to

Sydney. It’s then time to say farewell to your travel

buddies as your trip ends at 5:00pm. (B)





Code: BWCSD 2015/16

SNAPSHOT

16 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Unique Special Stays: 1 night Langmorn Outback Cattle Station, 1 night Coffs Harbour Surf Village , & 12 nights in hotels & resorts , 1 night in a lodge , 1 night in a hostel





• Rainforest adventure on days 2 & 3




• Aboriginal guided experience at Mossman Gorge








VISIT CONTIKI.COM/REEFS

Code: BWSCD 2015/16

TRY OUR RAINFOREST EXPERIENCEON DAYS 2 & 3

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


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M Whitewater raft the mighty Tully River in Cairns

M 4WD national park rainforest tour in Surfers Paradise


ME TIME OPTIONS












BWCSD: Day 2 start Cairns 7:30am & end Sydney 5:00pm.

BWSCD: Day 2 start Sydney 7:00am & end Cairns 5:00pm.


For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see

contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.82.





Cairns Sydney Sydney Cairns

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BYRON BAY

Airlie Beach

Mackay

Capricorn Coast

Brisbane

Currumbin

Port Macquarie

Fraser Island

SURFERS PARADISE

2

2

3

NOOSA

COFFS HARBOUR

BYRON BAY

1

1

CATTLE STATION

SYDNEY


1

2

TASMAN SEA

GREAT BARRIER REEF

CORAL SEA

GULF OF CARPENTARIA

NEW SOUTH WALES

QUEENSLAND

Northern Territory

South Australia



1

1



12/13 DAYS - FROM US$1975 PP*/ US$165 P/DAY*

YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice – travel from Sydney to The Whitsundays. Or save up to US$210 if you travel from The Whitsundays to Sydney (this trip will be 12 days long).

SUNSETS & SURF Day 1: Arrive Sydney . Check into our Sydney hotel & spend the rest of the day exploring Sydney. Hotel

Day 2: Sydney . Meet up with your Contiki Team & travel buddies this morning. We’ll head to the Blue Mountains & learn about this amazing landscape including the Three Sisters. Frame up some shots as you hike Wentworth Falls, before heading back to Sydney for dinner overlooking Darling Harbour. Hotel (B, D)







• Visit The Rocks Markets (weekends) or Paddington’s chic shopping area






Day 5: Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay . Get yourself onto the waves with our surf lesson! With their tricks of the trade, our pro surfer guides will have you up on a board in no time. So grab your towel, sunnies & iPod & hit the beach for the ultimate chill. This afternoon, we head to legendary Byron Bay. Hostel (B)







Day 7: Surfers Paradise . With a free day, explore the way you want. With great shopping, it’s the perfect place for some retail therapy, hit the skies on a skydive, or head to the beach with a book & some

beats, & chill. Tonight, get into the party capital of Oz. Resort (B)

• Nightclub entry


Day 8: Surfers Paradise to Noosa . Check out Brisbane’s sights before we make our way to the chic beach town, Noosa. Resort (B)



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






Day 10: Noosa to Farmstay . Head through the Great Dividing Range & into cattle country for a truly unique local overnight at our outback Station, where you can even flex your skills at whip cracking! (B, D)



• Check out the farm & animals on a hay wagon ride

• Meet the station owners

Days 11 - 12: Farmstay to The Whitsundays . Enjoy the beaches & watersports in paradise at Daydream Island in The Whitsundays. Resort (B, D) (B)




M Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise with lunch

Day 11 - 12: Sailing Whitsundays option . Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays



adventure, cruising some of the Whitsundays’ 74

islands including Whitehaven Beach. See p.55

for more info & the price panel for costs.


Codes: ex Sydney: SQSWD ex W’suns: SQCWD

Day 13: The Whitsundays . The trip ends after breakfast, so it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

Please note: The reverse itinerary (SQCSD) will be one day less (12 days) due to international flight schedules.


Code: SQSCD 2015/16

SNAPSHOT

12 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Unique Special Stays: 1 night Coffs Harbour Surf Village, 1 night Langmorn Outback Cattle Station , & 9 nights in hotels & resorts , 1 night in a hostel















ME TIME OPTIONS

M Kayak tour of Byron Bay’s Marine Park & waves to spot dolphins, turtles & whales (seasonal)

M Tandem skydive


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/SUNSETS

Code: SQCSD 2015/16

LOCAL CULTURE

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


20













SQSCD: Day 2 start Sydney 7:00am & end W’suns 8:00am.

SQCSD: Day 1 start W’suns 5:00pm & end Sydney 5:00pm.






Sydney W’suns W’suns Sydney

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2015Sep 14 Sep 25 1975 2235Sep 21 Oct 2 1975 2235Oct 12 Oct 23 1975 2235Oct 19 Oct 30 1975 2235Nov 9 Nov 20 2075 2335Nov 16 Nov 27 2075 2335Dec 7 Dec 18 2075 2335Dec 14 Dec 25 2075 2335

2016Jan 4 Jan 15 2075 2335Jan 11 Jan 22 2075 2335Jan 18 Jan 29 2075 2335Jan 25 Feb 5 2075 2335Feb 1 Feb 12 2075 2335Feb 8 Feb 19 2075 2335Feb 29 Mar 11 2075 2335Mar 28 Apr 8 2075 2335Apr 25 May 6 2065 2325May 23 Jun 3 2065 2325Jun 20 Jul 1 2065 2325Jul 18 Jul 29 2035 2295Jul 25 Aug 5 2035 2295Aug 15 Aug 26 2035 2295Aug 22 Sep 2 2035 2295Sep 12 Sep 23 2035 2295Sep 19 Sep 30 2035 2295


LIFE’S A BEACH ON A HIGH ENERGY TRIP. EXPLORE AUSTRALIA’S MOST ICONIC COASTLINES THEN PARTY THE NIGHT AWAY AT TOP NIGHT SPOTS WITH THE TRAVEL STYLE THAT’S ALL ABOUT EPIC SIGHTS, ONCE IN A LIFE TIME MOMENTS & CARE FREE LIVING.

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

• A Trip Manager & Driver team who will be your oracle on all things Australia



• More included activities such as a‘learn to surf’ lesson, a day trip to the Blue Mountains & nightclub entry

• Multi share rooms with twin & single options available

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


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

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

We Love WiFi – stay connected with WiFi at most overnight stopsContiki.com/high-energy-australia

HIGHENERGY

BONDI BEACH

BONDI BEACH


Day 1: Arrive Sydney . Check into our Sydney hotel & spend the rest of the day exploring Sydney. Hotel

Day 2: Sydney . Meet up with your Contiki Team & travel buddies this morning. We’ll head to the Blue Mountains & learn about this amazing landscape including the Three Sisters. Frame up some shots as you hike Wentworth Falls, before heading back to Sydney for dinner overlooking Darling Harbour. Hotel (B, D)







• Visit The Rocks Markets (weekends) or Paddington’s chic shopping area






Day 5: Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay . Get yourself onto the waves on our surf lesson! With their tricks of the trade, our pro surfer guides will have you up on a board in no time. So grab your towel, sunnies & iPod & hit the beach for the ultimate chill. This afternoon, we head to legendary Byron Bay. Hostel (B)




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




Day 7: Surfers Paradise . With a free day, explore the way you want. With great shopping it’s the perfect place for retail therapy, hit the skies on a skydive, or head to the beach & chill. Tonight, get into the party capital of Oz. Resort (B)

• Nightclub entry

• Relax on some of Australia’s famous beaches M Locally guided 4WD national park rainforest tour

Day 8: Surfers Paradise . The trip ends after breakfast & it’s time to swap email addresses & say farewell to your new friends. (B)

7 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Unique Special Stay: 1 night Coffs Harbour Surf Village , & 5 nights in hotels & resorts , 1 night in a hostel

9 INCLUDED MEALS 7 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)






ME TIME OPTIONS

M Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/SURF

SNAPSHOT






Code: BSSBD 2015/16

Currumbin

Port Macquarie

COFFS HARBOUR

SURFERS PARADISE 2

3

1

1

SYDNEY

BYRON BAY

TASMAN SEA

NEW SOUTH WALES

QUEENSLAND

Victoria

1 World Heritage site visited

CITY TO SURF

HIGH ENERGY



1

1








Single room supplement add US$559/add US$165 for second

person twin-share.

Day 2 Start Sydney 7:00am & end Surfers Paradise 8:00am.


8 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM US$1329 PP*/ US$167 P/DAY*

Start Finish Total CostUS$ pp*


Sydney Surfers P. Sydney Surfers P.

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2016Jan 23 ● Jan 30 1389Feb 13 ● Feb 20 1389Mar 12 Mar 19 1389Apr 9 Apr 16 1385May 7 May 14 1385Jun 4 Jun 11 1385Jul 2 Jul 9 1365Jul 9 Jul 16 1365Jul 30 ● Aug 6 1365Aug 6 Aug 13 1365Aug 27 ● Sep 3 1365Sep 3 Sep 10 1365Sep 24 ● Oct 1 1365


FRASER ISLAND


Day 1: Arrive Surfers Paradise . Meet up with your Contiki Team & head into the bright lights of Surfers Paradise for a great night out with your new travel buddies! Resort


Day 2: Surfers Paradise . With a free day, explore the way you want. With great shopping, it’s the perfect place for some retail therapy, or hit the skies on a skydive, head to the beach with a book & some beats & chill. Tonight, get into the party capital of Oz. Resort (B)

• Nightclub entry

• Relax on some of Australia’s famous beaches M Tandem skydive

Day 3: Surfers Paradise to Noosa . Take a peek at Brisbane’s sights before we make our way to the chic beach town, Noosa. Resort (B)



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






Day 5: Noosa to Farmstay . Head through the Great Dividing Range & into cattle country for a truly unique local overnight at our outback station, where you can even flex your skills at whip cracking! (B, D)



• Check out the farm & animals on a hay wagon ride

• Meet the station owners

Days 6 - 7: Farmstay to The Whitsundays . Today we’ll jet through sugar cane country & into true paradise for the beaches, watersports & good times at Daydream Island in the Whitsundays. Resort (B, D) (B)




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

Codes: ex Surfers P: BTSWD ex Cairns: BTCWD

Day 8: The Whitsundays to Cairns . Today, we’ll head to tropical North Queensland, known for its rainforests & as the gateway to the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef. Hotel (B)

• Townsville city tour



• Pass through Tully, home to Oz’s best white water rafting

Days 9 - 10: Cairns . With 2 free days, experience Cairns’ best! From shopping & great nightlife to endless adrenaline activities, you’re spoiled with choices. Here is your chance to try some kangaroo if you’re up for it. Then it’s time to say farewell as your trip ends at 5:00pm on day 10. Hotel (B, D) (B)

M Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch… or stay dry with coral viewing by semi-submersible

Please note: The reverse itinerary (BTCSD) will be one day longer in Cairns due to international flight schedules.

9 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Unique Special Stay: 1 night Langmorn Outback Cattle Station & 8 nights in hotels & resorts






ME TIME OPTIONS

M Tandem skydive

M Whitewater raft the mighty Tully River


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/SEEKER

SNAPSHOT






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


17 INCLUDED MEALS (SAILING OPTION) 10 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D)

SURFERS PARADISE

Tully

Airlie Beach

Mackay

Capricorn Coast

Brisbane

Townsville

Fraser Island

CAIRNS

NOOSA

2

2

2

CATTLE STATION

1


2

GULF OF CARPENTARIA

QUEENSLAND

a


THE SUN SEEKER

HIGH ENERGY

SAVE FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS Places visitedNightstops1 or more nights at Special Stays

1

1












BTSCD: Day 1 start Surfers P. 4:30pm & end Cairns 5:00pm.

BTCSD: Day 2 start Cairns 7:00am & end Surfers P. 8:00am.

10/11 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM US$1675 PP*/ US$168 P/DAY*

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





Surfers P. Cairns Cairns Surfers P.


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

• 2 night stays in most destinations

• Multi-share rooms with twin & single options available for a little extra privacy


• A Trip Manager & Driver team who will be your oracle on all things Australia


• More included activities such as an Aboriginal experience at Mossman Gorge, a visit to the Uluru Cultural Centre & a hike through Kings Canyon



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

Island & Rainforest ......................... p.45

Alice & Kakadu .................................. p.47

Outback Adventure ......................... p.48

Rock & Red ......................................... p.50

We Love WiFi – stay connected with WiFi at most overnight stopsContiki.com/in-depth-explorer-australia

IN-DEPTHEXPLORER

CAIRNS

WHITSUNDAYS


Day 1: Arrive Cairns . Check into our Cairns hotel

& spend the rest of the day exploring Cairns. Hotel

Day 2: Cairns . Meet up with your Contiki Team

& travel buddies, then head out & experience

Cairns’ best! From shopping, great nightlife &

endless adrenaline activities like rafting, skydiving

& exploring the reef, you’re spoiled with choices.

Tonight, there’s your chance to try some kangaroo

if you’re up for it. Hotel (B, D)

M Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch

Day 3: Cairns . Feed your inner adrenaline junkie or

relax? It’s your choice with another free day to do

what you’re into. Hotel (B)

M Tandem skydive

M Scuba diving

Day 4: Cairns to The Whitsundays . See Airlie

Beach before a quick ferry ride to paradise on

Daydream Island. Resort (B, D)

• Pass through Tully, home to Australia’s best

whitewater rafting

• Pass Hinchinbrook Island – Australia’s largest

island national park


• Stop at Airlie Beach

Day 4 - 5: Sailing Whitsundays option Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays



adventure, cruising some of the Whitsundays’

74 islands including Whitehaven Beach. See

p.55 for more info & the price panel for costs.


Code: NWCWD

Day 5: The Whitsundays . This place is the

ultimate way to relax. So take time to chill or get

into some water sports & good times at Daydream

Island. Resort (B)

M Sailing trip to Whitehaven Beach & lunch

(weather dependent)

Day 6: The Whitsundays . The trip ends after

breakfast & it’s time to say farewell to your new

friends. (B)

5 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 5 nights hotel & resort accommodations

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

ME TIME OPTIONS

M Whitewater rafting in Cairns

M Bungy jump in Cairns


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/WONDER

SNAPSHOT






Code: NWCSD 2015/16

LOCAL CULTURE

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


9

INCLUDED MEALS (SAILING OPTION) 5 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 3 dinners (D)

Tully

Airlie Beach

Townsville

3

2

CAIRNS


GREAT BARRIER REEF

CORAL SEA

GULF OF CARPENTARIA

QUEENSLAND

y

liali

Places visitedNightstops1


TROPICAL WONDER

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER









Single room supplement (trip only) add US$399/add US$139 for

second person twin-share.



Day 2 start Cairns 7:00am & end Whitsundays 8:00am.


contiki.com/staylonger.

For travel insurance see p.82.


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2016Jan 29 Feb 3 929 1189Feb 5 Feb 10 929 1189Feb 26 Mar 2 929 1189Mar 25 Mar 30 929 1189Apr 22 Apr 27 925 1185May 20 May 25 925 1185Jun 17 Jun 22 925 1185Jul 15 Jul 20 915 1175Jul 22 Jul 27 915 1175Aug 12 Aug 17 915 1175Aug 19 Aug 24 915 1175Sep 9 Sep 14 915 1175Sep 16 Sep 21 915 1175





Cairns W’suns Cairns W’suns

FRASER ISLAND


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

M Sailing to Whitehaven Beach

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

Day 3: The Whitsundays to Cairns . Today, we’ll head to tropical North Queensland known for its rainforests & as the gateway to the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef. Tonight, there’s a chance to try some kangaroo if you’re up for it. Hotel (B, D)




• Pass through Tully, home to Australia’s best whitewater rafting

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

M Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch

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

• Aboriginal experience at Mossman Gorge.

Day 7: Cape Tribulation to Cairns . We visit Cape Tribulation beach & then check out the mangroves on a walk with our local guide. This afternoon it’s back to Cairns where your trip ends at 5:00pm. (B)

• Visit Port Douglas

• Mangrove boardwalk with our expert Local Guide

Please note: The reverse itinerary (FNCSD) will be one day longer in Cairns due to international flight schedules.

6 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 5 nights in hotels & resorts , 1 night in a lodge



• Aboriginal guided experience at Mossman Gorge


ME TIME OPTIONS

M Sailing trip to Whitehaven Beach & lunch

M Cairns tandem skydive


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ISLAND

SNAPSHOT




• Rainforest adventure on days 6 & 7


Code: FNSCD 2015/16

FRASER ISLAND

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

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

ON DAYS 6 & 7


10

INCLUDED MEALS(SAILING OPTION) 6 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 3 dinners (D)

MossmanGorge Port Douglas

Tully

Airlie Beach

Townsville

CAPE TRIBULATION1

3

2

CAIRNS


GREAT BARRIER REEF

CORAL SEA

GULF OF CARPENTARIA

QUEENSLAND

Northern Territory



ISLAND & RAINFOREST

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER









Single room supplement (trip only) add US$545/add US$185 for

second person twin-share.



FNSCD: Day 1 start W’suns 5:00pm & end Cairns 5:00pm.

FNCSD: Day 2 start Cairns 7:30am & end W’suns 8:00am.


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W’suns

Cairns Cairns W’suns


The hottest temperature

ever recorded on 17/02/92

THE SIZE OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY

Covers an area of

1.27 square miles,

and is 5.84 miles

around its base, rising

1,131 feet

3.5 HOURSThe time it takes to

walk around Uluru

A sleeping bag used by

bushmen when sleeping

out under the stars

SWAG noun

IN 1997 IT

ACTUALLY SNOWED

ON ULURU

54,864MI² MPARNTWE =The original name for Alice Springs

YOU HAVE TO SEE THE AUSSIE OUTBACK TO BELIEVE IT. FROM ITS MASSIVE NATURAL FORMATIONS& THEIR INCREDIBLE SUNSETS, TO CLASSIC LOCALS & AN ANCIENT ABORIGINAL PAST, THIS IS ONE DESTINATION THAT NEEDS TO SHOOT RIGHT TO THE TOP OF ANY TRAVELER’S LIST.

114ºF(45.5ºC)

ALICE SPRINGS

FLORENCE FALLS


Day 1: Arrive Darwin . Check into our Darwin hotel & spend the rest of the day exploring Darwin. Hotel

Day 2: Darwin & Litchfi eld National Park . Delve into the Northern Territory’s best-kept secret, Litchfield National Park & plunge into the cool pool of water below Florence Falls. Head back to Darwin & get ready for a night out on the town. Hotel (B)

• See the unique, huge termite mounds

• See Litchfield’s rainforests & sandstone formations

• Enjoy a swim at Florence Falls

Day 3: Darwin to Kakadu National Park . Today, hit the streets of tropical Darwin, an exotic, diverse place that combines East & West & attracts people from all over the country. Later we’ll wind our way to Kakadu National Park. Hotel (B, D)

• Darwin city tour

• See Darwin Harbour & the East Point Military Reserve

• Visit Darwin Museum, home to the Cyclone Tracy display

• Wildlife cruise to see crocodiles & native birds

Day 4: Kakadu National Park . Be stunned by the ecological ‘jewel’ of Kakadu & its variety of superb landscapes, abundance of wildlife & arguably Australia’s best Aboriginal rock art found at places like Nourlangie Rock. Hotel (B)

• Walk & see the Aboriginal rock art

• Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Center M Scenic flight over this World Heritage listed area

Day 5: Kakadu National Park to Katherine . Continue on, via Edith Falls, to the lush river town of Katherine. On the way, stop & walk, or take an optional boat trip for an up close experience with dramatic Katherine Gorge. Hotel (B)

• Visit mighty Katherine Gorge & see the sheer rock walls & wildlife

M Locally guided cruise of beautiful Nitmiluk

(Katherine) Gorge

Day 6: Katherine to Tennant Creek . Chill out

with a refreshing swim at Mataranka before

stopping & ‘knocking one back’ at the oldest pub

in the Territory. Tonight, stay in Tennant Creek

surrounded by million-acre cattle stations & local

Aboriginal communities. Hotel (B, D)

• Swim in the Mataranka thermal pools

• Visit Elsey, the historic ‘We of the Never Never’

homestead

• Visit Daly Waters – famous outback pub

• Stay in the ‘true blue’ Aussie outback town of

Tennant Creek

Day 7: Tennant Creek to Alice Springs . Experience the age-old, mythological Devil’s

Marbles rocks before crossing the Tropic of

Capricorn & arriving in Alice Springs where the

trip ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new

friends. (B)

• Maybe sight a UFO in Wycliffe Well!

• See Aboriginal art & didgeridoos in Ti Tree’s

local art gallery

6 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 6 nights hotel accommodations


ME TIME OPTIONS

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

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/KAKADU

SNAPSHOT





• National Park fees, local taxes & service charges

Code: AKDAD 2015/16

LOCAL CULTURE

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

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

Code: AKADD 2015/16

Litchfield N.P.

Mataranka

Devil’s Marbles

Ti Tree

Daly waters

Wycliffe Well

Alice Springs

TENNANT CREEK

KATHERINE

2 DARWINKAKADU N.P.2

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NORTHERN TERRITORY


ALICE & KAKADU

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER



* Prices above are based on multi-share (maximum quad-share).

If you’re traveling solo, we’ll match you up with same-sex

roommates at no extra cost. You can also opt for a twin-share

room for a small supplement, or your own room for a little extra.




person twin-share.

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

AKADD: Day 2 start A.Springs 9:00am & end Darwin 5:00pm.




Darwin A.Springs A.Springs Darwin

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KINGS CANYON

The Olgas

Simpsons Gap

Litchfield N.P.

Mataranka

Devil’s Marbles

Ti Tree

Daly waters

Wycliffe Well

ALICE SPRINGSKINGS CANYON

TENNANT CREEK

KATHERINEKAKADU N.P.

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GULF OF CARPENTARIA

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Queensland

New South Wales

South Australia

Western Australia

NORTHERN TERRITORY

AUSTRALIA IN-DEPTH EXPLORER


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KAKADU

ULURU

OUTBACK ADVENTURE Day 1: Arrive Alice Springs . Check into our Alice Springs hotel & spend the rest of the day exploring Alice Springs. Hotel

Day 2: Alice Springs . Meet your Contiki Team this afternoon & check out ‘The Alice’, famous for its remoteness, classic Aussie locals & Aboriginal art. Maybe hold a snake or lizard at our reptile park experience (if you’re game). Hotel (B, D)

• Catch a look at the MacDonnell Ranges from Anzac Hill

• See the stunning Aboriginal site at Simpsons Gap

• See the dry Todd River which hosts the annual Henley on Todd Regatta

• Hands-on reptile park experience

Day 3: Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station . Gear up to try some ‘bush tucker’, meet members of the Walpiri Aboriginal community & learn to throw a boomerang! Later, it’s on to Kings Creek Station for our cool overnight – go local like Aussie ‘bushies’ & sleep under the stars in a comfy swag. (B, D)


• Hike through Kings Canyon to the ‘Lost City’ & desert oasis ‘the Garden of Eden’

• Sleep under the stars in a traditional Aussie ‘swag’ M Camel ride through an outback station

Day 4: Kings Creek Station to Uluru . Australia’s pin-up icon is next as we make tracks to Uluru. Take a walk through its neighbor – the Olgas before cooking up an optional BBQ dinner. Lodge (B)

• Wake up to the smell of fresh cooked bacon & eggs, just how you like it

• See the 700 million year old Mt Conner & Lake Amadeus

• Hike through ‘Kata Tjuta’ (The Olgas)

Day 5: Uluru . Don’t miss the changing colors of an Uluru sunrise, then if you’re up for it, take a walk around ‘The Rock’ for some close up angles & hear stories of this amazing area & its Aboriginal rock art. Tonight, toast the trip & catch a legendary Uluru sunset while sipping a glass of bubbly. Lodge (B)

• Visit the Uluru Cultural Center

• See Uluru at sunrise

• Drink a toast to Uluru at sunset

Day 6: Uluru to Alice Springs . Say goodbye to Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park as we head back to Alice Springs Hotel (B)

• Indulge in a yummy BBQ ‘Big Brekkie’

M Overlander Steakhouse Dinner – try kangaroo, emu, crocodile & camel!

Day 7: Alice Springs to Tennant Creek . Our ‘Top End’ adventure begins today – we’ll cross the Tropic of Capricorn to Aussie’s old mining town, Tennant Creek. Hotel (B, D)

• Keep your eyes peeled for UFOs at Wycliffe Well

• Visit the ‘Devil’s Marbles’

Day 8: Tennant Creek to Katherine . Stop & ‘knock one back’ at the Territory’s oldest pub before making a splash in Mataranka thermal pools. Later, it’s on to the lush river town of Katherine & its famous gorge. Hotel (B)

• Chill out & swim at the Mataranka thermal pools

• Hear stories from ‘We of the Never Never’ Homestead, made famous by the book of the same name

Day 9: Katherine to Kakadu National Park . Hike, walk, or take an optional boat trip to see the massive Katherine Gorge up close. This afternoon we’ll hit the road to Kakadu National Park via Edith Falls for a swim. Hotel (B, D)

• Visit Katherine Gorge

• Cool off in Edith Falls before heading into World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park

Day 10: Kakadu National Park . Explore Kakadu today – its variety of gorgeous landscapes, wildlife & arguably Australia’s best Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock will seriously impress. Hotel (B)

• Keep your eyes peeled for crocs on a wildlife cruise

• See the Aboriginal rock art

• Visit Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Center M Scenic flight over this World Heritage Listed area

Day 11: Kakadu to Darwin . Wave Kakadu farewell as we head to Darwin. Don’t forget to pick up a didgeridoo & meet some local Aboriginal artists before you leave. Stop off en route for a swim in the famous (& gorgeous) Florence Falls in Litchfield National Park. Hotel (B)

• Enjoy a swim in Florence Falls

Day 12: Darwin . Get your bearings on a city tour of Darwin & visit East Point Military Reserve & the local museum to learn about its historical past. Then it’s time to say farewell to your travel buddies & swap email addresses. (B)

• Guided city tour of Darwin

• Visit the Darwin Museum


Code: TEADD 2015/16

SNAPSHOT

11 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Unique Special Stay: 1 night Kings Creek Station Outback Bush Camp & 8 nights in hotels , 2 nights in a lodge








• Alice Springs Aboriginal Dreamtime ‘Bush tucker’ tour




ME TIME OPTIONS

M Dawn hot air balloon flight over the desert & MacDonnell Ranges in Alice Springs

M Guided helicopter flight over Uluru & Kata Tjuta


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/OUTBACK

Code: TEDAD 2015/16

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

LOCAL CULTURE

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

* Prices above are based on multi-share (maximum quad-share).







person twin-share.

TEADD: Day 2 start A.Springs 12:00 noon & end Darwin 5:00pm.

TEDAD: Day 2 start Darwin 7:30am & end A.Springs 9:00am.

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A.Springs Darwin Darwin A.Springs


ALICE SPRINGS


Day 1: Arrive Alice Springs . Meet up with your

Contiki Team & explore the Outback’s unofficial

capital, ‘The Alice’, famous for its remoteness,

classic Aussie locals & Aboriginal art. Maybe hold

a snake or lizard at our reptile park experience (if

you’re game). Hotel (D)

• Catch a look at the MacDonnell Ranges from

Anzac Hill

• See the stunning Aboriginal site of Simpsons Gap

• See the dry Todd River which hosts the annual

Henley on Todd Regatta

• Hands-on reptile park experience

Day 2: Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station . Gear

up to try some ‘bush tucker’, meet members of the

Walpiri Aboriginal community & learn to throw a

boomerang! Later, it’s on to Kings Creek Station for

our cool overnight – go local like Aussie ‘bushies’ &

sleep under the stars in a comfy swag. (B, D)


• Hike through Kings Canyon to the ‘Lost City’ &

desert oasis ‘the Garden of Eden’

• Sleep under the stars in a traditional Aussie ‘swag’

M Quad-bike adventure

Day 3: Kings Creek Station to Uluru . Australia’s

pin-up icon is next as we make tracks to Uluru. Take

a walk through its neighbor – the Olgas. Lodge (B)

• Wake up to the smell of fresh cooked bacon &

eggs, just how you like it

• See the 700 million year old Mt Conner &

Lake Amadeus

• Hike through ‘Kata Tjuta’ (The Olgas)

Day 4: Uluru . Don’t miss the changing colors of

an Uluru sunrise, then if you’re up for it, take a walk

around ‘The Rock’ for some close up angles & hear

stories of this amazing area & its Aboriginal rock art.

Tonight, toast the trip & catch a legendary Uluru

sunset while sipping a glass of bubbly. Lodge (B)

• Visit the Uluru Cultural Center

• See Uluru at sunrise

• Drink a toast to Uluru at sunset M Scenic Helicopter flight

Day 5: Uluru to Alice Springs . Say farewell to Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park as we head back to Alice Springs. Hotel (B)

• Indulge in a yummy BBQ ‘Big Brekkie’

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

Please note: The reverse itinerary (AEADD) will be one day longer in Alice Springs due to international flight schedules.

5 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION (6 nights for reverse itinerary) ,

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



• Alice Springs Aboriginal Dreamtime ‘Bushtucker’ tour




ME TIME OPTIONS

M Helicopter flight over Uluru & Kata Tjuta


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ROCK

SNAPSHOT





• National Park fees, local taxes & service charges

Code: AEDAD 2015/16 Code: AEADD 2015/16

The Olgas

SimpsonsGap

ALICE SPRINGSKINGS CANYON 2

2

1

ULURU

South Australia

Western Australia

NORTHERN TERRITORY


1

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ROCK & RED

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER


* Prices above are based on multi-share (maximum quad share).







person twin-share.

AEDAD: Day 1 start A.Springs 1:30pm & end A.Springs 9:00am.

AEADD: Day 2 start A.Springs 12:00 noon & end A.Springs 5:00pm.





2015Oct 5 Oct 10 995Nov 2 Nov 7 975Nov 30 Dec 5 975Dec 28 Jan 2 975

2016Jan 25 Jan 30 975Feb 22 Feb 27 975Mar 21 Mar 26 975Apr 18 Apr 23 1045May 16 May 21 1045Jun 13 Jun 18 1045Jul 11 Jul 16 1025Aug 8 Aug 13 1025Sep 5 Sep 10 1025

2015Sep 12 Sep 18 1125Oct 10 Oct 16 1125Nov 7 Nov 13 1099Dec 5 Dec 11 1099

2016Jan 2 Jan 8 1099Jan 30 Feb 5 1099Feb 27 Mar 4 1099Mar 26 Apr 1 1099Apr 23 Apr 29 1175May 21 May 27 1175Jun 18 Jun 24 1175Jul 16 Jul 22 1155Aug 13 Aug 19 1155Sep 10 Sep 16 1155



A.Springs A.Springs A.Springs A.Springs


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

• Breakfast every day (check out itineraries for dinner inclusions)

• A range of accommodation types to suit your budget – choose from comfy hotels, convenient hostels or freestyle camping

• A Trip Manager & Driver on short stays & day trips

• A festival crew on festival trips

• Get around on our modern, air-conditioned

coaches with power outlets, wifi (on some

coaches), movies & a killer sound system!

• Awesome inclusions – think orientation

tours in cities & little known hot spots


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

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

Contiki.com/festivals-short-stays-australia

FESTIVALS& SHORTSTAYS


Day 1: Sydney . This afternoon check in to the

hotel. Later, meet up with your Trip Manager &

group & get to know your new travel buddies over a

drink & dinner. Hotel (D)

Day 2: Sydney . With sightseeing this morning

you’ll get to see all that Sydney has to offer,

including some of its eastern beaches, like

Bondi. Tonight, get ready to ring in the New

Year from a different angle, as you board a

Sydney Harbour cruise. See a light show & the

city’s famous fireworks explode across the sky,

complete with canapes, dinner, alcoholic &

non-alcoholic drinks & there’s even an

on-board DJ so you can dance the night

away! Hotel (B)

Day 3: Happy New Year! . Today is yours to chill

out. Have a late ‘recovery’ lunch then later in the

afternoon you could venture to Bondi Beach to

soak up some sun & get into the buzzing vibe of

this sunny city. Hotel (B)

Day 4: Sydney . Your New Year’s adventure ends

after breakfast & it’s time to say farewell to your

new friends. (B)

3 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 3 nights triple-share centrally located hotel accommodations

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

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/SYDNEY-NEW-YEAR

SNAPSHOT

INCLUSIONS• An experienced & professional Trip

Manager

• Harbor cruise to watch the New Year fireworks, with included canapes, dinner, alcoholic drinks & a DJ

• Half-day guided sightseeing tour of Sydney including Bondi Beach

• Local taxes & service charges

Code: SNYED 2015/16

SYDNEY

SYDNEY NEW YEAR

SHORT STAY


* Price above is triple-share.

Twin & single supplements available. If you are traveling solo, we

can set you up with a same-sex roommate at no extra charge.

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

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

(essential to pre-book at bridgeclimb.com)


2015Dec 30 Jan 2 1075


Sydney Sydney

24, 25, 26 JULY, 2015MUSIC LOVERS! JOIN US IN BEAUTIFUL BYRON BAY FOR THE 15TH ANNUAL SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS FESTIVAL – ALWAYS A HOT TICKET & THE EASIEST WAY TO WARM UP YOUR WINTER!

Don’t miss Australia’s hottest annual music, arts & culture festival.

SPLENDOUR’S atmosphere is unique, and when you add in an

unparalleled line-up of international & local bands, giving you an

experience that is second to none on the Australian festival circuit.

Contiki will have you sorted with SPLENDOUR’S event tickets

& accommodations included.

All you need is a festive attitude & be ready for some good times with

an amazing crew.

WITH CONTIKICONTIKI.COM/SPLENDOUR

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


LEARN TO DIVE IN THE FAMOUS GREAT BARRIER REEF, OR IF YOU’RE ALREADY A PRO, THEN GET RIGHT INTO THE ACTION! WHEN YOU’RE IN OZ YOU CAN CHOOSE TO GET OUT ON THE WATER IN THE INCREDIBLE WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS – AN UN-MISSABLE EXPERIENCE.

• Breakfast & dinner both days plus one lunch

• Comfortable multi-share accommodations

• A dedicated skipper & crew team ready to

teach you all the sailing tricks of the trade

• A stop-off at Whitehaven Beach, one

of the top 10 beaches in the world

• ME Time optionals including introductory

& certified dives

INCLUDEDSAILING & DIVE TRIPS

Whitsundays Sailing ....................... p.55

7 trips / 5-25 days

Diving ................................................... p.55

2 trips / 3 or 5 days

Contiki.com/sailing-cruise-australia

SAILING& DIVE


SNAPSHOT

WHITSUNDAYSSAILING ADVENTURE

(no single or twin-share)

2 NIGHTS MULTI-SHAREACCOMMODATION


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/SAILINGWHITSUNDAYS

SAILING

SEE THE WHITSUNDAYS ON OUR OWN PRIVATE YACHT! THIS SAILING OPTION IS A GREAT ALTERNATIVE TO SPENDING 2 NIGHTS AT DAYDREAM ISLAND RESORT, WITH THE CHANCE TO SPEND 2 DAYS & NIGHTS OUT ON THE WATER.

The Whitsundays are part of the Great Barrier Reef

World Heritage Area, with over 90 mostly

uninhabited National Park islands, heavenly white

beaches & crystal clear waters. And sailing on

converted racing yachts is a great way to see it all.

If you want to learn about sailing, the crew will teach

you how to hoist the sails & grind the winches, but if

you’d prefer to relax, sunbathe & soak up the

atmosphere – you can leave the hard work to them.

Swim, snorkel, or laze your way around this tropical

paradise. The highlight will definitely be a visit to

Whitehaven Beach (weather dependent). The trip

returns to Airlie Beach on the final morning.

Visit contiki.com/sailingwhitsundays

INCLUSIONS• Dedicated & professional

on-board crew

• Snorkeling equipment

AVAILABLE ON THESE TRIPS

• The Big Walkabout (p.32)

• Beaches & Reefs (p.34)

• Reefs & Rainforests (p.36)

• Sunsets & Surf (p.38)

• The Sun Seeker (p.42)

• Tropical Wonder (p.44)

• Island & Rainforest (p.45)

2 DAYS

SNAPSHOT

ITINERARY ITINERARY

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

7 INCLUDED MEALS 2 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 2 dinners (D)

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DIVE

INCLUSIONS

• Transfers from Cairns accommodations to training center & boat

• PADI ‘Open Water’ certificate & manual

• Log book & scuba equipment

2 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION 2 nights twin-share accommodation on boat

7 INCLUDED MEALS2 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 2 dinners (D)

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DIVE-ADVENTURE

INCLUSIONS

• Transfers from Cairns accommodations to boat

• 11 dives incl. 2 night dives (weather permitting)

• Dive & snorkeling equipment

• Dive Insurance

LEARN TO DIVE

Days 1 - 2: Cairns . The first 2 days of the course are

spent at Pro Dive Cairns training center learning the

theory & practical skills of scuba diving. Each day

finishes around 5:30pm. Hostel

Days 3 - 4: Cairns to the dive boat . The next 3 days

& 2 nights are spent living on board a premium dive

vessel. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in

9 dives on a variety of our 16 exclusive dive sites on

the outer Great Barrier Reef. Your first 4 dives will

complete your open water certification & then as

a certified diver you are able to take up to 5 more

recreational dives. One of these dives is a guided

night dive! These extra dives will be a highlight of

your course & a truly memorable experience. Boat

(L, D)( B, L, D)

Day 5: Dive boat to Cairns . Return to Cairns in the

late afternoon where there’s the option to join your

new mates & crew for a farewell dinner. (B, L)

DIVE

Day 1: Cairns to the dive boat . An early pickup (5:55am) this morning & it’s off to the dive boat & out to the Great

Barrier Reef to start your adventure. Boat (L, D)

Day 2: Dive boat . Today gives you the opportunity to explore this World Heritage listed underwater playground, but also to relax & enjoy yourself diving & snorkeling. Back onboard, it’s good fun, shared experiences, great

food & a spectacular sunset. Boat (B, L, D)

Day 3: Dive boat . There’s more diving or snorkeling in different areas of the reef today & later, return to Cairns

where there’s an included transfer back to your hotel. (B, L)

SAVE

DIVE TO ADVENTURE

DIVE

DIVE TO ADVENTURE

LEARN TO DIVE

Important Info: Some taxes are payable directly to Pro Dive at the end of the course including the Environmental Management charge at a cost of A$60. Course is open age and unescorted. You will need to contact Pro Dive in order to arrange your transfer on Day 1 (prodivecairns.com or 07 4031 5255). Safety dictates that you can’t fly or go to an altitude of 300m or over within 24 hours of your last dive (approx. 12:00noon). An Australian diving medical certificate may be needed. Prior to commencing your Learn to Dive Course you are required to complete the self-assessment Entry Level Student Dive Medical Declaration and bring with you on day 1. Package is open age, unescorted & operated by a third-party.

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5 DAYS FROM US$875 PP*/ US$175 P/DAY* 3 DAYS FROM US$615 PP*/ US$205 P/DAY*

Important Info: You must hold a minimum of an ‘open water dive’ certificate to take this trip. Some taxes are payable directly to Pro Dive at the end of the course including the Environmental Management charge at a cost of A$60. Call Pro Dive in order to arrange your transfer on day 1 (prodivecairns.com or 07 4031 5255). Safety dictates that you can’t fly or go to an altitude of 300m+ within 24 hrs of your last dive (approx. 12:00noon). A 3 day snorkeling package is also available at a cost of US$545 plus A$60 EMC payable locally – see contiki.com/snorkel. Package is open age, unescorted & operated by a third-party.

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than the bungy-jumping, canyon-swinging, speedboat racing

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take it easy with later starts, arguably the world’s best coffee, plus

unreal natural wonders like Milford Sound.

contiki.com/new-zealand

NEW ZEALANDIN-DEPTH EXPLORER3 TRIPS, 8–11 DAYSLive it local NZ-style & experience the

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you’ll discover NZ’s hidden gems on these

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• More ME Time

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Experience it all with these longer trips

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Queenstown, for those who love to take it slow.

• Minimum 3 night stays

• Mega ME Time

• Later starts each day

• Included flight

SHORT STAYSA true Kiwi summer experience. See what all

the fuss is about on a short & sweet summery

escape to the far north. Relax, swim & unwind

in a slice of paradise.

• Mega ME Time

• Breakfast daily

• Short stays

WINTER & SKI1 TRIP, 7 DAYSWhatever the weather, there’s so much to

see, do & experience. Take a spin around

NZ’s two awesome islands when the

weather gets cooler with cheaper prices &

fewer lines. Or, try a Kiwi must-do & take

to some epic conditions on the famous

Queenstown slopes.

• Year-round NZ experiences

• Ski & Board in Queenstown

1 incredible country, 8 trips, from 3-20 days. Get into the land of adventure

& adrenaline as you explore these 2 islands.


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ME TIMEWe include lots of ME Time to give you the freedom

to create your perfect New Zealand experience.

5, 4, 3, 2, 1 BUNGY!

It’s no secret that for those who live by the mantra

‘Live for adventure’, that New Zealand is one place

NOT to be missed.

Do your own thing: spend your days on a

catamaran, fishing, visiting Hobbiton, shopping, café

hopping, or literally just lazing by the lake swimming,

eating & repeating.

Choose a ME Time optional: whether it’s bungy

jumping, blackwater rafting, tube riding, horse

riding, sailing or 4WD experiences, it’s an adrenaline

junkies dream!

And ask your Trip Manager for helpful tips and

advice to get the most from your adventure.

NEW ZEALAND BUCKET LIST• Carino Day Sailing, Bay of Islands

• Boat Cruise, Milford Sound

• Jetboat Ride, Taupo

• Heli-Hike, Franz Glacier

• Bungy Jumping, Queenstown

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


VISITCONTIKI.COM/METIME

& GET THE ADVENTURESTARTED


FREE TIME IN QUEENSTOWN ME TIME OPTIONAL AT HOBBITON

ME TIME OPTIONAL IN QUEENSTOWN ME TIME OPTIONAL AT FRANZ JOSEF

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ON EACH TRIP…Our trips include heaps of #NOREGRETS experiences, taking your

travel in New Zealand from the ordinary to the extraordinary!

We don’t expect you to pay extra to see all the essentials to have

a trip of a lifetime. Say farewell to wasting time & money asking

for help & information. We’ll give you access to the iconic sights

& hidden gems you wouldn’t see without a local friend.

HERE IS A TASTE OF EVERYTHING THAT’S INCLUDED ON YOUR NZ EXPERIENCE:• Ride the Shotover Jet, Queenstown

• Maori Hangi meal & Haka experience

• Visit the Sky Tower, Auckland

• Traditional Kiwi feast, Waitomo

• Plus more

MOREINCLUDEDEXPERIENCES:OUR INSIDER’S GUIDETO NEW ZEALAND


OUR TEAM

MEET OUR TEAMMeet Josh, one of our On-Road Team & all around good guy.

With Contiki for 5 years, Josh knows all about making it count &

makes sure our travelers do. Be sure to quiz him on anything &

everything Kiwi and with a few ‘yarns’ up his sleeve, you’ll be sure

to be kept entertained. See New Zealand through Josh’s eyes.

FOLLOW HIM ATINSTAGRAM.COM/PIKITIATOA

YOUR NEW ZEALAND EXPERTS ARE MORE THAN JUST LIVING GUIDEBOOKS.• A Trip Manager & Driver team who are with you from start to

finish of your adventure. Your awesome travel buddies who will

make sure you have the best time exploring this great land!

• They’re lifelong travelers, passionate about making sure you

make every single moment in New Zealand count.

• All the finer details are taken care of, like restaurant bookings,

sorting out entry to sites & getting you to your accommodations.

• Your oracles! Expert local knowledge so you’ll discover what

makes this country so special.

ROTORUA

SEEKADVENTURESTHAT OPENYOUR MIND


LOOKING TO FILL YOUR DAYS WITH EPIC SIGHTS & ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCES? EXPLORE ALL OF NEW ZEALAND WITH MORE CHOICES & MORE ME TIME TO MAKE EVERY MOMENT COUNT.


• Your choice of a single, twin-share or quad-share room

• Breakfast each day, plus included dinners at hotels & local restaurants


• Included activities, such as a traditional

Maori Hangi, a thrilling Shotover Jet ride & a trip up Auckland’s Sky Tower

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

• A modern air-conditioned coach decked out with power outlets, wifi (on some coaches), movies & a killer sound system



The Big Tiki ........................................ p.66

Kiwiana Panorama .......................... p.68

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DISCOVERYPLUS

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THE BIG TIKI Day 1: Arrive Auckland . Check into The President

Hotel & spend the rest of the day exploring

Auckland. Hotel

Day 2: Auckland to Paihia . Meet your Contiki

Team & travel mates before heading north to

Paihia – where it’s all about chilled out vibes,

amazing beaches & cool locals. A Kiwi favorite of

fish ‘n’ chips for dinner is the perfect way to start

the trip. Hotel (B, D)

• See the iconic Sky Tower & harbor, made famous

by the America’s Cup

• Explore NZ’s native bush at Parry Kauri Park

• See Kawakawa’s famous Hundertwasser toilets

M Fishing trip

Day 3: Paihia . Paihia is the perfect place to relax.

Chill out on the beach, visit the Maori tribal lands, or

get into the water sports. Hotel (B)

M ‘Ninety Mile Beach’ tour with off-roading & sand

dune ‘surfing’

Day 4: Paihia to Auckland . Back in Auckland,

we’ll show you the city spots before heading up the

iconic Sky Tower. A VIP pass at one of our favorite

bars awaits tonight. Hotel (B)

• Auckland city tour & Sky Tower entry

• VIP pass at an Auckland nightspot

Day 5: Auckland to Waitomo . Get into the

adrenaline activities today before a BBQ dinner or

roast meal tonight. Lodge (B, D)

• BBQ or roast dinner (seasonal)

M Black water rafting

Day 6: Waitomo to Rotorua . In Rotorua, we’ll show you

the sights & take you out to experience a traditional

Maori Hangi & dance performance. Hotel (B, D)

• Rotorua city tour

• Maori Hangi dinner & concert

Day 7: Rotorua . Take advantage of the city’s

awesome thermal environment & treat yourself to a

spa or treatment. Hotel (B)

Day 8: Rotorua to Lake Taupo . Check out the

famous mud pools before it’s onto Huka Falls. At

Lake Taupo, you can opt for a cruise on the lake

tonight, where you can fish, eat & party into the

night. Hotel (B)

• See Rotorua’s geothermal mud pools

• See Taupo’s Huka Falls

Day 9: Lake Taupo to Wellington . Check out the

landscapes along the Desert Road en route to the

capital, Wellington, where we’ll show you the city

sights. Then tonight it’s VIP bar entry! Hotel (B)

• Drive along the Desert Road & Kapiti Coast

• Orientation tour of Wellington

• VIP pass at a local nightspot

Day 10: Wellington . Chill your way today. Hit the

shops along Lambton Quay or Cuba Street Mall.

With some of the country’s best coffee, taking a

break with a ‘flat white’ is a must. Hotel (B)

Day 11: Wellington to Christchurch . Hop from

the North Island, via ferry, to the South Island.

Travel down the stunning Kaikoura coastline, to the

charmingly English city of Christchurch. Hotel (B)

• Cruise Cook Strait & the scenic Marlborough &

Queen Charlotte Sounds

• Stop at a seal colony & Kaikoura

Day 12: Christchurch to Franz Josef Glacier . Venture through the Southern Alps & along the

rugged West Coast to Hokitika & later on to Franz

Josef. Lodge (B, D)

• Christchurch city tour

• Scenic drive across the Southern Alps

• Stop at Arthur’s Pass

• Native greenstone demonstration & carving

Day 13: Franz Josef Glacier . Hitting the ice is a

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

yours to enjoy. Lodge (B)

M Franz Josef ‘Ice Explorer’

Day 14: Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown . Today we head through Haast Pass & Thunder

Creek Falls. Visit lakeside Wanaka & Arrowtown

before hitting Queenstown, the world’s adventure

capital. Hotel (B)

Day 15: Queenstown . Take a ride on the Shotover

Jet, then get into the Queenstown vibes. The

nightlife here is awesome & we’ll take you to our

favorite nightstop. Hotel (B)

• Ride the iconic Shotover Jet

• VIP nightclub entry

M Skyswing 400m above the town

Day 15 - 17: Ski Queenstown option. Want to ‘carve up’ some of the great ski

mountains around Queenstown? You can if

you’re traveling in July or August! Choose to ski

or board for 2 full days – we can even organize

ski equipment & lessons for you. Hotel (B)(B)(B,D )

Days 16 - 17: Queenstown . From bungy jumps,

canyon swings & gondolas to the Lord of the Rings

territory, there’s no shortage of things to do & the

choice is all yours. Hotel (B)( B, D)

M Tandem skydive

Day 18: Queenstown to Dunedin . Today we’re

off to the ‘student city’ Dunedin, where we’ll try the

famous beer on a guided tour of Speights Brewery.

Hotel (B)

• Stop at Bungy bridge & Alexandra

• Speights Brewery tour

Day 19: Dunedin to Lake Ohau . See the world’s

steepest street, then it’s onto Moeraki to see the

huge beach boulders. Later, Lake Ohau will impress,

with epic views of Mt. Cook & the Southern Alps.

Lodge (B, D)

• Visit Baldwin St

• Visit Moeraki Boulders, Oamaru & Benmore Dam

Day 20: Lake Ohau to Christchurch . Maybe

take a scenic glacier flight before heading through

Mackenzie Country back to Christchurch where your

trip ends. (B)

• Stop at Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo & Geraldine

• See the famous Church of the Good Shepherd

M Scenic flight at Mt Cook


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19 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 15 nights in hotels , 4 nights in lodges






• Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges


• Kiwiana fish ‘n’ chips dinner

• Sky Tower visit with 360 degree views of Auckland

• Traditional Maori Hangi & dance performance in Rotorua

• ‘The Incredible Race’, Te Puia

• Thrilling Shotover Jet boat ride

• Dinner at Winnie’s pizza pub in Queenstown


ME TIME OPTIONS

M Race down a hill inside an OGO ball

M Visit Hobbiton Village from The Lord of the Rings

M Fishing trip on Lake Taupo

M AJ Hackett bungy jump in

M Cruise stunning Milford Sound


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/TIKI

Code: NGZCD 2015/16

QUEENSTOWN

LOCAL CULTURE

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

* Prices above are based on multi-share (maximum quad share). If you’re traveling solo, we’ll match you up with same-sex roommates at no extra cost. You can also opt for a twin-share room for a small supplement, or your own room, for a little extra.



Single room supplement add US$1359/add US$345 twin-share.

NGZAD: Day 2 start Auckland 9:00am & end C’church 6:00pm.

NGZCD: Day 2 start C’church 9:00am & end Auckland 3:00pm.



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ME TIME HIGHLIGHT OPTIONAL MILFORD SOUND

FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALSSAVE

Take a break & try something different – a day trip & boat cruise on the World Heritage listed Milford Sound. This slice of paradise is known for its gorgeous waters, wildlife like whales & dolphins & incredible scenery. See the ME Time highlight optional box on p.75 for more.

FROM US$2755 PP* US$154 PER DAY

THE BIG TIKI START/END QUEENSTOWN - 18 DAYS

STUCK FOR TIME? We’ve got a shorter 18-day version of The Big Tiki that starts or ends in Queenstown.

• For 18 day price, deduct up to US$320 from price in the price box

• 18 day trip starts or ends at Tanoa Aspen Hotel, Queenstown

• Code: NDZAD (ex: Auckland) Start 9:00am/End 10:00am

• Code: NDZCD (ex: Queenstown) Start 6:00pm/End 3:00pm

• Twin room supp: US$309. Single room supp: US$1225.

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


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KIWIANA PANORAMA Day 1: Arrive Auckland . Check into The President Hotel & spend the rest of the day exploring Auckland. Hotel

Day 2: Auckland to Waitomo . Meet up with your Contiki Team & travel mates & set out for Waitomo. Get into the adrenaline cave activities here before a BBQ dinner or roast meal tonight. Lodge (B, D)

• BBQ or roast dinner (seasonal)

Day 3: Waitomo to Rotorua . In Rotorua we’ll show you the sights & take you out to experience a traditional Maori Hangi & dance performance. Hotel (B, D)


• Maori Hangi dinner & concert M Skyline gondola & luge rides

Day 4: Rotorua . Take advantage of the city’s awesome thermal environment & treat yourself to a spa or treatment. Hotel (B)

M Race down a hill inside a transparent Ogo ball

Day 5: Rotorua to Lake Taupo . Check out the famous mud pools before it’s on to Huka Falls. At Lake Taupo, you can opt for a cruise on the lake tonight, where you can fish, eat & party into the night. Hotel (B)



Day 6: Lake Taupo to Wellington . Check out the landscapes along the Desert Road en route to the capital, Wellington, where we’ll show you the city sights. Then tonight it’s VIP bar entry! Hotel (B)


• Orientation tour of Wellington


Day 7: Wellington . Chill your way today. Hit the shops along Lambton Quay or Cuba Street Mall. With some of the country’s best coffee, taking a break with a ‘flat white’ is a must. Hotel (B)

M Quad biking adventure

Day 8: Wellington to Christchurch . Hop from the North Island, via ferry, to the South Island. Travel down the stunning Kaikoura coastline, to the charmingly English city of Christchurch. Hotel (B)

• Cruise Cook Strait & the scenic Marlborough & Queen Charlotte Sounds


Day 9: Christchurch to Franz Josef Glacier . Venture through the Southern Alps & along the rugged West Coast to Hokitika & later on to Franz Josef. Lodge (B, D)

• Christchurch city tour




Day 10: Franz Josef Glacier . Hitting the ice is a must. From walks & hikes to heli rides, the day is yours to enjoy. Lodge (B)

M Heli-hike tour M Ice climbing

Day 11: Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown . Today we head through Haast Pass & Thunder Creek Falls. Visit lakeside Wanaka & Arrowtown before hitting Queenstown, the world’s adventure capital. Hotel (B)

Day 12: Queenstown . Take a ride on the Shotover Jet, then get into the Queenstown vibes. The nightlife here is awesome & we’ll take you to our favorite nightstop. Hotel (B)


• VIP nightclub entry M Whitewater rafting

Day 12 - 14: Ski Queenstown option Want to ‘carve up’ some of the great ski mountains around Queenstown? You can if you’re traveling in July or August! Choose to ski or board for 2 full days – we can even organize ski equipment

& lessons for you. Hotel (B)(B)(B,D)

Days 13 - 14: Queenstown . From bungy jumps, canyon swings & gondolas to the Lord of the Rings territory, there’s no shortage of things to do & the choice is all yours. Hotel (B)( B, D)

M Bungy jumping

Day 15: Queenstown to Dunedin . Today we’re off to the ‘student city’ Dunedin, where we’ll try the famous beer on a guided tour of Speights Brewery. Hotel (B)

• Stop at Bungy Bridge & Alexandra

• Speights Brewery tour

Day 16: Dunedin to Lake Ohau . See the world’s steepest street, then it’s on to Moeraki to see the huge beach boulders. Later, Lake Ohau will impress, with epic views of Mt. Cook & the Southern Alps. Lodge (B, D)

• Visit Baldwin St

• Visit Moeraki Boulders, Oamaru & Benmore Dam

Day 17: Lake Ohau to Christchurch . Maybe take a scenic glacier flight before heading through Mackenzie Country back to Christchurch where your trip ends. (B)

• Stop at Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo & Geraldine

• See the famous Church of the Good Shepherd M Scenic flight past glaciers & Mt. Cook, NZ’s highest peak


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• Tour & tasting at the iconic Speights Brewery


ME TIME OPTIONS

M See the famous glowworms & rock formations in Waitomo

M Lake Taupo Rocks ‘n’ Ropes adventure course

M Wine tour of the Wairarapa



VISIT CONTIKI.COM/KIWIANA MILFORD

SOUND ME TIME HIGHLIGHT OPTIONAL Take a break & try something different – a day trip & boat cruise on the World Heritage listed Milford Sound. This slice of paradise is known for its gorgeous waters, wildlife like whales & dolphins & incredible scenery. See the ME Time highlight optional box on p.75 for more.




room for a small supplement, or your own room, for a little extra.




NPZAD: Day 2 start Auckland 9:00am & end C’church 6:00pm.

NPZCD: Day 2 start C’church 9:00am & end Auckland 3:00pm.

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KIWIANA PANORAMA START/END QUEENSTOWN - 15 DAYS

STUCK FOR TIME? We’ve got a shorter 15-day Kiwiana Panorama trip that starts or ends in Queenstown.

• For 15-day price, deduct up to US$320 from price in the price box

• 15-day trip starts or ends at Tanoa Aspen Hotel, Queenstown

• Code: NBZAD (ex: Auckland) Start 9:00am/End 10:00am

• Code: NBZCD (ex: Queenstown) Start 6:00pm/End 3:00pm

• Twin room supp: US$229. Single room supp: US$1015


LOCAL CULTURE

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

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


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

• Your choice of a single, twin-share or quad-share room

• Breakfast each day, plus some included dinners at hotels and local restaurants


• Included activities, such as a local fish’n’chip dinner, a traditional Maori Hangi and a guided tour of Ohinemutu Maori Village

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




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

Northern Choice ............................... p.72

Sweet as South ................................. p.74

We Love WiFi – stay connected with WiFi at most overnight stopsContiki.com/in-depth-explorer-new-zealand

IN-DEPTHEXPLORER

BAY OF ISLANDS

ROTORUA


Day 1: Arrive Auckland . Check into The President Hotel & spend the rest of the day exploring Auckland. Hotel

Day 2: Auckland to Paihia . Meet up with your Contiki Team & travel mates before heading north to Paihia – where it’s all about chilled out vibes, amazing beaches & cool locals. A Kiwi favorite of fish ‘n’ chips for dinner is the perfect way to start the trip & get into the endless summer atmosphere. Hotel (B, D)

• See the Waitemata Harbour, made famous by the America’s Cup


• Check out Whangarei & Kawakawa’s famous Hundertwasser toilets

Day 3: Paihia . Paihia is the perfect place to relax. Chill out on the beach, see the Maori tribal lands & learn about NZ’s history, or do it like the locals & get into some water sports. Hotel (B)

Day 4: Paihia to Auckland . Back in Auckland, we’ll show you the city spots before jetting up the city’s iconic Sky Tower. A VIP pass at one of our favorite Auckland nightspots will set you up for an awesome night out. We love Ponsonby Road for some of the city’s best spots to party too. Hotel (B)



Day 5: Auckland to Waitomo . Get into the adrenaline cave activities here before a BBQ dinner or roast meal tonight. Lodge (B, D)

• Traditional Kiwi BBQ or roast (seasonal) M Black water rafting in a rubber ring through underground caves

Day 6: Waitomo to Rotorua . Tonight, go local as you indulge in a traditional Maori Hangi & pick up some tips from the locals at a traditional Maori dance performance. Hotel (B, D)



Day 7: Rotorua . With a free day, take advantage of the city’s awesome thermal environment & treat yourself to a spa or treatment. Hotel (B)

M Race down a hill inside an OGO ball

Day 8: Rotorua to Auckland . Today you’ll take a transfer back to Auckland, so it’s time to swap email addresses as your trip ends on arrival. (B)

Please note: The transfer from Rotorua to Auckland is

not operated by Contiki, but a third party operator.

7 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 6 nights in hotels , 1 night in a lodge




• Sky Tower visit in Auckland


• Traditional Maori Hangi & dance in Rotorua


ME TIME OPTIONS

M Catamaran sailing, swimming & snorkeling with lunch

M Skyline gondola & luge rides


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/STEAM

SNAPSHOT






Code: NRZAD 2015/16

LOCAL CULTURE

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

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room for a small supplement, or your own room, for a little

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Day 2 start Auckland 9:00am & end Auckland 3:00pm.


contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.82.




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NORTHERN ‘CHOICE’ Day 1: Arrive Auckland . Check into The President Hotel & spend the rest of the day exploring Auckland. Hotel

Day 2: Auckland to Paihia . Meet up with your Contiki Team & travel mates before heading to Paihia – where it’s all about chilled out vibes, amazing beaches & cool locals. A Kiwi favorite of fish ‘n’ chips for dinner is the perfect way to start the trip & get into the endless summer atmosphere. Hotel (B, D)

• See the iconic Sky Tower & harbor, made famous by the America’s Cup


• Check out Whangarei & Kawakawa’s famous Hundertwasser toilets

Day 3: Paihia . Paihia is the perfect place to relax. Chill out on the beach or even on a boat, visit the Maori tribal lands & learn about NZ’s history, or do it like the locals & get into some watersports. Hotel (B)

M Catamaran sailing, swimming & snorkeling with lunch

Day 4: Paihia to Auckland . Back in Auckland, we’ll show you the city spots before jetting up the city’s iconic Sky Tower. A VIP pass at one of our favorite Auckland nightspots will set you up for an awesome night out. We love Ponsonby Road for some of the city’s best spots to party too. Hotel (B)



Day 5: Auckland to Waitomo . Get into the adrenaline cave activities here before a BBQ dinner or roast meal tonight. Lodge (B, D)

• BBQ or roast dinner (seasonal) M Black water rafting through underground caves

Day 6: Waitomo to Rotorua . Tonight, go local as you indulge in a traditional Maori Hangi & pick up some tips from the locals at a traditional Maori dance performance. Hotel (B, D)



Day 7: Rotorua . With a free day, take advantage

of the city’s awesome thermal environment & treat

yourself to a spa or treatment. Hotel (B)

Day 8: Rotorua to Lake Taupo . Check out the

area’s famous mud pools before it’s on to Huka falls

– there’s your chance for a ride on the famous Huka

Jet! At Lake Taupo, grabbing a bite by the water is

a must. You could opt for a dinner cruise on the lake

tonight, where you can fish, eat & party into the

night. Hotel (B)



M Fun evening lake cruise including fishing

Day 9: Lake Taupo to Wellington . Check out

the awesome landscapes along the Desert Road

on route to the windy capital, Wellington, where

we’ll show you the sights around this arty city.

VIP bar entry means you’ll start the night out in

style. Hotel (B)


• Orientation tour of Wellington including

Mt. Victoria


Day 10: Wellington . Chill your way today. Maybe

hit the shops along Lambton Quay & Courtney

Place or Cuba Street Mall with its street performers

& cool local characters. With some of the country’s

best coffee & cafés found in ‘Welly’, taking a break

with a ‘flat white’ is a must. Hotel (B)

Day 11: Wellington to Christchurch . Hop from

the North Island, via ferry, to the South Island.

Travel down the stunning Kaikoura coastline, to the

charmingly English city of Christchurch where your

trip ends on arrival. (B)

• Cruise Cook Strait & the scenic Marlborough &

Queen Charlotte Sounds



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11 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 10 nights in hotels , 1 night in a lodge









• Sky Tower visit with 360 degree views of Auckland




ME TIME OPTIONS

M Ocean kayaking adventure to Haruru Falls

M Guided tours of Ruakuri or Waitomo Caves to see the glowworms & rock formations

M OGO ball racing

M Quad biking adventure


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NNHCD: Day 2 start C’church 7:00am & end Auckland 3:00pm.

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NORTHERN CHOICE START/END WELLINGTON - 11 DAYS

WANT WELLINGTON? You can choose to start or end your Northern ‘Choice’ trip in Wellington & see even more.

• Trip starts or ends at Abel Tasman Hotel, Wellington

• Code: NNZAD (ex: Auckland) Start 9:00am/End 10:00am

• Code: NNZCD (ex: Wellington) Start 6:00pm/End 3:00pm

• Twin room supp: US$179. Single room supp: US$665.


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


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‘SWEET AS’ SOUTH Day 1: Arrive Christchurch . Check into the Ibis Christchurch Hotel & spend the rest of the day exploring Christchurch. Hotel

Day 2: Christchurch to Lake Ohau . Meet up with your Contiki Team then check out the views of Mackenzie country & Lake Tekapo. On arrival, Lake Ohau will impress, its epic views of Mt. Cook & the Southern Alps are seriously stunning. Lodge (B, D)

• Stop at Lake Pukaki & Lake Tekapo & Geraldine

• See the famous Church of the Good Shepherd

• Chill at our theme party tonight M Scenic flight past lakes, glaciers & Aoraki/Mt. Cook, NZ’s highest peak

Day 3: Lake Ohau to Dunedin . Head to Moeraki for a look at the massive boulders located by the beach. Later, it’s a change of scene in the ‘student city’ Dunedin, try the city’s famous beer on a guided tour of Speights Brewery. Later tonight, maybe head to the Octagon area of town for a fun night out. Hotel (B)

• Stop at Oamaru & Benmore Dam

• Visit Moeraki Boulders

• Speights Heritage & Brewery tour

• Visit Baldwin St (the world’s steepest street)

Day 4: Dunedin to Queenstown . It’s time to hit legendary Queenstown, the world’s adventure capital. On arrival, we’ll take a quick tour to get your bearings. This town goes off, so maybe grab a delicious ‘FergBurger’ & head into town for a night out. Hotel (B)

Day 5: Queenstown . Take a ride on the Shotover Jet this morning, before the afternoon is yours to get into the Queenstown vibes. The nightlife here is awesome & VIP entry will make sure you start the night out right. Hotel (B)


• VIP nightclub entry

Day 5 - 7: Ski Queenstown option Want to ‘carve up’ some of the great ski mountains around Queenstown? You can if you’re traveling in July or August! Choose to ski or board for 2 full days – we can even organize ski equipment & lessons for you. Hotel. (B) (B)( B, D)

Days 6 - 7: Queenstown . From bungy jumps, canyon swings, luging, gondolas & jet boat rides to the Lord of the Rings territory, there’s no shortage of things to do in this legendary town & the choice is all yours. With little shops & a stunning lakeside setting, a stroll through town & relaxing by the lake is a must. Hotel (B) (B, D)

M Canyon swing on a giant rope across the Shotover River, 109m up!

Day 8: Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier . We’ll drop into Arrowtown & lakeside Wanaka, then keep an eye out for wildlife as we head through stunning Haast Pass & Thunder Creek Falls before arriving in NZ’s iconic glacial spot, Franz Josef. Lodge (B, D)

• Explore tiny Arrowtown

• Scenic drive through Haast Pass & see Thunder Creek Falls

Day 9: Franz Josef Glacier . The day is yours – so hitting the ice is a must. From walks & hikes or heli rides, to just chilling in Franz, the day is yours to enjoy your way. Lodge (B)

M Fly to & walk on the glacier M Ice climbing

Day 10: Franz Josef Glacier to Christchurch . Today we make tracks through the Alps to Christchurch! We stop in Hokitika to learn about NZ’s native greenstone & how it’s carved, before it’s time to say your goodbyes & swap contact details with your travel mates as your trip ends on arrival in Christchurch. (B)





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• Tour & tasting at the iconic Speights Brewery




ME TIME OPTIONS

M Scenic helicopter flight to see Mt. Cook & land on Fox Glacier



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MILFORD SOUND ME TIME HIGHLIGHT OPTIONAL If you’ve done a bungy, rafted & jetboated

your way around Queenstown – why not

mix it up & take a day trip from Queenstown

to Milford Sound. We head to this stunning

World Heritage listed area, then jump

on-board a boat & cruise these incredible

waters to experience this slice of paradise.

Keep your eyes peeled for whales, dolphins

& seals amongst this incredible scenery.

You can choose to take the coach back to

Queenstown, or there’s also the option to fly

– it is up to you. Experience it for yourself!

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

LOCAL CULTURE

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





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NSZAD: Day 2 start C’church 9:00am & end C’church 6:00pm.

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‘SWEET AS’ SOUTH START/END WELLINGTON - 11 DAYS

GOT MORE TIME? We’ve got a longer 11-day version of the ‘Sweet as’ South trip that starts or ends in Wellington.

• For 11-day price, add up to US$240 to price in the price box

• 11-day trip starts or ends at Abel Tasman Hotel, Wellington

• Code: NSHCD (ex: Christchurch) Start 9:00am/End 4:00pm

• Code: NSHAD (ex: Wellington) Start 7:00am/End 6:00pm

• Twin room supp: US$169. Single room supp: US$695 .


SOMETIMES TAKING IT SLOW IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO. EASY PACE TRIPS ARE FORTHOSE WHO WANT TO TAKE LIFE DOWN A GEAR. SPEND LONGER DOING THINGS YOULOVE, LIKE EXPLORING MUSEUMS IN AUCKLAND OR BUNGY JUMPING IN QUEENSTOWN.

• Breakfast each day, plus some included dinners at hotels and local restaurants


• Taking in the stunning views of New Zealand on an included flight from Auckland to Queenstown

• Included activities, such as a thrilling Shotover Jet boat ride, ConKiwiana cooking experience and tasting a famous ‘Fergburger’

• A Trip Manager & Driver team who will be your oracle on all things New Zealand



INCLUDED1 TRIP / 7 DAYS

Fire ‘n’ Ice ................................... p.77

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EASYPACE

New for 2015

QUEENSTOWN


Day 1: Arrive Auckland . Check into The President

Hotel & spend the rest of the day exploring

Auckland. Hotel

Day 2: Auckland . Meet up with your Contiki Team

& fellow travelers before heading out to explore

what the locals call ‘the big little city’. With 3 nights

here, there’s so much time for sights, exploring,

shopping & more. First up is a trip to stunning

Waiheke Island, soak up the beautiful beaches,

local vineyards & laid-back seaside life. Later, take

in the Auckland views from the top of the world

famous Sky Tower before a delicious local dinner

with the group. Hotel (B, D)

• Waiheke Island ferry & tour

Day 3: Auckland . Wake up, grab a bite & enjoy

a free day in Auckland to explore your way. Opt

to crew a former Americas Cup racing yacht in

Auckland’s stunning harbor or enjoy some ME

Time with no shortage of things to see, do &

experience. Later, advance your culinary skills at the

ConKiwiana cooking experience! Hotel (B, D)

• ConKiwiana cooking experience

M Americas Cup sailing

M Auckland Bridge climb

Day 4: Auckland . Enjoy your final free day in

this great city, take some time to see Auckland

Art Gallery or Auckland Musuem, hit the shops on

Ponsonby Road or Newmarket, or head around

to the Eastern Bays for some beach time & an ice

cream, with stunning Rangitoto Island as your

backdrop. Hotel (B)

M Kelly Tarlton’s Sealife Aquarium experience

Day 5: Queenstown . It’s out of the city & into the

action today – our morning begins with a flight to

Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world. Get

your adrenaline pumping with a ride on the Shotover

Jet & taste test a world famous delicious ‘FergBurger’

before experiencing the legendary nightlife of Queenstown at the Minus 5 Ice Bar. Lodge (B, D)

• Chill in the Minus 5 Ice Bar


• Experience a ‘Fergburger’

Days 5 - 7: Ski Queenstown option. Want to ‘carve up’ some of the great ski mountains around Queenstown? You can if you’re traveling in July or August! Choose to ski or board for 2 full days – we can even organize ski equipment & lessons for you. Hotel (B)(B)(B,D)

Days 6 - 7: Queenstown . From bungy jumps, canyon swings, luging, gondolas & jet boat rides to Lord of the Rings territory, there’s no shortage of things to do in this town & the choice is all yours. With little shops & a stunning lakeside setting, a stroll through town & relaxing by the lake is a must. Lodge (B)( B, D)

• Skyline dinner & gondola M Bungy jumping M Walter Peak horse riding

Day 8: End Queenstown . Our trip ends after breakfast, so it’s time to swap email addresses as you say farewell to your Trip Manager & new friends. (B)

• Group photo






ME TIME OPTIONS

M Dart River Wilderness Safari

M Skyswing at The Ledge or Nevis

M Ziptrek Ecotours

M Milford Sound Discovery

M Queenstown wine trail in Gibbston Valley


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SNAPSHOT

Code: FINIC 2015/16


Trip Manager


• Included flight from Auckland to Queenstown - one of the World’s great scenic flights

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international airfares to or from the trip start & end cities. Please

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







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SHORTSTAYS

• Multi-share hotel accommodation

• Breakfast each day, plus an included

fish’n’chips dinner

• Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus

orientations in all other destinations

• Included activities, such as an Auckland city

tour & Sky Tower entry

• A stellar Trip Manager & Driver team, plus Local

Guides in some destinations

• A modern air-conditioned coach decked out with

power outlets, wifi (on some coaches), movies & a

killer sound system

• ME Time – your chance to explore on your

own or take advantage of our awesome

optional activities


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

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3 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION

3 nights hotel accommodations

4 INCLUDED MEALS

3 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D)

ME TIME OPTIONS

M Swim with the dolphins in the Bay of Islands

M Day tour to ‘Ninety Mile Beach’ with off-roading & sand dune ‘surfing’


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Day 1: Arrive Auckland . Check into The President Hotel & spend the rest of the day exploring Auckland. Hotel

Day 2: Auckland to Paihia . Meet up with your Contiki Team & travel mates before heading north to Paihia – where it’s all about chilled out vibes, amazing beaches & cool locals. A Kiwi favorite of fish & chips for dinner is the perfect way to start the trip & get into the endless summer atmosphere. Hotel (B, D)

• See the Waitemata Harbour, made famous by the America’s Cup


• Check out Whangarei & Kawakawa’s famous Hunderwasser toilets

M Exciting parasail adventure; witness breathtaking views as a jet boat pulls you through the open sky

Day 3: Paihia . Paihia is the perfect place to relax. Chill out on the beach, visit the Maori tribal lands & learn about NZ’s history, or do it like the locals & get into some watersports. Hotel (B)

M Ocean kayaking adventure to Haruru Falls

Day 4: Paihia to Auckland . Back in Auckland, we’ll show you the city spots before jetting up the city’s iconic Sky Tower. Then it’s time to swap emails & say

your farewells, as your tour ends at 3:00pm. (B)

• Auckland city tour & Sky Tower entry * Prices above are based on multi-share (maximum quad

share).If you’re traveling solo, we’ll match you up with

same-sex roommates at no extra cost. You can also opt

for a twin-share room for a small supplement, or your own

room, for a little extra.

Prices above are land only & do not include international

airfares.


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

twin-share.

Day 2 start Auckland 9:00am & end Auckland 6:00pm.

● The trip code for these departures is NCZAD only.

✚ The trip code for these departures is NCZCD only.

For departure points & stay longer accommodation options

see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.82.

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

• Your choice or a single, twin-share or

quad-share room

• 4 day ski pass

• Daily transfers up and down the mountain

• An expert Contiki Ski Rep

• A hearty breakfast every day, plus some

yummy included dinners

• Heaps of ME Time – your chance to

explore on your own or take advantage

of our awesome optional activities

• Wanna ski AND explore the rest of New

Zealand? During the winter months (July/

August), any of our trips that go through

Queenstown give you the option to hit the

slopes while you’re in town


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

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WINTER & SKI

SKI QUEENSTOWN

WHERE YOU’LL BE:There’s no place like this thriving town in

the winter! Regardless of being a

beginner or advanced skier, Contiki will

take you on a journey designed for the

adventurer within. Connect with an

awesome crew & explore this trendy

tourist hotspot offering a diverse array

of activities. From adrenaline-packed

experiences on or off the slopes to the

uber-cool nightlife, surrounded by

magnificent lakes & mountains –

Queenstown has something for

everyone. Allow us to help you maximize

your 7 days in this beautiful haven both

on & off the mountain… hassle free!

OUR TEAM:The knowledge & expertise of our team

is what makes the real difference, so we

offer our expert Contiki Ski Rep to

enhance your experience.

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS:Stay 6 nights in multi-share

accommodations. To start your day on

the slopes we provide a hearty

breakfast & include 2 delicious dinners.

Your Exclusive inclusions consist of a

4 day ski lift pass & we get you to three

of Queenstown’s famous ski fields &

include daily transfers up & down the

mountain. Also included is all hotel tips,

local taxes & service charges.

CULINARY DELIGHTS& NIGHTLIFE:Another benefit of traveling with us is we

know the local spots! We include dinner

at ‘Winnies’ famous pizza pub. For your

ME Time we suggest the option of

dinner at Skyline Restaurant to take in

some unbeatable views of Lake

Wakatipu & town. For those who are

keen, we’ll show you other great eats like

Fergburger & some of Queentown’s

coolest bars to end off the night.

ME TIME OPTIONALS:We’ve got a selection of adrenaline-

junky activities & Queenstown must-do’s

lined up for you. There is no better

setting for an unforgettable bungy

jumping experience – trust us! Why not

go to the very place bungy jumping was

invented. Go skydiving & get your

adrenaline fix as you take to the sky with

a stunning view below your feet.

SKI ESSENTIALS – GEAR & RENTALS:Don’t buy expensive new gear before

you go – we’ll set you up with rental

gear when you arrive. Need lessons? At

ski school, instructors will teach you the

techniques to get you up on the slopes,

or for the more experienced, teach you

ways to improve your know-how.

SNAPSHOT

WHY CHOOSE US

• 4-day ski passes

• Experience all three of Queenstown’s

local ski fields

• Daily transfers up & down the mountain

• Twin-share or multi-share hotel

accommodations

• Loads of ME Time activities on offer

• Plenty of time to experience

Queenstown’s awesome aprés ski scene

ME TIME OPTIONS

Off the mountain there’s plenty of

Queenstown must-do’s – so fuel your inner

adrenaline junkie:

M Rafting on the Kawarau River & heli. flight

M A thrilling jetboat ride through the gorge

M Meal at Skyline Restaurant

M Jetboat, 4WD & hike Mt. Aspiring National Park

M 4WD tour through the Middle Earth (Lord of The Rings)

M Take a leap at ‘the home of bungy’

M Skyswing at The Ledge or Nevis

M Tandem skydive over Lake Wakatipu

M Canyon swing the Shotover River

M Full day excursion into Milford Sound

M Ziptrek flying fox experience

M Chill in the Minus 5 Ice Bar

M Queenstown wine trail in Gibbston Valley

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HOW MUCH?Group lesson rates (ski or board):Coronet Peak NZ$60

Remarkables NZ$60

Cardrona NZ$62

Treble Cone NZ$63

Equipment rentals (prices per day):Skis or snowboard or boots only NZ$25Skis, boots & poles or NZ$37snowboard & boots

Premium skis,boots & poles NZ$54

Clothing rental (prices per day):Jacket & pants NZ$29Helmet NZ$10

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

HIT THE SLOPES IN THE ADVENTURE CAPITAL OF NEW ZEALAND. CREATE EPIC MEMORIES AMONGST THE SNOW-CAPPED MOUNTAINS BY DAY, COUPLED WITH BUSTLING APRÉS SKI NIGHTLIFE, NZ STYLE. EXPERIENCE THIS ADRENALINE-LACED TRIP, IDEAL FOR THOSE WITH A THIRST FOR ADVENTURE ON OUR ULTIMATE NZ SKI TRIP.


Day 1: Arrive Queenstown . Welcome to legendary

Queenstown! Known for its epic mountain lifestyle

& cool vibes, this is the ultimate haven for those

that love to ski, or those that want to learn. Tonight,

meet your Ski Rep & other travelers, before

getting to know the group with dinner at one of

Queenstown’s most popular restaurants. (D)

Day 2: Queenstown . It’s time to hit the slopes!

Carve up one of Queenstown’s three ski fields – the

Remarkables, Coronet Peak & Cadrona are world

renowned for their awesome conditions, all offering

fantastic runs for beginners through to advanced skiers

& riders. And over the next week you’ll try them all.

Transfers & lift tickets are included, too easy! (B)

Day 3: Queenstown . Transfers & lift tickets

included again today, so it’s perfect for heading up

one of the mountains to improve your technique.

If you’re looking for somewhere to head for dinner

tonight, we love FergBurger for some seriously

delicious treats! (B)

Day 4: Queenstown . With a free day, get a taste

for the endless activities in the ‘World’s Adventure

Capital’. You could try bungy jumping, skydiving

or rafting & that’s just the start. Tonight, head to

one of the town’s cool bars or there’s the option

of dinner at Skyline Restaurant for some seriously

unbeatable views. (B)

M Scenic tandem skydive

M AJ Hackett bungy jump

Day 5: Queenstown . Today it’s back up the

mountain as we visit the last of the three ski fields

so you can show off your skills. Transfers & lift

tickets included. (B)

Day 6: Queenstown . It’s the final ski day & we’ll

give you the choice of mountain to head back to.

Tonight’s our last night, so perhaps finish off the

trip by heading out with the group to a few of

Queenstown’s bars. (B, D)

Day 7: End Queenstown . Your ski adventure ends

after breakfast, so it’s time to say farewell to your

travel mates. (B)

Please note: Ski & snowboard equipment is

available for rental in Queenstown.

6 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 6 nights multi-share hotel accommodations


ME TIME OPTIONS

See opposite page & visit contiki.com for more

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/NZSKI

SNAPSHOT

INCLUSIONS• Our expert Contiki Ski Rep

• 4-day ski lift tickets & transfers (transfers to & from Queenstown airport on arrival day/departure day are not included)


Code: CZSKI 2016

QUEENSTOWN

ULTIMATE NZ SKI

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Single room supplement add US$349 / add US$59 for twin-share

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

HOW MUCH MONEY DO I NEED?You should be able to use debit & credit cards for

most items. You’ll need to allow enough money to

cover lunches, some dinners, souvenirs, shopping,

drinks, optional activities, entrance fees to

attractions & evening entertainment.

It is advisable to start your trip with some

cash in your destination’s local currencies such

as A$ or NZ$.

WHAT SHOULD I PACK? Comfortable, casual clothing for day wear &

‘smart casual’ for dining & those nights out.

Remember that in Autumn/Winter you will

need warmer clothing as well as a raincoat/jacket.

A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential.

Some activities in New Zealand & Australia require

swimwear & a towel. For further details, please go

to contiki.com/travel-resources.

OUR TRIPS Some of our longer NZ & Australia trips are made

up of shorter modules, meaning more choice &

flexibility for our travelers as they explore. This

means more friendships & even more fun as

you discover NZ & Australia’s best & make every

moment count!

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

leaving the final decisions until then you can choose

at the same time as your new friends. You’ll get

great value as we get you great rates & your Trip

Manager can offer personal advice. Some activities

are seasonal & weather dependent as well.

HOW DO I PAY? You pay on your trip with major credit cards,

debit cards or cash (A$ in Australia or NZ$ in

New Zealand).

PAST TRAVELER 5% DISCOUNT ON TRIPS 7 DAYS OR LONGEREligibility for this discount is based on

clients having booked & traveled with Contiki

(or one of our Travel Corporation sister brands,

visitthetravelcorporation.com for details) within

5 years of their last trip. Clients must have

completed a trip before they can redeem the

discount on a subsequent trip booking.

A deposit must be received before the discount

can be applied to the booking. It is not available

on pre & post-trip accommodations rates

& other selected products. The discount applies

to brochured prices only & can be combined with

select special market promotions.

BROCHURE AUTHENTICITYWe have put a great deal of effort into producing

this brochure. The information given & literature

produced by Contiki has been compiled with care &

is published in good faith. Sometimes, because of

circumstances outside our control, we have to alter

some activities due to seasonal closing or repairs to

buildings, etc., especially early or late in the season.

If this happens, alternatives will be arranged.

DO I NEED VACCINATIONS?At the time this brochure went to press

(February 2015), no vaccinations were necessary.

However, it is wise to check up-to-date information

with your travel agent or Contiki prior to departure.

Don’t forget to bring with you any medication that

you may require en route, such as antihistamines

or antibiotics.

SEASONALITY & CLIMATE Being such a large land mass, Australia is prone to

seasonal climate changes. This will mean that at

certain times of the year some of our brochured

itineraries may need to be slightly changed. For

example: northern Australia itineraries during the

wet season (December to April).

Inland alpine areas of the South Island in New

Zealand can be as cold as -10oC between May

& October.

DO I NEED VISAS?Please read carefully. Depending on your

nationality, you may require a visa to enter

Australia & New Zealand. You are fully responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your trip. Contiki is not

legally permitted to knowingly allow anybody who

does not have a valid visa to join a trip. Consult

your travel agent or local embassy to determine

any visas you require & how to obtain them.

NO COMPULSORY TIPPING - REWARD ONLY EXCELLENCE!Every country in the world has different tipping

customs & in Australia & New Zealand, within

service industries, tipping is common practice.

Tipping is totally optional & only given if you feel

the service has exceeded your expectations.

If you think your Contiki Team have done an

exceptional job then you may wish to tip them.

This is entirely discretionary – it’s completely

up to you. No compulsory tipping – reward

only excellence!

BOOKING SECURITY Contiki has been running trips for young people

since 1962 & is a member of the United States Tour

Operators Association (USTOA). USTOA includes all

the major tour operators who are financially

bonded for your security & who maintain the

highest standards. Contiki is also a member of the

National Tour Association (NTA) & the American

Society of Travel Agents (ASTA). With the

guarantees of these organizations, you know your

vacation & money are secure with Contiki.

MANAGE BOOKINGReady, set, go! You’re booked & it’s nearly go time,

however just like when you’re taking a flight, it’s

important you provide us with your all your details

before you can travel. Check out contiki.com/

managebooking to log into your booking.

TRAVEL INSURANCECancellation, unexpected medical expenses, injuries,

theft, lost luggage or money can significantly

disrupt & ruin your vacation. Contiki very strongly

recommends that you take out comprehensive

insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses,

evacuation & repatriation expenses, personal

accident, personal baggage, money & public liability

before you travel. In some instances, you may not

be accepted on a Contiki vacation unless you have

arranged satisfactory insurance. You also agree to

indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions,

damages & remedies against us arising from your

participation in your vacation. For insurance details,

please speak to your travel agent or Contiki when

you are booking your trip.

PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITSPhotos courtesy of © Jungle Surfing Canopy

Tours p.6 Jungle Surfing. Photos courtesy of ©

New Zealand Tourist Board p.7 Waitomo Caves

(Chris McLennan) Waitomo Caves. Photos courtesy

of © Splendour in the grass p.25 & p.51 Festival.

Photos courtesy of © Pauls Xtreme Skydiving

p.26 Skydiving. Photos courtesy of © Bridge Climb

Sydney otto Holdings (Aust) Pty Limited p.27

Sydney Harbour Bridge. Photos courtesy of ©

JRaging Thunder p.31 & p.65 Whitewater Rafting.

Photos courtesy of © ProDive Cairns

p.45 Snorkeling. Photos courtesy of © Shot Over

Jet_Dart River Safaris p.60 Fun Yaks. Photos

courtesy of © Fox Glacier Guiding p.61 Fox Glacier.

Photos courtesy of © Explore NZ Bay of Islands

p.65 & p.71 Sailing & p.78 Dolphins. Photos courtesy

of © Real Journeys p.75 Milford Sound. Photos

courtesy of © Destination Queenstown p.79 &

p.80 Remarkables Ski Field Lookout, Stag on Deer

Park Heights Queenstown (Chris McLennan). Photos

courtesy of © NZone Skydiving p.79 Skydiving.

Photos courtesy of © Glenn Kelly p.79 & p.81 Skiing.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?• Coach, train, ferry transportation, internal flights

as listed in the Exclusive Inclusions section.

• Accommodations & meals as listed in the

Snapshot section on trip pages.

• Sightseeing listed in the Exclusive Inclusions

section in each trip itinerary. Unless specified,

entrance fees to these locations are included.

• Experienced Contiki Trip Manager & Driver &

local guides on some trips (Northern Territory

for Australia).

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?• Air & ferry transfers to trip departure point.

• Personal expense money.

• Visas, personal insurance, medical fees.

• Sightseeing, visits & entrance fees other than

those specified on trip pages.

• Optional excursions & activities such as

whitewater rafting, helicopter flights, bungy

jumping, hot air ballooning, etc.

• Lunches (unless specified under Snapshot

section) & some dinners.

INCLUDED FLIGHTSFlights as specified on individual trip itineraries are

included as part of the price. As detailed within

our Booking Conditions (p.83) under ‘General’,

we rely on international conventions regarding

air travel and other transportation as specified.

Through enrollment and payment for your trip

you acknowledge and accept such. Individual

electronic tickets may not be issued to you prior

to travel due to the group nature of the air/flight

booking. In such circumstances you acknowledge

that by receipt of any applicable boarding

pass and/or by boarding the aircraft you have

accepted the airlines terms & conditions of travel,

and the application of all relevant international

conventions and applicable national and

international law governing air transportation.

WILL I GET MORE INFORMATION?Upon receipt of final payment, your trip

documentation will be released 21 days prior to

your departure. Make sure you visit contiki.com for

our travelers guide. It’s packed full of essential info

for your vacation. You’ll also receive a

comprehensive day-by-day itinerary including full

details & costs of all optional activities available on

your trip. Your free Contiki document wallet* &

luggage tag will be sent to you with your travel

documents. The wallet is a safe place for your

tickets & passport.

* Contiki reserves the right to substitute an

alternative travel accessory for the Contiki

document wallet.

HOW MUCH LUGGAGE CAN I BRING? Luggage is restricted to a maximum suitcase

size of 29” x 20” x 10” (73cm x 50cm x 25cm)

& maximum weight of 44lbs (20 kg) plus one small

hand/day bag that can go on the coach with you.

On trips which include Whitsundays Sailing, a small

bag suitable for the extremely limited luggage

space is required. Your regular luggage will be

stored during this time. No external metal frame

backpacks please. Contiki reserves the right to

refuse to accept larger suitcases on a trip.

If you have your own ski/boarding equipment, you

may bring one pair of boots & skis or snowboard.

Otherwise, your Trip Manager can arrange these

for you in Queenstown on the trip.

Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk & baggage

insurance is strongly recommended. Remember,

if your trip includes a flight you are also subject to

airline baggage restrictions.

Note: Contiki is not responsible for any fees

incurred as a result of overweight luggage.

CONTIKI VACATIONS TRAVEL PROTECTION PLANPROVIDING YOU WITH “ANY REASON” CANCELLATION FLEXIBILITY: Contiki Vacations Travel Protection Plan – designed exclusively with the following:Priced at: Trips up to $2,000: $129 per person. Trips $2,001 or greater: $169 per person. Trips of 35 days or longer are subject to different pricing. Consult your Contiki Specialist for more details 1-800-CONTIKI. Note: prices are subject to change without notice

SECTION I: TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT PROTECTION - Provided by Contiki Vacations*Trip Cancellation: Up to Total Trip Cost. Reimburses the non-refundable Contiki Vacations cancellation penalties imposed if you must cancel your trip for a covered reason such as illness, injury or death to you, a traveling companion, or an immediate family member. Other reasons for cancellation include Common Carrier-caused delays due to inclement weather, jury duty, subpoena, or a documented traffic accident en route to departure, and other reasons as cited in the plan description.The Contiki Vacations “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver**. With the Contiki Vacations “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver, Contiki Vacations will provide you with 100% of the cancellation charges in the form of a future travel credit certificate, should you cancel your trip more than 48 hours prior to your scheduled departure for any reason that is not eligible for cash reimbursement under the Trip Cancellation section of the Travel Protection Plan. Cancellation charges are reimbursed in the form of Contiki Vacations Travel Certificates allowing you a two year credit to travel with us at a later date! Please note that to be eligible for the “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver, you must enroll and pay for the plan within two days of your initial trip deposit. The certificate is valid for two years, is non-transferable and non-refundable and may not be redeemed for cash. Future travel certificates do not include airfare cancellation charges for air arrangements unless those arrangements were provided by Contiki Vacations.Trip Interruption: Up to Total Trip CostTrip Delay: Up to $1,000 ($150/day)

SECTION II: TRAVEL INSURANCE BENEFITS - Underwritten by Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company***Baggage Protection: Up to $2,500Bag Delay: Up to $500Medical & Dental Expenses: Up to $50,000Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation: Up to $50,000

SECTION III: EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SERVICES - Provided by On Call International While the above is not a complete description – a full plan description detailing the terms, conditions and exclusions will be sent to you – we have highlighted just a few of the plan benefits. If you have any Travel Protection Plan questions, or would like to request a copy of the plan description, please call our plan administrator, Aon Affinity, at 1-866-580-4871. You may also view the plan at http://www.berkely.net/travcorp/ctp/faq.htmThe Contiki Vacations Travel Protection Plan is provided in addition to other applicable indemnity or insurance programs, where permitted by law and shall apply only after benefits have been paid.* For NY residents, Section I Travel Arrangement Protection (Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption & Trip Delay) is underwritten by Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company, Columbus, Ohio. ** For NY residents only, the “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver may be purchased separately from the Contiki Vacations Travel Protection Plan. Contact 1-877-722-2195 for details. *** Section II Travel Insurance Benefits, Policy Number MZ0911064H0000A-U are underwritten by Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company, Columbus, Ohio: NAIC #10952 (all states except as otherwise noted) Policy/Certificate Form series TAHC5000. In CA, CT, HI, NE, NH, PA, TN and TX Policy/Certificate Form series TAHC5100 and TAHC5200. In IL, IN, KS, LA, OR, OH, VT, WA and WY Policy Forms TAHC5100IPS and TAHC5200IPS.

This plan was designed and is administered by Aon Affinity.IN CALIFORNIA: Aon Affinity is a service mark of Aon Direct Insurance Administrators, CA Insurance License # 0795465.IN ALL OTHER STATES: Aon Affinity is a division of Affinity Insurance Services, Inc. in all states other than CA, except: AIS Affinity Insurance Agency, Inc. in MN and OK and AIS Affinity Insurance Agency in NY. 5864684A

BOOKING CONDITIONSOnce Contiki accepts your booking by confi rmation thereof a contract is made between Contiki & you upon the terms & conditions set out below.


OUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. YOUR VACATION RESERVATIONOn receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and at our discretion, Contiki will reserve your place on your selected vacation. A contract is only made between you and us upon your booking being confirmed and accepted by us and our communication thereof to either you or your travel agent. 2. PRICE GUARANTEEa) Trip Prices: Are based on costs, tariffs, taxes, charges, levies and exchange rates as of January 9th, 2015. Should these change, the price of your vacation may increase. If the total price increases by more than 10%, you may cancel, without penalty, within 3 DAYS after we notify you of the increase. Except as explained below, we will not increase the price of your land vacation after we receive your full deposit for your land vacation. In exchange for this guarantee, no refund will be made if the cost factors described above are reduced. We reserve the right to recover from any increases in cruise line imposed fuel surcharges and in taxes, charges or levies imposed by any government or its agencies.b) Airline Fuel Surcharges, Air-related Taxes, Fees & Restrictions, & Levies Imposed by any Government or its Agencies: As noted above, all quoted land and air prices include airline fuel surcharges and Air-Related Taxes and Fees, applicable as of January 9th, 2015. However, if the customer is notified of the potential for a price increase and we have received the customer’s written or verbal consent prior to accepting any payment, we reserve the right to recover from any increases in those surcharges. Any additional fees charged by the airlines, such as baggage handling, seat selections, and/or any other services are the sole responsibility of the passenger(s). Additional air-related restrictions apply. See www.contiki.com/restrictions for details.3. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR VACATION3.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel any trip departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. 3.2 If a cancellation is made any time prior to the trip departure*, Contiki’s only liability will be to refund the passenger the amount it has received for the booking. Contiki will try and re-book the same or a similar trip and, where flights have been confirmed by Contiki, will attempt to confirm air seats for the new date selected, subject to availability. Contiki is not liable for any changes, amendment or cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements purchased separately.3.3 If an alternative trip is not available or acceptable you will be entitled to either a full refund of monies paid by you to us or transfer to another Contiki vacation without payment of any transfer fee. *Please Note: The departure date constitutes the date indicated on Contiki’s invoice. If you do not join the trip on the day of departure then cancellation fees will be 100%.3.4 If the change or cancellation is due to force majeure (i.e. circumstances like political unrest, war or threat of war, riots, civil strife, closure of airports or ports, industrial disputes, terrorist activity, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, epidemic or health risk, Acts of God, adverse weather conditions or other similar events beyond Contiki’s control) we will give a full refund of any monies paid to us less reasonable expenses incurred by us in respect to your booking. 3.5 Contiki is not responsible for the costs of any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations or rescheduling of any trip departure.4. VACATION DETAILS AND CONDITIONS4.1 The information in our brochure is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to print (February, 2015) but we cannot guarantee that any item or amenity mentioned will be available, especially where we have no direct control over it.4.2 With respect to Contiki’s touring program Contiki will do our best, at our discretion, to select accommodations, sightseeing trips and transportation to give you good value for your money.4.3 Contiki constantly strives to improve trip itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. Contiki is not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.4.4 Any special meal requirements will be made on a request basis only. Contiki cannot guarantee special meal requests nor will assume any responsibility or liability if clients special meal requests are not fulfilled.5. LIABILITY5.1 Contiki is responsible for properly arranging and conducting your vacation.5.2 As a Trip Operator, Contiki makes arrangements with carriers, hoteliers and other independent suppliers to provide you with some or all of the travel services you purchase. These parties are independent suppliers over whom Contiki has no direct control. Unless caused by its own negligence, Contiki is not responsible for and accepts no liability in respect to any claims, losses, damages, costs or expenses arising out of:a) personal injury, sickness, disease, accident or death, however caused, including without limitation, where same results from your conduct on vacation.b) loss or damage to or delay of baggage or other property unless resulting from Contiki’s negligence in which case Contiki’s liability shall be limited to the actual loss but in no event would exceed the total vacation cost;c) delays and loss as a result of government action, weather, mechanical breakdown, equipment failure, labor disputes, sickness, acts of war, insurrection, terrorism, Acts of God or any other causes beyond Contiki’s direct control. Contiki cannot be responsible for interruption of air carrier service due to airline default.d) acts or omissions, whether negligent or otherwise, of suppliers of services or their personnel (including, without limitation, transportation and accommodation services) or of any other person or body unless such a person or body is employed by us, or is an agent of ours, and is acting within the scope of his or her authority. In no event is Contiki liable for the acts or omissions of independent third party contractors or of its own employees or agents acting outside the scope of their duties.e) loss of enjoyment, upset, disappointment, distress or frustration, whether physical or mental, resulting from any of the following: (i) any matter or topic described in sub-paragraphs (a) to (d) inclusive above. (ii) your failure to obtain the necessary documentation to travel. (iii) your failure to arrive on time for initial departure or for connections within the trip or to stay within or join your trip at any time after initial departure. (iv) your leaving the trip prior to its completion. (v) the need for Contiki to change itineraries or substitute accommodations or services, provided that Contiki makes every effort to supply the most comparable services and accommodations available. (vi) cancellation of the vacation by Contiki provided that a full refund of all monies paid is made to you.(vii) Many of our activities are action and adventure orientated. Sports and similar activities inherently involve risks of injury greater than those that would be encountered if you were not participating in such, and therefore, by voluntarily taking part in any sports or other such activities, you thereby acknowledge and assume any of the risks inherent therein. In the absence of negligence on our part, or on the part of our agents and representatives, neither we nor they accept any responsibility for, and shall not be liable for, any injury, illness, damage, loss, accident, expense, delay or any other irregularity resulting from your participation in any of the activities made available to you.(viii) We take every reasonable precaution possible to assure your comfort, safety, and enjoyment while you are taking part in a Contiki vacation. Contiki vacations are generally for the young, and not for the frail or those not generally enjoying good health. A change of climate, food, time and varied cultural habits often affects travelers differently. We therefore recommend that you advise your doctor that you are taking one of our vacations and ask if he or she recommends anything for your trip, even for something as seemingly benign as an upset

stomach. Since the brands of any medication to which you are accustomed may be unavailable in places to which you are traveling, we recommend you bring your own supply of any medication you will require and carry such medication in your hand luggage. Prescription drugs should be carried in the original labeled bottles. Should you fall ill during your Contiki vacation, we will make every reasonable effort to make prompt, sanitary, safe and proper medical care available to you. However, if at anytime or anywhere treatments of any sort are suggested to you that do not meet your needs or expectations, you should not hesitate to contact your own doctor. Also, please note that the same sorts of activities that can expose you to certain types of diseases at home can just as easily expose you to those same diseases abroad. This information is provided only for your convenience and we are not responsible or liable for any damages resulting from your failure to confirm or ascertain health information or medical precaution, if any, for the places which you will be visiting. (ix) Contiki is responsible for taking care to arrange and conduct your vacation properly. With you in mind, we have accepted applications from and interviewed numerous potential employees, and then we select only those people whom we believe in our best judgement would be responsible and congenial, Trip Managers, Representatives and Drivers. Although we firmly believe, based on personal interviews and certain disclosures made to us by our employees, that all of our employees enjoy excellent health, we, like other trip operators, are legally unable to confirm this in most, if not all, instances.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. BOOKING YOUR VACATION1.1 In order to reserve your vacation, a deposit of US$200, per person per trip, or the full amount payable if booking is made within 45 days of departure, must be submitted to Contiki by you in respect of that vacation. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent. The deposit is accepted as a first installment of the vacation price by Contiki only once the booking has been confirmed in writing by Contiki or your travel agent. If paying by a third-party credit card your Contiki specialist will provide you a third-party authorization form that must be completely filled out and received by Contiki before payment can be received.1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of a non-transferable, non-refundable deposit of US$200 per person for the first trip booked and then a deposit of US$200 for second and subsequent trips booked at the time of booking or the reservation will automatically be cancelled.1.3 To reserve your airfare, a non-refundable and non-transferable deposit of US$350 per person is required at time of booking. Once your airfare is confirmed and Contiki has received your air and land deposit, your air-inclusive price is guaranteed. Contiki reserves the right to issue your ticket based upon receipt of your land and air deposit. Any subsequent changes and/or revisions to your airline reservation after receipt of your deposit is subject to revision fees and/or airline-imposed change or cancellation fees. These fees are a minimum of $350, and in some instances may be up to 100% of the ticket price. 2. PAYING THE BALANCE2.1 The balance of the vacation price must be paid by no later than 45 days before your scheduled vacation departure date which shall be by the due date stated on the confirmation issued to you by Contiki.2.2 Air Payment: Payment in full for your airfare booked in conjunction with your Contiki vacation may be required at time of booking. The Department of Transportation now requires Contiki to inform you of the following conditions. The package price is subject to change until it has been paid in full. When this happens, it is usually the result of increases in fuel surcharges and or government taxes. You must consent to the possibility that, until you pay for your package in full, your price could go up. Once you have paid in full we would only pass along increases in government taxes if applicable at that time. You have 7 days from receipt of the first invoice to revoke your consent and request a refund, at which time we would cancel your booking.2.3 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki may assume that you have cancelled and cancellation charges in accordance with clause 3 below will be levied by Contiki.2.4 Tickets and other documents won’t be forwarded until full payment has been received by Contiki.2.5 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days of your departure, the full cost of the vacation will be payable immediately on booking. Documents can be emailed to the passenger at no additional charge or passenger can pay a $35.00 expedited shipping fee for physical documents.2.6 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking and apply cancellation charges should payments not be received within the above specified periods.2.7 Travel documents will be sent to you approximately 21 days prior to trip departure* (providing full payment has been received). However, if travel documents are required the next day or earlier than 21 days prior to departure* (providing full payment has been received), a fee of $35 per mailing will apply. Bookings made and/or payments received within 30 days of departure* incur a $35 per mailing document delivery fee. Any documents delivered outside the USA will incur a minimum fee of $50. The actual cost will be advised at time of booking.3. IF YOU CANCEL3.1 If notice of cancellation is received by Contiki 46 days or more prior to the trip departure*, the non-refundable, non-transferable deposit will be retained along with the Travel Protection.3.2 Notice of cancellation must be made in writing directly to Contiki.3.3 The following scale of charges will apply when notice of cancellation, is given after booking is confirmed:COACH TOURS (LAND ONLY)No. of days prior to Cancellation Fee trip departure* as a % of the total land price.No. of days prior to Cancellation FeeTrip departure* as % of the total land fee46 days or more: ...................................................... The non-refundable deposit45-22 days: ..................................................................................25% of trip fare21-8 days: ....................................................................................30% of trip fare7-1 days: .......................................................................................50% of trip fareDay of departure*/No show: .........................................................................100%Extra night hotel accommodations that are cancelled within 14 days of booked date will incur 100% cancellation fee, outside 14 days the following fees will be charged:45-22 days .......................................................................................................25%21-15 days .......................................................................................................30%AIR ARRANGEMENTSThese cancellation charges apply for airline arrangements made by Contiki: Prior to final payment a service fee of - $50 per personAfter final payment a service fee of - $75 per person plus any airline imposed penalties which may be up to 100% of the air ticket value. 3.4 Any cancellation of additional services booked prior to and after your trip or resort booking, such as pre- and post-accommodations and transfers, that are cancelled within 14 days of the trip departure incur a 100% cancellation fee.3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that may be levied by your Travel Agent. All cancellation policies valid as at February 20th, 2015 and are subject to change. Final policy will be confirmed at time of booking.3.6 Please note that Contiki is not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately from the air and land included package. * Please note: the departure date constitutes the date indicated on Contiki’s

confirmation

4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed, you wish to change to an alternative departure date or you wish to change to a different Contiki vacation, you may do so subject to availability and provided the new vacation date is also in this brochure.4.2 A fee of US$30 per person will be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. Any alterations risk the loss of air space or increased airfares. Name changes or corrections will be treated as a cancellation of air and all normal air cancellation fees will apply. A change of trip date or trip itinerary within 45 days of trip departure will be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply except when the change is to an earlier departure date of equivalent or greater value in which case a US$30 per person amendment fee will be charged.5. VACATION DETAILS AND CONDITIONS5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those items included in the price. No allowance or refund can be made for meals, accommodations, excursions, etc. that you elect not to take, or when museums, shops, etc are closed. Hotel facilities may vary from place to place. Meals may vary in style.5.2 Contiki’s vacations are specifically planned for those in the 18-35 age group. Consequently the facilities and activities on a Contiki trip are not appropriate to persons outside this age bracket. If you have a question regarding the age groups, you should discuss this thoroughly with Contiki staff personnel.5.3 Contiki strives to provide a safe, enjoyable and memorable travel experience for all passengers. Contiki welcomes passengers with special needs or disabilities. However, please note the following:• Passengers are required to advise Contiki, in advance, of any physical, medical

or other special needs that require accommodation. A special needs form must be completed prior to final payment.

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

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

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

• Passengers should be aware some trips include rough terrain, extensive walking over cobblestone streets, uneven pavement, steps and locations which may not be easily accessible or accessible by wheelchair. During the trip, Contiki may make arrangements with carriers, hotels and other independent suppliers to provide travel services. These parties are independent entities over which Contiki has no control. Accommodations on international trips may differ from those in the United States. Contiki cannot guarantee disability access or accommodations for passengers traveling on international trips.

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

5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements and costs to/from the point of commencement/conclusion of the vacation.5.5 There may be times when the Contiki Trip Manager or Representative has to make a decision in your best interest or the best interests of their group. You agree to comply with the authority and decisions of the appointed Contiki Trip Manager or Representative and the laws of the country in which you are traveling. If you do not so comply or if, in the Contiki Trip Manager’s or Representative’s opinion, you are not compatible with the general enjoyment and well-being of other members on the trip or the smooth operation of the vacation itself, we reserve the right to refuse to let you continue with the trip. We do not tolerate the possession or carriage of illegal or restricted substances (drugs). Furthermore, you agree that your fellow travelers and any Contiki Representatives have the right to travel/work in a safe environment. Any threats to their safety, well-being or inappropriate behavior by you, whether verbal or physical, will be taken extremely seriously and may result in the immediate termination of your vacation. In either event, you will be responsible for your own repatriation and related costs and have no claims against us.5.5.1 You are responsible for any costs incurred as a result of damage or excess cleaning fees related to your accommodations. You are advised to immediately report any pre-existing damage in your room to hotel staff and/or a Contiki Trip Manager as soon as it is discovered.5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither the operator or service providers, agents or co-operating organizations shall be liable for any illness, injury or death or any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of the accident or incident.5.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport and all visas, permits and certificates required for your selected vacation before your departure as well as any necessary vaccinations and to comply with all applicable laws. Contiki is not responsible for any costs incurred as a result of failing to obtain necessary visas. Any costs whatsoever regarding obtaining, replacing or changing visas while on the trip (including accommodations, meals, flights and transfers incurred due to associated delays) are at your own expense.5.8 You agree that our Contiki Trip Managers or Representatives may take photographs and films of you while you are on vacation and that these may be used in our Group brochures and/or advertising or publicity material without obtaining any further consent or payment in respect of such photographs and/or films.5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect to the vacation, you should inform the Contiki Representative during the course of the vacation and if the matter cannot be resolved after the representative’s best endeavors to do so during the vacation, your complaint should be made in writing to Contiki as soon as is reasonably possible after the vacation but within 42 days thereof so that your complaint can be investigated. Email complaints to [email protected]. Any claims made after the 42 day period will not be considered by Contiki. If you choose to write to Contiki via the Internet, please provide your home address so that we are able to reply to you in writing.5.10.1 The agreement arising between the passenger and the Operators under this brochure and the booking made by the passenger shall be governed by the law of the State of California, County of Orange, which shall have exclusive jurisdiction in the case of any dispute between the parties. 5.10.2 If any provision of this contract is held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed to be re-written to give effect to the same purpose within the permitted limits of the law. The validity and enforceability of the other provisions shall not be affected.5.10.3 If you are unsuccessful in any legal action instituted against us, you agree to pay all our costs, including but not limited to, attorney/client costs.6. INSURANCE Contiki very strongly recommends you take out comprehensive insurance coverage for cancellation, personal injury, death, medical expenses, repatriation expenses and evacuation expenses before your travel on a Contiki vacation. We strongly recommend your insurance also covers cancellation, personal liability,

and loss of personal property. Please check that your insurance covers all of the activities that you are going to be participating in. Some policies exclude certain adventure activities. This should be arranged at the time of payment at the time of deposit and will, in certain circumstances, cover you against loss of deposit or cancellation fees from the date of confirmation of your booking, as shown in the insurance policy. Contiki cannot be held responsible for your failure to take out appropriate insurance. You also agree to indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damages and remedies which may be brought against us in respect of your participation in the vacation. With the insurance of Aon Affinity we are able to offer comprehensive travel insurance at group discount rates (see details on page 82). If you wish to have this valuable protection, please advise your Travel Agent to request the insurance and to include the cost of insurance when sending in your vacation deposit. Please note there will be no travel insurance provided unless you request it from your Travel Agent and the payment is forwarded to Contiki. Complete details of the coverage limitations and exclusions are included with your vacation invoice.7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISMIn the event of your withdrawal from a vacation after the commencement as a result of illness, you must obtain a medical certificate in support of any insurance claim. No refunds will be made for any absence from the trip.8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE VACATION PRICEAirfares (unless you purchase a land+air package), air-related taxes and fees passport and visa fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to Trip Managers, representatives, drivers and local guides, items of a personal nature, excess baggage, and optional excursions. For more go to www.contiki.com/baggage9. WEATHER CONDITIONSUnder no circumstances can we be held responsible for snow or weather conditions, nor can any vacation be cancelled or amended by you at any time on the basis of snow or weather conditions.

GENERAL1. CONTRACTING PARTIES1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain the entire contract between you and Contiki. No representation, term, warranty or condition can be expressed or implied by reference to any other writing, advertisement or conversation. This contract may only be varied in writing by a duly authorized officer or director of Contiki. 1.2 Your contract is with us as the trip operating company. At any time and at our complete discretion we may nominate to you in writing any other company or person to have the benefit of some or all of those provisions of this contract, which we may then specify, as if you had agreed the provisions concerned directly with that company or person in the first place as well as agreeing them with us. We may at our complete discretion assign all or any rights and liabilities arising under or by virtue of this or any other contract with you.1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international conventions, national and international law, which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol & Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road & the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage & delay to passengers & luggage. Enrolment in & payment for a trip shall constitute agreement & acceptance by the passenger of the terms & conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it own aircrafts, hotels or coaches. All bookings with carriers, hoteliers and other service providers are subject to the terms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed by those carriers, hoteliers, and other service providers. Please note that some of these limit or exclude liability in respect of death, personal injury, delay and loss or damage to baggage. While we cannot accept any responsibility for any loss as a result of such actions or as a result of any act or omission of any such third-parties, we will give every reasonable assistance in helping to resolve any reasonable dispute. Please also note that Contiki cannot be held responsible for the failure of any of these parties to provide facilities or services for handicapped clients (see also 5.3 under Vacation Details & Conditions).1.5 Please note that no airline or carrier depicted or recommended in this brochure by virtue of their endorsement of this brochure represent themselves either as contracting with any purchaser of a vacation from Contiki or as having any other legal relationship with any such purchaser.1.6 Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at the time of going to print, however; Contiki cannot be held responsible for printing or typographical errors, or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances.1.7 The agreement arising between the passenger and the Operators under this brochure and the booking made by the passenger shall be governed by the law of The State of California, County of Orange, which shall have exclusive jurisdiction in the case of dispute between the parties.1.8 In the case of computer or human billing error we reserve the right to reinvoice passenger with correct billings.2. The USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program. Contiki Vacations shares the coverage available under the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program with affiliates of The Travel Corporation who, as an Active Member of the USTOA, is required to post $1 Million with USTOA to be used to reimburse, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program, the advance payments of Contiki Vacations customers in the unlikely event of Contiki Vacations bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you should understand that the $1 Million posted by The Travel Corporation and shared among its affiliates may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery of the advance payments received by Contiki Vacations. More details of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program and a list of affiliates may be obtained by writing to USTOA at 345 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1801, New York, New York 10001, or by email to [email protected] or by visiting their website at www.USTOA.com. 3. VALIDITYThe programs advertised in this brochure are valid from September 2015 to September 2016.4. OPERATING COMPANIESThe programs advertised in this brochure are operated by Contiki Holidays (Australia) Pty Ltd and Contiki Holidays (New Zealand) Limited. 4. CONTIKI IS REPRESENTED IN:Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom and USA.Contiki is a registered trademark of Contiki Tours International Ltd, Guernsey.This brochure was published in February, 2015 and supersedes any other current brochure in the market.

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