Contiki New Zealand 2009 ($AUD) Bus & Coach Tours & Travel of NZ by Contiki

New Zealand

08/09

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We’ve got New Zealand covered! Contents

Contiki Knows New Zealand

STEP 1 - WHY TRAVEL CONTIKI

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Why choose Contiki Sightseeing is Just the Start... Free Time Optional Extras Great Accommodation Stay Longer contiki.com Mix and Match & Juicy Deals

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STEP 2 - THE HOLIDAYS WE OFFER Auckland Scene Grand Explorer Grand Encounter Grand Adventurer Grand Discovery Bay of Islands Sun & Steam Northern Highlights Northern Escapade Southern Swirl Scenic Southern Ultimate Winter Adventure •NEW•

From A$219 A$1755 A$1640 A$1550 A$1435 A$299 A$579 A$980 A$685 A$1035 A$855 A$1315

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Nowhere else on earth has such staggeringly beautiful and diverse landscapes, from the Franz Josef Glacier to the alpine playground of Queenstown, and the boiling thermal pools of Rotorua to the untouched sand dunes of 90 Mile Beach.

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But it's not just about admiring the natural beauty, doing New Zealand with Contiki is about challenging yourself. Don't just see the glacier, actually walk on it, check out the view from the end of a bungy cord, or skydiving at 12,000 feet! Like the water? Get into it - there's white water rafting, jet boating or take a surf at one of the wild and beautiful West Coast beaches.

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It's all about having a great time and the Kiwis are some of the most chilled out and friendly people on earth. So kick back and enjoy the Kiwi lifestyle it's as they say - 'wicked'!

STEP 3 - HOW TO BOOK Make a Difference Questions and Answers Booking Conditions How to Book, Group Bookings, Special Groups

You've seen the magic of New Zealand on the big screen, now it's time to take it on in person with an action packed Contiki holiday!

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South Island

The North Island is a fantastic mix of stylish cities, panoramic landscapes and endless beaches. Discover Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city or go north, to Auckland the ‘City of Sails’ with its beautiful harbour.

The South Island boasts possibly the most magnificent scenery found on Earth! National Parks abound with majestic mountain peaks surrounded by icy blue glaciers and separated by ancient fjords that cut deep into the landscape leaving breathtaking waterways abundant with marine life.

Alternatively, experience Maori country and Rotorua’s thermal pools, or take time out and stay at Lake Taupo beneath the soaring volcanic peaks of Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu.

The largest city is Christchurch, known as the lively English-style "garden city" while the rugged West Coast provides a diverse landscape of sea, mountains and activities. For fun and adrenaline, there's nowhere like Queenstown, a ski resort in winter, yet year round its full of action as it’s become the unofficial adventure capital of the world!

For the more active, sail through the spectacular Bay of Islands, swim at a secluded beach or walk in Waitomo’s glow-worms caves.

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North Island

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Bay of Islands

Parry Kauri Park

Waitomo Caves Rotorua

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Huka Falls

Taupo

Tongariro National Park

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TASMAN SEA Cook Strait Ferry

Cook Strait Ferry

Arthur’s Pass

Picton

Wellington

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Arthur’s Pass

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Franz Josef & Fox Glacier

Wellington

PACIFIC OCEAN

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Haast Pass

Lake Tekapo Lake Ohau

Milford Sound

Waitomo Caves Rotorua

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Grand Explorer Grand Encounter

Queenstown

Lake Tekapo Lake Ohau

Milford Sound

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Ultimate Winter Adventure 7 Days P.24 NORTH ISLAND

Bay of Islands

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Cook Strait

Wellington

Waitomo Caves Rotorua

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Tongariro National Park

Bay of Islands

Parry Kauri Park

Cook Strait Ferry

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Wellington

Rotorua

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Bay of Islands

Northern Highlights 8 Days Northern Escapade 6 Days P.20

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Franz Josef & Fox Glacier Haast Pass

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Queenstown

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

Our reputation

Mount Cook

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

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

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

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

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

Fun and immerse yourself in different cultures The fun of travelling is meeting new people, seeing new places and experiencing new cultures. Our trips are designed to let you explore the culture, enjoy the food, view the sights, experience the traditions and mix with the locals.

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

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No worries When you book a Contiki tour you have the security of booking through a company that’s not only a Bonded Member of many Tour Operator Associations around the world, but also has a worldwide reputation for reliability and high quality standards.

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The Contiki Menu

Tunes while you travel

Great holidays involve entertaining your taste buds along the way. Contiki don’t just dish up a feast of adventure and fun - we make sure you sample all the delights authentic Kiwi cuisine has to offer. So while you’re busy feasting your eyes on the wonders of New Zealand, you can count on us to provide great meal ideas and dining experiences.

We know music is central to most peoples' lives, that's why we've always seen music as an important part of the overall Contiki experience. Our state of the art stereos pump music through our speaker system on board each of our vehicles.

New Zealand is home to loads of delicious dishes from tender lamb to some of the world’s best seafood in particular the famous large green mussels from down south. There’s also the chance to experience a traditional Maori Hangi consisting of food cooked in an underground pit. With New Zealand’s fantastic lush agricultural landscape, there’s something to suit everyone’s taste buds! Every Contiki tour serves up a selection of breakfasts, lunches or dinners. While some meals are included, we have deliberately left other meal tims free so you can sample the local cuisine for yourself. Please Note: If you have any special dietary requests please make these known at the time of booking. Although we’ll bend over backwards to make sure it happens, standards can sometimes vary from place to place. Unfortunately we can’t be held responsible for local meals that don’t meet your exact requirements. It’s all part of the adventure!

In addition, your Contiki crew carries a wealth of music and uses it to enhance your travels and appreciation of New Zealand. They've got theme music that connects you to a city or sight you're visiting, dance music to inspire you on an evening out or the latest tunes to ensure entertaining scenic drives. If you have your own favourites, we encourage you to bring them along as others may want to hear your Top 10!

Charging on the Go! Flat batteries are no longer an excuse for missing out on a great photo, because we’ve fitted the vast majority of our coaches with charging units. And you’ll never have to worry about going cold turkey just because your ipod or mp3 player died minutes after you hit the highway. Just don’t forget to bring your Australasian plug adaptors. Also, if you want to send brag-mail to your friends and family stuck at home, there are plenty of internet cafés that will help you rub it in.

Meet a Maori!

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This is your holiday

Sightseeing & Activities

‘Fly by Wire’ Queenstown

This is what you’re here for - to see the sights, hear the stories and get an up-close look at the places you’ve always dreamed of visiting, as well as meeting the fascinating people who call them home. With the aid of your tour managers, Contiki’s informative tours will ensure you get the real story behind every sight and from every angle – by foot, boat, coach and even plane. Contiki’s hands-on sightseeing tours allow you to see, learn, feel, photograph and enjoy New Zealand’s most famous icons and discover the hidden gems you didn’t know existed. Our tours help you find your feet in a new city and allow you to shortlist the sights you’ll want to explore in more depth and the activities you’ll want to do during your free-time On each itinerary we list the included highlights you’ll experience. Travelling with Contiki, you’re going to see and do more than you imagined…

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Here’s a snapshot of what’s on offer: Marvel at the spectacular mountain scenery throughout the country See a kiwi bird, New Zealand’s national symbol Bravely jump, dive, swing, paddle or scream in the adventure playground of adventure Experience Maori culture and art - learn the Haka Enjoy a memorable evening on Milford Sound aboard the Milford Wanderer

Socialise with great New Zealand characters you’ll meet at the places we visit Relax in the hot thermal pools of Rotorua Treasure an unforgettable scenic flight over Mt. Cook Climb and hike on a glacier Feed a lamb and milk a cow at a traditional farm show Hike in the dramatic volcanic landscape used as the back drop of many recent movies Sail the picturesque waterways of the Bay of Islands

Wellington

Skim rocks off crystal clear glacier lakes Party till the wee hours in one of Wellington’s trendy bars See the vineyards of New Zealand

Mount Cook

Bungy - Queenstown

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Rock’n’Ropes Adventure Course

Fiordland National Park

Maori Display

Tandem Skydive

Music, Festivals and Sport In addition to the music you'll hear on your Contiki travels, you might be interested to experience one of the many music festivals or famous sporting events that are held annually and are a huge part of kiwi culture. Jetboating

White Water Rafting

Milford Sound

Here's just a snapshot of what's happening in 2008/9: Big Day Out (Jan & Feb) - held every summer in New Zealand, it's a showcase for home-grown local musical talent mixing it with some of the best acts in the world Sporting events are aplenty, from NRL & Super 14 Rugby matches, to V8 Super cars (from Feb to Sept) and Cricket (from Nov to Feb) Why not join the fun and combine one of these great events before, after or during a Contiki itinerary? Further information: Search for actual dates and tickets for these events on the web.

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tiki You’ll get a free Con “Travellers Guide” and Free Contiki Document Wallet with all trips.

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Free Time Why stick to the storyline when you can choose your own adventure?

We know everyone is different, so in your free time you’ll have a choice to enhance your itinerary with Contiki’s ‘Optional Activities’. Based on what our past travellers have asked for, they’re called Optionals as you have a choice to opt in or opt out and do exactly as you wish Our exciting optional activities are the stuff memories are made of and will instantly transform your fantastic holiday into an unforgettable experience. New Zealand is known as the adventure capital of the world and is home to an amazing range of activities. Imagine white water rafting down grade 4 rapids, toying with gravity on a bungy jump, or swiming with dolphins You’ll be amazed how much free-time you’ll have with Contiki - we’ve found the perfect mix of sightseeing and free time, allowing you the flexibility to create your trip of a lifetime. Whether you choose just a few or become an adrenaline junkie, there’s something for everyone, our extras blend culture and adventure. And because the choice is yours - do as much, or as little as you like.

Take a jet boat ride!

Canyon Swing Queenstown

Guided glacier hike

Ride the “Luge”, Rotorua

Inside the “Zorb” Ready to roll

On each itinerary page, you'll find a 'FREE TIME' box with a sample of the Optional Activities offered on tour. So you know about them in advance and to help you budget, a complete list is available on our website - go to www.contiki.com.au/newzealand - click on the tour you're interested in, then click on the 'Optional Excursions' button. Here you'll find descriptions of each Optional Activity, prices and some additional web links.

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

When do I choose and how do I pay? Optionals are arranged and paid for on tour, not beforehand. By leaving the final decisions until then, you'll have the following benefits: • You’ll be able to choose what interests you, at the same time as your new friends. • You'll get great value, as we’ve negotiated the best rates for each Optional. • An experienced Tour Manager who'll offer you personal advice as well as take care of all the arrangements. • Some activities are seasonal whilst others are weather dependent. So deciding on tour, rather than before, makes sense. This will make your holiday hassle free, better value and more enjoyable, ensuring greater fun, bigger laughs and better stories. Payment will be made on tour and can be made by cash, travellers cheques ($NZD) or by credit cards.

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

Here’s a taste of what’s available: Tandem Skydiving

Quad bike bush experience

Canyon Swinging

The “Zorb” adventure hill

Black water rafting through glow worm caves

Rock’n’Ropes Adventure course

Traditional Maori Hangi Feast and cultural show Catamaran sailing through the Bay of Islands Glacier Scenic Flights over Mt. Cook

Guided glacier hike For further information refer to www.contiki.com.au/contikiexperience

Lord of the Rings locations tour Parasailing on Lake Taupo Ninety mile beach and sand dune surfing AJ Hackett Bungy Jet Boat Ride on the Shotover and Dart Rivers Ride the “Luge” in Rotorua White Water Rafting Skiing in Queenstown (Winter only)

Skiing in Queenstown

Catamaran sailing, Bay of Islands

Kayaks Milford Sound

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What are my choices and the prices?

The “Zorb” Adventure Hill

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Where you stay matters! Hotels, Resorts And Our Unique “Special Stays” From beachside resorts and central hotels to lakeside lodges and an overnight cruise, Contiki offers an amazing variety of accommodation styles, many of which are unique to enhance your holiday and we call these our ‘Special Stays’. Our accommodations, their amenities and the locations are some of the best that New Zealand has to offer - the quality and value cannot be beaten, we dare you to compare! This higher quality and the convenient locations ensure you get the most out of your holiday.

Lake Ohau Lodge

Here's a snapshot of some of our 'Special Stays' - there's definitely an experience for everyone! A resort hotel set in the beautiful Bay of Islands A resort hotel by Lake Taupo An alpine lodge set in the Franz Josef National Glacier Park Queenstown Lodge overlooking the breathtaking Remarkables mountains An overnight cruise on the spectacular Milford Sound A lodge on the spectacular glacial Lake Ohau All our tour prices are based on 4 people sharing a large comfortable room, many with private ensuite facilities. If you're travelling on your own, we can arrange for you to share a quad-room at no extra cost - same sex of course! Or single and twin rooms are available for an additional charge. NB: Twin room tour prices can only be booked when two friends book at the same time on the same booking reference number. Twin and single rooms may be on request basis.

Queenstown Lodge

Milford Wanderer It's breathtaking, it's a natural wonder and it's not often you'll get the opportunity to wake up to something this incredible! Our overnight Milford Wanderer cruise on Milford Sound is a once-in-a-lifetime experience! We cruise or sail (weather permitting) the full length of this ancient fiord right to the Tasman Sea. There's plenty of time for swimming, kayaking and learning about the incredible marine life from our onboard nature guide, as well as all important time to just sit back and take this amazing location from the spacious viewing deck.

Our friendly and professional crew are there to provide you with an entertaining evening and delicious dinner. One thing’s for sure, Milford Sound will definitely be one of the highlights of your New Zealand experience. Please note: Accommodation on the Milford Wanderer is quad share only. Porthole View Wellington Accommodation

Lake Taupo

The Milford Wanderer

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Stay longer... An opportunity to do some extra sightseeing!!! Auckland Mercure Hotel Auckland, 8 Customs Street, Auckland. Tel: (09) 377 8920. Situated in the centre of the city, within a short walking distance of the central shopping and tourist areas. Facilities include a brasserie-style restaurant and bar. Twin share with facilities inc. breakfast: A$90 Single with facilities inc. breakfast: A$175 Hotel Code: MER

Single with facilities inc. breakfast: A$115 Hotel Code: PPH

Book at the same time as you book your Contiki tour.

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If you require twin accommodation both persons must book at the same time using the same booking reference number

Queenstown Lodge, Sainsbury Road, Fernhill Queenstown. Tel: (03) 442 7107 The perfect place to explore the area with a great social atmosphere. Twin share with facilities inc. breakfast: A$65 Single with facilities inc. breakfast: A$115 Hotel Code: QNL

Christchurch Bealey’s Hotel, 263 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch. Tel: (03) 379 8660. Located 20 min. walk from the centre of Christchurch. An excellent base to make the most of the city sights, shopping facilities and nightlife. Amenities include a restaurant & bar. Quad share with facilities inc. breakfast: A$55

How to Extend your Stay

Wellington Abel Tasman Hotel, 169 Willis Street, Wellington. Tel: (04) 385 1304

Well located in the main shopping and business area and short walking distance to the waterfront and museums. Twin share with facilities inc. breakfast: A$75

Twin share with facilities inc.

Single with facilities inc. breakfast: A$135

breakfast: A$69

Hotel Code: KIN

Why not spend a few extra days in New Zealand? We’ve negotiated special “mates rates”, and in some cases special packages for you to use before or after your tour. And if you’re travelling on your own we’ll even match you up with same sex room mates!

If you book triple or quad share but you're travelling on your own, we’ll arrange for you to share with same sex room mates. Rooms are available in New Zealand for one night only. Extra nights will be on request. Rates are per person per night, either in a single room, twin room, or sharing a triple or quad room. Rates include all taxes and service charges. Rates for all accommodation shown above only apply to Contiki clients booking extra accommodation immediately before and/or after their tour.

Auckland harbour

AUCKLAND SCENE 3 Days A$219 Why not spend a little more time in Auckland – a vibrant and multicultural city set on a stunning harbour. An Auckland Scene package is the ideal way to begin or end your New Zealand Contiki tour.

Package Highlights & Great Value Inclusions 2 nights twin share accommodation (single rooms available for a supplement). Twin room prices can only be booked when two friends book at the same time on the same booking reference number. Twin and single rooms may be on a request basis. 2 breakfasts Auckland Scene welcome pack Explorer Bus sightseeing pass so that you can hop on & hop off to enjoy most of Auckland’s well known sights – such as Kelly Tarlton Underwater World, Auckland Zoo & the Sky Tower to name a few

PLEASE NOTE Tour Code: NZAS Price based on twin share Single room supplement A$165 This Auckland Scene package can only be booked in conjunction with a Contiki New Zealand tour. Contiki’s ‘scene’ packages are different from our other tours as they do not include a tour manager, rather we give you all the info & resources you need to squeeze the max out of a city & set your own pace to explore! For additional information, refer to www.contiki.com.au/auckland

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Juicy Deals

Save up to

A$90

With our Juicy Deals you could save up to A$90 or even better, get a group of 10 friends together and you could travel FREE!

Early Payment Discounts Offer #1: Save up to A$90 off the cost of your tour when you book and pay in full at least 6 months prior to departure.

Offer #2: Save up to A$45 off the cost of your tour when you book and pay in full at least 4 months prior to departure. Look out for the early payment discount symbol on each tour page.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT SAVE UP TO A$90

Multiple Tour Discount

Price Guarantee As soon as Contiki has received your deposit, the land tour price confirmed to you by Contiki reservations is guaranteed so book and pay your deposit as early as possible! It gives you the best choice and could save you money. Only Government action can change the price you pay. See page 27 for full details.

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

Reverse Tours

Group Discounts

Be forwards in coming backwards and save up to A$75.

Funky 4 - Save 5% Our ‘Funky 4’ discount means a 5% saving per person

If it’s more convenient for you to start your trip from Christchurch, Queenstown or Wellington you should check out our ‘reverse’ itineraries.

Super 7 - Discount Save 7.5% Book a group of 7 people travelling

These tours can save you up to

A$75. (look for this symbol on tour pages for full details)

when 4 or more people book at the same time on the same tour. on the same holiday at the same time and get a 7.5% discount per person.

Travel Free - Save $$$’s Experience Contiki’s Europe with a group of 10 friends booked on the same tour at the same time and the 11th person travels free. Alternatively, everyone in your group gets 10% off. NB. All discounts apply to land tour price only. Funky 4, Super 7, Travel Free and Mix and Match multiple tour offers cannot be combined.

MIX AND MATCH AUSTRALIA/NZ

Kakadu N.P

Litchfield N.P

Katherine

Mataranka Daly Waters

Cape Tribulation Mossman Gorge

Port Douglas

Kuranda

GREAT BARRIER REEF

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Contiki also offers Australian tours from 3-15 days starting from just A$114 per day If you’re a Kiwi looking to travel further a field or an international visitor on holiday 'in the land of the long white cloud', and you’re keen to spend more time in the region before or after your tour, Contiki also covers Australia. With a mix of fantastic tours to choose from, it’s an awesome opportunity to head across the Tasman Sea to New Zealand’s closest neighbour. From the Red Centre to travelling along the East Coast or spending time in Sydney, you’ll see an amazing mix of scenery and great Aussie icons. There’s action and adventure or the chance to chill out and enjoy the pristine natural beauty, if that’s more your thing. Getting between the two countries is simple, airfares are great value and flights are readily available from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch to Australia's major gateway cities where our Contiki Australia tours start and finish.

Whatever you’re into, Australia offers it – so go grab a copy of our Australian brochure or check it out at www.contiki.com.au/australia

Tennant Creek

Townsville

Devils Marbles

Shute Harbour

Wycliffe Well Simpsons Gap Kings Canyon

Ti Tree

Whitsundays (Long Island)

Airlie Beach Mackay Country Homestead

Capricorn Coast

The Olgas Uluru

Fraser Island Noosa Brisbane Surfers Paradise Currumbin

Byron Bay Port Stephens

Coffs Harbour Surf Lodge

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

Need a hand hunting down the perfect holiday? Trip Finder Our Trip Finder will point you in the right direction – it sorts by lots of different categories like departure date, price range and destination to make your choice super easy. www.contiki.com.au/tripfinder

My Trips If you still can’t decide where to go and what to do, the My Trips tool lets you save all the best bits about each destination like itineraries and articles – so you can think about it, take your time to make a decision and look over your plans later. www.contiki.com.au/mytrips

Want to know and see more or be kept up to date. Then there’s ... The Contiki Experience Minimovie Live the Contiki experience online through the eyes of two Contiki travellers at www.contiki.com.au/minimovie. Our awesome mini-movie follows their adventures across Europe and the USA.

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

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

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

Deals & Offers

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

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

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My Trip Journal Forget hard to read travel diaries – share your up-to-the-minute travel yarns stories with friends and family back home as they happen on the road with the My Trip Journal tool. www.contiki.com.au/mytripjournal

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Hike a Glacier!

GRAND EXPLORER There is a 14 day option to start or end in Queenstown - see the Grand Encounter box below

15 Days from A$1755 All this included 14 nights quad share accommodation (twin-share also available) - Milford overnight cruise quad share only 14 breakfasts (B), and 6 dinners (D) as per itinerary Local taxes and service charges Experienced, professional Tour Manager & Driver Modern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVD Inclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

Included Highlights All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price! Auckland: Cross Auckland's Harbour Bridge See the impressive city skyline & Sky Tower See the 'City of Sails' harbour made famous by the America's Cup Parry Kauri Park: Walk through native Kauri Forest Waitomo: Visit Waitomo & a traditional New Zealand country pub Enjoy a pizza party

Rotorua: City sightseeing tour Visit the Agrodome farm to see the World renown sheep show

See the active volcano Mt. Ruapehu Wellington: City sightseeing tour Visit Mt. Victoria & enjoy the panoramic views See more of the sights made famous in the 'Lord of the Rings'

Huka Falls: Visit the mighty falls

Cook Strait: Cruise the scenic Marlborough & Queen Charlotte Sounds

Taupo: View Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake

Picton: Drive through New Zealand's largest wine growing region

Tongariro National Park: Dramatic drive through the Volcanic landscape made famous in the 'Lord of the Rings'

Kaikoura Coast: Spectacular coastal drive & visit a seal colony Christchurch: City sightseeing tour

GRAND ENCOUNTER Flexibility is important, so we offer you the choice to start or finish your tour in Queenstown, making it a 14 day tour that includes Milford Sound. Deduct A$115 from the price panels on page 15 for tour price.

Ex Auckland Code: NDZA. Start 12 noon & end 2.00pm. Ex Queenstown Code: NDZC. Start 11.00am & end 12 noon. Twin share supplement: A$179 per person. Note: The start/end point in Queenstown is at Queenstown airport.

Arthur's Pass: Scenic drive through Arthur's Pass National Park Hokitika: See traditional Maori Greenstone carving Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: Coastal drive through Westland National Park with views of glaciers & rainforests Haast Pass: Stunning drive through the Southern Alps See Lake Hawea & the Crown Range Queenstown: City sightseeing tour View the Remarkables Mountains & Coronet Peak Stop at AJ Hackett's

Kawarau Bridge Visit Arrowtown, the historic gold mining town Milford Sound: Travel through the Homer Tunnel Unique overnight cruise on Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park Cruise past towering cliffs & spectacular waterfalls See the awe inspiring Mitre Peak Lake Ohau: See Mt. Cook across this beautiful blue glacial lake Lake Tekapo: See the beautiful turquoise coloured glacial lake

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

Parry Kauri Park

This tour also runs in REVERSE. You can start in CHRISTCHURCH or QUEENSTOWN and SAVE up to A$75.

Ninety Mile Beach & sand dune surfing

Waitomo: Black water rafting through the glowworm caves

Waitomo Caves Rotorua

Rotorua: Traditional Maori Hangi feast & cultural show

Tongariro National Park

Parasailing

Wellington: Lord of the Rings locations tour Fox Glacier:

Huka Falls Taupo

TASMAN SEA Cook Strait Ferry

Guided glacier hike

Queenstown: Tandem skydiving AJ Hackett bungy jump

Picton

Lake Tekapo: Mt. Cook & glacier scenic flights

Arthur’s Pass

Hokitika

Wellington

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Lake Taupo:

NORTH ISLAND

Enjoy the views at Lake Ohau

Bay of Islands:

Bay of Islands

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FREE TIME

CODE: NGZA 2008/09

PACIFIC OCEAN

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier Haast Pass

Lake Tekapo Lake Ohau

Milford Sound

Queenstown

SOUTH ISLAND

Te Anau Places visited

Sand dune surfing

Itinerary DAY 1: Auckland to Bay of Islands. Meet your Contiki crew then travel through the subtropical greenery of the northland region. You’ll have free time in Parry Kauri Park and Paihia, our seaside resort in the heart of the Bay of Islands. Resort (D) DAY 2: Bay of Islands. A whole day free to have fun in this spectacular area – relax on the beach, visit the Maori tribal lands or join us for an amazing variety of activities. Resort (B) DAY 3: Bay of Islands to Waitomo. To Auckland for lunch and on through the Waikato farming region to Waitomo, home of limestone formations and glowworms, for time to explore. Lodge (B,D) DAY 4: Waitomo to Rotorua. On to Rotorua, epicentre of Maori culture in New Zealand, to discover the native peoples way of life with time to savour the thermal hot pools. Hotel (B) DAY 5: Rotorua to Taupo. Into the heart of the Volcanic north island, allowing time to explore the thermal area, then onto Taupo for an afternoon free to revel in the lake surroundings. Resort (B) DAY 6: Taupo to Wellington. Through Tongario National Park to Wellington, the capital of NZ, renowned for its lively bars and clubs. Hotel (B) DAY 7: Wellington. A full day free to appreciate this vibrant city – visit the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa, relish the shopping or relax in one of the city’s many cafes. Hotel (B) DAY 8: Wellington to Christchurch. Cruise across Cook Strait through Marlborough Sound to New Zealand’s South Island and Picton. Travel along the Kaikoura

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Coastline and on through the colourful Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. Hotel (B) DAY 9: Christchurch to Franz Josef Glacier. Across the Southern Alps via Arthur’s Pass to Hokitika, before continuing along the rugged west coast to Franz Josef. Resort (B,D) DAY 10: Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown. On to Fox Glacier to explore this morning, then via Haast Pass to the Southern Lakes and Queenstown. Lodge (B,D) DAYS 11-12: Queenstown. Two full days free to thrive in the ‘Adventure-Adrenaline capital of the world’ – the list of activities is endless and the nightlife legendary. Lodge (B)(B) DAYS 11-12: Maybe Ski Queenstown? July and August winter departures offers the chance of two full days skiing on some of New Zealand’s finest slopes. Ski equipment and lessons can be organised on arrival at your resort. Lodge (B)(B) DAY 13: Queenstown to Milford Sound. First stop is Kawarau Bridge, home of the Bungy, allowing time for the brave, then through dramatic countryside, past Lake Te Anau to Milford Sound. Overnight Cruise (B,D) DAY 14: Milford Sound to Lake Ohau. Today there’s time to discover Arrowtown. Later pass Clutha River and Lake Pukaki enroute to beautiful Lake Ohau. Lodge (B,D) DAY 15: Lake Ohau to Christchurch. Free time this morning to visit Lake Tekapo, then on through the MacKenzie country, home to the sheep industry. Say a final farewell to your fellow travellers as your tour ends on arrival in Christchurch. (B) Refer to www.contiki.com.au/grand-explorer

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• Twin share supplement: A$209 per person. NGZA: • Start 12 noon & end 6.00pm. NGZC: • Start 8.00am & end 12 noon. Please note: Accommodation on the Milford Wanderer is quad share. For Travel Insurance see page 26.

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GRAND ADVENTURER There is a 12 day option to start or end in Queenstown - see the Grand Discovery box below

13 Days from A$1550 All this included 12 nights quad share accommodation (twin-share also available) - Milford overnight cruise quad share only 12 breakfasts (B), and 5 dinners (D) as per itinerary Local taxes and service charges Experienced, professional Tour Manager & Driver Modern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVD Inclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

Included Highlights All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price! Waitomo: Visit Waitomo & a traditional New Zealand country pub Enjoy a pizza party Rotorua: City sightseeing tour Visit the Agrodome farm to see the World renown sheep show Huka Falls: Visit the mighty falls Taupo: View Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s largest lake

Tongariro National Park: Dramatic drive through the Volcanic landscape made famous in the ‘Lord of the Rings’ See the active volcano Mt. Ruapehu Wellington: City sightseeing tour Visit Mt. Victoria & enjoy the panoramic views See more of the sights made famous in the ‘Lord of the Rings’

Cook Strait: Cruise the scenic Marlborough & Queen Charlotte Sounds Picton: Drive through New Zealand’s largest wine growing region Kaikoura Coast: Spectacular coastal drive & visit a seal colony Christchurch: City sightseeing tour Arthur’s Pass: Scenic drive through Arthur’s Pass National Park Hokitika: See Traditional Maori Greenstone carving Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: Coastal drive through Westland National Park with

GRAND DISCOVERY Flexibility is important, so we offer you the choice to start or finish your tour in Queenstown, making it a 12 day tour that includes Milford Sound. Deduct A$115 from the price panels on p.17 for tour price.

Ex Auckland Code: NBZA. Start 12 noon & end 2.00pm. Ex Queenstown Code: NBZC. Start 11.00am & end 12 noon. Twin share supplement: A$159 per person. Note: The start/end point in Queenstown is at Queenstown airport.

views of the glaciers & rainforests Haast Pass: Stunning drive through the Southern Alps See Lake Hawea & the Crown Range Queenstown: City sightseeing tour View the Remarkables Mountains & Coronet Peak Stop at AJ Hackett’s Kawarau Bridge Visit Arrowtown, the historic gold mining town Milford Sound: Travel through the Homer Tunnel Unique overnight cruise on Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park

Cruise past towering cliffs & spectacular waterfalls See the awe inspiring Mitre Peak Lake Ohau See Mt. Cook across this beautiful blue glacial lake Lake Tekapo: See the beautiful turquoise coloured glacial lake Kaikoura Coast

Fiordland National Park

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part in our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See pages 8-9 for more details. Here’s a sample: Waitomo: Glowworm cave guided tour Rotorua: Skyline gondola & luge ride Lake Taupo: Rock’n’Ropes adventure course Wellington: Quad bike bush experience Fox Glacier: Helicopter flight & glacier hike Queenstown: White water rafting Lake Tekapo: Mt. Cook & glacier scenic flights

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FREE TIME

Waitomo Caves Rotorua

NORTH ISLAND

Tongariro National Park

Huka Falls Taupo

TASMAN SEA Cook Strait Ferry

This tour also runs in REVERSE. You can start in CHRISTCHURCH or QUEENSTOWN and SAVE up to A$45.

Arthur’s Pass

Hokitika

Wellington

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Picton

CODE: NPZA 2008/09

PACIFIC OCEAN

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier Haast Pass

Lake Tekapo Lake Ohau

Milford Sound

SOUTH ISLAND

Queenstown

Tandem Skydive

Te Anau

Itinerary DAY 1: Auckland to Waitomo. Meet your Contiki crew and travel through the Waikato farming region to Waitomo, home of limestone formations and glowworms, for free time. Lodge (D) DAY 2: Waitomo to Rotorua. On to Rotorua, epicentre of Maori culture in New Zealand, to discover the native peoples way of life with time to savour the thermal hot pools. Hotel (B) DAY 3: Rotorua to Taupo. Into the heart of the Volcanic north island, allowing time to explore the thermal area, then onto Taupo for an afternoon free to revel in the lake surroundings. Resort (B) DAY 4: Taupo to Wellington. Through Tongario National Park to Wellington, the capital of NZ, renowned for its lively bars and clubs. Hotel (B) DAY 5: Wellington. A full day free to appreciate this vibrant city – visit the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa, relish the shopping or relax in one of the city’s many cafes. Hotel (B) DAY 6: Wellington to Christchurch. Cruise across Cook Strait through Marlborough Sound to New Zealand’s South Island and Picton. Travel along the Kaikoura Coastline and on through the colourful Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. Hotel (B) DAY 7: Christchurch to Franz Josef Glacier. Across the Southern Alps via Arthur’s Pass to Hokitika, before continuing along the rugged west coast to Franz Josef. Resort (B,D)

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DAY 8: Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown. On to Fox Glacier to explore this morning, then via Haast Pass to the Southern Lakes and Queenstown. Lodge (B,D) DAYS 9-10: Queenstown. Two full days free to thrive in the ‘Adventure-Adrenaline capital of the world’ – the list of activities is endless and the nightlife legendary. Lodge (B)(B) DAYS 9-10: Maybe Ski Queenstown? July and August winter departures offers the chance of two full days skiing on some of New Zealand’s finest slopes. Ski equipment and lessons can be organised on arrival at your resort. Lodge (B)(B) DAY 11: Queenstown to Milford Sound. First stop is Kawarau Bridge, home of the Bungy, allowing time for the brave, then through dramatic countryside, past Lake Te Anau to Milford Sound. Overnight Cruise (B,D) DAY 12: Milford Sound to Lake Ohau. Today there’s time to discover Arrowtown. Later pass Clutha River and Lake Pukaki en-route to beautiful Lake Ohau. Lodge (B,D) DAY 13: Lake Ohau to Christchurch. Free time this morning to visit Lake Tekapo, then on through the MacKenzie country, home to the sheep industry. Say a final farewell to your fellow travellers as your tour ends on arrival in Christchurch. (B) Refer to www.contiki.com.au/grand-adventurer

WANT TO STAY LONGER? See page 11 for great rates to extend your holiday

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• Twin share supplement: A$189 per person. NPZA: • Start 12 noon & end 6.00pm. NPZC: • Start 8.00am & end 12 noon. Please note: Accommodation on the Milford Wanderer is quad share. For Travel Insurance see page 26.

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EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT OFFER 1 SAVE UP TO A$79 OFFER 2 SAVE UP TO A$39 SEE PAGE 12

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Parry Kauri Park

1 or more nightstops

Bay of Islands

Parry Kauri Park

Spot dolphins in the Bay of islands

FREE TIME

NORTH ISLAND

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

TASMAN SEA

Bay of Islands: l Kayak Adventure lSwim with the dolphins lExcitor ‘fast boat’ through the islands lNinety Mile Beach & sand dune surfing

BAY OF ISLANDS Cook

See “Hole in the Rock” from the Excitor fast boat

3 Days from A$299 All this included l l l l l l

2 nights quad share accommodation (twin-share also available) 2 breakfasts (B), and 1 dinner (D) as per itinerary Local taxes and service charges Experienced, professional Tour Manager & Driver Modern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVD Inclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

Included Highlights All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price!

Auckland: lCross Auckland’s Harbour Bridge lSee the impressive city skyline & Sky Tower lSee the ‘City of Sails’ harbour made famous by the America’s Cup Parry Kauri Park: lWalk through native Kauri Forest

Ninety mile beach

Bay of Islands: lPaihia & Waitangi sightseeing tour lSee the Tribal Lands of the Nga Puhi Maori

on the beach, visit the Maori tribal lands or join us for an amazing variety of activities. Resort (B) DAY 3: Bay of Islands to Auckland. Heading back south we enjoy great views of Auckland as we return to the city around lunchtime. (B) Refer to www.contiki.com.au/bay

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CODE: NCZA/NCZC 2008/09 Start Auckland

End Auckland

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NCZA/NCZC: • Twin share supplement: A$25 per person. • Start 12 noon & end 12 noon. † This tour code is NCZC. For Travel Insurance see page 26.

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Parry Kauri Park

FREE TIME ...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part in our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See pages 8-9 for more details. Here’s a sample: Bay of Islands: lCatamaran sailing through the islands Waitomo: lBlack water rafting through the glowworm caves

NORTH ISLAND Waitomo Caves

Rotorua

Rotorua: lSkyline gondola & luge ride

TASMAN SEA

Itinerary

SUN & STEAM Cook

5 Days from A$579 All this included l l l l l l

4 nights quad share accommodation (twin-share also available) 4 breakfasts (B), and 2 dinners (D) as per itinerary Local taxes and service charges Experienced, professional Tour Manager & Driver Modern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVD Inclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box Black water rafting through, Waitomo caves

sightseeing tour the Tribal Lands of the Ngapuhi Maori

Included Highlights

lSee

All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price!

Waitomo: lVisit Waitomo & a traditional New Zealand country pub lEnjoy a pizza party

Auckland: lCross Auckland’s Harbour Bridge lSee the impressive city skyline & Sky Tower lSee ‘City of Sails’ harbour made famous by

the America’s Cup Parry Kauri Park: lWalk through native Kauri Forest Bay of Islands: lPaihia & Waitangi

Luge ride

Rotorua: lCity sightseeing tour lVisit the Agrodome farm to see the World renown sheep show

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Bay of Islands

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DAY 1: Auckland to Bay of Islands. Meet your Contiki crew then travel through the subtropical greenery of the northland region. You’ll have free time in Parry Kauri Park and Paihia, our seaside resort in the heart of the Bay of Islands. Resort (D) DAY 2: Bay of Islands. A whole day free to have fun in this spectacular area – relax on the beach, visit the Maori tribal lands or join us for an amazing variety of activities. Resort (B) DAY 3: Bay of Islands to Waitomo. To Auckland for lunch and on through the Waikato farming region to Waitomo, home

of limestone formations and glowworms, for time to explore. Lodge (B,D) DAY 4: Waitomo to Rotorua. On to Rotorua, epicentre of Maori culture in New Zealand, to discover the native peoples way of life with time to savour the thermal hot pools. Hotel (B) DAY 5: Rotorua to Auckland. You’ll pick up a transfer coach to Auckland, arriving late in the afternoon. (B) Please note: The transfer from Rotorua to Auckland is not operated by Contiki, but by a third party operator.

Refer to www.contiki.com/steam

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CODE: NRZA 2008/09 Start Auckland

End Auckland

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Sail the Bay of Islands

NORTHERN HIGHLIGHTS There is a 6 day option to start or end in Wellington - see the Northern Escapade box below

8 Days from A$980 All this included 7 nights quad share accommodation (twin-share also available) 7 breakfasts (B), and 2 dinners (D) as per itinerary Local taxes and service charges Experienced, professional Tour Manager & Driver Modern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVD Inclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

Included Highlights All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price! Auckland: Cross Auckland’s Harbour Bridge See the impressive city skyline & Sky Tower See the ‘City of Sails’ harbour made famous by the America’s Cup Parry Kauri Park: Walk through native Kauri Forest

Bay of Islands: Paihia & Waitangi sightseeing tour See the Tribal Lands of the Nga Puhi Maori

Visit the Agrodome farm to see the World renown sheep show Huka Falls: Visit the mighty falls Taupo: View Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s largest lake

Waitomo: Visit Waitomo & a traditional New Zealand country pub Enjoy a pizza party

Tongariro National Park: Dramatic drive through the Volcanic landscape made famous in the ‘Lord of the Rings’ See the active volcano Mt. Ruapehu

Rotorua: City sightseeing tour

Wellington: City sightseeing tour

NORTHERN ESCAPADE Flexibility is important, so we offer you the choice to start or finish your tour in Wellington, making it a 6 day tour. Deduct A$295 from the price panels on p.21 for tour price. Ex Auckland Ex Wellington

Code: NNZA. Code: NNZC.

Start 12 noon & end 6.00pm. Start 7.30am & end 12 noon.

Twin share supplement: A$59 per person. Note: The start/end point in Wellington is the Abel Tasman Hotel.

Visit Mt. Victoria & enjoy the panoramic views See more of the sights made famous in the ‘Lord of the Rings’ Cook Strait: Cruise the scenic Marlborough & Queen Charlotte Sounds Picton: Drive through New Zealand’s biggest wine growing region Kaikoura Coast: Spectacular coastal drive & visit a seal colony

See a sheep show in Rotorua

Enjoy the nightlife

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FREE TIME

Bay of Islands

Parry Kauri Park

Bay of Islands: Catamaran sailing through the islands Kayak ocean adventure

Rotorua: Traditional Maori Hangi feast & cultural show The ‘Zorb’ adventure hill Lake Taupo: Jet boat & scenic helicopter ride Fishing & dinner sunset cruise

Waitomo Caves Rotorua

NORTH ISLAND

Waitomo: Glowworm cave guided tour

Huka Falls Taupo Tongariro National Park

TASMAN SEA Cook Strait Ferry

Wellington: Quad bike bush experience

Picton

Wellington

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SOUTH ISLAND

This tour also runs in REVERSE. You can start in CHRISTCHURCH or WELLINGTON and SAVE up to A$30.

Visit the Maori tribal lands

PACIFIC OCEAN

Places visited 1 or more nightstops

Quad Biking

DAY 5: Rotorua to Taupo. Into the heart of the Volcanic north island, allowing time to explore the thermal area, then onto Taupo for an afternoon free to revel in the lake surroundings. Resort (B) DAY 6: Taupo to Wellington. Through Tongario National Park to Wellington, the capital of NZ, renowned for its lively bars and clubs. Hotel (B) DAY 7: Wellington. A full day free to appreciate this vibrant city – visit the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa, relish the shopping or relax in one of the city’s many cafes. Hotel (B) DAY 8: Wellington to Christchurch. Cruise across Cook Strait through Marlborough Sound to New Zealand’s South Island and Picton. Travel along the Kaikoura Coastline and on through the colourful Canterbury Plains. Say a final farewell to your fellow travellers as your tour ends on arrival in Christchurch. (B) Refer to www.contiki.com.au/north

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CODE: NNHA 2008/09 Start Auckland

End C’church

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• Twin share supplement: A$85 per person. NNHA: • Start 12 noon & end 6.00pm. NNHC: • Start 7.00am & end 12 noon. For Travel Insurance see page 26.

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EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT OFFER 1 SAVE UP TO A$49 OFFER 2 SAVE UP TO A$25 SEE PAGE 12

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Check out the beautiful scenery in Queenstown

SCENIC SOUTHERN Choose the 8 day option to start or end in Wellington - see the Southern Swirl box below

7 Days from A$855 All this included 6 nights quad share accommodation (twin-share also available) - Milford overnight cruise quad share only 6 breakfasts (B), and 4 dinners (D) as per itinerary Local taxes and service charges Experienced, professional Tour Manager & Driver Modern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVD Inclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

Included Highlights All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price!

Lake Tekapo: See the beautiful turquoise coloured glacial lake Lake Ohau: See Mt. Cook across this beautiful blue glacial lake Milford Sound: Travel through the Homer Tunnel Unique overnight cruise on Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park Cruise past towering cliffs & spectacular waterfalls See the awe inspiring Mitre Peak

Overnight cruise on Milford Sound

Queenstown: City sightseeing tour View the Remarkables Mountains & Coronet Peak

SOUTHERN SWIRL Flexibility is important, so we offer you the choice to start or finish your tour in Wellington, making it a 8 day tour that includes Milford Sound. Add A$180 from the price panels on p.23 for tour price. Hotel accommodation on Day 7 is included.

Ex Christchurch Code: NSHC. Start 8.00am & end 6.00pm. Ex Wellington Code: NSHA. Start 7.00am & end 6.00pm. Twin share supplement: A$119 per person. Note: The start/end point in Wellington is the Abel Tasman Hotel.

Stop at AJ Hackett’s Kawarau Bridge Visit Arrowtown, the historic gold mining town Haast Pass: Stunning drive through the Southern Alps See Lake Hawea & the Crown Range Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: Coastal drive through Westland National Park with views of the glaciers & rainforests Hokitika: See Traditional Maori Greenstone carving Arthur’s Pass: Scenic drive through Arthur’s Pass National Park

Christchurch: City sightseeing tour Kaikoura Coast: Spectacular coastal drive & visit a seal colony Picton: Drive through New Zealand’s biggest wine growing region Cook Strait: Cruise the scenic Marlborough & Queen Charlotte Sounds Wellington: City sightseeing tour Visit Mt. Victoria & enjoy the panoramic views See some sights made famous in the ‘Lord of the Rings’

FREE TIME

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Horse trekking in Queenstown

NORTH ISLAND

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

TASMAN SEA

Queenstown: Shotover jet ‘Mad Dog’ river boarding Canyon Swing

Cook Strait Ferry

Fox Glacier: Guided glacier hike Arthur’s Pass

Hokitika

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Picton

Wellington

SOUTH ISLAND

PACIFIC OCEAN

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier Haast Pass

This tour also runs in REVERSE. You can start in CHRISTCHURCH or WELLINGTON.

Milford Sound

Lake Tekapo Lake Ohau

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Itinerary DAY 1: Christchurch to Lake Ohau. Meet your Contiki crew and travel through the MacKenzie country, home to the sheep industry, to Lake Tekapo and Lake Ohau. Lodge (D) DAY 2: Lake Ohau to Milford Sound. Past Lake Pukaki and Clutha River to Arrowtown with time to explore. Then through the dramatic country-side to Milford Sound. Overnight Cruise (B,D) DAY 3: Milford Sound to Queenstown. Past Lake Te Anau to Kawarau Bridge, home of the Bungy, allowing time for the brave, before continuing on to Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown. Lodge (B,D) DAYS 4-5: Queenstown. Two full days free to thrive in the ‘Adventure-Adrenaline capital of the world’ – the list of activities is endless and the nightlife legendary. Lodge (B)(B)

Chill out at the Ice Bar!

DAYS 4-5: Maybe Ski Queenstown? July and August winter departures offers the chance of two full days skiing on some of New Zealand’s finest slopes. Ski equipment and lessons can be organised on arrival at your resort. Lodge (B)(B) DAY 6: Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier. Past the Southern Lakes via Haast Pass to Franz Josef Glacier with an afternoon free to explore. Resort (B,D) DAY 7: Franz Josef Glacier to Christchurch. Along the rugged west coast to Hokitika, then across the Southern Alps via Arthur’s Pass. Say a final farewell to your fellow travellers as your tour ends on arrival in Christchurch. (B) Please note: This is the itinerary for the tour code NSZC. The NSZA itinerary operates in reverse.

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/south

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• Twin share supplement: A$105 per person. NSZC: • Start 8.00am & end 6.00pm. NSZA: • Start 8.00am & end 6.00pm. Please note: Accommodation on the Milford Wanderer is quad share. For Travel Insurance see page 26.

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Cook Strait

TASMAN SEA

Take to the slopes of Coronet Peak

Ka iko ur aC oa st

SOUTH ISLAND Arthur’s Pass

Hokitika Franz Josef & Fox Glacier

Haast Pass

PACIFIC OCEAN

Lake Tekapo Lake Pukaki

Queenstown

Places visited 1 or more nightstops

ULTIMATE WINTER ADVENTURE 7 Days from A$1315

Itinerary

All this included 6 nights twin share accommodation 6 breakfasts (B), and 3 dinners (D) as per itinerary 3 day lift pass and tranfers Local taxes and service charges Experienced, professional Tour Manager & Driver Modern air-conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & DVD Inclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box

Included Highlights All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price! Arthur’s Pass: Scenic drive through Arthur’s Pass National Park Hokitika: See Traditional Maori Greenstone carving Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: Coastal drive through Westland National Park

with views of the glaciers & rainforests Haast Pass: Stunning drive through the Southern Alps See Lake Hawea & the Crown Range Queenstown: City sightseeing tour View the Remarkables

FREE TIME ...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part in our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See pages 8-9 for more details. Here’s a sample: Fox Glacier: Guided glacier hike Queenstown: Shotover jet Tandem skydiving AJ Hackett bungy

Mountains & Coronet Peak Stop at AJ Hackett’s Kawarau Bridge Skyline dinner & gondola 3 day lift pass & transfers to local ski fields Visit Arrowtown, the historic gold mining town Lake Ohau: See Mt. Cook across this beautiful blue glacial lake Lake Tekapo: See the beautiful turquoise coloured glacial lake See the historic Church of the Good Shephard

Ride the Shotover Jet!

DAY 1: Christchurch to Fox Glacier. Across the Southern Alps via Arthur’s Pass to Hokitika, before continuing along the rugged West Coast to Fox Glacier. (D) DAY 2: Fox Glacier to Queenstown. Time to hike or helicopter the glacier this morning. Then via Haast Pass to the Southern Lakes and Queenstown. (B) DAYS 3-5: Queenstown – ski. You’re here to ski, so let’s hit the slopes ! Time to conquer the Remarkables, Coronet Peak or Cardrona – what a playground ! On day 5 we’ve included a special gondola trip to the top of Bobs Peak for a memorable dinner and night out at the famous Skyline restaurant. (B)(B)(B,D)

DAY 6: Queenstown at leisure. Free day to either test yourself on the mountain again or enjoy one of the many activities available in the “Adventure Capital of the World”. This evening enjoy a last night dinner and awards night. (B,D) DAY 7: Queenstown to Christchurch. Scenic drive through majestic McKenzie Country past the glacial lakes of Pukaki and Tekapo. Pass magnificent Mt Cook to Christchurch and our final stop. If you’ve got the energy, your Tour manager will organize one last ‘hurrah’ in the Garden City. (B) Please note: Ski & snowboard equipment is available for hire in Queenstown.

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/nzski

WANT TO STAY LONGER? See page 11 for great rates to extend your holiday

CODE: CZSKIC02 2008

CODE: CZSKIC03 2009

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CZSKICO2/CZSKICO3: • Single room supplement: A$319. • Start 8.30am & end 6.30pm. For Travel Insurance see page 26.

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Make a Difference

Travelling with Contiki is an adventure you won’t forget – new places, amazing people and what’s even better is that we can do our bit to protect the planet along the way so that those who follow will also have plenty to enjoy.

What we are doing about climate change Global tourism can place additional pressures on communities around the world. Overcrowding, damage to the environment and loss of cultural heritage are some of the impacts being seen. There are significant challenges but our core belief is that by fostering sustainable tourism and acting now to prevent further climate change we can truly make a difference. We are working with our hotel and excursion partners to reduce our carbon footprint and reduce resource consumption and waste. We are also ensuring that our own offices reduce their carbon footprints through ongoing recycling and energy reduction programs, and adopting new initiatives which help to protect the environment and support the communities in which we operate. Contiki’s modern coaches are one of the most environmentally friendly ways to travel so you can breathe easy that your footprint will be a little lighter too. Contiki’s coaches are among the best in Australia and New Zealand and by continually updating our fleet we ensure that not only do you travel in style but that our engines are fuel efficient & environmentally friendly too. You’ll be happy to know coach travel emits less carbon emissions and other harmful greenhouse gases per passenger than most other forms of transport including cars and trains. Check out the facts….

CO2 emissions in kilograms per passenger per journey: Mode of transport Car*

Kilograms of CO2 per passenger km 0.1330

Air

0.1313

Rail

0.0891

Coach**

0.0227

Mad Dog River Boarding

Source: DEFRA Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Conversion Figures June 2007 http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/business/envrp/pdf/conversion-factors.pdf * Car assumes national average of 1.56 people per car. ** Assumes average of 36 passengers UK statistics used to accurately reflect our tours, the majority of which are operated in the UK and Europe.

Conservation Foundation To further show our commitment we are contributing to The Leading Travel Companies of the World Conservation Foundation, a non-profit organisation that will support long term sustainable tourism globally. Our Group of companies are donating US$1 million per year to fund much-needed conservation, community and sustainable tourism projects that will create a better world for future generations to enjoy. To ensure every dollar goes to people and places in need, each project is carefully vetted by the Foundation’s independent board of trustees, with Contiki also donating staff time and additional resources to the Foundation. Visit www.tltc.com to learn more.

What you can do There is a lot you can do to make a difference while travelling. Even simple things like respecting the local culture of the countries you’re visiting and making sure to live a little greener, by recycling your rubbish, saving energy by switching off air-conditioning and lights in the hotel rooms you are staying in, and conserving water, means the special places you visit will remain as you experience them. In the fight against climate change, reducing carbon emissions has to be the top priority, but carbon offsetting is another small thing you can do to make a difference. You’ll find links on our website where you can calculate your carbon emissions and pay a small fee that goes towards sustainable energy projects that reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. So visit www.contiki.com.au/sustainabletravel for more tips on what you can do. We hope that while you’re painting the town red, you don’t stop thinking green.

Please either pass this brochure on to someone else when finished, or recycle it.

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Questions & Answers Answers to frequently asked questions & things you should know

What’s included? • Coach, train, air transfers, and ferry transport as specified. • Accommodation, breakfast and evening meals as detailed on page 5, 10 & 11 and under ‘All this included’ on tour pages. • Sightseeing as detailed on pages 6-7 and under ‘Included Highlights’ on tour pages. Unless specified, entrance fees are not included. • Experienced Contiki crew.

What’s not included? • • • • •

Airport and ferry transfers to tour departure point. Personal expense money. Visas, personal insurance, medical fees. Sightseeing, visits and entrance fees other than those specified on tour pages. Optional excursions and activities such as white water rafting, helicopter flights, bungy jumping, hot air ballooning, etc. • Some meals, as detailed on page 5 and individual tour pages.

Will I get more information? Upon receipt of final payment, you’ll receive a copy of Contiki’s ‘Travellers Guide’ – an information book about your holiday. You’ll also receive a comprehensive day-by-day itinerary including full details and costs of all optional excursions available on your tour. Your FREE Contiki Document Wallet* will be sent to you with your travel documents. It’s a safe place for your tickets and passports, something you’ll want to keep and use again.

Departure Points Auckland Departures: Start at 12 noon: Grand Explorer, Grand Adventurer, Bay of Islands, Sun & Steam, Northern Highlights. Getting there: Our pre & post tour hotel is the Mercure Hotel, 8 Customs Street Auckland. The cheapest form of transport to and from Auckland Airport is the Airbus situated just outside the terminal building (approx NZ$15 pp plus 20% discount with Contiki travellers guide book). Other sources of available transport are shuttle vans (approx NZ$25 pp) or taxis (approx NZ$60).

Wellington Departures: Start at 7.30am: Scenic Southern (8 day option), Northern Highlights (6 day option). Getting there:Our pre & post tour hotel is the Abel Tasman Hotel, 169 Willis St, Wellington. The cheapest form of transport from the airport is the orange Wellington Link bus situated just outside the terminal and to the right (approx NZ$5 pp). Get off at Courtney Place. Other forms of transport are shuttle vans (approx NZ$20 pp) or taxis (approx NZ$30).

Christchurch Departures: Start at 8.00am: Grand Explorer, Grand Adventurer, Scenic Southern. Start at 7.00am: Northern Highlights. Getting there: Our pre & post tour hotel is the Bealeys Hotel, 263 Bealey Ave, Edgeware, Chistchurch. The cheapest form of transport from the airport is shuttle van (approx NZ$15 pp) or you can get a taxi (approx NZ$35).

* Contiki reserves the right to substitute an alternative travel accessory for the Contiki Document Wallet.

Queenstown Departures:

How much money do I need? We recommend you carry Travellers Cheques in small denominations and a credit/debit card. You’ll need to allow enough money to cover lunches, some dinners, souvenirs, shopping, drinks, optional excursions and activities, entrance fees to some attractions and evening entertainment. Please do not depend solely on a credit/debit card for cash. A full list of optional excursions and activities available along with the approximate costs is available at www.contiki.com. These will also be sent to you with your travel documents.

How much luggage can I bring? Luggage is restricted to a maximum suitcase size of 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29" x 20" x 10") and maximum weight of 20kg (44lbs) plus one small hand/day bag that can go on the coach with you. Your regular luggage will be stored during this time. NO EXTERNAL METAL FRAME BACKPACKS PLEASE, their bulky shape makes coach packing difficult. Contiki reserves the right to refuse to accept larger suitcases on tour. If you have your own ski/boarding equipment, you may bring one pair of boots & skis or snowboard. Otherwise, your Tour Manager can arrange these for you in Queenstown on tour. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk and baggage insurance is strongly recommended. Remember, if your tour includes a flight you are also subject to airline baggage restrictions.

What should I pack? Comfortable, casual clothing for day wear and ‘smart/casual’ for dining and those special evenings on the town. Remember that early or later in the season you will need warmer clothing as well as a raincoat/anorak. Please note that casinos do not allow jeans or denim clothes. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. For further details, please refer to your ‘Travellers Guide’ information book.

Brochure authenticity We have put a great deal of effort into producing this brochure. The information given and literature produced by Contiki has been compiled with care and is published in good faith. Sometimes, because of circumstances outside our control, we have to alter some excursions due to seasonal closing or repairs to buildings, etc., especially early or late in the season. If this happens, alternative excursions will be arranged.

Start at 11.00am: Grand Explorer (14 day option), Grand Adventurer (12 day option). Getting there: Tours start at the Queenstown Airport where the Contiki coach will pick up clients (no formal check-in desk, clients should wait near the front door and will easily see the coach arriving (it’s a very small airport). The cheapest transport from town to the airport is the Shopper Bus (approx NZ$6 pp – if leaving Queenstown Lodge, you need 2 buses and must change in town) or else shuttle vans (approx NZ$18 pp) and taxis (approx NZ$25).

Travel Insurance You must take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money and public liability before you travel. You may not be accepted on a Contiki holiday unless you have arranged satisfactory insurance. You also agree to indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damages and remedies against us arising from your participation in the holiday.

For insurance details, please speak to your Travel Agent at the time of making your booking.

Security Contiki has been running tours for young people since 1962 and is a member of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA). The members include all the major tour operators who are financially bonded for your security and who maintain the highest standards. With the guarantees of these organisations, you know your holiday & money are secure with Contiki.

Photography Credits Photos courtesy of Tourism New Zealand: P.15 “Sand tobogganing, 90 Mile Beach” Chris McLennan P.16 “Whale tail” Kaikoura, Chris McLennan P.22 “A fine day in the fiord” Holger Leue Photos courtesy of Tourism Auckland: P.11 “Pride of Auckland Sailing” Photos courtesy of Destination Northland: P.18 “90 Mile Beach”

OUR RESPONSIBILITIES 1. YOUR HOLIDAY RESERVATION On receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and at our discretion, Contiki will reserve your place on your selected holiday. A contract is only made between you and us upon your booking being confirmed and accepted by us and our confirmation thereof to either you or your travel agent. 2. PRICE GUARANTEE Prices in this brochure are based on costs and exchange rates as at 25th January, 2008. Should these costs change, it may be necessary to make a surcharge on the price of your holiday. Should the total tour price increase by more than 10% you will have the right to cancel within 7 days of notification without penalty. No surcharge in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made once payment of the deposit for your land tour has been received. This guarantee excludes fuel surcharges and does not apply to any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any government or their agencies. In exchange for these guarantees, no refund will be made if costs are reduced. 3. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY 3.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel your booking in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. 3.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary we will give you reasonable notice thereof, in the circumstances, and where available, offer you a comparable alternative. 3.3 If an alternative is not available or acceptable you will be entitled to either a full refund of monies paid by you to us or transfer to another Contiki holiday without payment of any transfer fee. 3.4 If the change or cancellation is due to force majeure (i.e. circumstances like political unrest, war or threat of war, riots, civil strife, closure of airports or ports, industrial disputes, terrorist activity, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, epidemic or health risk, Acts of God, adverse weather conditions or other similar events beyond Contiki’s control) we will give a full refund of any monies paid to us less reasonable expenses incurred by us in respect of your booking. 3.5 Contiki is not responsible for the costs of any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations or rescheduling of any tour departure. 4. HOLIDAY DETAILS & CONDITIONS 4.1 The information in our brochure is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to print (February 2008) but we cannot guarantee that any item or amenity mentioned will be available especially where we have no direct control over it. 4.2 Contiki will do their best, at their discretion, to select accommodation, sightseeing tours and transportation to give you good value for money. 4.3 Contiki constantly strives to improve tour 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. 5. LIABILITY 5.1 Your travel agent shall, on the receipt of any monies, hold such monies for you until the booking is confirmed at which time those monies shall be remitted promptly by your travel agent to us. All such monies received by us will be deposited as required by law. 5.2 We will be entitled to keep for our account any interest earned on such monies. 5.3 All monies paid by you to us through your travel agent or otherwise, whether in respect of the deposit or full payment, may be disbursed by us as and when we see fit, in respect of the services to be provided and/or fees payable under the tour program. The payment of a deposit or any other monies in respect of your tour shall be deemed to be an authorisation for disbursement thereof as aforesaid. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY 1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit of A$200, per person per tour or resort stay, 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 holiday. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent. The deposit is accepted as a first installment of the holiday price by Contiki only once the booking has been confirmed in writing by Contiki or your travel agent. 1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of a non refundable deposit of A$200 per person per tour or resort stay which must be within 7 days of booking or the reservation will automatically be cancelled.

1.3 Any special meal requirements will be made on a request basis only. Contiki cannot guarantee special meal requests nor will it assume any responsibility or liability if clients’ special meal requirements are not fulfilled. 2. PAYING THE BALANCE 2.1 The balance of the holiday must be paid no later than 45 days before the scheduled departure date which shall be by the due date stated on the confirmation issued to you by Contiki. 2.2 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. 2.3 Tickets and other documents won't be forwarded until full payment has been received by us. The documentation will be sent approximately 21 days prior to your departure from Australia. 2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days of your tour departure, the full cost of the holiday will be payable immediately on booking and we reserve the right to provide all travel documents at the holiday departure point. 2.5 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking and apply cancellation charges should payments not be received within the above specified periods. 3. IF YOU CANCEL 3.1 Notice of cancellation must be made in writing to Contiki. 3.2 If you cancel more than 45 days before departure, your A$200 deposit will not be refunded, nor can it be credited to any other booking. 3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee to cover the estimate of cost and expenses incurred by us in the terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This is expressed as a percentage of the holiday price and is calculated as follows: PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEE Over 45 days notice: Deposit is forfeited 45-22 days: 27.5% of tour fare 21-8 days: 33% of tour fare 7-1 days: 55% of tour fare Day of departure: 100% of tour fare Where the percentage cancellation fee is less than the tour deposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss of deposit. If the reason for cancellation falls within the terms of any holiday insurance policy which you hold, then any such charges may, subject to the terms of your insurance policy, be refunded to you by the insurance company. 3.4 Any cancellation of additional services booked prior to and after your tour or resort booking, such as pre and post accommodation and transfers, that are cancelled within 14 days of the tour departure incur a 100% cancellation fee. 3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that may be levied by your Travel Agent. 4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING 4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed and more than 45 days prior to departure, you wish to change to an alternate departure date or you wish to change to a different Contiki holiday, you may do so subject to availability and provided the new holiday date is also in this brochure. 4.2 A fee of A$35 per person will be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed unless the change increases the value of the booking. A change of tour date, tour itinerary or resort booking within 45 days of 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 A$35 per person amendment fee will be charged. 5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS 5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those items included in the price. No allowance or refund can be made for meals, accommodation, excursions, etc. that you elect not to take, or when museums, shops, etc. are closed.Hotel facilities may vary from place to place. Meals may vary in style. 5.2 Recent legislation in various states in Australia has highlighted the issue of Age Discrimination. In terms of style and content, all of Contiki’s worldwide holidays are specifically designed for a particular age group. This fact should be recognised when you book one of our holidays. 5.3 Contiki must be advised of any medical conditions or physical disability requiring special attention before you book your holiday. If you do not advise us at this stage, we may refuse to accept your booking. We may also refuse you if we feel that the holiday chosen is not suitable without a suitably qualified companion. Contiki will try to help you with your requirements but cannot

guarantee to do so, either on our own or our suppliers’ (such as hotels, restaurants and excursions) behalf. Many of our holidays involve getting on and off coaches, walking tours and other physical activities. Some holidays may not be suitable for you if you rely on a wheelchair or have certain other disabilities. Should your disability require you to have special assistance, it is a condition of Contiki accepting your booking that you provide evidence satisfactory to us that an able-bodied person will accompany you and is able to provide any special needs or services that you may require. Contiki will not be responsible for the failure of this person to provide these services. 5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements and costs to/from the point of commencement/conclusion of the holiday. 5.5 There may be times when the Contiki Representative has to make a decision in your best interests or the best interests of their group. You agree to comply with the authority and decisions of the appointed Contiki Representative and the laws of the country in which you are travelling. If you do not so comply or if, in the Contiki Representative’s opinion, you are not compatible with the general enjoyment and well being of other members on the holiday or smooth operation of the holiday itself, we reserve the right to refuse to let you continue with the holiday. Furthermore, you agree that your fellow travellers and any Contiki Representative has the right to travel/work in a safe environment. Any threats to their safety, well being or inappropriate behaviour by you, whether verbal or physical, will be taken extremely seriously and may result in the immediate termination of your holiday. 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 accommodation. You are advised to immediately report any pre-existing damage in your room to hotel/Contiki Village staff and/or a Contiki Tour Manager as soon as it is discovered. 5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither the operator or service providers, agents or co-operating organisations shall be liable for any illness, injury or death or any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of the accident or incident. 5.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport and all visas, permits and certificates required for your selected holiday as well as any necessary vaccinations and to comply with all applicable laws. 5.8 You agree that our Contiki Tour Managers or Representatives may take photographs and films of you while you are on holiday and that these may be used in our Group brochures and/or advertising or publicity material without obtaining any further consent or payment in respect of such photographs and/or films. 5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of the holiday, you should inform the Contiki Tour Manager or Representative during the course of the holiday and if the matter cannot be resolved after the representative’s best endeavours to do so during the holiday, your complaint should be made in writing to Contiki as soon as is reasonably possible after the holiday but within 42 days thereof so that your complaint can be investigated. 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 contract and all matters arising in respect hereof shall be subject to Australian Law, unless we agree otherwise in writing. 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 recommend that you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money and public liability before embarking on a Contiki holiday. Please check that the insurance covers all of the activities that you are going to be participating in. Some policies exclude certain adventure activities. This should be arranged at the time of payment of the deposit 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. 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 holiday. 7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISM In the event of your withdrawal from a holiday after the commencement as a result of illness, you must obtain a medical certificate in support of any insurance claim. No refunds will be made for any absence from the tour. 8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY PRICE Airfares to and from your holiday destination, airport taxes, passport and visa fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to tour managers, representatives, drivers and local guides, items of a personal nature, excess baggage, optional excursions. 9. WEATHER CONDITIONS Under no circumstances can we be held responsible for snow or weather conditions, nor can any holiday be cancelled or amended by you at any time on the basis of snow or weather conditions. GENERAL 1. CONTRACTING PARTIES 1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain the entire contract between you and Contiki. No representation, term, warranty or condition can be expressed or implied by reference to any other writing, advertisement or conversation. This contract may only be varied in writing by a duly authorised officer or director of Contiki. 1.2 Your contract is with us as the tour operating company. At any time and at 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 convention 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 and 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 and 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 and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company. 1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it own aircraft, hotels or coaches. All bookings with carriers, hoteliers and other service providers are subject to the terms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed by those carriers, hoteliers, and other service providers. Please note that some of these limit or exclude liability in respect of death, personal injury, delay and loss or damage to baggage. Whilst we cannot accept any responsibility for any loss as a result of such actions or as a result of any act or omission of any such thirdparties, we will give every reasonable assistance in helping to resolve any reasonable dispute. Please also note that Contiki cannot be held responsible for the failure of any of these parties to provide facilities or services for disabled clients (see also 5.3 under Holiday Details & Conditions). 1.5 Please note that no airline or carrier depicted or recommended in this brochure by virtue of their endorsement of this brochure represent themselves either as contracting with any purchaser of a holiday from Contiki or as having any other legal relationship with any such purchaser. 1.6 Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at the time of going to print, however Contiki cannot be held responsible for printing or typographical errors, or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances. 2. VALIDITY The programmes advertised in this brochure are valid from March 2008 to September 2009. 3. OPERATING COMPANIES The programmes advertised in this brochure are operated by Contiki Holidays (New Zealand) Limited.

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How to Book 1. Your travel agent will confirm by phone with the local Contiki office that there's space on the tour you've chosen. At the same time, your travel agent can book your hotel accommodation before and/or after your Contiki tour (see page 11). 2. At the time of booking, you must pay to your travel agent a non-refundable deposit of A$200 per person per tour which must be sent to Contiki within 7 days. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent. 3. Once your deposit has been received, Contiki will send your travel agent confirmation of the details of the booking. 4. You must pay the balance of your holiday fare to Contiki through your travel agent no less than 45 days before the departure date, or at the time of booking if less than 45 days before departure. 5. We will then send to your travel agent your travel vouchers and detailed information about your holiday. The documentation will be sent approximately 21 days prior to your departure from Australia. IMPORTANT: By paying the A$200 deposit per person per tour to your travel agent, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the Booking Conditions as set out on page 27, which make up the contract between you and Contiki.

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Special Interest Groups

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

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Travel Agent Reservations: Sydney metro phone: 02 9511 2222 Other areas phone: 1300 301 835 Fax: 02 9511 2210 Email: reservations@contiki.com.au Payment advice: paymentadvice@ contiki.com.au Customer Enquiries: Phone: 1300 CONTIKI (1300 266 845) www.contiki.com.au

Group bookings If you're planning to organise a group to Europe, America, Australia and New Zealand why not take a close look at the wide variety of tours detailed in any of our Contiki brochures. It is more than likely that one (or more!) of the itineraries will fit in perfectly with your requirements. As long as everyone in your group is 18-35, any date can be reserved exclusively for your group at special, reduced rates - perhaps even a free trip for yourself!

Printed on recyclable paper manufactured in Australia. Please don’t throw this brochure away, we encourage you to either pass it on to a friend or place it in a paper recycling bin. 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, USA. Contiki ® is a registered trademark of Contiki Tours International Ltd., Bermuda. © Copyright 2008. All rights reserved. Printed in Australia.

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