Australia & New Zealand 2009/10 Incl. Hawaii & Fiji stopovers Tours for all budgets
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Included highlights & sightseeing
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Australia, New Zealand and Contiki Australia & New Zealand because they’re packed full of things to see, do and love. Contiki, because we’re the people to help you see your world. So if you want to meet people your age and on your wavelength to share fantastic times travelling, there’s no better way to go. This could be the beginning of the rest of your life! We’ve been a family owned business since 1962 and have led the way since day one, helping generations of travellers discover the world.
Adventure and passion – that’s the Contiki spirit. It’s what we stand for… and after travelling with us, you just might too!
W For more go to contiki.com/contiki-experience
he best value You know the feeling? When you’ve done something so fun, you just want to do it again? That’s Contiki. And that’s why people come from all over the globe to explore Australia & New Zealand with us.
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No younger. No older. Just everyone in between. Travel with us and you’ll meet people your age and build your global network big time! All with the aim to see, smell, taste and live Australia and New Zealand AND share some incredible times together. Are you ready?
We’ve done some hard bargaining across Australia and New Zealand so you get the best deals. Other surprises include fitting our modern coaches with power charging units & loads of included sightseeing.
Like the idea of travelling with your own personal travel guru? Our crew are trained to help you get the most from your holiday, from visiting the sights, to finding and doing things a little more ‘off the itinerary’. Tap into their local knowledge and get all the help and advice you need. And trust us, they’ve made it through training ‘boot camp’ to get here, so they know their stuff.
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Truth is, travel can be hard work. Like when it’s late and you’re lugging your backpack in the rain, up a crowded street, in a new city, looking for street signs whilst juggling a map. Not fun. We take all the hard work out of your holiday, so you can get down to clocking up some seriously good times – everything a holiday should be about.
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Why Contiki?
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want ‘me time’ We hear you. We know you need your own time to check things out, explore the back streets, find a great place for a meal or just enjoy some chill out time. All our trips have flexible free time in every day. There’s also Explore More optional activities (pages 8-9) that let you pick and mix, whether you’re into culture, adventure sports, music or food, the choice is healthy and we’re pretty confident you’ll find something you just can’t say no to.
After 47 years in the business, we have built up quite a reputation. We’re a member of Tour Operator Associations worldwide and we’re recognised globally for our reliability and quality. Sure, the company may’ve grown and evolved, but that essential Contiki spirit is as strong as ever.
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ngenious! There’s lots to cover in these fantastic countries! So we’ve got smart and created a way of showing you the best of them by making our tours into ‘modules’. This means there’s a load of flexible options to see exactly what you want, in your timeframe. You can choose to cover an entire country with our Aussie Explorer and Grand Explorer, or if you’re short on time, choose any number of tour combinations (modules) from 3-25 days.
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Australia, New Zealand & Contiki Why Contiki? Included highlights & sightseeing Explore More & optional activities Contiki crew Real value. Cool deals. About contiki.com Travelling responsibly Want to stay longer? Stopover ideas
Australia tours
Days
14-15 16-17 18-19 20 21 22-23 24-25 26-27 28-29 30-31 32 33 34 35
24/25 14 15 10 16 14 12 11 9 7 3 5 4
36-37 37 38-39 40 41
This is Australia Aussie Explorer Contrast Reef & Rock Ocean to Outback Bridge to Reef Reefs & Rainforests Beaches & Reefs Cairns Sunshine Trail Coast & Whitsundays Island & Rainforest Magical Tropics Rainforest Adventure City to Surf Sydney Explorer & New Years packages Diving packages Whitsundays Sailing Territory & Outback Alice & Kakadu Alice & Uluru
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New Zealand tours
Days
42-43 44-45 46-47 48-49 50-51 52 53 54 55
14/15 12/13 7/8 6/8 3 5 3 7
This is New Zealand Grand Explorer Grand Adventurer Scenic Southern Northern Highlights Bay of Islands Sun & Steam Auckland Explorer Ski New Zealand
Asia tours 56-57
Asia & Contiki
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Got a question? The fine print How to book
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That’s what you’re after isn’t it? To explore the places you’ve seen in films, read about in books and daydreamed of visiting! We call them Included Highlights and they’re a part of every Contiki itinerary, every day.
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Best of all, they’re included in the cost of your tour so you can score extra bang for your buck and be sure you will see the things that are key to every destination. Stuff like locally guided tours, some entrance fees, city orientation tours, organised evenings out – they’re just some of what’s included. Follow the footprints for a bit more of what you’ll see…
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On each tour page of the brochure, we’ve listed a lot of the sightseeing included in your tour price within the itinerary section. It’s clearly marked in a different colour – see the example here for how it looks.
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Want to explore more? Sure there are loads of activities already included, but there's also plenty of ‘Free Time’ to go for it and create your own adventure ‘off the itinerary’. Explore something you might have already seen in more detail, or just chill out, relax and see where the backstreets take you. You can also try one of our many Explore More ‘Optional Activities’ that help turn a great trip into an unforgettable one. Each one has been handpicked based on past traveller feedback and we’ve negotiated great rates to pass on to you.
Whitewater rafting
It’s important that you check your insurance includes your participation in adventure activities and be aware that some of our optionals can be physically demanding and therefore involve some risk.
Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge Champagne & sunset at Uluru Snorkel or dive the Great Barrier Reef 4WD Fraser Island’s beaches
Sail the Whitsunday Islands Ride a cablecar over the rainforest Hot air balloon at dawn Guided rainforest eco-hike
Aboriginal cultural experience Learn to surf Scenic flight over Kakadu Camel ride in the outback Cruise Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge
Camel ride
Ride a Harley in the Red Centre Trip to white-sand Whitehaven Beach Zorbing in Rotorua Lord of the Rings locations tour River boogie boarding
Heli-hike Fox Glacier Wine trail in Martinborough Maori Hangi feast & concert
Canyon swing in Queenstown Swim with the dolphins
Ski & board in the Southern Alps Party cruise on Lake Taupo Fastboat the ‘Hole in the Rock’
Scenic flight over Mt Cook Funyakking into ‘Paradise’ Rocks’n’Ropes adventure course
Snorkelling the reef
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Explore More & Free Time Optionals
Bungy jumping
Scenic helicopter flight
Zorb ball
Learn to surf lessons Skiing and snowboarding Jetboating
To Mo find E loo re ac xplo ora k ou tiviti re eve nge t for es, ry t arro the our w pag on e. W For a full listing of all Explore More Optional Activities and prices by tour – see contiki.com/ exploremore. You’ll also receive these details in your final documentation. More info on page 58.
“My brain is packed with all the travel knowledge, insider tips and great ideas you need, so you can make the most of your time.”
Contiki Crew have made it through training ‘boot camp’, so they couldn’t be better qualified, plus they love what they do - all adding up to an even better holiday for you!
“I always keep an eagle eye on things to help make your trip as hassle-free as possible.”
“I live, eat and breathe travel. Careful, it’s catching!”
“Sure it’s a tour, but I like to keep it flexible and move things around to suit the group and the day. I’m here to make your trip the best it can be, and am always listening and ready to help.”
“Like to get a handle on the lingo? I’ll give you a few key words and phrases you need to mix it with the locals. Then it’s over to you to give it a try.”
“I look friendly, sound friendly and even wake up friendly. Not bad, eh? I’m also around your age and I’ve got a pretty good idea of the kind of fun you’re after.”
“TM’s come from round the country - nobody knows it better than a local.
“Travelling with me is all about you concentrating on the fun bits. To do that, I like to focus on keeping things organised and running smoothly, so you can focus on enjoying your holiday.”
“There’s no tougher training in the travel industry than our intensive training course and there’s a good reason why. Contiki makes sure that only the very best people make it through so that you get to benefit from having the cream of the crop.”
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“The other half of our dynamic duo - nobody knows the roads like our Drivers do. They handle all the driving stress while getting you where you want, near door to door, without having to lug your bags around.”
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THE CONTIKI PRICE/DAY
We’ve done the sums on doing a tour versus travelling on your own to 3 key destinations. And the results are in! Check the next page to find ways to cut your holiday costs even more.
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Early Payment Discounts
Save up to US$239 off the cost of your tour when you book and pay in full, 6 or 12 months before departing. Check the tour page for savings on the trip of your choice.
Auckland Sydney New Zealand Australia
Gold Coast Australia
NZ$15.50
A$18.50
A$18.00
Fully cooked breakfast at Stone Oven
Scrambled eggs, toast, coffee & juice at Adria café
Fully cooked breakfast, coffee & juice at Pancakes in Paradise
NZ$35.00
A$62.00
A$35.00
Explorer Bus Pass (not including entry to attractions)
AAT Kings Sydney morning city sights & Bondi tour
Adventure Duck land + water city sightseeing tour of the canals
NZ$80.00
A$55.00
A$40.00
(price of budget hotel twin share/room only)
at Mercure Auckland Hotel
at Base Backpackers Sydney (double room with ensuite)
at Sleeping Inn (twin share with ensuite)
Day Travel Pass
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A$16.00
A$18.00
Cityrail bus/train/ferry travel day pass
Multi zone day travel pass
NZ$42.00
A$30.00
A$28.00
at Wildfire Restaurant
at Una’s Restaurant
at George’s Paragon Seafood Restaurant
NZ$54.00
A$17.80
A$17.80
Based on Flexipass bus pass (30 hour pass averaging 5 hours/day on travel days)
Based on Greyhound Pass (Sydney-Cairns valid 45 days, travelling for 20 days)
Based on Greyhound Pass (Sydney-Cairns valid 45 days, travelling for 20 days)
Breakfast
Sightseeing
1 Night’s Budget Accommodation
Dinner (2 courses and a glass of wine, beer or soft drink)
Transport
`Total cost of your day in US$’s when doing it your own way The unbeatable Contiki price
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US$117/day US$129/day US$101/day Contiki’s Aus & NZ from US$62/day
Multi-tour Discounts
Book any 2 Contiki trips of 10 days or longer, at the same time & get up to US$100 off the cost of the second tour.
Group Discounts MORE 4 save 5% Get 4 or more people to book at the same time on the same tour and take 5% off the cost per person. SAVINGS 7 save 7.5% Book 7 people travelling on the same holiday at the same time and score a 7.5% discount per person. PERFECT 10 save 10% Round up a group of 10 friends booking on the same tour at the same time and the 11th person travels free. Or everyone in your group gets 10% off. Whatever way you like it! All discounts apply to the land tour price only. More 4, Savings 7 and Perfect 10 can be combined on tours of 5 days or more (with the exception of dive packages).
Reverse Tours Save up to US$125 off when you take a Contiki AUS or NZ tour in reverse from the brochured itinerary. Reverse itineraries start from the northern cities of Darwin, Cairns and The Whitsundays. Or in New Zealand, from Christchurch. Itineraries that can be done in reverse itineraries are marked on the relevant tour pages.
Price Guarantee *Prices & exchange rates validated at 21st Jan 2009 at the locations stated. Actual costs may change without notice. Sightseeing cost comparison is based on similar activities of what’s included in a Contiki tour price. Contiki’s per day pricing is based on a Bay of Islands tour daily cost.
As soon as we receive your deposit, your tour price is guaranteed and only government action can change it. That’s even more reason to book & pay early! See page 59 for details. W For more go to contiki.com/deals
When you hit the road with us, there are two very good reasons to feel great (and probably more)! First one is the feel-good factor of knowing you’re about to begin the trip of a lifetime. Second, you’ll feel even better knowing that travelling by coach emits less carbon emissions and other harmful greenhouse gases per passenger than most other forms of transport including cars, trains and planes! International air travel is key to getting you on the road to your world adventure and most have options for you to carbon offset, if you choose to. Coach is by far the most carbon efficient way to travel around.
Bags packed & ready to go? Or just thinking about it? Wherever you’re at with your travel plans, joining the Contiki community online will help. Here’s all with the aim to get out there and live travel! You’ll find advice and comments from past Contiki travellers to answer all those little questions (and the big ones)! And there’s a healthy amount of pre-trip meeting going on too, so you can often find trip mates from your tour before you even leave home.
Contiki’s coach fleet is one of the best around and we’re regularly updating it so that all our engines remain fuel efficient and environmentally friendly. For the full story go to contiki.com/responsibletravel. We’re also founding partners and have helped establish The Leading Travel Companies Conservation Foundation. US$1 million is awarded annually to projects that protect the environment, help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism. In 2008, the Foundation helped protect three million hectares of Atlantic Forest in Brazil, supported indigenous sustainable tourism), funded wildlife research centres in Africa and work to preserve important monuments and archaeological sites throughout Europe, like the sinking city of Venice). For more on the Foundation’s work see tltc.com/foundation
What else can you find at contiki.com? • Contiki videos & mini-movie • Cool competitions • The latest deals • More detailed itineraries, prices & Explore More activity options • Plus there’s contikipedia… our very own wiki full of answers to every Contiki question imaginable written by our tour managers and past travellers.
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Stopover ideas Break the journey on your way to New Zealand and Australia and try one of our relaxing stopover options.
Fiji Islands
5 days – 2 islands from US$390*
5 day/4 night package combining 2 nights at the Beachcomber Island Resort in the Mamanuca islands & 2 nights at Manta Ray Resort in the Yasawa islands.
Stopovers Stay longer
W For more go to contiki.com/fiji
Hawaii
2 or 4 nights in Honolulu from US$135*
2 & 4 night packages on the beautiful island of Oahu, in a great hotel near Waikiki Beach, with an included Contiki concierge service to make your holiday hassle-free. W For more go to contiki.com/hawaii
Hotel departure points and stay longer options Look up the start city of your tour below for departure point information about where your tour starts and how to get there. There are also details on how to extend your holiday and stay longer either before or after your tour (marked below as PRE & POST). Take advantage of our specially negotiated ‘Stay Longer’ hotel rates listed below, which can be arranged through Contiki or your travel agent when you book your tour. For the most up-to-date details go to contiki.com/staylonger and contiki.com/departurepoints.
Alice Springs All Seasons Oasis, 10 Gap Road, Alice Springs: Nestled in the foothills of the MacDonnell Ranges, this hotel’s features include a tennis court, swimming pool and heated spa. Rooms are air-conditioned and have TV, direct dial telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. Getting there: The All Seasons Oasis is 12 km (7 miles) from Alice Springs Airport. The Airport Shuttle Service meets all incoming flights and will drop off at the hotel on request (approx A$15). A taxi to the hotel costs approx A$25. Alice Springs Departures: Start at 9.00am: Territory & Outback, Alice & Uluru (AEAD version), Alice & Kakadu. Start at 2.00pm: Alice & Uluru (AEDA version). Stay longer rates: Quad: US$29 Twin US$45 Single US$80
Cairns Cairns Colonial Club Resort, 18-26 Cannon St., Manunda: Situated within 10 acres of tropical landscaped gardens, the resort is only 6kms from the centre of Cairns. Features include 3 lagoon swimming pools, a tennis court, fitness centre, 2 restaurants, 2 bars and a free bus service into town. Getting there: The Cairns Colonial Club Resort is 6 km (4 miles) from Cairns International Airport. The Colonial Club free shuttle meets most flights and is generally found adjacent to the baggage claim area. A taxi to the hotel is approx A$15. Cairns Departures: Start at 7.30am: Reefs & Rainforests, Island & Rainforest, Rainforest Adventure. Start at 12.00 noon: Beaches & Reefs, Cairns Sunshine Trail, Magical Tropics. Stay longer rates: Quad: US$25 Twin US$49 Single US$95
Darwin Quality Frontier Darwin, 3 Buffalo Court, Darwin: Conveniently located, the Frontier Darwin’s rooms are all air-conditioned with TV’s and in-house movies. The hotel has a large swimming pool, restaurants, public bar and beer garden. Getting there: The Quality Frontier Darwin is 6 km (4 miles) from Darwin International Airport. Darwin Airport Shuttle Service meets all incoming flights and will drop off at the hotel on request (approx A$11). A taxi fare is approx A$25. Darwin Departures: Start at 7.30am: Territory & Outback, Alice & Kakadu, Aussie Explorer. Stay longer rates: Quad: US$35 Twin US$50 Single US$105
Surfers Paradise Australis Sovereign Hotel, 138 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise: Located a 10 minute walk from
the action of central Surfers, the hotel features a lagoon style pool with beach area, heated spa and sauna, restaurant and bar. Getting there: There are two airports servicing Surfers Paradise. Gold Coast airport is approx 22 km (14 miles) or 30 minutes drive south, and transfer shuttles cost approx A$18 one way. Brisbane airport is approx 90 km (56 miles) or one and a half hours north, and transfer shuttles cost approx A$39 one way. There is also an airport train to the Gold Coast, costing A$26. Alight at Nerang Station then it’s a 12 km taxi ride into Surfers Paradise. Surfers Paradise Departures: Start at 5.00pm: Cairns Sunshine Trail.
Sydney The Chifley Potts Point, Corner Victoria Street and Darlinghurst Road, Potts Point: Ideally positioned in the heart of Potts Point and Kings Cross entertainment precincts with the Sydney CBD close by, the Chifley features a restaurant and bar. Rooms are air-conditioned, with ensuite bathrooms, tea & coffee making facilities, colour TV and mini bar. Getting there: The Chifley Potts Point is 16 km (10 miles) from Sydney International Airport. Shuttle buses meet all incoming flights and will drop off at the hotel on request (from approx A$13). Also available is the airport link rail service which travels to Sydney Central Station then change trains for Kings Cross Station - located directly under the hotel (approx A$14.80). The taxi fare from the airport terminals to Chifley Potts Point is approx A$35. Sydney Departures: Start at 7.00am: Reefs & Rainforests, Beaches & Reefs, Coast & Whitsundays, City to Surf, Contrast Reef & Rock, Aussie Explorer. Start at 6.00pm (check in from 3.00pm): Ocean to Outback, Bridge to Reef, Sydney New Years Eve. Check in from 3.00pm: Sydney Scene. Stay longer rates: Triple: US$45 Twin US$49 Single US$99
Whitsundays Island Versions: Getting there: Our hotel is Daydream Island Resort. From Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) on Hamilton Island, Cruise Whitsundays and Fantasea Cruises meet flights for a 30 minute catamaran cruise to Daydream Island, departing from the jetty located directly at the airport. The cost of this transfer is not included in the tour price but may be ticketed in conjunction with flights (approx cost A$55). From Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) at Proserpine, Cruise Whitsundays offer a streamlined transfer with a coach connection directly from the airport to Abel Point Marina in Airlie Beach, where a connecting ferry transfers guests to Daydream Island, approx A$55. Alternatively, Whitsunday Transit Coaches meet all flights for a transfer to Shute Harbour
(approx A$15) where Fantasea Cruises provide a regular service to Daydream Island, approx A$29. Start at 5.00pm at Daydream Island: Coast & Whitsundays, Island & Rainforests, Magical Tropics (Island stay versions). Two night sailing versions: Getting there: Check in is at the Pro Sail office, shop 1, 4 The Esplanade, Airlie Beach. From Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) on Hamilton Island, Cruise Whitsundays meet flights for a 30 minute catamaran cruise to Abel Point Marina, Airlie Beach, departing from the jetty located directly at the airport. The cost of this transfer is not included in the tour price but may be ticketed in conjunction with flights (approx cost A$55). From Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) at Proserpine, Whitsunday Transit Coaches meet all flights for a transfer to Airlie Beach (approx A$15). Clients should call Pro Sail on 1800 810 116 or 07 4946 7533 if there are any problems. Check in by 3pm at Airlie Beach: Coast & Whitsundays, Island & Rainforests, Magical Tropics (Sailing versions).
NEW ZEALAND Auckland Mercure Hotel Auckland, 8 Customs Street, Auckland: 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. Getting there: The Mercure Hotel Auckland is 22km (14 miles) from Auckland International Airport. 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$70). Auckland Departures: Start at 12 noon: Grand Explorer, Grand Adventurer, Bay of Islands, Sun & Steam, Northern Highlights. Stay longer rates (inc. breakfast): Twin US$55 Single US$105
Christchurch Bealey’s Hotel, 263 Bealey Ave, Edgeware, Chistchurch: 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. Getting there: Bealey’s Hotel is 10km (6 miles) from Christchurch International Airport. The cheapest form of transport from the airport is shuttle van (approx NZ$15 pp) or you can get a taxi (approx NZ$35). Christchurch Departures: Start at 8.00am: Grand Explorer, Grand Adventurer, Scenic Southern. Stay longer rates (inc. breakfast): Quad US$35 Twin US$40 Single US$75
Queenstown Queenstown Lodge, Sainsbury Road, Fernhill Queenstown: The perfect place to explore the area with a great social atmosphere. Getting there: Queenstown Lodge is 8km (5 miles) from Queenstown International Airport. The cheapest transport to Queenstown lodge is the Connecta Bus (approx NZ$6) or shuttle bus (approx NZ$20) or by taxi (approx NZ$30). All accessable outside airport doors. Queenstown Departures: Start at 10.30am: Grand Explorer (14 day option), Grand Adventurer (12 day option). Tours start at the Queenstown Airport where the Contiki coach will pick up clients (no formal checkin 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) Stay longer rates (inc. breakfast): Twin US$40 Single US$70
Wellington Abel Tasman Hotel, 169 Willis Street, Wellington: Well located in the main shopping and business area and short walking distance to the waterfront and museums. Getting there: The Abel Tasman Hotel is 10km (6 miles) from Wellington International Airport. The cheapest form of transport from the 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). Wellington Departures: Start at 7.30am: Scenic Southern (8 day option), Northern Highlights (6 day option). Stay longer rates (inc. breakfast): Twin US$45 Single US$79
• Rates are per person per night including private facilities. • Rooms are available in Australia for a maximum of 3 consecutive nights in Sydney & Cairns, and 1 night in all other properties. In NZ, rooms are available for one night only. Extra nights will be on request. • Full payment is required 45 days before arrival. Cancellation within 14 days of arrival date incurs 100% cancellation fee. Any amendments incur a charge of US$30. • Rates only apply to Contiki clients booking extra accommodation directly before and/or after their tour. • If two people are sharing a room booking must be made at the same time. • All hotels are subject to availability and where necessary, we may provide an alternative on your arrival.
W For more go to contiki.com/departurepoints
AUSTRALIA
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It’s different out here. From the endless space of the outback, red centre and national parks of the Top End. To the East Coast with it’s chilled-out coastal towns, beaches, reef, rainforests and Sydney’s big city bustle. Whatever kind of holiday you’re after, Australia’s got it and we’re here to show you the best bits!
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Sleep in amazing places like... Under the stars in a comfy Aussie ‘swag’ at Kings Creek Station In the heart of Uluru-Kata Tjuta or Kakadu National Parks In the outback in a traditional country homestead on a working cattle farm Right on the beachfront at our Surf Camp or Great Barrier Reef island resort Amongst the Daintree rainforest at an ecolodge or onboard a yacht surrounded by the blue water Whitsundays And when in the cities, it’s quality, central hotels There’s loads more online at contiki.com/ausaccommodation
Cairns Colonial Club
Daydream Island Resort
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Get your adrenaline pumpingg with skydiving, bungy jumpin and white water rafting.
wetlands. Get up close to nature in the Kakadust rainforest Walk through the Daintree, the olde een your on earth. Feel the warm sand betwbeaches. toes on one of countless stunning dunes 4WD your heart out across the sand on Fraser Island.
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Litchfield N.P
Mataranka
Gulf of Carpentaria
Daly Waters Coral Sea
NORTHERN TERRITORY
3 CAIRNS
1 TENNANT CREEK
Tully
Great Barrier Reef Townsville
Devils Marbles Wycliffe Well
Shute Harbour
3 WHITSUNDAYS (Daydream Island)
Airlie Beach Mackay Simpsons Gap
KINGS CANYON 1 The Olgas
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3 ALICE SPRINGS
COUNTRY 1 HOMESTEAD
ULURU
Capricorn Coast
2 FRASER ISLAND
Flights are included!
Noosa
Domestic flights (as marked on the map) are included in the tour price.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Brisbane
SURFERS PARADISE 2
Currumbin Byron Bay
1 COFFS HARBOUR
Your choice You can start this tour in Darwin and travel it in reverse – if you do, you save up to US$125 and this tour will be 24 days long.
Great Australian Bight
NEW SOUTH WALES 1 PORT STEPHENS Sydney Tasman Sea
Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops
VICTORIA
Kings Canyon
You’ll have plenty of free time to explore and do your own thing, as well as choose from our optional activities. Here’s some of what you could get up to (at an additional cost):
PORT STEPHENS: Dolphin watching cruise & swimming COFFS HARBOUR: Learn to surf lesson
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Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: Sydney to Shoal Bay (Port Stephens) Meet up with your Contiki crew, check out Sydney’s icons, & head north to Port Stephens & pristine Shoal Bay where you can cruise with the dolphins or try sandboarding. Resort (D) Sydney city tour See the Opera House & Harbour Bridge Visit Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair for a panoramic view of Sydney Harbour Day 2: Shoal Bay to Coffs Harbour Continue up Australia’s famous ‘holiday coast’ to the beautiful beaches of Coffs Harbour where our Surf Camp & School has cabins located right on the beach. We’ll show you the best waves to surf if you already know how, or teach you if you don’t. Surf Village (B,D) See the iconic ‘Big Banana’ Day 3: Coffs Harbour to Surfers Paradise Wander through the relaxed coastal town of Byron Bay with its New Age-organic lifestyle & artsy shops. Later, encounter native Aussie animals at Currumbin Sanctuary. Hotel (B) Visit Cape Byron Visit a wildlife sanctuary - cuddle a koala & see kangaroos, emus, crocodiles, dingoes, Tasmanian devils & more! Visit Jupiter's Casino Day 4: Surfers Paradise Surfers Paradise is a travellers paradise & the place to party in the ‘sunshine state’. Combine sun, surf, adventure activities & more bars & nightclubs than you could ‘poke a stick at’! Hotel Day 5: Surfers Paradise to Fraser Island Explore Brisbane, a cosmopolitan city that has a laid-back, small town attitude. After lunch it’s on to Noosa, a little beach resort blending the chic with surf culture. Eco Lodge (B,D) Brisbane city tour Watch a fascinating cutting demonstration of Australia’s national gemstone, the Opal Visit picturesque Noosa & its beach Day 6: Fraser Island Uncover World Heritage listed Fraser Island, a gigantic 800,000 year old sandbar. Bushwalk & 4WD through its diverse ecology of rainforests, sandunes & freshwater lakes. Eco Lodge Scenic boat trip to Fraser Island Enjoy the eco-resort’s facilities Day 7: Fraser Island to Country Homestead Arrive at our homestead in the heart of Australia’s cattle country. Get a slice of the real Aussie country life & genuine local hospitality over a hearty meal. Country Homestead (B,D) Farm tour - see farm animals & kangaroos! Evening bonfire with music & a bar Day 8: Country Homestead to Whitsundays Pass through Mackay & its sugar cane fields en route to Airlie Beach. A quick ferry ride & you’ll find yourself in a slice of heaven on tropical Daydream Island. Resort (B,D) Cross the Tropic of Capricorn Rockhampton city tour Visit Airlie Beach, right on the water with a pumping bar & cafe scene Transfer boat to Daydream Island
Days 8-10: Sailing Whitsundays option Want to get out on the water for the next couple of days? Choose our Whitsunday sailing option! See page 37 for more info & the pricing box for costs. There’s no twin or single share available onboard the boat. (B,D) (B,L,D) (B,L). Codes: ex Sydney:EXSX / ex Darwin:EXDX
Days 9-10: The Whitsundays Time to slow it down, chill out, & catch some rays on the amazing white sandy beaches. Or get your blood pumping with a ton of activities to choose from like waterskiing, parasailing, tennis, beach volleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B) (B) Enjoy great resort facilities See native birdlife & wallabies Day 11: Whitsundays to Cairns Further north, it’s Townsville next, a happening city that straddles the coast & the outback. Continue road-tripping along the spectacular Great Green Way via Tully to the ever-popular travellers’ hub of Cairns. Resort (B) Townsville city tour See Magnetic Island from the Castle Hill overlook area in Townsville Cross the Tully River, home to Australia's best white water rafting Days 12-13: Cairns With a lush tropical setting, Cairns offers great restaurants, bars, markets, shopping, & of course, nightlife! It’s also the jumping off point for lots of activities like the Outer Barrier Reef cruise or whitewater rafting. Resort (B) Cairns city tour Day 14: Cairns to Alice Springs Chill in Cairns, then hop on a flight to Alice Springs & your ‘Territory’ adventure. Hotel Day 15: Alice Springs Explore the Outback’s unofficial capital, ’The Alice’, famous for its remote location, populated by Aussie characters & is the national hub for Aboriginal art. Hotel (B,D) Alice Springs city tour Visit ANZAC Hill memorial Learn about plants & animals of the Australian desert at The Desert Park Visit the important Aboriginal cultural site of Simpson’s Gap, home to the blackfooted wallaby Visit West MacDonnell National Park Day 16: Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station Strike out West to rugged Kings Creek Station, a working camel station, & tonight do as the real Aussie ‘bushies’ do & sleep under the stars in a comfy swag. Outback bush camp (B,D) Cross the Finke - the world’s oldest river Enjoy a unique experience at an overnight bush camp on a cattle & camel station See the desert night sky & stars Day 17: Kings Creek Station to Uluru Walk through one of the most spectacular sights in central Australia – Kings Canyon. Then hit the road for the Yulara Resort & watch the sun set over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Lodge (B) Visit Watarrka (Kings Canyon) National Park Hike to the 'Garden of Eden' waterhole & the 'Lost City' See Mt. Connor, over 700 million years old Day 18: Uluru Watch shadows & changing colours at play as the sun rises over Australia’s pin up icon, Uluru. Take a chance to walk up, on or around ’The Rock’. Then visit Kata Tjuta (The Olga’s) where each rock represents a person, an animal or food from the Aboriginal Dreaming. Lodge (B) Entry to Uluru National Park (fee included) See Uluru up close at sunset & sunrise Visit the Uluru Cultural Centre Hike the Valley of the Winds at The Olga's Day 19: Uluru to Alice Springs Pit stop at a fascinating institution in outback travel, the traditional Australian Roadhouse, on the return trip to Alice Springs. Hotel (B) Visit a traditional outback roadhouse Day 20: Alice Springs to Tennant Creek Opt in to see the sunrise over the MacDonnell Ranges from a hot air balloon. Tonight’s stay is in Tennant Creek surrounded by million-acre cattle stations & Aboriginal communities. Hotel (D) Visit the small art gallery in Ti Tree to see Aboriginal art & didgeridoos
East Coast & Northern Territory
Maybe sight a UFO in Wycliffe Well Visit the Devil’s Marbles rock formation Stay in the ‘true blue’ Aussie outback town of Tennant Creek Day 21: Tennant Creek to Katherine Stop & ‘tip one back’ at the oldest pub in the Territory before dipping into the refreshing Mataranka Thermal Pools. Continue on to the surprisingly lush river town of Katherine. Hotel (B) Visit Daly Waters - the famous outback pub Swim in the Mataranka thermal pools Visit Elsey - the historic ’We of the Never Never’ homestead Day 22: Katherine to Kakadu National Park Hike, walk, or take an optional boat trip for an up close experience with dramatic Katherine Gorge. Then it’s on to Kakadu National Park via Edith or Gunlom Falls. Hotel (B,D) Visit mighty Katherine Gorge & see the sheer rock walls & wildlife Day 23: Kakadu National Park Be stunned by the ecological ‘jewel’ of Kakadu & its variety of superb landscapes & wildlife, & arguably Australia's best Aboriginal rock art found at places like Nourlangie Rock. Hotel (B) Walk & see the Aboriginal rock art Visit Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre Wildlife cruise - see crocodiles Day 24: Kakadu National Park to Darwin Wind your way to Darwin, an exotic, diverse place that combines East & West & attracts people from all over the country. Tonight maybe try lucking out at the casino or go dancing & party the night away. Hotel (B) See the Cyclone Tracy museum display Day 25: Darwin to Litchfield National Park Delve into the Northern Territory’s best kept secret, Litchfield National Park & plunge into the cool pool of water below Florence Falls. Then it’s back to Darwin where the tour ends & its time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) See the unique, huge termite mounds Litchfield’s rainforests & rock formations Enjoy a swim at Florence Falls
25 days Aussie Explorer 24 nights accomm 19 breakfasts 2 lunches (sailing option) 9 dinners (island option) 10 dinners (sailing option) What’s included All as per itinerary
• 24 nights multi-share accommodation (23 nights for reverse itinerary): 17 nights in hotels & resorts, 2 nights in a lodge, 2 nights in an eco-lodge, 1 night in a surf school village, 1 night in a country homestead & 1 night on an outback bush camp in a comfy Aussie ‘swag’. Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht (see page 37) Basis: mainly quad, some triple. Twin/single share also available at additional cost. Outback bush camp & yacht quad/multishare only
When to go and how much Code: EXSD 2009/10 All prices per person in US$ Start Sydney 2009 MAR 22 APR 19 MAY 17 JUN 14 JUL 12 AUG 9 SEP 6 OCT 4 NOV 1 NOV 29 DEC 27 2010 JAN 24 FEB 21 MAR 21 APR 18 MAY 16 JUN 13 JUL 11 AUG 8 SEP 5
Code: EXDS 2009/10 All prices per person in US$
Finish Darwin
Tour Only
Tour & Sailing
APR 15 MAY 13 JUN 10 JUL 8 AUG 5 SEP 2 SEP 30 OCT 28 NOV 25 DEC 23 JAN 20
2535 2535 2535 2535 2475 2475 2475 2475 2595 2595 2595
2750 2750 2750 2750 2690 2690 2690 2690 2810 2810 2810
FEB 17 MAR 17 APR 14 MAY 12 JUN 9 JUL 7 AUG 4 SEP 1 SEP 29
2595 2595 2595 2585 2585 2585 2545 2545 2545
2810 2810 2810 2800 2800 2800 2760 2760 2760
Start Darwin 2009 MAR 25 APR 22 MAY 20 JUN 17 JUL 15 AUG 12 SEP 9 OCT 7 NOV 4 DEC 2 DEC 30 2010 JAN 27 FEB 24 MAR 24 APR 21 MAY 19 JUN 16 JUL 14 AUG 11 SEP 8
Finish Sydney
Tour Only
Tour & Sailing
APR 17 MAY 15 JUN 12 JUL 10 AUG 7 SEP 4 OCT 2 OCT 30 NOV 27 DEC 25 JAN 22
2410 2410 2410 2410 2350 2350 2350 2350 2470 2470 2470
2625 2625 2625 2625 2565 2565 2565 2565 2685 2685 2685
FEB 19 MAR 19 APR 16 MAY 14 JUN 11 JUL 9 AUG 6 SEP 3 OCT 1
2470 2470 2470 2460 2460 2460 2420 2420 2420
2685 2685 2685 2675 2675 2675 2635 2635 2635
For Travel Insurance see page 58. Prices above are quad share. Tour only supplement - add US$1515 single/add US$489 twin share. Tour + sailing supplement - add US$1350 single/add US$439 twin share (no twin or single available whilst on boat). EXSD: Start Sydney 7.00am and end Darwin 6.00pm. EXDS: Start Darwin 7.30am and end Sydney 6.00pm. For departure point information see page 13. Extend your holiday! Stay on using our special rates before or after your tour. More on page 13.
More info at contiki.com/ ausaccommodation • 19 breakfasts (B) & 9 dinners (D) Sailing option: 19 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) & 10 dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Flight from Cairns to Alice Springs (reverse for EXDS) • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges
Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save US$239. Or pay 6 months in advance and save US$119. See page 11 for details.
FRASER ISLAND: Locally guided 4WD trip across the island & lunch THE WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent) CAIRNS: Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch…or stay dry with coral viewing by semi-submersib le ULURU: Take a ‘wild’ ride on a Harley Davidson around Uluru ALICE SPRINGS: Dawn hot air balloon flight over desert & the MacDonnell Range KAKADU NATIONAL PARK: Scenic flight over this World Heritage Listed area
14 Days Contrast Reef & Rock combining the East Coast & Northern Territory
Harley Davidson Ride, Uluru
ys 1945 a D 14 US$ ay from$139/D US
Gulf of Carpentaria Coral Sea
NORTHERN TERRITORY
1 CAIRNS Great Barrier Reef
2 Shute Harbour Airlie Beach
WHITSUNDAYS (Daydream Island) Mackay
QUEENSLAND Simpsons Gap
1 ALICE SPRINGS The Olgas
2
COUNTRY 1 HOMESTEAD
ULURU
Capricorn Coast
2 FRASER ISLAND Noosa
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Brisbane
SURFERS PARADISE 2
Flights are included! Domestic flights (as marked on the map) are included in the tour price.
Currumbin
Byron Bay
1 COFFS HARBOUR Great Australian Bight
NEW SOUTH WALES 1 PORT STEPHENS Sydney Tasman Sea
Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops
VICTORIA
You’ll have plenty of free time to explore and do your own thing, as well as choose from our optional activities. Here’s some of what you could get up to (at an additional cost):
PORT STEPHENS: Sandboard & ‘surf’ down the sandunes SURFERS PARADISE: Dracula’s comedy cabaret show & dinner
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Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: Sydney to Shoal Bay (Port Stephens) Meet up with your Contiki crew & check out Sydney’s icons. Then head up north to the ‘blue water paradise’ of Port Stephens & pristine Shoal Bay where you can cruise with the dolphins or try sandboarding. Resort (D) Sydney city tour See the Sydney Opera House & Harbour Bridge Visit Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair for a panoramic view of Sydney Harbour Day 2: Shoal Bay to Coffs Harbour Continue up Australia’s famous ‘holiday coast’ to the beautiful beaches of Coffs Harbour where our Surf Camp & School has cabins located right on the beach. We’ll show you the best waves to surf if you already know how, or teach you if you don’t. Surf Village (B,D) See the iconic ‘Big Banana’ Day 3: Coffs Harbour to Surfers Paradise Wander through the relaxed, small coastal town of Byron Bay with its New Ageorganic lifestyle, artsy shops & fantastic eateries. Later, encounter native Aussie animals at Currumbin Sanctuary. Hotel (B) Visit Cape Byron - Australia's most easterly point Visit a wildlife sanctuary - cuddle a koala & see kangaroos, emus, crocodiles, dingoes, Tasmanian devils & more! Visit stunning Gold Coast beaches Visit Jupiter's Casino Day 4: Surfers Paradise Surfers Paradise is the place to party in the ‘sunshine state’. Combine sun, surf, adventure, water activities & more bars & nightclubs than you could ‘poke a stick at’, & you have a travellers paradise! Hotel Day 5: Surfers Paradise to Fraser Island Explore Brisbane, a cosmopolitan city that has still retained a laid-back, small town attitude. After lunch it’s on to Noosa, a little beach resort blending the chic with surf culture. Eco Lodge (B,D) Brisbane city tour Watch a fascinating cutting demonstration of Australia’s national gemstone, the Opal Visit picturesque Noosa & its beach Day 6: Fraser Island Take a full day to uncover World Heritage listed Fraser Island, a gigantic 800,000 year old sandbar. Bushwalk & 4WD through its diverse ecology of rainforests, towering sandunes & freshwater lakes. Eco Lodge Scenic boat trip to Fraser Island Stay in the eco-village & enjoy the resort facilities Day 7: Fraser Island to Country Homestead A bit further north & find yourself at our homestead in the heart of Australia’s cattle country. Get a slice of the real Aussie country life & genuine Aussie hospitality over a hearty meal. Country Homestead (B,D) Farm tour to see the farm animals & even kangaroos! Enjoy this evening’s activities with music, a bar & a bonfire
Day 8: Country Homestead to the Whitsundays Pass through Mackay & its sugar cane fields en route to Airlie Beach - gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. A quick ferry ride & you’ll find yourself in a slice of heaven on tropical Daydream Island. Resort (B,D) Cross the Tropic of Capricorn Rockhampton city tour Visit Airlie Beach, right on the water with a pumping bar & cafe scene Transfer boat to Daydream Island Day 9: The Whitsundays Time to slow it down, chill out, & catch some rays on the amazing white sandy beaches. Or get your blood pumping with a ton of activities to choose from like waterskiing, parasailing, tennis, beach volleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B) Enjoy great resort facilities like the day spa See native birdlife & wallabies Day 10: The Whitsundays to Cairns Catch a quick flight & head north to the ever-popular travellers’ hub of Cairns – home to plenty of action & the world-famous Great Barrier Reef. Resort (B) Flight from Whitsundays to Cairns Day 11: Cairns to Uluru (Ayers Rock) Hop on another plane & this time see the contrast as you fly from the 'blue & green' of the coast to the 'red' of the outback at Yulara Resort. Lodge (B) Flight from Cairns to Uluru Day 12: Uluru Watch shadows & changing colours at play as the sun rises over Australia’s pin up icon, Uluru. Take a chance to walk up, on or around ’The Rock’. Then visit Kata Tjuta (The Olga’s) where each rock represents a person, an animal or food from the Aboriginal Dreaming. Lodge (B) Entry to Uluru National Park (fee included) See Uluru up close at sunset & sunrise Visit the Uluru Cultural Centre Hike the Valley of the Winds at Kata Tjuta (The Olga's) Day 13: Uluru to Alice Springs Pit stop at a fascinating institution in outback travel, the traditional Australian Roadhouse, on the return trip to Alice Springs. Hotel (B) Visit a traditional outback roadhouse Day 14: Alice Springs Explore the Outback’s unofficial capital, ’The Alice’, famous for its remote location, its population of Aussie characters & reputation as the national hub for Aboriginal art. Then the tour ends in the afternoon & it's time to say farewell to your new friends. Alice Springs city tour Visit ANZAC Hill memorial Visit the important Aboriginal cultural site of Simpson’s Gap, home to the blackfooted wallaby Visit West MacDonnell National Park Please note: Itinerary may change slightly depending on flight schedules.
Stay Longer? See page 13 for great rates to extend your holiday.
East Coast & Northern Territory
14 days Contrast Reef & Rock
Tjapukai Aboriginal Park
13 nights accomm 10 breakfasts 5 dinners What’s included All as per itinerary
• 13 nights multi-share accommodation: 7 nights in hotels & resorts, 2 nights in a lodge, 2 nights in an eco-lodge, 1 night in a surf school village & 1 night in a country homestead Basis: mainly quad, some triple. Twin/single share also available at additional cost
More info at contiki.com/ ausaccommodation • 10 breakfasts (B) & 5 dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Flights from Whitsundays to Cairns & Cairns to Uluru • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges
Great Barrier Reef
4 wheel driving, Fraser Island
When to go and how much Code: RRSA 2009/10 Start Sydney
Finish A.Springs
US$ pp
Start Sydney
Finish A.Springs
US$ pp
2009 MAR 22 APR 19 MAY 17 JUN 14 JUL 12 AUG 9 SEP 6 OCT 4 NOV 1 NOV 29 DEC 27
APR MAY MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN
1995 1995 1995 1995 1945 1945 1945 1945 2039 2039 2039
2010 JAN 24 FEB 21 MAR 21 APR 18 MAY 16 JUN 13 JUL 11 AUG 8 SEP 5
FEB 6 MAR 6 APR 3 MAY 1 MAY 29 JUN 26 JUL 24 AUG 21 SEP 18
2039 2039 2039 2029 2029 2029 1999 1999 1999
4 2 30 27 25 22 19 17 14 12 9
For Travel Insurance see page 58. Prices above are quad share. Twin room supplement add US$289. Single room supplement add US$885. Start Sydney 7.00am and end Alice Springs 12.00noon. For departure point information see page 13.
Uluru
Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save US$199. Or pay 6 months in advance and save US$99. See page 11 for details.
SURFERS PARADISE: ‘Bushwacker’ guided National Park rainforest walk & lunch COFFS HARBOUR: Learn to surf lesson FRASER ISLAND: Locally guided 4WD trip across the island WHITSUNDAYS: Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch…or stay dry with coral viewing by semi-submersible ALICE SPRINGS: Dawn hot air balloon flight over desert KINGS CANYON: Scenic helicopter flight over the Canyon ULURU: Take a ‘wild’ ride on a Harley Davidson around Uluru - Champagne sunset drinks & nibbles
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15 Days
East Coast & Northern Territory
14 nights accomm 10 breakfasts 4 dinners
• 14 nights multi-share accommodation: 11 nights in hotels & resorts, 2 nights in a lodge & 1 night on an outback bush camp in a comfy Aussie ‘swag’
Coral Sea
NORTHERN TERRITORY
3 CAIRNS Great Barrier Reef
WHITSUNDAYS KINGS Simpsons (Daydream Island) CANYON Gap 1 The 2 ALICE QUEENSLAND Olgas 2 SPRINGS ULURU
Basis: mainly quad, some triple. Twin/single share also available at additional cost. Outback bush camp quad/multi-share only
More info at contiki.com/ ausaccommodation • 10 breakfasts (B) & 4 dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager, Driver & Contiki Representative • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Flights & transfers from Sydney to Whitsundays & Cairns to Alice Springs • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges
combining the East Coast & Northern Territory
Gulf of Carpentaria
What’s included All as per itinerary
Ocean to Outback
Langmorn Station
3
ays $1805 D 5 1 US Day m o r f $121/ US
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
ded inclu ghts li f estic Dom
NEW SOUTH WALES
Great Australian Bight
3 SYDNEY Tasman Sea
VICTORIA
Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops
When to go and how much
Itinerary and included sightseeing
Code: OOUI 2009/10
Flights included Domestic flights (as marked on the map) are included in the tour price.
Start Sydney
Finish Uluru
US$ pp
Start Sydney
Finish Uluru
US$ pp
2009 MAR 26 APR 23 MAY 21 JUN 18 JUL 16 AUG 13 SEP 10 OCT 8 NOV 5 DEC 3
APR MAY JUN JUL JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
1849 1849 1849 1849 1805 1805 1805 1805 1895 1895
2010 JAN 28 FEB 25 MAR 25 APR 22 MAY 20 JUN 17 JUL 15 AUG 12 SEP 9
FEB 11 MAR 11 APR 8 MAY 6 JUN 3 JUL 1 JUL 29 AUG 26 SEP 23
1895 1895 1895 1885 1885 1885 1855 1855 1855
9 7 4 2 30 27 24 22 19 17
For Travel Insurance see page 58. Prices above are quad share. Twin room supplement add US$295. Single room supplement add US$959. Start Sydney 5.00pm and end Uluru 8.00am. For departure point information see page 13.
Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save US$189. Or pay 6 months in advance and save US$95. See page 11 for details.
Days 1-9: Sydney to Cairns Refer to Bridge to Reef itinerary & included sightseeing described on page 21. Day 10: Cairns to Alice Springs Chill in Cairns, then hop on a flight to Alice Springs & your ‘Territory’ adventure. Hotel Cairns sightseeing tour Day 11: Alice Springs Explore the Outback’s unofficial capital, ‘The Alice’, famous for its remote location, its population of Aussie characters & its reputation as the national hub for Aboriginal art. Hotel (B,D) Alice Springs town tour Visit ANZAC Hill memorial Visit Alice Springs Desert Park & learn about plants & animals found across the Central Australian desert Visit the important Aboriginal cultural site of Simpson’s Gap, home to the blackfooted wallaby Visit West MacDonnell National Park Day 12: Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station Strike out West to rugged Kings Creek Station, a working camel station, & tonight do as the real Aussie ‘bushies’ do & sleep under the stars in a comfy swag. Outback bush camp (B,D) Cross the Finke - the world’s oldest river Enjoy a unique experience at an overnight bush camp on a cattle & camel station See the desert night sky & stars
Day 13: Kings Creek Station to Uluru Walk through one of the most spectacular sights in central Australia – Kings Canyon. Then hit the road for the Yulara Resort & watch the sun set over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Lodge (B) Visit Watarrka (Kings Canyon) National Park Hike to the 'Garden of Eden' waterhole & the 'Lost City' See Mt. Connor, over 700 million years old Day 14: Uluru Watch shadows & changing colours at play as the sun rises over Australia’s pin up icon, Uluru. Take a chance to walk up, on or around ’The Rock’. Then visit Kata Tjuta (The Olga’s) where each rock represents a person, an animal or food from the Aboriginal Dreaming. Lodge (B) Entry to Uluru National Park (fee included) See Uluru up close at sunset & sunrise Visit the Uluru Cultural Centre Hike the Valley of the Winds at Kata Tjuta (The Olga's) Day 15: Uluru The tour ends after breakfast in Uluru & it's time to say farewell to your new friends. Or space permitting, catch a free transfer back to Alice Springs (arrive at approximately 6.00pm). (B)
Stay Longer? See page 13 for great rates to extend your holiday.
All activities listed on the opposite page for Bridge to Reef as well as these activities below: ALICE SPRINGS: Learn from Aboriginal people about their lifestyle and beliefs on a ‘Dreamtime Bushtucker’ experience - Dawn hot air balloon flight over desert & the MacDonnell Range ULURU: Take a ‘wild’ ride on a Harley Davidson around Uluru - Champagne sunset drinks & nibbles
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15 days Ocean to Outback
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10 Days Bridge to Reef
East Coast
10 days Bridge to Reef
Whitehaven Beach
9 nights accomm 5 breakfasts 2 dinners
Gulf of Carpentaria
Coral Sea
NORTHERN TERRITORY
ays $1019 D 0 1 US Day m o r f $102/ US
3 CAIRNS Great Barrier Reef
WHITSUNDAYS
3
All as per itinerary
(Daydream Island)
ded inclu ghts li f estic Dom
• 9 nights multi-share accommodation: 3 nights in a hotel & 6 nights in resorts
QUEENSLAND
Basis: mainly quad, some triple. Twin/single share also available at additional cost
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
NEW SOUTH WALES
Great Australian Bight
3 SYDNEY VICTORIA
Sydney Harbour Bridge
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Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: Sydney Check-in to the hotel, then head out to spend the afternoon exploring Sydney. This evening meet up with your Tour Manager & fellow Contiki travellers for dinner and a night on the town. Hotel (D) Days 2-3: Sydney Take in Sydney’s amazing icons on a guided sightseeing tour & harbour cruise. Then hit the streets & see this dazzling city for yourself - the beaches are at the city’s doorstep, the street cafés buzz & the nightlife rocks! You could venture out of Sydney for a fun day trip to the famous Hunter Valley vineyards or picturesque Blue Mountains. Hotel Hop-on hop-off city sightseeing tour to see the Sydney Opera House, historic Rocks area & Harbour Bridge Cruise on one of the most beautiful harbours in the world - Sydney Harbour Day 4: Sydney to the Whitsundays Enjoy Sydney for one last morning at some of the great museums or ‘flex the plastic’ shopping. Then hop on a flight & head to the tropical Whitsundays where you’ll find a slice of heaven on Daydream Island. Resort (B,D) Boat trip from the mainland to Daydream Island Days 5-6: The Whitsundays Time to slow it down, chill out, & catch some rays on the amazing white sandy beaches. Or get your blood
pumping with a ton of activities to choose from like waterskiing, parasailing, tennis, beach volleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B)(B) Enjoy great resort facilities See native birdlife & wallabies Day 7: The Whitsundays to Cairns Head north to the ever-popular travellers’ hub of Cairns – home to plenty of action & the world-famous Great Barrier Reef. Resort (B) Note: Today we may substitute the coach travel along the coast with a flight from the Whitsundays to Cairns. When we do this the flight is included in the prices shown.
Days 8-9: Cairns With a lush tropical setting, Cairns has so much to offer – great restaurants, bars, markets, shopping, & of course, nightlife! It’s also the jumping off point for lots of activities like the Outer Barrier Reef cruise or whitewater rafting. Resort (B) Cairns city tour Day 10: Cairns Spend a fascinating morning experiencing Aboriginal culture at Australia’s most awarded attraction - Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. Then return to Cairns where the tour ends & its time to say farewell to your new friends. Visit Tjapukai & see Aboriginal dancing, spear throwing & learn to throw a boomerang
Stay Longer? See page 13 for great rates to extend your holiday.
What’s included
Tasman Sea
Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops
When to go and how much
More info at contiki.com/ ausaccommodation • 5 breakfasts (B) & 2 dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager, Driver & Contiki Representative • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Flight & transfers from Sydney to Whitsundays • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges
Code: BRRI 2009/10 Start Sydney
Finish Cairns
US$ pp
Start Sydney
Finish Cairns
US$ pp
2009 MAR 26 APR 23 MAY 21 JUN 18 JUL 16 AUG 13 SEP 10 OCT 8 NOV 5 DEC 3
APR MAY MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
1039 1039 1039 1039 1019 1019 1019 1019 1069 1069
2010 JAN 28 FEB 25 MAR 25 APR 22 MAY 20 JUN 17 JUL 15 AUG 12 SEP 9
FEB 6 MAR 6 APR 3 MAY 1 MAY 29 JUN 26 JUL 24 AUG 21 SEP 18
1069 1069 1069 1065 1065 1065 1045 1045 1045
4 2 30 27 25 22 19 17 14 12
For Travel Insurance see page 58. Prices above are quad share. Twin room supplement add US$195. Single room supplement add US$655.
Flights included Domestic flights (as marked on the map) are included in the tour price.
Start Sydney 5.00pm and end Cairns 12.00 noon. For departure point information see page 13.
Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save US$99. Or pay 6 months in advance and save US$49. See page 11 for details.
SYDNEY: Climb Sydney’s most famous icon, The Harbour Bridge - Adrenaline-pumping harbour jet boat ride WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent) CAIRNS: Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch - White water raft the mighty Tully River - Tandem skydive - Bungy jump with panoramic views of the rainforest
16 Days Reefs & Rainforests
Outer Barrier Reef daytrip
ys 1365 a D 16 US$ y from$86/Da US
Mossman Gorge Kuranda
2 CAPE TRIBULATION Port Douglas
Coral Sea
3 CAIRNS Tully
Great Barrier Reef Townsville
3 Shute Harbour Airlie Beach
WHITSUNDAYS (Daydream Island) Mackay
NORTHERN TERRITORY
QUEENSLAND COUNTRY 1 HOMESTEAD
Capricorn Coast
2 FRASER ISLAND Noosa
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Brisbane
SURFERS PARADISE 2
Your choice You can start this tour in Sydney and travel it in reverse.
Currumbin Byron Bay
1 COFFS HARBOUR Great Australian Bight
NEW SOUTH WALES 1 PORT STEPHENS Sydney Tasman Sea
Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops
VICTORIA
You’ll have plenty of free time to explore and do your own thing, as well as choose from our optional activities. Here’s some of what you could get up to (at an additional cost):
CAIRNS: White water raft the mighty Tully River - Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch
23 Itinerary and included sightseeing
W For more go to contiki.com/reefs
Day 1: Cairns to Cape Tribulation Meet up with your Contiki Crew & head to Port Douglas, a glamorous, yet low-key resort town popular with the rich & famous. Keep heading north along the stunning Coral Sea to Mossman Gorge, the pristine Daintree National Park & Cape Tribulation. Resort (D) See Port Douglas & gorgeous Four Mile Beach - a band of white-sand beach backed by palms Walk through the Daintree Rainforest to Mossman Gorge for swimming Day 2: Cape Tribulation Get back to nature in the Daintree National Park with its ancient rainforests. Dip in a refreshing swimming hole before heading back to Cape Tribulation - a unique area where 2 of Australia’s most significant World Heritage sites, The Great Barrier Reef & the wet tropics, meet! Resort (B) Learn about unique Daintree flora & fauna on a board walk Listen to Aboriginal legends about the precious area Day 3: Cape Tribulation to Cairns Learn about the fascinating indigenous Aboriginal culture. Then it’s back to Cairns for the evening. Resort (B) Visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Centre & see native dancing, learn to throw a boomerang & see spear throwing Days 4-5: Cairns With a lush tropical setting, Cairns has so much to offer – great restaurants, bars, markets, shopping, & of course, nightlife! It’s also the jumping off point for lots of activities like the Outer Barrier Reef cruise or whitewater rafting. Resort Cairns city tour Day 6: Cairns to the Whitsundays Pass through Tully & Townsville en route to Airlie Beach - gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. A quick ferry ride & you’ll find yourself in a slice of heaven on pretty Daydream Island. Resort (B,D) Cross the Tully River, home to Australia's best white water rafting (optional activity) Townsville city tour Visit Airlie Beach with a pumping bar & cafe scene Days 7-8: The Whitsundays Time to slow it down & catch some rays on the amazing white sand beaches of The Whitsundays. Or get your blood pumping with heaps of activities to choose from like waterskiing, parasailing, tennis, beach volleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B) (B) See native birdlife & wallabies Enjoy great resort facilities
Days 6-8: Sailing Whitsundays option Want to get out on the water for the next couple of days? Choose our Whitsunday sailing option! See page 37 for more info & the pricing box for costs. There’s no twin or single share available onboard the boat. (B,D) (B,L,D) (B,L). Codes: ex Cairns:BWCW / ex Sydney:BWSW
Day 9: The Whitsundays to Country Homestead Pass through Mackay & its sugar cane fields
on your way to our homestead in the heart of Australia’s cattle country. Get a slice of the real country life & genuine Aussie hospitality over a hearty meal. Country Homestead (B,D) Cross the Tropic of Capricorn Rockhampton city tour Farm tour to see a mix of farm animals & even kangaroos! Day 10: Country Homestead to Fraser Island Head back out to the coast, catch a ferry, & touch down on the natural wonder of Fraser Island. Eco Lodge (B,D) Day 11: Fraser Island Take a full day to uncover World Heritage listed Fraser Island, a gigantic 800,000 year old sandbar. Bushwalk & 4WD through its diverse ecology of rainforests, towering sandunes & freshwater lakes. Eco Lodge Scenic boat trip to Fraser Island Enjoy the eco-resort’s facilities Day 12: Fraser Island to Surfers Paradise Back to the mainland, it’s on to Noosa, a little beach resort blending the chic with surf culture. After lunch, explore Brisbane, a cosmopolitan city that has still retained a laid-back, small town attitude before arriving in Surfers Paradise. Hotel (B) Visit picturesque Noosa & its beach Brisbane city tour Watch a fascinating cutting demonstration of Australia’s national gemstone, the Opal Try your luck at Jupiter's Casino Day 13: Surfers Paradise Surfers Paradise is the place to party in the ‘sunshine state’. Combine sun, surf, adventure, water activities & more bars & nightclubs than you could ‘poke a stick at’, & you have a travellers paradise! Hotel Day 14: Surfers Paradise to Coffs Harbour Encounter native Aussie animals at Currumbin Sanctuary before wandering through the artsy, coastal town of Byron Bay. Then continue down Australia’s famous ‘holiday coast’ to the beautiful beaches of Coffs Harbour where our Surf Camp & School has cabins located right on the beach. Surf Village (B,D) Visit a wildlife sanctuary - cuddle a koala & see kangaroos, emus, crocodiles, dingoes, Tasmanian devils & more! Visit Cape Byron - Australia's most easterly point Day 15: Coffs Harbour to Shoal Bay (Port Stephens) This morning we’ll show you the best waves to surf if you already know how, or teach you if you don’t. This afternoon, head to the ‘blue water paradise’ of Port Stephens & pristine Shoal Bay. Resort (B,D) See the iconic ‘Big Banana’ Day 16: Shoal Bay to Sydney After taking a chance to cruise with the dolphins or trying out sandboarding in Port Stephens, finish up the day by checking out Sydney’s icons. The tour ends here & its time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) Sydney city tour See the Sydney Opera House & Harbour Bridge Visit Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair for a panoramic view of Sydney Harbour
Stay Longer? See page 13 for great rates to extend your holiday.
East Coast
16 days Reefs & Rainforests
Whitewater rafting
When to go and how much Code: BWCS 2009/10 All prices per person in US$
Code: BWSC 2009/10 All prices per person in US$
Start Cairns
Finish Sydney
Tour Only
Tour & Sailing
Start Sydney
Finish Cairns
Tour Only
Tour & Sailing
2009 APR 2 APR 9 APR 20 APR 30 MAY 7 MAY 28 JUN 4 JUN 25 JUL 2 JUL 23 JUL 30 AUG 10 AUG 20 AUG 27 SEP 7 SEP 17 SEP 24 OCT 5 OCT 15 OCT 22 NOV 2 NOV 12 NOV 19 NOV 30 DEC 10 DEC 17 DEC 28
APR 17 APR 24 MAY 5 MAY 15 MAY 22 JUN 12 JUN 19 JUL 10 JUL 17 AUG 7 AUG 14 AUG 25 SEP 4 SEP 11 SEP 22 OCT 2 OCT 9 OCT 20 OCT 30 NOV 6 NOV 17 NOV 27 DEC 4 DEC 15 DEC 25 JAN 1 JAN 12
1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1365 1365 1365 1365 1365 1365 1365 1365 1365 1365 1365 1365 1435 1435 1435 1435 1435 1435 1435
1615 1615 1615 1615 1615 1615 1615 1615 1580 1580 1580 1580 1580 1580 1580 1580 1580 1580 1580 1580 1650 1650 1650 1650 1650 1650 1650
2009 MAR 22 MAR 29 APR 9 APR 19 APR 26 MAY 17 MAY 24 JUN 14 JUN 21 JUL 12 JUL 19 JUL 30 AUG 9 AUG 16 AUG 27 SEP 6 SEP 13 SEP 24 OCT 4 OCT 11 OCT 22 NOV 1 NOV 8 NOV 19 NOV 29 DEC 6 DEC 17 DEC 27
APR 6 APR 13 APR 24 MAY 4 MAY 11 JUN 1 JUN 8 JUN 29 JUL 6 JUL 27 AUG 3 AUG 14 AUG 24 AUG 31 SEP 11 SEP 21 SEP 28 OCT 9 OCT 19 OCT 26 NOV 6 NOV 16 NOV 23 DEC 4 DEC 14 DEC 21 JAN 1 JAN 11
1480 1480 1480 1480 1480 1480 1480 1480 1480 1445 1445 1445 1445 1445 1445 1445 1445 1445 1445 1445 1445 1515 1515 1515 1515 1515 1515 1515
1695 1695 1695 1695 1695 1695 1695 1695 1695 1660 1660 1660 1660 1660 1660 1660 1660 1660 1660 1660 1660 1730 1730 1730 1730 1730 1730 1730
2010 JAN 7 JAN 13 JAN 25 FEB 4 FEB 11 FEB 25 MAR 4 MAR 11 MAR 18 MAR 25 APR 1 APR 8 APR 19 APR 29 MAY 6 MAY 27 JUN 3 JUN 24 JUL 1 JUL 22 JUL 29 AUG 9 AUG 19 AUG 26 SEP 6 SEP 16 SEP 23
JAN 22 JAN 28 FEB 9 FEB 19 FEB 26 MAR 12 MAR 19 MAR 26 APR 2 APR 9 APR 16 APR 23 MAY 4 MAY 14 MAY 21 JUN 11 JUN 18 JUL 9 JUL 16 AUG 6 AUG 13 AUG 24 SEP 3 SEP 10 SEP 21 OCT 1 OCT 8
1435 1435 1435 1435 1435 1435 1435 1435 1435 1435 1430 1430 1430 1430 1430 1430 1430 1430 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405
1650 1650 1650 1650 1650 1650 1650 1650 1650 1650 1645 1645 1645 1645 1645 1645 1645 1645 1620 1620 1620 1620 1620 1620 1620 1620 1620
2010 JAN 2 JAN 14 JAN 24 JAN 31 FEB 14 FEB 21 FEB 28 MAR 7 MAR 14 MAR 21 MAR 28 APR 8 APR 18 APR 25 MAY 16 MAY 23 JUN 13 JUN 20 JUL 11 JUL 18 JUL 29 AUG 8 AUG 15 AUG 26 SEP 5 SEP 12 SEP 23
JAN 17 JAN 29 FEB 8 FEB 15 MAR 1 MAR 8 MAR 15 MAR 22 MAR 29 APR 5 APR 12 APR 23 MAY 3 MAY 10 MAY 31 JUN 7 JUN 28 JUL 5 JUL 26 AUG 2 AUG 13 AUG 23 AUG 30 SEP 10 SEP 20 SEP 27 OCT 8
1515 1515 1515 1515 1515 1515 1515 1515 1515 1515 1515 1510 1510 1510 1510 1510 1510 1510 1485 1485 1485 1485 1485 1485 1485 1485 1485
1730 1730 1730 1730 1730 1730 1730 1730 1730 1730 1730 1725 1725 1725 1725 1725 1725 1725 1700 1700 1700 1700 1700 1700 1700 1700 1700
For Travel Insurance see page 58. Prices above are quad share. Tour only supplement - add US$1060 single/add US$330 twin share. Tour + sailing supplement - add US$895 single/add US$280 twin share (no twin or single available whilst on boat). BWCS: Start Cairns 7.30am and end Sydney 6.00pm BWSC: Start Sydney 7.00am and end Cairns 4.00pm For departure point information see page 13.
15 nights accomm 11 breakfasts 2 lunches (sailing option) 6 dinners (island option) 7 dinners (sailing option) What’s included All as per itinerary
• 15 nights multi-share accommodation: 2 nights in a hotel, 9 nights in resorts, 2 nights in an eco-lodge, 1 night in a surf school village & 1 night in a country homestead Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht (see page 37) Basis: mainly quad, some triple. Twin/single share also available at additional cost. Yacht quad/multi-share only
More info at contiki.com/ ausaccommodation • 11 breakfasts (B) & 6 dinners (D) Sailing option: 11 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) & 7 dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Rainforest adventure on days 1 & 2 • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges
Byron Bay
Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save US$139. Or pay 6 months in advance and save US$69. See page 11 for details.
WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent) SURFERS PARADISE: ‘Bushwacker’ guided National Park rainforest walk & lunch FRASER ISLAND: Locally guided 4WD trip across the island & lunch COFFS HARBOUR: Learn to surf lesson PORT STEPHENS: Dolphin watching cruise & swimming
14 Days Beaches & Reefs
ys 1195 a D 14 US$ y from$86/Da US
Coral Sea
3 CAIRNS Tully
Great Barrier Reef Townsville
3 Shute Harbour Airlie Beach
WHITSUNDAYS (Daydream Island) Mackay
NORTHERN TERRITORY
QUEENSLAND COUNTRY 1 HOMESTEAD
Capricorn Coast
2 FRASER ISLAND Noosa
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Brisbane
SURFERS PARADISE 2
Your choice You can start this tour in Cairns and travel it in reverse – if you do, you save up to US$70.
Currumbin Byron Bay
1 COFFS HARBOUR Great Australian Bight
NEW SOUTH WALES 1 PORT STEPHENS Sydney Tasman Sea
Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops
VICTORIA
You’ll have plenty of free time to explore and do your own thing, as well as choose from our optional activities. Here’s some of what you could get up to (at an additional cost):
PORT STEPHENS: Sandboard & ‘surf’ down the sandunes SYDNEY: Climb Sydney’s most famous icon, The Harbour Bridge (tours finishing Sydney)
25
W For more go to contiki.com/beaches
Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: Sydney to Shoal Bay (Port Stephens) Meet up with your Contiki crew & check out Sydney’s icons. Then head up north to the ‘blue water paradise’ of Port Stephens & pristine Shoal Bay where you can cruise with the dolphins or try sandboarding. Resort (D) Sydney city tour See the Sydney Opera House & Harbour Bridge Visit Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair for a panoramic view of Sydney Harbour Day 2: Shoal Bay to Coffs Harbour Continue up Australia’s famous ‘holiday coast’ to the beautiful beaches of Coffs Harbour where our Surf Camp & School has cabins located right on the beach. We’ll show you the best waves to surf if you already know how, or teach you if you don’t. Surf Village (B,D) See the iconic ‘Big Banana’ Day 3: Coffs Harbour to Surfers Paradise Wander through the relaxed, small coastal town of Byron Bay with its New Ageorganic lifestyle, artsy shops & fantastic eateries. Later, encounter native Aussie animals at Currumbin Sanctuary. Hotel (B) Visit Cape Byron - Australia's most easterly point Visit a wildlife sanctuary - cuddle a koala & see kangaroos, emus, crocodiles, dingoes, Tasmanian devils & more! Visit stunning Gold Coast beaches Visit Jupiter's Casino Day 4: Surfers Paradise Surfers Paradise is the place to party in the ‘sunshine state’. Combine sun, surf, adventure, water activities & more bars & nightclubs than you could ‘poke a stick at’, & you have a travellers paradise! Hotel Day 5: Surfers Paradise to Fraser Island Explore Brisbane, a cosmopolitan city that has still retained a laid-back, small town attitude. After lunch it’s on to Noosa, a little beach resort blending the chic with surf culture. Eco Lodge (B,D) Brisbane city tour Watch a fascinating cutting demonstration of Australia’s national gemstone, the Opal Visit picturesque Noosa & its beach Day 6: Fraser Island Take a full day to uncover World Heritage listed Fraser Island, a gigantic 800,000 year old sandbar. Bushwalk & 4WD through its diverse ecology of rainforests, towering sandunes & freshwater lakes. Eco Lodge Scenic boat trip to Fraser Island Stay in the eco-village & enjoy the resort facilities Day 7: Fraser Island to Country Homestead A bit further north & find yourself at our homestead in the heart of Australia’s cattle country. Get a slice of the real Aussie country life & genuine Aussie hospitality over a hearty meal. Country Homestead (B,D) Farm tour to see the farm animals & even kangaroos! Enjoy this evening’s activities with music, a bar & a bonfire Day 8: Country Homestead to the Whitsundays Pass through Mackay & its sugar cane fields en route to Airlie Beach - gateway to
the Whitsunday Islands. A quick ferry ride & you’ll find yourself in a slice of heaven on tropical Daydream Island. Resort (B,D) Cross the Tropic of Capricorn Rockhampton city tour Visit Airlie Beach, right on the water with a pumping bar & cafe scene Transfer boat to Daydream Island Days 9-10: The Whitsundays Time to slow it down, chill out, & catch some rays on the amazing white sandy beaches. Or get your blood pumping with a ton of activities to choose from like waterskiing, parasailing, tennis, beach volleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B)(B) Enjoy great resort facilities See native birdlife & wallabies
Days 8-10: Sailing Whitsundays option Want to get out on the water for the next couple of days? Choose our Whitsunday sailing option! See page 37 for more info & the pricing box for costs. There’s no twin or single share available onboard the boat. (B,D) (B,L,D) (B,L). Codes: ex Sydney:BRSW / ex Cairns:BRCW
Day 11: The Whitsundays to Cairns Go north to the happening city of Townsville that straddles the coast & the outback. Continue road-tripping along the spectacular Great Green Way via Tully to the everpopular travellers’ hub of Cairns. Resort (B) Townsville city tour View Magnetic Island, an unspoilt national park, from Townsville Cross the Tully River, home to Australia's best white water rafting Days 12-13: Cairns With a lush tropical setting, Cairns has so much to offer – great restaurants, bars, markets, shopping, & of course, nightlife! It’s also the jumping off point for lots of activities like the Outer Barrier Reef cruise or whitewater rafting. Resort (B) Cairns city tour Day 14: Cairns Visit Tjapukai to learn about fascinating & ancient Aboriginal culture. Then it’s back to Cairns where the tour ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. Visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Centre & see Aboriginal dancing, throw a boomerang & see spear throwing
Tjapukai Cultural Park
East Coast
14 days Beaches & Reefs
Tandem skydiving
When to go and how much Code: BRSC 2009/10 All prices per person in US$
Code: BRCS 2009/10 All prices per person in US$
Start Sydney
Finish Cairns
Tour Only
Tour & Sailing
2009 MAR 22 MAR 29 APR 9 APR 19 APR 26 MAY 17 MAY 24 JUN 14 JUN 21 JUL 12 JUL 19 JUL 30 AUG 9 AUG 16 AUG 27 SEP 6 SEP 13 SEP 24 OCT 4 OCT 11 OCT 22 NOV 1 NOV 8 NOV 19 NOV 29 DEC 6 DEC 17 DEC 27
APR 4 APR 11 APR 22 MAY 2 MAY 9 MAY 30 JUN 6 JUN 27 JUL 4 JUL 25 AUG 1 AUG 12 AUG 22 AUG 29 SEP 9 SEP 19 SEP 26 OCT 7 OCT 17 OCT 24 NOV 4 NOV 14 NOV 21 DEC 2 DEC 12 DEC 19 DEC 30 JAN 9
1295 1295 1295 1295 1295 1295 1295 1295 1295 1265 1265 1265 1265 1265 1265 1265 1265 1265 1265 1265 1265 1325 1325 1325 1325 1325 1325 1325
1510 1510 1510 1510 1510 1510 1510 1510 1510 1480 1480 1480 1480 1480 1480 1480 1480 1480 1480 1480 1480 1540 1540 1540 1540 1540 1540 1540
2010 JAN 2 JAN 14 JAN 24 JAN 31 FEB 14 FEB 21 FEB 28 MAR 7 MAR 14 MAR 21 MAR 28 APR 8 APR 18 APR 25 MAY 16 MAY 23 JUN 13 JUN 20 JUL 11 JUL 18 JUL 29 AUG 8 AUG 15 AUG 26 SEP 5 SEP 12 SEP 23
JAN 15 JAN 27 FEB 6 FEB 13 FEB 27 MAR 6 MAR 13 MAR 20 MAR 27 APR 3 APR 10 APR 21 MAY 1 MAY 8 MAY 29 JUN 5 JUN 26 JUL 3 JUL 24 JUL 31 AUG 11 AUG 21 AUG 28 SEP 8 SEP 18 SEP 25 OCT 6
1325 1325 1325 1325 1325 1325 1325 1325 1325 1325 1325 1320 1320 1320 1320 1320 1320 1320 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300
1540 1540 1540 1540 1540 1540 1540 1540 1540 1540 1540 1535 1535 1535 1535 1535 1535 1535 1515 1515 1515 1515 1515 1515 1515 1515 1515
Start Cairns
Finish Sydney
Tour Only
Tour & Sailing
2009 APR 4 APR 11 APR 22 MAY 2 MAY 9 MAY 30 JUN 6 JUN 27 JUL 4 JUL 25 AUG 1 AUG 12 AUG 22 AUG 29 SEP 9 SEP 19 SEP 26 OCT 7 OCT 17 OCT 24 NOV 4 NOV 14 NOV 21 DEC 2 DEC 12 DEC 19 DEC 30
APR 17 APR 24 MAY 5 MAY 15 MAY 22 JUN 12 JUN 19 JUL 10 JUL 17 AUG 7 AUG 14 AUG 25 SEP 4 SEP 11 SEP 22 OCT 2 OCT 9 OCT 20 OCT 30 NOV 6 NOV 17 NOV 27 DEC 4 DEC 15 DEC 25 JAN 1 JAN 12
1225 1225 1225 1225 1225 1225 1225 1225 1195 1195 1195 1195 1195 1195 1195 1195 1195 1195 1195 1195 1255 1255 1255 1255 1255 1255 1255
1440 1440 1440 1440 1440 1440 1440 1440 1410 1410 1410 1410 1410 1410 1410 1410 1410 1410 1410 1410 1470 1470 1470 1470 1470 1470 1470
2010 JAN 9 JAN 15 JAN 27 FEB 6 FEB 13 FEB 27 MAR 6 MAR 13 MAR 20 MAR 27 APR 3 APR 10 APR 21 MAY 1 MAY 8 MAY 29 JUN 5 JUN 26 JUL 3 JUL 24 JUL 31 AUG 11 AUG 21 AUG 28 SEP 8 SEP 18 SEP 25
JAN 22 JAN 28 FEB 9 FEB 19 FEB 26 MAR 12 MAR 19 MAR 26 APR 2 APR 9 APR 16 APR 23 MAY 4 MAY 14 MAY 21 JUN 11 JUN 18 JUL 9 JUL 16 AUG 6 AUG 13 AUG 24 SEP 3 SEP 10 SEP 21 OCT 1 OCT 8
1255 1255 1255 1255 1255 1255 1255 1255 1255 1255 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1230 1230 1230 1230 1230 1230 1230 1230 1230
1470 1470 1470 1470 1470 1470 1470 1470 1470 1470 1465 1465 1465 1465 1465 1465 1465 1465 1445 1445 1445 1445 1445 1445 1445 1445 1445
For Travel Insurance see page 58. Prices above are quad share. Tour only supplement - add US$855 single/add US$290 twin share. Tour + sailing supplement - add US$690 single/add US$240 twin share (no twin or single available whilst on boat). BRSC: Start Sydney 7.00am and end Cairns 12.00 noon BRCS: Start Cairns 12.00 noon and end Sydney 6.00pm For departure point information see page 13. Extend your holiday! Stay on using our special rates before or after your tour. More on page 13.
13 nights accomm 9 breakfasts 2 lunches (sailing option) 5 dinners (island option) 6 dinners (sailing option) What’s included All as per itinerary
• 13 nights multi-share accommodation: 2 nights in a hotel, 7 nights in resorts, 2 nights in an eco-lodge, 1 night in a surf school village & 1 night in a country homestead Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht (see page 37) Basis: mainly quad, some triple. Twin/single share also available at additional cost. Yacht quad/multi-share only
More info at contiki.com/ ausaccommodation • 9 breakfasts (B) & 5 dinners (D) Sailing option: 9 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) & 6 dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges
Aussie lifesaver
Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save US$119. Or pay 6 months in advance and save US$59. See page 11 for details.
SURFERS PARADISE: Harley Davidson motorbike tour through the Hinterland - ‘Bushwacker’ guided National Park rainforest walk & lunch - Spectacular tandem skydive CAIRNS: Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise - Great Barrier Reef scuba diving for beginners and certified divers - Dawn hot air balloon flight & champagne breakfast FRASER ISLAND: Locally guided 4WD trip across the island & lunch THE WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent)
12 Days Cairns Sunshine Trail
Tjapukai Cultural Centre
ys 1060 a D 12 US$ y from$89/Da US
Gulf of Carpentaria Coral Sea
3 CAIRNS Tully
Great Barrier Reef Townsville
3 Shute Harbour Airlie Beach
WHITSUNDAYS (Daydream Island) Mackay
NORTHERN TERRITORY
QUEENSLAND COUNTRY 1 HOMESTEAD
Capricorn Coast
2 FRASER ISLAND Noosa
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Brisbane
SURFERS PARADISE 2
Your choice You can start this tour in Cairns and travel it in reverse – if you do, you save up to US$50.
Great Australian Bight
NEW SOUTH WALES
Tasman Sea
Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops
VICTORIA
You’ll have plenty of free time to explore and do your own thing, as well as choose from our optional activities. Here’s some of what you could get up to (at an additional cost):
FRASER ISLAND: Locally guided 4WD trip across the island & lunch
27 Itinerary and included sightseeing
W For more go to contiki.com/sunshine
Day 1: Surfers Paradise Meet up with your Contiki Crew & head into the bright lights of Surfers Paradise for a great night out with your new travel buddies! Hotel Visit Jupiter's Casino Day 2: Surfers Paradise Surfers Paradise is the place to party in the ‘sunshine state’. Combine sun, surf, adventure, water activities & more bars & nightclubs than you could ‘poke a stick at’, & you have a travellers paradise! Hotel Day 3: Surfers Paradise to Fraser Island Explore Brisbane, a cosmopolitan city that has still retained a laid-back, small town attitude. After lunch it’s on to Noosa, a little beach resort blending the chic with surf culture. Eco Lodge (B,D) Brisbane city tour Watch a fascinating cutting demonstration of Australia’s national gemstone, the Opal Visit picturesque Noosa & its beach Day 4: Fraser Island Take a full day to uncover World Heritage listed Fraser Island, a gigantic 800,000 year old sandbar. Bushwalk & 4WD through its diverse ecology of rainforests, towering sandunes & freshwater lakes. Eco Lodge Scenic boat trip to Fraser Island Stay in the eco-village & enjoy the resort facilities Day 5: Fraser Island to Country Homestead A bit further north & find yourself at our homestead in the heart of Australia’s cattle country. Get a slice of the real Aussie country life & genuine Aussie hospitality over a hearty meal. Country Homestead (B,D) Farm tour to see the farm animals & even kangaroos! Enjoy this evening’s activities with music, a bar & a bonfire Day 6: Country Homestead to the Whitsundays Pass through Mackay & its sugar cane fields en route to Airlie Beach - gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. A quick ferry ride & you’ll find yourself in a slice of heaven on tropical Daydream Island. Resort (B,D) Cross the Tropic of Capricorn Rockhampton city tour Visit Airlie Beach, right on the water with a pumping bar & cafe scene Transfer boat to Daydream Island
Days 7-8: The Whitsundays Time to slow it down, chill out, & catch some rays on the amazing white sandy beaches. Or get your blood pumping with a ton of activities to choose from like waterskiing, parasailing, tennis, beach volleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B)(B) Enjoy great resort facilities See native birdlife & wallabies
East Coast
12 days Cairns Sunshine Trail
Days 6-8: Sailing Whitsundays option Want to get out on the water for the next couple of days? Choose our Whitsunday sailing option! See page 37 for more info & the pricing box for costs. There’s no twin or single share available onboard the boat. (B,D) (B,L,D) (B,L). Codes: ex Surfers P:BTSW / ex Cairns:BTCW
Day 9: The Whitsundays to Cairns Go north to the happening city of Townsville that straddles the coast & the outback. Continue road-tripping along the spectacular Great Green Way via Tully to the ever-popular travellers’ hub of Cairns. Resort (B) Townsville city tour View Magnetic Island, an unspoilt national park, from Townsville Cross the Tully River, home to Australia's best white water rafting Days 10-11: Cairns With a lush tropical setting, Cairns has so much to offer – great restaurants, bars, markets, shopping, & of course, nightlife! It’s also the jumping off point for lots of activities like the Outer Barrier Reef cruise or whitewater rafting. Resort (B) Cairns city tour Day 12: Cairns Visit Tjapukai to learn about fascinating & ancient Aboriginal culture. Then it’s back to Cairns where the tour ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. Visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Centre & see Aboriginal dancing, throw a boomerang & see spear throwing
Stay Longer? See page 13 for great rates to extend your holiday in Cairns.
Semi-submersible cruise
11 nights accomm 7 breakfasts 2 lunches (sailing option) 3 dinners (island option) 4 dinners (sailing option)
Jetskiing, The Whitsundays
When to go and how much Code: BTSC 2009/10 All prices per person in US$
Code: BTCS 2009/10 All prices per person in US$
Start Finish Surfers P. Cairns
Tour Only
Tour & Sailing
2009 MAR 24 MAR 31 APR 11 APR 21 APR 28 MAY 19 MAY 26 JUN 16 JUN 23 JUL 14 JUL 21 AUG 1 AUG 11 AUG 18 AUG 29 SEP 8 SEP 15 SEP 26 OCT 6 OCT 13 OCT 24 NOV 3 NOV 10 NOV 21 DEC 1 DEC 8 DEC 19 DEC 29
APR 4 APR 11 APR 22 MAY 2 MAY 9 MAY 30 JUN 6 JUN 27 JUL 4 JUL 25 AUG 1 AUG 12 AUG 22 AUG 29 SEP 9 SEP 19 SEP 26 OCT 7 OCT 17 OCT 24 NOV 4 NOV 14 NOV 21 DEC 2 DEC 12 DEC 19 DEC 30 JAN 9
1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1110 1110 1110 1110 1110 1110 1110 1110 1110 1110 1110 1110 1165 1165 1165 1165 1165 1165 1165
1350 1350 1350 1350 1350 1350 1350 1350 1350 1325 1325 1325 1325 1325 1325 1325 1325 1325 1325 1325 1325 1380 1380 1380 1380 1380 1380 1380
2010 JAN 4 JAN 16 JAN 26 FEB 2 FEB 16 FEB 23 MAR 2 MAR 9 MAR 16 MAR 23 MAR 30 APR 10 APR 20 APR 27 MAY 18 MAY 25 JUN 15 JUN 22 JUL 13 JUL 20 JUL 31 AUG 10 AUG 17 AUG 28 SEP 7 SEP 14 SEP 25
JAN 15 JAN 27 FEB 6 FEB 13 FEB 27 MAR 6 MAR 13 MAR 20 MAR 27 APR 3 APR 10 APR 21 MAY 1 MAY 8 MAY 29 JUN 5 JUN 26 JUL 3 JUL 24 JUL 31 AUG 11 AUG 21 AUG 28 SEP 8 SEP 18 SEP 25 OCT 6
1165 1165 1165 1165 1165 1165 1165 1165 1165 1165 1165 1155 1155 1155 1155 1155 1155 1155 1140 1140 1140 1140 1140 1140 1140 1140 1140
1380 1380 1380 1380 1380 1380 1380 1380 1380 1380 1380 1370 1370 1370 1370 1370 1370 1370 1355 1355 1355 1355 1355 1355 1355 1355 1355
Start Cairns
Finish Tour Surfers P. Only
Tour & Sailing
2009 APR 4 APR 11 APR 22 MAY 2 MAY 9 MAY 30 JUN 6 JUN 27 JUL 4 JUL 25 AUG 1 AUG 12 AUG 22 AUG 29 SEP 9 SEP 19 SEP 26 OCT 7 OCT 17 OCT 24 NOV 4 NOV 14 NOV 21 DEC 2 DEC 12 DEC 19 DEC 30
APR 15 APR 22 MAY 3 MAY 13 MAY 20 JUN 10 JUN 17 JUL 8 JUL 15 AUG 5 AUG 12 AUG 23 SEP 2 SEP 9 SEP 20 SEP 30 OCT 7 OCT 18 OCT 28 NOV 4 NOV 15 NOV 25 DEC 2 DEC 13 DEC 23 DEC 30 JAN 10
1085 1085 1085 1085 1085 1085 1085 1085 1060 1060 1060 1060 1060 1060 1060 1060 1060 1060 1060 1060 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115
1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1275 1275 1275 1275 1275 1275 1275 1275 1275 1275 1275 1275 1330 1330 1330 1330 1330 1330 1330
2010 JAN 9 JAN 15 JAN 27 FEB 6 FEB 13 FEB 27 MAR 6 MAR 13 MAR 20 MAR 27 APR 3 APR 10 APR 21 MAY 1 MAY 8 MAY 29 JUN 5 JUN 26 JUL 3 JUL 24 JUL 31 AUG 11 AUG 21 AUG 28 SEP 8 SEP 18 SEP 25
JAN 20 JAN 26 FEB 7 FEB 17 FEB 24 MAR 10 MAR 17 MAR 24 MAR 31 APR 7 APR 14 APR 21 MAY 2 MAY 12 MAY 19 JUN 9 JUN 16 JUL 7 JUL 14 AUG 4 AUG 11 AUG 22 SEP 1 SEP 8 SEP 19 SEP 29 OCT 6
1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 1105 1105 1105 1105 1105 1105 1105 1105 1090 1090 1090 1090 1090 1090 1090 1090 1090
1330 1330 1330 1330 1330 1330 1330 1330 1330 1330 1320 1320 1320 1320 1320 1320 1320 1320 1305 1305 1305 1305 1305 1305 1305 1305 1305
What’s included All as per itinerary
For Travel Insurance see page 58. Prices above are quad share. Tour only supplement - add US$760 single/add US$265 twin share. Tour + sailing supplement - add US$595 single/add US$215 twin share (no twin or single available whilst on boat). BTSC: Start Surfers Paradise 5.00pm and end Cairns 12.00 noon BTCS: Start Cairns 12.00 noon and end Surfers Paradise 8.00am For departure point information see page 13.
• 11 nights multi-share accommodation: 2 nights in a hotel, 6 nights in resorts, 2 nights in an eco-lodge & 1 night in a country homestead Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht (see page 37) Basis: mainly quad, some triple. Twin/single share also available at additional cost. Yacht quad/multi-share only
More info at contiki.com/ ausaccommodation • 7 breakfasts (B) & 3 dinners (D) Sailing option: 7 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) & 4 dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges
Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save US$109. Or pay 6 months in advance and save US$55. See page 11 for details.
THE WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent) CAIRNS: Tandem skydive - White water raft the mighty Tully River Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch…or stay dry with coral viewing by semi-submersib le - Dawn hot air balloon flight & champagne breakfast
11 Days Coast &Whitsundays
Lake Mackenzie, Fraser Island
ys 1030 a D 11 US$ y from$94/Da US
Coral Sea
Great Barrier Reef
Shute Harbour
3 WHITSUNDAYS (Daydream Island)
Airlie Beach Mackay
NORTHERN TERRITORY
QUEENSLAND COUNTRY 1 HOMESTEAD
Capricorn Coast
2 FRASER ISLAND Noosa
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Brisbane
SURFERS PARADISE 2
Your choice You can start this tour in the Whitsundays and travel it in reverse – if you do, you save up to US$50.
Currumbin Byron Bay
1 COFFS HARBOUR Great Australian Bight
NEW SOUTH WALES 1 PORT STEPHENS Sydney Tasman Sea
Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops
VICTORIA
You’ll have plenty of free time to explore and do your own thing, as well as choose from our optional activities. Here’s some of what you could get up to (at an additional cost):
PORT STEPHENS: Dolphin watching cruise & swimming COFFS HARBOUR: Learn to surf lesson
29 Itinerary and included sightseeing
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Day 1: Sydney to Shoal Bay (Port Stephens) Meet up with your Contiki crew & check out Sydney’s icons. Then head up north to the ‘blue water paradise’ of Port Stephens & pristine Shoal Bay where you can cruise with the dolphins or try sandboarding. Resort (D) Sydney city tour See the Sydney Opera House & Harbour Bridge Visit Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair for a panoramic view of Sydney Harbour Day 2: Shoal Bay to Coffs Harbour Continue up Australia’s famous ‘holiday coast’ to the beautiful beaches of Coffs Harbour where our Surf Camp & School has cabins located right on the beach. We’ll show you the best waves to surf if you already know how, or teach you if you don’t. Surf Village (B,D) See the iconic ‘Big Banana’ Day 3: Coffs Harbour to Surfers Paradise Wander through the relaxed, small coastal town of Byron Bay with its New Ageorganic lifestyle, artsy shops & fantastic eateries. Later, encounter native Aussie animals at Currumbin Sanctuary. Hotel (B) Visit Cape Byron - Australia's most easterly point Visit a wildlife sanctuary - cuddle a koala & see kangaroos, emus, crocodiles, dingoes, Tasmanian devils & more! Visit stunning Gold Coast beaches Visit Jupiter's Casino Day 4: Surfers Paradise Surfers Paradise is the place to party in the ‘sunshine state’. Combine sun, surf, adventure, water activities & more bars & nightclubs than you could ‘poke a stick at’, & you have a travellers paradise! Hotel Day 5: Surfers Paradise to Fraser Island Explore Brisbane, a cosmopolitan city that has still retained a laid-back, small town attitude. After lunch it’s on to Noosa, a little beach resort blending the chic with surf culture. Eco Lodge (B,D) Brisbane city tour Watch a fascinating cutting demonstration of Australia’s national gemstone, the Opal Visit picturesque Noosa & its beach Day 6: Fraser Island Take a full day to uncover World Heritage listed Fraser Island, a gigantic 800,000 year old sandbar. Bushwalk & 4WD
through its diverse ecology of rainforests, towering sandunes & freshwater lakes. Eco Lodge Scenic boat trip to Fraser Island Stay in the eco-village & enjoy the resort facilities Day 7: Fraser Island to Country Homestead A bit further north & find yourself at our homestead in the heart of Australia’s cattle country. Get a slice of the real Aussie country life & genuine Aussie hospitality over a hearty meal. Country Homestead (B,D) Farm tour to see the farm animals & even kangaroos! Enjoy this evening’s activities with music, a bar & a bonfire Day 8: Country Homestead to the Whitsundays Pass through Mackay & its sugar cane fields en route to Airlie Beach - gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. A quick ferry ride & you’ll find yourself in a slice of heaven on tropical Daydream Island. Resort (B,D) Cross the Tropic of Capricorn Rockhampton city tour Visit Airlie Beach, right on the water with a pumping bar & cafe scene Transfer boat to Daydream Island Days 9-10: The Whitsundays Time to slow it down, chill out, & catch some rays on the amazing white sandy beaches. Or get your blood pumping with a ton of activities to choose from like waterskiing, parasailing, tennis, beach volleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B)(B) Enjoy great resort facilities See native birdlife & wallabies
Days 8-10: Sailing Whitsundays option Want to get out on the water for the next couple of days? Choose our Whitsunday sailing option! See page 37 for more info & the pricing box for costs. There’s no twin or single share available onboard the boat. (B,D) (B,L,D) (B,L). Codes: ex Sydney:SQSW / ex W’suns:SQCW
Day 11: The Whitsundays The tour ends after breakfast & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)
Stay Longer? See page 13 for great rates to extend your holiday in Sydney.
Shopping, Noosa
East Coast
11 days Coast & Whitsundays 10 nights accomm 8 breakfasts 2 lunches (sailing option) 5 dinners (island option) 6 dinners (sailing option)
Surfers Paradise
When to go and how much Code: SQSC 2009/10 All prices per person in US$
Code: SQCS 2009/10 All prices per person in US$
Start Sydney
Finish W’suns
Tour Only
Tour & Sailing
2009 MAR 22 MAR 29 APR 9 APR 19 APR 26 MAY 17 MAY 24 JUN 14 JUN 21 JUL 12 JUL 19 JUL 30 AUG 9 AUG 16 AUG 27 SEP 6 SEP 13 SEP 24 OCT 4 OCT 11 OCT 22 NOV 1 NOV 8 NOV 19 NOV 29 DEC 6 DEC 17 DEC 27
APR 1 APR 8 APR 19 APR 29 MAY 6 MAY 27 JUN 3 JUN 24 JUL 1 JUL 22 JUL 29 AUG 9 AUG 19 AUG 26 SEP 6 SEP 16 SEP 23 OCT 4 OCT 14 OCT 21 NOV 1 NOV 11 NOV 18 NOV 29 DEC 9 DEC 16 DEC 27 JAN 6
1110 1110 1110 1110 1110 1110 1110 1110 1110 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135
1325 1325 1325 1325 1325 1325 1325 1325 1325 1295 1295 1295 1295 1295 1295 1295 1295 1295 1295 1295 1295 1350 1350 1350 1350 1350 1350 1350
2010 JAN 2 JAN 14 JAN 24 JAN 31 FEB 14 FEB 21 FEB 28 MAR 7 MAR 14 MAR 21 MAR 28 APR 8 APR 18 APR 25 MAY 16 MAY 23 JUN 13 JUN 20 JUL 11 JUL 18 JUL 29 AUG 8 AUG 15 AUG 26 SEP 5 SEP 12 SEP 23
JAN 12 JAN 24 FEB 3 FEB 10 FEB 24 MAR 3 MAR 10 MAR 17 MAR 24 MAR 31 APR 7 APR 18 APR 28 MAY 5 MAY 26 JUN 2 JUN 23 JUN 30 JUL 21 JUL 28 AUG 8 AUG 18 AUG 25 SEP 5 SEP 15 SEP 22 OCT 3
1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1130 1130 1130 1130 1130 1130 1130 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115
1350 1350 1350 1350 1350 1350 1350 1350 1350 1350 1350 1345 1345 1345 1345 1345 1345 1345 1330 1330 1330 1330 1330 1330 1330 1330 1330
Start W’suns
Finish Sydney
Tour Only
Tour & Sailing
2009 APR 7 APR 14 APR 25 MAY 5 MAY 12 JUN 2 JUN 9 JUN 30 JUL 7 JUL 28 AUG 4 AUG 15 AUG 25 SEP 1 SEP 12 SEP 22 SEP 29 OCT 10 OCT 20 OCT 27 NOV 7 NOV 17 NOV 24 DEC 5 DEC 15 DEC 22
APR 17 APR 24 MAY 5 MAY 15 MAY 22 JUN 12 JUN 19 JUL 10 JUL 17 AUG 7 AUG 14 AUG 25 SEP 4 SEP 11 SEP 22 OCT 2 OCT 9 OCT 20 OCT 30 NOV 6 NOV 17 NOV 27 DEC 4 DEC 15 DEC 25 JAN 1
1060 1060 1060 1060 1060 1060 1060 1060 1030 1030 1030 1030 1030 1030 1030 1030 1030 1030 1030 1030 1085 1085 1085 1085 1085 1085
1275 1275 1275 1275 1275 1275 1275 1275 1245 1245 1245 1245 1245 1245 1245 1245 1245 1245 1245 1245 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300
2010 JAN 2 JAN 12 JAN 18 JAN 30 FEB 9 FEB 16 MAR 2 MAR 9 MAR 16 MAR 23 MAR 30 APR 6 APR 13 APR 24 MAY 4 MAY 11 JUN 1 JUN 8 JUN 29 JUL 6 JUL 27 AUG 3 AUG 14 AUG 24 AUG 31 SEP 11 SEP 21 SEP 28
JAN 12 JAN 22 JAN 28 FEB 9 FEB 19 FEB 26 MAR 12 MAR 19 MAR 26 APR 2 APR 9 APR 16 APR 23 MAY 4 MAY 14 MAY 21 JUN 11 JUN 18 JUL 9 JUL 16 AUG 6 AUG 13 AUG 24 SEP 3 SEP 10 SEP 21 OCT 1 OCT 8
1085 1085 1085 1085 1085 1085 1085 1085 1085 1085 1085 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 1065 1065 1065 1065 1065 1065 1065 1065 1065
1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1295 1295 1295 1295 1295 1295 1295 1295 1280 1280 1280 1280 1280 1280 1280 1280 1280
What’s included All as per itinerary
For Travel Insurance see page 58. Prices above are quad share. Tour only supplement - add US$655 single/add US$225 twin share. Tour + sailing supplement - add US$490 single/add US$175 twin share (no twin or single available whilst on boat). SQSC: Start Sydney 7.00am end Whitsundays 8.00am SQCS: Start Whitsundays 5.00pm and end Sydney 6.00pm For departure point information see page 13.
• 10 nights multi-share accommodation: 2 nights in a hotel, 4 nights in resorts, 2 nights in an eco-lodge, 1 night in a surf school village & 1 night in a country homestead Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht (see page 37) Basis: mainly quad, some triple. Twin/single share also available at additional cost. Yacht quad/multi-share only
More info at contiki.com/ ausaccommodation • 8 breakfasts (B) & 5 dinners (D) Sailing option: 8 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) & 6 dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges
Dolphin watching cruise
Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save US$109. Or pay 6 months in advance and save US$55. See page 11 for details.
SURFERS PARADISE: Vintage Tiger Moth bi-plane joyflight (with acrobatic ‘loop the loops’)! - Spectacular tandem skydive - Harley Davidson motorbike tour through the Hinterland - ‘Bushwacker’ guided National Park rainforest walk & lunch FRASER ISLAND: Locally guided 4WD trip across the island & lunch - Humpback whale watching boat cruise (Aug-Oct) WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent) - Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch
9 Days Island & Rainforest
ys $920 a D 9 S ay U m fro $103/D US
Mossman Gorge Kuranda
2 CAPE TRIBULATION Port Douglas
Coral Sea
3 CAIRNS Tully
Great Barrier Reef Townsville
Shute Harbour
NORTHERN TERRITORY
3 WHITSUNDAYS (Daydream Island)
QUEENSLAND
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Your choice You can start this tour in Cairns and travel it in reverse.
Great Australian Bight
NEW SOUTH WALES
Tasman Sea
Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops
VICTORIA
Sail the Whitsundays
You’ll have plenty of free time to explore and do your own thing, as well as choose from our optional activities. Here’s some of what you could get up to (at an additional cost):
WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent)
31 Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: The Whitsundays Meet up with your Contiki Crew & new travel buddies on Daydream Island, a slice of heaven in the magnificent Whitsundays. Resort (D) Days 2-3: The Whitsundays Time to slow it down & catch some rays on the amazing white sand beaches of The Whitsundays. Or get your blood pumping with heaps of activities to choose from like waterskiing, parasailing, tennis, beach volleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B) (B) See native birdlife & wallabies Enjoy great resort facilities
Days 1-3: Sailing Whitsundays option Want to get out on the water for the next couple of days? Choose our Whitsunday sailing option! See page 37 for more info & the pricing box for costs. There’s no twin or single share available onboard the boat. (D) (B,L,D) (B,L). Codes: ex W’suns:FNSW / ex Cairns:FNCW
Day 4: The Whitsundays to Cairns Head north to the happening city of Townsville that straddles the coast & the outback. Continue road-tripping along the spectacular Great Green Way via Tully to the ever-popular travellers’ hub of Cairns. Resort (B) Townsville city tour See the unspoilt national park of Magnetic Island from Townsville Cross the Tully River, home to Australia's best white water rafting Days 5-6: Cairns With a lush tropical setting, Cairns has so much to offer – great restaurants, bars,
W For more go to contiki.com/island
The Whitsundays
markets, shopping, & of course, nightlife! It’s also the jumping off point for lots of activities like the Outer Barrier Reef cruise or whitewater rafting. Resort (B) Cairns city tour Day 7: Cairns to Cape Tribulation Visit Tjapukai to learn about the ancient, indigenous Aboriginal culture. Then travel along the stunning Coral Sea to gushing Mossman Gorge, pristine Daintree National Park & Cape Tribulation. Resort (D) Visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Centre & see Aboriginal dancing, learn to throw a boomerang & see spear throwing Walk through the Daintree Rainforest to Mossman Gorge for swimming Day 8: Cape Tribulation Get back to nature in the Daintree National Park with its ancient rainforests. Dip in a refreshing swimming hole before heading back to Cape Tribulation - a unique area where 2 of Australia’s most significant World Heritage sites, The Great Barrier Reef & the wet tropics, meet! Resort (B) Learn about unique Daintree flora & fauna on a board walk Listen to Aboriginal legends about the precious area Day 9: Cape Tribulation to Cairns There’s free time this morning in the Daintree, before heading down to Port Douglas, a glamorous, yet low-key resort town popular with the rich & famous. Then it’s back to Cairns where the tour ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) See Port Douglas & gorgeous Four Mile Beach - a band of white-sand beach backed by palms
Stay Longer? See page 13 for great rates to extend your holiday in Cairns.
East Coast
9 days Island & Rainforest Cape Tribulation
When to go and how much Code: FNSC 2009/10 All prices per person in US$ Start W’suns
Finish Cairns
Tour Only
Code: FNCS 2009/10 All prices per person in US$ Tour & Sailing
Start Cairns
Finish W’suns
Tour Only
Tour & Sailing
APR 10 APR 17 APR 28 MAY 8 MAY 15 JUN 5 JUN 12 JUL 3 JUL 10 JUL 31 AUG 7 AUG 18 AUG 28 SEP 4 SEP 15 SEP 25 OCT 2 OCT 13 OCT 23 OCT 30 NOV 10 NOV 20 NOV 27 DEC 8 DEC 18 DEC 25 JAN 5
945 945 945 945 945 945 945 945 920 920 920 920 920 920 920 920 920 920 920 920 965 965 965 965 965 965 965
1160 1160 1160 1160 1160 1160 1160 1160 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1180 1180 1180 1180 1180 1180 1180
JAN 15 JAN 21 FEB 2 FEB 12 FEB 19 MAR 5 MAR 12 MAR 19 MAR 26 APR 2 APR 9 APR 16 APR 27 MAY 7 MAY 14 JUN 4 JUN 11 JUL 2 JUL 9 JUL 30 AUG 6 AUG 17 AUG 27 SEP 3 SEP 14 SEP 24 OCT 1
965 965 965 965 965 965 965 965 965 965 960 960 960 960 960 960 960 960 945 945 945 945 945 945 945 945 945
1180 1180 1180 1180 1180 1180 1180 1180 1180 1180 1175 1175 1175 1175 1175 1175 1175 1175 1160 1160 1160 1160 1160 1160 1160 1160 1160
2009 MAR 29 APR 5 APR 16 APR 26 MAY 3 MAY 24 MAY 31 JUN 21 JUN 28 JUL 19 JUL 26 AUG 6 AUG 16 AUG 23 SEP 3 SEP 13 SEP 20 OCT 1 OCT 11 OCT 18 OCT 29 NOV 8 NOV 15 NOV 26 DEC 6 DEC 13 DEC 24
APR 6 APR 13 APR 24 MAY 4 MAY 11 JUN 1 JUN 8 JUN 29 JUL 6 JUL 27 AUG 3 AUG 14 AUG 24 AUG 31 SEP 11 SEP 21 SEP 28 OCT 9 OCT 19 OCT 26 NOV 6 NOV 16 NOV 23 DEC 4 DEC 14 DEC 21 JAN 1
945 945 945 945 945 945 945 945 945 920 920 920 920 920 920 920 920 920 920 920 920 965 965 965 965 965 965
1160 1160 1160 1160 1160 1160 1160 1160 1160 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1180 1180 1180 1180 1180 1180
2009 APR 2 APR 9 APR 20 APR 30 MAY 7 MAY 28 JUN 4 JUN 25 JUL 2 JUL 23 JUL 30 AUG 10 AUG 20 AUG 27 SEP 7 SEP 17 SEP 24 OCT 5 OCT 15 OCT 22 NOV 2 NOV 12 NOV 19 NOV 30 DEC 10 DEC 17 DEC 28
2010 JAN 3 JAN 9 JAN 21 JAN 31 FEB 7 FEB 21 FEB 28 MAR 7 MAR 14 MAR 21 MAR 28 APR 4 APR 15 APR 25 MAY 2 MAY 23 MAY 30 JUN 20 JUN 27 JUL 18 JUL 25 AUG 5 AUG 15 AUG 22 SEP 2 SEP 12 SEP 19 SEP 30
JAN 11 JAN 17 JAN 29 FEB 8 FEB 15 MAR 1 MAR 8 MAR 15 MAR 22 MAR 29 APR 5 APR 12 APR 23 MAY 3 MAY 10 MAY 31 JUN 7 JUN 28 JUL 5 JUL 26 AUG 2 AUG 13 AUG 23 AUG 30 SEP 10 SEP 20 SEP 27 OCT 8
965 965 965 965 965 965 965 965 965 965 965 960 960 960 960 960 960 960 960 945 945 945 945 945 945 945 945 945
1180 1180 1180 1180 1180 1180 1180 1180 1180 1180 1180 1175 1175 1175 1175 1175 1175 1175 1175 1160 1160 1160 1160 1160 1160 1160 1160 1160
2010 JAN 7 JAN 13 JAN 25 FEB 4 FEB 11 FEB 25 MAR 4 MAR 11 MAR 18 MAR 25 APR 1 APR 8 APR 19 APR 29 MAY 6 MAY 27 JUN 3 JUN 24 JUL 1 JUL 22 JUL 29 AUG 9 AUG 19 AUG 26 SEP 6 SEP 16 SEP 23
For Travel Insurance see page 58. Prices above are quad share. Tour only supplement - add US$615 single/add US$190 twin share. Tour + sailing supplement - add US$450 single/add US$140 twin share (no twin or single available whilst on boat). FNSC: Start Whitsundays 5.00pm and end Cairns 4.00pm FNCS: Start Cairns 7.30am and end Whitsundays 8.00am For departure point information see page 13.
8 nights accomm 6 breakfasts 2 lunches (sailing option) 2 dinners (island option) 3 dinners (sailing option) What’s included All as per itinerary
• 8 nights multi-share resort accommodation Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht (see page 37) Basis: mainly quad, some triple. Twin/single share also available at additional cost. Yacht quad/multi-share only
More info at contiki.com/ ausaccommodation • 6 breakfasts (B) & 2 dinners (D) Sailing option: 6 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) & 3 dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Rainforest adventure on days 7, 8 & 9 • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges
Kuranda Skyrail
Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save US$99. Or pay 6 months in advance and save US$49. See page 11 for details.
CAIRNS: Tandem skydive - Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch…or stay dry with coral viewing by semi-submersible - Skyrail cableway ride above the rainforest to Kuranda - Dawn hot air balloon flight & champagne breakfast
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Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops
7 Days
East Coast
Coral Sea
3 CAIRNS Tully
Great Barrier Reef Townsville
Shute Harbour
6 nights accomm 4 breakfasts 2 lunches (sailing option) 1 dinner (island option) 2 dinners (sailing option) What’s included All as per itinerary
• 6 nights multi-share resort accommodation Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht (see page 37) Basis: mainly quad, some triple. Twin/single share also available at additional cost. Yacht quad/multi-share only
More info at contiki.com/ ausaccommodation • 4 breakfasts (B) & 1 dinner (D) Sailing option: 4 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) & 2 dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges
Your Choice You can start this tour in Cairns and travel it in reverse
Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save US$69. Or pay 6 months in advance and save US$35. See page 11 for details.
3 WHITSUNDAYS (Daydream Island)
QUEENSLAND
5 ys 7 Da US$65y from$94/Da US
When to go and how much Code: NWSC 2009/10 All prices per person in US$
Magical Tropics
Code: NWCS 2009/10 All prices per person in US$
Start W’suns
Finish Cairns
Tour Only
Tour & Sailing
Start Cairns
Finish W’suns
Tour Only
Tour & Sailing
2009 MAR 29 APR 5 APR 16 APR 26 MAY 3 MAY 24 MAY 31 JUN 21 JUN 28 JUL 19 JUL 26 AUG 6 AUG 16 AUG 23 SEP 3 SEP 13 SEP 20 OCT 1 OCT 11 OCT 18 OCT 29 NOV 8 NOV 15 NOV 26 DEC 6 DEC 13 DEC 24
APR 4 APR 11 APR 22 MAY 2 MAY 9 MAY 30 JUN 6 JUN 27 JUL 4 JUL 25 AUG 1 AUG 12 AUG 22 AUG 29 SEP 9 SEP 19 SEP 26 OCT 7 OCT 17 OCT 24 NOV 4 NOV 14 NOV 21 DEC 2 DEC 12 DEC 19 DEC 30
670 670 670 670 670 670 670 670 670 655 655 655 655 655 655 655 655 655 655 655 655 690 690 690 690 690 690
885 885 885 885 885 885 885 885 885 870 870 870 870 870 870 870 870 870 870 870 870 905 905 905 905 905 905
2009 APR 4 APR 11 APR 22 MAY 2 MAY 9 MAY 30 JUN 6 JUN 27 JUL 4 JUL 25 AUG 1 AUG 12 AUG 22 AUG 29 SEP 9 SEP 19 SEP 26 OCT 7 OCT 17 OCT 24 NOV 4 NOV 14 NOV 21 DEC 2 DEC 12 DEC 19 DEC 30
APR 10 APR 17 APR 28 MAY 8 MAY 15 JUN 5 JUN 12 JUL 3 JUL 10 JUL 31 AUG 7 AUG 18 AUG 28 SEP 4 SEP 15 SEP 25 OCT 2 OCT 13 OCT 23 OCT 30 NOV 10 NOV 20 NOV 27 DEC 8 DEC 18 DEC 25 JAN 5
670 670 670 670 670 670 670 670 655 655 655 655 655 655 655 655 655 655 655 655 690 690 690 690 690 690 690
885 885 885 885 885 885 885 885 870 870 870 870 870 870 870 870 870 870 870 870 905 905 905 905 905 905 905
2010 JAN 3 JAN 9 JAN 21 JAN 31 FEB 7 FEB 21 FEB 28 MAR 7 MAR 14 MAR 21 MAR 28 APR 4 APR 15 APR 25 MAY 2 MAY 23 MAY 30 JUN 20 JUN 27 JUL 18 JUL 25 AUG 5 AUG 15 AUG 22 SEP 2 SEP 12 SEP 19 SEP 30
JAN 9 JAN 15 JAN 27 FEB 6 FEB 13 FEB 27 MAR 6 MAR 13 MAR 20 MAR 27 APR 3 APR 10 APR 21 MAY 1 MAY 8 MAY 29 JUN 5 JUN 26 JUL 3 JUL 24 JUL 31 AUG 11 AUG 21 AUG 28 SEP 8 SEP 18 SEP 25 OCT 6
690 690 690 690 690 690 690 690 690 690 690 685 685 685 685 685 685 685 685 675 675 675 675 675 675 675 675 675
905 905 905 905 905 905 905 905 905 905 905 900 900 900 900 900 900 900 900 890 890 890 890 890 890 890 890 890
2010 JAN 9 JAN 15 JAN 27 FEB 6 FEB 13 FEB 27 MAR 6 MAR 13 MAR 20 MAR 27 APR 3 APR 10 APR 21 MAY 1 MAY 8 MAY 29 JUN 5 JUN 26 JUL 3 JUL 24 JUL 31 AUG 11 AUG 21 AUG 28 SEP 8 SEP 18 SEP 25
JAN 15 JAN 21 FEB 2 FEB 12 FEB 19 MAR 5 MAR 12 MAR 19 MAR 26 APR 2 APR 9 APR 16 APR 27 MAY 7 MAY 14 JUN 4 JUN 11 JUL 2 JUL 9 JUL 30 AUG 6 AUG 17 AUG 27 SEP 3 SEP 14 SEP 24 OCT 1
690 690 690 690 690 690 690 690 690 690 685 685 685 685 685 685 685 685 675 675 675 675 675 675 675 675 675
905 905 905 905 905 905 905 905 905 905 900 900 900 900 900 900 900 900 890 890 890 890 890 890 890 890 890
For Travel Insurance see page 58. Prices above are quad share. Tour only supplement - add US$490 single/add US$165 twin share. Tour + sailing supplement - add US$325 single/add US$115 twin share (no twin or single available whilst on boat). NWSC: Start Whitsundays 5.00pm and end Cairns 12.00 noon NWCS: Start Cairns 12.00 noon and end Whitsundays 8.00am For departure point information see page 13.
Bungy jumping, Cairns
Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: The Whitsundays Meet up with your Contiki Crew & new travel buddies on Daydream Island, a slice of heaven in the magnificent Whitsundays. Get to know other travellers & your group tonight at the bar, over drinks. Resort (D) Days 2-3: The Whitsundays Slow it down & catch some rays on the amazing white sand beaches & in the clear turquoise waters of The Whitsundays. Or get your blood pumping with heaps of activities to choose from like waterskiing, parasailing, tennis, beach volleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B)(B) See native birdlife & wallabies Enjoy great resort facilities
Days 1-3: Sailing Whitsundays option Want to get out on the water for the next couple of days? Choose our Whitsunday sailing option! See page 37 for more info & the pricing box for costs. There’s no twin or single share available onboard the boat. (D) (B,L,D) (B,L). Codes: ex W’suns:NWSW / ex Cairns:NWCW
Day 4: The Whitsundays to Cairns Head north to Townsville, a happening city
that straddles the coast & the outback. Continue road-tripping along the spectacular Great Green Way via Tully to the ever-popular travellers’ hub of Cairns gateway to two of the world’s greatest natural attractions, The Great Barrier Reef & the Daintree Rainforest. Resort (B) Townsville city tour See the unspoilt national park of Magnetic Island from Townsville Cross the Tully River, home to Australia's best white water rafting Days 5-6: Cairns With a lush tropical setting, Cairns has so much to offer – great restaurants, bars, markets, shopping, & of course, nightlife! It’s also the jumping off point for lots of activities like the Outer Barrier Reef cruise or whitewater rafting. Resort (B) Cairns city tour Day 7: Cairns A short drive north has you spending a fascinating morning experiencing Aboriginal culture at Australia’s most awarded attraction - Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. Then return to Cairns where the tour ends & its time so say farewell to your new friends. Visit Tjapukai & see Aboriginal dancing, spear throwing & learn to throw a boomerang
Stay Longer? See page 13 for great rates to extend your holiday in Cairns.
THE WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent) CAIRNS: Tandem skydive - White water raft the Tully River - Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch - Great Barrier Reef scuba diving for beginners and certified divers - Skyrail cableway ride above the rainforest to Kuranda - Guided horse and quad-bike tours - Bungy jump
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7 days Magical Tropics
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3 Days
East Coast
Mossman Gorge Kuranda
Rainforest Adventure
W For more go to contiki.com/rainforest
3 days Rainforest Adventure
Coral Sea
Cairns
2 nights accomm 2 breakfasts 1 dinner
QUEENSLAND
What’s included
When to go and how much
All as per itinerary
• 2 nights multi-share resort Code: CYCS 2009/10 Start Cairns
White Water Rafting, Tully
Day 1: Cairns to Cape Tribulation Meet up with your Contiki Crew & head to Port Douglas, a glamorous, yet low-key resort town. Keep heading north along the stunning Coral Sea to Mossman Gorge, the pristine Daintree National Park & Cape Tribulation. Resort (D) See Port Douglas & gorgeous Four Mile Beach - a band of white-sand beach backed by palms Walk through the Daintree Rainforest to Mossman Gorge for swimming Day 2: Cape Tribulation Get back to nature in the Daintree National Park with its ancient rainforests. Dip in a refreshing swimming hole before heading back to Cape Tribulation - a unique area
Port Douglas
Great Barrier Reef
5 ys 3 Da US$32ay from$109/D US
Itinerary and included sightseeing
2 CAPE TRIBULATION
where 2 of Australia’s most significant World Heritage sites, The Great Barrier Reef & the wet tropics, meet! Resort (B) Learn about unique Daintree flora & fauna on a board walk Listen to Aboriginal legends about the precious area Day 3: Cape Tribulation to Cairns Learn about the fascinating indigenous Aboriginal culture. Then it’s back to Cairns where the tour ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) Visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Centre & see native dancing, learn to throw a boomerang & see spear throwing
Stay Longer? See page 13 for great rates to extend your holiday.
Daintree National Park
Finish Cairns
Code: CYSC 2009/10
accommodation
US$ pp
Start Cairns
Finish Cairns
US$ pp
APR APR APR MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT OCT NOV NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC JAN
6 13 24 4 11 1 8 29 6 27 3 14 24 31 11 21 28 9 19 26 6 16 23 4 14 21 1
329 329 329 329 329 329 329 329 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 339 339 339 339 339 339 339
JAN 11 JAN 17 JAN 29 FEB 8 FEB 15 MAR 1 MAR 8 MAR 15 MAR 22 MAR 29 APR 5 APR 12 APR 23 MAY 3 MAY 10 MAY 31 JUN 7 JUN 28 JUL 5 JUL 26 AUG 2 AUG 13 AUG 23 AUG 30 SEP 10 SEP 20 SEP 27
339 339 339 339 339 339 339 339 339 339 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335
2009 APR 2 APR 9 APR 20 APR 30 MAY 7 MAY 28 JUN 4 JUN 25 JUL 2 JUL 23 JUL 30 AUG 10 AUG 20 AUG 27 SEP 7 SEP 17 SEP 24 OCT 5 OCT 15 OCT 22 NOV 2 NOV 12 NOV 19 NOV 30 DEC 10 DEC 17 DEC 28
APR APR APR MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT OCT NOV NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC
4 11 22 2 9 30 6 27 4 25 1 12 22 29 9 19 26 7 17 24 4 14 21 2 12 19 30
329 329 329 329 329 329 329 329 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 339 339 339 339 339 339 339
2009 APR 4 APR 11 APR 22 MAY 2 MAY 9 MAY 30 JUN 6 JUN 27 JUL 4 JUL 25 AUG 1 AUG 12 AUG 22 AUG 29 SEP 9 SEP 19 SEP 26 OCT 7 OCT 17 OCT 24 NOV 4 NOV 14 NOV 21 DEC 2 DEC 12 DEC 19 DEC 30
2010 JAN 7 JAN 13 JAN 25 FEB 4 FEB 11 FEB 25 MAR 4 MAR 11 MAR 18 MAR 25 APR 1 APR 8 APR 19 APR 29 MAY 6 MAY 27 JUN 3 JUN 24 JUL 1 JUL 22 JUL 29 AUG 9 AUG 19 AUG 26 SEP 6 SEP 16 SEP 23
JAN 9 JAN 15 JAN 27 FEB 6 FEB 13 FEB 27 MAR 6 MAR 13 MAR 20 MAR 27 APR 3 APR 10 APR 21 MAY 1 MAY 8 MAY 29 JUN 5 JUN 26 JUL 3 JUL 24 JUL 31 AUG 11 AUG 21 AUG 28 SEP 8 SEP 18 SEP 25
339 339 339 339 339 339 339 339 339 339 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335 335
2010 JAN 9 JAN 15 JAN 27 FEB 6 FEB 13 FEB 27 MAR 6 MAR 13 MAR 20 MAR 27 APR 3 APR 10 APR 21 MAY 1 MAY 8 MAY 29 JUN 5 JUN 26 JUL 3 JUL 24 JUL 31 AUG 11 AUG 21 AUG 28 SEP 8 SEP 18 SEP 25
For Travel Insurance see page 58. Prices above are quad share. Twin room supplement add US$29. Single room supplement add US$125. CYCS: Start Cairns 7.30am and end Cairns 5.00pm CYSC: Start Cairns 8.00am and end Cairns 4.00pm For departure point information see page 13.
Basis: mainly quad, some triple. Twin/single share also available at additional cost.
More info at contiki.com/ ausaccommodation • 2 breakfasts (B) & 1 dinner (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned mini coach • Sightseeing tours of all major towns • Local taxes & service charges
Minjin swing
Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save US$29. Or pay 6 months in advance and save US$15. See page 11 for details.
CAIRNS: Skyrail cableway ride above the rainforest to Kuranda - Bungy jump with panoramic views of the rainforest CAPE TRIBULATION: Cable zip line via flying foxes through the rainforest from floor to canopy
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5 Days
East Coast
City to Surf
Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb
4 nights accomm 3 breakfasts 2 dinners QUEENSLAND
What’s included
SURFERS PARADISE 2 All as per itinerary
• 4 nights multi-share accommodation:
Currumbin Byron Bay
COFFS HARBOUR 1
2 nights in a hotel, 1 night in a resort & 1 night in a surf school village
NEW SOUTH WALES
Basis: mainly quad, some triple. Twin/single share also available at additional cost
More info at contiki.com/ ausaccommodation • 3 breakfasts (B) & 2 dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges
5 ys 5 Da US$46y from$93/Da US
PORT STEPHENS 1 Sydney Tasman Sea
VICTORIA
Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops
When to go and how much Sandunes, Port Stephens
Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save US$49. Or pay 6 months in advance and save US$25. See page 11 for details.
Learn to surf
Itinerary and included sightseeing
Code: BSSB 2009/10 Start Sydney
Finish Surfers P.
US$ pp
Start Sydney
Finish Surfers P.
US$ pp
2009 MAR 22 MAR 29 APR 9 APR 19 APR 26 MAY 17 MAY 24 JUN 14 JUN 21 JUL 12 JUL 19 JUL 30 AUG 9 AUG 16 AUG 27 SEP 6 SEP 13 SEP 24 OCT 4 OCT 11 OCT 22 NOV 1 NOV 8 NOV 19 NOV 29 DEC 6 DEC 17 DEC 27
MAR 26 APR 2 APR 13 APR 23 APR 30 MAY 21 MAY 28 JUN 18 JUN 25 JUL 16 JUL 23 AUG 3 AUG 13 AUG 20 AUG 31 SEP 10 SEP 17 SEP 28 OCT 8 OCT 15 OCT 26 NOV 5 NOV 12 NOV 23 DEC 3 DEC 10 DEC 21 DEC 31
479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 465 465 465 465 465 465 465 465 465 465 465 465 489 489 489 489 489 489 489
2010 JAN 2 JAN 14 JAN 24 JAN 31 FEB 14 FEB 21 FEB 28 MAR 7 MAR 14 MAR 21 MAR 28 APR 8 APR 18 APR 25 MAY 16 MAY 23 JUN 13 JUN 20 JUL 11 JUL 18 JUL 29 AUG 8 AUG 15 AUG 26 SEP 5 SEP 12 SEP 23
JAN 6 JAN 18 JAN 28 FEB 4 FEB 18 FEB 25 MAR 4 MAR 11 MAR 18 MAR 25 APR 1 APR 12 APR 22 APR 29 MAY 20 MAY 27 JUN 17 JUN 24 JUL 15 JUL 22 AUG 2 AUG 12 AUG 19 AUG 30 SEP 9 SEP 16 SEP 27
489 489 489 489 489 489 489 489 489 489 489 489 489 489 489 489 489 489 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479
For Travel Insurance see page 58. Prices above are quad share. Twin room supplement add US$75. Single room supplement add US$265. Start Sydney 7.00am and end Surfers Paradise 8.00am For departure point information see page 13.
Day 1: Sydney to Shoal Bay (Port Stephens) Meet up with your Contiki crew & check out Sydney’s icons. Then head up north to the ‘blue water paradise’ of Port Stephens & pristine Shoal Bay where you can cruise with the dolphins or try sandboarding. Resort (D) Sydney city tour See the Sydney Opera House & Harbour Bridge Visit Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair for a panoramic view of Sydney Harbour Day 2: Shoal Bay to Coffs Harbour Continue up Australia’s famous ‘holiday coast’ to the beautiful beaches of Coffs Harbour where our Surf Camp & School has cabins located right on the beach. We’ll show you the best waves to surf if you already know how, or teach you if you don’t. Surf Village (B,D) See the iconic ‘Big Banana’ Day 3: Coffs Harbour to Surfers Paradise Wander through the relaxed, small coastal town of Byron Bay with its New Ageorganic lifestyle, artsy shops & fantastic eateries. Later, encounter native Aussie animals at Currumbin Sanctuary. Hotel (B) Visit Cape Byron - Australia's most easterly point Visit a wildlife sanctuary - cuddle a koala & see kangaroos, emus,
crocodiles, dingoes, Tasmanian devils & more! Visit stunning Gold Coast beaches Visit Jupiter's Casino Day 4: Surfers Paradise Surfers Paradise is the place to party in the ‘sunshine state’. Combine sun, surf, adventure, water activities & more bars & nightclubs than you could ‘poke a stick at’, & you have a travellers paradise! Hotel Day 5: Surfers Paradise The tour ends after breakfast & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)
Dracula’s cabaret show
Stay Longer? See page 13 for great rates to extend your holiday in Sydney.
PORT STEPHENS: Sandboard & ‘surf’ down the sandunes COFFS HARBOUR: Learn to surf lesson SURFERS PARADISE: Dracula’s comedy cabaret show & dinner - Spectacular tandem skydive Harley Davidson motorbike tour through the Hinterland - ‘Bushwacker’ guided National Park rainforest walk & lunch - Guided sea-kayak safari
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5 days City to Surf
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Sydney short break package Want a few extra days to get to know this sexy and beautiful harbour city? Grab a value-packed collection of extras, excursions and great accommodation with our 3 night Sydney Explorer package. You can book one before or after your tour; or take one on its own without a tour! Armed with your included Explorer bus and Harbour passes, hop on and off at heaps of hot spots in Australia’s largest and most diverse city. Dunk yourself in the Bondi surf. Cruise by the Opera House. Take a ferry out to Manly. Scale the heights of the Harbour Bridge. Loose yourself in the cobbled streets of the historic Rocks district. Or shop up a storm in markets & boutiques around Paddington. As well as having a world-famous harbour and more than 70 sparkling beaches, Sydney has an edgy multiculturalism that fuels an amazing food scene & cutting edge bar & club scene!
4 Days Sydney New Year Sydney’s New Years Eve celebration is one of the most spectacular in the world. Each year, the balmy summer celebration centres around the city’s famous harbour. And with the stunning Harbour Bridge as a backdrop, you’ll see some of the most breathtaking fireworks ever. To top it off, the streets are filled with a young, colourful crowd and all the bars, clubs, lounges, and pubs are absolutely pumping. This tour gives you a few days in this cool city so you can ring in the new year Contiki-style! W For more go to contiki.com/sydney-new-year
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4 Da from ys US$ US$45 115/ Day9 Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: This afternoon check in to the hotel. Later, meet up with your Contiki Tour Manager & group & get to know your new travel buddies over a welcome drink & dinner. Day 2: Go sightseeing with the group this morning. You’ll get to see all that Sydney has to offer, including some of its iconic Eastern beaches, like Bondi. Tonight, head down to the water‘s edge & get in on the action as the streets fill with party goers & as fireworks explode over the world-famous harbour, ringing in the New Year! Day 3: Happy New Year! Today is yours to chill out. Have a late ‘recovery’ lunch & use your day pass to cruise around the stunning harbour. Later in the afternoon, you could venture to Bondi Beach to soak up some sun, climb the Harbour Bridge, & get into the buzzy vibe of this sunny city! Day 4: Your New Year’s adventure ends after breakfast & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.
3 2 1 1
nights accomm breakfasts dinner lunch
What’s included • 3 nights triple share centrally located accommodation (twin share supplement available) • 2 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 1 dinner (D) • Dedicated, experienced & professional Tour Manager • Sydney New Year’s orientation info • Half-day guided sightseeing tour of Sydney incl. the beaches • 1 day ‘hop on hop off’ Sydney Harbour cruise pass Code: SNYE 2009/10 Start Sydney
Finish Sydney
US$ pp
2009 DEC 30
JAN 2
459
For Travel Insurance see page 58. Prices are based on triple share. Twin & single supplements available. Hotel check in from 3.00pm Tour starts at 5.00pm
Contiki and diving One of Australia’s ‘must do’s’ is dive the Great Barrier Reef! If you’ve never dived before or you have – exploring this Reef is hard to beat. It’s the largest on the planet, a natural wonder of the world and a World Heritage site with 400 different types of coral and 1500 species of fish – pretty amazing! You can even dive at night and see a whole different side of the reef. Available with tours that start/finish in Cairns including Reefs and Rainforests (p.22-23), Island and Rainforest (p.30-31), Beaches and Reefs (p.24-25), Magical Tropics (p.32), Cairns Sunshine Trail (p.26-27) & Rainforest Adventure (p.33).
Contiki offers 2 great dive packages: • Learn to dive – for beginners (see below) • Dive to adventure – for certified divers (see page 37)
5D 4 N ays fro igh m USts $50 9
Da ily exc ep t
Learn to dive package
What’s included
5 day learn to dive course The 5 day PADI ‘Open Water’ dive course is by far the most popular way to do learn to dive. The adventure of learning to dive combined with staying out on the reef for 2 nights onboard a boat is really unique. The course takes you to 9 of the Great Barrier Reef’s best dive sites and features 2 days of classroom and in-pool training, then it’s onto the live aboard boat for the actual reef diving. There’s also plenty of time to snorkel, relax and just enjoy the reef experience.
• 2 nights accommodation on nights 3 & 4 onboard the boat • Transfers from Cairns accommodation to training centre and boat • 2 breakfasts • 3 lunches & 2 dinners • PADI ‘Open Water’ certificate & manual • Log book • Scuba equipment
Days 1-2: Cairns The first 2 days of the course are spent at Pro Dive Cairns modern training centre learning the theory and practical skills of scuba diving. Each day finishes around 5.30pm. Days 3-4: Cairns to the dive boat The next 3 days and 2 nights are spent living onboard a premium live aboard dive vessel. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in 9 dives on a variety of our 16 exclusive dive sites on the outer Great Barrier Reef. Your first 4 dives will complete your open water certification and then as a certified diver you are able to take up to 5 more recreational or ‘pleasure’ dives. One of these dives is a guided night dive! These extra dives will be a highlight of your course and a truly memorable experience. Boat (L,D) (B,L,D). Day 5: Dive boat to Cairns Return to Cairns in the late afternoon where there’s the option to join your new diving mates and crew for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,L).
Important Info An Australian Diving medical certificate is needed. It can be arranged at a cost of A$49.50 on Day 1. Some taxes are payable directly to Pro Dive at the end of the course including the Environmental Management charge at a cost of A$45. Course is open age. You’ll need to arrange your own accommodation on nights 1 & 2 of this package – ask your agent or Contiki to help. If you’re staying at an alternative hotel in Cairns to our recommended Cairns Colonial Club, you’ll need to let Pro Dive Cairns know so they can arrange your transfer (prodivecairns.com). Safety dictates that you can’t fly or go to an altitude of 300m or over within 24 hours of your last dive.
PADI (Professional Association of Dive Instructors) is the largest dive education company in the world – prodivecairns.com
Su nd ay. Tou rc od eC LTD
3 Days Dive to adventure
Dive to adventure package
What’s included
This 3 day liveaboard dive and snorkeling adventure will show you the very best of the Outer Great Barrier Reef. It’s also unmatched for value. You’ll participate in up to 11 dives over 16 exclusive dive sites.
• 2 nights twin share accommodation onboard • Transfers from Cairns accommodation to the boat • 2 breakfasts • 3 lunches • 2 dinners • 11 dives incl. 2 night dives (weather permitting) • Dive & snorkeling equipment • Dive insurance
W For more go to contiki.com/snorkel
Day 2: Dive boat Today gives you the opportunity to explore this World Heritage Listed underwater playground, but also to relax and really enjoy yourself diving and snorkeling. Back onboard, it’s good fun with fellow divers, stories, shared experiences, great food and a spectacular sunset. Boat (B,L,D). Day 3: Dive boat There’s more diving or snorkeling in different areas of the reef today and later, return to Cairns in the late afternoon where there’s a transfer back to your hotel. (B,L).
Optional Whitsundays sailing See The Whitsundays from your own private yacht! This sailing option upgrade is a great alternative to spending 2 nights at Daydream Island Resort, with the chance to spend 2 days & nights onboard a maxi yacht. The Whitsundays is part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, with over 90 mostly uninhabited national park islands and the heavenly white beaches and crystal clear waters the area is famous for. And sailing is a great way to see it all! If you want to learn about sailing, the crew will teach you how to hoist the sails and grind the winches, but if you’d prefer to relax, sunbake and soak up the atmosphere – you can leave the hard work to them. Swim, snorkel, or laze your way around this tropical paradise. The highlight will definitely be a visit to Whitehaven beach. The trip returns just in time to enjoy the island’s afternoon activities, evening fun and a night on Daydream Island. What’s included 2 nights multi-share accommodation (no twin avail). Dedicated & professional onboard crew. Freshly prepared meals (2 bfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners) Snorkeling equipment.
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Day 1: Cairns to the dive boat An early pickup (5.55am) this morning and it’s off to the dive boat and out to The Great Barrier Reef to start the adventure. The sites you’ll visit have been selected for their variety and quality of coral and marine life as well as great visibility. Boat (L,D).
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3 Da 2 Ni ys from ghts US$ 409
East Coast Diving Sailing
Important Info You must hold a minimum of an ‘Open water dive’ certificate to be able to take this trip. Some taxes are payable directly to Pro Dive at the end of the course including the Environmental Management charge at a cost of A$45. Course is open age. Digital Underwater Cameras are available for hire. If you’re staying at an alternative hotel in Cairns to our recommended Cairns Colonial Club, you’ll need to let Pro Dive Cairns know so they can arrange your transfer (prodivecairns.com). Safety dictates that you can’t fly or go to an altitude of 300m or over within 24 hours of your last dive. A 3 day snorkeling package is also available at a cost of US$339 – see contiki.com/snorkel.
11 Days Territory & Outback
Kings Canyon
1 DARWIN 2 KAKADU N.P Litchfield N.P 1 KATHERINE Mataranka
ys 949 a D 11 US$ y from$87/Da US
Gulf of Carpentaria
Daly Waters
NORTHERN TERRITORY 1 TENNANT CREEK
Great Barrier Reef
Devils Marbles Wycliffe Well
Ti Tree Simpsons Gap
KINGS CANYON 1 WESTERN AUSTRALIA
The Olgas
2
QUEENSLAND
2 ALICE SPRINGS
ULURU
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Your choice You can start this tour in Darwin and travel it in reverse.
Great Australian Bight
NEW SOUTH WALES
Tasman Sea
Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops
You’ll have plenty of free time to explore and do your own thing, as well as choose from our optional activities. Here’s some of what you could get up to (at an additional cost):
VICTORIA
KINGS CANYON: Camel ride through an outback station ULURU: A guided helicopter flight over Uluru & The Olgas
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W For more go to contiki.com/territory
Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: Alice Springs Meet up with your Contiki Crew & explore the Outback’s unofficial capital, ’The Alice’, famous for its remote location, its Aussie characters & its reputation as the national hub for Aboriginal art. Hotel (D) Alice Springs town tour Visit ANZAC Hill lookout See Alice Springs Telegraph Station Visit Alice Springs Desert Park & learn about plants & animals found across the Central Australian desert Visit the important Aboriginal cultural site of Simpson’s Gap Visit West MacDonnell National Park Day 2: Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station Strike out West to rugged Kings Creek Station, a working camel station, & tonight do as the real Aussie ‘bushies’ do & sleep under the stars in a comfy swag. Outback bush camp (B,D) Cross the Finke River - the oldest river in the world Enjoy a unique experience at an overnight bush camp on a cattle & camel station See the desert night sky & stars Day 3: Kings Creek Station to Uluru Walk through one of the most spectacular sights in central Australia – Kings Canyon. Then hit the road for the Yulara Resort & watch the sun set over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Lodge (B) Visit Watarrka (Kings Canyon) National Park Hike to the 'Garden of Eden' waterhole & the 'Lost City' See Mt. Connor, over 700 million years old Day 4: Uluru Watch shadows & changing colours at play as the sun rises over Australia’s pin up icon, Uluru. Take a chance to walk up, on or around ’The Rock’. Then visit Kata Tjuta (The Olga’s) where each rock represents a person, an animal or food from the Aboriginal Dreaming. Lodge (B) Entry to Uluru National Park (fee included) See Uluru up close at sunset & sunrise Visit the Uluru Cultural Centre Hike the Valley of the Winds at Kata Tjuta (The Olga's) Day 5: Uluru to Alice Springs Pit stop at a fascinating institution in outback travel, the traditional Australian Roadhouse, on the return trip to Alice Springs. Hotel (B) Day 6: Alice Springs to Tennant Creek Opt in to see the sunrise over the MacDonnell Ranges from a hot air balloon. Tonight’s stay is in Tennant Creek surrounded by million-acre cattle stations & Aboriginal communities. Hotel (D) Visit the small art gallery in Ti Tree to see Aboriginal art & didgeridoos Maybe sight a UFO in the town of Wycliffe Well Visit the Devil’s Marbles rock formation Stay in the ‘true blue’ Aussie outback town of Tennant Creek Day 7: Tennant Creek to Katherine Stop & ‘tip one back’ at the oldest pub in the Territory before dipping into the
refreshing Mataranka Thermal Pools. Continue on to the surprisingly lush river town of Katherine. Hotel (B) Visit Daly Waters - the famous outback pub Chill out & swim in the Mataranka thermal pools Visit Elsey - the historic ’We of the Never Never’ homestead Day 8: Katherine to Kakadu National Park Hike, walk, or take an optional boat trip for an up close experience with dramatic Katherine Gorge. Then it’s on to Kakadu National Park via Edith or Gunlom Falls. Hotel (B,D) Visit mighty Katherine Gorge & see the sheer rock walls & wildlife Day 9: Kakadu National Park Be stunned by the ecological ‘jewel’ of Kakadu & its variety of superb landscapes, abundance of wildlife, & arguably Australia's best Aboriginal rock art found at places like Nourlangie Rock. Hotel (B) Walk & see the Aboriginal rock art Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre Wildlife cruise to see crocodiles & native birds Day 10: Kakadu National Park to Darwin Wind your way to Darwin, an exotic, diverse place that combines East & West & attracts people from all over the country. Tonight maybe try lucking out at the casino or go dancing & party the night away. Hotel (B) Visit Darwin Museum, home to the Cyclone Tracy display Day 11: Darwin to Litchfield National Park Delve into the Northern Territory’s best kept secret, Litchfield National Park & plunge into the cool pool of water below Florence Falls. Then it’s back to Darwin where the tour ends & its time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) See the unique, huge termite mounds See Litchfield’s rainforests & rock formations Enjoy a swim at Florence Falls
Northern Territory
11 days Territory & Outback
Kakadu wildlife cruise
10 nights accomm 9 breakfasts 4 dinners What’s included All as per itinerary
• 10 nights multi-share accommodation: Noulangie rock art
7 nights in hotels, 2 nights in a lodge & 1 night on an outback bush camp in a comfy Aussie ‘swag’ Basis: mainly quad, some triple. Twin/single share also available at additional cost. Outback bush camp quad/multi-share only
More info at contiki.com/ ausaccommodation • 9 breakfasts (B) & 4 dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges Swim in the pools
When to go and how much Code: TEDA 2009/10
Code: TEAD 2009/10
Stay Longer?
Start A.Springs
Finish Darwin
US$ pp
Start Darwin
Finish A.Springs
US$ pp
See page 13 for great rates to extend your holiday.
2009 APR 5 MAY 3 MAY 31 JUN 28 JUL 26 AUG 23 SEP 20 OCT 18 NOV 15 DEC 13
APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP SEP OCT NOV DEC
955 955 955 955 975 975 975 975 949 949
2009 MAR 25 APR 22 MAY 20 JUN 17 JUL 15 AUG 12 SEP 9 OCT 7 NOV 4 DEC 2 DEC 30
APR MAY MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN
955 955 955 955 975 975 975 975 949 949 949
2010 JAN 10 FEB 7 MAR 7 APR 4 MAY 2 MAY 30 JUN 27 JUL 25 AUG 22 SEP 19
JAN 20 FEB 17 MAR 17 APR 14 MAY 12 JUN 9 JUL 7 AUG 4 SEP 1 SEP 29
949 949 949 1019 1019 1019 1019 1005 1005 1005
2010 JAN 27 FEB 24 MAR 24 APR 21 MAY 19 JUN 16 JUL 14 AUG 11 SEP 8
FEB 6 MAR 6 APR 3 MAY 1 MAY 29 JUN 26 JUL 24 AUG 21 SEP 18
15 13 10 8 5 2 30 28 25 23
4 2 30 27 25 22 19 17 14 12 9
949 949 949 1019 1019 1019 1005 1005 1005
For Travel Insurance see page 58. Prices above are quad share. Twin room supplement add US$195. Single room supplement add US$585. TEAD: Start Alice Springs 9.00am and end Darwin 6.00pm TEDA: Start Darwin 7.30am and end Alice Springs 12.00noon For departure point information see page 13.
Hot air ballooning
Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save US$99. Or pay 6 months in advance and save US$49. See page 11 for details.
ALICE SPRINGS: Dawn hot air balloon flight over desert & the MacDonnell Range - Learn from Aboriginal people about their lifestyle and beliefs on a ‘Dreamtime Bushtucker’ experience KATHERINE: Locally guided cruise of beautiful Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge KAKADU NATIONAL PARK: Scenic flight over this World Heritage Listed area
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6 Days
Northern Territory
6 days Alice & Kakadu 5 nights accomm 5 breakfasts 2 dinners
Katherine Gorge cruise
1 DARWIN 2 KAKADU N.P 1 KATHERINE
Litchfield N.P
Mataranka
Alice & Kakadu
Gulf of Carpentaria
Daly Waters
What’s included
5 ys 6 Da US$61ay from$103/D US
NORTHERN TERRITORY 1 TENNANT CREEK
All as per itinerary
Devils Marbles Wycliffe Well
• 5 nights multi-share hotel accommodation Basis: mainly quad, some triple. Twin/single share also available at additional cost
Ti Tree
Alice Springs
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops
Katherine Gorge walk
When to go and how much Code: AKDA 2009/10
Kakadu scenic flight
Your Choice You can start this tour in Alice Springs and travel it in reverse
Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save US$59. Or pay 6 months in advance and save US$29. See page 11 for details.
Code: AKAD 2009/10
Start Darwin
Finish A.Springs
US$ pp
2009 MAR 25 APR 22 MAY 20 JUN 17 JUL 15 AUG 12 SEP 9 OCT 7 NOV 4 DEC 2 DEC 30
MAR 30 APR 27 MAY 25 JUN 22 JUL 20 AUG 17 SEP 14 OCT 12 NOV 9 DEC 7 JAN 4
615 615 615 615 629 629 629 629 615 615 615
2010 JAN 27 FEB 24 MAR 24 APR 21 MAY 19 JUN 16 JUL 14 AUG 11 SEP 8
FEB 1 MAR 1 MAR 29 APR 26 MAY 24 JUN 21 JUL 19 AUG 16 SEP 13
Itinerary and included sightseeing
615 615 615 659 659 659 645 645 645
Start A.Springs
Finish Darwin
US$ pp
2009 APR 10 MAY 8 JUN 5 JUL 3 JUL 31 AUG 28 SEP 25 OCT 23 NOV 20 DEC 18
APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP SEP OCT NOV DEC
15 13 10 8 5 2 30 28 25 23
615 615 615 629 629 629 629 629 615 615
2010 JAN 15 FEB 12 MAR 12 APR 9 MAY 7 JUN 4 JUL 2 JUL 30 AUG 27 SEP 24
JAN 20 FEB 17 MAR 17 APR 14 MAY 12 JUN 9 JUL 7 AUG 4 SEP 1 SEP 29
615 615 615 659 659 659 645 645 645 645
For Travel Insurance see page 58. Prices above are quad share. Twin room supplement add US$95. Single room supplement add US$289. AKDA: Start Darwin 7.30am and end Alice Springs 2.00pm AKAD: Start Alice Springs 9.00am and end Darwin 6.00pm For departure point information see page 13.
Day 1: Darwin & Litchfield National Park Delve into the Northern Territory’s best kept secret, Litchfield National Park & plunge into the cool pool of water below Florence Falls. Head back to Darwin & get ready for a night out on the town. Hotel See the unique, huge termite mounds See Litchfield’s rainforests & sandstone formations Enjoy a swim at Florence Falls Day 2: Darwin to Kakadu National Park Today, hit the streets of tropical Darwin, an exotic, diverse place that combines East & West & attracts people from all over the country. Then wind your way to Kakadu National Park. Hotel (B,D) Darwin city tour See Darwin’s harbour & the East Point Military Reserve Visit Darwin Museum, home to the Cyclone Tracy display Day 3: Kakadu National Park Be stunned by the ecological ‘jewel’ of Kakadu & its variety of superb landscapes, abundance of wildlife, & arguably Australia's best Aboriginal rock art found at places like Nourlangie Rock. Hotel (B) Walk & see the Aboriginal rock art Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre Wildlife cruise to see crocodiles & native birds
Day 4: Kakadu National Park to Katherine Continue on, via Gunlom or Edith Falls, to the surprisingly lush river town of Katherine. On the way, stop & walk, or take an optional boat trip for an up close experience with dramatic Katherine Gorge. Hotel (B) Visit mighty Katherine Gorge & see the sheer rock walls & wildlife Day 5: Katherine to Tennant Creek Chill out with a refreshing swim at Mataranka before stopping & ‘enjoying a coldie’ at the oldest pub in the Territory. Tonight, stay in Tennant Creek surrounded by million-acre cattle stations & local Aboriginal communities. (B,D) Swim in the Mataranka thermal pools Visit Elsey, the historic ’We of the Never Never’ homestead Visit Daly Waters - famous outback pub Stay in the ‘true blue’ Aussie outback town of Tennant Creek Day 6: Tennant Creek to Alice Springs Contemplate the age-old, mythological Devil’s Marbles rocks before crossing the Tropic of Capricorn & arriving in Alice Springs where the tour ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) See Aboriginal art & didgeridoos in Ti Tree’s local art gallery Maybe sight a UFO in Wycliffe Well!
Stay Longer? See page 13 for great rates to extend your holiday.
KAKADU NATIONAL PARK: Scenic flight over this World Heritage Listed area KATHERINE: Locally guided cruise of beautiful Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge
W For more go to contiki.com/kakadu
More info at contiki.com/ ausaccommodation • 5 breakfasts (B) & 2 dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges
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6 Days
Northern Territory
Alice & Uluru
6 days Alice & Uluru
Meet the locals
5 nights accomm 4 breakfasts 2 dinners
Gulf of Carpentaria
9 ys 6 Da US$56y from$95/Da US
What’s included
NORTHERN TERRITORY
All as per itinerary
• 5 nights multi-share accommodation: 2 nights in hotels, 2 nights in a lodge & 1 night on an outback bush camp in a comfy Aussie ‘swag’ Basis: mainly quad, some triple. Twin/single share also available at additional cost. Outback bush camp quad/multi-share only
Simpsons Gap KINGS CANYON 1 2 ALICE SPRINGS The Olgas 2 ULURU
More info at contiki.com/ ausaccommodation • 4 breakfasts (B) & 2 dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Uluru
W For more go to contiki.com/uluru
Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: Alice Springs Meet up with your Contiki Crew & explore the Outback’s unofficial capital - ’The Alice’ - famous for its remote location, its Aussie characters & its reputation as the national hub for Aboriginal art. Hotel (D) Alice Springs town tour Visit ANZAC Hill lookout See Alice Springs Telegraph Station Visit Alice Springs Desert Park & learn about plants & animals found across the Central Australian desert Visit the important Aboriginal cultural site of Simpson’s Gap Visit West MacDonnell National Park Day 2: Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station Strike out West to rugged Kings Creek Station, a working camel station, & tonight do as the real Aussie ‘bushies’ do & sleep under the stars in a comfy swag. Outback bush camp (B,D) Cross the Finke - the world’s oldest river Enjoy a unique experience at an overnight bush camp on a cattle & camel station See the desert night sky & stars Day 3: Kings Creek Station to Uluru Walk through one of the most spectacular sights in central Australia – Kings Canyon. Then hit the road for the Yulara Resort & watch the sun set over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Lodge (B)
Visit Watarrka (Kings Canyon) National Park Hike to the 'Garden of Eden' waterhole & the 'Lost City' See Mt. Connor, over 700 million years old Day 4: Uluru Watch shadows & changing colours at play as the sun rises over Australia’s pin up icon, Uluru. Take a chance to walk up, on or around ’The Rock’. Then visit Kata Tjuta (The Olga’s) where each rock represents a person, an animal or food from the Aboriginal Dreaming. Lodge (B) Entry to Uluru National Park (fee included) See Uluru up close at sunset & sunrise Visit the Uluru Cultural Centre Hike the Valley of the Winds at Kata Tjuta (The Olga's) Day 5: Uluru to Alice Springs Pit stop at a fascinating institution in outback travel, the traditional Australian Roadhouse, on the return trip to Alice Springs. Hotel (B) Day 6: Alice Springs Check out more of the unique local sights or choose to take an amazing optional hot air balloon flight. The tour ends in the afternoon & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.
Stay Longer? See page 13 for great rates to extend your holiday.
Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops
When to go and how much Code: AEDA 2009/10
Code: AEAD 2009/10
Start A.Springs
Finish A.Springs
US$ pp
Start A.Springs
Finish A.Springs
US$ pp
2009 MAR 30 APR 27 MAY 25 JUN 22 JUL 20 AUG 17 SEP 14 OCT 12 NOV 9 DEC 7
APR MAY MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
4 2 30 27 25 22 19 17 14 12
575 575 575 575 585 585 585 585 569 569
2009 APR 5 MAY 3 MAY 31 JUN 28 JUL 26 AUG 23 SEP 20 OCT 18 NOV 15 DEC 13
APR MAY JUN JUL JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
10 8 5 3 31 28 25 23 20 18
575 575 575 575 585 585 585 585 569 569
2010 JAN 4 FEB 1 MAR 1 MAR 29 APR 26 MAY 24 JUN 21 JUL 19 AUG 16 SEP 13
JAN 9 FEB 6 MAR 6 APR 3 MAY 1 MAY 29 JUN 26 JUL 24 AUG 21 SEP 18
569 569 569 569 609 609 609 599 599 599
2010 JAN 10 FEB 7 MAR 7 APR 4 MAY 2 MAY 30 JUN 27 JUL 25 AUG 22 SEP 19
JAN 15 FEB 12 MAR 12 APR 9 MAY 7 JUN 4 JUL 2 JUL 30 AUG 27 SEP 24
569 569 569 609 609 609 609 599 599 599
For Travel Insurance see page 58. Prices above are quad share. Twin room supplement add US$100. Single room supplement add US$299. AEDA: Start Alice Springs 2.00pm and end Alice Springs 12.00noon AEAD: Start Alice Springs 9.00am and end Alice Springs 10.00am For departure point information see page 13.
Quad biking
Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save US$59. Or pay 6 months in advance and save US$29. See page 11 for details.
ALICE SPRINGS: Dawn hot air balloon flight over desert - Learn from Aboriginal people about their lifestyle and beliefs on a ‘Dreamtime Bushtucker’ experience KINGS CANYON: Explore Kings Creek Station on a quad-bike - Scenic helicopter flight over the Canyon ULURU: Take a ‘wild’ ride on a Harley Davidson around Uluru - Champagne sunset drinks & nibbles
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On a sailing boat, cruising the breathtaking Milford Sound In the Bay of Islands at a resort hotel right near the beach A cosy Queenstown lodge looking over the lake & snow-capped mountains At a rainforest retreat in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier village Right on the doorstep of glacial Lake Ohau & the surrounding wilderness And when in the cities, it’s quality, central hotels There’s loads more online at contiki.com/nzaccommodation Heli-glacier trip
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15 Days GrandExplorer
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BAY OF ISLANDS Parry Kauri Park
Auckland
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WAITOMO CAVES 1
1 ROTORUA Huka Falls
TAUPO 1 NORTH ISLAND
Tasman Sea
Tongariro N.P
Cook Straight Picton
2 WELLINGTON
Your choice You can start this tour in Christchurch or Queenstown and travel it in reverse – if you do, you save up to US$55.
Hokitika
Arthur’s Pass
FRANZ JOSEF & FOX GLACIER 1 Haast Pass
MILFORD SOUND 1
Ka iko ura
Co ast
SOUTH ISLAND
1 CHRISTCHURCH Lake Tekapo
1 LAKE OHAU 3 QUEENSTOWN
Pacific Ocean
Te Anau
Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops
You’ll have plenty of free time to explore and do your own thing, as well as choose from our optional activities. Here’s some of what you could get up to (at an additional cost):
BAY OF ISLANDS: Day tour to ‘Ninety Mile Beach’ with off-roading & sand dune ‘surfing’ - Fishing trip
45
W For more go to contiki.com/grand-explorer
Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: Auckland to Bay of Islands Meet up with your Contiki Crew & head to the idyllic Northland region, with its laidback, endless-summer lifestyle. Later, chill out in the Bay of Islands, in seaside Paihia. Hotel (D) Venture across Auckland's Harbour Bridge & see the 'City of Sails' harbour made famous by the America's Cup See Auckland’s Sky Tower Free time in Parry Kauri Park, home to many ancient giant kauri trees Day 2: Bay of Islands Undeniably pretty, this region ranks as one of NZ’s top natural playgrounds – chill out on the beach, visit the Maori tribal lands, or try out some watersports – there are lots on offer. Hotel (B) Day 3: Bay of Islands to Waitomo Circle back to Auckland. After lunch, roll through the lush, green countryside to Waitomo, with it’s amazing limestone formations & a visit to the glittering Glowworm Grotto. Lodge (B,D) Enjoy a typical New Zealand country pub Pizza party Day 4: Waitomo to Rotorua Catch a sniff of sulphur in the air as you enter Rotorua, NZ’s most dynamic thermal area & a cultural centre of the native Maori people. Soak in hot, bubbly pools or chow down at a traditional Maori hangi & concert. Lodge (B) Rotorua city tour Visit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun & interactive farm experience, with Kiwi farm animals & their world famous sheep show Day 5: Rotorua to Taupo Travel through the volcanic Wairakei area & find yourself in Taupo, nestled among spectacular natural wonders & offering some great back-tonature & adventure activities. Resort (B) See raging Huka Falls View Lake Taupo - a vast, water-filled crater created from a volcanic blast & New Zealand’s largest lake Day 6: Taupo to Wellington Journey through World Heritage Listed Tanogario National Park, to the vibrant capital & the coolest bar & club scene in NZ. Hotel (B) See the dramatic volcanic landscape made famous in the 'Lord of the Rings' See the still active volcano - Mt Ruapehu Wellington city tour Visit Mt. Victoria for panoramic views Day 7: Wellington Check out ‘Windy Welly’s’ impressive harbour views, steep hills & red hot arts scene complete with hip bars, eclectic shopping, & thriving late night entertainment. Hotel (B)
See even more of the sights made famous in the 'Lord of the Rings' Day 8: Wellington to Christchurch Hop from the North Island, via ferry, to a whole different world on the South Island. Travel down the stunning Kaikoura coastline, through the country’s largest wine region to charmingly English city of Christchurch. Hotel (B) Cruise Cook Strait & the scenic Marlborough & Queen Charlotte Sounds Visit a seal colony Day 9: Christchurch to Franz Josef Glacier Venture through the majestic Southern Alps & along the rugged West Coast to Hokitika & later on to Franz Josef. Hotel (B,D) Christchurch city tour Scenic drive through Arthur's Pass See traditional Maori greenstone carving Day 10: Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown Explore the icy slopes of Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers. Then hit the road for the breathtaking Southern Lakes & Queenstown. Lodge (B,D) Drive through Westland National Park featuring glaciers & ancient rainforests Stunning drive through the Southern Alps; see Lake Hawea & the Crown Range Days 11-12: Queenstown You’ve got 2 free days to explore the ‘World’s Adventure Capital’ & its endless list of activities. Not to mention its atmospheric restaurants, rocking bars & a picture postcard lakeside setting that will blow your mind! Lodge (B)(B) Queenstown tour See The Remarkables & Coronet Peak mountain ranges
Days 11-12: Ski Queenstown option Want to ‘carve up’ some of the great ski mountains around Queenstown? You can if you’re travelling in July or August! You can choose to ski or board for 2 full days - we can even organise ski equipment and lessons for you. Lodge. (B)(B) Day 13: Queenstown to Milford Sound First up, a pit stop at the home of bungy Kawarau Bridge. Give this crazy thrill-sport a go! Take it easy travelling through stunning countryside to Milford Sound. Overnight cruise (B,D) Contiki exclusive overnight cruise on Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park Cruise past sheer rocky cliffs & forests clinging to the slopes See the inspiring 1692m high Mitre Peak Day 14: Milford Sound to Lake Ohau Pan for gold in the quaint, old gold mining town of Arrowtown. Later set out for the beautiful blue glacial Lake Ohau. Lodge (B,D)
14 Day option for the Grand Explorer Stuck for time? We’ve got a shorter, 14 day version of the 15 day Grand Explorer tour that starts or ends in Queenstown, also including Milford Sound.
ays $1080 D 4 1 US from$78/Day US
• For 14 day tour price - deduct US$60 from price in the price box. • Twin room supplement: US$120. • Single room supplement: US$530. • Code: ex Auckland: NDZA. Start 12.00 noon/End 2.00pm. • Code: ex Queenstown: NDZC. Start 11.00am/End 12.00 noon. • 14 day tour starts or ends at Queenstown airport.
Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save US$119. Or pay 6 months in advance and save US$59. See page 11 for details.
Soak up the historical ambience of Arrowtown with it’s original wooden & stone buildings Catch a glimpse of impressive Mt. Cook Day 15: Lake Ohau to Christchurch Opt in for an amazing scenic flight over Mt. Cook. Then cut through Mackenzie Country back to Queenstown where the tour ends & its time to say farewell to your new friends. Hotel (B)
New Zealand
15 days Grand Explorer
Stay Longer? See page 13 for great rates to extend your holiday.
When to go and how much Start Auckland
Finish C’church
What’s included
Code: NGZC 2009/10
Code: NGZA 2009/10 US$ pp
Start C’church
Finish Auckland
14 nights accomm 14 breakfasts 6 dinners
US$ pp
All as per itinerary
• 14 nights multi-share accommodation: 2009 APR 11 APR 23 MAY 5 MAY 17 MAY 29 JUN 10 JUN 22 JUL 4 JUL 16 JUL 28 AUG 9 AUG 21 SEP 2 SEP 14 SEP 26 OCT 8 OCT 20 OCT 28 NOV 5 NOV 13 NOV 21 NOV 29 DEC 7 DEC 11 DEC 15 DEC 19 DEC 23 DEC 27 DEC 31
APR MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT NOV NOV NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN JAN JAN
25 7 19 31 12 24 6 18 30 11 23 4 16 28 10 22 3 11 19 27 5 13 21 25 29 2 6 10 14
1215 1215 1215 1215 1215 1215 1215 1195 1195 1195 1195 1195 1195 1195 1195 1225 1225 1225 1225 1225 1255 1255 1255 1255 1255 1255 1255 1255 1255
2009 APR 11 APR 23 MAY 5 MAY 17 MAY 29 JUN 10 JUN 22 JUL 4 JUL 16 JUL 28 AUG 9 AUG 21 SEP 2 SEP 14 SEP 26 OCT 8 OCT 20 OCT 28 NOV 5 NOV 13 NOV 21 NOV 29 DEC 7 DEC 11 DEC 15 DEC 19 DEC 23 DEC 27 DEC 31
APR MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT NOV NOV NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN JAN JAN
25 7 19 31 12 24 6 18 30 11 23 4 16 28 10 22 3 11 19 27 5 13 21 25 29 2 6 10 14
1160 1160 1160 1160 1160 1160 1160 1140 1140 1140 1140 1140 1140 1140 1140 1170 1170 1170 1170 1170 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1215 1215 1215 1215
2010 JAN 4 JAN 8 JAN 12 JAN 16 JAN 20 JAN 24 JAN 28 FEB 1 FEB 5 FEB 9 FEB 13 FEB 17 FEB 21 FEB 25 MAR 1 MAR 5 MAR 17 MAR 29 APR 10 APR 22 MAY 4 MAY 16 MAY 28 JUN 9 JUN 21 JUL 3 JUL 15 JUL 27 AUG 8 AUG 20 SEP 1 SEP 13 SEP 25
JAN 18 JAN 22 JAN 26 JAN 30 FEB 3 FEB 7 FEB 11 FEB 15 FEB 19 FEB 23 FEB 27 MAR 3 MAR 7 MAR 11 MAR 15 MAR 19 MAR 31 APR 12 APR 24 MAY 6 MAY 18 MAY 30 JUN 11 JUN 23 JUL 5 JUL 17 JUL 29 AUG 10 AUG 22 SEP 3 SEP 15 SEP 27 OCT 9
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2010 JAN 4 JAN 8 JAN 12 JAN 16 JAN 20 JAN 24 JAN 28 FEB 1 FEB 5 FEB 9 FEB 13 FEB 17 FEB 21 FEB 25 MAR 1 MAR 5 MAR 17 MAR 29 APR 10 APR 22 MAY 4 MAY 16 MAY 28 JUN 9 JUN 21 JUL 3 JUL 15 JUL 27 AUG 8 AUG 20 SEP 1 SEP 13 SEP 25
JAN 18 JAN 22 JAN 26 JAN 30 FEB 3 FEB 7 FEB 11 FEB 15 FEB 19 FEB 23 FEB 27 MAR 3 MAR 7 MAR 11 MAR 15 MAR 19 MAR 31 APR 12 APR 24 MAY 6 MAY 18 MAY 30 JUN 11 JUN 23 JUL 5 JUL 17 JUL 29 AUG 10 AUG 22 SEP 3 SEP 15 SEP 27 OCT 9
1215 1215 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1180 1180 1180 1180 1180 1180 1180 1170 1170 1170 1170 1170 1170 1170 1170
For Travel Insurance see page 58. Prices above are quad share. Twin room supplement add US$140. Single room supplement add US$560. NGZA: Start Auckland 12.00 noon and end Christchurch 6.00pm NGZC: Start Christchurch 8.00am and end Auckland 12.00 noon For departure point information see page 13.
8 nights in hotels & resorts, 5 nights in lodges & 1 night onboard a cruise boat. Basis: mainly triple, some quad. Twin/single share also available at additional cost. Cruise boat quad share only
More info at contiki.com/ nzaccommodation • 14 breakfasts (B) & 6 dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges
Riverboarding
Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save US$119. Or pay 6 months in advance and save US$59. See page 11 for details.
WAITOMO: Black water rafting in a rubber ring through underground caves ROTORUA: Traditional Maori Hangi feast & cultural show - Guided walk through the bush to spot Kiwis LAKE TAUPO: Parasailing WELLINGTON: Day trip to major ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie locations FOX GLACIER: Guided glacier hike right onto the glacier itself (gear provided) QUEENSTOWN: Scenic tandem skydive - AJ Hackett bungy jump - Skyswing 400m above the town LAKE TEKAPO: Scenic flight past glaciers & Mt Cook, NZ’s highest peak
13 Days Grand Adventurer
le Mi ety ch Nin Bea Auckland
ys 1010 a D 13 US$ y from$78/Da US
WAITOMO CAVES 1
1 ROTORUA Huka Falls
TAUPO 1 NORTH ISLAND
Tasman Sea
Tongariro N.P
Cook Straight Picton
2 WELLINGTON
Your choice You can start this tour in Christchurch or Queenstown and travel it in reverse – if you do, you save up to US$40.
Hokitika
Arthur’s Pass
FRANZ JOSEF & FOX GLACIER 1 Haast Pass
MILFORD SOUND 1
Ka iko ura
Co ast
SOUTH ISLAND
1 CHRISTCHURCH Lake Tekapo
1 LAKE OHAU 3 QUEENSTOWN
Pacific Ocean
Te Anau
Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops
You’ll have plenty of free time to explore and do your own thing, as well as choose from our optional activities. Here’s some of what you could get up to (at an additional cost):
WAITOMO: Guided tours of Ruakuri or Waitomo Caves to see the famous glowworms & rock formations
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W For more go to contiki.com/grand-adventurer
Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: Auckland to Waitomo Meet up with your Contiki Crew & roll through lush, green countryside to Waitomo, with its amazing limestone formations & a chance to visit to the glittering Glowworm Grotto. Lodge (D) Enjoy a typical New Zealand country pub Pizza party Day 2: Waitomo to Rotorua Catch a sniff of sulphur in the air as you enter Rotorua, NZ’s most dynamic thermal area & a cultural centre of the native Maori people. Soak in hot, bubbly pools or chow down at a traditional Maori hangi & concert. Hotel (B) Rotorua city tour Visit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun & interactive farm experience, with Kiwi farm animals & their world famous sheep show Day 3: Rotorua to Taupo Travel through the volcanic Wairakei area & find yourself in Taupo, nestled among spectacular natural wonders & offering some great back-tonature & adventure activities. Resort (B) See raging Huka Falls View Lake Taupo - a vast, water-filled crater created from a volcanic blast & New Zealand’s largest lake Day 4: Taupo to Wellington Journey through World Heritage Listed Tanogario National Park, to the vibrant capital & the coolest bar & club scene in NZ. Hotel (B) See the dramatic volcanic landscape made famous in the 'Lord of the Rings' See the still active volcano, Mt. Ruapehu Wellington city tour Visit Mt. Victoria for panoramic views Day 5: Wellington Check out ‘Windy Welly’s’ impressive harbour views, steep hills & red hot arts scene complete with hip bars, eclectic shopping & thriving late night entertainment. Hotel (B) See even more of the sights made famous in the 'Lord of the Rings' Day 6: Wellington to Christchurch Hop from the North Island, via ferry, to a whole different world on the South Island. Travel down the stunning Kaikoura coastline through the country’s largest wine region to the charmingly English city of Christchurch. Hotel (B) Cruise Cook Strait & the scenic Marlborough & Queen Charlotte Sounds Visit a seal colony Day 7: Christchurch to Franz Josef Glacier Venture through the majestic Southern Alps & along the rugged West Coast to Hokitika. Then later, it’s on to Franz Josef. Hotel (B,D)
Christchurch city tour Scenic drive through Arthur's Pass See traditional Maori greenstone carving Day 8: Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown Explore the icy slopes of Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers. Then hit the road for the breathtaking Southern Lakes & Queenstown. Lodge (B,D) Drive through Westland National Park featuring glaciers & ancient rainforests Stunning drive through the Southern Alps; see Lake Hawea & the Crown Range Days 9-10: Queenstown You’ve got 2 free days to explore the ‘World’s Adventure Capital’ & its endless list of activities. Not to mention its atmospheric restaurants, rocking bars & a picture postcard lakeside setting that will blow your mind! Lodge (B)(B) Queenstown tour See The Remarkables & Coronet Peak mountain ranges
Days 9-10: Ski Queenstown option Want to ‘carve up’ some of the great ski mountains around Queenstown? You can if you’re travelling in July or August! You can choose to ski or board for 2 full days - we can even organise ski equipment and lessons for you. Lodge. (B)(B) Day 11: Queenstown to Milford Sound First up, a pit stop at the home of bungy Kawarau Bridge. Give this crazy thrill-sport a go! Take it easy travelling through stunning country-side to Milford Sound. Overnight cruise (B,D) Contiki exclusive overnight cruise on Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park Cruise past sheer rocky cliffs & forests clinging to the slopes See the inspiring 1692m high Mitre Peak Day 12: Milford Sound to Lake Ohau Pan for gold in the quaint, old gold mining town of Arrowtown. Later set out for the beautiful blue glacial Lake Ohau. Lodge (B,D) Soak up the historical ambience of Arrowtown with it’s original wooden & stone buildings Catch a glimpse of impressive Mt. Cook Day 13: Lake Ohau to Christchurch Opt in for an amazing scenic flight over Mt. Cook. Then cut through Mackenzie Country back to Chirstchurch where the tour ends & its time to say farewell to your new friends. Hotel (B) See the beautiful turquoise waters of glacial Lake Tekapo
12 Day option for the Grand Adventurer Stuck for time? We’ve got a shorter, 12 day version of the 13 day Grand Adventurer tour that starts or ends in Queenstown, also including Milford Sound.
ays $950 D 2 1 US from$80/Day US
• For 12 day tour price - deduct US$60 from price in the price box. • Twin room supplement: US$105. • Single room supplement: US$425. • Code: ex Auckland: NBZA. Start 12.00 noon/End 2.00pm. • Code: ex Queenstown: NBZC. Start 11.00am/End 12.00 noon. • 12 day tour starts or ends at Queenstown airport.
Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save US$99. Or pay 6 months in advance and save US$49. See page 11 for details.
New Zealand
Lake Tekapo
When to go and how much Code: NPZA 2009/10
13 days Grand Adventurer 12 nights accomm 12 breakfasts 5 dinners
Code: NPZC 2009/10
Start Auckland
Finish C’church
US$ pp
Start C’church
Finish Auckland
US$ pp
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APR MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT NOV NOV NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN JAN
25 7 19 31 12 24 6 18 30 11 23 4 16 28 10 22 3 11 19 27 5 13 21 25 29 2 6 10
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APR MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT NOV NOV NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN JAN
23 5 17 29 10 22 4 16 28 9 21 2 14 26 8 20 1 9 17 25 3 11 19 23 27 31 4 8 12
1025 1025 1025 1025 1025 1025 1025 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1035 1035 1035 1035 1035 1065 1065 1065 1065 1065 1075 1075 1075 1075
2010 JAN 2 JAN 6 JAN 10 JAN 14 JAN 18 JAN 22 JAN 26 JAN 30 FEB 3 FEB 7 FEB 11 FEB 15 FEB 19 FEB 23 FEB 27 MAR 3 MAR 7 MAR 19 MAR 31 APR 12 APR 24 MAY 6 MAY 18 MAY 30 JUN 11 JUN 23 JUL 5 JUL 17 JUL 29 AUG 10 AUG 22 SEP 3 SEP 15 SEP 27
JAN 14 JAN 18 JAN 22 JAN 26 JAN 30 FEB 3 FEB 7 FEB 11 FEB 15 FEB 19 FEB 23 FEB 27 MAR 3 MAR 7 MAR 11 MAR 15 MAR 19 MAR 31 APR 12 APR 24 MAY 6 MAY 18 MAY 30 JUN 11 JUN 23 JUL 5 JUL 17 JUL 29 AUG 10 AUG 22 SEP 3 SEP 15 SEP 27 OCT 9
1105 1105 1105 1105 1105 1105 1105 1105 1105 1105 1105 1105 1105 1105 1105 1105 1105 1105 1105 1090 1090 1090 1090 1090 1090 1090 1075 1075 1075 1075 1075 1075 1075 1075
2010 JAN 4 JAN 8 JAN 12 JAN 16 JAN 20 JAN 24 JAN 28 FEB 1 FEB 5 FEB 9 FEB 13 FEB 17 FEB 21 FEB 25 MAR 1 MAR 5 MAR 17 MAR 29 APR 10 APR 22 MAY 4 MAY 16 MAY 28 JUN 9 JUN 21 JUL 3 JUL 15 JUL 27 AUG 8 AUG 20 SEP 1 SEP 13 SEP 25
JAN 16 JAN 20 JAN 24 JAN 28 FEB 1 FEB 5 FEB 9 FEB 13 FEB 17 FEB 21 FEB 25 MAR 1 MAR 5 MAR 9 MAR 13 MAR 17 MAR 29 APR 10 APR 22 MAY 4 MAY 16 MAY 28 JUN 9 JUN 21 JUL 3 JUL 15 JUL 27 AUG 8 AUG 20 SEP 1 SEP 13 SEP 25 OCT 7
1075 1075 1065 1065 1065 1065 1065 1065 1065 1065 1065 1065 1065 1065 1065 1065 1065 1065 1050 1050 1050 1050 1050 1050 1050 1035 1035 1035 1035 1035 1035 1035 1035
For Travel Insurance see page 58. Prices above are quad share. Twin room supplement add US$120. Single room supplement add US$470. NPZA: Start Auckland 12.00 noon and end Christchurch 6.00pm. NPZC: Start Christchurch 8.00am and end Auckland 12.00 noon. For departure point information see page 13. Extend your holiday! Stay on using our special rates before or after your tour. More on page 13.
What’s included All as per itinerary
• 12 nights multi-share accommodation: 6 nights in hotels & resorts, 5 nights in lodges & 1 night onboard a cruise boat. Basis: mainly triple, some quad. Twin/single share also available at additional cost. Cruise boat quad share only
More info at contiki.com/ nzaccommodation • 12 breakfasts (B) & 5 dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges
Quad biking, Wellington
Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save US$109. Or pay 6 months in advance and save US$55. See page 11 for details.
ROTORUA: Skyline gondola and luge rides - Guided walk through the bush to spot Kiwis & Tuataras LAKE TAUPO: Rocks‘n’Ropes adventure course (trapezes, high-wires, tightropes) WELLINGTON: Quad biking through rugged, outback bushland - In-depth ‘hop on/hop off’ Wellington city tour FOX GLACIER: Heli-hike tour - fly to & walk on the glacier QUEENSTOWN: Whitewater raft grade 3 rapids on the Shotover or Kawarau Rivers LAKE TEKAPO: Scenic flight past glaciers & Mt Cook, NZ’s highest peak
7 Days Scenic Southern
Queenstown
ys $590 a D 7 S y U m fro $85/Da US
Tasman Sea
NORTH ISLAND
Cook Straight Picton
Wellington
Hokitika
Your choice You can start this tour in Christchurch or Wellington and travel it in reverse.
Arthur’s Pass
FRANZ JOSEF & FOX GLACIER 1 Haast Pass
MILFORD SOUND 1
Ka iko ura
Co ast
SOUTH ISLAND
CHRISTCHURCH Lake Tekapo
1 LAKE OHAU 3 QUEENSTOWN
Pacific Ocean
Te Anau
Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops
You’ll have plenty of free time to explore and do your own thing, as well as choose from our optional activities. Here’s some of what you could get up to (at an additional cost):
LAKE TEKAPO: Scenic flight past glaciers & Mt Cook, NZ’s highest peak
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Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: Christchurch to Lake Ohau Meet up with your Contiki Crew and set out for Lake Ohau this morning. On the way, cut through surreal Mackenzie Country, snap a picture of glacial Lake Tekapo’s brilliant turquoise water, and catch a glimpse of impressive Mt. Cook. Lodge (D) Day 2: Lake Ohau to Milford Sound Pan for gold in the quaint, old gold mining town of Arrowtown. Then it’s back on the road to travel through more dramatic countryside and through Homer Tunnel en route to the world-famous Milford Sound. Overnight cruise (B,D) Soak up the historical ambiance of Arrowtown with it’s original wooden & stone buildings Contiki exclusive overnight cruise on Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park Cruise past sheer rocky cliffs & forests clinging to the slopes See the awe-inspiring 1692m high Mitre Peak Day 3: Milford Sound to Queenstown First up, a pit-stop at the home of bungy Kawarau Bridge. Give this crazy thrill-sport a go! After the adrenaline rush, take it easy as we continue on to a travellers favourite - Queenstown. Lodge (B,D) Days 4-5: Queenstown You’ve got 2 free days to explore the ‘World’s Adventure Capital’ & its endless list of activities. Not to mention its atmospheric restaurants, rocking bars & a picture postcard lakeside setting that will blow your mind! Lodge (B)(B) Queenstown tour See The Remarkables & Coronet Peak mountain ranges
Day 6: Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier Hit the road and pass the last of the breathtaking Southern Lakes area and up over Haast Pass to icy terrain of the Franz Josef and Fox Glacier region. Hotel (B,D) Drive through Westland National Park featuring glaciers & ancient rainforests Stunning drive through the Southern Alps Day 7: Franz Josef Glacier to Christchurch Venture along the rugged West Coast up to Hokitika and then through the majestic Southern Alps on an amazing drive back to the charmingly English city of Christchurch where you’ll have free time to explore. (B) See traditional Maori greenstone carving Scenic drive through Arthur's Pass National Park Christchurch city tour Please note: This is the itinerary for the tour code NSZC. The NSZA itinerary operates in reverse.
Stay Longer? See page 13 for great rates to extend your holiday.
Glacier walk
Days 4-5: Ski Queenstown option Want to ‘carve up’ some of the great ski mountains around Queenstown? You can if you’re travelling in July or August! You can choose to ski or board for 2 full days - we can even organise ski equipment and lessons for you. Lodge. (B)(B)
8 Day option for the Scenic Southern Got more time? We’ve got a longer, 8 day version of the 7 day Scenic Southern tour that starts or ends in Wellington, also including Milford Sound.
5 ys 8 Da US$69y from$87/Da US
• For 8 day tour price - add US$105 to price in the price box. • Twin room supplement: US$75. • Single room supplement: US$269. • Code: ex Christchurch: NSHC. Start 8.00am/End 6.00pm. • Code: ex Wellington: NSHA. Start 7.00am/End 6.00pm. • 8 day tour starts or ends at Abel Tasman Hotel in Wellington.
Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save US$69. Or pay 6 months in advance and save US$35. See page 11 for details.
New Zealand
Whitewater rafting
When to go and how much
6 nights accomm 6 breakfasts 4 dinners
Code: NSZA 2009/10
Code: NSZC 2009/10 Start C’church
Finish C’church
US$ pp
2009 APR 11 APR 23 MAY 5 MAY 17 MAY 29 JUN 10 JUN 22 JUL 4 JUL 16 JUL 28 AUG 9 AUG 21 SEP 2 SEP 14 SEP 26 OCT 8 OCT 20 OCT 28 NOV 5 NOV 13 NOV 21 NOV 29 DEC 7 DEC 11 DEC 15 DEC 19 DEC 23 DEC 27 DEC 31
APR APR MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP OCT OCT OCT NOV NOV NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN
17 29 11 23 4 16 28 10 22 3 15 27 8 20 2 14 26 3 11 19 27 5 13 17 21 25 29 2 6
595 595 595 595 595 595 595 590 590 590 590 590 590 590 590 605 605 605 605 605 615 615 615 615 615 615 615 615 615
2010 JAN 4 JAN 8 JAN 12 JAN 16 JAN 20 JAN 24 JAN 28 FEB 1 FEB 5 FEB 9 FEB 13 FEB 17 FEB 21 FEB 25 MAR 1 MAR 5 MAR 17 MAR 29 APR 10 APR 22 MAY 4 MAY 16 MAY 28 JUN 9 JUN 21 JUL 3 JUL 15 JUL 27 AUG 8 AUG 20 SEP 1 SEP 13 SEP 25
JAN 10 JAN 14 JAN 18 JAN 22 JAN 26 JAN 30 FEB 3 FEB 7 FEB 11 FEB 15 FEB 19 FEB 23 FEB 27 MAR 3 MAR 7 MAR 11 MAR 23 APR 4 APR 16 APR 28 MAY 10 MAY 22 JUN 3 JUN 15 JUN 27 JUL 9 JUL 21 AUG 2 AUG 14 AUG 26 SEP 7 SEP 19 OCT 1
615 615 615 615 615 615 615 615 615 615 615 615 615 615 615 615 615 615 610 610 610 610 610 610 610 605 605 605 605 605 605 605 605
7 days Scenic Southern
Start C’church
Finish C’church
US$ pp
2009 APR 19 MAY 1 MAY 13 MAY 25 JUN 6 JUN 18 JUN 30 JUL 12 JUL 24 AUG 5 AUG 17 AUG 29 SEP 10 SEP 22 OCT 4 OCT 16 OCT 28 NOV 5 NOV 13 NOV 21 NOV 29 DEC 7 DEC 15 DEC 19 DEC 23 DEC 27 DEC 31
APR MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT NOV NOV NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN
25 7 19 31 12 24 6 18 30 11 23 4 16 28 10 22 3 11 19 27 5 13 21 25 29 2 6
595 595 595 595 595 595 595 590 590 590 590 590 590 590 605 605 605 605 605 615 615 615 615 615 615 615 615
2010 JAN 4 JAN 8 JAN 12 JAN 16 JAN 20 JAN 24 JAN 28 FEB 1 FEB 5 FEB 9 FEB 13 FEB 17 FEB 21 FEB 25 MAR 1 MAR 5 MAR 9 MAR 13 MAR 25 APR 6 APR 18 APR 30 MAY 12 MAY 24 JUN 5 JUN 17 JUN 29 JUL 11 JUL 23 AUG 4 AUG 16 AUG 28 SEP 9 SEP 21
JAN 10 JAN 14 JAN 18 JAN 22 JAN 26 JAN 30 FEB 3 FEB 7 FEB 11 FEB 15 FEB 19 FEB 23 FEB 27 MAR 3 MAR 7 MAR 11 MAR 15 MAR 19 MAR 31 APR 12 APR 24 MAY 6 MAY 18 MAY 30 JUN 11 JUN 23 JUL 5 JUL 17 JUL 29 AUG 10 AUG 22 SEP 3 SEP 15 SEP 27
615 615 615 615 615 615 615 615 615 615 615 615 615 615 615 615 615 615 615 610 610 610 610 610 610 610 610 605 605 605 605 605 605 605
For Travel Insurance see page 58. Prices above are quad share. Twin room supplement add US$65. Single room supplement add US$225. NSZC: Start Christchurch 8.00am and end Christchurch 6.00pm NSZA: Start Christchurch 8.00am and end Christchurch 6.00pm For departure point information see page 13.
What’s included All as per itinerary
• 6 nights multi-share accommodation: 1 night in a resort, 4 nights in lodges & 1 night onboard a cruise boat Basis: mainly triple, some quad. Twin/single share also available at additional cost. Cruise boat quad share only
More info at contiki.com/ nzaccommodation • 6 breakfasts (B) & 4 dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges
Skyline Restaurant
Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save US$59. Or pay 6 months in advance and save US$29. See page 11 for details.
QUEENSTOWN: Thrilling jet boat ride through the Shotover River - River ‘boogie boarding’ (with flippers)! Canyon swing on a giant rope across the Shotover River, 109m up! FOX GLACIER: Guided glacier hike right onto the glacier itself (gear provided) - Heli-hike tour - fly to & walk on the glacier - Scenic helicopter flight to see Mt Cook & land on Fox glacier
8 Days Northern Highlights
le Mi ety ch Nin Bea
ys $640 a D 8 S y U m fro $80/Da US
Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops
2
BAY OF ISLANDS Parry Kauri Park
Auckland
WAITOMO CAVES 1
1 ROTORUA Huka Falls
TAUPO 1 NORTH ISLAND
Tasman Sea
Tongariro N.P
Your choice Cook Straight Picton
2 WELLINGTON Co ast
SOUTH ISLAND
Ka iko ura
You can start this tour in Christchurch or Wellington and travel it in reverse – if you do, you save up to US$25.
Pacific Ocean
Christchurch
You’ll have plenty of free time to explore and do your own thing, as well as choose from our optional activities. Here’s some of what you could get up to (at an additional cost):
BAY OF ISLANDS: Catamaran sailing, swimming & snorkelling with lunch - Ocean kayaking adventure to Haruru Falls
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Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: Auckland to Bay of Islands Meet up with your Contiki Crew & head up to the idyllic & green Northland region with its laidback, endless-summer lifestyle. Later, chill out for the night in the Bay of Islands in seaside Paihia. Hotel (D) Venture across Auckland's Harbour Bridge & see the 'City of Sails' harbour made famous by the America's Cup See Auckland’s Sky Tower Free time in Parry Kauri Park – home to a national treasure of ancient, giant kauri trees Day 2: Bay of Islands Undeniably pretty, this region ranks as one of NZ’s top natural playgrounds – chill out on the beach, visit the Maori tribal lands, or try out some watersports – there are lots on offer. Hotel (B) Sightseeing tours of Paihia & Waitangi See the Tribal Lands of the Nga Puhi Maori Day 3: Bay of Islands to Waitomo Circle back to Auckland. After lunch, roll through the lush, green countryside to Waitomo, with its amazing limestone formations & a visit to the glittering Glowworm Grotto. Lodge (B,D) Enjoy a traditional New Zealand country pub Pizza party Day 4: Waitomo to Rotorua Catch a sniff of sulphur in the air as you enter Rotorua, NZ’s most dynamic thermal area & a cultural centre of the native Maori people. Soak in hot, bubbly pools or chow down at a traditional Maori hangi & concert. Hotel (B) Rotorua city tour Visit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun & interactive experience showcasing Kiwi farming, farm animals & a world famous sheep show Day 5: Rotorua to Taupo Travel through the volcanic Wairakei area & find yourself in Taupo, nestled among spectacular natural wonders & offering some great back-to-nature & adventure activities. Resort (B) See raging Huka Falls View Lake Taupo - a vast, water-filled crater created from a volcanic blast & New Zealand’s largest lake
Day 6: Taupo to Wellington Journey through World Heritage Listed Tanogario National Park en route to NZ’s vibrant capital & the trendiest bar & club scenes in the country. Hotel (B) See the dramatic volcanic landscape made famous in the 'Lord of the Rings' See the still active volcano, Mt. Ruapehu Wellington city tour Visit Mt. Victoria for panoramic views Day 7: Wellington Check out ‘Windy Welly’s’ impressive harbour views, steep hills & red hot arts scene complete with hip bars, eclectic shopping & thriving late night entertainment. Hotel (B) See even more of the sights made famous in the 'Lord of the Rings' Day 8: Wellington to Christchurch Hop from the North Island, via ferry, to the South Island. Travel down the stunning Kaikoura coastline through the country’s largest wine region to Christchurch where the tour ends & it's time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) Cruise Cook Strait & the scenic Marlborough & Queen Charlotte Sounds Visit a seal colony on the Kaikoura Coast
Stay Longer? See page 13 for great rates to extend your holiday.
Bay of Islands
6 Day option for the Northern Highlights Stuck for time? We’ve got a shorter, 6 day version of the 8 day Northern Highlights tour that starts or ends in Wellington.
5 ys 6 Da US$46y from$78/Da US
• For 6 day tour price - deduct US$175 from price in the price box.
• Twin room supplement: US$45. • Single room supplement: US$219. • Code: ex Auckland: NNZA. Start 12.00 noon/End 6.00pm. • Code: ex Wellington: NNZC. Start 7.30am/End 12.00 noon. • 6 day tour starts or ends at Abel Tasman Hotel in Wellington.
Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save US$49. Or pay 6 months in advance and save US$25. See page 11 for details.
New Zealand
8 days Northern Highlights
Maori cultural show
When to go and how much
7 nights accomm 7 breakfasts 2 dinners
Code: NNHC 2009/10
Code: NNHA 2009/10 Start Auckland
Finish C’church
US$ pp
2009 APR 11 APR 23 MAY 5 MAY 17 MAY 29 JUN 10 JUN 22 JUL 4 JUL 16 JUL 28 AUG 9 AUG 21 SEP 2 SEP 14 SEP 26 OCT 8 OCT 20 OCT 28 NOV 5 NOV 13 NOV 21 NOV 29 DEC 7 DEC 11 DEC 15 DEC 19 DEC 23 DEC 27 DEC 31
APR APR MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP OCT OCT OCT NOV NOV NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN
18 30 12 24 5 17 29 11 23 4 16 28 9 21 3 15 27 4 12 20 28 6 14 18 22 26 30 3 7
675 675 675 675 675 675 675 665 665 665 665 665 665 665 665 680 680 680 680 680 695 695 695 695 695 695 695 695 695
2010 JAN 4 JAN 8 JAN 12 JAN 16 JAN 20 JAN 24 JAN 28 FEB 1 FEB 5 FEB 9 FEB 13 FEB 17 FEB 21 FEB 25 MAR 1 MAR 5 MAR 17 MAR 29 APR 10 APR 22 MAY 4 MAY 16 MAY 28 JUN 9 JUN 21 JUL 3 JUL 15 JUL 27 AUG 8 AUG 20 SEP 1 SEP 13 SEP 25
JAN 11 JAN 15 JAN 19 JAN 23 JAN 27 JAN 31 FEB 4 FEB 8 FEB 12 FEB 16 FEB 20 FEB 24 FEB 28 MAR 4 MAR 8 MAR 12 MAR 24 APR 5 APR 17 APR 29 MAY 11 MAY 23 JUN 4 JUN 16 JUN 28 JUL 10 JUL 22 AUG 3 AUG 15 AUG 27 SEP 8 SEP 20 OCT 2
695 695 695 695 695 695 695 695 695 695 695 695 695 695 695 695 695 695 685 685 685 685 685 685 685 680 680 680 680 680 680 680 680
Start C’church
Finish Auckland
US$ pp
2009 APR 18 APR 30 MAY 12 MAY 24 JUN 5 JUN 17 JUN 29 JUL 11 JUL 23 AUG 4 AUG 16 AUG 28 SEP 9 SEP 21 OCT 3 OCT 15 OCT 27 NOV 4 NOV 12 NOV 20 NOV 28 DEC 6 DEC 14 DEC 18 DEC 22 DEC 26 DEC 30
APR MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT NOV NOV NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN
25 7 19 31 12 24 6 18 30 11 23 4 16 28 10 22 3 11 19 27 5 13 21 25 29 2 6
650 650 650 650 650 650 650 640 640 640 640 640 640 640 655 655 655 655 655 670 670 670 670 680 680 680 680
2010 JAN 3 JAN 7 JAN 11 JAN 15 JAN 19 JAN 23 JAN 27 JAN 31 FEB 4 FEB 8 FEB 12 FEB 16 FEB 20 FEB 24 FEB 28 MAR 4 MAR 8 MAR 12 MAR 24 APR 5 APR 17 APR 29 MAY 11 MAY 23 JUN 4 JUN 16 JUN 28 JUL 10 JUL 22 AUG 3 AUG 15 AUG 27 SEP 8 SEP 20
JAN 10 JAN 14 JAN 18 JAN 22 JAN 26 JAN 30 FEB 3 FEB 7 FEB 11 FEB 15 FEB 19 FEB 23 FEB 27 MAR 3 MAR 7 MAR 11 MAR 15 MAR 19 MAR 31 APR 12 APR 24 MAY 6 MAY 18 MAY 30 JUN 11 JUN 23 JUL 5 JUL 17 JUL 29 AUG 10 AUG 22 SEP 3 SEP 15 SEP 27
680 680 670 670 670 670 670 670 670 670 670 670 670 670 670 670 670 670 670 660 660 660 660 660 660 660 660 655 655 655 655 655 655 655
For Travel Insurance see page 58. Prices above are quad share. Twin room supplement add US$65. Single room supplement add US$295. NNHA: Start Auckland 12.00noon and end Christchurch 6.00pm. NNHC: Start Christchurch 7.00am and end Auckland 12.00noon For departure point information see page 13.
What’s included All as per itinerary
• 7 nights multi-share accommodation: 5 nights in hotels, 1 night in a resort & 1 night in a lodge Basis: mainly triple, some quad. Twin/single share also available at additional cost
More info at contiki.com/ nzaccommodation • 7 breakfasts (B) & 2 dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges
Zorb in Rotorua
Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save US$69. Or pay 6 months in advance and save US$35. See page 11 for details.
WAITOMO: Guided tours of Ruakuri or Waitomo Caves to see the famous glowworms & rock formations Black water rafting in a rubber ring through underground caves ROTORUA: Traditional Maori Hangi feast & cultural show - Become a ‘zorbonaut’ & race down a hill inside a man-size, transparent zorb ball LAKE TAUPO: Jet boat ride to Huka Falls - Fun evening lake cruise including fishing & karaoke! WELLINGTON: Quad biking through rugged, outback bushland
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3 Days
New Zealand
What’s included
Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops le Mi ety ch Nin Bea
2 nights accomm 2 breakfasts 1 dinner
Bay of Islands
Kayaking
2
BAY OF ISLANDS
5 ys 3 Da US$18y from$62/Da US
Parry Kauri Park
All as per itinerary
• 2 nights in multi share hotel accommodation:
Auckland
Basis: mainly triple, some quad. Twin/single share also available at additional cost
More info at contiki.com/ nzaccommodation • 2 breakfasts (B) & 1 dinner (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges
Tasman Sea
NORTH ISLAND Sand duning
When to go and how much Code: NCZA/NCZC 2009/10
Hole in the Rock Fastboat
Start Auckland
Finish Auckland
US$ pp
Start Auckland
Finish Auckland
US$ pp
2009 APR 11 APR 23 MAY 5 MAY 17 MAY 29 JUN 10 JUN 22 JUL 4 JUL 16 JUL 28 AUG 9 AUG 21 SEP 2 SEP 14 SEP 26 OCT 8 OCT 20 OCT 28 •• NOV 1 • NOV 5 •• NOV 9 • NOV 13 •• NOV 17 • NOV 21 •• NOV 25 • NOV 29 •• DEC 3 • DEC 7 •• DEC 11 DEC 15 •• DEC 19 DEC 23 DEC 27 DEC 31
APR APR MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT OCT NOV NOV NOV NOV NOV NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN
190 190 190 190 190 190 190 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 195 195 195 195 195 195 195 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199
2010 JAN 4 JAN 8 JAN 12 JAN 16 JAN 20 JAN 24 JAN 28 FEB 1 FEB 5 FEB 9 FEB 13 FEB 17 FEB 21 FEB 25 MAR 1 MAR 5 MAR 9 • MAR 13 • MAR 17 MAR 29 APR 10 APR 22 MAY 4 MAY 16 MAY 28 JUN 9 JUN 21 JUL 3 JUL 15 JUL 27 AUG 8 AUG 20 SEP 1 SEP 13 SEP 25
JAN 6 JAN 10 JAN 14 JAN 18 JAN 22 JAN 26 JAN 30 FEB 3 FEB 7 FEB 11 FEB 15 FEB 19 FEB 23 FEB 27 MAR 3 MAR 7 MAR 11 MAR 15 MAR 19 MAR 31 APR 12 APR 24 MAY 6 MAY 18 MAY 30 JUN 11 JUN 23 JUL 5 JUL 17 JUL 29 AUG 10 AUG 22 SEP 3 SEP 15 SEP 27
199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 195 195 195 195 195 195 195 195 195 195 195 195 195 195 195
13 25 7 19 31 12 24 6 18 30 11 23 4 16 28 10 22 30 3 7 11 15 19 23 27 1 5 9 13 17 21 25 29 2
For Travel Insurance see page 58. Prices above are quad share. Twin room supplement add US$25. Single room supplement add US$95. • The tour code for these dates is NCZC only •• The tour code for these dates is NCZA only Start Auckland 12.00 noon and end Auckland 12.00 noon For departure point information see page 13.
Itinerary and included sightseeing
many stunning beaches & chill out under the sun. Hotel (B)
Day 1: Auckland to Bay of Islands Meet up with your Contiki Crew in New Zealand’s largest city, hop on the coach, & head north up the coast to the idyllic & green Northland region. This area is a favourite holiday destination with the Kiwi’s because of its never-ending beaches & laidback, endless-summer lifestyle. On the way, stop & walk through a forest reserve with fascinating & uniquely Kiwi, Kauri Trees. These ancient trees can get seriously massive - you’d need 8m arms to wrap yourself around them! Tonight, take it easy at a seaside resort in Paihia & “breathe in” the beauty & spectacular scenery of the Bay of Islands. Hotel (D)
Day 3: Bay of Islands to Auckland Wrap up your sun-filled days in ‘The Bay’ & return to the big city. Head south through the unspoilt Northland countryside & catch some excellent city & harbour views before the tour ends around lunchtime. Swap emails & it's time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)
Sightseeing tours of Paihia & Waitangi See the Tribal Lands of the Nga Puhi Maori
Venture across Auckland's Harbour Bridge & see the 'City of Sails' harbour made famous by the America's Cup See Auckland’s Sky Tower Free time in Parry Kauri Park – home to a national treasure of ancient, giant kauri trees Day 2: Bay of Islands Undeniably pretty, this region ranks as one of New Zealand’s top natural playgrounds & getting out on the water is a must! Opt in for a sea kayaking adventure, dive in & swim with the dolphins, parasail over the beautiful turquoise waters, or speed through the ‘Hole in the Rock’ on a fast boat through the islands. This area is also a place rich in Maori culture. Explore their Tribal Lands & learn more about the region’s history as the nation’s birthplace. Later, take your pick from one of the area’s
Parasailing
Stay Longer? See page 13 for great rates to extend your holiday.
BAY OF ISLANDS: Ocean kayaking adventure to Haruru Falls - Swim with the dolphins - Exciting ‘Fastboat’ trip through the ‘Hole in the Rock’ - Day tour to ‘Ninety Mile Beach’ with off-roading & sand dune ‘surfing’
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3 days Bay of Islands
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5 Days
New Zealand
Sun & Steam
5 days Sun & Steam
Maori Haka
Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops le Mi ety ch Nin Bea
9 ys 5 Da US$36y from$74/Da US
2
4 nights accomm 4 breakfasts 2 dinners
BAY OF ISLANDS
What’s included Parry Kauri Park
All as per itinerary
• 4 nights multi-share accommodation: 3 nights in hotel & 1 night in a lodge
Auckland
Basis: mainly triple, some quad. Twin/single share also available at additional cost.
More info at contiki.com/ nzaccommodation • 4 breakfasts (B) & 2 dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges
Tasman Sea
1 ROTORUA
WAITOMO CAVES 1
NORTH ISLAND Luge ride
W For more go to contiki.com/steam
Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: Auckland to Bay of Islands Meet up with your Contiki Crew in New Zealand’s largest city, hop on the coach, & head north up the coast to the idyllic & green Northland region. This area is a favourite holiday destination with the Kiwi’s because of its never-ending beaches & laidback, endless-summer lifestyle. Tonight, take it easy at a seaside resort in Paihia & “breathe in” the beauty & spectacular scenery of the Bay of Islands. Hotel (D) Venture across Auckland's Harbour Bridge & see the 'City of Sails' harbour made famous by the America's Cup See Auckland’s Sky Tower Free time in Parry Kauri Park – home to a national treasure of ancient, giant kauri trees Day 2: Bay of Islands Undeniably pretty, this region ranks as one of New Zealand’s top natural playgrounds & getting out on the water is a must! Opt in for a sea kayaking adventure, dive in & swim with the dolphins, parasail over the beautiful turquoise waters, or speed through the “Hole in the Rock” on a fast boat through the islands. This area is also a place rich in Maori culture. Explore their Tribal Lands & learn more about the region’s history as the nation’s birthplace. Later, take your pick from one of the area’s many stunning beaches & chill out under the sun. Hotel (B) Sightseeing tours of Paihia & Waitangi See the Tribal Lands of the Nga Puhi Maori
Day 3: Bay of Islands to Waitomo Circle back to Auckland, with it’s panoramic location right on a harbour & surrounded by outer islands. After lunch, roll through the lush, green countryside to Waitomo. There’s over 300 caves in the area, with some unique attractions like amazing limestone formations & glowing bugs at the glittering Glowworm Grotto. Lodge (B,D) Enjoy a traditional New Zealand country pub Pizza party Day 4: Waitomo to Rotorua See even more amazing scenery today enroute to Rotorua. Catch a sniff of sulphur in the air as you enter Rotorua, New Zealand’s most dynamic thermal area & a cultural centre of the native Maori people. Soak in hot, bubbly pools or chow down at a traditional Maori hangi & concert. Hotel (B) Rotorua city tour Visit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun & interactive experience showcasing Kiwi farming, farm animals & a world famous sheep show Day 5: Rotorua to Auckland You’ll be collected by a transfer coach to head through the Waitomo countryside back to Auckland where the tour ends when you arrive in the late afternoon. Hotel (B) Please note: The transfer from Rotorua to Auckland is not operated by Contiki, but a third party operator.
Stay Longer? See page 13 for great rates to extend your holiday.
When to go and how much Code: NRZA 2009/10
Riverboarding
Start Auckland
Finish Auckland
US$ pp
Start Auckland
Finish Auckland
US$ pp
2009 APR 11 APR 23 MAY 5 MAY 17 MAY 29 JUN 10 JUN 22 JUL 4 JUL 16 JUL 28 AUG 9 AUG 21 SEP 2 SEP 14 SEP 26 OCT 8 OCT 20 OCT 28 NOV 5 NOV 13 NOV 21 NOV 29 DEC 7 DEC 11 DEC 15 DEC 19 DEC 23 DEC 27 DEC 31
APR APR MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT NOV NOV NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN
375 375 375 375 375 375 375 369 369 369 369 369 369 369 369 379 379 379 379 379 389 389 389 389 389 389 389 389 389
2010 JAN 4 JAN 8 JAN 12 JAN 16 JAN 20 JAN 24 JAN 28 FEB 1 FEB 5 FEB 9 FEB 13 FEB 17 FEB 21 FEB 25 MAR 1 MAR 5 MAR 17 MAR 29 APR 10 APR 22 MAY 4 MAY 16 MAY 28 JUN 9 JUN 21 JUL 3 JUL 15 JUL 27 AUG 8 AUG 20 SEP 1 SEP 13 SEP 25
JAN 8 JAN 12 JAN 16 JAN 20 JAN 24 JAN 28 FEB 1 FEB 5 FEB 9 FEB 13 FEB 17 FEB 21 FEB 25 MAR 1 MAR 5 MAR 9 MAR 21 APR 2 APR 14 APR 26 MAY 8 MAY 20 JUN 1 JUN 13 JUN 25 JUL 7 JUL 19 JUL 31 AUG 12 AUG 24 SEP 5 SEP 17 SEP 29
389 389 389 389 389 389 389 389 389 389 389 389 389 389 389 389 389 389 385 385 385 385 385 385 385 379 379 379 379 379 379 379 379
15 27 9 21 2 14 26 8 20 1 13 25 6 18 30 12 24 1 9 17 25 3 11 15 19 23 27 31 4
For Travel Insurance see page 58. Prices above are quad share. Twin room supplement add US$35. Single room supplement add US$170. Start Auckland 12.00 noon and end Auckland 6.00pm For departure point information see page 13.
Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save US$39. Or pay 6 months in advance and save US$19. See page 11 for details.
BAY OF ISLANDS: Catamaran sailing, swimming & snorkelling with lunch WAITOMO: Black water rafting in a rubber ring through underground caves ROTORUA: Skyline gondola and luge rides - Guided walk through the bush to spot Kiwis & Tuataras
3 Days Auckland Explorer
Auckland short break package Want to spend a bit more time in NZ’s multicultural capital at your own pace? Grab a value-packed collection of extras, excursions and great accommodation with our 3 night Auckland Explorer package. You can take one before or after your tour!
Auckland
climb or you can even basejump from it! A walk through the Viaduct Harbour is a must, once the heart of the America's Cup, it's got a great choice of restaurants and cool bars. There’s a wine trail at nearby Waiheke Island, harbour sailing options, ferry trips, and Maori & Polynesian markets…the list is unique and it’s almost endless! Great bars & clubs
What’s included: • 2 nights twin share accommodation (single supplement available) • 2 full buffet breakfasts (B) • Welcome pack with maps & activity ideas • 1 day Explorer Bus sightseeing ‘hop on hop off’ pass Please note: A Contiki Tour Manager is not included in this short break package. Twin room basis can only be booked when 2 friends book the same trip at the same time. Share types may be on a request basis. This short break package can only be booked in conjunction with a Contiki New Zealand tour.
• Tour code: NZAS • Twin share US$135
Hit the streets with your included ‘Explorer Pass’ and you'll be able to hop on and hop off at all the important places. There’s heaps happening from Maori performances at the Auckland Museum to Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World. Spectacular views from the Sky Tower can be topped off with a Vertigo tower
• Single room supplement US$100
W For more go to contiki.com/auckland
s 135 y a 3 D US$ y from$45/Da US
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7 Days Ultimate Winter Adventure
New Zealand
7 days Ultimate Winter Adventure
Whitewater rafting
Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops Cook Straight
Hokitika
Arthur’s Pass
FRANZ JOSEF & FOX GLACIER 1 Haast Pass
Ka iko ura
Co ast
SOUTH ISLAND
5 ys 7 Da US$81ay from$117/D US
All as per itinerary 6 nights in hotels Basis: Twin. Single share also available at additional cost.
Lake Tekapo
More info at contiki.com/ nzaccommodation • 6 breakfasts (B) & 3 dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges
Lake Pukaki
W For more go to contiki.com/nzski
Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: Christchurch to Fox Glacier Meet up with your Contiki Crew & get to know your new travel buddies as we venture through the majestic Southern Alps to Hokitika, a cool little coastal town famous for gold & greenstone. Then wind down along the rugged West Coast to the spectacular Franz Josef & Fox Glacier region. Hotel (D) Scenic drive through Arthur's Pass National Park See traditional Maori greenstone carving Day 2: Fox Glacier to Queenstown Hop in a helicopter & fly off for an optional thrilling alpine experience encompassing 2 world famous glaciers. Or put on your hiking boots & get right out onto the icy slopes of the living, moving glacier. Then it’s back on the road to the breathtaking Southern Lakes & traveller’s favourite – Queenstown! Hotel (B) Westland National Park drive full of glaciers & ancient rainforests See Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers Jaw-dropping drive through the Southern Alps Days 3-5: Queenstown You’re here to ski, so hit the slopes & carve up the mountain! This area is made up of some of the country’s best resorts, with 3 mountain playgrounds to pick from – The Remarkables, Coronet Peak & Cardrona. With 3 mountains to choose from, you’re sure to find the best conditions. On day 5 there’s an included gondola trip to the top of Bob’s Peak for an unforgettable dinner & night out high
above Queenstown. Hotel (B)(B)(B,D) 3 day lift pass & transfers to & from ski fields Gondola ride & dinner high up at Skyline Restaurant Day 6: Queenstown It’s a free day to either test yourself on the mountain again or try out an endless list of non-ski activities in the ‘World’s Adventure Capital’. Think about bungy-jumping, caving, rafting, sledging, jetboating, skiing, skydiving or hang gliding. Tonight, enjoy a final dinner together & an awards night, then head out to one of the many fantastic bars in town, full of locals & travellers. Hotel (B,D) Queenstown tour Day 7: Queenstown to Christchurch Cut through the surreal landscape of Mackenzie Country, past glacial Lake Tekapo on the way back to the charmingly English city of Christchurch. The tour ends here & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) Stop at AJ Hackett’s bungy bridge at Kawarau River Soak up the historical ambience of Arrowtown with its original wooden & stone buildings Catch a glimpse of impressive Mt. Cook See the beautiful glacial lakes of Lake Tekapo & Lake Pukaki See the historic Church of the Good Shepherd
What’s included • 6 nights twin-share accommodation:
Christchurch
5 QUEENSTOWN
6 nights accomm 6 breakfasts 3 dinners
Pacific Ocean
When to go and how much
Snowboarding The Remarkables Code: CZSKIC03 2009 Start C’church
Finish C’church
US$ pp
Start C’church
Finish C’church
US$ pp
2009 JUL 12 JUL 19 JUL 26 AUG 2
JUL JUL AUG AUG
815 815 815 815
2009 AUG 9 AUG 16 AUG 23 AUG 30
AUG AUG AUG SEP
815 815 815 815
18 25 1 8
15 22 29 5
For Travel Insurance see page 58. Prices above are twin share. Single room supplement add US$205. Start Christchurch 8.30am and end Christchurch 6.30pm For 2010 departure dates please go to contiki.com/nzski For departure point information see page 13.
Please note: Ski & snowboard equipment is available for hire in Queenstown.
Stay Longer? See page 13 for great rates to extend your holiday.
Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save US$79. Or pay 6 months in advance and save US$39. See page 11 for details.
FOX GLACIER: Guided glacier hike right onto the glacier itself (gear provided) QUEENSTOWN: Thrilling jet boat ride through the Shotover River - Scenic tandem skydive - AJ Hackett bungy jump
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7 Days Ultimate Winter Adventure
New Zealand
7 days Ultimate Winter Adventure
Whitewater rafting
Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops Cook Straight
Hokitika
Arthur’s Pass
FRANZ JOSEF & FOX GLACIER 1 Haast Pass
Ka iko ura
Co ast
SOUTH ISLAND
5 ys 7 Da US$81ay from$117/D US
All as per itinerary 6 nights in hotels Basis: Twin. Single share also available at additional cost.
Lake Tekapo
More info at contiki.com/ nzaccommodation • 6 breakfasts (B) & 3 dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges
Lake Pukaki
W For more go to contiki.com/nzski
Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: Christchurch to Fox Glacier Meet up with your Contiki Crew & get to know your new travel buddies as we venture through the majestic Southern Alps to Hokitika, a cool little coastal town famous for gold & greenstone. Then wind down along the rugged West Coast to the spectacular Franz Josef & Fox Glacier region. Hotel (D) Scenic drive through Arthur's Pass National Park See traditional Maori greenstone carving Day 2: Fox Glacier to Queenstown Hop in a helicopter & fly off for an optional thrilling alpine experience encompassing 2 world famous glaciers. Or put on your hiking boots & get right out onto the icy slopes of the living, moving glacier. Then it’s back on the road to the breathtaking Southern Lakes & traveller’s favourite – Queenstown! Hotel (B) Westland National Park drive full of glaciers & ancient rainforests See Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers Jaw-dropping drive through the Southern Alps Days 3-5: Queenstown You’re here to ski, so hit the slopes & carve up the mountain! This area is made up of some of the country’s best resorts, with 3 mountain playgrounds to pick from – The Remarkables, Coronet Peak & Cardrona. With 3 mountains to choose from, you’re sure to find the best conditions. On day 5 there’s an included gondola trip to the top of Bob’s Peak for an unforgettable dinner & night out high
above Queenstown. Hotel (B)(B)(B,D) 3 day lift pass & transfers to & from ski fields Gondola ride & dinner high up at Skyline Restaurant Day 6: Queenstown It’s a free day to either test yourself on the mountain again or try out an endless list of non-ski activities in the ‘World’s Adventure Capital’. Think about bungy-jumping, caving, rafting, sledging, jetboating, skiing, skydiving or hang gliding. Tonight, enjoy a final dinner together & an awards night, then head out to one of the many fantastic bars in town, full of locals & travellers. Hotel (B,D) Queenstown tour Day 7: Queenstown to Christchurch Cut through the surreal landscape of Mackenzie Country, past glacial Lake Tekapo on the way back to the charmingly English city of Christchurch. The tour ends here & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) Stop at AJ Hackett’s bungy bridge at Kawarau River Soak up the historical ambience of Arrowtown with its original wooden & stone buildings Catch a glimpse of impressive Mt. Cook See the beautiful glacial lakes of Lake Tekapo & Lake Pukaki See the historic Church of the Good Shepherd
What’s included • 6 nights twin-share accommodation:
Christchurch
5 QUEENSTOWN
6 nights accomm 6 breakfasts 3 dinners
Pacific Ocean
When to go and how much
Snowboarding The Remarkables Code: CZSKIC03 2009 Start C’church
Finish C’church
US$ pp
Start C’church
Finish C’church
US$ pp
2009 JUL 12 JUL 19 JUL 26 AUG 2
JUL JUL AUG AUG
815 815 815 815
2009 AUG 9 AUG 16 AUG 23 AUG 30
AUG AUG AUG SEP
815 815 815 815
18 25 1 8
15 22 29 5
For Travel Insurance see page 58. Prices above are twin share. Single room supplement add US$205. Start Christchurch 8.30am and end Christchurch 6.30pm For 2010 departure dates please go to contiki.com/nzski For departure point information see page 13.
Please note: Ski & snowboard equipment is available for hire in Queenstown.
Stay Longer? See page 13 for great rates to extend your holiday.
Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save US$79. Or pay 6 months in advance and save US$39. See page 11 for details.
FOX GLACIER: Guided glacier hike right onto the glacier itself (gear provided) QUEENSTOWN: Thrilling jet boat ride through the Shotover River - Scenic tandem skydive - AJ Hackett bungy jump
7 amaz ing tou rs
to pick
from
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Why go Asia with Contiki?
Asia
The world’s a big place, but for those in the know, South East Asia is on the radar as the continent that has it all, with a thousand ways to thrill and chill. And now Contiki can take you there! Here’s a few unique reasons to travel with us. Need more convincing? See pages 4-5. The perfect group size - Contiki’s group size in Asia averages around 25, so you’ll have just the right amount of new friends to share your experience with!
Contiki crew - Our Tour Managers are expats who know Contiki and they know Asia. They buddy up with professional, local English speaking guides to help us dig even further into the best of what the destinations offer.
Planes, trains, boats & automobiles – In Asia, half the fun is not where you go, but how you get there, so we use a mixture of travel modes, not just a coach.
3 stars goes a long way in Asia – Great quality hotels and places to stay, combined with a few authentic ‘surprise stopovers’ to really mix it up.
Find tour all & pr s, dates con ices a tiki.c om t /asia
Our Included Highlights are a part of every itinerary and they’re included in the cost of your tour. Here’s just some of what’s on offer: Unlimited Sky Rail pass to explore the shopping districts of Bangkok Meet the Hmong Hilltribes in a village in Chiang Mai A bike tour of UNESCO listed Luang Prabang Learn about the Indochinese War at the COPE centre in Vientiane Visit the Killing Fields in Phnom Penh Cruise the Mekong Delta by boat See the Imperial Citadel in Hue Snorkel off a junk boat on Halong Bay Visit the Ta Prohm temple (seen in Tomb Raider) in Angkor Wat
You’ll also have plenty of free time to get into one of our many ‘Explore More’ Optional Activities. Check out some of them below (plus there’s more at contiki.com/exploremore). Experience a mineral mud bath & hot springs in Nha Trang Spend a day working with the local village farmers in Hoi An Learn to cook Thai-style in Chiang Mai Get active on a half-day river kayaking adventure in Luang Prabang Zoom down the Mekong on a river tube in Vang Vieng Dine at a restaurant that’s also a training centre for former street children in Vientiane Receive a good luck blessing ritual by Buddhist monks in Siem Riep
Got a question? Answers to frequently asked questions & things you need to know. Your FREE Contiki document wallet and luggage tag* will be sent to you with your travel documents. The wallet is a safe place for your tickets and passports, something you’ll want to keep and use again. * Contiki reserves the right to substitute an alternative travel accessory for the Contiki document wallet.
How much 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 20 kg (44lbs) plus one small hand/day bag that can go on the coach with you.
What’s included? • Coach, train, air transfers, and ferry transport as specified. • Accommodation, breakfast and evening meals as detailed on pages 15 & 43 and under ‘What’s included’ on tour pages. • Sightseeing as detailed on pages 6-7 and in the itineraries on tour pages. Unless specified, entrance fees are not included. • Experienced crew as detailed on page 10 and on tour pages.
W For more detailed information online head to contiki.com/contikipedia
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.
On tours which include Flotilla Sailing, a small bag suitable for the extremely limited luggage space is required. Your regular luggage will be stored during this time. NO EXTERNAL METAL FRAME BACKPACKS PLEASE, 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 TM 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.
How much money do I need? You should be able to use debit and credit cards for most items. You’ll need to allow enough money to cover lunches, some dinners, souvenirs, shopping, drinks, optional excursions and activities, entrance fees to attractions and evening entertainment.
• Optional excursions and activities such as white water rafting, helicopter flights, bungy jumping, hot air ballooning, etc.
It is advisable to start your tour with some cash in local currencies such as A$ or NZ$.
• Some meals as specified under “All this included”.
What should I pack?
Will I get more information? Upon receipt of final payment, you’ll receive a copy of Contiki’s ‘Travellers Guide’ – an information book about your holiday. You’ll also receive a comprehensive day-by-day itinerary including full details and costs of all optional excursions available on your tour.
Comfortable, casual clothing for day wear and ‘smart/casual’ for dining and those special evenings on the town. Remember that early or later in the season you will need warmer clothing as well as a raincoat/anorak. Note that casinos do not allow jeans or denim clothes. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. For further details, please refer to your ‘Travellers Guide’ information book.
Explore More Optional Activities When do I choose? Optionals are arranged and paid for on tour. By leaving the final decisions until then you can choose at the same time as your new friends, you’ll get great value as we get you great rates and your Tour Manager can offer personal advice. Some activities are seasonal and weather dependent as well. How do I pay? You pay on tour with major credit cards or cash (A$ or NZ$).
Am I expected to tip on tour? Every country in the world has different tipping policies and in Australia and New Zealand, within service industries, tipping is common practice. Tipping is totally discretionary and only given if you feel the service has met or exceeded your expectations. Your Tour Manager will assist you with any questions about this while you’re on the road. The same idea applies to your Contiki Crew - if you think they have done a good job then they would be grateful for your recognition by way of a tip, however this is not mandatory – it’s completely up to you.
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, alternatives will be arranged.
Do I need vaccinations? At the time this brochure went to press (January 2009), no vaccinations were necessary. However, it is wise to check up-to-date information with your travel agent prior to departure. Don’t forget to bring with you any medication that you may require en route, such as antihistamines or antibiotics.
Seasonality & climate? Being such a large landmass, Australia is prone to seasonal climate changes. This will mean that at certain times of the year some of our brochured itineraries may need to be slightly changed. For example: Northern Territory itineraries during the wet season (December to April).
Travel insurance You must take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money & 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 in all countries we fully comply with local Travel Industry laws
Photography credits Photos courtesy of Quicksilver Connections Page 6. Snorkelling. Photos courtesy of Tourism Australia Page 7. Sydney Opera House - Robert Wallace. Page 8. Snorkelling - Tom Keating. Page 9. Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park - Steve Strike. Byron Bay Mike Newling. Page 18. Harley Davidson Ride - Chris Mclennan. Page 19. Snorkelling - Adam Bruzzone. Page 20. Aboriginal Art - Dominic Harcourt Webster. Page 23. Byron Bay - Mike Newling. Page 25. Gold Coast Queensland - Jamie Macfadyen. Page 35. Sydney Harbour Bridge - City of Sydney. Page 37. Whitehaven Beach Lincoln Fowler. Page 38. Kings Canyon Steve Strike. Page 39. Kakadu Boat cruise - Nick Rains. Kings Canyon Steve Strike. Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park - Steve Strike. Page 40. Kings Canyon - Steve Strike. Page 41. Flinders Ranges - Mike Newling. Photos courtesy of Tourism Queensland Page 31. Cape Tribulation. Photo courtesy of BridgeClimb Sydney Page 34. Sydney Harbour Bridge - OTTO Holdings (Aust.) Pty Limited. Photo courtesy of Mojo Surf Australia Page 34. Learn to surf Mojo Surf. Photo courtesy of Marine Tourism Holdings Limited Page 13. Bounty. Photos courtesy of Northern Territory Tourist Comission Page 40. Katherine Gorge. Page 41. Quad Bike. Photos courtesy of Tourism New Zealand Page 3. Jetboat Huka Falls Destination Lake Taupo. Page 9. Inside a Zorb - Zorb Rotorua. Page 42. A fine day in the fiord - Holger Leue. Page 43. Heliglacier trip - Fox Glacier Heli. Page 44. The Ledge Swing - AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand. Page 52. Sand tobogganing - Chris McLennan. Page 53. Haka - James Heremaia. Page 55. Snowboarding on the Remarkables - NZ Ski. Photo courtesy of Zorb Page 51. Zorb - Zorb. Photo courtesy of NZSki (www.nzski.com) Page 55. Coronet Peak - Miles Holden.
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Booking conditions
Got a question and conditions
Once Contiki accepts your booking by confirmation thereof a contract is made between Contiki & you upon the terms & conditions set out below. 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 communication thereof to either you or your travel agent. 2. PRICE GUARANTEE Prices in this brochure are based on costs and exchange rates as at 21st January, 2009. 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. For a coach holiday to operate successfully a minimum number of clients is required. Should the numbers on your holiday fail to reach this minimum Contiki reserves the right to cancel your holiday giving a minimum of 6 weeks notice. 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 or better 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 AND CONDITIONS 4.1 Throughout this brochure reference is made to the standard of accommodation, meal plans, transportation and included extras that make up your Contiki Holiday. 4.2 At the time this brochure went to press (January 2009) all Contiki’s holidays and included extras as described on the tours pages throughout this brochure were available. 4.3 With respect to our touring program Contiki will do our best, at our discretion, to select accommodation, sightseeing tours and transportation to give you good value for money. 4.4 When winter brochures are released, these prices supersede any winter tour prices in the summer brochure 4.5 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.
1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of a non refundable deposit of US$200 per person per tour, 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 price must be paid no later than 45 days before the scheduled holiday departure date from your home country 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. 2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days of your departure from your home country, the full cost of the holiday will be payable immediately on booking and we reserve the right to provide all travel documents 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 Your deposit is non-refundable upon cancellation by you. 3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee to cover the estimate of cost and expenses incurred by us in the terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This is expressed as a percentage of the holiday price and is calculated as follows: PERIOD OF NOTICE
CANCELLATION FEE
More than 45 days notice:
Deposit is forfeited
45-22 days
25%of tour fare
21-8 days:
30% of tour fare
7-1 days: Day of departure:
50% of tour fare 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 In the event that you should not be granted a visa, we have devised this unique scheme to protect you against the necessary cancellation fees detailed above. For tours costing up to US$1,000 - waiver fee US$79 per person. For tours costing over US$1,000 - waiver fee US$89 per person. Waiver fees are payable at the time of booking and are non-refundable. They do not apply to cancellations due to changes of mind or for medical reasons. To protect yourself against these and other eventualities, you should ask your Travel Agent about a suitable insurance policy. N.B. This scheme is applicable only in the event that you provide documentary proof of having a visa application refused. 3.5 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.
5. LIABILITY
3.6 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that may be levied by your Travel Agent.
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.
3.7 If flight changes are requested after the deposit has been received, or if flights are cancelled after tickets are issued, revision fees, change fees or Airline cancellation fees will be applicable and maybe in addition to the above cancellation charges.
5.2 We will be entitled to keep for each account any interest earned on such monies.
4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING
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 your selected holiday. The payment of a deposit or any other monies in respect of your holiday shall be deemed to be an authorisation to disburse thereof as aforesaid. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY 1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit of US$200, per person per tour, or the full amount payable if booking is made within 45 days of departure from your home country, 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 instalment of the holiday price by Contiki only once the booking has been confirmed in writing by Contiki or your travel agent.
4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed, you wish to change to an alternative departure date, transfer your booking to someone else who satisfies all the conditions applicable to the package or you wish to change to a different Contiki holiday, you may do so subject to a period of reasonable notice and provided the new holiday date is also in this brochure and is available. 4.2 A fee of US$30 per person will be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed unless the change increases the value of the booking. A change of tour date or tour itinerary 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 US$30 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 Clients must be aged between 18 - 35 inclusive but Contiki may, in its absolute discretion, and, in exceptional circumstances, give confirmation of acceptance of a person outside this age limit. 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 28 days thereof so that your complaint can be investigated. Any claims made after the 28 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 English Law, unless we agree otherwise in writing. 5.10.2 If any provision of this contract is held invalid or unenforcable 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 enforcability 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 You are strongly recommended to take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money and public liability before you will be accepted on a Contiki Holiday. Please check that the insurance covers all of the activities that you will 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. Contiki contracts with many different suppliers throughout the world to ensure that all the components of your holiday are taken care of. Contiki accepts responsibility for the services contracted with these suppliers as they effect your holiday. Where a part of your holiday as specified in this brochure cannot be provided and a reasonable alternative not accepted, Contiki may pay compensation specific to that loss.Please also note that Contiki cannot be held responsible for the failure of any of these parties to provide facilities or services for handicapped clients (see also 5.3 under 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 2009 to September 2010. 3. OPERATING COMPANIES The programmes advertised in this brochure are operated by Contiki Holidays (Australia) Pty and Contiki Holidays (New Zealand) Limited.
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How To Book
Your travel agent will confirm by phone with the local Contiki office that there’s availability on the tour you’ve chosen. At the same time, your travel agent can book your hotel accommodation before and/or after your tour (see page 13).
Europe 4. You must pay the balance of your holiday fare to Contiki through your travel agent not less than 45 days before the departure date, or at the time of booking if less than 45 days before departure.
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5. We will then send to your travel agent your travel vouchers and detailed information about your holiday.
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IMPORTANT By paying the US$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 59, which make up the contract between you and Contiki.
At the time of booking, you must pay to your travel agent a non-refundable deposit of US$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. Once your deposit has been received, Contiki will send your travel agent confirmation of the details of the booking.
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email: contiki@pacific.net.sg info@contiki.com.sg
Internet Address: www.contiki.com
Special Interest Groups
If you’re looking for something completely different our Special Interest Groups Departments 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!
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.
If you’re planning to organise a group to Europe, America, Asia, 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 on your group is 18 – 35, any date can be reserved exclusively for your group at special, reduced rates – perhaps even a free trip for yourself!!
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Contiki is represented in Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thialand, United Kingdom, USA. Contiki is a registered trademark of Contiki Tours International Ltd, Bermuda. © Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. Printed in Singapore. 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.