Travellers Guide - New Zealand 2009-2010 by Contiki

New Zealand 2009/10 Travellers Guide

Inside youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find lots of important information about your tour & all the places youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll visit

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Welcome to Contiki Kia ora and thank you for choosing Contiki New Zealand. We are delighted that you have chosen to visit New Zealand and look forward to showing you around our beautiful country. This booklet has been prepared to give you as much background detail and information as we can about New Zealand and your Contiki holiday. We have included general information, suggestions, explanations and ideas that will help you prepare for, and assist in maximising the enjoyment of your holiday. We have found from past experience that the more knowledgeable our clients are prior to arriving in New Zealand, the more they enjoy their trip. We therefore recommend you read this booklet carefully before leaving home. Contiki has been operating since 1962. Many years of experience and hard work have gone into planning and organising your holiday and throughout the trip we’ll be doing our best to make it the ‘holiday of a lifetime’. Nevertheless, in the end, the success of your holiday will depend on you, for you will only get out of it what you yourself are prepared to put into it. We look forward to seeing you in New Zealand and thanks again for choosing Contiki. On behalf of the Contiki Team- have a great holiday!

Tony Laskey General Manager Contiki New Zealand

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Contents Page

Before you go • What to Pack • Baggage allowance • Checklist • Passports and visas • Insurance and security • Health • Flying hints • Credit cards • Pre-paid debit cards • Duty free

Departure details

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• Departure points • Pre-departure get-together • If you miss the coach

Auckland information

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Christchurch information

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Queenstown information

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Wellington information

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Touring - the facts

• The Contiki team • Accommodation & meals • Transport • Smoking/drinking

General information

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• Music • Health and hygiene • Budgeting • Shopping • Optional excursions • Photography • Tipping • Calling home • Winter departures • Weekends and public holidays • Useful telephone numbers • Clothing sizes • 2009/2010 Calendars • Receiving mail on tour • Mailing addresses • Traveller’s ten commandments

New Zealand uncovered

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• General facts

Your notes

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stay in touch

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Before you go What to pack ‘Decide how many clothes you want to take - halve the amount and that’s how much you’ll need!’

Baggage allowance Baggage is restricted to ONE SUITCASE (non-expanding). You may bring a small airline type bag but no metal framed backpacks or vanity cases please. Below is a suggested clothing list. It’s worth remembering that in winter you’ll need more warm clothing; a jacket is essential. In summer, it can be cool in the evenings and it can rain, even in January! ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑

Rainproof jacket Warm jacket Jeans Shorts/skirts Casual shirts T-shirts Aspirin/Medicines etc. Tissues Tracksuit Sewing Kit Writing Material Address Book Alarm Clock Small Overnight Bag Motion Sickness Pills

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Comfortable shoes (for outdoor activities) Toilet Bag & contents Sunglasses Suntan Lotion Insect Repellent Clothes for an evening out 1 Thick Sweater Socks Underwear Nightwear Swimwear & Towel Thongs/sandals Good shoes

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Have you labelled your suitcase inside and out? Have you all the necessary medication you will need? Have you got your airline tickets, passport, pre-paid debit card, insurance policy, credit cards, visas, cash in handbag, Contiki ‘Ticket to Ride’ travel vouchers? Have you your driving licences with you? Have you got any special medical certificates? Have you your camera and memory cards?

NB: You’ll need your Contiki ‘Ticket to Ride’ travel vouchers to board the Contiki coach on the morning of departure. Don’t pack your passport in your suitcase.

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Before you go Passports and visas Visa requirements vary. Please check with your travel agent to make sure you have the necessary documents. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget your passport. Vaccinations/inoculations are not required unless a person has travelled through an infected area within 14 days preceding arrival into New Zealand. It is compulsory to carry a passport for presentation at the port of entry and exit.

Insurance and security It is essential that you are constantly security conscious. Your most important possessions such as your passport, money and camera should be carefully guarded at all times. Loss of such items not only causes considerable difficulties, but could ruin your holiday. It is COMPULSORY for all international passengers to be adequately covered for Cancellation and Curtailment Insurance prior to their tour departure, and we strongly advise insurance against loss of or damage to baggage, loss of personal money and travellers cheques.

Health Medical and hospital treatment is not free to visitors (except for injuries covered by accident compensation). It is COMPULSORY for all clients to be adequately covered by Medical Insurance prior to their tour departure. Please purchase your Insurance from your travel agent prior to your tour departure. If you suffer from any form of illness, be sure to have an adequate supply of the medicines that you require for the duration of the tour. You must advise us through your travel agent of any important medical condition you may have, before departure.

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Before you go Flying hints Ensure you carry all your travel documentation in your hand luggage, which should also include your camera, toiletries (subject to aviation law), paperbacks etc. Make sure you take advantage of duty free shopping, but check the current duty free limits that apply in the country of your destination. The longer flights can be made a little more enjoyable by wearing loose clothing, good comfortable shoes as well as walking the aisles regularly, eating sensibly and drinking plenty of fluid (preferably not alcohol). Try to get some sleep and upon arrival, adjust immediately into local time by waiting until evening before sleeping - this should relieve the effects of jet-lag.

Credit cards All major credit cards are accepted in New Zealand, including American Express, Diners Club, Bankcard, Visa and MasterCard. Always remember to guard your card, even on holiday: • Check the expiry date of your card when making travel plans. • Ensure you know your P.I.N. number. Memorise it. Do not write it down. • Ensure that your card is kept in view at all times when paying for goods and services. • Ensure that the total amount of your purchase is entered on the sales voucher before you sign it. • Check that you have received your credit card back after using it for payment. • Retain all copies of sales vouchers until you have verified them against your statements. • Insist that all ‘spoiled’ sales vouchers are destroyed in your presence. • Only carry your cards on your person or in your hand luggage. • Never leave your cards unattended in your hotel rooms, vehicle or any other place. • Treat your cards as you would cash. • Report immediately the loss or theft of your credit cards. The international numbers you should call to report the loss of your credit cards are: Mastercard: 0800 449 140 (Call Free) Visa: 0508 600 300 (Call Free) American Express: 0800 656 660 (Call Free)

Pre-paid debit cards These cards can be purchased via a company such as Travelex or through most major retail banks. They operate like a regular debit card and provide a safe and portable way to carry your money. Simply use a cash machine in New Zealand to withdraw NZ dollars from your pre-paid account. Travelex or your bank will provide advice as to what currency is best to initially load onto your card.

Duty free Duty free allowances for travellers aged 18 and over: • 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco • six bottles of wine or 1 dozen cans of beer • 3 litres of spirits.

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Departure details Departure points Check final documents for your tour departure time. For tours departing Auckland, there will be no pre departure meeting the night prior. Please meet in the foyer of the Mercure Hotel at 11am on day of departure. Auckland Mercure Hotel Auckland 8 Customs Street, Auckland Tel: (09) 377 89203 Queenstown Queenstown Lodge Sainsbury Road, Fernhill Queenstown Tel: (03) 442 7107

Christchurch Bealey’s Hotel 263 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch Tel: (03) 379 8660 Wellington Abel Tasman Hotel 169 Willis Street Wellington Tel: (04) 385 1304

Pre-departure get together At the Bealey’s Hotel in Christchurch, your Tour Manager will post a notice advising you of your pre-departure get together. Please bring your passport to the meeting and your Contiki ‘Ticket to Ride’ vouchers. Afterwards, most of you will want to go out together for a meal - ask your Tour Manager for the best value places in town.

If you miss the coach Should you miss the Contiki coach on the day of departure, check with the Hotel reception or contact Contiki Operations on (09) 300-1601. Contiki will help arrange for you to catch up with the tour, but you will be responsible for any expenses incurred.

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Contiki’s accommodation in Auckland: Mercure Hotel, 8 Customs Street, Auckland. Tel: (09) 377 8920

How to get there All clients arriving into Auckland Airport (Domestic or International) can make their way to the Mercure Hotel by using Air Bus Express. Air Bus departs both terminals every 20 minutes and tickets can be purchased from the driver. You will receive a 20% discount off the normal fare on presentation of your Travellers Guide book to the driver. Air Bus will transfer you back to the airport for the same discounted price. Air Bus operates between 5.00am and 10.00pm. If you arrive outside of these hours you can book a transfer with Super Shuttle, freephone 0800 748 885 for reservations and prices (or locate in “Shuttle” area outside the airport terminal building).

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Auckland information Main tourist sights Sky Tower Rising above the Sky City Casino, the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere at 328 metres (1,000 ft), provides wonderful views of Auckland city and the surrounding area. The Tower also includes a selection of interactive displays. Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World At road level, motorists heading out along Auckland’s scenic Tamaki Drive could not be blamed for believing it was all harbour vistas, sail boats, cappuccinos and ice creams, but all is not as it seems... In a subterranean world penguins parade in a wonderland of ice and snow, while sharks, giant eels, stingrays and scores of shimmering fish swim the ocean like depth, this is Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World. Viaduct Harbour Conveniently located in Downtown Auckland the Viaduct is home to a great collection of restaurants and bars, the National Maritime Museum and a superyacht marina. A great place to absorb the excitement of the Auckland Harbour, daytime or nightime! Devonport A short ferry ride from the Downtown ferry building is the North Shore's suburb of Devonport. The collection of shops and cafes offer a village atmosphere and the climb up Mt Victoria rewards you with beautiful harbour views towards the city and beyond. Or maybe a lazy afternoon on the lawn by the waters edge is for you?

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Auckland information Useful information Banks: Monday - Friday

9.00am to 4.30pm

Chemist: After hours Newmarket Day Night Pharmacy (Urgent Pharmacy), 60 Broadway, Newmarket, Auckland City. Ph. (09) 520 6634, Open 9am - 11pm (7 days a week) Post office: Auckland City Postshop, Citibank Building, 23 Customs Street, Ph. 09 302 1059. NB: this location is approx. 100m from the Mercure Hotel. Monday - Friday 8.00am to 5.30pm Saturday 10.00am to 2.00pm Postal charges: It is currently a flat rate of NZ$1.50 for a postcard or aerogramme, anywhere in the world. Shopping: Queen Street, Auckland City: Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday

9.00am to 5.30pm 9.00am to 9.00pm 10.00am to 4.00pm

Newmarket: Monday - Wednesday Thursday - Friday Saturday - Sunday

9.00am to 5.30pm 9.00am to 7.00pm 10.00am to 4.00pm

Parnell: Monday - Friday Saturday & Sunday

9.00am to 5.30pm 10.00am to 4.00pm

Karangahape Road: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Thursday Saturday Victoria Park Market: (7 days a week.)

9.00am to 5.30pm 9.00am to 9.00pm 9.30am to 12.30pm 9.00am to 6.00pm

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Christchurch information

Contiki’s accommodation in Christchurch: Bealey’s Hotel, 263 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch. Tel: (03) 379 8660

How to get there All clients arriving into Christchurch Airport (Domestic or International) can make their way to the Bealey’s Hotel using Super Shuttle. Tickets can be purchased from the driver.You will receive a 10% discount off the normal fare when you produce your Travellers Guide book to the Driver. This service departs regularly from outside the terminals on the Shuttle/Taxi ranks. The Shuttle company will transfer you back to the airport for the same discounted price. Call Toll Free 0800 748 885 for reservations.

Getting around Christchurch Cathedral Square is in the centre of Christchurch. All the city shops, hotels, bars and restaurants are within easy walking distance. There are many tours throughout the city and surrounding districts. For more information, ask at the Hotel Reception or telephone the Christchurch Isite. Freephone: 0800 247483.

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Christchurch information Main tourist sights The River Avon flows through Christchurch and is lined with gardens and trees. Early settlers wanted to call it The Shakespeare. The Christchurch Town Hall is an example of modern New Zealand architecture and worth a visit as is Christs College - considered by many as ‘THE’ school in New Zealand. Nearby are the luscious Botanical Gardens, some say they are the most beautiful in the world, open daily, from sunrise to dusk. Christchurch Museum and Art Gallery in the Botanical Gardens are also worth a browse. Open Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 4.30pm and Sunday 2.00pm to 4.30pm. Ferrymead Historic Park includes a 100-acre Time Machine, with all kinds of restored vehicles, machines and buildings, including a fully operational railway and tramway. Open daily 10.00am to 4.30pm. Other things to do: • Hire a bike and cycle through Hagley Park. • Go punting on the Avon River. • In winter, take a day trip to Mt Hutt - Ski field in the sky. • Visit the scenic Mt Cavendish Gondola.

Useful information Banks: Monday - Friday Tuesday

9.00am to 4.30pm 9.30am to 4.30pm

Chemist: Urgent Pharmacy (Chch) Ltd, Corner Bealey Avenue & Colombo St Christchurch. Tel: (03) 3664439 Monday - Thursday 6.00pm to 11.00pm Friday 9.00pm to 11.00pm Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays 9.00am to 11.00pm Post office: Cathedral Square North 736 Colombo Street, Christchurch. Tel: 03 377 5414 Monday - Friday Saturday

8.30am to 5.30pm 10.00 to 2.00pm

Postal Charges: It is currently a flat rate of NZ$1.50 for a postcard or aerogramme, anywhere in the world. Shopping: Central City: Monday - Thursday 9.00am to 5.30pm Friday Saturday Brighton: Popular seaside suburb shops Saturday

9.00am to 9.00pm 9.30am to 12.30pm open all day 9.00am to 5.30pm

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Queenstown information

Contikiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accommodation in Queenstown: The Queenstown Lodge, Sainsbury Road, Fernhill, Queenstown. Tel: (03) 442 7107

How to get there All clients arriving into Queenstown Airport can make their way to Queenstown Lodge using Super Shuttle. Tickets can be purchased from the driver. You will receive a 10% discount off the normal fare when you produce your Travellers Guide book to the Driver. This service departs regularly from outside the terminals on the Shuttle/Taxi ranks. The Shuttle company will transfer you back to the airport for the same discounted price. Call Toll Free 0800 748 885 for reservations.

Getting around Queenstown Queenstownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main shopping area is an easy twenty minute walk from the Queenstown Lodge. There is a taxi service and the Lodge also operates a shuttle service into town on a limited basis.

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Queenstown information Main tourist sights Most of Queenstown’s main attractions can be seen on your tour. Here are a few suggestions on other activities in the area. • Hire a mountain bike and explore the local area. • Try high country fishing. • In summer, go sailing or water skiing on Lake Wakatipu. • In winter, try snow skiing on one of Queenstown’s nearby ski fields. • Take on one of the areas world famous walks. • Go Jetboating, White Water Rafting, Skydiving & Bungy Jumping

Useful information Taxis:

All taxis

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Monday - Friday

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Located on Rees Street Open 7 days

8.00am to 10.00pm

Located on Camp Street Monday - Friday

9.00am to 5.00pm

Post office: Shopping: Pubs/bars:

Most shops open 7 days Open 7 days

Tel: 442 7788 9.00am to 4.30pm

9.00am to 5.00pm

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Contikiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accommodation in Wellington: Abel Tasman Hotel, 169 Willis Street, Wellington Tel: (04) 385 1304

How to get there All clients arriving into Wellington Airport can make their way to the Abel Tasman Hotel using Super Shuttle. Tickets can be purchased from the driver. You will receive a 10% discount off the normal fare when you produce your Travellers Guide book to the Driver. This service departs regularly from outside the terminals on the Shuttle/Taxi ranks. The Shuttle company will transfer you back to the airport for the same discounted price. Call Toll Free 0800 748 885.

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Wellington information Getting around Wellington Wellington’s main shopping areas are Lambton Quay, Willis Street and Courtney Place. The hotel staff will be happy to advise you of day tours in and around the city.

Main tourist sights Te Papa – National Museum (55 Cable Street) New Zealand’s largest and most modern museum, opened in 1998, contains both local and international exhibits and artefacts. Open 7 days 10.00am to 6.00pm, late night Thursday to 9.00pm. Admission free. Houses of Parliament (Molesworth Street) Conducted tours leave from the Houses of Parliament’s ground floor every day except Christmas, Boxing and New Year’s Day. Check for details of time. Tel: (04) 4749199. Michael Fowler Arts Centre (Wakefield Street) Named after the former Mayor of Wellington, Sir Michael Fowler, who was determined the capital would have a new and grand town hall. Wellington Zoo (Newtown) Open daily 8.30am to 5.00pm. Cable Car and Botanical Gardens Wellington boasts one cable car which whisks you straight up the hillside from Lambton Quay past Victoria University to the Botanical Gardens.

Useful information Taxis: Wellington Taxis

Tel: 384 4444

Banks: Monday - Friday

9.00am to 4.30pm

Chemist: Wellington Urgent Pharmacy 17 Adelaide Road Wellington Monday - Friday Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays

Tel: 0 4 385 8810 5.00pm to 11.00pm 8.00am to 11.00pm

Post office: The nearest Post Office is on Manners Street, a five minute walk from our hotel. Monday - Friday 8.00am to 5.30pm Postal charges: It is currently a flat rate of NZ$1.50 for a postcard or aerogramme, anywhere in the world. Shopping: Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday

9.00am to 5.30pm 9.00am to 9.00pm 9.30am to 12.40pm

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Touring the facts The Contiki team Tour managers Because Tour Managers have a responsibility to you, the client, they have been chosen for the qualities that enable them to make your trip a richer experience. They have extensive knowledge of the customs, attitudes and geography of the areas that we visit and are happy to share this with you along the way. We ask that you respect their decisions and discretion as these are made in not only your interests, but that of the whole group. At the same time, your individuality will be respected and ample free time is planned to enable you to explore on your own and follow personal interests. Drivers Your Driver works in close co-operation with the Tour Manager. They are comprehensively trained and tested and are very familiar with New Zealand and its geography. Their other responsibilities include the vehicleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loading/unloading and its cleanliness.

Accommodation & meals On all tours, you will experience a whole variety of accommodation that has been specially chosen by Contiki for their local flavour. The location and atmosphere of these nightstops enable you to fully enjoy the surrounding area and are one of the many highlights of your tour of New Zealand. Your hosts are local personalities who know their region inside out - the best opportunity to get to know New Zealanders and their way of life. Breakfast is included every morning. For lunch, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an opportunity to go your own way. Your Tour Manager will help with suggestions. Some evening meals are included in your tour fare, the menu varies from a tasty buffet to a real New Zealand barbecue. The free evenings, when no meal is included in the cost of your tour, are a great opportunity for a night out to sample more of the local cuisine.

Transport On all tours you will travel in a modern coach, carefully designed for its comfort, reliability, safety and overall suitability for the job it has to do. Each coach has air-conditioning, air suspension, DVD player and a full stereo system. For the duration of the tour, the coach is like a home. Care should be taken to maintain its cleanliness by removing litter every day.

Smoking/drinking Contiki coaches are designated non-smoking. However, frequent stops are made, when you can smoke freely. We find this system to be the most agreeable to all our clients. New Zealand law prohibits any consumption of alcoholic beverages on board the coach.

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General information DVD & music All our coaches are fitted with DVD players and full stereo systems. As our supply of DVD’s and CD’s is not inexhaustible, you are invited to bring along your favourites. You’ll be able to take it in turns to choose the films and music. A guitar is welcome on board the coach - but it is your own responsibility.

Health and hygiene Life on a Contiki tour can get quite hectic with early mornings and late nights, which can mean a risk of catching a common cold or the flu. Also, different air, water, food and lifestyle can reduce your resistance to sickness and you may find a course of vitamins will help you. Please keep these points in mind while travelling - sickness can reduce the enjoyment of a wonderful holiday. If, at any time, you feel unwell, do not hesitate to speak to your Tour Manager who can assist you in contacting a doctor for consultation. If you are on a regular course of medicine/contraception, it is preferable to bring a supply sufficient for the whole time you are away from home as your particular medicine and/or brand may not be readily available in New Zealand. NB: It is very important you continually maintain high standards of personal hygiene to minimise the risk of infection and illness on tour. Your Tour Manager will provide you with helpful hints relating to your tour.

Budgeting The amount of extra money you will need to cover incidental expenses such as nightlife, drinks, and gifts depends entirely on personal tastes and lifestyle. As a rough guide, we suggest you budget approximately NZ$100 per day. In New Zealand, there is 12.5% GST (Goods and Service Tax, included in the price) on all items (food, clothing, alcohol, souvenirs etc.). NB: The above is only a guideline and does not include costs of Optional Excursions.

Shopping During your tour, you will be given the opportunity to see various demonstrations of local craft making where you may also decide to purchase items. The various shops are selected for their standard of demonstration, service and because they guarantee their products. These shops, however, are private businesses and have no connection with Contiki. Any decision to purchase goods from them is, therefore, entirely up to you. Often, various shops will provide a mail service, but please be aware that it can take a long time for the goods to arrive home and when they arrive they may be liable to customs and excise duty. Customs and excise regulations are different in every country and we recommend you obtain a copy of these before you leave home.

Explore more-optional acticvities A Contiki New Zealand tour is all about exciting ‘once in a lifetime’ outdoor adventures. Some of these are included in the tour fare.

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General Information Explore more-optional acticvities contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d: However, to allow you the freedom of tailoring your holiday to your own personal needs, there is also a wide range of optional activities available before, during and after your tour. To assist you with planning your budget, a list of Optional Excursions is sent to you with your final documents. Contiki does not operate nor have any liability for any listed excursions as all are the responsibility of Third Party Operators. Please remember that all adventure activities are undertaken at your own risk. For any that you choose, the Tour Manager will make firm bookings in advance and you will be liable for all the costs at that time.

Photography We have found that the average person take loads of photos whilst in New Zealand, so ensure you have enough storage space on your memory cards. Your Tour Manager will endeavour to allow as much time as possible for the taking of photographs. There will, however, be occasions, when it may be difficult and impractical to stop the coach.

Tipping This is becoming increasingly accepted practice in all areas of the service industry, but particularly in restaurants, bars and taxis worldwide. Likewise on your Contiki tour, if you feel that your Tour manager and Driver have done an excellent job, then as a guide we would recommend tipping up to the equivalent of NZ$3 per passenger per day. However this is not compulsory. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up to you!

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General information Calling home: ekit Save on International Calls. Look out for your Contiki Global Phonecard in your travel documents and set it up before you go. To make an international call, dial the access number for the country you are calling from (see card for details or visit www.contiki.ekit.com for the New Zealand access number). Enter your ekit account number and PIN and listen to the prompts. Dial the country code (e.g. UK 44, Australia 61 or America 1), area code (without the leading zero) and the phone number you wish to call. Your Tour Manager will gladly recommend the most efficient and convenient places from which to make calls, as it may not be possible to call from some Contiki special nightstops, except in the case of an extreme emergency.

Winter departures On our Winter Departures, please bear in mind the inconsistency of the weather and the shorter daylight hours. For these reasons, it may be necessary to make earlier starts and it may not be possible to offer all our optional excursions. Also the winter months can be used by some public works departments to decorate, renovate or renew exhibitions and therefore some public buildings could be closed. There is, however, the added advantage of less crowded museums, restaurants, etc. when travelling during this time.

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General information Weekends and public holidays It is unavoidable to have a touring programme that is not in certain places on weekends, public holidays and on days of closure for public buildings, shops and museums. We regret you may miss certain opportunities, but these are kept to a minimum.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2009/2010 2009 Jan 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Year’s Day Jan 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Year’s Holiday Jan 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wellington Anniversary Day Jan 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auckland Anniversary Day Feb 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Waitangi Day Apr 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Friday Apr 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Easter Monday Apr 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anzac Day Jun 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Queen’s Birthday (observed) Oct 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Labour Day Dec 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas Day Dec 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boxing Day 2010 Jan 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Year’s Day Jan 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Year’s Holiday Jan 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wellington Anniversary Day Feb 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auckland Anniversary Day Feb 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Waitangi Day Apr 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Friday Apr 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Easter Monday Apr 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anzac Day Jun 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Queen’s Birthday (observed) Oct 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Labour Day

USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS Australian Consulate (Auckland) . . . . . . . . . . .(09) 921 8800 U.S.A. Consulate (Auckland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(09) 303 2724 Japanese Consulate (Auckland) . . . . . . . . . . .(09) 303 4106 Canadian Consulate (Wellington) . . . . . . . . . .(04) 473 9577 British Consulate (Wellington) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(04) 924 2888 German Consulate (Wellington) . . . . . . . . . . . .(04) 473 6063 Air New Zealand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0800 737000 Qantas Airways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0800 808767 British Airways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(09) 966 9777 Japan Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(09) 379 3202 Singapore Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0800 808909 United Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0800 747400 Contiki Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(09) 300 1601

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General Information Clothing sizes Sizes vary from country to country around the world. so as a guide we have listed the approximate comparative sizes. However, we do recommend before making the purchase, you make sure you are happy that the size of the article you are purchasing is correct.

MEN Suits and Coats American/English Continental Shirts American/English Continental Sweaters Sizes American/English Continental Shoes American Continental

36 46

38 48

15 38

15 ⁄2 39

S 34 44 1

7 ⁄2 40

40 50

42 52 3

15 ⁄4 40

46 56 1

16 ⁄2 42

16 41

M 36-38 46-48

L 40-42 50-52

8 ⁄2 42

8 41

44 54

9 ⁄2 43

48 58 17 43 XL 44 54

10 44

11 45

WOMEN Dresses, Coats and Suits American 32 34 English 10 12 Continental 38 40 Blouses and Sweaters American 32 34 36 English 34 36 38 Continental 40 42 44 Shoes 1 1 American 5 5 ⁄2 6 ⁄2 1⁄ English 32 4 5 Continental 36 37 38

36 14 42

38 16 44

38 40 46

40 42 48

7 ⁄2 6 39

8 7 7

40 18 46 42 44 50

44 46 52

8 ⁄2 7 40

9 1 7 ⁄2 41

9 ⁄2 8 42

10 9 9

13 10 10

15 12 12

CHILDREN Children’s Clothes American 1 English 1 Continental 1

4 2 2

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General information CALENDAR 2009 January S 4 11 18 25

M 5 12 19 26

February

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24 31

1 8 15 22

2 9 16 23

3 10 17 24

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 7 13 14 20 21 27 28

April M

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

3 4 10 11 17 18 24 25

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

3 4 10 11 17 18 24 25 31

July

5 12 19 26

May

March

6 13 20 27

31 3 10 17 24

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

1 2 8 9 15 16 22 23 29 30

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29

October

30 2 9 16 23

31 3 10 17 24

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24 31

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 7 13 14 20 21 27 28

June

August

S 1 8 15 22 29

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24

4 11 18 25

5 6 12 13 19 20 26 27

September

4 11 18 25

November

S 6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24

4 5 11 12 18 19 25 26

December

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24 31

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 7 13 14 20 21 27 28

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24 31

4 5 11 12 18 19 25 26

1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24 31

4 11 18 25

5 6 12 13 19 20 26 27

CALENDAR 2010 January S 31 3 10 17 24

M 4 11 18 25

February W

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

1 2 8 9 15 16 22 23 29 30

April

March

1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28

2 9 16 23

3 10 17 24

4 11 18 25

5 6 12 13 19 20 26 27

May

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 3 9 10 16 17 23 24 30

July

30 2 9 16 23

31 3 10 17 24

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29

August T

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24 31

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24 31

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 7 13 14 20 21 27 28

November

31 3 10 17 24

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

1 2 8 9 15 16 22 23 29 30

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24

4 5 11 12 18 19 25 26

September

June

October

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

3 4 10 11 17 18 24 25

December

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24

4 11 18 25

5 6 12 13 19 20 26 27

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

3 4 10 11 17 18 24 25 31

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General Information Receiving mail on tour It is always good to receive mail whilst away from home. To ensure your mail finds its way to you, make sure you advise your friends and relatives to put your tour code and arrival date as well as your name and address on the envelope. Contiki cannot accept responsibility for mail or lost correspondence. e.g.

Mr. John Smith Contiki Tour - Grand Explorer Arrival Date: 30 March 2008 c/o Bealeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hotel P.O Box 21-189 Edgeware Christchurch NEW ZEALAND

IMPORTANT: Advise your friends and family to: 1. Use Airmail only. 2. Always show a return address on the envelope. 3. Airmail at least TEN DAYS from Australia (2 weeks all other countries) prior to your arrival at any given place.

Mailing addresses AUCKLAND

QUEENSTOWN

Mercure Hotel Auckland P.O. Box 1707 Newton Auckland

Queenstown Lodge P.O. Box 453 Queenstown

CHRISTCHURCH

WELLINGTON

Bealeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hotel P.O. Box 21-189 Edgeware Christchurch

Abel Tasman Hotel 169 Willis St. PO Box 11173 Wellington

Jetboating

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General information The Traveller s Ten Commandments 1. Thou shalt not expect to find things as they are at home for thou hast left home to find things different. 2. Thou shalt not take things too seriously, for a carefree mind is the essence of a carefree holiday. 3. Thou shalt not let other tourists get on thy nerves as we are all here for the same reason and thou art paying good money to enjoy thyself. 4. Thou must know at all times where thy passport lies, for a person without a passport is a person without a country. 5. Thou shalt not worry, for he that worrieth hath no pleasure. 6. Remember that thou art a guest in other lands and he that treateth his host with respect shall in turn be respected. To learn to speaketh please and thank-you in thy host s tongue will make thee thy host s friends. 7. Thou shalt not judge the entire people of a country by one person who was a poor host. 8. Thou shalt remember that to err is human and to forgive is divine. 9. When in Rome, thou shalt be prepared to do as the Romans do. 10. Thou shouldst remember that if thou was expected to stay in one place, thou would have been created with roots. anon.

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New Zealand uncovered The following pages contain background notes on the history and geography of New Zealand. We hope you find it useful and interesting. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;To travel hopefully is better than to arriveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Robert Louis Stevenson

General New Zealand is situated in the South Pacific just west of the International Dateline. It is approximately 1,600 kilometres south east of Australia, 9,000 kilometres from Singapore and 11,000 kilometres south west of San Francisco. The two major islands of New Zealand, the North and South Islands, separated by the narrow Cook Strait, give the country a combined area of approximately 269,000 square kilometres. New Zealand has a wide variety of spectacular scenery in a comparatively compact area - snow capped mountains, deep lakes, sub-tropical rainforests, glow worm caves, glaciers and snowfields, volcanoes and thermal geysers. The coastline is long and has many beautiful beaches. Mountains cover a large part of the South Island and Central North Island and there are 19 peaks over 3,000 metres, the highest being Mount Cook at 3,754 metres.

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Comparative size of New Zealand to other countries: Country Area (thousand sq.km) New Zealand 269 United Kingdom 244 Japan 368 Australia 7,707 USA 9,363 Canada 9,961

Climate NORTH ISLAND Tasman Sea

Cook Straight

Co ast

WELLINGTON

Ka iko ura

The climate is temperate and equable with a sunshine average of about 2,000 hours annually. Rainfall for the greater part of the country ranges between 60-150 cm annually. Temperature variations between seasons are generally small except in SOUTH ISLAND interior South Island QUEENSTOWN where wider ranges are recorded.

CHRISTCHURCH

Pacific Ocean

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New Zealand uncovered Short history When New Zealand was discovered by the Dutch navigator Abel Tasman in 1642, it was found to be already inhabited by the Maori people who had migrated from Polynesia in ocean-going canoes. Oral Maori history supports the view that the migration was spread over several generations and perhaps centuries, with final migration of considerable magnitude in approximately AD 1350. Further voyages followed, notably those of James Cook who in the latter part of the 18th century was the first European to set foot on New Zealand. His extensive charting of the New Zealand coastline dispelled the myth that the West Coast, first charted by Tasman was the coastline of the ‘Great Southern Continent’ that was believed to exist by leading geographers of the time. The First European settlers arrived in 1792 and in following years coastal whaling stations were established and missionaries arrived. Colonisation began in earnest in 1825, but it was not until 1840 that any major scheme showed success. The immediate effect of European contact was the outbreak of a series of wars between colonists and the Maori, but after 1870 there was no further hostilities and a lasting peace has prevailed since that time. British Sovereignty was formally proclaimed over New Zealand in 1840 by Captain Hobson with the Treaty of Waitangi but all territorial rights remained with the Maori Chiefs and their tribes. In 1861 large alluvial deposits of gold were discovered in the South Island and this led to a large influx of prospectors and miners from many parts of the world. This increased wealth and population, stimulated economic and political growth in New Zealand. Dominion status was achieved in 1907, when New Zealand became a fully self-governing nation within the then British Empire, but complete autonomy from Britain was not gained until 1947 when the Statute of Westminster (1931) was formally adopted by the New Zealand Government. New Zealand is a member nation of the Commonwealth. During World War I and World War II, New Zealand troops fought with British and allied troops and contingents were sent both to Korea and Malaysia in the 1950’s and Vietnam in the 1960’s. Historic and economic links with Britain, Western Europe and Australia have remained, but more recently with the signing of agreements such as the SEATO Treaty and the South Pacific Forum, New Zealand’s scope of interest has widened to include South East Asia, the South Pacific and many other areas of the world.

The people Of New Zealand’s population of 4.1 million, approximately 75% live in the North Island. 85% live in urban areas, while 65% of this number are concentrated in eight major centres. Auckland 1,300,000, Wellington and Hutt 450,000, Christchurch 350,000, Hamilton 130,000, Dunedin 118,000 Napier and Hastings 125,000, Palmerston North 75,000 and Invercargill 50,000. Apart from the Maori population of 565,000 New Zealanders are predominantly of United Kingdom descent although there is a sizable number of citizens of Dutch, Chinese and Indian descent.

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New Zealand uncovered The people contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d: The table below shows the composition of the total population by broad ethnic origins. % of Population European 68 Maori 15 Polynesian 7 Chinese 4 Indian 3 Other 3 Some 880,000 persons (21% of total population) were born in overseas countries. These settlers were predominantly from the United Kingdom and Australia, but substantial numbers came from the Pacific Islands, Netherlands, India and China.

The Maori The Maori people are the original settlers in New Zealand whose migrations are thought to have preceded European settlement by some 400-500 years. Isolated from outside influence until European discovery, the Maori developed a unique culture comprised of highly developed social and ritualistic customs, and as a race, they displayed a great deal of courage. The traditional Maori art and craft persists today and over the past five to ten years there has been a major revival of interest. Maori art reflects the Polynesian origins of the people but it has a distinctive and unique form. Wood carving, intricately designed, was the principal expression, but weaving, stonework and tattooing became highly developed. The Maori language is still spoken particularly by the North Island Maori, but there are many who have never learnt to speak their native tongue. Educators and the Maori people have been aware of this shortcoming and the language is being incorporated into the curriculum of an increasing number of secondary schools. Although Maori was not a written language before the coming of the white missionaries, it is a language rich in the tradition of both legend and poetry which played a primary part in Maori life. Maori live in harmony with other New Zealanders and form an integral part of New Zealand society. Inter-marriage between the Maori and European communities is common. Although an increasing number of Maori are moving into urban areas, the traditional Maori way of life still continues in many parts of the country.

The government New Zealand is a self-governing Member of the Commonwealth of Nations, with its seat of Government in Wellington. The Crown is represented by a Governor-General appointed by the Queen. Parliament consists of one House, the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;House of Representativesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and elections are held every three years. The two main political opponents are Labour and National Parties. Maori votes are allocated seven of the 120 seats in the House of Representatives, voters of Maori extraction have the choice of either Maori or European roll.

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New Zealand uncovered The government cont’d: In defined urban and country areas, a system of local government has jurisdiction over rating, roads, building and general local administration.

Religion New Zealand enjoys religious diversity. Christian denominations are strongly represented as shown by the following statistics: % of Population Anglican (Church of England) 29.0 Presbyterian 18.0 Roman Catholic 15.0 Methodist 6.0 Baptist 2.0 Other 30.0

Agriculture New Zealand’s agriculture products provide the major source of the country’s income through export. New Zealand has become the biggest exporter of sheep, meat and dairy products in the world and is also the second largest exporter of wool. These three agriculture exports account for 64 per cent of the country’s total exports. In addition, a wide and expanding range of annual crops is grown. Land utilisation is advanced. One-third of the total land mass is sown in grass, one-third can be described as marginal agricultural land (supporting grazing stock or planted in commercial forest). The remaining one-third is mountainous. Thirty-one per cent of New Zealand farms are smaller than 40 hectares in size and embrace dairy and pig farms as well as market gardens (vegetable growing). Farms of 2,000 hectares or more make up 49 per cent of utilised land; many cover steep hill country that cannot be cultivated by machinery but provide excellent grazing for sheep and cattle.

Crops Grain production, fruit growing and berry-fruit cultivation are important agricultural pursuits in New Zealand.

Dairying Due to the climate in New Zealand, no housing of stock is necessary as grass grows the year round. This good growing climate coupled with stable rainfall, has assisted the dairy industry in its role as the world’s biggest and most efficient exporter of dairy produce. Amongst dairy products exported from New Zealand, butter and cheddar cheese have been principal commodities to date, with casein and skimmed milk powder products also figuring prominently.

Wool New Zealand is ideally suited to sheep farming enterprises. Highcountry farms concentrate on wool production, while the more fertile lowland farms - carrying up to 13 sheep per hectare specialise in lamb and mutton production. South Island fattening farms carry many Corriedale sheep, however, Romney flocks, a

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New Zealand uncovered Wool cont’d: dual-purpose (meat and wool) breed specially developed in New Zealand,make up the majority; they constitute 66 per cent of the total sheep population. With about 50 million sheep on farms, it’s not surprising that New Zealand is the third-largest producer and second-largest exporter of wool in the world.

Forest industry After agriculture, forestry is the most important industry. There are more than 750,000 hectares of fast-growing planted forest in the country as a result of over 20 years of extensive planning, development and cutting of earlier, mature forested areas. Forests of native New Zealand tree species cover about 6.2 million hectares of the country. Forest industries produce timber, wood pulp, newsprint, wrapping papers, carton boards, printing papers, building boards, plywood, veneers, turpentine, tall oil and other products for export while supplying about 90 per cent of New Zealand’s own forest product needs.

Industry Over 308,000 New Zealanders are employed by the country’s manufacturing industries. These include plants concerned with the processing of textile and leather goods, fruit and vegetables, tobacco, rubber goods, plastics, building bricks, tiles, cement, plywood, hardboard, paints and furniture. Aircraft engineering and manufacture, electrical cable production, the processing of chemicals, soap, cosmetics, pottery, glassware, matches, cardboard cartons, wrapping paper, and the production of whiteware appliances also contribute to employment in the manufacturing industry. Industry is also engaged in the processing of natural mineral resources. Apart from the pulp and paper industries, new ventures include oil refining, the processing of New Zealand’s own off-shore oil and gas condensates, the smelting of aluminium, the mining of iron and deposits, and processing associated with steel and glass production.

Language English and Maori are the official languages of New Zealand. Many place names are Maori names, so you will get used to the pronunciation whilst visiting. The standard version used today is quite simple as it has been written as it was first heard by early missionaries. All consonants are pronounced as in English, except ‘wh’ which is generally pronounced as ‘f’ and ‘ng’ which is pronounced as in ‘sing’. The vowel sounds are as follows: ‘a’ as in car ‘e’ as in they ‘i’ as in feet ‘o’ as in pour ‘u’ as in flew

Flora New Zealand has long been isolated from any other land-mass and as a result has developed a native tree and plant list that contains a high proportion of unique species.

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New Zealand uncovered Flora cont’d: Native forest is characterised by a wide variation, from high country ‘beech’ forests with their carpets of moss underfoot, to important luxuriant coastal rainforests with a distinctive sub-tropical appearance due to the occurrence of the native palm tree, the ‘nikau’ and many large tree ferns. Some of the native trees have been important timber producers, such as the kauri, rimu, totara and cacti.

Fauna New Zealand has no native land mammals apart from two rather rare bats. Recently however, imported pigs, goats, deer, rabbits, wallabies, weasels, ferrets, opossums and many others have established themselves. There are no snakes and very little by the way of other harmful creatures. Our native bird fauna contains many unusual bird species, such as the kiwi and weka, which cannot fly, the melodious bellbird and tui, honeyeaters of the forest, the kea, a large mountain parrot, the morepork or native owl, the kotuku or white heron, sacred to the Maoris, the fernbird with a tail like a fern frond and so on. Along the extensive coastline are many seabirds, among them penguins and the great albatrosses. Introduced birds include sparrows, finches, blackbirds, thrushes and others, brought to remind British settlers of home, as well as game birds such as pheasants, quail and Canadian Geese. Lakes and rivers contain introduced trout and salmon.

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Your notes Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve included this section for you to record your most memorable moments of your trip, to keep as a special momento of your Contiki Holiday.

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