Australia & New Zealand 15/16 Including diving, sailing, festivals & ski options
Apr 07, 2016
This is your youth. You only get to live it once,
but if you do it right once is more than enough
Live life on your own terms - create the stories
now that you’ll recount for decades to come
Make new friends from new places
Travel a lot. It’s the only thing you’ll buy
that’ll make you richer
Celebrate individuality, diversity, connections& a little bit of craziness
Find comfort outside your comfort zone
See the world through youthful eyes, a little bit of naivety & a truckload of optimism
Live for the moment. Have #NOREGRETS,just memories
And above all... Make every moment count.
#NOREGRETSTHE PHILOSOPHY
- RACHEL WOLCHIN
CONTENTS
Where we go 06What you’ll get 08The Contiki facts 12Deals, deals, deals 13Ways to stay 14Taste 16Contiki Cares 19Mix & Match 20
AUSTRALIA 22-30DISCOVERY PLUS TRIPS 31The Big Walkabout 32Beaches & Reefs 34Reefs & Rainforests 36Sunsets & Surf 38
HIGH ENERGY TRIPS 40City to Surf 41The Sunseeker 42
IN-DEPTH EXPLORER TRIPS 43Tropical Wonder 44Island & Rainforest 45Alice & Kakadu 47Outback Adventure 48Rock & Red 50
FESTIVALS & SHORT STAYS 51Sydney NYE 52Splendour in the Grass 53
SAILING & DIVE TRIPS 54Whitsundays & Dive 55
NEW ZEALAND 56-64DISCOVERY PLUS TRIPS 65The Big Tiki 66Kiwiana Panorama 68
IN-DEPTH EXPLORER TRIPS 70Sun & Steam 71Northern Choice 72Sweet as South 74
EASY PACE TRIPS 76Fire & Ice (New for 2015) 77
SHORT STAYS 78Jaffas & Jandals 78
WINTER & SKI 79Ultimate NZ Ski 80
Got a question? 82Booking conditions 83How to book 84
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THE CONTIKI DIFFERENCE18-35s ONLYYour boss, that crazy aunt… they’re great people but
chances are you don’t want to be travelling with them.
Our trips are 18-35s only. So you’ll only ever be exploring
with young, like-minded travellers just like yourself.
LOCAL EXPERTSWith your nose stuck in a map, you’ll miss out on the best
parts of Australia & New Zealand. Every Contiki trip comes
with an awesome team bursting with local knowledge – a
Trip Manager to take care of the logistics, a Trip Driver to
take you to all the hotspots without the hassle, plus Local
Guides in some destinations to give you an authentic
insight into the places you visit.
LOCAL EXPERIENCESAustralia & New Zealand have two of the world’s most
unique cultures, so we help you discover everything you
want & need to know (and more). From Aboriginal history
& art, to Maori culture & customs, it’s all about up-close
experiences you’ll never forget. And it doesn’t stop with
people! Get up close to some of these countries furrier
friends, like koalas, kangaroos & kiwi birds!
CHOICE, CHOICE & MORE CHOICETwo unique countries & five amazing ways to travel –
there’s something for everyone. Choose a Discovery Plus
trip & see & do it all in Australia, or an In-Depth Explorer
trip in New Zealand to really get under the skin of this
amazing country. Each travel style is designed with
a different type of traveller in mind, so which type of
traveller are you?
MORE INCLUDEDOur trips include everything you need to have the best
travel experience of your life. We take care of all the boring
logistics like booking hotels, finding the best spots for
dinner & getting you from place to place. And the sights?
You’ll get VIP access to the icons, so try not to look too
smug as you skip to the front of the line at Auckland’s
Sky Tower, or when you’re sipping champagne in front of
Uluru! One thing’s for sure, it’s amazing value you won’t
find anywhere else – see pages 8 & 9 for more details on
what’s included.
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SYDNEY
ALICE SPRINGS
COFFS HARBOUR
SURFERS PARADISE
FRASER ISLAND
CAIRNS
KINGS CANYON
TENNANT CREEK
KATHERINE
KAKADU N.P.DARWIN
BYRON BAY
NOOSA
CATTLE STATION
cape tribulation
ULURURINGS
CAIRNS
CREEK
C
lation
SYDNEY
COFFS HARBOUR
BYRON BAY
KINGS CA
ULUALICE SPR
ANYON
TENNANT C
ATHERINE
DU N.P.DARWIN
URUR
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NEW SOUTH WALES
QUEENSLAND
NORTHERNTERRITORY
VICTORIA
TASMANIA
SOUTHAUSTRALIA
WESTERNAUSTRALIA
WHITSUNDAYS(Daydream Island)
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CAPE TRIBULATION With white
sand beaches, turquoise water &
endless rainforest, Cape Tribulation is
an incredible destination like no other.
Let us show you why we love this
unique part of Oz.
THE WHITSUNDAYS Home to the
most beautiful beach in the world
(Whitehaven) & the Great Barrier
Reef, the Whitsundays are without
a doubt a must-see. Sit back, relax &
enjoy the heavenly white beaches
& crystal clear waters.
THE OUTBACK Unimaginable
landscapes, Uluru sunsets &
Aboriginal culture – the Outback
has it all. Sleep under the stars,
see stunning Aboriginal rock art
dating back thousands of years
& toast a drink at Uluru as the
sun goes down.
WHERE WE GO
BYRON BAY Head to legendary
Byron Bay for the ultimate laid-back
surfer vibe. This town will leave you
wanting more, home to some of the
best surf spots, beautiful beaches for
topping up those tans, amazing food
& a great nightlife.
SYDNEY With the famous harbour
bridge, iconic Opera House & beautiful
beaches, Sydney has it all. Head to the
quirky cafes, funky boutiques or make a
splash in the ocean. Or if you’re looking
for something faster paced, embrace the
city streets & late nights in some of city’s
great hotspots.
PAIHIA
WELLINGTON
QUEENSTOWN
Christchurch
WAITOMO ROTORUA
TAUPO
LAKEOHAU
DUNEDIN
FRANZ JOSEF & FOX GLACIER
AUCKLAND
milfordsound
NORTHISLAND
SOUTHISLAND
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WAITOMO Famous for
the incredible Waitomo
Caves, a stunning
subterranean world for
you to explore. Tour the
Glowworm Grotto covered
in twinkling insects, or
if you crave a bit of
adventure head deeper
into the caves & tube in
the underground river!
FRANZ JOSEF & FOX GLACIERNew Zealand’s iconic glacial spot, get ready to
hit the ice. Take a glacier hike & feel like you’ve
conquered the world or see the stunning views
from the sky with a heli ride & glacier-walk.
WE VISIT SOME PRETTY INCREDIBLE PARTS OF AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND, FROMTHE CULTURE-HEAVY RED CENTRE OF AUSTRALIA TO THE BREATHTAKING MILFORD SOUND IN NEW ZEALAND. WITH AN ENDLESS AMOUNT OF EXPERIENCES TO BE HAD, THE ONLY QUESTION IS – WHERE WILL YOUR ADVENTURE TAKE YOU?
QUEENSTOWN Welcome to legendary Queenstown,
the adventure capital of the world. Get the adrenaline
pumping with endless adventure activities from bungy
jumps & Shotover Jet boat rides to canyon swings,
luging & gondolas – Queenstown has them all!
MILFORD SOUND Take a day trip to
the stunning Milford Sound, a fusion
of spectacular natural beauty with
amazing 360º views. Described as the
eighth wonder of the world, this is a
sight not to be missed.
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WHAT YOU’LL GET
It’s all about the freedom & flexibility to explore
your way, and we have a range of amazing ME
Time optionals for you to choose from, including
the stunning Milford Sound in New Zealand or the
Harbour Bridge Climb in Australia. Look for the M symbol on your trip itineraries for a taste of what’s
available & find out more at contiki.com/metime
We’ve scouted the best parts of each destination
& included them in the cost of the trip so there’s no
way you’ll miss out on the iconic gotta-see’s or local
secrets. Like the best view of the incredible Kakadu
landscape, the perfect place to watch the sunset over
Uluru or skipping the queues at Auckland’s Sky Tower.
ME TIME
Important: ME Time optional activities are not included in the price of your trip. They are run by 3rd party operators & on occasions, for some of the activities, travellers may be required to sign a waiver to participate.
Before you leave, it’s important that you check your insurance includes your participation in adventure activities & be aware that some of our optionals can be physically demanding & may involve some risk.
THE BEST INCLUSIONS
MILFORD SOUND ULURU
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BETTER WAYS TO TRAVEL UNBEATABLE VALUE
Contiki is all about the best sights, more inclusions,
culture, epic memories & no hassle. It’s pretty simple
– you can’t do what we do, for less, and with your own
exclusive team. Head to contiki.com/compare to see
how Contiki measures up going it alone in Australia or
New Zealand vs travelling with us.
Getting from A to B can be a bit of a headache
if you don’t know the country, let’s be honest.
Make sure you don’t turn your exciting adventure
into an exhausting one. Choose to travel with us &
keep it easy. We get you from place to place the
quickest way possible, whether it’s by our modern,
air-conditioned coaches or by plane in New Zealand,
giving you more time to explore a new city & less
time fumbling with a map.
FOUR WHEEL DRIVING ON FRASER ISLAND BAY OF ISLANDS
CHECK OUT CONTIKI.COM/COMPARE FOR EVEN MORE WAYS TO SAVE WHEN TRAVELLING WITH CONTIKI
Prices and exchange rates validated at 9th January 2015 at the locations stated. Actual costs may change without notice. Sightseeing cost comparison is based on activities similar to those included in a
Contiki trip price. Contiki New Zealand pricing based on The Big Tiki trip (p.66) visiting Auckland. Contiki Australia pricing based on the Reefs & Rainforests trip (p.36) visiting Sydney.
WITH CONTIKI GOING IT ALONE
ACCO
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ODAT
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Good morning Queenstown!Hotel (Included)
Right… let’s see if TripAdvisor was right! Hotel (NZ$150 per night)
BREA
KFAS
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Nothing like starting the day full & ready for adventure. (Included)
Love treating myself to breakfast but it all adds up! (NZ$20)
TRAN
SPOR
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Travelling on this coach is easy & hassle free. (Included)
Hauling my luggage & buying tickets is getting a bit painful… (NZ$45)
MEA
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EXPE
RIEN
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I’ve had a ‘Ferg’ (NZ$11) & tried Queenstown’s best pizza… (Included)
Ferg Burger (From NZ$11) & Dinner…(NZ$25)
YOUR
TEA
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Finding someone to watch your bags & get directions off can be painful.
EXPE
RIEN
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Visited a Maori Village, been up the Sky Tower, rode the Shotover Jet and…Beer tasting at the Speights brewery!(All included)
How far will my budget stretch? I can afford about half of what I want to do.
ME
TIM
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Bungy, canyon swing – with Contiki it’s all at great prices, and skipping the queue right to the action.
Bungy jump (NZ$195), Canyon Swing (NZ$199), Jetboat ride (NZ$129)
LOCA
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CLUS
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& C
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Learning all about the local culture from our team. (Included)
Loving these locally guided tours. (NZ$35)
TOTA
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Trip from NZ$183 per day with some killer included experiences.
NZ$286 for the basics, plus hundreds more on the iconic adventure activities.
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AUSTRALIANEW ZEALANDWITH CONTIKI GOING IT ALONE
ACCO
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Loving the hotel, super
central in Sydney
(Included)
Ouch, Sydney is expensive!
(A$140 per night)
BREA
KFAS
T Waking up to breakfast
just downstairs is so easy.
(Included)
Now…where do I go for
breakfast…? (A$17)
TRAN
SPOR
T Coach right outside – yes
please. Loving being
shown around the city.
(Included)
Now where is the train
station again? Urgh I’m
lost. (A$23 per day)
MEA
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EXPE
RIEN
CES
Aussie cook your own
BBQ. (Included)
The food here is amazing
– but expensive! (A$50)
YOUR
TEA
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(Included)
Concierge told me where
the bus & train stations
were, so I guess that’s
a start.
ME
TIM
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The BridgeClimb – it’s a
MUST! All pre-booked for
a great price with Contiki.
(A$198)
Been saving up to do the
Harbour Bridge Climb
– the view up here is
amazing! (A$248)
SIGH
TSEE
ING
Opera House, Darling
Harbour, Mrs Macquarie’s
Chair & Chinatown,
the Blue Mountains
– including a hike at
Wentworth Falls…
incredible.
(All included)
There’s this place called
Manly that apparently is
THE place to people watch
local surfers… but how
do I get there? (A$14.80
return ferry ticket) What
else… Blue Mountains!
Need a car for that.
(A$140)
TOTA
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Trip from A$189* per
day plus (A$198) for
BridgeClimb.
A$237 per day
(average cost per day for
2 days)’ plus A$248 for
Bridge Climb.
CONTIKI TRIPSFROM US$152 P/D
GOING IT ALONEFROM US$223 P/D
CONTIKI TRIPSFROM US$152 P/D
GOING IT ALONEFROM US$194 P/D
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HERE’S A LITTLE SNAPSHOTOF WHY TRAVELLING WITH CONTIKI IS AN EXPERIENCE
UNLIKE ANY OTHER.
CONTIKI.COM/COMPARE
IS ALL WE DO
SAVE YOU TIMESay NO to wasting precious
travel time. Take to the
destinations like a pro & let
us take care of the hassle.
No waiting for transportation,
no lining up for tickets, no
looking for tourist info centres,
ATMs, or bathrooms
ALL ACCOMMODATION INCLUDED, EVERY
NIGHT!
No researching on TripAdvisor necessary with Contiki!
TRAVEL PIONEERSWe’re the original travel
company for young
explorers & after
53 years, we’re still the
original & the best
1000Contiki team members
around the world
ME TIME = FREE TIME
The only thing fixed is your
destination – the rest is up to you
YOU CAN DO IT!50% of our travellers
go solo. It’s all about a great
blend of groups, couples & friends
– all like-minded explorers
TRANSPORT INCLUDED From comfy coaches, internal
flights & boat rides, it’s all
about experiencing a range of
ways to explore your chosen
destination
INCLUDED TEAMOur trips have a Trip Manager & Driver, plus Local Guides in
some destinations, all included & with you 24/7! It’s priceless
knowledge & insight into the destinations you can’t get if
you travel alone. Leave the hard work to us & do what you
came to do – have fun!
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Triple share options available
in New Zealand to stretch your
budget even further
TRIPLE SHARE IN NZ
CHECK OUT THE BEST DEALSON CONTIKI TRIPS AT
CONTIKI.COM/DEALS
Once you’ve booked, register online,
share it with your family & friends &
pay off your trip over time!
PART PAY
Travelled with us or one
of our sister companies
before? Welcome back
to the family with 5%
additional discount
TRAVELLING AGAIN?
We believe in the principle of the more the merrier! Start early & get your mates on
board for an amazing adventure.
HERE’S HOW YOU CAN SAVE,
IT’S REALLY PRETTY SIMPLE
• 4 OR MORE – everyone saves 5%
• 7 OR MORE – everyone saves 7.5%
• 10 OR MORE – everyone saves 10%(or…invite an 11th & shout them - or yourself - for free!)
BOOK WITH FRIENDS BOOK EARLY & SAVE
Check contiki.com/deals
for great ways to save
throughout the year when
booking your trip
The facts: All these discounts apply to the land portion of your trip price only (this excludes taxes, included flight costs, extra accommodation, any applicable food funds & optional activities. Your trip price
does not include the costs of international flights to/from Australia/New Zealand that start or end your trip). You can combine loyalty discounts (‘Travelling Again’) , group discounts (‘Book with Friends’)
multi trip discounts (‘2 or more’) on trips of 7 days or longer. Group discounts (‘Book with friends’) is available on all trips.
BOOK 2 OR MORE TRIPS
Can’t get enough of Contiki?
We know the feeling.
Book 2 trips of 7+ days & get
US$50 off your second trip!
MIX & MATCH
Combine Australia & New Zealand trips of 7+ days with
Contiki & save US$50
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WAYS TO STAY
A BAD NIGHT’S SLEEP MAKES FOR A GRUMPY TRAVELLER, FACT. THAT’S WHY WITH OUR ACCOMMODATION, WE’VE PUT COMFORT, LOCATION AND GREAT FACILITIES AT THE TOPOF THE PRIORITY LIST.
RAINFOREST LODGE,FRANZ JOSEF
Sleep surrounded by rainforest
in a Franz Josef lodge.
KINGS CREEK STATION
Get a real taste of the Outback
at Kings Creek station.
TANOA ASPEN HOTEL,QUEENSTOWN
Wake up to sunrise over beautiful
Lake Wakitipu in Queenstown.
TANOA PAIHIA HOTEL,BAY OF ISLANDS
Have a serene stay surrounded by
natural bush & only minutes away
from the stunning wharf at the
Tanoa Paihia Hotel, Bay of Islands.
Stay on the edge of the famous
hot springs in Roturua with
stunning lakeside views at the
Sudima Hotel.
– SUDIMA HOTEL, ROTURUA
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CENTRALLY LOCATED HOTELSA holiday isn’t really a holiday without a little luxury. Get a good night’s sleep
with home comforts, think fluffy towels, cosy duvets, en-suites and WiFi.
We’ve even sorted gyms for all you work hard, play hard advocates.
SPECIAL STAYSWe mix up your hotel stays with Contiki’s special overnight experiences with
nights spent in a comfy swag under the stars, on a working outback cattle
ranch or beachside at our Surf Camp.
With single, multi-share & twin-share options available, you can choose a
rooming option to suit your budget. Travelling solo? We don’t charge for
single supplements – we’ll simply match you up with a same sex room-mate.
STAY LONGERTake advantage of our specially negotiated ‘Stay Longer’ hotel rates & look
up departure information for your trip including times & departure points in
each city at www.contiki.com/staylonger
AUSTRALIS NOOSA LAKES, NOOSA
Relax in style on the tranquil
Noosa River only minutes from
Australis Noosa Lakes, Noosa.
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NOMADS HOSTEL, BYRON BAY
Chill out in the heart of Byron
Bay at the Nomads Hostel.
VISIT CONTIKI.COM FOR MORE DETAILS OF OUR AWESOME ACCOMMODATION
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Food: a travelling essential. It’s no
secret that cracking into the heart of
a destination is through the stomach.
And no one likes a hungry traveller!
Sure, they’re not the home of pasta, pizza
or beef bourguignon, but it’s not hard to
see why Australia & New Zealand serve
up some of the world’s freshest & best
tastes (and some of the world’s best
wines). And this is how we do it:
Breakfast: Fuel up on breakfast, included every day of your adventure.
Lunch: Don’t cut the day short for an included lunch, follow your nose to a café, grab a flat white or do as the locals do & grab some food on the go & lay back in the sun, people watch & relax.
Dinner: Think delicious. Don’t be fooled by what others might say they offer, it’s all about the real experience & good, quality tastes. See opposite for what you can expect with us.
TASTE BUDS, PREPARE:
Australia: Surf club dinner & drinks, traditional
Aussie cookout, and an Aussie cook your own BBQ
experience are just a hint of what you’ll try when
you travel with us.
New Zealand: Maori Hangi dinner & show,
fish’n’chips, Ferg Burger (yes, you heard it right),
and a traditional kiwi BBQ feast are just a taste of
what you can expect.
• BREAKFAST DAILY • PLENTY OF FOODIE ME TIME • INCLUDED LOCAL MEALS
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VISIT TREADRIGHT.ORG TO CHECK OUT OUR EXCITING NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH WILDAID AND ALLIANCE FOR ARTISAN ENTERPRISE
CONTIKI CARESCONTIKI HAS AN INSATIABLE APPETITE FOR DISCOVERING NEW THINGS IN EVERY NOOK & CRANNY OF THE WORLD.
To continue sharing our discoveries with
young travellers for decades & centuries
to come, we need to respect & protect
those places through everything that
we do.
Powered by the Treadright Foundation,
Contiki Cares is on a very exciting
journey; a journey to create a community
of young & passionate people who
simultaneously live with conscience
& live to travel.
Visit Contiki.com/contikicares for more
info on our projects & what we do.
5 WAYS TO TREAD LIGHTLY WHEN TRAVELLING
1. Bring a reusable
water bottle
and reduce the
use of plastics.
2. Explore cities
by foot, bike or
public transport
on your ME Time
to reduce your
carbon footprint.
3. Switch off when
you’re not in your
hotel room to
conserve energy.
4. Buy local – you’ll
support the
communities you
visit and help reduce
shipping from other
countries.
5. Conserve water in
hotels by turning
off the taps when
not in use – water
is a scarce resource
in many of the
countries we visit.
TIMELINE OF CONTIKICARES PROJECTSSince 2011, Contiki has partnered
with some incredible ocean-based
organisations and people, including
Céline Cousteau, providing support
for sustainability and conservation
initiatives and educating travellers
through Earth Month expeditions.
Check out contiki.com/storytellers
to see our latest expedition.
2011Sustainable Coastlines
2013Shark Savers
2012MAR Leadership
2012Oceana
2014Sea Turtle Conservancy
2014Surfrider Australia
Did you know coach travel
has been proven to reduce
congestion and cause less
pollution per passenger km than
any other transportation option?
Contiki’s coach fleet is efficient
and complies with AU & NZ
emissions standards.
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BEACHES & REEFS (P.34)
2 WHITSUNDAYS(Daydream Island)
Victoria
NEW SOUTH WALES
QUEENSLAND
Northern Territory
South Australia
WesternAustralia
NOOSA2
CATTLE STATION
1
BYRON BAY1
SURFERS PARADISE 2
COFFS HARBOUR1
SYDNEY2
CAIRNS2
MIX, MATCH
TO MAKE SURE YOU GET THE BEST CONTIKI HAS TO OFFER IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC, BOOK 2 TRIPS THAT MATCH UP AND SAVE US$50 (COMBINABLE WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS). THAT WAY YOU’LL SEE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THESE INCREDIBLE COUNTRIES IN ONE GO!
Many airlines can sort your trip so you fly into
Sydney and out of Auckland (for example) with a
great trans-Tasman connection in-between.
Speak to your travel agent or Contiki representative
for more Mix and Match options to suit your travel
times & budget.
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FIJI HONOLULU
WITH EASY & AFFORDABLEAIR LINKS BETWEEN SYDNEY& AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON
& CHRISTCHURCH, IT’S EASY TO LINK UP YOUR TRIPS & START THE
ADVENTURE. SPEAK TO YOUR TRAVEL AGENT OR CONTIKI REP
FOR MORE DETAILS
SWEET AS SOUTH (P.74)
QUEENSTOWN
LAKE OHAU
FRANZ JOSEF& FOX GLACIER
DUNEDIN
Wellington
Christchurch
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& SEE MORE
FIJI Break up your journey to
Australia or New Zealand with
a relaxing stopover on the Fiji
Islands. White sand beaches
& cloudless skies - get ready
to become a beach bum! With
easy access to both Australia &
New Zealand enjoy this beach
paradise before you start your
Contiki adventure.
HONOLULU 2 & 4 NIGHT STAYSFROM US$299
Contiki has 2 & 4 night packages
at Queen Kapiolani Hotel in
Honolulu on the beautiful island
of Oahu, walking distance from
the famous Waikiki Beach!
VISIT CONTIKI.COM/HAWAII
To visitors it’s known as the Land Down Under, to locals it’s
known as ‘Straya’, and to anyone who steps foot on its world
famous beaches, Australia is known simply as paradise. Come see
what makes Australia a haven for young travellers, with lively cities,
epic nightlife & chilled out beach towns. Your sun-kissed glow might
fade, but your love for this vibrant country will last forever.
contiki.com/australia
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AUSTRALIA
HIGH ENERGY2 TRIPS, 7–10 DAYSSun, sights & action is what makes these shorter trips a snappy
experience of East Coast faves. Late nights, all the sites, & so
much more.
• Epic sights
• Amazing nightlife
• A high energy experience
See & do it all as you experience a lot of Oz in the
time you’ve got. With lots of experiences included
& cool ways to stay, it’s adventure-filled days from
Sydney to Darwin & everywhere in-between.
• See more
• Do more
• More included
• Unique accommodation experiences
• Central overnights
DISCOVERY PLUS4 TRIPS, 12–25 DAYS
SAILING & DIVELearn to dive in the famous Great Barrier Reef, or if
you’re already a pro then get right into the action!*
When you’re in Oz you can choose to get out on
the water in the incredible Whitsunday Islands,
an un-missable experience.
5 WAYSTO GO
FESTIVALS & SHORT STAYS2 TRIPS, 4–5 DAYSFrom a music festival that rocks to ringing in NYE in
one of the world’s greatest cities, let us take you
there while we take care of the hassle.
• Breakfast included
• Choice of ways to stay
• Festival & NYE experiences
1 incredible country, 15 trips,
from 3–25 days. We make getting
around this epic country easy, AND
pack it with all the highlights.
*Important info: For the Learn to Dive trip, an Australian diving medical certifi cate may be needed. Please read your pre-trip
documentation carefully for more details. Note: Some taxes are payable directly to Pro Dive at the end of the course
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IN-DEPTH EXPLORERDive deep into these unique
Aussie areas as you find out
what really makes them tick.
Local Guides & less travel time
make these trips all about getting
into the heart of the destination.
• More Local Guides
• More 2-night stays
• Less travel time
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WWW.CONTIKI.COM/WAYSTOTRAVEL-AUSTRALIA
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Important: ME Time optional activities are not included in the price of your trip. They are run by 3rd party operators & on occasions, for some of the activities, travellers may be required to sign a waiver to participate.
Before you leave, it’s important that you check your insurance includes your participation in adventure activities & be aware that some of our optionals can be physically demanding & may involve some risk.
ME TIMEIt’s your trip, which is why we include lots of
ME Time to give you the freedom to create your
perfect Australian experience.
Do your own thing. Chill out on the beach, check
out quirky boutiques in Sydney’s Surry Hills or
enjoy a beer in the sunshine.
Choose a ME Time optional. Whether it’s climbing
the Sydney Harbour Bridge, white water rafting
in Tully or getting a bird’s eye view of the desert
from a hot air balloon, we’ll keep you entertained!
Ask your Trip Manager for helpful tips and advice
to get the most from your adventure.
BUCKET LIST
• Snorkel or dive, Great Barrier Reef
• Bridge Climb, Sydney
• Ziplining, Cape Tribulation
• Tandem Skydive, Surfers Paradise
• Outback Balooning, Alice Springs
• Helicopter flight over Uluru
• Kayaking Safari, Byron Bay
• Sailing, Whitehaven Beach
• Harley ride, Uluru
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VISITCONTIKI.COM/METIMEFOR WHAT YOU COULD
GET UP TO ME TIME OPTIONAL IN KINGS CANYONFREE TIME IN BYRON BAY
ME TIME OPTIONAL IN SYDNEY FREE TIME AT BONDI BEACH
ON EACH TRIP…Our trips include heaps of #NOREGRETS experiences, taking
your travel in Australia from the ordinary to the extraordinary!
We don’t expect you to pay extra to see all essentials to have the
trip of a lifetime. Say farewell to wasting time & money asking for
help & information. We’ll give you access to the iconic sights &
hidden gems you wouldn’t see without a local friend.
HERE IS A TASTE OF WHAT’S INCLUDED ON YOUR AUS EXPERIENCE:• Surf lesson in Coffs Harbour
• Visit the famous Blue Mountains
• Experience Uluru at sunset
• Locally guided 4WD trip across Fraser Island with BBQ lunch
MOREINCLUDEDEXPERIENCES:OUR INSIDER’S GUIDETO AUSTRALIA
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ULURU
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OUR TEAM
FOLLOW HIM AT INSTAGRAM.COM/CONTIKI_TRYS
HERE’S HOW WE SEE AUSTRALIA!Meet Trys, one of our on-road team. His mantra: “When it all comes down to it,
all you have left is your story, I’m just trying to live a good one...” and we couldn’t
agree more.
OUR TEAM ARE MORE THAN JUST LIVING GUIDEBOOKS.
• Trip Manager & Driver team who are with you from start to finish.
• They’re lifelong travellers, passionate about making sure you make every single
moment in Australia count.
• All the finer details taken care of, like restaurant bookings, sorting out entry to
sites & getting you to your accommodation.
• Expert local knowledge so you’ll discover what makes this country so special.
• An awesome travel buddy who will make sure you have the best time exploring
this great land!
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• Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations
• A Trip Manager & Driver team who will be your expert on all things Australia
• Breakfast every day, plus included dinners at hotels & local restaurants
• Get around on our modern, air-conditioned coaches with power points, movies & a killer sound system!
• More included activities such as a surflesson at Coff’s Harbour & sunset at Uluru
• A mix of hotel & Special Stay accommodation, including an outback cattle station & a surf village
• ME Time – choose to discover this great country in your own time or get involved in our ME Time optionals
INCLUDED4 TRIPS / 12-25 DAYS
The Big Walkabout .......................... p.32
Beaches & Reefs ............................... p.34
Reefs & Rainforests ......................... p.36
Sunsets & Surf ................................... p.38
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Mataranka
Devils Marbles
Daly Waters
Wycliffe Well
Tully
Townsville
Airlie Beach
Mackay
Brisbane
Currumbin
Capricorn Coast
Port Macquarie
The Olgas
Simpsons Gap
Litchfield N.P.
Fraser Island
SYDNEY
ALICE SPRINGS
COFFS HARBOUR
SURFERS PARADISE
CAIRNS
KINGS CANYON
TENNANT CREEK
KATHERINEKAKADU N.P.
DARWIN
BYRON BAY
NOOSA
CATTLE STATION
WHITSUNDAYS(Daydream Island)
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2
1
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
ULURU
GREAT AUSTRALIAN
BIGHT
TASMAN SEA
GREAT BARRIER REEF
GULF OF CARPENTARIA
NEW SOUTH WALES
QUEENSLAND
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Victoria
South Australia
AUSTRALIA DISCOVERY PLUS
Places visitedNightstops1 or more nights at Special Stays
1
1
6 World Heritage sites visited
ULURU
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25 DAYS - FROM US$4215 PP*/ US$169 P/DAY*
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THE BIG WALKABOUT Day 1: Sydney . Meet up with your Contiki Team before we head out of the city & into the Blue Mountains to learn about this amazing landscape. Hike Wentworth Falls, then it’s back to Sydney for dinner in Darling Harbour. Hotel (D)
• Trip to the Blue Mountains
• See the Three Sisters
• Hike at Wentworth Falls
• Cook your own BBQ steak
Day 2: Sydney . Today we get the best views of the Harbour Bridge & Opera House. Drive to Manly Beach for lunch & a swim. Hotel (B)
• Take a tour of Kings Cross, Chinatown, Darling Harbour, Macquarie Street & The Rocks
• Ferry from Manly M Climb the Harbour Bridge
Day 3: Sydney to Coffs Harbour . It’s out of the city & into the cool surf vibes at our Surf Village. (B, D)
� Surf Village Special Stay
• Stop in the seaside resort town of Port Macquarie
• Pass the famous ‘Big Banana’
Day 4: Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay . Get yourself onto the waves in our surf lesson! This afternoon we head to legendary Byron Bay. Hostel (B)
• ‘Learn to surf’ lesson
• Visit Australia’s most easterly point & Cape Byron lighthouse
• Get into Byron’s organic lifestyle & cool night life M Kayak tour of Byron Bay’s Marine Park & waves to spot dolphins, turtles & whales (seasonal)
Day 5: Byron Bay to Surfers Paradise . We head north to Surfers Paradise & stop at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary – see wombats, kangaroos & maybe cuddle a koala. Resort (B)
• Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
• Stay at a resort located right near the beach
Day 6: Surfers Paradise . With a free day, hit the shops or hit the skies on a skydive, or head to the beach & chill! Tonight, we party with club entry. Resort (B)
• Nightclub entry
• Relax on some of Australia’s famous beaches
Day 7: Surfers Paradise to Noosa . Take a peek at Brisbane, take a stroll along the river or hit the shops before we hit the road & head to chic Noosa. Resort (B)
• See the Brisbane River, Royal Botanical Gardens & visit Queen Street Mall
• See the Glasshouse Mountains
Day 8: Noosa . Today we head to Fraser Island for an incredible day trip by 4WD. Stroll along Rainbow Beach, drive through the rainforests, sand dunes & dip in the freshwater Lake McKenzie. Bliss! Resort (B,L,D)
• Visit the largest sand island in the world
• Drive along Australia’s only sand highway
• Indulge in a gourmet BBQ lunch with drinks
• Dine beachside in Noosa
Day 9: Noosa to Farmstay . Head through the Great Dividing Range & into cattle country for a unique local overnight stay, you can even flex your skills at whip cracking! (B, D)
� Cattle Station Special Stay
• Stop at Childers, known for its heritage & farming history
• Check out the farm & animals on a hay wagon ride & meet the station owners
Days 10 - 11: Farmstay to The Whitsundays . Enjoy the beaches & water sports in paradise at Daydream Island in The Whitsundays. Resort (B, D)( B)
• Cross the Tropic of Capricorn
• See Rockhampton – the beef capital of Australia
• Stop at Airlie Beach M Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent)
Day 10 - 11: Sailing Whitsundays option . Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays style? You can. Choose to hit the blue waters & try your hand at sailing on our private sailing adventure, cruising some of the Whitsundays’ 74 islands including Whitehaven Beach. See p.55 for more info & the price panel for costs.Multi-share accommodation. Yacht (B, D)( B, L, D)
Codes: ex Sydney: EXSXD ex Darwin: EXDXD
Day 12: The Whitsundays to Cairns . Today, we head to tropical North Queensland, & gateway to the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef. Hotel (B)
• Townsville city tour
• See Magnetic Island
• Pass Hinchinbrook Island – Australia’s largest island national park
• Pass through Tully, home to Oz’s best white water rafting
Days 13 - 14: Cairns . With 2 free days, experience Cairns’ best! From shopping & great nightlife to adrenaline activities & exploring the reef, you’re spoilt for choice. There’s also your chance to try some kangaroo. Hotel (B, D)( B)
M Whitewater rafting
Day 15: Cairns to Alice Springs . Today we head to the Outback! Check out ‘The Alice’, famous for its Aboriginal art. Maybe hold a snake or lizard at a reptile park. Hotel (B, D)
• See the MacDonnell Ranges from Anzac Hill
• See the stunning Aboriginal site of Simpsons Gap
• See the dry Todd River which hosts the annual Henley on Todd Regatta
• Reptile park experience
Day 16: Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station . Try ‘bush tucker’, meet members of the Walpiri Aboriginal community & learn to throw a boomerang! Later, it’s on to Kings Creek Station – go local like Aussie ‘bushies’ & sleep under the stars in a comfy swag. (B, D)
� Outback Special Stay
• Hike through Kings Canyon to the ‘Lost City’ & desert oasis ‘the Garden of Eden’
Day 17: Kings Creek Station to Uluru . Next we make tracks to Uluru. Take a walk through its neighbour Kata Tjuta – (The Olgas). Lodge (B)
• Enjoy delicious bacon & eggs for breakfast
• See the 700 million year old Mt Conner & Lake Amadeus
• Hike through ‘Kata-Tjuta’ (The Olgas)
Day 18: Uluru . Catch the Uluru sunrise, take a walk around ‘The Rock’ & hear stories of the area & its Aboriginal rock art. Tonight, catch an Uluru sunset with a glass of bubbly. Lodge (B)
• Visit Uluru Cultural Centre
• See Uluru at sunrise & toast it at sunset
Day 19: Uluru to Alice Springs . Say goodbye to Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park as we head back to Alice Springs. Hotel (B)
• Indulge in a BBQ ‘Big Brekkie’ M Overlander Steakhouse Dinner – try kangaroo, emu, crocodile & camel!
Day 20: Alice Springs to Tennant Creek . Our ‘Top End’ adventure begins today – we cross the Tropic of Capricorn to Aussie’s old mining town, Tennant Creek. Hotel (B,D)
• Keep your eyes peeled for UFOs at Wycliffe Well
• Visit the ‘Devil’s Marbles’ M Dawn hot air balloon flight over the desert & MacDonnell Ranges
Day 21: Tennant Creek to Katherine . Stop at the Territory’s oldest pub, then make a splash in
ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING
Code: EXSDD 2015/16
SNAPSHOT
24 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Unique Special Stays: 1 night Coffs Harbour Surf Village, 1 night Langmorn Outback Cattle Station, 1 night Kings Creek Station Outback Bush Camp , 18 nights in hotels & resorts , 1 night in a hostel , 2 nights in a lodge
Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht
INCLUSIONS• An experienced & professional
Trip Manager & Driver team
• Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging
• Flight from Cairns to Alice Springs (Ayers Rock to Cairns for EXDSD)
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations
• National park fees, local taxes & service charges
EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS
• Visit the Blue Mountains
• Sydney Harbour ferry cruise from Manly
• Surf lesson in Coffs Harbour
• Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
• Noosa Surf Club dinner
• 4WD trip across Fraser Island
• Alice Springs Aboriginal Dreamtime ‘Bush tucker’ tour
• Alice Springs Reptile Centre experience
• Uluru sunset drinks & nibbles
Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •
ME TIME OPTIONS
M Helicopter ride over Uluru
See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more
VISIT CONTIKI.COM/WALKABOUT
Mataranka thermal pools. Later, it’s on to Katherine & its famous gorge. Hotel (B)
• Swim at the Mataranka thermal pools
• Hear stories from ‘We of the Never Never’ Homestead
Day 22: Katherine to Kakadu National Park . Hike, walk, or take an optional boat trip to see the massive Katherine Gorge. Next up: Kakadu National Park via Edith Falls for a swim. Hotel (B, D)
• Visit Katherine Gorge
• Cool off in Edith Falls (seasonal)
Day 23: Kakadu National Park . Explore Kakadu today – its variety of gorgeous landscapes, wildlife & arguably Australia’s best Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock will seriously impress. Hotel (B)
• Keep your eyes peeled for crocs on a wildlife cruise
• See the Aboriginal rock art
• Visit Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre M Scenic flight over this World Heritage Listed area
Day 24: Kakadu to Darwin . Wave Kakadu farewell as we head to Darwin. Don’t forget to pick up a didgeridoo & meet some local Aboriginal artists before you leave. Stop off en route for a swim in the famous (& gorgeous) Florence Falls in Litchfield National Park. Hotel (B)
• Swim in Florence Falls (seasonal)
Day 25: Darwin . Get your bearings on a city tour of Darwin & visit East Point Military Reserve & the local museum to learn about its historical past. Then it’s time to say farewell to your travel buddies & swap email addresses. (B)
• Guided city tour of Darwin
• Visit the Darwin Museum
35 INCLUDED MEALS 24 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 10 dinners (D)
24 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 11 dinners (D)
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INCLUDED MEALS (SAILING OPTION)
Code: EXDSD 2015/16
* Prices above are based on multi-share.
Included fl ights: This trip includes flights as specified on the
map opposite as part of the trip price. Please see ‘Included
flights’ on p.82 for important info.
Single room supplement (trip only) add US$2069/add
US$665 twin-share.
Single room supplement (trip + sailing) add US$1859/add
US$595 twin-share. (Boat cabins multi-share only).
EXSDD: Start Sydney 7:00am & end Darwin 6:30pm.
EXDSD: Start Darwin 7:30am & end Sydney 5:00pm.
● These departures will not stay in Contiki’s Surf Village
Special Stay.
Start Finish Trip onlyUS$ pp*
Trip & sailingUS$ pp*
Start Finish Trip onlyUS$ pp*
Trip & sailingUS$ pp*
Sydney Darwin Darwin Sydney
2015Sep 27 ● Oct 21 4215 4475Oct 25 ● Nov 18 4215 4475Nov 22 ● Dec 16 4425 4685Dec 20 ● Jan 13 4425 4685
2016Jan 17 ● Feb 10 4425 4685Feb 14 ● Mar 9 4425 4685Mar 13 Apr 6 4425 4685Apr 10 May 4 4405 4665May 8 Jun 1 4405 4665Jun 5 Jun 29 4405 4665Jul 3 Jul 27 4339 4599Jul 31 ● Aug 24 4339 4599Aug 28 ● Sep 21 4339 4599Sep 25 ● Oct 19 4339 4599
2015Sep 30 Oct 23 4055 4315Oct 28 Nov 20 4055 4315Nov 25 Dec 18 4265 4525Dec 23 Jan 15 4265 4525
2016Jan 20 Feb 12 4265 4525Feb 17 Mar 11 4265 4525Mar 16 Apr 8 4265 4525Apr 13 May 6 4245 4505May 11 Jun 3 4245 4505Jun 8 Jul 1 4245 4505Jul 6 Jul 29 4179 4439Aug 3 Aug 26 4179 4439Aug 31 Sep 23 4179 4439
YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice - travel from Sydney to Darwin. Or save up to US$160 if you travel from Darwin to Sydney (this trip will be 24 days long).
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WHITSUNDAYS
Tully
Airlie Beach
Mackay
Capricorn Coast
Brisbane
Currumbin
Townsville
Port Macquarie
Fraser Island
SYDNEY
CAIRNS
SURFERS PARADISE
2
2
2
2
CATTLE STATION
COFFS HARBOUR
BYRON BAY
NOOSA
WHITSUNDAYS(Daydream Island)
1
1
1
2
TASMAN SEA
GREAT BARRIER REEF
CORAL SEA
GULF OF CARPENTARIA
Victoria
NEW SOUTH WALES
QUEENSLAND
Northern Territory
South Australia
AUSTRALIA DISCOVERY PLUS
Places visitedNightstops1 or more nights at Special Stays
1
1
4 World Heritage sites visited
FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALSSAVE
14 DAYS - FROM US$2185 PP*/ US$157 P/DAY*
SYDNEY
BEACHES & REEFS Day 1: Sydney . Meet up with your Contiki Team & travel buddies this morning. We’ll head out of the city & into the Blue Mountains to learn about this amazing landscape including the Three Sisters. Frame up some shots as you hike Wentworth Falls, before heading back to Sydney for dinner overlooking Darling Harbour. Hotel (D)
• Day trip to the Blue Mountains
• See the Three Sisters
• Hike at Wentworth Falls
• Cook your own BBQ steak
Day 2: Sydney . Today we hit the streets & icons of Sydney, including the spot to see the city’s best views of the Harbour Bridge & Opera House. If you’re up for it, get a different view & head to the top of the Harbour Bridge! We’ll drive to Manly Beach for lunch & a swim. Hotel (B)
• Take a tour of Kings Cross, Chinatown, Darling Harbour, Macquarie Street & The Rocks
• Ferry from Manly with time for lunch & a swim M Climb the Harbour Bridge
Day 3: Sydney to Coffs Harbour . It’s out of the city & into the cool surfer vibes that Oz is famous for at our Surf Village. (B, D)
� Surf Village Special Stay
• Stop in the seaside resort town of Port Macquarie
• Pass the famous ‘Big Banana’
Day 4: Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay . Get yourself onto the waves on our surf lesson! With their tricks of the trade, our pro surfer guides will have you up on a board in no time. So grab your towel, sunnies & iPod & hit the beach for the ultimate chill. This afternoon, we head to legendary Byron Bay. Hostel (B)
• ‘Learn to surf’ lesson
• Visit Australia’s most easterly point & Cape Byron lighthouse
• Get into Byron’s organic lifestyle, galleries, amazing food & cool night life
M Kayak tour of Byron Bay’s Marine Park
Day 5: Byron Bay to Surfers Paradise . There’s time to top up your tan this morning before heading north into Queensland to Surfers Paradise. We’ll stop in at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where you can see wombats, feed a kangaroo & cuddle up to a koala. Resort (B)
• Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary & see iconic Aussie animals
• Stay at a resort located right by the beach M 4WD National Park rainforest tour
Day 6: Surfers Paradise . With a free day, explore
the way you want. With great shopping it’s the
perfect place for some retail therapy, hit the skies on
a skydive, or head to the beach with a book & some
beats, & chill. Tonight, get into the party capital of
Oz. Resort (B)
• Nightclub entry
• Relax on some of Australia’s famous beaches
Day 7: Surfers Paradise to Noosa . Take a peek at
Brisbane’s sights before we make our way to the
chic beach town, Noosa. Resort (B )
• See the Brisbane River, Royal Botanical Gardens
& visit Queen Street Mall
• See the stunning Glasshouse Mountains
Day 8: Noosa . Today we head to Fraser Island
for an incredible day trip by 4WD. Stroll along
Rainbow Beach, drive through the rainforests, sand
dunes & dip in the freshwater Lake McKenzie. Bliss! Resort (B, L,D)
• Visit the largest sand island in the world
• Drive along Australia’s only sand highway
• Indulge in a gourmet BBQ lunch with drinks
• Watch the sunset over mainland Australia
• Dine beachside in Noosa
Day 9: Noosa to Farmstay . Head through the Great Dividing Range & into cattle country for a truly unique local overnight at our Outback Station, where you can even flex your skills at whip cracking! (B, D)
� Cattle Station Special Stay
• Stop at Childers, known for its heritage & farming history
• Check out the farm & animals on a hay wagon ride & meet the station owners
Days 10 - 11: Farmstay to The Whitsundays . Enjoy the beaches & watersports in paradise at Daydream Island in The Whitsundays. Resort (B, D) (B)
• Cross the Tropic of Capricorn
• See Rockhampton – the beef capital of Australia
• Stop at Airlie Beach M Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent)
Day 10 - 11: Sailing Whitsundays option . Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays style? You can. Choose to hit the blue waters & try your hand at sailing on our private sailing adventure, cruising some of the Whitsundays’ 74 islands including Whitehaven Beach. See p.55 for more info & the price panel for costs. Multi-share accommodation . Yacht (B, D)( B, L, D)
Codes: ex Sydney: BRSWD ex Cairns: BRCWD
Day 12: The Whitsundays to Cairns . Today, we’ll head to Tropical North Queensland, known for its rainforests & as the gateway to the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef. Hotel (B)
• Check out Townsville on a city tour
• See Magnetic Island
• Pass Hinchinbrook Island – Australia’s largest island national park
• Pass through Tully, home to Australia’s best white water rafting
Day 13: Cairns . With a free day, experience Cairns’ best! From shopping, great nightlife & endless adrenaline activities like rafting, skydiving & exploring the reef, you’re spoilt for choice. Tonight, there’s your chance to try some kangaroo if you’re up for it. Hotel (B, D)
M Great Barrier Reef scuba diving for beginners & certified divers
Day 14: Cairns . Feed your inner adrenaline junkie or relax? It’s your choice with another free day to do what you’re into. Later, it’s time to swap emails & numbers as your trip ends at 5.00pm. (B)
ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING
Code: BRSCD 2015/16
SNAPSHOT
13 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Unique Special Stays: 1 night Coffs Harbour Surf Village, 1 night Langmorn Outback Cattle Station , & 10 nights in hotels & resorts , 1 night in a hostel
Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht
20 INCLUDED MEALS 13 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 6 dinners (D)
INCLUSIONS• An experienced & professional
Trip Manager & Driver team
• Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations
• National park fees, local taxes & service charges
EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS
• Visit the famous Blue Mountains
• Sydney Harbour ferry cruise from Manly
• Surf lesson or kayak in Coffs Harbour
• Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
• Noosa Surf Club dinner
• Locally guided 4WD trip across Fraser Island with lunch & drinks
Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •
ME TIME OPTIONS
M Tandem skydive in Surfers Paradise
See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more
VISIT CONTIKI.COM/BEACHES
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INCLUDED MEALS (SAILING OPTION) 13 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D)
LOCAL CULTURE
Random fact: it is estimated there are 1,500 species of fish, 30 species of dolphins & whales, 360 species of coral & 17 species of sea snakes in the Great Barrier Reef.
Code: BRCSD 2015/16
* Prices above are based on multi-share.
Single room supplement (trip only) add US$1165/add
US$375 twin-share.
Single room supplement (trip + sailing) add US$955/add
US$305 twin-share. (Boat cabins multi-share only).
BRSCD: Start Sydney 7:00am & end Cairns 5:00pm.
BRCSD: Start Cairns 7:00am & end Sydney 5:00pm.
● These departures will not stay in Contiki’s Surf Village
Special Stay.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options
see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.82.
Start Finish Trip onlyUS$ pp*
Trip & sailingUS$ pp*
Start Finish Trip onlyUS$ pp*
Trip & sailingUS$ pp*
Sydney Cairns Cairns Sydney
2015Sep 6 Sep 19 2275 2535Sep 27 ● Oct 10 2275 2535Oct 4 Oct 17 2275 2535Oct 25 ● Nov 7 2275 2535Nov 1 Nov 14 2389 2649Nov 22 ● Dec 5 2389 2649Nov 29 Dec 12 2389 2649Dec 20 ● Jan 2 2389 2649Dec 27 Jan 9 2389 2649
2016Jan 3 Jan 16 2389 2649Jan 10 ● Jan 23 2389 2649Jan 17 ● Jan 30 2389 2649Jan 24 ● Feb 6 2389 2649Feb 14 ● Feb 27 2389 2649Mar 13 Mar 26 2389 2649Apr 10 Apr 23 2379 2639May 8 May 21 2379 2639Jun 5 Jun 18 2379 2639Jul 3 Jul 16 2345 2605Jul 10 Jul 23 2345 2605Jul 31 ● Aug 13 2345 2605Aug 7 Aug 20 2345 2605Aug 28 ● Sep 10 2345 2605Sep 4 Sep 17 2345 2605Sep 25 ● Oct 8 2345 2605
2015Sep 12 Sep 25 2185 2445Sep 19 Oct 2 2185 2445Oct 10 Oct 23 2185 2445Oct 17 Oct 30 2185 2445Nov 7 Nov 20 2299 2559Nov 14 Nov 27 2299 2559Dec 5 Dec 18 2299 2559Dec 12 Dec 25 2299 2559
2016Jan 2 Jan 15 2299 2559Jan 9 Jan 22 2299 2559Jan 16 Jan 29 2299 2559Jan 23 Feb 5 2299 2559Jan 30 Feb 12 2299 2559Feb 6 Feb 19 2299 2559Feb 27 Mar 11 2299 2559Mar 26 Apr 8 2299 2559Apr 23 May 6 2289 2549May 21 Jun 3 2289 2549Jun 18 Jul 1 2289 2549Jul 16 Jul 29 2255 2515Jul 23 Aug 5 2255 2515Aug 13 Aug 26 2255 2515Aug 20 Sep 2 2255 2515Sep 10 Sep 23 2255 2515Sep 17 Sep 30 2255 2515
YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice - travel from Sydney to Cairns. Or save up to US$90 if you travel from Cairns to Sydney.
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MossmanGorge
Port Douglas
Tully
Airlie Beach
Mackay
Capricorn Coast
Brisbane
Currumbin
Townsville
Port Macquarie
Fraser Island
CAPE TRIBULATION
CAIRNS
NOOSA
SURFERS PARADISE
WHITSUNDAYS(Daydream Island)
2
2
3
2
CATTLE STATION
COFFS HARBOUR
BYRON BAY1
1
SYDNEY
1
1
2
TASMAN SEA
GREAT BARRIER REEF
CORAL SEA
GULF OF CARPENTARIA
Northern Territory
Victoria
South Australia
NEW SOUTH WALES
QUEENSLAND
AUSTRALIA DISCOVERY PLUS
Places visitedNightstops1 or more nights at Special Stays
1
1
4 World Heritage sites visited
GOLD COAST
FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALSSAVE
16 DAYS - FROM US$2425 PP*/ US$152 P/DAY*
REEFS & RAINFORESTS Day 1: Cairns to Cape Tribulation . Meet up with
your Contiki Team & hit the road! Get an insider
look at ancient Aboriginal culture & maybe try the
unusual flavours offered at the local ice creamery,
before reaching lush Cape Tribulation. Lodge
• Aboriginal experience at Mossman Gorge
Day 2: Cape Tribulation to Cairns . We visit Cape
Tribulation Beach & then check out the mangroves
on a walk with our Local Guide. This afternoon it’s
back to Cairns. Hotel (B)
• Visit Port Douglas
• Mangrove boardwalk with our expert Local Guide
Days 3 - 4: Cairns . With 2 free days, experience
Cairns’ best! From shopping, great nightlife
& endless adrenaline activities like rafting, skydiving
& exploring the reef, you’re spoilt for choice. There’s
also a chance to try some kangaroo if you’re up for
it. Hotel (B, D)( B)
M Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef
cruise with lunch
Day 5: Cairns to The Whitsundays . See Airlie
Beach before a quick ferry ride to paradise on
Daydream Island. Resort (B, D)
• Pass through Tully, home to Australia’s best
whitewater rafting
• Pass Hinchinbrook Island – Australia’s largest
island national park
Day 6: The Whitsundays . This place is the ultimate
way to relax. So take time to chill or get into some
water sports & good times at Daydream Island.
Resort (B)
M Day sailing trip to Whitehaven Beach with lunch
(weather dependent)
Day 5 - 6: Sailing Whitsundays option . Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays
style? You can. Choose to hit the blue waters
& try your hand at sailing on our private sailing
adventure, cruising some of the Whitsundays’
74 islands including Whitehaven Beach. See
p.55 for more info & the price panel for costs.
Multi-share accommodation. Yacht (B, D)( B, L, D)
Codes: ex Cairns: BWCWD ex Sydney: BWSWD
Day 7: The Whitsundays to Farmstay . Say
farewell to paradise, as we jet through sugar cane
country to our true Aussie farmstay overnight.
Resort (B, D)
• Cross the Tropic of Capricorn
• See Rockhampton – the beef capital
of Australia
• Check out the farm & animals on a hay
wagon ride
• Meet the station owners & try whip cracking!
Day 8: Farmstay to Noosa . Today we head back
out to the coast before we reach chic Noosa.
Resort (B)
• Stop at Childers, known for its heritage &
farming history
• Watch the sunset over mainland Australia
Day 9: Noosa . Today we head to Fraser Island for
an incredible day trip by 4WD. Stroll along Rainbow
Beach, drive through the rainforests & sand dunes
& dip in the freshwater Lake McKenzie. Bliss!
Resort (B, L, D)
• Visit the largest sand island in the world
• Indulge in a gourmet BBQ lunch with drinks
• Drive along Australia’s only sand highway
• Dine beachside at Noosa Surf Club
Day 10: Noosa to Surfers Paradise . Get into the
chic vibes of Noosa, then stop & check out Brisbane
before reaching the East Coast party capital, Surfers
Paradise! Resort (B)
• See the stunning Glasshouse Mountains
• See the Brisbane River, Royal Botanical
Gardens & visit Queen Street Mall
• Stay at a resort located right by
the beach
Day 11: Surfers Paradise . With a free day, explore
the way you want. With great shopping it’s the
perfect place for some retail therapy, hit the skies
on a tandem skydive, or head to the beach & chill.
Tonight, get into the party capital of Oz.
Resort (B)
• Nightclub entry
• Relax on some of Australia’s famous beaches
Day 12: Surfers Paradise to Byron Bay . We’ll stop
in at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where you can
see wombats, feed a kangaroo & cuddle up to a
koala. This afternoon, we head to legendary Byron
Bay. Hostel (B)
• Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
• Get into Byron’s organic lifestyle, galleries,
amazing food & cool night life
M Kayak tour of Byron Bay’s Marine Park
& waves to spot dolphins, turtles &
whales (seasonal)
Day 13: Byron Bay to Coffs Harbour . Get yourself
onto the waves on our surf lesson! With their tricks
of the trade, our pro surfer guides will have you up
on a board in no time. So grab your towel, sunnies
& iPod & hit the beach for the ultimate chill.
Hotel (B, D)
• Visit Australia’s most easterly point & Cape
Byron lighthouse
• ‘Learn to surf’ lesson
Day 14: Coffs Harbour to Sydney . Say farewell
to the surf action of Coffs as we head to the icons
& big city buzz of Sydney. If you’re up for it, get a
different view & head to the top of the Harbour
Bridge. Hotel (B)
• Pass the famous ‘Big Banana’
• See the Hawkesbury River & its oyster farms
• Experience Sydney’s famous nightlife
M Climb the Harbour Bridge
Day 15: Sydney . Hit the streets & icons of
Sydney, including the spot to see the city’s
best views of the Harbour Bridge & Opera House
this afternoon. We’ll drive to Manly Beach for
lunch & a swim before cruising back to the city
for dinner & your last night on your trip.
Hotel (B, D)
• Take a tour of Kings Cross, Chinatown, Darling
Harbour, Macquarie Street & The Rocks
• Take a ferry from Manly where there will be time
for lunch & a swim
• Cook your own BBQ steak
Day 16: Sydney . With the city icons ticked, it’s
time to hit the country. We’ll head to the Blue
Mountains & learn about this amazing landscape
including the Three Sisters. Frame up some shots
as you hike Wentworth Falls, before heading back
to Sydney. It’s then time to say farewell to your
travel buddies as your trip ends at 5:00pm. (B)
• Day trip to the Blue Mountains
• See the Three Sisters
• Hike at Wentworth Falls
ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING
Code: BWCSD 2015/16
SNAPSHOT
15 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Unique Special Stays: 1 night Langmorn Outback Cattle Station, 1 night Coffs Harbour Surf Village , & 11 nights in hotels & resorts , 1 night in a lodge , 1 night in a hostel
Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht
22 INCLUDED MEALS 15 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 6 dinners (D)
INCLUSIONS• An experienced & professional
Trip Manager & Driver team
• Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging
• Rainforest adventure on days 1 & 2
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations
• National park fees, local taxes & service charges
EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS
• Aboriginal guided experience at Mossman Gorge
• Locally guided 4WD trip across Fraser Island with lunch & drinks
• Noosa Surf Club dinner
• Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
• Surf lesson or kayak in Coffs Harbour
• Sydney Harbour ferry cruise from Manly
• Visit the famous Blue Mountains
Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •
ME TIME OPTIONS
M Whitewater raft the mighty Tully River in Cairns
M 4WD national park rainforest tour in Surfers Paradise
See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more
VISIT CONTIKI.COM/REEFS
24
INCLUDED MEALS (SAILING OPTION) 15 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D)
TRY OUR RAINFOREST EXPERIENCEON DAYS 1 & 2
Get geared up for 2 days in paradise! With huge mountain ranges & rainforest stretching right to the ocean, the lush Daintree area is where the tropics meets the world-famous Great Barrier Reef. This World Heritage Site is packed with ancient plants & animals & is the home of the Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people – it’s ready to be explored & a must-do in this part of the world. Come see it with us.
Code: BWSCD 2015/16
* Prices above are based on multi-share.
Single room supplement (trip only) add US$1419/add
US$439 twin-share.
Single room supplement (trip + sailing) add US$1209/add
US$369 twin-share. (Boat cabins multi-share only).
BWCSD: Start Cairns 7:00am & end Sydney 5:00pm.
BWSCD: Start Sydney 7:00am & end Cairns 5:00pm.
● These departures will not stay in Contiki’s Surf Village
Special Stay.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options
see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.82.
Start Finish Trip onlyUS$ pp*
Trip & sailingUS$ pp*
Start Finish Trip onlyUS$ pp*
Trip & sailingUS$ pp*
Cairns Sydney Sydney Cairns
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2016Jan 3 Jan 18 2655 2915Jan 10 ● Jan 25 2655 2915Jan 17 ● Feb 1 2655 2915Jan 24 ● Feb 8 2655 2915Feb 14 ● Feb 29 2655 2915Mar 13 Mar 28 2655 2915Apr 10 Apr 25 2639 2899May 8 May 23 2639 2899Jun 5 Jun 20 2639 2899Jul 3 Jul 18 2605 2865Jul 10 Jul 25 2605 2865Jul 31 ● Aug 15 2605 2865Aug 7 Aug 22 2605 2865Aug 28 ● Sep 12 2605 2865Sep 4 Sep 19 2605 2865Sep 25 ● Oct 10 2605 2865
37AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 2015/16
BYRON BAY
Airlie Beach
Mackay
Capricorn Coast
Brisbane
Currumbin
Port Macquarie
Fraser Island
SURFERS PARADISE
2
2
2
NOOSA
COFFS HARBOUR
BYRON BAY
1
1
CATTLE STATION
SYDNEY
WHITSUNDAYS(Daydream Island)
1
2
TASMAN SEA
GREAT BARRIER REEF
CORAL SEA
GULF OF CARPENTARIA
NEW SOUTH WALES
QUEENSLAND
Northern Territory
South Australia
DISCOVERY PLUS
Places visitedNightstops1 or more nights at Special Stays
1
1
3 World Heritage sites visited
FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS
AUSTRALIA
SAVE
12 DAYS - FROM US$1975 PP*/ US$165 P/DAY*
SUNSETS & SURF Day 1: Sydney . Meet up with your Contiki Team & travel buddies this morning. We’ll head to the Blue Mountains & learn about this amazing landscape including the Three Sisters. Frame up some shots as you hike Wentworth Falls, before heading back to Sydney for dinner overlooking Darling Harbour. Hotel (D)
• Day trip to the Blue Mountains
• See the Three Sisters
• Hike at Wentworth Falls
• Cook your own BBQ steak
Day 2: Sydney . Today we hit the streets & icons of Sydney, including the spot to see the city’s best views of the Harbour Bridge & Opera House. If you’re up for it, get a different view & head to the top of the Harbour Bridge! We’ll drive to Manly Beach for lunch & a swim. Hotel (B)
• Take a tour of Kings Cross, Chinatown, Darling Harbour, Macquarie Street & The Rocks
• Visit The Rocks Markets (weekends) or Paddington’s chic shopping area
• Ferry from Manly with time for lunch & a swim M Climb the Harbour Bridge
Day 3: Sydney to Coffs Harbour . It’s out of the city & into the cool surfer vibes that Oz is famous for at our Surf Village. (B, D)
� Surf Village Special Stay
• Stop in the seaside resort town of Port Macquarie
• Pass the famous ‘Big Banana’
Day 4: Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay . Get yourself onto the waves with our surf lesson! With their tricks of the trade, our pro surfer guides will have you up on a board in no time. So grab your towel, sunnies & iPod & hit the beach for the ultimate chill. This afternoon, we head to legendary Byron Bay. Hostel (B)
• ‘Learn to surf’ lesson
• Visit Australia’s most easterly point & Cape Byron lighthouse
• Get into Byron’s organic lifestyle, galleries, amazing food & cool night life
Day 5: Byron Bay to Surfers Paradise . There’s time to top up your tan this morning before heading north into Queensland to Surfers Paradise. We’ll stop in at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where you can see wombats, feed a kangaroo & cuddle up to a koala. Resort (B)
• Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary & see iconic Aussie animals
• Stay at a resort located right by the beach
Day 6: Surfers Paradise . With a free day, explore the way you want. With great shopping it’s the perfect place for some retail therapy, hit the skies on a skydive, or head to the beach with a book & some beats, & chill. Tonight, get into the party capital of Oz. Resort (B)
• Nightclub entry
• Relax on some of Australia’s famous beaches
Day 7: Surfers Paradise to Noosa . Check out
Brisbane’s sights before we make our way to the
chic beach town, Noosa. Resort (B )
• See the Brisbane River, Royal Botanical Gardens
& visit Queen Street Mall
• See the stunning Glasshouse Mountains
Day 8: Noosa . Today we head to Fraser Island
for an incredible day trip by 4WD. Stroll along
Rainbow Beach, drive through the rainforests &
sand dunes & dip in the freshwater Lake McKenzie.
Bliss! Resort (B, L,D)
• Visit the largest sand island in the world
• Drive along Australia’s only sand highway
• Indulge in a gourmet BBQ lunch with drinks
• Watch the sunset over mainland Australia
• Dine beachside at Noosa Surf Club
Day 9: Noosa to Farmstay . Head through the
Great Dividing Range & into cattle country for a truly
unique local overnight at our outback Station, where
you can even flex your skills at whip cracking! (B, D)
� Cattle Station Special Stay
• Stop at Childers, known for its heritage &
farming history
• Check out the farm & animals on a hay
wagon ride
• Meet the station owners
Days 10 - 11: Farmstay to The Whitsundays . Enjoy the beaches & watersports in paradise at
Daydream Island in The Whitsundays. Resort (B, D) (B)
• Cross the Tropic of Capricorn
• See Rockhampton – the beef capital of Australia
• Stop at Airlie Beach
M Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach &
lunch (weather dependent)
M Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef
cruise with lunch
Day 10 - 11: Sailing Whitsundays option . Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays
style? You can. Choose to hit the blue waters
& try your hand at sailing on our private sailing
adventure, cruising some of the Whitsundays’
74 islands including Whitehaven Beach. See
p.55 for more info & the price panel for costs.
Multi-share accommodation. Yacht (B, D)( B, L, D)
Codes: ex Sydney: SQSWD ex W’suns: SQCWD
Day 12: The Whitsundays . The trip ends after
breakfast, so it’s time to say farewell to your new
friends. (B)
ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING
Code: SQSCD 2015/16
SNAPSHOT
11 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Unique Special Stays: 1 night Coffs Harbour Surf Village, 1 night Langmorn Outback Cattle Station , & 8 nights in hotels & resorts , 1 night in a hostel
Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht
17 INCLUDED MEALS 11 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 5 dinners (D)
19
INCLUDED MEALS (SAILING OPTION) 11 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 6 dinners (D)
INCLUSIONS• An experienced & professional
Trip Manager & Driver team
• Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations
• National park fees, local taxes & service charges
EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS
• Visit the famous Blue Mountains
• Sydney Harbour ferry cruise from Manly
• Surf lesson or kayak in Coffs Harbour
• Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
• Noosa Surf Club dinner
• Locally guided 4WD trip across Fraser Island with lunch & drinks
Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •
ME TIMEOPTIONS
M Kayak tour of Byron Bay’s Marine Park & waves to spot dolphins, turtles & whales (seasonal)
M Tandem skydive
See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more
VISIT CONTIKI.COM/SUNSETS
LOCAL CULTURE
Stroll along the Noosa Coastal Track. Keep your eyes peeled for koalas chilling in gum trees or dolphins & humpback whales out at sea. Bliss.
Code: SQCSD 2015/16
* Prices above are based on multi-share.
Single room supplement (trip only) add US$1015/add
US$329 twin-share.
Single room supplement (trip + sailing) add US$805/add
US$259 twin-share. (Boat cabins multi-share only).
SQSCD: Start Sydney 7:00am & end W’suns 8:00am.
SQCSD: Start W’suns 5:00pm & end Sydney 5:00pm.
● These departures will not stay in Contiki’s Surf Village
Special Stay.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options
see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.82.
Start Finish Trip onlyUS$ pp*
Trip & sailingUS$ pp*
Start Finish Trip onlyUS$ pp*
Trip & sailingUS$ pp*
Sydney W’suns W’suns Sydney
2015Sep 6 Sep 17 2035 2295Sep 27 ● Oct 8 2035 2295Oct 4 Oct 15 2035 2295Oct 25 ● Nov 5 2035 2295Nov 1 Nov 12 2135 2395Nov 22 ● Dec 3 2135 2395Nov 29 Dec 10 2135 2395Dec 20 ● Dec 31 2135 2395Dec 27 Jan 7 2135 2395
2016Jan 3 Jan 14 2135 2395Jan 10 ● Jan 21 2135 2395Jan 17 ● Jan 28 2135 2395Jan 24 ● Feb 4 2135 2395Feb 14 ● Feb 25 2135 2395Mar 13 Mar 24 2135 2395Apr 10 Apr 21 2125 2385May 8 May 19 2125 2385Jun 5 Jun 16 2125 2385Jul 3 Jul 14 2095 2355Jul 10 Jul 21 2095 2355Jul 31 ● Aug 11 2095 2355Aug 7 Aug 18 2095 2355Aug 28 ● Sep 8 2095 2355Sep 4 Sep 15 2095 2355Sep 25 ● Oct 6 2095 2355
2015Sep 14 Sep 25 1975 2235Sep 21 Oct 2 1975 2235Oct 12 Oct 23 1975 2235Oct 19 Oct 30 1975 2235Nov 9 Nov 20 2075 2335Nov 16 Nov 27 2075 2335Dec 7 Dec 18 2075 2335Dec 14 Dec 25 2075 2335
2016Jan 4 Jan 15 2075 2335Jan 11 Jan 22 2075 2335Jan 18 Jan 29 2075 2335Jan 25 Feb 5 2075 2335Feb 1 Feb 12 2075 2335Feb 8 Feb 19 2075 2335Feb 29 Mar 11 2075 2335Mar 28 Apr 8 2075 2335Apr 25 May 6 2065 2325May 23 Jun 3 2065 2325Jun 20 Jul 1 2065 2325Jul 18 Jul 29 2035 2295Jul 25 Aug 5 2035 2295Aug 15 Aug 26 2035 2295Aug 22 Sep 2 2035 2295Sep 12 Sep 23 2035 2295Sep 19 Sep 30 2035 2295
YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice – travel from Sydney to The Whitsundays. Or save up to US$60 if you travel from The Whitsundays to Sydney.
39AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 2015/16
LIFE’S A BEACH ON A HIGH ENERGY TRIP. EXPLORE AUSTRALIA’S MOST ICONIC COAST LINES THEN PARTY THE NIGHT AWAY AT TOP NIGHT SPOTS WITH THE TRAVEL STYLE THAT’S ALL ABOUT EPIC SIGHTS, ONCE IN A LIFE TIME MOMENTS & CARE FREE LIVING.
• Sightseeing of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations
• A Trip Manager & Driver team who will be your oracle on all things Australia
• Breakfast every day, plus included dinners at hotels & local restaurants
• Get around on our modern, air-conditioned coaches with power points, movies & a killer sound system!
• More included activities such as a‘learn to surf’ lesson, a day trip to the Blue Mountains & nightclub entry
• Multi share rooms with twin & single options available
• ME Time – your chance to explore on your own or take advantage of our awesome optional activities
INCLUDED2 TRIPS / 7-10 DAYS
City to Surf ......................................... p.41
The Sun Seeker ................................. p.42
We Love WiFi – stay connected with WiFi at most overnight stopsContiki.com/high-energy-australia
HIGHENERGY
ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING
Day 1: Sydney . Meet up with your Contiki Team & travel buddies this morning. We’ll head to the Blue Mountains & learn about this amazing landscape including the Three Sisters. Frame up some shots as you hike Wentworth Falls, before heading back to Sydney for dinner overlooking Darling Harbour. Hotel (D)
• Day trip to the Blue Mountains
• See the Three Sisters
• Hike at Wentworth Falls
• Cook your own BBQ steak
Day 2: Sydney . Today we hit the streets & icons of Sydney, including the spot to see the city’s best views of the Harbour Bridge & Opera House. If you’re up for it, get a different view & head to the top of the Harbour Bridge! We’ll drive to Manly Beach for lunch & a swim. Hotel (B)
• Take a tour of Kings Cross, Chinatown, Darling Harbour, Macquarie Street & The Rocks
• Visit The Rocks Markets (weekends) or Paddington’s chic shopping area
• Ferry from Manly with time for lunch & a swim M Climb the Harbour Bridge
Day 3: Sydney to Coffs Harbour . It’s out of the city & into the cool surfer vibes that Oz is famous for at our Surf Village. (B, D)
� Surf Village Special Stay
• Stop in the seaside resort town of Port Macquarie
• Pass the famous ‘Big Banana’
Day 4: Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay . Get yourself onto the waves on our surf lesson! With their tricks of the trade, our pro surfer guides will have you up on a board in no time. So grab your towel, sunnies & iPod & hit the beach for the ultimate chill. This afternoon, we head to legendary Byron Bay. Hostel (B)
• ‘Learn to surf’ lesson
• Visit Australia’s most easterly point & Cape Byron lighthouse
• Get into Byron’s organic lifestyle, galleries, amazing food & cool night life
M Kayak tour of the Marine Park to spot dolphins, turtles & whales (seasonal)
Day 5: Byron Bay to Surfers Paradise . There’s time to top up your tan this morning before heading north into Queensland to Surfers Paradise. We’ll stop in at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where you can see wombats, feed a kangaroo & cuddle up to a koala. Resort (B)
• Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary & see iconic Aussie animals
• Stay at a resort located right by the beach
Day 6: Surfers Paradise . With a free day, explore the way you want. With great shopping it’s the perfect place for retail therapy, hit the skies on a skydive, or head to the beach & chill. Tonight, get into the party capital of Oz. Resort (B)
• Nightclub entry
• Relax on some of Australia’s famous beaches M Locally guided 4WD national park rainforest tour
Day 7: Surfers Paradise . The trip ends after breakfast & it’s time to swap email addresses & say farewell to your new friends. (B)
6 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Unique Special Stay: 1 night Coffs Harbour Surf Village , & 4 nights in hotels & resorts , 1 night in a hostel
8 INCLUDED MEALS 6 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)
EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS
• Visit the famous Blue Mountains
• Surf lesson or kayak in Coffs Harbour
• Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •
ME TIME OPTIONS
M Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge
See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more
VISIT CONTIKI.COM/SURF
SNAPSHOT
INCLUSIONS• An experienced & professional
Trip Manager & Driver team
• Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations
• National park fees, local taxes & service charges
Code: BSSBD 2015/16
BONDI BEACH
BONDI BEACH
Currumbin
Port Macquarie
COFFS HARBOUR
SURFERS PARADISE 2
2
1
1
SYDNEY
BYRON BAY
TASMAN SEA
NEW SOUTH WALES
QUEENSLAND
Victoria
1 World Heritage sites visited
Places visitedNightstops1 or more nights at Special Stays
1
1
SAVE FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS
HIGH ENERGY
CITY TO SURF
* Prices above are based on multi-share.
Single room supplement add US$559/add US$165 twin-share.
Start Sydney 7:00am & end Surfers Paradise 8:00am.
● These departures will not stay in Contiki’s Surf Village
Special Stay.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options
see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.82.
7 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM US$1179 PP*/ US$169 P/DAY*
Start Finish Total CostUS$ pp*
Start Finish Total CostUS$ pp*
Sydney Surfers P. Sydney Surfers P.
2015Sep 6 Sep 12 1179Sep 27 ● Oct 3 1179Oct 4 Oct 10 1179Oct 25 ● Oct 31 1179Nov 1 Nov 7 1239Nov 22 ● Nov 28 1239Nov 29 Dec 5 1239Dec 20 ● Dec 26 1239Dec 27 Jan 2 1239
2016Jan 3 Jan 9 1239Jan 10 ● Jan 16 1239Jan 17 ● Jan 23 1239
2016Jan 24 ● Jan 30 1239Feb 14 ● Feb 20 1239Mar 13 Mar 19 1239Apr 10 Apr 16 1235May 8 May 14 1235Jun 5 Jun 11 1235Jul 3 Jul 9 1215Jul 10 Jul 16 1215Jul 31 ● Aug 6 1215Aug 7 Aug 13 1215Aug 28 ● Sep 3 1215Sep 4 Sep 10 1215Sep 25 ● Oct 1 1215
41AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 2015/16
FRASER ISLAND
ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING
Day 1: Surfers Paradise . Meet up with your Contiki Team & head into the bright lights of Surfers Paradise for a great night out with your new travel buddies! Resort
• Stay at a resort located right by the beach
Day 2: Surfers Paradise . With a free day, explore the way you want. With great shopping it’s the perfect place for some retail therapy, or hit the skies on a skydive, head to the beach with a book & some beats, & chill. Tonight, get into the party capital of Oz. Resort (B)
• Nightclub entry
• Relax on some of Australia’s famous beaches M Tandem skydive
Day 3: Surfers Paradise to Noosa . Take a peek at Brisbane’s sights before we make our way to the chic beach town, Noosa. Resort (B )
• See the Brisbane River, Royal Botanical Gardens & visit Queen Street Mall
• See the stunning Glasshouse Mountains
Day 4: Noosa . Today we head to Fraser Island for an incredible day trip by 4WD. Stroll along Rainbow Beach, drive through the rainforests & sand dunes & dip in the freshwater Lake McKenzie. Bliss! Resort (B, L,D)
• Visit the largest sand island in the world
• Drive along Australia’s only sand highway
• Indulge in a gourmet BBQ lunch with drinks
• Watch the sunset over mainland Australia
• Dine beachside at Noosa Surf Club
Day 5: Noosa to Farmstay . Head through the Great Dividing Range & into cattle country for a truly unique local overnight at our outback station, where you can even flex your skills at whip cracking! (B, D)
� Cattle Station Special Stay
• Stop at Childers, known for its heritage & farming history
• Check out the farm & animals on a hay wagon ride
• Meet the station owners
Days 6 - 7: Farmstay to The Whitsundays . Today we’ll jet through sugar cane country & into true paradise for the beaches, watersports & good times at Daydream Island in the Whitsundays. Resort (B, D)( B)
• Cross the Tropic of Capricorn
• See Rockhampton – the beef capital of Australia
• Stop at Airlie Beach M Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent)
Day 6 - 7: Sailing Whitsundays option Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays style? You can. Choose to hit the blue waters & try your hand at sailing on our private sailing adventure, cruising some of the Whitsundays’ 74 islands including Whitehaven Beach. See p.55 for more info & the price panel for costs. Multi-share accommodation. Yacht (B, D)( B, L, D)
Codes: ex Surfers P: BTSWD ex Cairns: BTCWD
Day 8: The Whitsundays to Cairns . Today, we’ll head to tropical North Queensland, known for its rainforests & as the gateway to the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef. Hotel (B)
• Townsville city tour
• See Magnetic Island
• Pass Hinchinbrook Island – Australia’s largest island national park
• Pass through Tully, home to Oz’s best white water rafting
Days 9 - 10: Cairns . With 2 free days, experience Cairns’ best! From shopping & great nightlife to endless adrenaline activities, you’re spoilt for choice. Here is your chance to try some kangaroo if you’re up for it. Then it’s time to say farewell as your trip ends at 5:00pm on day 10. Hotel (B, D)( B)
M Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch… or stay dry with coral viewing by semi-submersible
9 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Unique Special Stay: 1 night Langmorn Outback Cattle Station & 8 nights in hotels & resorts Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht
14 INCLUDED MEALS 9 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 4 dinners (D)
EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS
• Noosa Surf Club dinner
• Locally guided 4WD trip across Fraser Island with lunch & drinks
Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •
ME TIMEOPTIONS
M Tandem skydive
M Whitewater raft the mighty Tully River
See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more
VISIT CONTIKI.COM/SEEKER
SNAPSHOT
INCLUSIONS• An experienced & professional
Trip Manager & Driver team
• Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations
• National park fees, local taxes & service charges
Code: BTSCD 2015/16 Code: BTCSD 2015/16
16 INCLUDED MEALS (SAILING OPTION) 9 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D)
SURFERS PARADISE
Tully
Airlie Beach
Mackay
Capricorn Coast
Brisbane
Townsville
Fraser Island
CAIRNS
NOOSA
2
2
2
CATTLE STATION
1
WHITSUNDAYS(Daydream Island)
2
GULF OF CARPENTARIA
QUEENSLAND
3 World Heritage sites visited
Places visitedNightstops1 or more nights at Special Stays
1
1
SAVE FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS
THE SUNSEEKER
HIGH ENERGY
* Prices above are based on multi-share.
Single room supplement (trip only) add US$815/add
US$265 twin-share.
Single room supplement (trip + sailing) add US$605/add
US$195 twin-share. (Boat cabins multi-share only).
BTSCD: Start Surfers P. 4:30pm & end Cairns 5:00pm.
BTCSD: Start Cairns 7:00am & end Surfers P. 8:00am.
10 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM US$1615 PP*/ US$162 P/DAY*
Start Finish Trip onlyUS$ pp*
Trip & sailingUS$ pp*
Start Finish Trip onlyUS$ pp*
Trip & sailingUS$ pp*
Surfers P. Cairns Cairns Surfers P.
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YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice – travel from Surfers Paradise to Cairns. Or save up to US$60 if you travel from Cairns to Surfers Paradise.
43AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 2015/16
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’S MULTICULTURAL PAST & EXPERIENCE LIFE AS AN ADVENTURER ON AN IN-DEPTH EXPLORER TRIP. SPEND LONGER IN EACH DESTINATION, TREK THROUGH RAINFORESTS, SWIM IN SECRET CREEKS & LEARN ABORIGINAL HISTORY.
• 2 night stays in most destinations
• Multi share rooms with twin & single options available for a little extra privacy
• Breakfast every day, plus included dinners at hotels & local restaurants
• A Trip Manager & Driver team who will be your oracle on all things Australia
• Get around on our modern, air-conditioned coaches with power points, movies & a killer sound system!
• More included activities such as an Aboriginal experience at Mossman Gorge, a visit to the Uluru Cultural Centre & a hike through Kings Canyon
• ME Time – your chance to explore on your own or take advantage of our awesome optional activities
INCLUDED5 TRIPS / 5-11 DAYS
Tropical Wonder ............................... p.44
Island & Rainforest ......................... p.45
Alice & Kakadu .................................. p.47
Outback Adventure ......................... p.48
Rock & Red ......................................... p.50
We Love WiFi – stay connected with WiFi at most overnight stopsContiki.com/in-depth-explorer-australia
IN-DEPTHEXPLORER
ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING
Day 1: Cairns . Meet up with your Contiki Team & travel buddies, then head out & experience Cairns’ best! From shopping, great nightlife & endless adrenaline activities like rafting, skydiving & exploring the reef,
you’re spoilt for choice. Tonight, there’s your chance to
try some kangaroo if you’re up for it. Hotel (D)
M Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch
Day 2: Cairns . Feed your inner adrenaline junkie or
relax? It’s your choice with another free day to do
what you’re into. Hotel (B)
M Tandem skydive
M Scuba diving
Day 3: Cairns to The Whitsundays . See Airlie
Beach before a quick ferry ride to paradise on
Daydream Island. Resort (B, D)
• Pass through Tully, home to Australia’s best
whitewater rafting
• Pass Hinchinbrook Island – Australia’s largest
island national park
• Check out Townsville on a city tour
• Stop at Airlie Beach
Day 3 - 4: Sailing Whitsundays option Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays
style? You can. Choose to hit the blue waters
& try your hand at sailing on our private sailing
adventure, cruising some of the Whitsundays’
74 islands including Whitehaven Beach. See
p.55 for more info & the price panel for costs.
Multi-share accommodation. Yacht (B, D)( B, L, D)
Code: NWCWD
Day 4: The Whitsundays . This place is the
ultimate way to relax. So take time to chill or get
into some water sports & good times at Daydream
Island. Resort (B)
M Sailing trip to Whitehaven Beach & lunch
(weather dependent)
Day 5: The Whitsundays . The trip ends after
breakfast & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)
4 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 4 nights hotel and resort accommodation Sailing option : substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht
6 INCLUDED MEALS 4 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)
ME TIMEOPTIONS
M Whitewater rafting in Cairns
M Bungy jump in Cairns
See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more
VISIT CONTIKI.COM/WONDER
SNAPSHOT
INCLUSIONS• An experienced & professional Trip
Manager & Driver team
• Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations
• National park fees, local taxes & service charges
Code: NWCSD 2015/16 8
INCLUDED MEALS (SAILING OPTION) 4 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 3 dinners (D)
LOCAL CULTURE
Fun fact: the Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest reef system, roughly half the size of Texas & can be seen from outer space!
CAIRNS
WHITSUNDAYS
Tully
Airlie Beach
Townsville
2
2
CAIRNS
WHITSUNDAYS(Daydream Island)
GREAT BARRIER REEF
CORAL SEA
GULF OF CARPENTARIA
QUEENSLAND
a
Places visitedNightstops1
2 World Heritage sites visited
aSAVE FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS
TROPICAL WONDER
IN-DEPTH EXPLORER
* Prices above are based on multi-share.
Single room supplement (trip only) add US$399/add US$139
twin-share.
Single room supplement (trip + sailing) add US$189/add
US$69 twin-share. (Boat cabins multi-share only).
Start Cairns 7:00am & end Whitsundays 8:00am.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options
see contiki.com/staylonger.
For travel insurance see p.82.
5 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM US$755 PP*/ US$151 P/DAY*
2015Sep 12 Sep 16 755 1015Sep 19 Sep 23 755 1015Oct 10 Oct 14 755 1015Oct 17 Oct 21 755 1015Nov 7 Nov 11 789 1049Nov 14 Nov 18 789 1049Dec 5 Dec 9 789 1049Dec 12 Dec 16 789 1049
2016Jan 2 Jan 6 789 1049Jan 9 Jan 13 789 1049Jan 16 Jan 20 789 1049Jan 23 Jan 27 789 1049
2016Jan 30 Feb 3 789 1049Feb 6 Feb 10 789 1049Feb 27 Mar 2 789 1049Mar 26 Mar 30 789 1049Apr 23 Apr 27 785 1045May 21 May 25 785 1045Jun 18 Jun 22 785 1045Jul 16 Jul 20 775 1035Jul 23 Jul 27 775 1035Aug 13 Aug 17 775 1035Aug 20 Aug 24 775 1035Sep 10 Sep 14 775 1035Sep 17 Sep 21 775 1035
Start Finish Trip onlyUS$ pp*
Trip & sailingUS$ pp*
Start Finish Trip onlyUS$ pp*
Trip & sailingUS$ pp*
Cairns W’suns Cairns W’suns
ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING
Days 1 - 2: The Whitsundays . Meet up with your
Contiki Team & new travel buddies before heading
into true paradise for the beaches, water sports &
good times at Daydream Island in The Whitsundays.
Resort (D)( B)
M Sailing to Whitehaven Beach
Day 1 - 2: Sailing Whitsundays option Want to get on the water in true Whitsundays
style? You can. Choose to hit the blue waters
& try your hand at sailing on our private sailing
adventure, cruising some of the Whitsundays’
74 islands including Whitehaven Beach. See
p.55 for more info & the price panel for costs.
Multi-share accommodation. Yacht (B, D)( B, L, D)
Codes: ex W’suns: FNSWD ex Cairns: FNCWD
Day 3: The Whitsundays to Cairns . Today, we’ll
head to tropical North Queensland, known for its
rainforests & as the gateway to the World Heritage
listed Great Barrier Reef. Tonight, there’s your chance
to try some kangaroo if you’re up for it. Hotel (B, D)
• Check out Townsville on a city tour
• See Magnetic Island
• Pass Hinchinbrook Island – Australia’s largest island national park
• Pass through Tully, home to Australia’s best whitewater rafting
Days 4 - 5: Cairns . With 2 free days, you can experience Cairns’ best! From shopping, cool bars & amazing nightlife, to the endless adrenaline activities like rafting, skydiving & exploring the reef, you’re spoilt for choice. If you’re up for a night out, then your Trip Manager can tell you the best spots to head to. Hotel (B)( B)
M Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch
Day 6: Cairns to Cape Tribulation . Get an insider look at ancient Aboriginal culture & maybe try the unusual flavours offered at the local ice creamery, before heading north to Cape Tribulation. Lodge (B)
• Aboriginal experience at Mossman Gorge.
Day 7: Cape Tribulation to Cairns . We visit Cape Tribulation beach & then check out the mangroves on a walk with our Local Guide. This afternoon it’s back to Cairns where your trip ends at 5:00pm. (B)
• Visit Port Douglas
• Mangrove boardwalk with our expert Local Guide
6 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 3 nights in hotel, 2 nights in resort , 1 night in a lodge Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht
8 INCLUDED MEALS 6 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)
EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS
• Aboriginal guided experience at Mossman Gorge
Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •
ME TIME OPTIONS
M Sailing trip to Whitehaven Beach & lunch
M Cairns tandem skydive
See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more
VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ISLAND
SNAPSHOT
INCLUSIONS• An experienced & professional
Trip Manager & Driver team
• Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging
• Rainforest adventure on days 6 & 7
• National park fees, local taxes & service charges
Code: FNSCD 2015/16
YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice – travel from The Whitsundays to Cairns, or from Cairns to The Whitsundays.
RAINFOREST EXPERIENCEGet geared up for 2 days in paradise! With huge mountain ranges & rainforest stretching right to the ocean, the lush Daintree area is where the tropics meets the world-famous Great Barrier Reef. This World Heritage Site is packed with ancient plants & animals & is the home of the Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people – it’s ready to be explored & a must-do in this part of the world. Come see it with us.
Code: FNCSD 2015/16
ON DAYS 6 & 7
10
INCLUDED MEALS(SAILING OPTION) 6 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 3 dinners (D)
FRASER ISLAND
MossmanGorge Port Douglas
Tully
Airlie Beach
Townsville
CAPE TRIBULATION1
3
2
CAIRNS
WHITSUNDAYS(Daydream Island)
GREAT BARRIER REEF
CORAL SEA
GULF OF CARPENTARIA
QUEENSLAND
Northern Territory
Places visitedNightstops1
2 World Heritage sites visited
SAVE FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS
IN-DEPTH EXPLORER
ISLAND & RAINFOREST
* Prices above are based on multi-share.
Single room supplement (trip only) add US$545/add US$185
twin-share.
Single room supplement (trip + sailing) add US$335/add
US$115 twin-share. (Boat cabins multi-share only).
FNSCD: Start W’suns 5:00pm & end Cairns 5:00pm.
FNCSD: Start Cairns 7:00am & end W’suns 8:00am.
7 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM US$1175 PP*/ US$168 P/DAY*
2015Sep 15 Sep 21 1175 1435Oct 6 Oct 12 1175 1435Oct 13 Oct 19 1175 1435Nov 3 Nov 9 1235 1495Nov 10 Nov 16 1235 1495Dec 1 Dec 7 1235 1495Dec 8 Dec 14 1235 1495Dec 29 Jan 4 1235 1495
2016Jan 5 Jan 11 1235 1495Jan 12 Jan 18 1235 1495Jan 19 Jan 25 1235 1495Jan 26 Feb 1 1235 1495Feb 2 Feb 8 1235 1495Feb 23 Feb 29 1235 1495Mar 22 Mar 28 1235 1495Apr 19 Apr 25 1229 1489May 17 May 23 1229 1489Jun 14 Jun 20 1229 1489Jul 12 Jul 18 1209 1469Jul 19 Jul 25 1209 1469Aug 9 Aug 15 1209 1469Aug 16 Aug 22 1209 1469Sep 6 Sep 12 1209 1469Sep 13 Sep 19 1209 1469Oct 4 Oct 10 1209 1469
2015Sep 10 Sep 16 1175 1435Sep 17 Sep 23 1175 1435Oct 8 Oct 14 1175 1435Oct 15 Oct 21 1175 1435Nov 5 Nov 11 1235 1495Nov 12 Nov 18 1235 1495Dec 3 Dec 9 1235 1495Dec 10 Dec 16 1235 1495Dec 31 Jan 6 1235 1495
2016Jan 7 Jan 13 1235 1495Jan 14 Jan 20 1235 1495Jan 21 Jan 27 1235 1495Jan 28 Feb 3 1235 1495Feb 4 Feb 10 1235 1495Feb 25 Mar 2 1235 1495Mar 24 Mar 30 1235 1495Apr 21 Apr 27 1229 1489May 19 May 25 1229 1489Jun 16 Jun 22 1229 1489Jul 14 Jul 20 1209 1469Jul 21 Jul 27 1209 1469Aug 11 Aug 17 1209 1469Aug 18 Aug 24 1209 1469Sep 8 Sep 14 1209 1469Sep 15 Sep 21 1209 1469
Start Finish Trip onlyUS$ pp*
Trip & sailingUS$ pp*
Start Finish Trip onlyUS$ pp*
Trip & sailingUS$ pp*
W’suns or Cairns
Cairns or W’suns
Cairns or W’suns
W’suns or Cairns
45AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 2015/16
The hottest temperature
ever recorded on 17/02/92
THE SIZE OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY
Covers an area of
3.3 sq km, and is
9.4 kilometres around
its base, rising
345m high.
3.5 HOURSThe time it takes to
walk around Uluru
A sleeping bag used by
bushmen when sleeping
out under the stars
SWAG noun
IN 1997 IT
ACTUALLY SNOWED
ON ULURU
1,420,970 KM² MPARNTWE =The original name for Alice Springs
THE AUSSIE OUTBACK HAS GOT TO BE SEEN TO BE BELIEVED. FROM ITS MASSIVE NATURAL FORMATIONS & THEIR INCREDIBLE SUNSETS, TO CLASSIC LOCALS AND AN ANCIENT ABORIGINAL PAST, THIS IS ONE DESTINATION THAT NEEDS TO SHOOT RIGHT TO THE TOP OF ANY TRAVELLERS LIST.
ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING
Day 1: Darwin & Litchfi eld National Park . Delve
into the Northern Territory’s best-kept secret,
Litchfield National Park & plunge into the cool pool
of water below Florence Falls. Head back to Darwin
& get ready for a night out on the town. Hotel
• 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. Later we’ll wind our way
to Kakadu National Park. Hotel (B, D)
• Darwin city tour
• See Darwin Harbour & the East Point
Military Reserve
• Visit Darwin Museum, home to the Cyclone
Tracy display
• Wildlife cruise to see crocodiles &
native birds
Day 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
M Scenic flight over this World Heritage listed area
Day 4: Kakadu National Park to Katherine . Continue on, via Edith Falls, to the lush river town
of Katherine. On the way, stop & walk, or take an
optional boat trip for an up close experience with
dramatic Katherine Gorge. Hotel (B)
• Visit mighty Katherine Gorge & see the sheer
rock walls & wildlife
M Locally guided cruise of beautiful Nitmiluk
(Katherine) Gorge
Day 5: Katherine to Tennant Creek . Chill out with a refreshing swim at Mataranka before stopping & ‘knocking one back’ at the oldest pub in the Territory. Tonight, stay in Tennant Creek surrounded by million-acre cattle stations & local Aboriginal communities. Hotel (B, D)
• Swim in the Mataranka thermal pools
• Visit Elsey, the historic ‘We of the Never
Never’ homestead
• Visit Daly Waters – famous outback pub
• Stay in the ‘true blue’ Aussie outback town of
Tennant Creek
Day 6: Tennant Creek to Alice Springs . Experience the age-old, mythological Devil’s Marbles rocks before crossing the Tropic of Capricorn & arriving in Alice Springs where the trip ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)
• Maybe sight a UFO in Wycliffe Well!
• See Aboriginal art & didgeridoos in Ti Tree’s local art gallery
5 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 5 nights hotel accommodation
7 INCLUDED MEALS 5 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)
ME TIME OPTIONS
Look for the M symbol in the itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more
VISIT CONTIKI.COM/KAKADU
SNAPSHOT
INCLUSIONS• An experienced & professional
Trip Manager & Driver team
• Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations
• National Park fees, local taxes & service charges
Code: AKDAD 2015/16
LOCAL CULTURE
The Aboriginal people have lived in Kakadu for more than 50,000 years & are the oldest culture on Earth! Check out the amazing rock art dating back over 20,000 years.
YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice – travel from Darwin to Alice Springs, or from Alice Springs to Darwin.
Code: AKADD 2015/16
ALICE SPRINGS
FLORENCE FALLS
Litchfield N.P.
Mataranka
Devil’s Marbles
Ti Tree
Daly waters
Wycliffe Well
Alice Springs
TENNANT CREEK
KATHERINE
1 DARWINKAKADU N.P.2
1
1
GULF OF CARPENTARIA
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Places visitedNightstops1
1 World Heritage sites visited
SAVE FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS
IN-DEPTH EXPLORER
ALICE & KAKADU
* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.
Single room supplement add US$399/add US$129 twin-share.
AKDAD: Start Darwin 7:30am & end A.Springs 2:00pm.
AKADD: Start A.Springs 9:00am & end Darwin 6:00pm.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options
see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.82.
6 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM US$1015 PP*/ US$170 P/DAY*
Start Finish Total CostUS$ pp*
Start Finish Total CostUS$ pp*
Darwin A.Springs A.Springs Darwin
2015Sep 30 Oct 5 1045Oct 28 Nov 2 1045Nov 25 Nov 30 1015Dec 23 Dec 28 1015
2016Jan 20 Jan 25 1015Feb 17 Feb 22 1015Mar 16 Mar 21 1015Apr 13 Apr 18 1095May 11 May 16 1095Jun 8 Jun 13 1095Jul 6 Jul 11 1075Aug 3 Aug 8 1075Aug 31 Sep 5 1075
2015Oct 16 Oct 21 1045Nov 13 Nov 18 1015Dec 11 Dec 16 1015
2016Jan 8 Jan 13 1015Feb 5 Feb 10 1015Mar 4 Mar 9 1015Apr 1 Apr 6 1095Apr 29 May 4 1095May 27 Jun 1 1095Jun 24 Jun 29 1095Jul 22 Jul 27 1075Aug 19 Aug 24 1075Sep 16 Sep 21 1075
47AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 2015/16
The Olgas
Simpsons Gap
Litchfield N.P.
Mataranka
Devil’s Marbles
Ti Tree
Daly waters
Wycliffe Well
ALICE SPRINGSKINGS CANYON
TENNANT CREEK
KATHERINEKAKADU N.P.
DARWIN2
2
2
1
1
1
1
ULURU
GULF OF CARPENTARIA
INDIAN OCEAN
Queensland
New South Wales
South Australia
Western Australia
NORTHERN TERRITORY
AUSTRALIA IN-DEPTH EXPLORER
Places visitedNightstops1 or more nights at Special Stays
1
1
2 World Heritage sites visited
KINGS CANYON
FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALSSAVE
11 DAYS - FROM US$1645 PP*/ US$150 P/DAY*
OUTBACK ADVENTURE Day 1: Alice Springs . Meet your Contiki Team this afternoon & check out ‘The Alice’, famous for its remoteness, classic Aussie locals & Aboriginal art. Maybe hold a snake or lizard at our reptile park experience (if you’re game). Hotel (D)
• Catch a look at the MacDonnell Ranges from Anzac Hill
• See the stunning Aboriginal site at Simpsons Gap
• See the dry Todd River which hosts the annual
Henley on Todd Regatta
• Hands-on reptile park experience
Day 2: Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station . Gear
up to try some ‘bush tucker’, meet members of the
Walpiri Aboriginal community & learn to throw a
boomerang! Later, it’s on to Kings Creek Station for
our cool overnight – go local like Aussie ‘bushies’ &
sleep under the stars in a comfy swag. (B, D)
� Outback Special Stay
• Hike through Kings Canyon to the ‘Lost City’ &
desert oasis ‘the Garden of Eden’
• Sleep under the stars in a traditional Aussie
‘swag’
M Quad bike through an outback station
Day 3: Kings Creek Station to Uluru . Australia’s
pin-up icon is next as we make tracks to Uluru. Take
a walk through its neighbour – the Olgas before
cooking up an optional BBQ dinner. Lodge (B)
• Wake up to the smell of fresh cooked bacon &
eggs, just how you like it
• See the 700 million year old Mt Conner & Lake
Amadeus
• Hike through ‘Kata Tjuta’ (The Olgas)
Day 4: Uluru . Don’t miss the changing colours of
an Uluru sunrise, then if you’re up for it, take a walk
around ‘The Rock’ for some close up angles & hear
stories of this amazing area & its Aboriginal rock art.
Tonight, toast the trip & catch a legendary Uluru sunset while sipping a glass of bubbly. Lodge (B)
• Visit the Uluru Cultural Centre
• See Uluru at sunrise
• Drink a toast to Uluru at sunset
Day 5: Uluru to Alice Springs . Say goodbye to Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park as we head back to Alice Springs. Hotel (B)
• Indulge in a yummy BBQ ‘Big Brekkie’ M Overlander Steakhouse Dinner – try kangaroo, emu, crocodile & camel!
Day 6: Alice Springs to Tennant Creek . Our ‘Top
End’ adventure begins today – we’ll cross the Tropic
of Capricorn to Aussie’s old mining town, Tennant
Creek. Hotel (B, D)
• Keep your eyes peeled for UFOs at Wycliffe Well
• Visit the ‘Devil’s Marbles’
Day 7: Tennant Creek to Katherine . Stop & ‘knock
one back’ at the Territory’s oldest pub before
making a splash in Mataranka thermal pools. Later,
it’s on to the lush river town of Katherine & its
famous gorge. Hotel (B)
• Chill out & swim at the Mataranka thermal pools
• Hear stories from ‘We of the Never Never’
Homestead, made famous by the book of the
same name
Day 8: Katherine to Kakadu National Park . Hike, walk, or take an optional boat trip to see the
massive Katherine Gorge up close. This afternoon
we’ll hit the road to Kakadu National Park via Edith
Falls for a swim. Hotel (B, D)
• Visit Katherine Gorge
• Cool off in Edith Falls before heading into World
Heritage listed Kakadu National Park
Day 9: Kakadu National Park . Explore Kakadu
today – its variety of gorgeous landscapes, wildlife
& arguably Australia’s best Aboriginal rock art at
Nourlangie Rock will seriously impress. Hotel (B)
• Keep your eyes peeled for crocs on a
wildlife cruise
• See the Aboriginal rock art
• Visit Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre
M Scenic flight over this World Heritage Listed area
Day 10: Kakadu to Darwin . Wave Kakadu farewell
as we head to Darwin. Don’t forget to pick up a
didgeridoo & meet some local Aboriginal artists
before you leave. Stop off en route for a swim in
the famous (& gorgeous) Florence Falls in Litchfield
National Park. Hotel (B)
• Enjoy a swim in Florence Falls (seasonal)
Day 11: Darwin . Get your bearings on a city tour of
Darwin & visit East Point Military Reserve & the local
museum to learn about its historical past. Then it’s
time to say farewell to your travel buddies & swap
email addresses. (B)
• Visit the Darwin Museum
• Guided city tour of Darwin
ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING
Code: TEADD 2015/16
SNAPSHOT
10 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Unique Special Stay: 1 night Kings Creek Station Outback Bush Camp , & 7 nights in hotels , 2 nights in a lodge
14 INCLUDED MEALS 10 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)
INCLUSIONS• An experienced & professional
Trip Manager & Driver team
• Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations
• National park fees, local taxes & service charges
EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS
• Alice Springs Aboriginal Dreamtime ‘Bush tucker’ tour
• Alice Springs Reptile Centre experience
• Uluru sunset drinks & nibbles
Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •
ME TIME OPTIONS
M Dawn hot air balloon flight over the desert & MacDonnell Ranges in Alice Springs
M Guided helicopter flight over Uluru & Kata Tjuta
See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more
VISIT CONTIKI.COM/OUTBACK
YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice – travel from Alice Springs to Darwin, or from Darwin to Alice Springs.
LOCAL CULTURE
Get your camera at the ready & head to Nourlangie Rock at Kakadu National Park for spectacular views of this stunning natural site.
Code: TEDAD 2015/16
ULURU
KAKADU
* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.
Single room supplement add US$815/add US$285 twin-share.
TEADD: Start A.Springs 11:30am & end Darwin 5:00pm.
TEDAD: Start Darwin 7:30am & end A.Springs 9:00am.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options
see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.82.
Start Finish Total CostUS$ pp*
Start Finish Total CostUS$ pp*
A.Springs Darwin Darwin A.Springs
2015Sep 13 Sep 23 1679Oct 11 Oct 21 1679Nov 8 Nov 18 1645Dec 6 Dec 16 1645
2016Jan 3 Jan 13 1645Jan 31 Feb 10 1645Feb 28 Mar 9 1645Mar 27 Apr 6 1645Apr 24 May 4 1759May 22 Jun 1 1759Jun 19 Jun 29 1759Jul 17 Jul 27 1729Aug 14 Aug 24 1729Sep 11 Sep 21 1729
2015Sep 30 Oct 10 1679Oct 28 Nov 7 1679Nov 25 Dec 5 1645Dec 23 Jan 2 1645
2016Jan 20 Jan 30 1645Feb 17 Feb 27 1645Mar 16 Mar 26 1645Apr 13 Apr 23 1759May 11 May 21 1759Jun 8 Jun 18 1759Jul 6 Jul 16 1729Aug 3 Aug 13 1729Aug 31 Sep 10 1729
49AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 2015/16
ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING
Day 1: Alice Springs . Meet up with your Contiki
Team & explore the Outback’s unofficial capital,
‘The Alice’, famous for its remoteness, classic
Aussie locals & Aboriginal art. Maybe hold a snake
or lizard at our reptile park experience (if you’re
game). Hotel (D)
• Catch a look at the MacDonnell Ranges from
Anzac Hill
• See the stunning Aboriginal site of Simpsons Gap
• See the dry Todd River which hosts the annual
Henley on Todd Regatta
• Hands-on reptile park experience
Day 2: Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station . Gear up to try some ‘bush tucker’, meet members of
the Walpiri Aboriginal community & learn to throw a
boomerang! Later, it’s on to Kings Creek Station for
our cool overnight – go local like Aussie ‘bushies’ &
sleep under the stars in a comfy swag. (B, D)
� Outback Special Stay
• Hike through Kings Canyon to the ‘Lost City’
& desert oasis ‘the Garden of Eden’
• Sleep under the stars in a traditional Aussie ‘swag’
M Quad-bike adventure
Day 3: Kings Creek Station to Uluru . Australia’s
pin-up icon is next as we make tracks to Uluru. Take
a walk through its neighbour – the Olgas. Lodge (B)
• Wake up to the smell of fresh cooked bacon
& eggs, just how you like it
• See the 700 million year old Mt Conner &
Lake Amadeus
• Hike through ‘Kata Tjuta’ (The Olgas)
Day 4: Uluru . Don’t miss the changing colours
of an Uluru sunrise, then if you’re up for it, take a
walk around ‘The Rock’ for some close up angles
& hear stories of this amazing area & its Aboriginal rock art. Tonight, toast the trip & catch a legendary Uluru sunset while sipping a glass of bubbly. Lodge (B)
• Visit the Uluru Cultural Centre
• See Uluru at sunrise
• Drink a toast to Uluru at sunset M Scenic Helicopter flight
Day 5: Uluru to Alice Springs . Say farewell to Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park as we head back to Alice Springs. Hotel (B)
• Indulge in a yummy BBQ ‘Big Brekkie’
Day 6: Alice Springs . Choose to take an amazing optional hot air balloon flight this morning, then say farewell to your new friends. (B)
5 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Unique Special Stay: 1 night Kings Creek Station Outback Bush Camp , & 2 nights in hotels, 2 nights in a lodge
7 INCLUDED MEALS 5 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)
EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS
• Alice Springs Aboriginal Dreamtime ‘Bushtucker’ tour
• Alice Springs Reptile Centre experience
• Uluru sunset drinks & nibbles
Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •
ME TIME OPTIONS
M Helicopter flight over Uluru & Kata Tjuta
See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more
VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ROCK
SNAPSHOT
INCLUSIONS• An experienced & professional
Trip Manager & Driver team
• Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations
• National Park fees, local taxes & service charges
Code: AEDAD 2015/16 Code: AEADD 2015/16
ALICE SPRINGS
The Olgas
SimpsonsGap
ALICE SPRINGSKINGS CANYON 2
2
1
ULURU
South Australia
Western Australia
NORTHERN TERRITORY
ROCK& RED
1 World Heritage sites visited
SAVE FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS Places visitedNightstops1 or more nights at Special Stays
1
1
IN-DEPTH EXPLORER
* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.
Single room supplement add US$415/add US$155 twin-share.
AEDAD: Start A.Springs 1:30pm & end A.Springs 5:00pm.
AEADD: Start A.Springs 11:30am & end A.Springs 5:00pm.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options
see contiki.com/staylonger.
For travel insurance see p.82.
6 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM US$975 PP*/ US$163 P/DAY*
Start Finish Total CostUS$ pp*
Start Finish Total CostUS$ pp*
A.Springs A.Springs A.Springs A.Springs
2015Oct 5 Oct 10 995Nov 2 Nov 7 975Nov 30 Dec 5 975Dec 28 Jan 2 975
2016Jan 25 Jan 30 975Feb 22 Feb 27 975Mar 21 Mar 26 975Apr 18 Apr 23 1045May 16 May 21 1045Jun 13 Jun 18 1045Jul 11 Jul 16 1025Aug 8 Aug 13 1025Sep 5 Sep 10 1025
2015Sep 13 Sep 18 995Oct 11 Oct 16 995Nov 8 Nov 13 975Dec 6 Dec 11 975
2016Jan 3 Jan 8 975Jan 31 Feb 5 975Feb 28 Mar 4 975Mar 27 Apr 1 975Apr 24 Apr 29 1045May 22 May 27 1045Jun 19 Jun 24 1045Jul 17 Jul 22 1025Aug 14 Aug 19 1025Sep 11 Sep 16 1025
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WITH WALL TO WALL SUNSHINE, STUNNING BACKDROPS & WORLD CLASS MUSIC ACTS, IT’S FAIR TO SAY AUSTRALIA IS OUR NEW FAVOURITE FESTIVAL DESTINATION. GET IN ON THE ACTION AT SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS OR CELEBRATE NYE SYDNEY STYLE.
• Breakfast every day (check out itineraries for dinner inclusions)
• A range of accommodation types to suit your budget – choose from comfy hotels, convenient hostels or freestyle camping
• A Trip Manager & Driver on short stays & day trips
• A festival crew on festival trips
• Get around on our modern, air-conditioned
coaches with power points, movies & a
killer sound system!
• Awesome inclusions – think orientation
tours in cities & little known hot spots
INCLUDED2 TRIPS / 3-4 DAYS
Sydney NYE ........................................ p.52
Splendour in the Grass ................... p.53
Contiki.com/festivals-short-stays-australia
FESTIVALS& SHORTSTAYS
ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING
Day 1: Sydney This afternoon check in to the hotel. Later, meet up with your Trip Manager & group & get to know your new travel buddies over a drink & dinner. Hotel (D)
Day 2: Sydney With sightseeing this morning you’ll get to see all that Sydney has to offer, including some of its eastern beaches, like Bondi. Tonight, get ready to ring in the New Year from a different angle, as you board a Sydney Harbour cruise. See a light show & the city’s
famous fireworks explode across the sky,
complete with canapes, dinner, alcoholic & non-
alcoholic drinks & there’s even an on-board DJ so
you can dance the night away! Hotel (B)
Day 3: Happy New Year! Today is yours to chill out. Have a late
‘recovery’ lunch then later in the afternoon you
could venture to Bondi Beach to soak up some
sun & get into the buzzing vibe of this sunny city.
Hotel (B)
Day 4: Sydney Your New Year’s adventure ends after breakfast
& it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)
3 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 3 nights triple-share centrally located hotel accommodation
4 INCLUDED MEALS 3 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D)
VISIT CONTIKI.COM/SYDNEY-NEW-YEAR
SNAPSHOT
INCLUSIONS• An experienced & professional
Trip Manager
• Harbour cruise to watch the New Year fireworks, with included canapes, dinner, alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks & a DJ
• Half-day guided sightseeing tour of Sydney including Bondi Beach
• Local taxes & service charges
Code: SNYED 2015/16
SYDNEY
SAVE FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS
SYDNEYNEW YEAR
SHORT STAY
* Price above is triple-share.
Twin & single supplements available. If you are travelling solo,
we can set you up with a same sex roommate at no extra
charge.
Trip starts at 5:00pm, check in from 3:00pm.
Climb Sydney’s most famous icon, the Sydney Harbour Bridge
(essential to pre-book at bridgeclimb.com)
4 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM US$1075 PP*/ US$269 P/DAY*
2015Dec 30 Jan 2 1075
Start Finish Total CostUS$ pp*
Sydney Sydney
24, 25, 26 JULY, 2015MUSIC LOVERS! JOIN US IN BEAUTIFUL BYRON BAY FOR THE 15TH ANNUAL SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS FESTIVAL – ALWAYS A HOT TICKET & THE EASIEST WAY TO WARM UP YOUR WINTER!
Don’t miss Australia’s hottest annual music, arts & culture festival.
SPLENDOUR’S atmosphere is unique, and when you add in an
unparalleled line-up of international & local bands, giving you an
experience that is second to none on the Australian festival circuit.
Contiki will have you sorted with SPLENDOUR’S event tickets
& accommodation included.
All you need is a festive attitude & be ready for some good times with
an amazing crew.
WITH CONTIKICONTIKI.COM/SPLENDOUR
KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED ON CONTIKI.COM/SPLENDOUR FOR DETAILS ON TICKETS, TRIP INFO & WATCH OUR VIDEO
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LEARN TO DIVE IN THE FAMOUS GREAT BARRIER REEF, OR IF YOU’RE ALREADY A PRO THEN GET RIGHT INTO THE ACTION! WHEN YOU’RE IN OZ YOU CAN CHOOSE TO GET OUT ON THE WATER IN THE INCREDIBLE WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS – AN UN-MISSABLE EXPERIENCE.
• Breakfast & dinner both days plus one lunch
• Comfortable multi-share accommodation
• A dedicated skipper & crew team ready to
teach you all the sailing tricks of the trade
• A stop-off at Whitehaven Beach, one
of the top 10 beaches in the world
• ME Time optionals including introductory
& certified dives
INCLUDEDSAILING & DIVE TRIPS
Whitsundays Sailing ....................... p.55
7 trips / 5-25 days
Diving ................................................... p.55
2 trips / 3 or 5 days
Contiki.com/sailing-cruise-australia
SAILING& DIVE
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SNAPSHOT
WHITSUNDAYSSAILING ADVENTURE
(no single or twin-share)
2 NIGHTS MULTI-SHAREACCOMMODATION
5 INCLUDED MEALS 2 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 2 dinners (D)
VISIT CONTIKI.COM/SAILINGWHITSUNDAYS
SAILING
SEE THE WHITSUNDAYS ON OUR OWN PRIVATE YACHT! THIS SAILING OPTION IS A GREAT ALTERNATIVE TO SPENDING 2 NIGHTS AT DAYDREAM ISLAND RESORT, WITH THE CHANCE TO SPEND 2 DAYS & NIGHTS OUT ON THE WATER.
The Whitsundays is part of the Great Barrier Reef
World Heritage Area, with over 90 mostly
uninhabited National Park islands, heavenly white
beaches & crystal clear waters. And sailing on
converted racing yachts is a great way to see it all.
If you want to learn about sailing, the crew will teach
you how to hoist the sails & grind the winches, but if
you’d prefer to relax, sunbake & soak up the
atmosphere – you can leave the hard work to them.
Swim, snorkel, or laze your way around this tropical
paradise. The highlight will definitely be a visit to
Whitehaven Beach (weather dependent). The trip
returns to Airlie Beach on the final morning.
Visit contiki.com/sailingwhitsundays
INCLUSIONS• Dedicated & professional
on-board crew
• Snorkelling equipment
AVAILABLE ON THESE TRIPS
• The Big Walkabout (p.32)
• Beaches & Reefs (p.34)
• Reefs & Rainforests (p.36)
• Sunsets & Surf (p.38)
• The Sun Seeker (p.42)
• Tropical Wonder (p.44)
• Island & Rainforest (p.45)
2 DAYS
SNAPSHOT
ITINERARY ITINERARY
4 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION 2 nights in a hostel (multi-share) , 2 nights on a dive boat (twin-share)
7 INCLUDED MEALS 2 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 2 dinners (D)
VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DIVE
INCLUSIONS
• Transfers from Cairns accommodation to training centre & boat
• PADI ‘Open Water’ certificate & manual
• Log book & scuba equipment
2 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION 2 nights twin-share accommodation on boat
7 INCLUDED MEALS2 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 2 dinners (D)
VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DIVE-ADVENTURE
INCLUSIONS
• Transfers from Cairns accommodation to boat
• 11 dives incl. 2 night dives (weather permitting)
• Dive & snorkelling equipment
• Dive Insurance
LEARN TO DIVE
Days 1 - 2: Cairns . The first 2 days of the course
are spent at Pro Dive Cairns training centre learning
the theory & practical skills of scuba diving.
Each day finishes around 5:30pm. Hostel
Days 3 - 4: Cairns to the dive boat . The next
3 days & 2 nights are spent living on board a
premium dive vessel. You’ll have the opportunity to
participate in 9 dives on a variety of our 16 exclusive
dive sites on the outer Great Barrier Reef. Your first
4 dives will complete your open water certification
& then as a certified diver you are able to take up
to 5 more recreational dives. One of these dives
is a guided night dive! These extra dives will be
a highlight of your course & a truly memorable
experience. Boat (L, D)( B, L, D)
Day 5: Dive boat to Cairns . Return to Cairns in the
late afternoon where there’s the option to join your
new mates & crew for a farewell dinner. (B, L)
DIVE
Day 1: Cairns to the dive boat . An early pickup (5:55am) this morning & it’s off to the dive boat & out to The Great
Barrier Reef to start your adventure. Boat (L, D)
Day 2: Dive boat . Today gives you the opportunity to explore this World Heritage listed underwater playground, but also to relax & enjoy yourself diving & snorkelling. Back onboard, it’s good fun, shared experiences, great
food & a spectacular sunset. Boat (B, L, D)
Day 3: Dive boat . There’s more diving or snorkelling in different areas of the reef today & later, return to Cairns
where there’s an included transfer back to your hotel. (B, L)
SAVE
DIVE TO ADVENTURE
DIVE
DIVE TO ADVENTURE
LEARN TO DIVE
Important Info: Some taxes are payable directly to Pro Dive at the end of the course including the Environmental Management charge at a cost of A$60. Course is open age and unescorted. You will need to contact Pro Dive in order to arrange your transfer on Day 1 (prodivecairns.com or 07 4031 5255). Safety dictates that you can’t fly or go to an altitude of 300m or over within 24 hours of your last dive (approx. 12:00noon). An Australian diving medical certificate may be needed. Prior to commencing your Learn to Dive Course you are required to complete the self-assessment Entry Level Student Dive Medical Declaration and bring with you on day 1. Package is open age, unescorted & operated by a third-party.
FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALSSAVE FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS
5 DAYS FROM US$875 PP*/ US$175 P/DAY* 3 DAYS FROM US$615 PP*/ US$205 P/DAY*
Important Info: You must hold a minimum of an ‘open water dive’ certificate to take this trip. Some taxes are payable directly to Pro Dive at the end of the course including the Environmental Management charge at a cost of A$60. Call Pro Dive in order to arrange your transfer on day 1 (prodivecairns.com or 07 4031 5255). Safety dictates that you can’t fly or go to an altitude of 300m+ within 24 hrs of your last dive (approx. 12:00noon). A 3 day snorkeling package is also available at a cost of US$545 plus A$60 EMC payable locally – see contiki.com/snorkel. Package is open age, unescorted & operated by a third-party.
LANDIf life’s meant to be an adventure, then New Zealand is utopia.
No other place in the world can kickstart your adrenaline more
than the bungy-jumping, canyon-swinging, speedboat racing
adventure culture of NZ. And if you’re not on the hunt for thrills,
no worries, mate – there’s so much more to this small country,
take it easy with later starts, arguably the world’s best coffee plus
unreal natural wonders like Milford Sound.
contiki.com/new-zealand
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NEW ZEALANDIN-DEPTH EXPLORER3 TRIPS, 7–10 DAYSLive it local NZ-style & experience the
unique culture that makes this country so
special. With shorter trips that really get
you under the skin of the places you visit,
you’lll discover NZ’s hidden gems on these
unmissable journeys.
• More ME Time
• Unique regional experiences
• Shorter trips
Experience it all with these longer trips
around both of NZ’s incredible islands.
With choices on where to start & end,
lots of experiences included, you’ll see
& do it all!
• See more
• Do more
• More included
DISCOVERY PLUS2 TRIPS, 14–19 DAYS
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FIND OUTMORE AT
WWW.CONTIKI.COM/WAYSTOTRAVEL-NEW-ZEALAND
5 WAYS TO GO
EASY PACE1 TRIP, 7 DAYSTry a more relaxed way to explore two of
New Zealand’s top destinations - Auckland &
Queenstown, for those who love to take it slow.
• Minimum 3 night stays
• Mega ME Time
• Later starts each day
• Included flight
SHORT STAYS1 TRIP, 3 DAYSA true Kiwi summer experience. See what all
the fuss is about on a short & sweet summery
escape to the far north. Relax, swim & unwind
in a slice of paradise.
• Mega ME Time
• Breakfast daily
• Short stays
WINTER & SKI1 TRIP, 7 DAYSWhatever the weather, there’s so much to
see, do & experience. Take a spin around
NZ’s two awesome islands when the
weather gets cooler with cheaper prices
& fewer queues. Or, try a Kiwi must do
& take to some epic conditions on the
famous Queenstown slopes.
• Year-round NZ experiences
• Ski & Board in Queenstown
1 incredible country, 8 trips, from 3-19 days. Get stuck into the land of adventure
& adrenaline as you explore these 2 islands.
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ME TIMEIt’s your trip, which is why we include lots of ME Time
to give you the freedom to create your perfect New
Zealand experience. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 BUNGY!
It’s no secret that for those who live by the mantra
‘Live for adventure’, that New Zealand is one place
NOT to be missed.
Do your own thing. Spend your days on a catamaran,
fishing, visiting Hobbiton, shopping, café hopping, or
literally just lazing by the lake swimming, eating
& repeating.
Choose a ME Time optional. Whether it’s bungy
jumping, blackwater rafting, tube riding, horse
riding, sailing or 4WD experiences, it’s an adrenaline
junkies dream!
Ask your Trip Manager for helpful tips and advice to
get the most from your adventure.
BUCKET LIST• Carino Day Sailing, Bay of Islands
• Boat Cruise, Milford Sound
• Jetboat Ride, Taupo
• Heli-Hike, Franz Glacier
• Bungy Jumping, Queenstown
Important: ME Time optional activities are not included in the price of your trip. They are run by 3rd party operators & on occasions, for some of the activities, travellers may be required to sign a waiver to participate.
Before you leave, it’s important that you check your insurance includes your participation in adventure activities & be aware that some of our optionals can be physically demanding & may involve some risk.
VISITCONTIKI.COM/METIME
& GET THE ADVENTURESTARTED
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FREE TIME IN QUEENSTOWN ME TIME OPTIONAL AT HOBBITON
ME TIME OPTIONAL IN QUEENSTOWN ME TIME OPTIONAL AT FRANZ JOSEF
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ON EACH TRIP…Our trips include heaps of #NOREGRETS experiences, taking your
travel in New Zealand from the ordinary to the extraordinary!
We don’t expect you to pay extra to see all the essentials to have
a trip of a lifetime. Say farewell to wasting time & money asking
for help & information. We’ll give you access to the iconic sights
& hidden gems you wouldn’t see without a local friend.
HERE IS A TASTE OF EVERYTHING THAT’S INCLUDED ON YOUR NZ EXPERIENCE:• Ride the Shotover Jet, Queenstown
• Maori Hangi meal & Haka experience
• Visit the Sky Tower, Auckland
• Traditional Kiwi feast, Waitomo
MOREINCLUDEDEXPERIENCES:OUR INSIDER’S GUIDETO NEW ZEALAND
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OUR TEAM
HERE’S HOW WE SEE NEW ZEALAND!Meet Josh, one of our On-road team & all round good kiwi bloke.
With Contiki for 5 years, Josh knows all about making it count
& makes sure our travellers do. Be sure to quiz him on anything
& everything Kiwi and with a few ‘yarns’ up his sleeve, you’ll be
sure to be kept entertained.
FOLLOW HIM ATINSTAGRAM.COM/PIKITIATOA
OUR TEAM ARE MORE THAN JUST LIVING GUIDEBOOKS.• Trip Manager & Driver team who are with you from start to finish.
• They’re lifelong travellers, passionate about making sure you
make every single moment in New Zealand count.
• All the finer details taken care of, like restaurant bookings,
sorting out entry to sites & getting you to your accommodation.
• Expert local knowledge so you’ll discover what makes this
country so special.
• An awesome travel buddy who will make sure you have the best
time exploring this great land!
ROTORUA
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LOOKING TO FILL YOUR DAYS WITH EPIC SIGHTS & ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCES? EXPLORE ALL OF NEW ZEALAND WITH MORE CHOICE & MORE ME TIME, AND MAKE EVERY MOMENT COUNT.
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations
• Your choice of a single, twin-share or quad-share room
• Breakfast each day, plus included dinners at hotels & local restaurants
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations
• Included activities, such as a traditional
Maori Hangi, a thrilling Shotover Jet ride & a trip up Auckland’s Sky Tower
• A stellar Trip Manager & Driver team, plus Local Guides in some destinations
• A modern air-conditioned coach decked out with power points, on-board WiFi, movies & a killer sound system
• ME Time – your chance to explore on your own or take advantage of our awesome optional activities
INCLUDED2 TRIPS / 14-19 DAYS
The Big Tiki ........................................ p.66
Kiwiana Panorama .......................... p.68
We Love WiFi – stay connected with WiFi at most overnight stopsContiki.com/discovery-plus-new-zealand
DISCOVERYPLUS
Parry Kauri Park
Russell
Picton
Huka Falls
Lake Tekapo
Haast Pass
Wanaka
Arthur’sPass
Milford Sound
Kaikoura
Hokitika
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2
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PAIHIA
WELLINGTON
QUEENSTOWN
Christchurch
WAITOMO ROTORUA
TAUPO
LAKE OHAU
DUNEDIN
FRANZ JOSEF &FOX GLACIER
AUCKLAND
TASMAN SEA
COOK STRAIT
PACIFIC OCEAN
NINETY MILE
BEACH
KAIK
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NORTH ISLAND
SOUTH ISLAND
NEW ZEALAND DISCOVERY PLUS
Places visitedNightstopsOptional start/end cityMilford Sound highlight optional
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FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALSSAVE
19 DAYS - FROM US$2885 PP*/ US$152 P/DAY*
THE BIG TIKI Day 1: Auckland to Paihia . Meet your Contiki
Team & travel mates before heading north to
Paihia – where it’s all about chilled out vibes,
amazing beaches & cool locals. A Kiwi favourite of
fish ‘n’ chips for dinner is the perfect way to start
the trip. Hotel (D)
• See the iconic Sky Tower & harbour, made
famous by the America’s Cup
• Explore NZ’s native bush at Parry Kauri Park
• See Kawakawa’s famous Hundertwasser toilets
M Fishing trip
Day 2: Paihia . Paihia is the perfect place to relax.
Chill out on the beach, visit the Maori tribal lands, or
get into the water sports. Hotel (B)
M ‘Ninety Mile Beach’ tour with off-roading & sand
dune ‘surfing’
Day 3: Paihia to Auckland . Back in Auckland,
we’ll show you the city spots before heading up the
iconic Sky Tower. A VIP pass at one of our favourite
bars awaits tonight. Hotel (B)
• Auckland city tour & Sky Tower entry
• VIP pass at an Auckland nightspot
Day 4: Auckland to Waitomo . Get into the
adrenaline activities today before a BBQ dinner or
roast meal tonight. Lodge (B, D)
• BBQ or roast dinner (seasonal)
M Black water rafting
Day 5: Waitomo to Rotorua . In Rotorua, we’ll
show you the sights then tonight experience a
traditional Maori Hangi & dance performance.
Hotel (B, D)
• Rotorua city tour
• Maori Hangi dinner & concert
Day 6: Rotorua . Take advantage of the city’s
awesome thermal environment & treat yourself to a
spa or treatment. Hotel (B)
Day 7: Rotorua to Lake Taupo . Check out the
famous mud pools before it’s onto Huka Falls. At
Lake Taupo, you can opt for a cruise on the lake
tonight, where you can fish, eat & party into the
night. Hotel (B)
• See Rotorua’s geothermal mud pools
• See Taupo’s Huka Falls
Day 8: Lake Taupo to Wellington . Check out the
landscapes along the Desert Road en route to the
capital, Wellington, where we’ll show you the city
sights. Then tonight it’s VIP bar entry! Hotel (B)
• Drive along the Desert Road & Kapiti Coast
• Orientation tour of Wellington
• VIP pass at a local nightspot
Day 9: Wellington . Chill your way today. Hit the
shops along Lambton Quay or Cuba Street Mall.
With some of the country’s best coffee, taking a
break with a ‘flat white’ is a must. Hotel (B)
Day 10: Wellington to Christchurch . Hop from
the North Island, via ferry, to the South Island.
Travel down the stunning Kaikoura coastline,
to the charmingly English city of Christchurch.
Hotel (B)
• Cruise Cook Strait & the scenic Marlborough &
Queen Charlotte Sounds
• Stop at a seal colony & Kaikoura
Day 11: Christchurch to Franz Josef Glacier . Venture through the Southern Alps & along the
rugged West Coast to Hokitika & later on to Franz
Josef. Lodge (B, D)
• Christchurch city tour
• Scenic drive across the Southern Alps
• Stop at Arthur’s Pass
• Native greenstone demonstration & carving
Day 12: Franz Josef Glacier . Hitting the ice is a
must. From walks & hikes to heli rides, the day is
yours to enjoy. Lodge (B)
M Franz Josef ‘Ice Explorer’
Day 13: Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown . Today we head through Haast Pass & Thunder Creek Falls. Visit lakeside Wanaka & Arrowtown before hitting Queenstown, the world’s adventure capital. Hotel (B)
Day 14: Queenstown . Take a ride on the Shotover
Jet, then get into the Queenstown vibes. The
nightlife here is awesome & we’ll take you to our
favourite nightstop. Hotel (B)
• Ride the iconic Shotover Jet
• VIP nightclub entry M Skyswing 400m above the town
Day 14 - 16: 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! Choose to ski
or board for 2 full days – we can even organise ski
equipment & lessons for you. Hotel (B)(B)(B,D)
Days 15 - 16: Queenstown . From bungy jumps,
canyon swings & gondolas to the Lord of the Rings
territory, there’s no shortage of things to do & the
choice is all yours. Hotel (B)( B, D)
M Tandem skydive
Day 17: Queenstown to Dunedin . Today we’re
off to the ‘student city’ Dunedin, where we’ll try the
famous beer on a guided tour of Speights Brewery.
Hotel (B)
• Stop at Bungy bridge & Alexandra
• Speights Brewery tour
Day 18: Dunedin to Lake Ohau . See the world’s
steepest street, then it’s onto Moeraki to see the
huge beach boulders. Later, Lake Ohau will impress,
with epic views of Mt. Cook & the Southern Alps.
Lodge (B, D)
• Visit Baldwin St
• Visit Moeraki Boulders, Oamaru & Benmore Dam
Day 19: Lake Ohau to Christchurch . Maybe
take a scenic glacier flight before heading through
Mackenzie Country back to Christchurch where your
trip ends. (B)
• Stop at Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo & Geraldine
• See the famous Church of the Good Shepherd M Scenic flight at Mt Cook
ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING
Code: NGZAD 2015/16
SNAPSHOT
18 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 14 nights in hotels , 4 nights in lodges
24 INCLUDED MEALS 18 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D)
INCLUSIONS• An experienced & professional
Trip Manager & Driver team
• Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations
• Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS
• Kiwiana fish ‘n’ chips dinner
• Sky Tower visit with 360 degree views of Auckland
• Traditional Maori Hangi & dance performance in Rotorua
• ‘The Incredible Race’, Te Puia
• Thrilling Shotover Jet boat ride
• Dinner at Winnie’s pizza pub in Queenstown
Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •
ME TIME HIGHLIGHT OPTIONAL
ME TIME OPTIONS
M Race down a hill inside an OGO ball
M Visit Hobbiton Village from The Lord of the Rings
M Fishing trip on Lake Taupo
M AJ Hackett bungy jump in
M Cruise stunning Milford Sound
See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more
VISIT CONTIKI.COM/TIKI
MILFORD SOUND
LOCAL CULTURE
Queenstown’s Fergburger is THE place to get the ultimate burger fix. ‘Mr Big Stuff’ is one of our favourites. Our tip; make sure you go on an empty stomach – these are huge & amazing!
FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALSSAVE
Take a break & try something different – a day trip & boat cruise on the World Heritage listed Milford Sound. This slice of paradise is known for its gorgeous waters, wildlife like whales & dolphins & incredible scenery. See the ME Time highlight optional box on p.75 for more.
Code: NGZCD 2015/16
QUEENSTOWN
* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.
Single room supplement (trip only) add US$1359/add
US$345 twin-share.
NGZAD: Start Auckland 9:00am & end Christchurch 6:00pm.
NGZCD: Start Christchurch 9:00am & end Auckland 3:00pm.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options
see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.82.
Start Finish Total CostUS$ pp*
Start Finish Total CostUS$ pp*
Auckland C’church C’church Auckland
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FROM US$2635 PP* US$155 PER DAY
THE BIG TIKI START/END QUEENSTOWN - 17 DAYS
STUCK FOR TIME? We’ve got a shorter 17-day version of The Big Tiki that starts or ends in Queenstown.
• For 17 day price, deduct up to US$250 from price in the price box
• 17 day trip starts or ends at Tanoa Aspen Hotel, Queenstown
• Code: NDZAD (ex: Auckland) Start 9:00am/End 10:00am
• Code: NDZCD (ex: Queenstown) Start 6:00pm/End 3:00pm
• Twin room supp: US$309. Single room supp: US$1225
YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice – travel from Auckland to Christchurch. Or save up to US$80 if you travel from Christchurch to Auckland.
67AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 2015/16
Picton
Huka Falls
Tongariro N.P.
Lake TekapoHaast Pass
Wanaka
Alexandra
Arthur’sPass
Milford Sound
Kaikoura
Hokitika
WELLINGTON
QUEENSTOWN
Christchurch
WAITOMO ROTORUA
TAUPO
LAKE OHAU
DUNEDIN
FRANZ JOSEF &FOX GLACIER
Auckland
2
1
2
1 2
1
4
1
1
TASMAN SEA
COOK STRAIT
PACIFIC OCEAN
NINETY MILE
BEACH
KAIK
OUR
A C
OA
ST
NORTH ISLAND
SOUTH ISLAND
NEW ZEALAND DISCOVERY PLUS
Places visitedNightstopsOptional start/end cityMilford Sound highlight optional
1
QUEENSTOWN
FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALSSAVE
16 DAYS - FROM US$2489 PP*/ US$156 P/DAY*
KIWIANA PANORAMA Day 1: Auckland to Waitomo . Meet up with your
Contiki Team & travel mates & set out for Waitomo.
Get into the adrenaline cave activities here before a
BBQ dinner or roast meal tonight. Lodge (D)
• BBQ or roast dinner (seasonal)
Day 2: Waitomo to Rotorua . In Rotorua we’ll
show you the sights then tonight, experience a
traditional Maori Hangi & dance performance.
Hotel (B, D)
• Rotorua city tour
• Maori Hangi dinner & concert
M Skyline gondola & luge rides
Day 3: Rotorua . Take advantage of the city’s
awesome thermal environment & treat yourself to a
spa or treatment. Hotel (B)
M Race down a hill inside a transparent Ogo ball
Day 4: Rotorua to Lake Taupo . Check out the
famous mud pools before it’s on to Huka Falls. At
Lake Taupo, you can opt for a cruise on the lake
tonight, where you can fish, eat & party into the
night. Hotel (B)
• See Rotorua’s geothermal mud pools
• See Taupo’s Huka Falls
Day 5: Lake Taupo to Wellington . Check out the
landscapes along the Desert Road en route to the
capital, Wellington, where we’ll show you the city
sights. Then tonight it’s VIP bar entry! Hotel (B)
• Drive along the Desert Road & Kapiti Coast
• Orientation tour of Wellington
• VIP pass at a local nightspot
Day 6: Wellington . Chill your way today. Hit the
shops along Lambton Quay or Cuba Street Mall.
With some of the country’s best coffee, taking a
break with a ‘flat white’ is a must. Hotel (B)
M Quad biking adventure
Day 7: Wellington to Christchurch . Hop from
the North Island, via ferry, to the South Island.
Travel down the stunning Kaikoura coastline, to
the charmingly English city of Christchurch.
Hotel (B)
• Cruise Cook Strait & the scenic Marlborough &
Queen Charlotte Sounds
• Stop at a seal colony & Kaikoura
Day 8: Christchurch to Franz Josef Glacier . Venture through the Southern Alps & along the
rugged West Coast to Hokitika & later on to Franz
Josef. Lodge (B, D)
• Christchurch city tour
• Scenic drive across the Southern Alps
• Stop at Arthur’s Pass
• Native greenstone demonstration & carving
Day 9: Franz Josef Glacier . Hitting the ice is a
must. From walks & hikes to heli rides, the day is
yours to enjoy. Lodge (B)
M Heli-hike tour
M Ice climbing
Day 10: Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown . Today we head through Haast Pass & Thunder
Creek Falls. Visit lakeside Wanaka & Arrowtown
before hitting Queenstown, the world’s adventure
capital. Hotel (B)
Day 11: Queenstown . Take a ride on the Shotover
Jet, then get into the Queenstown vibes. The
nightlife here is awesome & we’ll take you to our
favourite nightstop. Hotel (B)
• Ride the iconic Shotover Jet
• VIP nightclub entry
M Whitewater rafting
Day 11 - 13: 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! Choose to ski or board for 2 full days – we can even organise ski
equipment & lessons for you. Hotel (B)(B)(B,D)
Days 12 - 13: Queenstown . From bungy jumps, canyon swings & gondolas to the Lord of the Rings territory, there’s no shortage of things to do & the choice is all yours. Hotel (B)( B, D)
M Bungy jumping
Day 14: Queenstown to Dunedin . Today we’re off to the ‘student city’ Dunedin, where we’ll try the famous beer on a guided tour of Speights Brewery. Hotel (B)
• Stop at Bungy Bridge & Alexandra
• Speights Brewery tour
Day 15: Dunedin to Lake Ohau . See the world’s steepest street, then it’s on to Moeraki to see the huge beach boulders. Later, Lake Ohau will impress, with epic views of Mt. Cook & the Southern Alps. Lodge (B, D)
• Visit Baldwin St
• Visit Moeraki Boulders, Oamaru & Benmore Dam
Day 16: Lake Ohau to Christchurch . Maybe take a scenic glacier flight before heading through Mackenzie Country back to Christchurch where your trip ends. (B)
• Stop at Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo & Geraldine
• See the famous Church of the Good Shepherd M Scenic flight past glaciers & Mt. Cook, NZ’s highest peak
ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING
Code: NPZAD 2015/16
SNAPSHOT
15 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 11 nights in hotels , 4 nights in lodges
20 INCLUDED MEALS 15 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D)
INCLUSIONS• An experienced & professional
Trip Manager & Driver team
• Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations
• Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS
• Traditional Maori Hangi & dance performance in Rotorua
• Thrilling Shotover Jet boat ride
• ‘The Incredible Race’, Te Puia
• Dinner at Winnie’s pizza pub in Queenstown
• Tour & tasting at the iconic Speights Brewery
Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •
ME TIME OPTIONS
M See the famous glowworms & rock formations in Waitomo
M Lake Taupo Rocks ‘n’ Ropes adventure course
M Wine tour of the Wairarapa
M Cruise stunning Milford Sound
See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more
VISIT CONTIKI.COM/KIWIANA MILFORD
SOUND
LOCAL CULTURE
Shopaholics listen up! Cuba Street in Wellington is filled with cute boutiques, big name brands & funky vintage stores. This is shopping & people watching at its best.
ME TIME HIGHLIGHT OPTIONAL Take a break & try something different – a day trip & boat cruise on the World Heritage listed Milford Sound. This slice of paradise is known for its gorgeous waters, wildlife like whales & dolphins & incredible scenery. See the ME Time highlight optional box on p.75 for more.
Code: NPZCD 2015/16
* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.
Single room supplement (trip only) add US$1145/add
US$265 twin-share.
NPZAD: Start Auckland 9:00am & end Christchurch 6:00pm.
NPZCD: Start Christchurch 9:00am & end Auckland 3:00pm.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options
see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.82.
Start Finish Total CostUS$ pp*
Start Finish Total CostUS$ pp*
Auckland C’church C’church Auckland
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YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice – travel from Auckland to Christchurch. Or save up to US$60 if you travel from Christchurch to Auckland.
KIWIANA PANORAMA START/END QUEENSTOWN - 14 DAYS
STUCK FOR TIME? We’ve got a shorter 14-day Kiwiana Panorama trip that starts or ends in Queenstown.
• For 14-day price, deduct up to US$250 from price in the price box
• 14-day trip starts or ends at Tanoa Aspen Hotel, Queenstown
• Code: NBZAD (ex: Auckland) Start 9:00am/End 10:00am
• Code: NBZCD (ex: Queenstown) Start 6:00pm/End 3:00pm
• Twin room supp: US$229. Single room supp: US$1015
FROM US$2239 PP* US$160 PER DAY
69AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 2015/16
GET TO KNOW NEW ZEALAND LIKE THE LOCALS DO WITH AN IN-DEPTH EXPLORER TRIP. STICKING MAINLY TO ONE OF THE TWO ISLANDS THAT MAKE UP NEW ZEALAND, THESE TRIPS OFFER AN AUTHENTIC PEEK INTO KIWI CULTURE.
• Your choice of a single, twin-share or quad-share room
• Breakfast each day, plus some included dinners at hotels and local restaurants
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations
• Included activities, such as a local fish’n’chip dinner, a traditional Maori Hangi and a guided tour of Ohinemutu Maori Village
• A stellar Trip Manager & Driver team, plus Local Guides in some destinations
• A modern air-conditioned coach decked out with power points, on-board WiFi, movies & a killer sound system
• ME Time – your chance to explore on your own or take advantage of our awesome optional activities
INCLUDED3 TRIPS / 7-10 DAYS
Sun & Steam ...................................... p.71
Northern Choice ............................... p.72
Sweet as South ................................. p.74
We Love WiFi – stay connected with WiFi at most overnight stopsContiki.com/in-depth-explorer-new-zealand
IN-DEPTHEXPLORER
Day 1: Auckland to Paihia . Meet up with your Contiki Team & travel mates before heading north to Paihia – where it’s all about chilled out vibes, amazing beaches & cool locals. A Kiwi favourite of fish ‘n’ chips for dinner is the perfect way to start the trip & get into the endless summer atmosphere. Hotel (D)
• See the Waitemata Harbour, made famous by the America’s Cup
• Explore NZ’s native bush at Parry Kauri Park
• Check out Whangarei & Kawakawa’s famous Hundertwasser toilets
Day 2: Paihia . Paihia is the perfect place to relax. Chill out on the beach, see the Maori tribal lands & learn about NZ’s history, or do it like the locals & get into some water sports. Hotel (B)
Day 3: Paihia to Auckland . Back in Auckland, we’ll show you the city spots before jetting up the city’s iconic Sky Tower. A VIP pass at one of our favourite Auckland nightspots will set you up for an awesome night out. We love Ponsonby Road for some of the city’s best spots to party too. Hotel (B)
• Auckland city tour & Sky Tower entry
• VIP pass at an Auckland nightspot
Day 4: Auckland to Waitomo . Get into the adrenaline cave activities here before a BBQ dinner or roast meal tonight. Lodge (B, D)
• Traditional Kiwi BBQ or roast (seasonal) M Black water rafting in a rubber ring through underground caves
Day 5: Waitomo to Rotorua . Tonight, go local as you indulge in a traditional Maori Hangi & pick up some tips from the locals at a traditional Maori dance performance. Hotel (B, D)
• Rotorua city tour
• Maori Hangi dinner & concert
Day 6: Rotorua . With a free day, take advantage
of the city’s awesome thermal environment & treat
yourself to a spa or treatment. Hotel (B)
M Race down a hill inside an OGO ball
Day 7: Rotorua to Auckland . Today you’ll take
a transfer back to Auckland, so it’s time to swap
email addresses as your trip ends on arrival. (B)
ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING
6 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 5 nights in hotels, 1 night in a lodge
9 INCLUDED MEALS 6 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)
EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS
• Kiwiana fish ‘n’ chips dinner
• Sky Tower visit in Auckland
• ‘The Incredible Race’, Te Puia
• Traditional Maori Hangi & dance in Rotorua
Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •
ME TIMEOPTIONS
M Catamaran sailing, swimming & snorkelling with lunch
M Skyline gondola & luge rides
See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more
VISIT CONTIKI.COM/STEAM
SNAPSHOT
INCLUSIONS• An experienced & professional
Trip Manager & Driver team
• Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations
• Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
Code: NRZAD 2015/16
Please note: The transfer from Rotorua to Auckland is not operated by Contiki, but a third party operator.
LOCAL CULTURE
Head to the world-class Rotorua Museum to discover Rotorua’s rich culture, volatile landscape & dramatic history.
BAY OF ISLANDS
ROTORUA
Parry Kauri Park
Russell
WAITOMOOO ROTORUA
AUCKLANDDD
PAAIHIAAIHIA 2
1
1
2
TASMAN SEA
NINETYM
ILE
BEACH
NORTH ISLAND
South Island
Places visitedNightstops1
FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALSSAVE
IN-DEPTH EXPLORER
SUN & STEAM
* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.
Single room supplement add US$435/add US$125 twin-share.
Start Auckland 9:00am & end Auckland 3:00pm.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options
see contiki.com/staylonger.
For travel insurance see p.82.
7 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM US$1139 PP*/ US$163 P/DAY*
Start Finish Total CostUS$ pp*
Start Finish Total CostUS$ pp*
Auckland Auckland Auckland Auckland
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71AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 2015/16
SOUTH ISLAND
Parry Kauri Park
Tongariro N.P.
Picton
Huka Falls
Russell
Kaikoura
2
1
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1
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WAITOMO ROTORUA
TAUPO
AUCKLAND
PAIHIA
Christchurch
TASMAN SEA
COOK STRAIT
PACIFIC OCEAN
NINETY MILE
BEACH
KAIK
OUR
A C
OA
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NORTH ISLAND
IN-DEPTH EXPLORER
Places visitedNightstopsOptional start/end city
1
ROTORUA
FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS
NEW ZEALAND
SAVE
10 DAYS - FROM US$1605 PP*/ US$161 P/DAY*
NORTHERN ‘CHOICE’ Day 1: Auckland to Paihia . Meet up with your
Contiki Team & travel mates before heading
to Paihia – where it’s all about chilled out vibes,
amazing beaches & cool locals. A Kiwi favourite of
fish ‘n’ chips for dinner is the perfect way to start
the trip & get into the endless summer atmosphere.
Hotel (D)
• See the iconic Sky Tower & harbour, made
famous by the America’s Cup
• Explore NZ’s native bush at Parry Kauri Park
• Check out Whangarei & Kawakawa’s famous
Hundertwasser toilets
Day 2: Paihia . Paihia is the perfect place to relax.
Chill out on the beach or even on a boat, visit the
Maori tribal lands & learn about NZ’s history, or do it
like the locals & get into some watersports. Hotel (B)
M Catamaran sailing, swimming & snorkelling
with lunch
Day 3: Paihia to Auckland . Back in Auckland, we’ll
show you the city spots before jetting up the city’s
iconic Sky Tower. A VIP pass at one of our favourite
Auckland nightspots will set you up for an awesome
night out. We love Ponsonby Road for some of the
city’s best spots to party too. Hotel (B)
• Auckland city tour & Sky Tower entry
• VIP pass at an Auckland nightspot
Day 4: Auckland to Waitomo . Get into the
adrenaline cave activities here before a BBQ dinner
or roast meal tonight. Lodge (B, D)
• BBQ or roast dinner (seasonal)
M Black water rafting through underground caves
Day 5: Waitomo to Rotorua . Tonight, go local
as you indulge in a traditional Maori Hangi & pick
up some tips from the locals at a traditional Maori
dance performance. Hotel (B, D)
• Rotorua city tour
• Maori Hangi dinner & concert
Day 6: Rotorua . With a free day, take advantage
of the city’s awesome thermal environment & treat
yourself to a spa or treatment. Hotel (B)
Day 7: Rotorua to Lake Taupo . Check out the
areas famous mud pools before it’s on to Huka falls
– there’s your chance for a ride on the famous Huka
Jet! At Lake Taupo, grabbing a bite by the water is
a must. You could opt for a dinner cruise on the lake
tonight, where you can fish, eat & party into the
night. Hotel (B)
• See Rotorua’s geothermal mud pools
• See Taupo’s Huka Falls
M Fun evening lake cruise including fishing
Day 8: Lake Taupo to Wellington . Check out
the awesome landscapes along the Desert Road
on route to the windy capital, Wellington, where
we’ll show you the sights around this arty city. VIP
bar entry means you’ll start the night out in style.
Hotel (B)
• Drive along the Desert Road & Kapiti Coast
• Orientation tour of Wellington including
Mt. Victoria
• VIP pass at a local nightspot
Day 9: Wellington . Chill your way today. Maybe hit
the shops along Lambton Quay & Courtney Place
or Cuba Street Mall with its street performers & cool
local characters. With some of the country’s best
coffee & cafés found in ‘Welly’, taking a break with
a ‘flat white’ is a must. Hotel (B)
Day 10: Wellington to Christchurch . Hop from
the North Island, via ferry, to the South Island.
Travel down the stunning Kaikoura coastline, to the
charmingly English city of Christchurch where your
trip ends on arrival. (B)
• Cruise Cook Strait & the scenic Marlborough
& Queen Charlotte Sounds
• Stop at a seal colony & Kaikoura
ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING
Code: NNHAD 2015/16
SNAPSHOT
9 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 8 nights in hotels , 1 night in a lodge
12 INCLUDED MEALS 9 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)
INCLUSIONS• An experienced & professional
Trip Manager & Driver team
• Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations
• Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS
• Kiwiana fish ‘n’ chips dinner
• Sky Tower visit with 360 degree views of Auckland
• ‘The Incredible Race’, Te Puia
• Traditional Maori Hangi & dance performance in Rotorua
Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •
ME TIMEOPTIONS
M Ocean kayaking adventure to Haruru Falls
M Guided tours of Ruakuri or Waitomo Caves to see the glowworms & rock formations
M OGO ball racing
M Quad biking adventure
See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more
FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALSSAVE
LOCAL CULTURE
Sweet tooth? Buy a pack of Pineapple Lumps – these Kiwi favourites are seriously delish & a pack to take home is an essential!
VISIT CONTIKI.COM/CHOICE
Code: NNHCD 2015/16
ROTORUA
* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.
Single room supplement (trip only) add US$665/add US$179
twin-share.
NNHAD: Start Auckland 9:00am & end Christchurch 7:00pm.
NNHCD: Start Christchurch 7:00am & end Auckland 3:00pm.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options
see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.82.
Start Finish Total CostUS$ pp*
Start Finish Total CostUS$ pp*
Auckland C’church C’church Auckland
NORTHERN CHOICE START/END WELLINGTON - 10 DAYS
WANT WELLINGTON? You can choose to start or end your Northern ‘Choice’ trip in Wellington & see even more.
• Trip starts or ends at Abel Tasman Hotel, Wellington
• Code: NNZAD (ex: Auckland) Start 9:00am/End 10:00am
• Code: NNZCD (ex: Wellington) Start 6:00pm/End 3:00pm
• Twin room supp: US$145. Single room supp: US$569
YOUR CHOICE It’s your choice – travel from Auckland to Christchurch. Or save up to US$30 if you travel from Christchurch to Auckland.
FROM US$1475 PP* US$148 PER DAY
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Hokitika Arthur’sPass
Milford Sound
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9 DAYS - FROM US$1319 PP*/ US$147 P/DAY*
‘SWEET AS’ SOUTH Day 1: Christchurch to Lake Ohau . Meet up with your Contiki Team then check out the views of Mackenzie country & Lake Tekapo. On arrival, Lake Ohau will impress, its epic views of Mt. Cook & the Southern Alps are seriously stunning. Lodge (D)
• Stop at Lake Pukaki & Lake Tekapo & Geraldine
• See the famous Church of the Good Shepherd
• Chill at our theme party tonight M Scenic flight past lakes, glaciers & Aoraki/Mt. Cook, NZ’s highest peak
Day 2: Lake Ohau to Dunedin . Head to Moeraki for a look at the massive boulders located by the beach. Later, it’s a change of scene in the ‘student city’ Dunedin, try the city’s famous beer on a guided tour of Speights Brewery. Later tonight, maybe head to the Octagon area of town for a fun night out. Hotel (B)
• Stop at Oamaru & Benmore Dam
• Visit Moeraki Boulders
• Speights Heritage & Brewery tour
• Visit Baldwin St (the world’s steepest street)
Day 3: Dunedin to Queenstown . It’s time to hit legendary Queenstown, the world’s adventure capital. On arrival, we’ll take a quick tour to get your bearings. This town goes off, so maybe grab a delicious ‘FergBurger’ & head into town for a night out. Hotel (B)
Day 4: Queenstown . Take a ride on the Shotover Jet this morning, before the afternoon is yours to get into the Queenstown vibes. The nightlife here is awesome & VIP entry will make sure you start the night out right. Hotel (B)
• Ride the iconic Shotover Jet
• VIP nightclub entry
Day 4 - 6: 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! Choose to ski or board for 2 full days – we can even organise ski equipment & lessons for you. Hotel. (B) (B)( B, D)
Days 5 - 6: Queenstown . From bungy jumps, canyon swings, luging, gondolas & jet boat rides to the Lord of the Rings territory, there’s no shortage of things to do in this legendary town & the choice is all yours. With little shops & a stunning lakeside setting, a stroll through town & relaxing by the lake is a must. Hotel (B)( B, D)
M Canyon swing on a giant rope across the Shotover River, 109m up!
Day 7: Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier . We’ll drop into Arrowtown & lakeside Wanaka, then keep an eye out for wildlife as we head through stunning Haast Pass & Thunder Creek Falls before arriving in NZ’s iconic glacial spot, Franz Josef. Lodge (B, D)
• Explore tiny Arrowtown
• Scenic drive through Haast Pass & see Thunder Creek Falls
Day 8: Franz Josef Glacier . The day is yours – so hitting the ice is a must. From walks & hikes or heli rides, to just chilling in Franz, the day is yours to enjoy your way. Lodge (B)
M Fly to & walk on the glacier M Ice climbing
Day 9: Franz Josef Glacier to Christchurch . Today we make tracks through the Alps to Christchurch! We stop in Hokitika to learn about NZ’s native greenstone & how it’s carved, before it’s time to say your goodbyes & swap contact details with your travel mates as your trip ends on arrival in Christchurch. (B)
• Scenic drive across the Southern Alps
• Stop at Arthur’s Pass
• Native greenstone demonstration & carving
ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING
Code: NSZCD 2015/16
SNAPSHOT
8 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 5 nights in hotels , 3 nights in lodges
11 INCLUDED MEALS 8 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)
INCLUSIONS• An experienced & professional
Trip Manager & Driver team
• Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations
• Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS
• Tour & tasting at the iconic Speights Brewery
• Thrilling Shotover Jet boat ride
• Dinner at Winnie’s pizza pub in Queenstown
Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •
ME TIMEOPTIONS
M Scenic helicopter flight to see Mt. Cook & land on Fox Glacier
M Cruise stunning Milford Sound
See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more
VISIT CONTIKI.COM/SWEETAS
YOUR CHOICE You can start this trip in Christchurch or Wellington & travel it in reverse.
MILFORD SOUND ME TIME HIGHLIGHT OPTIONAL
LOCAL CULTURE
Head to a local Kiwi ‘Dairy’, filled with sweet treats & tip-top ice-cream, pick your scoops & enjoy!
If you’ve done a bungy, rafted & jetboated
your way around Queenstown – why not
mix it up & take a day trip from Queenstown
to Milford Sound. We head to this stunning
World Heritage listed area, then jump
on-board a boat & cruise these incredible
waters to experience this slice of paradise.
Keep your eyes peeled for whales, dolphins
& seals amongst this incredible scenery.
You can choose to take the coach back to
Queenstown, or there’s also the option to fly
– it is up to you. Experience it for yourself!
Code: NSZAD 2015/16
* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.
Single room supplement (trip only) add US$569/add US$145
twin-share.
NSZCD: Start Christchurch 9:00am & end Christchurch 6:00pm.
NSZAD: Start Christchurch 9:00am & end Christchurch 6:00pm.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options
see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.82.
Start Finish Total CostUS$ pp*
Start Finish Total CostUS$ pp*
C’church C’church C’church C’church
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FROM US$1559 PP* US$156 PER DAY
‘SWEET AS’ SOUTH START/END WELLINGTON - 10 DAYS
GOT MORE TIME? We’ve got a longer 10-day version of the ‘Sweet as’ South trip that starts or ends in Wellington.
• For 10-day price, add up to US$240 to price in the price box
• 10-day trip starts or ends at Abel Tasman Hotel, Wellington
• Code: NSHCD (ex: Christchurch) Start 9:00am/End 4:00pm
• Code: NSHAD (ex: Wellington) Start 7:00am/End 6:00pm
• Twin room supp: US$169. Single room supp: US$695
75AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 2015/16
SOMETIMES TAKING IT SLOW IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO. EASY PACE TRIPS ARE FORTHOSE WHO WANT TO TAKE LIFE DOWN A GEAR. SPEND LONGER DOING THINGS YOULOVE, LIKE EXPLORING MUSEUMS IN AUCKLAND OR BUNGY JUMPING IN QUEENSTOWN.
• Breakfast each day, plus some included dinners at hotels and local restaurants
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations
• Taking in the stunning views of New Zealand on an included flight from Auckland to Queenstown
• Included activities, such as a thrilling Shotover Jet boat ride, ConKiwiana cooking experience and tasting a famous ‘Fergburger’
• A Trip Manager & Driver team who will be your oracle on all things New Zealand
• A modern air-conditioned coach decked out with power points, on-board WiFi, movies & a killer sound system
• ME Time – your chance to explore on your own or take advantage of our awesome optional activities
INCLUDED1 TRIP / 7 DAYS
Fire & Ice ...................................... p.77
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EASYPACE
New for 2015
ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING
Day 1: Arrive Auckland . Meet up with your
Contiki Team & fellow travellers before heading
out to explore what the locals call ‘the big little
city’. With 3 nights here, there’s so much time for
sights, exploring, shopping & more. First up is a trip
to stunning Waiheke Island, soak up the beautiful
beaches, local vineyards & laid-back seaside life.
Later, take in the Auckland views from the top of
the world famous Sky Tower before a delicious local
dinner with the group. Hotel (D)
• Waiheke Island ferry & tour
Day 2: Auckland . Wake up, grab a bite & enjoy
a free day in Auckland to explore your way. Opt
to crew a former Americas Cup racing yacht in
Auckland’s stunning harbour or enjoy some ME
Time with no shortage of things to see, do &
experience. Later, advance your culinary skills at the
ConKiwiana cooking experience! Hotel (B, D)
• ConKiwiana cooking experience
M Americas Cup sailing
M Auckland Bridge climb
Day 3: Auckland . Enjoy your final free day in
this great city, take some time to see Auckland
Art Gallery or Auckland Musuem, hit the shops on
Ponsonby Road or Newmarket, or head around
to the Eastern Bays for some beach time & an ice
cream, with stunning Rangitoto Island as your
backdrop. Hotel (B)
• Kelly Tarlton’s Sealife Aquarium experience
Day 4: Queenstown . It’s out of the city & into the
action today – our morning begins with a flight to
Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world.
Get your adrenaline pumping with a ride on the
Shotover Jet & taste test a world famous delicious
‘FergBurger’ before experiencing the legendary
nightlife of Queenstown at the Minus 5 Ice Bar.
Lodge (B, D)
• Chill in the Minus 5 Ice Bar
• Ride the iconic Shotover Jet
• Experience a ‘Fergburger’
Days 5 - 6: Queenstown . From bungy jumps, canyon swings, luging, gondolas & jet boat rides to Lord of the Rings territory, there’s no shortage of things to do in this town & the choice is all yours. With little shops & a stunning lakeside setting, a stroll through town & relaxing by the lake is a must. Lodge (B)( B, D)
• Skyline dinner & gondola M Bungy jumping M Walter Peak horse riding
Days 4 - 6: 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! Choose to ski or board for 2 full days – we can even organise ski
equipment & lessons for you. Hotel (B)(B)(B,D)
Day 7: End Queenstown . Our trip ends after breakfast, so it’s time to swap email addresses as you say farewell to your Trip Manager & new friends. (B)
• Group photo
6 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 3 nights in hotels , 3 nights in lodges
10 INCLUDED MEALS 6 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)
EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS
• Thrilling Shotover Jet boat ride
Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •
ME TIME OPTIONS
M Dart River Wilderness Safari
M Skyswing at The Ledge or Nevis
M Ziptrek Ecotours
M Milford Sound Discovery
M Queenstown wine trail in Gibbston Valley
See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more .
VISIT CONTIKI.COM/FIRENICE
SNAPSHOT
Code: FINIC 2015/16
INCLUSIONS• An experienced & professional
Trip Manager
• Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
• Included flight from Auckland to Queenstown - one of the World’s great scenic flights
QUEENSTOWN
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FIRE ‘N’ ICE
EASYPACE
NEW TRIP
Included fl ights: Prices above include the land trip &
internal flight as specified on the map only & do not include
international airfares to or from the trip start & end cities.
Please see ‘Included flights’ on p.82 for important info.
* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.
Single room supplement (trip only) add US$345/add US$105
twin-share.
FINIC: Start Auckland 9:00am & end Queenstown 10:00am
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options
see contiki.com/staylonger.
For travel insurance see p.82.
7 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM US$1615 PP*/ US$231 P/DAY*
Start Finish Total CostUS$ pp*
Start Finish Total CostUS$ pp*
Auckland Q’stown Auckland Q’stown
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2016Jan 3 Jan 9 1655Jan 10 Jan 16 1655Jan 17 Jan 23 1655Jan 24 Jan 30 1655Jan 31 Feb 6 1655Feb 7 Feb 13 1655Feb 14 Feb 20 1655Feb 21 Feb 27 1655Feb 28 Mar 5 1655Mar 13 Mar 19 1655
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SHORTSTAYS
• Multi-share hotel accommodation
• Breakfast each day, plus an included
fish’n’chips dinner
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus
orientations in all other destinations
• Included activities, such as an Auckland city
tour & Sky Tower entry
• A stellar Trip Manager & Driver team, plus Local
Guides in some destinations
• A modern air-conditioned coach decked out with
power points, on-board WiFi, movies & a killer
sound system
• ME Time – your chance to explore on your
own or take advantage of our awesome
optional activities
INCLUDED1 TRIP / 3 DAYS
Jaffas ‘n’ Jandals .................................p.78
We Love WiFi – stay connected with WiFi at most
overnight stops
Contiki.com/festivals-short-stays-new-zealand
SNAPSHOT
ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING
2 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION
2 nights hotel accommodation
3 INCLUDED MEALS
2 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D)
ME TIME OPTIONS
M Swim with the dolphins in the Bay of Islands
M Day tour to ‘Ninety Mile Beach’ with off-roading & sand dune ‘surfing’
See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more
VISIT CONTIKI.COM/JAFFAS
INCLUSIONS• An experienced & professional
Trip Manager & Driver team
• Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientation tours of all other destinations
• Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
Parry Kauri Park
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Day 1: Auckland to Paihia . Meet up with your
Contiki Team & travel mates before heading north to
Paihia – where it’s all about chilled out vibes, amazing
beaches & cool locals. A Kiwi favourite of fish & chips
for dinner is the perfect way to start the trip & get
into the endless summer atmosphere. Hotel (D)
• See the Waitemata Harbour, made famous by the
America’s Cup
• Explore NZ’s native bush at Parry Kauri Park
• Check out Whangarei & Kawakawa’s famous
Hunderwasser toilets
M Exciting parasail adventure; witness breathtaking
views as a jet boat pulls you through the open sky
Day 2: Paihia . Paihia is the perfect place to relax.
Chill out on the beach, visit the Maori tribal lands &
learn about NZ’s history, or do it like the locals & get
into some watersports. Hotel (B)
M Ocean kayaking adventure to Haruru Falls
Day 3: Paihia to Auckland . Back in Auckland, we’ll
show you the city spots before jetting up the city’s
iconic Sky Tower. Then it’s time to swap emails & say
your farewells, as your trip ends at 6:00pm. (B)
• Auckland city tour & Sky Tower entry
SHORT STAY
2015/16 Code: NCZAD NCZCD /BAY OF ISLANDS
AUCKLAND
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3 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM US$329 PP*/ US$110 P/DAY*
* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share.
Single room supplement add US$165/add US$59 twin-share.
Start Auckland 9:00am & end Auckland 6:00pm.
● The trip code for these departures is NCZAD only.
■ The trip code for these departures is NCZCD only.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.
For travel insurance see p.82.
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2016Jan 1 Jan 3 335Jan 5 Jan 7 335Jan 9 Jan 11 335Jan 13 Jan 15 335Jan 17 Jan 19 335Jan 21 Jan 23 335Jan 25 Jan 27 335Jan 29 Jan 31 335Feb 2 Feb 4 335Feb 6 Feb 8 335Feb 10 ■ Feb 12 335
2016Feb 14 Feb 16 335Feb 18 ■ Feb 20 335Feb 22 Feb 24 335Mar 1 Mar 3 335Mar 9 Mar 11 335Mar 17 Mar 19 335Mar 25 ■ Mar 27 335Apr 2 Apr 4 335Apr 18 Apr 20 335Apr 26 ● Apr 28 335May 4 May 6 335May 12 ■ May 14 335May 20 May 22 335Jun 5 Jun 7 335Jun 21 Jun 23 335Jun 29 ● Jul 1 335Jul 7 Jul 9 329Jul 15 Jul 17 329Jul 23 Jul 25 329Jul 31 ■ Aug 2 329Aug 8 Aug 10 329Aug 24 Aug 26 329Sep 1 ● Sep 3 329Sep 9 Sep 11 329Sep 17 Sep 19 329Sep 25 Sep 27 329Oct 3 ■ Oct 5 329Oct 11 ■ Oct 13 329
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Start Finish Total CostUS$ pp*
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HIT THE SLOPES ON A WINTER & SKI TRIP, TAKING ADVANTAGE OF QUEENSTOWN’S KILLER SNOW AND AWESOME APRÈS SKI NIGHTLIFE. ENJOY INCLUDED SKI PASSES, DAILY TRANSFERS AND MEGA ME TIME & CREATE LIFELONG MEMORIES.
• Your choice or a single, twin-share or
quad-share room
• 4 day ski pass
• Daily transfers up and down the mountain
• An expert Contiki Ski Rep
• A hearty breakfast every day, plus some
yummy included dinners
• Heaps of ME Time – your chance to
explore on your own or take advantage
of our awesome optional activities
• Wanna ski AND explore the rest of New
Zealand? During the winter months (July/
August), any of our trips that go through
Queenstown give you the option to hit the
slopes while you’re in town
INCLUDED1 TRIP / 7 DAYS
Ultimate NZ Ski ................................ p.80
We Love WiFi – stay connected with WiFi at most overnight stopsContiki.com/winter-ski-new-zealand
WINTER & SKI
SKI QUEENSTOWN
WHERE YOU’LL BE:There’s no place like this thriving town in
the winter! Regardless of being a
beginner or advanced skier, Contiki will
take you on a journey designed for the
adventurer within. Connect with an
awesome crew & explore this trendy
tourist hotspot offering a diverse array
of activities. From adrenaline-packed
experiences on or off the slopes to the
uber-cool nightlife, surrounded by
magnificent lakes & mountains –
Queenstown has something for
everyone. Allow us to help you maximise
your 7 days in this beautiful haven both
on & off the mountain… hassle free!
OUR TEAM:The knowledge & expertise of our team
is what makes the real difference, so we
offer our expert Contiki Ski Rep to
enhance your experience.
EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS:Stay 6 nights in multi-share
accommodation. To start your day on
the slopes we provide a hearty
breakfast & include 2 delicious dinners.
Your Exclusive inclusions consist of a
4 day ski lift pass & we get you to three
of Queenstown’s famous ski fields &
include daily transfers up & down the
mountain. Also included is all hotel tips,
local taxes & service charges.
CULINARY DELIGHTS& NIGHTLIFE:Another benefit of travelling with us is
we know the local spots! We include
dinner at ‘Winnies’ famous pizza pub.
For your ME Time we suggest the option
of dinner at Skyline Restaurant to take in
some unbeatable views of Lake
Wakatipu & town. For those who are
keen, we’ll show you other great eats like
Fergburger & some of Queentown’s
coolest bars to end off the night.
ME TIME OPTIONALS:We’ve got a selection of adrenaline-
junky activities & Queenstown must-do’s
lined up for you. There is no better
setting for an unforgettable bungy
jumping experience – trust us! Why not
go to the very place bungy jumping was
invented. Go skydiving & get your
adrenaline fix as you take to the sky with
a stunning view below your feet.
SKI ESSENTIALS – GEAR & HIRE:Don’t buy expensive new gear before
you go – we’ll kit you out with hire gear
when you arrive. Need lessons? At ski
school, instructors will teach you the
techniques to get you up on the slopes,
or for the more experienced, teach you
ways to improve your know-how. SNAPSHOT
WHY CHOOSE US
• 4-day ski passes
• Experience all three of Queenstown’s local
ski fields
• Daily transfers up & down the mountain
• Twin-share or multi-share hotel
accommodation
• Loads of ME Time activities on offer
• Plenty of time to experience
Queenstown’s awesome aprés ski scene
ME TIME OPTIONS
Off the mountain there’s plenty of
Queenstown must-do’s – so fuel your inner
adrenaline junkie:
M Rafting on the Kawarau River & heli. flight
M A thrilling jetboat ride through the gorge
M Meal at Skyline Restaurant
M Jetboat, 4WD & hike Mt. Aspiring National Park
M 4WD tour through the Middle Earth (Lord of The Rings)
M Take a leap at ‘the home of bungy’
M Skyswing at The Ledge or Nevis
M Tandem skydive over Lake Wakatipu
M Canyon swing the Shotover River
M Full day excursion into Milford Sound
M Ziptrek flying fox experience
M Chill in the Minus 5 Ice Bar
M Queenstown wine trail in Gibbston Valley
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HOW MUCH?Group lesson rates (ski or board):Coronet Peak NZ$60
Remarkables NZ$60
Cardrona NZ$62
Treble Cone NZ$63
Equipment hire (prices per day):Skis or snowboard or boots only NZ$25Skis, boots & poles or NZ$37snowboard & boots
Premium skis,boots & poles NZ$54
Clothing hire (prices per day):Jacket & pants NZ$29Helmet NZ$10
Note: Prices above are correct at time of print & include GST. Lessons are for either 1-2 hours depending on ski field.
HIT THE SLOPES IN THE ADVENTURE CAPITAL OF NEW ZEALAND. CREATE EPIC MEMORIES AMONGST THE SNOW-CAPPED MOUNTAINS BY DAY, COUPLED WITH BUSTLING APRÉS SKI NIGHTLIFE, NZ STYLE. EXPERIENCE THIS ADRENALINE-LACED TRIP, IDEAL FOR THOSE WITH A THIRST FOR ADVENTURE ON OUR ULTIMATE NZ SKI TRIP.
ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING
Day 1: Arrive Queenstown . Welcome to legendary
Queenstown! Known for its epic mountain lifestyle
& cool vibes, this is the ultimate haven for those
that love to ski, or those that want to learn. Tonight,
meet your Ski Rep & other travellers, before
getting to know the group with dinner at one of
Queenstown’s most popular restaurants. (D)
Day 2: Queenstown . It’s time to hit the slopes!
Carve up one of Queenstown’s three ski fields – the
Remarkables, Coronet Peak & Cadrona are world
renowned for their awesome conditions, all offering
fantastic runs for beginners through to advanced
skiers & riders. And over the next week you’ll try them
all. Transfers & lift passes are included, too easy! (B)
Day 3: Queenstown . Transfers & lift passes
included again today, so it’s perfect for heading up
one of the mountains to improve your technique.
If you’re looking for somewhere to head for dinner
tonight, we love FergBurger for some seriously
delicious treats! (B)
Day 4: Queenstown . With a free day, get a taste
for the endless activities in the ‘World’s Adventure
Capital’. You could try bungy jumping, skydiving
or rafting & that’s just the start. Tonight, head to
one of the town’s cool bars or there’s the option
of dinner at Skyline Restaurant for some seriously
unbeatable views. (B)
M Scenic tandem skydive
M AJ Hackett bungy jump
Day 5: Queenstown . Today it’s back up the
mountain as we visit the last of the three ski fields
so you can show off your skills. Transfers & lift
passes included. (B)
Day 6: Queenstown . It’s the final ski day & we’ll
give you the choice of mountain to head back to.
Tonight’s our last night, so perhaps finish off the
trip by heading out with the group to a few of
Queenstown’s bars. (B) (D)
Day 7: End Queenstown . Your ski adventure ends
after breakfast, so it’s time to say farewell to your
travel mates. (B)
6 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 6 nights hotel accommodation
8 INCLUDED MEALS 6 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)
ME TIME OPTIONS
See opposite page & visit contiki.com for more
VISIT CONTIKI.COM/NZSKI
SNAPSHOT
INCLUSIONS• Our expert Contiki Ski Rep
• 4-day ski lift passes & transfers (transfers to & from Queenstown airport on arrival day/departure day are not included)
• Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
Code: CZSKI 2016
Please note: Ski & snowboard equipment is available for hire in Queenstown.
QUEENSTOWN
SAVE FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS
SKI
ULTIMATENZ SKI
* Prices above are based on multi-share.
Single room supplement add US$289/add US$59 twin-share.
Start Queenstown 5:00pm & end Queenstown 10:00am.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options
see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.82.
7 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM US$1215 PP*/ US$174 P/DAY*
Start Finish Total CostUS$ pp*
Start Finish Total CostUS$ pp*
Q’town Q’town Q’town Q’town
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2016Jul 31 Aug 6 1215Aug 7 Aug 13 1215Aug 14 Aug 20 1215Aug 21 Aug 27 1215Aug 28 Sep 3 1215
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GOT A QUESTION?Answers to frequently asked questions & things you need to know:
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”)
& maximum weight of 20 kg (44lbs) plus one small
hand/day bag that can go on the coach with you.
On trips which include Whitsundays Sailing, a small
bag suitable for the extremely limited luggage
space is required. Your regular luggage will be
stored during this time. No external metal frame
backpacks please. Contiki reserves the right to
refuse to accept larger suitcases on a trip.
If you have your own ski/boarding equipment, you
may bring one pair of boots & skis or snowboard.
Otherwise, your Trip Manager can arrange these
for you in Queenstown on the trip.
Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk & baggage
insurance is strongly recommended. Remember,
if your trip includes a flight you are also subject to
airline baggage restrictions.
Note: Contiki is not responsible for any fees
incurred as a result of overweight luggage.
HOW MUCH MONEY DO I NEED?You should be able to use debit & credit cards for
most items. You’ll need to allow enough money to
cover lunches, some dinners, souvenirs, shopping,
drinks, optional activities, entrance fees to
attractions & evening entertainment.
It is advisable to start your trip with some
cash in your destination’s local currencies such
as A$ or NZ$.
WHAT SHOULD I PACK? Comfortable, casual clothing for day wear &
‘smart casual’ for dining & those nights out.
Remember that in Autumn/Winter you will
need warmer clothing as well as a raincoat/jacket.
A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential.
Some activities in New Zealand & Australia require
swimwear & a towel. For further details, please go
to contiki.com/travel-resources.
OUR TRIPS Some of our longer NZ & Australia trips are made
up of shorter modules, meaning more choice &
flexibility for our travellers as they explore. This
means more friendships & even more fun as
you discover NZ & Australia’s best & make every
moment count!
ME TIME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES WHEN DO I CHOOSE? Optionals are arranged & paid for on your trip.
By leaving the final decisions until then you can
choose at the same time as your new friends. You’ll
get great value as we get you great rates & your
Trip Manager can offer personal advice. Some
activities are seasonal & weather dependent as well.
HOW DO I PAY? You pay on your trip with major credit cards, debit
cards or cash (A$ in Australia or NZ$ in New Zealand).
PAST TRAVELLER 5% DISCOUNTEligibility for this discount is based on
clients having booked & travelled with Contiki
(or one of our Travel Corporation sister brands, visit
www.thetravelcorporation.com for details) within 5
years of their last trip. Clients must have completed
a trip before they can redeem the discount on a
subsequent trip booking.
A deposit must be received before the discount can
be applied to the booking. It is not available on pre
& post-trip accommodation rates & other selected
products. The discount applies to brochured
prices only & cannot be combined with any non-
brochured special market promotions.
BROCHURE AUTHENTICITYWe have put a great deal of effort into producing
this brochure. The information given & literature
produced by Contiki has been compiled with care &
is published in good faith. Sometimes, because of
circumstances outside our control, we have to alter
some activities due to seasonal closing or repairs to
buildings, etc., especially early or late in the season.
If this happens, alternatives will be arranged.
DO I NEED VACCINATIONS?At the time this brochure went to press (February
2015), no vaccinations were necessary. However, it is
wise to check up-to-date information with your travel
agent or Contiki prior to departure. Don’t forget to
bring with you any medication that you may require
en route, such as antihistamines or antibiotics.
SEASONALITY & CLIMATE Being such a large land mass, Australia is prone to
seasonal climate changes. This will mean that at
certain times of the year some of our brochured
itineraries may need to be slightly changed. For
example: northern Australia itineraries during the
wet season (December to April).
Inland alpine areas of the South Island in New
Zealand can be as cold as -10oC between May
& October.
DO I NEED VISAS?Please read carefully. Depending on your
nationality, you may require a visa to enter
Australia & New Zealand. You are fully responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your trip. Contiki is not
legally permitted to knowingly allow anybody who
does not have a valid visa to join a trip. Consult
your travel agent or local embassy to determine
any visas you require & how to obtain them.
NO COMPULSORY TIPPING - REWARD ONLY EXCELLENCE!Every country in the world has different tipping
customs & in Australia & New Zealand, within
service industries, tipping is common practice.
Tipping is totally optional & only given if you feel
the service has exceeded your expectations.
If you think your Contiki Team have done an
exceptional job then you may wish to tip them.
This is entirely discretionary – it’s completely
up to you. No compulsory tipping – reward
only excellence!
BOOKING SECURITY Contiki has been running trips for young people
since 1962. It is a matter of law that trip operators
must fully protect their clients’ funds under
regulations specified by the European Community
Package Travel Directive. We confirm that Contiki is
fully compliant with the law, therefore your monies
are fully protected. Contiki Holidays Limited is a
member of the Association of British Travel Agents
under membership number Y1792. ABTA & ABTA
Members help holidaymakers to get the most from
their travel & assist them when things do not go
according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a
high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of
Conduct. For further information about ABTA, the
Code of Conduct & the arbitration scheme available
to you if you have a complaint, contact ABTA, 30
Park Street, London SE1 9EQ. Tel: 020 3117 0500 or
www.abta.com. Contiki Holidays also holds a current
ATOL Licence No. 10144. When you buy an ATOL
protected air holiday package and/or flights from
Contiki Holidays Limited you will receive a
Confirmation Invoice from us (or via our authorised
agent through which you booked) confirming your
arrangements and your protection under our Air
Travel Organiser’s Licence. In the unlikely event of
our insolvency, the CAA will ensure that you are not
stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any
money you have paid to us for an advance booking.
For further information, visit the ATOL website at
www.caa.co.uk. Not all holiday or travel services
offered and sold by us will be protected by the
ATOL scheme. Please ask us to confirm what
protection may apply to your booking. Only
bookings from countries subject to the EC Package
Travel Directive will receive financial protection
from ABTA and the CAA.
MANAGE BOOKINGReady, set, go! You’re booked & it’s nearly go time,
however just like when you’re taking a flight, it’s
important you provide us with your all your details
before you can travel. Check out www.contiki.com/
managebooking to log into your booking.
TRAVEL INSURANCECancellation, unexpected medical expenses, injuries,
theft, lost luggage or money can significantly
disrupt & ruin your holiday. Contiki very strongly
recommends that you take out comprehensive
insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses,
evacuation & repatriation expenses, personal
accident, personal baggage, money & public liability
before you travel. In some instances, you may not
be accepted on a Contiki holiday unless you have
arranged satisfactory insurance. You also agree to
indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions,
damages & remedies against us arising from your
participation in your holiday. For insurance details,
please speak to your travel agent or Contiki when
you are booking your trip.
PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITSPhotos courtesy of © Jungle Surfing Canopy
Tours p.6 Jungle Surfing. Photos courtesy of ©
New Zealand Tourist Board p.7 Waitomo Caves
(Chris McLennan) Waitomo Caves. Photos courtesy
of © Splendour in the grass p.25 & p.51 Festival.
Photos courtesy of © Pauls Xtreme Skydiving
p.26 Skydiving. Photos courtesy of © Bridge
Climb Sydney otto Holdings (Aust) Pty Limited
p.27 Sydney Harbour Bridge. Photos courtesy
of © JRaging Thunder p.31 & p.65 Whitewater
Rafting. Photos courtesy of © ProDive Cairns
p.45 Snorkelling. Photos courtesy of © Shot Over
Jet_Dart River Safaris p.60 Fun Yaks. Photos
courtesy of © Fox Glacier Guiding p.61 Fox Glacier.
Photos courtesy of © Explore NZ Bay of Islands
p.65 & p.71 Sailing & p.78 Dolphins. Photos courtesy
of © Real Journeys p.75 Milford Sound. Photos
courtesy of © Destination Queenstown p.79 &
p.80 Remarkables Ski Field Lookout, Stag on Deer
Park Heights Queenstown (Chris McLennan). Photos
courtesy of © NZone Skydiving p.79 Skydiving.
Photos courtesy of © Glenn Kelly p.79 &p.81 Skiing.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?• Coach, train, ferry transport, internal flights as
listed in the Exclusive Inclusions section.
• Accommodation & meals as listed in the
Snapshot section on trip pages.
• Sightseeing listed in the Exclusive Inclusions
section in each trip itinerary. Unless specified,
entrance fees to these locations are included.
• Experienced Contiki Trip Manager & Driver &
local guides on some trips (Northern Territory
for Australia).
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?• Air & ferry transfers to trip departure point.
• Personal expense money.
• Visas, personal insurance, medical fees.
• Sightseeing, visits & entrance fees other than
those specified on trip pages.
• Optional excursions & activities such as
whitewater rafting, helicopter flights, bungy
jumping, hot air ballooning, etc.
• Lunches (unless specified under Snapshot
section) & some dinners.
INCLUDED FLIGHTSFlights as specified on individual trip itineraries are
included as part of the price. As detailed within
our Booking Conditions (p.83) under ‘General’,
we rely on international conventions regarding
air travel and other transportation as specified.
Through enrolment and payment for your trip
you acknowledge and accept such. Individual
electronic tickets may not be issued to you prior
to travel due to the group nature of the air/flight
booking. In such circumstances you acknowledge
that by receipt of any applicable boarding
pass and/or by boarding the aircraft you have
accepted the airlines terms & conditions of travel,
and the application of all relevant international
conventions and applicable national and
international law governing air transportation.
WILL I GET MORE INFORMATION?Upon receipt of final payment, your trip
documentation will be released 21 days prior to
your departure. Make sure you visit contiki.com for
our travellers guide. It’s packed full of essential info
for your holiday. You’ll also receive a
comprehensive day-by-day itinerary including full
details & costs of all optional activities available on
your trip. Your free Contiki document wallet* &
luggage tag will be sent to you with your travel
documents. The wallet is a safe place for your
tickets & passport.
* Contiki reserves the right to substitute an
alternative travel accessory for the Contiki
document wallet.
BOOKING CONDITIONSOnce Contiki accepts your booking by confi rmation thereof a contract is made between Contiki & you upon the terms & conditions set out below.
83AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 2015/16
The following Booking Conditions, have to the extent possible, been based on the UK interpretation of the European Community Package Travel Directive.
OUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. YOUR HOLIDAY RESERVATIONOn receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and at our discretion, Contiki will reserve your place on your selected holiday. A contract is made between you and Contiki Holidays Limited (Registered in Guernsey No. 50681 (Contiki)) only upon your booking being confi rmed and accepted by us and our communication thereof to you or your travel agent. 2. YOUR FINANCIAL PROTECTIONContiki are a member of ABTA and hold ATOL Number 10144 issued by the Civil Aviation Authority, which provide for your protection in the event of our insolvency. Only bookings from countries subject to the EC Package Travel Directive will receive fi nancial protection from ABTA & CAA. Many of the fl ights and fl ight-inclusive holidays in this brochure are fi nancially protected by the ATOL scheme. But ATOL protection does not apply to all holiday and travel services listed in this brochure. Please ask us to confi rm what protection may apply to your booking. If you do not receive an ATOL Certifi cate then the booking will not be ATOL protected. If you do receive an ATOL Certifi cate but all the parts of your trip are not listed on it, those parts will not be ATOL protected. Please see our booking conditions for information, or for more information about fi nancial protection and the ATOL Certifi cate go to: www.atol.org.uk/ATOLCertifi cateWhen you buy an ATOL protected fl ight or fl ight inclusive holiday from us you will receive an ATOL Certifi cate. This lists what is fi nancially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong. We, or the suppliers identifi ed on your ATOL Certifi cate, will provide you with the services listed on the ATOL Certifi cate (or a suitable alternative). In some cases, where neither we nor the supplier are able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the services you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those circumstances the alternative ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in some cases it will not be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or your credit card issuer where applicable). If we, or the suppliers identifi ed on your ATOL certifi cate, are unable to provide the services listed (or a suitable alternative, through an alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a payment to (or confer a benefi t on) you under the ATOL scheme. You agree that in return for such a payment or benefi t you assign absolutely to those Trustees any claims which you have or may have arising out of or relating to the non-provision of the services, including any claim against us, the travel agent (or your credit card issuer where applicable). You also agree that any such claims may be re-assigned to another body, if that other body has paid sums you have claimed under the ATOL scheme. Any monies paid to us for non-licensable products (accommodation and packages which do not include fl ight elements) are protected by means of a bond held by us with ABTA. This means that if, in the unlikely event of our insolvency, the accommodation or package cannot be provided, the client will receive their money back or, if their stay has started, arrangements will be made for them to be able to continue as planned.3. PRICE GUARANTEEPrices in this brochure are based on costs and exchange rates as of 9th January, 2015. No surcharge in respect of costs or currency fl uctuations will be made within 30 days of the commencement of the land content of any holiday or once payment of the deposit of your land trip has been received. The price of your travel arrangements can be varied due to changes in transportation costs such as fuel, scheduled airfares and any other airline cost changes which are part of the contract between airlines (and their agents) and the trip operator or organiser. The price of your travel arrangements can also be varied due to government action such as changes in VAT or any other government imposed changes and currency changes in relation to an exchange rate variation. In the case of any small variation, an amount equivalent to 2% of the price of your travel arrangements, which excludes any amendment charges, will be absorbed or retained. For larger variations this 2% will still be absorbed for increases but not retained from refunds. Should the price of your holiday go down, by more than 2% of your holiday cost, then any refund due will be paid to you. However, please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place. In either case there will be an administration charge of £1.00 per person together with an amount to cover agents’ commission. If this means that you have to pay an increase of more than 10% of the price of your travel arrangements, you may cancel your travel arrangements and receive a full refund of all monies paid, except for any amendment charges. Should you decide to cancel for this reason, you must exercise your right to do so within 14 days from the issue date printed on your fi nal invoice. Whether you cancel or not you will also be entitled, on the terms set out in respect of major changes in clause 4.3 below, to accept an offer of alternative travel arrangements from us if we are able to do so. 4. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY4.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel your booking in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control.4.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary we will give you reasonable notice thereof, in the circumstances, and where available, offer you a comparable alternative. Where cancellation is necessary, a minimum period of 45 days notice will be given by us unless the circumstances leading to the cancellation were beyond our reasonable control.4.3 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.4.4 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, fi re, 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. 4.5 Contiki is not responsible for the cost of any other travel arrangements affected due to cancellation or the rescheduling of any holiday.5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS5.1 The information in our brochure is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to print (February, 2015) but we cannot guarantee that any item or amenity mentioned will be available especially where we have no direct control over it.5.2 Contiki will do their best, at their discretion, to select accommodation, sightseeing trips and transportation to give you good value for money.5.3 Contiki constantly strives to improve trip itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. Contiki is not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations. 6. LIABILITY6.1 When you buy a fl ight inclusive holiday, all monies you pay to the travel agent are held by them on behalf and for the benefi t of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust at all times. This is subject to the agent’s obligation to pay it to us for so
long as we do not fail. In the event of failure, any money held at that time by the agent, or subsequently accepted from you by them, is and continues to be held on behalf of and for the benefi t of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust without any obligation to pay that money to us. Full payment for International fl ights (excluding those which are included in and not in addition to your chosen holiday) must be remitted at time of booking or within 7 days depending on the airlines ticketing deadline and is non-refundable, non-transferable and non-changeable. When you buy a holiday not including a fl ight, all monies you pay to the travel agent are held by them on our behalf at all times.6.2 We will be entitled to keep for our account any interest earned on such monies.6.3 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 fi t, 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 for disbursement thereof as aforesaid.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit of £60, per person per trip must be submitted to Contiki within 7 days in respect of that holiday. If a booking is made within 45 days of departure from your home country full payment is due at time of booking creation. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent. The deposit is accepted as a fi rst installment of the holiday price by Contiki only once the booking has been confi rmed in writing by Contiki or your travel agent.1.2 Your land reservation will be confi rmed on receipt of a non-refundable deposit of £60 per person, per trip, 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 fulfi lled.2. PAYING THE BALANCE2.1 Important: Contiki does not charge any additional fees for using a credit card to pay for our trips.2.2 The balance of the holiday price must be paid by no later than 45 days prior to the scheduled holiday departure date from your home country. This date will be stated on the confi rmation issued to you/your agent by Contiki. When making multi-trip bookings, full payment is due no later than 45 days prior to the scheduled departure date of the fi rst departing trip.2.3 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki may assume that you have cancelled and cancellation charges in accordance with clause 3 below will be levied by Contiki.2.4 Tickets and other documents will not be forwarded until full payment has been received by us.2.5 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 via email. 2.6 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking and apply cancellation charges should payments not be received within the above specifi ed periods.3. IF YOU CANCEL3.1 Notice of cancellation must be made to Contiki or your travel agent as soon as possible.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 FEEMore than 45 days notice:...........................................................Deposit is forfeited45-22 days .....................................................................................25% of trip fare21-8 days: ......................................................................................30% of trip fare7-1 days:........................................................................................ 50% of trip fareDay of departure: ...........................................................................100% of trip fareWhere the percentage cancellation fee is less than the 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.Extra night accomodations that are cancelled within 14 days of booked date will incur a 100% cancellation fee, outside 14 days the following fees will be charged:45-22 days ......................................................................................................25%21-15 days ......................................................................................................30%All cancellation policies valid as at 6th February 2015 and are subject to change. Final policy will be confi rmed at time of booking.3.4 Any cancellation of additional services booked prior to and after your trip booking, such as pre and post accommodation and transfers, that are cancelled within 14 days of the trip departure incur a 100% cancellation fee.3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that may be levied by your Travel Agent.
4. INTERNATIONAL AIRLINE ARRANGEMENTSThese cancellation/amendment charges apply for airline arrangements made by Contiki: Before airline ticket is issued: £30 per person feeAfter airline ticket is issued: £45 per person fee in addition to any airline-imposed penalties, which may be up to the full value of the ticket5. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING5.1 If after your booking has been confi rmed, you wish to change to an alternate departure date you may do so subject to availability and provided the new holiday date is also in this brochure.5.2 A fee of £15 per person will be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confi rmed, unless the change increases the value of the booking. A change of booking within 45 days of departure will be treated as a cancellation and normal cancellation fees will apply (as detailed in section 3) except when the change is to an earlier departure date of equivalent or greater value, in which case a £15 per person amendment fee will be charged in addition to any amendment fees imposed due to internal fl ights/local ferries.5.3 A name change to a different person will be treated as a cancellation.5.4 A fee will be charged for any alteration to airline arrangements made by Contiki as per clause 4.6. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS6.1 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.6.2 Contiki’s holidays are specifi cally planned for those in the 18 through 35 age group. Consequently the facilities and activities on a Contiki holiday are not appropriate to persons outside this age bracket. If you have a question regarding the age groups, you are welcome to discuss this with a Contiki staff member.6.3 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 qualifi ed 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. The Company does not provide personal devices (such as wheelchairs, hearing aids or prescription eye glasses) or services of a personal nature (such as pushing a wheelchair or assistance in eating, toileting or dressing). 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 .The Company does not employ medical personnel. Any necessary medical attention will be provided by a local facility at the passenger’s expense. The Company is not responsible or liable for any losses or costs incurred as a result of medical services obtained while on trip, or for the quality of the care or services received. 6.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements and costs to/from the point of commencement/conclusion of the holiday.6.5.1 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. We do not tolerate the possession or carriage of illegal or restricted substances (drugs). Furthermore, you agree that your fellow travellers and any Contiki Representative have 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 such event, you will be responsible for your own repatriation and related costs and have no claims against us.6.5.2 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 staff and/or a Contiki Trip Manager as soon as it is discovered.6.5.3 The Company may, in its sole discretion, decline the booking of any passenger or remove any passenger who cannot comply or refuses to comply with the Company’s terms and conditions. The Company is not responsible for any costs incurred in the event a passenger is removed from a trip. Passengers agree not to hold the Company or any of its related entities liable for any actions taken under these terms and conditions.6.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fi tted with a safety belt, neither the operator or service providers, agents or cooperating organisations shall be liable for any illness, injury or death nor any loss, 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.6.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport and all visas, permits and certifi cates required for your selected holiday before your departure as well as any necessary vaccinations and to comply with all applicable laws. Contiki is not responsible for any costs incurred as a result of failing to obtain necessary visas. Any costs whatsoever regarding obtaining, replacing or changing visas whilst on trip (including accommodation, meals, fl ights and transfers incurred due to associated delays) are at your own expense.6.8 You agree that our Contiki Representatives may take photographs and fi lms 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 fi lms.6.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of the holiday, you should inform the Contiki Representative during the course of the holiday and if the matter cannot be resolved after the representative’s best endeavours to do so during the holiday, your complaint should be made in writing to Contiki as soon as is reasonably possible after the holiday but within 42 days thereof so that your complaint can be investigated. If you do not write within 42 days, your rights under this contract may be affected. 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.6.10.1 The contract and all matters arising in respect hereof shall be subject to Guernsey Law, unless we agree otherwise in writing.6.10.2 If any provision of this contract is held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed to be re-written to give effect to the same purpose within the permitted limits of the law. The validity and enforceability of the other provisions shall not be affected.6.10.3 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.7. INSURANCEContiki very strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money & public liability before embarking on a Contiki holiday. Please check that the insurance covers all of the activities that you are going to be participating in. Some policies exclude certain adventure activities. This should be arranged at the time of payment of the deposit & 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 & remedies which may be brought against us in respect of your participation in the holiday.
8. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISMIn the event of your withdrawal from a holiday after the commencement as a result of illness, you must obtain a medical certifi cate in support of any insurance claim. No refunds will be made for any absence from the trip.9. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY PRICE:Airfares to and from your holiday destination (unless you have booked a trip and fl y package), airport taxes, passport and visa fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to Trip Managers & Trip Drivers, items of a personal nature, excess baggage and optional excursions.10. WEATHER CONDITIONSUnder 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.11. LUGGAGE RESTRICTIONSLuggage is restricted to one reasonable sized, non-expanding suitcase size up to 29” x 20” x 10” (73cm x 50cm x 25cm) and the maximum weight of 20 kilos (44lbs.) plus one small hand/day bag that can go on the coach with you. No metal frame backpacks are allowed. Contiki reserves the right to refuse to accept larger suitcases on trip.
GENERAL1. CONTRACTING PARTIES1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain the entire contract between you and Contiki. No representation, term, warranty or condition can be expressed or implied by reference to any other writing, advertisement or conversation. This contract may only be varied in writing by a duly authorised offi cer 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 benefi t 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 fi rst place as well as agreeing them with us. We may at our complete discretion assign all or any rights and liabilities arising under or by virtue of this or any other contract with you.1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international conventions, national and international law, which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol & Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road & the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefi t of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage & delay to passengers & luggage. Enrolment in & payment for a trip shall constitute agreement & acceptance by the passenger of the terms & conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an offi cer of the Company.1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it own aircraft, hotels or coaches. All bookings with carriers, hoteliers and other service providers are subject to the terms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed by those carriers, hoteliers, and other service providers. Please note that some of these limit or exclude liability in respect of death, personal injury, delay and loss or damage to baggage. Whilst we cannot accept any responsibility for any loss as a result of such actions or as a result of any act or omission of any such third-parties, we will give every reasonable assistance in helping to resolve any reasonable dispute. Please also note that Contiki cannot be held responsible for the failure of any of these parties to provide facilities or services for handicapped clients (see also 6.3 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. ARBITRATIONDisputes arising out of, or in connection with, this contract which cannot be amicably settled, may be referred to arbitration, if the customer so wishes, under a special scheme arranged by the Association of British Travel Agents, and administered independently by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. The scheme provides for a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on the customer in respect of costs. Full details will be provided on request or can be obtained from the ABTA website (www.abta.com). The scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than £5,000 per person. There is also a limit of £25,000 per booking form. Neither does it apply to claims, which are solely in respect of physical injury or illness or their consequences. The scheme can however deal with compensation claims which include an element of minor injury or illness subject to a limit of £1,500 on the amount the arbitrator can award per person in respect of this element. The application for arbitration and Statement of Claim must be received by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators within eighteen months of the date of return from the holiday. Outside this time limit arbitration under the Scheme may still be available if the company agrees, but the ABTA code does not require such agreement.3. VALIDITYThe programmes advertised in this brochure are valid from September 2015 to September 2016.
4. OPERATING COMPANIESThe programmes advertised in this brochure are operated by Contiki Holidays (Australia) Pty Ltd and Contiki Holidays (New Zealand) Limited.
5. CONTIKI IS REPRESENTED IN:Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom and USA.
Contiki is a registered trademark of Contiki Tours International Ltd, Guernsey.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: ABTA statement: Contiki Holidays Ltd is a member of ABTA under membership number Y1792; ABTA and ABTA Members help holidaymakers to get the most from their travel and assist when things don’t go according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. For more information on ABTA, the Code of Conduct and the arbitration scheme available to you if you have a complaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ, tel 020 3117 0500 www.abta.com
DATA PROTECTION STATEMENTPlease be assured that we have measures in place to protect the personal booking information held by us. This information will be passed on to the principal and to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements. The information may also be provided to public authorities such as customs or immigration if required by them, or as required by law. Certain information may also be passed on to security or credit checking companies. If you travel outside the European Economic Area, controls on data protection may not be as strong as the legal requirements in this country. We will only pass your information on to persons responsible for your travel arrangements. This applies to any sensitive information that you give to us such as details of any disabilities, or dietary/religious requirements. (If we cannot pass this information to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA or not, we will be unable to provide your booking. In making this booking, you consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons.). Where the data might be passed on for marketing purposes, you have the right to opt out of future marketing. You also have a right of access to data held which can be obtained by writing to Contiki Holidays Limited. Picquet House, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1AF, Channel Islands.FURTHER ADVICEFor further advice please visit - www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo or call the ABTA Information Line Tel: 020 3117 0500 (calls are charged at local rate)This brochure was published in February 2015 and supersedes any other current brochure in the market.
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