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26\World Heritage Sites.2\Ways to Go. 

1\Contiki. 

Australia & 

New Zealand 

Including Hawaii & 

Fiji Stopovers 2011\12 

Life-changing 

experiences\

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Meet Contiki 

Experience Australia 

& New Zealand 

For travelers like you 

Only Contiki 

Meet the team & low cost air 

Festivals & events & getting around 

Compare Contiki 

Savings & Deals 

Contiki Loves... 

Contiki online 

It’s your New Zealand 

Accommodation & Food 

Includes more 

Explore more 

Grand Explorer 

16/18 days from US$1855 

Grand Adventurer 


Northern Highlights 


Scenic Southern 


Bay of Islands 

5 days from US$309 

Sun & Steam 


Ski New Zealand 


Auckland Explorer 

3 days US$245 

It’s your Australia 

Accommodation & Food 

Includes more 

Explore more 

Aussie Explorer 


Reefs & Rainforests 


Beaches & Reefs 


Cairns Sunshine Trail 


Coast & Whitsundays 


Island & Rainforest 


Magical Tropics 


Rainforest Adventure 


City to Surf 


Contiki’s dive packages 


Sydney New Year 


Sydney Explorer 


Whitsundays Sailing 


Territory & Outback 


Alice & Kakadu 


Alice & Uluru 


Fiji & Hawaii stopovers 

Departure Points & Stay Longer 

Got a question? 

Booking conditions 

How to book 

Life changing experiences from US$62 per day. 

WESTERN AUSTRALIA 

KATA TJUTA 

LITCHFIELD N.P 

KINGS CANYON 

DARWIN 

KAKADU N.P 

KATHERINE 

MATARANKA 

DALY WATERS 

SIMPSONS GAP 

DEVILS MARBLES 

WYCLIFFE WELL 

NORTHERN TERRITORY 

ULURU 

Great 

Australian 

Bight 

TENNANT CREEK 

TI TREE 

SOUTH AUSTRALIA 

Gulf of 

Carpentaria 

ALICE SPRINGS 

MOSSMAN 

GORGE PORT DOUGLAS 

QUEENSLAND 

CAPE TRIBULATION 

TULLY 

SHUTE HARBOUR 

CAIRNS 

TOWNSVILLE 

AIRLIE BEACH 

CATTLE 

STATION 

MACKAY 

NEW SOUTH WALES 

PORT MACQUARIE 

VICTORIA 

TASMANIA 

Great Barrier Reef 

CAPRICORN 

COAST 

FRASER ISLAND 

SURFERS PARADISE 

BYRON BAY 

COFFS HARBOUR 

WHITSUNDAYS 

(DAYDREAM ISLAND) 

SYDNEY 

Tasman Sea 

Coral Sea 

NOOSA 

BRISBANE 

CURRUMBIN

MILFORD SOUND 

FRANZ JOSEF & 

FOX GLACIER 

HAAST PASS 

QUEENSTOWN 

HOKITIKA 

Meet\ 

Contiki\ 

LAKE TEKAPO 

LAKE OHAU 

DUNEDIN 

NINETY MILE 

BEACH 

TASMAN SEA 

ARTHUR’S 

PASS 

AUCKLAND 

WAITOMO CAVES 

PICTON 

SOUTH ISLAND 

PACIFIC OCEAN 

COOK STRAIT 

KAIKOURA COAST 

CHRISTCHURCH 

BAY OF ISLANDS 

RUSSELL 

PARRY KAURI PARK 

HUKA FALLS 

TAUPO 

NORTH ISLAND 

TONGARIRO N.P 

WELLINGTON 

ROTORUA 

“ We’re all travelers who are as passionate 

about seeing the world as you are.” 

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For us, traveling is all about discovering amazing 

places with a bunch of like-minded people & having 

a great time doing it. Our aim? To make your trip a 

life changing adventure. A trip where you discover 

awe-inspiring places & make life-long friends. A trip 

fi lled with mind-blowing experiences & unforgettable 

memories. A trip packed full of local culture, cool 

places & great people. A trip that really will change 

your view on the world. 

We’re the original travel company for 18-35s - we’ve 

been traveling the world with people like you since 

‘62. The old Combi vans have long since been 

replaced by state-of-the-art coaches, but we haven’t 

lost our spirit of adventure. While other companies 

have come & gone over the years, the legendary 

Contiki experience lives on - we’re all travelers who 

are as passionate about seeing the world as you are. 

We want to make the world a better place by 

bringing people together from around the globe. 

We’re also committed to sustainable tourism, whether 

it is through our efforts to protect the world’s oceans, 

our commitment to low-carbon transportation or our 

other initiatives. See p.12 for more. 

Whether you’re a seasoned explorer or a fi rst timer, 

with a group or going solo (about half our travelers are) 

one thing’s for certain - our know-how means you will 

experience more with less hassle. We include tons of 

extras from amazing accommodation & authentic 

local food, to sights, fantastic optional activities & great 

tour guides. We’ll fast track you to all the best bits of Oz 

& NZ - all you need to do to share the good times is 

get in touch with us or your travel agent. 

There’s a whole wide world to 

explore. Come see it with us. 

Meet us & other Contiki travelers online: 

facebook.com/contiki 

twitter.com/contiki_us 

blog.contiki.com 

contiki.com/community 

youtube.com/contiki 

fl ickr.com/contikivacations

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You only know 

when you go... 

We travel for the moments. 

Some moments are awe 

inspiring - they make your jaw 

drop, your eyes widen & your 

heart beat faster. Like seeing the 

amazing colors of Uluru change at 

sunset, getting up close to ancient 

Aboriginal Rock Art in Kakadu or 

taking the leap on a bungy jump 

in Queenstown. Others are a little 

more low key, like strolling the 

white sands of Whitehaven Beach 

or cruising the spectacular fiords 

of the Milford Sound. A vacation in 

Oz & NZ is truly exceptional - the 

distinctive & varied landscapes, 

the unique local cultures that are 

ready to be shared & the classic 

local characters you’ll meet along 

the way. It’s about widening your 

perspective & experiencing new 

cultures that have a profound 

impact on your life. And ok, maybe 

it’s a little bit about the bragging 

rights back home as well... 

See contiki.com/australia 

& contiki.com/newzealand 

Unique Landscapes\ 

Delicious Food\ 

Diverse cultures\ 

Great People\ 

Cool Adventures\ 

Experience Australia 

& New Zealand\ 

Swing from a bungy in Queenstown\taste a ‘Hangi’ 

in Rotorua\go quad biking in the Outback\ 

experience sunrise over Alice Springs from a hot 

air balloon\see ancient Aboriginal art in Kakadu\ 

experience life-changing Queenstown views\learn 

to surf in Coffs Harbour\climb the heights of Kings 

Canyon\sail the stunning Whitsunday Islands\get a 

birds eye view on a scenic flight over Mt Cook\hike 

the South Island glaciers\try ‘bushtucker’ in Alice 

Springs and many more…

Go Contiki\ 

Contiki & UNESCO’s 

World Heritage sites 

Most Contiki tours visit World Heritage sites, 

so look for the World Heritage symbol 

on the tour pages or fi nd out more at: 

contiki.com/worldheritagelist 

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For travelers 

like you\ 

We know that some of the best experiences 

you have on the road are not just about the 

places, but about the people you share 

them with too. Contiki began as a bunch of 

friends discovering Europe together. Sharing 

the good times with like-minded people is 

still at the heart of everything we do today. 

Whether you are an experienced traveler or a fi rst time 

explorer, with a little or a lot of time, we have trips to suit all 

tastes & budgets. Not sure where to start? The Tour Genius 

on the Contiki website will give you some inspiration. See 

contiki.com/genius for more. 

On top of this, we can save you time & money. Researching 

a trip can be fun, but time consuming. Our expertise means 

that we can get better rates on everything from 

accommodation to whitewater rafting, plus priority access at 

many of Australia & New Zealand’s top attractions. Throw our 

super-effi cient on road team into the mix & you really are set 

for the travel experience of a lifetime. 

Going solo? 

While the majority of our travelers set out solo, one thing is 

for sure - you never fi nish a Contiki trip without new friends. 

Because more than half our travelers go it alone, you 

are guaranteed to link up with young (18-35 is all we do), 

adventurous & like-minded travel mates. We don’t charge 

single supplements for solo travelers. We’ll match you up 

with a same-sex room-mate, or you can always opt for the 

privacy of your own room for a little extra. 

First big trip? 

Your fi rst big trip away can be a bit daunting, even if you’ve 

traveled a lot before. That’s where Contiki steps in. From the 

moment you decide to go, we’re here to help. How do I 

get a passport? What visas might I need? What do I pack? 

Give us a call, drop us an email or get online - we’ll answer 

your questions & give you lots of essential travel tips & advice 

so you’re ready to start your adventure. 

You’ll also receive an exclusive Contiki-only Travelers Guide 

fi lled with tons of essential pre-trip info, tips on the destinations 

you’re headed to, ideas on what to pack, other cool ideas 

for your free time, plus lots more. 

Check out our 

TOUR 

GENIUS 

contiki.com/genius

Knows Oz & NZ better 

We’ve been doing what we do longer than 

anyone else, no one knows Australia & New 

Zealand like us. Our experience means that you 

get the most amazing, authentic, life changing 

experiences for 18-35s. 

Includes more 

More sights, more activities, more free time, 

more definite departures & more amazing 

accommodation plus a host of exclusive 

experiences that you only get with Contiki. 

The bottom line? Go Contiki—you’ll get more 

than going any other way. 

More diversity 

Only\ 

Contiki\ 

Our diverse range of trips means we have a 

tour with your name on it. Whether you’re 

looking for a long trip or quick get-away, if 

you’re a first timer or a seasoned traveler, going 

solo or with a group, you will find your perfect 

trip with Contiki. 

Extraordinary service 

Our Tour Managers take care of all the details 

(not you!) so you’ll get the most from your trip. 

You’ll have lots of free time to explore on your 

own if you want. We’ve also organized a ton of 

amazing Explore More optional activities for 

you to try if you choose & we’ve secured the 

best rates available. 

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Our team are the best trained & the most 

committed to delivering amazing experiences, 

especially for 18-35s. When it comes to crew, 

we lead. 

Amazing accommodation 

Only Contiki includes some amazing places to 

stay & some overnight experiences that are 

genuinely unique. Experience great overnights, 

like our Whitsundays resort, our hotel with 

spectacular views of Lake Wakitipu in 

Queenstown & authentic Special Stay 

experiences like our farmstay or sleeping under 

the stars snuggled up in a comfy swag. 

Exceptional eats 

Wherever you travel you can expect some 

delicious places to really indulge. In Aussie, 

get into some local tastes like crocodile, maybe 

some kangaroo & let’s not forget, the Aussie 

favorite – vegemite toast for breakfast! In New 

Zealand, start the day with some delicious 

breakfasts & finish it off some great meals like 

dinner at one of Queenstown’s hotspots & an 

authentic Maori Hangi meal complete with 

succulent chicken, lamb & a delectable 

selection of fresh vegetables. Get ready for 

some culinary delights! 

Life-changing 

experiences. 

More free time 

The experience of a lifetime 

What does all this add up to? The most 

amazing travel experience, tailored 

specifically for you.

Meet the team\ 

The Contiki Difference\ 

What’s better than going to Oz & NZ? Having 

someone on hand to make sure you have a good 

time, that’s what. Our team’s sole purpose is to 

make your trip the time of your life. 

With our Tour Managers & Tour Drivers at your side, there’s always a 

reliable friend on hand to show you the sights, cool local places & 

to make everything easy. 

Your dedicated Tour Manager is like an on-road guide book. 

They’re not just passionate travelers, they’re professionals too. 

We’ve plucked the best of the bunch & sent them on a training trip 

(the best in the industry) to be able to make the cut on our tours. In 

fact, we’ve written the book on training. That means they’ve done 

the hard work, are packed full of knowledge & they’re ready to 

share it all with you. They take care of all the details so everything 

runs smoothly & will organize a sightseeing tour or orientation walk 

in every place that you stop. 

Your trusty Tour Drivers are the same, they’ve trained hard to make 

sure they’ll get you where you need to go without any hassle. You 

can sit back & relax knowing that choosing to go Contiki means 

reading a map & fi nding the hotel is never your problem. 

We lead, the others follow. 

Low cost 

airlines\ 

Low cost airlines fl y to many Australian cities 

where our tours start & fi nish, including 

Sydney, Cairns, Darwin & Alice Springs. 

There’s also fl ights to The Whitsunday Coast & 

Hamilton Island (both access The Whitsundays), 

as well as Brisbane & the Gold Coast 

(accessing Surfers Paradise). Low Cost airlines 

also work with our Northern Territory tours too! 

If you’re thinking about doing Contiki in New 

Zealand, then low cost airlines can connect 

you from many Australian cities to Auckland, 

Christchurch & Wellington. 

Call 800-CONTIKI, book online or with a travel 

agent, but remember, to get the cheapest 

fare - the earlier you book, the better! 

A Fly into The Whitsundays & out of Cairns when you take 

a 12 day Island & Rainforest tour (p.48). 

B Take a 9 day Magical Tropics tour (p.49) fl ying in to start 

your tour in The Whitsundays & fl ying out of Cairns at the 

end of the tour 

C Link a couple of shorter tours together to see even 

more of Australia! Like the City to Surf (p.51) with a 

Sydney Explorer package (p.55). Fly into Sydney & 

out of Brisbane. 

Gulf of 

Carpentaria 

Gulf of 

Carpentaria 


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MOSSMAN 


4 CAIRNS 

QUEENSLAND 

QUEENSLAND 

QUEENSLAND 

Here’s 

ideas on 

how to use 

them 

TULLY 

SHUTE HARBOUR 

TOWNSVILLE 

3 CAIRNS 

TULLY 

SHUTE HARBOUR 

TOWNSVILLE 

SURFERS PARADISE 2 



3 SYDNEY 

Coral Sea 


3 WHITSUNDAYS 

(Daydream Island) 

Coral Sea 


A 

3 WHITSUNDAYS 


CURRUMBIN 

1 

BYRON BAY 

1 

COFFS HARBOUR 

B 

C 

Meet 

the team 

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Onboard 

POWER 

OUTLETS 

guaranteed to keep 

you charged 

01 Chill on your comfy Contiki coach 

02 Ferry crossing through the 

stunning Marlborough Sounds 

03 Kakadu Crocodile Cruise 

04 Your yacht in The Whitsundays 

Festivals 

& Events 

There’s tons of music festivals, gigs & 

sporting events happening throughout the 

year in Oz & NZ - so why not get in on the 

action & combine one event before, after or 

during your tour. 

Big Day Out 

Held every summer in both Oz & NZ, it’s a 

showcase for homegrown musical talent 

mixed with some of the best acts in the 

world (Jan or Feb). For a peek at other 

festivals & what’s happening visit 

inthemix.com.au, fasterlouder.com.au or 

liveguide.com.au for more. 

Sporting events 

Sport is like a religion in Australia & 

New Zealand & there’s plenty of events 

happening all year round. From every kind 

of “football” in the winter months (Aussie 

Rules, Rugby League & Rugby Union), to 

cricket (Nov-Feb) & the Australian Open 

tennis (Jan), plus lots more. 

Find more ideas at 

contiki.com/festivals 

Getting around\ 

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When you’re traveling with Contiki it’s not just 

about traveling on a coach - you’ll see Australia 

& New Zealand from all kinds of angles. We 

mix it up with included fl ights, ferries & boat 

rides too. 

Traveling on our Contiki coaches is more than just a 

way to get around - it’s a social event. You’re never 

short of mates to hang out with - it’s a great place 

to check out the views, listen to music or curl up in 

your comfy reclining seat & chill. We’re always 

stopping at great spots on the trip, many of which 

you’d miss if you traveled any other way. 

You can charge your phone, camera or iPod on 

board too, plus these plush, air-conditioned 

coaches are environmentally friendly. See p.12 for 

more. What’s even better about our coaches is that 

they’re easy & hassle free. We get you where you 

need to be, drop you right at your door & unload 

your bags so you can hit the ground running. 

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Great value\ 

Compare Contiki 

When you travel with Contiki you see more, get more & save more too. 

The result? You can do even more cool stuff. We’ve compared a typical 

day traveling on your own to a day on Contiki. 

You can’t do all we do for cheaper, see for yourself. 

Breakfast NZ$17 

.00 A$17 .50 A$21 .40 

Sightseeing 

Accommodation 

1 night (avg. price of 

budget hotel/hostel) 

Day travel pass 

Dinner 

(2 courses & a glass of wine, 

beer or soft drink) 

Transportation 

Youth bus pass 

Total cost 

when traveling 

without Contiki (converted to US$) 

You save with 

Contiki… 

Auckland 

New Zealand 

Fully cooked breakfast 

at Stone Oven 

NZ$35 

.00 A$66 .00 A$35 .00 

Explorer bus pass 

(not including entry 

to attractions) 

NZ$80 

.00 A$125 .00 A$80 .00 

At Mercure Auckland 

Hotel (twin-share 

including breakfast) 

NZ$13 

Scrambled eggs, toast, 

coffee & juice at 

Adria Café 

AAT Kings Sydney 

afternoon city sights 

& Bondi tour 

At BASE Backpackers 

Sydney (double room 

with en-suite) 

Fully cooked breakfast, 

coffee & juice at 

Pancakes in Paradise 

Super Duck land + water 

city sightseeing tour of 

the canals 

At Sleeping Inn (twinshare 

with en-suite) 

.00 A$20 .00 A$19 .60 

Bus/train Cityrail bus/train/ferry 

travel day pass 

Translink Multi zone day 

travel pass 

NZ$44 

.00 A$25 .00 A$33 .80 

At Wildfire Restaurant, 

(2 courses - all you 

can eat) 

Sydney 

Australia 

At Una’s Restaurant 

(2 courses) 

Gold Coast 

Australia 

At George’s Paragon 

Seafood Restaurant 

NZ$54 

.00 A$18 .00 A$18 .00 

Based on Flexipass bus 

pass (30 hr pass averaging 

5 hrs/day on travel days) 

Based on Greyhound Pass 

(Sydney-Cairns valid 90 

days, traveling 20 days) 

Based on Greyhound Pass 

(Sydney-Cairns valid 90 

days, traveling 20 days) 

US$ 200 \day US$ 286 \day US$ 219 \day 

Australia or 

New Zealand from US$62 \day* 

* Prices & exchange rates validated at 10th June, 2011 at the locations stated. Actual costs may change without notice. Sightseeing cost comparison is based on similar activities of what’s included 

in a Contiki tour price. Contiki pricing based on 5 day Bay of Islands tour on p.28. 

See opposite 

for savings & 

Deals\

Pay Early\Save More 

Save up to US$435* on your tour if you book & pay 12 months before you 

leave, or save up to US$219* on your tour if you book & pay 6 months before you leave. 

See the tour page to find out your pay early discount. 

* Pay Early Savings of US$435 & US$219 based on 28 Day Aussie Explorer p.38-39. 

2 or 

More 

More\Save 

Book 2 Contiki tours (of 10 days or more) at the same time. Save US$100 on 

your total booking. You can pick any Contiki tour as your second (or third !) 

– continue your vacation in Australia or New Zealand or consider Europe, 

North America, Asia or South America. 

Book with Mates\Save More 

4 OR MORE Everyone saves 5% 

7 OR MORE Everyone saves 7.5% 

10 OR MORE Everyone saves 10% or invite an 11th person for free! 

Traveling 

More 

with our past Again?\Save 

passenger discount 

Planning your next Contiki adventure? We love our past passengers 

coming back for another awesome adventure, so if you book another one of 

our trips (anywhere we travel!) we’ll hook you up with an extra 5% discount. 

Plus, we’ll hook you up if you’ve traveled with our sister companies too. Easy. 

See p.62 for conditions. 

The facts: All these discounts apply to the land tour price (ie: not international flights to & from Australia or 

New Zealand at the start or end of your tour). You can combine pay early, 2 or more, book with friends and traveling 

again discounts on tours of 8 days or longer. 

Flexibility\Save More 

Deals\ 

Savings & 

You could save up to US$140 when you take a Contiki Australia or New Zealand tour with a different 

departure city (travel on one of the itineraries shown in reverse order). In Australia, this option is 

available for itineraries that start from the northern cities of Darwin, Cairns & The Whitsundays. 

Or in New Zealand, from Christchurch. Itineraries that can be done in reverse are marked on the relevant 

tour pages. 

Ask your Contiki specialist or travel agent for more information on how you can save. 

US$20 Million 

Customer Protection 

The traveling public has always been concerned about the protection of their advanced bookings. As 

part of Contiki’s commitment to providing our customers with peace of mind in all dealings with 

Contiki, Travcorp Financial Services Limited has provided a letter of credit to Contiki of USD 20 Million in 

respect to all customers traveling with Contiki. 

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Helping protect our oceans\ 

Did you know that oceans cover 71% of the globe, but less than 

1% are under legal protected status? Beyond beautiful pictures, 

there’s the harsh realization that this environment is fragile & it’s 

up to us to protect it for ourselves & for future generations. 

Contiki is actively supporting two projects involved in the critical task of marine protection. 

We’re helping young environmentalists in their hands-on work protecting the world’s second 

largest barrier reef via the Mesoamerican Reef Leadership Program. We’re also backing 

Oceana’s valuable research work in the Mediterranean Sea. 

Learn more at contiki.com/responsibletravel, where you’ll fi nd a hub of information about 

oceans designed to inform, inspire & compel change. 

Photo courtesy of Çapkin Van Alphen-CauseCentric Productions Celine Cousteau diving 

Photo courtesy of Patty Webster-Amazon Promise Celine Cousteau 

Working to make a difference\ 

Our Foundation. 

We’re founding partners of The Travel 

Corporation Conservation Foundation, a nonprofit 

who has committed more than US$2 

million to help underprivileged communities & 

support sustainable tourism around the world. 

From sponsoring the Tourism for Tomorrow 

Awards, encouraging tourism operators to 

develop & share sustainable tourism practices 

globally, to supporting Contiki’s very own 

special causes, such as ocean conservation, 

the Foundation is doing some great work. 

On the road. 

Compared to cars, planes & trains, coaches 

are by far the most carbon efficient way 

to travel. Our modern coaches are some 

of the best around & all exceed strict 

emission regulations. 

Learn more at 

www.ttcconservation 

foundation.com 

Recycling. 

The Travel Corporation & Contiki are 

committed to use 100% recycled paper 

for the body stock of all our brochures. The 

environmental benefi ts are important in the 

following ways: 

By using paper made from recycled 

fi ber we save approximately 90,000 trees 

per year.* 

Recycled paper makes for less waste 

being deposited into landfi lls. 

The paper mill uses a chlorine free fi ber 

bleaching process (PCF) that avoids 

potential dioxins from being released into 

adjoining waterways. 

The paper mill uses a complex fi ltration 

process that returns the river water in a 

cleaner state than initially received. 

The use of 100% recovered fi ber means 

that the mill uses approximately 1/5th 

of the energy that would be required 

to produce corresponding grades from 

primary fi bers. 

Contiki & Celine Cousteau 

We are excited about our partnership with 

leading environmentalist, adventurer & explorer, 

Celine Cousteau, granddaughter of legendary 

oceanographer, Jacques Cousteau. Celine 

will be working with us to raise awareness about 

environmental issues, like those affecting precious 

marine ecosystems. 

As a documentary fi lmmaker & gifted storyteller, 

Celine has a fantastic ability to connect with people 

from a diverse range of cultures, & to help individuals 

better understand their own natural environments. 

Check out Celine’s video message for Contiki 

travelers at contiki.com/celinecousteau 

“I am passionate about 

collaborating with 

Contiki, their team & 

travelers; who are part 

of the new generation 

of active citizens 

making a difference 

by understanding & 

protecting the Earth’s 

resources. The health 

of our fragile oceans 

are key to the well-being of our planet as a whole 

& Contiki‘s choice to help protect the marine 

environment is a cause which deeply resonates 

with me.” Celine Cousteau. 

The body stock paper in our brochures 

meets the following Forest/Environmental/ 

Process Certifi cations: PEFC, Blue Angel, 

ISO 9001 and 14001. 

We are proud to commit to using what is one 

of the most environmentally friendly coated 

recycled papers on Planet Earth. 

* Calculation based on that provided by The Environmental 

Defense Fund. 

What about you? 

Looking after our planet is important & 

taking care of the environment shouldn’t 

stop when you go traveling. There are lots of 

small things you can do each day to make a 

difference. Simple stuff like re-using your drink 

bottle instead of buying a new one each 

day, choosing products with less packaging, 

recycling on the go or simply turning off the 

lights when you leave your hotel room are all 

ways to lessen your environmental impact. 

Did you know you can reduce your 

carbon footprint even more by offsetting 

your travel? Find out how at contiki.com/ 

responsibletravel.

So much more at 

contiki.com 

Whatever you are looking for, your search 

starts at contiki.com 

Looking for the trip of a lifetime? Get more 

details on our Australia & New Zealand tours & 

destinations, or use our great trip finder & 

search tools to find the vacation of your dreams. 

Our tour pages have in-depth itinerary 

information, interactive maps for a more 

detailed view of the tour route & list all the 

definite departures (we are constantly adding 

more dates every week). Not sure where to start 

or what tour to choose? Get inspiration from 

the Tour Genius on the Contiki homepage. 

Already booked with Contiki? Use our website 

to fi nd out all the essential travel info & link 

up with your trip mates in the Contiki 

Community. You can also check-in online, 

& fi nd out what special perks you get when you 

join our loyalty program. 

Get involved now at 

contiki.com 

Socialize 

Online 

check-in 

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Get advice, meet your trip mates, or become a fan! 

Join the Contiki Community online & socialize with 

your tour mates before you jet off, or meet & chat 

with our super-knowledgeable Contiki crew & past 

travelers for lots of handy traveling tips. 

Get answers to the big questions (like backpack or 

suitcase & how much money to take) & the small 

ones too (like finding the best seafood restaurant in 

Sydney). Jump in to the conversation, start your own or 

have a read of what others have posted. 

You’ll also find tons of great advice & articles in 

Contikipedia too. If you’re on Facebook or Twitter, 

remember to follow us for the latest fun & offers. 

Join in at 

facebook.com/contiki 

twitter.com/contiki_us 

blog.contiki.com 

contiki.com/community 

youtube.com/contiki 

flickr.com/contikivacations 

blog 

flickr 

Booked your tour? 

Check-in online before you go - it’ll take you less than 5 

minutes & you can skip the paperwork when you start 

your tour. Plus, you’ll also have access to your essential 

tour info on your Contiki profile. 

To find out more go to contiki.com/checkin

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Stunning scenery, unlimited 

adventures & great people. 

It’s all part of what makes traveling to 

New Zealand a must-do. And Contiki’s no 

different. We’ve been traveling the world 

since 1962 & we’ve perfected the art of travel 

for 18-35s. 

It’s your choice\ 

With 8 tours to choose from, there’s a Contiki 

adventure that’s perfect for you. From 3-15 

days & with trips covering the North Island & 

the South Island (or both!) – you’re guaranteed 

to find a tour with your name on it. With tons of 

departure dates & different start & end cities, we 

give you the flexibility to vacation your way. 

NZ, Contiki & you\ 

We know what you’re after when you travel, 

so we make sure we bring the real New 

Zealand to life for you. Your passionate Tour 

Manager & Driver, plus our Customer Service 

teams, are all committed to giving you 

amazing travel experiences. Because we’ve 

got the expertise to take you further & essential 

local knowledge that you can’t get from a 

guidebook, we get you off the tourist trails & in 

to the heart of the true NZ. 

Experience more\ 

An exclusive ride on Queenstown’s Shotover 

Jet, take a dip in the Franz Josef Glacier 

hotpools or a stroll through Taupo’s active 

Craters. Learn the Haka & sip a beer at 

Dunedin’s iconic Speight’s Ale House, plus 

more. What’s even better? It’s all included. 

We take the hassle out of traveling & because 

of our experience, we’ll hook you up with some 

must-do inclusions & great deals too, so it’s easy. 

Take a look at p.10 to see how Contiki stacks up 

& check our great deals on p.11. 

Remember, if you book 

early you save money! 

More free time\ 

On top of all our inclusions, we still make 

sure there’s plenty of time off the itinerary to 

experience exactly what you want. 

Whether it’s throwing yourself off a bungy, black 

water rafting in Waitomo or just kicking back with 

a drink, you get free time every day. We’ve put 

together tons of tempting Explore More optional 

activities, so you’ll never be short of ideas. Think 

skydiving, zorbing & horse trekking to sailing trips, 

luging, skiing or boarding plus more. We’ve got 

lots of options on hand so you really get the most 

out of your trip. See p.18-19 for more. 

Do it local\ 

Traveling isn’t just about amazing experiences & 

great memories - it’s about getting that essential 

local angle on the places you visit. So when 

you travel with us, we’ll show you the real New 

Zealand. From experiencing a Maori cultural 

performance to finding that special swimming 

spot in the Bay of Islands or partying with the 

locals in Taupo – it’s all about getting off the 

beaten track. Our on-road team are all Kiwi’s 

too - you’ll be hard pressed to find someone 

better to show you around. 

Amazing places to stay\ 

When you travel with Contiki in NZ you’ll experience 

some amazing accommodation. Stay in centrally 

located hotels with fantastic facilities, comfy beds 

& great extras like swimming pools & WiFi. See p.16 

for a taste of what you’ll enjoy.

Experience\ 

New Zealand\ 

Endless adrenaline, action, 

culture & adventure... 

1\Amazing Country. 

2\Incredible Islands. 

8\Awesome Tours. 


15 

TONS 

OF DEFINITE 

DEPARTURES & 

MORE ADDED 

EVERY WEEK 

check contiki.com 

for more info

Sleep easy\ 

Get ready to indulge in some top Kiwi cuisine 

when you travel with us. We include breakfast 

everyday & some dinners, but we don’t include 

every meal (especially lunches) for a reason. 

It’s about giving you more independence & a 

chance to go local, while having the fl exibility 

to suit your budget too. 

We’ve included some extra special meals in your 

tour price, like a champagne BBQ dinner in the 

Bay of Islands, a traditional Maori ‘Hangi’ in 

Comfort, great locations & facilities are what makes our New 

Zealand accommodation so exceptional. From well located 

hotels to a rainforest retreat in Franz Josef, it’s all about mixing 

it up when you travel with us. 

Special places to stay Wake up overlooking Lake Wakitipu in Queenstown, stay in the 

heart of Franz Josef Glacier Village & maybe play a bit of pool in the bar. Chill out in the Bay 

of Islands at a resort hotel by the beach, or experience the cool Auckland vibes at a hotel in 

the heart of the city’s downtown area, plus many more. 

Great comfort & top locations When you stay in the city, our hotels are central, so there’s 

more time to get out & explore. They’re always comfy, with great facilities like pools, gyms, 

in-room TV’s, laundry facilities, fl uffy towels & WiFi. We don’t charge single supplements for solo 

travelers either. With quad-share rooms, we’ll mix you up with some same sex room-mates. 

You choose It’s your choice – you can twin-share with a mate, or opt for the privacy of your 

own room for a little extra, it’s up to you. 

Taste 

New Zealand\ 

01 

Rotorua & delicious pizza dinner at one of 

Queenstown’s iconic bars & restaurants. We’ve 

included meals at some local restaurants in the 

tour price too, so you can really get a taste for 

the places you visit. And when you’re out & 

about & going local, try some kiwi favorites like 

fi sh & chips or mouth watering NZ lamb. 

No matter what your tastes (or even your dietary 

requirement - just tell your Tour Manager at the start 

of your tour), you’ll love what we have to serve up. 

01 Wake up to stunning views at Lake Ohau Lodge 

02 Rainforest Retreat, Franz Josef 

03 Rainforest Retreat, Franz Josef 

04 Tanoa Aspen Hotel, Queenstown 

02 

03 

04 

G

Only Contiki... 

Includes more\ 

O 

So you’ve worked hard to save for your vacation, to guarantee you get the most out of 

your trip, we’ve included lots of cool stuff, for no extra cost. They’re NZ’s must do’s, like 

speeding the canyons of Queenstown on a Shotover Jet ride, learning a traditional Maori 

‘Haka’ then taking a dip in some glacial hotpools, plus tons more. 

Traveling is about seeing, touching & tasting the places you visit. It’s about getting the most 

out of your vacation (& your money), getting up close to the must-see sights & having a great 

time along the way. Wherever you are, we’ll line up trips to some not-to-be-missed sights & 

some entry fees too, plus we get you in faster, so you have more time to see & discover. 

You won’t just be ‘checking off a list’ when you travel with us. Only Contiki includes a 

bunch of exclusive experiences. Ride the iconic Shotover Jet, sip Champagne in the Bay 

of Islands, visit Dunedin’s Speights Ale House (and that’s just the start). So look out for them 

beside the map on the tour pages. 

And there’s even more value with Contiki—there’s no extra cost if you’re traveling solo 

& if you want a little privacy then you always have the option of twin-share or your own 

room for a little extra. 

Travel New Zealand with us & enjoy, we’ll hook you up with some great places to stay. 

Think well located hotels with great facilities that you’ll love, like the stylish Mecure Hotel 

in Auckland, less than a minutes walk from the Central Business District, a hotel overlooking 

Lake Wakitipu in Queenstown & a hotel in Rotorua right next to one of the world’s best spa 

facilities (so it’s perfect for a late night dip!). 

Indulging in some great local food is one of the highlights of any vacation. We include some 

extra special meals, like a pizza dinner at one of Queenstown’s most popular restaurants & 

traditional ‘Hangi’, while still giving you plenty of time to seek out & discover the best local 

cuisine for yourself (like New Zealand lamb, of course!). 

ENJOY 

TONS OF 

INCLUDED 

HIGHLIGHTS 

WITH 

CONTIKI 

Exclusive ride on the worldfamous 

Shotover Jet, Queenstown 

17

18 

Explore More\ 

Do more with your free time\ 

It’s no secret that New Zealand is known for its adventure 

activities, amazing scenery & all round adrenaline rush! 

To make sure you get the most out of your trip, we give 

you lots of free time & have put together a ton of other 

activities & experiences that are not to be missed. Want to 

throw yourself off a bridge on a bungy? Want to go 

horseback riding, fi shing or relax in a spa? It’s up to you. 

Free time means time to do relaxing stuff too, like shop, go 

for a stroll or simply sit back & soak up the atmosphere. 

Our trips are designed to ensure you have lots of free time 

so you can choose to do what you want & spend what you 

want too. It’s about fl exibility, coupled with an endless 

amount of NZ adventures at your fi ngertips. 

As well as all our included highlights & exclusive 

experiences – we’ve hand picked tons of Explore More 

optional activities & Kiwi must-do’s, negotiated great 

prices & we’ll organize it all for you, so it’s easy! Get an 

adrenaline fi x on a 357.61 ft canyon swing, ride a quad bike 

at the top of a mountain & ride a zorb ball. You can also 

choose to take a day break from Queenstown & cruise 

Milford Sound fi ords to spot wildlife, or discover the 

locations from the Lord of the Rings fi lms, plus more. 

01 02 

03 

01 Spot whales as you cruise stunning Milford Sound 

(more on p.26-27) 

02 Quad biking adventure 

03 Bungy! 

NB. It’s important that you check to see if your insurance 

includes your participation in adventure activities. Be aware 

that some of our optionals can be physically demanding & 

therefore involve some risk.

Go for it & create 

your own adventure. 

horse trek in the Bay of Islands/spot kiwi birds at Rainbow Springs/jetboat 

ride to Taupo’s Huka Falls/chill out in a spa resort/77.67mph nevis arc sky 

swing/Wairarapa wine trail/Lord of the Rings tour/black water rafting in 

Waitomo/Heli hike ride in Fox Glacier/skydive over Rotorua/party cruise 

on Lake Taupo/Dart River wilderness safari/quadbiking adventure in 

Queenstown/aj hackett bungy/scenic flight over Mt Cook/Bay of Islands 

fishing trip/parasailing adventure in Paihia/zorbing in Rotorua/seal coast 

safari in Wellington/whitewater rafting on the Kawarau River and many more… 

To find Explore More optional activity choices, look for 

the orange panel on the bottom of every tour page. 

For a full list of Explore More optional 

activities for each tour go to: 

contiki.com/exploremore 

19

Grand 

Explorer 

18 Days 

From US$2065pp 

US$115/day 

GO 

Explore 

More 

Optionals 

Choose your direction 

It’s your choice - travel from Auckland to 

Christchurch. Or save up to US$90 if you travel 

from Christchurch to Auckland. 

Only Contiki\ Includes 

Bay of Islands BBQ dinner & champagne 

Ferry ride & guided historical walking tour of Russell 

Traditional Maori Hangi & dance performance 

in Rotorua 

Geothermal walk through Taupo’s active craters 

Urban Wellington walk & cable car ride 

Rainforest hotpool swim in Franz Josef 

Thrilling Shotover Jet ride in Queenstown 

Queenstown Skyline gondola ride 

Visit the Cadbury chocolate factory 

Tour & tasting at Dunedin’s iconic Speight’s Brewery 

contiki.com/grand-explorer 

\ 

visit contiki.com/grand-explorer-explore-more for all the optional acitivites you can do 

Bay of islands Day tour to ‘Ninety Mile Beach’ with off-roading 

& sand dune ‘surfing’ Fishing trip 

Waitomo Black water rafting through underground caves 

Rotorua Guided walk through the bush to spot Kiwis 

Wellington Day trip to major ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie locations 

s 

MILFORD SOUND 

FRANZ JOSEF & 

FOX GLACIER 1 

HAAST PASS 

QUEENSTOWN 3 

HOKITIKA 

LAKE TEKAPO 

TASMAN SEA 

1 LAKE OHAU 

ARTHUR’S 

PASS 

2 

1 DUNEDIN 

NINETY MILE 

BEACH 

PICTON 


2 

AUCKLAND 

RUSSELL 

CHRISTCHURCH 


WAITOMO CAVES 1 

TAUPO 

SOUTH ISLAND 

COOK STRAIT 


PACIFIC OCEAN 

1 ROTORUA 

HUKA FALLS 

1 

NORTH ISLAND 

TONGARIRO N.P 

2 WELLINGTON 

CHOOSE YOUR 

DIRECTION 

Fox Glacier Guided glacier hike (gear provided) 

Queenstown Tandem skydive AJ Hackett bungy jump 

Skyswing 1,312ft above the town 

Lake Tekapo Scenic flight past glaciers & Mt Cook 

Milford Sound Cruise stunning Milford Sound (more on p.26-27) 

1

Itinerary and 

Included Sightseeing 

Days 1-2: Depart USA 

Fly over the International Date Line on your 

way to Auckland, New Zealand. 

Day 3: Auckland to Bay of Islands 

Meet up with your Contiki team & head 

to the idyllic Northland region, with its 

laidback, endless-summer lifestyle. Later, 

chill out in seaside Paihia. Hotel (D) 

Venture across Auckland’s Harbour 

Bridge & see the ‘City of Sails’ harbor 

made famous by the America’s Cup 

See Auckland’s Sky Tower 

Free time in Parry Kauri Park, home to 

many ancient giant kauri trees 

Day 4: Bay of Islands 

Undeniably pretty, this region ranks as one 

of NZ’s top natural playgrounds – chill out 

on the beach, visit the Maori tribal lands, 

or try out some watersports. Hotel (B) 

Day 5: Bay of Islands to Waitomo 

Circle back to Auckland. After lunch, 

roll through the lush, green countryside 

to Waitomo, with it’s amazing limestone 

formations & a visit to the glittering 

Glowworm Grotto. Lodge (B,D) 

Enjoy a typical New Zealand country pub 

Kiwi BBQ dinner 

Day 6: Waitomo to Rotorua 

Explore Rotorua, NZ’s most dynamic 

thermal area & a cultural center of the 

native Maori people. Hotel (B,D) 

Rotorua city tour 

Visit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun & 

interactive farm experience 

Hangi & cultural concert 

Day 7: Rotorua to Taupo 

Travel through the volcanic Wairakei area 

& fi nd yourself in Taupo. This area offers 

some great back-to-nature & adventure 

activities. Resort (B) 

See raging Huka Falls 

View Lake Taupo - a vast, water-fi lled 

crater created from a volcanic blast 

& New Zealand’s largest lake 

Day 8: Taupo to Wellington 

Journey through World Heritage Listed 

Tongariro National Park, to the vibrant 

capital city. Hotel (B) 

See the dramatic volcanic landscape 

made famous in the ‘Lord of the Rings’ 

See the still active volcano - Mt Ruapehu 

Visit Mt. Victoria for panoramic views 

Day 9: Wellington 

Check out ‘Windy Welly’s’ impressive harbor 

views, eclectic shopping & thriving nightlife. 

Hotel (B) 

See even more of the sights made 

famous in the ‘Lord of the Rings’ 

Day 10: Wellington to Christchurch 

Hop from the North Island, via ferry, to a 

whole different world on the South Island. 

Travel down the stunning Kaikoura 

16 Day 

option for the 

Grand Explorer 


US$116/day 

Stuck for time? 

We’ve got a shorter, 16 day version 

of the 18 day Grand Explorer tour that 

ends in Queenstown. 

For 16 day tour price - deduct 

US$300 from price in the price box. 

coastline, to the charmingly English city of 

Christchurch. Hotel (B) 

Cruise Cook Strait & the scenic 

Marlborough & Queen Charlotte Sounds 

Visit a seal colony 

Day 11: Christchurch to Franz Josef Glacier 

Venture through the majestic Southern Alps 

& along the rugged West Coast to Hokitika 

& later on to Franz Josef. Lodge (B,D) 

Christchurch city tour 

Scenic drive through Arthur’s Pass 

See traditional Maori greenstone carving 

Day 12: Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown 

Explore the icy slopes of Franz Josef & 

Fox Glaciers. Then hit the road for the 

breathtaking Southern Lakes & adventure 

hub Queenstown. Hotel (B) 

Drive through Westland National Park 

featuring glaciers & ancient rainforests 

Stunning drive through the Southern Alps; 

see Lake Hawea & the Crown Range 

Days 13-14: Queenstown 

You’ve got 2 free days to explore the 

‘World’s Adventure Capital’. Experience 

atmospheric restaurants, rocking bars & 

a picture postcard lakeside setting that 

will blow your mind! Hotel (B)(B,D) 

Queenstown tour 

See The Remarkables & Coronet Peak 

mountain ranges 

Days 13-14: Ski 

Queenstown option 

Want to ‘carve up’ some of the great ski 

mountains around Queenstown? You can 

if you’re traveling in July or August! Choose 

to ski or board for 2 full days - we can 

even organize ski equipment & lessons for 

you. Hotel. (B)(B,D) 

Day 15: Queenstown to Dunedin 

Drop into cute Arrowtown, ride the Shotover 

Jet then maybe opt for an adrenaline 

rush at the original home of bungy! Later, 

it’s a change of scene as we head to the 

student hub, Dunedin. Hotel (B) 

Speight’s Brewery tour & tasting 

Take a spin on the Shotover Jet 

Day 16: Dunedin to Lake Ohau 

Stop at Moeraki for a look at the massive 

boulders located right by the beach. 

Later, it’s onto Lake Ohau for views of Mt 

Cook & the Southern Alps. Lodge (B,D) 

See the world’s steepest street 

Visit historic Oamaru, Benmore Dam & 

Omarama 

Tour & taste at the Cadbury chocolate 

factory 

Day 17: Lake Ohau to Christchurch 

Opt in for an amazing scenic fl ight over 

Mt. Cook. Then cut through Mackenzie 

Country back to Christchurch where the 

tour ends. (B) 

Day 18: Finish Christchurch 

Say a fi nal farewell to your new friends as 

your trip ends this morning after breakfast. (B) 

Twin room supplement: US$159. 

Single room supplement: US$810. 

Code: ex Auckland: NDZA. 

Start 12:00 noon/End 10:00am. 

16 day tour ends at Tanoa Aspen 

Hotel in Queenstown. 

Please note: Departures marked in the 

price panel with will be 17 days, deduct 

US$140 from the price in the price box. 



17 day tour ends at Queenstown 

airport. 

Save More Money 

If you pay 12 months in 

advance you save US$199. Or 

pay 6 months in advance & 

save US$99. See p.11 for details. 

When to go and how much 

Code: NGZA 2011/12 

All prices per person US$ 

Depart Start Finish Tour 

USA Auckland C’church Only 

2011 

JUL 12 JUL 14 JUL 29 2155 

JUL 24 JUL 26 AUG 10 2155 

AUG 5 AUG 7 AUG 22 2155 

AUG 17 AUG 19 SEP 3 2155 

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SEP 10 SEP 12 SEP 27 2155 

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2012 

JAN 4 JAN 6 JAN 21 2259 

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JUL 10 JUL 12 JUL 27 2195 

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DEC 13 DEC 15 DEC 30 2299 

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DEC 25 DEC 27 JAN 11 2299 

DEC 29 DEC 31 JAN 15 2299 

Code: NGZC 2011/12 



USA C’church Auckland Only 

2011 

JUL 11 JUL 13 JUL 28 2065 

JUL 23 JUL 25 AUG 9 2065 

AUG 4 AUG 6 AUG 21 2065 

AUG 16 AUG 18 SEP 2 2065 

AUG 28 AUG 30 SEP 14 2065 

SEP 9 SEP 11 SEP 26 2065 

SEP 21 SEP 23 OCT 8 2065 

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OCT 15 OCT 17 NOV 1 2105 

OCT 23 OCT 25 NOV 9 2105 

OCT 31 NOV 2 NOV 17 2105 

NOV 8 NOV 10 NOV 25 2105 

NOV 16 NOV 18 DEC 3 2169 

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DEC 2 DEC 4 DEC 19 2169 

DEC 6 DEC 8 DEC 23 2169 

DEC 10 DEC 12 DEC 27 2169 

DEC 14 DEC 16 DEC 31 2169 

DEC 18 DEC 20 JAN 4 2199 

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DEC 30 JAN 1 JAN 16 2199 

2012 

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JAN 11 JAN 13 JAN 28 2169 

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JAN 19 JAN 21 FEB 5 2169 

JAN 23 JAN 25 FEB 9 2169 

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JAN 31 FEB 2 FEB 17 2169 

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FEB 12 FEB 14 FEB 29 2169 

FEB 16 FEB 18 MAR 4 2169 

FEB 20 FEB 22 MAR 8 2169 

FEB 24 FEB 26 MAR 12 2169 

FEB 28 MAR 1 MAR 16 2169 

MAR 11 MAR 13 MAR 28 2169 

MAR 23 MAR 25 APR 9 2169 

APR 4 APR 6 APR 21 2135 

APR 16 APR 18 MAY 3 2135 

APR 28 APR 30 MAY 15 2135 

MAY 10 MAY 12 MAY 27 2135 

MAY 22 MAY 24 JUN 8 2135 

JUN 3 JUN 5 JUN 20 2135 

JUN 15 JUN 17 JUL 2 2135 

JUN 27 JUN 29 JUL 14 2135 

JUL 9 JUL 11 JUL 26 2105 

JUL 21 JUL 23 AUG 7 2105 

AUG 2 AUG 4 AUG 19 2105 

AUG 14 AUG 16 AUG 31 2105 

AUG 26 AUG 28 SEP 12 2105 

SEP 7 SEP 9 SEP 24 2105 

SEP 19 SEP 21 OCT 6 2105 

OCT 1 OCT 3 OCT 18 2159 

OCT 13 OCT 15 OCT 30 2159 

OCT 21 OCT 23 NOV 7 2159 

OCT 29 OCT 31 NOV 15 2159 

NOV 6 NOV 8 NOV 23 2159 

NOV 14 NOV 16 DEC 1 2209 

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DEC 28 DEC 30 JAN 14 2239 

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

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

up with same-gender room-mates at no extra cost. You can 

also opt for a twin–share room for a small supplement, or 

your own room, for a little extra. 

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

Need fl ights? We’ve got great deals – see p.8. 

NGZA: Day 3 start Auckland 12.00 noon & Day 18 end 

Christchurch 8:00am. 

Tour only twin-share supplement: US$205. 

Tour only single supplement: US$859. 

NGZC: Day 4 start Christchurch 8:00am & Day 18 end 

Auckland 12:00 noon. 



These tours feature a revised days 15 -16 itinerary to 

include an overnight stay in Milford Sound. The itinerary 

is day 15: Queenstown to Milford Sound, day 16: Milford 

Sound to Lake Ohau, day 17: Lake Ohau to Christchurch 

& days 1-14 as per itinerary above. 

For more ways to save see p.11. 

For departure points & stay longer accommodation 

options see p.61. For travel insurance see p.62. 

New 

Zealand 

Milford Sound 

highlight Explore 

More optional\ 

21 

Grand 

Explorer 

18 Days 

What’s included 

15 nights multi-share 

accommodation: 

12 nights in hotels & resorts 

3 nights in lodges 

(more on p.16) 

21 meals: 

15 breakfasts (B) 

6 dinners (D) 

An experienced & professional 

Tour Manager & Driver team 

Modern, air-conditioned coach 

with power outlets for charging 

Sightseeing tours of all major cities 

Hotel tips, local taxes & service 

charges 

Number of World 1 

Heritage sites visited 


If you pay 12 months 

in advance you save 

US$215. Or pay 6 

months in advance 

& save US$109. 

See p.11 for details. 

Take a break & try something 

different – a day trip & boat cruise 

on the stunning Milford Sound. This 

slice of paradise is known for its 

gorgeous waters, wildlife like whales 

& dolphins & incredible scenery. 

For more info see the Explore More 

highlight optional box on p.26-27.

Grand 

Adventurer 

16 Days 


US$115/day 

GO 

Explore 

More 

Optionals 







in Rotorua 








contiki.com/grand-adventurer 

MILFORD SOUND 

FRANZ JOSEF & 

FOX GLACIER 1 

HAAST PASS 

QUEENSTOWN 3 

\ 

visit contiki.com/grand-adventurer-explore-more for all the optional acitivites you can do 

Waitomo See the famous glowworms & rock formations 

Rotorua Skyline gondola & luge rides Guided walk through the 

bush to spot Kiwis & Tuataras 

Lake Taupo Rocks ‘n’ Ropes adventure course 

Wellington Quad biking adventure ‘Hop on/hop off’ city tour 

s 

HOKITIKA 

LAKE TEKAPO 

TASMAN SEA 

1 LAKE OHAU 

1 DUNEDIN 

NINETY MILE 

BEACH 

ARTHUR’S 

PASS 

PICTON 

AUCKLAND 

WAITOMO CAVES 1 1 ROTORUA 

TAUPO 

SOUTH ISLAND 

COOK STRAIT 


2 CHRISTCHURCH 

PACIFIC OCEAN 

HUKA FALLS 

1 

NORTH ISLAND 

TONGARIRO N.P 

2 WELLINGTON 

CHOOSE YOUR 

DIRECTION 

Fox Glacier Heli-hike tour Fly to & walk on the glacier 

Queenstown Whitewater rafting Bungy jumping 

Lake Tekapo Scenic flight past glaciers & Mt. Cook, 

NZ’s highest peak 

Milford Sound Cruise stunning Milford Sound (more on p.26-27) 

1

Itinerary and 





Day 3: Auckland to Waitomo 

Meet up with your Contiki team & roll 

through lush, green countryside to 

Waitomo, with its amazing limestone 

formations & a chance to visit to the 

glittering Glowworm Grotto. Lodge (D) 

Enjoy a typical New Zealand country pub 

Kiwi BBQ 




native Maori people. Soak in hot, bubbly 

pools or chow down at a traditional Maori 

hangi & cultural concert. Hotel (B) 



interactive farm experience, with Kiwi 

farm animals & their world famous 

sheep show 



& fi nd yourself in Taupo, nestled among 

spectacular natural wonders. This area 

offers some great back-to-nature & 

adventure activities. Resort (B) 



crater created from a volcanic blast & 

New Zealand’s largest lake 



Tongariro National Park, to the vibrant 

capital & the coolest bar & club scene 

in NZ. Hotel (B) 



See the still active volcano, Mt. Ruapehu 



Check out ‘Windy Welly’s’ impressive 

harbor views, steep hills & red hot 

arts scene complete with hip bars, 

eclectic shopping & thriving late night 

entertainment. Hotel (B) 




Hop from the North Island, via ferry, to 

a whole different world on the South 

Island. Travel down the stunning Kaikoura 

coastline through the country’s largest 

wine region to the charmingly English city 

of Christchurch. Hotel (B) 



Visit a seal colony 

Day 9: Christchurch to Franz Josef 

Glacier 

Venture through the majestic Southern Alps 

& along the rugged West Coast to 

14 Day 


Grand Adventurer 


US$115/day 

Stuck for time? 

We’ve got a shorter, 14 day 

version of the 16 day Grand Adventurer 

tour that ends in Queenstown. 

For 14 day tour price - deduct 


Hokitika. Then later, it’s on to Franz Josef. 

Lodge (B,D) 




Day 10: Franz Josef Glacier to 

Queenstown 

Explore the icy slopes of Franz Josef 

& Fox Glaciers. Then hit the road for 

the breathtaking Southern Lakes & 

Queenstown. Hotel (B) 



Stunning drive through the Southern Alps; 

see Lake Hawea & the Crown Range 



‘World’s Adventure Capital’ & its endless 

list of activities. Not to mention its 

atmospheric restaurants, rocking bars & a 

picture postcard lakeside setting that will 

blow your mind! Hotel (B)(B,D) 




Days 11-12: Ski 


Want to ‘carve up’ some of the great 

ski mountains around Queenstown? 

You can if you’re traveling in July or 

August! You can choose to ski or board 

for 2 full days - we can even organize ski 

equipment & lessons for you. 

Hotel. (B)(B,D) 

Day 13: Queenstown to Dunedin 

Drop into cute Arrowtown, ride the Shotover 

Jet then maybe opt for an adrenaline 

rush at the original home of bungy! Later, 

it’s a change of scene as we head to the 

student hub, Dunedin. Hotel (B) 



Day 14: Dunedin to Lake Ohau 

Stop at Moeraki for a look at the massive 

boulders located right by the beach. Later, 

it’s onto Lake Ohau for stunning views of Mt 

Cook & the Southern Alps. Lodge (B,D) 


Visit historic Oamaru, Benmore Dam & 

Omarama 


factory 

Day 15: Lake Ohau to Christchurch 

Opt in for an amazing scenic fl ight over 

Mt. Cook. Then cut through Mackenzie 

Country back to Chirstchurch where the 

tour ends & its time to say farewell to your 

new friends. (B) 

See the beautiful turquoise waters of 

glacial Lake Tekapo 






Code: ex Auckland: NBZA. 

Start 12:00 noon/End 2:00pm. 

14 day tour starts or ends at Tanoa 

Aspen Hotel. 

Please note: Departures marked in the 

price panel with will be 15 days, deduct 

US$140 from the price in the price box. 



15 day tour ends at Queenstown 

airport. 







Code: NPZA 2011/12 

All Prices per person in US$ 



2011 

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JUL 26 JUL 28 AUG 10 1899 

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DEC 25 DEC 27 JAN 9 1999 

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2012 

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MAY 1 MAY 3 MAY 16 1985 

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DEC 23 DEC 25 JAN 7 2045 

DEC 27 DEC 29 JAN 11 2045 

DEC 31 JAN 2 JAN 15 2045 

Code: NPZC 2011/12 




2011 

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JUL 23 JUL 25 AUG 7 1839 

AUG 4 AUG 6 AUG 19 1839 

AUG 16 AUG 18 AUG 31 1839 

AUG 28 AUG 30 SEP 12 1839 

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2012 

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JAN 27 JAN 29 FEB 11 1939 

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FEB 28 MAR 1 MAR 14 1939 

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AUG 2 AUG 4 AUG 17 1905 

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DEC 8 DEC 10 DEC 23 1985 

DEC 12 DEC 14 DEC 27 1985 

DEC 16 DEC 18 DEC 31 2005 

DEC 20 DEC 22 JAN 4 2005 

DEC 24 DEC 26 JAN 8 2005 

DEC 28 DEC 30 JAN 12 2005 

Prices above are based on a multi-share (up to 4 people 

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

same-gender room-mates at no extra cost. You can also 

opt for a twin–share room for a small supplement, or your 

own room, for a little extra. 

Prices above are land only & do not include international 

airfares. 


NPZA: Day 3 start Auckland 12.00 noon & Day 16 end 




NPZC: Day 4 start Christchurch 8:00am & Day 16 end 

Auckland 12:00 noon. 



These tours feature a revised days 13 -14 itinerary to 

include an overnight stay in Milford Sound. The itinerary 

is day 13: Queenstown to Milford Sound, day 14: Milford 

Sound to Lake Ohau, day 15: Lake Ohau to Christchurch 

& days 1-12 as per itinerary above. 




New 

Zealand 

Milford Sound 

highlight Explore 

More optional\ 

23 

Grand 

Adventurer 

16 Days 







18 meals: 


5 dinners (D) 







charges 








& save US$95. 


Take a break & try something 

different – a day trip & boat cruise 

on the stunning Milford Sound. This 

slice of paradise is known for its 

gorgeous waters, wildlife like whales 

& dolphins & incredible scenery. 

For more info see the Explore More 

highlight optional box on p.26-27.

Northern 

Highlights 

11 Days 


US$105/day 

GO 

Explore 

More 

Optionals 

Choose your direction CHOOSE YOUR 





Bay of Islands BBQ dinner & champagne 

Ferry ride & guided historical walking tour of Russell 


in Rotorua 



contiki.com/north 

\ 

visit contiki.com/north-explore-more for all the optional acitivites you can do 

Bay of Islands Catamaran sailing, swimming & snorkelling with 

lunch Ocean kayaking adventure to Haruru Falls 

Waitomo Guided tours of Ruakuri or Waitomo Caves to see the 

famous glowworms & rock formations Black water rafting in a 

rubber ring through underground caves 

TASMAN SEA 

NINETY MILE 

BEACH 

PICTON 

AUCKLAND 



2 


WAITOMO CAVES 1 1 ROTORUA 

SOUTH ISLAND 

COOK STRAIT 


RUSSELL 

TAUPO 1 

NORTH ISLAND 

HUKA FALLS 

TONGARIRO N.P 

2 WELLINGTON 

PACIFIC OCEAN 

DIRECTION 

Rotorua Become a ‘zorbonaut’ & race down a hill inside a mansize, 

transparent zorb ball 

Lake Taupo Jet boat ride to Huka Falls Fun evening lake cruise 

including fishing & karaoke! 

Wellington Quad biking through rugged, outback bushland

Itinerary and 







up to the idyllic & green Northland region 

with its laidback, endless-summer lifestyle. 

Later, chill out for the night in the Bay of 

Islands in seaside Paihia. Hotel (D) 





Free time in Parry Kauri Park – home 

to a national treasure of ancient, giant 

kauri trees 



of NZ’s top natural playgrounds – chill out 

on the beach, visit the Maori tribal lands, 

or try out some watersports – there’s tons 

on offer. Hotel (B) 

Sightseeing tours of Paihia & Waitangi 

See the Tribal Lands of the Nga Puhi Maori 


Circle back to Auckland. After lunch, 

roll through the lush, green countryside 

to Waitomo, with its amazing limestone 

formations & a visit to the glittering 


Enjoy a traditional New Zealand 

country pub 

Kiwi BBQ 




native Maori people. Soak in hot, bubbly 

pools or chow down at a traditional Maori 

hangi & cultural concert. Hotel (B,D) 


Catamaran cruise, Bay of Islands 

9 Day 


Northern Highlights 

From US$895pp 

US$100/day 

Got more time? 

We’ve got a shorter, 9 day version 

of the 11 day Northern Highlights 

tour that starts or ends in Wellington. 


interactive experience showcasing Kiwi 

farming, farm animals & a world famous 

sheep show 



& fi nd yourself in Taupo, nestled among 

spectacular natural wonders & offering 

some great back-to-nature & adventure 

activities. Resort (B) 



crater created from a volcanic blast 

& New Zealand’s largest lake 



Tongariro National Park en route to NZ’s 

vibrant capital & the trendiest bar & club 

scenes in the country. Hotel (B) 



See the still active volcano, Mt. Ruapehu 

Wellington city tour 



Check out ‘Windy Welly’s’ impressive harbor 

views, steep hills & red hot arts scene 

complete with hip bars, eclectic shopping 

& thriving late night entertainment. Hotel (B) 




Hop from the North Island, via ferry, to the 

South Island. Travel down the stunning 

Kaikoura coastline through the country’s 

largest wine region to Christchurch where 

the tour ends & it’s time to say farewell to 

your new friends. Hotel (B) 



Visit a seal colony on the Kaikoura coast 




For 9 day tour price - deduct up to 




Code: ex Auckland: NNZA. 

Start 12:00 noon/End 8:00am. 

Code: ex Wellington: NNZC. 

Start 7:30am/End 12:00 noon. 

9 day tour starts or ends at Abel 

Tasman Hotel in Wellington. 



advance you save US$95. 

Or pay 6 months in advance & 



Code: NNHA 2011/12 




2011 

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JUL 24 JUL 26 AUG 3 1190 

AUG 5 AUG 7 AUG 15 1190 

AUG 17 AUG 19 AUG 27 1190 

AUG 29 AUG 31 SEP 8 1190 

SEP 10 SEP 12 SEP 20 1190 

SEP 22 SEP 24 OCT 2 1190 

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OCT 24 OCT 26 NOV 3 1230 

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DEC 27 DEC 29 JAN 6 1245 

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2012 

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FEB 17 FEB 19 FEB 27 1245 

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JUL 22 JUL 24 AUG 1 1230 

AUG 3 AUG 5 AUG 13 1230 

AUG 15 AUG 17 AUG 25 1230 

AUG 27 AUG 29 SEP 6 1230 

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DEC 29 DEC 31 JAN 8 1280 

Code: NNHC 2011/12 




2011 

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OCT 30 NOV 1 NOV 9 1195 

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2012 

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AUG 21 AUG 23 AUG 31 1195 

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airfares. 


NNHA: Day 3 start Auckland 12.00noon & Day 11 end 




NNHC: Day 4 start Christchurch 7:00am & Day 11 end 

Auckland 12:00noon. 






Ride the Huka Jet, Taupo 

25 

New 

Zealand 

Northern 

Highlights 

11 Days 




6 nights in hotels 

1 night in a resort 

1 night in a lodge 


11 meals: 


3 dinners (D) 







charges 






& save US$59. 

See p.11 for details.

Scenic 

Southern 

11 Days 


US$102/day 

GO 

Explore 

More 

Optionals 


You can start this tour in Christchurch or Wellington 

& travel it in reverse. 







contiki.com/south 

\ 

visit contiki.com/south-explore-more for all the optional acitivites you can do 

MILFORD SOUND 

Lake tekapo Scenic flight past glaciers & Mt Cook, NZ’s highest 

peak or Kawarau Rivers 

Queenstown Thrilling jet boat ride through the Shotover River 

Canyon swing on a giant rope across the Shotover River, 357ft up! 

FRANZ JOSEF & 

FOX GLACIER 1 

HAAST PASS 

QUEENSTOWN 3 

HOKITIKA 

LAKE TEKAPO 

1 LAKE OHAU 

1 DUNEDIN 

ARTHUR’S 

PASS 

TASMAN SEA 

PICTON 

SOUTH ISLAND 

COOK STRAIT 


PACIFIC OCEAN 


NORTH ISLAND 

WELLINGTON 

CHOOSE YOUR 

DIRECTION 

Fox Glacier Guided glacier hike right onto the glacier itself (gear 

provided) Heli-hike tour Fly to & walk on the glacier Scenic 

helicopter flight to see Mt Cook & land on Fox Glacier 

Milford Sound highlight optional Cruise stunning Milford Sound 

1

Itinerary and 




way to Christchurch, New Zealand. 

Day 3: Arrive Christchurch 

Check into Bealeys Hotel with the rest of 

the day at leisure to explore Christchurch. 

Hotel 

Day 4: Christchurch to Lake Ohau 

Meet up with your Contiki team & set out 

for Lake Ohau this morning. On the way, 

cut through surreal Mackenzie Country, 

snap a picture of glacial Lake Tekapo’s 

brilliant turquoise water & catch a glimpse 

of impressive Mt. Cook. Lodge (D) 

Day 5: Lake Ohau to Dunedin 

Enjoy stunning views of Mt Cook & the 

Southern Alps. Stop at Moeraki for a look at 

the massive boulders located right by the 

beach on the way to Dunedin. Hotel (B) 


factory 

Visit historic Oamaru, Benmore Dam 

& Omarama 



Day 6: Dunedin to Queenstown 

It’s a change of scene as we leave the 

student hub, Dunedin. Drop into cute 

Arrowtown, ride the Shotover Jet then 

maybe opt for an adrenaline rush at the 

original home of bungy! Hotel (B) 




‘World’s Adventure Capital’ & its endless 

list of activities. Not to mention its 

atmospheric restaurants, rocking bars & 

12 Day 


Scenic Southern 


US$109/day 

Got more time? 

We’ve got a longer, 12 day version of the 

11 day Scenic Southern tour that starts or 

ends in Wellington. 

Milford Sound highlight 

Explore More optional\ 

a picture postcard lakeside setting that 

will blow your mind! Hotel (B)(B,D) 




Days 7-8: Ski 


Want to ‘carve up’ some of the great ski 

mountains around Queenstown? You can 

if you’re traveling in July or August! You 

can choose to ski or board for 2 full days 

- we can even organize ski equipment 

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

Day 9: Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier 

Hit the road & pass the last of the 

breathtaking Southern Lakes area & up 

over Haast Pass to icy terrain of the Franz 

Josef & Fox Glacier region. Lodge (B,D) 



Stunning drive through the Southern Alps 

Day 10: Franz Josef Glacier to Christchurch 

Venture along the rugged West Coast up to 

Hokitika & then through the majestic Southern 

Alps on an amazing drive back to the 

charmingly English city of Christchurch where 

you’ll have free time to explore. Resort (B) 



National Park 





Please note: This is the itinerary for the tour code 

NSZC. The NSZA itinerary operates in reverse. 

For 12 day tour price - add up to 

US$190 to price in the price box. 



Code: ex Christchurch: NSHC. 

Start 8:00am/End 8:00am. 

Code: ex Wellington: NSHA. 

Start 7:00am/End 8:00am. 

12 day tour starts or ends at Abel 

Tasman Hotel in Wellington. 






If you’ve done a bungy, rafted, quadbiked & jetboated your way around 

Queenstown - why not mix it up & take a day trip from Queenstown to Milford Sound. 

We’ll drive you to this stunning 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 fl y - it is up to you. 

Experience it for yourself! 


Code: NSZC 2011/12 



USA C’church C’church Only 

2011 

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JUL 11 JUL 13 JUL 21 1115 

JUL 23 JUL 25 AUG 2 1115 

AUG 4 AUG 6 AUG 14 1115 

AUG 16 AUG 18 AUG 26 1115 

AUG 28 AUG 30 SEP 7 1115 

SEP 9 SEP 11 SEP 19 1115 

SEP 21 SEP 23 OCT 1 1115 

OCT 3 OCT 5 OCT 13 1135 

OCT 15 OCT 17 OCT 25 1135 

OCT 23 OCT 25 NOV 2 1135 

OCT 31 NOV 2 NOV 10 1135 

NOV 8 NOV 10 NOV 18 1135 

NOV 16 NOV 18 NOV 26 1165 

NOV 24 NOV 26 DEC 4 1165 

DEC 2 DEC 4 DEC 12 1165 

DEC 6 DEC 8 DEC 16 1165 

DEC 10 DEC 12 DEC 20 1165 

DEC 14 DEC 16 DEC 24 1165 

DEC 18 DEC 20 DEC 28 1165 

DEC 22 DEC 24 JAN 1 1165 

DEC 26 DEC 28 JAN 5 1165 

DEC 30 JAN 1 JAN 9 1165 

2012 

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JAN 19 JAN 21 JAN 29 1165 

JAN 23 JAN 25 FEB 2 1165 

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JAN 31 FEB 2 FEB 10 1165 

FEB 4 FEB 6 FEB 14 1165 

FEB 8 FEB 10 FEB 18 1165 

FEB 12 FEB 14 FEB 22 1165 

FEB 16 FEB 18 FEB 26 1165 

FEB 20 FEB 22 MAR 1 1165 

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MAR 23 MAR 25 APR 2 1165 

APR 4 APR 6 APR 14 1149 

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APR 28 APR 30 MAY 8 1149 

MAY 10 MAY 12 MAY 20 1149 

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JUN 3 JUN 5 JUN 13 1149 

JUN 15 JUN 17 JUN 25 1149 

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JUL 9 JUL 11 JUL 19 1135 

JUL 21 JUL 23 JUL 31 1135 

AUG 2 AUG 4 AUG 12 1135 

AUG 14 AUG 16 AUG 24 1135 

AUG 26 AUG 28 SEP 5 1135 

SEP 7 SEP 9 SEP 17 1135 

SEP 19 SEP 21 SEP 29 1135 

OCT 1 OCT 3 OCT 11 1159 

OCT 13 OCT 15 OCT 23 1159 

OCT 21 OCT 23 OCT 31 1159 

OCT 29 OCT 31 NOV 8 1159 

NOV 6 NOV 8 NOV 16 1159 

NOV 14 NOV 16 NOV 24 1185 

NOV 22 NOV 24 DEC 2 1185 

NOV 30 DEC 2 DEC 10 1185 

DEC 4 DEC 6 DEC 14 1185 

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DEC 12 DEC 14 DEC 22 1185 

DEC 16 DEC 18 DEC 26 1185 

DEC 20 DEC 22 DEC 30 1185 

DEC 24 DEC 26 JAN 3 1185 

DEC 28 DEC 30 JAN 7 1185 

Code: NSZA 2011/12 




2011 

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JUL 19 JUL 21 JUL 29 1115 

JUL 31 AUG 2 AUG 10 1115 

AUG 12 AUG 14 AUG 22 1115 

AUG 24 AUG 26 SEP 3 1115 

SEP 5 SEP 7 SEP 15 1115 

SEP 17 SEP 19 SEP 27 1115 

SEP 29 OCT 1 OCT 9 1135 

OCT 11 OCT 13 OCT 21 1135 

OCT 23 OCT 25 NOV 2 1135 

OCT 31 NOV 2 NOV 10 1135 

NOV 8 NOV 10 NOV 18 1135 

NOV 16 NOV 18 NOV 26 1165 

NOV 24 NOV 26 DEC 4 1165 

DEC 2 DEC 4 DEC 12 1165 

DEC 10 DEC 12 DEC 20 1165 

DEC 14 DEC 16 DEC 24 1165 

DEC 18 DEC 20 DEC 28 1165 

DEC 22 DEC 24 JAN 1 1165 

DEC 26 DEC 28 JAN 5 1165 

DEC 30 JAN 1 JAN 9 1165 

2012 

JAN 3 JAN 5 JAN 13 1165 

JAN 7 JAN 9 JAN 17 1165 

JAN 11 JAN 13 JAN 21 1165 

JAN 15 JAN 17 JAN 25 1165 

JAN 19 JAN 21 JAN 29 1165 

JAN 23 JAN 25 FEB 2 1165 

JAN 27 JAN 29 FEB 6 1165 

JAN 31 FEB 2 FEB 10 1165 

FEB 4 FEB 6 FEB 14 1165 

FEB 8 FEB 10 FEB 18 1165 

FEB 12 FEB 14 FEB 22 1165 

FEB 16 FEB 18 FEB 26 1165 

FEB 20 FEB 22 MAR 1 1165 

FEB 24 FEB 26 MAR 5 1165 

FEB 28 MAR 1 MAR 9 1165 

MAR 3 MAR 5 MAR 13 1165 

MAR 7 MAR 9 MAR 17 1165 

MAR 19 MAR 21 MAR 29 1165 

MAR 31 APR 2 APR 10 1149 

APR 12 APR 14 APR 22 1149 

APR 24 APR 26 MAY 4 1149 

MAY 6 MAY 8 MAY 16 1149 

MAY 18 MAY 20 MAY 28 1149 

MAY 30 JUN 1 JUN 9 1149 

JUN 11 JUN 13 JUN 21 1149 

JUN 23 JUN 25 JUL 3 1149 

JUL 5 JUL 7 JUL 15 1135 

JUL 17 JUL 19 JUL 27 1135 

JUL 29 JUL 31 AUG 8 1135 

AUG 10 AUG 12 AUG 20 1135 

AUG 22 AUG 24 SEP 1 1135 

SEP 3 SEP 5 SEP 13 1135 

SEP 15 SEP 17 SEP 25 1135 

SEP 27 SEP 29 OCT 7 1135 

OCT 9 OCT 11 OCT 19 1159 

OCT 21 OCT 23 OCT 31 1159 

OCT 29 OCT 31 NOV 8 1159 

NOV 6 NOV 8 NOV 16 1159 

NOV 14 NOV 16 NOV 24 1185 

NOV 22 NOV 24 DEC 2 1185 

NOV 30 DEC 2 DEC 10 1185 

DEC 8 DEC 10 DEC 18 1185 

DEC 12 DEC 14 DEC 22 1185 

DEC 16 DEC 18 DEC 26 1185 

DEC 20 DEC 22 DEC 30 1185 

DEC 24 DEC 26 JAN 3 1185 

DEC 28 DEC 30 JAN 7 1185 







airfares. 


NSZC: Day 4 start Christchurch 8.00am & Day 11 end 




NSZA: Day 4 start Christchurch 7:00am & Day 11 end 







27 

New 

Zealand 

Scenic 

Southern 

11 Days 







10 meals: 


3 dinners (D) 







charges 








& save US$59. 


28 

New 

Zealand 

Bay of 

Islands 

5 Days 


2 nights multi-share hotel 



3 meals: 


1 dinner (D) 







charges 


Bay of Islands BBQ dinner & 

champagne 

Ferry ride & guided historical 

walking tour of Russell 

\ 

visit contiki.com/bay-explore-more for all the optional acitivites you can do 

Explore 

More 

Optionals 

NINETY MILE 

BEACH 

TASMAN SEA 


2 

AUCKLAND 

Sand dune surfing Dolphin swimming 

RUSSELL 


NORTH ISLAND 


Code: NCZA/NCZC 2011/12 



USA Auckland Auckland Only 

2011 

JUN 30 JUL 2 JUL 4 309 

JUL 12 JUL 14 JUL 16 309 

JUL 24 JUL 26 JUL 28 309 

AUG 5 AUG 7 AUG 9 309 

AUG 17 AUG 19 AUG 21 309 

AUG 29 AUG 31 SEP 2 309 

SEP 10 SEP 12 SEP 14 309 

SEP 22 SEP 24 SEP 26 309 

OCT 4 OCT 6 OCT 8 315 

OCT 16 OCT 18 OCT 20 315 

OCT 24 OCT 26 OCT 28 315 

OCT 28 OCT 30 NOV 1 315 

NOV 1 NOV 3 NOV 5 315 


NOV 9 NOV 11 NOV 13 315 

NOV 13 NOV 15 NOV 17 315 

NOV 17 NOV 19 NOV 21 325 

NOV 21 NOV 23 NOV 25 325 

NOV 25 NOV 27 NOV 29 325 

NOV 29 DEC 1 DEC 3 325 

DEC 3 DEC 5 DEC 7 325 

DEC 7 DEC 9 DEC 11 325 

DEC 11 DEC 13 DEC 15 325 

DEC 15 DEC 17 DEC 19 325 

DEC 19 DEC 21 DEC 23 325 

DEC 23 DEC 25 DEC 27 325 

DEC 27 DEC 29 DEC 31 325 

DEC 31 JAN 2 JAN 4 325 

2012 

JAN 4 JAN 6 JAN 8 325 

JAN 8 JAN 10 JAN 12 325 

JAN 12 JAN 14 JAN 16 325 

JAN 16 JAN 18 JAN 20 325 

JAN 20 JAN 22 JAN 24 325 

JAN 24 JAN 26 JAN 28 325 

JAN 28 JAN 30 FEB 1 325 

FEB 1 FEB 3 FEB 5 325 


FEB 9 FEB 11 FEB 13 325 

FEB 13 FEB 15 FEB 17 325 

FEB 17 FEB 19 FEB 21 325 



2012 

FEB 21 FEB 23 FEB 25 325 

FEB 25 FEB 27 FEB 29 325 

FEB 29 MAR 2 MAR 4 325 

MAR 4 MAR 6 MAR 8 325 

MAR 8 MAR 10 MAR 12 325 

MAR 12 MAR 14 MAR 16 325 

MAR 24 MAR 26 MAR 28 325 

APR 5 APR 7 APR 9 319 

APR 17 APR 19 APR 21 319 

APR 29 MAY 1 MAY 3 319 

MAY 11 MAY 13 MAY 15 319 

MAY 23 MAY 25 MAY 27 319 

JUN 4 JUN 6 JUN 8 319 

JUN 16 JUN 18 JUN 20 319 

JUN 28 JUN 30 JUL 2 319 

JUL 10 JUL 12 JUL 14 315 

JUL 22 JUL 24 JUL 26 315 


AUG 15 AUG 17 AUG 19 315 

AUG 27 AUG 29 AUG 31 315 

SEP 8 SEP 10 SEP 12 315 

SEP 20 SEP 22 SEP 24 315 


OCT 14 OCT 16 OCT 18 325 

OCT 22 OCT 24 OCT 26 325 

OCT 26 OCT 28 OCT 30 325 

OCT 30 NOV 1 NOV 3 325 


NOV 7 NOV 9 NOV 11 325 

NOV 11 NOV 13 NOV 15 325 

NOV 15 NOV 17 NOV 19 329 

NOV 19 NOV 21 NOV 23 329 

NOV 23 NOV 25 NOV 27 329 

NOV 27 NOV 29 DEC 1 329 



DEC 9 DEC 11 DEC 13 329 

DEC 13 DEC 15 DEC 17 329 

DEC 17 DEC 19 DEC 21 329 

DEC 21 DEC 23 DEC 25 329 

DEC 25 DEC 27 DEC 29 329 

DEC 29 DEC 31 JAN 2 329 







airfares. 


NCZC/NCZA: Day 3 start Auckland 12.00 noon & Day 5 end 

Auckland 12.00 noon. 



The tour code for these dates is NCZC only 

The tour code for these dates is NCZA only 




Bay of Islands Ocean kayaking adventure to Haruru Falls Swim 

with the dolphins Exciting ‘Fastboat’ trip through the ‘Hole in 

the Rock’ Day tour to ‘Ninety Mile Beach’ with off-roading & 

sand dune ‘surfing’ 

Bay of 

Islands 

5 Days 

From US$309pp 

US$62/day 

contiki.com/bay 

Itinerary and 






Meet up with your Contiki Team in New 

Zealand’s largest city & head north up the 

coast to the idyllic & green Northland region. 

This area is a favorite vacation destination 

with the Kiwi’s because of its never-ending 

beaches & laidback, endless-summer 

lifestyle. On the way, stop & walk through 

a forest reserve with fascinating & uniquely 

Kiwi, Kauri Trees. These ancient trees can 

get seriously massive - you’d need 26 foot 

arms to wrap yourself around them! Tonight, 

take it easy at a seaside resort in Paihia 

& experience the beauty & spectacular 

scenery of the Bay of Islands. Hotel (D) 





Free time in Parry Kauri Park – home to a 

national treasure of ancient, giant Kauri Trees 


Undeniably pretty, this region ranks as 

one of New Zealand’s top natural 

playgrounds & getting out on the water 

is a must! Opt in for a sea kayaking 

adventure, dive in & swim with the 

dolphins, parasail over the beautiful 

turquoise waters, or speed through the 

‘Hole in the Rock’ on a fast boat through 

the islands. This area is also a place rich 

in Maori culture. Explore their Tribal Lands 

& learn more about the region’s history 

as the nation’s birthplace. Later, take 

your pick from one of the area’s many 

stunning beaches & chill out under 

the sun. Hotel (B) 


See the Tribal Lands of the Nga 

Puhi Maori 

Day 5: Bay of Islands to Auckland 

Wrap up your sun-fi lled days in ‘The Bay’ 

& return to the big city. Head south 

through the unspoilt Northland countryside 

& catch some excellent city & harbor 

views before the tour ends around 

lunchtime. Swap emails & it’s time to 

say farewell to your new friends. (B)

Sun & 

Steam 

8 Days 

From US$765pp 

US$96/day 

Itinerary and 






Meet up with your Contiki Team in New 

Zealand’s largest city & head north up 

the coast to the idyllic & green Northland 

region. This area is a favorite vacation 

destination with the Kiwi’s because of 

its never-ending beaches & laidback, 

endless-summer lifestyle. Tonight, take 

it easy at a seaside resort in Paihia & 

experience the beauty & spectacular 

scenery of the Bay of Islands. Hotel (D) 





Free time in Parry Kauri Park – home 

to a national treasure of ancient, 

giant Kauri Trees 



of New Zealand’s top natural playgrounds & 

getting out on the water is a must! Opt in for 

a sea kayaking adventure, dive in & swim 

with the dolphins, parasail over the beautiful 

turquoise waters, or speed through the 

“Hole in the Rock” on a fast boat through 

the islands. This area is also a place rich 

in Maori culture. Explore their Tribal Lands 

& learn more about the region’s history 

as the nation’s birthplace. Later, take your 

pick from one of the area’s many stunning 

beaches & chill out under the sun. Hotel (B) 


See the Tribal Lands of the Nga Puhi Maori 


Circle back to Auckland, with it’s panoramic 

location right on a harbor & surrounded by 

outer islands. After lunch, roll through the 

Explore 

More 

Optionals 

contiki.com/steam 

lush, green countryside to Waitomo. There’s 

over 300 caves in the area, with some 

unique attractions like amazing limestone 

formations & glowing bugs at the glittering 


Enjoy a traditional New Zealand 

country pub 

Kiwi BBQ 


See even more amazing scenery today 

en-route to Rotorua. Explore Rotorua, New 

Zealand’s most dynamic thermal area & 

a cultural center of the native Maori people. 

Soak in hot, bubbly pools or chow down 

at a traditional Maori hangi & concert. 

Hotel (B,D) 



interactive experience showcasing 

Kiwi farming, farm animals & a world 

famous sheep show 

Day 7: Rotorua to Auckland 

You’ll be collected by a transfer coach to 

head through the Waitomo countryside 

back to Auckland, arriving in the late 

afternoon. Hotel (B) 

Please note: The transfer from Rotorua to Auckland 

is not operated by Contiki, but a third party operator. 

Day 8: Finish Auckland 


your trip ends after breakfast (B) 

Guided bush walk 

\ 

visit contiki.com/steam-explore-more for all the optional acitivites you can do 

Bay of Islands Catamaran sailing, swimming & snorkelling 

with lunch 

Waitomo Black water rafting in a inner tube through 

underground caves 

NINETY MILE 

BEACH 

AUCKLAND 1 

TASMAN SEA 

WAITOMO CAVES 1 


2 

COOK STRAIT 

RUSSELL 


1 ROTORUA 


Code: NRZA 2011/12 




2011 

JUN 30 JUL 2 JUL 7 765 

JUL 12 JUL 14 JUL 19 765 

JUL 24 JUL 26 JUL 31 765 

AUG 5 AUG 7 AUG 12 765 

AUG 17 AUG 19 AUG 24 765 

AUG 29 AUG 31 SEP 5 765 

SEP 10 SEP 12 SEP 17 765 

SEP 22 SEP 24 SEP 29 765 

OCT 4 OCT 6 OCT 11 779 

OCT 16 OCT 18 OCT 23 779 

OCT 24 OCT 26 OCT 31 779 


NOV 9 NOV 11 NOV 16 779 

NOV 17 NOV 19 NOV 24 799 

NOV 25 NOV 27 DEC 2 799 

DEC 3 DEC 5 DEC 10 799 

DEC 7 DEC 9 DEC 14 799 

DEC 11 DEC 13 DEC 18 799 

DEC 15 DEC 17 DEC 22 799 

DEC 19 DEC 21 DEC 26 799 

DEC 23 DEC 25 DEC 30 799 

DEC 27 DEC 29 JAN 3 799 

2012 

DEC 31 JAN 2 JAN 7 799 

JAN 4 JAN 6 JAN 11 799 

JAN 8 JAN 10 JAN 15 799 

JAN 12 JAN 14 JAN 19 799 

JAN 16 JAN 18 JAN 23 799 

JAN 20 JAN 22 JAN 27 799 

JAN 24 JAN 26 JAN 31 799 

JAN 28 JAN 30 FEB 4 799 


FEB 5 FEB 7 FEB 12 799 

FEB 9 FEB 11 FEB 16 799 

FEB 13 FEB 15 FEB 20 799 

NORTH ISLAND 



2012 

FEB 17 FEB 19 FEB 24 799 

FEB 21 FEB 23 FEB 28 799 

FEB 25 FEB 27 MAR 3 799 

FEB 29 MAR 2 MAR 7 799 

MAR 12 MAR 14 MAR 19 799 

MAR 24 MAR 26 MAR 31 799 

APR 5 APR 7 APR 12 785 

APR 17 APR 19 APR 24 785 

APR 29 MAY 1 MAY 6 785 

MAY 11 MAY 13 MAY 18 785 

MAY 23 MAY 25 MAY 30 785 

JUN 4 JUN 6 JUN 11 785 

JUN 16 JUN 18 JUN 23 785 

JUN 28 JUN 30 JUL 5 785 

JUL 10 JUL 12 JUL 17 779 

JUL 22 JUL 24 JUL 29 779 

AUG 3 AUG 5 AUG 10 779 

AUG 15 AUG 17 AUG 22 779 

AUG 27 AUG 29 SEP 3 779 

SEP 8 SEP 10 SEP 15 779 

SEP 20 SEP 22 SEP 27 779 


OCT 14 OCT 16 OCT 21 795 

OCT 22 OCT 24 OCT 29 795 

OCT 30 NOV 1 NOV 6 795 

NOV 7 NOV 9 NOV 14 795 

NOV 15 NOV 17 NOV 22 815 

NOV 23 NOV 25 NOV 30 815 


DEC 5 DEC 7 DEC 12 815 

DEC 9 DEC 11 DEC 16 815 

DEC 13 DEC 15 DEC 20 815 

DEC 17 DEC 19 DEC 24 815 

DEC 21 DEC 23 DEC 28 815 

DEC 25 DEC 27 JAN 1 815 

DEC 29 DEC 31 JAN 5 815 






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


NRZA: Day 3 start Auckland 12.00 noon & Day 18 end 







New 

Zealand 

Sun & 

Steam 

8 Days 


29 




1 night in a lodge 


7 meals: 


3 dinners (D) 







charges 


Bay of Islands BBQ dinner & 

champagne 

Ferry ride & guided historical 

walking tour of Russell 

Traditional Maori Hangi & dance 

performance in Rotorua 






& save US$39. 


Rotorua Skyline gondola & luge rides Guided walk through 

the bush to spot Kiwis & Tuataras

30 

New 

Zealand 

Ultimate Winter 

Adventure 

11 Days 


8 nights twin-share hotel 



10 meals: 


3 dinner (D) 






3 day ski lift passes 


charges 




Rainforest hotpool swim in 

Franz Josef 

Thrilling Shotover Jet ride in 

Queenstown 


Discover Lord of the Rings country 

\ 

visit contiki.com/nzski-explore-more for all the optional acitivites you can do 

Explore 

More 

Optionals 




up to US$145. Or pay 6 


& save up to US$75. 


HAAST PASS 

HOKITIKA 

LAKE TEKAPO 

LAKE PUKAKI 

5 QUEENSTOWN 

SOUTH ISLAND 

ARTHUR’S 

PASS 

FRANZ JOSEF & 

FOX GLACIER 1 2 CHRISTCHURCH 

PACIFIC OCEAN 



Code: CZSKI03 2011/12 




2011 

JUL 7 JUL 9 JUL 17 1429 

JUL 14 JUL 16 JUL 24 1429 

JUL 21 JUL 23 JUL 31 1429 

JUL 28 JUL 30 AUG 7 1429 

AUG 4 AUG 6 AUG 14 1429 

AUG 11 AUG 13 AUG 21 1429 

AUG 18 AUG 20 AUG 28 1429 

AUG 25 AUG 27 SEP 4 1429 

Fox Glacier Guided glacier hike right onto the glacier itself 

(gear provided) Glacier heli ride & hike 

1 



2012 

JUL 5 JUL 7 JUL 15 1469 

JUL 12 JUL 14 JUL 22 1469 

JUL 19 JUL 21 JUL 29 1469 

JUL 26 JUL 28 AUG 5 1469 

AUG 2 AUG 4 AUG 12 1469 

AUG 9 AUG 11 AUG 19 1469 

AUG 16 AUG 18 AUG 26 1469 

AUG 23 AUG 25 SEP 2 1469 







airfares. 


CZSKIC04: Day 4 start Christchurch 8.30am & Day 11 end 







Ultimate Winter 

Adventure 

11 Days 


US$130/day 

contiki.com/nzski 

Itinerary and 




way to Christchurch, New Zealand. 

Day 3: Arrive Christchurch 

Check into Bealeys Hotel with the rest of 

the day at leisure to explore Christchurch. 

Hotel 

Day 4: Christchurch to Fox Glacier 

Meet up with your Contiki team & get to 

know your new travel buddies as we 

venture through the majestic Southern 

Alps to Hokitika, a cool little coastal town 

famous for gold & greenstone. Later, wind 

down along the rugged West Coast to 

the spectacular Franz Josef & Fox Glacier 

region. Hotel (D) 


National Park 


Day 5: Fox Glacier to Queenstown 

Hop in a helicopter & fl y off for an Explore 

More optional thrilling alpine experience 

encompassing 2 world famous glaciers. 

Or put on your hiking boots & get right out 

onto the icy slopes of the living, moving 

glacier. Then it’s back on the road to the 

breathtaking Southern Lakes & traveler’s 

favorite – Queenstown! Hotel (B,D) 

Westland National Park drive full of 

glaciers & ancient rainforests 

See Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers 

Jaw-dropping drive through the 

Southern Alps 


You’re here to ski or board, so hit the 

slopes & carve up the mountain! This area 

is made up of some of the country’s best 

resorts, with 3 mountain playgrounds to 

pick from – The Remarkables, Coronet 

Peak & Cardrona, you’re sure to fi nd the 

best conditions. On day 5 there’s an 

included gondola trip to the top of Bob’s 

Peak for an unforgettable dinner & night 

out high above Queenstown. 

Hotel (B) (B) (B,D) 

3 day lift pass & transfers to & from 

ski fi elds 

Dinner at Skyline Restaurant 

Day 9: Queenstown 

It’s a free day to either test yourself on the 

mountain again or try out an endless list of 

non-ski activities in the ‘World’s Adventure 

Capital’. Think about bungy-jumping, 

caving, rafting, sledging, jetboating or 

skydiving. Tonight head out to one of the 

many fantastic bars in town, full of locals & 

travelers. Hotel (B) 


Day 10: Queenstown to Christchurch 

Cut through the surreal landscape 

of Mackenzie Country, past glacial 

Lake Tekapo on the way back to the 

charmingly English city of Christchurch 

where you’ll have free time to explore. 

Hotel (B) 

Exclusive Shotover Jet ride 

Stop at AJ Hackett’s bungy bridge at 

Kawarau River 

Soak up the historical ambience of 

Arrowtown with its original wooden & 

stone buildings 

Catch a glimpse of impressive Mt. Cook 

See the beautiful glacial lakes of Lake 

Tekapo & Lake Pukaki 

See the historic Church of the Good 

Shepherd 




Please note: Ski & snowboard equipment is 

available for rent in Queenstown. 

Queenstown Scenic tandem skydive AJ Hackett bungy jump

Auckland 

Explorer 

3 Days 

US$245pp 

US$82day 

Auckland short break 

package 

Want to spend a bit more time in NZ’s 

multicultural capital at your own pace? Grab 

a value-packed collection of extras, activities 

& fantastic accommodation with our 2 night 

Auckland Explorer package. You can take one 

before or after your tour! 

Hit the streets with your included ‘Explorer 

Pass’ & you’ll be able to hop on & hop off at 

all the must-see Auckland spots. There’s tons 

happening from Maori performances at the 

Skytower jump! Day trip to Waiheke Island 

Auckland Museum to Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic 

Encounter & Underwater World. Spectacular 

views from the Sky Tower can be topped off 

with a Vertigo tower climb or you can even 

basejump from it! Or take to the streets & 

soak up the cool vibes at Parnell & Ponsonby 

for some great coffee, amazing shopping & 

good times. 

A walk through the Viaduct Harbour is a must 

do, once the heart of the America’s Cup, it’s 

got great choices of restaurants & cool bars. 

There’s a wine trail on Waiheke Island, harbor 

sailing options, ferry trips & Maori & Polynesian 

markets…the list is unique & almost endless! 

visit contiki.com/auckland-explore-more for all the optional acitivites you can do 


2 nights twin-share hotel 



2 meals: 


Welcome pack with maps & 

activity ideas 

1 day Explorer Bus sightseeing 

‘hop on hop off’ pass 

Please note: A Contiki Tour Manager 

is not included in this short break 

package. Twin room basis can only 

be booked when 2 friends book the 

same trip at the same time. Share 

types may be on a request basis. This 

short break package can only be 

booked in conjunction with a Contiki 

New Zealand tour. 

Tour code: NZAS 

Twin-share US$245 

Single room supplement 

US$169 

contiki.com/ 

auckland 

31 

New 

Zealand 

Auckland 

Explorer 

3 Days

32 

Do it your way\ 

No matter what kind of Aussie vacation or experience you’re 

after, or the amount of time you’ve got, there’s a Contiki 

adventure with your name on it. With 16 great tours to choose 

from, there’s a Contiki adventure that’s perfect for you. Want to see 

the Top End, the Red Centre, the beaches, the cities? Or simply 

want to see it all? We’ve got a range of start & end point options, 

so you can choose where your tour starts & from lots of departure 

dates, giving you even more flexibility to see exactly what you 

want, in the timeframe you’ve got. 

Do more for less\ 

It’s all about you\ 

More free time\ 

The real Australia\ 

We all travel for different reasons, so even with 

all that we plan we still make sure there’s plenty 

of “you time”. Whether you use it to explore for 

yourself or just to relax, you get free time every 

day. If you are looking for some inspirational 

things to do, we’ve got a range of Explore More 

optional activities to help you get the most out of 

your trip. 

See p.36-37 for more info. 

Amazing places 

to stay\ 

It’s your 

Australia\ 

It’s Australia’s diversity that makes it so exceptional, & Contiki is no different. 

We’ve been on the road since ’62 & we’ve perfected the art of travel 

for 18-35s. 

From your Tour Manager & Tour Driver to our Customer Service Team, 

everyone at Contiki has one single focus - to make your trip the 

experience of a lifetime. We’re all passionate travelers who live & breathe 

Australia, so we know how to bring it to life for you. As well as making your 

trip smooth & hassle free, we have the local knowledge to get you off the 

regular tourist trails & inside the real Australia. 

Whether it’s meeting indigenous communities & tasting traditionally cooked 

kangaroo meat, learning to throw a boomerang, sipping a drink by Noosa 

Beach or learning to surf, traveling with Contiki means you are guaranteed 

to get more included in your trip. Australia is a big place, with so much to 

experience. We make sure you get to see more of the best bits with lots of 

exclusive experiences at no extra cost. 

See p.34-35 for more. 

We also save you time & money - time because we take the hassle out of getting 

around & money because our experience means we can get preferential deals. 

You will be hard pressed to do all that we do for less - take a look at p.10 to see 

how Contiki stacks up & check our great deals & ways to save on p.11. 

Wherever you travel, you want to get the real, local experience 

& with Contiki, that’s exactly what you get. The perfect 

place to see the incredible landscapes in Kakadu or the 

amazing colors & icons of the Red Centre. Surfing the 

East Coast beaches with the locals & diving in the Great 

Barrier Reef, or that perfect spot to grab a beer with some 

real Aussie characters in the Outback. Our team live & 

breathe Australia, so they’re perfect for giving you access to 

real local experiences. 

When you travel with Contiki you’ll experience some amazing places to stay. Think right on the beach, a 

Whitsunday Island resort (left), an eco-lodge in the Daintree Rainforest & in the cities it’s central & stylish 

hotels. We also mix it up with some cool & unique places to stay too. Like on-board a yacht in the crystal clear 

Whitsundays & our Special Stay experiences like a beach-side surf camp, in a comfy swag on Kings Creek 

Station & in a traditional stockman’s quarters on a working cattle station. See p.34 for more.

Experience\ 

Australia\ 

Sun, surf, sand, stunning landscapes 

& un-missable icons... 

16\Tours, short breaks & dive trips. 

5\World Heritage Sites. 

2\Ways to Go. 


TONS 

OF DEFINITE 

DEPARTURES & 

MORE ADDED 

EVERY WEEK 

check contiki.com 

for more info 

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Sleep easy\ 

Taste 

Australia\ 

Travel is all about exploring & there’s plenty 

of places to try some pretty unbeatable 

cuisine when you travel with us. We include 

breakfast on most days, some lunches & lots 

of dinners, but we don’t include every meal 

(especially lunches) for a reason. Here’s why, 

we keep meal times flexible to give you more 

independence & a chance to go local, while 

having the flexibility to suit your budget too. 

We’ve included some extra special meals, like a 

tasty Aussie feast at a surf club in Noosa (with a 

Our Aussie accommodation is big on comfort, great locations & 

unique experiences. From hotels, resorts (& even boats!) to our 

Special Stays, it’s all about exceptional spots to chill out & relax. 

Special places to stay 

Our Special Stays are as unique as they are diverse. Think toasting some marshmallows by the 

fi re then going ‘bush’ as you sleep under the stars in a comfy Kings Canyon ‘swag’, or getting 

a taste of the real Outback on our Farmstay experience. You’ll even live the cool surf lifestyle 

at our surf camp right by the beach. 

Great comfort & top locations 

When you stay in the cities or at our Whitsundays Resort, get ready for a taste of luxury. 

They’re always comfortable too, with all the facilities you’d expect, like pools, gyms, en-suites, 

laundry facilities, fl uffy towels & WiFi, plus tons of activities to keep you entertained. We don’t 

charge single supplements for solo travelers either. With multi-share rooms, we’ll mix you up 

with some same sex room-mates, so it’s no worries. 

You choose 

It’s your choice – you can twin-share with a mate, or opt for the privacy of your own room for 

a little extra, it’s up to you. 

01 

drink!) & a BBQ dinner so you can try some 

food in true Aussie style. We’ve included meals 

at some local restaurants in the tour price too, 

so you can really get a taste for the places you 

visit. Think traditionally prepared kangaroo meat 

as part of a bushtucker tasting, steak & chips in 

the Outback or vegemite toast for breakfast! 

No matter what your tastes, you’ll love what we 

serve up. And if you have any special dietary 

requirements or restrictions just tell your Tour 

Manager at the start of your tour. 

01 Toasting marshmallows at Kings Creek Station 

02 Sleep aboard a yacht in The Whitsundays 

03 Relax at Daydream Island Resort, The Whitsundays 

02 

03 

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Only Contiki... 

Includes more\ 

O 

So you’ve worked hard to save and are ready to dive head first into Australia! To guarantee 

you get the most out of your trip, we’ve packed in lots of inclusions. They’re the things you 

can’t wait to see like Uluru & the brilliant colors of the Red Centre, the white sand of The 

Whitsundays, Aboriginal Rock Art & the cool Sydney icons. 

Traveling is about seeing, touching & tasting the places you visit. It’s about getting the 

most out of your vacation (& your money), getting up close to Oz’s must-see sights & 

having a great time along the way. Wherever you are, we’ll line up trips to monuments, 

iconic must-see sights & some entry fees. Plus, we even get you in faster, so you have 

more time to see & discover. 

You won’t just be ‘checking off a list’ when you travel with us. Only Contiki includes a 

bunch of exclusive experiences & unique places to stay (plus tons more) so look out 

for them beside the map on the tour pages. 

And there’s even more value with Contiki - there’s no extra cost if you’re traveling solo 

& if you want a little privacy then you always have the option of your own room or 

twin-share, for a little extra. 

We hook you up with some special places to stay too, like an incredible island resort in The 

Whitsundays, a stylish hotel in the heart of Sydney’s Kings Cross & a surf camp right on the 

beach in Coffs Harbour, plus lots more. 

We include some unique special meals & still give you plenty of time to seek out & 

discover the best local cuisine for yourself. It’s about more flexibility, going local & 

experiencing some delicious & fresh Aussie flavors for yourself. 

ENJOY 

TONS OF 

INCLUDED 

HIGHLIGHTS 

WITH 

CONTIKI 

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36 

Explore More\ 

Do more with your free time\ 

Vacations shouldn’t be about following a rigid 

schedule. On our tours, the only things fi xed are 

your destinations. Want to go exploring? Want to 

chill out, relax & take it easy? It’s up to you. 

Free time means time to do relaxing stuff too, like 

shop, chill out with your mates & have a beer with 

the locals, people watch or simply sit back in the sun 

& soak up some rays. 

All our trips are planned to ensure you have tons 

of free time so you can choose to do what you 

want. It’s about fl exibility - while giving you a lot of 

awesome optional stuff to do too. 

As well as all our included highlights & essential 

sightseeing – we’ve hand picked tons of must-do 

Explore More optionals, negotiated great prices 

& we’ll organize it all for you, so you can get even 

more out of your free time. Burn around Kings Creek 

Station on a quad bike or on the back of a camel, take 

in the views as you skydive over Cairns, reach new 

heights on a hot air balloon ride, whitewater raft in 

Tully, climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge or jump on a 

jetski as you speed around The Whitsundays. 

01 

03 

01 Quad biking in the Outback 

02 Day sailing trip to Whitehaven Beach 

03 Chill out in your free time 

NB. It’s important that you check to see if your insurance 

includes your participation in adventure activities. Be aware 

that some of our optionals can be physically demanding & 

therefore involve some risk. 

02

Go for it & create 

your own adventure. 

4WD through the Fraser Island rainforest/snorkel or dive on the 

Great Barrier Reef/ride around Uluru on a Harley/sea kayaking 

safari in Byron Bay/jet skiing in The Whitsundays/climb the 

Sydney Harbour Bridge/jet boat ride around Sydney Harbour/ 

scenic flight over Kakadu/hot air balloon ride over the desert & 

Macdonnell Ranges/sunset & champagne at Uluru/guided cruise of 

Katherine Gorge/skydive in Cairns/ride a camel in the outback/ 

zip line through the jungle in Cape Tribulation and many more… 

To find Explore More optional activity choices, look for 

the orange panel on the bottom of every tour page. 

For a full list of Explore More optional 

activities for each tour go to: 

contiki.com/exploremore 

37

Aussie 

Explorer 

28 Days 


US$150/day 

Domestic flight included 

Flight included! 

Domestic flight (as marked on the map) is 

included in the tour price. 

GO 

Explore 

More 

Optionals 


Surf lesson or kayak in Coffs Harbour 

Entry & tour of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary 

Noosa Surf Club dinner 

Great Barrier Reef talk & interactive fish feeding 

Alice Springs Aboriginal Dreamtime ‘Bushtucker’ tour 

Alice Springs Reptile Center experience 

Visit Royal Flying Doctor Base 

Plus\ Special Stays 

Coffs Harbour Surf Village 

Langmorn Outback Cattle Station 

Kings Creek Station 

contiki.com/aussie-explorer 

Western Australia 


KINGS CANYON 

THE OLGAS 

Great 

Australian 

Bight 

\ 

visit contiki.com/aussie-explorer-explore-more for all the optional acitivites you can do 

Byron Bay Kayak tour of Byron Bay’s Marine Park to spot dolphins, 

turtles & whales (seasonal) 

Fraser Island Locally guided 4WD trip across the island & lunch 

The Whitsundays Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & 

lunch (weather dependent) 

DARWIN 

KAKADU N.P 

KATHERINE 

1 

2 

1 

MATARANKA 

DALY WATERS 


SIMPSONS GAP 

1 

3 

2 

ULURU 

1 TENNANT CREEK 


WYCLIFFE WELL 

South Australia 

Gulf of 

Carpentaria 

ALICE SPRINGS 

QUEENSLAND 

Victoria 

3 CAIRNS 

TULLY 

TOWNSVILLE 

SHUTE HARBOUR 3 

AIRLIE BEACH 


CATTLE 

STATION 

MACKAY 




WHITSUNDAYS 


1 

1 SYDNEY 

Coral Sea 

CAPRICORN COAST 

1 FRASER ISLAND 

1 NOOSA 

BRISBANE 

2 

CURRUMBIN 

1 BYRON BAY 

1 COFFS HARBOUR 

Tasman Sea 

CHOOSE YOUR 

DIRECTION 

Cairns Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & 

lunch…or stay dry with coral viewing by semi-submersible 

Uluru Take a ‘wild’ ride on a Harley Davidson around Uluru 

Alice Springs Dawn hot air balloon flight over the desert & 

MacDonnell Ranges 

5

Itinerary and 




way to Sydney, Australia. 

Day 3: Arrive Sydney 

Check into the Holiday Inn Potts Point Hotel 

& spend the rest of the day exploring 

Sydney. Hotel 

Day 4: Sydney to Coffs Harbour Surf 

Village 

Meet up with your Contiki team & check 

out Sydney’s sights before heading to the 

cool surf haven, Coffs Harbour. 

Contiki Special Stay (B,D) 

See Sydney’s Opera House, Harbour 

Bridge & Harbour 

Cruise along ‘the strip’ in Kings Cross 

See the historic Macquarie Street area 

See the famous ‘Big Banana’ 

Day 5: Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay 

Ride the waves at our surf lesson before 

reaching the cool & alternate beachside 

town, Byron Bay. Hostel (B) 

Experience the rush of catching your fi rst 

wave as you learn to surf 

Experience Byron’s organic lifestyle, artsy 

shops, amazing food & cool night life 

Day 6: Byron Bay to Surfers Paradise 

Catch some fi nal rays before heading to 

the beach & party hub, Surfers Paradise. 

We’ll stop in at Currumbin Wildlife 

Sanctuary where there’s your chance 

to get up close to koalas, kangaroos & 

wombats. Resort (B) 

Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary 

Stay at a resort located right by the beach 

Day 7: Surfers Paradise 

Live it up in the party capital of Australia! 

Use your free day to explore - you could 

skydive, visit Australia Zoo or simply sit on 

the beach & chill. Resort (B) 

Relax on Surfers famous beaches 

VIP nightclub entry 

Day 8: Surfers Paradise to Noosa 

Explore the city sights in Brisbane, before 

we make our way to the chic beach resort 

town of Noosa. Resort (B,D) 

Brisbane city tour 

Shop for Australia’s national gemstone 

– the Opal 

See the stunning Glasshouse Mountains 

Dine beachside at Noosa Surf Club 

Day 9: Noosa to Fraser Island 

You could experience the amazing Rainbow 

Beach before we reach Fraser Island, a 

gigantic 800,000 year old sandbar. Bushwalk 

& 4WD through its rainforests, sandunes & 

around freshwater lakes. Eco Lodge 

Visit the largest sand island in the world 

Watch the sunset over mainland Australia 

Day 10: Fraser Island to Farmstay 

Farewell the lush Fraser Coast as we head 

through the Great Dividing Range to 

Australia’s cattle country & our overnight 

experience at our outback station. 


Stop at Childers, known for it’s heritage 

character & farming 

See the farm & animals on our hay 

wagon ride, then try whip cracking! 

Days 11-13: Sailing 

Whitsundays option 

Want to get out on the water in 

true Whitsundays style? Choose our 

Whitsunday sailing option! See p.55 for 

more info & the price panel opposite for 

costs. Accommodation on board the 

yacht is multi-share. (B,D) (B,L,D) (B,L). 

Codes: ex Sydney:EXSX / ex Darwin:EXDX 

Day 11: Farmstay to The Whitsundays 

Head through sugar cane country on our 

way to paradise: 2 days of beachside 

action, watersports & good times in the 

stunning Whitsundays. Resort (B,D) 

Cross the Tropic of Capricorn 

Stop at Rockhampton 

Days 12-13: The Whitsundays 

Time to slow it down, chill out & catch 

some rays. You could get your blood 

pumping with activities to choose from 

like jet skiing, parasailing, tennis, beach 

volleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B) (B) 

Day 14: The Whitsundays to Cairns 

Journey to North Queensland, known for 

its rainforests & the gateway to the Great 

Barrier Reef. Resort (B,D) 

Townsville city tour 

See Magnetic & Hinchinbrook Islands 

Pass through Tully, home to Australia’s 

best white water rafting 

Days 15-16: Cairns 

With 2 free days, experience the best of 

Cairns. From shopping, amazing nightlife 

& adrenaline activities like rafting, skydiving 

& the reef, there’s something for everyone 

here. Resort (B) (B) 

Day 17: Cairns to Alice Springs 

Today it’s a change of scene as we 

hop on an included fl ight to Alice Springs 

where your ‘Territory’ adventure begins! 

Hotel (B) 

Day 18: Alice Springs 

Explore the unoffi cial capital, ‘The Alice’, 

famous for its remote location, Aussie 

characters & Aboriginal art. You can even 

get up close to native wildlife at a reptile 

park. Hotel (B,D) 

View the spectacular MacDonnell 

ranges from ANZAC Hill 

See the stunning Aboriginal site of 

Simpsons Gap 

Tour the Flying Doctor’s base 

Hands-on reptile park experience 

Day 19: Alice Springs to Kings Creek 

Station 

Visit members of the Walpiri Aboriginal 

community, try some ‘bush tucker’ & learn 

to throw a boomerang! Later, it’s on to Kings 

Creek Station where we’ll go local & sleep 

under the stars in a comfy swag. 


Hike through Kings Canyon to the ‘Lost 

City’ & desert oasis ‘the Garden of Eden’. 

Sleep in a traditional Aussie ‘swag’ 

Day 20: Kings Creek Station to Uluru 

We hit the road & make our way to iconic 

Uluru (Ayer’s Rock). Watch the amazing 

colors change as you experience this truly 

incredible spot. 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 

Day 21: Uluru 

See the sun rise over Uluru, then there’s your 

chance to walk around ‘The Rock’ for some 

close up angles & stories of this amazing 

area. Lodge (B) 

See Uluru at sunrise 

Visit the Uluru Cultural Centre 

Hike at ‘Kata-Tjuta’ (The Olgas) 

Day 22: Uluru to Alice Springs 

Say farewell to Uluru Kata-Tjuta National 

Park as we head back to Alice. Maybe 

head out on a quad bike adventure, or 

chill out pool side & relax in the sun. 

Hotel (B) 

Indulge in a barbeque ‘Big Brekkie’ 

Day 23: Alice Springs to Tennant Creek 

Our journey to the ‘Top End’ begins as we 

cross the Tropic of Capricorn en route to 

Tennant Creek. Hotel (B,D) 

Keep your ‘eyes peeled’ for UFO’s at 

Wycliffe Well 

Visit the ‘Devils Marbles’ 

Day 24: Tennant Creek to Katherine 

Stop & ‘knock one back’ at the oldest pub in 

the Territory, dip into the Mataranka thermal 

pools before reaching the lush river town 

of Katherine. Hotel (B) 

Swim in the Mataranka Thermal Pools 

Day 25: Katherine to Kakadu National Park 

Hike, walk, or take a boat trip for an up close 

experience with Katherine Gorge. Later, it’s on to 

Kakadu via Edith Falls. Hotel (B,D) 

Visit the stunning Katherine Gorge 

Cool off with a swim at Edith Falls 

Day 26: Kakadu National Park 

You’ll be amazed by Kakadu & its variety 

of landscapes, wildlife & arguably Australia’s 

best Aboriginal rock art found at places like 

Nourlangie Rock & stunning Ubirr. Hotel (B) 

Walk & see the Aboriginal rock art 

Visit Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre 

Crocodile & wildlife cruise 

Day 27: Kakadu National Park to Darwin 

Stop at Litchfi eld National Park for a swim 

in Florence Falls & a look at the incredible 

termite mounds. Tonight, get a taste of the 

party lifestyle in Darwin. Hotel (B) 

See the fascinating termite mounds 

Swim in the gorgeous Florence Falls 

Day 28: Darwin 

See the sights as you take a city tour, visit the 

Darwin Museum & explore more of the Northern 

Territory’s capital before the tour ends. (B) 

See the sites of Darwin on our guided 

city tour 


Code: EXSD 2011/12 


Depart Start Finish Tour Tour & 

USA Sydney Darwin Only Sailing 

2011 

JUL 7 JUL 9 AUG 3 4335 4635 

AUG 4 AUG 6 AUG 31 4335 4635 

SEP 1 SEP 3 SEP 28 4335 4635 

SEP 29 OCT 1 OCT 26 4335 4635 

OCT 27 OCT 29 NOV 23 4335 4635 

NOV 24 NOV 26 DEC 21 4559 4859 

DEC 22 DEC 24 JAN 18 4559 4859 

2012 

JAN 19 JAN 21 FEB 15 4559 4859 

FEB 16 FEB 18 MAR 14 4559 4859 

MAR 15 MAR 17 APR 11 4559 4859 

APR 12 APR 14 MAY 9 4539 4839 

MAY 10 MAY 12 JUN 6 4539 4839 

JUN 7 JUN 9 JUL 4 4539 4839 

JUL 5 JUL 7 AUG 1 4469 4769 

AUG 2 AUG 4 AUG 29 4469 4769 

AUG 30 SEP 1 SEP 26 4469 4769 

SEP 27 SEP 29 OCT 24 4469 4769 

OCT 25 OCT 27 NOV 21 4469 4769 

NOV 22 NOV 24 DEC 19 4695 4995 

DEC 20 DEC 22 JAN 16 4695 4995 

Code: EXDS 2011/12 



USA Darwin Sydney Only Sailing 

2011 

JUL 10 JUL 12 AUG 6 4195 4495 

AUG 7 AUG 9 SEP 3 4195 4495 

SEP 4 SEP 6 OCT 1 4195 4495 

OCT 2 OCT 4 OCT 29 4195 4495 

OCT 30 NOV 1 NOV 26 4419 4719 

NOV 27 NOV 29 DEC 24 4419 4719 

DEC 25 DEC 27 JAN 21 4419 4719 

2012 

JAN 22 JAN 24 FEB 18 4419 4719 

FEB 19 FEB 21 MAR 17 4419 4719 

MAR 18 MAR 20 APR 14 4419 4719 

APR 15 APR 17 MAY 12 4399 4699 

MAY 13 MAY 15 JUN 9 4399 4699 

JUN 10 JUN 12 JUL 7 4399 4699 

JUL 8 JUL 10 AUG 4 4329 4629 

AUG 5 AUG 7 SEP 1 4329 4629 

SEP 2 SEP 4 SEP 29 4329 4629 

SEP 30 OCT 2 OCT 27 4329 4629 

OCT 28 OCT 30 NOV 24 4329 4629 

NOV 25 NOV 27 DEC 22 4555 4855 

DEC 23 DEC 25 JAN 19 4555 4855 

Intra-tour air is included in the price & priced as of 

10th June, 2011. Please visit contiki.com for the most up-todate 

price. Prices above are based on multi-share (mostly 

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

match you up with same-gender room-mates at no extra 

cost. You can also opt for a twin–share room for a small 

supplement, or your own room, for a little extra. (Boat cabins 

are multi-share only). 

Prices above include the land tour and domestic fl ight 

(as marked on the map) only & do not include 

international airfares. 


EXSD: Day 4 start Sydney 7:00am & Day 28 end Darwin 6:00pm. 



Tour plus Sailing twin supplement: US$785. 

Tour plus Sailing single supplement: US$2419. 

EXDS: Day 4 start Darwin 7:30am & Day 28 end Sydney 8:00am. 

Tour only twin-share supplement: US$909 


Tour plus Sailing twin supplement: US$809 




options see p.61. 

For travel insurance see p.62. 

39 

Australia 

East Coast 

& N.Territory 

Aussie 

Explorer 

28 Days 





2 nights in a lodge 

1 night in an eco-lodge 

1 night in a hostel 

1 night in a surf school village 

1 night in a cattle station lodge 

1 night on an outback bush camp 

in a comfy Aussie ‘swag’ 


Sailing option: substitute 2 nights 

in resort with 2 nights on a yacht 


33 meals: 


9 dinners (D) 

Sailing option - 36 meals: 


2 lunches (L) 

10 dinners (D) 





Flight from Cairns to Alice Springs 

(reverse for EXDS) 


National Park fees, local taxes 

& service charges 






up to US$435. Or pay 

6 months in advance 

& save up to US$219. 


Choose your 

direction 

It’s your choice - travel from Sydney 

to Darwin. Or save up to US$140 if 

you travel from Darwin to Sydney

Reefs & 

Rainforests 

20 Days 


US$125/day 

GO 

Explore 

More 

Optionals 


It’s your choice - travel from Sydney to Cairns. Or 

save up to US$130 if you travel from Cairns to Sydney. 









contiki.com/reefs 

GREAT 

AUSTRALIAN 

BIGHT 

\ 

visit contiki.com/reefs-explore-more for all the optional acitivites you can do 

Cairns Whitewater raft the mighty Tully River Snorkel or dive on 

an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch 

The Whitsundays Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach 

& lunch (weather dependent) 


Northern Territory 


MOSSMAN 

GORGE 

QUEENSLAND 

2 CAPE TRIBULATION 

PORT DOUGLAS 

4 CAIRNS 

TULLY 

TOWNSVILLE 

SHUTE HARBOUR 

AIRLIE BEACH 


Victoria 

3 

CATTLE 

STATION 

WHITSUNDAYS 


MACKAY 

1 



GREAT BARRIER REEF 

1 SYDNEY 

CORAL SEA 



1 NOOSA 

BRISBANE 

2 

CURRUMBIN 

1 BYRON BAY 


TASMAN SEA 

CHOOSE YOUR 

DIRECTION 

Surfers Paradise Locally guided 4WD National Park rainforest 

tour & lunch 



3

Itinerary and 




way to Cairns, Australia. 

Day 3: Arrive Cairns 

Check into the Rydges Esplande Resort & 

spend the rest of the day exploring Cairns. 

Resort 

Day 4: Cairns to Cape Tribulation 

Meet up with your Contiki team & head to 

Port Douglas, a glamorous, yet low-key 

resort town popular with the rich & famous. 

Keep heading north along the stunning 

Coral Sea to Mossman Gorge, the pristine 

Daintree National Park & Cape Tribulation. 

Resort (D) 

See Port Douglas & gorgeous Four Mile 

Beach - a band of white-sand beach 

backed by palms 

Walk through the Daintree Rainforest to 

Mossman Gorge for swimming 

Day 5: Cape Tribulation 

Learn about distinctive Daintree fl ora 

& fauna from our local guide. Dip in a 

refreshing swimming hole before heading 

back to Cape Tribulation - a unique area 

where 2 of Australia’s most signifi cant World 

Heritage sites, The Great Barrier Reef & the 

wet tropics, meet! Resort (B) 

Listen to Aboriginal legends about this 

precious area 

Day 6: Cape Tribulation to Cairns 

Today it’s a leisurely start before our return 

journey to Cairns with some free time to 

explore this tropical city. Resort (B,D) 


With 2 free days here, experience 

the best of what Cairns is famous for. 

From shopping, bars, amazing nightlife 

& endless adrenaline activities like 

rafting, skydiving & reef activities, there’s 

something for everyone here. Resort (B) (B) 

Cairns city tour 

Day 9: Cairns to The Whitsundays 

Visit Airlie Beach with its relaxed café 

scene & gateway to The Whitsunday 

Islands. A quick ferry ride & you’ll fi nd 

yourself in a slice of heaven on beautiful 

Daydream Island. Resort (B,D) 

Cross the Tully River, home to Australia’s 

best whitewater rafting 




some rays on the amazing white sandy 

beaches. Or get your blood pumping 

with activities like waterskiing, parasailing, 

tennis, beach volleyball or snorkelling. 

Resort (B) (B) 

Enjoy great resort facilities 

See native birdlife & wallabies 






more info & the price panel opposite 

for costs. Accommodation on-board 

the yacht is multi-share. 

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

Codes: ex Cairns:BWCW / ex Sydney:BWSW 

Day 12: The Whitsundays to Farmstay 

Head through sugar cane country, on your 

way to our outback station in the heart 

of Australia’s cattle country. Get a slice 

of the real country life & genuine Aussie 

hospitality over a hearty meal. 



Stop at Rockhampton – the cattle 

capital of Australia 

Day 13: Farmstay to Fraser Island 

Head back out to the coast, catch a ferry 

& touch down on the natural wonder of 

Fraser Island. Eco Lodge (B) 

Scenic boat trip to Fraser Island 


Day 14: Fraser Island to Noosa 

You could experience the rainforests, sand 

dunes & freshwater lakes of Fraser Island, 

a gigantic World Heritage Listed 800,000 

year old sandbar. You could bushwalk 

& 4WD through the island’s hotspots 

& along the amazing Rainbow Beach. 

Resort (B,D) 



Day 15: Noosa to Surfers Paradise 

Chill out in Noosa before you explore the 

city sights of Brisbane on our way to the 

beach & party hub, Surfers Paradise. Resort 


See the Brisbane River, Royal Botanical 

Gardens & visit Queen Street Mall 

Shop for Australia’s national gemstone – 

the Opal 




skydive, take a day trip to Australia Zoo or 

simply sit on the beach & chill. Resort (B) 

Relax on some of Australia’s famous 

beaches 

Stay at a resort located right by 

the beach 


Day 17: Surfers Paradise to Byron Bay 


Sanctuary where you can get up close 

to koalas, kangaroos & wombats before 

heading to the famous alternative 

beachside town, Byron Bay. Hostel (B) 

Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary & see 

iconic Australian animals 


shops, amazing food & cool nightlife 

Stay in the heart of Byron Bay 

Day 18: Byron Bay to Coffs Harbour 

Catch some fi nal rays on the beach this 

morning before heading south where you 

learn to ride the waves at our surf lesson. 


Experience the rush of catching your fi rst 

wave as you learn to surf 

Visit Australia’s most easterly point 

Day 19: Coffs Harbour to Sydney 

Leaving behind Coffs Harbour’s beachside 

action, fi nish up the day by checking out 

Sydney’s icons. Hotel (B) 




Cruise along ‘the strip’ in Kings Cross, 

Sydney’s red light district 

Day 20: Sydney 


your trip ends this morning. (B) 


Code: BWCS 2011/12 



USA Cairns Sydney Only Sailing 

2011 

JUL 18 JUL 20 AUG 6 2485 2785 

AUG 15 AUG 17 SEP 3 2485 2785 

SEP 12 SEP 14 OCT 1 2485 2785 

SEP 19 SEP 21 OCT 8 2485 2785 

OCT 10 OCT 12 OCT 29 2485 2785 

OCT 17 OCT 19 NOV 5 2485 2785 

NOV 14 NOV 16 DEC 3 2615 2915 

DEC 5 DEC 7 DEC 24 2615 2915 

DEC 12 DEC 14 DEC 31 2745 3045 

2012 

JAN 2 JAN 4 JAN 21 2615 2915 

JAN 10 JAN 12 JAN 29 2615 2915 

JAN 16 JAN 18 FEB 4 2615 2915 

JAN 30 FEB 1 FEB 18 2615 2915 

FEB 6 FEB 8 FEB 25 2615 2915 

FEB 27 FEB 29 MAR 17 2615 2915 

MAR 5 MAR 7 MAR 24 2615 2915 

MAR 26 MAR 28 APR 14 2615 2915 

APR 2 APR 4 APR 21 2599 2899 

APR 23 APR 25 MAY 12 2599 2899 

APR 30 MAY 2 MAY 19 2599 2899 

MAY 21 MAY 23 JUN 9 2599 2899 

MAY 28 MAY 30 JUN 16 2599 2899 

JUN 18 JUN 20 JUL 7 2599 2899 

JUN 25 JUN 27 JUL 14 2599 2899 

JUL 16 JUL 18 AUG 4 2559 2859 

JUL 23 JUL 25 AUG 11 2559 2859 

AUG 13 AUG 15 SEP 1 2559 2859 

AUG 20 AUG 22 SEP 8 2559 2859 

SEP 10 SEP 12 SEP 29 2559 2859 

SEP 17 SEP 19 OCT 6 2559 2859 

OCT 8 OCT 10 OCT 27 2559 2859 

OCT 15 OCT 17 NOV 3 2559 2859 

NOV 5 NOV 7 NOV 24 2689 2989 

NOV 12 NOV 14 DEC 1 2689 2989 

NOV 26 NOV 28 DEC 15 2689 2989 

DEC 3 DEC 5 DEC 22 2689 2989 

DEC 10 DEC 12 DEC 29 2689 2989 

DEC 24 DEC 26 JAN 12 2689 2989 

DEC 31 JAN 2 JAN 19 2689 2989 

Code: BWSC 2011/12 



USA Sydney Cairns Only Sailing 

2011 

JUL 7 JUL 9 JUL 26 2615 2915 

AUG 4 AUG 6 AUG 23 2615 2915 

SEP 1 SEP 3 SEP 20 2615 2915 

SEP 8 SEP 10 SEP 27 2615 2915 

SEP 29 OCT 1 OCT 18 2615 2915 

OCT 6 OCT 8 OCT 25 2615 2915 

OCT 27 OCT 29 NOV 15 2615 2915 

NOV 3 NOV 5 NOV 22 2745 3045 

NOV 24 NOV 26 DEC 13 2745 3045 

DEC 1 DEC 3 DEC 20 2745 3045 

DEC 22 DEC 24 JAN 10 2745 3045 

DEC 30 JAN 1 JAN 18 2875 3175 

2012 

JAN 5 JAN 7 JAN 24 2745 3045 

JAN 19 JAN 21 FEB 7 2745 3045 

JAN 26 JAN 28 FEB 14 2745 3045 

FEB 16 FEB 18 MAR 6 2745 3045 

FEB 23 FEB 25 MAR 13 2745 3045 

MAR 15 MAR 17 APR 3 2745 3045 

MAR 22 MAR 24 APR 10 2745 3045 

APR 12 APR 14 MAY 1 2729 3029 

APR 19 APR 21 MAY 8 2729 3029 

MAY 10 MAY 12 MAY 29 2729 3029 

MAY 17 MAY 19 JUN 5 2729 3029 

JUN 7 JUN 9 JUN 26 2729 3029 

JUN 14 JUN 16 JUL 3 2729 3029 

JUL 5 JUL 7 JUL 24 2689 2989 

JUL 12 JUL 14 JUL 31 2689 2989 

AUG 2 AUG 4 AUG 21 2689 2989 

AUG 9 AUG 11 AUG 28 2689 2989 

AUG 30 SEP 1 SEP 18 2689 2989 

SEP 6 SEP 8 SEP 25 2689 2989 

SEP 27 SEP 29 OCT 16 2689 2989 

OCT 4 OCT 6 OCT 23 2689 2989 

OCT 25 OCT 27 NOV 13 2689 2989 

NOV 1 NOV 3 NOV 20 2819 3119 

NOV 15 NOV 17 DEC 4 2819 3119 

NOV 22 NOV 24 DEC 11 2819 3119 

NOV 29 DEC 1 DEC 18 2819 3119 

DEC 13 DEC 15 JAN 1 2819 3119 

DEC 20 DEC 22 JAN 8 2819 3119 

DEC 30 JAN 1 JAN 18 2819 3119 

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


up with same-gender room-mates at no extra cost. 

You can also opt for a twin–share room for a small 




airfares. 


BWCS: Day 4 start Cairns 7:30am & Day 20 end Sydney 8:00am. 





BWSC: Day 4 start Sydney 7:00am & Day 20 end Cairns 8:00am. 





These departures stay in Sydney during New Year, where 

higher peak period twin & single supplements apply. 





41 

Australia 

East 

Coast 

Reefs & 

Rainforests 

20 Days 













21 meals: 


6 dinners (D) 



2 lunches (L) 

7 dinners (D) 





Rainforest adventure on 

days 4, 5 & 6 













Fish feeding, The Whitsundays

Beaches 

& Reefs 

17 Days 


US$133/day 

GO 

Explore 

More 

Optionals 


It’s your choice - travel from Sydney to Cairns. Or 

save up to US$110 if you travel from Cairns to Sydney. 









contiki.com/beaches 

Great 

Australian 

Bight 

\ 

visit contiki.com/beaches-explore-more for all the optional acitivites you can do 

Sydney Climb The Harbour Bridge (tours finishing Sydney) 

Byron Bay Kayak tour of Byron Bay’s Marine Park 


Surfers Paradise Harley Davidson bike tour through the Hinterland 

4WD National Park rainforest tour & lunch Tandem skydive 

a 



Gulf of 

Carpentaria 

QUEENSLAND 

Victoria 

3 CAIRNS 

TULLY Great Barrier Reef 

TOWNSVILLE 

3 

SHUTE HARBOUR 

AIRLIE BEACH 

MACKAY 

CATTLE 

STATION 

WHITSUNDAYS 



1 

1 SYDNEY 

Coral Sea 


1 NOOSA 

BRISBANE 


CURRUMBIN 

1 BYRON BAY 




Tasman Sea 

CHOOSE YOUR 

DIRECTION 



Cairns Outer Great Barrier Reef cruise Great Barrier Reef scuba 

diving for beginners & certified divers Dawn hot air balloon 

flight & champagne breakfast 

3

Itinerary and 








Sydney. Hotel 

Day 4: Sydney to Coffs Harbour Surf Village 


out Sydney’s sights before heading north 

to the cool surf haven, Coffs Harbour for 

some beachside action. 









This morning learn to ride the waves at our 

surf lesson before heading to the famous 

alternate beach town, Byron Bay. Hostel (B) 

Experience the rush of catching your 

fi rst wave as you learn to surf 






Catch some fi nal rays on the beach 

this morning before heading north to the 

beach & party hub, Surfers Paradise. 


Sanctuary where there’s your chance 

to get up close to koalas, kangaroos & 

wombats. Resort (B) 

Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary & 

see iconic Australian animals 

Stay at a resort located right by 

the beach 




skydive, take a day trip to Australia Zoo, go 

whale watching (seasonal) or simply sit on 



beaches 



Explore the city sights in Brisbane before 






the Opal 




You could experience the amazing 

Rainbow Beach before we reach Fraser 

Island, a gigantic 800,000 year old 

Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge 

sandbar. Bushwalk & 4WD through its 

rainforests, sandunes & around freshwater 

lakes. Eco Lodge 




Farewell the lush Fraser Coast as we 

head through the Great Dividing Range 

to Australia’s cattle country for a unique 

overnight experience at our outback station. 




See the farm & animals from a different 

angle on our hay wagon ride 

Try whip cracking! 


Head through sugar cane country, then 

onto a slice of paradise as we head for 

2 days of beachside action, watersports 

& good times in the stunning Whitsunday 

Islands. Resort (B,D) 







beaches. Or get your blood pumping with 

activities like waterskiing, parasailing, tennis, 

beach volleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B) (B) 





Want to get out on the water in true 

Whitsundays style? Choose our 




the yacht is multi-share. (B,D) (B,L,D) (B,L). 

Codes: ex Sydney:BRSW / ex Cairns:BRCW 


Enjoy the journey to North Queensland, 

known for its rainforests & the gateway 

to the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier 

Reef. Resort (B,D) 


See Magnetic Island 

Pass Hinchinbrook Island – Australia’s 

largest island National Park 










Day 17: Cairns 


your trip ends this morning. 

Bungy jump, Cairns 


Code: BRSC 2011/12 



USA Sydney Cairns Only Sailing 

2011 

JUL 7 JUL 9 JUL 23 2365 2665 

AUG 4 AUG 6 AUG 20 2365 2665 

SEP 1 SEP 3 SEP 17 2365 2665 

SEP 8 SEP 10 SEP 24 2365 2665 

SEP 29 OCT 1 OCT 15 2365 2665 

OCT 6 OCT 8 OCT 22 2365 2665 

OCT 27 OCT 29 NOV 12 2365 2665 

NOV 3 NOV 5 NOV 19 2479 2779 

NOV 24 NOV 26 DEC 10 2479 2779 

DEC 1 DEC 3 DEC 17 2479 2779 

DEC 22 DEC 24 JAN 7 2479 2779 

DEC 30 JAN 1 JAN 15 2609 2909 

2012 

JAN 5 JAN 7 JAN 21 2479 2779 

JAN 19 JAN 21 FEB 4 2479 2779 

JAN 26 JAN 28 FEB 11 2479 2779 

FEB 16 FEB 18 MAR 3 2479 2779 

FEB 23 FEB 25 MAR 10 2479 2779 

MAR 15 MAR 17 MAR 31 2479 2779 

MAR 22 MAR 24 APR 7 2479 2779 

APR 12 APR 14 APR 28 2469 2769 

APR 19 APR 21 MAY 5 2469 2769 

MAY 10 MAY 12 MAY 26 2469 2769 

MAY 17 MAY 19 JUN 2 2469 2769 

JUN 7 JUN 9 JUN 23 2469 2769 

JUN 14 JUN 16 JUN 30 2469 2769 

JUL 5 JUL 7 JUL 21 2430 2730 

JUL 12 JUL 14 JUL 28 2430 2730 

AUG 2 AUG 4 AUG 18 2430 2730 

AUG 9 AUG 11 AUG 25 2430 2730 

AUG 30 SEP 1 SEP 15 2430 2730 

SEP 6 SEP 8 SEP 22 2430 2730 

SEP 27 SEP 29 OCT 13 2430 2730 

OCT 4 OCT 6 OCT 20 2430 2730 

OCT 25 OCT 27 NOV 10 2430 2730 

NOV 1 NOV 3 NOV 17 2549 2849 

NOV 15 NOV 17 DEC 1 2549 2849 

NOV 22 NOV 24 DEC 8 2549 2849 

NOV 29 DEC 1 DEC 15 2549 2849 

DEC 13 DEC 15 DEC 29 2549 2849 

DEC 20 DEC 22 JAN 5 2549 2849 

DEC 30 JAN 1 JAN 15 2549 2849 

Code: BRCS 2011/12 



USA Cairns Sydney Only Sailing 

2011 

JUL 21 JUL 23 AUG 6 2255 2555 

AUG 18 AUG 20 SEP 3 2255 2555 

SEP 15 SEP 17 OCT 1 2255 2555 

SEP 22 SEP 24 OCT 8 2255 2555 

OCT 13 OCT 15 OCT 29 2255 2555 

OCT 20 OCT 22 NOV 5 2255 2555 

NOV 10 NOV 12 NOV 26 2369 2669 

NOV 17 NOV 19 DEC 3 2369 2669 

DEC 8 DEC 10 DEC 24 2369 2669 

DEC 15 DEC 17 DEC 31 2499 2799 

2012 

JAN 5 JAN 7 JAN 21 2369 2669 

JAN 13 JAN 15 JAN 29 2369 2669 

JAN 19 JAN 21 FEB 4 2369 2669 

FEB 2 FEB 4 FEB 18 2369 2669 

FEB 9 FEB 11 FEB 25 2369 2669 

MAR 1 MAR 3 MAR 17 2369 2669 

MAR 8 MAR 10 MAR 24 2369 2669 

MAR 29 MAR 31 APR 14 2359 2659 

APR 5 APR 7 APR 21 2359 2659 

APR 26 APR 28 MAY 12 2359 2659 

MAY 3 MAY 5 MAY 19 2359 2659 

MAY 24 MAY 26 JUN 9 2359 2659 

MAY 31 JUN 2 JUN 16 2359 2659 

JUN 21 JUN 23 JUL 7 2359 2659 

JUN 28 JUN 30 JUL 14 2320 2620 

JUL 19 JUL 21 AUG 4 2320 2620 

JUL 26 JUL 28 AUG 11 2320 2620 

AUG 16 AUG 18 SEP 1 2320 2620 

AUG 23 AUG 25 SEP 8 2320 2620 

SEP 13 SEP 15 SEP 29 2320 2620 

SEP 20 SEP 22 OCT 6 2320 2620 

OCT 11 OCT 13 OCT 27 2320 2620 

OCT 18 OCT 20 NOV 3 2320 2620 

NOV 8 NOV 10 NOV 24 2439 2739 

NOV 15 NOV 17 DEC 1 2439 2739 

NOV 29 DEC 1 DEC 15 2439 2739 

DEC 6 DEC 8 DEC 22 2439 2739 

DEC 13 DEC 15 DEC 29 2439 2739 

DEC 27 DEC 29 JAN 12 2439 2739 








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BRSC: Day 4 start Sydney 7:00am & Day 17 end Cairns 9:00am. 





BRCS: Day 3 start Cairns 2:00pm & Day 17 end Sydney 8:00am. 











43 

Australia 

East 

Coast 

Beaches 

& Reefs 

17 Days 




9 nights in resorts 

1 night in a hotel 









17 meals: 


5 dinners (D) 



2 lunches (L) 

6 dinners (D) 

















Cairns 

Sunshine Trail 

14 Days 


US$134/day 

GO 

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More 

Optionals 


It’s your choice - travel from Surfers Paradise to 

Cairns. Or save up to US$80 if you travel from Cairns 

to Surfers Paradise. 




Plus\ Special Stay 


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Great 

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Bight 

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The Whitsundays Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach 




Gulf of 

Carpentaria 

3 CAIRNS 

TULLY Great Barrier Reef 

TOWNSVILLE 

3 

SHUTE HARBOUR 

AIRLIE BEACH 

MACKAY 

QUEENSLAND 

New South Wales 

Victoria 

CATTLE 

STATION 1 


Coral Sea 

WHITSUNDAYS 




1 NOOSA 

BRISBANE 

2 

Tasman Sea 

CHOOSE YOUR 

DIRECTION 

Cairns Tandem skydive Whitewater raft the mighty Tully River 

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

or stay dry with coral viewing by semi-submersible Dawn hot 

air balloon flight & champagne breakfast 

3

Itinerary and 




way to Surfers Paradise, Australia. 

Day 3: Arrive Surfers Paradise 


into the bright lights of Surfers Paradise 

for a great night out with your new travel 

buddies! Resort 








beaches 









the Opal 




You could experience the amazing Rainbow 

Beach before we reach Fraser Island, a 

gigantic 800,000 year old sandbar. Bushwalk 

& 4WD through its rainforests, sandunes & 

around freshwater lakes. Eco Lodge 




Farewell the lush Fraser Coast as 

we head through the Great Dividing 

Range to Australia’s cattle country for 

a unique overnight experience at our 

outback station. 







Whitewater rafting in Tully 























Whitsunday sailing option! See p.55 

for more info & the price panel 

opposite for costs. Accommodation 

on-board the yacht is multi-share. 

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

Codes: ex Surfers P:BTSW / ex Cairns:BTCW 







See Magnetic Island 

Pass Hinchinbrook Island – Australia’s 











Day 14: Cairns 




Code: BTSC 2011/12 



USA Surfers.P Cairns Only Sailing 

2011 

JUL 10 JUL 12 JUL 23 1945 2245 

AUG 7 AUG 9 AUG 20 1945 2245 

SEP 4 SEP 6 SEP 17 1945 2245 

SEP 11 SEP 13 SEP 24 1945 2245 

OCT 2 OCT 4 OCT 15 1945 2245 

OCT 9 OCT 11 OCT 22 1945 2245 

OCT 30 NOV 1 NOV 12 2045 2345 

NOV 6 NOV 8 NOV 19 2045 2345 

NOV 27 NOV 29 DEC 10 2045 2345 

DEC 4 DEC 6 DEC 17 2045 2345 

DEC 25 DEC 27 JAN 7 2045 2345 

2012 

JAN 2 JAN 4 JAN 15 2045 2345 

JAN 8 JAN 10 JAN 21 2045 2345 

JAN 22 JAN 24 FEB 4 2045 2345 

JAN 29 JAN 31 FEB 11 2045 2345 

FEB 19 FEB 21 MAR 3 2045 2345 

FEB 26 FEB 28 MAR 10 2045 2345 

MAR 18 MAR 20 MAR 31 2045 2345 

MAR 25 MAR 27 APR 7 2045 2345 

APR 15 APR 17 APR 28 2035 2335 

APR 22 APR 24 MAY 5 2035 2335 

MAY 13 MAY 15 MAY 26 2035 2335 

MAY 20 MAY 22 JUN 2 2035 2335 

JUN 10 JUN 12 JUN 23 2035 2335 

JUN 17 JUN 19 JUN 30 2035 2335 

JUL 8 JUL 10 JUL 21 1999 2299 

JUL 15 JUL 17 JUL 28 1999 2299 

AUG 5 AUG 7 AUG 18 1999 2299 

AUG 12 AUG 14 AUG 25 1999 2299 

SEP 2 SEP 4 SEP 15 1999 2299 

SEP 9 SEP 11 SEP 22 1999 2299 

SEP 30 OCT 2 OCT 13 1999 2299 

OCT 7 OCT 9 OCT 20 1999 2299 

OCT 28 OCT 30 NOV 10 1999 2299 

NOV 4 NOV 6 NOV 17 2099 2399 

NOV 18 NOV 20 DEC 1 2099 2399 

NOV 25 NOV 27 DEC 8 2099 2399 

DEC 2 DEC 4 DEC 15 2099 2399 

DEC 16 DEC 18 DEC 29 2099 2399 

DEC 23 DEC 25 JAN 5 2099 2399 

Code: BTCS 2011/12 



USA Cairns Surfers.P Only Sailing 

2011 

JUL 21 JUL 23 AUG 3 1865 2165 

AUG 18 AUG 20 AUG 31 1865 2165 

SEP 15 SEP 17 SEP 28 1865 2165 

SEP 22 SEP 24 OCT 5 1865 2165 

OCT 13 OCT 15 OCT 26 1865 2165 

OCT 20 OCT 22 NOV 2 1865 2165 

NOV 10 NOV 12 NOV 23 1965 2265 

NOV 17 NOV 19 NOV 30 1965 2265 

DEC 8 DEC 10 DEC 21 1965 2265 

DEC 15 DEC 17 DEC 28 1965 2265 

2012 

JAN 5 JAN 7 JAN 18 1965 2265 

JAN 13 JAN 15 JAN 26 1965 2265 

JAN 19 JAN 21 FEB 1 1965 2265 

FEB 2 FEB 4 FEB 15 1965 2265 

FEB 9 FEB 11 FEB 22 1965 2265 

MAR 1 MAR 3 MAR 14 1965 2265 

MAR 8 MAR 10 MAR 21 1965 2265 

MAR 29 MAR 31 APR 11 1955 2255 

APR 5 APR 7 APR 18 1955 2255 

APR 26 APR 28 MAY 9 1955 2255 

MAY 3 MAY 5 MAY 16 1955 2255 

MAY 24 MAY 26 JUN 6 1955 2255 

MAY 31 JUN 2 JUN 13 1955 2255 

JUN 21 JUN 23 JUL 4 1955 2255 

JUN 28 JUN 30 JUL 11 1919 2219 

JUL 19 JUL 21 AUG 1 1919 2219 

JUL 26 JUL 28 AUG 8 1919 2219 

AUG 16 AUG 18 AUG 29 1919 2219 

AUG 23 AUG 25 SEP 5 1919 2219 

SEP 13 SEP 15 SEP 26 1919 2219 

SEP 20 SEP 22 OCT 3 1919 2219 

OCT 11 OCT 13 OCT 24 1919 2219 

OCT 18 OCT 20 OCT 31 1919 2219 

NOV 8 NOV 10 NOV 21 2019 2319 

NOV 15 NOV 17 NOV 28 2019 2319 

NOV 29 DEC 1 DEC 12 2019 2319 

DEC 6 DEC 8 DEC 19 2019 2319 

DEC 13 DEC 15 DEC 26 2019 2319 

DEC 27 DEC 29 JAN 9 2019 2319 








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BTSC: Day 3 start Surfers.P 4:30pm & Day 14 end Cairns 8:00am. 





BTCS: Day 3 start Cairns 2:00pm & Day 14 end Surfers.P 8:00am. 









45 

Australia 

East 

Coast 

Cairns 

Sunshine Trail 

14 Days 




9 nights in resorts 







13 meals: 


4 dinners (D) 



2 lunches (L) 

5 dinners (D) 















& save US$99. 


Coast & 

Whitsundays 

14 Days 


US$135/day 

GO 

Explore 

More 

Optionals 


It’s your choice - travel from Sydney to The 

Whitsundays. Or save up to US$80 if you travel 

from The Whitsundays to Sydney. 









contiki.com/coast 

\ 

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Great 

Australian 

Bight 



Surfers Paradise Vintage Tiger Moth bi-plane joyflight (with 

acrobatic ‘loop the loops’)! Spectacular tandem skydive 

Harley Davidson motorbike tour through the Hinterland 



Gulf of 

Carpentaria 

QUEENSLAND 

Victoria 

SHUTE HARBOUR 

AIRLIE BEACH 


CATTLE 

STATION 

3 WHITSUNDAYS 


MACKAY 

1 




1 SYDNEY 

Coral Sea 



1 NOOSA 

BRISBANE 

2 

CURRUMBIN 

1 

BYRON BAY 


Tasman Sea 

CHOOSE YOUR 

DIRECTION 

Locally guided 4WD National Park rainforest tour & lunch 



lunch (weather dependent) Snorkel or dive on an outer Great 

Barrier Reef cruise with lunch 

2

Itinerary and 








Sydney. Hotel 
















alternative beachside town, Byron Bay. 

Hostel (B) 









morning before heading north to the 

beach & party hub, Surfers Paradise. We’ll 

stop in at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary 

where there’s your chance to get up close 

to koalas, kangaroos & wombats. Resort (B) 











beaches 









the Opal 




You could experience the amazing 

Rainbow Beach before we reach Fraser 

Island, a gigantic 800,000 year old 

sandbar. Bushwalk & 4WD through its 

rainforests, sandunes & around freshwater 

lakes. Eco Lodge 




Farewell the lush Fraser Coast as we 

head through the Great Dividing Range 

to Australia’s cattle country for a unique 

overnight experience at our outback station. 



























Want to get out on the water in true 

Whitsundays style? Choose 

our Whitsunday sailing option! See 

p.55 for more info & the price panel 

opposite for costs. Accommodation 

on-board the yacht is multi-share. 

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

Codes: ex Sydney:SQSW / ex W’suns:SQCW 

Day 14: The Whitsundays 

The tour ends after breakfast & it’s time to 

say farewell to your new friends. (B) 

Swim in Lake McKenzie 


Code: SQSC 2011/12 



USA Sydney W’suns Only Sailing 

2011 

JUL 7 JUL 9 JUL 20 1959 2259 

AUG 4 AUG 6 AUG 17 1959 2259 

SEP 1 SEP 3 SEP 14 1959 2259 

SEP 8 SEP 10 SEP 21 1959 2259 

SEP 29 OCT 1 OCT 12 1959 2259 

OCT 6 OCT 8 OCT 19 1959 2259 

OCT 27 OCT 29 NOV 9 1959 2259 

NOV 3 NOV 5 NOV 16 2049 2349 

NOV 24 NOV 26 DEC 7 2049 2349 

DEC 1 DEC 3 DEC 14 2049 2349 

DEC 22 DEC 24 JAN 4 2049 2349 

DEC 30 JAN 1 JAN 12 2179 2479 

2012 

JAN 5 JAN 7 JAN 18 2049 2349 

JAN 19 JAN 21 FEB 1 2049 2349 

JAN 26 JAN 28 FEB 8 2049 2349 

FEB 16 FEB 18 FEB 29 2049 2349 

FEB 23 FEB 25 MAR 7 2049 2349 

MAR 15 MAR 17 MAR 28 2049 2349 

MAR 22 MAR 24 APR 4 2049 2349 

APR 12 APR 14 APR 25 2045 2345 

APR 19 APR 21 MAY 2 2045 2345 

MAY 10 MAY 12 MAY 23 2045 2345 

MAY 17 MAY 19 MAY 30 2045 2345 

JUN 7 JUN 9 JUN 20 2045 2345 

JUN 14 JUN 16 JUN 27 2045 2345 

JUL 5 JUL 7 JUL 18 2015 2315 

JUL 12 JUL 14 JUL 25 2015 2315 

AUG 2 AUG 4 AUG 15 2015 2315 

AUG 9 AUG 11 AUG 22 2015 2315 

AUG 30 SEP 1 SEP 12 2015 2315 

SEP 6 SEP 8 SEP 19 2015 2315 

SEP 27 SEP 29 OCT 10 2015 2315 

OCT 4 OCT 6 OCT 17 2015 2315 

OCT 25 OCT 27 NOV 7 2015 2315 

NOV 1 NOV 3 NOV 14 2109 2409 

NOV 15 NOV 17 NOV 28 2109 2409 

NOV 22 NOV 24 DEC 5 2109 2409 

NOV 29 DEC 1 DEC 12 2109 2409 

DEC 13 DEC 15 DEC 26 2109 2409 

DEC 20 DEC 22 JAN 2 2109 2409 

DEC 30 JAN 1 JAN 12 2109 2409 

Code: SQCS 2011/12 



USA W’suns Sydney Only Sailing 

2011 

JUL 24 JUL 26 AUG 6 1879 2179 

AUG 21 AUG 23 SEP 3 1879 2179 

SEP 18 SEP 20 OCT 1 1879 2179 

SEP 25 SEP 27 OCT 8 1879 2179 

OCT 16 OCT 18 OCT 29 1879 2179 

OCT 23 OCT 25 NOV 5 1879 2179 

NOV 13 NOV 15 NOV 26 1969 2269 

NOV 20 NOV 22 DEC 3 1969 2269 

DEC 11 DEC 13 DEC 24 1969 2269 

DEC 18 DEC 20 DEC 31 2099 2399 

2012 

JAN 8 JAN 10 JAN 21 1969 2269 

JAN 16 JAN 18 JAN 29 1969 2269 

JAN 22 JAN 24 FEB 4 1969 2269 

FEB 5 FEB 7 FEB 18 1969 2269 

FEB 12 FEB 14 FEB 25 1969 2269 

MAR 4 MAR 6 MAR 17 1969 2269 

MAR 11 MAR 13 MAR 24 1969 2269 

APR 1 APR 3 APR 14 1965 2265 

APR 8 APR 10 APR 21 1965 2265 

APR 29 MAY 1 MAY 12 1965 2265 

MAY 6 MAY 8 MAY 19 1965 2265 

MAY 27 MAY 29 JUN 9 1965 2265 

JUN 3 JUN 5 JUN 16 1965 2265 

JUN 24 JUN 26 JUL 7 1965 2265 

JUL 1 JUL 3 JUL 14 1935 2235 

JUL 22 JUL 24 AUG 4 1935 2235 

JUL 29 JUL 31 AUG 11 1935 2235 

AUG 19 AUG 21 SEP 1 1935 2235 

AUG 26 AUG 28 SEP 8 1935 2235 

SEP 16 SEP 18 SEP 29 1935 2235 

SEP 23 SEP 25 OCT 6 1935 2235 

OCT 14 OCT 16 OCT 27 1935 2235 

OCT 21 OCT 23 NOV 3 1935 2235 

NOV 11 NOV 13 NOV 24 2029 2329 

NOV 18 NOV 20 DEC 1 2029 2329 

DEC 2 DEC 4 DEC 15 2029 2329 

DEC 9 DEC 11 DEC 22 2029 2329 

DEC 16 DEC 18 DEC 29 2029 2329 

DEC 30 JAN 1 JAN 12 2029 2329 








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SQSC: Day 4 start Sydney 7:00am & Day 14 end W’suns 8:00am. 





SQCS: Day 3 start W’sun 5:00pm & Day 14 end Sydney 8:00am. 











47 

Australia 

East 

Coast 

Coast & 

Whitsundays 

14 Days 




7 nights in resorts & hotels 









14 meals: 


4 dinners (D) 



2 lunches (L) 

5 dinners (D) 










Byron Bay 






& save US$99. 


48 

Australia 

East 

Coast 

Island & 

Rainforest 

12 Days 


9 nights multi-share resort 






11 meals: 


3 dinners (D) 



2 lunches (L) 

4 dinners (D) 





Rainforest adventure on 

days 9, 10 & 11 






More options 


Explore 

More 

Optionals 






& save US$79. 


Choose your 

direction 

Your choice - travel from The 

Whitsundays to Cairns, or from 

Cairns to The Whitsundays. 

While you’re in this part of the 

world, you could dive the Great 

Barrier Reef on one of our dive 

trips. See p.52-53. 

Gulf of 

Carpentaria 


2 

MOSSMAN 


4 CAIRNS 

QUEENSLAND 

TULLY 

SHUTE HARBOUR 

TOWNSVILLE 

Coral Sea 


3 WHITSUNDAYS 



Code: FNSC 2011/12 



USA W’suns Cairns Only Sailing 

2011 

JUL 15 JUL 17 JUL 26 1625 1925 

AUG 12 AUG 14 AUG 23 1625 1925 

SEP 9 SEP 11 SEP 20 1625 1925 

SEP 16 SEP 18 SEP 27 1625 1925 

OCT 7 OCT 9 OCT 18 1625 1925 

OCT 14 OCT 16 OCT 25 1625 1925 

NOV 4 NOV 6 NOV 15 1699 1999 

NOV 11 NOV 13 NOV 22 1699 1999 

DEC 2 DEC 4 DEC 13 1699 1999 

DEC 9 DEC 11 DEC 20 1699 1999 

DEC 30 JAN 1 JAN 10 1699 1999 

2012 

JAN 7 JAN 9 JAN 18 1699 1999 

JAN 13 JAN 15 JAN 24 1699 1999 

JAN 27 JAN 29 FEB 7 1699 1999 

FEB 3 FEB 5 FEB 14 1699 1999 

FEB 24 FEB 26 MAR 6 1699 1999 

MAR 2 MAR 4 MAR 13 1699 1999 

MAR 23 MAR 25 APR 3 1699 1999 

MAR 30 APR 1 APR 10 1695 1995 

APR 20 APR 22 MAY 1 1695 1995 

APR 27 APR 29 MAY 8 1695 1995 

MAY 18 MAY 20 MAY 29 1695 1995 

MAY 25 MAY 27 JUN 5 1695 1995 

JUN 15 JUN 17 JUN 26 1695 1995 

JUN 22 JUN 24 JUL 3 1695 1995 

JUL 13 JUL 15 JUL 24 1669 1969 

JUL 20 JUL 22 JUL 31 1669 1969 

AUG 10 AUG 12 AUG 21 1669 1969 

AUG 17 AUG 19 AUG 28 1669 1969 

SEP 7 SEP 9 SEP 18 1669 1969 

SEP 14 SEP 16 SEP 25 1669 1969 

OCT 5 OCT 7 OCT 16 1669 1969 

OCT 12 OCT 14 OCT 23 1669 1969 

NOV 2 NOV 4 NOV 13 1749 2049 

NOV 9 NOV 11 NOV 20 1749 2049 

NOV 23 NOV 25 DEC 4 1749 2049 

NOV 30 DEC 2 DEC 11 1749 2049 

DEC 7 DEC 9 DEC 18 1749 2049 

DEC 21 DEC 23 JAN 1 1749 2049 

DEC 28 DEC 30 JAN 8 1749 2049 

CHOOSE YOUR 

DIRECTION 

Code: FNCS 2011/12 


\ 

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• The Whitsundays Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach 


2 


USA Cairns W’suns Only Sailing 

2011 

JUL 18 JUL 20 JUL 29 1625 1925 

AUG 15 AUG 17 AUG 26 1625 1925 

SEP 12 SEP 14 SEP 23 1625 1925 

SEP 19 SEP 21 SEP 30 1625 1925 

OCT 10 OCT 12 OCT 21 1625 1925 

OCT 17 OCT 19 OCT 28 1625 1925 

NOV 14 NOV 16 NOV 25 1699 1999 

DEC 5 DEC 7 DEC 16 1699 1999 

DEC 12 DEC 14 DEC 23 1699 1999 

2012 

JAN 2 JAN 4 JAN 13 1699 1999 

JAN 10 JAN 12 JAN 21 1699 1999 

JAN 16 JAN 18 JAN 27 1699 1999 

JAN 30 FEB 1 FEB 10 1699 1999 

FEB 6 FEB 8 FEB 17 1699 1999 

FEB 27 FEB 29 MAR 9 1699 1999 

MAR 5 MAR 7 MAR 16 1699 1999 

MAR 26 MAR 28 APR 6 1699 1999 

APR 2 APR 4 APR 13 1695 1995 

APR 23 APR 25 MAY 4 1695 1995 

APR 30 MAY 2 MAY 11 1695 1995 

MAY 21 MAY 23 JUN 1 1695 1995 

MAY 28 MAY 30 JUN 8 1695 1995 

JUN 18 JUN 20 JUN 29 1695 1995 

JUN 25 JUN 27 JUL 6 1695 1995 

JUL 16 JUL 18 JUL 27 1669 1969 

JUL 23 JUL 25 AUG 3 1669 1969 

AUG 13 AUG 15 AUG 24 1669 1969 

AUG 20 AUG 22 AUG 31 1669 1969 

SEP 10 SEP 12 SEP 21 1669 1969 

SEP 17 SEP 19 SEP 28 1669 1969 

OCT 8 OCT 10 OCT 19 1669 1969 

OCT 15 OCT 17 OCT 26 1669 1969 

NOV 5 NOV 7 NOV 16 1749 2049 

NOV 12 NOV 14 NOV 23 1749 2049 

NOV 26 NOV 28 DEC 7 1749 2049 

DEC 3 DEC 5 DEC 14 1749 2049 

DEC 10 DEC 12 DEC 21 1749 2049 

DEC 24 DEC 26 JAN 4 1749 2049 

DEC 31 JAN 2 JAN 11 1749 2049 

Prices above are based on multi-share (up to 4 people per 

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

room-mates at no extra cost. You can also opt for a 

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

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


airfares. 


FNSC: Day 3 start W’suns 5:00pm & Day 12 end Cairns 8:00am. 





FNCS: Day 4 start Cairns 7:30am & Day 12 end W’suns 8:00am. 








Island & 

Rainforest 

12 Days 


US$136/day 

contiki.com/island 

Itinerary and 




way to the Whitsundays, Australia. 

Day 3: Arrive The Whitsundays 

Meet up with your Contiki team & new 

travel buddies on Daydream Island, a slice 

of heaven in the magnifi cent Whitsundays. 

Resort (D) 





with a ton of activities to choose from like 

waterskiing, parasailing, tennis, beach 

volleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B) (B) 

• Enjoy great resort facilities 

• See native birdlife & wallabies 









Codes: ex W’suns:FNSW / ex Cairns:FNCW 






• Townsville city tour 

• See Magnetic Island 

• Pass Hinchinbrook Island – Australia’s 


• Pass through Tully, home to Australia’s 










Travel along the stunning Coral Sea 

to gushing Mossman Gorge, pristine 

Daintree National Park & Cape Tribulation. 

Resort (B,D) 

• Walk through the Daintree Rainforest to 



Get back to nature in the Daintree 

National Park with its ancient rainforests. 

Dip in a refreshing swimming hole before 

heading back to Cape Tribulation - a 

unique area where 2 of Australia’s most 

signifi cant World Heritage sites, the Great 

Barrier Reef & the wet tropics, meet! 

Resort (B) 

• Learn about unique Daintree fl ora & 

fauna from our local guide 

• Listen to Aboriginal legends about the 

precious area 


There’s free time this morning in the 

Daintree, before heading down to Port 

Douglas, a glamorous, yet low-key resort 

town popular with the rich & famous. (B) 

• See Port Douglas & gorgeous Four Mile 



Day 12: Finish Cairns 



• Cairns Tandem skydive • Snorkel or dive on an outer Great 

Barrier Reef cruise & lunch or coral viewing by semi-submersible 

• Hot air balloon flight & champagne breakfast

Magical 

Tropics 

9 Days 


US$131/day 

Itinerary and 




way to the Whitsundays, Australia. 

Day 3: Arrive The Whitsundays 

Meet up with your Contiki team & new 

travel buddies on Daydream Island, 

a slice of heaven in the magnifi cent 

Whitsundays. Get to know other travelers 

& your group tonight at the bar, over 

drinks. Resort (D) 


Chill out & catch some rays on the 

amazing white sandy beaches. Or 

get your blood pumping with a ton of 

activities to choose from like waterskiing, 

parasailing, tennis, beach volleyball or 

snorkelling. Resort (B) (B) 

• Enjoy great resort facilities 

• See native birdlife & wallabies 






• Townsville city tour 

Explore 

More 

Optionals 

contiki.com/magical 









Codes: ex W’suns:NWSW / ex Cairns:NWCW 

• See Magnetic Island 

• Pass Hinchinbrook Island – Australia’s 


• Pass through Tully, home to Australia’s 




the best of what Cairns is famous 

for. From shopping, bars, amazing 

nightlife & endless adrenaline activities 

like rafting, skydiving & reef activities, 

there’s something for everyone here. 


Day 9: Cairns 



• The Whitsundays Day sailing trip to Whitehaven Beach & 


Gulf of 

Carpentaria 

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QUEENSLAND 

3 CAIRNS 

TULLY 

SHUTE HARBOUR 

TOWNSVILLE 

Coral Sea 


3 WHITSUNDAYS 



Code: NWSC 2011/12 



USA W’suns Cairns Only Sailing 

2011 

JUL 15 JUL 17 JUL 23 1179 1479 

AUG 12 AUG 14 AUG 20 1179 1479 

SEP 9 SEP 11 SEP 17 1179 1479 

SEP 16 SEP 18 SEP 24 1179 1479 

OCT 7 OCT 9 OCT 15 1179 1479 

OCT 14 OCT 16 OCT 22 1179 1479 

NOV 4 NOV 6 NOV 12 1235 1535 

NOV 11 NOV 13 NOV 19 1235 1535 

DEC 2 DEC 4 DEC 10 1235 1535 

DEC 9 DEC 11 DEC 17 1235 1535 

DEC 30 JAN 1 JAN 7 1235 1535 

2012 

JAN 7 JAN 9 JAN 15 1235 1535 

JAN 13 JAN 15 JAN 21 1235 1535 

JAN 27 JAN 29 FEB 4 1235 1535 

FEB 3 FEB 5 FEB 11 1235 1535 

FEB 24 FEB 26 MAR 3 1235 1535 

MAR 2 MAR 4 MAR 10 1235 1535 

MAR 23 MAR 25 MAR 31 1235 1535 

MAR 30 APR 1 APR 7 1229 1529 

APR 20 APR 22 APR 28 1229 1529 

APR 27 APR 29 MAY 5 1229 1529 

MAY 18 MAY 20 MAY 26 1229 1529 

MAY 25 MAY 27 JUN 2 1229 1529 

JUN 15 JUN 17 JUN 23 1229 1529 

JUN 22 JUN 24 JUN 30 1229 1529 

JUL 13 JUL 15 JUL 21 1209 1509 

JUL 20 JUL 22 JUL 28 1209 1509 

AUG 10 AUG 12 AUG 18 1209 1509 

AUG 17 AUG 19 AUG 25 1209 1509 

SEP 7 SEP 9 SEP 15 1209 1509 

SEP 14 SEP 16 SEP 22 1209 1509 

OCT 5 OCT 7 OCT 13 1209 1509 

OCT 12 OCT 14 OCT 20 1209 1509 

NOV 2 NOV 4 NOV 10 1275 1575 

NOV 9 NOV 11 NOV 17 1275 1575 

NOV 23 NOV 25 DEC 1 1275 1575 

NOV 30 DEC 2 DEC 8 1275 1575 

DEC 7 DEC 9 DEC 15 1275 1575 

DEC 21 DEC 23 DEC 29 1275 1575 

DEC 28 DEC 30 JAN 5 1275 1575 

CHOOSE YOUR 

DIRECTION 

Code: NWCS 2011/12 


• Cairns Tandem skydive • Whitewater raft the Tully River 

• Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch • Great Barrier Reef 

scuba diving for beginners & certified divers • Guided 

horse & quad-bike tours • Bungy jump 

2 


USA Cairns W’suns Only Sailing 

2011 

JUL 21 JUL 23 JUL 29 1179 1479 

AUG 18 AUG 20 AUG 26 1179 1479 

SEP 15 SEP 17 SEP 23 1179 1479 

SEP 22 SEP 24 SEP 30 1179 1479 

OCT 13 OCT 15 OCT 21 1179 1479 

OCT 20 OCT 22 OCT 28 1179 1479 

NOV 10 NOV 12 NOV 18 1235 1535 

NOV 17 NOV 19 NOV 25 1235 1535 

DEC 8 DEC 10 DEC 16 1235 1535 

DEC 15 DEC 17 DEC 23 1235 1535 

2012 

JAN 5 JAN 7 JAN 13 1235 1535 

JAN 13 JAN 15 JAN 21 1235 1535 

JAN 19 JAN 21 JAN 27 1235 1535 

FEB 2 FEB 4 FEB 10 1235 1535 

FEB 9 FEB 11 FEB 17 1235 1535 

MAR 1 MAR 3 MAR 9 1235 1535 

MAR 8 MAR 10 MAR 16 1235 1535 

MAR 29 MAR 31 APR 6 1229 1529 

APR 5 APR 7 APR 13 1229 1529 

APR 26 APR 28 MAY 4 1229 1529 

MAY 3 MAY 5 MAY 11 1229 1529 

MAY 24 MAY 26 JUN 1 1229 1529 

MAY 31 JUN 2 JUN 8 1229 1529 

JUN 21 JUN 23 JUN 29 1229 1529 

JUN 28 JUN 30 JUL 6 1229 1529 

JUL 19 JUL 21 JUL 27 1209 1509 

JUL 26 JUL 28 AUG 3 1209 1509 

AUG 16 AUG 18 AUG 24 1209 1509 

AUG 23 AUG 25 AUG 31 1209 1509 

SEP 13 SEP 15 SEP 21 1209 1509 

SEP 20 SEP 22 SEP 28 1209 1509 

OCT 11 OCT 13 OCT 19 1209 1509 

OCT 18 OCT 20 OCT 26 1209 1509 

NOV 8 NOV 10 NOV 16 1275 1575 

NOV 15 NOV 17 NOV 23 1275 1575 

NOV 29 DEC 1 DEC 7 1275 1575 

DEC 6 DEC 8 DEC 14 1275 1575 

DEC 13 DEC 15 DEC 21 1275 1575 

DEC 27 DEC 29 JAN 4 1275 1575 





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


airfares. 


NWSC: Day 3 start W’suns 5:00pm & Day 9 end Cairns 8:00am. 





NWCS: Day 4 start Cairns 7:30am & Day 9 end W’suns 8:00am. 









49 

Australia 

East 

Coast 

Magical 

Tropics 

9 Days 








7 meals: 


2 dinners (D) 



2 lunches (L) 

3 dinners (D) 















& save US$59. 


Choose your 

direction 

Your choice - travel from The 

Whitsundays to Cairns, or from 

Cairns to The Whitsundays. 

The Whitsundays day sailing trip

50 

Australia 

East 

Coast 

Rainforest 

Adventure 

7 Days 





3 meals: 


1 dinner (D) 



Modern, air-conditioned 

mini coach 

Sightseeing tours of all major 

centres 





Explore 

More 

Optionals 






& save US$29. 


Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas 

The Tropics 

MOSSMAN 

GORGE 

QUEENSLAND 

2 CAPE TRIBULATION 

PORT DOUGLAS 

2 CAIRNS 

CORAL SEA 



Code: CYCS 2011/12 



USA Cairns Cairns Only 

2011 

JUL 18 JUL 20 JUL 24 595 

AUG 15 AUG 17 AUG 21 595 

SEP 12 SEP 14 SEP 18 595 

SEP 19 SEP 21 SEP 25 595 

OCT 10 OCT 12 OCT 16 595 

OCT 17 OCT 19 OCT 23 595 

NOV 14 NOV 16 NOV 20 619 

DEC 5 DEC 7 DEC 11 619 

DEC 12 DEC 14 DEC 18 619 

2012 

JAN 2 JAN 4 JAN 8 619 

JAN 10 JAN 12 JAN 16 619 

JAN 16 JAN 18 JAN 22 619 

JAN 30 FEB 1 FEB 5 619 

FEB 6 FEB 8 FEB 12 619 

FEB 27 FEB 29 MAR 4 619 

MAR 5 MAR 7 MAR 11 619 

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Cape Tribulation Cable zip line through the rainforest 

1 


USA Cairns Cairns Only 

2012 

MAR 26 MAR 28 APR 1 619 

APR 2 APR 4 APR 8 619 

APR 23 APR 25 APR 29 619 

APR 30 MAY 2 MAY 6 619 

MAY 21 MAY 23 MAY 27 619 

MAY 28 MAY 30 JUN 3 619 

JUN 18 JUN 20 JUN 24 619 

JUN 25 JUN 27 JUL 1 619 

JUL 16 JUL 18 JUL 22 609 

AUG 13 AUG 15 AUG 19 609 

SEP 10 SEP 12 SEP 16 609 

SEP 17 SEP 19 SEP 23 609 

OCT 8 OCT 10 OCT 14 609 

OCT 15 OCT 17 OCT 21 609 

NOV 12 NOV 14 NOV 18 635 


DEC 10 DEC 12 DEC 16 635 

DEC 31 JAN 2 JAN 6 635 





for a little extra. 


airfares. 


Day 4 start Cairns 7:30am & Day 7 end Cairns 8:00am. 

Twin-share supplement: US$125. 

Single supplement: US$399. 





Rainforest 

Adventure 

7 Days 

From US$595pp 

US$85/day 

contiki.com/rainforest 

Itinerary and 




way to Cairns, Australia. 

Day 3: Arrive Cairns 

Check into the Rydges Esplande Resort & 

spend the rest of the day exploring Cairns. 

Resort 



to Port Douglas, a glamorous, yet low-key 

resort town. Keep heading north along the 

stunning Coral Sea to Mossman Gorge, 

the pristine Daintree National Park & Cape 

Tribulation. Resort (D) 

See Port Douglas & gorgeous Four Mile 



Kuranda Skyrail 

Walk through the Daintree Rainforest to 



Get back to nature in the Daintree National 

Park with its ancient rainforests. Dip in a 

refreshing swimming hole before heading 

back to Cape Tribulation - a unique area 

where 2 of Australia’s most signifi cant World 

Heritage sites, The Great Barrier Reef & the 

wet tropics, meet! Resort (B) 

Learn about unique Daintree fl ora & 

fauna from our local guide 

Listen to Aboriginal legends about 

the precious area 


Learn about the fascinating indigenous 

Aboriginal culture. Then return to Cairns for 

free time. Resort (B) 

Day 7: Finish Carins 


your trip ends this morning.

City 

to Surf 

8 Days 

From US$919pp 

US$115/day 

Itinerary and 






Check into the Holiday Inn Potts Point 

Hotel & spend the rest of the day exploring 

Sydney. Hotel 
















alternate beach town, Byron Bay. Hostel (B) 

Explore 

More 

Optionals 

contiki.com/surf 

Stunning Sydney Harbour 









morning before heading north to the 

beach & party hub, Surfers Paradise. 

We’ll stop in at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary 

where there’s your chance to get up close 

to koalas, kangaroos & wombats. Resort (B) 











beaches 



The tour ends after breakfast & it’s time to 


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QUEENSLAND 



Victoria 



Sea kayaking, Surfers Paradise 


1 

1 SYDNEY 

1 

CURRUMBIN 

BYRON BAY 

COFFS HARBOUR 

Tasman Sea 


Code: BSSB 2011/12 



USA Sydney Surfers.P Only 

2011 

JUL 7 JUL 9 JUL 14 919 

AUG 4 AUG 6 AUG 11 919 

SEP 1 SEP 3 SEP 8 919 

SEP 8 SEP 10 SEP 15 919 

SEP 29 OCT 1 OCT 6 919 

OCT 6 OCT 8 OCT 13 919 

OCT 27 OCT 29 NOV 3 919 

NOV 3 NOV 5 NOV 10 965 

NOV 24 NOV 26 DEC 1 965 


DEC 22 DEC 24 DEC 29 965 

DEC 30 JAN 1 JAN 6 965 

2012 

JAN 5 JAN 7 JAN 12 965 

JAN 19 JAN 21 JAN 26 965 

JAN 26 JAN 28 FEB 2 965 

FEB 16 FEB 18 FEB 23 965 

FEB 23 FEB 25 MAR 1 965 

MAR 15 MAR 17 MAR 22 965 


USA Sydney Surfers.P Only 

2012 

MAR 22 MAR 24 MAR 29 965 

APR 12 APR 14 APR 19 959 

APR 19 APR 21 APR 26 959 

MAY 10 MAY 12 MAY 17 959 

MAY 17 MAY 19 MAY 24 959 

JUN 7 JUN 9 JUN 14 959 

JUN 14 JUN 16 JUN 21 959 

JUL 5 JUL 7 JUL 12 949 


AUG 30 SEP 1 SEP 6 949 

SEP 6 SEP 8 SEP 13 949 

SEP 27 SEP 29 OCT 4 949 

OCT 4 OCT 6 OCT 11 949 

OCT 25 OCT 27 NOV 1 949 


NOV 22 NOV 24 NOV 29 989 

NOV 29 DEC 1 DEC 6 989 

DEC 20 DEC 22 DEC 27 989 

DEC 30 JAN 1 JAN 6 989 



up with same-gender room-mates at no extra cost. You can 

also opt for a twin–share room for a small supplement, or 

your own room, for a little extra. 


airfares. 


Day 4 start Sydney 7:00am & Day 7 end Surfers.P 8:00am. 






Australia 

East 

Coast 

City 

to Surf 

8 Days 




3 nights in a resort & hotel 




6 meals: 


1 dinners (D) 








Skydive over Surfers Paradise 

51 


Surf lesson or kayak in 

Coffs Harbour 

Entry & tour of Currumbin 

Wildlife Sanctuary 








& save US$45. 


Surfers Paradise Harley Davidson motorbike tour through the 

Hinterland Locally guided 4WD national park rainforest tour & 

lunch Spectacular tandem skydive

Contiki & 

Diving\ 

One of Australia’s ‘must do’s’ is diving the Great Barrier Reef. If you’ve 

never dived before or if you’re more experienced – exploring this Reef is 

hard to beat. With 2 great dive packages there’s something for everyone. 

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest on the planet, a natural wonder of 

the world & a World Heritage site with 400 different types of coral & 1500 

species of fi sh – so it’s pretty amazing. If you’re up for it you can even dive 

at night & see a whole different side of this amazing spot. 

Our diving experiences are not to be missed & are available with tours that start/fi nish in Cairns. 

Tours include Reefs & Rainforests (p.40-41), Island & Rainforest (p.48), Beaches & Reefs (p.42-43), 

Magical Tropics (p.49), Cairns Sunshine Trail (p.44-45) & Rainforest Adventure (p.50). 

Contiki offers 2 great dive packages: 

Learn to dive – for beginners 

Dive to adventure – for certifi ed divers 

PADI 

(Professional Association of 

Dive Instructors) is the largest 

dive education company in 

the world - prodivecairns.com

Dive to 

Adventure 

3 Days 

US$685pp 

US$229/day 

Plus EMC A$50 payable locally 

contiki.com/dive-adventure 

Learn 

to Dive 

5 Days 

US$1085pp 

US$217/day 

Plus EMC A$50 payable locally 

contiki.com/dive 

Dive to adventure package 

This 3 day liveaboard dive & snorkeling adventure will show 

you the very best of the Outer Great Barrier Reef. It’s also 

unmatched for value - you’ll participate in up to 11 dives 

over 16 exclusive dive sites. 

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. The sites you’ll visit have been selected for 

their variety & quality of coral & marine life as well as 

great visibility. Boat (L,D) 

Day 2: Dive boat 

Today gives you the opportunity to explore this World 

Heritage listed underwater playground, but also to relax 

& really enjoy yourself diving & snorkeling. Back onboard, it’s 

good fun with your fellow divers, stories, shared experiences, 

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

Day 3: Dive boat 

There’s more diving or snorkeling in different areas of the 

reef today & later, return to Cairns in the late afternoon 

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

Tour code CDTA. 

Learn to dive package 

5 day learn to dive course 

The 5 day PADI ‘Open Water’ dive course is by far the most 

popular way to learn to dive. The adventure of learning 

to dive combined with staying out on the reef for 2 nights 

onboard a boat is really unique. The course takes you to 

9 of the Great Barrier Reef’s best dive sites & features 2 

days of classroom & in-pool training, then it’s onto the live 

aboard boat for some actual reef diving. There’s also plenty 

of time to snorkel, relax & just enjoy the reef experience too. 


The fi rst 2 days of the course are spent at Pro Dive Cairns 

modern training center learning the theory & practical 

skills of scuba diving. Each day fi nishes around 

5:30pm. Resort (B) 

Days 3-4: Cairns to the dive boat 

The next 3 days & 2 nights are spent living onboard 

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 fi rst 4 

dives will complete your open water certifi cation & then 

as a certifi ed 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 diving mates & crew for a farewell 

dinner at a local restaurant. (B,L) 

Tour code CLTD. 

53 

Australia 

East 

Coast 

Dive to Adventure 

Learn to Dive 

3 or 5 Days 


2 nights twin-share accommodation 

on nights 1 & 2 onboard the boat 

7 meals: 

2 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L) 

& 2 dinners (D) 

Transfers from Cairns 

accommodation to boat 

11 dives incl. 2 night dives 

(weather permitting) 

Dive & snorkeling equipment 

Dive insurance 

Important Info 

You must hold a minimum of an ‘open 

water dive’ certificate to be able to take 

this trip. Some taxes are payable directly to 

Pro Dive at the end of the course including 

the Environmental Management charge at 

a cost of A$50. Course is open age. 

If you’re staying at an alternative hotel to 

Rydges Esplanade Resort prior to your dive 

trip, you’ll need to let Pro Dive know 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 984ft or over within 24 hours of 

your last dive (approx. 12:00 noon). A 3 day 

snorkeling package is also available at a 

cost of US$609 plus A$50 EMC payable 

locally – see contiki.com/snorkel. 


2 nights resort accommodation 

on nights 1 & 2 

2 nights twin-share 

accommodation on nights 

3 & 4 onboard the boat 

Transfers from Cairns 

accommodation to training 

center & boat 

8 meals: 

3 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L) 

& 2 dinners (D) 

PADI ‘Open Water’ certifi cate & 

manual 

Log book 

Scuba equipment 

Important Info 

An Australian diving medical certificate is 

needed. It can be arranged at a cost of 

A$55 on Day 1. Some taxes are payable 

directly to Pro Dive at the end of the course 

including the Environmental Management 

charge at a cost of A$50. Course is open 

age. If you’re staying at an alternative hotel 

to Rydges Esplanade Resort prior to your 

dive trip, you’ll need to let Pro Dive know 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 984ft or over within 24 hours of 

your last dive (approx. 12:00 noon). 

Single supplement (applicable for resort 

only) US$130.

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Coast 

Sydney 

New Year 

4 Days 


3 nights triple-share hotel 



4 meals: 


1 dinner (D) 


Tour Manager 

Harbor cruise to watch the New 

Year fi reworks, with welcome drink, 

nibbles & a DJ 

Half-day guided sightseeing tour 

of Sydney including Bondi Beach 

Local taxes & service charges 

Sydney Harbour jet boat 

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Explore 

More 

Optionals 

Sydney 

New Year 

4 Days 

US$1349pp 

US$338/day 

contiki.com/sydney-new-year 

Spend New Years Eve 

in Sydney 

Sydney’s New Years Eve celebration goes off! It’s 

one of the most spectacular in the world & each 

year, the balmy summer celebration centers 

around the city’s famous harbor. With the 

stunning Harbour Bridge as a backdrop, you’ll see 

some of the most breathtaking fireworks ever, as 

you ring in the New Year Down Under. To top it off, 

the streets are filled with a young, colourful crowd 

& all the bars, clubs, lounges & pubs are 

absolutely pumping. 

During the day, there’s lots to explore. Hit up Bondi 

Beach, chill at some of the city’s fantastic 

restaurants, indulge in some incredible shopping 

- the options are endless. 

This tour gives you a few days in this cool city so 

you can start the New Year Contiki-style! 

Sydney Climb Sydney’s most famous icon, the Sydney 

Harbour Bridge Learn to surf lesson on famous Bondi Beach 

Itinerary and 


Day 1: This afternoon check in to the 

hotel. Later, meet up with your Tour 

Manager & group & get to know your 

new travel buddies over a drink & dinner. 

Hotel (D) 

Day 2: 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 fi reworks 

explode across the sky, complete with a 

drink & tasty nibbles. 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: Your New Year’s adventure ends 

after breakfast & it’s time to say farewell to 

your new friends. (B) 


Code: SNYE 2011/12 

Start Finish US$ 

Sydney 

2011 

Sydney pp 

DEC 30 JAN 2 1349 

Price above is based on triple-share. 

Twin & single supplements available. 

If you are traveling solo, we can set 

you up with a same sex roommate at 

no extra charge. Tour starts at 5:00pm, 

check in from 3:00pm


3 Days 

US$299pp 

US$100/day 

contiki.com/sydney 

Optional 

Whitsundays 

Sailing 

upgrade 

contiki.com/ sailingwhitsundays 

Sydney short break 

package 

Want a few extra days to get to know 

this sexy & beautiful harbor city? Grab 

a value-packed collection of extras, 

activities & great accommodation with 

our 2 night Sydney Explorer package. You 

can book one before or after your tour; 

or take one on its own without a tour. 

Armed with your included city sightseeing 

bus & harbor passes, hop on & off at tons 

of hot spots in Australia’s largest & most 

diverse city. Dunk yourself in the Bondi 

surf, cruise by the Opera House, take a 

ferry out to Manly, scale the heights of 

the Harbour Bridge, lose yourself in the 

cobbled streets of the historic Rocks 

district or shop up a storm in markets & 

boutiques around Paddington. 

As well as having a world-famous harbor 

& more than 70 sparkling beaches, 

Sydney has an edgy multiculturalism that 

fuels an amazing food scene & cutting 

edge bar & club scene. 

Check-in from 3.00pm 

* Price quoted based on multi-share. 

Twin-share supplement add US$289. 

Single room supplement add US$1129. 

2 days Whitsundays 

sailing upgrade 

See The Whitsundays from your own 

private yacht! This sailing option 

upgrade is a great alternative to 

spending 2 nights at Daydream Island 

Resort, with the chance to spend 2 

days & nights onboard a maxi yacht. 

The Whitsundays is part of the Great 

Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, with 

over 90 mostly uninhabited National 

Park islands, heavenly white beaches & 

crystal clear waters. And sailing is a great 

way to see it all! 

If you want to learn about sailing, the 

crew will teach you how to hoist the sails 

& grind the winches, but if you’d prefer to 

relax, suntan & 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 

defi nitely be a visit to Whitehaven Beach 

(weather dependant). Introductory 

& certifi ed diving is also available at 

additional cost. 

The trip returns just in time to enjoy the 

island’s afternoon activities, evening fun 

& a night on Daydream Island. 

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Coast 


Whitsundays sailing 

2 or 2/3 4 Days 


2 nights triple-share hotel 

accommodation 

2 meals: 

2 breakfasts 

City sightseeing bus & harbor 

passes 

Sydney welcome pack 



accommodation 

(no single or twin-share) 

6 meals: 


2 lunches (L) 

2 dinners (D) 

Dedicated & professional 

onboard crew 

Snorkeling equipment

Territory 

& Outback 

14 Days 


US$130/day 

It’s your choice - travel from Alice Springs to Darwin, 

or from Darwin to Alice Springs. 

GO 

Explore 

More 

Optionals 



Alice Springs Aboriginal ‘Dreamtime Bushtucker’ tour 

Alice Springs Reptile Centre experience 




contiki.com/territory 

INDIAN OCEAN 

Western Australia 

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Kings Canyon Camel ride through an outback station 

Uluru A guided helicopter flight over Uluru & Kata Tjuta 


MacDonnell Ranges 


KINGS CANYON 

THE OLGAS 

DARWIN 

KAKADU N.P 

KATHERINE 

1 

2 

1 

MATARANKA 

DALY WATERS 



WYCLIFFE WELL 

TI TREE 

SIMPSONS GAP 

1 

3 

2 

ULURU 

GREAT 

AUSTRALIAN 

BIGHT 



GULF OF 

CARPENTARIA 

ALICE SPRINGS 

Queensland 

New South Wales 

CHOOSE YOUR 

DIRECTION 


Katherine Locally guided cruise of beautiful Nitmiluk 

(Katherine) Gorge 

Kakadu National Park Scenic flight over this World Heritage 

Listed area 

2

Itinerary and 




way to Alice Springs, Australia. 

Day 3: Arrive Alice Springs 

Check into the All Seasons Oasis Hotel & 

spend the rest of the day exploring Alice 

Springs. Hotel 


Meet up with your Contiki team & explore 

the Outback’s unoffi cial capital, ‘The Alice’, 

famous for its remote location, its Aussie 

characters & its reputation as the national 

hub for Aboriginal art. Hotel (D) 




Simpsons Gap 

See the dry Todd River which hosts the 

annual Henley on Todd Regatta 



Day 5: Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station 

Get a cultural fi x as you visit members 

of the Walpiri Aboriginal community, try 

some ‘bush tucker’ & learn to throw a 

boomerang! Later, it’s on to Kings Creek 

Station where we’ll go local like real Aussie 

‘bushies’ & sleep under the stars in a 

comfy swag. 



City’ & desert oasis ‘the Garden of Eden’ 

Sleep under the stars in a traditional 

Aussie ‘swag’ 


We hit the road & make our way to one of 

the worlds most iconic sights, Uluru (Ayer’s 

Rock). Watch the amazing colors change 

as you experience this truly incredible spot. 

Lodge (B) 





Day 7: Uluru 

Watch shadows & changing colors at play 

as the sun rises over Australia’s pin up icon, 

Uluru. Take a chance to walk around ‘The 

Rock’ for some close up angles & stories 

of this amazing area & its Aboriginal rock 

art. Lodge (B) 


Hike ‘Kata-Tjuta’ (The Olgas) 

See Uluru at sunrise & sunset 


Say farewell to Uluru Kata-Tjuta National 

Park as we head back to Alice Springs. 

Maybe take a quad bike adventure, or 

Hike Kings Canyon 

just chill out pool side & relax in the sun. 

Hotel (B) 

Enjoy a hearty barbeque ‘Big Brekkie’ 

Day 9: Alice Springs to Tennant Creek 

Our journey to the ‘Top End’ begins as we 

cross the Tropic of Capricorn en route to the 

mining town of Tennant Creek. Hotel (B,D) 

Keep your ‘eyes peeled’ for UFO’s at 

Wycliffe Well 

Visit the ‘Devils Marbles’ 

Day 10: Tennant Creek to Katherine 

Stop & ‘knock one back’ at the oldest pub 

in the Territory, take a dip in the refreshing 

Mataranka thermal pools before reaching 

the lush river town of Katherine. Hotel (B) 

Chill out & swim at the Mataranka 

thermal pools 

Hear stories of ‘We of the Never Never’ 

Homestead 

Day 11: Katherine to Kakadu National Park 

Hike, walk, or take an Explore More 

optional boat trip for an up close 

experience with dramatic Katherine 

Gorge. Then it’s on to Kakadu National 

Park via Edith Falls. Hotel (B,D) 

Visit the stunning Katherine Gorge 

Cool off with a swim at Edith Falls before 

heading into World Heritage Listed 

Kakadu National Park 


You’ll be amazed by the beauty of Kakadu 

& its variety of gorgeous landscapes, 

wildlife & arguably Australia’s best Aboriginal 

rock art found at places like Nourlangie 

Rock & stunning Ubirr. Hotel (B) 


Visit Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre 

Crocodile & wildlife cruise 

Day 13: Kakadu National Park to Darwin 

We make a stop at Litchfi eld National Park 

for a swim in the gorgeous warm waters 

of the famous Florence Falls & a look at 

the incredible termite mounds found here. 

Tonight, get a taste of the party lifestyle in 

Darwin. Hotel (B) 

Learn about the fascinating termite 

mounds known to the area 

Swim in the gorgeous waters of 

Florence Falls 

Day 14: Darwin 

See the sights as you take a city tour, visit 

the Darwin Museum & explore more of 

the Northern Territory’s capital before the 

tour ends. (B) 

See the sites of Darwin on our guided 

city tour 

We visit the Darwin Museum, & learn 

about Darwin’s unfortunate short history 

including Cyclone Tracy & the WW11 

bombings 

Free time to explore Darwin, perhaps 

jump on a jet boat ride in the harbor, 

or chill out on a sunset cruise 

Katherine Gorge cruise 

Kakadu scenic flight 


Code: TEAD 2011/12 



USA A.Springs Darwin Only 

2011 

JUL 21 JUL 23 AUG 3 1869 

AUG 18 AUG 20 AUG 31 1869 

SEP 15 SEP 17 SEP 28 1869 

OCT 13 OCT 15 OCT 26 1869 

NOV 10 NOV 12 NOV 23 1819 

DEC 8 DEC 10 DEC 21 1819 

2012 

JAN 5 JAN 7 JAN 18 1819 

FEB 2 FEB 4 FEB 15 1819 

MAR 1 MAR 3 MAR 14 1819 

MAR 29 MAR 31 APR 11 1819 

APR 26 APR 28 MAY 9 1919 

MAY 24 MAY 26 JUN 6 1919 

JUN 21 JUN 23 JUL 4 1919 

JUL 19 JUL 21 AUG 1 1885 

AUG 16 AUG 18 AUG 29 1885 

SEP 13 SEP 15 SEP 26 1885 

OCT 11 OCT 13 OCT 24 1885 

NOV 8 NOV 10 NOV 21 1875 

DEC 6 DEC 8 DEC 19 1875 

Code: TEDA 2011/12 



USA Darwin A.Springs Only 

2011 

JUL 10 JUL 12 JUL 23 1875 

AUG 7 AUG 9 AUG 20 1875 

SEP 4 SEP 6 SEP 17 1875 

OCT 2 OCT 4 OCT 15 1875 

OCT 30 NOV 1 NOV 12 1829 

NOV 27 NOV 29 DEC 10 1829 

DEC 25 DEC 27 JAN 7 1829 

2012 

JAN 22 JAN 24 FEB 4 1829 

FEB 19 FEB 21 MAR 3 1829 

MAR 18 MAR 20 MAR 31 1829 

APR 15 APR 17 APR 28 1925 

MAY 13 MAY 15 MAY 26 1925 

JUN 10 JUN 12 JUN 23 1925 

JUL 8 JUL 10 JUL 21 1889 

AUG 5 AUG 7 AUG 18 1889 

SEP 2 SEP 4 SEP 15 1889 

SEP 30 OCT 2 OCT 13 1889 

OCT 28 OCT 30 NOV 10 1889 

NOV 25 NOV 27 DEC 8 1879 

DEC 23 DEC 25 JAN 5 1879 







airfares. 


TEAD: Day 4 start A.Springs 8:00am & Day 14 end Darwin 6:00pm. 



TEDA: Day 4 start Darwin 7:30am & Day 14 end A.Springs 9:00am. 







Visit a reptile center 

57 

Australia 

Northern 

Territory 

Territory & 

Outback 

14 Days 






1 night in an outback bush camp 

in a comfy Aussie Swag 


14 meals: 


4 dinners (D) 















& save US$95. 


58 

Australia 

Northern 

Territory 

Alice & 

Kakadu 

9 Days 


6 nights multi-share hotel 



7 meals: 


2 dinners (D) 






National Park fees, local taxes & 

service charges 



\ 

visit contiki.com/kakadu-explore-more for all the optional acitivites you can do 

Explore 

More 

Optionals 






& save US$59. 


Choose your 

direction 

Your choice - travel from Darwin to 

Alice Springs, or from Alice Springs 

to Darwin. 

See Ancient Aboriginal rock art 


2 DARWIN 

2 KAKADU N.P 

1 KATHERINE 

MATARANKA 

DALY WATERS 




WYCLIFFE WELL 

TI TREE 

ALICE SPRINGS 

GULF OF 

CARPENTARIA 


Code: AKDA 2011/12 



USA Darwin A.Springs Only 

2011 

JUL 10 JUL 12 JUL 18 1159 

AUG 7 AUG 9 AUG 15 1159 

SEP 4 SEP 6 SEP 12 1159 

OCT 2 OCT 4 OCT 10 1159 

OCT 30 NOV 1 NOV 7 1129 

NOV 27 NOV 29 DEC 5 1129 

DEC 25 DEC 27 JAN 2 1129 

2012 

JAN 22 JAN 24 JAN 30 1129 

FEB 19 FEB 21 FEB 27 1129 

MAR 18 MAR 20 MAR 26 1129 

APR 15 APR 17 APR 23 1209 

MAY 13 MAY 15 MAY 21 1209 

JUN 10 JUN 12 JUN 18 1209 

JUL 8 JUL 10 JUL 16 1189 

AUG 5 AUG 7 AUG 13 1189 

SEP 2 SEP 4 SEP 10 1189 

SEP 30 OCT 2 OCT 8 1189 

OCT 28 OCT 30 NOV 5 1189 

NOV 25 NOV 27 DEC 3 1159 

DEC 23 DEC 25 DEC 31 1159 

CHOOSE YOUR 

DIRECTION 

Code: AKAD 2011/12 


Kakadu National Park Scenic flight over this World Heritage 

Listed area 

Alice & 

Kakadu 

9 Days 

Itinerary and 




way to Darwin, Australia. 

Day 3: Arrive Darwin 

Check into the Quality Frontier Darwin & 

spend the rest of the free day exploring 

Darwin. Hotel 

Day 4: Darwin & Litchfi eld National Park 

Delve into the Northern Territory’s best kept 

secret, Litchfi eld 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 Litchfi eld’s rainforests & sandstone 

formations 

Enjoy a swim at Florence Falls 

Day 5: 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 


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) 


Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal 

Cultural Centre 

Wildlife cruise to see crocodiles & 

native birds 

Day 7: 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 Explore More optional 

boat trip for an up close experience with 

dramatic Katherine Gorge. Hotel (B) 

Visit mighty Katherine Gorge & see the 

sheer rock walls & wildlife 

Day 8: 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. (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 9: Tennant Creek to Alice Springs 

Experience the age-old, mythological 

Devils Marbles rocks before crossing the 

Tropic of Capricorn & arriving in Alice 

Springs where the tour ends & it’s time to 


Maybe sight a UFO in Wycliffe Well! 

See Aboriginal art & didgeridoos in Ti 

Tree’s local art gallery 

Please note: For the reverse itinerary (AKAD) 

one of the nights accommodation in Darwin is 

replaced with one night in Alice Springs. 

Termite mounds, Litchfield National Park Kakadu National Park 

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USA A.Springs Darwin Only 

2011 

JUL 26 JUL 28 AUG 3 1149 

AUG 23 AUG 25 AUG 31 1149 

SEP 20 SEP 22 SEP 28 1149 

OCT 18 OCT 20 OCT 26 1149 

NOV 15 NOV 17 NOV 23 1125 

DEC 13 DEC 15 DEC 21 1125 

2012 

JAN 10 JAN 12 JAN 18 1125 

FEB 7 FEB 9 FEB 15 1125 

MAR 6 MAR 8 MAR 14 1125 

APR 3 APR 5 APR 11 1199 

MAY 1 MAY 3 MAY 9 1199 

MAY 29 MAY 31 JUN 6 1199 

JUN 26 JUN 28 JUL 4 1199 

JUL 24 JUL 26 AUG 1 1185 

AUG 21 AUG 23 AUG 29 1185 

SEP 18 SEP 20 SEP 26 1185 

OCT 16 OCT 18 OCT 24 1185 

NOV 13 NOV 15 NOV 21 1155 

DEC 11 DEC 13 DEC 19 1155 







airfares. 


AKDA: Day 4 start Darwin 7:30am & Day 9 end A.Springs 2:00pm. 



AKAD: Day 4 start A.Springs 7:30am & Day 9 end Darwin 6:00pm. 







US$125/day 

contiki.com/kakadu 

Katherine Locally guided cruise of beautiful Nitmiluk 

(Katherine) Gorge

Alice & 

Uluru 

8/9 Days 


US$137/day 

Itinerary and 




way to Alice Springs, Australia. 


Meet up with your Contiki team & explore 

the Outback’s unoffi cial capital, ‘The Alice’, 

famous for its remote location, local Aussie 

characters & Aboriginal art. You can even 

get up close to native wildlife at a reptile 

park. Hotel (D) 




Simpsons Gap 

See the dry Todd River which hosts the 

annual Henley on Todd Regatta 



Day 4: Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station 

Get a cultural fi x as you visit members of 

the Walpiri Aboriginal community, try some 

‘bush tucker’ & learn to throw a boomerang! 

Later, it’s on to Kings Creek Station where 

we’ll go local like real Aussie ‘bushies’ & 

sleep under the stars in a comfy swag. 



City’ & desert oasis ‘the Garden of Eden’ 

Sleep under the stars in a traditional 

Aussie ‘swag’ 


We hit the road & make our way to one of 

the worlds most iconic sights, Uluru (Ayer’s 

Rock). Watch the amazing colors change 

as you experience this truly incredible spot. 

Lodge (B) 





Explore 

More 

Optionals 

contiki.com/uluru 

Day 6: Uluru 

Watch shadows & changing colors at 

play as the sun rises over Australia’s pin up 

icon, Uluru. Take a chance to walk around 

‘The Rock’ for some close up angles & 

stories of this amazing area & its Aboriginal 

rock art. Lodge (B) 


Hike the ‘Valley of the Winds’ at ‘Kata- 

Tjuta’ (The Olgas) 

See Uluru at sunrise & sunset 


Say farewell to Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park 

as we head back to Alice Springs. Maybe 

take a quad bike adventure, or just chill out 

pool side & relax in the sun. Hotel (B) 

Enjoy a hearty barbeque ‘Big Brekkie’ 


Choose to take an Explore More amazing 

optional hot air balloon fl ight this morning, 

then say farewell to you new friends. (B) 

Please note: The reverse itinerary (AEAD) will 

be one day longer in Alice Springs due to 

international fl ight schedules. 

MacDonnell Range Hot air balloon ride 

\ 

visit contiki.com/uluru-explore-more for all the optional acitivites you can do 

Kings Canyon Explore Kings Creek Station on a quad-bike 

Scenic helicopter flight over the Canyon 

Uluru Take a ‘wild’ ride on a Harley Davidson around Uluru 

Champagne sunset drinks & nibbles 

Quad biking adventure 


SIMPSONS GAP 

KINGS CANYON 1 

2 ALICE SPRINGS 

THE OLGAS 2 

ULURU 


Code: AEDA 2011/12 



USA A.Springs A.Springs Only 

2011 

JUL 16 JUL 18 JUL 23 1115 

AUG 13 AUG 15 AUG 20 1115 

SEP 10 SEP 12 SEP 17 1115 

OCT 8 OCT 10 OCT 15 1115 

NOV 5 NOV 7 NOV 12 1089 

DEC 3 DEC 5 DEC 10 1089 

DEC 31 JAN 2 JAN 7 1089 

2012 

JAN 28 JAN 30 FEB 4 1089 

FEB 25 FEB 27 MAR 3 1089 

MAR 24 MAR 26 MAR 31 1089 

APR 21 APR 23 APR 28 1165 

MAY 19 MAY 21 MAY 26 1165 

JUN 16 JUN 18 JUN 23 1165 

JUL 14 JUL 16 JUL 21 1145 

AUG 11 AUG 13 AUG 18 1145 

SEP 8 SEP 10 SEP 15 1145 

OCT 6 OCT 8 OCT 13 1145 

NOV 3 NOV 5 NOV 10 1119 

DEC 1 DEC 3 DEC 8 1119 

DEC 29 DEC 31 JAN 5 1119 

Code: AEAD 2011/12 


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USA A.Springs A.Springs Only 

2011 

JUL 21 JUL 23 JUL 29 1165 

AUG 18 AUG 20 AUG 26 1165 

SEP 15 SEP 17 SEP 23 1165 

OCT 13 OCT 15 OCT 21 1165 

NOV 10 NOV 12 NOV 18 1135 

DEC 8 DEC 10 DEC 16 1135 

2012 

JAN 5 JAN 7 JAN 13 1135 

FEB 2 FEB 4 FEB 10 1135 

MAR 1 MAR 3 MAR 9 1135 

MAR 29 MAR 31 APR 6 1215 

APR 26 APR 28 MAY 4 1215 

MAY 24 MAY 26 JUN 1 1215 

JUN 21 JUN 23 JUN 29 1215 

JUL 19 JUL 21 JUL 27 1195 

AUG 16 AUG 18 AUG 24 1195 

SEP 13 SEP 15 SEP 21 1195 

OCT 11 OCT 13 OCT 19 1195 

NOV 8 NOV 10 NOV 16 1169 

DEC 6 DEC 8 DEC 14 1169 







airfares. 


AEDA: Day 3 start Alice Springs 1.30pm & Day 8 end 

Alice Springs 9:00am. 



AEAD: Day 4 start Alice Springs 8:00am & Day 9 end 

Alice Springs 9:00am. 






59 

Australia 

Northern 

Territory 

Alice & 

Uluru 

8/9 Days 




(6 nights for reverse itinerary) 


(3 nights in hotels reverse itinerary) 


1 night on an outback bush camp 

in a comfy Aussie ‘swag’ 


7 meals: 


2 dinners (D) 











Alice Springs Reptile Centre 

experience 


Alice Springs Aboriginal 

‘Dreamtime Bushtucker’ tour 








& save US$59. 



MacDonnell Ranges

Stopover ideas 

Break the journey on your way to & from New Zealand 

& Australia with one of our relaxing stopover options. 

Fiji 

2 Islands 

5 Days 

From US$615pp 

contiki.com/fiji 

Honolulu 

in Hawaii 

2 & 4 Nights 

From US$199pp 

contiki.com/hawaii 

Fiji 2 islands 

Relax on island time with Contiki’s 5 

day/4 night Fiji package. Combining 

2 nights at the Beachcomber Island 

Resort in the tranquil marine sanctuary 

of the beautiful Mamanuca Islands 

& 2 nights at Mantaray Island Resort 

in the Yasawa Islands, it’s the perfect 

way to chill. With fantastic island 

feasts, a huge range of activities, 

nightly live music & entertainment & 

the friendliest people on the planet 

– these islands are the perfect mix of 

relaxation, sun, culture & fun! 

Conditions 

Stopovers are only available in conjunction 

with a Contiki tour booking. There is 

no Contiki Tour Manager included on 

any stopover packages. For twin-share 

accommodation, both persons must 

book at the same time, using the same 

booking reference number. Prices include 

appropriate taxes & service charges. 

Package highlights 

An endless list of watersports like 

kayaking & snorkeling 

Great party nights 

Swimming with the Mantarays 

(seasonal) 

Diving – introductory & certifi ed 

courses available (Mantaray 

Resort only) 

A visit to traditional Fijian villages 

Before & after 

Contiki offers great rates on Viti Levu 

at the Mercure Nadi Hotel before or 

after your island vacation. 

Honolulu in Hawaii 

Contiki has 2 & 4 night packages 

at The Park Shore Waikiki in Honolulu 

on the beautiful Island of Oahu. It’s 

situated across from Waikiki beach 

& minutes from the endless choice 

of shops & restaurants. Enjoy Hawaii’s 

perfect sunsets from the outdoor 

ocean view pool & sun deck! A short 

walk away is the Contiki Customer 

Service Center, our free concierge 

service to make your vacation 

hassle-free & fast track you to the 

best action on the island. 

Conditions 

Stopovers are only available in conjunction 

with a Contiki tour booking. There is 

no Contiki Tour Manager included on 

any stopover packages. For twin-share 

accommodation, both persons must 

book at the same time, using the same 

booking reference number. Prices include 

appropriate taxes & service charges. 

Package highlights 

1/2 day sightseeing tour including 

the USS Arizona, Pearl Harbor 

& Punchbowl 

Contiki Concierge Service 

Starbucks voucher 

Great surfi ng beaches (lessons 

available) 

Amazing shopping 

Waikiki’s party hot spots

Hotel departure points 

& stay longer options\ 

Look up the start city of your tour below for departure point information about where your tour starts & how to get there. There are also details on how to extend your vacation & stay longer either before 

or after your tour. Take advantage of our specially negotiated ‘Stay Longer’ hotel rates listed below, which can be arranged through Contiki or your travel agent when you book your tour. For the most 

up-to-date details go to contiki.com/staylonger & contiki.com/departurepoints 

Australia 

ALICE SPRINGS 

All Seasons Oasis, 

10 Gap Road, Alice Springs: Nestled in 

the foothills of the MacDonnell Ranges, 

this hotel’s features include a tennis court, 

swimming pool & heated spa. Rooms 

are air-conditioned & have TV, direct dial 

telephone & tea/coffee making facilities. 

Getting there: The All Seasons Oasis is 7 miles 

(12km) from Alice Springs Airport. The Airport 

Shuttle Service meets all incoming fl ights & 

will drop off at the hotel on request (approx 

A$15). A taxi to the hotel costs approx A$25. 

Alice Springs Departures: 

Start at 8.00am: Territory & Outback, Alice & 

Uluru (AEAD version). 

Start at 9.00am: Alice & Kakadu. 

Start at 1.30pm: Alice & Uluru (AEDA version). 

Stay longer rates: 

Quad: US$49 Twin: US$69 Single: US$125 

CAIRNS 

Rydges Esplanade Resort, 

Corner The Esplanade & Kerwin Street, 

Cairns: Located a 15 minute walk from the 

heart of Cairns & overlooking the Coral Sea, 

the resort features 3 swimming pools, tennis 

court, business center, brasserie & lobby bar, 

& fully-equipped health & fi tness center. 

Getting there: Rydges Esplanade Resort is 

4 miles (6km) from Cairns International Airport. 

A taxi to the hotel is approx. A$15. 

Cairns Departures: 

Start at 7.30am: Reefs & Rainforests, Island & 

Rainforest, Rainforest Adventure. 

Start at 2.00pm: Beaches & Reefs, Cairns 

Sunshine Trail, Magical Tropics. 



DARWIN 

Quality Frontier Darwin, 

3 Buffalo Court, Darwin: Conveniently 

located, the Frontier Darwin’s rooms are all 

air-conditioned with TV’s & in-house movies. 

The hotel has a large swimming pool, 

restaurants, public bar & beer garden. 

Getting there: The Quality Frontier Darwin 

is 8 miles (13km) from Darwin International 

Airport. Darwin Airport Shuttle Service meets 

all incoming fl ights & will drop off at the 

hotel on request (approx A$11). A taxi fare is 

approx A$25. 

Darwin Departures: 

Start at 7.30am: Territory & Outback, Alice & 

Kakadu, Aussie Explorer. 




Australis Sovereign Hotel, 

138 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise: Located 

a 10 minute walk from the action of central 

Surfers, the hotel features a lagoon style 

For more info check out contiki.com/departurepoints 

pool with beach area, heated spa & sauna, 

restaurant & bar. 

Getting there: There are 2 airports servicing 

Surfers Paradise. Gold Coast airport is approx 

7 miles (12km) or 30 minutes drive south, & 

transfer shuttles cost approx A$18 one way. 

Brisbane airport is approx 56 miles (90km) or 

one & a half hours north, & transfer shuttles 

cost approx A$39 one way. There is also an 

airport train to the Gold Coast, costing A$26. 

Alight at Nerang Station then it’s a 7 mile 

(12km) taxi ride into Surfers Paradise. 

Surfers Paradise Departures: 

Start at 4.30pm: Cairns Sunshine Trail. 

SYDNEY 

The Holiday Inn Potts Point, 

Corner Victoria Street & Darlinghurst Road, 

Potts Point: Ideally positioned in the heart 

of Potts Point & Kings Cross entertainment 

precincts with the Sydney CBD close by, 

the Holiday Inn features a restaurant & bar. 

Rooms are air-conditioned, with ensuite 

bathrooms, tea & coffee making facilities, 

colour TV & mini bar. 

Getting there: The Holiday Inn Potts Point is 

10 miles (16km) from Sydney International 

Airport. Shuttle buses meet all incoming 

fl ights & will drop off at the hotel on request 

(from approx A$13). Also available is the 

airport link rail service which travels to Sydney 

Central Station then change trains for Kings 

Cross Station - located directly under the 

hotel (approx A$14.80). The taxi fare from 

the airport terminals to Holiday Inn Potts Point 

is approx A$45. 

Sydney Departures: 

Start at 7.00am: Reefs & Rainforests, 

Beaches & Reefs, Coast & Whitsundays, 

City to Surf, Aussie Explorer. 

Start at 5.00pm (check in from 3.00pm): 

Sydney New Years Eve. 

Check in from 3.00pm: Sydney Explorer. 


Triple: US$69 Twin: US$95 Single: US$169 

WHITSUNDAYS 

Island Option: 

Getting there: Our hotel is Daydream Island 

Resort. From Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 

on Hamilton Island, Cruise Whitsundays 

meets fl ights for a 30 minute catamaran 

cruise to Daydream Island, departing from 

the jetty located directly at the airport. The 

cost of this transfer is not included in the tour 

price but may be ticketed in conjunction 

with fl ights (approx cost A$55). From 

Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) at Proserpine, 

Cruise Whitsundays offer a streamlined 

transfer with a coach connection directly 

from the airport to Abel Point Marina in Airlie 

Beach, where a connecting ferry transfers 

guests to Daydream Island, approx A$50. 

Start at 5.00pm at Daydream Island: Coast 

& Whitsundays, Island & Rainforests, Magical 

Tropics (Island options). 

Two night sailing option: 

Getting there: Check in is at the Pro Sail 

offi ce, shop 1, 4 The Esplanade, Airlie Beach. 

From Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) on 

Hamilton Island, Cruise Whitsundays meet 

fl ights for a 30 minute catamaran cruise to 

Abel Point Marina, Airlie Beach, departing 

from the jetty located directly at the airport. 

The cost of this transfer is not included in the 

tour price but may be ticketed in conjunction 

with fl ights (approx cost A$55). From 

Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) at Proserpine, 

Whitsunday Shuttle Service offers pre-booked 

transfers to Airlie Beach (approx cost A$15). 

Clients should call Pro Sail on 1800 810 116 or 

07 4946 7533 if they require assistance. 

Check in by 3:00pm at Airlie Beach: Coast 

& Whitsundays, Island & Rainforests, Magical 

Tropics (Sailing options). 

New Zealand 

AUCKLAND 

Mercure Hotel Auckland, 

8 Customs Street, Auckland: Situated in 

the center of the city, within a short walking 

distance of the central shopping & tourist 

areas. Facilities include a brasserie-style 

restaurant & bar. 

Getting there: The Mercure Hotel 

Auckland is 14 miles (22km) from Auckland 

International Airport. The cheapest form of 

transportation to & from Auckland Airport is 

the Airbus situated just outside the terminal 

building (approx NZ$15 pp plus 20% 

discount with Contiki Travelers Guide book). 

Other sources of available transportation 

are shuttle vans (approx NZ$25 pp) or taxis 

(approx NZ$70). 

Auckland Departures: 

Start at 12 noon: Grand Explorer, Grand 

Adventurer, Bay of Islands, Sun & Steam, 

Northern Highlights. 

Stay longer rates (inc. breakfast): 

Twin: US$85 Single: US$165 

CHRISTCHURCH 

Bealey’s Hotel, 

263 Bealey Ave, Edgeware, Chistchurch: 

Located 20 min. walk from the center of 

Christchurch. An excellent base to make 

the most of the city sights, shopping facilities 

& nightlife. Amenities include a restaurant 

& bar. 

Getting there: Bealey’s Hotel is 6 miles 

(10km) from Christchurch International 

Airport. The cheapest form of transportation 

from the airport is shuttle van (approx NZ$15 

pp) or you can get a taxi (approx NZ$35). 

Christchurch Departures: 

Start at 8.00am: Grand Explorer, Grand 

Adventurer, Scenic Southern 



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QUEENSTOWN 

Aspen on Queenstown, 

Fernhill Road, Fernhill Queenstown: The 

perfect place to explore the area with a 

great social atmosphere. 

Getting there: Aspen on Queenstown is 

5 miles (8km) from Queenstown International 

Airport. The cheapest transportation to Aspen 

on Queenstown is the Connecta Bus (approx 

NZ$6) or shuttle bus (approx NZ$20) or by 

taxi (approx NZ$30). All accessable outside 

airport doors. 

Queenstown Departures (Only valid for 

tours departing 1st April - Sep 30, 2011: 

Start at 10.30am: Grand Explorer (14 day 

option), Grand Adventurer (12 day option). 

Tours start at the Queenstown Airport where 

the Contiki coach will pick up clients (no 

formal check-in desk, clients should wait near 

the front door & will easily see the coach 

arriving (it’s a very small airport). The cheapest 

transportation from town to the airport is the 

Shopper Bus (approx NZ$6 pp) 



WELLINGTON 

Abel Tasman Hotel, 

169 Willis Street, Wellington: Well located 

in the main shopping & business area 

& short walking distance to the waterfront 

& museums. 

Getting there: The Abel Tasman Hotel is 

6 miles (10km) from Wellington International 

Airport. The cheapest form of transportation 

from the airport is the orange Wellington 

Link bus situated just outside the terminal 

& to the right (approx NZ$7.50 pp). Get 

off at Courtney Place. Other forms of 

transportation are shuttle vans (approx 

NZ$25 pp) or taxis (approx NZ$35). 

Wellington Departures: 

Start at 7.30am: Scenic Southern (8 day 

option), Northern Highlights (6 day option). 



NOTE: 

Rates are per person per night including 

private facilities. 

Rooms are generally available in Australia 

for a maximum of 2 consecutive nights in 

Sydney & 1 night in Cairns, Alice Springs & 

Darwin. In NZ, rooms are available for one 

night only. Extra nights will be on request. 

Full payment is required 45 days before 

arrival. Cancellation within 14 days of 

arrival date incurs 100% cancellation fee. 

Any amendments incur a charge of US$35. 

Rates only apply to Contiki clients booking 

extra accommodation directly before &/or 

after their tour. 

If two people are sharing a room, booking 

must be made at the same time. 

All hotels are subject to availability & where 

necessary, we may provide an alternative 

on your arrival.

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Got a question? 

Answers to frequently asked questions & things you need to know: 

What’s included? 

Coach, train, ferry transportation & internal fl ights as 

listed in the ‘What’s included’ section. 

Accommodation & meals as listed in the ‘What’s 

included’ section on tour pages. 

Sightseeing listed in the ‘Included highlights’ section 

in each tour itinerary. Unless specifi ed, entrance fees 

to these locations are included. 

Experienced Contiki Tour Manager & Driver. 

What’s not included? 

Air & ferry transfers to tour departure point. 

Personal expense money. 

Visas, personal insurance, medical fees. 

Sightseeing, visits & entrance fees other than those 

specifi ed on tour pages. 

Explore More optional excursions & activities such as 

whitewater rafting, helicopter fl ights, bungy jumping, 

hot air ballooning, etc. 

Lunches (unless specifi ed under “What’s included”) & 

some dinners. 

Will I get more information? 

Upon receipt of final payment, you’ll receive a copy of 

Contiki’s ‘Travelers Guide’ – an information book about 

your vacation. You’ll also receive a comprehensive dayby-day 

itinerary including full details & costs of all Explore 

More optional activities available on your tour. 

Your FREE Contiki document wallet & luggage tag* will 

be sent to you with your travel documents. The wallet is a 

safe pla ce for your tickets & passports, something you’ll 

want to keep & use again. 

* Contiki reserves the right to substitute an alternative 

travel accessory for the Contiki document wallet. 

How much luggage 

can I bring? 

Luggage is restricted to a maximum suitcase size of 29” 

x 20” x 10” (73cm x 50cm x 25cm) & maximum weight 

of 44lbs (20 kg) plus one small hand/day bag that can 

go on the coach with you. 

On tours which include Flotilla Sailing, a small bag 

suitable for the extremely limited luggage space is 

required. Your regular luggage will be stored during this 

time. No external metal frame backpacks please. 

Contiki reserves the right to refuse to accept larger 

suitcases on tour. 

If you have your own ski/boarding equipment, you may 

bring one pair of boots & skis or snowboard. Otherwise, 

your Tour Manager can arrange rental equipment for 

you in Queenstown on tour. 

Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk & baggage 

insurance is strongly recommended. Remember, if your 

tour includes a fl ight you are also subject to airline 

baggage restrictions. 

Note: Contiki is not responsible for any fees incurred as a 

result of overweight luggage 

Past passenger 5% discount 

Eligibility for this discount is based on clients having 

booked & traveled with Contiki (or one of our Travel 

Corporation sister brands, visit www.thetravelcorporation. 

com for details) within 5 years of their last tour. Clients 

must have completed a tour before they can redeem 

the discount on a subsequent tour booking. Only 

one discount can be redeemed per past passenger 

annually. A deposit must be received before the 

discount can be applied to the booking. It is not 

available on pre- & post-tour accommodation rates 

& other selected products. The discount applies to 

brochured prices only & cannot be combined with any 

non-brochured special market promotions. 

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, 

Explore More optional activities, entrance fees to 

attractions & evening entertainment. 

It is advisable to start your tour 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 

early or later in the season you will need warmer clothing 

as well as a raincoat/jacket. A pair of comfortable 

walking shoes is essential. For further details, please refer 

to your ‘Travelers Guide’ information book. 

For more info check out contiki.com/contikipedia 

Explore More 

optional activities 

When do I choose? Optionals are arranged & paid for 

on tour. By leaving the fi nal 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 Tour 

Manager can offer personal advice. Some activities are 

seasonal & weather dependent as well. 

How do I pay? You pay on tour with major credit cards 

(Contiki does not accept Discover Card for payment of 

optionals) or cash (A$ in Australia or NZ$ in New Zealand). 

Am I expected to tip on tour? 

Every country in the world has different tipping policies & 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. 

Your Tour Manager will assist you with any questions about 

this. Likewise, 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. 

Brochure authenticity 

We 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 (July, 2011), 

no vaccinations were necessary. However, it is wise to 

check up-to-date information with your travel agent prior 

to departure. Don’t forget to bring with you any 

medication that you may require en route, such as 

antihistamines or antibiotics. 

Seasonality & climate? 

Being such a large landmass, Australia is prone to seasonal 

climate changes. This will mean that at certain times of the 

year some of our brochured itineraries may need to be 

slightly changed. For example: Northern Australia itineraries 

during the wet season (December to April). 

Inland alpine areas of the South Island in New Zealand 

can be as cold as 14 F (-10 C) 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 tour. Contiki is 

not legally permitted to knowingly allow anybody who 

does not have a valid visa to join a tour. Consult Contiki 

or your travel agent to determine any visas you require & 

how to obtain them. 

Booking Security 

Contiki has been running tours for young people 

since 1962 and is a member of the United States Tour 

Operators Association (USTOA). USTOA includes all the 

major tour operators who are financially bonded for your 

security and who maintain the highest standards. Contiki 

is also a member of the National Tour Association (NTA) 

and the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA). 

Photography credits 

Photos Courtesy of AJ Hackett Front Cover & p.20. Girl 

bungy jumping, p.3. bungy jumping p.18 Man bungy 

jumping Photos Courtesy of Kaitiaki Adventures 

& Rotorua Combo’s p.5 Whitewater rafting Photos 

Courtesy of Interislander p.9 Interislander Cruise Ship 

Photos Courtesy of ©OCEANA/ Mar Mas p.12 Turtle, 

Juan Cuetos p.12 Marine life Photos Courtesy of Bridge 

Climb Sydney p.43 Sydney Harbour Bridge - otto Holdings 

(Aust) Pty Limited Photos Courtesy of Australia Tourism 

p.45 Flinders Ranges - Mike Newling Photos Courtesy of 

Tourism New South Wales p.47 Byron Bay - Hamilton 

Lund, p.50 Cape Tribulation Photos Courtesy of Northern 

Territory Tourist Commission p.57 Darwin, Kakadu 

National Park & Katherine Gorge Photo Courtesy of 

Tourism Australia p.59 Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park 

- Steve Strikie Photos Courtesy of Julie Salsbury p.14 

Fox Glacier Photos Courtesy of Rainforest Retreat, 

Franz Josef p.16 Hotel Room Photos Courtesy of Real 

Journeys p.18, p.21, p.23, p.27 Boat Cruise Photos 

Courtesy of Explore NZ Bay of Islands p.25 Catamaran 

Cruise Photos Courtesy of Flying Kiwi Parasail p.28 

Parasailing Photos Courtesy of Awesome.nz Bay of 

Islands p.28 Sand dune surfing p.28 Dolphin Swimming 

Photos Courtesy of Zorb Ltd p.29 Zorb Photos Courtesy 

of Fox Glacier heli hike p.30 Group snowball fight 

Contiki Vacations Travel Protection Plan 

PROVIDING YOU WITH “ANY REASON” CANCELLATION FLEXIBILITY AND PEACE OF MIND WHILE YOU TRAVEL: 

Contiki Vacations Travel Protection Plan – designed exclusively with the following: 

Priced at: Trips up to $1,500: $129 per person 

Trips $1,501 or greater: $169 per person 

Trips 35 days or longer: $298 per person 

Note: Prices are subject to change without notice. 

SECTION I: 

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT PROTECTION - Provided by Contiki 

Vacations* 

Trip Cancellation: Up to Total Trip Cost. Reimburses the 

non-refundable Contiki Vacations cancellation penalties 

imposed if you must cancel your trip for a covered 

reason such as illness, injury or death to you, a traveling 

companion or an immediate family member. Other 

reasons for cancellation include Common Carrier-caused 

delays due to inclement weather, jury duty, subpoena, 

or a documented traffi c accident en route to departure, 

and other reasons as cited in the plan description. 

The Contiki Vacations “Any Reason” Cancellation 

Waiver**. With the Contiki Vacations “Any Reason” 

Cancellation Waiver, Contiki Vacations will provide you with 

100% of the cancellation charges in the form of a future 

travel credit certifi cate, should you cancel your tour more 

than 48 hours prior to your scheduled departure for any 

reason that is not eligible for cash reimbursement under 

the Trip Cancellation section of the Travel Protection Plan. 

Cancellation charges are reimbursed in the form of Contiki 

Vacations Travel Certifi cates allowing you a two year 

credit to travel with us at a later date! Please note that 

to be eligible for the “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver, 

you must enroll and pay for the plan within two days of 

your initial trip deposit. The certifi cate is valid for two years, 

is non-transferable and non-refundable and may not 

be redeemed for cash. Future travel certifi cates do not 

include airfare cancellation charges for air arrangements 

unless those arrangements were provided by Contiki 

Vacations. 

Trip Interruption: Up to Total Trip Cost 

Trip Delay: Up to $1,000 ($150/day) 

SECTION II: 

TRAVEL INSURANCE BENEFITS - Underwritten by Stonebridge 

Casualty Insurance Company*** 

Baggage Protection: Up to $2,500 

Bag Delay: Up to $500 

Medical & Dental Expenses: Up to $50,000 

Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation: Up to $50,000 

SECTION III: 

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SERVICES - Provided by On Call 

International 

While the above is not a complete description – a full 

plan description detailing the terms, conditions and 

exclusions will be sent to you – we have highlighted just a 

few of the plan benefi ts. If you have any Travel Protection 

Plan questions, or would like to request a copy of the 

plan description, please call our plan administrator, 

BerkelyCare, at 1-866-580-4871. 

You may also view the plan at http://www.berkely.net/ 

travcorp/ctp/faq.htm 

The Contiki Vacations Travel Protection Plan is provided 

in addition to other applicable indemnity or insurance 

programs, where permitted by law and shall apply only 

after benefi ts have been paid. 

* For NY residents, Section I Travel Arrangement 

Protection (Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption & Trip 

Delay) is underwritten by Stonebridge Casualty Insurance 

Company, Columbus, Ohio. 

** For NY residents only, the “Any Reason” Cancellation 

Waiver may be purchased separately from the Contiki 

Vacations Travel Protection Plan. Contact 1-877-722-2195 

for details. 

*** Section II Travel Insurance Benefi ts, Policy Number 

MZ0911064H0000A-U are underwritten by Stonebridge 

Casualty Insurance Company, Columbus, Ohio: NAIC 

#10952 (all states except as otherwise noted) Policy/ 

Certifi cate Form series TAHC5000. In CA, CT, HI, NE, NH, 

PA, TN and TX Policy/Certifi cate Form series TAHC5100 and 

TAHC5200. In IL, IN, KS, LA, OR, OH, VT, WA and WY Policy 

Forms TAHC5100IPS and TAHC5200IPS. 

This plan was designed and is administered by 

BerkelyCareSM. 

IN CALIFORNIA: BerkelyCareSM is a service mark of 

Aon Direct Insurance Administrators, CA Insurance 

License # 0795465. 

IN ALL OTHER STATES: BerkelyCareSM is a division 

of Affinity Insurance Services, Inc. in all states other 

than CA, except: AIS Affinity Insurance Agency, Inc. 

in MN and OK and AIS Affinity Insurance Agency in 

NY. 5864684A 

Massive thanks. 

At Contiki we keep it real, so we asked some of our past travelers & their mates to come & re-live their Contiki 

experience & help us with photography for this brochure. A huge thanks to all our travelers (below) – you guys were 

fantastic! Nothing’s possible without our team either, so a big thank you to Darthy, Alexis, George, Will, our suppliers & 

our team at Contiki Australia & New Zealand. If you’d like to be considered for one of our photo shoots please email 

contikiholidaysphotography@gmail.com with what tour you did, where you’re from & also attach 3 photos - who 

knows next year it could be you! 

Andee Emily Ben Jessika 

Kevin Jaynee Dave Eileen 

Lily Katie Blaire George 

Dan Sian Nick Sam

Booking conditions 

Once Contiki accepts your booking by confirmation thereof a contract is made 

between Contiki & you upon the terms & conditions set out below\ 

OUR RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. YOUR VACATION RESERVATION 

On receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and at our discretion, Contiki 

will reserve your place on your selected vacation. A contract is only made 

between you and us upon your booking being confirmed and accepted by us 

and our communication thereof to either you or your travel agent. 

2. PRICE GUARANTEE 

a) Tour Prices: Are based on costs, tariffs, taxes, charges, levies and 

exchange rates as of 10th June, 2011. Should these change, the price of 

your vacation may increase. If the total price increases by more than 10%, 

you may cancel, without penalty, within 3 DAYS after we notify you of the 

increase. Except as explained below, we will not increase the price of your land 

vacation after we receive your full deposit for your land vacation. In exchange 

for this guarantee, no refund will be made if the cost factors described above 

are reduced. We reserve the right to recover from you increases in cruise 

line imposed fuel surcharges and in taxes, charges or levies imposed by any 

government or its agencies. 

b) Airline Fuel Surcharges & Air-Related Taxes, Fees & Restrictions: As 

noted above, all quoted land and air prices include airline fuel surcharges and 

Air-Related Taxes and Fees, applicable as of 10th June, 2011. However, if the 

customer is notified of the potential for a price increase prior to the time that the 

full amount agreed upon has been paid and customer’s written consent prior to 

accepting any payment has been obtained, we reserve the right to recover from 

you increases in those surcharges. Any additional fees charged by the airlines, 

such as baggage handling, seat selections, and/or any other services are the 

sole responsibility of the passenger(s). Additional air-related restrictions apply. 

See www.contiki.com/restrictions for details. 

3. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR VACATION 

3.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel any tour departure in 

accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. 

3.2 If a cancellation is made any time prior to the tour departure*, Contiki’s 

only liability will be to refund the passenger the amount it has received for the 

booking. Contiki will try and re-book the same or a similar tour and, where 

flights have been confirmed by Contiki, will attempt to confirm air seats 

for the new date selected, subject to availability. Contiki is not liable for any 

changes, amendment or cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel 

arrangements purchased separately. 

3.3 If an alternative tour is not available or acceptable you will be entitled to 

either a full refund of monies paid by you to us or transfer to another Contiki 

vacation without payment of any transfer fee. *Please Note: The departure date 

constitutes the date indicated on Contiki’s confirmation. If you do not join the 

tour on the day of departure then cancellation fees will be 100%. 

3.4 If the change or cancellation is due to force majeure (i.e. circumstances like 

political unrest, war or threat of war, riots, civil strife, closure of airports or ports, 

industrial disputes, terrorist activity, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, epidemic 

or health risk, Acts of God, adverse weather conditions or other similar events 

beyond Contiki’s control) we will give a full refund of any monies paid to us less 

reasonable expenses incurred by us in respect of your booking. 

3.5 Contiki is not responsible for the costs of any other travel arrangements 

affected due to our cancellations or rescheduling of any tour departure. 

4. VACATION DETAILS AND CONDITIONS 

4.1 The information in our brochure is correct to the best of our knowledge at 

the time of going to print (July 2011) but we cannot guarantee that any item 

or amenity mentioned will be available, especially where we have no direct 

control over it. 

4.2 With respect to their touring program Contiki will do their best, at their 

discretion, to select accommodation, sightseeing tours and transportation to 

give you good value for your money. 

4.3 Contiki constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such 

improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control 

make changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to 

substitute hotels. Contiki is not responsible for any other travel arrangements 

affected due to our cancellations. 

4.4 Any special meal requirements will be made on a request basis only. 

Contiki cannot guarantee special meal requests nor will assume any 

responsibility or liability if clients special meal requests are not fulfilled. 

5. LIABILITY 

5.1 Contiki is responsible for properly arranging and conducting your vacation. 

5.2 As a Tour Operator, Contiki makes arrangements with carriers, hoteliers 

and other independent suppliers to provide you with some or all of the travel 

services you purchase. These parties are independent suppliers over whom 

Contiki has no direct control. Unless caused by its own negligence, Contiki is 

not responsible for and accepts no liability in respect of any claims, losses, 

damages, costs or expenses arising out of: 

a) personal injury, sickness, disease, accident or death, however caused, 

including without limitation, where same results from your conduct on vacation. 

b) loss or damage to or delay of baggage or other property unless resulting 

from Contiki’s negligence in which case Contiki’s liability shall be limited to the 

actual loss but in no event would exceed the total vacation cost; 

c) delays and loss as a result of government action, weather, mechanical 

breakdown, equipment failure, labor disputes, sickness, acts of war, 

insurrection, terrorism, Acts of God or any other causes beyond Contiki’s direct 

control. Contiki cannot be responsible for interruption of air carrier service due 

to airline default. 

d) acts or omissions, whether negligent or otherwise, of suppliers of services or 

their personnel (including, without limitation, transportation and accommodation 

services) or of any other person or body unless such a person or body is 

employed by us, or is an agent of ours, and is acting within the scope of 

his or her authority. In no event is Contiki liable for the acts or omissions of 

independent third party contractors or of its own employees or agents acting 

outside the scope of their duties. 

e) loss of enjoyment, upset, disappointment, distress or frustration, whether 

physical or mental, resulting from any of the following: 

(i) any matter or topic described in sub-paragraphs (a) to (d) inclusive above. 

(ii) your failure to obtain the necessary documentation to travel. 

(iii) your failure to arrive on time for initial departure or for connections within 

the tour or to stay within or join your tour at any time after initial departure. 

(iv) your leaving the tour prior to its completion. 

(v) the need for Contiki to change itineraries or substitute accommodation 

or services, provided that Contiki makes every effort to supply the most 

comparable services and accommodations available. 

(vi) cancellation of the vacation by Contiki provided that a full refund of all 

monies paid is made to you. 

(vii) Many of our activities are action and adventure orientated. Sports and 

similar activities inherently involve risks of injury greater than those that 

would be encountered if you were not participating in such, and therefore, 

by voluntarily taking part in any sports or other such activities, you thereby 

acknowledge and assume any of the risks inherent therein. In the absence of 

negligence on our part, or on the part of our agents and representatives, neither 

we nor they accept any responsibility for, and shall not be liable for, any injury, 

illness, damage, loss, accident, expense, delay or any other irregularity resulting 

from your participation in any of the activities made available to you. 

(viii) We take every reasonable precaution possible to assure your comfort, 

safety, and enjoyment while you are taking part in a Contiki vacation. Contiki 

vacations are generally for the young, and not for the frail or those not generally 

enjoying good health. A change of climate, food, time and varied cultural habits 

often affects travelers differently. We therefore recommend that you advise your 

doctor that you are taking one of our vacations and ask if he or she recommends 

anything for your trip, even for something as seemingly benign as an upset 

stomach. Since the brands of any medication to which you are accustomed may 

be unavailable in places to which you are traveling, we recommend you bring 

your own supply of any medication you will require and carry such medication 

in your hand luggage. Prescription drugs should be carried in the original 

labeled bottles. Should you fall ill during your Contiki vacation, we will make 

every reasonable effort to make prompt, sanitary, safe and proper medical care 

available to you. However, if at anytime or anywhere treatments of any sort are 

suggested to you that do not meet your needs or expectations, you should not 

hesitate to contact your own doctor. Also, please note that the same sorts of 

activities that can expose you to certain types of diseases at home can just as 

easily expose you to those same diseases abroad. This information is provided 

only for your convenience and we are not responsible or liable for any damages 

resulting from your failure to confirm or ascertain health information or medical 

precaution, if any, for the places which you will be visiting. 

(ix) Contiki is responsible for taking care to arrange and conduct your vacation 

properly. With you in mind, we have accepted applications from and interviewed 

numerous potential employees, and then we select only those people whom 

we believe in our best judgement would be responsible and congenial, Tour 

Managers, Representatives and Drivers. Although we firmly believe, based on 

personal interviews and certain disclosures made to us by our employees, that 

all of our employees enjoy excellent health, we, like other tour operators, are 

legally unable to confirm this in most, if not all, instances. 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. BOOKING YOUR VACATION 

1.1 In order to reserve your vacation, a deposit of US$200, per person per tour, 

or the full amount payable if booking is made within 45 days of departure, must 

be submitted to Contiki by you in respect of that vacation. This payment is in 

addition to any deposit required by your travel agent. The deposit is accepted 

as a first installment of the vacation price by Contiki only once the booking has 

been confirmed in writing by Contiki or your travel agent. 

1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of a non- transferable, 

non-refundable deposit of US$200 per person for the first tour booked and then 

a deposit of US$200 for second and subsequent tours booked which must be 

paid within 3 days of booking or the reservation will automatically be cancelled. 

2. PAYING THE BALANCE 

2.1 The balance of the vacation price must be paid by no later than 45 days 

before your scheduled vacation departure date which shall be by the due date 

stated on the confirmation issued to you by Contiki. 

2.2 Air Payment: Payment in full for your airfare booked in conjunction with 

Contiki vacation is required at time of booking. Upon receipt of full air payment 

your airfare, tax and fuel surcharges are final. This will be regardless of any 

future price fluctuations. 

2.3 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki may assume that you have 

cancelled and cancellation charges in accordance with clause 3 below will be 

levied by Contiki. 

2.4 Tickets and other documents won’t be forwarded until full payment has 

been received by us. 

2.5 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days of your departure, the full 

cost of the vacation will be payable immediately on booking and we reserve the 

right to provide all travel documents at the vacation departure point. 

2.6 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking and apply cancellation 

charges should payments not be received within the above specified periods. 

2.7 Travel documents will be sent to you approximately 21 days prior to tour 

departure* (providing full payment has been received). All bookings are subject 

to an $8 per booking document delivery fee. However, if travel documents are 

required the next day or earlier than 21 days prior to departure* (providing full 

payment has been received), a fee of $35 per mailing will apply. Bookings made 

and/or payments received within 30 days of departure* incur a $35 per mailing 

document delivery fee. Any documents delivered outside the USA will incur a 

minimum fee of $50. The actual cost will be advised at time of booking. 

3. IF YOU CANCEL 

3.1 If notice of cancellation is received by Contiki 45 days prior to tour 

departure*, the non-refundable, non-transferable deposit will be retained along 

with the Travel Protection. 

3.2 Notice of cancellation must be made in writing directly to Contiki. 

3.3 The following scale of charges will apply when notice of cancellation is 

given after booking is confirmed: 

COACH TOURS (LAND ONLY) 

No. of days prior to Cancellation Fee tour departure* as a % of the total land 

price. 

No. of days prior to Cancellation Fee 

Tour departure* as % of the total land fee 

45 days or more: The non-refundable deposit 

44-22 days: 25% of tour fare 



Day of departure*/No show: 100% 

Extra night hotel accommodations that are cancelled within 14 days of booked 

date will incur 100% cancellation fee, outside 14 days the following fees will 

be charged: 

45-22 days 25% 

21-15 days 30% 

AIR ARRANGEMENTS 

These cancellation charges apply for airline arrangements made by Contiki: 

Prior to Airline Ticketing service fee - $50 per person 

After Airline Ticketing service fee - $75 per person plus any airline imposed 

penalties which may be up to 100% of the air ticket value. 

3.4 Any cancellation of additional services booked prior to and after your tour 

or resort booking, such as pre and post accommodation and transfers, that are 

cancelled within 14 days of the tour departure incur a 100% cancellation fee. 

3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that may be 

levied by your Travel Agent. 

3.6 Please note that Contiki is not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred 

on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately 

from the air and land included package. 

* Please note: the departure date constitutes the date indicated on Contiki’s 

confirmation 

4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING 

4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed, you wish to change to an 

alternative departure date or you wish to change to a different Contiki vacation, 

you may do so subject to availability and provided the new vacation date is 

also in this brochure. 

4.2 A fee of US$30 per person will be charged for any revision or alteration 

made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. Any alterations risk the 

loss of air space or increased airfares. Name changes or corrections will be 

treated as a cancellation of air and all normal air cancellation fees will apply. 

A change of tour date or tour itinerary within 45 days of tour departure will be 

treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply except when 

the change is to an earlier departure date of equivalent or greater value in which 

case a US$30 per person amendment fee will be charged. 

5. VACATION DETAILS AND CONDITIONS 

5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those items included in the price. 

No allowance or refund can be made for meals, accommodation, excursions, 

etc. that you elect not to take, or when museums, shops, etc are closed. Hotel 

facilities may vary from place to place. Meals may vary in style. 

5.2 Contiki’s vacations are specifically planned for those in the 18 through 35 

age group. Consequently the facilities and activities on a Contiki tour are not 

appropriate to persons outside this age bracket. If you have a question regarding 

the age groups, you should discuss this thoroughly with Contiki staff personnel. 

5.3 Contiki strives to provide a safe, enjoyable and memorable travel 

experience for all passengers. Contiki welcomes passengers with special needs 

or disabilities. However, please note the following: 

Passengers are required to advise Contiki, in advance, of any physical, 

medical or other special needs that require accommodation. 

All guests must ensure they are medically and physically fit for travel. Contiki 

may impose safety requirements necessary for the safe operation of the 

tour. Contiki may also exclude an individual from participating in a tour or 

an activity if that individual’s participation poses a direct threat to health 

or safety. 

Contiki does not provide personal devices (such as wheelchairs, hearing aids 

or prescription eye glasses) or services of a personal nature (such as pushing 

a wheelchair or assistance in eating, toileting or dressing). A companion 

capable of providing such assistance must accompany any passenger who 

requires services of a personal nature. 

Contiki does not employ medical personnel. Any necessary medical attention 

will be provided by a local facility at the passenger’s expense. Contiki is 

not responsible or liable for any losses or costs incurred as a result of 

medical services obtained while on tour, or for the quality of the care or 

services received. 

Passengers should be aware some tours include rough terrain, extensive 

walking over cobblestone streets, uneven pavement, steps and locations 

which may not be easily accessible or accessible by wheelchair. During 

the tour, Contiki may make arrangements with carriers, hotels and 

other independent suppliers to provide travel services. These parties are 

independent entities over which Contiki has no control. Accommodations on 

international tours may differ from those in the United States. Contiki cannot 

guarantee disability access or accommodations for passengers traveling on 

international tours. 

Contiki may, in its sole discretion, decline the booking of any passenger or 

remove any passenger who cannot comply or refuses to comply with Contiki’s 

terms and conditions. Contiki is not responsible for any costs incurred in the 

event a passenger is removed from a tour. Passengers agree not to hold 

Contiki or any of its related entities liable for any actions taken under these 

terms and conditions. 

5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements and costs to/from the point 

of commencement/conclusion of the vacation. 

5.5 There may be times when the Contiki Tour Manager or Representative has 

to make a decision in your best interest or the best interests of their group. 

You agree to comply with the authority and decisions of the appointed Contiki 

Tour Manager or Representative and the laws of the country in which you 

are traveling. If you do not so comply or if, in the Contiki Tour Manager’s or 

Representative’s opinion, you are not compatible with the general enjoyment 

and well being of other members on the tour or the smooth operation of the 

vacation itself, we reserve the right to refuse to let you continue with the tour. 

We do not tolerate the possession or carriage of illegal or restricted substances 

(drugs). Furthermore, you agree that your fellow travelers and any Contiki 

Representative has the right to travel/work in a safe environment. Any threats 

to their safety, well being or inappropriate behavior by you, whether verbal or 

physical, will be taken extremely seriously and may result in the immediate 

termination of your vacation. In either event, you will be responsible for your 

own repatriation and related costs and have no claims against us. 

5.5.1 You are responsible for any costs incurred as a result of damage or excess 

cleaning fees related to your accommodation. You are advised to immediately 

report any pre-existing damage in your room to hotel staff and/or a Contiki Tour 

Manager as soon as it is discovered. 

5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, 

neither the operator or service providers, agents or co-operating organizations 

shall be liable for any illness, injury or death or any loss or damages or claims 

whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being 

worn at the time of the accident or incident. 

5.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport and all visas, permits 

and certificates required for your selected vacation as well as any necessary 

vaccinations and to comply with all applicable laws. 

5.8 You agree that our Contiki Tour Managers or Representatives may take 

photographs and films of you while you are on vacation and that these may be used 

in our Group brochures and/or advertising or publicity material without obtaining any 

further consent or payment in respect of such photographs and/or films. 

5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of the vacation, you should inform 

the Contiki Representative during the course of the vacation and if the matter 

cannot be resolved after the representative’s best endeavors to do so during 

the vacation, your complaint should be made in writing to Contiki as soon as is 

reasonably possible after the vacation but within 42 days thereof so that your 

complaint can be investigated. Any claims made after the 42 day period will 

not be considered by Contiki. If you choose to write to Contiki via the Internet, 

please provide your home address so that we are able to reply to you in writing. 

5.10.1 The agreement arising between the passenger and the Operators under 

this brochure and the booking made by the passenger shall be governed by 

the law of the State of California, City of Orange, which shall have exclusive 

jurisdiction in the case of any dispute between the parties. 

5.10.2 If any provision of this contract is held invalid or unenforcable by any 

court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed to be re-written 

to give effect to the same purpose within the permitted limits of the law. The 

validity and enforcability of the other provisions shall not be affected. 

5.10.3 If you are unsuccessful in any legal action instituted against us, you 

agree to pay all our costs, including but not limited to, attorney/client costs. 

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6. INSURANCE 

Contiki highly suggests taking out comprehensive insurance cover for 

cancellation, medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money 

and public liability before you will be accepted on a Contiki vacation. With the 

insurance of BerkelyCare we are able to offer comprehensive travel insurance 

at group discount rates (see details on p.62). If you wish to have this valuable 

protection, please advise your Travel Agent to request the insurance and to 

include the cost of insurance when sending in your vacation deposit. Please 

note that there will be no travel insurance provided unless you request it from 

your Travel Agent and the payment is forwarded to Contiki. Complete details 

of the coverage limitations and exclusions are contained in the documents of 

insurance which will be included with your vacation invoice. Please check that 

the insurance covers all the activities that you are going to be participating in. 

Some policies exclude certain adventure activities. 

7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISM 

In the event of your withdrawal from a vacation after the commencement 

as a result of illness, you must obtain a medical certificate in support of any 

insurance claim. No refunds will be made for any absence from the tour. 

8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE VACATION PRICE 

Airfares (unless you purchase a land+air package), air-related taxes and fees 

passport and visa fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages, meals not 

detailed in the itinerary, tips to tour managers, representatives, drivers and local 

guides, items of a personal nature, excess baggage, and optional excursions. 

9. WEATHER CONDITIONS 

Under no circumstances can we be held responsible for snow or weather 

conditions, nor can any vacation be cancelled or amended by you at any time 

on the basis of snow or weather conditions. 

GENERAL 

1. CONTRACTING PARTIES 

1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain the entire contract 

between you and Contiki. No representation, term, warranty or condition can 

be expressed or implied by reference to any other writing, advertisement or 

conversation. This contract may only be varied in writing by a duly authorized 

officer or director of Contiki. 

1.2 Your contract is with us as the tour operating company. At any time and at 

our complete discretion we may nominate to you in writing any other company 

or person to have the benefit of some or all of those provisions of this contract, 

which we may then specify, as if you had agreed the provisions concerned 

directly with that company or person in the first place as well as agreeing them 

with us. We may at our complete discretion assign all or any rights and liabilities 

arising under or by virtue of this or any other contract with you. 

1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for 

any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board planes, 

transportation or conveyances. We rely on international convention which may 

apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to 

any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision 

of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw 

Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in 

relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; 

Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage 

by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as 

having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any 

claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers and luggage. 

Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance 

by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which 

cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company. 

1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it own aircraft, hotels or coaches. 

All bookings with carriers, hoteliers and other service providers are subject to 

the terms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed by those carriers, 

hoteliers, and other service providers. 

Please note that some of these limit or exclude liability in respect of death, 

personal injury, delay and loss or damage to baggage. While we cannot accept 

any responsibility for any loss as a result of such actions or as a result of any 

act or omission of any such third-parties, 

we will give every reasonable assistance in helping to resolve any reasonable 

dispute. Please also note that Contiki cannot be held responsible for the failure 

of any of these parties to provide facilities or services for handicapped clients 

(see also 5.3 under Vacation Details & Conditions). 

1.5 Please note that no airline or carrier depicted or recommended in this 

brochure by virtue of their endorsement of this brochure represent themselves 

either as contracting with any purchaser of a vacation from Contiki or as having 

any other legal relationship with any such purchaser. 

1.6 Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at the time of going to 

print, however Contiki cannot be held responsible for printing or typographical 

errors, or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances. 

1.7 The agreement arising between the passenger and the Operators under this 

brochure and the booking made by the passenger shall be governed by the law 

of The State of California, which shall have exclusive jurisdiction in the case of 

dispute between the parties. 

1.8 In the case of computer or human billing error we reserve the right to 

reinvoice passenger with correct billings. 

2. USTOA $1 MILLION TRAVELERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. 

Contiki Vacations shares the coverage available under the USTOA $1 Million 

Travelers Assistance Program with affiliates of The Travel Corporation who, as an 

Active member of the USTOA is required to post $1 Million with USTOA to be used 

to reimburse, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the USTOA Travelers 

Assistance Program, the advance payments of Contiki Vacations customers in the 

unlikely event of The Travel Corporation bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of 

business. Further, you should understand that the $1 Million posted by The Travel 

Corporation may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery of the advance 

payments received by Contiki Vacations. Complete details of the USTOA Travelers 

Assistance Program and a list of affiliates may be obtained by writing to USTOA 

at 275 Madison Avenue, Suite 2014, New York, New York 10016, or by email to 

information@ustoa.com or by visiting their website at www.USTOA.com 

2. VALIDITY 

The programs advertised in this brochure are valid from July 2011 

to December 2012. 

3. OPERATING COMPANIES 

The programs advertised in this brochure are operated by Contiki Holidays 

(Australia) Pty Ltd and Contiki Holidays (New Zealand) Limited.

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GOING 

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CONTIKI 

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See more with Contiki 

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. 

© Copyright 2011. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. 

America 

& Canada 

DRIVEN BY SERVICE 

Contiki Vacations is a member 

of the family-owned The Travel 

Corporation and is renowned 

and trusted for its outstanding 

quality, service, value, reliability 

and financial stability. 

www.TheTravelCorporation.com 

Asia South 

America 

For great value combine round the world flights with Contiki’s sweet deals so you can see more for less. Take advantage of great flight deals and our 

exceptional multi-tour savings & keep exploring. Heading to Australia or New Zealand? Book a round the world ticket & stop off on one of our Asia or South 

America trips on the way. Speak to your travel agent for details on round the world tickets & ways to see more with Contiki. 

Contiki Vacations 

801 E Katella Ave. 

3rd Floor 

Anaheim CA 92805 

Administration 

Tel: (714) 935 0808 

Fax: (714) 935 2556 

Reservations 

Tel: (800) CONTIKI 

(800) 266 8454 

Fax: (714) 935 2556 

Web: contiki.com 

CST#1001728-20 

Call Contiki at 1-800-CONTIKI, visit contiki.com or contact your local 

travel agent to confirm that there’s space on the tour you have chosen. 

You can add a pre- or post-night to your Contiki tour (if available) at 

the same time. 

At the time of booking, you must pay a non-refundable deposit of 

US$200 per person for first tour and US$200 per person for second and 

subsequent tours which must be received by Contiki within 3 days. This 

payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent. 

Once your deposit has been received, Contiki will send you or your 

travel agent confirmation of the booking details. 

The balance of the reservation must be received by Contiki no less than 45 

days before the departure date, or at the time of booking if less than 45 

days before departure. If payment is not received by Contiki, we will not be 

responsible for lost land and air reservations. 

Contiki will then send your travel documents and detailed information to 

you or your travel agent about your vacation. 

Important 

By paying the US$200 deposit per person per tour to your travel agent, 

you acknowledge that you have read and understood the Booking 

Conditions as set out on p.63 which make up the contract between 

you and Contiki. 

Groups & special interest tours 

If you’re looking for something completely different for a group of 

25 or more, our Custom Groups Department in Europe, North America, 

Central America, South America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand have 

been helping those with specific group travel requirements for years! 

School and University trips, performance groups, wine tours, culinary 

tours, ski tours, you name it we’ve done it. 

From supplying competitive quotations to helping you plan the best 

itinerary right down to the last detail, our world-wide team of experts are 

able to arrange a custom designed vacation or incentive trip to meet 

the needs of your group. Tel: (866) 652 4483 

Contiki 

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waste to landfills. You can 

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