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Australia, New Zealandand Contiki

Ever thoughtthere must bemore to life?

There is.Think of 5 words:

Adventure and passion – that’s the Contikispirit. It’s what we stand for… and aftertravelling with us, you just might too!

We’ve been a familyowned business since1962 and have led theway since day one,helping generations of travellers discoverthe world.

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Australia & New Zealand because they’re packed full of things to see, do and love. Contiki, becausewe’re the people to help you see your world. So if you want to meet people your age and on yourwavelength to share fantastic times travelling, there’s no better way to go. This could be the beginning of the rest of your life!

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You know the feeling? When you’ve done something so fun, you just want to do it again? That’s Contiki. And that’s why people come from all over the globe to explore Australia & New Zealand with us.

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Like the idea of travelling with your own personal travel guru? Our crew aretrained to help you get the most fromyour holiday, from visiting the sights, to finding and doing things a little more ‘off the itinerary’. Tap into their localknow ledge and get all the help and advice you need. And trust us, they’vemade it through training ‘boot camp’ to get here, so they know their stuff.

We’ve done some hard bargainingacross Australia and New Zealand soyou get the best deals. Other surprisesinclude fitting our modern coaches withpower charging units & loads ofincluded sightseeing.

Truth is, travel can be hard work. Likewhen it’s late and you’re lugging yourbackpack in the rain, up a crowdedstreet, in a new city, looking for streetsigns whilst juggling a map. Not fun. Wetake all the hard work out of your holiday,so you can get down to clocking upsome seriously good times – everythinga holiday should be about.

No younger. No older. Just everyone inbetween. Travel with us and you’ll meetpeople your age and build your globalnetwork big time! All with the aim to see,smell, taste and live Australia and NewZealand AND share some incredibletimes together. Are you ready?

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We hear you. We know you need yourown time to check things out, explorethe back streets, find a great place for a meal or just enjoy some chill out time.All our trips have flexible free time inevery day. There’s also Explore Moreoptional activities (pages 8-9) that letyou pick and mix, whether you’re intoculture, adventure sports, music or food, the choice is healthy and we’re prettyconfident you’ll find something you just can’t say no to.

After 47 years in the business, we havebuilt up quite a reputation. We’re amember of Tour Operator Associationsworldwide and we’re recognised globallyfor our reliability and quality. Sure, thecompany may’ve grown and evolved,but that essential Contiki spirit is asstrong as ever.

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There’s lots to cover in these fantasticcountries! So we’ve got smart andcreated a way of showing you the bestof them by making our tours into‘modules’. This means there’s a load offlexible options to see exactly what youwant, in your timeframe. You canchoose to cover an entire country withour Aussie Explorer and Grand Explorer,or if you’re short on time, choose anynumber of tour combinations (modules)from 3-25 days.

Find your wayaround//////////////////2-3 Australia, New Zealand & Contiki4-5 Why Contiki?6-7 Included highlights & sightseeing8-9 Explore More & optional activities10 Contiki crew11 Real value. Cool deals.12 About contiki.com

Travelling responsibly13 Want to stay longer?

Stopover ideas

Australia tours Days14-15 This is Australia16-17 Aussie Explorer 24/25 18-19 Contrast Reef & Rock 1420 Ocean to Outback 1521 Bridge to Reef 1022-23 Reefs & Rainforests 1624-25 Beaches & Reefs 1426-27 Cairns Sunshine Trail 1228-29 Coast & Whitsundays 1130-31 Island & Rainforest 932 Magical Tropics 733 Rainforest Adventure 334 City to Surf 535 Sydney Explorer & 4

New Years packages36-37 Diving packages 5/3 37 Whitsundays Sailing 338-39 Territory & Outback 1140 Alice & Kakadu 641 Alice & Uluru 6

New Zealand tours Days42-43 This is New Zealand44-45 Grand Explorer 14/1546-47 Grand Adventurer 12/1348-49 Scenic Southern 7/850-51 Northern Highlights 6/852 Bay of Islands 353 Sun & Steam 554 Auckland Explorer 355 Ski New Zealand 7

Asia tours56-57 Asia & Contiki

58 Got a question?59 The fine print60 How to book

Why Contiki?

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That’s what you’re after isn’t it? To explore the places you’veseen in films, read about in books and daydreamed ofvisiting! We call them Included Highlights and they’re a partof every Contiki itinerary, every day.

Best of all, they’re included in the cost of your tour so youcan score extra bang for your buck and be sure you will seethe things that are key to every destination. Stuff like locallyguided tours, some entrance fees, city orientation tours,organised evenings out – they’re just some of what’sincluded. Follow the footprints for a bit more of what you’ll see…

See the

Great Barrier Reef

See the raging Huka Falls

Boat trip to Fraser Island

Funky bars and clubs in Wellington

Chill out on a

Whitsunday Island

Bush camp on a cattle station

Maori culture in Rotorua

Interactive farm experience

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HIGHLIGHTSOn each tour page of

the brochure, we’ve listed a lot of the sightseeing

included in your tour pricewithin the itinerary section.

It’s clearly marked in a different colour – see the

example here for how it looks.

It’s important that you check your insurance includes your participationin adventure activities and be aware that some of our optionals can bephysically demanding and therefore involve some risk.

Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge Champagne & sunset at UluruSnorkel or dive the Great Barrier Reef4WD Fraser Island’s beaches

Sail the WhitsundayIslandsRide a cablecar over the rainforestHot air balloon at dawnGuided rainforest eco-hike

Aboriginal cultural experienceLearn to surf Scenic flight over KakaduCamel ride in the outbackCruise Nitmiluk (Katherine) GorgeRide a Harley in the Red CentreTrip to white-sand Whitehaven BeachZorbing in RotoruaLord of the Rings locations tourRiver boogie boarding

Heli-hike Fox GlacierWine trail in MartinboroughMaori Hangi feast & concert

Canyon swing inQueenstownSwim with the dolphins

Ski & board in the Southern AlpsParty cruise on Lake TaupoFastboat the ‘Hole in the Rock’

Scenic flight over Mt CookFunyakking into ‘Paradise’Rocks’n’Ropes adventure course

Whitewater rafting

Snorkelling the reef

Camel ride

Want to explore more?Sure there are loads of activities already included, but there's also plenty of ‘Free Time’ to go for it andcreate your own adventure ‘off theitinerary’. Explore something you mighthave already seen in more detail, orjust chill out, relax and see where thebackstreets take you. You can also try one of our manyExplore More ‘Optional Activities’ that help turn a great trip into anunforgettable one. Each one has beenhandpicked based on past travellerfeedback and we’ve negotiated greatrates to pass on to you.

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Zorb ballScenic helicopter flight

Bungy jumping

Skiing and snowboarding

Jetboating

Learn to surf lessons

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“My brain is packed with all the

travel knowledge, insider tips

and great ideas you need, so you

can make the most of your time.”

“Sure it’s a tour, but I like to

keep it flexible and move things

around to suit the group and the

day. I’m here to make your trip

the best it can be, and am always

listening and ready to help.”

“Like to get a handle onthe lingo? I’ll give you afew key words and phrasesyou need to mix it withthe locals. Then it’s overto you to give it a try.”

Contiki Crew have made it through training ‘bootcamp’, so they couldn’t be better qualified, plusthey love what they do - all adding up to an evenbetter holiday for you!

“I look friendly, sound

friendly and even wake up

friendly. Not bad, eh? I’m

also around your age and I’ve

got a pretty good idea of the

kind of fun you’re after.”

“TM’s come from round thecountry - nobody knows itbetter than a local.

“The other half of our dynamic

duo - nobody knows the roads

like our Drivers do. They handle

all the driving stress while

getting you where you want, near

door to door, without having to

lug your bags around.”

“I always keep an eagle eye onthings to help make your tripas hassle-free as possible.”

“I live, eat and

breathe travel.

Careful, it’s

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“Travelling with me is

all about you concentrating

on the fun bits. To do

that, I like to focus on

keeping things organised

and running smoothly,

so you can focus on

enjoying your holiday.”

“There’s no tougher

training in the travel

industry than our

intensive training course

and there’s a good reason

why. Contiki makes sure

that only the very best

people make it through

so that you get to

benefit from having

the cream of the crop.”

For more go to contiki.com/crew

Real value.Cool deals. Real value.Cool deals. We’ve done the sums on doing a tour versus travelling on your own to 3 keydestinations. And the results are in! Check the next page to find ways to cut your holiday costs even more.

Auckland Sydney Gold CoastNew Zealand Australia Australia

Breakfast

Sightseeing

1 Night’s Budget Accommodation (price of budget hotel twinshare/room only)

Day Travel Pass

The unbeatableContiki price

Dinner(2 courses and a glass of wine, beer or soft drink)

Transport

NZ$15.50Fully cooked breakfast atStone Oven

NZ$35.00Explorer Bus Pass (not including entry to attractions)

NZ$80.00at Mercure Auckland Hotel

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NZ$42.00at Wildfire Restaurant

NZ$54.00Based on Flexipass bus pass(30 hour pass averaging 5hours/day on travel days)

A$18.50Scrambled eggs, toast, coffee & juice at Adria café

A$62.00AAT Kings Sydney morningcity sights & Bondi tour

A$55.00at Base Backpackers Sydney (double room with ensuite)

A$16.00Cityrail bus/train/ferry travel day pass

A$30.00at Una’s Restaurant

A$17.80Based on Greyhound Pass(Sydney-Cairns valid 45days, travelling for 20 days)

A$18.00Fully cooked breakfast, coffee & juice at Pancakesin Paradise

A$35.00Adventure Duck land + water city sightseeing tour ofthe canals

A$40.00at Sleeping Inn (twin sharewith ensuite)

A$18.00Multi zone day travel pass

A$28.00at George’s Paragon Seafood Restaurant

A$17.80Based on Greyhound Pass(Sydney-Cairns valid 45days, travelling for 20 days)

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US$117/dayConverted to US$

US$129/dayConverted to US$

US$101/day

Contiki’s Aus & NZ from US$62/day

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For more go to contiki.com/deals

*Prices & exchange rates validated at 21st Jan 2009 at the locations stated. Actual costs may change without notice.Sightseeing cost comparison is based on similar activities of what’s included in a Contiki tour price. Contiki’s per day pricingis based on a Bay of Islands tour daily cost.

Early Payment DiscountsSave up to US$239 off the cost of your tourwhen you book and pay in full, 6 or 12 monthsbefore departing. Check the tour page forsavings on the trip of your choice.

Multi-tour DiscountsBook any 2 Contiki trips of 10 days or longer, atthe same time & get up to US$100 off the costof the second tour.

Group DiscountsMORE 4 save 5%Get 4 or more people to book at the same time on the same tour and take 5% off the cost per person.

SAVINGS 7 save 7.5%Book 7 people travelling on the same holiday at the same time and score a 7.5%discount per person.

PERFECT 10 save 10%Round up a group of 10 friends booking on the same tour at the same time and the 11thperson travels free. Or everyone in your groupgets 10% off. Whatever way you like it!

All discounts apply to the land tour price only.More 4, Savings 7 and Perfect 10 can becombined on tours of 5 days or more (with theexception of dive packages).

Reverse ToursSave up to US$125 off when you take a ContikiAUS or NZ tour in reverse from the brochureditinerary. Reverse itineraries start from the northerncities of Darwin, Cairns and The Whitsundays. Orin New Zealand, from Christchurch. Itineraries thatcan be done in reverse itineraries are marked onthe relevant tour pages.

Price GuaranteeAs soon as we receive your deposit, your tourprice is guaranteed and only government actioncan change it. That’s even more reason to book &pay early! See page 59 for details.

Bags packed & ready to go? Or just thinkingabout it? Wherever you’re at with your travelplans, joining the Contiki community online willhelp. Here’s all with theaim to get out there and live travel!You’ll find advice and comments from past Contiki travellers to answer all thoselittle questions (and the big ones)! Andthere’s a healthy amount of pre-trip meeting going on too, so you can often find trip mates from your tour before youeven leave home.

When you hit the roadwith us, there are twovery good reasons to feel great (and probablymore)! First one is thefeel-good factor of knowing you’re about to begin the trip of a lifetime.

Second, you’ll feel even better knowing that travelling by coach emits less carbonemissions and other harmful greenhousegases per passenger than most other forms of transport including cars, trains and planes! International air travel is key to getting you on the road to your worldadventure and most have options for youto carbon offset, if you choose to. Coach isby far the most carbon efficient way totravel around.

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coaches are at:

What else canyou find at contiki.com?• Contiki videos & mini-movie• Cool competitions• The latest deals• More detailed itineraries,prices & Explore More activity options• Plus there’s contikipedia…our very own wiki full of answers to every Contiki question imaginable written by our tour managers and past travellers.

Contiki’s coach fleet is one of the bestaround and we’re regularly updating it sothat all our engines remain fuel efficient and environmentally friendly. For the fullstory go to contiki.com/responsibletravel.

We’re also founding partners and havehelped establish The Leading TravelCompanies Conservation Foundation. US$1 million is awarded annually to projectsthat protect the environment, helpunderprivileged communities and supportsustainable tourism. In 2008, the Foundationhelped protect three million hectares ofAtlantic Forest in Brazil, supportedindigenous sustainable tourism), fundedwildlife research centres in Africa and work topreserve important monuments andarchaeological sites throughout Europe, likethe sinking city of Venice). For more on theFoundation’s work see tltc.com/foundation

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StopoversStay longer

Hotel departure pointsand stay longer options

Break the journey on yourway to New Zealand andAustralia and try one of ourrelaxing stopover options.

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Look up the start city of your tour below for departure point information about where your tour starts and how to get there. There are also details on how to extend your holidayand stay longer either before or after your tour (marked below as PRE & POST). Take advantage of our specially negotiated ‘Stay Longer’ hotel rates listed below, which can bearranged through Contiki or your travel agent when you book your tour. For the most up-to-date details go to contiki.com/staylonger and contiki.com/departurepoints.

AUSTRALIAAlice SpringsAll Seasons Oasis, 10 Gap Road, Alice Springs:Nestled in the foothills of the MacDonnellRanges, this hotel’s features include a tenniscourt, swimming pool and heated spa. Roomsare air-conditioned and have TV, direct dialtelephone and tea/coffee making facilities.Getting there: The All Seasons Oasis is 12 km (7 miles) from Alice Springs Airport. The AirportShuttle Service meets all incoming flights andwill drop off at the hotel on request (approxA$15). A taxi to the hotel costs approx A$25.Alice Springs Departures:Start at 9.00am: Territory & Outback, Alice &Uluru (AEAD version), Alice & Kakadu.Start at 2.00pm: Alice & Uluru (AEDA version).Stay longer rates:Quad: US$29 Twin US$45 Single US$80

CairnsCairns Colonial Club Resort, 18-26 Cannon St.,Manunda: Situated within 10 acres of tropicallandscaped gardens, the resort is only 6kms fromthe centre of Cairns. Features include 3 lagoonswimming pools, a tennis court, fitness centre, 2restaurants, 2 bars and a free bus service into town.Getting there: The Cairns Colonial Club Resort is6 km (4 miles) from Cairns International Airport.The Colonial Club free shuttle meets most flightsand is generally found adjacent to the baggageclaim area. A taxi to the hotel is approx A$15.Cairns Departures:Start at 7.30am: Reefs & Rainforests, Island &Rainforest, Rainforest Adventure.Start at 12.00 noon: Beaches & Reefs, CairnsSunshine Trail, Magical Tropics.Stay longer rates:Quad: US$25 Twin US$49 Single US$95

DarwinQuality Frontier Darwin, 3 Buffalo Court, Darwin:Conveniently located, the Frontier Darwin’s roomsare all air-conditioned with TV’s and in-housemovies. The hotel has a large swimming pool,restaurants, public bar and beer garden.Getting there: The Quality Frontier Darwin is 6km (4 miles) from Darwin International Airport.Darwin Airport Shuttle Service meets all incomingflights and will drop off at the hotel on request(approx A$11). A taxi fare is approx A$25.Darwin Departures:Start at 7.30am: Territory & Outback, Alice &Kakadu, Aussie Explorer.Stay longer rates:Quad: US$35 Twin US$50 Single US$105

Surfers ParadiseAustralis Sovereign Hotel, 138 Ferny Avenue,Surfers Paradise: Located a 10 minute walk from

the action of central Surfers, the hotel features alagoon style pool with beach area, heated spaand sauna, restaurant and bar.Getting there: There are two airports servicingSurfers Paradise. Gold Coast airport is approx22 km (14 miles) or 30 minutes drive south, andtransfer shuttles cost approx A$18 one way.Brisbane airport is approx 90 km (56 miles) orone and a half hours north, and transfer shuttlescost approx A$39 one way. There is also anairport train to the Gold Coast, costing A$26.Alight at Nerang Station then it’s a 12 km taxiride into Surfers Paradise.Surfers Paradise Departures:Start at 5.00pm: Cairns Sunshine Trail.

SydneyThe Chifley Potts Point, Corner Victoria Streetand Darlinghurst Road, Potts Point: Ideallypositioned in the heart of Potts Point and KingsCross entertainment precincts with the SydneyCBD close by, the Chifley features a restaurantand bar. Rooms are air-conditioned, with ensuitebathrooms, tea & coffee making facilities, colourTV and mini bar.Getting there: The Chifley Potts Point is 16 km(10 miles) from Sydney International Airport.Shuttle buses meet all incoming flights and willdrop off at the hotel on request (from approxA$13). Also available is the airport link rail servicewhich travels to Sydney Central Station thenchange trains for Kings Cross Station - locateddirectly under the hotel (approx A$14.80). Thetaxi fare from the airport terminals to ChifleyPotts Point is approx A$35.Sydney Departures:Start at 7.00am: Reefs & Rainforests, Beaches &Reefs, Coast & Whitsundays, City to Surf,Contrast Reef & Rock, Aussie Explorer.Start at 6.00pm (check in from 3.00pm): Ocean toOutback, Bridge to Reef, Sydney New Years Eve.Check in from 3.00pm: Sydney Scene.Stay longer rates:Triple: US$45 Twin US$49 Single US$99

WhitsundaysIsland Versions:Getting there: Our hotel is Daydream IslandResort. From Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) onHamilton Island, Cruise Whitsundays andFantasea Cruises meet flights for a 30 minutecatamaran cruise to Daydream Island, departingfrom the jetty located directly at the airport. Thecost of this transfer is not included in the tourprice but may be ticketed in conjunction withflights (approx cost A$55). From WhitsundayCoast Airport (PPP) at Proserpine, CruiseWhitsundays offer a streamlined transfer with acoach connection directly from the airport to AbelPoint Marina in Airlie Beach, where a connectingferry transfers guests to Daydream Island, approxA$55. Alternatively, Whitsunday Transit Coachesmeet all flights for a transfer to Shute Harbour

(approx A$15) where Fantasea Cruises provide aregular service to Daydream Island, approx A$29.Start at 5.00pm at Daydream Island: Coast &Whitsundays, Island & Rainforests, MagicalTropics (Island stay versions).Two night sailing versions:Getting there: Check in is at the Pro Sail office,shop 1, 4 The Esplanade, Airlie Beach. FromGreat Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) on HamiltonIsland, Cruise Whitsundays meet flights for a 30minute catamaran cruise to Abel Point Marina,Airlie Beach, departing from the jetty locateddirectly at the airport. The cost of this transfer isnot included in the tour price but may beticketed in conjunction with flights (approx costA$55). From Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) atProserpine, Whitsunday Transit Coaches meet allflights for a transfer to Airlie Beach (approxA$15). Clients should call Pro Sail on 1800 810116 or 07 4946 7533 if there are any problems.Check in by 3pm at Airlie Beach: Coast &Whitsundays, Island & Rainforests, MagicalTropics (Sailing versions).

NEW ZEALANDAucklandMercure Hotel Auckland, 8 Customs Street,Auckland: Situated in the centre of the city,within a short walking distance of the centralshopping and tourist areas. Facilities include abrasserie-style restaurant and bar.Getting there: The Mercure Hotel Auckland is22km (14 miles) from Auckland International Airport.The cheapest form of transport to and fromAuckland Airport is the Airbus situated just outsidethe terminal building (approx NZ$15 pp plus 20%discount with Contiki travellers guide book). Othersources of available transport are shuttle vans(approx NZ$25 pp) or taxis (approx NZ$70).Auckland Departures:Start at 12 noon: Grand Explorer, GrandAdventurer, Bay of Islands, Sun & Steam,Northern Highlights.Stay longer rates (inc. breakfast):Twin US$55 Single US$105

ChristchurchBealey’s Hotel, 263 Bealey Ave, Edgeware,Chistchurch: Located 20 min. walk from the centreof Christchurch. An excellent base to make themost of the city sights, shopping facilities andnightlife. Amenities include a restaurant & bar.Getting there: Bealey’s Hotel is 10km (6 miles)from Christchurch International Airport. Thecheapest form of transport from the airport isshuttle van (approx NZ$15 pp) or you can get ataxi (approx NZ$35).Christchurch Departures:Start at 8.00am: Grand Explorer, GrandAdventurer, Scenic Southern.Stay longer rates (inc. breakfast):Quad US$35 Twin US$40 Single US$75

QueenstownQueenstown Lodge, Sainsbury Road, FernhillQueenstown: The perfect place to explore thearea with a great social atmosphere.Getting there: Queenstown Lodge is 8km (5 miles) from Queenstown International Airport.The cheapest transport to Queenstown lodge isthe Connecta Bus (approx NZ$6) or shuttle bus(approx NZ$20) or by taxi (approx NZ$30). Allaccessable outside airport doors.Queenstown Departures:Start at 10.30am: Grand Explorer (14 dayoption), Grand Adventurer (12 day option).Tours start at the Queenstown Airport where theContiki coach will pick up clients (no formal check-in desk, clients should wait near the front door andwill easily see the coach arriving (it’s a very smallairport). The cheapest transport from town to theairport is the Shopper Bus (approx NZ$6 pp)Stay longer rates (inc. breakfast):Twin US$40 Single US$70

WellingtonAbel Tasman Hotel, 169 Willis Street,Wellington: Well located in the main shoppingand business area and short walking distance tothe waterfront and museums.Getting there: The Abel Tasman Hotel is 10km (6 miles) from Wellington International Airport.The cheapest form of transport from the airportis the orange Wellington Link bus situated justoutside the terminal and to the right (approxNZ$5 pp). Get off at Courtney Place. Other formsof transport are shuttle vans (approx NZ$20 pp)or taxis (approx NZ$30).Wellington Departures:Start at 7.30am: Scenic Southern (8 day option),Northern Highlights (6 day option).Stay longer rates (inc. breakfast):Twin US$45 Single US$79

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Fiji Islands 5 days – 2 islands from US$390*5 day/4 night package combining 2 nights at the Beachcomber Island Resort in the Mamanuca islands & 2 nights at Manta Ray Resort in the Yasawa islands.

Hawaii 2 or 4 nights in Honolulu from US$135*2 & 4 night packages on the beautiful island of Oahu, in a great hotel near Waikiki Beach, with an included Contiki concierge service to make your holiday hassle-free.

For more go to contiki.com/hawaii

For more go to contiki.com/fiji

• Rates are per person per night including private facilities.

• Rooms are available in Australia for amaximum of 3 consecutive nights in Sydney& Cairns, and 1 night in all other properties.In NZ, rooms are available for one night only.Extra nights will be on request.

• Full payment is required 45 days beforearrival. Cancellation within 14 days ofarrival date incurs 100% cancellation fee.Any amendments incur a charge ofUS$30.

• Rates only apply to Contiki clientsbooking extra accommodation directlybefore and/or after their tour.

• If two people are sharing a room -booking must be made at the same time.

• All hotels are subject to availability andwhere necessary, we may provide analternative on your arrival.

It’s different out here. From the endless space of theoutback, red centre and national parks of the Top End.To the East Coast with it’s chilled-out coastal towns,beaches, reef, rainforests and Sydney’s big city bustle.Whatever kind of holiday you’re after, Australia’s got itand we’re here to show you the best bits!

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Cairns Colonial Club

Daydream Island Resort

Outback camp, Kings Canyon

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Sleep in amazing places like...

Under the stars in a comfy Aussie ‘swag’ at Kings Creek Station In the heart of Uluru-Kata Tjuta or Kakadu National ParksIn the outback in a traditional country homestead on a working cattle farm Right on the beachfront at our Surf Camp or Great Barrier Reef island resort Amongst the Daintree rainforest at an eco-lodge or onboard a yacht surrounded by the blue water Whitsundays And when in the cities, it’s quality, central hotels

There’s loads more online atcontiki.com/ausaccommodation

Australia

Sailing The Whitsundays

Sip champagne watching the sunset at spectacular Uluru.Get a taste of life on a working cattle station.

Snorkel or dive one of the world’s 7 natural

wonders – the Great Barrier Reef.

Have a ‘tinny’ (can of beer) and a ‘yarn’

(conversation) with your new ‘mates’ (friends).

Get your adrenaline pumping with skydiving, bungy jumping and white water rafting.Get up close to nature in the Kakadu wetlands.

Walk through the Daintree, the oldest rainforest

on earth. Feel the warm sand between your

toes on one of countless stunning beaches.

4WD your heart out across the sand dunes

on Fraser Island.

Learn the ‘ropes’ sailing around The Whitsunday Islands. Make friends with the locals (i.e. koalas and kangaroos)

Beach culture comes to life when you learn to surf.

Ride a camel in the open outback.

And that’s just t he beginning!

with Contiki from US$62 per day

Flights are included!Domestic flights (as markedon the map) are included inthe tour price.

Your choiceYou can start this tour inDarwin and travel it inreverse – if you do, you saveup to US$125 and this tourwill be 24 days long.

25 DaysAussieExplorercombining the East Coast & Northern Territory

Kings Canyon

You’ll have plenty of free time to explore and do your own

thing, as well as choose from our optional activities. Here’s

some of what you could get up to (at an additional cost):

PORT STEPHENS: Dolphin watching

cruise & swimming COFFS HARBOUR: Learn to surf lesson

Litchfield N.P

Mataranka

Devils Marbles

Daly Waters

Wycliffe Well

Tully

Townsville

Airlie Beach

Shute Harbour

Mackay

Brisbane

Currumbin

Noosa

Byron Bay

Capricorn Coast

Sydney

The Olgas

Simpsons Gap

ALICE SPRINGS

PORT STEPHENS

COFFS HARBOUR

SURFERS PARADISE

FRASER ISLAND

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• 24 nights multi-share accommodation(23 nights for reverse itinerary): 17 nights in hotels & resorts, 2 nightsin a lodge, 2 nights in an eco-lodge,1 night in a surf school village, 1 nightin a country homestead & 1 night onan outback bush camp in a comfyAussie ‘swag’. Sailing option:substitute 2 nights in resort with 2nights on a yacht (see page 37)Basis: mainly quad, some triple. Twin/singleshare also available at additional cost.Outback bush camp & yacht quad/multi-share onlyMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation

• 19 breakfasts (B) & 9 dinners (D)Sailing option: 19 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) & 10 dinners (D)

• A dedicated crew with an experienced& professional Tour Manager & Driver

• Transport in a modern, air-conditionedcoach with powerpoints for charging

• Flight from Cairns to Alice Springs(reverse for EXDS)

• Sightseeing tours of all major cities• Local taxes & service charges

FRASER ISLAND: Locally guided 4WD trip across the island & lunch THE WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent) CAIRNS: Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch…or stay dry with coral viewing by semi-submersible ULURU: Take a ‘wild’ ride on a Harley Davidson around Uluru ALICE SPRINGS: Dawn hot air balloon flight over desert & the MacDonnell Range KAKADU NATIONAL PARK: Scenic flight over this World Heritage Listed area

Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Sydney to Shoal Bay (Port Stephens)Meet up with your Contiki crew, check outSydney’s icons, & head north to Port Stephens& pristine Shoal Bay where you can cruise withthe dolphins or try sandboarding. Resort (D)Sydney city tourSee the Opera House & Harbour BridgeVisit Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair for apanoramic view of Sydney HarbourDay 2: Shoal Bay to Coffs HarbourContinue up Australia’s famous ‘holiday coast’to the beautiful beaches of Coffs Harbourwhere our Surf Camp & School has cabinslocated right on the beach. We’ll show you thebest waves to surf if you already know how, orteach you if you don’t. Surf Village (B,D)See the iconic ‘Big Banana’Day 3: Coffs Harbour to Surfers ParadiseWander through the relaxed coastal town ofByron Bay with its New Age-organic lifestyle &artsy shops. Later, encounter native Aussieanimals at Currumbin Sanctuary. Hotel (B)Visit Cape ByronVisit a wildlife sanctuary - cuddle a koala &see kangaroos, emus, crocodiles, dingoes,Tasmanian devils & more!Visit Jupiter's CasinoDay 4: Surfers ParadiseSurfers Paradise is a travellers paradise & theplace to party in the ‘sunshine state’. Combinesun, surf, adventure activities & more bars &nightclubs than you could ‘poke a stick at’! Hotel Day 5: Surfers Paradise to Fraser IslandExplore Brisbane, a cosmopolitan city that hasa laid-back, small town attitude. After lunch it’son to Noosa, a little beach resort blending thechic with surf culture. Eco Lodge (B,D)Brisbane city tourWatch a fascinating cutting demonstrationof Australia’s national gemstone, the OpalVisit picturesque Noosa & its beachDay 6: Fraser IslandUncover World Heritage listed Fraser Island, agigantic 800,000 year old sandbar. Bushwalk &4WD through its diverse ecology of rainforests,sandunes & freshwater lakes. Eco Lodge Scenic boat trip to Fraser Island Enjoy the eco-resort’s facilitiesDay 7: Fraser Island to Country HomesteadArrive at our homestead in the heart ofAustralia’s cattle country. Get a slice of the realAussie country life & genuine local hospitalityover a hearty meal. Country Homestead (B,D)Farm tour - see farm animals & kangaroos!Evening bonfire with music & a barDay 8: Country Homestead to WhitsundaysPass through Mackay & its sugar cane fields enroute to Airlie Beach. A quick ferry ride & you’llfind yourself in a slice of heaven on tropicalDaydream Island. Resort (B,D)Cross the Tropic of CapricornRockhampton city tourVisit Airlie Beach, right on the water with apumping bar & cafe scene Transfer boat to Daydream Island

Days 9-10: The WhitsundaysTime to slow it down, chill out, & catch somerays on the amazing white sandy beaches. Orget your blood pumping with a ton of activities tochoose from like waterskiing, parasailing, tennis,beach volleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B) (B)Enjoy great resort facilitiesSee native birdlife & wallabiesDay 11: Whitsundays to CairnsFurther north, it’s Townsville next, a happeningcity that straddles the coast & the outback.Continue road-tripping along the spectacularGreat Green Way via Tully to the ever-populartravellers’ hub of Cairns. Resort (B)Townsville city tourSee Magnetic Island from the Castle Hilloverlook area in TownsvilleCross the Tully River, home to Australia'sbest white water raftingDays 12-13: CairnsWith a lush tropical setting, Cairns offers greatrestaurants, bars, markets, shopping, & ofcourse, nightlife! It’s also the jumping off pointfor lots of activities like the Outer Barrier Reefcruise or whitewater rafting. Resort (B)Cairns city tourDay 14: Cairns to Alice SpringsChill in Cairns, then hop on a flight to AliceSprings & your ‘Territory’ adventure. Hotel Day 15: Alice SpringsExplore the Outback’s unofficial capital, ’TheAlice’, famous for its remote location, populatedby Aussie characters & is the national hub forAboriginal art. Hotel (B,D)Alice Springs city tourVisit ANZAC Hill memorialLearn about plants & animals of theAustralian desert at The Desert ParkVisit the important Aboriginal cultural siteof Simpson’s Gap, home to theblackfooted wallabyVisit West MacDonnell National ParkDay 16: Alice Springs to Kings Creek StationStrike out West to rugged Kings Creek Station,a working camel station, & tonight do as thereal Aussie ‘bushies’ do & sleep under the starsin a comfy swag. Outback bush camp (B,D)Cross the Finke - the world’s oldest riverEnjoy a unique experience at an overnightbush camp on a cattle & camel stationSee the desert night sky & starsDay 17: Kings Creek Station to UluruWalk through one of the most spectacularsights in central Australia – Kings Canyon. Thenhit the road for the Yulara Resort & watch thesun set over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Lodge (B)Visit Watarrka (Kings Canyon) National ParkHike to the 'Garden of Eden' waterhole &the 'Lost City'See Mt. Connor, over 700 million years oldDay 18: UluruWatch shadows & changing colours at play asthe sun rises over Australia’s pin up icon, Uluru.Take a chance to walk up, on or around ’TheRock’. Then visit Kata Tjuta (The Olga’s) whereeach rock represents a person, an animal orfood from the Aboriginal Dreaming. Lodge (B)Entry to Uluru National Park (fee included)See Uluru up close at sunset & sunriseVisit the Uluru Cultural CentreHike the Valley of the Winds at The Olga'sDay 19: Uluru to Alice SpringsPit stop at a fascinating institution in outbacktravel, the traditional Australian Roadhouse, onthe return trip to Alice Springs. Hotel (B)Visit a traditional outback roadhouseDay 20: Alice Springs to Tennant CreekOpt in to see the sunrise over the MacDonnellRanges from a hot air balloon. Tonight’s stay is inTennant Creek surrounded by million-acre cattlestations & Aboriginal communities. Hotel (D)Visit the small art gallery in Ti Tree to seeAboriginal art & didgeridoos

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save US$239.Or pay 6 months inadvance and save US$119.See page 11 for details.

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Code: EXSD 2009/10All prices per person in US$

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2009MAR 25 APR 17 2410 2625APR 22 MAY 15 2410 2625MAY 20 JUN 12 2410 2625JUN 17 JUL 10 2410 2625JUL 15 AUG 7 2350 2565AUG 12 SEP 4 2350 2565SEP 9 OCT 2 2350 2565OCT 7 OCT 30 2350 2565NOV 4 NOV 27 2470 2685DEC 2 DEC 25 2470 2685DEC 30 JAN 22 2470 26852010JAN 27 FEB 19 2470 2685FEB 24 MAR 19 2470 2685MAR 24 APR 16 2470 2685APR 21 MAY 14 2460 2675MAY 19 JUN 11 2460 2675JUN 16 JUL 9 2460 2675JUL 14 AUG 6 2420 2635AUG 11 SEP 3 2420 2635SEP 8 OCT 1 2420 2635Days 8-10: Sailing

Whitsundays optionWant to get out on the water for thenext couple of days? Choose ourWhitsunday sailing option! See page 37for more info & the pricing box for costs.There’s no twin or single share availableonboard the boat. (B,D) (B,L,D) (B,L).

Codes: ex Sydney:EXSX / ex Darwin:EXDX

Maybe sight a UFO in Wycliffe WellVisit the Devil’s Marbles rock formationStay in the ‘true blue’ Aussie outback townof Tennant CreekDay 21: Tennant Creek to KatherineStop & ‘tip one back’ at the oldest pub in theTerritory before dipping into the refreshingMataranka Thermal Pools. Continue on to thesurprisingly lush river town of Katherine. Hotel (B)Visit Daly Waters - the famous outback pubSwim in the Mataranka thermal poolsVisit Elsey - the historic ’We of the NeverNever’ homesteadDay 22: Katherine to Kakadu National ParkHike, walk, or take an optional boat trip for anup close experience with dramatic KatherineGorge. Then it’s on to Kakadu National Park viaEdith or Gunlom Falls. Hotel (B,D)Visit mighty Katherine Gorge & see thesheer rock walls & wildlifeDay 23: Kakadu National ParkBe stunned by the ecological ‘jewel’ of Kakadu& its variety of superb landscapes & wildlife, &arguably Australia's best Aboriginal rock artfound at places like Nourlangie Rock. Hotel (B)Walk & see the Aboriginal rock artVisit Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural CentreWildlife cruise - see crocodilesDay 24: Kakadu National Park to DarwinWind your way to Darwin, an exotic, diverseplace that combines East & West & attractspeople from all over the country. Tonight maybetry lucking out at the casino or go dancing &party the night away. Hotel (B)See the Cyclone Tracy museum displayDay 25: Darwin to Litchfield National ParkDelve into the Northern Territory’s best keptsecret, Litchfield National Park & plunge into thecool pool of water below Florence Falls. Thenit’s back to Darwin where the tour ends & itstime to say farewell to your new friends. (B)See the unique, huge termite moundsLitchfield’s rainforests & rock formationsEnjoy a swim at Florence Falls

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• 13 nights multi-share accommodation:7 nights in hotels & resorts, 2 nightsin a lodge, 2 nights in an eco-lodge,1 night in a surf school village & 1 night in a country homesteadBasis: mainly quad, some triple. Twin/singleshare also available at additional costMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation

• 10 breakfasts (B) & 5 dinners (D)• A dedicated crew with an

experienced & professional TourManager & Driver

• Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach withpowerpoints for charging

• Flights from Whitsundays to Cairns & Cairns to Uluru


4 wheel driving, Fraser Island

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SURFERS PARADISE: ‘Bushwacker’ guided National Park rainforest walk & lunch COFFS HARBOUR: Learn to surf lesson FRASER ISLAND: Locally guided 4WD trip across the islandWHITSUNDAYS: Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch…or stay dry with coral viewing by semi-submersible ALICE SPRINGS: Dawn hot air balloon flight over desertKINGS CANYON: Scenic helicopter flight over the Canyon ULURU: Take a ‘wild’ ride on a Harley Davidson around Uluru - Champagne sunset drinks & nibbles

Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Sydney to Shoal Bay (PortStephens)Meet up with your Contiki crew & checkout Sydney’s icons. Then head up north tothe ‘blue water paradise’ of Port Stephens& pristine Shoal Bay where you can cruisewith the dolphins or try sandboarding.Resort (D)Sydney city tour See the Sydney Opera House &Harbour BridgeVisit Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair for apanoramic view of Sydney HarbourDay 2: Shoal Bay to Coffs HarbourContinue up Australia’s famous ‘holidaycoast’ to the beautiful beaches of CoffsHarbour where our Surf Camp & Schoolhas cabins located right on the beach.We’ll show you the best waves to surf ifyou already know how, or teach you if youdon’t. Surf Village (B,D)See the iconic ‘Big Banana’Day 3: Coffs Harbour to SurfersParadiseWander through the relaxed, small coastaltown of Byron Bay with its New Age-organic lifestyle, artsy shops & fantasticeateries. Later, encounter native Aussieanimals at Currumbin Sanctuary. Hotel (B)Visit Cape Byron - Australia's mosteasterly pointVisit a wildlife sanctuary - cuddle akoala & see kangaroos, emus,crocodiles, dingoes, Tasmanian devils& more!Visit stunning Gold Coast beachesVisit Jupiter's CasinoDay 4: Surfers ParadiseSurfers Paradise is the place to party inthe ‘sunshine state’. Combine sun, surf,adventure, water activities & more bars &nightclubs than you could ‘poke a stickat’, & you have a travellers paradise! Hotel Day 5: Surfers Paradise to Fraser IslandExplore Brisbane, a cosmopolitan city thathas still retained a laid-back, small townattitude. After lunch it’s on to Noosa, alittle beach resort blending the chic withsurf culture. Eco Lodge (B,D)Brisbane city tourWatch a fascinating cuttingdemonstration of Australia’s nationalgemstone, the OpalVisit picturesque Noosa & its beachDay 6: Fraser IslandTake a full day to uncover World Heritagelisted Fraser Island, a gigantic 800,000year old sandbar. Bushwalk & 4WDthrough its diverse ecology of rainforests,towering sandunes & freshwater lakes.Eco Lodge Scenic boat trip to Fraser Island Stay in the eco-village & enjoy theresort facilitiesDay 7: Fraser Island to CountryHomesteadA bit further north & find yourself at ourhomestead in the heart of Australia’s cattlecountry. Get a slice of the real Aussiecountry life & genuine Aussie hospitality overa hearty meal. Country Homestead (B,D)Farm tour to see the farm animals &even kangaroos!Enjoy this evening’s activities withmusic, a bar & a bonfire

Day 8: Country Homestead to theWhitsundaysPass through Mackay & its sugar canefields en route to Airlie Beach - gateway tothe Whitsunday Islands. A quick ferry ride& you’ll find yourself in a slice of heavenon tropical Daydream Island. Resort (B,D)Cross the Tropic of CapricornRockhampton city tourVisit Airlie Beach, right on the waterwith a pumping bar & cafe scene Transfer boat to Daydream IslandDay 9: The WhitsundaysTime to slow it down, chill out, & catchsome rays on the amazing white sandybeaches. Or get your blood pumping witha ton of activities to choose from likewaterskiing, parasailing, tennis, beachvolleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B)Enjoy great resort facilities like theday spaSee native birdlife & wallabiesDay 10: The Whitsundays to CairnsCatch a quick flight & head north to the ever-popular travellers’ hub ofCairns – home to plenty of action & theworld-famous Great Barrier Reef. Resort (B)Flight from Whitsundays to CairnsDay 11: Cairns to Uluru (Ayers Rock)Hop on another plane & this time see thecontrast as you fly from the 'blue & green'of the coast to the 'red' of the outback atYulara Resort. Lodge (B)Flight from Cairns to UluruDay 12: UluruWatch shadows & changing colours atplay as the sun rises over Australia’s pinup icon, Uluru. Take a chance to walk up,on or around ’The Rock’. Then visit KataTjuta (The Olga’s) where each rockrepresents a person, an animal or foodfrom the Aboriginal Dreaming. Lodge (B)Entry to Uluru National Park (feeincluded) See Uluru up close at sunset &sunrise Visit the Uluru Cultural Centre Hike the Valley of the Winds at KataTjuta (The Olga's)Day 13: Uluru to Alice SpringsPit stop at a fascinating institution inoutback travel, the traditional AustralianRoadhouse, on the return trip to AliceSprings. Hotel (B)Visit a traditional outback roadhouseDay 14: Alice SpringsExplore the Outback’s unofficial capital,’The Alice’, famous for its remote location,its population of Aussie characters &reputation as the national hub forAboriginal art. Then the tour ends in theafternoon & it's time to say farewell to yournew friends. Alice Springs city tourVisit ANZAC Hill memorialVisit the important Aboriginal culturalsite of Simpson’s Gap, home to theblackfooted wallabyVisit West MacDonnell National ParkPlease note: Itinerary may change slightlydepending on flight schedules.

Tjapukai Aboriginal Park

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Code: RRSA 2009/10

Start Finish US$ Sydney A.Springs pp

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Itinerary and includedsightseeingDays 1-9: Sydney to CairnsRefer to Bridge to Reef itinerary & includedsightseeing described on page 21.Day 10: Cairns to Alice SpringsChill in Cairns, then hop on a flight to AliceSprings & your ‘Territory’ adventure. Hotel Cairns sightseeing tourDay 11: Alice SpringsExplore the Outback’s unofficial capital,‘The Alice’, famous for its remote location,its population of Aussie characters & itsreputation as the national hub forAboriginal art. Hotel (B,D)Alice Springs town tourVisit ANZAC Hill memorialVisit Alice Springs Desert Park & learnabout plants & animals found acrossthe Central Australian desertVisit the important Aboriginal culturalsite of Simpson’s Gap, home to theblackfooted wallabyVisit West MacDonnell National ParkDay 12: Alice Springs to Kings CreekStationStrike out West to rugged Kings CreekStation, a working camel station, & tonightdo as the real Aussie ‘bushies’ do & sleepunder the stars in a comfy swag. Outbackbush camp (B,D)Cross the Finke - the world’s oldest riverEnjoy a unique experience at anovernight bush camp on a cattle &camel stationSee the desert night sky & stars

Day 13: Kings Creek Station to UluruWalk through one of the most spectacularsights in central Australia – Kings Canyon.Then hit the road for the Yulara Resort &watch the sun set over Uluru (Ayers Rock).Lodge (B)Visit Watarrka (Kings Canyon) NationalParkHike to the 'Garden of Eden'waterhole & the 'Lost City'See Mt. Connor, over 700 million years oldDay 14: UluruWatch shadows & changing colours atplay as the sun rises over Australia’s pinup icon, Uluru. Take a chance to walk up,on or around ’The Rock’. Then visit KataTjuta (The Olga’s) where each rockrepresents a person, an animal or foodfrom the Aboriginal Dreaming. Lodge (B)Entry to Uluru National Park (feeincluded) See Uluru up close at sunset & sunrise Visit the Uluru Cultural Centre Hike the Valley of the Winds at KataTjuta (The Olga's)Day 15: UluruThe tour ends after breakfast in Uluru &it's time to say farewell to your newfriends. Or space permitting, catch a freetransfer back to Alice Springs (arrive atapproximately 6.00pm). (B)

All activities listed on the opposite page for Bridge to Reef as well as these activities below: ALICE SPRINGS: Learn from Aboriginal people about their lifestyle and beliefs on a ‘DreamtimeBushtucker’ experience - Dawn hot air balloon flight over desert & the MacDonnell Range ULURU: Take a ‘wild’ ride on a Harley Davidson around Uluru - Champagne sunset drinks & nibbles

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Start Sydney 5.00pm and end Uluru 8.00am.

For departure point information see page 13.

Code: OOUI 2009/10

Start Finish US$ Sydney Uluru pp

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• 14 nights multi-share accommodation:11 nights in hotels & resorts, 2 nightsin a lodge & 1 night on an outbackbush camp in a comfy Aussie ‘swag’Basis: mainly quad, some triple. Twin/singleshare also available at additional cost.Outback bush camp quad/multi-share onlyMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation


experienced & professional TourManager, Driver & ContikiRepresentative


• Flights & transfers from Sydney toWhitsundays & Cairns to Alice Springs



15 DaysOcean toOutbackcombining the East Coast & Northern Territory

Flights includedDomestic flights (as marked on the map) are included in the tour price.

Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: SydneyCheck-in to the hotel, then head out tospend the afternoon exploring Sydney.This evening meet up with your TourManager & fellow Contiki travellers fordinner and a night on the town. Hotel (D)Days 2-3: SydneyTake in Sydney’s amazing icons on aguided sightseeing tour & harbour cruise.Then hit the streets & see this dazzling cityfor yourself - the beaches are at the city’sdoorstep, the street cafés buzz & thenightlife rocks! You could venture out ofSydney for a fun day trip to the famousHunter Valley vineyards or picturesqueBlue Mountains. Hotel Hop-on hop-off city sightseeing tourto see the Sydney Opera House,historic Rocks area & Harbour BridgeCruise on one of the most beautifulharbours in the world - SydneyHarbourDay 4: Sydney to the WhitsundaysEnjoy Sydney for one last morning atsome of the great museums or ‘flex theplastic’ shopping. Then hop on a flight &head to the tropical Whitsundays whereyou’ll find a slice of heaven on DaydreamIsland. Resort (B,D)Boat trip from the mainland toDaydream IslandDays 5-6: The WhitsundaysTime to slow it down, chill out, & catch some rays on the amazing whitesandy 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 facilitiesSee native birdlife & wallabiesDay 7: The Whitsundays to CairnsHead north to the ever-popular travellers’hub of Cairns – home to plenty of action &the world-famous Great Barrier Reef. Resort (B)Note: Today we may substitute the coach travelalong the coast with a flight from theWhitsundays to Cairns. When we do this the flightis included in the prices shown.

Days 8-9: CairnsWith a lush tropical setting, Cairns has somuch to offer – great restaurants, bars,markets, shopping, & of course, nightlife!It’s also the jumping off point for lots ofactivities like the Outer Barrier Reef cruiseor whitewater rafting. Resort (B)Cairns city tourDay 10: CairnsSpend a fascinating morning experiencingAboriginal culture at Australia’s mostawarded attraction - Tjapukai AboriginalCultural Park. Then return to Cairns wherethe tour ends & its time to say farewell toyour new friends.Visit Tjapukai & see Aboriginaldancing, spear throwing & learn tothrow a boomerang

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SYDNEY: Climb Sydney’s most famous icon, The Harbour Bridge - Adrenaline-pumping harbour jetboat ride WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent)CAIRNS: Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch - White water raft the mightyTully River - Tandem skydive - Bungy jump with panoramic views of the rainforest


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• 15 nights multi-share accommodation: 2 nights in a hotel, 9 nights inresorts, 2 nights in an eco-lodge, 1 night in a surf school village & 1 night in a country homesteadSailing option: substitute 2 nights inresort with 2 nights on a yacht (seepage 37)Basis: mainly quad, some triple. Twin/singleshare also available at additional cost.Yacht quad/multi-share onlyMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation


• A dedicated crew with anexperienced & professional TourManager & Driver


• Rainforest adventure on days 1 & 2• Sightseeing tours of all major cities• Local taxes & service charges

WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent) SURFERS PARADISE: ‘Bushwacker’ guided National Park rainforest walk & lunchFRASER ISLAND: Locally guided 4WD trip across the island & lunch COFFS HARBOUR: Learn to surf lesson PORT STEPHENS: Dolphin watching cruise & swimming

Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Cairns to Cape TribulationMeet up with your Contiki Crew & head toPort Douglas, a glamorous, yet low-keyresort town popular with the rich & famous.Keep heading north along the stunning CoralSea to Mossman Gorge, the pristine DaintreeNational Park & Cape Tribulation. Resort (D)See Port Douglas & gorgeous Four MileBeach - a band of white-sand beachbacked by palms Walk through the Daintree Rainforest toMossman Gorge for swimmingDay 2: Cape TribulationGet back to nature in the Daintree NationalPark with its ancient rainforests. Dip in arefreshing swimming hole before headingback to Cape Tribulation - a unique areawhere 2 of Australia’s most significant WorldHeritage sites, The Great Barrier Reef & thewet tropics, meet! Resort (B)Learn about unique Daintree flora &fauna on a board walkListen to Aboriginal legends about theprecious areaDay 3: Cape Tribulation to CairnsLearn about the fascinating indigenousAboriginal culture. Then it’s back to Cairnsfor the evening. Resort (B)Visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Centre& see native dancing, learn to throw aboomerang & see spear throwingDays 4-5: CairnsWith a lush tropical setting, Cairns has somuch to offer – great restaurants, bars,markets, shopping, & of course, nightlife! It’salso the jumping off point for lots of activitieslike the Outer Barrier Reef cruise orwhitewater rafting. Resort Cairns city tourDay 6: Cairns to the WhitsundaysPass through Tully & Townsville en route toAirlie Beach - gateway to the WhitsundayIslands. A quick ferry ride & you’ll findyourself in a slice of heaven on prettyDaydream Island. Resort (B,D)Cross the Tully River, home to Australia'sbest white water rafting (optional activity)Townsville city tourVisit Airlie Beach with a pumping bar &cafe sceneDays 7-8: The WhitsundaysTime to slow it down & catch some rays onthe amazing white sand beaches of TheWhitsundays. Or get your blood pumpingwith heaps of activities to choose from likewaterskiing, parasailing, tennis, beachvolleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B) (B)See native birdlife & wallabiesEnjoy great resort facilities

Day 9: The Whitsundays to CountryHomesteadPass through Mackay & its sugar cane fields

on your way to our homestead in the heart ofAustralia’s cattle country. Get a slice of thereal country life & genuine Aussie hospitalityover a hearty meal. Country Homestead (B,D)Cross the Tropic of CapricornRockhampton city tourFarm tour to see a mix of farm animals& even kangaroos!Day 10: Country Homestead to FraserIslandHead back out to the coast, catch a ferry, &touch down on the natural wonder of FraserIsland. Eco Lodge (B,D)Day 11: Fraser IslandTake a full day to uncover World Heritagelisted Fraser Island, a gigantic 800,000 yearold sandbar. Bushwalk & 4WD through itsdiverse ecology of rainforests, toweringsandunes & freshwater lakes. Eco Lodge Scenic boat trip to Fraser Island Enjoy the eco-resort’s facilitiesDay 12: Fraser Island to Surfers ParadiseBack to the mainland, it’s on to Noosa, alittle beach resort blending the chic with surfculture. After lunch, explore Brisbane, acosmopolitan city that has still retained alaid-back, small town attitude before arrivingin Surfers Paradise. Hotel (B)Visit picturesque Noosa & its beachBrisbane city tourWatch a fascinating cuttingdemonstration of Australia’s nationalgemstone, the OpalTry your luck at Jupiter's CasinoDay 13: Surfers ParadiseSurfers Paradise is the place to party in the‘sunshine state’. Combine sun, surf,adventure, water activities & more bars &nightclubs than you could ‘poke a stick at’,& you have a travellers paradise! Hotel Day 14: Surfers Paradise to Coffs HarbourEncounter native Aussie animals atCurrumbin Sanctuary before wanderingthrough the artsy, coastal town of Byron Bay.Then continue down Australia’s famous‘holiday coast’ to the beautiful beaches ofCoffs Harbour where our Surf Camp &School has cabins located right on thebeach. Surf Village (B,D)Visit a wildlife sanctuary - cuddle a koala& see kangaroos, emus, crocodiles,dingoes, Tasmanian devils & more!Visit Cape Byron - Australia's mosteasterly pointDay 15: Coffs Harbour to Shoal Bay(Port Stephens)This morning we’ll show you the best wavesto surf if you already know how, or teach youif you don’t. This afternoon, head to the‘blue water paradise’ of Port Stephens &pristine Shoal Bay. Resort (B,D)See the iconic ‘Big Banana’Day 16: Shoal Bay to SydneyAfter taking a chance to cruise with thedolphins or trying out sandboarding in PortStephens, finish up the day by checking outSydney’s icons. The tour ends here & itstime to say farewell to your new friends. (B)Sydney city tour See the Sydney Opera House & HarbourBridgeVisit Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair for apanoramic view of Sydney Harbour

Whitewater rafting

Byron Bay


Days 6-8: SailingWhitsundays optionWant to get out on the water for thenext couple of days? Choose ourWhitsunday sailing option! See page37 for more info & the pricing box forcosts. There’s no twin or single shareavailable onboard the boat. (B,D) (B,L,D) (B,L).

Codes: ex Cairns:BWCW / ex Sydney:BWSWSave Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save US$139.Or pay 6 months inadvance and save US$69.See page 11 for details.

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Code: BWCS 2009/10All prices per person in US$

Start Finish Tour Tour & Cairns Sydney Only Sailing

2009APR 2 APR 17 1400 1615APR 9 APR 24 1400 1615APR 20 MAY 5 1400 1615APR 30 MAY 15 1400 1615MAY 7 MAY 22 1400 1615MAY 28 JUN 12 1400 1615JUN 4 JUN 19 1400 1615JUN 25 JUL 10 1400 1615JUL 2 JUL 17 1365 1580JUL 23 AUG 7 1365 1580JUL 30 AUG 14 1365 1580AUG 10 AUG 25 1365 1580AUG 20 SEP 4 1365 1580AUG 27 SEP 11 1365 1580SEP 7 SEP 22 1365 1580SEP 17 OCT 2 1365 1580SEP 24 OCT 9 1365 1580OCT 5 OCT 20 1365 1580OCT 15 OCT 30 1365 1580OCT 22 NOV 6 1365 1580NOV 2 NOV 17 1435 1650NOV 12 NOV 27 1435 1650NOV 19 DEC 4 1435 1650NOV 30 DEC 15 1435 1650DEC 10 DEC 25 1435 1650DEC 17 JAN 1 1435 1650DEC 28 JAN 12 1435 1650

2010JAN 7 JAN 22 1435 1650JAN 13 JAN 28 1435 1650JAN 25 FEB 9 1435 1650FEB 4 FEB 19 1435 1650FEB 11 FEB 26 1435 1650FEB 25 MAR 12 1435 1650MAR 4 MAR 19 1435 1650MAR 11 MAR 26 1435 1650MAR 18 APR 2 1435 1650MAR 25 APR 9 1435 1650APR 1 APR 16 1430 1645APR 8 APR 23 1430 1645APR 19 MAY 4 1430 1645APR 29 MAY 14 1430 1645MAY 6 MAY 21 1430 1645MAY 27 JUN 11 1430 1645JUN 3 JUN 18 1430 1645JUN 24 JUL 9 1430 1645JUL 1 JUL 16 1405 1620JUL 22 AUG 6 1405 1620JUL 29 AUG 13 1405 1620AUG 9 AUG 24 1405 1620AUG 19 SEP 3 1405 1620AUG 26 SEP 10 1405 1620SEP 6 SEP 21 1405 1620SEP 16 OCT 1 1405 1620SEP 23 OCT 8 1405 1620

Code: BWSC 2009/10All prices per person in US$

Start Finish Tour Tour & Sydney Cairns Only Sailing

2009MAR 22 APR 6 1480 1695MAR 29 APR 13 1480 1695APR 9 APR 24 1480 1695APR 19 MAY 4 1480 1695APR 26 MAY 11 1480 1695MAY 17 JUN 1 1480 1695MAY 24 JUN 8 1480 1695JUN 14 JUN 29 1480 1695JUN 21 JUL 6 1480 1695JUL 12 JUL 27 1445 1660JUL 19 AUG 3 1445 1660JUL 30 AUG 14 1445 1660AUG 9 AUG 24 1445 1660AUG 16 AUG 31 1445 1660AUG 27 SEP 11 1445 1660SEP 6 SEP 21 1445 1660SEP 13 SEP 28 1445 1660SEP 24 OCT 9 1445 1660OCT 4 OCT 19 1445 1660OCT 11 OCT 26 1445 1660OCT 22 NOV 6 1445 1660NOV 1 NOV 16 1515 1730NOV 8 NOV 23 1515 1730NOV 19 DEC 4 1515 1730NOV 29 DEC 14 1515 1730DEC 6 DEC 21 1515 1730DEC 17 JAN 1 1515 1730DEC 27 JAN 11 1515 1730

2010JAN 2 JAN 17 1515 1730JAN 14 JAN 29 1515 1730JAN 24 FEB 8 1515 1730JAN 31 FEB 15 1515 1730FEB 14 MAR 1 1515 1730FEB 21 MAR 8 1515 1730FEB 28 MAR 15 1515 1730MAR 7 MAR 22 1515 1730MAR 14 MAR 29 1515 1730MAR 21 APR 5 1515 1730MAR 28 APR 12 1515 1730APR 8 APR 23 1510 1725APR 18 MAY 3 1510 1725APR 25 MAY 10 1510 1725MAY 16 MAY 31 1510 1725MAY 23 JUN 7 1510 1725JUN 13 JUN 28 1510 1725JUN 20 JUL 5 1510 1725JUL 11 JUL 26 1485 1700JUL 18 AUG 2 1485 1700JUL 29 AUG 13 1485 1700AUG 8 AUG 23 1485 1700AUG 15 AUG 30 1485 1700AUG 26 SEP 10 1485 1700SEP 5 SEP 20 1485 1700SEP 12 SEP 27 1485 1700SEP 23 OCT 8 1485 1700

14 DaysBeaches& Reefs




PORT STEPHENS: Sandboard & ‘surf’ down the

sandunes SYDNEY: Climb Sydney’s most famous

icon, The Harbour Bridge (tours finishing Sydney)

Tully


Mackay

Noosa

Byron Bay

Capricorn Coast

Sydney

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Brisbane


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Great Australian

Bight

Tasman Sea

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

NORTHERN TERRITORY

NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

QUEENSLAND


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• 13 nights multi-share accommodation:2 nights in a hotel, 7 nights in resorts,2 nights in an eco-lodge, 1 night in asurf school village & 1 night in acountry homesteadSailing option: substitute 2 nights inresort with 2 nights on a yacht (seepage 37)Basis: mainly quad, some triple. Twin/singleshare also available at additional cost.Yacht quad/multi-share onlyMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation





SURFERS PARADISE: Harley Davidson motorbike tour through the Hinterland - ‘Bushwacker’ guided National Park rainforest walk & lunch - Spectacular tandem skydive CAIRNS: Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise - Great Barrier Reef scuba diving for beginners and certified divers - Dawn hot air balloon flight & champagne breakfastFRASER ISLAND: Locally guided 4WD trip across the island & lunch THE WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent)

Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Sydney to Shoal Bay (PortStephens)Meet up with your Contiki crew & check outSydney’s icons. Then head up north to the‘blue water paradise’ of Port Stephens &pristine Shoal Bay where you can cruise withthe dolphins or try sandboarding. Resort (D)Sydney city tour See the Sydney Opera House &Harbour BridgeVisit Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair for apanoramic view of Sydney HarbourDay 2: Shoal Bay to Coffs HarbourContinue up Australia’s famous ‘holidaycoast’ to the beautiful beaches of CoffsHarbour where our Surf Camp & Schoolhas cabins located right on the beach.We’ll show you the best waves to surf ifyou already know how, or teach you if youdon’t. Surf Village (B,D)See the iconic ‘Big Banana’Day 3: Coffs Harbour to Surfers ParadiseWander through the relaxed, small coastaltown of Byron Bay with its New Age-organic lifestyle, artsy shops & fantasticeateries. Later, encounter native Aussieanimals at Currumbin Sanctuary. Hotel (B)Visit Cape Byron - Australia's mosteasterly pointVisit a wildlife sanctuary - cuddle a koala& see kangaroos, emus, crocodiles,dingoes, Tasmanian devils & more!Visit stunning Gold Coast beachesVisit Jupiter's CasinoDay 4: Surfers ParadiseSurfers Paradise is the place to party inthe ‘sunshine state’. Combine sun, surf,adventure, water activities & more bars &nightclubs than you could ‘poke a stickat’, & you have a travellers paradise! Hotel Day 5: Surfers Paradise to Fraser IslandExplore Brisbane, a cosmopolitan city thathas still retained a laid-back, small townattitude. After lunch it’s on to Noosa, alittle beach resort blending the chic withsurf culture. Eco Lodge (B,D)Brisbane city tourWatch a fascinating cuttingdemonstration of Australia’s nationalgemstone, the OpalVisit picturesque Noosa & its beachDay 6: Fraser IslandTake a full day to uncover World Heritagelisted Fraser Island, a gigantic 800,000 yearold sandbar. Bushwalk & 4WD through itsdiverse ecology of rainforests, toweringsandunes & freshwater lakes. Eco Lodge Scenic boat trip to Fraser Island Stay in the eco-village & enjoy theresort facilitiesDay 7: Fraser Island to CountryHomesteadA bit further north & find yourself at ourhomestead in the heart of Australia’s cattlecountry. Get a slice of the real Aussiecountry life & genuine Aussie hospitality overa hearty meal. Country Homestead (B,D)Farm tour to see the farm animals &even kangaroos!Enjoy this evening’s activities withmusic, a bar & a bonfireDay 8: Country Homestead to theWhitsundaysPass through Mackay & its sugar canefields en route to Airlie Beach - gateway to

the Whitsunday Islands. A quick ferry ride& you’ll find yourself in a slice of heavenon tropical Daydream Island. Resort (B,D)Cross the Tropic of CapricornRockhampton city tourVisit Airlie Beach, right on the waterwith a pumping bar & cafe scene Transfer boat to Daydream IslandDays 9-10: The WhitsundaysTime to slow it down, chill out, & catchsome rays on the amazing white sandybeaches. Or get your blood pumping witha ton of activities to choose from likewaterskiing, parasailing, tennis, beachvolleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B)(B)Enjoy great resort facilitiesSee native birdlife & wallabies

Day 11: The Whitsundays to CairnsGo north to the happening city of Townsvillethat straddles the coast & the outback.Continue road-tripping along the spectacularGreat Green Way via Tully to the ever-popular travellers’ hub of Cairns. Resort (B)Townsville city tourView Magnetic Island, an unspoiltnational park, from TownsvilleCross the Tully River, home toAustralia's best white water raftingDays 12-13: CairnsWith a lush tropical setting, Cairns has somuch to offer – great restaurants, bars,markets, shopping, & of course, nightlife!It’s also the jumping off point for lots ofactivities like the Outer Barrier Reef cruiseor whitewater rafting. Resort (B)Cairns city tourDay 14: CairnsVisit Tjapukai to learn about fascinating &ancient Aboriginal culture. Then it’s backto Cairns where the tour ends & it’s timeto say farewell to your new friends. Visit Tjapukai Aboriginal CulturalCentre & see Aboriginal dancing, throwa boomerang & see spear throwing

Tandem skydiving

Tjapukai Cultural Park

Aussie lifesaver


Codes: ex Sydney:BRSW / ex Cairns:BRCW


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Code: BRSC 2009/10All prices per person in US$

Start Finish Tour Tour & Sydney Cairns Only Sailing

2009MAR 22 APR 4 1295 1510MAR 29 APR 11 1295 1510APR 9 APR 22 1295 1510APR 19 MAY 2 1295 1510APR 26 MAY 9 1295 1510MAY 17 MAY 30 1295 1510MAY 24 JUN 6 1295 1510JUN 14 JUN 27 1295 1510JUN 21 JUL 4 1295 1510JUL 12 JUL 25 1265 1480JUL 19 AUG 1 1265 1480JUL 30 AUG 12 1265 1480AUG 9 AUG 22 1265 1480AUG 16 AUG 29 1265 1480AUG 27 SEP 9 1265 1480SEP 6 SEP 19 1265 1480SEP 13 SEP 26 1265 1480SEP 24 OCT 7 1265 1480OCT 4 OCT 17 1265 1480OCT 11 OCT 24 1265 1480OCT 22 NOV 4 1265 1480NOV 1 NOV 14 1325 1540NOV 8 NOV 21 1325 1540NOV 19 DEC 2 1325 1540NOV 29 DEC 12 1325 1540DEC 6 DEC 19 1325 1540DEC 17 DEC 30 1325 1540DEC 27 JAN 9 1325 1540

2010JAN 2 JAN 15 1325 1540JAN 14 JAN 27 1325 1540JAN 24 FEB 6 1325 1540JAN 31 FEB 13 1325 1540FEB 14 FEB 27 1325 1540FEB 21 MAR 6 1325 1540FEB 28 MAR 13 1325 1540MAR 7 MAR 20 1325 1540MAR 14 MAR 27 1325 1540MAR 21 APR 3 1325 1540MAR 28 APR 10 1325 1540APR 8 APR 21 1320 1535APR 18 MAY 1 1320 1535APR 25 MAY 8 1320 1535MAY 16 MAY 29 1320 1535MAY 23 JUN 5 1320 1535JUN 13 JUN 26 1320 1535JUN 20 JUL 3 1320 1535JUL 11 JUL 24 1300 1515JUL 18 JUL 31 1300 1515JUL 29 AUG 11 1300 1515AUG 8 AUG 21 1300 1515AUG 15 AUG 28 1300 1515AUG 26 SEP 8 1300 1515SEP 5 SEP 18 1300 1515SEP 12 SEP 25 1300 1515SEP 23 OCT 6 1300 1515

Code: BRCS 2009/10All prices per person in US$

Start Finish Tour Tour & Cairns Sydney Only Sailing

2009APR 4 APR 17 1225 1440APR 11 APR 24 1225 1440APR 22 MAY 5 1225 1440MAY 2 MAY 15 1225 1440MAY 9 MAY 22 1225 1440MAY 30 JUN 12 1225 1440JUN 6 JUN 19 1225 1440JUN 27 JUL 10 1225 1440JUL 4 JUL 17 1195 1410JUL 25 AUG 7 1195 1410AUG 1 AUG 14 1195 1410AUG 12 AUG 25 1195 1410AUG 22 SEP 4 1195 1410AUG 29 SEP 11 1195 1410SEP 9 SEP 22 1195 1410SEP 19 OCT 2 1195 1410SEP 26 OCT 9 1195 1410OCT 7 OCT 20 1195 1410OCT 17 OCT 30 1195 1410OCT 24 NOV 6 1195 1410NOV 4 NOV 17 1255 1470NOV 14 NOV 27 1255 1470NOV 21 DEC 4 1255 1470DEC 2 DEC 15 1255 1470DEC 12 DEC 25 1255 1470DEC 19 JAN 1 1255 1470DEC 30 JAN 12 1255 1470

2010JAN 9 JAN 22 1255 1470JAN 15 JAN 28 1255 1470JAN 27 FEB 9 1255 1470FEB 6 FEB 19 1255 1470FEB 13 FEB 26 1255 1470FEB 27 MAR 12 1255 1470MAR 6 MAR 19 1255 1470MAR 13 MAR 26 1255 1470MAR 20 APR 2 1255 1470MAR 27 APR 9 1255 1470APR 3 APR 16 1250 1465APR 10 APR 23 1250 1465APR 21 MAY 4 1250 1465MAY 1 MAY 14 1250 1465MAY 8 MAY 21 1250 1465MAY 29 JUN 11 1250 1465JUN 5 JUN 18 1250 1465JUN 26 JUL 9 1250 1465JUL 3 JUL 16 1230 1445JUL 24 AUG 6 1230 1445JUL 31 AUG 13 1230 1445AUG 11 AUG 24 1230 1445AUG 21 SEP 3 1230 1445AUG 28 SEP 10 1230 1445SEP 8 SEP 21 1230 1445SEP 18 OCT 1 1230 1445SEP 25 OCT 8 1230 1445

12 DaysCairnsSunshine Trail




FRASER ISLAND: Locally guided 4WD

trip across the island & lunch

Tully


Mackay

Noosa

Capricorn Coast

3

CAIRNS3

COUNTRY HOMESTEAD

1

FRASER ISLAND2

BrisbaneSURFERS PARADISE 2


Townsville

Gulf of Carpentaria

Great Australian

Bight

Tasman Sea

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

NORTHERN TERRITORY

NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

QUEENSLAND


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• 11 nights multi-share accommodation:2 nights in a hotel, 6 nights in resorts,2 nights in an eco-lodge & 1 night ina country homesteadSailing option: substitute 2 nights inresort with 2 nights on a yacht (seepage 37)Basis: mainly quad, some triple. Twin/singleshare also available at additional cost.Yacht quad/multi-share onlyMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation





THE WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent) CAIRNS: Tandem skydive - White water raft the mighty Tully River - Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch…or stay dry with coral viewing by semi-submersible - Dawn hot air balloon flight & champagne breakfast

Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Surfers ParadiseMeet up with your Contiki Crew & headinto the bright lights of Surfers Paradise fora great night out with your new travelbuddies! Hotel Visit Jupiter's CasinoDay 2: Surfers ParadiseSurfers Paradise is the place to party inthe ‘sunshine state’. Combine sun, surf,adventure, water activities & more bars &nightclubs than you could ‘poke a stickat’, & you have a travellers paradise! Hotel Day 3: Surfers Paradise to Fraser IslandExplore Brisbane, a cosmopolitan city thathas still retained a laid-back, small townattitude. After lunch it’s on to Noosa, alittle beach resort blending the chic withsurf culture. Eco Lodge (B,D)Brisbane city tourWatch a fascinating cuttingdemonstration of Australia’s nationalgemstone, the OpalVisit picturesque Noosa & its beachDay 4: Fraser IslandTake a full day to uncover World Heritagelisted Fraser Island, a gigantic 800,000 yearold sandbar. Bushwalk & 4WD through itsdiverse ecology of rainforests, toweringsandunes & freshwater lakes. Eco Lodge Scenic boat trip to Fraser Island Stay in the eco-village & enjoy theresort facilitiesDay 5: Fraser Island to CountryHomesteadA bit further north & find yourself at ourhomestead in the heart of Australia’s cattlecountry. Get a slice of the real Aussiecountry life & genuine Aussie hospitality overa hearty meal. Country Homestead (B,D)Farm tour to see the farm animals &even kangaroos!Enjoy this evening’s activities withmusic, a bar & a bonfireDay 6: Country Homestead to theWhitsundaysPass through Mackay & its sugar canefields en route to Airlie Beach - gateway tothe Whitsunday Islands. A quick ferry ride& you’ll find yourself in a slice of heavenon tropical Daydream Island. Resort (B,D)Cross the Tropic of CapricornRockhampton city tourVisit Airlie Beach, right on the waterwith a pumping bar & cafe scene Transfer boat to Daydream Island

Days 7-8: The WhitsundaysTime to slow it down, chill out, & catch some rays on the amazing white sandy beaches. Or get your bloodpumping with a ton of activities to choose from like waterskiing, parasailing,tennis, beach volleyball or snorkelling.Resort (B)(B)Enjoy great resort facilitiesSee native birdlife & wallabies

Day 9: The Whitsundays to CairnsGo north to the happening city ofTownsville that straddles the coast & theoutback. Continue road-tripping along thespectacular Great Green Way via Tully tothe ever-popular travellers’ hub of Cairns.Resort (B)Townsville city tourView Magnetic Island, an unspoiltnational park, from TownsvilleCross the Tully River, home toAustralia's best white water raftingDays 10-11: CairnsWith a lush tropical setting, Cairns has somuch to offer – great restaurants, bars,markets, shopping, & of course, nightlife!It’s also the jumping off point for lots ofactivities like the Outer Barrier Reef cruiseor whitewater rafting. Resort (B)Cairns city tourDay 12: CairnsVisit Tjapukai to learn about fascinating &ancient Aboriginal culture. Then it’s backto Cairns where the tour ends & it’s timeto say farewell to your new friends. Visit Tjapukai Aboriginal CulturalCentre & see Aboriginal dancing, throwa boomerang & see spear throwing

Jetskiing, The Whitsundays

Semi-submersible cruise

Stay Longer? See page 13 for great rates toextend your holiday in Cairns.


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


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Code: BTSC 2009/10All prices per person in US$

Start Finish Tour Tour & Surfers P. Cairns Only Sailing

2009MAR 24 APR 4 1135 1350MAR 31 APR 11 1135 1350APR 11 APR 22 1135 1350APR 21 MAY 2 1135 1350APR 28 MAY 9 1135 1350MAY 19 MAY 30 1135 1350MAY 26 JUN 6 1135 1350JUN 16 JUN 27 1135 1350JUN 23 JUL 4 1135 1350JUL 14 JUL 25 1110 1325JUL 21 AUG 1 1110 1325AUG 1 AUG 12 1110 1325AUG 11 AUG 22 1110 1325AUG 18 AUG 29 1110 1325AUG 29 SEP 9 1110 1325SEP 8 SEP 19 1110 1325SEP 15 SEP 26 1110 1325SEP 26 OCT 7 1110 1325OCT 6 OCT 17 1110 1325OCT 13 OCT 24 1110 1325OCT 24 NOV 4 1110 1325NOV 3 NOV 14 1165 1380NOV 10 NOV 21 1165 1380NOV 21 DEC 2 1165 1380DEC 1 DEC 12 1165 1380DEC 8 DEC 19 1165 1380DEC 19 DEC 30 1165 1380DEC 29 JAN 9 1165 1380

2010JAN 4 JAN 15 1165 1380JAN 16 JAN 27 1165 1380JAN 26 FEB 6 1165 1380FEB 2 FEB 13 1165 1380FEB 16 FEB 27 1165 1380FEB 23 MAR 6 1165 1380MAR 2 MAR 13 1165 1380MAR 9 MAR 20 1165 1380MAR 16 MAR 27 1165 1380MAR 23 APR 3 1165 1380MAR 30 APR 10 1165 1380APR 10 APR 21 1155 1370APR 20 MAY 1 1155 1370APR 27 MAY 8 1155 1370MAY 18 MAY 29 1155 1370MAY 25 JUN 5 1155 1370JUN 15 JUN 26 1155 1370JUN 22 JUL 3 1155 1370JUL 13 JUL 24 1140 1355JUL 20 JUL 31 1140 1355JUL 31 AUG 11 1140 1355AUG 10 AUG 21 1140 1355AUG 17 AUG 28 1140 1355AUG 28 SEP 8 1140 1355SEP 7 SEP 18 1140 1355SEP 14 SEP 25 1140 1355SEP 25 OCT 6 1140 1355

Code: BTCS 2009/10All prices per person in US$

Start Finish Tour Tour & Cairns Surfers P. Only Sailing

2009APR 4 APR 15 1085 1300APR 11 APR 22 1085 1300APR 22 MAY 3 1085 1300MAY 2 MAY 13 1085 1300MAY 9 MAY 20 1085 1300MAY 30 JUN 10 1085 1300JUN 6 JUN 17 1085 1300JUN 27 JUL 8 1085 1300JUL 4 JUL 15 1060 1275JUL 25 AUG 5 1060 1275AUG 1 AUG 12 1060 1275AUG 12 AUG 23 1060 1275AUG 22 SEP 2 1060 1275AUG 29 SEP 9 1060 1275SEP 9 SEP 20 1060 1275SEP 19 SEP 30 1060 1275SEP 26 OCT 7 1060 1275OCT 7 OCT 18 1060 1275OCT 17 OCT 28 1060 1275OCT 24 NOV 4 1060 1275NOV 4 NOV 15 1115 1330NOV 14 NOV 25 1115 1330NOV 21 DEC 2 1115 1330DEC 2 DEC 13 1115 1330DEC 12 DEC 23 1115 1330DEC 19 DEC 30 1115 1330DEC 30 JAN 10 1115 1330

2010JAN 9 JAN 20 1115 1330JAN 15 JAN 26 1115 1330JAN 27 FEB 7 1115 1330FEB 6 FEB 17 1115 1330FEB 13 FEB 24 1115 1330FEB 27 MAR 10 1115 1330MAR 6 MAR 17 1115 1330MAR 13 MAR 24 1115 1330MAR 20 MAR 31 1115 1330MAR 27 APR 7 1115 1330APR 3 APR 14 1105 1320APR 10 APR 21 1105 1320APR 21 MAY 2 1105 1320MAY 1 MAY 12 1105 1320MAY 8 MAY 19 1105 1320MAY 29 JUN 9 1105 1320JUN 5 JUN 16 1105 1320JUN 26 JUL 7 1105 1320JUL 3 JUL 14 1090 1305JUL 24 AUG 4 1090 1305JUL 31 AUG 11 1090 1305AUG 11 AUG 22 1090 1305AUG 21 SEP 1 1090 1305AUG 28 SEP 8 1090 1305SEP 8 SEP 19 1090 1305SEP 18 SEP 29 1090 1305SEP 25 OCT 6 1090 1305

11 DaysCoast &Whitsundays




PORT STEPHENS: Dolphin watching

cruise & swimming COFFS HARBOUR: Learn to surf lesson

Airlie Beach

Shute Harbour

Mackay

Noosa

Byron Bay

Capricorn Coast

Sydney

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Brisbane


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COFFS HARBOUR

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Great Australian

Bight

Tasman Sea

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

NORTHERN TERRITORY

NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

QUEENSLAND


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• 10 nights multi-share accommodation:2 nights in a hotel, 4 nights in resorts,2 nights in an eco-lodge, 1 night in asurf school village & 1 night in acountry homesteadSailing option: substitute 2 nights inresort with 2 nights on a yacht (seepage 37)Basis: mainly quad, some triple. Twin/singleshare also available at additional cost.Yacht quad/multi-share onlyMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation





SURFERS PARADISE: Vintage Tiger Moth bi-plane joyflight (with acrobatic ‘loop the loops’)! - Spectacular tandem skydive - Harley Davidson motorbike tour through the Hinterland - ‘Bushwacker’ guided National Park rainforest walk & lunch FRASER ISLAND: Locally guided 4WD trip across the island & lunch - Humpback whale watching boat cruise (Aug-Oct)WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent) - Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch

Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Sydney to Shoal Bay (PortStephens)Meet up with your Contiki crew & checkout Sydney’s icons. Then head up north tothe ‘blue water paradise’ of Port Stephens& pristine Shoal Bay where you can cruisewith the dolphins or try sandboarding.Resort (D)Sydney city tour See the Sydney Opera House &Harbour BridgeVisit Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair for apanoramic view of Sydney HarbourDay 2: Shoal Bay to Coffs HarbourContinue up Australia’s famous ‘holidaycoast’ to the beautiful beaches of CoffsHarbour where our Surf Camp & Schoolhas cabins located right on the beach.We’ll show you the best waves to surf ifyou already know how, or teach you if youdon’t. Surf Village (B,D)See the iconic ‘Big Banana’Day 3: Coffs Harbour to SurfersParadiseWander through the relaxed, small coastaltown of Byron Bay with its New Age-organic lifestyle, artsy shops & fantasticeateries. Later, encounter native Aussieanimals at Currumbin Sanctuary. Hotel (B)Visit Cape Byron - Australia's mosteasterly pointVisit a wildlife sanctuary - cuddle akoala & see kangaroos, emus,crocodiles, dingoes, Tasmanian devils& more!Visit stunning Gold Coast beachesVisit Jupiter's CasinoDay 4: Surfers ParadiseSurfers Paradise is the place to party inthe ‘sunshine state’. Combine sun, surf,adventure, water activities & more bars &nightclubs than you could ‘poke a stickat’, & you have a travellers paradise! Hotel Day 5: Surfers Paradise to Fraser IslandExplore Brisbane, a cosmopolitan city thathas still retained a laid-back, small townattitude. After lunch it’s on to Noosa, alittle beach resort blending the chic withsurf culture. Eco Lodge (B,D)Brisbane city tourWatch a fascinating cuttingdemonstration of Australia’s nationalgemstone, the OpalVisit picturesque Noosa & its beachDay 6: Fraser IslandTake a full day to uncover World Heritagelisted Fraser Island, a gigantic 800,000year old sandbar. Bushwalk & 4WD

through its diverse ecology of rainforests,towering sandunes & freshwater lakes.Eco Lodge Scenic boat trip to Fraser Island Stay in the eco-village & enjoy theresort facilitiesDay 7: Fraser Island to CountryHomesteadA bit further north & find yourself at ourhomestead in the heart of Australia’s cattlecountry. Get a slice of the real Aussiecountry life & genuine Aussie hospitality overa hearty meal. Country Homestead (B,D)Farm tour to see the farm animals &even kangaroos!Enjoy this evening’s activities withmusic, a bar & a bonfireDay 8: Country Homestead to theWhitsundaysPass through Mackay & its sugar canefields en route to Airlie Beach - gateway tothe Whitsunday Islands. A quick ferry ride& you’ll find yourself in a slice of heavenon tropical Daydream Island. Resort (B,D)Cross the Tropic of CapricornRockhampton city tourVisit Airlie Beach, right on the waterwith a pumping bar & cafe scene Transfer boat to Daydream IslandDays 9-10: The WhitsundaysTime to slow it down, chill out, & catchsome rays on the amazing white sandybeaches. Or get your blood pumping witha ton of activities to choose from likewaterskiing, parasailing, tennis, beachvolleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B)(B)Enjoy great resort facilitiesSee native birdlife & wallabies

Day 11: The WhitsundaysThe tour ends after breakfast & it’s time tosay farewell to your new friends. (B)

Surfers Paradise

Dolphin watching cruise

Stay Longer? See page 13 for great rates toextend your holiday in Sydney.


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


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Code: SQSC 2009/10All prices per person in US$

Start Finish Tour Tour & Sydney W’suns Only Sailing

2009MAR 22 APR 1 1110 1325MAR 29 APR 8 1110 1325APR 9 APR 19 1110 1325APR 19 APR 29 1110 1325APR 26 MAY 6 1110 1325MAY 17 MAY 27 1110 1325MAY 24 JUN 3 1110 1325JUN 14 JUN 24 1110 1325JUN 21 JUL 1 1110 1325JUL 12 JUL 22 1080 1295JUL 19 JUL 29 1080 1295JUL 30 AUG 9 1080 1295AUG 9 AUG 19 1080 1295AUG 16 AUG 26 1080 1295AUG 27 SEP 6 1080 1295SEP 6 SEP 16 1080 1295SEP 13 SEP 23 1080 1295SEP 24 OCT 4 1080 1295OCT 4 OCT 14 1080 1295OCT 11 OCT 21 1080 1295OCT 22 NOV 1 1080 1295NOV 1 NOV 11 1135 1350NOV 8 NOV 18 1135 1350NOV 19 NOV 29 1135 1350NOV 29 DEC 9 1135 1350DEC 6 DEC 16 1135 1350DEC 17 DEC 27 1135 1350DEC 27 JAN 6 1135 1350

2010JAN 2 JAN 12 1135 1350JAN 14 JAN 24 1135 1350JAN 24 FEB 3 1135 1350JAN 31 FEB 10 1135 1350FEB 14 FEB 24 1135 1350FEB 21 MAR 3 1135 1350FEB 28 MAR 10 1135 1350MAR 7 MAR 17 1135 1350MAR 14 MAR 24 1135 1350MAR 21 MAR 31 1135 1350MAR 28 APR 7 1135 1350APR 8 APR 18 1130 1345APR 18 APR 28 1130 1345APR 25 MAY 5 1130 1345MAY 16 MAY 26 1130 1345MAY 23 JUN 2 1130 1345JUN 13 JUN 23 1130 1345JUN 20 JUN 30 1130 1345JUL 11 JUL 21 1115 1330JUL 18 JUL 28 1115 1330JUL 29 AUG 8 1115 1330AUG 8 AUG 18 1115 1330AUG 15 AUG 25 1115 1330AUG 26 SEP 5 1115 1330SEP 5 SEP 15 1115 1330SEP 12 SEP 22 1115 1330SEP 23 OCT 3 1115 1330

Code: SQCS 2009/10All prices per person in US$

Start Finish Tour Tour & W’suns Sydney Only Sailing

2009APR 7 APR 17 1060 1275APR 14 APR 24 1060 1275APR 25 MAY 5 1060 1275MAY 5 MAY 15 1060 1275MAY 12 MAY 22 1060 1275JUN 2 JUN 12 1060 1275JUN 9 JUN 19 1060 1275JUN 30 JUL 10 1060 1275JUL 7 JUL 17 1030 1245JUL 28 AUG 7 1030 1245AUG 4 AUG 14 1030 1245AUG 15 AUG 25 1030 1245AUG 25 SEP 4 1030 1245SEP 1 SEP 11 1030 1245SEP 12 SEP 22 1030 1245SEP 22 OCT 2 1030 1245SEP 29 OCT 9 1030 1245OCT 10 OCT 20 1030 1245OCT 20 OCT 30 1030 1245OCT 27 NOV 6 1030 1245NOV 7 NOV 17 1085 1300NOV 17 NOV 27 1085 1300NOV 24 DEC 4 1085 1300DEC 5 DEC 15 1085 1300DEC 15 DEC 25 1085 1300DEC 22 JAN 1 1085 1300

2010JAN 2 JAN 12 1085 1300JAN 12 JAN 22 1085 1300JAN 18 JAN 28 1085 1300JAN 30 FEB 9 1085 1300FEB 9 FEB 19 1085 1300FEB 16 FEB 26 1085 1300MAR 2 MAR 12 1085 1300MAR 9 MAR 19 1085 1300MAR 16 MAR 26 1085 1300MAR 23 APR 2 1085 1300MAR 30 APR 9 1085 1300APR 6 APR 16 1080 1295APR 13 APR 23 1080 1295APR 24 MAY 4 1080 1295MAY 4 MAY 14 1080 1295MAY 11 MAY 21 1080 1295JUN 1 JUN 11 1080 1295JUN 8 JUN 18 1080 1295JUN 29 JUL 9 1080 1295JUL 6 JUL 16 1065 1280JUL 27 AUG 6 1065 1280AUG 3 AUG 13 1065 1280AUG 14 AUG 24 1065 1280AUG 24 SEP 3 1065 1280AUG 31 SEP 10 1065 1280SEP 11 SEP 21 1065 1280SEP 21 OCT 1 1065 1280SEP 28 OCT 8 1065 1280

Shopping, Noosa

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WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to

famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch

(weather dependent)

Tully

Shute Harbour

Kuranda

MossmanGorge Port Douglas

CAPE TRIBULATION2

Townsville

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Great Australian

Bight

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Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

NORTHERN TERRITORY

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VICTORIA

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

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• 8 nights multi-share resortaccommodation Sailing option: substitute 2 nights inresort with 2 nights on a yacht (seepage 37)Basis: mainly quad, some triple. Twin/singleshare also available at additional cost.Yacht quad/multi-share onlyMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation




• Rainforest adventure on days 7, 8 & 9• Sightseeing tours of all major cities• Local taxes & service charges

The Whitsundays

CAIRNS: Tandem skydive - Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch…or stay dry with coral viewing by semi-submersible - Skyrail cableway ride above the rainforest to Kuranda - Dawn hot air balloon flight & champagne breakfast

Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: The WhitsundaysMeet up with your Contiki Crew & newtravel buddies on Daydream Island, a sliceof heaven in the magnificent Whitsundays.Resort (D)Days 2-3: The WhitsundaysTime to slow it down & catch some rayson the amazing white sand beaches of TheWhitsundays. Or get your blood pumpingwith heaps of activities to choose from likewaterskiing, parasailing, tennis, beachvolleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B) (B)See native birdlife & wallabiesEnjoy great resort facilities

Day 4: The Whitsundays to CairnsHead north to the happening city ofTownsville that straddles the coast & theoutback. Continue road-tripping along thespectacular Great Green Way via Tully tothe ever-popular travellers’ hub of Cairns.Resort (B)Townsville city tourSee the unspoilt national park ofMagnetic Island from TownsvilleCross the Tully River, home toAustralia's best white water raftingDays 5-6: CairnsWith a lush tropical setting, Cairns has somuch to offer – great restaurants, bars,

markets, shopping, & of course, nightlife!It’s also the jumping off point for lots ofactivities like the Outer Barrier Reef cruiseor whitewater rafting. Resort (B)Cairns city tourDay 7: Cairns to Cape TribulationVisit Tjapukai to learn about the ancient,indigenous Aboriginal culture. Then travelalong the stunning Coral Sea to gushingMossman Gorge, pristine Daintree NationalPark & Cape Tribulation. Resort (D)Visit Tjapukai Aboriginal CulturalCentre & see Aboriginal dancing, learnto throw a boomerang & see spearthrowing Walk through the Daintree Rainforestto Mossman Gorge for swimmingDay 8: Cape TribulationGet back to nature in the Daintree National Park with its ancient rainforests.Dip in a refreshing swimming hole beforeheading back to Cape Tribulation - aunique area where 2 of Australia’s mostsignificant World Heritage sites, The GreatBarrier Reef & the wet tropics, meet!Resort (B)Learn about unique Daintree flora &fauna on a board walkListen to Aboriginal legends about theprecious areaDay 9: Cape Tribulation to CairnsThere’s free time this morning in theDaintree, before heading down to PortDouglas, a glamorous, yet low-key resorttown popular with the rich & famous. Thenit’s back to Cairns where the tour ends &it’s time to say farewell to your newfriends. (B)See Port Douglas & gorgeous FourMile Beach - a band of white-sandbeach backed by palms

Cape Tribulation

Kuranda Skyrail


Days 1-3: SailingWhitsundays optionWant to get out on the water for thenext couple of days? Choose ourWhitsunday sailing option! See page37 for more info & the pricing box forcosts. There’s no twin or single shareavailable onboard the boat. (D) (B,L,D) (B,L).

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

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save US$99.Or pay 6 months inadvance and save US$49. See page 11 for details.

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Code: FNSC 2009/10All prices per person in US$

Start Finish Tour Tour & W’suns Cairns Only Sailing

2009MAR 29 APR 6 945 1160APR 5 APR 13 945 1160APR 16 APR 24 945 1160APR 26 MAY 4 945 1160MAY 3 MAY 11 945 1160MAY 24 JUN 1 945 1160MAY 31 JUN 8 945 1160JUN 21 JUN 29 945 1160JUN 28 JUL 6 945 1160JUL 19 JUL 27 920 1135JUL 26 AUG 3 920 1135AUG 6 AUG 14 920 1135AUG 16 AUG 24 920 1135AUG 23 AUG 31 920 1135SEP 3 SEP 11 920 1135SEP 13 SEP 21 920 1135SEP 20 SEP 28 920 1135OCT 1 OCT 9 920 1135OCT 11 OCT 19 920 1135OCT 18 OCT 26 920 1135OCT 29 NOV 6 920 1135NOV 8 NOV 16 965 1180NOV 15 NOV 23 965 1180NOV 26 DEC 4 965 1180DEC 6 DEC 14 965 1180DEC 13 DEC 21 965 1180DEC 24 JAN 1 965 1180

2010JAN 3 JAN 11 965 1180JAN 9 JAN 17 965 1180JAN 21 JAN 29 965 1180JAN 31 FEB 8 965 1180FEB 7 FEB 15 965 1180FEB 21 MAR 1 965 1180FEB 28 MAR 8 965 1180MAR 7 MAR 15 965 1180MAR 14 MAR 22 965 1180MAR 21 MAR 29 965 1180MAR 28 APR 5 965 1180APR 4 APR 12 960 1175APR 15 APR 23 960 1175APR 25 MAY 3 960 1175MAY 2 MAY 10 960 1175MAY 23 MAY 31 960 1175MAY 30 JUN 7 960 1175JUN 20 JUN 28 960 1175JUN 27 JUL 5 960 1175JUL 18 JUL 26 945 1160JUL 25 AUG 2 945 1160AUG 5 AUG 13 945 1160AUG 15 AUG 23 945 1160AUG 22 AUG 30 945 1160SEP 2 SEP 10 945 1160SEP 12 SEP 20 945 1160SEP 19 SEP 27 945 1160SEP 30 OCT 8 945 1160

Code: FNCS 2009/10All prices per person in US$

Start Finish Tour Tour & Cairns W’suns Only Sailing

2009APR 2 APR 10 945 1160APR 9 APR 17 945 1160APR 20 APR 28 945 1160APR 30 MAY 8 945 1160MAY 7 MAY 15 945 1160MAY 28 JUN 5 945 1160JUN 4 JUN 12 945 1160JUN 25 JUL 3 945 1160JUL 2 JUL 10 920 1135JUL 23 JUL 31 920 1135JUL 30 AUG 7 920 1135AUG 10 AUG 18 920 1135AUG 20 AUG 28 920 1135AUG 27 SEP 4 920 1135SEP 7 SEP 15 920 1135SEP 17 SEP 25 920 1135SEP 24 OCT 2 920 1135OCT 5 OCT 13 920 1135OCT 15 OCT 23 920 1135OCT 22 OCT 30 920 1135NOV 2 NOV 10 965 1180NOV 12 NOV 20 965 1180NOV 19 NOV 27 965 1180NOV 30 DEC 8 965 1180DEC 10 DEC 18 965 1180DEC 17 DEC 25 965 1180DEC 28 JAN 5 965 1180

2010JAN 7 JAN 15 965 1180JAN 13 JAN 21 965 1180JAN 25 FEB 2 965 1180FEB 4 FEB 12 965 1180FEB 11 FEB 19 965 1180FEB 25 MAR 5 965 1180MAR 4 MAR 12 965 1180MAR 11 MAR 19 965 1180MAR 18 MAR 26 965 1180MAR 25 APR 2 965 1180APR 1 APR 9 960 1175APR 8 APR 16 960 1175APR 19 APR 27 960 1175APR 29 MAY 7 960 1175MAY 6 MAY 14 960 1175MAY 27 JUN 4 960 1175JUN 3 JUN 11 960 1175JUN 24 JUL 2 960 1175JUL 1 JUL 9 945 1160JUL 22 JUL 30 945 1160JUL 29 AUG 6 945 1160AUG 9 AUG 17 945 1160AUG 19 AUG 27 945 1160AUG 26 SEP 3 945 1160SEP 6 SEP 14 945 1160SEP 16 SEP 24 945 1160SEP 23 OCT 1 945 1160

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Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: The WhitsundaysMeet up with your Contiki Crew & newtravel buddies on Daydream Island, a sliceof heaven in the magnificent Whitsundays.Get to know other travellers & your grouptonight at the bar, over drinks. Resort (D)

Days 2-3: The WhitsundaysSlow it down & catch some rays on theamazing white sand beaches & in theclear turquoise waters of TheWhitsundays. Or get your blood pumpingwith heaps of activities to choose from likewaterskiing, parasailing, tennis, beachvolleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B)(B)

See native birdlife & wallabies

Enjoy great resort facilities

Day 4: The Whitsundays to CairnsHead north to Townsville, a happening city

that straddles the coast & the outback.Continue road-tripping along thespectacular Great Green Way via Tully tothe ever-popular travellers’ hub of Cairns -gateway to two of the world’s greatestnatural attractions, The Great Barrier Reef& the Daintree Rainforest. Resort (B)

Townsville city tourSee the unspoilt national park ofMagnetic Island from TownsvilleCross the Tully River, home toAustralia's best white water raftingDays 5-6: CairnsWith a lush tropical setting, Cairns has somuch to offer – great restaurants, bars,markets, shopping, & of course, nightlife!It’s also the jumping off point for lots ofactivities like the Outer Barrier Reef cruiseor whitewater rafting. Resort (B)

Cairns city tourDay 7: CairnsA short drive north has you spending afascinating morning experiencingAboriginal culture at Australia’s mostawarded attraction - Tjapukai AboriginalCultural Park. Then return to Cairns wherethe tour ends & its time so say farewell toyour new friends.

Visit Tjapukai & see Aboriginaldancing, spear throwing & learn tothrow a boomerang

THE WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent)CAIRNS: Tandem skydive - White water raft the Tully River - Snorkel or dive on an outer Great BarrierReef cruise & lunch - Great Barrier Reef scuba diving for beginners and certified divers - Skyrailcableway ride above the rainforest to Kuranda - Guided horse and quad-bike tours - Bungy jump

Save Money!If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save US$69.Or pay 6 months inadvance and save US$35.See page 11 for details.

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Code: NWSC 2009/10All prices per person in US$

Start Finish Tour Tour & W’suns Cairns Only Sailing

2009MAR 29 APR 4 670 885APR 5 APR 11 670 885APR 16 APR 22 670 885APR 26 MAY 2 670 885MAY 3 MAY 9 670 885MAY 24 MAY 30 670 885MAY 31 JUN 6 670 885JUN 21 JUN 27 670 885JUN 28 JUL 4 670 885JUL 19 JUL 25 655 870JUL 26 AUG 1 655 870AUG 6 AUG 12 655 870AUG 16 AUG 22 655 870AUG 23 AUG 29 655 870SEP 3 SEP 9 655 870SEP 13 SEP 19 655 870SEP 20 SEP 26 655 870OCT 1 OCT 7 655 870OCT 11 OCT 17 655 870OCT 18 OCT 24 655 870OCT 29 NOV 4 655 870NOV 8 NOV 14 690 905NOV 15 NOV 21 690 905NOV 26 DEC 2 690 905DEC 6 DEC 12 690 905DEC 13 DEC 19 690 905DEC 24 DEC 30 690 905

2010JAN 3 JAN 9 690 905JAN 9 JAN 15 690 905JAN 21 JAN 27 690 905JAN 31 FEB 6 690 905FEB 7 FEB 13 690 905FEB 21 FEB 27 690 905FEB 28 MAR 6 690 905MAR 7 MAR 13 690 905MAR 14 MAR 20 690 905MAR 21 MAR 27 690 905MAR 28 APR 3 690 905APR 4 APR 10 685 900APR 15 APR 21 685 900APR 25 MAY 1 685 900MAY 2 MAY 8 685 900MAY 23 MAY 29 685 900MAY 30 JUN 5 685 900JUN 20 JUN 26 685 900JUN 27 JUL 3 685 900JUL 18 JUL 24 675 890JUL 25 JUL 31 675 890AUG 5 AUG 11 675 890AUG 15 AUG 21 675 890AUG 22 AUG 28 675 890SEP 2 SEP 8 675 890SEP 12 SEP 18 675 890SEP 19 SEP 25 675 890SEP 30 OCT 6 675 890

Code: NWCS 2009/10All prices per person in US$

Start Finish Tour Tour & Cairns W’suns Only Sailing

2009APR 4 APR 10 670 885APR 11 APR 17 670 885APR 22 APR 28 670 885MAY 2 MAY 8 670 885MAY 9 MAY 15 670 885MAY 30 JUN 5 670 885JUN 6 JUN 12 670 885JUN 27 JUL 3 670 885JUL 4 JUL 10 655 870JUL 25 JUL 31 655 870AUG 1 AUG 7 655 870AUG 12 AUG 18 655 870AUG 22 AUG 28 655 870AUG 29 SEP 4 655 870SEP 9 SEP 15 655 870SEP 19 SEP 25 655 870SEP 26 OCT 2 655 870OCT 7 OCT 13 655 870OCT 17 OCT 23 655 870OCT 24 OCT 30 655 870NOV 4 NOV 10 690 905NOV 14 NOV 20 690 905NOV 21 NOV 27 690 905DEC 2 DEC 8 690 905DEC 12 DEC 18 690 905DEC 19 DEC 25 690 905DEC 30 JAN 5 690 905

2010JAN 9 JAN 15 690 905JAN 15 JAN 21 690 905JAN 27 FEB 2 690 905FEB 6 FEB 12 690 905FEB 13 FEB 19 690 905FEB 27 MAR 5 690 905MAR 6 MAR 12 690 905MAR 13 MAR 19 690 905MAR 20 MAR 26 690 905MAR 27 APR 2 690 905APR 3 APR 9 685 900APR 10 APR 16 685 900APR 21 APR 27 685 900MAY 1 MAY 7 685 900MAY 8 MAY 14 685 900MAY 29 JUN 4 685 900JUN 5 JUN 11 685 900JUN 26 JUL 2 685 900JUL 3 JUL 9 675 890JUL 24 JUL 30 675 890JUL 31 AUG 6 675 890AUG 11 AUG 17 675 890AUG 21 AUG 27 675 890AUG 28 SEP 3 675 890SEP 8 SEP 14 675 890SEP 18 SEP 24 675 890SEP 25 OCT 1 675 890


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• 6 nights multi-share resortaccommodationSailing option: substitute 2 nights inresort with 2 nights on a yacht (seepage 37)Basis: mainly quad, some triple. Twin/singleshare also available at additional cost.Yacht quad/multi-share onlyMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation

• 4 breakfasts (B) & 1 dinner (D)Sailing option: 4 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) & 2 dinners (D)





Days 1-3: SailingWhitsundays optionWant to get out on the water for thenext couple of days? Choose ourWhitsunday sailing option! See page37 for more info & the pricing box forcosts. There’s no twin or single shareavailable onboard the boat. (D) (B,L,D) (B,L).

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

Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Cairns to Cape TribulationMeet up with your Contiki Crew & head toPort Douglas, a glamorous, yet low-keyresort town. Keep heading north along thestunning Coral Sea to Mossman Gorge,the pristine Daintree National Park & CapeTribulation. Resort (D)See Port Douglas & gorgeous FourMile Beach - a band of white-sandbeach backed by palms Walk through the Daintree Rainforestto Mossman Gorge for swimmingDay 2: Cape TribulationGet back to nature in the Daintree NationalPark with its ancient rainforests. Dip in arefreshing swimming hole before headingback to Cape Tribulation - a unique area

where 2 of Australia’s most significantWorld Heritage sites, The Great BarrierReef & the wet tropics, meet! Resort (B)Learn about unique Daintree flora &fauna on a board walkListen to Aboriginal legends about the precious areaDay 3: Cape Tribulation to CairnsLearn about the fascinating indigenousAboriginal culture. Then it’s back to Cairnswhere the tour ends & it’s time to sayfarewell to your new friends. (B)Visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Centre& see native dancing, learn to throw aboomerang & see spear throwing

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Code: CYCS 2009/10

Start Finish US$ Cairns Cairns pp

2009APR 2 APR 4 329APR 9 APR 11 329APR 20 APR 22 329APR 30 MAY 2 329MAY 7 MAY 9 329MAY 28 MAY 30 329JUN 4 JUN 6 329JUN 25 JUN 27 329JUL 2 JUL 4 325JUL 23 JUL 25 325JUL 30 AUG 1 325AUG 10 AUG 12 325AUG 20 AUG 22 325AUG 27 AUG 29 325SEP 7 SEP 9 325SEP 17 SEP 19 325SEP 24 SEP 26 325OCT 5 OCT 7 325OCT 15 OCT 17 325OCT 22 OCT 24 325NOV 2 NOV 4 339NOV 12 NOV 14 339NOV 19 NOV 21 339NOV 30 DEC 2 339DEC 10 DEC 12 339DEC 17 DEC 19 339DEC 28 DEC 30 339

2010JAN 7 JAN 9 339JAN 13 JAN 15 339JAN 25 JAN 27 339FEB 4 FEB 6 339FEB 11 FEB 13 339FEB 25 FEB 27 339MAR 4 MAR 6 339MAR 11 MAR 13 339MAR 18 MAR 20 339MAR 25 MAR 27 339APR 1 APR 3 335APR 8 APR 10 335APR 19 APR 21 335APR 29 MAY 1 335MAY 6 MAY 8 335MAY 27 MAY 29 335JUN 3 JUN 5 335JUN 24 JUN 26 335JUL 1 JUL 3 335JUL 22 JUL 24 335JUL 29 JUL 31 335AUG 9 AUG 11 335AUG 19 AUG 21 335AUG 26 AUG 28 335SEP 6 SEP 8 335SEP 16 SEP 18 335SEP 23 SEP 25 335

Code: CYSC 2009/10

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• 2 nights multi-share resortaccommodationBasis: mainly quad, some triple. Twin/singleshare also available at additional cost.More info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation

• 2 breakfasts (B) & 1 dinner (D)• A dedicated crew with an


• Transport in a modern, air-conditioned mini coach

• Sightseeing tours of all major towns• Local taxes & service charges


CAIRNS: Skyrail cableway ride above the rainforest to Kuranda - Bungy jump with panoramic views of the rainforest CAPE TRIBULATION: Cable zip line via flying foxes through the rainforestfrom floor to canopy

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Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Sydney to Shoal Bay (PortStephens)Meet up with your Contiki crew & checkout Sydney’s icons. Then head up north tothe ‘blue water paradise’ of Port Stephens& pristine Shoal Bay where you can cruisewith the dolphins or try sandboarding.Resort (D)Sydney city tour See the Sydney Opera House &Harbour BridgeVisit Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair for apanoramic view of Sydney HarbourDay 2: Shoal Bay to Coffs HarbourContinue up Australia’s famous ‘holidaycoast’ to the beautiful beaches of CoffsHarbour where our Surf Camp & Schoolhas cabins located right on the beach.We’ll show you the best waves to surf ifyou already know how, or teach you if youdon’t. Surf Village (B,D)See the iconic ‘Big Banana’Day 3: Coffs Harbour to SurfersParadiseWander through the relaxed, small coastaltown of Byron Bay with its New Age-organic lifestyle, artsy shops & fantasticeateries. Later, encounter native Aussieanimals at Currumbin Sanctuary. Hotel (B)Visit Cape Byron - Australia's mosteasterly pointVisit a wildlife sanctuary - cuddle akoala & see kangaroos, emus,

crocodiles, dingoes, Tasmanian devils& more!Visit stunning Gold Coast beachesVisit Jupiter's CasinoDay 4: Surfers ParadiseSurfers Paradise is the place to party inthe ‘sunshine state’. Combine sun, surf,adventure, water activities & more bars &nightclubs than you could ‘poke a stickat’, & you have a travellers paradise! Hotel Day 5: Surfers ParadiseThe tour ends after breakfast & it’s time tosay farewell to your new friends. (B)

PORT STEPHENS: Sandboard & ‘surf’ down the sandunes COFFS HARBOUR: Learn to surf lessonSURFERS PARADISE: Dracula’s comedy cabaret show & dinner - Spectacular tandem skydive -Harley Davidson motorbike tour through the Hinterland - ‘Bushwacker’ guided National Parkrainforest walk & lunch - Guided sea-kayak safari



• 4 nights multi-share accommodation: 2 nights in a hotel, 1 night in a resort& 1 night in a surf school villageBasis: mainly quad, some triple. Twin/singleshare also available at additional costMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation





Stay Longer? See page 13 for great rates toextend your holiday in Sydney.

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Dracula’s cabaret show

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Sydney short break package Want a few extra days to get to know this sexy and beautiful harbour city?Grab a value-packed collection of extras, excursions and greataccommodation with our 3 night Sydney Explorer package. You can bookone before or after your tour; or take one on its own without a tour! Armed with your included Explorer bus and Harbour passes, hop on and offat heaps of hot spots in Australia’s largest and most diverse city. Dunkyourself in the Bondi surf. Cruise by the Opera House. Take a ferry out toManly. Scale the heights of the Harbour Bridge. Loose yourself in thecobbled streets of the historic Rocks district. Or shop up a storm in markets& boutiques around Paddington.As well as having a world-famous harbour and more than 70 sparklingbeaches, Sydney has an edgy multiculturalism that fuels an amazing foodscene & cutting edge bar & club scene!

4 DaysSydney New Year

Itineraryand included sightseeing

Day 1: This afternoon check in to the hotel.Later, meet up with your Contiki Tour Manager& group & get to know your new travelbuddies over a welcome drink & dinner.

Day 2: Go sightseeing with the group thismorning. You’ll get to see all that Sydney hasto offer, including some of its iconic Easternbeaches, like Bondi. Tonight, head down tothe water‘s edge & get in on the action as thestreets fill with party goers & as fireworksexplode over the world-famous harbour,ringing in the New Year!

Day 3: Happy New Year! Today is yours tochill out. Have a late ‘recovery’ lunch & useyour day pass to cruise around the stunningharbour. Later in the afternoon, you couldventure to Bondi Beach to soak up somesun, climb the Harbour Bridge, & get intothe buzzy vibe of this sunny city!

Day 4: Your New Year’s adventure endsafter breakfast & it’s time to say farewell toyour new friends.

3 nights accomm2 breakfasts1 dinner1 lunch

What’s included• 3 nights triple share centrally

located accommodation (twinshare supplement available)

• 2 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 1 dinner (D)

• Dedicated, experienced &professional Tour Manager

• Sydney New Year’s orientation info• Half-day guided sightseeing tour

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Sydney’s New Years Eve celebration is one of the mostspectacular in the world. Each year, the balmy summercelebration centres around the city’s famous harbour. Andwith the stunning Harbour Bridge as a backdrop, you’ll seesome of the most breathtaking fireworks ever. To top it off,the streets are filled with a young, colourful crowd and all thebars, clubs, lounges, and pubs are absolutely pumping.

This tour gives you a few days in this cool city so you can ring in the new year Contiki-style!

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Learn to dive package5 day learn to dive courseThe 5 day PADI ‘Open Water’ dive course is by far the most popular way to do learn to dive. The adventure of learning to dive combined with staying out on the reef for 2 nights onboard a boat is really unique. The course takes you to 9 of the Great Barrier Reef’s best dive sites and features 2 days of classroom and in-pool training, then it’s onto the live aboard boat for the actual reef diving. There’s also plenty of time to snorkel, relax and just enjoy the reef experience.

Days 1-2: CairnsThe first 2 days of the course are spent at Pro DiveCairns modern training centre learning the theory and practical skills of scuba diving. Each day finishesaround 5.30pm.

Days 3-4: Cairns to the dive boatThe next 3 days and 2 nights are spent living onboard a premium live aboard dive vessel. You’ll have theopportunity to participate in 9 dives on a variety of our16 exclusive dive sites on the outer Great Barrier Reef.Your first 4 dives will complete your open water certification and then as a certified diver you are able to take up to 5 more recreational or ‘pleasure’ dives. One of these dives is a guided night dive! These extradives will be a highlight of your course and a truly memorable experience. Boat (L,D) (B,L,D).

Day 5: Dive boat to CairnsReturn to Cairns in the late afternoon where there’s the option to join your new diving mates and crew for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,L).

What’s included

• 2 nights accommodation on nights 3 & 4 onboard the boat

• Transfers from Cairns accommodation to training centre and boat

• 2 breakfasts• 3 lunches & 2 dinners • PADI ‘Open Water’

certificate & manual• Log book• Scuba equipmentImportant InfoAn Australian Diving medical certificate is needed. It can be arranged at a cost of A$49.50 on Day 1. Some taxes are payable directly to Pro Dive at the end of the course including the Environmental Management charge at a cost of A$45. Course is open age. You’ll need toarrange your own accommodation on nights 1 & 2 of this package – ask your agent or Contiki to help. If you’re staying at an alternative hotel in Cairns to ourrecommended Cairns Colonial Club, you’ll need to let Pro Dive Cairns know so they can arrange your transfer(prodivecairns.com). Safety dictates that you can’t fly or go to an altitude of 300m or over within 24 hours of your last dive.

PADI (Professional Association of Dive Instructors) is the largest dive education company in the world –prodivecairns.com

Contiki and divingOne of Australia’s ‘must do’s’ is dive the Great Barrier Reef!If you’ve never dived before or you have – exploring thisReef is hard to beat. It’s the largest on the planet, a naturalwonder of the world and a World Heritage site with 400different types of coral and 1500 species of fish – prettyamazing! You can even dive at night and see a wholedifferent side of the reef.Available with tours that start/finish in Cairns including Reefs and Rainforests (p.22-23), Island and Rainforest (p.30-31), Beaches and Reefs (p.24-25), Magical Tropics (p.32), Cairns Sunshine Trail (p.26-27) & Rainforest Adventure (p.33).

Contiki offers 2 great dive packages:• Learn to dive – for beginners (see below) • Dive to adventure – for certified divers

(see page 37)

5 Days 4 Nightsfrom US$509

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3DaysDive to adventure

Optional Whitsundays sailingSee The Whitsundays from your own private yacht! This sailing optionupgrade is a great alternative to spending 2 nights at Daydream IslandResort, with the chance to spend 2 days & nights onboard a maxi yacht.

The Whitsundays is part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area,with over 90 mostly uninhabited national park islands and the heavenlywhite beaches and crystal clear waters the area is famous for. And sailingis a great way to see it all!

If you want to learn about sailing, the crew will teach you how to hoist thesails and grind the winches, but if you’d prefer to relax, sunbake andsoak up the atmosphere – you can leave the hard work to them. Swim,snorkel, or laze your way around this tropical paradise. The highlight willdefinitely be a visit to Whitehaven beach.

The trip returns just in time to enjoy the island’s afternoon activities, evening fun and a night on Daydream Island. What’s included2 nights multi-share accommodation (no twin avail). Dedicated & professional onboardcrew. Freshly prepared meals (2 bfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners) Snorkeling equipment.

Dive to adventure package

This 3 day liveaboard dive and snorkeling adventure will show you the very best of theOuter 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 boatAn early pickup (5.55am) this morning and it’s off to the dive boat and out to The Great BarrierReef to start the adventure. The sites you’ll visithave been selected for their variety and quality of coral and marine life as well as great visibility.Boat (L,D).

Day 2: Dive boat Today gives you the opportunity to explore thisWorld Heritage Listed underwater playground,but also to relax and really enjoy yourself divingand snorkeling. Back onboard, it’s good fun withfellow divers, stories, shared experiences, greatfood and a spectacular sunset. Boat (B,L,D).

Day 3: Dive boat There’s more diving or snorkeling in differentareas of the reef today and later, return to Cairnsin the late afternoon where there’s a transfer backto your hotel. (B,L).

What’s included

• 2 nights twin shareaccommodation onboard

• Transfers from Cairns accommodation to the boat

• 2 breakfasts• 3 lunches• 2 dinners • 11 dives incl. 2 night dives

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ALICE SPRINGS: Dawn hot air balloon flight over desert & the MacDonnell Range - Learn from Aboriginal people about their lifestyle and beliefs on a ‘Dreamtime Bushtucker’ experienceKATHERINE: Locally guided cruise of beautiful Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge KAKADU NATIONAL PARK: Scenic flight over this World Heritage Listed area

Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Alice SpringsMeet up with your Contiki Crew & explorethe Outback’s unofficial capital, ’The Alice’,famous for its remote location, its Aussiecharacters & its reputation as the nationalhub for Aboriginal art. Hotel (D)Alice Springs town tourVisit ANZAC Hill lookoutSee Alice Springs Telegraph StationVisit Alice Springs Desert Park & learnabout plants & animals found acrossthe Central Australian desertVisit the important Aboriginal culturalsite of Simpson’s GapVisit West MacDonnell National ParkDay 2: Alice Springs to Kings CreekStationStrike out West to rugged Kings CreekStation, a working camel station, & tonightdo as the real Aussie ‘bushies’ do & sleepunder the stars in a comfy swag. Outbackbush camp (B,D)Cross the Finke River - the oldest riverin the worldEnjoy a unique experience at anovernight bush camp on a cattle &camel stationSee the desert night sky & starsDay 3: Kings Creek Station to UluruWalk through one of the most spectacularsights in central Australia – Kings Canyon.Then hit the road for the Yulara Resort &watch the sun set over Uluru (Ayers Rock).Lodge (B)Visit Watarrka (Kings Canyon) NationalParkHike to the 'Garden of Eden'waterhole & the 'Lost City'See Mt. Connor, over 700 million yearsoldDay 4: UluruWatch shadows & changing colours atplay as the sun rises over Australia’s pinup icon, Uluru. Take a chance to walk up,on or around ’The Rock’. Then visit KataTjuta (The Olga’s) where each rockrepresents a person, an animal or foodfrom the Aboriginal Dreaming. Lodge (B)Entry to Uluru National Park (feeincluded)See Uluru up close at sunset & sunriseVisit the Uluru Cultural CentreHike the Valley of the Winds at KataTjuta (The Olga's)Day 5: Uluru to Alice SpringsPit stop at a fascinating institution inoutback travel, the traditional AustralianRoadhouse, on the return trip to AliceSprings. Hotel (B)Day 6: Alice Springs to Tennant CreekOpt in to see the sunrise over theMacDonnell Ranges from a hot air balloon.Tonight’s stay is in Tennant Creeksurrounded by million-acre cattle stations& Aboriginal communities. Hotel (D)Visit the small art gallery in Ti Tree tosee Aboriginal art & didgeridoosMaybe sight a UFO in the town ofWycliffe WellVisit the Devil’s Marbles rock formationStay in the ‘true blue’ Aussie outbacktown of Tennant CreekDay 7: Tennant Creek to KatherineStop & ‘tip one back’ at the oldest pub inthe Territory before dipping into the

refreshing Mataranka Thermal Pools.Continue on to the surprisingly lush rivertown of Katherine. Hotel (B)Visit Daly Waters - the famousoutback pubChill out & swim in the Matarankathermal poolsVisit Elsey - the historic ’We of theNever Never’ homesteadDay 8: Katherine to Kakadu NationalParkHike, walk, or take an optional boat trip foran up close experience with dramaticKatherine Gorge. Then it’s on to KakaduNational Park via Edith or Gunlom Falls.Hotel (B,D)Visit mighty Katherine Gorge & seethe sheer rock walls & wildlifeDay 9: Kakadu National ParkBe stunned by the ecological ‘jewel’ ofKakadu & its variety of superb landscapes,abundance of wildlife, & arguablyAustralia's best Aboriginal rock art foundat places like Nourlangie Rock. Hotel (B)Walk & see the Aboriginal rock artVisit the Warradjan Aboriginal CulturalCentreWildlife cruise to see crocodiles &native birdsDay 10: Kakadu National Park to DarwinWind your way to Darwin, an exotic, diverseplace that combines East & West & attractspeople from all over the country. Tonightmaybe try lucking out at the casino or godancing & party the night away. Hotel (B)Visit Darwin Museum, home to theCyclone Tracy displayDay 11: Darwin to Litchfield NationalParkDelve into the Northern Territory’s bestkept secret, Litchfield National Park &plunge into the cool pool of water belowFlorence Falls. Then it’s back to Darwinwhere the tour ends & its time to sayfarewell to your new friends. (B)See the unique, huge termite moundsSee Litchfield’s rainforests & rockformationsEnjoy a swim at Florence Falls

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Day 4: Kakadu National Park toKatherineContinue on, via Gunlom or Edith Falls, tothe surprisingly lush river town of Katherine.On the way, stop & walk, or take an optionalboat trip for an up close experience withdramatic Katherine Gorge. Hotel (B)Visit mighty Katherine Gorge & seethe sheer rock walls & wildlifeDay 5: Katherine to Tennant CreekChill out with a refreshing swim atMataranka before stopping & ‘enjoying acoldie’ at the oldest pub in the Territory.Tonight, stay in Tennant Creek surroundedby million-acre cattle stations & localAboriginal communities. (B,D)Swim in the Mataranka thermal pools Visit Elsey, the historic ’We of theNever Never’ homesteadVisit Daly Waters - famous outback pub Stay in the ‘true blue’ Aussie outbacktown of Tennant CreekDay 6: Tennant Creek to Alice SpringsContemplate the age-old, mythologicalDevil’s Marbles rocks before crossing theTropic of Capricorn & arriving in AliceSprings where the tour ends & it’s time tosay farewell to your new friends. (B)See Aboriginal art & didgeridoos in TiTree’s local art galleryMaybe sight a UFO in Wycliffe Well!

KAKADU NATIONAL PARK: Scenic flight over this World Heritage Listed area KATHERINE: Locally guided cruise of beautiful Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge

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Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Alice SpringsMeet up with your Contiki Crew & explorethe Outback’s unofficial capital - ’TheAlice’ - famous for its remote location, itsAussie characters & its reputation as thenational hub for Aboriginal art. Hotel (D)Alice Springs town tourVisit ANZAC Hill lookoutSee Alice Springs Telegraph StationVisit Alice Springs Desert Park & learnabout plants & animals found acrossthe Central Australian desertVisit the important Aboriginal culturalsite of Simpson’s GapVisit West MacDonnell National ParkDay 2: Alice Springs to Kings CreekStationStrike out West to rugged Kings CreekStation, a working camel station, & tonightdo as the real Aussie ‘bushies’ do & sleepunder the stars in a comfy swag. Outbackbush camp (B,D)Cross the Finke - the world’s oldest riverEnjoy a unique experience at anovernight bush camp on a cattle &camel stationSee the desert night sky & starsDay 3: Kings Creek Station to UluruWalk through one of the most spectacularsights in central Australia – Kings Canyon.Then hit the road for the Yulara Resort &watch the sun set over Uluru (Ayers Rock).Lodge (B)

Visit Watarrka (Kings Canyon) NationalParkHike to the 'Garden of Eden'waterhole & the 'Lost City'See Mt. Connor, over 700 million years oldDay 4: UluruWatch shadows & changing colours atplay as the sun rises over Australia’s pinup icon, Uluru. Take a chance to walk up,on or around ’The Rock’. Then visit KataTjuta (The Olga’s) where each rockrepresents a person, an animal or foodfrom the Aboriginal Dreaming. Lodge (B)Entry to Uluru National Park (feeincluded) See Uluru up close at sunset & sunrise Visit the Uluru Cultural Centre Hike the Valley of the Winds at KataTjuta (The Olga's)Day 5: Uluru to Alice SpringsPit stop at a fascinating institution inoutback travel, the traditional AustralianRoadhouse, on the return trip to AliceSprings. Hotel (B)Day 6: Alice SpringsCheck out more of the unique local sightsor choose to take an amazing optional hotair balloon flight. The tour ends in theafternoon & it’s time to say farewell to yournew friends.

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ALICE SPRINGS: Dawn hot air balloon flight over desert - Learn from Aboriginal people about theirlifestyle and beliefs on a ‘Dreamtime Bushtucker’ experience KINGS CANYON: Explore Kings CreekStation on a quad-bike - Scenic helicopter flight over the Canyon ULURU: Take a ‘wild’ ride on aHarley Davidson around Uluru - Champagne sunset drinks & nibbles


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• 5 nights multi-share accommodation: 2 nights in hotels, 2 nights in a lodge& 1 night on an outback bush campin a comfy Aussie ‘swag’Basis: mainly quad, some triple. Twin/singleshare also available at additional cost.Outback bush camp quad/multi-share onlyMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation






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Say ‘Kia Ora’ to some of the most outrageously spectacular scenery on earth! NZ stuns travellers with its breathtaking mountain ranges, volcanoes, hot springs, glaciers, pristine rainforests and miles & miles of uncrowded coastline. Combine all that with its status of ‘Adventure Capital of the World’, and you’re in for one awesome trip!

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On a sailing boat, cruising the breathtaking Milford Sound In the Bay of Islands at a resort hotel right near the beachA cosy Queenstown lodge looking over the lake & snow-capped mountainsAt a rainforest retreat in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier villageRight on the doorstep of glacial Lake Ohau & the surrounding wilderness And when in the cities, it’s quality, central hotels

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Bungy jumping

Partying in Queenstown

Heli-glacier trip

Pump the adrenaline with bungy,canyon swinging & sky divingRelaaaaax in Rotorua’s hot thermal pools

Become a ‘Zorbanaut’ Carve up the slopes skiing & boarding

Do some serious feasting at a traditional Maori Hangi Hike on an ancient glacierCruise the beautiful Bay of Islands

Get close to nature on a seal spotting safari‘Get all Hollywood’ spotting famous Lord

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Swim with dolphins Meet a kiwi (…the bird, that is)

Blackwater raft underground caves at Waitomo

Get a taste for NZ farm life at the Agrodome

Surf the sand dunes at 90 Mile Beach

Take the triple challenge - jetboating,

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• 14 nights multi-share accommodation:8 nights in hotels & resorts, 5 nights inlodges & 1 night onboard a cruise boat. Basis: mainly triple, some quad. Twin/singleshare also available at additional cost.Cruise boat quad share onlyMore info at contiki.com/nzaccommodation





Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Auckland to Bay of IslandsMeet up with your Contiki Crew & head to theidyllic Northland region, with its laidback,endless-summer lifestyle. Later, chill out in theBay of Islands, in seaside Paihia. Hotel (D)Venture across Auckland's Harbour Bridge& see the 'City of Sails' harbour madefamous by the America's CupSee Auckland’s Sky TowerFree time in Parry Kauri Park, home tomany ancient giant kauri trees Day 2: Bay of IslandsUndeniably pretty, this region ranks as one ofNZ’s top natural playgrounds – chill out on thebeach, visit the Maori tribal lands, or try out somewatersports – there are lots on offer. Hotel (B)Day 3: Bay of Islands to WaitomoCircle back to Auckland. After lunch, roll throughthe lush, green countryside to Waitomo, with it’samazing limestone formations & a visit to theglittering Glowworm Grotto. Lodge (B,D)Enjoy a typical New Zealand country pubPizza partyDay 4: Waitomo to RotoruaCatch a sniff of sulphur in the air as you enterRotorua, NZ’s most dynamic thermal area & acultural centre of the native Maori people. Soakin hot, bubbly pools or chow down at atraditional Maori hangi & concert. Lodge (B)Rotorua city tourVisit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun &interactive farm experience, with Kiwi farmanimals & their world famous sheep showDay 5: Rotorua to TaupoTravel through the volcanic Wairakei area & findyourself in Taupo, nestled among spectacularnatural wonders & offering some great back-to-nature & adventure activities. Resort (B)See raging Huka FallsView Lake Taupo - a vast, water-filledcrater created from a volcanic blast & NewZealand’s largest lakeDay 6: Taupo to WellingtonJourney through World Heritage ListedTanogario National Park, to the vibrant capital &the coolest bar & club scene in NZ. Hotel (B)See the dramatic volcanic landscapemade famous in the 'Lord of the Rings'See the still active volcano - Mt RuapehuWellington city tourVisit Mt. Victoria for panoramic viewsDay 7: WellingtonCheck out ‘Windy Welly’s’ impressive harbourviews, steep hills & red hot arts scene completewith hip bars, eclectic shopping, & thriving latenight entertainment. Hotel (B)

See even more of the sights made famousin the 'Lord of the Rings'Day 8: Wellington to ChristchurchHop from the North Island, via ferry, to a wholedifferent world on the South Island. Travel downthe stunning Kaikoura coastline, through thecountry’s largest wine region to charminglyEnglish city of Christchurch. Hotel (B)Cruise Cook Strait & the scenicMarlborough & Queen Charlotte SoundsVisit a seal colonyDay 9: Christchurch to Franz Josef GlacierVenture through the majestic Southern Alps &along the rugged West Coast to Hokitika & lateron to Franz Josef. Hotel (B,D)Christchurch city tour Scenic drive through Arthur's Pass See traditional Maori greenstone carvingDay 10: Franz Josef Glacier to QueenstownExplore the icy slopes of Franz Josef & FoxGlaciers. Then hit the road for the breathtakingSouthern Lakes & Queenstown. Lodge (B,D)Drive through Westland National Parkfeaturing glaciers & ancient rainforestsStunning drive through the Southern Alps;see Lake Hawea & the Crown RangeDays 11-12: QueenstownYou’ve got 2 free days to explore the ‘World’sAdventure Capital’ & its endless list of activities.Not to mention its atmospheric restaurants,rocking bars & a picture postcard lakesidesetting that will blow your mind! Lodge (B)(B)Queenstown tourSee The Remarkables & Coronet Peakmountain ranges

Day 13: Queenstown to Milford SoundFirst up, a pit stop at the home of bungy -Kawarau Bridge. Give this crazy thrill-sport a go!Take it easy travelling through stunning country-side to Milford Sound. Overnight cruise (B,D)Contiki exclusive overnight cruise onMilford Sound in Fiordland National ParkCruise past sheer rocky cliffs & forestsclinging to the slopes See the inspiring 1692m high Mitre PeakDay 14: Milford Sound to Lake OhauPan for gold in the quaint, old gold mining townof Arrowtown. Later set out for the beautifulblue glacial Lake Ohau. Lodge (B,D)

Soak up the historical ambience ofArrowtown with it’s original wooden &stone buildingsCatch a glimpse of impressive Mt. CookDay 15: Lake Ohau to ChristchurchOpt in for an amazing scenic flight over Mt.Cook. Then cut through Mackenzie Countryback to Queenstown where the tour ends & itstime to say farewell to your new friends. Hotel (B)


14 Dayoption for the Grand ExplorerStuck for time? We’ve got a shorter, 14 day version of the 15 day Grand Explorer tour that starts or ends in Queenstown, also including Milford Sound.

• For 14 day tour price - deduct US$60 from price in the price box.• Twin room supplement: US$120.• Single room supplement: US$530.• Code: ex Auckland: NDZA. Start 12.00 noon/End 2.00pm. • Code: ex Queenstown: NDZC. Start 11.00am/End 12.00 noon. • 14 day tour starts or ends at Queenstown airport.


WAITOMO: Black water rafting in a rubber ring through underground caves ROTORUA: Traditional Maori Hangi feast & cultural show - Guided walk through the bush to spot KiwisLAKE TAUPO: Parasailing WELLINGTON: Day trip to major ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie locations FOX GLACIER: Guided glacier hike right onto the glacier itself (gear provided)QUEENSTOWN: Scenic tandem skydive - AJ Hackett bungy jump - Skyswing 400m above the town LAKE TEKAPO: Scenic flight past glaciers & Mt Cook, NZ’s highest peak

Days 11-12: SkiQueenstown optionWant to ‘carve up’ some of the great skimountains around Queenstown? You canif you’re travelling in July or August! Youcan choose to ski or board for 2 full days- we can even organise ski equipmentand lessons for you. Lodge. (B)(B)


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Code: NGZA 2009/10

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• 12 nights multi-share accommodation: 6 nights in hotels & resorts, 5 nights inlodges & 1 night onboard a cruise boat. Basis: mainly triple, some quad. Twin/singleshare also available at additional cost.Cruise boat quad share onlyMore info at contiki.com/nzaccommodation





ROTORUA: Skyline gondola and luge rides - Guided walk through the bush to spot Kiwis & Tuataras LAKE TAUPO: Rocks‘n’Ropes adventure course (trapezes, high-wires, tightropes) WELLINGTON: Quad biking through rugged, outback bushland - In-depth ‘hop on/hop off’ Wellington city tour FOX GLACIER: Heli-hike tour - fly to & walk on the glacier QUEENSTOWN: Whitewater raft grade 3 rapids on the Shotover or Kawarau Rivers LAKE TEKAPO: Scenic flight past glaciers & Mt Cook, NZ’s highest peak

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12 Dayoption for the Grand AdventurerStuck for time? We’ve got a shorter, 12 day version of the 13 day Grand Adventurer tour that starts or ends in Queenstown, also including Milford Sound.

• For 12 day tour price - deduct US$60 from price in the price box.• Twin room supplement: US$105.• Single room supplement: US$425.• Code: ex Auckland: NBZA. Start 12.00 noon/End 2.00pm. • Code: ex Queenstown: NBZC. Start 11.00am/End 12.00 noon. • 12 day tour starts or ends at Queenstown airport.

Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Auckland to WaitomoMeet up with your Contiki Crew & roll throughlush, green countryside to Waitomo, with itsamazing limestone formations & a chance to visitto the glittering Glowworm Grotto. Lodge (D)Enjoy a typical New Zealand country pubPizza partyDay 2: Waitomo to RotoruaCatch a sniff of sulphur in the air as you enterRotorua, NZ’s most dynamic thermal area & acultural centre of the native Maori people.Soak in hot, bubbly pools or chow down at atraditional Maori hangi & concert. Hotel (B)Rotorua city tourVisit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun &interactive farm experience, with Kiwi farmanimals & their world famous sheep showDay 3: Rotorua to TaupoTravel through the volcanic Wairakei area & findyourself in Taupo, nestled among spectacularnatural wonders & offering some great back-to-nature & adventure activities. Resort (B)See raging Huka FallsView Lake Taupo - a vast, water-filledcrater created from a volcanic blast &New Zealand’s largest lakeDay 4: Taupo to WellingtonJourney through World Heritage ListedTanogario National Park, to the vibrant capital& the coolest bar & club scene in NZ. Hotel (B)See the dramatic volcanic landscapemade famous in the 'Lord of the Rings'See the still active volcano, Mt. RuapehuWellington city tourVisit Mt. Victoria for panoramic viewsDay 5: WellingtonCheck out ‘Windy Welly’s’ impressive harbourviews, steep hills & red hot arts scenecomplete with hip bars, eclectic shopping &thriving late night entertainment. Hotel (B)See even more of the sights madefamous in the 'Lord of the Rings'Day 6: Wellington to ChristchurchHop from the North Island, via ferry, to a wholedifferent world on the South Island. Travel downthe stunning Kaikoura coastline through thecountry’s largest wine region to the charminglyEnglish city of Christchurch. Hotel (B)Cruise Cook Strait & the scenicMarlborough & Queen Charlotte SoundsVisit a seal colonyDay 7: Christchurch to Franz Josef GlacierVenture through the majestic Southern Alps &along the rugged West Coast to Hokitika.Then later, it’s on to Franz Josef. Hotel (B,D)

Christchurch city tour Scenic drive through Arthur's PassSee traditional Maori greenstone carvingDay 8: Franz Josef Glacier to QueenstownExplore the icy slopes of Franz Josef & FoxGlaciers. Then hit the road for the breathtakingSouthern Lakes & Queenstown. Lodge (B,D)Drive through Westland National Parkfeaturing glaciers & ancient rainforestsStunning drive through the Southern Alps;see Lake Hawea & the Crown RangeDays 9-10: QueenstownYou’ve got 2 free days to explore the ‘World’sAdventure Capital’ & its endless list of activities.Not to mention its atmospheric restaurants,rocking bars & a picture postcard lakesidesetting that will blow your mind! Lodge (B)(B)Queenstown tourSee The Remarkables & Coronet Peakmountain ranges

Day 11: Queenstown to Milford SoundFirst up, a pit stop at the home of bungy -Kawarau Bridge. Give this crazy thrill-sport ago! Take it easy travelling through stunningcountry-side to Milford Sound. Overnightcruise (B,D)Contiki exclusive overnight cruise onMilford Sound in Fiordland National ParkCruise past sheer rocky cliffs & forestsclinging to the slopes See the inspiring 1692m high Mitre PeakDay 12: Milford Sound to Lake OhauPan for gold in the quaint, old gold miningtown of Arrowtown. Later set out for thebeautiful blue glacial Lake Ohau. Lodge (B,D)Soak up the historical ambience ofArrowtown with it’s original wooden &stone buildingsCatch a glimpse of impressive Mt. CookDay 13: Lake Ohau to ChristchurchOpt in for an amazing scenic flight over Mt. Cook. Then cut through MackenzieCountry back to Chirstchurch where the tourends & its time to say farewell to your newfriends. Hotel (B)See the beautiful turquoise waters ofglacial Lake Tekapo

Days 9-10: SkiQueenstown optionWant to ‘carve up’ some of the great skimountains around Queenstown? You canif you’re travelling in July or August! Youcan choose to ski or board for 2 full days- we can even organise ski equipmentand lessons for you. Lodge. (B)(B)


For Travel Insurance see page 58.Prices above are quad share.Twin room supplement add US$120. Single room supplement add US$470. NPZA:Start Auckland 12.00 noon and end Christchurch 6.00pm.NPZC:Start Christchurch 8.00am and end Auckland 12.00 noon.For departure point information see page 13.Extend your holiday! Stay on using our special rates before or after your tour. More on page 13.

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QUEENSTOWN: Thrilling jet boat ride through the Shotover River - River ‘boogie boarding’ (with flippers)! - Canyon swing on a giant rope across the Shotover River, 109m up!FOX GLACIER: Guided glacier hike right onto the glacier itself (gear provided) - Heli-hike tour - fly to & walk on the glacier - Scenic helicopter flight to see Mt Cook & land on Fox glacier

Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Christchurch to Lake OhauMeet up with your Contiki Crew and setout for Lake Ohau this morning. On theway, cut through surreal MackenzieCountry, snap a picture of glacial LakeTekapo’s brilliant turquoise water, andcatch a glimpse of impressive Mt. Cook.Lodge (D)Day 2: Lake Ohau to Milford SoundPan for gold in the quaint, old gold miningtown of Arrowtown. Then it’s back on theroad to travel through more dramaticcountryside and through Homer Tunnel enroute to the world-famous Milford Sound.Overnight cruise (B,D)Soak up the historical ambiance ofArrowtown with it’s original wooden &stone buildingsContiki exclusive overnight cruise onMilford Sound in Fiordland NationalParkCruise past sheer rocky cliffs &forests clinging to the slopes See the awe-inspiring 1692m highMitre PeakDay 3: Milford Sound to QueenstownFirst up, a pit-stop at the home of bungy -Kawarau Bridge. Give this crazy thrill-sporta go! After the adrenaline rush, take it easyas we continue on to a travellers favourite- Queenstown. Lodge (B,D)Days 4-5: QueenstownYou’ve got 2 free days to explore the‘World’s Adventure Capital’ & its endlesslist of activities. Not to mention itsatmospheric restaurants, rocking bars & apicture postcard lakeside setting that willblow your mind! Lodge (B)(B)Queenstown tourSee The Remarkables & Coronet Peakmountain ranges

Day 6: Queenstown to Franz JosefGlacierHit the road and pass the last of thebreathtaking Southern Lakes area and upover Haast Pass to icy terrain of the FranzJosef and Fox Glacier region. Hotel (B,D)

Drive through Westland National Parkfeaturing glaciers & ancientrainforestsStunning drive through the SouthernAlpsDay 7: Franz Josef Glacier toChristchurchVenture along the rugged West Coast upto Hokitika and then through the majesticSouthern Alps on an amazing drive backto the charmingly English city ofChristchurch where you’ll have free time toexplore. (B)

See traditional Maori greenstonecarvingScenic drive through Arthur's PassNational Park Christchurch city tour Please note: This is the itinerary for the tour codeNSZC. The NSZA itinerary operates in reverse.

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• For 8 day tour price - add US$105 to price in the price box. • Twin room supplement: US$75.• Single room supplement: US$269.• Code: ex Christchurch: NSHC. Start 8.00am/End 6.00pm. • Code: ex Wellington: NSHA. Start 7.00am/End 6.00pm. • 8 day tour starts or ends at Abel Tasman Hotel in Wellington.

Days 4-5: SkiQueenstown optionWant to ‘carve up’ some of the greatski mountains around Queenstown?You can if you’re travelling in July orAugust! You can choose to ski orboard for 2 full days - we can evenorganise ski equipment and lessonsfor you. Lodge. (B)(B)


For Travel Insurance see page 58.Prices above are quad share.Twin room supplement add US$65. Single room supplement add US$225. NSZC:Start Christchurch 8.00am and end Christchurch 6.00pm NSZA:Start Christchurch 8.00am and end Christchurch 6.00pm For departure point information see page 13.

Code: NSZC 2009/10

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• 7 nights multi-share accommodation: 5 nights in hotels, 1 night in a resort& 1 night in a lodgeBasis: mainly triple, some quad. Twin/singleshare also available at additional costMore info at contiki.com/nzaccommodation





WAITOMO: Guided tours of Ruakuri or Waitomo Caves to see the famous glowworms & rock formations - Black water rafting in a rubber ring through underground caves ROTORUA: Traditional Maori Hangi feast & cultural show - Become a ‘zorbonaut’ & race down a hill inside a man-size, transparent zorb ball LAKE TAUPO: Jet boat ride to Huka Falls - Fun evening lake cruise including fishing & karaoke! WELLINGTON: Quad biking through rugged, outback bushland

Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Auckland to Bay of IslandsMeet up with your Contiki Crew & head upto the idyllic & green Northland region withits laidback, endless-summer lifestyle.Later, chill out for the night in the Bay ofIslands in seaside Paihia. Hotel (D)Venture across Auckland's HarbourBridge & see the 'City of Sails'harbour made famous by theAmerica's CupSee Auckland’s Sky TowerFree time in Parry Kauri Park – hometo a national treasure of ancient, giantkauri trees Day 2: Bay of IslandsUndeniably pretty, this region ranks as oneof NZ’s top natural playgrounds – chill outon the beach, visit the Maori tribal lands,or try out some watersports – there arelots on offer. Hotel (B)Sightseeing tours of Paihia & Waitangi See the Tribal Lands of the Nga PuhiMaoriDay 3: Bay of Islands to WaitomoCircle back to Auckland. After lunch, rollthrough the lush, green countryside toWaitomo, with its amazing limestoneformations & a visit to the glitteringGlowworm Grotto. Lodge (B,D)Enjoy a traditional New Zealandcountry pubPizza partyDay 4: Waitomo to RotoruaCatch a sniff of sulphur in the air as youenter Rotorua, NZ’s most dynamic thermalarea & a cultural centre of the native Maoripeople. Soak in hot, bubbly pools or chowdown at a traditional Maori hangi &concert. Hotel (B)Rotorua city tourVisit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun &interactive experience showcasingKiwi farming, farm animals & a worldfamous sheep showDay 5: Rotorua to TaupoTravel through the volcanic Wairakei area &find yourself in Taupo, nestled amongspectacular natural wonders & offeringsome great back-to-nature & adventureactivities. Resort (B)See raging Huka FallsView Lake Taupo - a vast, water-filledcrater created from a volcanic blast &New Zealand’s largest lake

Day 6: Taupo to WellingtonJourney through World Heritage ListedTanogario National Park en route to NZ’svibrant capital & the trendiest bar & clubscenes in the country. Hotel (B)See the dramatic volcanic landscapemade famous in the 'Lord of the Rings'See the still active volcano, Mt.RuapehuWellington city tourVisit Mt. Victoria for panoramic viewsDay 7: WellingtonCheck out ‘Windy Welly’s’ impressiveharbour views, steep hills & red hot artsscene complete with hip bars, eclecticshopping & thriving late nightentertainment. Hotel (B)See even more of the sights madefamous in the 'Lord of the Rings'Day 8: Wellington to ChristchurchHop from the North Island, via ferry, to theSouth Island. Travel down the stunningKaikoura coastline through the country’slargest wine region to Christchurch wherethe tour ends & it's time to say farewell toyour new friends. (B)Cruise Cook Strait & the scenicMarlborough & Queen CharlotteSoundsVisit a seal colony on the KaikouraCoast

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6 Dayoption for the Northern HighlightsStuck for time? We’ve got a shorter, 6 day version of the 8 day Northern Highlights tour that starts or ends in Wellington.

• For 6 day tour price - deduct US$175 from price in the price box.

• Twin room supplement: US$45.• Single room supplement: US$219.• Code: ex Auckland: NNZA. Start 12.00 noon/End 6.00pm. • Code: ex Wellington: NNZC. Start 7.30am/End 12.00 noon. • 6 day tour starts or ends at Abel Tasman Hotel in Wellington.


For Travel Insurance see page 58.Prices above are quad share.Twin room supplement add US$65. Single room supplement add US$295. NNHA:Start Auckland 12.00noon and end Christchurch 6.00pm.NNHC:Start Christchurch 7.00am and end Auckland 12.00noon For departure point information see page 13.

Code: NNHA 2009/10


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Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Auckland to Bay of IslandsMeet up with your Contiki Crew in NewZealand’s largest city, hop on the coach, &head north up the coast to the idyllic &green Northland region. This area is afavourite holiday destination with the Kiwi’sbecause of its never-ending beaches &laidback, endless-summer lifestyle. On theway, stop & walk through a forest reservewith fascinating & uniquely Kiwi, KauriTrees. These ancient trees can getseriously massive - you’d need 8m armsto wrap yourself around them! Tonight,take it easy at a seaside resort in Paihia &“breathe in” the beauty & spectacularscenery of the Bay of Islands. Hotel (D)

Venture across Auckland's Harbour Bridge & see the 'City ofSails' harbour made famous by theAmerica's Cup

See Auckland’s Sky Tower

Free time in Parry Kauri Park – hometo a national treasure of ancient, giantkauri trees

Day 2: Bay of IslandsUndeniably pretty, this region ranks as oneof New Zealand’s top natural playgrounds& getting out on the water is a must! Optin for a sea kayaking adventure, dive in &swim with the dolphins, parasail over thebeautiful turquoise waters, or speedthrough the ‘Hole in the Rock’ on a fastboat through the islands. This area is alsoa place rich in Maori culture. Explore theirTribal Lands & learn more about theregion’s history as the nation’s birthplace.Later, take your pick from one of the area’s

many stunning beaches & chill out underthe sun. Hotel (B)

Sightseeing tours of Paihia & Waitangi

See the Tribal Lands of the Nga PuhiMaori

Day 3: Bay of Islands to AucklandWrap up your sun-filled days in ‘The Bay’& return to the big city. Head souththrough the unspoilt Northland countryside& catch some excellent city & harbourviews before the tour ends aroundlunchtime. Swap emails & it's time to sayfarewell to your new friends. (B)

BAY OF ISLANDS: Ocean kayaking adventure to Haruru Falls - Swim with the dolphins - Exciting‘Fastboat’ trip through the ‘Hole in the Rock’ - Day tour to ‘Ninety Mile Beach’ with off-roading &sand dune ‘surfing’

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For Travel Insurance see page 58.Prices above are quad share.Twin room supplement add US$25. Single room supplement add US$95. • The tour code for these dates is NCZC only•• The tour code for these dates is NCZA onlyStart Auckland 12.00 noon and end Auckland 12.00 noon For departure point information see page 13.

Code: NCZA/NCZC 2009/10

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• 2 nights in multi share hotelaccommodation: Basis: mainly triple, some quad. Twin/singleshare also available at additional costMore info at contiki.com/nzaccommodation

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Parasailing

Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Auckland to Bay of IslandsMeet up with your Contiki Crew in NewZealand’s largest city, hop on the coach, & head north up the coast to the idyllic &green Northland region. This area is afavourite holiday destination with the Kiwi’sbecause of its never-ending beaches &laidback, endless-summer lifestyle.Tonight, take it easy at a seaside resort inPaihia & “breathe in” the beauty &spectacular scenery of the Bay of Islands.Hotel (D)

Venture across Auckland's HarbourBridge & see the 'City of Sails' harbourmade famous by the America's Cup

See Auckland’s Sky Tower

Free time in Parry Kauri Park – hometo a national treasure of ancient, giant kauri trees

Day 2: Bay of IslandsUndeniably pretty, this region ranks as oneof New Zealand’s top natural playgrounds& getting out on the water is a must! Optin for a sea kayaking adventure, dive in &swim with the dolphins, parasail over thebeautiful turquoise waters, or speedthrough the “Hole in the Rock” on a fastboat through the islands. This area is alsoa place rich in Maori culture. Explore theirTribal Lands & learn more about theregion’s history as the nation’s birthplace.Later, take your pick from one of the area’smany stunning beaches & chill out underthe sun. Hotel (B)

Sightseeing tours of Paihia & Waitangi

See the Tribal Lands of the Nga PuhiMaori

Day 3: Bay of Islands to WaitomoCircle back to Auckland, with it’spanoramic location right on a harbour &surrounded by outer islands. After lunch,roll through the lush, green countryside toWaitomo. There’s over 300 caves in thearea, with some unique attractions likeamazing limestone formations & glowingbugs at the glittering Glowworm Grotto.Lodge (B,D)

Enjoy a traditional New Zealandcountry pubPizza partyDay 4: Waitomo to RotoruaSee even more amazing scenery todayenroute to Rotorua. Catch a sniff ofsulphur in the air as you enter Rotorua,New Zealand’s most dynamic thermal area& a cultural centre of the native Maoripeople. Soak in hot, bubbly pools or chowdown at a traditional Maori hangi &concert. Hotel (B)

Rotorua city tourVisit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun &interactive experience showcasingKiwi farming, farm animals & a worldfamous sheep showDay 5: Rotorua to AucklandYou’ll be collected by a transfer coach tohead through the Waitomo countrysideback to Auckland where the tour endswhen you arrive in the late afternoon.Hotel (B)Please note: The transfer from Rotorua to Aucklandis not operated by Contiki, but a third party operator.

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Code: NRZA 2009/10


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What’s included:• 2 nights twin share accommodation

(single supplement available)

• 2 full buffet breakfasts (B)

• Welcome pack with maps &activity ideas

• 1 day Explorer Bus sightseeing‘hop on hop off’ pass

Please note: A Contiki Tour Manager is notincluded in this short break package. Twinroom basis can only be booked when 2 friendsbook the same trip at the same time. Sharetypes may be on a request basis. This shortbreak package can only be booked inconjunction with a Contiki New Zealand tour.

• Tour code: NZAS

• Twin share US$135

• Single room supplement US$100

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Want to spend a bit more time in NZ’smulticultural capital at your own pace?Grab a value-packed collection ofextras, excursions and greataccommodation with our 3 nightAuckland Explorer package. You cantake one before or after your tour!

Hit the streets with your included‘Explorer Pass’ and you'll be able to hopon and hop off at all the importantplaces. There’s heaps happening fromMaori performances at the AucklandMuseum to Kelly Tarlton's AntarcticEncounter & Underwater World.Spectacular views from the Sky Towercan be topped off with a Vertigo tower

climb or you can even basejump from it! A walk through the Viaduct Harbour is amust, once the heart of the America'sCup, it's got a great choice ofrestaurants and cool bars. There’s awine trail at nearby Waiheke Island,harbour sailing options, ferry trips, andMaori & Polynesian markets…the list isunique and it’s almost endless!

Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Christchurch to Fox GlacierMeet up with your Contiki Crew & get toknow your new travel buddies as weventure through the majestic SouthernAlps to Hokitika, a cool little coastal townfamous for gold & greenstone. Then winddown along the rugged West Coast to thespectacular Franz Josef & Fox Glacierregion. Hotel (D)Scenic drive through Arthur's PassNational ParkSee traditional Maori greenstonecarvingDay 2: Fox Glacier to QueenstownHop in a helicopter & fly off for an optionalthrilling alpine experience encompassing 2world famous glaciers. Or put on yourhiking boots & get right out onto the icyslopes of the living, moving glacier. Thenit’s back on the road to the breathtakingSouthern Lakes & traveller’s favourite –Queenstown! Hotel (B)Westland National Park drive full ofglaciers & ancient rainforestsSee Franz Josef & Fox GlaciersJaw-dropping drive through theSouthern AlpsDays 3-5: QueenstownYou’re here to ski, so hit the slopes &carve up the mountain! This area is madeup of some of the country’s best resorts,with 3 mountain playgrounds to pick from– The Remarkables, Coronet Peak &Cardrona. With 3 mountains to choosefrom, you’re sure to find the bestconditions. On day 5 there’s an includedgondola trip to the top of Bob’s Peak foran unforgettable dinner & night out high

above Queenstown. Hotel (B)(B)(B,D)3 day lift pass & transfers to & fromski fieldsGondola ride & dinner high up atSkyline RestaurantDay 6: QueenstownIt’s a free day to either test yourself on themountain again or try out an endless list ofnon-ski activities in the ‘World’s AdventureCapital’. Think about bungy-jumping,caving, rafting, sledging, jetboating, skiing,skydiving or hang gliding. Tonight, enjoy afinal dinner together & an awards night, thenhead out to one of the many fantastic barsin town, full of locals & travellers. Hotel (B,D)Queenstown tourDay 7: Queenstown to ChristchurchCut through the surreal landscape ofMackenzie Country, past glacial LakeTekapo on the way back to the charminglyEnglish city of Christchurch. The tour endshere & it’s time to say farewell to your newfriends. (B)Stop at AJ Hackett’s bungy bridge atKawarau RiverSoak up the historical ambience ofArrowtown with its original wooden &stone buildingsCatch a glimpse of impressive Mt. Cook See the beautiful glacial lakes of LakeTekapo & Lake PukakiSee the historic Church of the GoodShepherdPlease note: Ski & snowboard equipment isavailable for hire in Queenstown.

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Snowboarding The Remarkables

Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Christchurch to Fox GlacierMeet up with your Contiki Crew & get toknow your new travel buddies as weventure through the majestic SouthernAlps to Hokitika, a cool little coastal townfamous for gold & greenstone. Then winddown along the rugged West Coast to thespectacular Franz Josef & Fox Glacierregion. Hotel (D)Scenic drive through Arthur's PassNational ParkSee traditional Maori greenstonecarvingDay 2: Fox Glacier to QueenstownHop in a helicopter & fly off for an optionalthrilling alpine experience encompassing 2world famous glaciers. Or put on yourhiking boots & get right out onto the icyslopes of the living, moving glacier. Thenit’s back on the road to the breathtakingSouthern Lakes & traveller’s favourite –Queenstown! Hotel (B)Westland National Park drive full ofglaciers & ancient rainforestsSee Franz Josef & Fox GlaciersJaw-dropping drive through theSouthern AlpsDays 3-5: QueenstownYou’re here to ski, so hit the slopes &carve up the mountain! This area is madeup of some of the country’s best resorts,with 3 mountain playgrounds to pick from– The Remarkables, Coronet Peak &Cardrona. With 3 mountains to choosefrom, you’re sure to find the bestconditions. On day 5 there’s an includedgondola trip to the top of Bob’s Peak foran unforgettable dinner & night out high

above Queenstown. Hotel (B)(B)(B,D)3 day lift pass & transfers to & fromski fieldsGondola ride & dinner high up atSkyline RestaurantDay 6: QueenstownIt’s a free day to either test yourself on themountain again or try out an endless list ofnon-ski activities in the ‘World’s AdventureCapital’. Think about bungy-jumping,caving, rafting, sledging, jetboating, skiing,skydiving or hang gliding. Tonight, enjoy afinal dinner together & an awards night, thenhead out to one of the many fantastic barsin town, full of locals & travellers. Hotel (B,D)Queenstown tourDay 7: Queenstown to ChristchurchCut through the surreal landscape ofMackenzie Country, past glacial LakeTekapo on the way back to the charminglyEnglish city of Christchurch. The tour endshere & it’s time to say farewell to your newfriends. (B)Stop at AJ Hackett’s bungy bridge atKawarau RiverSoak up the historical ambience ofArrowtown with its original wooden &stone buildingsCatch a glimpse of impressive Mt. Cook See the beautiful glacial lakes of LakeTekapo & Lake PukakiSee the historic Church of the GoodShepherdPlease note: Ski & snowboard equipment isavailable for hire in Queenstown.

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Here’s a few unique reasons to travel with us.Need more convincing? See pages 4-5.

Why go Asiawith Contiki?The world’s a big place, but for those in the know,South East Asia is on the radar as the continentthat has it all, with a thousand ways to thrill andchill. And now Contiki can take you there!

Unlimited Sky Rail pass to explore the shopping districts of Bangkok

Meet the Hmong Hilltribes in a village in Chiang Mai

A bike tour of UNESCO listed Luang Prabang

Learn about the Indochinese War at the COPE centre in Vientiane

Visit the Killing Fields in Phnom Penh

Cruise the Mekong Delta by boat

See the Imperial Citadel in Hue

Snorkel off a junk boat on Halong Bay

Visit the Ta Prohm temple (seen in Tomb Raider) in Angkor Wat

Our Included Highlights are a part of every itinerary and they’re includedin the cost of your tour. Here’s just some of what’s on offer:

You’ll also have plenty of free time to get into one of our many ‘Explore More’Optional Activities. Check out some of them below (plus there’s more atcontiki.com/exploremore).

Experience a mineral mud bath & hot springs in Nha Trang

Spend a day working with the local village farmers in Hoi An

Learn to cook Thai-style in Chiang Mai

Get active on a half-day river kayaking adventure in Luang Prabang

Zoom down the Mekong on a river tube in Vang Vieng

Dine at a restaurant that’s also a training centre for former street childrenin Vientiane

Receive a good luck blessing ritual by Buddhist monks in Siem Riep

The perfect group size - Contiki’s group size in Asiaaverages around 25, so you’ll have just the right amount of newfriends to share your experience with!

Contiki crew - Our Tour Managers are expats who knowContiki and they know Asia. They buddy up with professional, localEnglish speaking guides to help us dig even further into the best ofwhat the destinations offer.

Planes, trains, boats & automobiles – In Asia, half the fun is not where you go, but how you get there, so weuse a mixture of travel modes, not just a coach.

3 stars goes a long way in Asia – Great qualityhotels and places to stay, combined with a few authentic ‘surprisestopovers’ to really mix it up.

Find all tours, dates& prices atcontiki.com/asia

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

What’s included?• Coach, train, air transfers, and ferry

transport as specified.

• Accommodation, breakfast andevening meals as detailed on pages15 & 43 and under ‘What’s included’on tour pages.

• Sightseeing as detailed on pages 6-7and in the itineraries on tour pages.Unless specified, entrance fees arenot included.

• Experienced crew as detailed on page10 and on tour pages.

What’s notincluded?• Airport and ferry transfers to tour

departure point.

• Personal expense money.

• Visas, personal insurance, medical fees.

• Sightseeing, visits and entrance fees other than those specified on tour pages.

• Optional excursions and activities suchas white water rafting, helicopter flights,bungy jumping, hot air ballooning, etc.

• Some meals as specified under “All this included”.

Will I get moreinformation?Upon receipt of final payment, you’llreceive a copy of Contiki’s ‘Travellers Guide’ – an information book about your holiday. You’ll alsoreceive a comprehensive day-by-dayitinerary including full details and costs of all optional excursions available on your tour.

Your FREE Contiki document wallet andluggage tag* will be sent to you withyour travel documents. The wallet is asafe pla ce for your tickets andpassports, something you’ll want tokeep and use again.

* Contiki reserves the right to substitute an

alternative travel accessory for the Contiki

document wallet.

How much luggagecan I bring?Luggage is restricted to a maximumsuitcase size of 73cm x 50cm x 25cm(29" x 20" x 10") and maximum weight of20 kg (44lbs) plus one small hand/daybag that can go on the coach with you.

On tours which include Flotilla Sailing, a small bag suitable for the extremelylimited luggage space is required. Yourregular luggage will be stored during thistime. NO EXTERNAL METAL FRAMEBACKPACKS PLEASE, their bulky shapemakes coach packing difficult. Contikireserves the right to refuse to acceptlarger suitcases on tour.

If you have your own ski/boardingequipment, you may bring one pair ofboots & skis or snowboard. Otherwise,your TM can arrange these for you inQueenstown on tour.

Baggage is carried at the owner’s riskand baggage insurance is stronglyrecommended. Remember, if your tourincludes a flight you are also subject toairline baggage restrictions.

How much moneydo I need?You should be able to use debit andcredit cards for most items. You’ll needto allow enough money to coverlunches, some dinners, souvenirs,shopping, drinks, optional excursionsand activities, entrance fees toattractions and evening entertainment.

It is advisable to start your tour withsome cash in local currencies such asA$ or NZ$.

What should I pack?Comfortable, casual clothing for daywear and ‘smart/casual’ for dining andthose special evenings on the town.Remember that early or later in theseason you will need warmer clothing aswell as a raincoat/anorak. Note thatcasinos do not allow jeans or denimclothes. A pair of comfortable walkingshoes is essential. For further details,please refer to your ‘Travellers Guide’information book.

Explore MoreOptional ActivitiesWhen do I choose? Optionals arearranged and paid for on tour. Byleaving the final decisions until then youcan choose at the same time as yournew friends, you’ll get great value as weget you great rates and your Tour Manager can offer personal advice.Some activities are seasonal andweather dependent as well.

How do I pay? You pay on tour withmajor credit cards or cash (A$ or NZ$).

Am I expected to tipon tour?Every country in the world has differenttipping policies and in Australia and NewZealand, within service industries, tippingis common practice. Tipping is totallydiscretionary and only given if you feel theservice has met or exceeded yourexpectations. Your Tour Manager willassist you with any questions about thiswhile you’re on the road. The same ideaapplies to your Contiki Crew - if you thinkthey have done a good job then theywould be grateful for your recognition byway of a tip, however this is notmandatory – it’s completely up to you.

Brochure authenticityWe have put a great deal of effort intoproducing this brochure. The informationgiven and literature produced by Contikihas been compiled with care and ispublished in good faith. Sometimes,because of circumstances outside ourcontrol, we have to alter some excursionsdue to seasonal closing or repairs tobuildings, etc., especially early or late inthe season. If this happens, alternativeswill be arranged.

Do I needvaccinations?At the time this brochure went to press(January 2009), no vaccinations werenecessary. However, it is wise to checkup-to-date information with your travelagent prior to departure. Don’t forget tobring with you any medication that youmay require en route, such asantihistamines or antibiotics.

Seasonality &climate?Being such a large landmass, Australiais prone to seasonal climate changes.This will mean that at certain times ofthe year some of our brochureditineraries may need to be slightlychanged. For example: NorthernTerritory itineraries during the wetseason (December to April).

Travel insuranceYou must take out comprehensiveinsurance cover for cancellation, medicalexpenses, personal accident, personalbaggage, money & public liability beforeyou travel. You may not be accepted ona Contiki holiday unless you havearranged satisfactory insurance.

You also agree to indemnify us against allthird-party claims, actions, damages andremedies against us arising from yourparticipation in the holiday.

For insurance details, please speak toyour Travel Agent at the time of makingyour booking

Photography creditsPhotos courtesy of QuicksilverConnections Page 6. Snorkelling.Photos courtesy of Tourism AustraliaPage 7. Sydney Opera House - RobertWallace. Page 8. Snorkelling - TomKeating. Page 9. Uluru Kata TjutaNational Park - Steve Strike. Byron Bay -Mike Newling. Page 18. Harley DavidsonRide - Chris Mclennan. Page 19.Snorkelling - Adam Bruzzone. Page 20.Aboriginal Art - Dominic Harcourt -Webster. Page 23. Byron Bay - MikeNewling. Page 25. Gold CoastQueensland - Jamie Macfadyen.Page 35. Sydney Harbour Bridge - City ofSydney. Page 37. Whitehaven Beach -Lincoln Fowler. Page 38. Kings Canyon -Steve Strike. Page 39. Kakadu Boatcruise - Nick Rains. Kings Canyon -Steve Strike. Uluru Kata Tjuta NationalPark - Steve Strike. Page 40. KingsCanyon - Steve Strike. Page 41. FlindersRanges - Mike Newling. Photoscourtesy of Tourism Queensland Page31. Cape Tribulation. Photo courtesy ofBridgeClimb Sydney Page 34. SydneyHarbour Bridge - OTTO Holdings (Aust.)Pty Limited. Photo courtesy of MojoSurf Australia Page 34. Learn to surf -Mojo Surf. Photo courtesy of MarineTourism Holdings Limited Page 13.Bounty. Photos courtesy of NorthernTerritory Tourist Comission Page 40.Katherine Gorge. Page 41. Quad Bike.Photos courtesy of Tourism NewZealand Page 3. Jetboat Huka Falls -Destination Lake Taupo. Page 9. Inside aZorb - Zorb Rotorua. Page 42. A fine dayin the fiord - Holger Leue. Page 43. Heli-glacier trip - Fox Glacier Heli. Page 44.The Ledge Swing - AJ Hackett BungyNew Zealand. Page 52. Sandtobogganing - Chris McLennan. Page 53.Haka - James Heremaia. Page 55.Snowboarding on the Remarkables - NZSki. Photo courtesy of Zorb Page 51.Zorb - Zorb. Photo courtesy of NZSki(www.nzski.com) Page 55. CoronetPeak - Miles Holden.

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OUR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. YOUR HOLIDAY RESERVATION

On receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and at ourdiscretion, Contiki will reserve your place on your selectedholiday. A contract is only made between you and us uponyour booking being confirmed and accepted by us and ourcommunication thereof to either you or your travel agent.

2. PRICE GUARANTEE

Prices in this brochure are based on costs and exchangerates as at 21st January, 2009. Should these costschange, it may be necessary to make a surcharge on theprice of your holiday. Should the total tour price increaseby more than 10% you will have the right to cancel within7 days of notification without penalty. No surcharge inrespect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made oncepayment of the deposit for your land tour has beenreceived. This guarantee excludes fuel surcharges anddoes not apply to any taxes, charges or levies imposed byany government or their agencies. In exchange for theseguarantees, no refund will be made if costs are reduced.

3. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY3.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel yourbooking in accordance with operating requirements orcircumstances beyond its control. For a coach holiday tooperate successfully a minimum number of clients isrequired. Should the numbers on your holiday fail to reachthis minimum Contiki reserves the right to cancel yourholiday giving a minimum of 6 weeks notice.

3.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary we willgive you reasonable notice thereof, in the circumstances,and where available, offer you a comparable or betteralternative.

3.3 If an alternative is not available or acceptable you willbe entitled to either a full refund of monies paid by you tous or transfer to another Contiki holiday without paymentof any transfer fee.

3.4 If the change or cancellation is due to force majeure(i.e. circumstances like political unrest, war or threat ofwar, riots, civil strife, closure of airports or ports, industrialdisputes, terrorist activity, natural and nuclear disasters,fire, epidemic or health risk, Acts of God, adverse weatherconditions or other similar events beyond Contiki’s control)we will give a full refund of any monies paid to us lessreasonable expenses incurred by us in respect of yourbooking.

3.5 Contiki is not responsible for the costs of any othertravel arrangements affected due to our cancellations orrescheduling of any tour departure.

4. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS

4.1 Throughout this brochure reference is made to thestandard of accommodation, meal plans, transportationand included extras that make up your Contiki Holiday.

4.2 At the time this brochure went to press (January 2009) all Contiki’s holidays and included extras asdescribed on the tours pages throughout this brochurewere available.

4.3 With respect to our touring program Contiki will do ourbest, at our discretion, to select accommodation,sightseeing tours and transportation to give you goodvalue for money.

4.4 When winter brochures are released, these pricessupersede any winter tour prices in the summer brochure

4.5 Contiki constantly strives to improve tour itinerariesand features. If such improvements can be made, orunforeseen circumstances beyond our control makechanges necessary, we reserve the right to vary itinerariesand to substitute hotels. Contiki is not responsible for anyother travel arrangements affected due to ourcancellations.

5. LIABILITY

5.1 Your travel agent shall, on the receipt of any monies,hold such monies for you until the booking is confirmed atwhich time those monies shall be remitted promptly byyour travel agent to us. All such monies received by us willbe deposited as required by law.

5.2 We will be entitled to keep for each account anyinterest earned on such monies.

5.3 All monies paid by you to us through your travel agentor otherwise, whether in respect of the deposit or fullpayment, may be disbursed by us as and when we see fit,in respect of the services to be provided and/or feespayable under your selected holiday. The payment of adeposit or any other monies in respect of your holidayshall be deemed to be an authorisation to disburse thereofas aforesaid.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY

1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit of US$200,per person per tour, or the full amount payable if bookingis made within 45 days of departure from your homecountry, must be submitted to Contiki by you in respect ofthat holiday. This payment is in addition to any depositrequired by your travel agent. The deposit is accepted as afirst instalment of the holiday price by Contiki only once thebooking has been confirmed in writing by Contiki or yourtravel agent.

1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of anon refundable deposit of US$200 per person per tour,which must be within 7 days of booking or the reservationwill automatically be cancelled.

1.3 Any special meal requirements will be made on arequest basis only. Contiki cannot guarantee special mealrequests nor will it assume any responsibility or liability ifclients’ special meal requirements are not fulfilled.

2. PAYING THE BALANCE

2.1 The balance of the holiday price must be paid no laterthan 45 days before the scheduled holiday departure datefrom your home country which shall be by the due datestated on the confirmation issued to you by Contiki.

2.2 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki may assume that you have cancelled and cancellationcharges in accordance with clause 3 below will be levied byContiki.

2.3 Tickets and other documents won’t be forwarded untilfull payment has been received by us.

2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days ofyour departure from your home country, the full cost of theholiday will be payable immediately on booking and wereserve the right to provide all travel documents at theholiday departure point.

2.5 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking andapply cancellation charges should payments not bereceived within the above specified periods.

3. IF YOU CANCEL

3.1 Notice of cancellation must be made in writing to Contiki.

3.2 Your deposit is non-refundable upon cancellation by you.

3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee tocover the estimate of cost and expenses incurred by us inthe terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This isexpressed as a percentage of the holiday price and iscalculated as follows:

PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEE

More than 45 days notice: Deposit is forfeited

45-22 days 25%of tour fare

21-8 days: 30% of tour fare

7-1 days: 50% of tour fare

Day of departure: 100% of tour fare

Where the percentage cancellation fee is less than the tourdeposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss of deposit. Ifthe reason for cancellation falls within the terms of anyholiday insurance policy which you hold, then any suchcharges may, subject to the terms of your insurance policy,be refunded to you by the insurance company.

3.4 In the event that you should not be granted a visa, wehave devised this unique scheme to protect you against thenecessary cancellation fees detailed above. For tourscosting up to US$1,000 - waiver fee US$79 per person.For tours costing over US$1,000 - waiver fee US$89 perperson. Waiver fees are payable at the time of booking andare non-refundable. They do not apply to cancellations dueto changes of mind or for medical reasons. To protectyourself against these and other eventualities, you shouldask your Travel Agent about a suitable insurance policy.N.B. This scheme is applicable only in the event that youprovide documentary proof of having a visa applicationrefused.

3.5 Any cancellation of additional services booked prior toand after your tour or resort booking, such as pre and postaccommodation and transfers, that are cancelled within 14days of the tour departure incur a 100% cancellation fee.

3.6 These cancellation fees are in addition to anycancellation fees that may be levied by your Travel Agent.

3.7 If flight changes are requested after the deposit hasbeen received, or if flights are cancelled after tickets areissued, revision fees, change fees or Airline cancellationfees will be applicable and maybe in addition to the abovecancellation charges.

4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING

4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed, you wish tochange to an alternative departure date, transfer yourbooking to someone else who satisfies all the conditionsapplicable to the package or you wish to change to adifferent Contiki holiday, you may do so subject to a periodof reasonable notice and provided the new holiday date isalso in this brochure and is available.

4.2 A fee of US$30 per person will be charged for anyrevision or alteration made to a reservation after thebooking is confirmed unless the change increases thevalue of the booking. A change of tour date or tour itinerarywithin 45 days of departure will be treated as acancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply exceptwhen the change is to an earlier departure date ofequivalent or greater value in which case a US$30 perperson amendment fee will be charged.

5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS

5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those items includedin 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 mayvary from place to place. Meals may vary in style

5.2 Clients must be aged between 18 - 35 inclusive butContiki may, in its absolute discretion, and, in exceptionalcircumstances, give confirmation of acceptance of aperson outside this age limit.

5.3 Contiki must be advised of any medical conditions orphysical disability requiring special attention before youbook your holiday. If you do not advise us at this stage, wemay refuse to accept your booking. We may also refuseyou if we feel that the holiday chosen is not suitablewithout a suitably qualified companion. Contiki will try tohelp you with your requirements but cannot guarantee todo so, either on our own or our suppliers’ (such as hotels,restaurants and excursions) behalf. Many of our holidaysinvolve getting on and off coaches, walking tours and otherphysical activities. Some holidays may not be suitable foryou if you rely on a wheelchair or have certain otherdisabilities. Should your disability require you to havespecial assistance, it is a condition of Contiki acceptingyour booking that you provide evidence satisfactory to usthat an able-bodied person will accompany you and is ableto provide any special needs or services that you mayrequire. Contiki will not be responsible for the failure of thisperson to provide these services.

5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements andcosts to/from the point of commencement/conclusion ofthe holiday.

5.5 There may be times when the Contiki Representativehas to make a decision in your best interests or the bestinterests of their group. You agree to comply with theauthority and decisions of the appointed ContikiRepresentative and the laws of the country in which youare travelling. If you do not so comply or if, in the ContikiRepresentative’s opinion, you are not compatible with thegeneral enjoyment and well being of other members on theholiday or smooth operation of the holiday itself, wereserve the right to refuse to let you continue with theholiday. Furthermore, you agree that your fellow travellersand any Contiki Representative has the right to travel/workin a safe environment. Any threats to their safety, wellbeing or inappropriate behaviour by you, whether verbal orphysical, will be taken extremely seriously and may resultin the immediate termination of your holiday. In eitherevent, you will be responsible for your own repatriationand related costs and have no claims against us.

5.5.1 You are responsible for any costs incurred as aresult of damage or excess cleaning fees related to youraccommodation. You are advised to immediately reportany pre-existing damage in your room to hotel/ContikiVillage staff and/or a Contiki Tour Manager as soon as it is discovered.

5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seatfitted with a safety belt, neither the operator or serviceproviders, agents or co-operating organisations shall beliable for any illness, injury or death or any loss ordamages or claims whatsoever arising from any accidentor incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the timeof the accident or incident.5.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport and allvisas, permits and certificates required for your selectedholiday as well as any necessary vaccinations and tocomply with all applicable laws.

5.8 You agree that our Contiki Tour Managers orRepresentatives may take photographs and films of youwhile you are on holiday and that these may be used in ourGroup brochures and/or advertising or publicity materialwithout obtaining any further consent or payment inrespect of such photographs and/or films.

5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of the holiday,you should inform the Contiki Tour Manager orRepresentative during the course of the holiday and if thematter cannot be resolved after the Representative’s bestendeavours to do so during the holiday, your complaintshould be made in writing to Contiki as soon as isreasonably possible after the holiday but within 28 daysthereof so that your complaint can be investigated. Anyclaims made after the 28 day period will not be consideredby Contiki. If you choose to write to Contiki via the Internet,please provide your home address so that we are able toreply to you in writing.

5.10.1 The contract and all matters arising in respecthereof shall be subject to English Law, unless we agreeotherwise in writing.

5.10.2 If any provision of this contract is held invalid orunenforcable by any court of competent jurisdiction, thatprovision shall be deemed to be re-written to give effect tothe same purpose within the permitted limits of the law.The validity and enforcability of the other provisions shallnot be affected.

5.10.3 If you are unsuccessful in any legal action institutedagainst us, you agree to pay all our costs, including but notlimited to, attorney/client costs.

6. INSURANCEYou are strongly recommended to take out comprehensiveinsurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses,personal accident, personal baggage, money and publicliability before you will be accepted on a Contiki Holiday.Please check that the insurance covers all of the activitiesthat you will be participating in. Some policies exclude

certain adventure activities. This should be arranged at thetime of payment of the deposit and will, in certaincircumstances, cover you against loss of deposit orcancellation fees from the date of confirmation of yourbooking, as shown in the insurance policy. You also agreeto indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions,damages and remedies which may be brought against usin respect of your participation in the holiday.

7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISM

In the event of your withdrawal from a holiday after thecommencement as a result of illness, you must obtain amedical certificate in support of any insurance claim. Norefunds will be made for any absence from the tour.

8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY PRICE

Airfares to and from your holiday destination, airport taxes,passport and visa fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls,beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to tour managers, representatives, drivers and local guides,items of a personal nature, excess baggage, optionalexcursions.

9. WEATHER CONDITIONS

Under no circumstances can we be held responsible forsnow or weather conditions, nor can any holiday becancelled or amended by you at any time on the basis ofsnow or weather conditions.

GENERAL

1. CONTRACTING PARTIES

1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain theentire contract between you and Contiki. No representation,term, warranty or condition can be expressed or implied byreference to any other writing, advertisement orconversation. This contract may only be varied in writingby a duly authorised officer or director of Contiki.

1.2 Your contract is with us as the tour operatingcompany. 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 thoseprovisions of this contract, which we may then specify, asif you had agreed the provisions concerned directly withthat company or person in the first place as well asagreeing them with us. We may at our complete discretionassign all or any rights and liabilities arising under or by virtue of this or any other contract withyou.

1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to beheld responsible for any act, omission or event during thetime passengers are not on board planes, transportation orconveyances. We rely on international convention whichmay apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers oragents with respect to any claim of any nature brought byyou against us as a result of the provision of thoseservices. International conventions which apply mayinclude: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by HagueProtocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, orMontreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel;Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the GenevaConvention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having allbenefit of these conventions on limiting our liability inrelation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage anddelay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in andpayment for a tour shall constitute agreement andacceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditionsset forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except inwriting by an officer of the Company.

1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it ownaircraft, hotels or coaches. Contiki contracts with manydifferent suppliers throughout the world to ensure that all the components of your holiday are taken care of.Contiki accepts responsibility for the services contractedwith these suppliers as they effect your holiday. Where apart of your holiday as specified in this brochure cannot beprovided and a reasonable alternative not accepted, Contikimay pay compensation specific to that loss.Please alsonote that Contiki cannot be held responsible for the failureof any of these parties to provide facilities or services forhandicapped clients(see also 5.3 under Holiday Details & Conditions).

1.5 Please note that no airline or carrier depicted orrecommended in this brochure by virtue of theirendorsement of this brochure represent themselves eitheras contracting with any purchaser of a holiday from Contikior as having any other legal relationship with any suchpurchaser.1.6 Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy atthe time of going to print, however Contiki cannot be heldresponsible for printing or typographical errors, or errorsarising from unforeseen circumstances.

2. VALIDITYThe programmes advertised in this brochure are valid fromMarch 2009 to September 2010.

3. OPERATING COMPANIESThe programmes advertised in this brochure are operated byContiki Holidays (Australia) Pty and Contiki Holidays (New Zealand) Limited.

Booking conditionsOnce Contiki accepts your booking by confirmation thereof a contract is made between Contiki & you upon the terms & conditions set out below.

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1. Your travel agent will confirm by phone with the local Contikioffice that there’s availability on the tour you’ve chosen. At thesame time, your travel agent can book your hotel accommodationbefore and/or after your tour (see page 13).

2. At the time of booking, you must pay to your travel agent anon-refundable deposit of US$200 per person per tour which mustbe sent to Contiki within 7 days. This payment is in addition to anydeposit required by your travel agent.

3. Once your deposit has been received, Contiki will send yourtravel agent confirmation of the details of the booking.

4. You must pay the balance of your holiday fare to Contiki throughyour travel agent not less than 45 days before the departure date, orat the time of booking if less than 45 days before departure.

5. We will then send to your travel agent your travel vouchersand detailed information about your holiday.

IMPORTANT By paying the US$200 deposit per person pertour to your travel agent, you acknowledge that you have read andunderstood the Booking Conditions as set out on page 59, whichmake up the contract between you and Contiki.

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