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THIS IS YOUR PLAY-GROUND

See Australia and New Zealand. The Whitsunday Islands. Aboriginal rock art in Kakadu. The mountains and glaciers of the South Island. And a swim spot that only the locals know about (second bay, to the right).

Share Australia and New Zealand. Meet 18-35 year olds from all over the world.Make friends for a week, and know them forever.

Love Australia and New Zealand.We’re a family-owned business and we’ve been travelling the world since 1962. We’ll never stop.

It’s always different. It’s always fun. It’s always an adventure. That’s the Contiki spirit.

See more, explore more atcontiki.com/contiki-experience

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Here’s why people come from all over theworld to see Australia & New Zealand with us.

Meet people your age. Make friends fromall over the world, who love travelling andwant to have a good time.

The best place to grab some traditionalKiwi kai or Aussie pub grub? We’ll tell you.

The best place to watch the sun rise overUluru? We’ll show you.

The spot to see a breathtaking sunset inthe Bay of Islands? We’ll take you there.

Where to go. What to see. How to get there.Our crew don’t learn from a guidebook.They’re put through an intensive trainingtrip, so they’ve studied hard, made thegrade and they’re ready to help.

Lugging a heavy backpack in the rain?Getting lost? Hanging around, wastingtime? Not with Contiki. We do the hardwork for you. So you can get on withhaving a good time. We know there’s lots to cover, so we’vegot smart and created a way of showingyou the best by making our tours into‘modules’. This gives you flexibility to seeexactly what you want, in your timeframe.Choose to cover an entire country withour Aussie Explorer and Grand Explorer,or if you’re short on time, choose any ofthe tour combinations from 3-25 days.

Your Contiki tour gets you lots of extras,for no extra cash.

A surf lesson on Australia’s East Coast. An Aboriginal Dreamtime Bushtucker tour. A Kiwi BBQ dinner with champagne. A traditional Hangi meal and Maoridancing concert. All included (plus more).

You’ll know exactly what you get for yourmoney, so you can plan your trip (andyour budget) before you go. More on pages 6 and 8-9.

Then there are the extras you can’t buy.Like charging your phone and gadgets asyou travel.

To find out more go to contiki.com/contiki-experience

Meet

Contiki

Only for 18-35s.No younger, no older.

The best bits.And more ofthem.

Lots of holiday.Less hassle.

More extras. For less.

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All our tours have free time, every day. So you’ll get plenty of time to do yourown thing. Explore the backstreets,find a great place for a bite, or just sitback and chill. It’s your free time, andit’s completely flexible.

There’s even more things you can dowith our Explore More optionalactivities (pages 10-11). Whateveryou’re into - art, adventure sports,music or food - we’ll sort it out andwe’ve negotiated great prices for you.

In 1962 New Zealander John Andersonwent to London. He had an idea. Hehired a minibus. He filled it with youngpeople who wanted to travel. Theytoured Europe together. And Contiki was born.

48 years later, the Contiki spirit isstronger than ever. We travel to evenmore places in Australia and NewZealand - and beyond. We have morefun. We meet more people. And we’retrusted by travellers all over the world.

Check contiki.com to see our latesttours, and Definite Departure dates(our most popular tours that areguaranteed to go).

We travel to over 40 countriesthroughout the world, across 5continents.

Free time. Your time.

Still exploring. 48 years on.

Know. Then go.

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Find your wayaround2-3 Australia, New Zealand & Contiki4-5 Why travel Contiki?6-7 Only with Contiki. Compare Contiki8-9 Included highlights & sightseeing10-11 Explore More optional activities12 Your Contiki crew & transport13 About contiki.com

Travelling responsibly14 Festivals & events

Low cost air15 Departure points & stay longer options

Our Australia tours Days16-17 This is Australia18-19 Aussie Explorer 24/25 20-21 Best of Oz 922 Ocean to Outback 1523 Bridge to Reef 1024-25 Reefs & Rainforests 1626-27 Beaches & Reefs 1428-29 Cairns Sunshine Trail 1230-31 Coast & Whitsundays 1132 Island & Rainforest 933 Magical Tropics 734 Rainforest Adventure 335 City to Surf 536-37 Territory & Outback 1138 Alice & Kakadu 639 Alice & Uluru 6

Our New Zealand tours Days40-41 This is New Zealand42-43 Grand Explorer 14/1544-45 Grand Adventurer 12/1346-47 Scenic Southern 7/848-49 Northern Highlights 6/850 Bay of Islands 351 Sun & Steam 5

More ways to travel DaysWant to ski, dive, sail the Whitsundaysor explore a city in-depth? You can...53 Ski New Zealand 754 City explorer packages 3/455 Sydney New Year 4

Stopover ideas 2/4/556-57 Learn to Dive 3/5

Whitsunday Sailing 3

58 Got a question?59 Booking conditions60 How to book

Aboriginal cultural experience

Maori Hangi & dancing, RotoruaAustralia

‘Learn to Surf’ lesson or kayak in CoffsHarbour

Aboriginal Dreamtime ‘bushtucker tour’experience in Alice Springs

Wine & cheese tasting at ‘Little MorgueWinery’ – a converted Gothic morgue & chapel on the Sunshine Coast

Aussie Outback experience: LangmornStation Special Stopover

Touch fish, coral & learn about the GreatBarrier Reef with a Qualified MarineInterpreter talk

Entry & guided visit to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Uncover Kings Cross’ history of fame,mysteries & crime on a walking tour, with a drink at the ‘Sugarmill’

Traditional Aussie morning tea &lamingtons at Devils Marbles

Guided night eco-walk on World Heritage Listed Fraser Island

Sunset surf club dinner & champagne in Noosa

New ZealandTraditional Maori Hangi (meal) & danceperformance in Rotorua

Kiwi BBQ dinner & champagne in the Bayof Islands

Return ferry ride to NZ’s original capital,Russell & guided historical walking tour

Geothermal ‘Craters of the Moon’ walk in Taupo

Urban Wellington walking tour & city viewcable car ride

Rainforest hotpool swim in Franz JosefGlacier

Guided goldmining trek & goldpanning inhistoric Arrowtown

See spectacular mountain views on aSkyline gondola ride in Queenstown

Learn to surf lesson, Coffs Harbour

Only with Contiki

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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Gold Coast

Rainforest hot pool swim, Franz Josef GlacierOur ‘Only with Contiki’ special inclusions are exactly whatwe say they are. They’re only with Contiki. Check ourexclusive experiences below & in the ‘Only with Contiki’section on the tour pages to see what’s exclusive toContiki that we’ve included in your tour.

Learn more at contiki.com/onlywithcontiki

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Explorer bus pass (notincluding entry to attractions)

At Mercure Auckland Hotel

At Wildfire Restaurant

AAT Kings Sydneymorning city sights &Bondi tour

At Base BackpackersSydney (double room withen-suite)

Cityrail bus/train/ferrytravel day pass

At Una’s Restaurant

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

Adventure Duck land +water city sightseeing tourof the canals

At Sleeping Inn (twin share with ensuite)

Multi zone day travel pass

At George’s ParagonSeafood Restaurant

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

1 night’s accommodation(avg. Price of budget hotel/hostel)

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

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

Sightseeing

Day travel pass

Dinner

Youth bus pass

Prices and exchange rates validated at 21st January, 2010 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 tourprice. Contiki’s per day pricing based on a Bay of Islands tour daily cost.

Fully cooked breakfast atStone Oven

Scrambled eggs,toast, coffee & juice atAdria café

Fully cooked breakfast,coffee & juice at Pankes inParadise

Breakfast

Compare Contiki

Auckland, NZ Sydney, Aus Gold Coast, Aus

54.00NZ$ 20.50A$ 20.50A$

35.00A$

N/A 15.00A$

80.00NZ$ 120.00A$

35.00NZ$ 64.00A$

15.50NZ$ 20.00A$

42.00NZ$ 25.00A$

18.00A$

80.00A$

35.00A$

18.15A$

and see how far your money goes

Total cost whentravelling your way

Contiki’s unbeatable cost saving price Contiki’s Oz & NZ from £59p/d*

100 148 116£

p/d p/d p/d

£ £

(Converted to £)

breakfast. Transport. Tickets to see the sights.Accommodation. Travelling onyour own adds up - fast. We’vecompared a typical day onyour own in a key city to aday on a Contiki tour. See(and save) the difference.

It gets even better

To find out more go to contiki.com/deals

Our guaranteesDefinite DeparturesWe are always updating tours online to aguaranteed to go, Definite Departure status. Soyou can confidently book ahead & take advantageof airlines early booking deals & Contiki’s earlypayment discounts. Check contiki.com tour pagesfor the most up to date info on Definite Departures.

No sneaky surchargesContiki has guaranteed no fuel or currencysurcharges on all of our coach tours (apart fromthe government taxes already included in the tourprice). Once you’ve paid your deposit the price ofyour tour won’t change.

Pay early. Save more.Save up to £209 on your tour if you book & pay 12months before you leave or save up to £105 on yourtour if you book & pay 6 months before you leave.See tour pages to find out your pay early discount.

2 tours. Save more.Book 2 Contiki trips (of 10 days or longer) at thesame time. Save £60 on your booking.

Book together. Save more.Same tour? Same time? Book together to get group discounts.

4 or moreEveryone saves 5%.

7 or moreEveryone saves 7.5%.

10 or moreEveryone saves 10%. Or invite an 11th person for free. It’s up to you.

The facts: all these discounts apply to the landtour price (eg: not flights). You can combine groupdiscounts, multi tour discounts & early paymentdiscounts on tours of 10 days or longer.Reverse tours.Save up to £105 when you take a Contiki Australia or New Zealand tour in reverse from the brochured itinerary. Reverse itineraries startfrom the Northern cities of Darwin, Cairns & The Whitsundays. Or in New Zealand, fromChristchurch. Itineraries that can be done inreverse are marked on the relevant tour pages.

Day 5: Surfers Paradise to NoosaExplore Brisbane, a cosmopolitan city thathas a laid-back, small town attitude. Afterlunch its on to Noosa, a beach resort townblending the chic with surf culture. Resort (B,D)Brisbane city tourWatch a demonstration on Australia’snational gem stone, the OpalSee picturesque Noosa & its beachDay 6: Noosa to Fraser Island

Look for Included Highlights in the itinerary section on everytour page. They’re marked in a different colour, like this.

Find your

Included

Highlights

EXPERIENCE IT ALL

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MUST-SEESIGHTS.

Enjoy a swim at Edith Falls

Partying on the Gold Coast

Panning for Gold, Arrowtown

Pizza dinner in Queenstown

Hands-on farm experience in N.Z.

Unique termite mounds in

Litchfield N.P.

Shopping in Noosa

On every Contiki tour, every day, you’llget lots of Included Highlights.They’re all included in the price ofyour tour.

Included Highlights are the things youcan’t wait to see, like the amazingWhitsunday Islands & the spectacularSouthern Alps. Wherever you are,we’ll line up trips to famousmonuments, walking and sightseeingtours with a local guide, organisednights out and some entrance fees.Every day. No more to pay.

Your experience here

Why not share yourexperiences withother travellers.

check outcontiki.com/community

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Chill ou a Whitsunday Island Hike through Kata Tjuta

Auckland’s amazingwaterfront

Learn to throw a boomerang

Overnight cruise on

Milford SoundAboriginal rock art in

Kakadu

Amazing sunrise at Uluru

See the raging Huka Falls

Fraser Island

Cuddling a koalain Aussie

The awesomeSouthern Alps

Walk the ‘Craters of the Moon’ in Taupo

Kakadu wildlife cruise

Sydney Harbour

Bridge & Opera House

The beautiful turquoisewaters of Lake Tekapo

EXPERIENCE IT ALL

As well as all the Included Highlights onour tours, you get plenty of free time todo your own thing – every day.

Spend more time at one of your newfavourite sights, wander round theshops, or just relax.

You can also make the most of your freetime with our Explore More optionalactivities. They help turn a great trip intoan unforgettable one. We’vehandpicked them because they’re thethings our past Contiki travellers loved.Best of all, we’ve negotiated great pricesand we can organise everything for you.

Hot air balloon ride at dawn

To find out more go to contiki.com/exploremore

NB - remember, some of our optional extras can be physicallydemanding and involve some risk. It’s important to check yourinsurance covers you for adventure activities.

Snorkelling the reef

OPTIONALACTIVITIES

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To find Explore More choices, look for the orange arrow

Sailing in the Bay of Islands

Zorb ball

Sydney Harbour Bridge climb

Scenic helicopter flight

Bungy jumping

Sydney Harbour Bridge climb

Champagne &sunset at UluruSnorkel or dive the Great Barrier Reef4WD Fraser Island’s beachesSail the Whitsunday Islands

Vintage Tiger Moth bi-plane joyflightHot air balloon ride at dawnRainforest 4WD tripWhale watching boat cruiseTandem skydive over CairnsScenic flight over KakaduCamel ride in the outbackCruise Nitmiluk (Katherine) GorgeRide a Harley in the Red CentreTrip to white-sand Whitehaven Beach

Zorbing in RotoruaLord of the Rings locations tourBay of Islands fishing tripHeli-hike Fox GlacierWine trail in Martinborough

Whitewater raft the Shotover RiverCanyon swing in QueenstownSwim with the dolphinsSki & board in the Southern AlpsParty cruise on Lake Tekapo

Fastboat the“Hole in the Rock”Scenic flight over Mt. CookFunyakking into ‘Paradise’Rocks ‘n’ Ropes adventure course

Jetboating

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Camel ride in the Outback

on the bottom of every tour page

Whitewater rafting

ON THE ROAD

Not everyone’s cut out to joinContiki’s Crew. We need to makeit through some pretty intensivetraining. We’re tested on the road,so we go where you go and seewhat you see – and knoweverything about it.”

“Hi I’m Mark, your Tour Manager”

Tour ManagerThink of your Tour Manager as your walking, talkingguidebook. They’re there to help you make the most of eachday. That’s because they know their stuff – facts on whereyou’re going, the best things to see & ideas for your free time.

Tour DriverHandling jam-packed city streets & fast-moving freeways,our drivers know their way around. Best of all, they’ll dropyou at your door, so you won’t have to lug your bagsaround. Sit back until your next stop.

Modern coachesChat, sit back with your iPod, or listen to your TourManager tell you about where you’re going, as your drivertakes you there. Our air-con coaches are the best in Oz &NZ & we update our fleet regularly to make sure they’reenvironmentally friendly. Then there are the Contiki extras,like reclining seats & power points for ‘charging on thego’. Just don’t forget your adaptor.

All our tours include breakfast most days & lots of eveningmeals. We don’t include every meal, especially lunches, for areason. We give you the flexibility to explore in your free time,meet some locals & try all kinds of foods, unique to the placesyou visit - like a self-cook Aussie BBQ dinner.

YOUR CREW.WHO’S WHO?

“Always looking for ways to make your trip hassle-free.”

“I live, eat and breathetravel. It runs through myveins.”

“I look after every detail,so it all runs smoothly. Youjust enjoy your holiday.”

“Contiki’s training is thetoughest in the industry.(Ifwe don’t pass, we don’ttravel)”

“I’m here to help you makethe most of your trip. Wantto know what a kangarookeeps in its pouch? Or how aboomerang works? I’ve gotthe answers.”

“Like to get a handle on thelingo? I’ll give you a fewwords and phrases to try outwith the locals.”

“I’m about the same age asyou, so I’ve got a prettygood idea of what you’reafter. And I want everyoneto have a great trip.”

“Tour Managers come from allover the globe, so you’llmeet a cool mix of peoplefrom many cultures.”

“I’m just one part of a biggerContiki crew, all workingtogether to make sure youhave the trip of a lifetime.”

“Sure, we’ve got anitinerary, but I keep thingsflexible when I can. I’llmove stuff around to suitthe group and the day.”

To find out more go to contiki.com/crew

TRANSPORT—GETTING THERE.

FRESH FOOD—EVERYDAY.

Your Contiki crew don’t just organise your trip,they’re part of it. They’re young, friendly and they’ve done their homework on where you’regoing to help you find what you’re after. The result?You’ll have more time to enjoy each place.

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Contiki community

Online check-in

Join Contiki’s community online & get advice from Contiki travellers& read their comments. See tourphotos & meet people on your tourbefore you leave home.We’ve also got our very own wiki: Contikipedia.From the big questions (backpack or suitcase) to the little ones, you’ll find answers on there.

You’ll also find detailed trip itineraries, competitions, videos & more.

A Proud Member of

Check outcontiki.comresponsible

travelSmall footprint.Big commitment.Our Foundation. We’re foundingpartners of the non-profit LeadingTravel Companies ConservationFoundation. So far the Foundation has committed over US$2 million to help under-privileged communities & support sustainable tourism around the world.

Since the Foundation commenced in 2008, it has;– Helped to protect over 3 million hectares

of Atlantic Forest in Brazil– Supported indigenous sustainable tourism

in The Kimberley, Australia– Supported the construction of 3 conservation wildlife research camps

in Northern Botswana– Supported restoration of one of Venice’s finest art treasures,

Monument to Canova– Helped develop sustainable tourism practices as a primary sponsor

for the Tourism for Tomorrow AwardsLearn more at tltc.com/foundation.

Our coaches. We want you to seethe world. But we also want to lookafter it. Compared to cars, planes and trains, coaches have the lowest carbon emissions. Coach is by far the most carbon efficient way to travel.

Our modern, air-conditioned coaches are some of the best in Australia & New Zealand. We make sure our coaches are efficient & exceed strictemission regulations.

If you want to reduce your carbon footprint even more, you’ll find links on our website to offset.

For the whole story see contiki.com/responsibletravel.

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Join in at contiki.com

Contiki operatemodern, fuel

efficient coaches!

Booked your tour? Give us yourdetails before you go & you’llsave time when you start yourtour, with Contiki Check-in.We’ll give youtips to help youget ready for yourtrip & you canfind out who elseis on your tour onthe ContikiCommunity. Plusyou’ll get perks,like discounts onluggage, guidebooks & movies – that sort of stuff. And we’llsend you invites to Contiki-only events & competitions.

Check-in online. It’ll take you less than 5 minutes.Visit contiki.com/check-in

Note: Check-in is available from March 2010.

Low cost airlines fly to many Australian cities whereContiki tours start & finish, including Sydney,Cairns, Darwin & Alice Springs. There's also flightsto The Whitsunday Coast & Hamilton Island (bothaccess The Whitsundays), as well as Brisbane & theGold Coast (accessing Surfers Paradise). Low Costairlines also work with our Northern Territory tourstoo!

If you're thinking about doing Contiki in NewZealand, then low cost airlines can connect youfrom many Australian cities to Auckland,Christchurch & Wellington.

Book online or with a travel agent, but remember, toget the cheapest fare - the earlier you book, the better!

Currumbin

Byron Bay

Sydney

PORT STEPHENS

COFFS HARBOUR

SURFERS PARADISE

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NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

QUEENSLAND

Link a couple of

shorter tours

together to see even more

of Australia! Like the City

to Surf (pg 35) with a

Sydney Explorer package

(pg 54). Fly into Sydney

and out of Brisbane.

Tully

Shute Harbour

Kuranda

MossmanGorge Port Douglas

CAPE TRIBULATION2

Townsville

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CAIRNS3

WHITSUNDAYS(Daydream Island)

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

QUEENSLAND

Fly into TheWhitsundaysand out ofCairns when youtake a 9 dayIsland &Rainforest tour(pg 32).

Tully

Shute Harbour 3

CAIRNS


Townsville

3

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

QUEENSLAND

Take a 7 day MagicalTropics tour (pg 33) flying into start your tour in TheWhitsundays & flying out ofCairns at the end of the tour

Contiki & UNESCO’sWorld Heritage sitesWe include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites in our Contikiitineraries, not just so you can enjoy visiting & learning about theseunique places, but also because conservation counts.

It’s why we’ve chosen to help UNESCO with their efforts by contributingsignificant funding towards their restoration work in Venice (through ourinvolvement with The Leading Travel Companies Conservation Foundation).

Look for the World Heritage symbol on the tour pages.

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Uluru

To find out more go to contiki.com/festivals-events

Festivals & eventsThere’s lots of music festivals & sporting eventshappening throughout the year in Australia & NewZealand - it’s part of the culture. Why not get in onthe action & combine one of these great eventsbefore, after or during your Contiki tour.

Big Day OutHeld every summer in both Australia & New Zealand, it’s a showcase forhomegrown musical talent mixing it with some of the best acts in the world(January or February).

Other eventsSport is like a religion down under &there’s plenty of events happening allyear round. From every kind of football(Aussie Rules, Rugby League & RugbyUnion), to V8 super cars (Feb-Sept).There’s cricket (Nov-Feb) & theAustralian Open tennis (Jan), plus somuch more.

More events

There’s also heaps of wine & foodfestivals during the summer & other

6WORLDHERITAGESITESVISITED

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. Take advantage of our specially negotiated ‘Stay Longer’ hotel rates listed below, which can be arranged through Contiki or yourtravel 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 12km (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 8.00am: Territory & Outback, Alice &Uluru (AEAD version), Alice & Kakadu.

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

Stay longer rates:Quad: £29 Twin: £39 Single: £75

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 is6km (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.


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 is13km (8 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.


MelbourneThe Causeway 353 Hotel, 353 Little CollinsStreet, Melbourne is one of the city’s newestmodern boutique hotels located in the centralbusiness district close to the Bourke Street Mall.Set amongst an array of shops, restaurants, cafesand theatres, and boasting modern comfortablerooms featuring LCD TV's, mini-bar, and king size beds with fluffy duvet. The hotel facilitiesinclude a large modern gym with the latestequipment, steam room plus restaurant open for breakfast.

Getting there: The Causeway 353 Hotel is 20km(12 miles) from Melbourne International Airport.Skybus operates regular city transfers that takeabout 20 mins and cost A$16.00 one way orA$26.00 return. Taxis cost approximately A$45.00one way.

Melbourne Departures:

Check in from 3.00pm: Melbourne Explorer.

Stay longer rates:Twin: £49 Single: £95

Surfers ParadiseAustralis Sovereign Hotel, 138 Ferny Avenue,Surfers Paradise: Located a 10 minute walk fromthe 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 approx12km (7 miles) or 30 minutes drive south, andtransfer shuttles cost approx A$18 one way.Brisbane airport is approx 90km (56 miles) or oneand a half hours north, and transfer shuttles costapprox A$39 one way. There is also an airporttrain to the Gold Coast, costing A$26. Alight atNerang Station then it’s a 12km taxi ride intoSurfers Paradise.

Surfers Paradise Departures:

Start at 4.30pm: Cairns Sunshine Trail.

SydneyThe Holiday Inn Potts Point, Corner VictoriaStreet and Darlinghurst Road, Potts Point: Ideallypositioned in the heart of Potts Point and KingsCross entertainment precincts with the SydneyCBD close by, the Holiday Inn features arestaurant and bar. Rooms are air-conditioned,with ensuite bathrooms, tea & coffee makingfacilities, colour TV and mini bar.

Getting there: The Holiday Inn Potts Point is16km (10 miles) from Sydney InternationalAirport. Shuttle buses meet all incoming flightsand will drop off at the hotel on request (fromapprox A$13). Also available is the airport link railservice which travels to Sydney Central Stationthen change trains for Kings Cross Station -located directly under the hotel (approxA$14.80). The taxi fare from the airport terminalsto Holiday Inn Potts Point is approx A$45.

Sydney Departures:

Start at 7.00am: Reefs & Rainforests, Beaches &Reefs, Coast & Whitsundays, City to Surf, Aussie Explorer.Start at 5.00pm (check in from 3.00pm): Ocean toOutback, Bridge to Reef, Sydney New Years Eve,Best of Oz.Check in from 3.00pm: Sydney Explorer.

Stay longer rates:Triple: £35 Twin: £45 Single: £85

WhitsundaysIsland Versions:

Getting there: Our hotel is Daydream IslandResort. From Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) onHamilton Island, Cruise Whitsundays meet flightsfor a 30 minute catamaran cruise to DaydreamIsland, departing from the jetty located directly atthe airport. The cost of this transfer is not includedin the tour price but may be ticketed inconjunction with flights (approx cost A$55). From

Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) at Proserpine,Cruise Whitsundays offer a streamlined transferwith a coach connection directly from the airportto Abel Point Marina in Airlie Beach, where aconnecting ferry transfers guests to DaydreamIsland, approx A$50.

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, Cruise Whitsundays offer astreamlined transfer with a coach connectiondirectly from the airport to Abel Point Marina inAirlie Beach, where a connecting ferry transfersguests to Daydream Island, approx A$50. Clientsshould call Pro Sail on 1800 810 116 or 07 49467533 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: £55 Single: £100

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: £30 Twin: £39 Single: £65

QueenstownAspen on Queenstown, Fernhill Road,Fernhill Queenstown: The perfect place toexplore the area with a great social atmosphere.

Getting there: Aspen on Queenstown is 8km (5 miles) from Queenstown International Airport.The cheapest transport to Aspen onQueenstown is the Connecta Bus (approx NZ$6)or shuttle bus (approx NZ$20) or by taxi (approxNZ$30). All accessable 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 the Contiki coach will pick up clients (no formalcheck-in desk, clients should wait near the frontdoor and will easily see the coach arriving (it’s avery small airport). The cheapest transport fromtown to the airport is the Shopper Bus (approx NZ$6 pp)


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).


Hotel departure points and stay longer options

• Rates are per person per night including private facilities.

• Rooms are available in Australia for amaximum of 3 consecutive nights inSydney & Cairns, & 1 night in AliceSprings & Darwin. In NZ, rooms areavailable for one night only. Extra nightswill be on request.

• Full payment is required 45 days before arrival. Cancellation within 14 days of arrival date incurs 100%cancellation fee. Any amendments incur a charge of £15.

• 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 &where necessary, we may provide analternative on your arrival.

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For more go to contiki.com/departurepoints

This isAustraliaOne island & loads of adventure, it’s different downhere. From the endless space of the outback, redcentre & national parks of the Top End. To the EastCoast with its chilled coastal towns, beaches, reef,rainforests & Sydney’s big city bustle. Whateverkind of holiday you’re after, Australia’s got it &we’re here to show you the best.

20amazingtoursfrom3 to 25 daysFor more ways to travel

Contiki see p.52-57

Meet a koala

The Whitsundays

For more info visitcontiki.com/australia

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To find out more go to contiki.com/ausaccommodation or contiki.com/exploremore

– 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 & whitewater 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 & kangaroos)

– Ride a camel in the open outback

And that’s just t he beginning...

TOPACCOMMODATION.In Australia you’ll sleep in amazing places like....

– Under the stars in a comfy Aussie ‘swag’ at Kings Creek Station

– In the heart of Uluru-Kata Tjuta or Kakadu National Parks

– In the outback in a traditional country homestead on a working cattle farm

– Right on the beachfront at our Surf Camp or Great Barrier Reef island resort

– Amongst the Daintree rainforest at an 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 at contiki.com/ausaccommodation

COOL STUFF TO DO

Daydream Island Resort

Whitewater rafting

The Daintree Rainforest

Outback camp, Kings Canyon

Sailing the Whitsundays

Cairns Colonial Club

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to visit

New Zealand!

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Litchfield N.P

Mataranka

Devils Marbles

Daly Waters

Wycliffe Well

Tully

Townsville

Airlie Beach

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Brisbane

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25 Days Aussie Explorercombining the East Coast & Northern Territory

PORT STEPHENS: Dolphin watching cruise & swimming

FRASER ISLAND: Locally guided 4WD trip across the island & lunch ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Places visited1 1 or more nightstops

Flight included!Domestic flight (as marked on themap) is included in the tour price.

Only with Contiki (special inclusions)

• Surf lesson or kayak in Coffs Harbour• Entry & tour of Currumbin Wildlife

Sanctuary• Australian wine & cheese tasting• Noosa surf club dinner & champagne• Guided night eco-walk on

Fraser Island• Special Stopover: Langmorn Station• Great Barrier Reef talk & fish hold • Alice Springs Aboriginal

‘Dreamtime bushtucker’ tour• Aussie morning tea at Devils Marbles

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

Go to contiki.com/aussie-explorer-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).

When to go and how much

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement (tour only) add £1325/add £425 twin-share.Single room supplement (tour + sailing) add £1185/add£385 twin-share. (Boat cabins are multi-share only)EXSD: Start Sydney 7:00am & end Darwin 6:00pm.EXDS: Start Darwin 7:30am & end Sydney 6:00pm.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

East Coast & Northern Territory

19Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Sydney to Shoal Bay (PortStephens) Meet up with your Contiki crew,check out Sydney’s icons & head north toPort Stephens & pristine Shoal Bay whereyou can cruise with the dolphins or trysandboarding. 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 ‘holidaycoast’ to the beautiful beaches of CoffsHarbour where our Surf Camp & School hascabins located right on the beach. We’ll showyou the best waves to surf if you alreadyknow how, or teach you if you don’t. SurfVillage (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. Resort (B)Visit Cape ByronTry your luck at Jupiter's CasinoDay 4: Surfers Paradise Surfers Paradise isa traveller’s paradise & the place to party inthe ‘sunshine state’. Combine sun, surf,adventure activities & more bars & nightclubsthan you could ‘poke a stick at’! Resort Day 5: Surfers Paradise to NoosaExplore Brisbane, a cosmopolitan city that hasa laid-back, small town attitude. After lunch it’son to Noosa, a beach resort town blendingthe chic with surf culture. Resort (B,D)Brisbane city tourWatch a fascinating demonstration ofAustralia’s national gemstone, the OpalVisit picturesque Noosa & its beachDay 6: Noosa to Fraser IslandYou could experience the amazing RainbowBeach before we reach Fraser Island, agigantic 800,000 year old sandbar. Bushwalk& 4WD through its rainforests, sandunes &freshwater lakes. Eco Lodge Scenic boat trip to Fraser Island Enjoy the eco-resort’s facilitiesDay 7: Fraser Island to CountryHomestead Arrive at our homestead in theheart of Australia’s cattle country. Get a sliceof the real Aussie country life & genuine localhospitality over a hearty meal. CountryHomestead (B,D)Farm tour - see farm animals &kangaroos!Evening bonfire with music & a barDay 8: Country Homestead toWhitsundaysPass through Mackay & its sugar cane fieldsen route to Airlie Beach. A quick ferry ride &you’ll find yourself in a slice of heaven ontropical Daydream Island. Resort (B,D)Cross the Tropic of CapricornRockhampton city tourVisit Airlie Beach, right on the water witha pumping bar & cafe scene Transfer boat to Daydream Island

Days 9-10: The Whitsundays Time to slowit down, chill out, & catch some rays on theamazing white sandy beaches. Or get yourblood 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 whitewater raftingDays 12-13: CairnsWith a lush tropical setting, Cairns offersgreat restaurants, bars, markets, shopping &of course, nightlife! It’s also the jumping offpoint for lots of activities like the Outer BarrierReef cruise 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 Flight from Cairns to Alice SpringsDay 15: Alice SpringsExplore the Outback’s unofficial capital, ‘TheAlice’, famous for its remote location,populated by Aussie characters & is thenational hub for Aboriginal art. Hotel (B,D)Alice Springs city tourVisit ANZAC Hill memorialLearn about plants & animals of theAustralian desert at The Desert ParkVisit the important Aboriginal culturalsite of Simpson’s Gap, home to theblackfooted wallabyVisit West MacDonnell National ParkDay 16: Alice Springs to Kings CreekStation Strike out West to rugged KingsCreek Station, a working camel station &tonight do as the real Aussie ‘bushies’ do &sleep under the stars in a comfy swag.Outback bush camp (B,D)Cross the Finke - the world’s oldest riverEnjoy a unique experience at anovernight bush camp on a cattle & camelstationSee the desert night sky & starsDay 17: Kings Creek Station to UluruWalk through one of the most spectacularsights in central Australia – Kings Canyon.Then hit the road for the Yulara Resort & watchthe sun 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: Uluru Watch shadows & changingcolours at play as the sun rises overAustralia’s pin up icon, Uluru. Take a chanceto walk around ‘The Rock’. Then visit KataTjuta (The Olgas) where each rock representsa person, an animal or food from theAboriginal Dreaming. Lodge (B)Entry to Uluru National Park (fee included)See Uluru up close at sunset & sunriseVisit the Uluru Cultural CentreHike through The OlgasDay 19: Uluru to Alice SpringsPit stop at a fascinating institution in outbacktravel, the traditional Australian Roadhouse,on the 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 stayis in Tennant Creek surrounded by million-acre cattle stations & Aboriginal communities.Hotel (D)Visit the small art gallery in Ti Tree to seeAboriginal art & didgeridoos

25 Days Aussie Explorer24 nights accomm19 breakfasts2 lunches (sailing option)9 dinners (island option)10 dinners (sailing option)

What’s includedAll as per itinerary• 24 nights multi-share accommodation

(23 nights for reverse itinerary): 18 nights in hotels & resorts, 2nights in a lodge, 1 night in an eco-lodge, 1 night in a surf schoolvillage, 1 night in a countryhomestead & 1 night on anoutback bush camp in a comfyAussie ‘swag’. Sailing option:substitute 2 nights in resort with 2nights on a yacht (see page 57)Basis: mainly quad, some triple.Twin/single-share also available atadditional costOutback bush camp & yacht 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 anexperienced & professional TourManager & Driver

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

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

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

Heritage sites visited

WORLDHERITAGESITESVISITED3

Maybe sight a UFO in Wycliffe WellVisit the Devil’s Marbles rock formationStay in the ‘true blue’ Aussie outback town ofTennant CreekDay 21: Tennant Creek to KatherineStop & ‘knock one back’ at the oldest pub in theTerritory before dipping into the refreshing MatarankaThermal Pools. Continue on to the surprisingly lushriver town of Katherine. Hotel (B)Visit Daly Waters - the famous outback pubSwim in the Mataranka thermal poolsVisit Elsey - the historic ’We of the Never Never’ homesteadDay 22: Katherine to Kakadu National ParkHike, walk, or take an optional boat trip for an upclose experience with dramatic Katherine Gorge.Then it’s on to Kakadu National Park via Edith orGunlom Falls. Hotel (B,D)Visit mighty Katherine Gorge & see the sheerrock walls & wildlifeEntry to Kakadu National Park (fee included)Day 23: Kakadu National ParkBe stunned by the ecological ‘jewel’ of Kakadu & itsvariety of superb landscapes & wildlife & arguablyAustralia's best Aboriginal rock art found at placeslike Nourlangie Rock. Hotel (B)Walk & see the Aboriginal rock artVisit Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural CentreWildlife cruise - see crocodilesDay 24: Kakadu National Park to Darwin Windyour way to Darwin, an exotic, diverse place thatcombines East & West & attracts people from all overthe country. Tonight maybe try your luck at the casinoor go dancing & party the night away. Hotel (B)See the Cyclone Tracy museum displayDay 25: Darwin to Litchfield National Park Delveinto the Northern Territory’s best kept secret, LitchfieldNational Park & plunge into the cool pool of water belowFlorence Falls. Then it’s back to Darwin where the tourends & its time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)See the unique, huge termite moundsLitchfield’s rainforests & rock formationsEnjoy a swim at Florence Falls

Days 8-10: SailingWhitsundays optionWant to get out on the water for thenext couple of days? Choose ourWhitsunday sailing option! See page 57for 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

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance you save £209.Or pay 6 months inadvance and save £105. See page 7 for details.

Code: EXSD 2010/11All prices per person in £

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Your choiceYou can start this tour in Darwin& travel it in reverse – if you do, you save up to £105 & this tour will be 24 days long.

SYDNEY: Iconic Harbour Bridge climb - Thrilling harbour jet boat ride ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Best of OzOur innovative new tour!

This tour’s perfect for...• Seeing more: with 2 domestic

flights included, spend more time in the places that count (see map)

• In-depth touring: 2 & 3 night stays • Seeing 3 of Aussie’s key hotspots• Lots of inclusions like breakfast

every day & great optional activities

Only with Contiki (special inclusions)• Walking tour of Kings Cross in

Sydney, with a drink at the Sugarmill

More optionsWhile you’re in this part of the world,check out Melbourne on our 4 dayexplorer trip. See page 54 for more.

9 DaysFrom £1329pp

£148/day

Including 2

domestic flights!

9 DAYS

contiki.com/best-oz

ULURU: Harley Davidson ride around Uluru - Champagne sunset drinks & nibbles CAIRNS: Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch -Whitewater raft the Tully River - Tandem skydive - Bungy jump with rainforest views

Go to contiki.com/best-oz-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).

Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 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 & 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 (B) (B)City sightseeing tour to see theSydney Opera House, historic Rocksarea & Harbour BridgeCruise on one of the most beautifulharbours in the world - Sydney HarbourDay 4: Sydney to UluruBoard your included flight as we head tothe mighty Uluru (Ayers Rock). Get a tasteof the unique Yulara township, just a shortdrive from the National Park & amazingUluru. Take a walk through the town &maybe explore the Visitors Centre to learnof the history & ancient geography of thearea. Lodge (B) Flight from Sydney to UluruDay 5: UluruWatch shadows & changing colours atplay as the sun rises over Australia’s pin upicon, Uluru. Take a chance to walk around“The Rock”. Then visit Kata Tjuta (The

Olgas) where each rock represents aperson, an animal or food from theAboriginal Dreaming. Lodge (B)Entry to Uluru National Park (fee included)See Uluru up close at sunset & sunriseVisit the Uluru Cultural CentreHike through Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)Day 6: Uluru to CairnsMaybe get up for another amazing sunrisebefore we board a flight to Cairns. With alush tropical setting & home to the GreatBarrier Reef, Cairns has so much to offer –great restaurants, bars, markets, shopping& of course, nightlife! It’s also the jumpingoff point for lots of action activities. Resort (B)Flight from Uluru to CairnsCairns orientation tourDays 7-8: CairnsIf you’re after some adventure, opt for somewhitewater rafting on the rapids of the TullyRiver, or take the opportunity to visit thefamous Great Barrier Reef aboard a high-speed catamaran. Why not scuba diveamidst amazingly colourful tropical fish? Orif you prefer, spend the days at leisure doingsome shopping in town. In the evening we'llcheck out more tropical wildlife at one ofCairns' nightclubs! Resort (B) (B,D) Day 9: CairnsVisit Tjapukai to learn about fascinating &ancient Aboriginal culture. Then it’s back toCairns where the tour ends & it’s time tosay farewell to your new friends. (B)Visit Tjapukai & see Aboriginaldancing, spear throwing & learn tothrow a boomerang

What’s IncludedAll as per itinerary• 8 nights multi-share

accommodation: 6 nights in a hotel & resort, 2 nights in a lodgeBasis: quad-share, some triple.Twin/single-share also available atadditional costMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation

• 8 breakfasts (B) & 2 dinners (D)• A dedicated crew with an

experienced & professional TourManager & Driver

• Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach

• Flights & transfers from Sydney toUluru & Uluru to Cairns


Heritage sites visitedWORLDHERITAGESITESVISITED1

Snorkelling, Great Barrier Reef


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9 Days Best of Oz8 nights accomm8 breakfasts &2 dinners

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Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save £129. Or pay 6 months inadvance and save £65.See page 7 for details.

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add £505 (add £145 twin-share).Start Sydney 5:00pm & end Cairns 12:00 noon.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

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Itinerary andincluded sightseeingDays 1-9: Sydney to CairnsRefer to Bridge to Reef itinerary & includedsightseeing described on page 23.Day 10: Cairns to Alice SpringsChill in Cairns, then hop on a flight to AliceSprings & your ‘Territory’ adventure. Hotel Cairns sightseeing tourFlight from Cairns to Alice SpringsDay 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 & starsDay 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) National ParkHike 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 walkaround ‘The Rock’, then visit Kata Tjuta(The Olgas) where each rock represents aperson, an animal or food from theAboriginal Dreaming. Lodge (B)Entry to Uluru National Park (fee included)See Uluru up close at sunset & sunrise Visit the Uluru Cultural Centre Hike through Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)Day 15: UluruThe tour ends after breakfast in Uluru & it's time to say farewell to your newfriends. Or catch a free transfer back to Alice Springs (arrive at approximately6:00pm). (B)

What’s includedAll as per itinerary• 14 nights multi-share accommodation:

11 nights in hotels & resorts, 2nights in a lodge & 1 night on anoutback bush camp in a comfyAussie ‘swag’Basis: mainly quad, some triple.Twin/single-share also available atadditional cost. Outback bushcamp multi-share onlyMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation




• Flights & transfers from Sydney toWhitsundays & Cairns to AliceSprings



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15 Days Ocean to Outback14 nights accomm12 breakfasts & 4 dinners

15Days Ocean to Outbackcombining the East Coast & Northern Territory


All activities listed on the opposite page for Bridge to Reef as well as these activities below:

ALICE SPRINGS: 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 ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Go to contiki.com/ocean-to-outback-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).

contiki.com/ocean-to-outback


Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add £829 (add £259 twin-share).Start Sydney 5:00pm & end Uluru 8:00am.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

Harley ride, Uluru

Code: OOUI 2010/11

Start Finish £ Sydney Uluru pp

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Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance you save £159.Or pay 6 months inadvance and save £79.See page 7 for details.

Only with Contiki• Walking tour of Kings Cross, with a

drink at the Sugarmill • Alice Springs Aboriginal ‘Dreamtime

bushtucker’ tour

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from£1499

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10 Days Bridge to Reef9 nights accomm7 breakfasts & 2 dinners

SYDNEY: Climb Sydney’s most famous icon, The Harbour Bridge - Adrenaline-

pumping harbour jet boat ride WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to famous

Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent) CAIRNS: Snorkel or dive on an

outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch - Whitewater raft the mighty Tully RiverENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Go to contiki.com/bridge-to-reef-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).

Itinerary andincluded sightseeingDay 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 & 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 (B) (B)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)Flight from Sydney to The WhitsundaysDays 5-6: The WhitsundaysTime to slow it down, chill out & catch some rays on the amazing whitesandy 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 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)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 the morning experiencingfascinating Aboriginal culture up close.See a Pamagirri dance performance, walkthrough the rainforest & learn aboutancient Aboriginal history & traditions.Then return to Cairns where the tour ends & its time to say farewell to your new friends.Visit Rainforestation Nature Park for an Aboriginal dreamtime walk,experience native dancing, see spear throwing & learn how to throw a boomerang

10Days Bridge to Reef

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Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance you save £89.Or pay 6 months inadvance and save £45See page 7 for details.


3 nights in a hotel & 6 nights in resortsBasis: mainly quad, some triple.Twin/single-share also available atadditional costMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation

• 7 breakfasts (B) & 2 dinners (D)• A dedicated crew with an experienced

& professional Tour Manager & Driver• Transport in a modern,

air-conditioned coach withpowerpoints for charging

• Flight & transfers from Sydney to Whitsundays

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


Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add £565 (add £175 twin-share).Start Sydney 5:00pm & end Cairns 12:00 noon.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

Code: BRRI 2010/11


2010MAR 25 APR 3 879APR 22 MAY 1 879MAY 20 MAY 29 879JUN 17 JUN 26 879JUL 15 JUL 24 859AUG 12 AUG 21 859SEP 9 SEP 18 859OCT 7 OCT 16 859NOV 4 NOV 13 899DEC 2 DEC 11 899


2011JAN 27 FEB 5 899FEB 24 MAR 5 899MAR 24 APR 2 899APR 21 APR 30 895MAY 19 MAY 28 895JUN 16 JUN 25 895JUL 14 JUL 23 885AUG 11 AUG 20 885SEP 8 SEP 17 885


Only with Contiki• Walking tour of Kings Cross, with a

drink at the Sugarmill

Sydney Harbour

10 Days

from£859

£86/DayDomestic flight included

SYDNEY

CAIRNS3


3

3

Gulf of Carpentaria

Great Australian

Bight

Tasman Sea

Great BarrierReef

Coral Sea

NORTHERN TERRITORY

NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

QUEENSLAND

Snorkelling, Cairns

Flight includedDomestic flight (as marked on the map) is included in the tour price.

More optionsWhile you’re in this part of the world,you could dive the Great Barrier Reefon one of our dive trips. See p.56-57.

Your choiceYou can start this tour in Sydney &travel it in reverse.


• Great Barrier Reef talk & native fish hold

• Special Stopover: LangmornStation

• Guided night eco-walk on Fraser Island

• Sunset surf club dinner &champagne in Noosa

• Entry & guided tour of CurrumbinWildlife Sanctuary

• Australian wine & cheese tasting experience

• ‘Learn to Surf’ lesson or kayak in Coffs Harbour

Tully

Airlie BeachShute Harbour

Kuranda

MossmanGorge

Mackay

Byron Bay

Capricorn Coast

Sydney

Port Douglas

CAPE TRIBULATION2

3

CAIRNS3

COUNTRY HOMESTEAD

1

FRASER ISLANDNOOSA

11

Brisbane

CurrumbinSURFERS PARADISE 2

PORT STEPHENS

COFFS HARBOUR

1

1


Townsville

Great Australian

Bight

Tasman Sea

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

NORTHERN TERRITORY

NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

QUEENSLAND

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16 Days Reefs & Rainforests

CAIRNS: Whitewater raft the mighty Tully River - Snorkel or dive on an outer Great

Barrier Reef cruise & lunchENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES


16Days

from£1225

£77/Day

WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent) SURFERS PARADISE: Locally guided 4WD national park rainforest tour & lunch FRASER ISLAND: Locally guided 4WD trip across the island & lunch PORT STEPHENS: Dolphin watchingcruise & swimming

Go to contiki.com/reefs-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).


Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement (tour only) add £955/add £290twin-share.Single room supplement (tour + sailing) add £815/add£250 twin-share. (Boat cabins are multi-share only)BWCS: Start Cairns 7:30am & end Sydney 6:00pm.BWSC: Start Sydney 7:00am & end Cairns 4:00pm.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

East Coast

25

16 Days Reefs & Rainforests15 nights accomm11 breakfasts2 lunches (sailing option)6 dinners (island option)7 dinners (sailing option)

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save £129. Or pay 6 months in advanceand save up to £65. See page 7 for details.


12 nights in resorts, 1 night in an eco-lodge, 1 night in a surfschool village & 1 night in a country homesteadSailing option: substitute 2 nights inresort with 2 nights on a yacht (see page 57)Basis: mainly quad, some triple.Twin/single-share also available atadditional cost.Yacht multi-share onlyMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation




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



Minjin swing

4 wheel driving, Fraser Island

Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 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 Rainforestation Nature Park for anAboriginal dreamtime walk, experiencenative dancing, see spear throwing &learn how to throw a boomerangDays 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 whitewater raftingTownsville 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 & wallabies

Enjoy great resort facilities

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

Rockhampton city tour

Farm 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)

Scenic boat trip to Fraser Island

Day 11: Fraser Island to NoosaYou could uncover Fraser Island, a gigantic800,000 year old sandbar. Bushwalk & 4WDthrough its rainforests, sandunes & freshwaterlakes before we head to Noosa. Resort (B,D)

See picturesque Noosa & its beach

Day 12: Noosa to Surfers ParadiseThere’s time to explore Noosa before wereach laid-back Brisbane to soak up it’scosmopolitan vibes. Later, it’s onto thehappening hub of Surfers Paradise. Resort

Visit picturesque Noosa & its beach

Brisbane city tour

Watch a demonstration on Australia’snational gem stone, the Opal

Try your luck at Jupiter's Casino

Day 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! Resort

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 Cape Byron - Australia's mosteasterly point

Day 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 & Harbour Bridge

Visit Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair for apanoramic view of Sydney Harbour

Days 6-8: SailingWhitsundays optionWant to get out on the water for thenext couple of days? Choose ourWhitsunday sailing option! See page57 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:BWSW

Code: BWCS 2010/11All prices per person in £

Start Finish Tour Tour & Cairns Sydney Only Sailing

2010MAR 25 APR 9 1260 1435APR 1 APR 16 1260 1435APR 8 APR 23 1260 1435APR 15 APR 30 1260 1435APR 29 MAY 14 1260 1435MAY 6 MAY 21 1260 1435MAY 13 MAY 28 1260 1435MAY 27 JUN 11 1260 1435JUN 3 JUN 18 1260 1435JUN 10 JUN 25 1260 1435JUN 24 JUL 9 1260 1435JUL 1 JUL 16 1225 1400JUL 15 JUL 30 1225 1400JUL 22 AUG 6 1225 1400JUL 29 AUG 13 1225 1400AUG 5 AUG 20 1225 1400AUG 19 SEP 3 1225 1400AUG 26 SEP 10 1225 1400SEP 2 SEP 17 1225 1400SEP 16 OCT 1 1225 1400SEP 23 OCT 8 1225 1400OCT 7 OCT 22 1225 1400OCT 14 OCT 29 1225 1400OCT 21 NOV 5 1225 1400OCT 28 NOV 12 1225 1400NOV 11 NOV 26 1290 1465NOV 18 DEC 3 1290 1465NOV 25 DEC 10 1290 1465DEC 9 DEC 24 1290 1465DEC 16 DEC 31 1290 1465DEC 23 JAN 7 1290 1465

2011JAN 6 JAN 21 1290 1465JAN 13 JAN 28 1290 1465JAN 20 FEB 4 1290 1465JAN 27 FEB 11 1290 1465FEB 3 FEB 18 1290 1465FEB 10 FEB 25 1290 1465FEB 17 MAR 4 1290 1465FEB 24 MAR 11 1290 1465MAR 3 MAR 18 1290 1465MAR 10 MAR 25 1290 1465MAR 17 APR 1 1290 1465MAR 24 APR 8 1290 1465MAR 31 APR 15 1290 1465APR 7 APR 22 1285 1460APR 14 APR 29 1285 1460APR 21 MAY 6 1285 1460APR 28 MAY 13 1285 1460MAY 5 MAY 20 1285 1460MAY 12 MAY 27 1285 1460MAY 26 JUN 10 1285 1460JUN 2 JUN 17 1285 1460JUN 9 JUN 24 1285 1460JUN 23 JUL 8 1285 1460JUN 30 JUL 15 1285 1460JUL 14 JUL 29 1265 1440JUL 21 AUG 5 1265 1440JUL 28 AUG 12 1265 1440AUG 4 AUG 19 1265 1440AUG 18 SEP 2 1265 1440AUG 25 SEP 9 1265 1440SEP 1 SEP 16 1265 1440SEP 8 SEP 23 1265 1440SEP 15 SEP 30 1265 1440SEP 22 OCT 7 1265 1440SEP 29 OCT 14 1265 1440

Code: BWSC 2010/11All prices per person in £

Start Finish Tour Tour & Sydney Cairns Only Sailing

2010MAR 21 APR 5 1330 1505MAR 28 APR 12 1330 1505APR 4 APR 19 1330 1505APR 18 MAY 3 1330 1505APR 25 MAY 10 1330 1505MAY 2 MAY 17 1330 1505MAY 16 MAY 31 1330 1505MAY 23 JUN 7 1330 1505MAY 30 JUN 14 1330 1505JUN 13 JUN 28 1330 1505JUN 20 JUL 5 1330 1505JUL 4 JUL 19 1295 1470JUL 11 JUL 26 1295 1470JUL 18 AUG 2 1295 1470JUL 25 AUG 9 1295 1470AUG 8 AUG 23 1295 1470AUG 15 AUG 30 1295 1470AUG 22 SEP 6 1295 1470SEP 5 SEP 20 1295 1470SEP 12 SEP 27 1295 1470SEP 26 OCT 11 1295 1470OCT 3 OCT 18 1295 1470OCT 10 OCT 25 1295 1470OCT 17 NOV 1 1295 1470OCT 31 NOV 15 1295 1470NOV 7 NOV 22 1360 1535NOV 14 NOV 29 1360 1535NOV 28 DEC 13 1360 1535DEC 5 DEC 20 1360 1535DEC 12 DEC 27 1360 1535DEC 26 JAN 10 1360 1535

2011JAN 2 JAN 17 1360 1535JAN 9 JAN 24 1360 1535JAN 16 JAN 31 1360 1535JAN 23 FEB 7 1360 1535JAN 30 FEB 14 1360 1535FEB 6 FEB 21 1360 1535FEB 13 FEB 28 1360 1535FEB 20 MAR 7 1360 1535FEB 27 MAR 14 1360 1535MAR 6 MAR 21 1360 1535MAR 13 MAR 28 1360 1535MAR 20 APR 4 1360 1535MAR 27 APR 11 1360 1535APR 3 APR 18 1355 1530APR 10 APR 25 1355 1530APR 17 MAY 2 1355 1530APR 24 MAY 9 1355 1530MAY 1 MAY 16 1355 1530MAY 15 MAY 30 1355 1530MAY 22 JUN 6 1355 1530MAY 29 JUN 13 1355 1530JUN 12 JUN 27 1355 1530JUN 19 JUL 4 1355 1530JUL 3 JUL 18 1335 1510JUL 10 JUL 25 1335 1510JUL 17 AUG 1 1335 1510JUL 24 AUG 8 1335 1510AUG 7 AUG 22 1335 1510AUG 14 AUG 29 1335 1510AUG 21 SEP 5 1335 1510AUG 28 SEP 12 1335 1510SEP 4 SEP 19 1335 1510SEP 11 SEP 26 1335 1510SEP 18 OCT 3 1335 1510SEP 25 OCT 10 1335 1510

Your choiceYou can start this tour in Cairns &travel it in reverse – if you do, yousave up to £60.







• Special Stopover: Langmorn Station• Great Barrier Reef talk & native

fish hold

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14 Days Beaches & Reefs

PORT STEPHENS: Sandboard & ‘surf’ down the sandunes SYDNEY: Climb Sydney’s most famous icon, The Harbour Bridge

(tours finishing Sydney)ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

14Days

from£1095

£79/Day

Tully


Mackay

Byron Bay

Capricorn Coast

Sydney

3

CAIRNS3

COUNTRY HOMESTEAD

1

FRASER ISLANDNOOSA

11

Brisbane


PORT STEPHENS

COFFS HARBOUR

1

1

TownsvilleWHITSUNDAYS

(Daydream Island)

Great Australian

Bight

Tasman Sea

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

NORTHERN TERRITORY

NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

QUEENSLAND


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

Go to contiki.com/beaches-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).

East Coast

27Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 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. Resort (B)Visit Cape Byron - Australia's mosteasterly pointVisit stunning Gold Coast beachesTry your luck at 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 stick at’& you have a travellers paradise! ResortDay 5: Surfers Paradise to NoosaExplore Brisbane, a cosmopolitan city thathas a laid-back, small town attitude. Afterlunch it’s on to Noosa, a beach resorttown blending the chic with surf culture. Resort (B,D)Brisbane city tourWatch a demonstration on Australia’snational gem stone, the OpalSee picturesque Noosa & its beachDay 6: Noosa to Fraser IslandYou could experience the amazing RainbowBeach before we reach Fraser Island, agigantic 800,000 year old sandbar.Bushwalk & 4WD through its rainforests,sandunes & freshwater lakes. Eco LodgeScenic boat trip to Fraser Island Enjoy the eco-resort’s 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 heaven

on 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 whitewater 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: CairnsSee a Pamagirri dance performance, walkthrough the rainforest & learn aboutancient Aboriginal culture. Then it’s backto Cairns where the tour ends & it’s timeto say farewell to your new friends. Visit Rainforestation Nature Park for anAboriginal dreamtime walk, experiencenative dancing, see spear throwing &learn how to throw a boomerang

14 Days Beaches & Reefs13 nights accomm9 breakfasts2 lunches (sailing option)5 dinners (island option)6 dinners (sailing option)

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save £119. Or pay 6 months in advance and save £59. See page 7 for details.


10 nights in resorts, 1 night in an eco-lodge, 1 night in a surfschool village & 1 night in a country homesteadSailing option: substitute 2 nights inresort with 2 nights on a yacht (see page 57)Basis: mainly quad, some triple.Twin/single-share also available atadditional cost.Yacht multi-share onlyMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation







Great Barrier Reef

Kangaroos, Gold Coast


Codes: ex Sydney:BRSW / ex Cairns:BRCW

Sandunes, Port Stephens

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement (tour only) add £775/add £255 twin-share.Single room supplement (tour + sailing) add £635/add£215 twin-share. (Boat cabins are multi-share only)BRSC: Start Sydney 7:00am & end Cairns 12:00 noon.BRCS: Start Cairns 12:00 noon & end Sydney 6:00pm.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

Code: BRSC 2010/11All prices per person in £

Start Finish Tour Tour & Sydney Cairns Only Sailing

2010MAR 21 APR 3 1190 1365MAR 28 APR 10 1190 1365APR 4 APR 17 1190 1365APR 18 MAY 1 1190 1365APR 25 MAY 8 1190 1365MAY 2 MAY 15 1190 1365MAY 16 MAY 29 1190 1365MAY 23 JUN 5 1190 1365MAY 30 JUN 12 1190 1365JUN 13 JUN 26 1190 1365JUN 20 JUL 3 1190 1365JUL 4 JUL 17 1155 1330JUL 11 JUL 24 1155 1330JUL 18 JUL 31 1155 1330JUL 25 AUG 7 1155 1330AUG 8 AUG 21 1155 1330AUG 15 AUG 28 1155 1330AUG 22 SEP 4 1155 1330SEP 5 SEP 18 1155 1330SEP 12 SEP 25 1155 1330SEP 26 OCT 9 1155 1330OCT 3 OCT 16 1155 1330OCT 10 OCT 23 1155 1330OCT 17 OCT 30 1155 1330OCT 31 NOV 13 1155 1330NOV 7 NOV 20 1220 1395NOV 14 NOV 27 1220 1395NOV 28 DEC 11 1220 1395DEC 5 DEC 18 1220 1395DEC 12 DEC 25 1220 1395DEC 26 JAN 8 1220 1395

2011JAN 2 JAN 15 1220 1395JAN 9 JAN 22 1220 1395JAN 16 JAN 29 1220 1395JAN 23 FEB 5 1220 1395JAN 30 FEB 12 1220 1395FEB 6 FEB 19 1220 1395FEB 13 FEB 26 1220 1395FEB 20 MAR 5 1220 1395FEB 27 MAR 12 1220 1395MAR 6 MAR 19 1220 1395MAR 13 MAR 26 1220 1395MAR 20 APR 2 1220 1395MAR 27 APR 9 1220 1395APR 3 APR 16 1215 1390APR 10 APR 23 1215 1390APR 17 APR 30 1215 1390APR 24 MAY 7 1215 1390MAY 1 MAY 14 1215 1390MAY 15 MAY 28 1215 1390MAY 22 JUN 4 1215 1390MAY 29 JUN 11 1215 1390JUN 12 JUN 25 1215 1390JUN 19 JUL 2 1215 1390JUL 3 JUL 16 1195 1370JUL 10 JUL 23 1195 1370JUL 17 JUL 30 1195 1370JUL 24 AUG 6 1195 1370AUG 7 AUG 20 1195 1370AUG 14 AUG 27 1195 1370AUG 21 SEP 3 1195 1370AUG 28 SEP 10 1195 1370SEP 4 SEP 17 1195 1370SEP 11 SEP 24 1195 1370SEP 18 OCT 1 1195 1370SEP 25 OCT 8 1195 1370

Code: BRCS 2010/11All prices per person in £

Start Finish Tour Tour & Cairns Sydney Only Sailing

2010MAR 27 APR 9 1130 1305APR 3 APR 16 1130 1305APR 10 APR 23 1130 1305APR 17 APR 30 1130 1305MAY 1 MAY 14 1130 1305MAY 8 MAY 21 1130 1305MAY 15 MAY 28 1130 1305MAY 29 JUN 11 1130 1305JUN 5 JUN 18 1130 1305JUN 12 JUN 25 1130 1305JUN 26 JUL 9 1130 1305JUL 3 JUL 16 1095 1270JUL 17 JUL 30 1095 1270JUL 24 AUG 6 1095 1270JUL 31 AUG 13 1095 1270AUG 7 AUG 20 1095 1270AUG 21 SEP 3 1095 1270AUG 28 SEP 10 1095 1270SEP 4 SEP 17 1095 1270SEP 18 OCT 1 1095 1270SEP 25 OCT 8 1095 1270OCT 9 OCT 22 1095 1270OCT 16 OCT 29 1095 1270OCT 23 NOV 5 1095 1270OCT 30 NOV 12 1095 1270NOV 13 NOV 26 1160 1335NOV 20 DEC 3 1160 1335NOV 27 DEC 10 1160 1335DEC 11 DEC 24 1160 1335DEC 18 DEC 31 1160 1335DEC 25 JAN 7 1160 1335

2011JAN 8 JAN 21 1160 1335JAN 15 JAN 28 1160 1335JAN 22 FEB 4 1160 1335JAN 29 FEB 11 1160 1335FEB 5 FEB 18 1160 1335FEB 12 FEB 25 1160 1335FEB 19 MAR 4 1160 1335FEB 26 MAR 11 1160 1335MAR 5 MAR 18 1160 1335MAR 12 MAR 25 1160 1335MAR 19 APR 1 1160 1335MAR 26 APR 8 1160 1335APR 2 APR 15 1155 1330APR 9 APR 22 1155 1330APR 16 APR 29 1155 1330APR 23 MAY 6 1155 1330APR 30 MAY 13 1155 1330MAY 7 MAY 20 1155 1330MAY 14 MAY 27 1155 1330MAY 28 JUN 10 1155 1330JUN 4 JUN 17 1155 1330JUN 11 JUN 24 1155 1330JUN 25 JUL 8 1155 1330JUL 2 JUL 15 1135 1310JUL 16 JUL 29 1135 1310JUL 23 AUG 5 1135 1310JUL 30 AUG 12 1135 1310AUG 6 AUG 19 1135 1310AUG 20 SEP 2 1135 1310AUG 27 SEP 9 1135 1310SEP 3 SEP 16 1135 1310SEP 10 SEP 23 1135 1310SEP 17 SEP 30 1135 1310SEP 24 OCT 7 1135 1310


Your choiceYou can start this tour in Cairns &travel it in reverse – if you do, yousave up to £40.






• Great Barrier Reef talk & native fish hold

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12 Days Cairns Sunshine Trail

FRASER ISLAND: Locally guided 4WD trip across the island & lunchENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

12Days

from£935

£78/Day

Tully


Mackay

Capricorn Coast

3

CAIRNS3

COUNTRY HOMESTEAD

1

FRASER ISLAND

NOOSA11

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


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

Go to contiki.com/sunshine-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).


Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement (tour only) add £680/add £229twin-share.Single room supplement (tour + sailing) add £540/add£189 twin-share. (Boat cabins are multi-share only)BTSC: Start Surfers Paradise 4:30pm & end Cairns 12:00 noon.BTCS: Start Cairns 12:00 noon & end Surfers Paradise 8:00am.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

East Coast

29Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Surfers ParadiseMeet up with your Contiki Crew & headinto the bright lights of Surfers Paradise fora great night out with your new travelbuddies! ResortTry your luck at 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 stick at’& you have a travellers paradise! Resort Day 3: Surfers Paradise to NoosaExplore Brisbane, a cosmopolitan city thathas a laid-back, small town attitude. Afterlunch it’s on to Noosa, a beach resorttown blending the chic with surf culture. Resort (B,D)Brisbane city tourWatch a demonstration on Australia’snational gem stone, the OpalSee picturesque Noosa & its beachDay 4: Noosa to Fraser IslandYou could experience the amazing RainbowBeach before we reach Fraser Island, agigantic 800,000 year old sandbar.Bushwalk & 4WD through its rainforests,sandunes & freshwater lakes. Eco LodgeScenic boat trip to Fraser Island Enjoy the eco-resort’s 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 tour

Visit Airlie Beach, right on the waterwith a pumping bar & cafe scene Transfer boat to Daydream IslandDays 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 whitewater 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: CairnsSee a Pamagirri dance performance, walkthrough the rainforest & learn aboutancient Aboriginal culture. Then it’s backto Cairns where the tour ends & it’s timeto say farewell to your new friends. Visit Rainforestation Nature Park for anAboriginal dreamtime walk, experiencenative dancing, see spear throwing &learn how to throw a boomerang

12 Days Cairns Sunshine Trail11 nights accomm7 breakfasts 2 lunches (sailing option)3 dinners (island option)4 dinners (sailing option)

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save £99.Or pay 6 months inadvance and save £49. See page 7 for details.


9 nights in resorts, 1 night in an eco-lodge & 1 night in a country homesteadSailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht (see page 57)Basis: mainly quad, some triple.Twin/single-share also available atadditional cost.Yacht multi-share onlyMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation







Learn to throw a boomerang

Code: BTSC 2010/11All prices per person in £

Start Finish Tour Tour & Surfers P. Cairns Only Sailing

2010MAR 23 APR 3 995 1170MAR 30 APR 10 995 1170APR 6 APR 17 995 1170APR 20 MAY 1 995 1170APR 27 MAY 8 995 1170MAY 4 MAY 15 995 1170MAY 18 MAY 29 995 1170MAY 25 JUN 5 995 1170JUN 1 JUN 12 995 1170JUN 15 JUN 26 995 1170JUN 22 JUL 3 995 1170JUL 6 JUL 17 975 1150JUL 13 JUL 24 975 1150JUL 20 JUL 31 975 1150JUL 27 AUG 7 975 1150AUG 10 AUG 21 975 1150AUG 17 AUG 28 975 1150AUG 24 SEP 4 975 1150SEP 7 SEP 18 975 1150SEP 14 SEP 25 975 1150SEP 28 OCT 9 975 1150OCT 5 OCT 16 975 1150OCT 12 OCT 23 975 1150OCT 19 OCT 30 975 1150NOV 2 NOV 13 1025 1200NOV 9 NOV 20 1025 1200NOV 16 NOV 27 1025 1200NOV 30 DEC 11 1025 1200DEC 7 DEC 18 1025 1200DEC 14 DEC 25 1025 1200DEC 28 JAN 8 1025 1200

2011JAN 4 JAN 15 1025 1200JAN 11 JAN 22 1025 1200JAN 18 JAN 29 1025 1200JAN 25 FEB 5 1025 1200FEB 1 FEB 12 1025 1200FEB 8 FEB 19 1025 1200FEB 15 FEB 26 1025 1200FEB 22 MAR 5 1025 1200MAR 1 MAR 12 1025 1200MAR 8 MAR 19 1025 1200MAR 15 MAR 26 1025 1200MAR 22 APR 2 1025 1200MAR 29 APR 9 1025 1200APR 5 APR 16 1020 1195APR 12 APR 23 1020 1195APR 19 APR 30 1020 1195APR 26 MAY 7 1020 1195MAY 3 MAY 14 1020 1195MAY 17 MAY 28 1020 1195MAY 24 JUN 4 1020 1195MAY 31 JUN 11 1020 1195JUN 14 JUN 25 1020 1195JUN 21 JUL 2 1020 1195JUL 5 JUL 16 1005 1180JUL 12 JUL 23 1005 1180JUL 19 JUL 30 1005 1180JUL 26 AUG 6 1005 1180AUG 9 AUG 20 1005 1180AUG 16 AUG 27 1005 1180AUG 23 SEP 3 1005 1180AUG 30 SEP 10 1005 1180SEP 6 SEP 17 1005 1180SEP 13 SEP 24 1005 1180SEP 20 OCT 1 1005 1180SEP 27 OCT 8 1005 1180

Code: BTCS 2010/11All prices per person in £

Start Finish Tour Tour & Cairns Surfers P. Only Sailing

2010MAR 27 APR 7 955 1130APR 3 APR 14 955 1130APR 10 APR 21 955 1130APR 17 APR 28 955 1130MAY 1 MAY 12 955 1130MAY 8 MAY 19 955 1130MAY 15 MAY 26 955 1130MAY 29 JUN 9 955 1130JUN 5 JUN 16 955 1130JUN 12 JUN 23 955 1130JUN 26 JUL 7 955 1130JUL 3 JUL 14 935 1110JUL 17 JUL 28 935 1110JUL 24 AUG 4 935 1110JUL 31 AUG 11 935 1110AUG 7 AUG 18 935 1110AUG 21 SEP 1 935 1110AUG 28 SEP 8 935 1110SEP 4 SEP 15 935 1110SEP 18 SEP 29 935 1110SEP 25 OCT 6 935 1110OCT 9 OCT 20 935 1110OCT 16 OCT 27 935 1110OCT 23 NOV 3 935 1110OCT 30 NOV 10 935 1110NOV 13 NOV 24 985 1160NOV 20 DEC 1 985 1160NOV 27 DEC 8 985 1160DEC 11 DEC 22 985 1160DEC 18 DEC 29 985 1160DEC 25 JAN 5 985 1160

2011JAN 8 JAN 19 985 1160JAN 15 JAN 26 985 1160JAN 22 FEB 2 985 1160JAN 29 FEB 9 985 1160FEB 5 FEB 16 985 1160FEB 12 FEB 23 985 1160FEB 19 MAR 2 985 1160FEB 26 MAR 9 985 1160MAR 5 MAR 16 985 1160MAR 12 MAR 23 985 1160MAR 19 MAR 30 985 1160MAR 26 APR 6 985 1160APR 2 APR 13 980 1155APR 9 APR 20 980 1155APR 16 APR 27 980 1155APR 23 MAY 4 980 1155APR 30 MAY 11 980 1155MAY 7 MAY 18 980 1155MAY 14 MAY 25 980 1155MAY 28 JUN 8 980 1155JUN 4 JUN 15 980 1155JUN 11 JUN 22 980 1155JUN 25 JUL 6 980 1155JUL 2 JUL 13 965 1140JUL 16 JUL 27 965 1140JUL 23 AUG 3 965 1140JUL 30 AUG 10 965 1140AUG 6 AUG 17 965 1140AUG 20 AUG 31 965 1140AUG 27 SEP 7 965 1140SEP 3 SEP 14 965 1140SEP 10 SEP 21 965 1140SEP 17 SEP 28 965 1140SEP 24 OCT 5 965 1140

Jetskiing, The Whitsundays


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

Whitewater rafting

Your choiceYou can start this tour in theWhitsundays & travel it in reverse –if you do, you save up to £40.








contiki.com/coast

11 Days Coast & Whitsundays

PORT STEPHENS: Dolphin watching cruise & swimming ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

11Days

from£935

£85/Day

Airlie Beach

Shute Harbour

Mackay

Byron Bay

Capricorn Coast

Sydney

3

COUNTRY HOMESTEAD

1

FRASER ISLANDNOOSA

11

Brisbane


PORT STEPHENS

COFFS HARBOUR

1

1


Great Australian

Bight

Tasman Sea

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

NORTHERN TERRITORY

NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

QUEENSLAND


SURFERS PARADISE: Vintage Tiger Moth bi-plane joyflight (with acrobatic ‘loop the loops’)! - Spectacular tandem skydive - Harley Davidsonmotorbike tour through the Hinterland - Locally guided 4WD national park rainforest tour & lunch FRASER ISLAND: Locally guided 4WD trip acrossthe island & lunch WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent) - Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise with lunch

Go to contiki.com/coast-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).


Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement (tour only) add £599/add £199twin-share.Single room supplement (tour + sailing) add £459/add£159 twin-share. (Boat cabins are multi-share only)SQSC: Start Sydney 7:00am & end Whitsundays 8:00am.SQCS: Start Whitsundays 5:00pm & end Sydney 6:00pm.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

East Coast

31Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 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. Resort (B)Visit Cape Byron - Australia's mosteasterly pointVisit stunning Gold Coast beachesTry your luck at 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 stick at’& you have a travellers paradise! ResortDay 5: Surfers Paradise to NoosaExplore Brisbane, a cosmopolitan city thathas a laid-back, small town attitude. Afterlunch it’s on to Noosa, a beach resorttown blending the chic with surf culture.Resort (B,D)Brisbane city tourWatch a demonstration on Australia’snational gem stone, the OpalSee picturesque Noosa & its beachDay 6: Noosa to Fraser IslandYou could experience the amazingRainbow Beach before we reach Fraser

Island, a gigantic 800,000 year oldsandbar. Bushwalk & 4WD through itsrainforests, sandunes & freshwater lakes.Eco Lodge

Scenic boat trip to Fraser Island Enjoy the eco-resort’s 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)

11 Days Coast & Whitsundays10 nights accomm8 breakfasts 2 lunches (sailing option)5 dinners (island option)6 dinners (sailing option)

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save £99.Or pay 6 months inadvance and save £49.See page 7 for details.


7 nights in resorts, 1 night in an eco-lodge, 1 night in a surfschool village & 1 night in a country homesteadSailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht (see page 57)Basis: mainly quad, some triple.Twin/single-share also available atadditional cost.Yacht multi-share onlyMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation







Byron BayLearn to surf

Code: SQSC 2010/11All prices per person in £

Start Finish Tour Tour & Sydney W’suns Only Sailing

2010MAR 21 MAR 31 995 1170MAR 28 APR 7 995 1170APR 4 APR 14 995 1170APR 18 APR 28 995 1170APR 25 MAY 5 995 1170MAY 2 MAY 12 995 1170MAY 16 MAY 26 995 1170MAY 23 JUN 2 995 1170MAY 30 JUN 9 995 1170JUN 13 JUN 23 995 1170JUN 20 JUN 30 995 1170JUL 4 JUL 14 975 1150JUL 11 JUL 21 975 1150JUL 18 JUL 28 975 1150JUL 25 AUG 4 975 1150AUG 8 AUG 18 975 1150AUG 15 AUG 25 975 1150AUG 22 SEP 1 975 1150SEP 5 SEP 15 975 1150SEP 12 SEP 22 975 1150SEP 26 OCT 6 975 1150OCT 3 OCT 13 975 1150OCT 10 OCT 20 975 1150OCT 17 OCT 27 975 1150OCT 31 NOV 10 975 1150NOV 7 NOV 17 1025 1200NOV 14 NOV 24 1025 1200NOV 28 DEC 8 1025 1200DEC 5 DEC 15 1025 1200DEC 12 DEC 22 1025 1200DEC 26 JAN 5 1025 1200

2011JAN 2 JAN 12 1025 1200JAN 9 JAN 19 1025 1200JAN 16 JAN 26 1025 1200JAN 23 FEB 2 1025 1200JAN 30 FEB 9 1025 1200FEB 6 FEB 16 1025 1200FEB 13 FEB 23 1025 1200FEB 20 MAR 2 1025 1200FEB 27 MAR 9 1025 1200MAR 6 MAR 16 1025 1200MAR 13 MAR 23 1025 1200MAR 20 MAR 30 1025 1200MAR 27 APR 6 1025 1200APR 3 APR 13 1020 1195APR 10 APR 20 1020 1195APR 17 APR 27 1020 1195APR 24 MAY 4 1020 1195MAY 1 MAY 11 1020 1195MAY 15 MAY 25 1020 1195MAY 22 JUN 1 1020 1195MAY 29 JUN 8 1020 1195JUN 12 JUN 22 1020 1195JUN 19 JUN 29 1020 1195JUL 3 JUL 13 1005 1180JUL 10 JUL 20 1005 1180JUL 17 JUL 27 1005 1180JUL 24 AUG 3 1005 1180AUG 7 AUG 17 1005 1180AUG 14 AUG 24 1005 1180AUG 21 AUG 31 1005 1180AUG 28 SEP 7 1005 1180SEP 4 SEP 14 1005 1180SEP 11 SEP 21 1005 1180SEP 18 SEP 28 1005 1180SEP 25 OCT 5 1005 1180

Code: SQCS 2010/11All prices per person in £

Start Finish Tour Tour & W’suns Sydney Only Sailing

2010MAR 30 APR 9 955 1130APR 6 APR 16 955 1130APR 13 APR 23 955 1130APR 20 APR 30 955 1130MAY 4 MAY 14 955 1130MAY 11 MAY 21 955 1130MAY 18 MAY 28 955 1130JUN 1 JUN 11 955 1130JUN 8 JUN 18 955 1130JUN 15 JUN 25 955 1130JUN 29 JUL 9 955 1130JUL 6 JUL 16 935 1110JUL 20 JUL 30 935 1110JUL 27 AUG 6 935 1110AUG 3 AUG 13 935 1110AUG 10 AUG 20 935 1110AUG 24 SEP 3 935 1110AUG 31 SEP 10 935 1110SEP 7 SEP 17 935 1110SEP 21 OCT 1 935 1110SEP 28 OCT 8 935 1110OCT 12 OCT 22 935 1110OCT 19 OCT 29 935 1110OCT 26 NOV 5 935 1110NOV 2 NOV 12 985 1160NOV 16 NOV 26 985 1160NOV 23 DEC 3 985 1160NOV 30 DEC 10 985 1160DEC 14 DEC 24 985 1160DEC 21 DEC 31 985 1160DEC 28 JAN 7 985 1160

2011JAN 11 JAN 21 985 1160JAN 18 JAN 28 985 1160JAN 25 FEB 4 985 1160FEB 1 FEB 11 985 1160FEB 8 FEB 18 985 1160FEB 15 FEB 25 985 1160FEB 22 MAR 4 985 1160MAR 1 MAR 11 985 1160MAR 8 MAR 18 985 1160MAR 15 MAR 25 985 1160MAR 22 APR 1 985 1160MAR 29 APR 8 985 1160APR 5 APR 15 980 1155APR 12 APR 22 980 1155APR 19 APR 29 980 1155APR 26 MAY 6 980 1155MAY 3 MAY 13 980 1155MAY 10 MAY 20 980 1155MAY 17 MAY 27 980 1155MAY 31 JUN 10 980 1155JUN 7 JUN 17 980 1155JUN 14 JUN 24 980 1155JUN 28 JUL 8 980 1155JUL 5 JUL 15 965 1140JUL 19 JUL 29 965 1140JUL 26 AUG 5 965 1140AUG 2 AUG 12 965 1140AUG 9 AUG 19 965 1140AUG 23 SEP 2 965 1140AUG 30 SEP 9 965 1140SEP 6 SEP 16 965 1140SEP 13 SEP 23 965 1140SEP 20 SEP 30 965 1140SEP 27 OCT 7 965 1140

Langmorn Station


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

More optionsWhile you’re in this part of the world,you could dive the Great Barrier Reef on one of our dive trips. See page 56-57.

Semi-submersible cruise

Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 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 whitewater rafting

Days 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 TribulationSee the Pamagirri dancers & learn aboutfascinating & ancient Aboriginal culture.Then travel along the stunning Coral Sea togushing Mossman Gorge, pristine DaintreeNational Park & Cape Tribulation. Resort (D)Visit Rainforestation Nature Park foran Aboriginal dreamtime walk, experiencenative dancing, see spear throwing &learn how to throw a boomerang 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. Then it’s back to Cairns where the tourends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)See Port Douglas & gorgeous FourMile Beach - a band of white-sandbeach backed by palms

Days 1-3: SailingWhitsundays optionWant to get out on the water for thenext couple of days? Choose ourWhitsundays sailing option! See page57 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

Tully

Shute Harbour

Kuranda


CAPE TRIBULATION2

Townsville

3

CAIRNS3


Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

QUEENSLAND


East Coast

32

9 Days Island & Rainforest8 nights accomm6 breakfasts 2 lunches (sailing option)2 dinners (island option)3 dinners (sailing option)

9Days Island &Rainforest

WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather

dependent) CAIRNS: Tandem skydive - Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier

Reef cruise & lunch…or coral viewing by semi-submersible - Hot air balloon flight

& champagne breakfastENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Go to contiki.com/island-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).

contiki.com/island

9 Days

from£790

£88/Day



What’s includedAll as per itinerary• 8 nights resort accommodation

Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht (see page 57)Basis: mainly quad, some triple.Twin/single-share also available atadditional cost.Yacht 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• Number of World



Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement (tour only) add £539/add £165twin-share.Single room supplement (tour + sailing) add £399/add£125 twin-share. (Boat cabins are multi-share only)FNSC: Start Whitsundays 5:00pm & end Cairns 4:00pm.FNCS: Start Cairns 7:30am & end Whitsundays 8:00am.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

Code: FNSC 2010/11All prices per person in £

Start Finish Tour Tour & W’suns Cairns Only Sailing

2010MAR 28 APR 5 810 985APR 4 APR 12 810 985APR 11 APR 19 810 985APR 25 MAY 3 810 985MAY 2 MAY 10 810 985MAY 9 MAY 17 810 985MAY 23 MAY 31 810 985MAY 30 JUN 7 810 985JUN 6 JUN 14 810 985JUN 20 JUN 28 810 985JUN 27 JUL 5 810 985JUL 11 JUL 19 790 965JUL 18 JUL 26 790 965JUL 25 AUG 2 790 965AUG 1 AUG 9 790 965AUG 15 AUG 23 790 965AUG 22 AUG 30 790 965AUG 29 SEP 6 790 965SEP 12 SEP 20 790 965SEP 19 SEP 27 790 965OCT 3 OCT 11 790 965OCT 10 OCT 18 790 965OCT 17 OCT 25 790 965OCT 24 NOV 1 790 965NOV 7 NOV 15 830 1005NOV 14 NOV 22 830 1005NOV 21 NOV 29 830 1005DEC 5 DEC 13 830 1005DEC 12 DEC 20 830 1005DEC 19 DEC 27 830 1005

2011JAN 2 JAN 10 830 1005JAN 9 JAN 17 830 1005JAN 16 JAN 24 830 1005JAN 23 JAN 31 830 1005JAN 30 FEB 7 830 1005FEB 6 FEB 14 830 1005FEB 13 FEB 21 830 1005FEB 20 FEB 28 830 1005FEB 27 MAR 7 830 1005MAR 6 MAR 14 830 1005MAR 13 MAR 21 830 1005MAR 20 MAR 28 830 1005MAR 27 APR 4 830 1005APR 3 APR 11 820 995APR 10 APR 18 820 995APR 17 APR 25 820 995APR 24 MAY 2 820 995MAY 1 MAY 9 820 995MAY 8 MAY 16 820 995MAY 22 MAY 30 820 995MAY 29 JUN 6 820 995JUN 5 JUN 13 820 995JUN 19 JUN 27 820 995JUN 26 JUL 4 820 995JUL 10 JUL 18 815 990JUL 17 JUL 25 815 990JUL 24 AUG 1 815 990JUL 31 AUG 8 815 990AUG 14 AUG 22 815 990AUG 21 AUG 29 815 990AUG 28 SEP 5 815 990SEP 4 SEP 12 815 990SEP 11 SEP 19 815 990SEP 18 SEP 26 815 990SEP 25 OCT 3 815 990

Code: FNCS 2010/11All prices per person in £

Start Finish Tour Tour & Cairns W’suns Only Sailing

2010MAR 25 APR 2 810 985APR 1 APR 9 810 985APR 8 APR 16 810 985APR 15 APR 23 810 985APR 29 MAY 7 810 985MAY 6 MAY 14 810 985MAY 13 MAY 21 810 985MAY 27 JUN 4 810 985JUN 3 JUN 11 810 985JUN 10 JUN 18 810 985JUN 24 JUL 2 810 985JUL 1 JUL 9 790 965JUL 15 JUL 23 790 965JUL 22 JUL 30 790 965JUL 29 AUG 6 790 965AUG 5 AUG 13 790 965AUG 19 AUG 27 790 965AUG 26 SEP 3 790 965SEP 2 SEP 10 790 965SEP 16 SEP 24 790 965SEP 23 OCT 1 790 965OCT 7 OCT 15 790 965OCT 14 OCT 22 790 965OCT 21 OCT 29 790 965OCT 28 NOV 5 790 965NOV 11 NOV 19 830 1005NOV 18 NOV 26 830 1005NOV 25 DEC 3 830 1005DEC 9 DEC 17 830 1005DEC 16 DEC 24 830 1005DEC 23 DEC 31 830 1005

2011JAN 6 JAN 14 830 1005JAN 13 JAN 21 830 1005JAN 20 JAN 28 830 1005JAN 27 FEB 4 830 1005FEB 3 FEB 11 830 1005FEB 10 FEB 18 830 1005FEB 17 FEB 25 830 1005FEB 24 MAR 4 830 1005MAR 3 MAR 11 830 1005MAR 10 MAR 18 830 1005MAR 17 MAR 25 830 1005MAR 24 APR 1 830 1005MAR 31 APR 8 830 1005APR 7 APR 15 820 995APR 14 APR 22 820 995APR 21 APR 29 820 995APR 28 MAY 6 820 995MAY 5 MAY 13 820 995MAY 12 MAY 20 820 995MAY 26 JUN 3 820 995JUN 2 JUN 10 820 995JUN 9 JUN 17 820 995JUN 23 JUL 1 820 995JUN 30 JUL 8 820 995JUL 14 JUL 22 815 990JUL 21 JUL 29 815 990JUL 28 AUG 5 815 990AUG 4 AUG 12 815 990AUG 18 AUG 26 815 990AUG 25 SEP 2 815 990SEP 1 SEP 9 815 990SEP 8 SEP 16 815 990SEP 15 SEP 23 815 990SEP 22 SEP 30 815 990SEP 29 OCT 7 815 990

More optionsWhile you’re in this part of the world,jump on a low cost airline & exploremore of Oz with our 4 day MelbourneExplorer package. See page 54.

Itinerary andincluded sightseeingDay 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 citythat 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 tour

See the unspoilt national park ofMagnetic Island from Townsville

Cross the Tully River, home toAustralia's best whitewater rafting

Days 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 tour

Day 7: CairnsSee the Pamagirri dancers & learn aboutfascinating & ancient Aboriginal culture.Then it's back to Cairns where the tourends & its time to say farewell to your new friends.

Visit Rainforestation Nature Park for an Aboriginal dreamtime walk,experience native dancing, see spear throwing & learn how to throw a boomerang

Aboriginal dancers The Tropics

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7 Days Magical Tropics6 nights accomm4 breakfasts 2 lunches (sailing option)1 dinner (island option)2 dinners (sailing option)

THE WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather

dependent) CAIRNS: Tandem skydive - Whitewater raft the Tully River - Great Barrier

Reef cruise & lunch - Great Barrier Reef scuba diving for beginners & certified divers

- Guided horse & quad-bike tours - Bungy jumpENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Go to contiki.com/magical-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).

7Days MagicalTropics

contiki.com/magical


What’s includedAll as per itinerary• 6 nights quad-share resort

accommodationSailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht (see page 57)Basis: mainly quad, some triple.Twin/single-share also available atadditional cost.Yacht 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)

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




7Days

from£570

£82/Day

Tully

Shute Harbour 3

CAIRNS


Townsville

3

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

QUEENSLAND

Days 1-3: SailingWhitsundays optionWant to get out on the water for thenext couple of days? Choose ourWhitsunday sailing option! See page57 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


Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement (tour only) add £429/add £145twin-share.Single room supplement (tour + sailing) add £289/add£105 twin-share. (Boat cabins are multi-share only)NWSC: Start Whitsundays 5:00pm & end Cairns 12:00 noon.NWCS: Start Cairns 12:00 noon & end Whitsundays 8:00am.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

Code: NWSC 2010/11All prices per person in £

Start Finish Tour Tour & W’suns Cairns Only Sailing

2010MAR 28 APR 3 585 760APR 4 APR 10 585 760APR 11 APR 17 585 760APR 25 MAY 1 585 760MAY 2 MAY 8 585 760MAY 9 MAY 15 585 760MAY 23 MAY 29 585 760MAY 30 JUN 5 585 760JUN 6 JUN 12 585 760JUN 20 JUN 26 585 760JUN 27 JUL 3 585 760JUL 11 JUL 17 570 745JUL 18 JUL 24 570 745JUL 25 JUL 31 570 745AUG 1 AUG 7 570 745AUG 15 AUG 21 570 745AUG 22 AUG 28 570 745AUG 29 SEP 4 570 745SEP 12 SEP 18 570 745SEP 19 SEP 25 570 745OCT 3 OCT 9 570 745OCT 10 OCT 16 570 745OCT 17 OCT 23 570 745OCT 24 OCT 30 570 745NOV 7 NOV 13 600 775NOV 14 NOV 20 600 775NOV 21 NOV 27 600 775DEC 5 DEC 11 600 775DEC 12 DEC 18 600 775DEC 19 DEC 25 600 775

2011JAN 2 JAN 8 600 775JAN 9 JAN 15 600 775JAN 16 JAN 22 600 775JAN 23 JAN 29 600 775JAN 30 FEB 5 600 775FEB 6 FEB 12 600 775FEB 13 FEB 19 600 775FEB 20 FEB 26 600 775FEB 27 MAR 5 600 775MAR 6 MAR 12 600 775MAR 13 MAR 19 600 775MAR 20 MAR 26 600 775MAR 27 APR 2 600 775APR 3 APR 9 595 770APR 10 APR 16 595 770APR 17 APR 23 595 770APR 24 APR 30 595 770MAY 1 MAY 7 595 770MAY 8 MAY 14 595 770MAY 22 MAY 28 595 770MAY 29 JUN 4 595 770JUN 5 JUN 11 595 770JUN 19 JUN 25 595 770JUN 26 JUL 2 595 770JUL 10 JUL 16 585 760JUL 17 JUL 23 585 760JUL 24 JUL 30 585 760JUL 31 AUG 6 585 760AUG 14 AUG 20 585 760AUG 21 AUG 27 585 760AUG 28 SEP 3 585 760SEP 4 SEP 10 585 760SEP 11 SEP 17 585 760SEP 18 SEP 24 585 760SEP 25 OCT 1 585 760

Code: NWCS 2010/11All prices per person in £

Start Finish Tour Tour & Cairns W’suns Only Sailing

2010MAR 27 APR 2 585 760APR 3 APR 9 585 760APR 10 APR 16 585 760APR 17 APR 23 585 760MAY 1 MAY 7 585 760MAY 8 MAY 14 585 760MAY 15 MAY 21 585 760MAY 29 JUN 4 585 760JUN 5 JUN 11 585 760JUN 12 JUN 18 585 760JUN 26 JUL 2 585 760JUL 3 JUL 9 570 745JUL 17 JUL 23 570 745JUL 24 JUL 30 570 745JUL 31 AUG 6 570 745AUG 7 AUG 13 570 745AUG 21 AUG 27 570 745AUG 28 SEP 3 570 745SEP 4 SEP 10 570 745SEP 18 SEP 24 570 745SEP 25 OCT 1 570 745OCT 9 OCT 15 570 745OCT 16 OCT 22 570 745OCT 23 OCT 29 570 745OCT 30 NOV 5 570 745NOV 13 NOV 19 600 775NOV 20 NOV 26 600 775NOV 27 DEC 3 600 775DEC 11 DEC 17 600 775DEC 18 DEC 24 600 775DEC 25 DEC 31 600 775

2011JAN 8 JAN 14 600 775JAN 15 JAN 21 600 775JAN 22 JAN 28 600 775JAN 29 FEB 4 600 775FEB 5 FEB 11 600 775FEB 12 FEB 18 600 775FEB 19 FEB 25 600 775FEB 26 MAR 4 600 775MAR 5 MAR 11 600 775MAR 12 MAR 18 600 775MAR 19 MAR 25 600 775MAR 26 APR 1 600 775APR 2 APR 8 595 770APR 9 APR 15 595 770APR 16 APR 22 595 770APR 23 APR 29 595 770APR 30 MAY 6 595 770MAY 7 MAY 13 595 770MAY 14 MAY 20 595 770MAY 28 JUN 3 595 770JUN 4 JUN 10 595 770JUN 11 JUN 17 595 770JUN 25 JUL 1 595 770JUL 2 JUL 8 585 760JUL 16 JUL 22 585 760JUL 23 JUL 29 585 760JUL 30 AUG 5 585 760AUG 6 AUG 12 585 760AUG 20 AUG 26 585 760AUG 27 SEP 2 585 760SEP 3 SEP 9 585 760SEP 10 SEP 16 585 760SEP 17 SEP 23 585 760SEP 24 SEP 30 585 760


Itinerary andincluded sightseeingDay 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 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 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 Rainforestation Nature Park for an Aboriginal dreamtime walk,experience native dancing, see spear throwing & learn how to throw a boomerang

What’s includedAll as per itinerary• 2 nights multi-share resort

accommodationBasis: Quad-share. Twin/single-share also available at additional cost.More info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation

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


• Transport in a modern, air-conditioned mini coach

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


East Coast

34

3 Days Rainforest Adventure2 nights accomm2 breakfasts & 1 dinner

3Days RainforestAdventure


CAIRNS: Bungy jump with panoramic views of the rainforest

CAPE TRIBULATION: Cable zip line via flying foxes through the rainforest

from floor to canopyENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Go to contiki.com/rainforest-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).

contiki.com/rainforest

Kuranda Skyrail

3Days

from£265

£89/Day

Kuranda


CAPE TRIBULATION2

Cairns

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

QUEENSLAND


Didgeridoo, Cairns



Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add £109 (add £25 twin-share).CYCS: Start Cairns 7:30am & end Cairns 5:00pm.CYSC: Start Cairns 8:00am & end Cairns 4:00pm.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

Code: CYCS 2010/11

Start Finish £Cairns Cairns pp

2010MAR 25 MAR 27 269APR 1 APR 3 269APR 8 APR 10 269APR 15 APR 17 269APR 29 MAY 1 269MAY 6 MAY 8 269MAY 13 MAY 15 269MAY 27 MAY 29 269JUN 3 JUN 5 269JUN 10 JUN 12 269JUN 24 JUN 26 269JUL 1 JUL 3 265JUL 15 JUL 17 265JUL 22 JUL 24 265JUL 29 JUL 31 265AUG 5 AUG 7 265AUG 19 AUG 21 265AUG 26 AUG 28 265SEP 2 SEP 4 265SEP 16 SEP 18 265SEP 23 SEP 25 265OCT 7 OCT 9 265OCT 14 OCT 16 265OCT 21 OCT 23 265OCT 28 OCT 30 265NOV 11 NOV 13 279NOV 18 NOV 20 279NOV 25 NOV 27 279DEC 9 DEC 11 279DEC 16 DEC 18 279DEC 23 DEC 25 279

2011JAN 6 JAN 8 279JAN 13 JAN 15 279JAN 20 JAN 22 279JAN 27 JAN 29 279FEB 3 FEB 5 279FEB 10 FEB 12 279FEB 17 FEB 19 279FEB 24 FEB 26 279MAR 3 MAR 5 279MAR 10 MAR 12 279MAR 17 MAR 19 279MAR 24 MAR 26 279MAR 31 APR 2 279APR 7 APR 9 275APR 14 APR 16 275APR 21 APR 23 275APR 28 APR 30 275MAY 5 MAY 7 275MAY 12 MAY 14 275MAY 26 MAY 28 275JUN 2 JUN 4 275JUN 9 JUN 11 275JUN 23 JUN 25 275JUN 30 JUL 2 275JUL 14 JUL 16 269JUL 21 JUL 23 269JUL 28 JUL 30 269AUG 4 AUG 6 269AUG 18 AUG 20 269AUG 25 AUG 27 269SEP 1 SEP 3 269SEP 8 SEP 10 269SEP 22 SEP 24 269SEP 29 OCT 1 269

Code: CYSC 2010/11

Start Finish £Cairns Cairns pp

2010APR 3 APR 5 269APR 10 APR 12 269APR 17 APR 19 269MAY 1 MAY 3 269MAY 8 MAY 10 269MAY 15 MAY 17 269MAY 29 MAY 31 269JUN 5 JUN 7 269JUN 12 JUN 14 269JUN 26 JUN 28 269JUL 3 JUL 5 265JUL 17 JUL 19 265JUL 24 JUL 26 265JUL 31 AUG 2 265AUG 7 AUG 9 265AUG 21 AUG 23 265AUG 28 AUG 30 265SEP 4 SEP 6 265SEP 18 SEP 20 265SEP 25 SEP 27 265OCT 9 OCT 11 265OCT 16 OCT 18 265OCT 23 OCT 25 265OCT 30 NOV 1 265NOV 13 NOV 15 279NOV 20 NOV 22 279NOV 27 NOV 29 279DEC 11 DEC 13 279DEC 18 DEC 20 279DEC 25 DEC 27 279

2011JAN 8 JAN 10 279JAN 15 JAN 17 279JAN 22 JAN 24 279JAN 29 JAN 31 279FEB 5 FEB 7 279FEB 12 FEB 14 279FEB 19 FEB 21 279FEB 26 FEB 28 279MAR 5 MAR 7 279MAR 12 MAR 14 279MAR 19 MAR 21 279MAR 26 MAR 28 279APR 2 APR 4 275APR 9 APR 11 275APR 16 APR 18 275APR 23 APR 25 275APR 30 MAY 2 275MAY 7 MAY 9 275MAY 14 MAY 16 275MAY 28 MAY 30 275JUN 4 JUN 6 275JUN 11 JUN 13 275JUN 25 JUN 27 275JUL 2 JUL 4 269JUL 16 JUL 18 269JUL 23 JUL 25 269JUL 30 AUG 1 269AUG 6 AUG 8 269AUG 20 AUG 22 269AUG 27 AUG 29 269SEP 3 SEP 5 269SEP 10 SEP 12 269SEP 17 SEP 19 269SEP 24 SEP 26 269

Dracula’s cabaret show

East Coast

35

5 Days City to Surf4 nights accomm3 breakfasts & 2 dinners

PORT STEPHENS: Sandboard & ‘surf’ down the sandunes

COFFS HARBOUR: Learn to surf lesson SURFERS PARADISE: Dracula’s

comedy cabaret show & dinner - Spectacular tandem skydive - Harley

Davidson motorbike tour through the Hinterland - Guided sea-kayak safari ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Go to contiki.com/surf-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).

Itinerary andincluded sightseeingDay 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. Resort (B)

Visit Cape Byron - Australia's mosteasterly point

Visit a wildlife sanctuary - cuddle akoala & see kangaroos, emus,crocodiles, dingoes, Tasmanian devils& more!

Visit stunning Gold Coast beaches

Visit Jupiter's Casino

Day 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 stick at’& you have a travellers paradise! Resort

Day 5: Surfers ParadiseThe tour ends after breakfast & it’s time tosay farewell to your new friends. (B)

5Days City to Surf

contiki.com/surf



3 nights in resorts & 1 night in a surf school villageBasis: mainly quad, some triple.Twin/single-share also available atadditional costMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation





Only with Contiki• ‘Learn to Surf’ lesson or kayak

in Coffs Harbour

5Days

from£449

£90/Day


Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add £240 (add £69 twin-share).Start Sydney 7:00am & end Surfers Paradise 8:00am.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

Sea kayaking safari

Code: BSSB 2010/11

Start Finish £ Sydney Surfers P. pp

2010MAR 21 MAR 25 459MAR 28 APR 1 459APR 4 APR 8 459APR 18 APR 22 459APR 25 APR 29 459MAY 2 MAY 6 459MAY 16 MAY 20 459MAY 23 MAY 27 459MAY 30 JUN 3 459JUN 13 JUN 17 459JUN 20 JUN 24 459JUL 4 JUL 8 449JUL 11 JUL 15 449JUL 18 JUL 22 449JUL 25 JUL 29 449AUG 8 AUG 12 449AUG 15 AUG 19 449AUG 22 AUG 26 449SEP 5 SEP 9 449SEP 12 SEP 16 449SEP 26 SEP 30 449OCT 3 OCT 7 449OCT 10 OCT 14 449OCT 17 OCT 21 449OCT 31 NOV 4 449NOV 7 NOV 11 469NOV 14 NOV 18 469NOV 28 DEC 2 469DEC 5 DEC 9 469DEC 12 DEC 16 469DEC 26 DEC 30 469

Start Finish £ Sydney Surfers P. pp

2011JAN 2 JAN 6 469JAN 9 JAN 13 469JAN 16 JAN 20 469JAN 23 JAN 27 469JAN 30 FEB 3 469FEB 6 FEB 10 469FEB 13 FEB 17 469FEB 20 FEB 24 469FEB 27 MAR 3 469MAR 6 MAR 10 469MAR 13 MAR 17 469MAR 20 MAR 24 469MAR 27 MAR 31 469APR 3 APR 7 469APR 10 APR 14 469APR 17 APR 21 469APR 24 APR 28 469MAY 1 MAY 5 469MAY 15 MAY 19 469MAY 22 MAY 26 469MAY 29 JUN 2 469JUN 12 JUN 16 469JUN 19 JUN 23 469JUL 3 JUL 7 459JUL 10 JUL 14 459JUL 17 JUL 21 459JUL 24 JUL 28 459AUG 7 AUG 11 459AUG 14 AUG 18 459AUG 21 AUG 25 459AUG 28 SEP 1 459SEP 4 SEP 8 459SEP 11 SEP 15 459SEP 18 SEP 22 459SEP 25 SEP 29 459


CurrumbinByron Bay

Sydney

PORT STEPHENS

COFFS HARBOUR

SURFERS PARADISE

1

1

2

Tasman Sea

NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

QUEENSLAND

Surfers Paradise

11Days

from£885

£81/Day

contiki.com/territory

11 Days Territory & Outback

KINGS CANYON: Camel ride through an outback station

ULURU: A guided helicopter flight over Uluru & Kata TjutaENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Your choiceYou can start this tour in Darwin &travel it in reverse.


• Alice Springs Aboriginal‘Dreamtime bushtucker’ tour

• Traditional Aussie morning tea atDevils Marbles


Litchfield N.P

Mataranka

Devils Marbles

Ti Tree

Daly Waters

Wycliffe Well

Kata Tjuta

Simpsons Gap

ALICE SPRINGS

ULURU2

KINGS CANYON 1

TENNANT CREEK1


DARWIN1

2

Gulf of Carpentaria

Great Australian

Bight

Tasman Sea

Great Barrier Reef

NORTHERN TERRITORY

NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

WESTERNAUSTRALIA

QUEENSLAND

Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 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 ParkCocktail making competitionDay 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) National ParkHike 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 walkaround ‘The Rock’. Then visit Kata Tjuta(The Olgas) where each rock represents aperson, an animal or food from theAboriginal Dreaming. Lodge (B)Entry to Uluru National Park (fee included)See Uluru up close at sunset & sunriseVisit the Uluru Cultural CentreHike through Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)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 Devils Marbles rock formationStay in the ‘true blue’ Aussie outbacktown of Tennant Creek

Day 7: Tennant Creek to KatherineStop & ‘knock one back’ at the oldest pubin the Territory before dipping into therefreshing 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 & wildlifeEntry to Kakadu National Park (fee included)Day 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 Cultural CentreWildlife cruise to see crocodiles &native birdsDay 10: Kakadu National Park to DarwinWind your way to Darwin, an exotic,diverse place that combines East & West &attracts people from all over the country.Tonight maybe try your luck at the casino orgo dancing & 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 & rock formationsEnjoy a swim at Florence Falls

Kakadu scenic flight

ALICE SPRINGS: Dawn hot air balloon flight over desert & the MacDonnell Range KATHERINE: Locally guided cruise of beautiful Nitmiluk(Katherine) Gorge KAKADU NATIONAL PARK: Scenic flight over this World Heritage Listed area

Go to contiki.com/territory-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).


Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add £515 (add £170 twin-share).TEAD: Start Alice Springs 8:00am & end Darwin 6:00pm.TEDA: Start Darwin 7:30am & end Alice Springs 12:00 noon.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

NorthernTerritory

37

11 Days Territory & Outback10 nights accomm9 breakfasts 4 dinners


7 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/single-share also available at additional cost.Outback bush campmulti-share onlyMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation






Katherine Gorge cruise

Hot air ballooning

Meet the locals

Code: TEAD 2010/11

Start Finish £ A.Springs Darwin pp

2010APR 4 APR 14 889MAY 2 MAY 12 889MAY 30 JUN 9 889JUN 27 JUL 7 889JUL 25 AUG 4 905AUG 22 SEP 1 905SEP 19 SEP 29 905OCT 17 OCT 27 905NOV 14 NOV 24 885DEC 12 DEC 22 885

2011JAN 9 JAN 19 885FEB 6 FEB 16 885MAR 6 MAR 16 885APR 3 APR 13 949MAY 1 MAY 11 949MAY 29 JUN 8 949JUN 26 JUL 6 949JUL 24 AUG 3 929AUG 21 AUG 31 929SEP 18 SEP 28 929

Code: TEDA 2010/11

Start Finish £ Darwin A.Springs pp

2010MAR 24 APR 3 889APR 21 MAY 1 889MAY 19 MAY 29 889JUN 16 JUN 26 889JUL 14 JUL 24 905AUG 11 AUG 21 905SEP 8 SEP 18 905OCT 6 OCT 16 905NOV 3 NOV 13 885DEC 1 DEC 11 885DEC 29 JAN 8 885

2011JAN 26 FEB 5 885FEB 23 MAR 5 885MAR 23 APR 2 885APR 20 APR 30 949MAY 18 MAY 28 949JUN 15 JUN 25 949JUL 13 JUL 23 929AUG 10 AUG 20 929SEP 7 SEP 17 929



Itinerary andincluded sightseeingDay 1: Darwin & Litchfield National ParkDelve into the Northern Territory’s bestkept secret, Litchfield National Park &plunge into the cool pool of water below Florence Falls. Head back to Darwin & get ready for a night out on the town. Hotel See the unique, huge termite moundsSee Litchfield’s rainforests &sandstone formationsEnjoy a swim at Florence FallsDay 2: Darwin to Kakadu National ParkToday, hit the streets of tropical Darwin, an exotic, diverse place that combinesEast & West & attracts people from allover the country. Then wind your way toKakadu National Park. Hotel (B,D)Darwin city tourSee Darwin’s harbour & the East PointMilitary ReserveVisit Darwin Museum, home to theCyclone Tracy displayEntry to Kakadu National Park (fee included)Day 3: 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 Cultural CentreWildlife cruise to see crocodiles &native birdsDay 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 optional

boat 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, mythologicalDevils 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!

Devils Marbles

What’s includedAll as per itinerary• 5 nights multi-share hotel

accommodationBasis: mainly quad, some triple.Twin/single-share also available atadditional costMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation






Northern Territory

38

6 Days Alice & Kakadu5 nights accomm5 breakfasts 2 dinners

6Days Alice &Kakadu


KAKADU NATIONAL PARK: Scenic flight over this World Heritage Listed area

KATHERINE: Locally guided cruise of beautiful Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Go to contiki.com/kakadu-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).

contiki.com/kakadu


Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add £255 (add £85 twin-share).AKDA: Start Darwin 7:30am & end Alice Springs 2:00pm.AKAD: Start Alice Springs 9:00am & end Darwin 6:00pm.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

Kakadu National Park



Only with Contiki• Traditional Aussie morning tea at

Devils Marbles

6Days

from£539

£90/Day

Litchfield N.P

Mataranka

Devils Marbles

Ti Tree

Daly Waters

Wycliffe Well

TENNANT CREEK1


DARWIN1

Alice Springs

Gulf of Carpentaria

NORTHERN TERRITORY

Your ChoiceYou can start the tour in AliceSprings and travel it in reverse

Code: AKDA 2010/11

Start Finish £ Darwin A.Springs pp

2010MAR 24 MAR 29 539APR 21 APR 26 539MAY 19 MAY 24 539JUN 16 JUN 21 539JUL 14 JUL 19 555AUG 11 AUG 16 555SEP 8 SEP 13 555OCT 6 OCT 11 555NOV 3 NOV 8 539DEC 1 DEC 6 539DEC 29 JAN 3 539

2011JAN 26 JAN 31 539FEB 23 FEB 28 539MAR 23 MAR 28 539APR 20 APR 25 579MAY 18 MAY 23 579JUN 15 JUN 20 579JUL 13 JUL 18 569AUG 10 AUG 15 569SEP 7 SEP 12 569

Code: AKAD 2010/11

Start Finish £ A.Springs Darwin pp

2010APR 9 APR 14 539MAY 7 MAY 12 539JUN 4 JUN 9 539JUL 2 JUL 7 555JUL 30 AUG 4 555AUG 27 SEP 1 555SEP 24 SEP 29 555OCT 22 OCT 27 555NOV 19 NOV 24 539DEC 17 DEC 22 539

2011JAN 14 JAN 19 539FEB 11 FEB 16 539MAR 11 MAR 16 539APR 8 APR 13 579MAY 6 MAY 11 579JUN 3 JUN 8 579JUL 1 JUL 6 569JUL 29 AUG 3 569AUG 26 AUG 31 569SEP 23 SEP 28 569

Katherine Gorge cruise

Itinerary andincluded sightseeingDay 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 ParkCocktail making competitionDay 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) National ParkHike to the 'Garden of Eden'waterhole & the 'Lost City'See Mt. Connor, over 700 million years old

Day 4: UluruWatch shadows & changing colours atplay as the sun rises over Australia’s pinup icon, Uluru. Take a chance to walkaround ‘The Rock’. Then visit Kata Tjuta(The Olgas) where each rock represents aperson, an animal or food from theAboriginal Dreaming. Lodge (B)Entry to Uluru National Park (fee included) See Uluru up close at sunset & sunrise Visit the Uluru Cultural Centre Hike through Kata Tjuta (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.

Quad biking, Kings Canyon

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6 Days Alice & Uluru5 nights accomm4 breakfasts2 dinners

ALICE SPRINGS: Dawn hot air balloon flight over desert KINGS CANYON: Explore Kings Creek Station on a quad-bike - Scenic

helicopter flight over the Canyon ULURU: Take a ‘wild’ ride on a Harley

Davidson around Uluru - Champagne sunset drinks & nibbles ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Go to contiki.com/uluru-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).

6Days Alice &Uluru

contiki.com/uluru



2 nights in hotels, 2 nights in a lodge & 1 night on an outback bush camp in a comfy Aussie ‘swag’Basis: Quad-share. Twin/single-sharealso available at additional cost.Outback bush campmulti-share onlyMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation







Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add £265 (add £89 twin-share).AEDA: Start Alice Springs 1:30pm & end Alice Springs12:00 noon.AEAD: Start Alice Springs 8:00am & end Alice Springs10:00am.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.


Uluru

Only with Contiki• Alice Springs Aboriginal ‘Dreamtime

bushtucker’ tour

Swimming, Kings Canyon

6 Days

from£529

£89/Day

Kata Tjuta

Simpsons Gap

ALICE SPRINGS

ULURU2

KINGS CANYON 1 2

Gulf of Carpentaria

NORTHERN TERRITORY

Code: AEDA 2010/11

Start Finish £ A.Springs A.Springs pp

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2011JAN 3 JAN 8 529JAN 31 FEB 5 529FEB 28 MAR 5 529MAR 28 APR 2 529APR 25 APR 30 569MAY 23 MAY 28 569JUN 20 JUN 25 569JUL 18 JUL 23 559AUG 15 AUG 20 559SEP 12 SEP 17 559

Code: AEAD 2010/11

Start Finish £ A.Springs A.Springs pp

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2011JAN 9 JAN 14 529FEB 6 FEB 11 529MAR 6 MAR 11 529APR 3 APR 8 569MAY 1 MAY 6 569MAY 29 JUN 3 569JUN 26 JUL 1 569JUL 24 JUL 29 559AUG 21 AUG 26 559SEP 18 SEP 23 559

This is New ZealandSay ‘Kia Ora’ to some of the most spectacularscenery on earth. NZ stuns travellers with itsbreathtaking mountain ranges, volcanoes, hotsprings, glaciers, pristine rainforests & miles ofuncrowded coastline. Combine that with itsstatus as ‘Adventure capital of the World’ &you’re in for one awesome trip!

12amazingtoursfrom3 to 15 daysFor more ways to travel

Contiki see p.52-57

Snowboarding in Queenstown

Whitewater rafting

For more info about New Zealand visitcontiki.com/newzealand

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Don’t forgetdown under!

Australiawith Contiki from £ 77 per day

– Pump the adrenaline with bungy,

canyon swinging & sky diving

– Relax in Rotorua’s hot thermal pools

– Become a ‘Zorbanaut’

– Carve up the slopes skiing & boarding

– Hike on an ancient glacier

– Cruise the beautiful Bay of Islands

– Get close to nature on a seal spotting

safari– ‘Get all Hollywood’ spotting famous Lord

of the Rings locations

– 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,

whitewater rafting & a heli ride

And that’s just t he beginning...

To find out more go to contiki.com/nzaccommodation &contiki.com/exploremore

TOPACCOMMODATION.In New Zealand you’ll sleep in amazing places like...

– On a sailing boat, cruising the breathtaking Milford Sound

– In the Bay of Islands at a resort hotel right near the beach

– A Queenstown hotel overlooking the lake & snow-capped mountains

– At a rainforest retreat in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier village

– Right on the doorstep of glacial Lake Ohau & the surrounding wilderness

– And when in the cities, it’s quality, central hotels

There’s loads more online at contiki.com/nzaccommodation

Jetboat adventure

Glacier heli-hike

Lake Ohau Lodge

COOL STUFF TO DO

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Milford Sound overnight cruise

Hike on an ancient glacier

Your choiceYou can start this tour in Christchurchor Queenstown & travel it in reverse– if you do, you save up to £45.


• Bay of Islands BBQ dinner withchampagne

• Return ferry ride to Russell &guided historical walking tour

• Traditional Maori Hangi & danceperformance in Rotorua

• Geothermal walk through Taupo’sactive craters

• Urban Wellington walk & cable car ride• Rainforest hotpool swim in

Franz Josef• Guided trek & goldpanning in

historic Arrowtown• Queenstown Skyline gondola ride

Parry Kauri Park

Russell

Tongariro N.P

Auckland

Picton

Huka Falls

Lake TekapoHaast Pass

Hokitika

Te Anau

Arthur’sPass

BAY OF ISLANDS

WELLINGTON

QUEENSTOWN

CHRISTCHURCH

WAITOMO CAVES ROTORUA

TAUPO

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FRANZ JOSEF &FOX GLACIER

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contiki.com/grand-explorer

15 Days Grand Explorer

BAY OF ISLANDS: Day tour to ‘Ninety Mile Beach’ with off-roading & sand dune

‘surfing’ - Fishing trip WAITOMO: Black water rafting in a rubber ring through

underground caves ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

15Days

from£1035

£69/Day


ROTORUA: Guided walk through the bush to spot Kiwis 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 400mabove the town LAKE TEKAPO: Scenic flight past glaciers & Mt Cook, NZ’s highest peak

Go to contiki.com/grand-explorer-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).


New Zealand

43Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Auckland to Bay of IslandsMeet up with your Contiki Crew & head tothe idyllic Northland region, with its laidback,endless-summer lifestyle. Later, chill out inthe Bay of Islands, in seaside Paihia. Hotel (D)Venture across Auckland's HarbourBridge & see the 'City of Sails' harbourmade famous 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 onthe beach, visit the Maori tribal lands, or tryout some watersports – there are lots onoffer. Hotel (B)Day 3: Bay of Islands to WaitomoCircle back to Auckland. After lunch, rollthrough the lush, green countryside toWaitomo, with it’s amazing limestoneformations & a visit to the glitteringGlowworm 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 &a cultural 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 Kiwifarm animals & their world famoussheep 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 &New Zealand’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 RuapehuVisit Mt. Victoria for panoramic viewsDay 7: 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 8: Wellington to ChristchurchHop from the North Island, via ferry, to a wholedifferent world on the South Island. Traveldown the stunning Kaikoura coastline, throughthe country’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 JosefGlacierVenture through the majestic Southern Alps& along the rugged West Coast to Hokitika &later on to Franz Josef. Hotel (B,D)Christchurch city tour Scenic drive through Arthur's Pass See traditional Maori greenstone carvingDay 10: Franz Josef Glacier toQueenstownExplore 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 SouthernAlps; see Lake Hawea & the CrownRangeDays 11-12: QueenstownYou’ve got 2 free days to explore the‘World’s Adventure Capital’ & its endless listof activities. Not to mention its atmosphericrestaurants, rocking bars & a picturepostcard lakeside setting that will blow yourmind! 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 miningtown of Arrowtown. Later set out for thebeautiful blue glacial Lake Ohau. Lodge (B,D)

15 Days Grand Explorer14 nights accomm14 breakfasts & 6 dinners

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add £465 (add £99 twin-share).NGZA: Start Auckland 12:00 noon & end Christchurch 6:00pm.NGZC: Start Christchurch 8:00am & end Auckland 12:00 noon.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save £109. Or pay 6 months inadvance and save £55. See page 7 for details.


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







Geyser, Rotorua

Soak up the historical ambience of Arrowtownwith its original wooden & stone buildingsCatch a glimpse of impressive Mt. CookDay 15: Lake Ohau to ChristchurchOpt in for an amazing scenic flight over Mt. Cook. Thencut through Mackenzie Country back to Christchurchwhere the tour ends & its time to say farewell to yournew friends. (B)

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 equipment &lessons for you. Lodge. (B)(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 £55 from price in the price box.• Twin room supplement: £85.• Single room supplement: £435.• 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.


14 Days

from£980

£70/Day

Code: NGZC 2010/11

Start Finish £ C’church Auckland pp

2010APR 10 APR 24 1050APR 22 MAY 6 1050MAY 4 MAY 18 1050MAY 16 MAY 30 1050MAY 28 JUN 11 1050JUN 9 JUN 23 1050JUN 21 JUL 5 1050JUL 3 JUL 17 1035JUL 15 JUL 29 1035JUL 27 AUG 10 1035AUG 8 AUG 22 1035AUG 20 SEP 3 1035SEP 1 SEP 15 1035SEP 13 SEP 27 1035SEP 25 OCT 9 1035OCT 7 OCT 21 1060OCT 19 NOV 2 1060OCT 27 NOV 10 1060NOV 4 NOV 18 1060NOV 12 NOV 26 1060NOV 20 DEC 4 1090NOV 28 DEC 12 1090DEC 6 DEC 20 1090DEC 10 DEC 24 1090DEC 14 DEC 28 1090DEC 18 JAN 1 1110DEC 22 JAN 5 1110DEC 26 JAN 9 1110DEC 30 JAN 13 1110

2011JAN 3 JAN 17 1110JAN 7 JAN 21 1110JAN 11 JAN 25 1090JAN 15 JAN 29 1090JAN 19 FEB 2 1090JAN 23 FEB 6 1090JAN 27 FEB 10 1090JAN 31 FEB 14 1090FEB 4 FEB 18 1090FEB 8 FEB 22 1090FEB 12 FEB 26 1090FEB 16 MAR 2 1090FEB 20 MAR 6 1090FEB 24 MAR 10 1090FEB 28 MAR 14 1090MAR 4 MAR 18 1090MAR 16 MAR 30 1090MAR 28 APR 11 1090APR 9 APR 23 1075APR 21 MAY 5 1075MAY 3 MAY 17 1075MAY 15 MAY 29 1075MAY 27 JUN 10 1075JUN 8 JUN 22 1075JUN 20 JUL 4 1075JUL 2 JUL 16 1060JUL 14 JUL 28 1060JUL 26 AUG 9 1060AUG 7 AUG 21 1060AUG 19 SEP 2 1060AUG 31 SEP 14 1060SEP 12 SEP 26 1060SEP 24 OCT 8 1060

Code: NGZA 2010/11

Start Finish £ Auckland C’church pp

2010APR 10 APR 24 1095APR 22 MAY 6 1095MAY 4 MAY 18 1095MAY 16 MAY 30 1095MAY 28 JUN 11 1095JUN 9 JUN 23 1095JUN 21 JUL 5 1095JUL 3 JUL 17 1080JUL 15 JUL 29 1080JUL 27 AUG 10 1080AUG 8 AUG 22 1080AUG 20 SEP 3 1080SEP 1 SEP 15 1080SEP 13 SEP 27 1080SEP 25 OCT 9 1080OCT 7 OCT 21 1105OCT 19 NOV 2 1105OCT 27 NOV 10 1105NOV 4 NOV 18 1105NOV 12 NOV 26 1105NOV 20 DEC 4 1135NOV 28 DEC 12 1135DEC 6 DEC 20 1135DEC 10 DEC 24 1135DEC 14 DEC 28 1135DEC 18 JAN 1 1135DEC 22 JAN 5 1135DEC 26 JAN 9 1135DEC 30 JAN 13 1135

2011JAN 3 JAN 17 1135JAN 7 JAN 21 1135JAN 11 JAN 25 1135JAN 15 JAN 29 1135JAN 19 FEB 2 1135JAN 23 FEB 6 1135JAN 27 FEB 10 1135JAN 31 FEB 14 1135FEB 4 FEB 18 1135FEB 8 FEB 22 1135FEB 12 FEB 26 1135FEB 16 MAR 2 1135FEB 20 MAR 6 1135FEB 24 MAR 10 1135FEB 28 MAR 14 1135MAR 4 MAR 18 1135MAR 16 MAR 30 1135MAR 28 APR 11 1135APR 9 APR 23 1120APR 21 MAY 5 1120MAY 3 MAY 17 1120MAY 15 MAY 29 1120MAY 27 JUN 10 1120JUN 8 JUN 22 1120JUN 20 JUL 4 1120JUL 2 JUL 16 1105JUL 14 JUL 28 1105JUL 26 AUG 9 1105AUG 7 AUG 21 1105AUG 19 SEP 2 1105AUG 31 SEP 14 1105SEP 12 SEP 26 1105SEP 24 OCT 8 1105

Your choiceYou can start this tour inChristchurch or Queenstown &travel it in reverse – if you do, yousave up to £35.




• Urban Wellington walk & cable car ride

• Rainforest hotpool swim in Franz Josef

• Guided trek & goldpanning inhistoric Arrowtown

• Queenstown Skyline gondola ride

Tongariro N.P

Auckland

Picton

Huka Falls


Hokitika

Te Anau

Arthur’sPass

WELLINGTON

QUEENSTOWN

CHRISTCHURCH


TAUPO


FRANZ JOSEF &FOX GLACIER

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Pacific Ocean

Ninety Mile

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NORTH ISLAND

contiki.com/grand-adventurer

13 Days Grand Adventurer

WAITOMO: Guided tours of Ruakuri or Waitomo Caves to see the famous

glowworms & rock formations ROTORUA: Skyline gondola & luge rides - Guided walk

through the bush to spot Kiwis & Tuataras ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

13Days

from£915

£71/Day


Mt. Cook scenic flight

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 3rapids on the Shotover or Kawarau Rivers LAKE TEKAPO: Scenic flight past glaciers & Mt. Cook, NZ’s highest peak

Go to contiki.com/grand-adventurer-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).


New Zealand

45Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 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. RuapehuVisit 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 stunningcountryside 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 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 its 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. (B)See the beautiful turquoise waters ofglacial Lake Tekapo

13 Days Grand Adventurer12 nights accomm12 breakfasts & 5 dinners

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add £389 (add £85 twin-share).NPZA: Start Auckland 12:00 noon & end Christchurch 6:00pm.NPZC: Start Christchurch 8:00am & end Auckland 12:00 noon.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.



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







Zorb ball, Rotorua

12 Dayoption for the Grand Adventurer


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

• For 12 day tour price - deduct £55 from price in the price box.• Twin room supplement: £69.• Single room supplement: £350.• 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.

12 Days

from£860

£72/Day

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 equipment &lessons for you. Lodge. (B)(B)

Code: NPZA 2010/11


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Code: NPZC 2010/11


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2011JAN 3 JAN 15 975JAN 7 JAN 19 975JAN 11 JAN 23 960JAN 15 JAN 27 960JAN 19 JAN 31 960JAN 23 FEB 4 960JAN 27 FEB 8 960JAN 31 FEB 12 960FEB 4 FEB 16 960FEB 8 FEB 20 960FEB 12 FEB 24 960FEB 16 FEB 28 960FEB 20 MAR 4 960FEB 24 MAR 8 960FEB 28 MAR 12 960MAR 4 MAR 16 960MAR 16 MAR 28 960MAR 28 APR 9 960APR 9 APR 21 950APR 21 MAY 3 950MAY 3 MAY 15 950MAY 15 MAY 27 950MAY 27 JUN 8 950JUN 8 JUN 20 950JUN 20 JUL 2 950JUL 2 JUL 14 940JUL 14 JUL 26 940JUL 26 AUG 7 940AUG 7 AUG 19 940AUG 19 AUG 31 940AUG 31 SEP 12 940SEP 12 SEP 24 940SEP 24 OCT 6 940

Your choiceYou can start this tour inChristchurch or Wellington & travelit in reverse.


• Rainforest hotpool swim in FranzJosef Glacier

• Guided goldmining trek &goldpanning experience in historicArrowtown

• See spectacular mountain viewson a Skyline gondola ride inQueenstown

PictonWellington


Hokitika

Te Anau

Arthur’sPass

QUEENSTOWN

CHRISTCHURCH


FRANZ JOSEF &FOX GLACIER 1

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contiki.com/south

7 Days Scenic Southern

LAKE TEKAPO: Scenic flight past glaciers & Mt Cook, NZ’s highest peak ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

7 Days

from£509

£73/Day


Fox Glacier heli ride

QUEENSTOWN: Thrilling jet boat ride through the Shotover River - 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 flightto see Mt Cook & land on Fox glacier

Go to contiki.com/south-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).


New Zealand

47Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Christchurch to Lake OhauMeet up with your Contiki Crew & set outfor Lake Ohau this morning. On the way,cut through surreal Mackenzie Country,snap a picture of glacial Lake Tekapo’sbrilliant turquoise water, & catch a glimpseof 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 & through Homer Tunnel enroute to the world-famous Milford Sound.Overnight cruise (B,D)Soak up the historical ambiance ofArrowtown with its original wooden &stone buildingsContiki exclusive overnight cruise on Milford Sound in Fiordland National ParkCruise 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 & pass the last of thebreathtaking Southern Lakes area & upover Haast Pass to icy terrain of the FranzJosef & Fox Glacier region. Hotel (B,D)

Drive through Westland National Park featuring glaciers & ancientrainforests

Stunning drive through the Southern Alps

Day 7: Franz Josef Glacier toChristchurchVenture along the rugged West Coast upto Hokitika & then through the majesticSouthern Alps on an amazing drive backto the charmingly English city ofChristchurch where you’ll have free time to explore. (B)

See traditional Maori greenstonecarving

Scenic 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.

7 Days Scenic Southern6 nights accomm6 breakfasts & 4 dinners

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add £175 (add £39 twin-share).NSZC: Start Christchurch 8:00am & end Christchurch 6:00pm.NSZA: Start Christchurch 8:00am & end Christchurch 6:00pm.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save £49. Or pay 6 months inadvance and save £25. See page 7 for details.


1 night in a resort, 4 nights in lodges& 1 night onboard a cruise boatBasis: mainly triple, some quad.Twin/single-share also available atadditional cost.Cruise boat quad-share onlyMore info at contiki.com/nzaccommodation







Skyline gondola, Queenstown

Cathedral Square, Christchurch

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 & lessons for you. Lodge. (B) (B)

8 Dayoption for theScenic Southern


Got more time? We’ve got a longer, 8 day version of the 7 day Scenic Southern tour that starts or ends in Wellington, also including Milford Sound.

• For 8 day tour price - add £90 to price in the price box. • Twin room supplement: £45.• Single room supplement: £215.• 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.

8 Days

from£599

£75/Day

Code: NSZC 2010/11

Start Finish £ C’church C’church pp

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Start Finish £ C’church C’church pp

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Your choiceYou can start this tour in Christchurchor Wellington & travel it in reverse -if you do you save up to £20.


• Bay of Islands BBQ dinner with champagne

• Return ferry ride to Russell &guided historical walking tour



• Urban Wellington walk & cable car ride (extension only)

Parry Kauri Park

Tongariro N.P

Auckland

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Christchurch

Huka Falls

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8 Days Northern Highlights

BAY OF ISLANDS: Catamaran sailing, swimming & snorkelling with lunch - Ocean

kayaking adventure to Haruru FallsENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

8 Days

from£575

£72/Day


Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 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 Charlotte SoundsVisit a seal colony on the KaikouraCoast

Maori Haka

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

Go to contiki.com/north-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).


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8 Days Northern Highlights7 nights accomm7 breakfasts & 2 dinners

Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add £255 (add £55 twin-share).NNHA: Start Auckland 12:00 noon & end Christchurch 6:00pm.NNHC: Start Christchurch 7:00am & end Auckland 12:00 noon.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.



5 nights in hotels, 1 night in a resort& 1 night in a lodgeBasis: mainly triple, some quad.Twin/single-share also available atadditional costMore info at contiki.com/nzaccommodation





Jet boat ride, Huka Falls

6 Dayoption for the Northern Highlights


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

• For 6 day tour price - deduct £150 from price in the price box.

• Twin room supplement: £39.• Single room supplement: £190.• 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.

6 Days

from£425

£71/Day

Code: NNHA 2010/11


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Quad biking, Wellington

Itinerary andincluded sightseeingDay 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 the

region’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 Puhi Maori

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)

What’s includedAll as per itinerary• 2 nights in multi-share hotel

accommodation: Basis: mainly triple, some quad.Twin/single-share also available atadditional costMore info at contiki.com/nzaccommodation

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




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3 Days Bay of Islands2 nights accomm2 breakfasts & 1 dinner

3Days Bay of Islands

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’ ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Go to contiki.com/bay-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).

contiki.com/bay


Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add £79 (add £19 twin-share).Start Auckland 12:00 noon & end Auckland 12:00 noon.For travel insurance see page 58.• The tour code for these dates is NCZC only.•• The tour code for these dates is NCZA only.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

Hole in the Rock Fastboat


Only with Contiki• Bay of Islands BBQ dinner with

champagne• Return ferry ride to Russell &

guided historical walking tour

3Days

from£175

£59/Day

Parry Kauri Park

Auckland

BAY OF ISLANDS2 Russell

Tasman Sea

Ninety Mile

Beach

NORTH ISLAND

Champagne BBQ Parasaling

Code: NCZA/NCZC 2010/11

Start Finish £ Auckland Auckland pp

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5 Days Sun & Steam4 nights accomm4 breakfasts & 2 dinners

BAY OF ISLANDS: Catamaran sailing, swimming & snorkelling with lunch

WAITOMO: Black water rafting in a rubber ring through underground caves

ROTORUA: Skyline gondola & luge rides - Guided walk through the bush to

spot Kiwis & TuatarasENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Go to contiki.com/steam-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).

Itinerary andincluded sightseeingDay 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 Puhi Maori

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 pub

Pizza party

Day 4: Waitomo to RotoruaSee even more amazing scenery today en route 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 tour

Visit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun &interactive experience showcasingKiwi farming, farm animals & a worldfamous sheep show

Day 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. (B)Please note: The transfer from Rotorua to Aucklandis not operated by Contiki, but a third party operator.

5Days Sun & Steam

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3 nights in hotel & 1 night in a lodgeBasis: mainly triple, some quad.Twin/single-share also available atadditional cost.More info at contiki.com/nzaccommodation






Prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add £145 (add £30 twin-share).Start Auckland 12:00 noon & end Auckland 6:00pm.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.


Guided bush walk

Only with Contiki• Bay of Islands BBQ dinner with

champagne• Return ferry ride to Russell & guided

historical walking tour• Traditional Maori Hangi & dance

performance in Rotorua

Thermal Spa, Rotorua

5 Days

from£369

£74/Day

Parry Kauri Park

Auckland

RussellBAY OF ISLANDS

WAITOMO CAVES ROTORUA1 1

2

Tasman Sea

Ninety Mile

Beach

NORTH ISLAND

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Diving & sailing toursGet up close to the beautiful World Heritagelisted Great Barrier Reef on one of our divingpackages. Whether you’re a beginner or moreexperienced, there’s diving to suit everyone.Or jump on our private boat & set sail throughthe picturesque Whitsunday Islands, whereyou’ll learn the ropes on this fun sailingexperience. More on pages 56-57.

Explorer tripsWe have 3 & 4 day short breaks that don’tinclude a Tour Manager, so you can set yourown agenda & explore at your own pace.There are 3 destinations to choose from –Sydney, Melbourne or Auckland. Book onebefore or after your tour to spend more time inthese destinations. Or take one on its ownwithout a tour. More on page 54.

Special events & ski toursPlan your tour to co-ordinate with a uniquespecial event like the Big Day Out, or try ourNew Zealand ski trips for some fun on theslopes. See page 53.

New Year’s Eve Our NYE tour in Sydney gives you a few daysof activities & exploring, including a harbourcruise! So you can ring in the New YearContiki-style. Read more on page 55.

Stay longerAnd if you want to make your holiday lasteven longer, we’ve got special rates foraccommodation you can use before or afteryour tour. Ask your travel agent or Contikiwhen you book your tour. Prices &destinations on page 15.

More ways to travelContiki.Contiki doesn’t just do tours. We can helpyou explore a city in your own time. Go diving in the Great Barrier Reef, go sailing in the Whitsundays or spend New Years Eve in buzzing Sydney.

Festival fun

Ski New Zealand Whitsunday sailing

Goldpanning, Arrowtown

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7 Days Ultimate Winter Adventure6 nights accomm6 breakfasts & 3 dinners

FOX GLACIER: Guided glacier hike right onto the glacier itself

(gear provided) QUEENSTOWN: Thrilling jet boat ride through the Shotover

River - Scenic tandem skydive - AJ Hackett bungy jumpENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Go to contiki.com/nzski-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).

Itinerary andincluded sightseeingDay 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 greenstone carvingDay 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 highabove Queenstown. Hotel (B) (B) (B,D)3 day lift pass & transfers to & fromski fieldsDinner at Skyline Restaurant

Day 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 orskydiving. Tonight, enjoy a final dinnertogether & an awards night, then head outto one of the many fantastic bars in 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 new friends. (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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What’s includedAll as per itinerary• 6 nights twin-share accommodation:

6 nights in hotelsBasis: Twin. Single-share also available at additional cost.More info at contiki.com/nzaccommodation








Prices above are based on twin-share. For quad-sharerate reduce twin price by £30.Single room supplement add £165.Start Christchurch 8:30am & end Christchurch 6:30pm.For travel insurance see page 58.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 15.

Code: CZSKI03 2010/11

Start Finish £C’church C’church pp

2010JUL 11 JUL 17 665JUL 18 JUL 24 665JUL 25 JUL 31 665AUG 1 AUG 7 665AUG 8 AUG 14 665AUG 15 AUG 21 665AUG 22 AUG 28 665AUG 29 SEP 4 665

Start Finish £C’church C’church pp

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Only with Contiki• Rainforest hotpool swim in Franz

Josef Glacier• Guided goldmining trek &

goldpanning experience in historicArrowtown

• See spectacular mountain views on aSkyline gondola ride in Queenstown

Skyline Restaurant

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Auckland short break package

Want to spend a bit more time in NZ’s multiculturalcapital at your own pace? Grab a value-packedcollection of extras, excursions & greataccommodation with our 2 night Auckland Explorerpackage. You can take one before or after your tour. Hit the streets with your included ‘Explorer Pass’ &you'll be able to hop on & hop off at all the importantplaces. There’s heaps happening from Maoriperformances at the Auckland Museum to KellyTarlton's Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World.Spectacular views from the Sky Tower can be toppedoff with a Vertigo tower climb or you can evenbasejump from it! A walk through the Viaduct Harbour is a must, oncethe heart of the America's Cup, it's got a great choice of restaurants & cool bars. There’s awine trail at nearby Waiheke Island, harbour sailingoptions, ferry trips & Maori & Polynesianmarkets…the list is unique & it’s almost endless.

* Price quoted based on twin-share. Single room supplement add £95.

Sydney short break package

Want a few extra days to get to know this sexy & beautiful harbour city? Grab a value-packedcollection of extras, excursions & greataccommodation with our 3 night Sydney Explorerpackage. You can book one before or after your tour;or take one on its own without a tour.Armed with your included Explorer bus & Harbourpasses, hop on & off at heaps of hot spots inAustralia’s largest & most diverse city. Dunk yourselfin the Bondi surf. Cruise by the Opera House. Take aferry out to Manly. Scale the heights of the HarbourBridge. Lose yourself in the cobbled streets of thehistoric Rocks district. Or shop up a storm in markets& boutiques around Paddington.As well as having a world-famous harbour & morethan 70 sparkling beaches, Sydney has an edgymulticulturalism that fuels an amazing food scene &cutting edge bar & club scene.

* Price quoted based on multi-share. Single room supplement add £135/add £25 twin share.

Melbourne short break package

Packed with extras, activities & great accommodation,uncover Australia’s ‘cultural capital’ with our 3 nightMelbourne Explorer package. You can book one on itsown without a tour or take a cheap flight from Sydney,Cairns, Alice Springs or the Whitsundays in Australia totake it before or after your tour. Check out the sights on an included sightseeing tour &learn about the home of Australia's performing artscompanies, The Arts Centre, as you take a tour with ourLocal Guide. Hang out at trendy St Kilda beach.People watch with an espresso in Italian influencedCarlton. Or head to a popular Aussie Rules footballgame. Shop it up in the cool laneway boutiques of thecity or on buzzing Chapel Street. Or take a tram ride toFederation Square.From pumping nightlife, cool galleries to a huge varietyof multicultural food & wine, Melbourne is a hidden gem & one place you won’t want to miss.

* Price quoted based on twin-share. Single room supplement add £155.

Auckland Explorer

Sydney Explorer

Melbourne Explorer

For more go to contiki.com/sydney

For more go to contiki.com/melbourne

For more go to contiki.com/auckland

4 Days3 Nights

£149*

4 Days3 Nights

£199*

3 Days2 Nights

£125*

Sydney New YearStopovers4 Days

Sydney New Year

Itineraryand included sightseeing

Day 1: This afternoon check in to the hotel. Later, meet upwith your Contiki Tour Manager & group & get to knowyour new travel buddies over a welcome drink & dinner.

Day 2: Go sightseeing with the group this morning. You’llget to see all that Sydney has to offer, including some ofits iconic Eastern beaches, like Bondi. Tonight, get readyto ring in the New Year from a different angle, as youboard a Sydney harbour cruise. See a light show & thecity’s famous fireworks explode across the sky, completewith welcome drink & tasty nibbles. There’s even an on-board DJ so you can dance the night away!

Day 3: Happy New Year! Today is yours to chill out.Have a late ‘recovery’ lunch. Later in the afternoon youcould venture to Bondi Beach to soak up some sun,climb the Harbour Bridge & get into the buzzing vibe ofthis sunny city.

Day 4: Your New Year’s adventure ends after breakfast& it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.

3 nights accomm3 breakfasts1 dinner

What’s included• 3 nights triple-share centrally

located accommodation (twin-share supplement available)

• 3 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D)• Dedicated, experienced &

professional Tour Manager• Harbour cruise to watch the New

Year fireworks, with welcomedrink, nibbles and a DJ

• Half-day guided sightseeing tourof Sydney incl. the beaches

Code: SNYE 2010/11

Start Finish £ Sydney Sydney pp

2010DEC 30 JAN 2 655

For Travel Insurance see page 58.Prices are based on triple-share.Twin & single supplements available. Hotel check in from 3:00pmTour starts at 5:00pm

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. And withthe stunning Harbour Bridge as a backdrop, you’ll see some ofthe most breathtaking fireworks ever. To top it off, the streetsare filled with a young, colourful crowd & all the bars, clubs, lounges & 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!

4 Daysfrom£655£164/Day

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For more go to contiki.com/sydney-new-year

Hawaii2 & 4 night packages in Honolulu from £119Contiki has 2 & 4 night packages at The Park Shore Waikiki in Honolulu on the beautiful Islandof Oahu. It’s situated across from Waikiki beach the hotel & minutes from the endless choice of shops & restaurants. Enjoy Hawaii’s perfect sunsets from the outdoor ocean view pool & sun deck! A short walk way is the Contiki Customer Service Centre, our free concierge service to make your holiday hassle-free & direct you to the best action on the island.

Break the journey on yourway to New Zealand &Australia & try one of ourrelaxing stopover options.

Fiji Islands5 days – 2 islands from £375Contiki offers a 5 day/4 night package combining 2 nights at the BeachcomberIsland Resort in the tranquil marine sanctuary of the beautiful Mamanuca Islands& 2 nights at Mantaray Island Resort in the Yasawa Islands. With fantastic islandfeasts, a huge range of activities, nightly live music & entertainment & thefriendliest people on the planet – these islands are the perfect mix of relaxation,culture & fun!

Package highlights

• An endless list of watersports like kayaking & snorkeling

• Great party nights • Swimming with the Mantarays (seasonal)• Diving – introductory & certified

courses available (Mantaray Resort only)• A visit to traditional Fijian villages

Before & after

Contiki offers great rates on VitiLevu at the Fiji Mercure Hotelbefore or after your island holiday.

Package highlights

• 1/2 day sightseeing tour including the USSArizona, Pearl Harbor & Punchbowl

• Contiki Concierge Service• Starbucks voucher• Great surfing beaches (lessons available) • Amazing shopping • Waikiki’s party hot spots

Fiji & Hawaii conditions: Stopovers only available in conjunction with a Contiki tour booking. There is no Contiki Tour Manager included on any stopover packages. For twin shareaccommodation, both persons must book at the same time, using the same booking referencenumber. Prices include appropriate taxes & service charges.

Stopover ideas

For more info & prices go to contiki.com/fiji or contiki.com/hawaii

Learn to dive package5 day learn to dive courseThe 5 day PADI ‘Open Water’ dive course is by far the most popular way to learn to dive. The adventure of learning to dive combined with staying out on the reef for 2 nights onboard a boat is really unique. The course takes you to 9 of the Great Barrier Reef’s best dive sites & features 2 days of classroom 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 & 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 & 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 dive vessel. You’ll have the opportunity toparticipate in 9 dives on a variety of our 16 exclusivedive sites on the outer Great Barrier Reef. Your first 4dives will complete your open water certification & thenas a certified diver you are able to take up to 5 morerecreational dives. One of these dives is a guided nightdive! These extra dives will be a highlight of your course& a truly memorable experience. Boat (L,D) (B,L,D).

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

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$55 on Day 1. Some taxes are payable directly to Pro Dive at the end of the course including the Environmental Management charge at a cost of A$50. Course is open age. 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 diving the Great BarrierReef! If you’ve never dived before or you have – exploringthis Reef is hard to beat. It’s the largest on the planet, a natural wonder of the world and a World Heritage site with 400 different types of coral and 1500 species of fish – pretty amazing! You can even dive at night and see a whole different side of the reef.Available with tours that start/finish in Cairns including Reefs and Rainforests (p.24-25), Island and Rainforest (p.32), Beaches and Reefs (p.26-27), Magical Tropics (p.33), Cairns Sunshine Trail (p.28-29) & Rainforest Adventure (p.34).

contiki.com/dive

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

(see page 57)

5Days4Nights£455/DayPlus EMC A$50 payable locally

Daily exc ept Sunday. Tour code CLTD

Optional

3DaysDive to adventure

See 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 & the heavenlywhite beaches & crystal clear waters the area is famous for. And sailing is a great way to see it all!

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

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

Dive to adventure package

This 3 day liveaboard dive & 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 & it’s off to the dive boat & out to The Great BarrierReef to start the adventure. The sites you’ll visithave been selected for their variety & quality of coral & marine life as well as great visibility.Boat (L,D).

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

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

3Days2Nights£365/DayPlus EMC A$50 payable locally

Daily exc ept Tuesday. Tour code CDTA

What’s included

• 2 nights twin shareaccommodation onboard the boat

• Transfers from Cairns accommodation to the boat

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

(weather permitting)• Dive & snorkeling equipment• Dive insuranceImportant InfoYou must hold a minimum of an ‘Open water dive’certificate to be able to take this trip. Some taxes are payable directly to Pro Dive at theend of the course including the EnvironmentalManagement charge at a cost of A$50. Course isopen age. Digital Underwater Cameras areavailable for hire. If you’re staying at an alternativehotel in Cairns to our recommended Cairn sColonial Club, you’ll need to let Pro Dive Cairnsknow so they can arrange your transfer (prodivecairns.com). Safety dictates that youcan’t fly or go to an altitude of 300m or overwithin 24 hours of your last dive. A 3 day snorkeling package is also available at a cost of£325 plus EMC A$50 payable locally – see contiki.com/snorkel.

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

their clients’ funds under regulationsspecified by the European CommunityPackage Travel Directive. We confirmthat Contiki is fully complying with thelaw; therefore your monies are fullyprotected. Contiki is a member of theAssociation of British Travel Agents(Contiki Holidays Ltd. ABTA No. Y1792).ABTA and ABTA Members helpholidaymakers to get the most from theirtravel and assist them when things donot go according to plan. We are obligedto maintain a high standard of service toyou by ABTA's Code of Conduct. Forfurther information about ABTA, the Codeof Conduct and the arbitration schemeavailable to you if you have a complaint,contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, LondonSE1 9EQ ph 020 3117 0500 orwww.abta.com. Contiki Holidays alsoholds a current ATOL Licence No. 10144for clients who purchase a tour inconjunction with a flight from ContikiHolidays Ltd. Please note that onlybookings from countries subject to theEC Package Travel Directive will receivefinancial protection from ABTA & CAA

Photography creditsPhotos Courtesy of Australia TourismPage 2 Kangaroo - Warren Clarke. Page6 Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park - SteveStrike. Page 9 Kakadu boat cruise - NickRains. Page 9 Sydney Opera House -Robert Wallace. Page 10 Snorkelling -Tom Keating Page 11. Inside a zorb -Zorb Rotorua. Page 18 Red Centre Way -Steve Strike. Page 27 Great Barrier Reef -Adam Bruzzone. Page 37 FlindersRanges - Mike Newling. Page 38 KingsCanyon - Steve Strike. Page 39Aboriginal Art - Dominic Harcourt-Webster. Page 55 Sydney Harbour Bridge- City of Sydney. Photos Courtesy ofBridge Climb Sydney Page 11 SydneyHarbour Bridge - OTTO Holdings (Aust)Pty Limited. Photos Courtesy ofTourism Queensland Page 17 MossmanGorge. Page 25 Fraser Island. PhotosCourtesy of Tourism New South WalesPage 31 Byron Bay - Hamilton Lund.Page 33 Cape Tribulation. PhotosCourtesy of Northern Territory TouristCommission Page 37 Darwin, KakaduNational Park and Katherine Gorge.Photos Courtesy of Tourism NewZealand Page 40 Express chairlift toadrenalin-filled adventure - Lake WanakaTourism. Page 41 A fine day in the fiord -Holger Leue. Page 44 The Ledge Swing -AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand. Page 49Haka - James Heremaia. Page 51 SandTabogganing, 90 Mile Beach - ChrisMcLennan. Page 57 Whitehaven Beach -Lincoln Fowler. Page 53 Snowboardingon the Remarkables - NZ Ski PhotosCourtesy of Julie Salsbury Page 41 FoxGlacier. Photos Courtesy of Te PuiaRotorua Page 43 Geyser. PhotosCourtesy of Zorb Page 45 Zorb. PhotosCourtesy of Fox Glacier heli Hike Page47 Group Snowball fight. PhotosCourtesy of Julie Spedding Page 54Sydney Opera House Photos Courtesyof Marine Tourism Holdings Limited Page 57 - Bounty.

Got a question?

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 cover lunches,some dinners, souvenirs, shopping,drinks, optional excursions and activities,entrance fees to attractions 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. By leavingthe final decisions until then you canchoose at the same time as your newfriends, you’ll get great value as we getyou 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 Contiki hasbeen compiled with care and is published ingood faith. Sometimes, because ofcircumstances outside our control, we haveto alter some excursions due to seasonalclosing or repairs to buildings, etc.,especially early or late in the season. If thishappens, alternatives will be arranged.

Do I needvaccinations?At the time this brochure went to press(January 2010), no vaccinations werenecessary. However, it is wise to check up-to-date information with your travel agentprior to departure. Don’t forget to bring withyou any medication that you may require enroute, such as antihistamines or antibiotics.

Seasonality &climate?Being such a large landmass, Australia isprone to seasonal climate changes. Thiswill mean that at certain times of the yearsome of our brochured itineraries mayneed to be slightly changed. For example:Northern Territory itineraries during thewet season (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 againstall third-party claims, actions, damagesand remedies against us arising fromyour participation in the holiday.

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

SecurityContiki has been running tours for youngpeople since 1962. It is a matter of lawthat tour operators must fully protect

For more detailed information online head to contiki.com/contikipedia

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

transport as specified.• Accommodation, breakfast and

evening meals as detailed on pages 16-17 & 40-41 and under‘What’s included’ on tour pages.

• Sightseeing as detailed on pages 8-9and in the itineraries on tour pages.Unless specified, entrance fees arenot included.

• Experienced crew as detailed on page12 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 feesother than those specified on tourpages.

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

• Some meals as specified under “What’s 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 analternative travel accessory for the Contikidocument wallet.

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The following Booking Conditions, have to the extent possible,been based on the UK interpretation of the EuropeanCommunity Package Travel Directive.OUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. YOUR HOLIDAY RESERVATIONOn receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and at ourdiscretion, Contiki will reserve your place on your selectedholiday. A contract is made between you and Contiki HolidaysLimited (Registered in Guernsey No. 50681 (Contiki)) onlyupon your booking being confirmed and accepted by us andour communication thereof to you or your travel agent. 2. YOUR FINANCIAL PROTECTIONContiki are a member of ABTA and hold ATOL Number 10144issued by the Civil Aviation Authority, which provide for yourprotection in the event of our insolvency. Only bookings fromcountries subject to the EC Package Travel Directive will receivefinancial protection from ABTA & CAAWhen you buy an ATOL protected air holiday package and/ orflights from Contiki Holidays Limited you will receive aConfirmation Invoice from us (or via our authorized agentthrough which you booked) confirming your arrangements andyour protection under our Air Travel Organiser’s Licencenumber 10144. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAAwill ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange torefund any money you have paid to us for an advance booking.For further information visit the ATOL website atwww.atol.org.uk. Not all holiday or travel services offered andsold by us will be protected by the ATOL scheme. Please ask usto confirm what protection may apply to your booking.3. PRICE GUARANTEEPrices in this brochure are based on costs and exchange ratesas at 21st January, 2010. No surcharge in respect of costs orcurrency fluctuations will be made within 30 days of thecommencement of the land content of any holiday or oncepayment of the deposit of your land tour has been received. The price of your travel arrangements can be varied due tochanges in transportation costs such as fuel, scheduled airfaresand any other airline cost changes which are part of the contractbetween airlines (and their agents) and the tour operator ororganiser. The price of your travel arrangements can also bevaried due to government action such as changes in VAT or anyother government imposed changes and currency changes inrelation to an exchange rate variation.In the case of any small variation, an amount equivalent to 2% ofthe price of your travel arrangements, which excludes anyamendment charges, will be absorbed or retained. For largervariations this 2% will still be absorbed for increases but notretained from refunds. Should the price of your holiday go down,by more than 2% of your holiday cost, then any refund due willbe paid to you. However, please note that travel arrangements arenot always purchased in local currency and some apparentchanges have no impact on the price of your travel due tocontractual and other protection in place. In either case there willbe an administration charge of £1.00 per person together with anamount to cover agents’ commission. If this means that youhave to pay an increase of more than 10% of the price of yourtravel arrangements, you may cancel your travel arrangementsand receive a full refund of all monies paid, except for anyamendment charges. Should you decide to cancel for thisreason, you must exercise your right to do so within 14 daysfrom the issue date printed on your final invoice. Whether youcancel or not you will also be entitled, on the terms set out inrespect of major changes in clause 4.3 below, to accept an offerof alternative travel arrangements from us if we are able to do so. 4.IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY4.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel your bookingin accordance with operating requirements or circumstancesbeyond its control.4.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary we will giveyou reasonable notice thereof, in the circumstances, and whereavailable, offer you a comparable alternative. Where cancellationis necessary, a minimum period of 45 days notice will be givenby us unless the circumstances leading to the cancellation werebeyond our reasonable control.4.3 If an alternative is not available or acceptable you will beentitled to either a full refund of monies paid by you to us ortransfer to another Contiki holiday without payment of anytransfer fee.4.4 If the change or cancellation is due to force majeure (i.e.circumstances like political unrest, war or threat of war, riots,civil strife, closure of airports or ports, industrial disputes,terrorist activity, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, epidemic orhealth risk, Acts of God, adverse weather conditions or othersimilar events beyond Contiki’s control) we will give a fullrefund of any monies paid to us less reasonable expensesincurred by us in respect of your booking. 4.5 Contiki is not responsible for the cost of any other travelarrangements affected due to cancellation or the reschedulingof any holiday.5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS5.1 The information in our brochure is correct to the best of ourknowledge at the time of going to print (January 2010) but wecannot guarantee that any item or amenity mentioned will beavailable especially where we have no direct control over it.5.2 Contiki will do their best, at their discretion, to selectaccommodation, sightseeing tours and transportation to giveyou good value for money.5.3 Contiki constantly strives to improve tour itineraries andfeatures. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseencircumstances beyond our control make changes necessary,we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels.Contiki is not responsible for any other travel arrangementsaffected due to our cancellations.6. LIABILITY6.1 Your travel agent shall, on the receipt of any monies, holdsuch monies for you until the booking is confirmed at whichtime those monies shall be remitted promptly by your travelagent to us. All such monies received by us will be deposited asrequired by law. Any money paid to a travel agent where landarrangements and a flight are booked together is held by thetravel agent on behalf of Contiki at all times.

6.2 We will be entitled to keep for our account any interestearned on such monies.6.3 All monies paid by you to us through your travel agent orotherwise, whether in respect of the deposit or full payment,may be disbursed by us as and when we see fit, in respect ofthe services to be provided and/or fees payable under yourselected holiday. The payment of a deposit or any other moniesin respect of your holiday shall be deemed to be anauthorisation for disbursement thereof as aforesaid.YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit of £60, perperson per tour, or the full amount payable if booking is madewithin 45 days of departure from your home country, must besubmitted to Contiki within 7 days in respect of that holiday.This payment is in addition to any deposit required by yourtravel agent. The deposit is accepted as a first installment of theholiday price by Contiki only once the booking has beenconfirmed in writing by Contiki or your travel agent.1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of a non-refundable deposit of £60 per person, per tour, which must bewithin 7 days of booking or the reservation will automatically be cancelled.1.3 Any special meal requirements will be made on a requestbasis only. Contiki cannot guarantee special meal requests norwill it assume any responsibility or liability if clients’ specialmeal requirements are not fulfilled.2. PAYING THE BALANCE2.1 The balance of the holiday price must be paid by no laterthan 45 days before the scheduled holiday departure date fromyour home country which shall be by the due date stated on theconfirmation issued to you by Contiki. When making multi-tourbookings, full payment is due no later than 45 days beforescheduled departure date of the first departing tour.2.2 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki may assumethat you have cancelled and cancellation charges in accordancewith clause 3 below will be levied by Contiki.2.3 Tickets and other documents won’t be forwarded until fullpayment has been received by us.2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days of yourdeparture from your home country, the full cost of the holidaywill be payable immediately on booking and we reserve the rightto provide all travel documents at the holiday departure point. 2.5 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking and applycancellation charges should payments not be received withinthe above specified periods.3. IF YOU CANCEL3.1 Notice of cancellation must be made in writing to Contiki.3.2 Your deposit is non-refundable upon cancellation by you.3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee to cover theestimate of cost and expenses incurred by us in the terms ofthe schedule set out hereunder. This is expressed as apercentage of the holiday price and is calculated as follows:PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEEMore than 45 days notice: Deposit is forfeited45-22 days 25% of tour fare21-8 days: 30% of tour fare7-1 days: 50% of tour fare Day of departure: 100% of tour fareWhere the percentage cancellation fee is less than the deposit,the cancellation fee will equal loss of deposit.If the reason for cancellation falls within the terms of anyholiday insurance policy which you hold, then any such chargesmay, subject to the terms of your insurance policy, be refundedto you by the insurance company.3.4 Any cancellation of additional services booked prior to andafter your tour booking, such as pre and post accommodationand transfers, that are cancelled within 14 days of the tourdeparture incur a 100% cancellation fee.3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellationfees that may be levied by your Travel Agent.4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed, you wish tochange to an alternate departure date you may do so subject to availability and provided the new holiday date is alsoin this brochure.4.2 A fee of £15 per person will be charged for any revision oralteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed,unless the change increases the value of the booking. A changeof booking within 45 days of departure will be treated as acancellation and normal cancellation fees will apply (as detailedin section 3) except when the change is to an earlier departuredate of equivalent or greater value, in which case a £15 perperson amendment fee will be charged.4.3 A name change to a different person will be treated as a cancellation.5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS5.1 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, orwhen museums, shops, etc are closed. Hotel facilities may varyfrom place to place. Meals may vary in style.5.2 Contiki’s holidays are specifically planned for those in the 18through 35 age group. Consequently the facilities and activitieson a Contiki holiday are not appropriate to persons outside thisage bracket. If you have a question regarding the age groups,you are welcome to discuss this with a Contiki staff member.5.3 Contiki must be advised of any medical conditions orphysical disability requiring special attention before you bookyour holiday. You will need to discuss your requirements at thetime of booking in order to make your own decision as to thesuitability of the holiday taking into account your individualmedical conditions or physical disability. Contiki will try to helpyou with your requirements but cannot guarantee to do so,either on our own or our suppliers’ (such as hotels, restaurantsand excursions) behalf. Many of our holidays involve getting onand off coaches, plus other modes of transportation and variousphysical activities. Some holidays may not be suitable for you ifyou rely on a wheelchair or have certain other disabilities.Should your disability require you to have special assistance, it

is a condition of Contiki accepting your booking that you provideevidence satisfactory to us that an able-bodied person willaccompany you and is able to provide any special needs orservices that you may require. Contiki will not be responsible forthe failure of this person to provide these services.5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements and coststo/from the point of commencement/conclusion of the holiday.5.5 There may be times when the Contiki Representative has tomake a decision in your best interests or the best interests oftheir group. You agree to comply with the authority anddecisions of the appointed Contiki Representative and the lawsof the country in which you are travelling. If you do not socomply or if, in the Contiki Representative’s opinion, you arenot compatible with the general enjoyment and well being ofother members on the holiday or smooth operation of theholiday itself, we reserve the right to refuse to let you continuewith the holiday. Furthermore, you agree that your fellowtravellers and any Contiki Representative has the right totravel/work in a safe environment. Any threats to their safety,well being or inappropriate behaviour by you, whether verbal orphysical, will be taken extremely seriously and may result in theimmediate termination of your holiday. In either event, you willbe responsible for your own repatriation and related costs andhave no claims against us.5.5.1 You are responsible for any costs incurred as a result ofdamage or excess cleaning fees related to youraccommodation. You are advised to immediately report anypre-existing damage in your room to hotel/Contiki Village staffand/or a Contiki Tour Manager as soon as it is discovered.5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fittedwith a safety belt, neither the operator or service providers,agents or co-operating organisations shall be liable for anyillness, injury or death or any loss or damages or claimswhatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safetybelt is not being worn at the time of the accident or incident.5.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport and allvisas, permits and certificates required for your selected holidayas well as any necessary vaccinations and to comply with allapplicable laws.5.8 You agree that our Contiki Representatives may takephotographs and films of you while you are on holiday and thatthese may be used in our Group brochures and/or advertisingor publicity material without obtaining any further consent orpayment in respect of such photographs and/or films.5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of the holiday, youshould inform the Contiki Representative during the course ofthe holiday and if the matter cannot be resolved after therepresentative’s best endeavours to do so during the holiday,your complaint should be made in writing to Contiki as soon asis reasonably possible after the holiday but within 42 daysthereof so that your complaint can be investigated. If you donot write within 42 days, your rights under this contract may beaffected. If you choose to write to Contiki via the Internet,please provide your home address so that we are able to replyto you in writing.5.10.1 The contract and all matters arising in respect hereofshall be subject to Guernsey Law, unless we agree otherwise 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 to thesame purpose within the permitted limits of the law. The validityand enforcability of the other provisions shall not 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. INSURANCEContiki very strongly recommend that you take outcomprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medicalexpenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money andpublic liability before joining a Contiki holiday. This should bearranged at the time of payment of the deposit and will, incertain circumstances, cover you against loss of deposit orcancellation fees from the date of confirmation of your booking,as shown in the insurance policy. You also agree to indemnifyus against all third-party claims, actions, damages andremedies which may be brought against us in respect of yourparticipation in the holiday.7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISMIn 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 (unless you havebooked a tour and fly package), airport taxes, passport and visa fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to representatives, drivers andlocal guides, items of a personal nature, excess baggage,optional excursions.9. WEATHER CONDITIONSUnder no circumstances can we be held responsible for snow orweather conditions, nor can any holiday be cancelled or amendedby you at any time on the basis of snow or weather conditions.GENERAL1. CONTRACTING PARTIES1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain the entirecontract between you and Contiki. No representation, term,warranty or condition can be expressed or implied by referenceto any other writing, advertisement or conversation. Thiscontract may only be varied in writing by a duly authorisedofficer or director of Contiki. 1.2 Your contract is with us as the tour operating company. Atany time and at our complete discretion we may nominate toyou in writing any other company or person to have the benefitof some or all of those provisions of this contract, which wemay then specify, as if you had agreed the provisionsconcerned directly with that company or person in the firstplace as well as agreeing them with us. We may at ourcomplete discretion assign all or any rights and liabilities arisingunder or by virtue of this or any other contract with you.

1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be heldresponsible for any act, omission or event during the timepassengers are not on board planes, transportation orconveyances. We rely on international convention which mayapply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agentswith respect to any claim of any nature brought by you againstus as a result of the provision of those services. Internationalconventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol)in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the BerneConvention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriageby sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and theParis Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded ashaving all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability inrelation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay topassengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tourshall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger ofthe terms and conditions set forth in this brochure whichcannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it own aircraft,hotels or coaches. All bookings with carriers, hoteliers andother service providers are subject to the terms and conditionsand limitations of liability imposed by those carriers, hoteliers,and other service providers. Please note that some of theselimit or exclude liability in respect of death, personal injury,delay and loss or damage to baggage. Whilst we cannot acceptany responsibility for any loss as a result of such actions or asa result of any act or omission of any such third-parties, we willgive every reasonable assistance in helping to resolve anyreasonable dispute. Please also note that Contiki cannot be held responsible for the failure of any of these parties to provide facilities or services for handicapped clients (see also 5.3 under HolidayDetails & Conditions).1.5 Please note that no airline or carrier depicted orrecommended in this brochure by virtue of their endorsementof this brochure represent themselves either as contracting withany purchaser of a holiday from Contiki or as having any otherlegal relationship with any such purchaser.1.6 Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at thetime of going to print, however Contiki cannot be heldresponsible for printing or typographical errors, or errorsarising from unforeseen circumstances.2. ARBITRATIONDisputes arising out of, or in connection with, this contractwhich cannot be amicably settled, may be referred to arbitration,if the customer so wishes, under a special scheme arranged bythe Association of British Travel Agents, and administeredindependently by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.The scheme provides for a simple and inexpensive method ofarbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on thecustomer in respect of costs. Full details will be provided onrequest or can be obtained from the ABTA website(www.abta.com). The scheme does not apply to claims for anamount greater than £5,000 per person. There is also a limit of£25,000 per booking form. Neither does it apply to claims, whichare solely in respect of physical injury or illness or theirconsequences. The scheme can however deal withcompensation claims which include an element of minor injury orillness subject to a limit of £1,000 on the amount the arbitratorcan award per person in respect of this element. The applicationfor arbitration and Statement of Claim must be received by theChartered Institute of Arbitrators within nine months of the dateof return from the holiday. Outside this time limit arbitrationunder the Scheme may still be available if the company agrees,but the ABTA code does not require such agreement.3. VALIDITYThe programmes advertised in this brochure are valid fromMarch 2010 to September 2011.4. OPERATING COMPANIESThe programmes advertised in this brochure are operated byContiki Holidays (Australia) Pty Ltd and Contiki Holidays (NewZealand) Limited.IMPORTANT NOTICE: ABTA statement: Contiki Holidays Limited is a member of ABTAunder membership number Y1792. ABTA and ABTA Membershelp holidaymakers to get the most from their travel and assistwhen things don’t go according to plan. We are obliged tomaintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code ofConduct. For more information on ABTA, the Code of Conductand the arbitration scheme available to you if you have acomplaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ, tel020 3117 0500 www.abta.comDATA PROTECTION STATEMENTPlease be assured that we have measures in place to protect thepersonal booking information held by us. This information willbe passed on to the principal and to the relevant suppliers ofyour travel arrangements. The information may also be providedto public authorities such as customs or immigration if requiredby them, or as required by law. Certain information may also bepassed on to security or credit checking companies.If you travel outside the European Economic Area, controls ondata protection may not be as strong as the legal requirementsin this country. We will only pass your information on topersons responsible for your travel arrangements. This appliesto any sensitive information that you give to us such as detailsof any disabilities, or dietary/religious requirements. (If wecannot pass this information to the relevant suppliers, whetherin the EEA or not, we will be unable to provide your booking. Inmaking this booking, you consent to this information beingpassed on to the relevant persons.).Where the data might be passed on for marketing purposes,you have the right to opt out of future marketing. You also havea right of access to data held which can be obtained by writingto Contiki Holidays Limited. Picquet House, St Peter Port,Guernsey, GY1 1AF, Channel Islands.FURTHER ADVICEFor further advice please visit -www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo or call the ABTAInformation Line Tel: 020 3117 0500(calls are charged at local rate)

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• At the time of booking you must pay a non refundable depositof £60 per person per tour within 7 days.

• Once your deposit has been received, Contiki will send eitheryou or your travel agent confirmation of the details of the booking.

• You must pay the balance of your holiday no less than 45 daysbefore the departure date or at the time of booking if less than45 days before departure.

• Contiki will then send you or your travel agent travel vouchersand detailed information about your holiday. Thedocumentation will be sent approximately 21 days prior toyour departure.

IMPORTANT By paying the £60 deposit per person per tourto 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.

Contiki is represented in Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Costa Rica,Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico,Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa,Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA.

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