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Grand Adventurer12/13 Days Pages 16-17

Sun & Steam5 Days Page 19

Bay of Islands3 Days Page 18

Grand Explorer14/15 Days Pages 14-15

Ultimate Winter Adventure 7 Days p.24-25

Scenic Southern7/8 Days Pages 22-23

Northern Highlights8/6 Days Pages 20-21

See New Zealand. The stunning Bay of Islands. The mighty Lake Taupo. The mountains and glaciers of the South Island. And a swim spot that only the locals know about (second bay, to the right).

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

Love 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 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? We’ll tell you.

The best spot to carve up the slopes inQueenstown? We’ll show you.

The most gorgeous place to see the sunsetin the 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 training trip,so they’ve studied hard, made the grade andthey’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 with havinga good time.

We know there’s lots to cover, so we’ve gotsmart and created a way of showing youthe best by making our tours into ‘modules’.This give you the flexibility to see exactlywhat you want, in your timeframe. You canchoose to cover the entire country with ourGrand Explorer or if you’re short on time,choose any number of tour combinations(modules) from 3-15 days.

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

A traditional Hangi meal and Maori dancing concert. A relaxing hotpool swim in Franz Josef Glacier. A Kiwi BBQdinner with champagne. A gondola ride in Queenstown. 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 & 8.

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 (page 9). Whatever you’re into- art, adventure sports, music or food -we’ll sort it out and we’ve negotiatedgreat 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 New Zealand - andbeyond. We have more fun. We meetmore people. And we’re trusted bytravellers all over the world.

Free time. Your time.

Still exploring. 48 years on.

Know. Then go.

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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.

Find your wayaround2-3 New Zealand & Contiki4-5 Why travel Contiki?6-7 Only with Contiki. Compare Contiki8 Included highlights & sightseeing9 Explore More optional activities10 Your Contiki crew & transport11 Where you stay & what you eat12 About contiki.com

Travelling responsibly13 Auckland Explorer

Departure points & stay longer options

Our New Zealand Tours Days

14-15 Grand Explorer 14/1516-17 Grand Adventurer 12/1318 Bay of Islands 319 Sun & Steam 520-21 Northern Highlights 6/822-23 Scenic Southern 7/824-25 Ultimate Winter Adventure 7

26 Got a question?27 Booking conditions28 How to book

Maori Hangi & dancing

Only with Contiki

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Champagne BBQ, Bay of Islands

Skyline gondola ride, Queenstown

Our ‘Only with Contiki’ special inclusions areexactly what we say they are. They’re only withContiki. Check our exclusive experiences below &in the ‘Only with Contiki’ section on the tour pagesto see what’s exclusive to Contiki that we’veincluded in your tour.

Learn more at contiki.com/onlywithcontiki

Traditional Maori Hangi (meal) &dance performance in Rotorua

Kiwi BBQ dinner & champagne inthe Bay of Islands

Return ferry ride to NZ’s originalcapital, Russell & guided historicalwalking tour

Geothermal ‘Craters of the Moon’walk in Taupo

Urban Wellington walking tour &city view cable car ride

Rainforest hotpool swim in FranzJosef Glacier

Guided goldmining trek &goldpanning in historic Arrowtown

See spectacular mountain views ona Skyline gondola ride inQueenstown

Panning for gold, Arrowtown

Rainforest hot pool swim, Franz Josef Glacier

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Explorer bus pass (notincluding entry to attractions)

At Mercure Auckland Hotel

At Wildfire Restaurant

‘Rover’ all-day ‘hop on hop off’ pass

at the Abel Tasman Hotel

at Blend Restaurant

Based on Flexipass buspass (30 hour passaveraging 5 hours/day ontravel days)

Double-decker ‘hop onhop off’ pass

at the Aspen on Queenstown

at Lone Star Restaurant


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

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


Sightseeing

Dinner

Transport

Prices and exchange rates validated at 2nd February, 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 Contikitour price. Contiki’s per day pricing based on a Bay of Islands tour daily cost.

Fully cooked breakfast atStone Oven

Fully cookedbreakfast at the BrixCafé

Continental breakfast plussausage & mushrooms atJoe’s Garage

Breakfast

Compare Contiki

Auckland Wellington Queenstown

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and see how far your money goes

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

Our guarantees

Total cost whentravelling your way

Contiki’s unbeatable cost saving price Contiki’New Zealand from NZ$117p/d*

238 210 229NZ$

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Definite 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 NZ$239 on your tour if you book & pay 12months before you leave or save up to NZ$119 onyour tour 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 NZ$100 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 NZ$80 when you take a Contiki New Zealand tour in reverse from the brochureditinerary. Reverse itineraries start fromChristchurch. Itineraries that can be done inreverse are marked on the relevant tour pages.

To find out more go to contiki.com/deals

Day 2: Waitomo to RotoruaCatch a sniff of sulphur in the air as you enteRotorua, NZ’s most dynamic thermal area & cultural centre of the native Maori people. Soakin 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 Taupo

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.

Overnight cruise on Milford Sound

Funky barsin Wellington

See the raging Huka Falls

The beautiful turquoisewaters of Lake Tekapo

Hands-on farm experience

Walk the ‘Craters of the Moon’ in Taupo

Pizza dinner in Queenstown

The awesomeSouthern Alps

Your experience here

On every Contiki tour, every day, you’ll getlots of Included Highlights. They’re allincluded in the price of your tour.

Included Highlights are the things you can’twait to see, like the amazing beaches in theBay of Islands & the spectacular SouthernAlps. Wherever you are, we’ll line up trips tofamous monuments, walking andsightseeing tours with a Local Guide,organised nights out and some entrancefees. Every day. No more to pay.

Why not share yourexperiences withother travellers.

check outcontiki.com/community

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Sailing in the Bay of Islands

OPTIONALACTIVITIES

Whitewater rafting

Jetboating

Zorbing in RotoruaLord of the Rings locations tourHeli-hike Fox GlacierWine trail in MartinboroughWhitewater raft the Shotover RiverCanyon swing in QueenstownSwim with the dolphinsSki & board in the Southern Alps

Party cruise on Lake TaupoFastboat the“Hole in the Rock”Scenic flight over Mt CookFunyakking into ‘Paradise’Rocks’n’Ropes adventure courseQuad bike safariGlacier hiking in Franz Josef

Horse riding trek on Walter PeakSkyswing over QueenstownThermal spa treatments in RotoruaHuka Falls jetboat ride

Bungy jumping

As well as all the Included Highlights on our tours, you getplenty of free time to do your own thing – every day.Spend more time at one of your new favourite sights, wanderround the shops, or just relax. You can also make the most of your free time with our ExploreMore optional activities. They help turn a great trip into anunforgettable one. We’ve handpicked them because they’re thethings our past Contiki travellers loved. Best of all, we’venegotiated great prices and we can organise everything for you.

NB. It’s important that you check your insurance includes your participation in adventureactivities & be aware that some of our optionals can be physically demanding and thereforeinvolve some risk.

Zorb ball

To find out more go to contiki.com/exploremore

To find Explore More choices, look for the orange arrow on every tour page

TRANSPORT—GETTING THERE.

ON THE ROAD

Not everyone’s cut out to joinContiki’s Crew. We need tomake it through some prettyintensive training. We’re testedon the road, so we go whereyou go and see what you see –and know everything 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-movingmotorways, our drivers know their way around. Best of all,they’ll drop you at your door, so you won’t have to lug yourbags around. 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 theSouthern hemisphere & we update our fleet regularly tomake sure they’re environmentally friendly. Then there arethe Contiki extras, like reclining seats & power points for‘charging on the go’. Just don’t forget your adaptor.

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 how many sheep livein NZ? Or how long 90 milebeach really is? 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.”

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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To find out more go to contiki.com/crew

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Don’t forgetdown under!

Australiawith Contiki from NZ$178 per day

New Zealand has loads of tasty foods to

excite your taste buds, from world famous

lamb to delicious green lipped mussels

from the South Island – there’s always

something tempting to try.

All our NZ tours include breakfast every day & lots of evening

meals. We don’t include every meal, especially lunches, for a

reason. We give you the flexibility to explore in your free time,

meet some locals & try all kinds of foods, unique to the places

you visit.

If you’ve got special dietary needs, you’ll need to let us know when you book

your trip - we always try to meet your dietary needs where possible.

TOPACCOMMODATION.

Aspen on Queenstown

A typical room at the Aspen on Queenstown

Lake Ohau Lodge

FRESH FOOD– EVERYDAY

Milford Sound overnight cruise

Skyline Restaurant, Queenstown

To find out more go to contiki.com/nzaccommodation

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

– 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

Our tours mix a variety of accommodation styles from boats & hotels to

lodges & resorts. They’re all quality, comfortable & we keep it flexible with

our room types so you can go solo, or share with others. It’s a place for

you to relax at the end of a busy day sightseeing.

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

Contiki community

Check-in online

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

Join in at contiki.com

Contiki operatemodern, fuel

efficient coaches!

Booked your tour? Give us yourdetails before you go & you’ll savetime when you start your tour, withContiki Check-in.We’ll give you tipsto help you getready for your trip &you can find outwho else is on yourtour on the ContikiCommunity. Plusyou’ll get perks, likediscounts onluggage, guidebooks & movies – that sort of stuff. And we’ll sendyou invites to Contiki-only events & competitions.

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2WORLDHERITAGESITESVISITED

Small footprint.Big commitment.Our Foundation. We’re foundingpartners of the non-profit Leading TravelCompanies Conservation Foundation. 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.

Contiki &UNESCONew Zealand’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites are must-see’s & withContiki you will. Look out for the World Heritage symbol on the tour pagesor search for the sites we visit at contiki.com/worldheritagelist

Our coaches. We want you to see theworld. But we also want to look after 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 the SouthPacific. We make sure our coaches are efficient & exceed strict emissionregulations.

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.

Check outcontiki.com/responsible

travel

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

Hotel departure points & stay longer options

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Auckland Explorer

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.

For more go to contiki.com/departurepoints & contiki.com/staylonger

For more go to contiki.com/auckland

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: NZ$109 Single: NZ$209

ChristchurchBealey’s Hotel, 263 Bealey Ave, Edgeware,Chistchurch: Located 20 min. walk from the centreof Christchurch. An excellent base to make the

most 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: NZ$65 Twin: NZ$75 Single: NZ$135

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 11.00am: 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 Connecta Bus(approx NZ$6 pp)Stay longer rates (inc. breakfast):Twin: NZ$79 Single: NZ$135

WellingtonAbel Tasman Hotel, 169 Willis Street,Wellington: Well located in the main shoppingand business area and short walking distance tothe waterfront and museums.

Getting there: The Abel Tasman Hotel is 10km (6 miles) from Wellington International Airport.The cheapest form of transport from the airportis the orange Wellington Link bus situated justoutside the terminal and to the right (approxNZ$5 pp). Get off at Courtney Place. Other formsof transport are shuttle vans (approx NZ$20 pp)or taxis (approx NZ$30).

Wellington Departures:

Start at 7.30am: Scenic Southern (8 day option),Northern Highlights (6 day option).

Stay longer rates (inc. breakfast):Twin: NZ$85 Single: NZ$145

• Rates are per person per night including private facilities.

• In NZ, rooms are available for one nightonly. Extra nights will be on request.

• Full payment is required 45 days before arrival. Cancellation within 14 days of arrival date incurs 100%cancellation fee. Any amendments incur a charge of NZ$30.

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

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

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

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 theimportant places. There’s heaps happening fromMaori performances at the Auckland Museum toKelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter & UnderwaterWorld. Spectacular views from the Sky Tower canbe topped off with a Vertigo tower climb or you caneven basejump 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 & Polynesian markets…the list is unique & it’s almost endless.

* Price quoted based on twin-share. Single room supplement add NZ$199.

3 Days2 Nights

NZ$259*

Rangitoto Island

Your choiceYou can start this tour in Christchurchor Queenstown & travel it in reverse– if you do, you save up to NZ$80.

Only with Contiki (special inclusions)

• 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

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Huka Falls

Lake TekapoHaast Pass

Hokitika

Te Anau

Arthur’sPass

BAY OF ISLANDS

WELLINGTON

QUEENSTOWN

CHRISTCHURCH

WAITOMO CAVES ROTORUA

TAUPO

LAKE OHAUMILFORDSOUND

FRANZ JOSEF &FOX GLACIER

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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

contiki.com/grand-explorer Places visited1 1 or more nightstops

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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

When to go and how much

New Zealand

15Itinerary 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

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

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

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

• 14 breakfasts (B) & 6 dinners (D)• A dedicated crew with an

experienced & professional TourManager & Driver

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

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

Heritage sites visited

WORLDHERITAGESITESVISITED1

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 Explorer

*All tour prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add NZ$990 (add NZ$210 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 26.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 13.

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save NZ$239. Or pay 6 months inadvance and save NZ$119. See page 7 for details.

Stuck 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 NZ$120 from price in the price box.• Twin room supplement: NZ$179.• Single room supplement: NZ$929.• 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.

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save NZ$219. Or pay 6 months inadvance and save NZ$109.See page 7 for details.

14 Days

fromNZ$2099*

NZ$150/Day

Code: NGZA 2010/11

Start Finish NZ$ Auckland C’church pp*

2010APR 10 APR 24 2339APR 22 MAY 6 2339MAY 4 MAY 18 2339MAY 16 MAY 30 2339MAY 28 JUN 11 2339JUN 9 JUN 23 2339JUN 21 JUL 5 2339JUL 3 JUL 17 2299JUL 15 JUL 29 2299JUL 27 AUG 10 2299AUG 8 AUG 22 2299AUG 20 SEP 3 2299SEP 1 SEP 15 2299SEP 13 SEP 27 2299SEP 25 OCT 9 2299OCT 7 OCT 21 2365OCT 19 NOV 2 2365OCT 27 NOV 10 2365NOV 4 NOV 18 2365NOV 12 NOV 26 2365NOV 20 DEC 4 2419NOV 28 DEC 12 2419DEC 6 DEC 20 2419DEC 10 DEC 24 2419DEC 14 DEC 28 2419DEC 18 JAN 1 2419DEC 22 JAN 5 2419DEC 26 JAN 9 2419DEC 30 JAN 13 2419

2011JAN 3 JAN 17 2419JAN 7 JAN 21 2419JAN 11 JAN 25 2419JAN 15 JAN 29 2419JAN 19 FEB 2 2419JAN 23 FEB 6 2419JAN 27 FEB 10 2419JAN 31 FEB 14 2419FEB 4 FEB 18 2419FEB 8 FEB 22 2419FEB 12 FEB 26 2419FEB 16 MAR 2 2419FEB 20 MAR 6 2419FEB 24 MAR 10 2419FEB 28 MAR 14 2419MAR 4 MAR 18 2419MAR 16 MAR 30 2419MAR 28 APR 11 2419APR 9 APR 23 2385APR 21 MAY 5 2385MAY 3 MAY 17 2385MAY 15 MAY 29 2385MAY 27 JUN 10 2385JUN 8 JUN 22 2385JUN 20 JUL 4 2385JUL 2 JUL 16 2365JUL 14 JUL 28 2365JUL 26 AUG 9 2365AUG 7 AUG 21 2365AUG 19 SEP 2 2365AUG 31 SEP 14 2365SEP 12 SEP 26 2365SEP 24 OCT 8 2365

Code: NGZC 2010/11

Start Finish NZ$ C’church Auckland pp*

2010APR 10 APR 24 2259APR 22 MAY 6 2259MAY 4 MAY 18 2259MAY 16 MAY 30 2259MAY 28 JUN 11 2259JUN 9 JUN 23 2259JUN 21 JUL 5 2259JUL 3 JUL 17 2219JUL 15 JUL 29 2219JUL 27 AUG 10 2219AUG 8 AUG 22 2219AUG 20 SEP 3 2219SEP 1 SEP 15 2219SEP 13 SEP 27 2219SEP 25 OCT 9 2219OCT 7 OCT 21 2285OCT 19 NOV 2 2285OCT 27 NOV 10 2285NOV 4 NOV 18 2285NOV 12 NOV 26 2285NOV 20 DEC 4 2339NOV 28 DEC 12 2339DEC 6 DEC 20 2339DEC 10 DEC 24 2339DEC 14 DEC 28 2339DEC 18 JAN 1 2359DEC 22 JAN 5 2359DEC 26 JAN 9 2359DEC 30 JAN 13 2359

2011JAN 3 JAN 17 2359JAN 7 JAN 21 2359JAN 11 JAN 25 2339JAN 15 JAN 29 2339JAN 19 FEB 2 2339JAN 23 FEB 6 2339JAN 27 FEB 10 2339JAN 31 FEB 14 2339FEB 4 FEB 18 2339FEB 8 FEB 22 2339FEB 12 FEB 26 2339FEB 16 MAR 2 2339FEB 20 MAR 6 2339FEB 24 MAR 10 2339FEB 28 MAR 14 2339MAR 4 MAR 18 2339MAR 16 MAR 30 2339MAR 28 APR 11 2339APR 9 APR 23 2305APR 21 MAY 5 2305MAY 3 MAY 17 2305MAY 15 MAY 29 2305MAY 27 JUN 10 2305JUN 8 JUN 22 2305JUN 20 JUL 4 2305JUL 2 JUL 16 2285JUL 14 JUL 28 2285JUL 26 AUG 9 2285AUG 7 AUG 21 2285AUG 19 SEP 2 2285AUG 31 SEP 14 2285SEP 12 SEP 26 2285SEP 24 OCT 8 2285

Your choiceYou can start this tour inChristchurch or Queenstown &travel it in reverse – if you do, yousave up to NZ$50.




• 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

1 1

1

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Tasman Sea

Cook Straight

Pacific Ocean

Ninety Mile

Beach

Kaik

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Coa

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NORTH ISLAND

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

contiki.com/grand-adventurer Places visited1 1 or more nightstops

13Days

fromNZ$1979*

NZ$153/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


New Zealand

17Itinerary 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

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


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







Zorb ball, Rotorua

12 Dayoption for the Grand Adventurer

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)

*All tour prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add NZ$829 (add NZ$179 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 26.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 13.

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


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 NZ$120 from price in the price box.• Twin room supplement: NZ$145.• Single room supplement: NZ$749.• 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

fromNZ$1859*

NZ$155/Day

Code: NPZA 2010/11


2010APR 12 APR 24 2059APR 24 MAY 6 2059MAY 6 MAY 18 2059MAY 18 MAY 30 2059MAY 30 JUN 11 2059JUN 11 JUN 23 2059JUN 23 JUL 5 2059JUL 5 JUL 17 2029JUL 17 JUL 29 2029JUL 29 AUG 10 2029AUG 10 AUG 22 2029AUG 22 SEP 3 2029SEP 3 SEP 15 2029SEP 15 SEP 27 2029SEP 27 OCT 9 2029OCT 9 OCT 21 2085OCT 21 NOV 2 2085OCT 29 NOV 10 2085NOV 6 NOV 18 2085NOV 14 NOV 26 2085NOV 22 DEC 4 2135NOV 30 DEC 12 2135DEC 8 DEC 20 2135DEC 12 DEC 24 2135DEC 16 DEC 28 2135DEC 20 JAN 1 2135DEC 24 JAN 5 2135DEC 28 JAN 9 2135

2011JAN 1 JAN 13 2135JAN 5 JAN 17 2135JAN 9 JAN 21 2135JAN 13 JAN 25 2135JAN 17 JAN 29 2135JAN 21 FEB 2 2135JAN 25 FEB 6 2135JAN 29 FEB 10 2135FEB 2 FEB 14 2135FEB 6 FEB 18 2135FEB 10 FEB 22 2135FEB 14 FEB 26 2135FEB 18 MAR 2 2135FEB 22 MAR 6 2135FEB 26 MAR 10 2135MAR 2 MAR 14 2135MAR 6 MAR 18 2135MAR 18 MAR 30 2135MAR 30 APR 11 2135APR 11 APR 23 2099APR 23 MAY 5 2099MAY 5 MAY 17 2099MAY 17 MAY 29 2099MAY 29 JUN 10 2099JUN 10 JUN 22 2099JUN 22 JUL 4 2099JUL 4 JUL 16 2085JUL 16 JUL 28 2085JUL 28 AUG 9 2085AUG 9 AUG 21 2085AUG 21 SEP 2 2085SEP 2 SEP 14 2085SEP 14 SEP 26 2085SEP 26 OCT 8 2085

Code: NPZC 2010/11


2010APR 10 APR 22 2009APR 22 MAY 4 2009MAY 4 MAY 16 2009MAY 16 MAY 28 2009MAY 28 JUN 9 2009JUN 9 JUN 21 2009JUN 21 JUL 3 2009JUL 3 JUL 15 1979JUL 15 JUL 27 1979JUL 27 AUG 8 1979AUG 8 AUG 20 1979AUG 20 SEP 1 1979SEP 1 SEP 13 1979SEP 13 SEP 25 1979SEP 25 OCT 7 1979OCT 7 OCT 19 2035OCT 19 OCT 31 2035OCT 27 NOV 8 2035NOV 4 NOV 16 2035NOV 12 NOV 24 2035NOV 20 DEC 2 2085NOV 28 DEC 10 2085DEC 6 DEC 18 2085DEC 10 DEC 22 2085DEC 14 DEC 26 2085DEC 18 DEC 30 2105DEC 22 JAN 3 2105DEC 26 JAN 7 2105DEC 30 JAN 11 2105

2011JAN 3 JAN 15 2105JAN 7 JAN 19 2105JAN 11 JAN 23 2085JAN 15 JAN 27 2085JAN 19 JAN 31 2085JAN 23 FEB 4 2085JAN 27 FEB 8 2085JAN 31 FEB 12 2085FEB 4 FEB 16 2085FEB 8 FEB 20 2085FEB 12 FEB 24 2085FEB 16 FEB 28 2085FEB 20 MAR 4 2085FEB 24 MAR 8 2085FEB 28 MAR 12 2085MAR 4 MAR 16 2085MAR 16 MAR 28 2085MAR 28 APR 9 2085APR 9 APR 21 2049APR 21 MAY 3 2049MAY 3 MAY 15 2049MAY 15 MAY 27 2049MAY 27 JUN 8 2049JUN 8 JUN 20 2049JUN 20 JUL 2 2049JUL 2 JUL 14 2035JUL 14 JUL 26 2035JUL 26 AUG 7 2035AUG 7 AUG 19 2035AUG 19 AUG 31 2035AUG 31 SEP 12 2035SEP 12 SEP 24 2035SEP 24 OCT 6 2035

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)

New Zealand

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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


Hole in the Rock Fastboat

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

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

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



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

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

contiki.com/bay

Places visited1 1 or more nightstops

Only with Contiki• Bay of Islands BBQ dinner with

champagne• Return ferry ride to Russell &

guided historical walking tour

Parry Kauri Park

Auckland

BAY OF ISLANDS2 Russell

Tasman Sea

Ninety Mile

Beach

NORTH ISLAND

Parasaling

*All tour prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add NZ$165 (add NZ$39 twin-share).Start Auckland 12:00 noon & end Auckland 12:00 noon.For travel insurance see page 26.• 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 13.

3Days

fromNZ$349*

NZ$117/Day

Code: NCZA/NCZC 2010/11

Start Finish NZ$ Auckland Auckland pp*

2010APR 10 APR 12 355APR 22 APR 24 355MAY 4 MAY 6 355MAY 16 MAY 18 355MAY 28 MAY 30 355JUN 9 JUN 11 355JUN 21 JUN 23 355JUL 3 JUL 5 349JUL 15 JUL 17 349JUL 27 JUL 29 349AUG 8 AUG 10 349AUG 20 AUG 22 349SEP 1 SEP 3 349SEP 13 SEP 15 349SEP 25 SEP 27 349OCT 7 OCT 9 360OCT 19 OCT 21 360OCT 27 •• OCT 29 360OCT 31 • NOV 2 360NOV 4 •• NOV 6 360NOV 8 • NOV 10 360NOV 12 •• NOV 14 360NOV 16 • NOV 18 369NOV 20 •• NOV 22 369NOV 24 • NOV 26 369NOV 28 •• NOV 30 369DEC 2 • DEC 4 369DEC 6 •• DEC 8 369DEC 10 DEC 12 369DEC 14 •• DEC 16 369DEC 18 DEC 20 369DEC 22 DEC 24 369DEC 26 DEC 28 369DEC 30 JAN 1 369


2011JAN 3 JAN 5 369JAN 7 JAN 9 369JAN 11 JAN 13 369JAN 15 JAN 17 369JAN 19 JAN 21 369JAN 23 JAN 25 369JAN 27 JAN 29 369JAN 31 FEB 2 369FEB 4 FEB 6 369FEB 8 FEB 10 369FEB 12 FEB 14 369FEB 16 FEB 18 369FEB 20 FEB 22 369FEB 24 FEB 26 369FEB 28 MAR 2 369MAR 4 MAR 6 369MAR 8 • MAR 10 369MAR 12 • MAR 14 369MAR 16 MAR 18 369MAR 28 MAR 30 369APR 9 APR 11 365APR 21 APR 23 365MAY 3 MAY 5 365MAY 15 MAY 17 365MAY 27 MAY 29 365JUN 8 JUN 10 365JUN 20 JUN 22 365JUL 2 JUL 4 359JUL 14 JUL 16 359JUL 26 JUL 28 359AUG 7 AUG 9 359AUG 19 AUG 21 359AUG 31 SEP 2 359SEP 12 SEP 14 359SEP 24 SEP 26 359

Ocean Kayak Adventure

New Zealand

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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

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

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

contiki.com/steam


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

• 4 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




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

Parry Kauri Park

Auckland

RussellBAY OF ISLANDS

WAITOMO CAVES ROTORUA1 1

2

Tasman Sea

Ninety Mile

Beach

NORTH ISLAND

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance you save NZ$79.Or pay 6 months inadvance and save NZ$39.See page 7 for details.

*All tour prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add NZ$305 (add NZ$65 twin-share).Start Auckland 12:00 noon & end Auckland 6:00pm.For travel insurance see page 26.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 13.

5 Days

fromNZ$765*

NZ$153/Day

Code: NRZA 2010/11


2010APR 10 APR 14 775APR 22 APR 26 775MAY 4 MAY 8 775MAY 16 MAY 20 775MAY 28 JUN 1 775JUN 9 JUN 13 775JUN 21 JUN 25 775JUL 3 JUL 7 765JUL 15 JUL 19 765JUL 27 JUL 31 765AUG 8 AUG 12 765AUG 20 AUG 24 765SEP 1 SEP 5 765SEP 13 SEP 17 765SEP 25 SEP 29 765OCT 7 OCT 11 785OCT 19 OCT 23 785OCT 27 OCT 31 785NOV 4 NOV 8 785NOV 12 NOV 16 785NOV 20 NOV 24 799NOV 28 DEC 2 799DEC 6 DEC 10 799DEC 10 DEC 14 799DEC 14 DEC 18 799DEC 18 DEC 22 799DEC 22 DEC 26 799DEC 26 DEC 30 799DEC 30 JAN 3 799


2011JAN 3 JAN 7 799JAN 7 JAN 11 799JAN 11 JAN 15 799JAN 15 JAN 19 799JAN 19 JAN 23 799JAN 23 JAN 27 799JAN 27 JAN 31 799JAN 31 FEB 4 799FEB 4 FEB 8 799FEB 8 FEB 12 799FEB 12 FEB 16 799FEB 16 FEB 20 799FEB 20 FEB 24 799FEB 24 FEB 28 799FEB 28 MAR 4 799MAR 4 MAR 8 799MAR 16 MAR 20 799MAR 28 APR 1 799APR 9 APR 13 789APR 21 APR 25 789MAY 3 MAY 7 789MAY 15 MAY 19 789MAY 27 MAY 31 789JUN 8 JUN 12 789JUN 20 JUN 24 789JUL 2 JUL 6 779JUL 14 JUL 18 779JUL 26 JUL 30 779AUG 7 AUG 11 779AUG 19 AUG 23 779AUG 31 SEP 4 779SEP 12 SEP 16 779SEP 24 SEP 28 779

Your choiceYou can start this tour in Christchurchor Wellington & travel it in reverse -if you do you save up to NZ$30.


• 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

Picton

Christchurch

Huka Falls

BAY OF ISLANDS

WELLINGTON


TAUPO

1 1

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2

Tasman Sea

Cook Straight

Pacific Ocean

Ninety Mile

Beach

Kaik

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Coa

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NORTH ISLAND

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

contiki.com/north Places visited1 1 or more nightstops

8 Days

fromNZ$1235*

NZ$155/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


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8 Days Northern Highlights7 nights accomm7 breakfasts & 2 dinners

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


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





Jet boat ride, Huka Falls

6 Dayoption for the Northern Highlights

*All tour prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add NZ$545 (add NZ$110 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 26.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 13.



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 NZ$325 from price in the price box.

• Twin room supplement: NZ$85.• Single room supplement: NZ$405.• 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

fromNZ$910*

NZ$152/Day

Code: NNHA 2010/11


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Quad biking, Wellington

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

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Arthur’sPass

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7 Days Scenic Southern

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

contiki.com/south Places visited1 1 or more nightstops

7 Days

fromNZ$1085*

NZ$155/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


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23Itinerary 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

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


1 night in a resort, 4 nights in lodges& 1 night onboard a cruise boatBasis: mainly triple, some quad.Twin/single 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

*All tour prices above are based on quad-share.Single room supplement add NZ$375 (add NZ$80 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 26.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 13.

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


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 NZ$190 to price in the price box. • Twin room supplement: NZ$99.• Single room supplement: NZ$449.• 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

fromNZ$1275*

NZ$160/Day

Code: NSZC 2010/11

Start Finish NZ$ C’church C’church pp*

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Code: NSZA 2010/11

Start Finish NZ$ C’church C’church pp*

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• Rainforest hotpool swim in Franz Josef Glacier

• Guided goldmining trek &goldpanning experience inhistoric Arrowtown

• See spectacular mountain viewson a Skyline gondola ride inQueenstown

7Days Ultimate WinterAdventure

FOX GLACIER: Guided glacier hike right onto the glacier itself (gear provided)

LAKE TEKAPO: Southern Alps Air Safari ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES


7Days

fromNZ$1425*

NZ$204/Day

contiki.com/nzski

Lake Tekapo

Lake Pukaki

ChristchurchHaast Pass

Hokitika Arthur’sPass

QUEENSTOWN

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Fox Glacier hike Queenstown

QUEENSTOWN: Thrilling jet boat ride through the Shotover River - See spectacular Queenstown views on a scenic tandem skydive -Adrenalin pumping AJ Hackett bungy jump - Whitewater rafting on Kawarua river

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. Resort (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 best

conditions. 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 RestaurantDay 6: QueenstownIt’s a free day to either test yourself on themountain again or try out an endless list ofnon-ski activities in the ‘World’s AdventureCapital’. Think about bungy-jumping,caving, rafting, sledging, jetboating 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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7 Days Ultimate Winter Adventure6 nights accomm6 breakfasts & 3 dinners

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance you save up toNZ$149. Or pay 6 months inadvance and save up toNZ$75. See page 7 for details.

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

What’s includedAll as per itinerary• 6 nights twin-share accommodation:

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

• 6 breakfasts (B) & 3 dinners (D)• A dedicated crew with an experienced

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

air-conditioned coach withpowerpoints for charging




Skyline Restaurant


*All tour prices above are based on twin-share. Forquad-share rate reduce twin price by NZ$70.

Single room supplement add NZ$345.Start Christchurch 8:30am & end Christchurch 6:30pm.For travel insurance see page 26.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see page 13.

Code: CZSKI03 2010/11

Start Finish NZ$C’church C’church pp*

2010JUL 11 JUL 17 1425JUL 18 JUL 24 1425JUL 25 JUL 31 1425AUG 1 AUG 7 1425AUG 8 AUG 14 1425AUG 15 AUG 21 1425AUG 22 AUG 28 1425AUG 29 SEP 4 1425

Start Finish NZ$C’church C’church pp*

2011JUL 10 JUL 16 1465JUL 17 JUL 23 1465JUL 24 JUL 30 1465JUL 31 AUG 6 1465AUG 7 AUG 13 1465AUG 14 AUG 20 1465AUG 21 AUG 27 1465AUG 28 SEP 3 1465

Goldpanning, Arrowtown

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

lunches, some dinners, souvenirs,shopping, drinks, optional excursionsand activities, entrance fees toattractions and evening entertainment.

It is advisable to have NZ$ when youstart your tour.

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/jacket. A pair ofcomfortable walking shoes 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 Managercan offer personal advice. Someactivities are seasonal and weatherdependent as well.

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

Am I expected to tipon tour?Every country in the world has differenttipping policies and in New Zealand,within service industries, tipping iscommon practice. Tipping is totallydiscretionary and only given if you feelthe service 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.

BrochureauthenticityWe have put a great deal of effort intoproducing this brochure. The informationgiven and literature produced by Contikihas been compiled with care and ispublished in good faith. Sometimes,because of circumstances outside ourcontrol, we have to alter someexcursions due to seasonal closing orrepairs to buildings, etc., especially earlyor late in the season. If this happens,alternatives will be arranged.

Do I needvaccinations?At the time this brochure went to press (February 2010), no vaccinationswere necessary. However, it is wise to check up-to-date information with your travel agent prior to departure. Don’t forget to bring with you anymedication that you may require en route,such as antihistamines or antibiotics.

Travel insuranceContiki Holidays strongly recommendsyou take out comprehensive insurancecover for cancellation, medical expenses,personal accident, personal baggage,money and public liability before youtravel. You may not be accepted on aContiki holiday unless you have arrangedsatisfactory insurance. You also agree toindemnify us against all third-partyclaims, actions, damages and remediesagainst us arising from your participationin the holiday.

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

SecurityContiki has been running tours for young people since 1962 and in allcountries where Contiki operates we fully comply with local industry laws. In New Zealand, Contiki is an alliedmember of the Travel Agents Associationof New Zealand (TAANZ) and a fullmember of the New Zealand InboundTour Operators Council (ITOC). Contiki is a Qualmark endorsed inboundtour operator.

Photography creditsPhotos Courtesy of Tourism New ZealandPage 9 Inside a Zorb - Zorb Rotorua.Page 11 A fine day in the fiord - HolgerLeue. Page 16 The Ledge Swing - AJHackett Bungy New Zealand. Page 19 -Sand tobogganing - Chris McLennan.Page 21 Haka - James Heremaia. Page55 Snowboarding on the Remarkables -NZ Ski.

Photos Courtesy of Te Puia RotoruaPage 15 Geyser.

Photos Courtesy of ZorbPage 17 Zorb - Zorb.

Photos Courtesy of Fox Glacier heliHike Page 23 Group Snowball fight.

Photos Courtesy of Julie SalsburyPage 25 Fox Glacier.

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

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

transport as specified.

• Accommodation, breakfast andevening meals as detailed on page 11 and under ‘What’s included’on tour pages.

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

• Experienced crew as detailed onpage 10 and on tour pages.

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

departure point.

• Personal expense money.

• Visas, personal insurance, medical fees.

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

• Optional excursions and activities such as whitewater rafting, helicopterflights and bungy jumping, 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 ‘TravellersGuide’ – an information book about your holiday. You’ll also receive acomprehensive day-by-day itineraryincluding full details and costs of all optional excursions available on your tour.

Your FREE Contiki document walletand luggage tag* will be sent to youwith your travel documents. The walletis a safe 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.

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 weightof 20 kg (44lbs) plus one smallhand/day bag that can go on thecoach with you.

On tours which include an overnightcruise, a small bag suitable for theextremely limited luggage space isrequired. Your regular luggage will bestored during this time. NOEXTERNAL METAL FRAMEBACKPACKS PLEASE, their bulkyshape makes coach packing difficult.Contiki reserves the right to refuse toaccept larger 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.

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OUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. YOUR HOLIDAY RESERVATIONOn receipt of your deposit, subject to availability andat our discretion, Contiki will reserve your place onyour selected holiday. A contract is only madebetween you and us upon your booking beingconfirmed and accepted by us and our communicationthereof to either you or your travel agent.2. PRICE GUARANTEEPrices in this brochure are based on costs, taxes(including GST), levies and exchange rates as at 2 February, 2010. Should these costs change, it maybe necessary to make a surcharge on the price of yourholiday. Should the total tour price increase by morethan 10% you will have the right to cancel within 7days of notification without penalty. No surcharge inrespect of cost or currency fluctuations will be madeonce payment of the deposit for your land tour hasbeen received. This guarantee excludes fuelsurcharges and does not apply to any taxes, chargesor levies imposed by any government or theiragencies. In exchange for these guarantees, no refundwill be made if costs are reduced.3. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY3.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel yourbooking in accordance with operating requirements orcircumstances beyond its control.3.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary wewill give you reasonable notice thereof, in thecircumstances, and where available, offer you acomparable alternative.3.3 If an alternative is not available or acceptable youwill be entitled to either a full refund of monies paid byyou to us or transfer to another Contiki holidaywithout payment of any transfer fee.3.4 If the change or cancellation is due to forcemajeure (i.e. circumstances like political unrest, war orthreat of war, riots, civil strife, closure of airports orports, industrial disputes, terrorist activity, natural andnuclear disasters, fire, epidemic or health risk, Acts ofGod, adverse weather conditions or other similarevents beyond Contiki’s control) we will give a fullrefund of any monies paid to us less reasonableexpenses incurred by us in respect of your booking. 3.5 Contiki is not responsible for the costs of anyother travel arrangements affected due to ourcancellations or rescheduling of any tour departure.4. HOLIDAY DETAILS & CONDITIONS4.1 The information in our brochure is correct to thebest of our knowledge at the time of going to print(Febraury, 2010) but we cannot guarantee that anyitem or amenity mentioned will be available especiallywhere we have no direct control over it.4.2 Contiki will do their best, at their discretion, toselect accommodation, sightseeing tours andtransportation to give you good value for money.4.3 Contiki constantly strives to improve touritineraries and features. If such improvements can bemade, or unforeseen circumstances beyond ourcontrol make changes necessary, we reserve the rightto vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. Contiki isnot responsible for any other travel arrangementsaffected due to our cancellations.5. LIABILITY5.1 Your travel agent shall, on the receipt of anymonies, hold such monies for you until the booking isconfirmed at which time those monies shall beremitted promptly by your travel agent to us. All suchmonies received by us will be deposited as requiredby law. 5.2 We will be entitled to keep for each account anyinterest earned on such monies.5.3 All monies paid by you to us through your travelagent or otherwise, whether in respect of the depositor full payment, may be disbursed by us as and whenwe see fit, in respect of the services to be providedand/or fees payable under the tour program. Thepayment of a deposit or any other monies in respectof your tour shall be deemed to be an authorisation todisburse thereof as aforesaid.YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit ofNZ$200, per person per tour, or the full amountpayable if booking is made within 45 days of your tourdeparture, must be submitted to Contiki by you inrespect of that holiday. This payment is in addition toany deposit required by your travel agent. The depositis accepted as a first installment of the holiday priceby Contiki only once the booking has been confirmedin writing by Contiki or your travel agent.1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receiptof a non refundable deposit of NZ$200 per person, pertour which must be within 7 days of booking or thereservation will automatically be cancelled.1.3 Any special meal requirements will be made on a

request basis only. Contiki cannot guarantee specialmeal requests nor will it assume any responsibility orliability if clients’ special meal requirements are notfulfilled.2. PAYING THE BALANCE2.1 The balance of the holiday price must be paid byno later than 45 days before your scheduled holidaydeparture date, which shall be by the due date statedon the confirmation issued to you by Contiki. Whenmaking multi-tour bookings, full payment is due no laterthan 45 days before the scheduled departure date of thefirst departing tour2.2 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contikimay assume that you have cancelled and cancellationcharges in accordance with clause 3 below will belevied by Contiki.2.3 Tickets and other documents won’t be forwardeduntil full payment has been received by us.2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 daysof your tour departure, the full cost of the holiday willbe payable immediately on booking and we reservethe right to provide all travel documents at the holidaydeparture point. 2.5 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the bookingand apply cancellation charges should payments notbe received within the 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 tocover the estimate of cost and expenses incurred byus in the terms of the schedule set out hereunder. Thisis expressed as a percentage of the holiday price andis calculated as follows:PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEEOver 45 days notice: Deposit is forfeited45-22 days: 25% of tour fare21-8 days: 30% of tour fare7-1 days: 50% of tour fareDay of departure: 100% of tour fareWhen the percentage cancellation fee is less than thetour deposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss ofdeposit. If the reason for cancellation falls within theterms of any holiday insurance policy which you hold,then any such charges may, subject to the terms ofyour insurance policy, be refunded to you by theinsurance company.3.4 Any cancellation of additional services bookedprior to and after your tour booking, such as pre andpost accommodation and transfers, that are cancelledwithin 14 days of the tour departure incur a 100%cancellation fee.3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to anycancellation fees that may be levied by your TravelAgent.4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed, youwish to change to alternate departure date or you wishto change to a different Contiki holiday, you may do sosubject to availability and provided the new holidaydate is also in this brochure.4.2 A fee of NZ$30 per person will be charged for anyrevision or alteration made to a reservation after thebooking is confirmed unless the change increases thevalue of the booking. A change of tour date, touritinerary booking within 45 days of departure date willbe treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellationfees will apply except when the change is to an earlierdeparture date of equivalent or greater value in whichcase a NZ$30 per person amendment fee will becharged.5. HOLIDAY DETAILS & CONDITIONS5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those itemsincluded in the price. No allowance or refund can bemade for meals, accommodation, excursions, etc. thatyou elect not to take, or when museums, shops, etc.are closed. Hotel facilities may vary from place toplace. Meals may vary in style.5.2 Clients must be aged between 18 and 35 inclusivebut Contiki may, in its absolute discretion, and, inexceptional circumstances, give confirmation ofacceptance of a person outside this age limit.5.3 Contiki must be advised of any medical conditionsor physical disability requiring special attention beforeyou book your holiday. If you do not advise us at thisstage, we may refuse to accept your booking. We mayalso refuse you if we feel that the holiday chosen isnot suitable without a suitably qualified companion.Contiki will try to help you with your requirements butcannot guarantee to do so, either on our own or oursuppliers’ (such as hotels, restaurants andexcursions) behalf. Many of our holidays involvegetting on and off coaches or trucks, walking toursand other physical activities. Some holidays may notbe suitable for you if you rely on a wheelchair or have

certain other disabilities. Should your disability requireyou to have special assistance, it is a condition ofContiki accepting your booking that you provideevidence satisfactory to us that an able-bodied personwill accompany you and is able to provide any specialneeds or services that you may require. Contiki willnot be responsible for the failure of this person toprovide these services.5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangementsand costs to/from the point ofcommencement/conclusion of the holiday.5.5 There may be times when the ContikiRepresentative has to make a decision in your bestinterests or the best interests of their group. Youagree to comply with the authority and decisions ofthe appointed Contiki Representative and the laws ofthe country in which you are travelling. If you do notso comply or if, in the Contiki Representative’sopinion, you are not compatible with the generalenjoyment and well being of other members on theholiday or smooth operation of the holiday itself, wereserve the right to refuse to let you continue with theholiday. Furthermore, you agree that your fellowtravellers and any Contiki Representative has the rightto travel/work in a safe environment. Any threats totheir safety, well being or inappropriate behaviour byyou, whether verbal or physical, will be takenextremely seriously and may result in the immediatetermination of your holiday. In either event, you will beresponsible for your own repatriation and relatedcosts and have no claims against us.5.5.1 You are responsible for any costs incurred as aresult of damage or excess cleaning fees related toyour accommodation. You are advised to immediatelyreport any pre-existing damage in your room tohotel/Contiki Village staff and/or a Contiki TourManager as soon as it is discovered.5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seatfitted with a safety belt neither the operator, serviceproviders, agents or co-operating organisations shallbe liable for any illness, injury, death, loss, damagesor claims whatsoever arising from any accident orincident if the safety belt is not being worn at the timeof the accident or incident.5.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passportand all visas, permits and certificates required for yourselected holiday as well as any necessary vaccinationsand to comply with all applicable laws.5.8 You agree that our Contiki Tour Managers orRepresentatives may take photographs and films ofyou while you are on holiday and that these may beused in our Group brochures and/or advertising orpublicity material without obtaining any furtherconsent or payment in respect of such photographsand/or films.5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of theholiday, you should inform the Contiki Tour Manageror Representative during the course of the holiday andif the matter cannot be resolved after therepresentative’s best endeavours to do so during theholiday, your complaint should be made in writing toContiki as soon as is reasonably possible after theholiday but within 28 days thereof so that yourcomplaint can be investigated. Any claims made afterthe 28 day period will not be considered by Contiki. Ifyou choose to write to Contiki via the Internet, pleaseprovide your home address so that we are able toreply to you in writing.5.10.1 The contract and all matters arising in respecthereof shall be subject to New Zealand Law, unless weagree otherwise in writing.5.10.2 If any provision of this contract is held invalidor unenforceable by any court of competentjurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed to be re-written to give effect to the same purpose within thepermitted limits of the law. The validity andenforceability of the other provisions shall not beaffected. 5.10.3 If you are unsuccessful in any legal actioninstituted against us, you agree to pay all our costs,including but not limited to, attorney/client costs.6. INSURANCEContiki very strongly recommend that you take outcomprehensive insurance cover for cancellation,medical expenses, personal accident, personalbaggage, money and public liability before embarkingon a Contiki holiday. Please check that the insurancecovers all of the activities that you are going to beparticipating in. Some policies exclude certainadventure activities. This should be arranged at thetime of payment of the deposit and will, in certaincircumstances, cover you against loss of deposit orcancellation fees from the date of confirmation of yourbooking, as shown in the insurance policy. You alsoagree to indemnify us against all third-party claims,actions, damages and remedies which may be broughtagainst us in respect of your participation in the holiday.

7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISMIn the event of your withdrawal from a holiday afterthe commencement as a result of illness, you mustobtain a medical certificate in support of anyinsurance claim. Contiki will not refund for anyabsence from the tour.8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY PRICEAirfares to and from your holiday destination, airporttaxes, passport and visa fees, airport transfers to tourdeparture point, insurance, laundry, phone calls,beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips totour managers, representatives, drivers and localguides, items of a personal nature, excess baggage,optional excursions.9. WEATHER CONDITIONSUnder no circumstances can we be held responsiblefor snow or weather conditions, nor can any holidaybe cancelled or amended by you at any time on thebasis of snow or weather conditions.GENERAL1. CONTRACTING PARTIES1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein containthe entire contract between you and Contiki. Norepresentation, term, warranty or condition can beexpressed or implied by reference to any otherwriting, advertisement or conversation. This contractmay only be varied in writing by a duly authorisedofficer or director of Contiki. 1.2 Your contract is with us as the tour operatingcompany. At any time and at our complete discretionwe may nominate to you in writing any other companyor person to have the benefit of some or all of thoseprovisions of this contract, which we may then specify,as if you had agreed the provisions concerned directlywith that company or person in the first place as well asagreeing them with us. We may at our completediscretion 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 tobe held responsible for any act, omission or eventduring the time passengers are not on board planes,transportation or conveyances. We rely oninternational convention which may apply to theservices provided by us, our suppliers or agents withrespect to any claim of any nature brought by youagainst us as a result of the provision of thoseservices. International conventions which apply mayinclude: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended byHague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation toair travel, or Montreal Convention; the BerneConvention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 forcarriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage byroad and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We areto be regarded as having all benefit of theseconventions on limiting our liability in relation to anyclaim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay topassengers and luggage. Enrollment in and paymentfor a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptanceby the passenger of the terms and conditions set forthin this brochure which cannot be varied except inwriting by an officer of the Company.1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it ownaircraft, hotels or coaches. All bookings with carriers,hoteliers and other service providers are subject to theterms and conditions and limitations of liabilityimposed by those carriers, hoteliers, and other serviceproviders. Please note that some of these limit orexclude liability in respect of death, personal injury,delay and loss or damage to baggage. Whilst wecannot accept any responsibility for any loss as aresult of such actions or as a result of any act oromission of any such third-parties, we will give everyreasonable assistance in helping to resolve anyreasonable dispute. Please also note that Contiki cannot be heldresponsible for the failure of any of these parties toprovide facilities or services for handicapped clients(see also 5.3 under Holiday Details & Conditions).1.5 Please note that no airline or carrier depicted orrecommended in this brochure by virtue of theirendorsement of this brochure represent themselveseither as contracting with any purchaser of a holidayfrom Contiki or as having any other legal relationshipwith any such purchaser.1.6 Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracyat the time of going to print, however Contiki cannotbe held responsible for printing or typographicalerrors, or errors arising from unforeseencircumstances.2. VALIDITYThe programmes advertised in this brochure are validfrom March 2010 to September 2011.3. OPERATING COMPANIESThe programmes advertised in this brochure are operatedby Contiki Holidays (New Zealand) Limited.

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• Your travel agent will confirm by phone with the local Contiki office that there’s space on the tour you’ve chosen. At the same time, your travel agent can book your hotel accommodation before and/or after your tour.

• At the time of booking, you must pay to your travel agent a non-refundable deposit of NZ$200 per person per tour which must be sent to Contiki within 7 days. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent.

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

• You must pay the balance of your holiday fare to Contiki through yourtravel agent not less than 45 days before the tour departure date, or atthe time of booking if less than 45 days before the tour departure date.

• We will then send to your travel agent your travel vouchers and detailed information about your holiday. The documentation will be sent approximately 21 days prior to your departure.

IMPORTANT By paying the NZ$200 deposit per person pertour to your travel agent, you acknowledge that you have read andunderstood the Booking Conditions as set out on page 27, whichmake up the contract between you and Contiki.

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