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TRAVEL FOR 18 - 35 YEAR OLDS FEEL THE THRILL OF SKY DIVIN G OVER TAUPO NEW ZEAL AND, SHOT BY C ONTIKI TRAVELLER @NANONELLIOTT
When you
find adventure
around every corner
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U N F O R G E T T A B L E Lifelong
EXPERIENCES memories.
NEW ZEALAND 2020 - 21 TRAVEL NEW ZEALAND WITH CONTIKI
4 REASONS ALL OUR NEW ZEALAND TRIPS
T O T R AV E L T O
SUN & STEAM P.25 KIWIANA PANORAMA P.34
NORTH ISLAND OFF-GRID P.26 THE BIG TIKI P.36
SOUTH ISLAND OFF-GRID P.27 JAFFAS ‘N’ JANDALS P.39
NEW ZEAL AND ‘SWEET AS’ SOUTH P.28 RHY THM & ALPS P.40
ULTIMATE NZ SKI P.43
NORTHERN ‘C HOICE’ P.30
WITH CONTIKI NEW ZEALAND OFF-GRID P.32
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SPECIAL
SLEEPS
From staying in a Māori village in
Rotorua to bedding down in award-
winning Eco Retreat and working
farms, our accommodation in New
Zealand is hand-picked to get you
as close to all that natural beauty
as possible.
SPECIAL STAY LOCHMARA LODGE,
MARLBROUGH SOUNDS
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LIVE LIKE
NEW A KIWI
ADVENTURES
From dropping by a kiwi hatchery
to learning how to handcraft jade
Māori culture, mother nature, surf
by traditional Māori methods, our
retreats and stars - our new off-grid
experiences bring New Zealand to STAY IN YOUR OWN POD AT JUCY
adventures show you a local side to NZ.
life before your eyes. SNOOZE, QUEENSTOWN
KAYAK AT SPECIAL STAY BLUE @MAX_HOMER
DUCK STATION
TRIP MANAGER CHELSEA
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WITH THE BEST
LOCAL GUIDES
Our Trip Managers and Drivers in
New Zealand are genuine locals
who know every inch of these
TRIP MANAGER JOSH @ROBERT_LIB islands and can’t wait to show you
SKY DIVE OVER PAIHIA @PENNY_EDWARDS
their backyards.
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OF NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND
YO U ' L L O N LY S E E
WITH US.
Raglan
Hobbiton
ROTORUA
Whakahoro Huka Falls
TAUPO
MT RUAPEHU
Picton WELLINGTON
Marlborough
Sounds
Kaikoura
Hokitika
Arthur’s Pass
FRANZ JOSEF & Mount Cook CHRISTCHURCH
FOX GLACIERS
Haast Pass Lake Tekapo
Wanaka LAKE OHAU
Milford Sound
New Zealand
Arrowtown
Glenorchy QUEENSTOWN
TE ANAU
LOCAL WELLNESS & ACTIVE FOOD CONSCIOUS TRAVEL CULTURAL
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OWN JADE (POUNAMU), JUMPING OVER KAWARAU :M@B:IHLB:F THE NEW ZEAL AND KIWI CULTURE AT A MARAE,
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@TOMPATERSON_NZ @MAX_HOMER
ASK FOR DIRECTIONS
TRAVEL WITH US P.6 TRAVEL TOGETHER P.10 CONTIKI CARES P.21
THE CONTIKI DIFFERENCE P.8 THE DETAILS SORTED P.12 CONTIKI VALUE & DEALS P.22
WHY CONTIKI? P.9 UNIQUE EXPERIENCES P.15 FIND YOUR TRAVEL STYLE P.23
NEW ZEALAND 2020 - 21 TRAVEL BROUGHT TO LIFE BY YOU
T R AV E L W I T H U S
Contiki exists to bring travellers
together to experience the world
T R AV E L W I T H U S
LIVE YOUR MARIO KART DREAMS WITH THE SKYLINE LUGE, QUEENSTOWN, QUEENSTOWN @ROBERT_LIB
Contiki brings together travellers from all And then there’s you guys. We give you all
corners of the globe to discover new cultures the tools you need to make lifelong memories
and a little part of themselves along the (and friends), but without you, these Contiki
way. Over the years we’ve learnt about all moments couldn’t come to life. We’ve put
the ingredients that make up the perfect this brochure together to show you all the
trip. That’s why we focus on the things that adventures that await you in New Zealand
matter - special accommodation, tasty food, - you just need to turn up and write the next
unforgettable experiences, seamless transport, chapter of the story.
and an absolutely unrivalled on-the-road team.
D O N ' T J U S T TA K E O U R WO R D F O R I T
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Exploring the entire country of New Zealand
was a dream of mine that I was only going
to do at the fullest. Contiki stood out in every
aspect and those three weeks were the best
I possibly could have imagined. If you're
looking to visit this country, good luck finding
a program that's any better!
Jennifer, The Big Tiki
T R AV E L W I T H U S
WHITE WATER RAFTING, ROTORUA @MOLLYCG
NEW ZEALAND 2020 - 21 CONTIKI.COM
THE CONTIKI
DIFFERENCE
THE CONTIKI DIFFERENCE
HELI HIKING, FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER @PENNY_EDWARDS
How it works
So you’re ready to have the adventure of a lifetime? Here’s
how we make it easier for you, in 4 simple ways. KAYAK THE SPARKLING WATERS OF FRANZ JOSEF @ROBERT_LIB
1 T R AV E L
2 T R AV E L M A D E
3 IMMERSIVE
TOGETHER EASY EXPERIENCES
Travel is about learning new We take the hassle out of travel, Whether you’re learning to surf
things, gaining fresh perspectives sorting transport, accommodation in Raglan or how to carve a
and making lifelong friends. On and a bunch of delicious meals traditional jade pendant with
our trips you’ll share unforgettable for the duration of your trip. But a Māori master craftsman, our
travel experiences with other it’s your trip, your rules, which immersive experiences help
people from all over the world. is why our travel styles, optional you uncover an authentic New
Come solo, with a pal or with a experiences and flexible itineraries Zealand. Our Kiwi Trip Managers
partner - you’ll soon feel like part give you the freedom to build the will show you a different side to
of a global family. See p.10. trip you want. See p.23. the places you visit and are always
on hand with killer local tips. See
p.15.
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Contiki made it so easy with
almost no planning involved, WHY CONTIKI?
it turned what started as a
solo trip into creating lifelong
memories with good friends Our trips include more
from across the world. (much more)
Shane, Sun & Steam on
BAC K I N G O F T H E C U R AT E D
T T C F A M I LY ITINERARIES
Our parent company, The Our trips are designed so you
Travel Corporation, shares vast can see and do the things
experience & security with you want, but also encounter
Contiki, so you can have peace unexpected experiences you’ll
of mind when you book & travel remember forever.
with us.
EXPERT
EXPERT TRIP R E C O M M E N DAT I O N S
MAN AGER
Want to avoid the tourist traps
New Zealand locals and experts & find the best flat white or
in each destination. These guys lolly cake around? Our Trip
know how to make travel a Managers know New Zealand
good time. better than anyone & will
always point you in the right
WHY CONTIKI
AN INCREDIBLE direction.
SUPPORT TEAM
EASY TRANSPORT,
ALL SORTED
As well as your Trip Manager,
our incredible team extends
far beyond your trip. Our travel We get you across NZ with our
specialists are always on hand fleet of comfy private coaches
to answer your questions & with charge points, WiFi and air
provide the support you need. con. When travelling between
the two islands, we’ll grab a
B R E A K FA S T local ferry.
IN CLUDED EVERY
D AY I N S TA N T
FRIENDSHIPS
Your mornings will begin the
right way, with a cup of coffee Join us on your own or with a
& a full stomach, so you’ll be friend or two - you’ll leave as
4 T R AV E L
ready for the adventures ahead.
INCLUDED MEALS
part of a family. The gang will
be your always-ready camera
crew, dinner buddies and dance
partners everywhere you go.
C O N S C I O U S LY From an authentic Māori hāngī FREE TIME TO DO
to breakfast buffets with floor YO U R OW N T H I N G
Travel is an amazing gift, but to ceiling views of Mt.Cook,
our trips include a bunch of
it comes with responsibilities. delicious meals that reflect New To get lost, wander beautiful
Contiki Cares is our commitment Zealand’s culinary culture. hiking trails & mingle with locals
to protect the communities we going about their daily lives.
visit, the wildlife we interact S T AY C O N N E C T E D
SWEET SLEEPS
with and the planet we all share.
Because we only get one planet, You’ll get free WiFi at most
and together we can make travel hotels & hostels across New Incredible lodges in the heart
Zealand. Then there’s our of nature or super cool hostels
matter. See p.21. unique Special Stays, where a & hotels in towns, all included
digital detox is part of the fun. in the price & all sorted for you,
by us.
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What’s shared travel, and why is it the
most important part of your trip?
Shared travel is central to your incredible and leaving with lifelong
Contiki experience. Travelling with friends. Join us solo, with some pals,
a group of other people is about or in a couple - whichever way, long Things you can
inspiring each other, growing after your trip is over, you’ll still feel only do when
together, being part of something part of a global family.
you share travel
Extraordinary friendships Inspire a new friend Turn a corner in an
in the words of our travellers to push themselves & unfamiliar city and see
conquer their fears at the a familiar face.
insane Nevis Bungy in
Queenstown. Make friends from cities
all over the world (you’ll
Stay in a Māori Village always have a place to
in Rotorua and perform crash when you travel.
a Haka with your
Contiki crew. Have a crew of personal
photographers on hand.
Have someone watch (Never awkwardly ask a
your stuff while you take stranger again).
a dip in the blue milky
waters of Lake Ōhau.
FARM EXPERIENCE,
KINGSTON @ROBERT_LIB
MARGARET MAHY PL AYGROUND, CHRISTCHURCH
@ROBERT_LIB
Kate Jasmine Annabelle on
on ‘Sweet As’ South on Northern Choice Sun & Steam
I have been wanting to travel to New Zealand The best part was that everyone was around This was my first Contiki experience and trip
for quite a while, and doing it through contiki the same age so we all had similar interests! as a solo female traveller. For anyone who is
was honestly the best way to do it. Our trip This trip is a great way to meet people your scared to travel by themselves with Contiki -
manager Sam and driver Pat were exceptional age from all over the world! don’t be! The majority of people I met were
with their in depth knowledge of New Zealand also travelling by themselves. We all got long
and Maori culture, and the fact they went really well & created fantastic memories
above and beyond for the whole group! I will together. Over all, I would highly recommend
forever cherish the memories made on this this tour to anyone who loves outdoor
trip, and the wonderful life long friends I made. activities, meeting new people & having a
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The people we met
along the way were just
the friendliest people
and most perfect travel
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made friends for life!
Stephanie, Northern Choice
T R AV E L T O G E T H E R
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We’re exclusively for Join us solo, with
18-35 year olds. pals or with a
partner, you’ll
Meet like-minded leave part of the
people from Contiki Family.
Australia, New
Zealand, the USA & Our group sizes
Canada, & all over vary for the best
Asia, Africa, Latin experience in each
America & Europe. destination. From a
max of 20 people
Enjoy unforgettable for the ultimate off-
experiences you grid immersion, to
can only have groups of average
through shared 45 people for the
LAKE WAKATIPU, QUEENSTOWN travel. ultimate crew of
@ROBERT_LIB thrill-seekers in
Queenstown.NEW ZEALAND 2020 - 21 THE DETAILS SORTED
2 T H E D E TA I L S S O R T E D
We take the hassle out of travel
Booking your own sprawling adventure across New Zealand - that’s a lot of logistics.
That’s why so many travellers buy our trips. We’re experts in making travel hassle free,
taking out all the tedium and leaving you with all the best bits. Here’s what we sort out
for you, so you can kick back & enjoy your holiday.
Our accommodation:
from boutique to unique
Sorting accommodation can be a coolest places to stay in every
pain. That’s why we do the legwork destination we visit. From an
for you, so you can relax and focus award-winning Eco Retreat in
on the day ahead. Glenorchy, to a beautiful farm in
the wilderness of the Whanganui
We put a lot of thought into
National Park, we make sure the
accommodation, so you get the
places you stay always perfectly
most out of New Zealand, and
reflect the destinations you visit.
we’re always on the hunt for the
HOTELS HOSTELS BREAKFREE ON CASHEL KINGS HOTEL, OHAKUNE
Curated for the best of every Right in the centre of town.
destination.
Sudima Hotel Jucy Snooze
Paihia Queenstown
With jaw-dropping views of In the heart of Queenstown you’ll
Sudima lake, this stylish hotel be in the funky Jucy Snooze hostel,
includes heated pools, spas drifting off in futuristic, private
and Māori cultural shows sleeping pods.
every evening.
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TE PAPAIOURU MARAE, JUCY SNOOZE, QUEENSTOWN
OHINEMUTU, ROTORUA @TOMPATERSON_NZ
LODGES S P E C I A L S TAYS
Our multi-share lodges put you Exclusive or unique accommodations,
in the heart of nature. that reflect the history or culture of
the places we visit. Te Papaiouru Marae,
Ohinemutu, Rotorua
Lake Ohau Lodge Blue Duck Station
This beautifully carved meeting house
Ohau Whakahoro
is home to the Ngāti Whakaue tribe
The serenity of Lake Ohau and Eat a farm-to-table meal, chase
and is as authentic as it gets.
views of the alps make for an some waterfalls, or explore
Stay here on: New Zealand Off-Grid
unforgettable stay. Whanganui National Park on
Chelsea p.32
Stay here on: The Big Tiki horseback, at this working farm.
Trip Manager
p.36 Stay here on: North Island Off-
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T H E D E TA I L S S O R T E D
Everything was organized to a T. The Add-Ons were
phenomenal and the companies they paired with
treated us like royalty, Contiki maximized every
part of the day to keep us learning and exploring,
and I felt like I was able to have a sense of my own
planning while they did all the “hard” planning like
accommodation and transport.
6JGPRCEěKECĚSěTė Jennifer Kahn, The Big Tiki on
Accommodation is Lodges – Thicketed
included every night forests, snow-capped
of your trip. peaks and pristine
lakes: wake up next
WiFi is available at to sparkling bodies
our New Zealand of water or in lush
hotels & hostels. rainforests at these
Hotels – 3&4 star unforgettable lodges.
hotels, in central Special Stays – Bunk
locations with some down at a farm
‘sweet as’ mod cons. station, a Māori
How does a pool to marae, or an award-
cool off in at the end winning Eco Lodge.
of the day sound? They're Special Stays
Hostels – We’ve for a reason.
partnered with some Stay Longer – We
of the coolest hostels offer special deals to
in New Zealand, to stay longer before or
ensure that you sleep after your trip. Visit
easy and wake up contiki.com/stay-
exactly where you longer for more. FLOAT BACK TO YOUR ACCOMMODATION
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HOSTS, EXPERTS,
EXPLORERS, GUIDES
Meet your crew
Our team in NZ are the absolute best in the business.
Fun, friendly and brainy, our local Trip Managers &
Drivers will bring an authentic side of New Zealand to
life before your eyes.
Knowledgeable, outgoing,
supportive, and hilarious tour guides
and tour drivers that demonstrated a
unique passion for their country and
created a great atmosphere for the
entire trip!
Traveller, The Big Tiki
JOSH, TRIP MANAGER @ROBERT_LIB
T H E D E TA I L S S O R T E D
B RYC E
TRIP MANAGER TRANSPORT
Traveller on Kiwiana
Panorama
Trip Manager Bryce was brilliant How we get you from A to B
and had a lot of knowledge about
the land and culture and places to Here’s how we take you around New Zealand, hassle-free.
go and check out, and so laid back
but keen to help.
RAE
TRIP MANAGER
Hayley on The Big Tiki
Rae the Trip Manager is nothing but
amazing, full of information about
all suburbs and towns . And Dyl the
driver - wow buddy, the roads you
drove on!
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DEAN AKA WEEMAN
DRIVER
You’ll be cruising system). You bring
Mitch on ‘Sweet As’ through rainforests the playlists and
South
& soaring valleys stories from the
Trip manager Chels, and driver on our decked night before.
‘Weeman’ were absolute legends.
out Contiki
Get ready to be doing things all When hopping
day every day like I did or do your coaches (hello
between the two
own thing with the travel and WiFi, USB ports
islands we’ll take a
accom sorted! and a sound
local ferry.CONTIKI.COM/NEW ZEALAND/EXPERIENCES NEW ZEALAND 2020 - 21 070
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3 UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
TAKE THE ULTIMATE CANOPY TOUR, ROTORUA @SARA_DUKES
Sure, we visit some incredible and iconic
destinations, but it’s the things that you do in a place
that make it memorable. When you travel with us
there are 3 ways to experience New Zealand.
I N CLUDED EX PER IEN CES F REE TIME A DD-ONS FREE TIME
From the iconic to the unexpected, These are the optional experiences Scheduled into every trip, this is
the experiences included in the price you can choose to fill your day with. your chance to find the best coffee
of your trip always make the most out Hand-picked by our travel experts, in town, go for a dip in the Bay of
of the places you visit. they help you build the trip you want Islands or visit those Lord of the Rings
See • on trip pages for the included with the budget you’ve got. hotspots you’ve gazed at longingly
experiences on each trip. See F on trip pages for the Free Time on Insta.
Add-Ons available on each trip.
Look out for these icons
on trip pages to see the
types of experiences C U LTU R A L LOC A L FOOD WELLNESS CONSC I OU S
each trip will have:
EXPERIEN CES EXPERIEN CES EXPERIEN CES & AC TIVE TRAVEL
EXPERIEN CES EXPERIEN CES
Important: Free Time Add-On activities are not included in the price of your trip. They are run by 3rd party operators and on occasion, for some of the activities, travellers may be required to sign
a waiver to participate. Before you leave, it’s important that you check your insurance includes your participation in adventure activities and be aware that some of our add-ons can be physically
demanding and may involve some risk.NEW ZEALAND 2020 - 21
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EXPERIENCES
Taking you to the timeless
& the trendy SEE A REAL HAKA PERFORMED IN ROTORUA
See the timeless See the trendy
New Zealand has a vibrant indigenous history,
but there’s so many cool things happening in
&
Learn about Māori culture and Experience Wellingtons buzzing
the here and now. That’s why on our trips we witness a haka with a traditional nightlifewith a group dinner followed
take you from the timeless to the trendy in the cultural show by drinks at a rooftop bar
blink of an eye, showcasing the best of New Do them on: Northern Choice p.30
Zealand’s history and hipster hangouts.
&
Learn how to carve Pounamu Explore 10 acres of ‘living gallery’
(jade) jewellery with a Maori on the quirky outdoor sculpture &
mastercraftsman art trail at Lochmara Lodge
Do them on: New Zealand Off Grid p.32
&
Combine science and tātai Journey to the shire and explore
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
arora (Māori astronomy) at the the world’s best preserved film
immersive Dark Sky experience set: Hobbiton
Do them on: The Big Tiki p.36
LOCAL EXPERIENCES
Glimpse the life of a local
Edited by Contiki
Trip Manager Josh
M AO RI M A RA E LO C A L FA RM
E X P E RI E N C E E X P E RI E N C E
Ohinemutu Te Anau
When we depart Ohinemutu, On the way to Te Anau we stop
the Māori people who live there off at the beautiful rural town
perform a traditional Poroporoaki, of Kingston. We get to visit a
a touching farewell ceremony local working farm and meet the
New Zealand is my home so I feel like I have a involving rhythmic chanting that farmers - as well as sheep, alpacas
duty to show my travellers what it’s really like! wishes us well on future travels and a dog named Lad.
They love our local experiences as they get to and welcomes us to return.
Do it on: The Big Tiki p.36
experience proper kiwi hospitality and experience Do it on: New Zealand Off Grid
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WELLNESS & ACTIVE
EXPERIENCES
How to feel good on the road
THRILL
Whether you want to get your S W I N G OV E R T H E
good vibes from thrill seeking NEVIS
adventures or restorative Queenstown
yoga, here are just a few of the
How do you create the most
wellness and active experiences
famous swing in the world? You
you can do with us.
put it 134 metres high in the
middle of Queenstown’s Nevis
River Valley, and you propel
people in a blood-pumping 300m
arc, forwards, backwards and
upside down. That will do it.
BRAVE THE NEVIS SWING, QUEENSTOWN @TOMPATERSON_NZ
Do it on: Kiwiana Panorama
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
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sweat soak
HIKE FRANZ JOSEF TAKE A SPA
Franz Josef Glacier Mt Ruapehu
A thrilling combo of an At your heritage-listed ski lodge
exhilarating helicopter ride over accommodation at the foot
the jaw-dropping Franz Josef of Mount Ruapehu, you’ll be
glacier, followed by a three hour surrounded by spectacular alpine
hike through the glacier itself. views. You could go for a hike, but
With its blue ice tunnels and if you’re feeling a bit more zen, sit
cavernous ice caves, it’s unlike any back and admire the scenery from
other hike on the planet. one of the spa pools.
Do it on: ‘Sweet As’ South p.28 Do it on: Northern Choice p.30
CONQUER THE FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER
@MAX_HOMER
S I P A FL AT WH I T E
Wellington
In Wellington I always take my
travellers to the amazing Karaka
Cafe on the waterfront. This place
really is the perfect representation
of Wellington’s culture. Here we get
flat whites - which were invented in
this city - and listen to local music.
Do it on: Kiwiana Panorama
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MAKE FRIENDS AT A REAL WORKING FARM RELAX IN A SPA OVERLOOKED BY MOUNTAINS,
@TOMPATERSON_NZ LAKE OHAU @ROBERT_LIBNEW ZEALAND 2020 - 21 CONTIKI.COM/NEW ZEALAND/EXPERIENCES
FOOD EXPERIENCES
To travel is to eat
When you travel, food isn’t just fuel - it’s an
experience, a memory and something that
tastes better with friends. That’s our Munch food
philosophy, and it informs all of the incredible
foodie experiences you can do with us.
THE C OOKI N G CL A SS
Create your own traditional hāngī
A hāngī is is a traditional Māori method of cooking
food using heated rocks buried in a pit oven. In
Rotorua you’ll learn how to prepare the hāngī
with your hosts, as they tell you stories around the
kitchen table. Then it’s time to feast.
Do it on: New Zealand Off-Grid p.32
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QUEENSTOWN @ROBERT_LIB
T H E H Y P E R - LO C A L F E A S T
Indulge in a farm-to-table dinner
At your Blue Duck Station Special Stay in
the wilderness of the Ruapehu District,
you’ll enjoy an included farm-to-table
dinner, with produce harvested on the
farm. It’s as sustainable as it gets, and
it’s utterly delicious.
Do it on: North Island Off Grid p.26
EAT SEAFOOD IN WELLINGTON
@ROBERT_LIB
T H E TAS T I N G
Sam Sinclair
Brewery tasting experience Trip Manager
Set within acres of vibrant countryside @samslinkclair
in Queenstown, this Cargo Brewery
tasting experience lets you sample F R EE TIME TIP
world class craft beer, brewed on-site, When we’re in Queenstown you have to try a
as well as Pagan wine. (There’s beach Fergburger, proudly proclaimed as the ‘best
volleyball, too). burger in the world’. This place is a NZ institution,
Do it on: The Big Tiki p.36 & with its premium patties, delicious relish & iconic
seeded buns, you can definitely understand why. RAINFOREST RETREAT, FRANZ JOSEF
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A STORY
Eat like a local with Trip Manager Chelsea’s guide to
what to order across New Zealand
TRY A NEW ZEAL AND PIE
@ROBERT_LIB
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
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C ONSC I O U S T R AV E L
EX PERI E N C E S
A fresh perspective on travel
Travelling consciously is about treading lightly,
giving something back to the communities you visit
and gaining a fresh perspective. Here are some of
the conscious travel experiences you can do with us.
NEW ZEALAND KIWI HATCHERY, ROTORUA
WHANGANUI RIVER,
WHANGANUI NATIONAL PARK
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
LOCHMARA LODGE, MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS CAMP GLENORCHY ECO RETREAT,
GLENORCHY
LOC HM A R A M A R I NE OB SE RVATO RY N E W Z E A L A N D K I W I H ATC H E RY
Mar l b o r o u g h S o u n d s Ro t or u a
At Lochmara Lodge in the Marlborough Sounds you’ll get The adorable, flightless kiwi remains critically endangered,
access to their on-site underwater marine observatory, to but this hatchery incubates and hatches eggs inspiring
observe marine life and feed some stingrays. This place is all hope for the future. On this behind the scenes tour stand
about conservation, and the marine biologist guiding your in a human-sized kiwi burrow & meet the tiny birds in their
tour will tell you about the lodge’s efforts to preserve the nocturnal enclosure. Sure, it’s inspirational, but it’s also a
area’s rich marine life. serious cuteness overload.
Do it on: New Zealand Off-Grid p.32 Do it on: Northern Choice p.30
Plus, some more Stay at an award-winning Purchase Lunch courtesy of
experiences you’ll sustainable haven: Camp Eat my Lunch; for every meal
Glenorchy Eco Retreat purchased a lunch is made and
do with us: delivered to a school for a kid
Take the Blue Duck Station in need
bush safari and learn about
their birdlife conservation Visit the surf town of Raglan
efforts and find out how this laid-back
community stays green
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Parris Quinn
Founder of Heart Parcels
Tell us about yourself
I am a 31-year-old woman of Maori, English and Irish descent
and I was born and raised in Wellington. I have always felt
passionate about homelessness from a young age, believing that
more can be done to fight it.
OHINEMUTU MAORI VILLAGE, ROTORUA Explain what heart parcels is and what you do
Heart Parcels is a non-profit organisation who provides a
nourishing, hot meal and tasty dessert to the homeless
community living on the streets in Wellington. We started in June
2016 from my home, funded out of my weekly income. Three
years on, Heart Parcels are cooked fresh in our local takeaway
restaurant, FILO NZ. Contributions from sales of our brownie
product go toward the cost of our Heart Parcel meals.
Read all about Contiki
Cares & our TreadRight How can Contiki travellers get involved?
Partnership on p.21 of In Wellington I meet Contiki travellers to tell them about the work
the Australia section of we do. Contiki purchases the brownies that I make for all the
this brochure. group, proceeds from this contribute towards the meals we make
and hand out. If it is the right time of the week the travellers can
join me in distributing meals to Wellington’s homeless.
The Practical stuff
You’ll use eDocs for all With a Contiki water
your travel documents, bottle, tap water is safe to
& then we plant a tree in drink all around the world
your name to fight against - so there’s no need for
deforestation. single use plastics.
Recycle your waste by You’ll support the
using the collection bags communities you visit
on all our coaches. during your trip, as we work
with local suppliers.
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Find your travel style
Travel means lots of different to know everything Kiwi, while our
things to different people. That’s secondary styles will show you
why we’ve split our trips into three shorter, or more snow-y sides of
distinct travel styles. Our main New Zealand.
travel style will have you getting
SKY TOWER SKY WALK, AUCKL AND
IN-DEPTH EXPLORER
Go local
• Explore New Zealand in-depth
• Lots of included travel experiences
centred around cultural immersion
• Local and central 3&4 star hotels, funky
hostels, lodges and Special Stays.
See In-Depth Trips from p.24
BOARD THE REMARKABLES,
QUEESNSTOWN @OSTAP-SENYUK
MEET AN
IN-DEPTH
EXPLORER Plus, other trip styles
T R AV E L L E R you’ll get with us:
S K I & S N O W B OA R D
Snow. Sleep. Repeat.
Hit the slopes, and feel the thrill of
adreniline at the adventure capital
Name: Matt Age: 26 of the world, Queenstown.
Trip: The Big Tiki p.36
SHORT TRIPS &
Reason for doing the trip? If I was flying all F E S T I VA L S
this way I wanted to make sure I was doing
New Zealand properly. The trip went to both For life’s moments
islands and covered pretty much everything Hit up one of NZ’s biggest NY
I’d dreamed of. It even included hobbiton, and music festivals Rhythm & Alps to
I’m a huge LOTR fan! ring in the new year, or head north
to explore the Bay of Islands.
Highlights of the trip? Hobbiton was cool
but for me it was probably the adventure stuff
we did. Heli-hiking over the Franz Josef glacier
is something I’ll never forget.IN-DEPTH
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GO LOCAL
This is the perfect style for travellers who want to dive deep
into a particular country, culture or region. With a strong
local philosophy, you’ll be spending your time in stylish and
convenient accommodation, with loads of authentic, local
experiences included in the cost of your trip.
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LOCAL FOOD
DAYS COUNTRY
F Take a day trip to Cape • Tuck into a true Kiwiana
5 NIGHTS 7 INCLUDED TRANSPORT GROUP SIZE
Reinga at the top of the fish’n’chips dinner,
MEALS & TEAM North Island overlooking the Bay of
2 nights in a hotel, 5 breakfasts (B) Air-conditioned coach with 45 average group size. An F Try a day sailing Islands
experience around the F Cook your kai (food) the
2 nights in a lodge & 2 dinners (D) charging points & WiFi experienced Trip Manager
Bay of Islands traditional way over an
1 night in a Pod Hostel & Driver team
• See (and smell) Rotorua’s active steam vent
bubbling geothermic mud
pools
#SUNANDSTEAM
The one that hits the North Island highlights in 6 whirlwind days
Explore Te Puia, Rotorua Put your feet up in the Bay of Islands
This trip is a section surrounded by some DAYS 4 - 5 F White Water Rafting
of our larger trip, beautiful nature, in the ROTORUA F Mt. Tarawera Crater Walk
The Big Tiki (see p.36.) adventure playground of After a drive through the
This means you’ll join Pahia. Take to the enticing luscious Waikato farmlands
a group who have glittery waters – there is no famed for producing more DAY 6 END
already been travelling PAIHIA 2
shortage of activities on than its fair share of “All AUCKLAND
together. offer. Lodge (B) Waving goodbye to the
Blacks”, we'll pay a visit to Parry Kauri Park
F Cape Reinga Day Trip The Lord of the Rings movie Contiki friends you have
START 8AM AUCKLAND
F Discover the Bay Cruise set, Hobbiton. It's then on made & that distinct
DAY 1 AUCKLAND to the boiling mud pools & sulphuric scent that is
TO PAIHIA DAY 3 AUCKLAND
hot springs of Rotorua. Take Rotorua, we'll journey
AUCKLAND 1
This morning meet up with advantage of Rotorua's back to our starting point
Sojourning our way back awesome environments
your new travel crew & let of Auckland. It's here our
down the country, we'll with a spa, white water
the explorations begin. arrive amongst the bright adventure will come to TASMAN SEA
We'll cross Auckland's rafting or an unforgettable an end (sob) – best get
lights of Auckland once dawn canopy tour. Hotel
Hobbiton
Harbour Bridge, before again. Here you can carry planning that reunion tour, 2 ROTORUA
making our way to the (B,D)(B) stat. (B)
on with the theme of
stunning Bay of Islands adrenalin activities, or save • Visit Hobbiton for a END 3PM AUCKLAND
where we get a dose of your energies for some after gudied tour of the
NORTH
movie set Please note: The transfer
Kiwi history with a guided dark mischief making. Pod ISLAND
• Visit a traditional Māori from Rotorua to Auckland is
tour at the Waitangi Treaty Hostel (B)
• Visit Whangarei Falls village for cultural not operated by Contiki, but
Grounds. Lodge (D)
F Giapo's Chefs Table performance & hangi a third party operator. Places visited
Experience dinner
DAY 2 PAIHIA • See Rotorua's
1 Nightstops
F Harbour Bridge Bungy
Day 2 will see us waking up F Sky Tower geothermal mud pools Start/end city
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F Visit a Māori master F Take a sunset dinner cruise
6 NIGHTS 7 INCLUDED TRANSPORT GROUP SIZE
pounamu (jade) carver along the bay of Raglan
MEALS & TEAM in Rotorua & learn F Enjoy a unique bush safari
2 nights in hotels, & 4 4 breakfasts (B) Air-conditioned coach with 20 maximum group size. how to carve your own & 10 course fine dining
masterpiece experience under the night
nights in Special Stays 1 lunch (L) charging points & WiFi An experienced Trip
F Learn about Tikanga & sky in Tongariro
2 dinners (D) Manager & Driver team
Kawa, Māori customs & • Enjoy a fresh farm-to-table
#OFFGRIDNORTH
protocols of the marae feast at the spectacular
Blue Duck Station
The one that lets you experience the North Island like a local, with a farm stay, surf towns & Maori culture
Places visited
1 Nightstops
GET OFF -GRID 1 Special Stay
Hyperlocal experiences,
START
unique eco-accommodation
& off-grid adventures -
our new trips are the AUCKLAND
future of travel.
RAGLAN 1
Kiwi 2 ROTORUA
Hatchery
BLUE DUCK
STATION 2
NORTH
ISLAND
COOK STRAIT
END
Master the waves of Raglan
1 WELLINGTON
SOUTH ISLAND
This trip is a section of DAYS 2 - 3 we'll stop off at the Kiwi DAY 6 WELLINGTON
our larger trip New ROTORUA Hatchery, to meet New We're headed out of theCONTIKI.COM/OFF-GRID-SOUTH NEW ZEALAND 2020 - 21 026
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• Immerse yourself in a Dark F Take a cruise of the
8 NIGHTS 9 INCLUDED TRANSPORT GROUP SIZE
Sky Project experience that Marlborough Sounds while
MEALS & TEAM
combines science & tātai enjoying a seafood feast &
1 night in a hotel, 2 nights 6 breakfasts (B) Air-conditioned coach with 20 maximum group size. arora (Māori astronomy) local wine
in a Pod hostel & 5 nights in 3 dinners (D) charging points & WiFi An experienced Trip • Hand-feed native • Enjoy a classic Kiwi BBQ
parakeets & stingrays at dinner at your Glenorchy
Special Stays Manager & Driver team
your Lochmara Lodge Eco-Retreat
accommodation
#OFFGRIDSOUTH
The one that experiences the South Island like a local, with a heritage discovery of NZ
architecture & initiatives a bungy jump, a skydive & a
that make this one of the heliraft. It's your adventure
most eco-friendly camps in - run wild as you see fit.
the world. (B)(B,D) Hostel (B)
+ Eco Retreat Special Stay F Nevis Bungy & Swing
F Funyaks Kayaking Tour
DAYS 7 - 8
QUEENSTOWN DAY 9
It's time for the buzzing QUEENSTOWN
adventure capital of This morning our adventure
the world, Queenstown! comes to an end (sob) here
Framed by the aptly named in Queenstown, or you can
Remarkable Mountains, the take an optional transfer
birthplace of bungee gets back to Christchurch.
the pulse racing in more Hug it out with your New
ways than one. So, where Zealand crew. NZ, it's been
to start? You might be the emotional, & we'll never
one trailing through wine forget you.
country & doing a spot of END 10AM
horseback riding, or you QUEENSTOWN OR
may insist on cramming in 5PM CHRISTCHURCH
Kick back at the Camp Glenorchy Eco Retreat, Glenorchy
Places visited
1 Nightstops
This trip is a section of + Lochmara Lodge Special landscape of glaciers, DAYS 5 - 6
our larger trip New Stay terminal lakes, turbulent GLENORCHY
1 Special StayNEW ZEALAND 2020 - 21 CONTIKI.COM/SWEETAS
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THE 8 NIGHTS 11 INCLUDED
MEALS
TRANSPORT GROUP SIZE TEAM
DETAILS 1 night in a hotel, 3 nights 8 breakfasts (B) Air-conditioned coach with 45 average group size An experienced Trip
in lodges & 4 nights in Pod 3 dinners (D) charging points & WiFi Manager & Driver team
Hostel
#SWEETASSOUTH
The one that uncovers the spellbinding scenery of the South Island, on an eye-widening 9-day adventure
Conquer the Franz Josef Glacier @sara_dukes
UNIQUE WELLNESS
LOCAL CULTURAL FOOD
EXPERIENCES & ACTIVE
• Cruise the glassy waters • View a native greenstone • Do a tour & tasting of F Heli-Hike the Franz Josef
of the UNESCO World carving demonstration a Central Otago Wine Glacier
Heritage-listed Milford in Hokitika vineyard & Craft Brewery F Take a boat cruise with
Sound • Experience rural NZ in Queenstown Stand-up Paddleboarding
F Be awed by the magical country life on a farm F Enjoy dinner with at Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary
twinkle of the Te Anau visit in Kingston unparalleled views at F Cruise Fiordland National
glowworm caves • Immerse yourself in an Queenstown’s Skyline Park on a guided jet boat
• See the peak of Mt Cook awe-inspiring multimedia restaurant trip followed by an optional
from across the beautiful Dark Sky Project experience, cycle ride
blue glacial Lake Ohau combining science & tātai
arora (Māori astronomy)
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INCLUDED CRUISE OF UNESCO-
LISTED MILFORD SOUND
Milford Sound is the UNESCO listed
fjord famed for its towering peaks,
rainforests & waterfalls. With an
included Milford Sound cruise on
this trip you can spot seal colonies,
penguins & dolphins, and get up close
to the cascading waterfalls.
QUEENSTOWN @ROBERT_LIB LAKE OHAU @ROBERT_LIB
#SWEETASSOUTH
DAY 3 departures in between July GOT MORE TIME?
QUEENSTOWN VIA & September.) Pod Hostel We’ve got a longer 10-day
MILFORD SOUND (B)(B)(B,D) version of the ‘Sweet as’
South trip that starts or ends
YOUR CHOICE Leaving Te Anau won't be in Wellington.
You can start this trip in
a serious heartbreak, given DAYS 7 - 8 FRANZ
Christchurch or Wellington
the cruise along the glassy JOSEF GLACIER
waters of Milford Sound Marveling at native alpine
& travel it in reverse. coming up. By night we'll forests & crystal clear rivers,
This trip is a section arrive in the vibing city of we'll make our way to the
of our larger trip, Queenstown, a banquet of Westland National Park
The Big Tiki (see p.36.) nightlife & adventure ahead where the majestic glaciers
This means you’ll join of us. Pod Hostel (B) of Franz Josef will greet
a group who have • Cruise UNESCO World us. Here we can sign up for
already been travelling Heritage Site - Milford
together.
more adventure if we're
Sound craving it. Lodge (B)(B,D)
NORTH
START 9AM • Scenic drive through
ISLAND
CHRISTCHURCH Haast Pass & see
DAYS 4 - 6
DAY 1 QUEENSTOWN Thunder Creek Falls
CHRISTCHURCH TO Incredible natural scenery F Franz Josef Glacier COOK STRAIT
LAKE OHAU keeps on coming as we Heli-Hike
Picton
Hello Christchurch! Today cruise through the southern Places visited 1 WELLINGTON
we'll head to Lake Ohau & Alps. Now, get ready DAY 9 END 1 Nightstops SOUTH ISLAND
enjoy a fascinating Dark Sky
Project experience at Lake
for a HUGE injection of CHRISTCHURCH Optional end city Kaikoura
adrenaline. We're at the Leaving Franz Josef we'll
Tekapo on the way, mixing adventure capital of the Start/end city Hokitika
science & traditional Māori make our way to the gold Arthur’s
world: Queenstown. Check rush town of Hokitika to Pass
astronomy. Lodge (D) FRANZ JOSEF &
out OG Bungy site Kawarau watch jade greenstone FOX GLACIER 2 1 CHRISTCHURCH
• Dark Sky Project
Bridge & fly through being traditionally
Experience Haast Pass Mt. Lake
canyons on the Shotover carved. It's then back to Cook Tekapo
(avalable Oct 2020)
Jet. Then get ready for Christchurch for our tour's Wanaka 1 LAKE OHAU
F Dark Sky Project
the nightlife. Pod Hostel grand finale – time to Milford Arrowtown PACIFIC OCEAN
(B)(B)(B,D) swap details & say our sad Sound
DAY 2 TE ANAU • Visit Vineyard in 3 QUEENSTOWN
goodbyes. (B)
Making the most of our Gibbston Valley for wine • Scenic drive across the 1
journey overland we'll stop at & craft beer tasting Southern Alps TE ANAU
Arrowtown for lunch, before • Native greenstone
visiting an authentic NZ farm demonstation & carving
where dogs heard sheep &
farmers ride on horseback. DAY 4 - 6 • Stop at Arthurs Pass
We'll then descend upon the QUEENSTOWN END 6PM
town of Te Anau, where a Want to ‘carve up' some CHRISTCHURCH
tranquil lakeside town awaits of the great ski mountains Couldn't recommend enough! In terms of scenery,
us. Hotel (B) around Queenstown? You nightlife, adventure activities, and value for money
• Visit Arrowtown can if you're travelling in July - this trip delivers. The South Island is an incredible
• Southern Country Farm or August! Choose to ski or
board for 2 full days – we can spot, and the scenery we got to experience, even just
experience
F Te Anau Glow Worm even organise ski equipment on the coach drives, continuously blew me away.
Caves & lessons for you. (For
Brody Gamble on
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If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (multi-share). Single & twin room supplements are available.
NSZCD: Start Christchurch 9:00am & end Christchurch 6:00pm. NSZAD: Start Christchurch 9:00am & end Christchurch 4:00pm. O Start/end Wellington VISIT YOUR TRAVEL AGENT OR
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MEALS
TRANSPORT GROUP SIZE TEAM
DETAILS 5 nights in hotels, 2 nights 9 breakfasts (B) Air-conditioned coach with 45 average group size An experienced Trip
in lodges, 1 night in a 3 dinners (D) charging points & WiFi Manager & Driver team
Special Stay, 1 night pod
#NORTHERNCHOICE
hostel
The one that brings you all the beauty of the North Island, from geothermal springs to Lord of the Rings
Gawp at Te Puia, Rotorua
UNIQUE WELLNESS CONSCIOUS
LOCAL CULTURAL FOOD
EXPERIENCES & ACTIVE TRAVEL
F Take a day trip to Cape • Visit Hobbiton & take a • Tuck into a true Kiwiana F Experience the Auckland • Take a behind the scenes
Reinga at the very top guided tour of the set fish’n’chips dinner Harbour Bridge from a tour of the of a Kiwi
of New Zealand’s North made famous by the Lord overlooking the Bay of whole new angle with an conservation project at
Island of the Rings & Hobbit Islands in Paihia AJ Hackett bungy jump the Rainbow Springs Kiwi
F Try a day sailing movies F Get a multi-sensory F Zipline, swing & walk Encounter
experience around the Bay • Experience a traditional ice-cream extravaganza through the ancient native F Enjoy Lunch from Auckland
of Islands Maori cultural performance with a Giapo Chef’s Table forest of Rotorua on a or Wellington supplied by
• See an active & feast on a ground- ice-cream experience canopy tour Eat My Lunch, providing a
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BEHIND THE SCENES KIWI
CONSERVATION TOUR
The adorable kiwi bird remains
critically endangered, but this hatchery
incubates & hatches eggs & inspires
hope for the future. You'll have the
opportunity to stand in a human-
sized kiwi burrow & meet the birds
themselves in a nocturnal enclosure.
HOBBITON, MATAMATA MITAI VILLAGE, ROTORUA
#NORTHERNCHOICE
down the country, we'll sponsored rehabilitation DAYS 8 - 9
arrive amongst the bright initiative, we'll make tracks WELLINGTON
lights of Auckland once to the thundering Huka Falls After a final bit of
YOUR CHOICE again. Here you can carry on & glassy Lake Taupo where sightseeing through 2 PAIHIA
with the theme of adrenalin you can opt for a cruise on Ruapehu we'll hit the road
It's your choice – activities, or save your the lake tonight. Hotel (B) for Wellington, where
travel from Auckland Parry Kauri Park
energies for some after dark • See Taupo's Huka Falls the narrow streets of this
to Wellington. You can mischief making. Hotel (B) • Visit the New Zealand metropolitan hotspot will
save if you travel from START
• Visit Whangarei Falls Kiwi Hatchery remind us why we love a
Wellington to Auckland. F Giapo's Chefs Table F Lake Taupo Cruise good city. This evening after 1 AUCKLAND
Experience an optional dinner in the
This trip is a section F Harbour Bridge Bungy heart of the city, we'll show
of our larger trip, The
Big Tiki (see p.36.) DAY 6 - 7 SKI MOUNT you the sights & nightlife
This means you’ll join DAYS 4 - 5 RUAPEHU OPTION around this arty city with it's Hobbiton
a group who have Ever wanted to ski or board cool vibe. Hotel (B)(B) 2 ROTORUA
already been travelling ROTORUA • Orientation tour of Huka Falls
an active stratovolcano?
together. After a drive through the Wellington TAUPO 1
luscious Waikato farmlands Mount Ruapehu & its ski
F Wellington Dinner MT. RUAPEHU
START 8AM AUCKLAND famed for producing more option can make it happen, 1
Experience
than its fair share of “All & frankly, it would be rude
DAY 1 AUCKLAND
Blacks”, we'll pay a visit to to resist. With 3 major peaks NORTH
TO PAIHIA
This morning meet up with The Lord of the Rings movie including the highest point DAY 10 ISLAND
your new travel crew & let set, Hobbiton. It's then on on the north island, there'll be WELLINGTON COOK STRAIT
the explorations begin. We'll to the boiling mud pools & no shortage of opportunities The tour ends after
cross Auckland's Harbour hot springs of Rotorua. Take to carve the day away. (For breakfast, so it's time to
Bridge, before making our advantage of Rotorua's departures in between July & swap email addresses & Picton 2 WELLINGTON
way to the stunning Bay of awesome environments September.) (B)(B,D) say farewell to your new
with a spa, white water SOUTH ISLAND
Islands where we get a dose +Contiki Special Stay friends. (B)
of Kiwi history with a guided rafting or an unforgettable END 10AM Kaikoura
tour at the Waitangi Treaty dawn canopy tour. Hotel WELLINGTON
Grounds. Lodge (D) (B,D)(B)
• Visit Hobbiton for a DAY 7 MOUNT WANT CHRISTCHURCH? END
guided tour of the RUAPEHU You can choose to start or end
CHRISTCHURCH
DAY 2 PAIHIA Movie Set Known as the aprés-ski your Northern ‘Choice’ trip in
Day 2 will see us waking • Visit traditional Maori capital of the North Island, Christchurch & see even more.
up surrounded by some village for cultural Ohakune is a combination
beautiful nature, in the performance & hangi of a tranquil town &
adventure playground of dinner stupendous landscapes. Go Places visited
Pahia. Take to the enticing • See Rotorua's on a mountain bike ride to
fully grasp the beauty of the
1 Nightstops
glittery waters – there is no geothermal mud pools
F White Water Rafting scenery & in the night relax Optional end city
shortage of activities on
at the base of Mt. Ruapehu
Loved everything about this trip - people, places,
offer. Lodge (B) F Mt. Tarawera Crater Walk
at a 100 year old heritage activities, food, accommodation, travels, the thrills Optional start/end city
F Cape Reigna Trip
F Discover the Bay Cruise listed building - now a & adventures, NZ culture, the hype of the guides, 1 Special Stay
DAY 6 LAKE TAUPO modern ski lodge. (B,D) the knowledge shared, new friends along the way Route optional for start/
After a morning spent +Contiki Special Stay & the new stories to laugh & cry about. end city
DAY 3 AUCKLAND oohing & aahing at Kiwi • See the still active Strato
birds as part of Contiki's
Sojourning our way back Volcano - Mt Ruapehu Bianca North on
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If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost(multi-share). Single & twin room supplements are available. NNZAD: Start Auckland
8:00am & end Wellington 10:00am. NNZCD: Start Wellington 6:00pm & end Auckland 3:00pm. O Note: These trips will stay 2 nights in Mt Ruapehu instead of Lake VISIT YOUR TRAVEL AGENT OR
Taupo. Christchurch option: Trip starts or ends at Breakfree Hotel on Cashel, Christchurch. Code: NNHAD (ex: Auckland) Start 8:00am/End 7:00pm. Code: NNHCD (ex:
Christchurch) Start 7:00am/End 3:00pm. Single room supplements are available. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger CONTIKI.COM/C HOICE TO SEE PRICES,
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DETAILS 3 nights in hotels, 2 nights 10 breakfasts (B) Air-conditioned coach with 20 maximum group size An experienced Trip
in Pod hostels & 9 nights in 1 lunch (L) charging points & WiFi Manager & Driver team
Special Stays 5 dinners (D)
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The one that lets you experience NZ like a local, for a discovery of heritage sites, nature retreats & surf towns
Feel your worries melt away at Lake Wakatipu, Glenorchy
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EXPERIENCES & ACTIVE TRAVEL
• Immerse yourself in a Dark • Stop off in the charming F Take a sunset dinner cruise F Learn to surf in the chilled F Take a Blue Duck Station
Sky Project experience at historic goldrush along the bay of Raglan out town of Raglan bush safari & hear about
Lake Tekapo that combines settlement of Arrowtown F Take a cruise of the • Hike to the coastal the amazing conservation
science & tātai arora (Māori • Learn about Tikanga & Marlborough Sounds while paradise of the Queen work on this breathtaking
astronomy) Kawa, Māori customs & enjoying a seafood feast & Charlotte Sound landscape
F Carve your own pounamu protocols of the marae, in local wine F Explore native rainforest • Visit the New Zealand Kiwi
(jade) pendant in Rotorua Rotorua • Enjoy a fresh & sustainably- at dawn with breakfast & Hatchery & hear about
with a Māori master carver • Explore 10 acres of ‘living sourced farm-to-table feast coffee followed by ziplining their efforts to save New
• Hand-feed native parakeets art gallery’ at Lochmara at the spectacular Blue Duck in Rotorua Zealand’s national bird
& stingrays at Lochmara Lodge Station
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