Inside you’ll find lots of important informationabout your tour & all the places you’ll visit

NewZealand2009/10TravellersGuide

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Welcome to ContikiKia ora and thank you for choosing Contiki New Zealand. Weare delighted that you have chosen to visit New Zealand andlook forward to showing you around our beautiful country.

This booklet has been prepared to give you as muchbackground detail and information as we can about NewZealand and your Contiki holiday. We have included generalinformation, suggestions, explanations and ideas that will helpyou prepare for, and assist in maximising the enjoyment of yourholiday. We have found from past experience that the moreknowledgeable our clients are prior to arriving in New Zealand,the more they enjoy their trip. We therefore recommend youread this booklet carefully before leaving home.

Contiki has been operating since 1962. Many years ofexperience and hard work have gone into planning andorganising your holiday and throughout the trip we’ll be doingour best to make it the ‘holiday of a lifetime’. Nevertheless, inthe end, the success of your holiday will depend on you, foryou will only get out of it what you yourself are prepared toput into it.

We look forward to seeing you in New Zealand and thanksagain for choosing Contiki.

On behalf of the Contiki Team- have a great holiday!

Tony LaskeyGeneral ManagerContiki New Zealand

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ContentsPage

Before you go 6-8

• What to Pack • Baggage allowance • Checklist 6

• Passports and visas • Insurance and security 7

• Health 7

• Flying hints • Credit cards • Pre-paid debit cards 8

• Duty free 8

Departure details 9

• Departure points • Pre-departure get-together

• If you miss the coach

Auckland information 10-12

Christchurch information 13-14

Queenstown information 16-17

Wellington information 18-19

Touring - the facts 21

• The Contiki team • Accommodation & meals

• Transport • Smoking/drinking

General information 22-31

• Music • Health and hygiene • Budgeting

• Shopping • Optional excursions • Photography

• Tipping • Calling home • Winter departures

• Weekends and public holidays

• Useful telephone numbers • Clothing sizes

• 2009/2010 Calendars • Receiving mail on tour

• Mailing addresses • Traveller’s ten commandments

New Zealand uncovered 32-37

• General facts

Your notes 41-42

stay in touch 44

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Before you goWhat to pack‘Decide how many clothes you want to take - halve theamount and that’s how much you’ll need!’

Baggage allowanceBaggage is restricted to ONE SUITCASE (non-expanding).You may bring a small airline type bag but no metal framedbackpacks or vanity cases please.

Below is a suggested clothing list. It’s worth remembering thatin winter you’ll need more warm clothing; a jacket is essential.In summer, it can be cool in the evenings and it can rain, evenin January!

❑ Rainproof jacket ❑ Comfortable shoes

❑ Warm jacket (for outdoor activities)

❑ Jeans ❑ Toilet Bag & contents

❑ Shorts/skirts ❑ Sunglasses

❑ Casual shirts ❑ Suntan Lotion

❑ T-shirts ❑ Insect Repellent

❑ Aspirin/Medicines etc. ❑ Clothes for an evening out❑ Tissues ❑ 1 Thick Sweater

❑ Tracksuit ❑ Socks

❑ Sewing Kit ❑ Underwear

❑ Writing Material ❑ Nightwear

❑ Address Book ❑ Swimwear & Towel

❑ Alarm Clock ❑ Thongs/sandals

❑ Small Overnight Bag ❑ Good shoes

❑ Motion Sickness Pills

Checklist❑ Have you labelled your suitcase inside and out?

❑ Have you all the necessary medication you will need?

❑ Have you got your airline tickets, passport, pre-paiddebit card, insurance policy, credit cards, visas, cash inhandbag, Contiki ‘Ticket to Ride’ travel vouchers?

❑ Have you your driving licences with you?

❑ Have you got any special medical certificates?

❑ Have you your camera and memory cards?

NB: You’ll need your Contiki ‘Ticket to Ride’ travel vouchersto board the Contiki coach on the morning of departure.Don’t pack your passport in your suitcase.

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Before you goPassports and visasVisa requirements vary. Please check with your travel agent tomake sure you have the necessary documents. Don’t forget yourpassport. Vaccinations/inoculations are not required unless aperson has travelled through an infected area within 14 dayspreceding arrival into New Zealand. It is compulsory to carry apassport for presentation at the port of entry and exit.

Insurance and securityIt is essential that you are constantly security conscious.Your most important possessions such as your passport, moneyand camera should be carefully guarded at all times. Loss of suchitems not only causes considerable difficulties, but could ruin yourholiday. It is COMPULSORY for all international passengers to beadequately covered for Cancellation and Curtailment Insuranceprior to their tour departure, and we strongly advise insuranceagainst loss of or damage to baggage, loss of personal moneyand travellers cheques.

HealthMedical and hospital treatment is not free to visitors (except forinjuries covered by accident compensation). It is COMPULSORYfor all clients to be adequately covered by Medical Insurance priorto their tour departure. Please purchase your Insurance from yourtravel agent prior to your tour departure. If you suffer from anyform of illness, be sure to have an adequate supply of themedicines that you require for the duration of the tour. You mustadvise us through your travel agent of any important medicalcondition you may have, before departure.

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Before you goFlying hintsEnsure you carry all your travel documentation in your handluggage, which should also include your camera, toiletries (subjectto aviation law), paperbacks etc. Make sure you take advantage ofduty free shopping, but check the current duty free limits thatapply in the country of your destination.The longer flights can be made a little more enjoyable by wearingloose clothing, good comfortable shoes as well as walking theaisles regularly, eating sensibly and drinking plenty of fluid(preferably not alcohol). Try to get some sleep and upon arrival,adjust immediately into local time by waiting until evening beforesleeping - this should relieve the effects of jet-lag.

Credit cardsAll major credit cards are accepted in New Zealand, includingAmerican Express, Diners Club, Bankcard, Visa and MasterCard.Always remember to guard your card, even on holiday:• Check the expiry date of your card when making travel plans.• Ensure you know your P.I.N. number. Memorise it. Do not write

it down.• Ensure that your card is kept in view at all times when paying for

goods and services.• Ensure that the total amount of your purchase is entered on the

sales voucher before you sign it. • Check that you have received your credit card back after using

it for payment.• Retain all copies of sales vouchers until you have verified them

against your statements.• Insist that all ‘spoiled’ sales vouchers are destroyed in your

presence.• Only carry your cards on your person or in your hand luggage.• Never leave your cards unattended in your hotel rooms, vehicle

or any other place.• Treat your cards as you would cash.• Report immediately the loss or theft of your credit cards.The international numbers you should call to report the loss ofyour credit cards are:Mastercard: 0800 449 140 (Call Free)Visa: 0508 600 300 (Call Free)American Express: 0800 656 660 (Call Free)

Pre-paid debit cardsThese cards can be purchased via a company such as Travelex orthrough most major retail banks. They operate like a regular debitcard and provide a safe and portable way to carry your money.Simply use a cash machine in New Zealand to withdraw NZ dollarsfrom your pre-paid account. Travelex or your bank will provideadvice as to what currency is best to initially load onto your card.

Duty freeDuty free allowances for travellers aged 18 and over:• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco• six bottles of wine or 1 dozen cans of beer• 3 litres of spirits.

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Departure detailsDeparture pointsCheck final documents for your tour departure time.For tours departing Auckland, there will be no pre departuremeeting the night prior. Please meet in the foyer of theMercure Hotel at 11am on day of departure.

AucklandMercure Hotel Auckland8 Customs Street, AucklandTel: (09) 377 89203QueenstownQueenstown LodgeSainsbury Road, FernhillQueenstownTel: (03) 442 7107

ChristchurchBealey’s Hotel263 Bealey Avenue, ChristchurchTel: (03) 379 8660WellingtonAbel Tasman Hotel169 Willis StreetWellingtonTel: (04) 385 1304

Pre-departure get togetherAt the Bealey’s Hotel in Christchurch, your Tour Manager will posta notice advising you of your pre-departure get together. Pleasebring your passport to the meeting and your Contiki ‘Ticket to Ride’vouchers. Afterwards, most of you will want to go out together fora meal - ask your Tour Manager for the best value places in town.

If you miss the coachShould you miss the Contiki coach on the day of departure, checkwith the Hotel reception or contact Contiki Operations on (09)300-1601. Contiki will help arrange for you to catch up with thetour, but you will be responsible for any expenses incurred.

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Auckland information

Contiki’s accommodation in Auckland:Mercure Hotel, 8 Customs Street, Auckland.Tel: (09) 377 8920

How to get thereAll clients arriving into Auckland Airport (Domestic orInternational) can make their way to the Mercure Hotel byusing Air Bus Express. Air Bus departs both terminals every20 minutes and tickets can be purchased from the driver.You will receive a 20% discount off the normal fare onpresentation of your Travellers Guide book to the driver.Air Bus will transfer you back to the airport for the samediscounted price. Air Bus operates between 5.00am and10.00pm. If you arrive outside of these hours you can book atransfer with Super Shuttle, freephone 0800 748 885 forreservations and prices (or locate in “Shuttle” area outside theairport terminal building).

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Auckland informationMain tourist sightsSky TowerRising above the Sky City Casino, the tallest building in theSouthern Hemisphere at 328 metres (1,000 ft), provideswonderful views of Auckland city and the surrounding area.The Tower also includes a selection of interactive displays.

Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater WorldAt road level, motorists heading out along Auckland’s scenicTamaki Drive could not be blamed for believing it was allharbour vistas, sail boats, cappuccinos and ice creams, butall is not as it seems... In a subterranean world penguinsparade in a wonderland of ice and snow, while sharks, gianteels, stingrays and scores of shimmering fish swim the oceanlike depth, this is Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter andUnderwater World.

Viaduct HarbourConveniently located in Downtown Auckland the Viaduct ishome to a great collection of restaurants and bars, theNational Maritime Museum and a superyacht marina.A great place to absorb the excitement of the AucklandHarbour, daytime or nightime!

DevonportA short ferry ride from the Downtown ferry building is theNorth Shore's suburb of Devonport. The collection of shopsand cafes offer a village atmosphere and the climb up MtVictoria rewards you with beautiful harbour views towards thecity and beyond. Or maybe a lazy afternoon on the lawn bythe waters edge is for you?

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Auckland informationUseful informationBanks:Monday - Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm

Chemist:After hoursNewmarket Day Night Pharmacy (Urgent Pharmacy),60 Broadway, Newmarket, Auckland City.

Ph. (09) 520 6634, Open 9am - 11pm (7 days a week)

Post office:Auckland City Postshop,Citibank Building, 23 Customs Street, Ph. 09 302 1059.NB: this location is approx. 100m from the Mercure Hotel.

Monday - Friday 8.00am to 5.30pmSaturday 10.00am to 2.00pm

Postal charges:It is currently a flat rate of NZ$1.50 for a postcard oraerogramme, anywhere in the world.

Shopping:Queen Street, Auckland City:Monday - Thursday 9.00am to 5.30pmFriday 9.00am to 9.00pmSaturday 10.00am to 4.00pm

Newmarket:

Monday - Wednesday 9.00am to 5.30pmThursday - Friday 9.00am to 7.00pmSaturday - Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm

Parnell:

Monday - Friday 9.00am to 5.30pmSaturday & Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm

Karangahape Road:

Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9.00am to 5.30pmThursday 9.00am to 9.00pmSaturday 9.30am to 12.30pm

Victoria Park Market: 9.00am to 6.00pm

(7 days a week.)

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Christchurchinformation

Contiki’s accommodation in Christchurch:Bealey’s Hotel, 263 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch.Tel: (03) 379 8660

How to get thereAll clients arriving into Christchurch Airport (Domestic orInternational) can make their way to the Bealey’s Hotel usingSuper Shuttle. Tickets can be purchased from the driver.You willreceive a 10% discount off the normal fare when you produceyour Travellers Guide book to the Driver. This service departsregularly from outside the terminals on the Shuttle/Taxi ranks. TheShuttle company will transfer you back to the airport for the samediscounted price. Call Toll Free 0800 748 885 for reservations.

Getting around ChristchurchCathedral Square is in the centre of Christchurch. All the cityshops, hotels, bars and restaurants are within easy walkingdistance. There are many tours throughout the city andsurrounding districts. For more information, ask at the HotelReception or telephone the Christchurch Isite. Freephone: 0800 247483.

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ChristchurchinformationMain tourist sightsThe River Avon flows through Christchurch and is lined withgardens and trees. Early settlers wanted to call it TheShakespeare. The Christchurch Town Hall is an example ofmodern New Zealand architecture and worth a visit as is ChristsCollege - considered by many as ‘THE’ school in New Zealand.Nearby are the luscious Botanical Gardens, some say they are themost beautiful in the world, open daily, from sunrise to dusk.Christchurch Museum and Art Gallery in the Botanical Gardensare also worth a browse. Open Monday to Saturday 10.00am to4.30pm and Sunday 2.00pm to 4.30pm. Ferrymead Historic Parkincludes a 100-acre Time Machine, with all kinds of restoredvehicles, machines and buildings, including a fully operationalrailway and tramway. Open daily 10.00am to 4.30pm.Other things to do:• Hire a bike and cycle through Hagley Park.• Go punting on the Avon River.• In winter, take a day trip to Mt Hutt - Ski field in the sky.• Visit the scenic Mt Cavendish Gondola.

Useful informationBanks:Monday - Friday 9.00am to 4.30pmTuesday 9.30am to 4.30pm

Chemist:Urgent Pharmacy (Chch) Ltd, Corner Bealey Avenue & Colombo St Christchurch.Tel: (03) 3664439Monday - Thursday 6.00pm to 11.00pmFriday 9.00pm to 11.00pmSaturday, Sunday and Public Holidays 9.00am to 11.00pm

Post office:Cathedral Square North736 Colombo Street, Christchurch.Tel: 03 377 5414Monday - Friday 8.30am to 5.30pmSaturday 10.00 to 2.00pm

Postal Charges: It is currently a flat rate of NZ$1.50 for a postcard or aerogramme,anywhere in the world.

Shopping: Central City:Monday - Thursday 9.00am to 5.30pmFriday 9.00am to 9.00pmSaturday 9.30am to 12.30pmBrighton:Popular seaside suburb shops open all daySaturday 9.00am to 5.30pm

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Queenstowninformation

Contiki’s accommodation in Queenstown:The Queenstown Lodge, Sainsbury Road, Fernhill,Queenstown. Tel: (03) 442 7107

How to get thereAll clients arriving into Queenstown Airport can make their way toQueenstown Lodge using Super Shuttle. Tickets can be purchasedfrom the driver. You will receive a 10% discount off the normal farewhen you produce your Travellers Guide book to the Driver.This service departs regularly from outside the terminals on theShuttle/Taxi ranks. The Shuttle company will transfer you back tothe airport for the same discounted price.Call Toll Free 0800 748 885 for reservations.

Getting around QueenstownQueenstown’s main shopping area is an easy twenty minute walkfrom the Queenstown Lodge. There is a taxi service and the Lodgealso operates a shuttle service into town on a limited basis.

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QueenstowninformationMain tourist sightsMost of Queenstown’s main attractions can be seen on your tour.Here are a few suggestions on other activities in the area.• Hire a mountain bike and explore the local area.• Try high country fishing.• In summer, go sailing or water skiing on Lake Wakatipu.• In winter, try snow skiing on one of Queenstown’s nearby ski fields.• Take on one of the areas world famous walks.• Go Jetboating, White Water Rafting, Skydiving & Bungy Jumping

Useful informationTaxis: All taxis Tel: 442 7788

Banks: Monday - Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm

Chemists: Located on Rees Street Open 7 days 8.00am to 10.00pm

Post office: Located on Camp Street Monday - Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm

Shopping: Most shops open 7 days 9.00am to 5.00pmPubs/bars: Open 7 days

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Wellingtoninformation

Contiki’s accommodation in Wellington:Abel Tasman Hotel, 169 Willis Street, WellingtonTel: (04) 385 1304

How to get thereAll clients arriving into Wellington Airport can make their wayto the Abel Tasman Hotel using Super Shuttle. Tickets can bepurchased from the driver. You will receive a 10% discountoff the normal fare when you produce your Travellers Guidebook to the Driver. This service departs regularly from outsidethe terminals on the Shuttle/Taxi ranks. The Shuttle companywill transfer you back to the airport for the same discountedprice. Call Toll Free 0800 748 885.

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WellingtoninformationGetting around WellingtonWellington’s main shopping areas are Lambton Quay, Willis Streetand Courtney Place. The hotel staff will be happy to advise you ofday tours in and around the city.

Main tourist sightsTe Papa – National Museum(55 Cable Street) New Zealand’s largest and most modernmuseum, opened in 1998, contains both local and internationalexhibits and artefacts. Open 7 days 10.00am to 6.00pm, latenight Thursday to 9.00pm. Admission free.

Houses of Parliament(Molesworth Street) Conducted tours leave from the Houses ofParliament’s ground floor every day except Christmas, Boxingand New Year’s Day. Check for details of time. Tel: (04) 4749199.

Michael Fowler Arts Centre(Wakefield Street) Named after the former Mayor of Wellington,Sir Michael Fowler, who was determined the capital would havea new and grand town hall.

Wellington Zoo(Newtown) Open daily 8.30am to 5.00pm.

Cable Car and Botanical GardensWellington boasts one cable car which whisks you straight upthe hillside from Lambton Quay past Victoria University to theBotanical Gardens.

Useful informationTaxis:Wellington Taxis Tel: 384 4444

Banks:Monday - Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm

Chemist:Wellington Urgent Pharmacy17 Adelaide Road Wellington Tel: 0 4 385 8810Monday - Friday 5.00pm to 11.00pmSaturday, Sunday and Public Holidays 8.00am to 11.00pm

Post office:The nearest Post Office is on Manners Street, a five minute walkfrom our hotel. Monday - Friday 8.00am to 5.30pm

Postal charges:It is currently a flat rate of NZ$1.50 for a postcard oraerogramme, anywhere in the world.

Shopping:Monday - Thursday 9.00am to 5.30pmFriday 9.00am to 9.00pmSaturday 9.30am to 12.40pm

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Touring the factsThe Contiki teamTour managersBecause Tour Managers have a responsibility to you, the client,they have been chosen for the qualities that enable them tomake your trip a richer experience. They have extensiveknowledge of the customs, attitudes and geography of theareas that we visit and are happy to share this with you alongthe way. We ask that you respect their decisions and discretionas these are made in not only your interests, but that of thewhole group. At the same time, your individuality will berespected and ample free time is planned to enable you toexplore on your own and follow personal interests.

DriversYour Driver works in close co-operation with the Tour Manager.They are comprehensively trained and tested and are veryfamiliar with New Zealand and its geography. Their otherresponsibilities include the vehicle’s loading/unloading andits cleanliness.

Accommodation & mealsOn all tours, you will experience a whole variety ofaccommodation that has been specially chosen by Contiki fortheir local flavour. The location and atmosphere of thesenightstops enable you to fully enjoy the surrounding area andare one of the many highlights of your tour of New Zealand.Your hosts are local personalities who know their region insideout - the best opportunity to get to know New Zealanders andtheir way of life. Breakfast is included every morning. For lunch,there’s an opportunity to go your own way. Your Tour Managerwill help with suggestions. Some evening meals are included inyour tour fare, the menu varies from a tasty buffet to a real NewZealand barbecue. The free evenings, when no meal is includedin the cost of your tour, are a great opportunity for a night out tosample more of the local cuisine.

TransportOn all tours you will travel in a modern coach, carefully designedfor its comfort, reliability, safety and overall suitability for the job ithas to do. Each coach has air-conditioning, air suspension, DVDplayer and a full stereo system. For the duration of the tour, thecoach is like a home. Care should be taken to maintain itscleanliness by removing litter every day.

Smoking/drinkingContiki coaches are designated non-smoking. However,frequent stops are made, when you can smoke freely. We findthis system to be the most agreeable to all our clients. NewZealand law prohibits any consumption of alcoholic beverageson board the coach.

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General informationDVD & musicAll our coaches are fitted with DVD players and full stereosystems. As our supply of DVD’s and CD’s is not inexhaustible,you are invited to bring along your favourites. You’ll be able totake it in turns to choose the films and music. A guitar iswelcome on board the coach - but it is your own responsibility.

Health and hygieneLife on a Contiki tour can get quite hectic with early morningsand late nights, which can mean a risk of catching a commoncold or the flu. Also, different air, water, food and lifestyle canreduce your resistance to sickness and you may find a courseof vitamins will help you. Please keep these points in mindwhile travelling - sickness can reduce the enjoyment of awonderful holiday. If, at any time, you feel unwell, do nothesitate to speak to your Tour Manager who can assist you incontacting a doctor for consultation. If you are on a regularcourse of medicine/contraception, it is preferable to bring asupply sufficient for the whole time you are away from home asyour particular medicine and/or brand may not be readilyavailable in New Zealand.NB: It is very important you continually maintain high standardsof personal hygiene to minimise the risk of infection and illnesson tour. Your Tour Manager will provide you with helpful hintsrelating to your tour.

BudgetingThe amount of extra money you will need to cover incidentalexpenses such as nightlife, drinks, and gifts depends entirelyon personal tastes and lifestyle. As a rough guide, we suggestyou budget approximately NZ$100 per day.In New Zealand, there is 12.5% GST (Goods and Service Tax,included in the price) on all items (food, clothing, alcohol,souvenirs etc.).NB: The above is only a guideline and does not include costsof Optional Excursions.

ShoppingDuring your tour, you will be given the opportunity to see variousdemonstrations of local craft making where you may also decideto purchase items. The various shops are selected for theirstandard of demonstration, service and because they guaranteetheir products. These shops, however, are private businesses andhave no connection with Contiki. Any decision to purchase goodsfrom them is, therefore, entirely up to you. Often, various shopswill provide a mail service, but please be aware that it can take along time for the goods to arrive home and when they arrive theymay be liable to customs and excise duty. Customs and exciseregulations are different in every country and we recommend youobtain a copy of these before you leave home.

Explore more-optional acticvitiesA Contiki New Zealand tour is all about exciting ‘once in a lifetime’outdoor adventures. Some of these are included in the tour fare.

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General InformationExplore more-optional acticvities cont’d:However, to allow you the freedom of tailoring your holiday to yourown personal needs, there is also a wide range of optionalactivities available before, during and after your tour. To assist youwith planning your budget, a list of Optional Excursions is sent toyou with your final documents. Contiki does not operate nor haveany liability for any listed excursions as all are the responsibility ofThird Party Operators. Please remember that all adventureactivities are undertaken at your own risk. For any that youchoose, the Tour Manager will make firm bookings in advanceand you will be liable for all the costs at that time.

PhotographyWe have found that the average person take loads of photoswhilst in New Zealand, so ensure you have enough storagespace on your memory cards. Your Tour Manager will endeavourto allow as much time as possible for the taking of photographs.There will, however, be occasions, when it may be difficult andimpractical to stop the coach.

TippingThis is becoming increasingly accepted practice in all areas of theservice industry, but particularly in restaurants, bars and taxisworldwide. Likewise on your Contiki tour, if you feel that your Tourmanager and Driver have done an excellent job, then as a guidewe would recommend tipping up to the equivalent of NZ$3 perpassenger per day. However this is not compulsory. It’s up to you!

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General informationCalling home: ekitSave on International Calls. Look out for your Contiki GlobalPhonecard in your travel documents and set it up before you go.To make an international call, dial the access number for thecountry you are calling from (see card for details or visitwww.contiki.ekit.com for the New Zealand access number).Enter your ekit account number and PIN and listen to theprompts. Dial the country code (e.g. UK 44, Australia 61 orAmerica 1), area code (without the leading zero) and the phonenumber you wish to call. Your Tour Manager will gladlyrecommend the most efficient and convenient places from whichto make calls, as it may not be possible to call from some Contikispecial nightstops, except in the case of an extreme emergency.

Winter departuresOn our Winter Departures, please bear in mind theinconsistency of the weather and the shorter daylight hours. Forthese reasons, it may be necessary to make earlier starts and itmay not be possible to offer all our optional excursions. Also thewinter months can be used by some public works departmentsto decorate, renovate or renew exhibitions and therefore somepublic buildings could be closed. There is, however, the addedadvantage of less crowded museums, restaurants, etc. whentravelling during this time.

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General informationWeekends and public holidaysIt is unavoidable to have a touring programme that is not incertain places on weekends, public holidays and on days ofclosure for public buildings, shops and museums.We regret you may miss certain opportunities, but these arekept to a minimum.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2009/20102009Jan 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Year’s DayJan 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Year’s HolidayJan 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wellington Anniversary DayJan 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auckland Anniversary DayFeb 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Waitangi DayApr 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good FridayApr 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Easter MondayApr 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anzac DayJun 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Queen’s Birthday (observed)Oct 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Labour DayDec 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas DayDec 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boxing Day2010Jan 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Year’s DayJan 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Year’s HolidayJan 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wellington Anniversary DayFeb 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auckland Anniversary DayFeb 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Waitangi DayApr 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good FridayApr 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Easter MondayApr 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anzac DayJun 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Queen’s Birthday (observed)Oct 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Labour Day

USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERSAustralian Consulate (Auckland) . . . . . . . . . . .(09) 921 8800U.S.A. Consulate (Auckland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(09) 303 2724Japanese Consulate (Auckland) . . . . . . . . . . .(09) 303 4106Canadian Consulate (Wellington) . . . . . . . . . .(04) 473 9577British Consulate (Wellington) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(04) 924 2888German Consulate (Wellington) . . . . . . . . . . . .(04) 473 6063Air New Zealand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0800 737000Qantas Airways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0800 808767British Airways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(09) 966 9777Japan Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(09) 379 3202Singapore Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0800 808909United Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0800 747400Contiki Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(09) 300 1601

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General InformationClothing sizesSizes vary from country to country around the world. so as aguide we have listed the approximate comparative sizes.However, we do recommend before making the purchase,you make sure you are happy that the size of the article youare purchasing is correct.

MENSuits and CoatsAmerican/English 36 38 40 42 44 46 48Continental 46 48 50 52 54 56 58ShirtsAmerican/English 15 15

1⁄2 153⁄4 16 16

1⁄2 17 Continental 38 39 40 41 42 43 SweatersSizes S M L XLAmerican/English 34 36-38 40-42 44Continental 44 46-48 50-52 54 ShoesAmerican 7

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1⁄2 10 11Continental 40 41 42 43 44 45

WOMENDresses, Coats and SuitsAmerican 32 34 36 38 40

English 10 12 14 16 18

Continental 38 40 42 44 46

Blouses and SweatersAmerican 32 34 36 38 40 42 44

English 34 36 38 40 42 44 46

Continental 40 42 44 46 48 50 52

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CHILDRENChildren’s ClothesAmerican 1 4 6 8 10 13 15

English 1 2 5 7 9 10 12

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General InformationReceiving mail on tourIt is always good to receive mail whilst away from home. Toensure your mail finds its way to you, make sure you adviseyour friends and relatives to put your tour code and arrival dateas well as your name and address on the envelope. Contikicannot accept responsibility for mail or lost correspondence.

e.g. Mr. John SmithContiki Tour - Grand ExplorerArrival Date: 30 March 2008c/o Bealey’s HotelP.O Box 21-189EdgewareChristchurchNEW ZEALAND

IMPORTANT: Advise your friends and family to:1. Use Airmail only.2. Always show a return address on the envelope.3. Airmail at least TEN DAYS from Australia (2 weeks all other

countries) prior to your arrival at any given place.

AUCKLAND

Mercure Hotel AucklandP.O. Box 1707NewtonAuckland

CHRISTCHURCH

Bealey’s HotelP.O. Box 21-189EdgewareChristchurch

QUEENSTOWN

Queenstown LodgeP.O. Box 453Queenstown

WELLINGTON

Abel Tasman Hotel169 Willis St.PO Box 11173Wellington

Mailing addresses

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General informationThe Traveller�s Ten Commandments1. Thou shalt not expect to find things as they are at home for

thou hast left home to find things different.2. Thou shalt not take things too seriously, for a carefree mind is

the essence of a carefree holiday.3. Thou shalt not let other tourists get on thy nerves as we are all

here for the same reason and thou art paying good money toenjoy thyself.

4. Thou must know at all times where thy passport lies, for aperson without a passport is a person without a country.

5. Thou shalt not worry, for he that worrieth hath no pleasure. 6. Remember that thou art a guest in other lands and he that

treateth his host with respect shall in turn be respected. To learnto speaketh �please� and �thank-you� in thy host�s tongue willmake thee thy host�s friends.

7. Thou shalt not judge the entire people of a country by oneperson who was a poor host.

8. Thou shalt remember that to err is human and to forgive isdivine.

9. When in Rome, thou shalt be prepared to do as the Romans do.10. Thou shouldst remember that if thou was expected to stay in

one place, thou would have been created with roots. anon.

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New ZealanduncoveredThe following pages contain background notes on thehistory and geography of New Zealand. We hope you findit useful and interesting.

‘To travel hopefully is better than to arrive’Robert Louis Stevenson

GeneralNew Zealand is situated in the South Pacific just west of theInternational Dateline.It is approximately 1,600 kilometres south east of Australia,9,000 kilometres from Singapore and 11,000 kilometres southwest of San Francisco. The two major islands of New Zealand,the North and South Islands, separated by the narrow CookStrait, give the country a combined area of approximately269,000 square kilometres.New Zealand has a wide variety of spectacular scenery in acomparatively compact area - snow capped mountains, deeplakes, sub-tropical rainforests, glow worm caves, glaciers andsnowfields, volcanoes and thermal geysers.The coastline is long and has many beautiful beaches.Mountains cover a large part of the South Island and CentralNorth Island and there are 19 peaks over 3,000 metres, thehighest being Mount Cook at 3,754 metres.

Comparative size of New Zealand to other countries:Country Area

(thousand sq.km)New Zealand 269United Kingdom 244Japan 368Australia 7,707USA 9,363Canada 9,961

ClimateThe climate is temperate andequable with a sunshine averageof about 2,000 hours annually.Rainfall for the greater part ofthe country ranges between60-150 cm annually.Temperature variationsbetween seasonsare generallysmall except ininterior South Islandwhere widerranges are recorded.

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New ZealanduncoveredShort historyWhen New Zealand was discovered by the Dutch navigator AbelTasman in 1642, it was found to be already inhabited by the Maoripeople who had migrated from Polynesia in ocean-going canoes.Oral Maori history supports the view that the migration was spreadover several generations and perhaps centuries, with final migrationof considerable magnitude in approximately AD 1350.Further voyages followed, notably those of James Cook who in thelatter part of the 18th century was the first European to set foot onNew Zealand. His extensive charting of the New Zealand coastlinedispelled the myth that the West Coast, first charted by Tasmanwas the coastline of the ‘Great Southern Continent’ that wasbelieved to exist by leading geographers of the time.The First European settlers arrived in 1792 and in following yearscoastal whaling stations were established and missionaries arrived.Colonisation began in earnest in 1825, but it was not until 1840 thatany major scheme showed success. The immediate effect ofEuropean contact was the outbreak of a series of wars betweencolonists and the Maori, but after 1870 there was no furtherhostilities and a lasting peace has prevailed since that time.British Sovereignty was formally proclaimed over New Zealand in1840 by Captain Hobson with the Treaty of Waitangi but allterritorial rights remained with the Maori Chiefs and their tribes.In 1861 large alluvial deposits of gold were discovered in the SouthIsland and this led to a large influx of prospectors and miners frommany parts of the world.This increased wealth and population, stimulated economic andpolitical growth in New Zealand. Dominion status was achieved in1907, when New Zealand became a fully self-governing nationwithin the then British Empire, but complete autonomy from Britainwas not gained until 1947 when the Statute of Westminster (1931)was formally adopted by the New Zealand Government.New Zealand is a member nation of the Commonwealth. DuringWorld War I and World War II, New Zealand troops fought withBritish and allied troops and contingents were sent both to Koreaand Malaysia in the 1950’s and Vietnam in the 1960’s.Historic and economic links with Britain, Western Europe andAustralia have remained, but more recently with the signing ofagreements such as the SEATO Treaty and the South Pacific Forum,New Zealand’s scope of interest has widened to include South EastAsia, the South Pacific and many other areas of the world.

The peopleOf New Zealand’s population of 4.1 million, approximately 75%live in the North Island. 85% live in urban areas, while 65% of thisnumber are concentrated in eight major centres.Auckland 1,300,000, Wellington and Hutt 450,000, Christchurch350,000, Hamilton 130,000, Dunedin 118,000 Napier and Hastings125,000, Palmerston North 75,000 and Invercargill 50,000.Apart from the Maori population of 565,000 New Zealanders arepredominantly of United Kingdom descent although there is asizable number of citizens of Dutch, Chinese and Indian descent.

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New ZealanduncoveredThe people cont’d:The table below shows the composition of the total populationby broad ethnic origins.

% of PopulationEuropean 68Maori 15Polynesian 7Chinese 4Indian 3Other 3

Some 880,000 persons (21% of total population) were born inoverseas countries. These settlers were predominantly from theUnited Kingdom and Australia, but substantial numbers camefrom the Pacific Islands, Netherlands, India and China.

The MaoriThe Maori people are the original settlers in New Zealand whosemigrations are thought to have preceded European settlement bysome 400-500 years. Isolated from outside influence until Europeandiscovery, the Maori developed a unique culture comprised ofhighly developed social and ritualistic customs, and as a race, theydisplayed a great deal of courage. The traditional Maori art and craftpersists today and over the past five to ten years there has been amajor revival of interest. Maori art reflects the Polynesian origins ofthe people but it has a distinctive and unique form. Wood carving,intricately designed, was the principal expression, but weaving,stonework and tattooing became highly developed.The Maori language is still spoken particularly by the North IslandMaori, but there are many who have never learnt to speak theirnative tongue. Educators and the Maori people have been awareof this shortcoming and the language is being incorporated intothe curriculum of an increasing number of secondary schools.Although Maori was not a written language before the coming ofthe white missionaries, it is a language rich in the tradition of bothlegend and poetry which played a primary part in Maori life. Maorilive in harmony with other New Zealanders and form an integralpart of New Zealand society. Inter-marriage between the Maoriand European communities is common. Although an increasingnumber of Maori are moving into urban areas, the traditionalMaori way of life still continues in many parts of the country.

The governmentNew Zealand is a self-governing Member of the Commonwealthof Nations, with its seat of Government in Wellington.The Crown is represented by a Governor-General appointed bythe Queen. Parliament consists of one House, the ‘House ofRepresentatives’ and elections are held every three years. Thetwo main political opponents are Labour and National Parties.Maori votes are allocated seven of the 120 seats in the House ofRepresentatives, voters of Maori extraction have the choice ofeither Maori or European roll.

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New ZealanduncoveredThe government cont’d:In defined urban and country areas, a system of local governmenthas jurisdiction over rating, roads, building and general localadministration.

ReligionNew Zealand enjoys religious diversity. Christian denominationsare strongly represented as shown by the following statistics:

% of PopulationAnglican (Church of England) 29.0Presbyterian 18.0Roman Catholic 15.0Methodist 6.0Baptist 2.0Other 30.0

AgricultureNew Zealand’s agriculture products provide the major source of thecountry’s income through export. New Zealand has become thebiggest exporter of sheep, meat and dairy products in the world andis also the second largest exporter of wool. These three agricultureexports account for 64 per cent of the country’s total exports. Inaddition, a wide and expanding range of annual crops is grown.Land utilisation is advanced. One-third of the total land mass issown in grass, one-third can be described as marginal agriculturalland (supporting grazing stock or planted in commercial forest). Theremaining one-third is mountainous. Thirty-one per cent of NewZealand farms are smaller than 40 hectares in size and embracedairy and pig farms as well as market gardens (vegetable growing).Farms of 2,000 hectares or more make up 49 per cent of utilisedland; many cover steep hill country that cannot be cultivated bymachinery but provide excellent grazing for sheep and cattle.

CropsGrain production, fruit growing and berry-fruit cultivation areimportant agricultural pursuits in New Zealand.

DairyingDue to the climate in New Zealand, no housing of stock isnecessary as grass grows the year round. This good growingclimate coupled with stable rainfall, has assisted the dairy industryin its role as the world’s biggest and most efficient exporter ofdairy produce. Amongst dairy products exported from NewZealand, butter and cheddar cheese have been principalcommodities to date, with casein and skimmed milk powderproducts also figuring prominently.

WoolNew Zealand is ideally suited to sheep farming enterprises. High-country farms concentrate on wool production, while the morefertile lowland farms - carrying up to 13 sheep per hectare -specialise in lamb and mutton production. South Island fatteningfarms carry many Corriedale sheep, however, Romney flocks, a

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New ZealanduncoveredWool cont’d:dual-purpose (meat and wool) breed specially developed in NewZealand,make up the majority; they constitute 66 per cent of thetotal sheep population. With about 50 million sheep on farms, it’snot surprising that New Zealand is the third-largest producer andsecond-largest exporter of wool in the world.

Forest industryAfter agriculture, forestry is the most important industry. There aremore than 750,000 hectares of fast-growing planted forest in thecountry as a result of over 20 years of extensive planning,development and cutting of earlier, mature forested areas. Forestsof native New Zealand tree species cover about 6.2 millionhectares of the country. Forest industries produce timber, woodpulp, newsprint, wrapping papers, carton boards, printing papers,building boards, plywood, veneers, turpentine, tall oil and otherproducts for export while supplying about 90 per cent of NewZealand’s own forest product needs.

IndustryOver 308,000 New Zealanders are employed by the country’smanufacturing industries. These include plants concerned with theprocessing of textile and leather goods, fruit and vegetables,tobacco, rubber goods, plastics, building bricks, tiles, cement,plywood, hardboard, paints and furniture.Aircraft engineering and manufacture, electrical cable production,the processing of chemicals, soap, cosmetics, pottery, glassware,matches, cardboard cartons, wrapping paper, and the productionof whiteware appliances also contribute to employment in themanufacturing industry. Industry is also engaged in theprocessing of natural mineral resources. Apart from the pulp andpaper industries, new ventures include oil refining, the processingof New Zealand’s own off-shore oil and gas condensates, thesmelting of aluminium, the mining of iron and deposits, andprocessing associated with steel and glass production.

LanguageEnglish and Maori are the official languages of New Zealand. Manyplace names are Maori names, so you will get used to thepronunciation whilst visiting. The standard version used today is quitesimple as it has been written as it was first heard by early missionaries.All consonants are pronounced as in English, except ‘wh’ which isgenerally pronounced as ‘f’ and ‘ng’ which is pronounced as in ‘sing’.The vowel sounds are as follows:

‘a’ as in car‘e’ as in they‘i’ as in feet‘o’ as in pour‘u’ as in flew

FloraNew Zealand has long been isolated from any other land-massand as a result has developed a native tree and plant list thatcontains a high proportion of unique species.

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New ZealanduncoveredFlora cont’d: Native forest is characterised by a wide variation, from high country‘beech’ forests with their carpets of moss underfoot, to importantluxuriant coastal rainforests with a distinctive sub-tropical appearancedue to the occurrence of the native palm tree, the ‘nikau’ and manylarge tree ferns. Some of the native trees have been important timberproducers, such as the kauri, rimu, totara and cacti.

Fauna New Zealand has no native land mammals apart from two rather rarebats. Recently however, imported pigs, goats, deer, rabbits, wallabies,weasels, ferrets, opossums and many others have establishedthemselves. There are no snakes and very little by the way of otherharmful creatures. Our native bird fauna contains many unusual birdspecies, such as the kiwi and weka, which cannot fly, the melodiousbellbird and tui, honeyeaters of the forest, the kea, a large mountainparrot, the morepork or native owl, the kotuku or white heron, sacredto the Maoris, the fernbird with a tail like a fern frond and so on. Alongthe extensive coastline are many seabirds, among them penguins andthe great albatrosses. Introduced birds include sparrows, finches,blackbirds, thrushes and others, brought to remind British settlers ofhome, as well as game birds such as pheasants, quail and CanadianGeese. Lakes and rivers contain introduced trout and salmon.

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Your notesWe’ve included this section for you to record your mostmemorable moments of your trip, to keep as a specialmomento of your Contiki Holiday.

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