Grand Explorer Mar 18 2009 Auckland to Christchurch

5 Jan 2009 Anthony said

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• 12 Jan 2009 Dazzatron said

  

  I will be going on that tour as well as my cousin Melanie just finished organising her part of the tour and flights. She only decided to go about a week ago so have been scrambling to organise it all in a hurry. We are both from SA and are looking forward to the trip.
  
  Darryn

  I will be going on that tour as well as my cousin Melanie just finished organising her part of the tour and flights. She only decided to go about a week ago so have been scrambling to organise it all in a hurry. We are both from SA and are looking forward to the trip.<BR><BR>Darryn or Cancel
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• 16 Jan 2009 Anthony said

  

  Hi Darryn,
  
  I was just starting to think that I was going on this tour by myself. I’m from Perth but I’ve been to SA before. Look forward to seeing you and Melanie on the trip. <!--graemlin::)-->
  
  Anthony

  Hi Darryn,<BR><BR>I was just starting to think that I was going on this tour by myself. I'm from Perth but I've been to SA before. Look forward to seeing you and Melanie on the trip. <img src="http://connect.contiki.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smiler" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::)--><BR><BR>Anthony or Cancel
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• 25 Jan 2009 Explorer1120485 said

  

  Hey guys,
  I’m also thinking of doing this trip although a bit nervous. Have never done Contiki before and going by myself. Sounds like a good tour though. How old are you guys? I’m 29 and from Scotland although been having a gap year in Australia so will be coming from Oz.

  Hey guys,<BR>I'm also thinking of doing this trip although a bit nervous. Have never done Contiki before and going by myself. Sounds like a good tour though. How old are you guys? I'm 29 and from Scotland although been having a gap year in Australia so will be coming from Oz. or Cancel
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• 26 Jan 2009 Dazzatron said

  

  Im 26 my cousin is 21 it is her first overseas trip and contiki tour but I did one back in 2004. I Went to America and did 3 Contiki tours and had a awesome time meet some great people from around the world and am still in contact with alot of people from the trip. I am hopeing for the same out of this tour. And if you are nervous about coming on your own I wouldn’t be I did the USA trip on my own and everyone on the tour was welcoming and we all got on great the first night we had in Las Vegas we were all out partying as if we new each other for years. Hope to catch up with you all in 51 days.

  Im 26 my cousin is 21 it is her first overseas trip and contiki tour but I did one back in 2004. I Went to America and did 3 Contiki tours and had a awesome time meet some great people from around the world and am still in contact with alot of people from the trip. I am hopeing for the same out of this tour. And if you are nervous about coming on your own I wouldn't be I did the USA trip on my own and everyone on the tour was welcoming and we all got on great the first night we had in Las Vegas we were all out partying as if we new each other for years. Hope to catch up with you all in 51 days. or Cancel
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• 28 Jan 2009 Christian said

  

  I’m 30 from Canada coming with my gf also 30. Can’t wait! :-)

  I'm 30 from Canada coming with my gf also 30. Can't wait! :-) or Cancel
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• 29 Jan 2009 Dazzatron said

  

  Good to hear from another person who’s coming at this rate we will all know each other by the time we go. Canada is on the list of country’s I want to visit but will have to wait a few years got this tour this year and planning a trip to Europe in 2010. See you in 47 Days.

  Good to hear from another person who's coming at this rate we will all know each other by the time we go. Canada is on the list of country's I want to visit but will have to wait a few years got this tour this year and planning a trip to Europe in 2010. See you in 47 Days. or Cancel
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• 1 Feb 2009 Anthony said

  

  Hi Everyone. I’m 28 and I am also travelling by myself. I’ve heard from a lot of people who have done this same tour and they tell my it is the most fun I will ever have. Look forward to seeing you all there.

  Hi Everyone. I'm 28 and I am also travelling by myself. I've heard from a lot of people who have done this same tour and they tell my it is the most fun I will ever have. Look forward to seeing you all there. or Cancel
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• 15 Feb 2009 Contiki Noob said

  

  G’day group, I’m Brad and my old school friend Kelly & I will be there on tour…
  
  Looking forward to lots of adventures with many new friends!!
  
  Oh and if anyone hasn’t heard I believe you can get the canyon swing for free if ya do it in the nude… have a think about that one!! hahaha <!--graemlin::eek:-->

  G'day group, I'm Brad and my old school friend Kelly & I will be there on tour... <BR><BR>Looking forward to lots of adventures with many new friends!! <BR><BR>Oh and if anyone hasn't heard I believe you can get the canyon swing for free if ya do it in the nude... have a think about that one!! hahaha <img src="http://connect.contiki.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif" alt="Eeker" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::eek:--> or Cancel
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• 16 Feb 2009 Dazzatron said

  

  I think I will leave the “nude” canyon swing to you brad no one wants to see me like that. Anyway look forward to meeting you and Kelly as well as all the others, not to long to go until the trip now only 30 days more.

  I think I will leave the "nude" canyon swing to you brad no one wants to see me like that. Anyway look forward to meeting you and Kelly as well as all the others, not to long to go until the trip now only 30 days more. or Cancel
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• 28 Feb 2009 Contiki Noob said

  

  Oh thanks mate I was hoping some people would join me… ahahahaha <!--graemlin::D--> No matter, is anyone booked to stay an extra night or two? We finish on the 1st I think and we leave on the 3rd, anyone else sticking around the extra days?

  Oh thanks mate I was hoping some people would join me... ahahahaha <img src="http://connect.contiki.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::D--> No matter, is anyone booked to stay an extra night or two? We finish on the 1st I think and we leave on the 3rd, anyone else sticking around the extra days? or Cancel
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• 28 Feb 2009 Dazzatron said

  

  Me and Melanie are leaving on the 2nd I was going to stay the extra day but in the end decided to spend an extra night in Brisbane after the trip on the way home. But our flight is at 4PM so should have all morning to get out and do something around Christchurch.

  Me and Melanie are leaving on the 2nd I was going to stay the extra day but in the end decided to spend an extra night in Brisbane after the trip on the way home. But our flight is at 4PM so should have all morning to get out and do something around Christchurch. or Cancel
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• 1 Mar 2009 Contiki Noob said

  

  For sure mate that would be awesome… Hit me up on Facebook mate http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=594932735&ref=profile that should work. Full name is Brad Allen but there are many of me!! hahaha <!--graemlin::cool:-->

  For sure mate that would be awesome... Hit me up on Facebook mate <A HREF="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=594932735&ref=profile" TARGET=_blank>http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=594932735&ref=profile</A> that should work. Full name is Brad Allen but there are many of me!! hahaha <img src="http://connect.contiki.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gif" alt="Cool" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::cool:--> or Cancel
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• 12 Mar 2009 EscalatorEd said

  

  Hi from London,
  
  Not long now until Wednesday. Anyone else feeling nervous and excited at the sametime? At this point I am just hoping I get on the right plane. I will be flying over on the Monday and staying at the Mercure Hotel. Anyone fancy meeting up on the Monday/Tuesday night for a drink or two? Chat back on here or email me.
  
  Ed (eddyrichards at gmail.com)

  Hi from London,<BR><BR>Not long now until Wednesday. Anyone else feeling nervous and excited at the sametime? At this point I am just hoping I get on the right plane. I will be flying over on the Monday and staying at the Mercure Hotel. Anyone fancy meeting up on the Monday/Tuesday night for a drink or two? Chat back on here or email me. <BR><BR>Ed (eddyrichards at gmail.com) or Cancel
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• 12 Mar 2009 Dazzatron said

  

  I will be in for a few drinks on the Tuesday night and I am sure Melanie will be as well but I am not sure what time we will be at the Hotel as our plane lands at 5:00pm so will probably be there an hour or 2 after that. Look forward to meeting you all.
  
  PS EscalatorEd I added you on facebook based on you email.
  
  If anyone else wants to add me on facebook here is the link
  http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=634909900&ref=profile

  I will be in for a few drinks on the Tuesday night and I am sure Melanie will be as well but I am not sure what time we will be at the Hotel as our plane lands at 5:00pm so will probably be there an hour or 2 after that. Look forward to meeting you all.<BR><BR>PS EscalatorEd I added you on facebook based on you email.<BR><BR>If anyone else wants to add me on facebook here is the link<BR> <A HREF="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=634909900&ref=profile" TARGET=_blank>http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=634909900&ref=profile</A> or Cancel
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• 14 Mar 2009 Sharyn said

  

  Hi all,
  I am doing the Scenic Southern part of the trip (will start on your day 9) Traveling alone, and for the first time. . .eep! A lit <!--graemlin::)-->tle more nervous now that I realise I will be joining a group that has already got to know each other!! Very excited all the same, see you over there!!

  Hi all,<BR>I am doing the Scenic Southern part of the trip (will start on your day 9) Traveling alone, and for the first time. . .eep! A lit <img src="http://connect.contiki.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smiler" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::)-->tle more nervous now that I realise I will be joining a group that has already got to know each other!! Very excited all the same, see you over there!! or Cancel
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• 14 Mar 2009 Contiki Noob said

  

  Don’t worry Sharyn, we’ll all be very friendly people and will welcome you with open arms and a couple of shots to get the party started!! lol, see ya on the southern part of the trip!!

  Don't worry Sharyn, we'll all be very friendly people and will welcome you with open arms and a couple of shots to get the party started!! lol, see ya on the southern part of the trip!! or Cancel
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• 15 Mar 2009 Sharyn said

  

  Thanks, feeling a lot less nervous, and much more excited today!

  Thanks, feeling a lot less nervous, and much more excited today! or Cancel
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• 15 Mar 2009 Dazzatron said

  

  I joined 1 of my tours I did in the US in the middle and everyone was welcoming and I am sure we will be the same to you as well.

  I joined 1 of my tours I did in the US in the middle and everyone was welcoming and I am sure we will be the same to you as well. or Cancel
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• 16 Mar 2009 Sharyn said

  

  Thanks guys. . . enjoy the first part of you trip, see you over there!!

  Thanks guys. . . enjoy the first part of you trip, see you over there!! or Cancel
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• 16 Mar 2009 Anthony said

  

  Hi Everyone,
  
  It’s Saint Patricks day and I think we should celebrate it tonight before the tour starts tomorrow. I’m not statying at the mecure but I can easily meet everyone there as I’m just down the road. What time was everyone thinking of catching up, I’ll meet you all at the same time.
  
  Anthony

  Hi Everyone,<BR><BR>It's Saint Patricks day and I think we should celebrate it tonight before the tour starts tomorrow. I'm not statying at the mecure but I can easily meet everyone there as I'm just down the road. What time was everyone thinking of catching up, I'll meet you all at the same time.<BR><BR>Anthony or Cancel
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