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About AAT Kings

About AAT Kings

A century’s worth of exploration means AAT Kings offers unparalleled knowledge of Australia and New Zealand – its highlights, its secrets, and the people that bring them to life.

We’re talking about iconic world-class attractions as well as unexpected experiences, the ones you won’t find in a ....more

Reasons to tour with AAT Kings

Indigenous culture

Exclusive experiences

Committed to your wellbeing

Destination specialists for Australia & New Zealand touring

Sustainability focus

Award winning Tour Operator

What We Offer

We get beneath the skin of the destinations we take you to, offering only-locals-know adventures and insights that most other travellers will never even know existed. We take you places, and our passionate insiders – whether vintners, farmers, astronomers, chefs, historians or Indigenous artists – reveal their true beauty.

We’re constantly ....more

Our Story

A century ago, the Australian outback was but a twinkle in most travellers’ eyes. But thanks to visionaries like the Pyke family and Bill King, the way we explore the Land Down Under was about to change in unimaginable ways. Over the coming decades, maps were unfolded, desert cruisers and ....more

Sustainability

We’re captivated by the places we visit, from the rugged, crimson sands of Australia’s outback deserts to the verdant forests and inky depths of New Zealand’s fjords and valleys. Our passion for our lands, their people and wildlife is part of what makes each AAT Kings experience unique, and is ....more

Awards

AAT Kings has been operating for over 100 years and we hold the first coach touring licenses issued in Australia. More than 250,000 passengers experience an AAT Kings tour every year and we're consistently recognised and awarded by the industry.

How we're working to make you feel COVID-safe on your trip

Please contact us for our latest COVID-19 policies

Cultural Preservation

Community support and cultural preservation by targeting overtourism through the inclusion of new MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experiences, the creation of a standalone strategy to encourage greater diversity and inclusion at AAT Kings, and our global give-back efforts.

Responsible Tourism

We’re captivated by the places we visit, from the rugged, crimson sands of Australia’s outback deserts to the verdant forests and inky depths of New Zealand’s fjords and valleys. Our passion for our lands, their people and wildlife is part of what makes each AAT Kings experience unique, and is ....more

Environmental Sustainability

Sustainability and conservation by targeting climate change, sustainable food production and responsible consumption through carbon management, renewable energy, the food cycle, waste reduction, and the elimination of single-use plastics.

Accreditations and Associations

ATAS, AFTA, CATO, QUALMARK, The Travel Corporation, Treadright Foundation

Social Responsibility

AAT Kings Reviews

Ann Purcell  

Well worth the money

24-Feb-2023

Absolutely wonderful trip. Tastes of southern Australia. Hotels were good quality. Sightseeing was amazing. Manuela our travel director was lovely. A great trip all round

Lynda Whittingham  

Particularly loved QUEENSTOWN (jet boat) and plane ride over Mt Cook

18-Feb-2023

Great guide “Dexter” who was pleasant and knowledgeable, skilled and pleasant driver, Aaron, interesting activities, and comfortable hotels in good locations. I have been on organized bus trips in different countries and this company stands out. I would travel with them again. Read less

Trusted Customer  

Milford Sound , West Coast , Queenstown, Christchurch

22-Feb-2023

The most professional tour group i have ever travelled with. Both tour director (Hope) & driver (Dave) had extensive knowledge of NZ. Highly recommended.

Keith Jones  

Christchurch, Milford Sound and the Franz Joseph Railway journey

02-Mar-2023

Very professional service throughout. Friendly experienced tour guide imparting excellent knowledge and local anecdotes. Friendly professional driver enhanced the overall pleasure. Excellent hotels throughout the holiday.

Allison Cooper  

Wonderful experience, highlight had to be Uluru so spiritual and beautiful

22-Feb-2023

Very professional. Excellent travel director very knowledgeable and a lovely guy. Amazing experience seeing do many great places.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

The beauty of taking a holiday with us is you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.

Can I join the tour once it has departed?

It is important to adhere to departure times while on tour for the comfort of everyone on-board, and to make sure no one misses out on the planned experiences. The coach will not be able to wait for you, and in some instances, if you miss a departure time you will need to make your own way to the next destination to re-join the tour.

Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

AAT Kings operated Guided Holidays have competitive single supplement rates available if you prefer to confirm your own room. Or we can match you to share with a guest of the same gender at no extra cost. If we fail to match you, we will accommodate you in a single room at no extra cost.

How long has the tour company been trading?

Over 100 years

What documents will I receive before I travel?

We will email your documents to you approximately four weeks before your departure date provided you have completed your pre trip registration using the My Travel Portal. If you’ve booked through a travel agent, your documents will be emailed directly to your agent.

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tourhub | AAT Kings | Kia Ora New Zealand | Tour Map
16 Nights $6460 $5230
19% off
Past guests of AAT Kings receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking. Terms apply.
tourhub | AAT Kings | Kia Ora New Zealand
16 Nights $6460 $5230
19% off
Past guests of AAT Kings receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking. Terms apply.
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Visiting: Queenstown, New Zealand, Omarama, Te Anau, ...more

Visiting: Queenstown, New Zealand, Omarama, Te Anau, Wellington, Rotorua, Dunedin, Bay of Islands, Christchurch, Auckland, Franz Josef ...less View Tour

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tourhub | AAT Kings | Essence of New Zealand | Tour Map
17 Nights $6810 $5514
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tourhub | AAT Kings | Essence of New Zealand
17 Nights $6810 $5514
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Visiting: Dunedin, Fiordland National Park, Franz Josef, ...more

Visiting: Dunedin, Fiordland National Park, Franz Josef, Nelson, Queenstown, Omarama, Rotorua, Stewart Island, Christchurch, New Zealand, Auckland, Napier, Wellington, Invercargill, Punakaiki ...less View Tour

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tourhub | AAT Kings | New Zealand Magic | Tour Map
16 Nights $6460 $5230
19% off
Past guests of AAT Kings receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking. Terms apply.
tourhub | AAT Kings | New Zealand Magic
16 Nights $6460 $5230
19% off
Past guests of AAT Kings receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking. Terms apply.
106 Views

Visiting: Auckland, Christchurch, Omarama, Wellington, New ...more

Visiting: Auckland, Christchurch, Omarama, Wellington, New Zealand, Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Dunedin, Franz Josef, Picton, Queenstown, Te Anau ...less View Tour

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tourhub | AAT Kings | New Zealand Vista | Tour Map
13 Nights $5500 $4453
19% off
Past guests of AAT Kings receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking. Terms apply.
tourhub | AAT Kings | New Zealand Vista
13 Nights $5500 $4453
19% off
Past guests of AAT Kings receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking. Terms apply.
70 Views

Visiting: New Zealand, Te Anau, Wellington, Omarama, ...more

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tourhub | AAT Kings | Southern Spirit | Tour Map
12 Nights $5025 $4068
19% off
Past guests of AAT Kings receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking. Terms apply.
tourhub | AAT Kings | Southern Spirit
12 Nights $5025 $4068
19% off
Past guests of AAT Kings receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking. Terms apply.
32 Views

Visiting: New Zealand, Punakaiki, Wellington, Dunedin, ...more

Visiting: New Zealand, Punakaiki, Wellington, Dunedin, Stewart Island, Lake Tekapo, Franz Josef, Nelson, Queenstown, Invercargill, Christchurch ...less View Tour

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tourhub | AAT Kings | Spirit of New Zealand | Tour Map
15 Nights $7845
tourhub | AAT Kings | Spirit of New Zealand
15 Nights $7845
19 Views

Visiting: Bay of Islands, New Zealand, Auckland, Napier, ...more

Visiting: Bay of Islands, New Zealand, Auckland, Napier, Wellington, Franz Josef, Stewart Island, Nelson, Queenstown, Dunedin, Punakaiki, Christchurch, Rotorua ...less View Tour

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tourhub | AAT Kings | Kings Canyon and Uluru | Tour Map
2 Nights $1035 $888
14% off
Past guests of AAT Kings receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking. Terms apply.
tourhub | AAT Kings | Kings Canyon and Uluru
2 Nights $1035 $888
14% off
Past guests of AAT Kings receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking. Terms apply.
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Visiting: Australia, Uluru, Alice Springs ...more

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tourhub | AAT Kings | Jewels of the Bay | Tour Map
3 Nights $1429 $1157
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tourhub | AAT Kings | Jewels of the Bay
3 Nights $1429 $1157
19% off
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Visiting: Bay of Islands, Auckland, New Zealand ...more

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tourhub | AAT Kings | Iconic North | Tour Map
6 Nights $2993 $2851
GTR
Past guests of AAT Kings receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking. Terms apply.
tourhub | AAT Kings | Iconic North
6 Nights $2993 $2851
GTR
Past guests of AAT Kings receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking. Terms apply.
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Visiting: Wellington, Auckland, Rotorua, New Zealand ...more

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tourhub | AAT Kings | Iconic North | Tour Map
5 Nights $3660
tourhub | AAT Kings | Iconic North
5 Nights $3660
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Visiting: Rotorua, Auckland, Wellington, New Zealand ...more

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tourhub | AAT Kings | Outback Explorer: Uluru to Adelaide | Tour Map
2 Nights $1365
tourhub | AAT Kings | Outback Explorer: Uluru to Adelaide
2 Nights $1365
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Visiting: Coober Pedy, Australia, Adelaide, Port Augusta ...more

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tourhub | AAT Kings | Southern Spotlight | Tour Map
8 Nights $3655 $2959
19% off
Past guests of AAT Kings receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking. Terms apply.
tourhub | AAT Kings | Southern Spotlight
8 Nights $3655 $2959
19% off
Past guests of AAT Kings receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking. Terms apply.
26 Views

Visiting: Omarama, Te Anau, Franz Josef, Queenstown, New ...more

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tourhub | AAT Kings | Northern Territory Explorer | Tour Map
9 Nights $4930
tourhub | AAT Kings | Northern Territory Explorer
9 Nights $4930
17 Views

Visiting: Kakadu National Park, Australia, Tennant Creek, ...more

Visiting: Kakadu National Park, Australia, Tennant Creek, Uluru, Alice Springs, Darwin ...less View Tour

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tourhub | AAT Kings | Southern Capitals - City Meets Bush | Tour Map
4 Nights $2130 $1725
19% off
Past guests of AAT Kings receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking. Terms apply.
tourhub | AAT Kings | Southern Capitals - City Meets Bush
4 Nights $2130 $1725
19% off
Past guests of AAT Kings receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking. Terms apply.
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Visiting: Melbourne, Australia, Canberra ...more

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tourhub | AAT Kings | Northern Territory Dreaming | Tour Map
11 Nights $8165 $7055
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tourhub | AAT Kings | Northern Territory Dreaming
11 Nights $8165 $7055
14% off
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Visiting: Kings Canyon, Uluru, Australia, Kakadu National ...more

Visiting: Kings Canyon, Uluru, Australia, Kakadu National Park, Nitmiluk National Park, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Alice Springs, Darwin ...less View Tour

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tourhub | AAT Kings | Tassie's East Coast Highlights | Tour Map
4 Nights $1835 $1486
19% off
Past guests of AAT Kings receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking. Terms apply.
tourhub | AAT Kings | Tassie's East Coast Highlights
4 Nights $1835 $1486
19% off
Past guests of AAT Kings receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking. Terms apply.
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Visiting: Hobart, Launceston, Australia, Port Arthur, ...more

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tourhub | AAT Kings | Contrasts of New Zealand | Tour Map
5 Nights $6410
tourhub | AAT Kings | Contrasts of New Zealand
5 Nights $6410
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Visiting: Milford Sound, Christchurch, Auckland, New ...more

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tourhub | AAT Kings | Kakadu & Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge | Tour Map
2 Nights $1299 $1113
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tourhub | AAT Kings | Kakadu & Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge
2 Nights $1299 $1113
14% off
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Visiting: Australia, Nitmiluk National Park, Kakadu ...more

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tourhub | AAT Kings | Kings Canyon, Uluru and Kata Tjuta | Tour Map
3 Nights $1519 $1302
14% off
Past guests of AAT Kings receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking. Terms apply.
tourhub | AAT Kings | Kings Canyon, Uluru and Kata Tjuta
3 Nights $1519 $1302
14% off
Past guests of AAT Kings receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking. Terms apply.
29 Views

Visiting: Alice Springs, Kings Canyon, Uluru, Kata Tjuta, ...more

Visiting: Alice Springs, Kings Canyon, Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Australia ...less View Tour

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tourhub | AAT Kings | Untamed Kimberley & West Coast | Tour Map
20 Nights $12485 $10108
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tourhub | AAT Kings | Untamed Kimberley & West Coast
20 Nights $12485 $10108
19% off
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Visiting: Australia, Broome, Darwin, Halls Creek, Kalbarri ...more

Visiting: Australia, Broome, Darwin, Halls Creek, Kalbarri National Park, Kununurra, Karratha, Katherine, Exmouth, Fitzroy Crossing, El Questro Wilderness Park, Perth, Monkey Mia, Port Hedland, Karijini National Park, Shark Bay ...less View Tour

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tourhub | AAT Kings | Remarkable Adelaide to Kangaroo Island | Tour Map
4 Nights $2225 $1801
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tourhub | AAT Kings | Remarkable Adelaide to Kangaroo Island
4 Nights $2225 $1801
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Visiting: Adelaide, Australia, Kangaroo Island ...more

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tourhub | AAT Kings | Southern Spectacular | Tour Map
9 Nights $4424 $4214
GTR
Past guests of AAT Kings receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking. Terms apply.
tourhub | AAT Kings | Southern Spectacular
9 Nights $4424 $4214
GTR
Past guests of AAT Kings receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking. Terms apply.
24 Views

Visiting: Dunedin, Fiordland National Park, Punakaiki, ...more

Visiting: Dunedin, Fiordland National Park, Punakaiki, Queenstown, Christchurch, Franz Josef/Waiau, New Zealand ...less View Tour

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tourhub | AAT Kings | Monkey Mia Dolphins & West Coast | Tour Map
4 Nights $2340 $1895
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tourhub | AAT Kings | Monkey Mia Dolphins & West Coast
4 Nights $2340 $1895
19% off
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Visiting: Perth, Kalbarri, Geraldton, Australia, Shark Bay ...more

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tourhub | AAT Kings | Outback Safari | Tour Map
9 Nights $5545
tourhub | AAT Kings | Outback Safari
9 Nights $5545
23 Views

Visiting: Alice Springs, Darwin, Uluru, Kakadu National ...more

Visiting: Alice Springs, Darwin, Uluru, Kakadu National Park, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Katherine, Australia ...less View Tour

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