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Simply the best in premium escorted touring

Whether you are snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef, watching the sunrise over Ayers Rock or cruising on New Zealand’s breathtaking Milford Sound, AAT Kings will ensure you experience the very best Australia and New Zealand have to offer.  What better way to enjoy the wonders of Australia and New Zealand than with the people who know these countries best? 

On an AAT Kings vacation you can sit back, relax and enjoy the view as you are chauffeured from one amazing experience to the next by luxury, air conditioned coach or custom designed 4WD vehicles.

AAT Kings’ vacations are led by a team of professional Tour Directors and Drivers who add to your experience with inspiring commentary and round the clock assistance.  Our vacations provide a leisurely and in-depth experience of each destination, allowing you to truly immerse yourself in the natural beauty, history and culture of this amazing region.

History in the making

AAT Kings has a long and rich history as a tour operator Downunder.  The development of AAT Kings to its position today as one of Australia's largest and most diverse touring companies can be traced back to the early 1900's.

Starting out as Pykes Tours, one of the original components of AAT, the company pioneered sightseeing in Sydney with a pre-World War 1 drive yourself car service.  In the 1920's Colonel Pyke extended the business to motor tours of Katoomba and Jenolan Caves using seven seater cars. Pictured is one of the original coaches which were first introduced in 1935 and raised the passenger capacity to 14.

The first ten tourist licenses issued by the New South Wales Government Motor Transport Department were registered to the company and are still held and operated today by AAT Kings Tours Pty Ltd.  The first association with the current company name occurred when three early Australian bus companies, Grenda's Bus Service of Dandenong, Pykes Tours and Blue Line coaches of Sydney, were amalgamated and named Australian Accommodated Tours (AAT).

During the 1970's and early 1980's, AAT bought out several smaller companies, each continuing to operate under its own name. They included Bill King's Australian Adventure Tours, Grand Central Tours, Red Centre Tours and CATA (Central Australia Tours Association).  The acquisition of these companies enabled AAT Kings to expand its product range to what it is today. 

AAT Kings Tours now offers a diverse product range that is unequalled by other operators providing specialist, premium quality touring holidays. Options include premium and low cost escorted holidays, camping adventures, small group outback adventures, independent touring packages, sightseeing tours and charter coaches and specialist itineraries to suit the specific touring needs of our clients.

AAT Kings tour style options

Australia and New Zealand encompass a wide range of amazing landscapes-beautiful mountain ranges, rich countryside, cosmopolitan cities, stunning coastlines, shimmering deserts and vast outback plains. From the sweeping desert and ancient rock formations of Australia’s Red Centre to the lush tropical rainforest of North Queensland; the pristine beauty of New Zealand’s Southern Alps to the stunning coastline of Victoria’s Great Ocean Road-these southern lands offer a diverse range of amazing scenery for you to explore.

AAT Kings offers an exciting range of vacation options to choose from.  Escorted tours incorporate superior accommodation, unique sightseeing experiences, many meals and the services of a professional Tour Director and Tour Driver. Each AAT Kings escorted tour is meticulously planned and offers extraordinary quality, exceptional service and unrivalled value for money.  Our itineraries combine organized touring with plenty of free time so you can shop, go exploring or spend a relaxing evening in a local restaurant.  Plus, AAT Kings’ optional sightseeing opportunities allow you to tailor your own holiday experience.

For travelers who prefer a more self-sufficient style of vacation, AAT Kings’ Independent Touring Packages such as our City Explorers and Outback Short Breaks are great options.  Each day you will be greeted by a new AAT Kings Driver/Guide chosen for their specialized knowledge of the area.  The day trip style touring allows you to meet a diverse group of fellow travelers.

AAT Kings also offers an amazing range of small group adventure tours, catering to groups of 7 to 21 passengers in the Northern Territory.  Tours can be tailored to your individual needs.  Choose from a range of overnight options: our scenic permanent tented camp in Kakadu National Park, budget, hotel or lodge accommodation and safari camping tours.

AAT Kings has a wide range of sightseeing tours available to explore your favorite Australian cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Darwin, Cairns, Brisbane and Perth, plus Alice Springs and Ayers Rock.  Add them to any of the holiday options offered by AAT Kings or on their own.

At Swain Tours we can add any AAT Kings city tours to our Customized Itineraries we prepare for your clients. So call Swain Tours and we can help you choose the right AAT Kings Tours experience for your clients to make their Aussie & Kiwi Experience incredible.

We look forward to having you travel with us and to the opportunity in providing you with the trip of a lifetime.

Suggested Escorted Tours with AAT Kings
 

Contrasts of Australia From $2960 Length 10 Days / 7 Nights Cities Melbourne, Cairns, Sydney Ideal For Family, Adventure Details Itinerary & Information		Country & Coast From $2769 Length 10 Days / 7 Nights Cities Canberra, Beechworth, Melbourne, Warrnambool, Sunset Cover, Kangaroo Island Ideal For Family, Adventure Details Itinerary & Information
Tasmanian Spectacular From $3778 Length 14 Days / 11 Nights Cities Launceston, Scamander Beach, Port Arthur, Hobart, Strahan, Cradle Mountain, Smithton, Launceston Ideal For Family, Nature, Culture Details Itinerary & Information		Tropical Discovery From $4268 Length 15 Days / 12 Nights Cities Coffs Harbor, Gold Coast, Fraser Island, Rockhampton, Hamilton Island, Townsville, Port Douglass Ideal For Family, Nature, Adventure, Culture Details Itinerary & Information
Highlights of Australia From $4638 Length 15 Days / 12 Nights Cities Melbourne, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Cairns, Sydne Ideal For Family, Adventure Details Itinerary & Information		Highlights of OZ & NZ From $6990 Length 23 Days / 20 Nights Cities Melbourne, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Cairns, Sydney, Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Christchurch Ideal For Family, Nature, Adventure, Culture Details Itinerary & Information
Northern Experience From $2514 Length 10 Days / 7 Nights Cities Auckland, Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Wellington Ideal For Family, Nature, Culture Details Itinerary & Information		Southern Experience From $2974 Length 11 Days / 8 Nights Cities Christchurch, Twizel, Dunedin, Te Anau, Queenstown, Franz Josef Ideal For Family, Nature, Adventure Details Itinerary & Information
New Zealand Highlights From $3905 Length 16 Days / 13 Nights Cities Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Blenheim, Christchurch, Twizel, Dunedin, Te Anau, Queenstown, Franz Josef Ideal For Family, Nature, Adventure, Culture Details Itinerary & Information