AAT Kings has launched its 2027/28 season itineraries. The new programme features 10 new tours, the majority of which are seven days or less, highlighting flexibility and value of guided touring for travellers looking to complement their broader Australia or New Zealand itinerary.
*All details correct at time of publication (20 August 2026)
Early bookings made before 30 September 2026 can save up to £650 per person or £1,300 per couple, based on March 2028 departures of the 22-day Highlights of Australia and New Zealand tour.
Ben Hall, AAT Kings Group CEO, said: “Our new programme for 2027/28 offers some fantastic new shorter breaks and tours that we’ve created for travellers who have less time but still want an enriching and memorable experience in Australia or New Zealand.
“Ideal for people wanting to combine a tour with a hotel or family stay or combine multiple shorter tours throughout their time in the region, the new season tours combine exceptional moments, stories and connections – that are worth it in every sense.”
Two types of Guided Holidays will continue to be offered – Small Group and Classic Tours. Both blend exploration, iconic landscapes, seamless comfort, and unique adventures and experiences with expert guides – carefully curated over the brand’s 100+ year history.
Small Group tours feature intimate group sizes of 16 on average, with a more personalised and carefully curated experience, offering access to more remote destinations, locations and accommodation not suitable for larger groups.
Hall continued: “After introducing our Small Group tour product this season, we were thrilled to take some of our newly configured coaches out on the road to visit agents in Australia and the feedback was incredibly positive.
“With a fully customised interior featuring mood lighting, 47” seat pitch with generous recline, USB charging, WIFI, bathrooms and a full galley – they were described as the ‘business class of coaching’ and we are taking it!
“Introducing three new Small Group trips for 2027/28 is an evolution of this touring style and an indication of how popular it’s proving with our guests.
“It’s important that we continue diversifying our product so that agents can find the perfect tour at the right price point for each and every customer, without sacrificing on the experience overall.”
New Small Group tours for 2027/28 are:
Outback New South Wales Adventurer (ONSW) – a nine-day tour, roundtrip from Sydney. Departures available year-round, priced from £3,444pp with a £300pp early booking discount
New Zealand South Island Splendour (CIQ) – a five-day tour, Christchurch to Queenstown. Departures September to April, priced from £1,596pp with a £140pp early booking discount
New Zealand South Island Highlights (QMC) – a four-day tour, Queenstown to Christchurch. Departures September to April, priced from £1,559pp with a £136pp early booking discount
Icons of Australia (ISMSE) – a 13-day tour, Melbourne to Sydney. Departures August to March, priced from £6,635pp including internal airfare, with a £424pp early booking discount.
“A benefit of having over 100 years of experience in planning Australia and New Zealand itineraries is being able to create memorable tours even for those with only a few days to spare. By focusing on smaller regions and minimising transit time, we can ensure that shorter breaks are just as memorable as tours of several weeks.
“These types of trips are especially rewarding in destinations such as the Kimberley, where the remote, rugged and vast landscapes can be challenging for independent travel,” continued Hall.
New Classic Tours and shorter breaks for 2027/28 are:
Sydney, Blue Mountains & Hunter Valley Escape (SMBM) a four-day tour, roundtrip from Sydney. Departures available year-round, priced from £984pp with a £86pp early booking discount
Top End to Kimberley Adventure (WDK) – a five-day tour, Darwin to Kununurra. Departures June to September, priced from £1,918pp with a £167pp early booking discount
New Zealand South Island Discovery (CFQ) – a five-day tour, Christchurch to Queenstown. Departures September to April, priced from £1,099pp with a £96pp early booking discount
New Zealand South Island Queenstown Wonders (ZQN) – a four-day tour, Queenstown to Christchurch. Departures September to April, priced from £1,150pp with a £100pp early booking discount
Cairns to Sydney Highlights (ACCS) – a seven-day tour, Cairns to Sydney. Departures available year-round, priced from £2,668pp including internal airfare, with a £202pp early booking discount
Melbourne to Cairns Highlights (ACMC) – a six-day tour, Melbourne to Cairns. Departures available year-round, priced from £2,321pp including internal airfare, with a £174pp early booking discount
Agent training webinars are being offered on the new season product and experiences, with the UK sales team, Heather Colbourn and Gary Skilling.
The webinars will take place across four sessions, on Monday 7, Tuesday 15, Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 September 2026, pre-registration is required via an online form or email sales@aatkings.co.uk
Visit the A-LISTERS Training & Rewards program for dedicated trade materials including sales guides, flyers, assets and the A-LISTERS podcast. The new season brochure can be viewed and downloaded digitally here and copies ordered via Tradegate or by emailing sales@aatkings.co.uk
For more information visit www.aatkings.com, contact your preferred tour operator or call 020 8225 4220.
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