AAT Kings’ Top Five tours for Australia Day

What better way to celebrate Australia Day than planning a holiday to explore and learn about the fascinating history, culture and attractions of your own backyard?

AAT Kings is a premier holiday operator and offers a wide range of escorted tours, short breaks, small group outback adventures, camping adventures and day tour programs throughout Australia.

Here are AAT Kings’ Top Five tours which allow you to explore our wonderful country – why not plan one this Australia Day?

1. The 14-day Kakadu and Kimberley which visits Darwin, Kakadu National Park, Katherine Gorge, Lake Argyle, El Questro, Fitzroy Crossing and Broome.

Highlights include: a Kimberley Dreamtime experience at Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve and Warriu Park; cruises on Yellow Water Billabong in Kakadu, the Ord River, Geikie Gorge, Chamberlain Gorge and majestic Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park; Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr; wetland birds on the Guluyambi cruise; a tour of Darwin; the impressive Lake Argyle; spectacular views from the 5 Rivers Lookout in Wyndham; a guided tour of the Argyle Diamond Mine and time to relax in Broome, the pearling capital.

Kakadu and Kimberley is priced from $4360 per person, twin share (land only).

2. The 16-day Pioneers Path which explores the Flinders Ranges, Coober Pedy, Kings Canyon, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Kakadu National Park and Darwin.

Highlights include: Sampling local wines in the Clare Valley; exploring Wilpena Pound in the Flinders Ranges; a tour of Coober Pedy; watching the spectacular colours of sunset over Uluru (Ayers Rock) with wine and nibbles; a guided Uluru (Ayers Rock) base walking tour; a walk through Kata Tjuta (Olgas); climbing Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park; a tour of the Battery Hill precinct at Tennant Creek; a Desert Discovery Tour with an Aboriginal guide; Simpsons Gap and Standley Chasm and cruises on Katherine Gorge and Yellow Water Billabong. Pioneers Path is priced from $4430 per person, twin share (land only).

3. The 12 day Tasmanian Spectacular which visits Launceston, Freycinet National Park, Port Arthur, Hobart, Russell Falls, the Gordon River and Cradle Mountain.

Highlights include: Exclusive Jahadi Aboriginal Experience, Deloraine; a visit to The Grove, a National Trust Home; a ranger guided walk in Freycinet National Park; a tour of Port Arthur Historic Site; a cruise around the Isle of the Dead; a Tasmanian Devil at Bonorong Wildlife Park; a guided tour of the Cadbury Chocolate Factory or Sorell Fruit Farm; spectacular Russell Falls; a walk amongst the treetops on the Tahune Forest AirWalk; a cruise on the reflective waters of the Gordon River;Cradle Mountain National Park; the enchanting Allendale Gardens and a visit the Ashgrove Farm Cheese Factory. Tasmanian Spectacular is priced from $3090 per person, twin share (land only).

4. The 15-day Western Escape which visits Perth, Margaret River, the Valley of the Giants, Albany, Esperance, Kalgoorlie, Wave Rock and Monkey Mia.

Highlights include: exploring Mammoth Cave at the Margaret River Caves; Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse; a wine tasting at Voyager Estate Winery; the Valley of the Giants and Tree Top Walk; historic Albany and Whaleworld; visits to the Mining Hall of Fame and Royal Flying Doctor Service in Kalgoorlie; spectacular Wave Rock; an Aboriginal led walking heritage tour of Fremantle; Kalbarri National Park; a cruise on the scenic Swan River to Perth; the dolphins at Monkey Mia; the mystical Pinnacles and a didjeridu and dance performance at Balga Mia Aboriginal Camp. Western Escape is priced from $3395 per person, twin share (land only).

5. The 12-day Island Hopper & Dolphins which visits Cairns, Kuranda, Hamilton Island, Great Barrier Reef, Fraser Island, Noosa, Moreton Island and Cairns.

Highlights include: a journey on the scenic Kuranda Railway to the village of Kuranda; a ride on the Skyrail Cableway over the rainforest; a visit to the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park where the legends of the Dreamtime are brought to life; stay on beautiful Hamilton Island; discover the Great Barrier Reef and snorkel or watch the fish swim by in the glass bottomed boat; a 4WD adventure tour of Fraser Island; an opal demonstration; the evening feeding of the dolphins on the beach of Moreton Island; a stop off in Byron Bay including a visit to the Cape Byron Lighthouse and a stay in picturesque Coffs Harbour. Island Hopper & Dolphins is priced from $3475 per person, twin share (land only).

AAT Kings tour prices include quality accommodation; airport transfers, touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with restroom and reclining seats, many meals including breakfasts daily and the services of a professional tour director and tour driver.

To find out more about the great range of AAT Kings holidays available in Australia and New Zealand contact AAT Kings on 1300 556 100 or visit the website at www.aatkings.com