AAT Kings 2025/26 season launches with agent webinars and booking incentive

Wednesday, Sep 04, 2024 0

Plus, discounts of up to 15% on Australia & New Zealand tours

The leading Australia and New Zealand escorted tour operator, AAT Kings, has launched its new 2025 / 2026 season itineraries, featuring an array of unforgettable new experiences and limited time deals.

With a rich heritage spanning over 100 years, AAT Kings continues to set the standard in group travel and coach touring, offering guests a variety of immersive experiences in the most iconic locations across Australia and New Zealand, accompanied by informed and friendly Travel Directors and Driver Guides.

UK agents can register for a morning training webinar with Heather Colbourn and Gary Skilling; three sessions are available on Monday 9th, Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th September. Pre-registration is essential, but a recording will be made available to anyone who can’t dial in on the day. Five ‘coffee and cake’ vouchers of £10 each will be given away during each session, and a booking incentive available only to those who register will also be on offer. Valid for agents making bookings before 6 December, there will be one £500 life:style Ultimate gift card* for the agent making the most bookings, followed by one for £250 and one for £100. To register for the webinar, contact your account manager or complete the registration form here.

Discounts of up to 15% are available for bookings made before 6 December 2024, on selected departures from the new programme. **

There is one new itinerary for 2025/26 – a 10 day Tropical Queensland tour including two UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics of Queensland, as well as a two-night stay on Magnetic Island – an itinerary first for AAT Kings. The tour can be done from Gold Coast to Cairns or in return, and is included in the sale, with prices from £3531 down from £4051, per person, excluding flights.

Highlights of the new experiences on offer in the 2025 and 2026 itineraries, include:

Hamelin Bay Wines, Western Australia: Savour premium wines while exploring the stunning vineyards

Wildflower Guided Walk, Kings Park, Western Australia: Immerse yourself in the vibrant flora of Kings Park with a guided walk

Forage for Botanicals at Wild Yarnbala, South Australia: Embrace the wild side with bush food foraging and a didgeridoo lap-steel guitar performance

Iron Creek Bay Farm Estate, Tasmania: Enjoy a secluded stay on a working farm, picking and sampling fresh fruits

Mimbi Caves, Western Australia: Discover First Nations culture with an Indigenous guide at the spectacular Mimbi Caves, part of the 350-million-year-old Devonian Great Barrier Reef

Pounamu Pathway, New Zealand: Discover the ancestral home of Poutini Ngāi Tahu at Māwhera Pā, where you will learn about giants, warriors, and the sacred greenstone, pounamu

Cruise New Zealand’s Loveliest Lake, Lake Manapouri: Embark on a jet boat cruise across Lake Manapouri from Te Anau, supporting the conservation of Pomona and Rona Islands through the Pomona Island Charitable Trust

Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Tour, Kangaroo Island: Discover the process of eucalyptus oil production and enjoy the scenic beauty of Kangaroo Island

Highlands Motorsport Museum, New Zealand: Experience the thrill of motorsport history and marvel at classic cars

Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company: Delight in a gastronomic adventure, tasting gourmet sauces and learning about their production

The new season launch includes the addition of a number of MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences, such as tours of Devils @ Cradle Tasmanian conservation sanctuary and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site. These tours are designed to provide in-depth insights into local communities and projects with a positive impact, enabling guests to explore the beauty and cultural richness of Australia and New Zealand.

Ben Hall, CEO, said: “The new experiences in the 2025/26 programme really do enhance our itineraries, taking them to the next level with more variety, more culture and heritage, more excitement and more discovery. Whether guests are looking for new MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences or want to get reacquainted with the benefits of group travel and coach touring, we invite everyone to discover more with AAT Kings.”

In addition to the training webinars, there is also a new episode of the A-LISTERS podcast, with AAT Kings Group’ CEO Ben Hall discussing everything new and exciting for the 2025/26 season. More information at aatkings.com/alisters

Agents can now book AAT Kings Guided Holidays through the TTC’s Travel Agent Portal (TAP). Registered users can use their existing TTC Single Sign On (SSO) login or agents new to TAP can complete the sign up here. For support with sign in, registration or training, contact your account manager.