Te Puia
💨 Discover New Zealand’s magnificent geothermal wonderland, Te Puia!
✨ Te Puia boasts dramatic geysers, bubbling mud pools, and lush native bushlands. It's also home to the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute and a cutting-edge Kiwi Conservation Centre, where you can get up close to New Zealand's national treasure—the iconic Kiwi bird!
Wild Yarnbala
🌿 Experience the local flavours of Wild Yarnbala in the stunning bushland of Coffin Bay. Fill your senses in nature as you forage for bush food, discover the ancient art of water divining, and unwind with live didgeridoo and lap-steel guitar music at Yarnbala’s renowned environmental building. Enjoy Coffin Bay gin, South Australia’s finest wines, or craft beers.
A must-visit for nature lovers! When we invite you to #DiscoverMore with AAT Kings, we truly mean it!
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE around every corner of Australia & New Zealand. Whether that’s savouring local flavours in Tasmania or immersing yourself in the natural wonders of Western Australia there’s always something new to explore.
To celebrate the launch of our new DISCOVER MORE campaign, we’ve got a number of fantastic deals available so that you can ‘DISCOVER MORE’ for less. All tours are guided by our friendly Travel Directors with premium coaches and built-in flexibility! With over 100 years of experience creating new adventures, from Coober Pedy to Uluru, let us take you places.
Discover more here: https://www.aatkings.com/discovermore
Red Centre
On a Red Centre tour, you just never know who you're going to run into...well actually, on a trip to the Red Centre you can probably guess you'll run into a few of these fury little friends!
📷 via @paula.joye
New Zealand's TranzAlpine
Calling all train enthusiasts...and scenic view enthusiasts...and NZ tourism enthusiasts...and, well, the list could go on! One thing's for sure however - New Zealand's TranzAlpine scenic rail journey is one that should sit atop of every travellers' NZ bucket list!
Have you been lucky enough to do New Zealand by rail before? Let us know your favourite part!
A day in the life of Leading Hand in Australia’s Red Centre
A day in the life of a leading hand in Australia’s Red Centre is anything but ordinary!
With unparalleled office views, the support of AAT Kings crews across Australia and the chance to swap your commutes for canyons, it’s certainly a mechanic role like no other!
Find out just what a role like this entails in the video below.
If you’re tempted by a role with a change of scenery we’re currently recruiting for a number of mechanical based roles! Visit aatkings.com/careers to find out more
NAIDOC Week 2024
This year's NAIDOC Week (7 Jul 2024 – 14 Jul 2024) theme is 'Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud', and is a week for all Australians to support and celebrate Indigenous & First Nation's people 💛❤️ 🖤
We're so grateful to be able to work with and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supplier partners who educate and share their cultural heritage with our guestssome through some incredible support the local incredible immersive experiences. Not only does this promote First Nations owned and managed businesses, but also supports local communities.
You can find out more about NAIDOC Week, and how you can get involved here: https://www.naidoc.org.au/
Save the Tasmanian Devil Appeal
Through our partnership with the TreadRight foundation, we're so proud to be involved and support the 'Save the Tasmanian Devil Appeal', especially as they celebrate such a monumental milestone - their 21st birthday!
Year-round the team at the University of Tasmania work around the clock to develop research and cures of the incredibly deadly 'Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumour Disease', which is currently putting our fury little friends at the risk of extinction.
You can find out more on the work of the 'Save the Tasmanian Devil Appeal', and how we support this groundbreaking wildlife conservation, here: https://www.treadright.org/project/save-the-tasmanian-devil/
Milford Sound
A day on the waters of Milford Sound is our idea of pure heaven... simply breathtaking 😍😍
Have you journeyed the Milford Sound region before?
New Zealand/Aotearoa - AAT Kings
Think you know New Zealand/Aotearoa? …Then think again!
From significant sporting attractions such as the ‘All Blacks Experience’ in Auckland, to significant cultural destinations such as Whakarewarewa in Rotorua, and all of the breathtaking natural wonders in-between, New Zealand/Aotearoa, really does have something for everyone. You can experience all of this and more on an AAT Kings Guided Holiday ✨
Where’s your favourite NZ highlight? Comment below and let us know!
World Environment Day 2024
Today, on June 5th, we acknowledge World Environment Day and celebrate the incredible sustainable travel initiatives and milestones that we have achieved in partnership with the TreadRight Foundation throughout 2023, with the release of our 2023 Sustainability Impact Report!
From local initiatives such as our support of New Zealand/Aotearoa's Kiwi Hatchery, an organisation which is actively preserving the vulnerable population of the kiwi bird. To our support of the team at UTAS who are working to combat a fatal cancer plaguing the Tasmanian devils, our work with 'Rainforest Rescue', a group working hand-in-hand with traditional landowners to purchase and protect parts of the Daintree Rainforest in Australia that are vulnerable to the risk of private purchase and development, and so many other global initiatives, there really is so much to celebrate in this report!
You can read the full report (...or even just skim some more of the incredible top-line highlights), here: https://impact.ttc.com/progress/
National Reconciliation Week - Our Indigenous Partners
As part of our National Reconciliation Week celebrations (May 27 to June 3) we’re continuing to showcase some of our incredible Indigenous travel experiences, partners, and team members we work with year-round 🖤💛❤️
In this video, we’re showcasing some of our guests' most cherished Indigenous tourism experiences. AAT Kings partners with many Indigenous-owned and -managed businesses to provide tour inclusions for our guests to learn more about Australia’s rich Indigenous culture.
Have you joined us on an Indigenous tourism experience before? Let us know in the comments which one you enjoyed most ✨
National Reconciliation Week - Glennon Babui
This National Reconciliation Week (May 27 to June 3) we’re shining a spotlight on some of our incredible Indigenous team members, partners, and key stakeholders we work with year-round ✨
In this video we speak with Glennon Babui, one of our incredible Travel Directors, as he touches on his family heritage, their story, and what working with AAT Kings means for him!
It's the NT...and it's time to see it for yourself!
It’s wide open spaces, and it’s full of nature. It’s a place for unique & quirky festivals and it’s full of opportunities to experience our unique Aboriginal culture. It’s the Northern Territory, and it’s unparalleled ✨
…It’s also up to 15% off when booking selected AAT Kings Guided Holidays, when you book before May 31st 2024 and travel before March 2025!
It’s time to embrace the unknown, and cross the Northern Territory off of your bucket list 🏜️
📷 via Tourism NT, Aaron Avila & Mitchell Cox
NT - Aerial Footage
We challenged our CEO Ben Hall to capture a few shots of the Northern Territory's dramatically distinctive, breathtakingly beautiful and authentically Australian landscapes, offerings and experiences on a recent trip to the Red Centre...and it’s safe to say he did not disappoint!
What do you think - did he hit the brief?!
If you’re eager to make it to the NT, then there’s no time like the present! Why? Because right now we’re offering savings of up to 15% off selected AAT Kings itineraries when you book before May 31st 2024 and travel before March 2025!
Today is International Women's Day! ✨️💜
We have the privilege of celebrating the extraordinary women who work within the AAT Kings Group and those who travel with us on tours. Delma is one of those inspirational women. As a Travel Director, she has been expertly guiding our guests around Australia, gaining a nomination for the 2024 Facet Golden Guide award due to her dedication and passion for going above and beyond. From obtaining her HR licence, driving a 20-ton coach, and moving independently to one of the most remote places on earth, get ready to hear her story, learn who inspires her, and how she helps her guests feel included every day.
Aboriginal Culture & Australian Highlights
Imagine this is how you get to start your day 😍
...Well, on day 8 of our new 'Aboriginal Culture & Australian Highlights' guided holiday, your Travel Director can assist you in doing just that, helping you book an optional Burrawa Indigenous Climb, which sees you scale the Sydney Harbour Bridge accompanied by an Aboriginal guide - amazing!
🔗 You can find out more on this incredible new tour here: https://www.aatkings.com/tours/aboriginal-culture-and-australian-highlights/
📸 via @theycallmezuzu + @petersedlacik on IG
Join the AAT Kings Family!
✨ Interested in joining the AAT Kings family, in a once in a lifetime career change, in Australia's magical Red Centre?
🏜️ ...Well, we're holding a series of 'walk-in' interviews for those looking for an incredible career change, across Sydney, Darwin & Alice Springs!
📆 We're conducting 5 days of walk-in interviews (9am - 12pm, from 26 February - 1 March) for a variety of roles, so bring along your resume and have a face-to-face chat with one of our team!
✨ LOCATIONS:
📍Sydney: 82-86 Bourke Road, Alexandria, NSW 2015
📍Darwin: 95 Coonawarra Road, Winnellie, Darwin, NT 0820
📍Alice Springs: Corner of Amith & Priest Street, Alice Springs, NT 0870
😊 You’ll be able to ask questions, learn about the perks & benefits of working for AAT Kings and apply straight away for positions including Driver Guides, Tour Guides, Diesel Mechanics, Spray Painters and more!
Our friendly team will take you through the ins and outs and you can see your potential new office and work vehicle!
🔗 Find out more here: https://aatkings.com/joinus
Yulara Depot Walk-In Interviews
✨ Interested in joining the AAT Kings family, in a once in a lifetime career change, in Australia's magical Red Centre?
🏜️ ...Well, our Yulara depot is holding an incredibly inviting, unique series of 'walk-in' interviews for those looking for an incredible career change!
📆 We're conducting 5 days of walk-in interviews for a variety of roles, so bring along your resume and have a face-to-face chat with one of our team.
😊 You’ll be able to ask questions, learn about the perks & benefits of working for AAT Kings and apply straight away for positions including Driver Guides, Tour Guides, Diesel Mechanics, Spray Painters and more!
Our friendly team will take you through the ins and outs and you can see your potential new office and work vehicle!
When: 29 January – 2 February 2024, 9am – 12pm
Where: AAT Kings Depot, 124 Giles Street, Yulara, NT, 0872
What to Bring: Your resume and ID
See you there!
AAT Kings Group Red Centre Team
✨ Ever wondered what a day in the life of a Driver Guide with AAT Kings would look like? Well, this one's for you!
🚐 We may be a little biased, though we're pretty confident in saying that we're currently hiring for one of the best jobs in the world (if not, the best!) - that is, passionate 'Driver Guides' to join our Red Centre-based team.
🎉 With training provided, access to incredible benefits within the AAT Kings Group, the ever-magical Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park as your 'office', and so many other great employment perks, it's easy to see why this role is one of the best 'jobs' in the world!
🔗 If you or someone you know would be interested in trading the ordinary, for the extraordinary, and joining the AAT Kings Group Red Centre team, you can find out more here: https://www.aatkings.com/about-us/careers/
