AAT Kings
A well established way to explore New Zealand, with structured itineraries, local insight and everything organised for you.
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With more than 100 years of touring experience, AAT Kings is one of New Zealand’s most established guided holiday operators. Their tours offer a structured and reliable way to travel, combining knowledgeable guides, comfortable transport and well planned itineraries.
Journeys connect many of New Zealand’s best known destinations, from national parks and coastal regions to cultural experiences that give deeper insight into the country’s landscapes and heritage.
Each tour includes both a Travel Director and driver, so everything runs smoothly while you focus on the experience. It’s a style of travel that suits those who prefer having the logistics taken care of, while still enjoying time to explore along the way.
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Contact usWhat to expect with AAT Kings
Classic guided coach touring
Travel Director and driver on every tour
Guided experiences with free time
Comfortable 3.5 to 4.5 star stays
Social group travel
Twin share and room match options
How AAT Kings tours work
AAT Kings tours follow a set itinerary, taking you through New Zealand’s key regions without needing to plan the details yourself. Transport, accommodation and many experiences are included, so each day is organised in advance.
You’ll travel by coach between destinations, with regular stops to take in the scenery and break up the journey. Your Travel Director manages the day to day flow, sharing local insight and making sure everything runs smoothly.
Classic tours and small group options
AAT Kings offers two main styles of touring. Classic tours are the more traditional coach experience, with groups of up to 48 travellers. They are generally more budget friendly and include a balance of highlights and free time.
Small Group tours are limited to around 24 travellers, offering a more in depth experience. These tours often include additional inclusions and sometimes more unique places to stay, while maintaining a similar overall structure.
Both options offer a comfortable standard of accommodation and a well organised journey.
Prefer something more flexible?
If you like the idea of guided touring but want more flexibility, we can combine a guided tour with extra time before or after, creating a trip that fits you better.
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Experiences that add more to the journey
AAT Kings includes a range of experiences designed to give more context to the places you visit. MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences focus on sustainability and supporting local communities, offering a more meaningful way to connect with New Zealand’s environment and culture. On selected tours, Be My Guest dining experiences take you beyond restaurants and into more personal settings, such as private homes or local farms, adding a different perspective to your journey.
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We’ll help you choose the right AAT Kings tour based on how you like to travel, your pace and what you want to see. With a wide range of itineraries available, it’s important to find the one that fits you best. We can also tailor your wider trip around the tour, adding extra nights, experiences or extensions so everything flows naturally. Our team knows New Zealand first hand and can guide you on what to expect, how the tours work and how to get the most out of your time here.
Our best price guarantee
Great trips come down to good planning, the right experiences and a smooth journey. We offer competitive pricing across a wide range of New Zealand coach tours, and if you find the same coach tour for less, we’ll beat it before you book. You’ll get the best price, trusted advice and a well organised trip, all in one place.
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AAT Kings tours FAQs
They can be quite structured, especially shorter tours that cover multiple regions. This allows you to see more within a limited timeframe.
Classic tours are larger and more budget friendly, while Small Group tours have fewer travellers and include more in depth experiences.
They suit travellers who prefer a guided experience, a social group setting and having everything organised in advance. Groups are mixed, though often skew slightly older, which tends to create a relaxed and easy going atmosphere.
The core itinerary is fixed, but we can tailor your overall trip around it with additional stays and experiences before and after your tour.
Yes, each tour includes a Travel Director and driver, and our team is available to assist before and after your trip.
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