Travel has changed. Road trips used to be fun but now there is the price of fuel to contend with. DIY bookings have become harder due to airline cancellations, delays, and surging hotel prices. And as for solo travel, my once modus operandi, I now worry about getting sick somewhere far from home and lacking support. One of the benefits of tours is that someone always has your back. And there's company. Something many of us lacked in Melbourne during the dreary days of lockdowns.
Ben Hall, CEO of AAT Kings, told us one of the biggest trends in local travel is Australians wanting to visit South Australia. "People are realising there is a lot more to this state than the famous wineries. There are also breathtaking landscapes, natural wonders, and one-of-a-kind experiences."
AAT Kings has partnered with the South Australia Tourism Commission, offering travellers savings of up to $600 per couple on selected SA tours.
Save up to $600 per couple ($300 per person) on selected AAT Kings tours and save up to $400 per couple ($200 per person) on selected Inspiring Journeys itineraries. Offer valid for sale between Aug 15, 2022 – Sep 30, 2022, for select travel departures from Apr 1, 2023 – Mar 31, 2024. To learn more visit AAT Kings. [
Further Afield
Further afield, AAT Kings is known for its domestic and trans-Tasman travel. Experiences galore. View Cradle Mountain in the mirrored reflection of Dove Lake, wander palm-lined walkways to secluded emerald thermal pools at Mataranka, Cruise Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown, explore Quilpie countryside with the locals, sleep in a restored shearers' quarters, and be charmed by small towns like Penguin.
First Nations Front and Centre
With AAT, there is more than an auto-pilot acknowledgment to country offered on their tours. The company takes Maori and Indigenous Australian culture seriously. There is a strong emphasis on cultural appreciation through specialist guides and tours with locals who look after the country - its flora, fauna, and culture.
As the company states: "You can sleep soundly knowing that wherever you wander with AAT Kings, you're contributing to the protection of the destinations and communities you visit."
AAT Kings Group is the largest land-based touring operator in Australia and New Zealand, with brands including AAT Kings, Inspiring Journeys, SEIT, Down Under Tours, and Aussie Adventures. For more information contact AAT Kings.