Day Tours - Qantas Vacations

Day
Tours
Got a day or half day to spare? Add-on an AAT Kings Day
Tour. Choose tours in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Alice
Springs, the Red Centre, the Top End, Perth or Cairns. See
the must-see sights and learn about a specific destination’s
history and culture. We also offer free hotel pick-ups, so
all you need do is relax and enjoy your day. To see our
full range of Day Tours visit aatkings.com/daytours
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Piti & Ochre Sightseeing Passes (Uluru & Kata Tjuta)
USD 215 CAD 265 Code: Y3
How it works
• Freedom to travel on your day of choice
• The pass is valid for 3 consecutive days
from the start of your first tour
• You may travel once on each included tour
Ochre
Includes:
Uluru Sunrise & Guided Walk,
Uluru Sunset, Kata Tjuta Sunrise
& Valley of the Winds
USD 359 CAD 445 Pass
Piti
Includes:
Uluru Sunrise & Kata Tjuta
Uluru Base Tour & Sunset
Pass
The Piti
& Ochre
Sightseeing
Passes offer great value
for money for guests
wanting to experience
the complete wonders
of Uluru – Kata Tjuta
National Park. Buy 2
tours at once and save!
Code: Y5
• Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park Entry Fee is included
• Due to seasonal conditions, please book as far in
advance as possible
Sightsee ‘n’ Save Pass
Purchase a Sightsee ‘n’ Save Pass before you go and save up to
35% on over 60 selected Day Tours. Only available for purchase
prior to arrival in Australia, each pass contains 4 coupons.
The benefits
• On all tours, seats are guaranteed 24 hours prior
to departure. Due to seasonal conditions, please
book as far in advance as possible
• Courtesy pick-ups are available from most hotels
Half coupon Full coupon
• No need to pre-book Day Tours before leaving
home. Simply book your tours in Australia
• No extra fees
Uluru Aussie Barbecue
The only evening dining experience inside Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park
After sunset continue to our exclusive venue for an Aussie
Barbecue Dinner, with Uluru as your stunning backdrop.
Relax in the company of friends and fellow travellers and
enjoy sparkling wine on arrival then dine on a menu of
steak, kangaroo meat, lamb sausages, chicken skewers,
garlic prawns, salads and a tasty dessert. All accompanied
by a selection of red and white wines, beer and soft drinks.
There’s time for stargazing too (weather permitting).
Double coupon
USD 350
CAD 435
USD116* / CAD144*
*Plus the cost of the Uluru Sunset Y11
or Ultimate Indigenous Uluru Y99
Exclusive to
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Day
Tours
Sydney
Hunter Valley
Harvest Wine
Experience
Blue Mountains
& Australian
Wildlife
Full day | Code: J15
Highlights
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Spectacular views at Echo Point
Breathtaking panoramic vistas
Admire the Three Sisters
Explore Featherdale Wildlife Park
Half day | Code: J14
Highlights
Departs
Daily 8.00am
Concludes 6.00pm approximately
USD125 CAD155
See the Three Sisters in Katoomba and admire panoramic views
over the Jamison Valley from Echo Point. Ride the world’s steepest
railway at Scenic World (own expense). Enjoy a lunch break in
Leura. Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park and pat a cuddly koala. See
other native animals including kangaroos and crocodiles.
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Stunning Hunter Valley vistas
Winery tour of Hope Estate
Hunter Resort lunch & wines
Tastings at McGuigan Wines
Spectacular
Sydney
Full day | Code: J4
Full day | Code: J63
• Enjoy views from our doubledecker see-through roof coach
• See the Sydney Opera House
• Visit Bondi Beach
Departs Daily 9.00am & 2.00pm
(pick-ups from Vibe Hotel, YHA Central,
King Street Wharf, Circular Quay) Concludes 3 V hours later approx.
USD35 CAD45
See the iconic sights of Sydney as no one has ever seen it before, from
our exclusive double-decker see-through roof coach. Drive across the
Sydney Harbour Bridge to Milsons Point for panoramic views. In the
Royal Botanic Gardens, enjoy views of the Sydney Opera House and
the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Your tour concludes with a birds-eye
view of the other must-see sights.
Melbourne
Highlights
• View the Twelve Apostles
• Marvel at Loch Ard Gorge
& collapsed London Bridge
• Port Campbell shops & galleries
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Architectural & shopping delights
Stroll the Botanic Gardens
See Captain Cook’s Cottage
Shrine of Remembrance
Highlights
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City views from Milsons Point
Take a break on Manly Beach
See the Sydney Opera House
Stroll on famous Bondi Beach
CAD195
Departs Daily 8.15am
Concludes 5.45pm approximately
USD105 CAD129
Cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge for fabulous views of the city skyline.
See Sydney’s white sandy northern beaches, including Manly Beach.
This afternoon see Sydney’s historic Rocks and Circular Quay. View
the Opera House from Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair in the Royal Botanic
Gardens. Visit famous Bondi Beach for afternoon tea (own expense).
Full day | Code: K10
Departs
Daily 8.00am from Federation Square
Concludes 8.00pm approximately
USD139 CAD169
Highlights
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Get up-close to koalas & kangaroos
See the Nobbies rock formations
Witness the Penguin Parade
Learn about life on Phillip Island
Departs
Daily 1.15pm from Federation Square
Concludes 9.30-10.30pm (Apr-Sep)
& 10.30-11.30pm (Oct-Mar)
USD135 CAD165
Visit the Maru Koala & Animal Park to see koalas, kangaroos and
other animals. View Seal Rocks and the Nobbies, overlooking one of
the most treacherous oceans in the world, Bass Strait. At the Penguin
Parade witness the wild Little Penguins emerge from the sea after a
hard day’s fishing and waddle across the sand to their nests.
Puffing Billy Steam
Train & Wine
Country in Style
Magnificent
Melbourne Tour
Highlights
USD159 Phillip Island
Penguins,
Kangaroos & Koalas
Travel along the Great Ocean Road and marvel at the golden sandy
beaches. The rugged splendour of the Twelve Apostles is breathtaking.
These incredible limestone rock formations are a result of erosion that
began up to 20 million years ago. Hear the amazing shipwreck story of
survival of the Loch Ard and visit its famous gorge. Visit Port Campbell
for afternoon tea (own expense) before returning to Melbourne.
Half day | Code: K1
Concludes 6.45pm approximately
Day
Tours
Great Ocean Road
& Twelve Apostles
Full day | Code: K4
Tue, Fri & Sun 8.00am
Visit Hope Estate for a tour and tastings of their Semillon, Chardonnay
and Shiraz wines. At the Hunter Resort enjoy a tasting platter lunch of
seasonal local produce, and a range of wine tastings to complement
the food. Next stop is historic McGuigan Wines, dating back to the
1800s. Your final stop is the Hunter Valley Gardens Village,
where there’s time for shopping and browsing. L
Sydney
Sightseeing
Highlights
Departs
Full day | Code: K35
Departs
Daily 8.10am from Federation Square
Concludes 11.45am approximately
USD59 CAD75
Hear about Melbourne’s wonderful history, its famous buildings,
and sensational shopping. Explore Fitzroy Gardens, including
Captain Cook’s Cottage, the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Shrine of
Remembrance. Travel over the Westgate Bridge, drive along the Grand
Prix Track and see the Melbourne Cricket Ground, St. Paul’s Cathedral,
the Arts Centre, Crown Casino and Port Phillip Bay.
Highlights
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Beautiful Dandenong Ranges
Enjoy Aussie Billy Tea
Ride Puffing Billy Steam Train
Tastings at Yarra Valley wineries
Departs
Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun 8.20am from
Federation Square
Concludes 5.30pm approximately
USD139 CAD169
Travel east of Melbourne to the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. Enjoy
morning tea at Grants on Sherbrooke and hand-feed native birds.
Take a ride through the spectacular forest aboard the Puffing
Billy Steam Train. Visit Rochford Winery and another two of
Victoria’s premier wineries including Domaine Chandon for
tastings and wine appreciation.
Day
Tours
Cairns
Kuranda, Skyrail & Tjapukai
Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Full day | Code: KQS
Highlights
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Ride the Scenic Railway
Ride the Skyrail Cableway
Visit Kuranda Heritage Markets
Tjapukai Aboriginal Experience
Departs Daily 8.15-9.00am from Cairns
or Port Douglas Concludes 4.50pm in Cairns or 5.20pm
in Port Douglas approximately
USD135 CAD167
Visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and experience the dreamtime
history, creation and dance theatres. Ride the Skyrail Rainforest
Cableway above the Barron Gorge National Park to Kuranda, where
there is time to stroll through the markets. Board the Kuranda Scenic Railway for a breathtaking journey to Freshwater Station. Brisbane
Full day | Code: CRMC
Highlights
• Cruise to the reef on a catamaran
• Enjoy a reef presentation in semi-submersible craft
• Enjoy snorkelling & a buffet lunch
Full day | Code: B7
Full day | Code: B84
Departs Daily 8.45am
Concludes 6.45pm approximately
USD117 CAD145
The Sunshine Coast is home to Australia Zoo, made famous by
the antics of the late Steve Irwin (the Crocodile Hunter), Terri and
Bindi Irwin. Spend almost 6 hours at Australia Zoo with shows and
demonstrations including crocodile feeding and snake handling.
The handlers even walk some animals through the park. Adelaide
Morning tea at TeAro Estate
Visit Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop
Lunch at Saltram Wine Estate
Tastings at 3 other wineries
from Adelaide Central Bus Station or
selected Adelaide Hotels
Concludes 5.15pm at ACBS approx.
USD117 CAD145
Perth
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See koalas & kangaroos up-close
Enjoy lobster for lunch
Stroll through Pinnacles Desert
Thrilling 4WD on sand dunes
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Discover Brisbane’s must see sights
River cruise with Devonshire Tea
Visit Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Views from Mt. Coot-tha Lookout
Departs Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat & Sun 9.00am
Concludes 5.00pm approximately
USD117 CAD145
See the sights of Brisbane and learn about its convict past. Enjoy a river
cruise with Devonshire Tea, experience the Wheel of Brisbane (0wn
expense) and time to see the arts, crafts and restaurants of South
Bank. At Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary cuddle a koala and feed a
kangaroo before taking in city views from Mt. Coot-tha Lookout.
Highlights
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Coastal drive & sea-lion walk
2 course lunch in a bush setting
See koalas in their natural habitat
Remarkable Rocks & Admirals Arch
Departs
Daily 6.45am from Adelaide Central Bus Station or selected Adelaide Hotels
Concludes 10.40pm at ACBS approx.
USD233 CAD289
Drive to Cape Jervis to board a ferry for the crossing to Kangaroo
Island. Experience Seal Bay, getting you closer to nature as the
wild Australian Sea Lions frolic and laze about on the beach.
Visit Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and see Admirals Arch &
Remarkable Rocks in Flinders Chase National Park. L Day
Tours
4WD Pinnacles, Koalas & Sand
Dunes
Highlights
Highlights
Full day | Code: HTCC
Departs Wed, Thu, Sat & Sun 9.15am
Travel through the scenic countryside to Australia’s premier wine region.
Stop for morning tea and tastings at TeAro Estate. Visit Maggie Beer’s
Farm Shop to sample her products. Enjoy a two-course lunch and wine tasting at Saltram Wine Estate. Visit 3 other wineries including Kellermeister, Wolf Blass and Pindarie. L
Full day | Code: P4L
CAD218
Kangaroo Island
Experience
Full day | Code: AS2
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USD176 Day
Tours
Barossa Food &
Wine Experience
Highlights
Concludes 5.30pm in Cairns or Port Douglas approximately
Day
Tours
City Sights, Cruise & Wildlife
• See Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo
• Step aboard Steve’s Safari Shuttle
• Get your adrenalin pumping at the
world-famous Crocoseum show
or Port Douglas
Board a high-speed catamaran and cruise to the Great Barrier
Reef. Enjoy a reef presentation by a marine naturalist. View
spectacular coral and tropical fish from a semi-submersible
craft. There is a chance to go snorkelling (equipment provided).
A tropical buffet lunch is included. Return transfers are extra. L
Crocodile Express
& Australia Zoo
Highlights
Departs Daily 9.00am from Cairns Discover
Rottnest
Full day | Code: PDR3
Highlights
Departs
Daily 8.00am
Concludes 7.30pm approximately
USD181 CAD224
Visit Caversham Wildlife Park in the Swan Valley and see koalas
and kangaroos up-close. Stop at the Lobster Shack for lunch. At
Nambung National Park walk through the Pinnacles desert’s
limestone pillars. Enjoy a thrilling experience of sand boarding
and 4-wheel driving over the vast sand dunes of Lancelin. L
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Cruise on the Swan River
Experience diverse flora & fauna
Encounter a Quokka
Enjoy a delicious lunch
Departs
Daily 8.00am
Concludes 5.45pm approximately
USD161 CAD200
Cruise down the Swan River to Fremantle then board the highspeed ferry for the trip to sub-tropical Rottnest. Explore secluded
beaches and sandy bays. You’re sure to encounter a Quokka! Enjoy
a delicious lunch followed by a tour of the island. Later, there's time
at leisure before re-boarding your ferry for your return to Perth. L
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The 12 Apostles Lodge Walk | 4 days | code: GORW
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The Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk
Highlights
•Twelve Apostles helicopter flight
•World-class hiking
•Travel the Great Ocean Road
•Luxury small group experience
Prices
Superior Departs
Approximately every three
days. Please ask us for dates.
Fitness Level: Moderate
Walk up to 15 kms daily
USD Adult USD Single * CAD Adult CAD Single *
Twin
Twin
low high low high low high low high
1745
1919
1745
1919
2159
2375
2159
2375
Low season: 01 Sep 2015 – 30 Sep 2015, 01 Dec 2015 – 29 Feb 2016 & 01 May 2016 – 31 May 2016. High
season: 01 Oct 2015 – 30 Nov 2015, 01 Mar 2016 – 30 Apr 2016. All prices are per person, land only.
*Single traveller must pay the single price. Single room at Twelve Apostles Lodge has shared facilities.
Inspiring
Journeys
As this Inspiring Journey departs at
7.45am, accommodation will need to
be pre-booked for the previous night.
before an ascent of 138 steps. The trail
continues with views of the coast to both
Cape Volney and Cape Otway. B L D
Day 1: Melbourne – Twelve Apostles Lodge
The Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk uncovers
the last half of the coastal trail known as
the Great Ocean Walk and is complemented
by three nights of eco-chic pampering
at Twelve Apostles Lodge. Travel to the
Lodge for a briefing and gear fit-out before
commencing the 11km walk at Castle Cove.
The afternoon begins amongst tea-trees
with stunning ocean vistas before entering
an enchanting grass tree forest. Continue
to Johanna Beach for a 2km soft sand walk
followed by a stroll back to the Lodge. Hotel:
Twelve Apostles Lodge, 3 nights. B L D
Day 3: Moonlight Head – Princetown
Meander through native forest before
opening on to the Gables lookout, then
enjoy lunch with views of the Apostles
in the distance. Stunning coastal
views to the west get you through the
afternoon as we walk to Gellibrand
lookout. The walk ends with a swim at
Princetown (weather dependent). B L D
Day 2: Johanna Beach – Moonlight Head
Today you’ll be rewarded with the
most visually spectacular and isolated
sections of the Great Ocean Road. Walk to
beautiful Milanesia Beach. After a beach
stroll, take a trail dissected by gullies
Day 4: Princetown – the Twelve
Apostles – Melbourne
Start a walk that will see the Apostles
emerge as the trail rises and falls along
the coastline. Stop at a lookout exclusive
for walkers and continue to Gibson Steps
– you’ve made it! Now take to the skies on
a helicopter flight for unparalleled views
of this amazing coast, before lunch at Port
Campbell and a transfer to Melbourne. B L
Tassie Trails – Bay of Fires Walk | 4 days | code: BOFW
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Day 1: Launceston – Forester Beach Camp
After a gear check and introductions you’ll
journey to Mt. William National Park to
begin your walk at Boulder Point. Lunch in
the company of native birds and marine
artefacts on one of Tassie’s pristine beaches.
Spend this evening in semi-permanent
tents, enjoying an idyllic dinner on the
deck. Hotel: Forester Beach Camp. B L D
Bay of Fires
Highlights
•Tamar Valley wine tastings
•World-class hiking
•Stay in the Bay of Fires
•Luxury small group experience
Prices
Superior Departs
Daily
Oct 2015-May 2016
Fitness Level: Moderate
Walk up to 14 kms daily
USD Adult USD Single * CAD Adult CAD Single *
Twin
Twin
low high low high low high low high
1999
2165
1999
2165
As this Inspiring Journey departs at
7.50am, accommodation will need to
be pre-booked for the previous night.
2485 2679 2485 2679
Low season: 01 Oct 2015 – 25 Dec 2015 & 01 Apr 2016 – 17 May 2016. High season: 26 Dec 2015 –
31 Mar 2016. All prices are per person, land only. *Single traveller must pay the single price. Single
room has shared facilities at the lodge.
Day 2: Bay of Fires
Walk south along sand-dunes, with
magnificent views across heathlands and the
ocean. Lunch is at a sheltered cove behind
the dunes near Eddystone Point Lighthouse.
Bask in the secluded beaches and coves that
lead to the Bay of Fires Lodge. This evening
relax at the lodge, where your meals are
accompanied by fine Tasmanian wine and
beer. Hotel: Bay of Fires Lodge, 2 nights. B L D
Day 3: Bay of Fires ‘Free Time’
Experience the many native birds
accompanying the dawn, and if you’re
lucky, watch whales glide down the coast
or dolphins surfing waves. Or, you can
sleep in and be woken by the aromas of a
hot-cooked breakfast and freshly brewed
coffee. During the day you can choose
to kayak down the Ansons River and
experience the riparian ecology of this
winding river. Other options include fishing,
snorkelling, exploring the nearby shell
coves or relaxing around the lodge. B L D
Day 4: Bay of Fires – Launceston
There’s time for a morning swim or walk
through eucalypt forests and coastal
heath land. After lunch, your return trip
to Launceston takes you through the
picturesque Pipers Brook wine region,
stopping at Dr. Andrew Pirie’s vineyard.
Your Inspiring Journey concludes in
Launceston this afternoon. B
Tassie Trails – Freycinet Experience Walk | 4 days | code: HFEW
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Wineglass Bay
Highlights
•World-class hiking
•Spectacular sea cruise
•Swim at Wineglass Bay
•Luxury small group experience
Prices
Superior Departs
Tue & Fri
Nov 2015-Apr 2016
Fitness Level: Moderate
Walk up to 15 kms daily
USD Adult USD Single * CAD Adult CAD Single *
Twin
Twin
low high low high low high low high
1879 2050 1879 2050 2325
2539
2325
2539
Low season: 01 Nov 2015 – 23 Dec 2015. High season: 24 Dec 2015 – 30 Apr 2016. All prices are per
person, land only. *Single traveller must pay the single price.
As this Inspiring Journey departs at
8.15am, accommodation will need to
be pre-booked for the previous night.
Day 1: Hobart – Freycinet National Park
Depart Hobart for the scenic journey
from Hobart to Coles Bay, taking in wide
panoramas of the Freycinet Peninsula
across Great Oyster Bay. A morning tea
break is taken at the historic Spiky Bridge
near Swansea. On arrival at Coles Bay,
board the Naturaliste for a spectacular
sea cruise down the western length of the
peninsula to Schouten Island, the southernmost part of glorious Freycinet National
Park (weather permitting). After a picnic
lunch, walk up Bear Hill for magnificent
views, or go fishing for flathead in
Schouten Passage with our coxswain
Shep. The boat returns to Coles Bay and
you’ll be transferred to Friendly Beaches
Lodge to relax and enjoy a dinner of fresh
fish and fine wine, all to the rhythm of
the waves on Friendly Beaches. Hotel:
Friendly Beaches Lodge, 3 nights. B L D
Day 2: Freycinet National Park
Take a peaceful walk from Bryan’s Beach,
through sclerophyll forests to the renowned
Wineglass Bay. Here, you can enjoy a swim
in the crystalline waters before climbing
to the bay’s lookout for spectacular views.
Back at the lodge, you’ll enjoy refreshing
hot showers before drinks and dinner. B L D
Day 3: Freycinet National Park
Today explore geology of White Water Wall
and Little Bluestone Bay, climbing to the
bay’s clifftop through pristine bushland.
This headland is home to native plants
including the giant Xanthorrhoea. Return via
the white sands of Friendly Beaches. B L D
Day 4: Freycinet National Park – Hobart
Take an optional walk along the fossil-rich
ridgeline of Mt. Mary to Saltwater Lagoon, a
nesting ground for black swans and pelicans.
After brunch you’ll arrive at Isaac’s Point via
Friendly Beaches for the trip back to Hobart,
where your Inspiring Journey concludes. B L
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Why not
stay
a little
longer?
Sails in the Desert Ayers Rock
Four Points by Sheraton Sydney
Sofitel Auckland
The Henry Jones Art Hotel Hobart
James Cook Hotel Wellington
QT Port Douglas
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
VR Queen Street Auckland
Booking pre and post
accommodation is easy
Our special discounted rates make adding days either before
or after your vacation both easy and affordable at selected
AAT Kings hotels and resorts. To extend your stay, simply
choose the number of extra nights and ask your travel agent
to reserve the additional accommodation at the time of
booking. It couldn’ t be any easier. Prices are per person per
night and include breakfast, or room only where indicated.
Australian hotels
City
Adelaide
Alice Springs
Ayers Rock
Brisbane
Cairns
Darwin
Hobart
Launceston
Melbourne
Port Douglas
Sydney
Hotel
Chifley on South Terrace
Stamford Plaza
Aurora Alice Springs (Standard)^ + Room only
Lasseters Hotel Room only
Chifley Alice Springs Resort (River Gum) Room only
Chifley Alice Springs Resort (River Gum)
Outback Pioneer Hotel^* Room only
Desert Gardens Hotel^* Room only
Sails in the Desert Hotel ^* Room only
Sails in the Desert Hotel ^*
Ibis Hotel‡
Novotel‡
DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Hilton Hotel
Travelodge Mirambeena Resort (Motel)^x
Room only
Travelodge Mirambeena Resort (Standard) ^x
Room only
DoubleTree Esplanade^ø Room only
Mantra on the Esplanade^ø Room only
Mantra on the Esplanade^ø
Hotel Grand Chancellor (Mountainside)
The Henry Jones Art Hotel
Travelodge
Hotel Grand Chancellor
The Sebel
Crowne Plaza
Mercure Hotel Welcome
Travelodge Southbank
QT Port Douglas
Vibe Hotel
Four Points by Sheraton Darling Harbour
(City Side) † ∞
Four Points by Sheraton Darling Harbour
(Harbour View) † ∞
USD
Twin
71
92
55
65
88
113
151
197
252
298
97
124
76
86
88
USD
Single
120
184
110
130
176
201
302
394
502
548
177
226
152
157
171
CAD
Twin
88
114
69
80
109
140
187
244
312
369
120
154
94
106
109
CAD
Single
148
228
138
160
218
249
374
488
622
679
219
281
188
194
212
82
164
102
204
97
194
120
240
122
105
134
134
181
99
117
123
113
92
105
97
97
244
210
239
231
322
180
205
223
205
164
193
177
194
151
130
165
165
224
123
145
152
140
113
130
120
120
302
260
295
286
399
224
254
276
254
202
239
219
240
172
344
213
426
176
352
218
436
New Zealand hotels
City
Auckland
Christchurch
Queenstown
Wellington
USD
Twin
USD
Single
CAD
Twin
CAD
Single
VR Queen Street
90
180
113
226
Scenic Hotel
90
152
112
190
The Langham
121
210
150
261
Sofitel
137
274
170
340
The George
242
449
301
558
Novotel
122
244
152
304
Ibis Hotel
101
202
126
252
Copthorne Hotel & Resort
86
172
107
214
Millennium Hotel^°
113
226
141
282
Travelodge^°
74
134
92
167
James Cook Grand Chancellor
98
168
121
208
Museum Hotel
121
242
150
300
Hotel
^ Prices for these hotels are based on High Season. Low Season prices are available on request.
‡Prices for these hotels are based on High Season Monday to Thursday. Other prices are available on request.
* High Season:...................01 Jun 2016 – 30 Nov 2016
+ High Season:...................01 Apr 2016 – 31 Oct 2016
ø High Season:...................01 May 2016 – 30 Sep 2016
x High Season:...................01 Apr 2016 – 30 Sep 2016
∞High Season:...................01 Oct 2016 – 17 Dec 2016 & 01 Feb 2017 – 31 Mar 2017
† Surcharge applies.........29 Dec 2016 – 02 Jan 2017
° High Season:...................01 Oct 2016 – 30 Apr 2017
Important: Breakfast is not included in pre/post tour accommodation on Northern Territory Short Breaks.
Only AAT Kings clients qualify for the above accommodation and prices. Surcharges may apply.
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Booking
Conditions
All references to tours in these booking conditions, refer
to all Guided Vacations, Short Breaks, Day Tours, Inspiring
Journeys and Aussie Adventures.
Passports, Visas and Airfares
Check with your travel professional regarding current passport and
visa requirements. Special airfares for travel within Australia and New
Zealand are available to international visitors, in conjunction with
their international air tickets. Again, your travel professional will have
details.
Bookings and Conditions
To confirm your reservation, a non-refundable deposit of USD200.00/
CAD200.00 per person, per tour is required. Reservations will be held
for 7 (seven) days only. Balance for payment for your vacation is to be
paid in full 45 days prior to departure. Once deposit is accepted by our
office, the price for the coach content will guaranteed.
Departure Guarantee
Occasionally airlines and tour operators are forced to reschedule
departure dates. At AAT Kings we appreciate the inconvenience this
may cause you. Therefore, we guaranteed no fully-guided vacation will
be rescheduled within 45 days of the published departure date.
Prices and Concessions
Prices are quoted in USA and Canadian currency, and include Australian
Goods & Services Tax (GST). The prices are for coach content only
(unless stated otherwise), all prices are subject to change without
notice and may be affected by currency exchange rate fluctuations,
fuel and hotel surcharges and legislative changes that include changes
to any taxes to be paid. This clause does not apply if the booking was
made within 10 weeks of travel. All prices in this brochure are valid as
of 01 April 2016 for current pricing and availability please call 866 240
1659. Prices should be checked before making final payment.
Young Travellers: Children 2 to 15 years of age are entitled to child prices
on half an one day Day Tours as well as on Short Breaks that include
overnight accommodation (tent/hotel) when sharing with at least one
adult (unless stipulated otherwise). Only one young traveler discount
is applicable per room. Infants up to and including 1 year old are free
of charge.
Children on AAT Kings Guided Vacations: Child rates apply to children
aged 6 to 15 years inclusive. Children 5 years of age and under are not
eligible any AAT Kings Guided Vacation. Guests under 18 years of age
must be accompanied by an adult.
Children on AAT Kings Inspiring Journeys: Children under 15 years of
age are not eligible to travel on any AAT Kings Inspiring Journey. Guests
under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Accommodation
Run of house rooms are used at all hotels featured in this brochure,
unless otherwise specified.
Single Rooms and Triple Rooms
Where single rooms are available, an additional charge applies. Refer
to individual programs. Single rooms in some remote locations cannot
always be guaranteed and in some cases, the single charge is obligatory.
Triple rooms are available on request and a discount per person applies.
The third bed may be a 'fold-away', 'sofa-bed' or 'roll away'.
Quad Share Rooms
Quad share rooms are unavailable and clients are required to book
two twin rooms. Inter-connecting rooms are available on request and
subject to availability.
Solo Travellers
If you are traveling alone on a Guided Vacation and do not wish to pay
the single supplement, AAT Kings will ensure that you share a room
with a person of the same gender. If we are unable to match you, we'll
provide a single room at no additional charge. Please request at time of
booking. Does not apply to Small Group Tours and Short Breaks.
Hotel Check-in/Check-out
Check-in time at most hotels is 3pm. If you are arriving early into a city,
you may wish to request an early check-in to your hotel room, so as to
allow for immediate check-in. An additional night's charge will apply.
Amendment fees
Each amendment or modification after your booking has been
confirmed is subject to USD/CAD 35.00 charge. A change to tour date
or tour itinerary within 45 days of tour departure be will treated as a
cancellation and normal cancellation fees will apply, except when the
change is to an earlier tour departure of equivalent or greater value,
in which case a USD/CAD 50.00 per person amendment fee will be
charged.
If You Have to Cancel
Cancellation fees will be levied relative to the amount of notice given
as follows (minimum USD/CAD200.00 per person):
AAT Kings Guided Vacations, Short Breaks,
Inspiring Journeys & Aussie Adventures
More than 1o weeks
70-45 days prior to departure
44-22 days prior to departure
21-8 days prior to departure 7-1 days prior to departure
Less than 24 hours prior to departure
Full refund
Deposit forfeited
25% of tour price
30% of tour price
50% of tour price
100% of tour price
Day Tours
Less than 6 days
24 hours or no show
50% of tour price
100% of tour price
See Travel Insurance clause.
Tour Participation, Exclusion and Release
Children under eighteen (18) years of age must be accompanied by
an adult. Clients with disabilities are welcome on AAT Kings tours
provided they are accompanied by an able-bodied companion and do
not require special assistance from AAT Kings personnel. You must
advise AAT Kings at the time of booking if you are affected by an
condition, medical or otherwise, that may affect your enjoyment of
the tour or its enjoyment by others. Failure to do so may result in the
termination of your travel arrangements without any liability on the
part of AAT Kings.
AAT Kings reserves the right at its discretion to exclude from a tour,
or to terminate the travel arrangements during the course of the tour
without refund, of anyone who:
• is unable to cope with the requirements of coach tour travel or who
may need or require services or facilities that are not available
• fails to comply with the reasonable instructions of AAT Kings
personnel
• engages in illegal or undesirable behaviour or interferes with the
enjoyment of or jeopardises the safety of other participants
You agree that AAT Kings is released from all liability for, and you
agree not to hold AAT Kings responsible for termination of your tour
arrangements in accordance with the previous conditions, or any
decision made by AAT Kings or by any service provider who refuses to
provide you with special accommodation facilities or services that are
not available or who refuses to carry you by reason of any disability
or medical condition. You agree that our AAT Kings Travel Director or
Representative may take photographs and videos of you while you
are on vacation and that these may be used in our brochures and/or
advertising or publicity material without obtaining any further consent
or payment in respect of such photographs and/or films.
Complaints
Please note that AAT Kings does not incur any liability for airfares
purchased by travel agents or guests online via the internet, in the
unlikely event that a tour is cancelled, AAT Kings cannot be held
responsible for airfare conditions when the airfare is purchased via
the internet or by travel agents. All such risk, loss and expense must
be borne by the travel agent or guest.
Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park
& Kakadu National Park Entry Fees
Airfares
Refunds and Penalties
Illness or Absenteeism: in the event of your withdrawal from a tour
after commencement for reasons of illness, you must obtain a medical
certificate in support of any insurance claim. We regret that no refunds
can be made for absences from a tour, including but not limited to,
missed meals or sightseeing. AAT Kings makes no representation or
guarantees concerning reimbursement of funds paid by you under any
insurance claim
Travel Insurance
It is strongly recommended that all clients take out comprehensive
travel insurance including international air, cancellation and medical
cover. This may be arranged through your travel agent or credit card
company.
Vacation Inclusions
Transportation, entrance fees and boat cruise prices as per itinerary,
services of a Travel Director and Tour Driver and meals as specified.
Accommodation on a twin share basis (unless otherwise specified).
Subject to a minimum number of clients, AAT Kings reserves the
right to operate touring on a smaller vehicle with a Driver Guide. On
some occasions, coach restrooms may be inaccessible depending on
operational conditions.
Airport Transfers
Where indicated in this brochure, complimentary arrival and
departure transfers are provided between designated airports and
AAT Kings hotels on the scheduled start and end days of your tour
only. Complimentary transfers are only included with pre/post tour
accommodation booked with AAT Kings, and where flight arrival and
departure details are advised.
Special meals
Please advise AAT Kings of any special dietary requirements at least 14
days before departure. Note that any special meal requirements will
be on a request basis only. AAT Kings cannot guarantee the availability
of special meal types.
Not Included in Your Price
Airfares (unless stated), airport taxes, travel insurance and personal
items. Any new or additional government taxes or charges.
Luggage Allowance
One medium size suitcase per person plus one piece of hand luggage
which may be carried on board the coach. Please note that hand
luggage with an adjustable handle and wheels will not fit in the
overhead compartments of the vehicle and cannot be accepted as hand
luggage. Maximum weight of the suitcase not to exceed 50lbs (23kg).
We are required by strict Government vehicle weight regulations to
enforce and adhere to this limit.
If your luggage exceeds this limit, we ask that you make alternative
arrangements for the excess to be forwarded to the termination point
of your tour. We suggest that you have wheels on your suitcase, as
there are certain places where assistance is not available (e.g. railway
stations and cruise terminals). Airlines may impose stricter weight and
size limits for luggage and may also charge fees for checked baggage,
including the first checked bag. Please check with your airlines/s
directly for their most current baggage regulations and related fees.
AAT Kings is not responsible for additional fees imposed by carriers in
regard to luggage. All luggage and personal effects are at all times,
and in all circumstances at the risk of the tour participant. Luggage
insurance is strongly recommended.
Smoking & Seat Rotation
Government regulations prohibit smoking inside tourist coaches.
Please restrict smoking to the ample stops en route. To enable everyone
the opportunity of enjoying window and front seats, guests change
seats daily during the course of the tour.
What to Bring
We recommend casual, lightweight, drip-dry clothing with some
warmer articles for the evenings and cooler days. For the winter
months, a warm jacket is recommended. Pack shorts, pullover, rubbersoled walking shoes, swimsuit, towel, sleeping clothes and waterproof
jacket. Do not forget a hat, camera, sunglasses, insect repellent,
sunscreen, toiletries and a bottle for drinking water. Note that regular
laundry facilities may not always be available. Dress is usually casual,
so bring comfortable clothing. In Central Australia, Southern Australia
and New Zealand nights in winter (May to August) can be cold, frosts
and snow do occur and occasionally cold winds blow, so bring warm
clothing to suit. Days are usually sunny and mild. In Northern Australia
warmer conditions apply, so come prepared.
Wi-Fi
Complimentary WiFi service is available in many hotel guest rooms
and/or the public areas of most hotels. Complimentary WiFi is also
provided on-board most of our touring coaches. WiFi on coaches uses
a mobile/cellular network and as a result the connection will be slower
than regular broadband and at times may not be available in some
areas. Please note that WiFi may not be available on transfer coaches
and other local services.
Independent Touring
Please note companies other than AAT Kings operate some of the
touring in this brochure.
Third Party Suppliers: IMPORTANT: Scenic Flights, Boat Cruises,
Helicopter Flights, Cable Car Rides, some 4WD Tours, White Water
Rafting, Camel Rides, Hot Air Ballooning, Rail, Rural Homestay Options
etc. These excursions are not operated by AAT Kings Tours, nor by
persons or companies associated with AAT Kings Tours. These activities
may involve inherent risk of injury, death, accident, delay and loss, and
guests assume all such risk with regard to any misadventure, death,
injury, delay or loss which occurs during, or as a result of any such
activity.
If an issue arises or you need assistance, you should immediately inform
the relevant supplier (for example the hotel) and your Travel Director
or our local representative who will endeavour to assist you. Prompt
action will assist the supplier of the services to rectify the situation
and ensure enjoyment of your vacation. It is a legal requirement that
you advise the supplier of any issues you may have whilst on tour.
If you fail to give the supplier and/or AAT Kings the opportunity to
investigate and rectify your complaint at the time, this may affect your
rights under this contract if your complaint cannot be resolved locally
or through our office (detailed below). You should make contact with
the travel agent with whom you booked your vacation who will contact
us to advise of the problem so that we may endeavour to resolve it.
Should a problem remain unresolved, we request that a complaint be
made in writing within 28 days of completion of your tour to:
Guest Relations Department
AAT Kings Tours (USA)
801 East Katella Avenue,
Anaheim, CA, 92805
The entry fee for Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park is USD21/CAD26
per adult and USD11/CAD13 per child and is valid for a period of 3
consecutive days. The fee for Kakadu National Park is USD34/CAD42
per adult (April-October), USD21/CAD26 per adult (November-March),
USD17/CAD21 per child (April-October), USD11/CAD13 per child
(November-March) and is valid for 7 consecutive days. The entry fee
is included on all Short Breaks. The entry fee is not included on any
Day Tours and must be pre-purchased at time of booking or on day
of travel. This is an additional compulsory government charge and is
subject to change without notice. You must carry your entry ticket with
you every time you enter the National Parks or you will be required to
purchase another ticket.
Protection of Funds
AAT Kings shares coverage under Trafalgar Tours' USTOA Active
Membership and $1 million letter of credit, posted with the United
States Tour Operators Association, in the unlikely event of the
company's insolvency AAT Kings Tours (USA) Inc., is a registered seller
of travel with the Attorney General of the State of California pursuant
to section 17550.20 of the California Business and Professions Code
CST#2019957-20
Responsibility
1. This brochure represents the entire agreement between the guest
and AAT Kings Tours International Ltd., who is the product owner.
2.A AT Kings and its agents (collectively 'AAT') act only as agent for the
guest and upon express condition that AAT Kings shall not be liable
or responsible for any direct, indirect, consequential or incidental
damage, injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity of any kind, which
may be occasioned by reason of any act, or omission of any third party
(including without limitation, any act, inaction or breach of contract
of any third party, which is to or does supply any goods or services
for this tour). Without limiting the foregoing, AAT Kings does not
own or operate any third party suppliers of services such as hotels,
restaurants, transportation companies, sightseeing companies or
local tour operators. It is not responsible for any injury, death, loss or
expense due to overbooking of accommodations, default of any third
parties, sickness, weather, strikes, acts of God, Government, acts of
terrorism, criminal activity, war, quarantine, force majeure events or
any other cause beyond its control. All such risk, loss and expense
must be borne by the guest.
3. Most coach tours are subject to a minimum number of guest
bookings. Where this is not reached, we endeavour to give ample
notice and suggest suitable alternatives. Any additional costs
incurred are the responsibility of the guest.
4. Legal proceedings against the company may be instituted only in a
State or Federal Court within the State of California, or in the U.S.
District Court for the Central District of California. The applicable
law shall be the law of the State of California.
5. We reserve the right to change the hotels and vehicles used, if
operational considerations require this.
Photography
A selection of images in this brochure have been supplied by Hamilton
Island Resort, South Australia Tourism Commission, Tourism Australia,
Destination New South Wales, Tourism Northern Territory, Tourism
and Events Queensland, Tourism Tasmania, Tourism Tropical North
Queensland, Tourism Western Australia, Visions of Victoria, Voyages
Indigenous Tourism Australia, Wildlands Cruises, Wildman Wilderness
Lodge, Te Puia, Real Journeys, Tamaki Maori Village, Destination
Queenstown, Destination Rotorua.
Brochure Validity
01 April 2016 - 31 March 2017
For tour pricing and itineraries departing before 01 April 2016, refer
to our 2015 brochure. Please note surcharges and minimum night
stays may apply, and itineraries may vary due to special events, New
Years Eve, Christmas, Easter etc. The tours advised in this brochure are
operated by AAT Kings Tours Pty. Ltd., on behalf of AAT Kings Tours
International Ltd.
AAT Kings Tours Pty. Ltd., (ABN) 97 079 722 464
Level 7, 35 Grafton St, Bondi Junction, NSW, Australia 2022
Website: www.aatkings.com
Email: [email protected]
The
$1 Million
Travellers Assistance Program
AAT Kings Tours shares the coverage available under the $1million assistance
program with affiliates of Trafalgar Tours who, as an Active Member of the USTOA
is required to post $1millionwith USTOA to be used to reimburse , in accordance with
the terms and conditions of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program, the advance
payments of AAT Kings Tours customers in the unlikely event of Trafalgar Tours
bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you should understand that
the $1million posted by Trafalgar Tours may be sufficient to provide only a partial
recovery of the advance payments received by AAT Kings Tours. Complete details
of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program and the list of affiliates may be obtained
by writing to USTOA at 345 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1801, New York, New York, 10001,
or by email: [email protected] or by visiting their website www.USTOA.com
AAT Kings Tours USA Inc
United States Tour Operator (USTOA) Member #138
Address: 801 East Katella, Anaheim CA 92805
T: + 1 1866 240 1659
83
AAT Kings encourages the sustainable development of tourism in partnership with the
Treadright Foundation – a not-for-profit organisation established by The Travel Corporation
and its family of brands. To date, the foundation has helped support more than 35 sustainable
tourism projects worldwide. Within Australia and New Zealand AAT Kings is also proud to
support a number of important projects with a particular focus on wildlife conservation.
Koalas
AAT Kings has teamed up with Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors to
support the Koala Rehabilitation Project at their Wildlife Hospital
– the country’s largest and busiest wildlife facility. We support
the treatment and rehabilitation of koalas at the centre, as well
as the building of eco-friendly habitats to protect the sick and
orphaned. We now even have an AAT Kings Mascot “Koala Sam”.
Tassie Devils
AAT Kings supports the conservation of
the endangered Tasmanian Devil through
sponsorship of the Tasmanian Devil breeding
program at Tasmania Zoo. We’ve adopted
three little Tasmanian Devils already and are proud to support
the zoo in their efforts to combat the fatal Devil Facial Tumour
Disease that is affecting Tasmanian Devils across the state.
Kiwi birds
AAT Kings supports the conservation of New Zealand’s iconic native bird,
the endangered kiwi. We contribute to the Rainbow Springs Kiwi Breeding
Program in Rotorua to hatch and raise kiwi chicks, perform health checks
and daily monitoring, as well as fund research into kiwi incubation and
rearing. We aim to help Rainbow Springs raise awareness of the protection
of these precious birds and continue to play a vital role in their survival.
Our eco-friendly coaches
Taking a coach is an environmentally sustainable means of transportation.
Coaches use significantly less fuel per passenger than an average sized
car or hybrid. One coach can displace up to 56 cars from the road.
Car vs Coach
Coach emissions
60% less CO2
than 1 car
Little Peng uins
AAT Kings has supported the world’s
leading research facility for Little Penguins
on Phillip Island in Victoria. Our support
has contributed to a penguin weighbridge
to monitor the health of the penguins. Interpretive signs were also
erected to help educate visitors about the local environment and
this important penguin colony.
X56
54% less CO2
than 1 train
X1
86% less CO2
than 1 airliner
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