Launceston Tours and Trips

An excellent trip - the tour director was especially good - informative, helpful and professional at all times. She really helped us to understand the history and culture surro7nding us.

The 5 days gave a good look at Tasmania with some very worthwhile stops of interest. The accommodation was of a high standard with good size rooms. A bit unfortunate that the room in Hobart had a big window that looked out onto a concrete wall about 80cm away. The sites we stopped at were of historic interest. The lavender farm was great but a pity not in flower. Loved the walk to Cape Tourville lighthouse and the views of the coast.

All the accommodation was comfortable, warm and easily accessible. We really liked the Pavilions at Iron Bark Farm although one of us had difficulty walking but that was their problem. Staff on the whole were very welcoming and helpful Dream Island Resort was spacious and because it faced west, very warm to walk into as the dat although sunny quite cold.

AAT is an excellent tour company, I would rate them highly. They look after their customers very well, are helpful and attentive. The tour guide Margaret was wonderful as was the bus driver. Margaret was very informative and helpful and had so much knowledge to share. The accommodation was always good. I liked the interaction AAT Kings provided with the two dinners together (very special) with all the people on the tour on 2 separate evenings, the delicious breakfast meals we had and the welcome drink on arrival was very special and a nice personal touch for us all. The small free gift was a special touch. I love the colour of the bag. It'll be very useful. Thank you. From two previous tour companies overseas that I've travelled with in the past and also AAT Kings in Australia, I'd honestly have to say, AAT Kings was head and shoulders above the others. Such impeccable service. It would be hard to beat. All my friends and family raved about the scenery on the journey and the places we visited. I'd have absolutely no hesitation in recommending AAT Kings.

We spent 6 days hiking the Overland Trail, staying in comfortable huts, well-fed with amazing food and expertly led by guides. Apart from the obvious comfort advantages, the trip allowed each member of the group to walk at their own pace with the guides never far away, various side trip options which were fascinating/picturesque, and the guides were experts on the fauna, flora and history of the trail.