Simple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Comfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
Upscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.
Our tour director was awesome and made our tour so nice and pleasant.
The choices of places we visited was very good and we visited some stunning sites.
Our accomodation and food was also very good.
Our driver was lovely too and helpful.
I would recommend this tour to my family and friend.
Thanks for helping create such great memories.
WildlifeCity sightseeingBeach
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Resort
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Melbourne, Adelaide, Warrnambool
Melbourne, Adelaide, Warrnambool, Naracoorte, Kangaroo Island
I traveled to New Zealand during the Fall it did rain on/off and was beautiful, lush green and clear blue skies. It was nice driving in the country and layering is perfect for this time of year. I liked, meet a Farmer, Milford Sound Day (it was a very long day) but worth it, Queenstown had many restaurants to walk too but take a taxi back it is very hilly in this city. Kiwi Park was fun to do and learn about their animals. Māori Village was awesome as well as Waitomo Caves! NZ natives and service staff were very nice and always helpful in all the places we stayed.
Jim was a very informative guide making every aspect of the trip so interesting.
The group was compatible.
The places themselves were stunning- the colours will stay with me always.
The bus was very comfortable.
Experience the best of Australia’s urban and rural charms with the Southern Capitals – City Meets Bush tour. Over five days, this easy-paced journey for experienced travelers takes you from Sydney’s sparkling harbors through the political heart of Canberra and onwards to Melbourne’s cultural pulse. Along the way, traverse remote country stations and gold rush towns, immersing yourself in stories and sights that define southern Australia. With all accommodations, transport, and meals included, this city sightseeing tour offers a seamless blend of history, nature, and local encounters. The USP? A compact yet comprehensive introduction to Australia’s capitals and countryside, all in one memorable trip.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Melbourne, Sydney, Sydney and NS
Melbourne, Sydney, Sydney and NSW, Canberra, Wangaratta
Great trip. Seeing the remoteness of the N and W of Tasmania contrasted with the very different side on the NE and S.
Waking up in Cradle Mountain to snow and freezing temperatures will remain a highlight of the trip, closely followed by Launceston’s Cataract Gorge optional cruise which included a wine tasting! Very difficult to select highlights!
I like the fact that Margaret, the very knowledgable guide, gave us a variety of information on the history including convict background to Sarah Island and Port Arthur, human geography, agriculture etc and makes the area really come alive.
Our trip to Australia with Luxury Gold was an excellent experience, it was a very busy itinerary, but it allowed us to see a lot of what Australia has to offer. The whole schedule was put together exceptionally well, and our Tour Manager was very attentive and looked after us throughout the trip. Our favourite hotel was The Reef Hotel, The Langham was also exceptional.
The only part we would change, would be the trip to the Yarra Valley in Melbourne, as the visit to the Chocolate experience was not for us. In hindsight we would rather have spent the day at leisure in Melbourne.
Every other aspect of the trip was spot on, we loved it.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Sydney, Cairns, Sydney and NSW
Sydney, Cairns, Sydney and NSW, Hunter Valley, Uluru, Watarrka National Park, Alice Springs
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.
