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- AAT Kings
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 20 - 50
- All Ages Welcome
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Journey over the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine Train
- Immerse yourself in cultural traditions of Rotorua
- Let loose in the adventure capital of Queenstown
- Enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi dinner and performance
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Welcome to Auckland
- Day 2 Auckland - Bay of Islands
- Day 3 Bay of Islands Free Time
- Day 4 Bay of Islands - Auckland
- Day 5 Auckland - Rotorua
- Day 6 Rotorua Free Time
- Day 7 Rotorua - Wellington
- Day 8 Wellington - Picton
- Day 9 Picton - Christchurch
- Day 10 Christchurch - Omarama
- Day 11 Omarama - Dunedin
- Day 12 Dunedin - Te Anau
- Day 13 Te Anau - Queenstown
- Day 14 Queenstown Free Time
- Day 15 Queenstown - Franz Josef/Waiau
- Day 16 Franz Josef/Waiau - Christchurch
- Day 17 Farewell from Christchurch
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre
HotelDays 1, 4Copthorne Hotel and Resort
HotelDays 2, 3, 13, 14Ibis Rotorua Hotel
HotelDays 5, 6Travelodge Wellington
Hotelday 7Picton Beachcomber Inn
Hotelday 8Wyndham Garden
HotelDays 9, 16Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel
Hotelday 10Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Hotelday 11Distinction Luxmore Hotel
Hotelday 12Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Hotelday 15
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 50 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
Operated by
AAT Kings
Number of tours
393
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 3 days
Response rate
95%
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Customer Reviews
- Kathleen· March 3rd, 2025Optional activities should be scheduled in advance and not as the tour progresses. That way we can know whether or not we can get the activity. If not, it can be scheduled online. I had no access to these activities from Tour Radars website and didn’t know they existed. Luckily I scheduled on my own and got to see what I wanted. Others did not.Show more
- Lorne· February 25th, 2025Excellent, guide and driver were exceptional.Show more
- Rhonda· September 14th, 2025This was my first trip on a guided tour. Was feeling nervous - but it ended up being a great experience. Everything went smoothly. The communication from Tour Radar was good.They responded promptly to my queries. It was well organized. The itinerary gave an opportunity to see and have a range of experiences, The tour guide Joe from Down Under Tours (AAT) was fantastic. He really enjoyed his job and was passionate about sharing the places we visited. He was very knowledgeable too. Joe was very friendly and respectful to all of us on the tour.Show more
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- V
Valerie
Asked on May 9th, 2023Do you have a toilet on the bus?
AAT KingsOperator•Written May 2023Yes, we do have toilets in the bus during the trip.
- AAT KingsOperator•Written May 2023
We have updated the quote for 2 travelers in a twin room departing on 02-Mar-2024. The amount per pax is $7,930 and the total comes to $15860 for the two of you. Please note this price does not include international flights.
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Heather
Asked on July 11th, 2022What hotels do you use in your Kia Ora New Zealand (17 Days)?
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Heather
Traveler•Written July 2022Is breakfast not included every day? Please, may I have a list of the number of B L D meals include by day?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written July 2022
Dining
• 16 Full Breakfasts
• 1 Lunch
• 5 Dinners
• 2 Highlight Dinners
• 1 Farewell Dinner
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Joshua
Asked on December 4th, 2018Is tipping my Travel Director or Driver Guide compulsory?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
Tipping is not compulsory in Australia or New Zealand however if you are happy with the service you received from your Travel Director or Driver Guide you can feel free to leave them a tip at your own discretion.
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Donald
Asked on December 4th, 2018How can I pay for the Optional Experiences?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
All your Optional Experiences can be organised directly with your Travel Director whilst on the tour and you can choose to either pay in either local cash or by credit card.
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Louis
Asked on December 4th, 2018What is the maximum luggage allowance?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
Due to strict Government vehicle weight restrictions you are allowed one medium size suitcase per person, with dimensions not to exceed H76cm x W46cm x D25cm. The maximum weight of all luggage must not exceed 23kg (50lbs).
You are also allowed one piece of hand luggage on-board the coach: however it must be able to fit in the overhead compartments or under the seat in front of you if required.
- K
Katherine
Asked on December 4th, 2018On travelling days how often do we get a break?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
On travelling days you will stop every 2 to 3 hours either at a rest stop or for sightseeing, activities or free time.
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Jade
Asked on December 4th, 2018Can I join the tour later or finish the tour earlier?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
You can choose to join the tour at a later date or finish the tour early however, it is important to note that AAT Kings is unable to offer a discount for choosing to do as the tour is a set package with a strict itinerary.
- J
Joy
Asked on December 4th, 2018Where do I meet the tour and tour manager?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
Your tour will start from a centrally located hotel on day 1 of the tour, as this hotel is subject to change it is recommended to contact our team of Travel Experts for more information once your booking is confirmed.
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Gregory
Asked on December 4th, 2018Am I able to bring my children on this tour?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
Children are welcome on all AAT Kings tours however they are required to be a minimum age of 5 years or older. It is recommended that if you are travelling with children to consider whether the itinerary is suitable and in particular the activities involved.
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Theresa
Asked on December 4th, 2018I am travelling alone, is there a single supplement?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
If you are a single traveller you can either choose to share a room with another guest of the same gender at no extra cost or if you prefer the privacy of your own room you can pay a single supplement to upgrade to a single room. If you would like to book a single room please make sure to choose this option on the booking page or simply contact our team of Travel Experts.
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