AAT Kings has unveiled its 2027/28 Australia and New Zealand season, introducing a collection of Small Group journeys, immersive experiences and thoughtfully curated itineraries to help travellers discover more than the destination itself.
Responding to growing demand for deeper, more authentic travel experiences, the season has placed a spotlight on local stories, regional communities and meaningful connections.
Headlining the season will be a nine-day Outback New South Wales Adventurer journey that ventures beyond the state's traditional tourism trail to reveal the rich character, living heritage and remarkable landscapes of regional New South Wales.
Designed for an average of just 16 guests, the itinerary has invited travellers to descend into Australia's oldest commercial opal mine at White Cliffs, explore Broken Hill's celebrated mining and arts heritage, experience the changing colours of the outback at The Living Desert Sculptures, wander the historic streets of Silverton and discover more than 40,000 years of First Nations history alongside a local guide at the World Heritage-listed Mungo National Park.
Expanding the Small Group collection even further, AAT Kings has introduced two New Zealand itineraries, South Island Splendour and South Island Highlights.
From meeting local farming families at Real Country to waking aboard an overnight Milford Mariner cruise in the stillness of Piopiotahi (Milford Sound), the journeys will combine world-famous landscapes with authentic local encounters that reveal the heart and soul of New Zealand.
The 2027/28 season will also continue AAT Kings' commitment to purpose-led travel through the expansion of its MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experiences.
New for the season will be the Oamaru Penguin Conservation Centre, where travellers gain behind-the-scenes insight into the conservation of New Zealand's little blue penguins and learn about the important work underway to protect one of the country's most treasured native species.
The new season will also introduce a range of new Short Break itineraries, providing travellers with greater flexibility to experience iconic destinations through shorter, thoughtfully curated holidays that can be enjoyed as standalone escapes or combined with longer journeys.
To support the launch, AAT Kings has also developed a suite of dedicated trade resources to help travel advisors confidently sell the new season.
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