Small group touring is the supersized way to see Australia and New Zealand this year, going beyond ticking landmarks off a bucket list for a deeper exploration of fascinating destinations that feel personal and purposeful for how you want to travel now.
Let AAT Kings Small Group Tours lead the way in 2026.
Want to explore Milford Sound in depth? Uncover wonders in the South Australian outback? See the wilder side of Tasmania? Witness the contrasts of the Kimberley up close?
AAT Kings Small Group Tours allow you to embark on big adventures like these in intimacy and comfort, making sure you don’t miss a thing.
Touring in small groups means more of what matters to you. And you’ll be surprised at what AAT Kings packs into its Small Group Tours.
Small groups, big exploration
AAT Kings Small Group Tours are designed to deliver the all-encompassing, memorable travel experiences that today’s travellers really want.
Thoughtfully crafted itineraries blend destination highlights with hidden gems, incorporating a slower pace and more time in each location with genuine connection at the core of every trip.
Each departure has an average of 16 guests with hand-picked experiences and stays curated just for small groups. It’s light on participants to supersize the sightseeing, immersive experiences and surprise finds.
Fewer people mean greater access to places that larger tour groups simply can’t reach, like travelling to some of Australia and New Zealand’s most remote destinations by 4WD or flightseeing.
It enables those one-of-a-kind experiences that are only possible in small groups, such as visiting family-run businesses, staying in boutique properties and spending more time in each destination for a deeper understanding without feeling rushed.
Premium experiences without the price tag
AAT Kings knows travellers want a blend of trip highlights and hidden gems, so Small Group Tours are packed with must-see sights and pinch-me experiences.
Choose from an expanded collection of 25 AAT Kings Small Group Tours across Australia and New Zealand with guided holidays ranging from three to 21 days.
Popular options, packed with MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® responsible tourism experiences and specially chosen highlights, include the six-day Northern Territory Top End National Parks, seven-day Tasmania’s Wild Wonders, 10-day New Zealand’s Northern Gems and 13-day Southern Spirit itineraries.
In New Zealand, guests can visit Dunedin Craft Distillers, where surplus bread is transformed into botanical spirits on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience that showcases the positive impact of travel.
Likewise, AAT Kings Small Group Tours offer the flexibility of free time with carefully considered multi-night stays, allowing you the chance to stop, reflect, relax and soak it all in.
Think overnighting aboard the Milford Mariner expedition ship and waking up to pristine surroundings in New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park – it’s an immersive, once-in-a-lifetime experience that can only happen in a small group.
These lesser-known additions are often the most talked-about memories of the trip, creating the moments that resonate long after you return home.
Intentionally intimate by design
Fewer people really make the moment – you’ll share genuine encounters and real connections with both the destination and everyone you meet on your travels, from Travel Directors or Driver Guides to local experts and fellow travellers.
Travelling in a small group truly brings people closer together, appealing to couples, multi-gen families and friends to enjoy shared experiences as well as personal space.
Flying solo? No problem. AAT Kings Small Group Tours are also ideal for solo travellers who want social connection without the crowds, balancing guided activities with ample free time.
Small Group Tours on sale
In addition to all the included benefits, travellers can enjoy extra value with bonus air credits of up to $2,200 per couple on select AAT Kings Small Group Guided Tours.
The longer you travel, the more air credits you’ll receive, from $350 per person, twin-share for five- to six-day Small Group Tours through to $1,100 air credit per person, twin share for guided holidays of 16-plus days.
The air credit offer is available for new bookings on select AAT Kings Small Group Tours made by 31 March 2026 for travel between 1 April 2026 and 31 March 2027.
So, all you need to do is pick your destination, book a tour and let AAT Kings take care of the rest, from transport to meals and activities – plus added air savings to get you there.
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