AAT Kings has revealed that 95 per cent of its tours now include a Make Travel Matter experience, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to supporting local communities, cultures and conservation across Australia and New Zealand.
The tour operator designed the experiences to connect travellers with the people and organisations helping protect local culture, wildlife, communities and the environment.
New community and conservation experiences join the 2027-2028 season, alongside guaranteed 2026 departures and savings of up to $2,200 per couple.
“Travel can be a powerful force for good, but it’s also about creating a richer experience for the traveller,” AAT Kings Group CEO Ben Hall said. “When you meet the people protecting a native species, learn directly from local communities or hear the stories and traditions that have shaped a place, you come away understanding far more about the destination.”
Highlighted experiences
On the new Outback New South Wales Adventurer, a Make Travel Matter experience sees guests join a local Indigenous guide at Menindee Lakes and Kinchega National Park to learn about Barkindji cultural heritage, from creation stories and ancestral knowledge to the traditional uses of native plants, gaining a deeper understanding of the enduring connection between the Barkindji people and Country.
In New Zealand on the Southern Wonders tour, a new Make Travel Matter experience at the Ōamaru Penguin Conservation Centre introduces guests to kororā, New Zealand’s little blue penguins, through the Discovery Centre and a guided colony walk while learning about the centre’s conservation work.
Also featured within the new season is Real Country, a working New Zealand farm where guests gain first-hand insight into rural life and agricultural heritage through local hosts and experiences including sheepdog mustering and horse demonstrations.
AAT Kings’ 2027-2028 New Season Sale is now on, with travellers able to save up to AU$2,200 per couple on selected departures when booking by 30 September 2026. Travellers can learn more about the sale on AAT Kings’ website.
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