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1 17 Guided Vacations Our famous fully-guided touring experiences If you re ready to set off on an unmatched adventure, an AAT Kings Guided Vacation is the best way to discover Australia and New Zealand in all their glory. Our experienced and fun loving Travel Directors and Driver Guides will share their detailed knowledge and local insights to make sure you experience each destination to the fullest and have an incredible time along the way. We offer Guided Vacations through Tasmania, Southern Australia, Queensland, Western Australia and the Kimberley, the Red Centre and the Top in the Northern Territory, as well as the North and South Islands of New Zealand. If Tasmania, Queensland, Western Australia or New Zealand is your destination, you can choose from two travel styles including First Choice or Best Buys. Look out for these symbols on itinerary pages First Choice vacations offer premium accommodation in central locations, more meals and sightseeing inclusions, plus unique You re invited dining experiences. Best Buys vacations offer great value, comfortable accommodation with easy access to city centres and more free time. *Welcome receptions & farewell dinners vary by Guided Vacation. Refer to itinerary page for inclusions. Learn more about AAT Kings Guided Vacations at aatkings.com

2 16 After a few days in the wide open spaces and fresh air, surrounded by stunning scenery and new friends, I can see our guests relax before my eyes. I love sharing this unique part of the world. Our history is full of stories of colourful characters and our ancient culture is just so unique. One of my favourite spots is Kings Canyon. The walk through the canyon is full of amazing plants and animals that I m not sure most people would notice if we didn t point them out. I feel lucky to share my home with visitors from all over the world. Come and explore Central Australia with me! Peter Driver Guide Carmichael Crag at Kings Canyon

3 18 Highlights of Australia & New Zealand days Unique dining experience on board Melbourne s Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Discover Melbourne s colourful hidden laneways and arcades Indulge in a unique Aussie BBQ experience at Earth Sanctuary Toast an Uluru sunset with gourmet canapés and wine Discover rock art at Uluru and learn about sacred sites Hike through Walpa Gorge at Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) Create your own dot painting Cruise and snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef View Darling Harbour from your Sydney hotel room Dip your toes in the Pacific Ocean on Bondi Beach Experience Sydney Opera House on a guided tour Discover the glowworms of Waitomo Glowworm Grotto Immerse yourself in rich Maori arts and culture at an exclusive cultural dinner Travel on the TranzAlpine Train Discover spectacular Milford Sound on a lunch cruise Experience warm Kiwi hospitality at Morelea Farm Experience a pristine wilderness setting at Te Waonui Forest Retreat Experienced Travel Director & Driver Guide Uluru sunset drinks Day 1: Welcome to Melbourne Welcome to Melbourne. On arrival you ll be transferred to your hotel. This evening join your Travel Director for a welcome reception and dinner on board Melbourne's famous Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. Hotel: Crowne Plaza, Melbourne, nights. DW Day : Melbourne Explore Melbourne on a city sights tour then discover its eclectic little laneways, arcades, café society and street art on a private walking tour. The rest of your day is free. You may like to take an optional experience to Phillip Island to see the famous penguin parade. B Day : Melbourne Free Time Today is free for you to explore the delights of Melbourne. You may like to take a full day optional experience to the Great Ocean Road to discover the stunning coastline and the Twelve Apostles. Or maybe treat yourself to a theatre production or indulge in some world class fare at one of the city's famous eateries. B Day 4: Melbourne Alice Springs Today you fly from Melbourne to Alice Springs. On arrival visit the School of the Air and hear how this school delivers education to children living in remote areas. Next stop is the Royal Flying Doctor Service, where you'll learn about this facility that provides a 'mantle of safety' to the people of the outback. You're invited this evening by Joe, Dan, Tommy and Ben Falzon for a home-cooked gourmet BBQ dinner at Earth Sanctuary World Nature Centre. Join them as they share stories of ecology, culture and astronomy and even lead you on a sing-a-long accompanied by the didgeridoo and guitar. It will be a night to remember! Hotel: Chifley Alice Springs Resort. B YD Day 5: Alice Springs Ayers Rock Travel through the West MacDonnell and James Ranges and pause to view majestic Atila (Mt. Conner) often mistaken for Uluru, before arriving at Ayers Rock Resort. This afternoon is free for you to enjoy the resort s facilities. Later, travel to the Uluru sunset viewing area. Witness and photograph the striking colour changes of Uluru at sunset while enjoying gourmet canapés and wine. Hotel: Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort, nights. B Day 6: Uluru and Kata Tjuta This morning view the magical Uluru sunrise. Afterwards, gain insight into the traditional owners of the land, the Anangu, as you tour the caves at the base of Uluru discovering ancient rock art and hearing stories of the Aboriginal Dreamtime. Travel through the desert plains to Kata Tjuta and take a walk at Walpa Gorge. Later experience a Kata Tjuta sunset with sparkling wine and nibbles. B Day 7: Ayers Rock Cairns Join an Aboriginal artist for a fun introduction to Western Desert Art. Your Anangu artist will provide you with cultural insight, explaining the meanings of their totems, before assisting you to complete your own painting to take home as a memento of your experience. In the afternoon you will fly from Ayers Rock to Cairns. Hotel: Hilton Hotel, Cairns, nights. B Day 8: Great Barrier Reef Get ready for an experience of a lifetime - board a high speed catamaran and cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. You can snorkel and view this natural living wonder up close (equipment provided) or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a semi-submersible craft, just one metre underwater. Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch before you return to Cairns. This evening you'll dine at Dundee's Restaurant enjoy a delicious meal overlooking the Cairns waterfront. B L DW Day 9: Cairns Free Time Today is free for you to do as you choose! Perhaps take an optional experience to the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park for an insightful look at indigenous culture or journey to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures for an opportunity to encounter native Australian animals. Or maybe travel to the village in the rainforest on the Kuranda Scenic Railway. B Day 10: Cairns Sydney Spend time at Cairns Wildlife Dome for the chance to see some cuddly Australian wildlife. This afternoon fly to Sydney where you will have a free evening to do as you please. Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton, Darling Harbour, (Harbour View Room), Sydney, nights. B Day 11: Sydney A day of sightseeing around this stunning harbour city awaits! Join a guided tour of the iconic Sydney Opera House before discovering Sydney's Eastern Suburbs and putting your feet in the sand at famous Bondi Beach. Take to the water on a Captain Cook highlight lunch cruise, sailing around the glistening harbour while you enjoy a fresh seasonal menu. Spend the rest of your day seeing the sights of your choice or maybe even take an optional experience to see an opera under the famous sails of Sydney Opera House. B HL Day 1: Sydney Free Time Enjoy a full free day in exciting Sydney. Maybe take an optional experience to the Blue Mountains or climb the

4 It s the perfect mix of modern cities and ancient landscapes. With gems like the amazing Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Harbour and breathtaking Milford Sound, paired with a world of ancient Aboriginal tradition in Australia s Red Centre and the pounding Maori Haka in Rotorua. Guided Vacations 19 1 ALICE SPRINGS AYERS ROCK Dining Full buffet breakfasts (1) B You re invited lunch (1) YL Highlight lunch (1) HL Lunches () L You re invited dinners () YD Dinners with wine (4) DW Highlight dinners () HD Farewell dinner (1) FD CAIRNS Great Barrier Reef Cruise AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge on a 'BridgeClimb'. Spend your last evening in Sydney together along with your Travel Director and companions in a local restaurant by the water. B DW Day 1: Sydney Auckland This morning you say goodbye to Australia and fly to New Zealand! This evening meet your Travel Director for your highlight dinner at 'Eight' at The Langham. Your personal degustation is prepared for you from the freshest, quality ingredients, including mouth-watering seafood and delicious desserts. Hotel: The Langham, Auckland, nights. B HD Day 14: Auckland Sightseeing & Free Time A morning cruise on Waitemata Harbour is followed by a city sightseeing tour. Later, you'll have free time to relax or explore. B Day 15: Auckland Rotorua Join a guide for a boat tour through the Waitomo Glowworm Grotto. Continue to Rotorua where a Maori guide will accompany you at Te Puia Thermal Reserve. You re invited this evening to experience the heartpounding wero (challenge) from a Maori warrior during a Powhiri, a ceremonial welcome, at the Tamaki Family Marae. Overnight stays Sightseeing stops SYDNEY Journey into the village and gain a cultural insight into life in New Zealand before European settlement. Feast on succulent meats and vegetables cooked in a hangi, the traditional Maori method of cooking in the earth. Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Rotorua. B YD Day 16: Rotorua Christchurch Explore Rainbow Springs Nature Park and discover the native flora and fauna. You may even spot a kiwi! Next stop is the Agrodome Sheep Show for a taste of farm life. Later, you'll fly to Christchurch. Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. B Day 17: Christchurch Franz Josef Journey through the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine train. Depart for Hokitika, home of the native greenstone (jade), for a factory visit and live demonstration by a local greenstone carver. Continue to Franz Josef Glacier. Hotel: Te Waonui Forest Retreat, Franz Josef. B DW Day 18: Franz Josef Queenstown Drive over the Haast Pass, past Thunder Creek Falls and a trio of lakes. Enjoy the tastes of delicious stone fruit at Cromwell then visit the historic gold mining village of Arrowtown before arriving in Queenstown for an orientation tour. This evening join your Travel Director for a highlight dinner at The Boatshed. Set in the restored historic New Zealand Railways Shipping Office and relocated to its lakefront setting in 196, The Boatshed, with its spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables mountain range, is the perfect venue for your exclusive meal. Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown, nights. B HD Day 19: Milford Sound Cruise Drive along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau then through the rainforest of Fiordland National NEW ZEALAND Queenstown AUCKLAND Waitomo Caves 1 ROTORUA Arthur s Pass Hokitika TranzAlpine Mt. Train FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER 1 Cook 1 1 Milford Sound CHRISTCHURCH QUEENSTOWN Park. Travel through the hand-hewn Homer Tunnel to abundant photo opportunities afforded by the Mirror Lake, Cleddau Valley and the Chasm, on your way to Milford Sound to board your cruise. Return to Queenstown this afternoon. B L Day 0: Queenstown Free Time Today you may like to consider taking one of our optional experiences. You could ride the Shotover Jet, the most thrilling jet boat ride in the world! Perhaps join a wine tour at Gibbston Valley Winery or play a round of golf on one of Queenstown s spectacular courses. Choose from the immaculately groomed greens of a resort course or a simple fairway with rugged mountain peaks as your backdrop. You could take a 4WD minibus excursion through Skippers Canyon alongside the Shotover River to Skippers Point in Mount Aurum Conservation Area. Or why not enjoy a relaxing spa. You ll be pampered at one of Queenstown s luxurious day spas. Sink into a therapeutic hot pool or treat yourself to a selection of therapies at a local salon. This evening, consider taking the gondola ride to Bob s Peak for dinner at the Stratosphere Restaurant. B Day 1: Queenstown Christchurch Visit Lake Tekapo, stopping at the Church of the Good Shepherd. You are welcomed by your hosts Angie and Stan Taylor at Morelea Farm for a You re invited lunch in their 40 hectare garden. Join your Travel Director this evening in Christchurch for a farewell dinner. Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. B YL FD Day : Farewell from Christchurch Your vacation concludes this morning after breakfast. You will be transferred to Christchurch Airport for your onward flight. B days from USD 675 CAD 850 Twin Share Land Only Melbourne to Christchurch Code: IMZB 016 Apr 0 Apr 4 Apr 17 May 08 Jun 05 Jun 6 Jul 0 Jul 4 Aug 14 Sep 04 Sep 04 Sep 5 Sep 18 Oct 09 Oct 0 Oct Oct 16 Nov 06 Nov 06 Nov 7 Nov 1 Dec 04 Nov 0 Dec 11 Nov 7 Dec 18 Dec 04 Dec 5 Dec 18 Jan Jan 01 Jan Jan 08 Jan 9 Jan 15 Feb 05 Jan Feb 1 Prices Flight Information Airfares are not included in the prices above. Land Only price requires the following internal-vacation flights to be purchased separately in order to fulfil the vacation itinerary: Day 4 from Melbourne to Alice Springs QF796; Day 7 from Ayers Rock to Cairns QF1854; Day 10 from Cairns to Sydney QF95; Day 1 from Sydney to Auckland QF14; Day 16 from Rotorua to Christchurch NZ579. Ways to Save Early payment discount Pay by 1 Jan 16 Save up to usd70 cad895 Pay by 1 Mar 16 Save up to usd60 cad445 Kings Club early payment discount Pay by 1 Jan 16 Save up to usd1080 cad140 Pay by 1 Mar 16 Save up to usd70 cad895 Young traveller Triple share Kings Club Palm Cove 017 continued Jan 9 Feb 19 Feb 05 Feb 6 Feb 1 Mar 05 Feb 19 Mar 1 Feb 6 Mar 19 Mar 05 Mar 6 Mar 1 Apr 0 Apr 0 Apr Apr 16 May 07 Jun 04 Jun 5 Jul 0 Jul Aug 1 Sep 0 Sep 0 Sep 4 Sep 17 Oct 08 Oct 01 Oct Oct 15 Nov 05 Nov 05 Nov 6 Nov 1 Dec 0 Nov 19 Dec 10 Nov 6 Dec 17 Highlighted dates indicate Definite Departures. Visit aatkings.com for additional Definite Departure dates. Note: Itinerary, departure dates & prices may change from 01/10/16. days Melbourne to Christchurch Code: IMZB USD Twin CAD Twin 01 Apr 16 1 May Jun 16 0 Sep Oct Dec Dec 16 1 Dec Jan 17 1 Mar Apr 17 1 May Jun 17 0 Sep Oct 17 0 Nov Single Supplement Option 01 Apr 16 1 May Jun 16 0 Sep Oct Dec Dec 16 1 Dec Jan 17 1 Mar Apr 17 1 May Jun 17 0 Sep Oct 17 0 Nov Save up to usd70 cad895 Save up to usd60 cad445 Save up to usd60 cad445 All savings are per person. See discounts details on page 15.

5 0 Contrasts of Australia & New Zealand 18 days Sydney Opera House Indulge in lunch overlooking spectacular Bondi Beach Learn about Aussie surf culture at Bondi Beach Venture inside Sydney Opera House on a guided tour Toast the sunset on a dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour View Darling Harbour from your Sydney hotel room Discover native Australian animals at Hartley s Crocodile Adventures Snorkel and cruise on the Great Barrier Reef Discover Melbourne s colourful hidden laneways Immerse yourself in rich Maori arts and culture with the Tamaki family over dinner Experience farm life at the Agrodome Sheep Show Journey over the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine Train Visit a jade factory and marvel at artists at work View Franz Josef Glacier Discover spectacular Milford Sound on a lunch cruise Enjoy warm Kiwi hospitality at Morelea Farm Experience a pristine wilderness setting at Te Waonui Forest Retreat Experienced Travel Director & Driver Guide Day 1: Welcome to Melbourne Welcome to Melbourne! On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. This evening join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a welcome reception and dinner on board the famous Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. It s a great opportunity to get to know everyone in a unique setting. Hotel: Crowne Plaza, Melbourne, nights. DW Day : Melbourne Join your Travel Director for your city tour including a private walk through Melbourne s famous hidden laneways. You ll discover the city s eclectic little lanes, arcades, café society and fascinating street art. Then there s time to explore the city on your own. Why not visit Eureka Skydeck for fantastic 60 views of Melbourne? B Day : Melbourne Cairns Say farewell to Melbourne as you fly to Cairns. On arrival join your local guide for a private wildlife journey at Hartley s Crocodile Adventures. Enjoy a boat cruise and encounter koalas, wallabies, birds and of course, crocodiles! This evening feast on a delicious meal of fresh seasonal produce at Salt House with views of the Cairns waterfront. Hotel: Hilton Hotel, Cairns, nights. B DW Day 4: Cairns Free Time Spend your free day relaxing or exploring. Perhaps take an optional experience to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park to discover the secrets of this ancient culture through theatre, didgeridoo and fire-making demonstrations and the famous Tjapukai dance. You could travel to Kuranda, the 'village in the rainforest', on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and return to the lowlands above the breathtaking canopy of the Barron Gorge National Park through some of the oldest rainforest in the world on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. B Day 5: Great Barrier Reef Board a high speed catamaran and cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. You can snorkel and view this natural living wonder up close (equipment provided) or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a semi-submersible craft. Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch before you return to Cairns. B L Day 6: Cairns Sydney Depart Cairns and fly to Sydney. On arrival there s time to relax before boarding a Captain Cook sunset highlight dinner cruise. Enjoy a two course à la carte dinner and the mesmerising views of Sydney at night. You ll pass magnificent waterfront homes and all the main harbour attractions including the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton Darling Harbour (Harbour View Room), nights. B HD Day 7: Sydney Kick off this highlight day of sightseeing on a guided tour of Sydney Opera House with a local guide. Later board your coach to see the Royal Botanic Gardens and visit Mrs. Macquarie s Chair. You re invited to Bondi Beach for an iconic Australian experience. You ll be greeted by a local surf lifesaver before lunch at an Aussie institution, the Returned Servicemen s Club, with its views over the Pacific Ocean. Your host will take you on an exclusive tour through Australia s oldest surf lifesaving club to learn about the history of Bondi and surf lifesaving. This afternoon if you want to see Sydney from above, take the climb of your life on Sydney Harbour Bridge BridgeClimb (own expense). B YL Day 8: Sydney Free Time The day is yours to explore this wonderful city. Why not take an optional experience to the spectacular Blue Mountains. This evening join your fellow travellers for a stroll to Darling Harbour to enjoy a delicious meal overlooking the city s waterfront. Dine on fresh seasonal produce when you indulge in a selection of signature dishes that are bound to create a memorable dining experience. B DW Day 9: Sydney Auckland It s farewell to Australia as you fly to Auckland, New Zealand. This evening meet your Travel Director for a highlight dinner at Eight at The Langham. Your personal degustation is prepared for you from the freshest, quality ingredients, including mouth-watering seafood and delicious desserts. Hotel: The Langham, Auckland, nights. B HD Day 10: Auckland A morning cruise on Waitemata Harbour is followed by a city sights tour. Later, you ll have free time to explore the city. B Day 11: Auckland Rotorua Join a guide for a boat tour through the Waitomo Glowworm Grotto. Continue to Rotorua where a Maori guide will accompany you at Te Puia Thermal Reserve. You re invited this evening to experience the heart-pounding wero (challenge) from a Maori warrior during a Powhiri, a ceremonial welcome, at the Tamaki Family Marae. Journey into the village and gain a cultural insight into life in New Zealand

6 Contrast the secrets of Melbourne s hidden laneways with a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef. Then there s Bondi Beach where you ll lunch with the locals and a Hangi feast that you ll share with your Maori hosts in Rotorua. You ll spot crocodiles and kiwis. It s just a taste of what s to come. Read on! Guided Vacations 1 MELBOURNE Dining CAIRNS Great Barrier Reef Cruise AUSTRALIA Overnight stays Sightseeing stops Full buffet breakfasts (17) B You re invited lunches () YL Lunches () L You re invited dinner (1) YD Dinners with wine (4) DW Highlight dinners () HD Farewell dinner (1) FD SYDNEY Optional Experience: Franz Josef Glacier Scenic Helicopter Flight Explore these massive rivers of ice on a 0-minute scenic helicopter flight. Highlights include a snow landing at the head of the Franz Josef or Fox Glacier. Ask your Travel Director for details. AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER CHRISTCHURCH Milford Sound QUEENSTOWN before European settlement. Feast on succulent meats and vegetables cooked in a hangi, the traditional Maori method of cooking in the earth. Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Rotorua. B YD Day 1: Rotorua Christchurch Explore Rainbow Springs Nature Park with a local guide and discover the native flora and fauna. You may even spot a kiwi! Next stop is the Agrodome Sheep Show for a taste of farm life. Now you ll fly to Christchurch. See how the city is slowly being rebuilt as a consequence of the earthquake of February 011. Hotel: Novotel Christchurch. B Day 1: Christchurch Franz Josef Board the TranzAlpine train for your journey over the Southern Alps to Arthur s Pass. At Hokitika visit a New Zealand greenstone (jade) factory, to see a master carver at work. Travel along the coastal road to Franz Josef Glacier for a short walk to view the glacier and perhaps take an optional scenic flight (weather permitting). Hotel: Te Waonui Forest Retreat, Franz Josef. B DW Day 14: Franz Josef Queenstown Enjoy a coastal drive with views of the Tasman Sea. Climb over the Haast Pass winding through Mount Aspiring National Park. Then your journey takes you past Lakes Wanaka and Hawea and heads along the Kawarau River through the Kawarau Gorge. Finally you will visit the historic village of Arrowtown, before arriving in Queenstown. This evening join your Travel Director a highlight dinner at The Boatshed. Set in the restored historic New Zealand Railways Shipping Office and relocated to its lakefront setting in 196, The Boatshed, with its spectacular Waitomo Caves 1 ROTORUA Mirror Lakes views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables mountain range, is the perfect venue for your exclusive meal with wine. Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown, nights. B HD Day 15: Milford Sound Cruise Journey over the Devil s Staircase and along the shore of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau. Travel through the hand-hewn Homer Tunnel en route to majestic Milford Sound. Enjoy lunch as you cruise with Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls high above you. B L Day 16: Queenstown Free Time Today you may like to consider taking one of our optional experiences. You could ride the Shotover Jet boat, join a wine tour, play a round of golf, take a 4WD minibus excursion through Skippers Canyon, relax with a spa treatment at Millbrook Resort or just explore Queenstown on your own. This evening perhaps ride a gondola to the Skyline Restaurant for dinner. B Day 17: Queenstown Christchurch Stop to see the morning sun glisten on Lakes Pukaki and Tekapo, and visit the Church of the Good Shepherd. You re invited to join us for a visit to Morelea Farm. You re welcomed into the home of your hosts Angie and Stan Taylor for to enjoy a barbecue lunch in their 40 hectare garden and gain an insight into the day-to-day operation of farm life. Just wait until you try the Pavlova. In Christchurch this evening celebrate your trip at a farewell dinner with your Travel Director and new-found friends. Hotel: Novotel Christchurch. B YL FD Day 18: Farewell from Christchurch Time to bid you farewell as we transfer you to Christchurch Airport for your onward flight. B 18 days from USD 55 CAD 6650 Twin Share Land Only Melbourne to Christchurch Code: QCANA 016 Apr 07 Apr 4 Apr 1 May 08 May 19 Jun 05 Jun 09 Jun 6 Jul 07 Jul 4 Aug 18 Sep 04 Aug 5 Sep 11 Sep 08 Sep 5 Sep Oct 09 Oct 06 Oct Oct 0 Nov 06 Nov 10 Nov 7 Nov 17 Dec 04 Nov 4 Dec 11 Dec 01 Dec 18 Dec 08 Dec 5 Dec 15 Jan 01 Dec Jan 08 Dec 9 Jan Jan 05 Jan Jan 1 Jan 9 Jan 19 Feb 05 Jan 6 Feb 1 Feb 0 Feb 19 Prices Flight Information Airfares are not included in the prices above. Land Only price requires the following internal-vacation flights to be purchased separately in order to fulfil the vacation itinerary: Day from Melbourne to Cairns QF70; Day 6 from Cairns to Sydney JQ957; Day 9 from Sydney to Auckland QF14; Day 1 from Rotorua to Christchurch NZ579. Ways to Save Early payment discount Pay by 1 Jan 16 Save up to usd600 cad750 Pay by 1 Mar 16 Save up to usd00 cad75 Kings Club early payment discount Pay by 1 Jan 16 Save up to usd900 cad115 Pay by 1 Mar 16 Save up to usd600 cad750 Young traveller Triple share Kings Club 017 continued Feb 09 Feb 6 Feb 16 Mar 05 Feb Mar 1 Mar 0 Mar 19 Mar 09 Mar 6 Mar 16 Apr 0 Mar Apr 09 Apr 06 Apr Apr 0 May 07 May 18 Jun 04 Jun 08 Jun 5 Jul 06 Jul Aug 17 Sep 0 Aug 4 Sep 10 Sep 07 Sep 4 Sep 1 Oct 08 Oct 05 Oct Oct 19 Nov 05 Nov 09 Nov 6 Nov 16 Dec 0 Nov Dec 10 Nov 0 Dec 17 Dec 07 Dec 4 Dec 14 Dec 1 Dec 1 Jan 07 Dec 8 Jan 14 Highlighted dates indicate Definite Departures. Visit aatkings.com for additional Definite Departure dates. Note: Itinerary, departure dates & prices may change from 01/10/ days Melbourne to Christchurch Code: QCANA USD Twin CAD Twin 01 Apr 16 1 May Jun 16 0 Sep Oct 16 1 Dec Dec 16 8 Dec Dec 16 1 Mar Apr 17 1 May Jun 17 0 Sep Oct 17 7 Dec Dec 17 9 Dec Dec 17 1 Dec Single Supplement Option 01 Apr 16 1 May Jun 16 0 Sep Oct 16 1 Dec Dec 16 8 Dec Dec 16 1 Mar Apr 17 1 May Jun 17 0 Sep Oct 17 7 Dec Dec 17 9 Dec Dec 17 1 Dec Save up to usd600 cad750 Save up to usd00 cad75 Save up to usd00 cad75 All savings are per person. See discounts details on page 15.

7 Discover Australia & New Zealand 15 days Create your own dot painting in Uluru (Ayers Rock) Cruise and snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef Discover wildlife great & small in Cairns Toast an Uluru sunset with gourmet canapés and wine Dine under the stars at our exclusive Uluru BBQ Experience a spectacular Red Centre sunrise Explore Kata Tjuta and hike through Walpa Gorge View Darling Harbour from your Sydney hotel room Experience Sydney Opera House on a guided tour Dip your toes in the Pacific Ocean on Bondi Beach Discover the Glowworms at the Waitomo Caves Immerse yourself in rich Maori arts and culture at an exclusive cultural dinner Experience Rotorua s geysers and thermal wonderland Spot a kiwi at Rainbow Springs Nature Park Let your hair down in the adventure capital of New Zealand, Queenstown Indulge in dinner overlooking Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown Experienced Travel Director & Driver Guide Tamaki Maori Village Day 1: Welcome to Cairns On arrival in Cairns you will be transferred to your hotel. This evening join your Travel Director for a welcome reception and delectable dinner at Salt House on the Cairns waterfront. Hotel: Hilton Hotel, Cairns, nights. DW Day : Great Barrier Reef Encounter unique Australian animals at the Cairns Wildlife Dome. Then board a high speed catamaran and cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. You can snorkel and view this natural living wonder up close (equipment provided) or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a semi-submersible craft, just one metre underwater. Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch before you return to Cairns. B L Day : Cairns Free Time Today is all yours to relax or explore. Maybe take an optional experience to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park to discover the secrets of this ancient culture. Or visit Hartley's Crocodile Adventures for an opportunity to encounter an array of wildlife including koalas, tropical birds, reptiles and insects. Perhaps journey through the rainforest on the Kuranda Scenic Railway. B Day 4: Cairns Ayers Rock Today fly from Cairns to Ayers Rock. Join an Aboriginal artist for a fun introduction to Western Desert Art. Your Anangu artist will explain the meanings of their totems, before assisting you to complete your own painting to take home as a memento of your experience. Later, travel through the desert plains to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Take a walk at Walpa Gorge and experience a Kata Tjuta sunset with sparkling wine. Hotel: Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort, nights. B Day 5: Uluru (Ayers Rock) View the magical Uluru (Ayers Rock) sunrise. Afterwards, gain an insight into the traditional owners of the land, the Anangu, as you tour the caves at the base of Uluru. This evening relax with gourmet canapés and sparkling wine as you watch an Uluru sunset. Afterwards, enjoy our award-winning Uluru Barbecue Dinner. After dinner gaze at the tremendous southern night sky as a your guide gives you insight into the constellations. B DW Day 6: Ayers Rock Sydney You may like to relax over a leisurely breakfast and take an optional experience camel ride or even a scenic flight for a bird's eye view of the desert landscape before your flight to Sydney. Your evening is free for you to explore. Your Travel Director can point you in the direction of some restaurants nearby your hotel. You'll be spoiled for choice. Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton Darling Harbour (Harbour View Room), Sydney, nights. B Day 7: Sydney A day of sightseeing around this stunning harbour city awaits! Join a guided tour of the iconic Sydney Opera House to take a sneak peek behind the scenes before discovering Sydney's Eastern Suburbs and putting your feet in the sand on famous Bondi Beach. Later, take to the water for a Captain Cook highlight lunch cruise. Enjoy a fresh seasonal menu while you sail around the glistening harbour. You'll pass magnificent waterfront homes, beaches and parklands and all the main harbour attractions. Then spend the rest of the day seeing the sights of your choice. This evening, why not experience a performance under the iconic sails of the Sydney Opera House. B HL Day 8: Sydney Free Time The day is yours to explore this wonderful city. Why not take an optional experience to the spectacular Blue Mountains. See the famous Three Sisters rock formation and visit Featherdale Wildlife Park. If you've always wanted to climb Sydney Harbour Bridge, today could be your chance on a thrilling BridgeClimb'. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a stroll to Darling Harbour to enjoy a delicious meal overlooking the city's waterfront. Dine on fresh seasonal produce when you indulge in a selection of signature dishes that are bound to create a memorable dining experience on your last evening in Australia. B DW Day 9: Sydney Auckland Say goodbye to Australia and fly to New Zealand. This evening meet your Travel Director for a highlight dinner at 'Eight' at The Langham. Your personal degustation is prepared for you from the freshest, quality ingredients, including mouth-watering seafood and delicious desserts. Hotel: The Langham, Auckland. B HD Day 10: Auckland Rotorua Travel to the Waitomo Caves to see the incredible Glowworm Grotto on a boat tour with a local guide. You re invited this evening to experience the heart-pounding wero (challenge) from a Maori warrior during a Powhiri, a ceremonial welcome, at the Tamaki Family Marae. Journey into the village and gain a cultural insight into life in New Zealand before European settlement. Feast on succulent meats and vegetables cooked in a hangi, the traditional Maori method of cooking in the earth. Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Rotorua, nights. B YD

8 Kicking off in tropical Cairns and finishing up in the adventure capital Queenstown, this vacation has it all! From the Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach and sacred Uluru, the Great Barrier Reef to New Zealand s spectacular mountain scenery and Rotorua s bubbling geysers and rich Maori traditions. Guided Vacations Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) Uluru (Ayers Rock) AYERS ROCK CAIRNS Great Barrier Reef Cruise AUSTRALIA Overnight stays Sightseeing stops AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND Great Barrier Reef 1 Waitomo Caves ROTORUA 15 days from USD 4695 CAD 585 Twin Share Land Only Cairns to Queenstown Code: CANZQ 016 Apr 18 May 0 May 16 May 0 Jul 04 Jul 18 Sep 1 Sep 6 Oct 0 Oct 17 Oct 1 Nov 14 Dec 1 Dec Jan 16 Jan 0 Feb 0 Mar 06 Mar 06 Mar 0 Apr 17 May 01 May 15 May 9 Jul 0 Jul 17 Sep 11 Sep 5 Oct 0 Oct 16 Oct 0 Nov 1 Dec 11 Dec 5 Highlighted dates indicate Definite Departures. Visit aatkings.com for additional Definite Departure dates. Note: Itinerary, departure dates & prices may change from 01/10/16. SYDNEY Prices Arrowtown QUEENSTOWN 15 days Cairns to Queenstown Code: CANZQ USD Twin CAD Twin 01 Apr 16 1 May Jun 16 0 Sep Oct 16 1 Mar Apr 17 1 May Jun 17 0 Sep Oct 17 1 Dec Day 11: Rotorua A Maori guide will accompany you around the Whakarewarewa Living Thermal Village. See New Zealand's biggest geyser, bubbling mud pools and thermal springs. Your next stop is Rainbow Springs Nature Park for a tour where you may even spot a kiwi! Then visit the Agrodome Sheep Show, the multi-award-winning stage show, for a taste of farm life. B Day 1: Rotorua Queenstown This morning you'll fly to Queenstown. On arrival explore the historic gold mining village of Arrowtown before an orientation of Queenstown and surrounds. See Lake Wakatipu, the Remarkables Mountain Range and the home of the Bungy Jump at Kawarau Bridge. Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown, nights. B Day 1: Queenstown Free Time A free day to do as you choose in New Zealand's adventure capital. Why not take an optional experience through the rainforest of World Heritage Fiordland National Park for an unforgettable cruise on Milford Sound? B Day 14: Queenstown Free Time Today you may like to relax or consider taking another of our optional experiences. You could ride the Shotover Jet boat, join a wine tour, play a round of golf, take a 4WD minibus excursion through Skippers Canyon, relax with a spa treatment at Millbrook Resort or explore Queenstown on your own. This evening join your Travel Director for a farewell dinner at The Boatshed. Set in the restored historic New Zealand Railways Shipping Office and relocated to its lakefront setting in 196, The Boatshed, with its spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables mountain range, is the perfect venue for your exclusive dinner with wine. B FD Day 15: Farewell from Queenstown Your vacation concludes this morning after breakfast. You ll be transferred to Queenstown Airport for your onward flight. B Single Supplement Option 01 Apr 16 1 May Jun 16 0 Sep Oct 16 1 Mar Apr 17 1 May Jun 17 0 Sep Oct 17 1 Dec Flight Information Airfares are not included in the prices above. Land Only price requires the following internal-vacation flights to be purchased separately in order to fulfil the vacation itinerary: Day 4 from Cairns to Ayers Rock QF1851; Day 6 from Ayers Rock to Sydney JQ661; Day 9 from Sydney to Auckland QF14; Day 1 from Rotorua to Queenstown NZ586/69. Ways to Save Early payment discount Pay by 1 Jan 16 Save up to usd485 cad605 Pay by 1 Mar 16 Save up to usd45 cad05 Kings Club early payment discount Pay by 1 Jan 16 Save up to usd70 cad910 Pay by 1 Mar 16 Save up to usd485 cad605 Young traveller Triple share Kings Club Save up to usd485 cad605 Save up to usd45 cad05 Save up to usd45 cad05 All savings are per person. See discounts details on page 15. Optional Experience: Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail All aboard! Sit back, relax and take in spectacular views as you wind your way up to the quaint village of Kuranda on board the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Once there you ll have plenty of time to explore the village in the rainforest, including the Heritage Markets. Then it s time to board Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for your return journey, gliding silently over the rainforest, enjoying beautiful views along the way. Ask your Travel Director for details. There are some really unique arts and crafts in the markets in Kuranda, so save some room in the suitcase! Ricky Driver Guide Dining Full buffet breakfasts (14) B Highlight lunch (1) HL Lunch (1) L You re invited dinner (1) YD Dinners with wine () DW Highlight dinner (1) HD Farewell dinner (1) FD

9 4 Australia & New Zealand Panorama 15 days Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village Discover Melbourne s colourful laneways and arcades Snorkel and cruise on the Great Barrier Reef Discover wildlife great & small in Cairns View Darling Harbour from your Sydney hotel room Sail on Sydney Harbour on a dinner cruise Venture inside Sydney Opera House on a guided tour Experience Aussie surf lifesaving culture at Bondi Beach Let your hair down in the adventure capital of New Zealand, Queenstown Step into another era in historic Arrowtown Spot the famous kiwi bird in Rotorua Experience Rotorua s geysers and thermal wonderland Immerse yourself in rich Maori arts and culture with the Tamaki family over dinner Discover the fascinating glowworms of Waitomo Glowworm Grotto Feast on an indulgent degustation of mouthwatering treats in Auckland Experienced Travel Director & Driver Guide Day 1: Welcome to Melbourne Welcome to Melbourne! On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. This evening join your Travel Director for a welcome reception and dinner on board the famous Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. It s a great opportunity to get to know everyone in a unique setting. Hotel: Crowne Plaza, Melbourne, nights. DW Day : Melbourne Explore Melbourne on a city sights tour then discover its eclectic little laneways, arcades, café society and fascinating street art on your private walking tour. The rest of your day is free for you to do as you please. You may like to take an optional experience to Phillip Island to see the famous Penguin Parade on Summerland Beach or maybe you'd prefer to relax or even experience some of Melbourne's well-known food and culture. B Day : Melbourne Cairns This morning you ll depart Melbourne and fly to Cairns. On arrival join your local guide for a private wildlife Salt House, Cairns journey at Hartley s Crocodile Adventures. Enjoy a boat cruise and encounter koalas, wallabies, birds, crocodiles and more! This evening, feast on a delicious meal of fresh seasonal produce at Salt House with views of the Cairns waterfront. Hotel: Hilton Hotel, Cairns, nights. B DW Day 4: Cairns Free Time Today is free for you to discover Cairns. Perhaps take an optional experience to explore the village in the rainforest on the Kuranda Scenic Railway. B Day 5: Great Barrier Reef Get ready for an experience of a lifetime board a high speed catamaran and cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. You can snorkel and view this natural living wonder up close (equipment provided) or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a semisubmersible craft, just one metre underwater. Enjoy a buffet lunch before you return to Cairns. B L Day 6: Cairns Sydney This morning you ll fly to Sydney. On arrival there s time to relax or explore before boarding a Captain Cook sunset highlight dinner cruise. Enjoy a two course à la carte meal and the mesmerising views of Sydney at night. You ll pass magnificent waterfront homes, beaches and parklands and all the main harbour attractions including the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton Darling Harbour (Harbour View Room), nights. B HD Day 7: Sydney Kick off this highlight day on a guided tour of Sydney Opera House with a local guide. You re invited to Bondi Beach for an iconic Australian experience. You ll be greeted by a local surf lifesaver before lunch at an Aussie institution, the Returned Servicemen s Club, with its views over the Pacific Ocean. Your host will take you on an exclusive tour through Australia s oldest surf lifesaving club for an insight into the history of Bondi and surf lifesaving. Later spend free time exploring or shopping, enjoy an optional experience or maybe just take a stroll along the harbour front. B YL Day 8: Sydney Free Time Spend today as you please. Why not take an optional experience to the spectacular Blue Mountains. See the famous Three Sisters rock formation and visit Featherdale Wildlife Park. If you ve always wanted to climb Sydney Harbour Bridge, today could be your chance on a thrilling BridgeClimb. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a stroll to Darling Harbour to enjoy a delicious meal overlooking the city s waterfront. Dine on fresh seasonal produce when you indulge in a selection of signature dishes that are bound to create a memorable dining experience on your last evening in Australia. B DW Day 9: Sydney Queenstown This morning say farewell to Sydney and fly to Queenstown, New Zealand. On arrival explore the historic gold mining village of Arrowtown, before an orientation tour of Queenstown and surrounds. This evening join your Travel Director for a highlight dinner at The Boatshed. Set in the restored historic New Zealand Railways Shipping Office and relocated to its lakefront setting in 196, The Boatshed, with its spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu and the

10 Australia and New Zealand are revealed on a vacation that captures Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne s colourful hidden laneways and the delights of Sydney Harbour with the Opera House, along with Waitomo Caves, Maori culture in Rotorua and all things adventurous in spectacular lakeside Queenstown. Guided Vacations 5 CAIRNS Great Barrier Reef Cruise AUSTRALIA Overnight stays Sightseeing stops AUCKLAND 1 Waitomo Caves ROTORUA 15 days from USD 475 CAD 5475 Twin Share Land Only Melbourne to Auckland Code: QPACA 016 Apr 07 Apr 1 Apr 1 May 05 May 19 Jun 0 Jul 07 Jul 1 Sep 08 Sep Oct 06 Oct 0 Oct 0 Nov 0 Nov 10 Nov 4 Dec 08 Dec 017 Jan 05 Jan 19 Jan 6 Feb 09 Feb 09 Feb Feb Mar 09 Mar 09 Mar Mar 16 Mar 0 Apr 06 Apr 0 Apr 0 May 04 May 18 Jun 01 Jul 06 Jul 0 Sep 07 Sep 1 Oct 05 Oct 19 Oct 19 Nov 0 Nov 09 Nov Dec 07 Dec 1 MELBOURNE Remarkables mountain range, is the perfect venue for your exclusive dinner with wine. Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown, nights. B HD Day 10: Queenstown Free Time You have a free day to do as you choose in New Zealand s adventure capital. Why not take an optional experience to breathtaking Milford Sound for a cruise on the majestic fiord. B Day 11: Queenstown Free Time Today you may like to consider taking another of our optional experiences. You could ride the Shotover Jet boat, join a wine tour, play a round of golf, take a 4WD minibus excursion through Skippers Canyon, relax with a spa treatment at Millbrook Resort or just explore Queenstown on your own. This evening perhaps ride a gondola to the Skyline Restaurant for dinner. B Day 1: Queenstown Rotorua Fly from Queenstown to Rotorua, SYDNEY QUEENSTOWN the cultural centre of New Zealand. You re invited this evening to experience the heart-pounding wero (challenge) from a Maori warrior during a Powhiri, a ceremonial welcome, at the Tamaki Family Marae. Journey into the village and gain a cultural insight into life in New Zealand before European settlement. Feast on succulent meats and vegetables cooked in a hangi, the traditional Maori method of cooking in the earth. Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Rotorua, nights. B YD Day 1: Rotorua This morning a Maori local expert will accompany you around the Whakarewarewa Living Thermal Village, where you ll gain an appreciation of Maori culture. See New Zealand s biggest geyser, bubbling mud pools and thermal springs. Your next stop is Rainbow Springs Nature Park for a tour with a local expert. You may even spot a kiwi! Then visit the Agrodome Arrowtown The first sight of Milford Sound will take your breath away. A shimmering, moody mist created by cascading waterfalls, as sheer rocky cliffs rise out of still, dark waters. Marty Travel Director NEW ZEALAND Great Barrier Reef Sheep Show, the multi-awardwinning stage show, for a cultural insight and taste of farm life. B Day 14: Rotorua Auckland Travel to the Waitomo Caves to see the incredible Glowworm Grotto and Limestone Caves with a local expert. Later, on arrival in Auckland you ll see the sights on a city tour. This evening join your Travel Director and new-found friends for a farewell dinner at Eight at The Langham. Your personal degustation is prepared for you from the freshest, quality ingredients, including mouth-watering seafood and delicious desserts. Hotel: The Langham, Auckland. B FD Day 15: Farewell from Auckland Your vacation concludes this morning after breakfast. It s time to bid you farewell as we transfer you to Auckland Airport for your onward flight. B Optional Experience: Milford Sound Cruise Grab your camera for a Day Tour to one of the most beautiful places on earth Milford Sound. Travel to Milford Sound in a custom built glass roofed coach so you won t miss views of the mountains, glaciers and rainforest. Or for a different perspective of the Sound, take a scenic flight from or back to Queenstown. Ask your Travel Director for details. Highlighted dates indicate Definite Departures. Visit aatkings.com for additional Definite Departure dates. Note: Itinerary, departure dates & prices may change from 01/10/16. Prices 15 days Melbourne USD Twin CAD Twin to Auckland Code: QPACA 01 Apr 16 1 May Jun 16 0 Sep Oct 16 1 Mar Apr 17 1 May Jun 17 0 Sep Oct 17 1 Dec Single Supplement Option 01 Apr 16 1 May Jun 16 0 Sep Oct 16 1 Mar Apr 17 1 May Jun 17 0 Sep Oct 17 1 Dec Flight Information Airfares are not included in the prices above. Land Only price requires the following internal-vacation flights to be purchased separately in order to fulfil the vacation itinerary: Day from Melbourne to Cairns QF70; Day 6 from Cairns to Sydney JQ957; Day 9 from Sydney to Queenstown QF11; Day 1 from Queenstown to Rotorua NZ66/578. Ways to Save Early payment discount Pay by 1 Jan 16 Save up to usd455 cad570 Pay by 1 Mar 16 Save up to usd0 cad85 Kings Club early payment discount Pay by 1 Jan 16 Save up to usd685 cad855 Pay by 1 Mar 16 Save up to usd455 cad570 Young traveller Triple share Kings Club Dining Save up to usd455 cad570 Save up to usd0 cad85 Save up to usd0 cad85 All savings are per person. See discounts details on page 15. Full buffet breakfasts (14) B You re invited lunch (1) YL Lunch (1) L You re invited dinner (1) YD Dinners with wine () DW Highlight dinners () HD Farewell dinner (1) FD