Australia & New Zealand s Shore Excursions Specialist EXPERIENCES... much more than excursions
Introducing AOT is Australia s largest inbound tour operator and a leading inbound operator in New Zealand. Established in 1987 our expertise and know how is in arranging and managing shore excursions and land programs. AOT operates a comprehensive range of expeditions from all ports in Australia and New Zealand. Our professional and dedicated team of more than 100 travel professionals includes six members with over 35 combined years of experience in the industry. They have travelled extensively around Australia and New Zealand, visiting cruise ship ports and co-ordinating services for cruise ship passengers. AOT have professional multi-lingual guides (German, French, Italian, Spanish, Vietnamese and Chinese) in every port who are committed to providing premium service and customer satisfaction. AOT provides 24 / 7 customer service assistance. AOT has extensive experience in handling ships from a range of sizes small personalised cruise ships with 160 passengers, 430 passengers, 800 passengers, to 2600 plus passengers. AOT can tailor to the needs and requirements of your passengers. Experiences Much more than excursions May we provide our quality and professional services to your company?
Creating UN FOR GETT ABLE Experiences! We know that today s passengers want experiences, not just excursions! Recognising that people come to Australia and New Zealand for different experiences, we cater for all international and domestic visitors needs when arriving by ship. We will design and provide: Programmed shore excursions Shore tours for independent travellers Shore tours for independent groups AOT s knowledge of Australian and New Zealand tourism product is first-rate. We provide our world-wide trade partners access to tours, accommodation, car hire, events, attractions and activities. AOT have access to a huge range of tourism products and services and our buying power enables AOT to tailor competitively priced shore excursions and land programs in all ports of Australia and New Zealand. AOT staff is dedicated to the role and will oversee operations from a quotation, booking, finalisation and operational perspective. This enables us to fully service your needs from the beginning to the end when your passengers and clients are on the coach enjoying unique and exciting experiences in Australia and New Zealand. We have the ability to plan Shore excursions to suit all travellers needs
Some of the world s leading cruise lines and their passengers have chosen AOT to organise their shore excursions, embarkation and disembarkation services, pre and post touring and overland programs. Hapag-Lloyd Kreuzfahrten has been co-operating in Australia with AOT for many years. We have come to know AOT as a very reliable and trustful partner, the team is very much devoted and they assist and support both the teams in Hamburg as well as the staff on board. Birgit K. Ahrens Leiterin Touristik/Director of Travel Hapag-Lloyd Kreuzfahrten GmbH TestimonialS Down Under Tours is delighted to be AOT s Preferred Supplier Partner for all coach movements in Tropical North Queensland. When it comes to Cruise Ships, we are acutely aware of not only the quality and attention to detail that is expected by AOT for all shore excursions and transfers, but also the need for us to deliver the best price possible. Nothing is ever taken for granted, and at Down Under Tours we know we must be very aggressive with our pricing and over-delivering on quality to ensure the retention of business. AOT s Tour Managers are a pleasure to work with. Their professional, nonflappable approach and wealth of local knowledge equips them for every scenario that comes their way, making sure that the customers needs are always their first priority. James Dixon Managing Director Dear Melissa and team! On behalf of Phoenix Reisen, Bonn/ Germany I am writing to say thank you for your great dedication over the last years. Whenever our cruiseliners call Australia we know that we can count on you and your staff! We really appreciate your commitment and flexibility to handle also unexpected situations and we - as well as our passengers and our cruise staff on board the vessels - are indeed very happy with all your services! Please continue like that! We are really looking forward to having many more years of great collaboration with you. All the best. Phoenix Reisen Team Excursions Phoenix Reisen GmbH Dear Cinzia, Just a quick note to tell you how much I and the Shorex team have enjoyed having Melissa and Angelique on board for the past week or so. Their assistance, knowledge and willingness to help has been fantastic. They are two very competent and professional young ladies and have certainly done themselves and AOT proud. Cinzia, it has been a real pleasure working with them and I certainly hope I get the opportunity to work with them again. Kind regards. Peter J Morris Shore Excursion Manager Sun Princess
AOT Shore excursions include but are not limited to: Exploration of stunning national parks, complete with wildlife spotting Golf at some of the country s most picturesque courses Scenic flights over striking natural wonders Camel rides on Broome s magnificent Cable Beach City sights tours Swimming with dolphins Great Barrier Reef cruises and snorkelling from Cairns, Townsville, The Whitsundays Rainforest hiking Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb Heli-fishing in New Zealand Jet-boating in Queenstown Winery tours in the North Island of New Zealand Full day excursions to the Bay of Islands AOT examples of pre and post touring itineraries include but are not limited to: Tours of the Sydney Opera House teamed with a sumptuous meal in a top restaurant Dinner under the stars in the desert teamed with indigenous entertainment Exploring the beauty of Ayers Rock at sunrise on a motorcycle tour Discover the natural beauty of a remarkable north Queensland rainforest by 4WD, air, hot air balloon Experience the culture of indigenous Australians, the Aboriginal people - watch spear throwing, learn to throw a boomerang or play the didgeridoo Visit one of the world renowned New Zealand fishing lodges Experience the exhilaration of the many adventures in the world s capital of thrill, Queenstown Explore Rotorua and learn more about the Maori culture
Our PrO FESS IONAL team is ready to assist with your project! AOT specialties: Shipping Cruise Ship Shore Excursions Passenger Turnarounds Pre and Post Touring Overland Programs Transfer requirements VIP Handling Golf and Specialised Touring AOT s professional team also has the ability to provide training to on-board selling staff. There is no limit to the activities available and our extensive product knowledge means that AOT can tailor innovative, exclusive programs to meet your passengers greatest expectations and imaginations. The AOT dedicated team is committed to delivering the highest quality, reliable, professional, efficient and personalised service, and our travel managers are on hand at all ports to ensure all arrangements are delivered. We ensure the programs and services are suitable to the clientele and demographics of the particular cruise ship.
Meet the AOT Team The AOT Group Pty Ltd (AOT) was founded in 1987 by CEO, Andrew Burnes. Today the company is owned and operated by Andrew Burnes (CEO) and Cinzia Burnes (COO). AOT has over 280 staff with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, London and Auckland. The Shipping division of AOT is headed by four professional experts who are the Senior Executives running our dedicated team. Gary Paterson, Company Director, General Manager Global Sales, joined AOT in February 2000 and is AOT s GM Global Sales. Based in London, Gary is also a Director of the AOT Group and is responsible for all AOT sales & marketing activities in the Americas, UK, Europe and the Middle East. Gary is ideally located in London to ensure he can travel throughout the Northern Hemisphere and be an easy point of contact when establishing and maintaining your ongoing relationship with AOT. Email: gary.paterson@aot.com.au Cathryn Carey, General Manager Groups AOT and ETA, joined AOT in January 2005 and is a fluent German and French speaker. Cathryn holds great experience in building and tailoring needs to your particular clients for their shore excursion and pre and post touring programmes, in particular with VIP and specialised itineraries and requirements. Email: cathryn.carey@aot.com.au Melissa Reid, General Manager Shipping division, has been with AOT since February 2004 and over this time has travelled extensively around Australia to operate Shore Excursions, Passenger Exchanges and Pre and Post touring requirements. Melissa understands the needs of individual clients and markets and enjoys the challenges each shipping season brings, along with developing new and exciting experiences for the future. Email: melissa.reid@aot.com.au Kathy Turner, General Manager AOT NZ, has been with AOT for over 9 years and is fluent in German and French and leads an enthusiastic and knowledgeable team of professionals. Kathy s knowledge of New Zealand is second to none, having travelled extensively herself. She has a great understanding of operations on a grand scale while at the same time attention to detail and continue focus on passengers needs. Kathy loves creating new and exciting experiences for her passengers. She and her team thrive in the challenges of Passengers Exchanges as well as creating the perfect Overland Tour. Ideally based in the Auckland CBD the AOT NZ division complements its sister operation in Australia. Email: kathy.turner@aot.co.nz Why you should choose AOT! experience & Expertise product Availability professionalism personalised Service. Quality Products AOT Delivers! Our pledge is our recognised reputation for excellence in customer service & delivery
AOT works closely with the local representatives of ports to ensure that the visit runs smoothly and also that the city or town can showcase themselves to your passengers on the day. We work with creating exciting port visits to some of the more remote locations in Australia such as Broome, Exmouth, Albany, Cooktown and in New Zealand - Milford Sound, Tauranga, Picton and Napier, as well as the major ports - Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Auckland and Cairns. Ports AOT have worked with include: Australia Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Hamilton Island, Gladstone, Townsville, Cairns, Yorkey s Knob, Port Douglas, Cooktown, Thursday Island, Darwin, Broome, Exmouth, Geraldton, Fremantle, Bunbury, Albany, Esperance, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Melbourne, Phillip Island, Eden, Burnie, Devonport, Launceston, Port Arthur and Hobart. New Zealand Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin (Port Chalmers), Bay of Islands, Queenstown, Lyttleton (Christchurch). Broome Exmouth Shark Bay WESTERN AUSTRALIA Geraldton PERTH Fremantle Bunbury Esperance Albany m e m b e r o f Seven Spirit Bay DARWIN Kakadu National Park NORTHERN TERRITORY Alice Springs Uluru SOUTH AUSTRALIA Port Lincoln Kangaroo Island ADELAIDE Thursday Island Cape York Lizard Island Cooktown Low Isles Port Douglas Yorkeys Knob Cairns Townsvile Whitsundays Airlie Beach Hamilton Island QUEENSLAND BRISBANE NEW SOUTH WALES Gladstone Fraser Island Gold Coast Yamba Newcastle SYDNEY Lord Howe Island Norfolk Island Canberra AUCKLAND VICTORIA Eden Tauranga Rotorua Geelong MELBOURNE Portland Phillip Island Napier Picton Burnie Devenport Nelson WELLINGTON Launceston TASMANIA Wineglass Bay NEW ZEALAND HOBART Lyttleton (Christchurch) Port Arthur Queenstown Milford Sound Dunedin (Port Chalmers) Bay of Islands Remember... AOT is here to ensure your passengers have a first class shore experience. AOT Head Office is located in Melbourne, with offices also in Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, London and Auckland. The AOT Group Level 8, 420 St. Kilda Road Melbourne, VIC 3004 Australia Tel: +61 3 9867 7233 Fax: +61 3 9867 2901 Web: www.aot.com.au Email: gary.paterson@aot.com.au