Kimkim Trip Reviews for Australia

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We really enjoyed our trip greatly. The plann...
Australia | Apr 28 - May 15, 2023

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Hari R.
Irving, TX | Reviewed on May 22, 2023

We really enjoyed our trip greatly. The planning and execution were very good overall. We enjoyed many of the places we stayed at, especially Amora Jamison in Sydney and Mandalay apartments in Port Douglas. read more

We really enjoyed our trip greatly. The planning and execution were very good overall. We enjoyed many of the places we stayed at, especially Amora Jamison in Sydney and Mandalay apartments in Port Douglas.

Hotel Reviews
Clarion Suites Gateway
Melbourne

The location and overall experience were great!

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Southern Ocean Villas
Port Campbell

The location of the hotel was great and it was very spacious for our family of 5.

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We did not interact with any staff.
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Quality Hotel Melbourne Airport
Tullamarine

Overall the hotel was OK but did have a restaurant next door.

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Mandalay Luxury Beachfront Apartments
Port Douglas

Excellent all around!

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Adabco Boutique Hotel
Adelaide

This was a good hotel in a central location.

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Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge
American River

Nice hotel in a good location on Kangaroo Island.

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Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney
Sydney

Very nice and posh hotel in a great location.

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Activity Reviews
Phillip Island Private Tour
Melbourne

We very much loved this experience and our guide took excellent care of us. He was a wealth of information.

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Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Australia

This was a great experience that was enjoyed by our whole family.

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Classic Kuranda Tour
Australia

We truly enjoyed this experience. The skyrail and train were great! The experience at Kurranda was wonderful.

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Local specialist: Gary Topic

Great vacations in Australia
Australia | Apr 11 - Apr 22, 2023

Ileana
Ileana I.
Jollyville, TX | Reviewed on May 06, 2023

We purchased a costumed designed independent trip to Australia with Springboard Vacations, and we ended up having great vacations on April 2023. We have to thank their trip specialist, Connie, with whom we started communicating in late Dec. 2022. Connie worked with us for over three months prior and during our trip, clearly understood our priorities and wants, and ensured that our two weeks filled with activity and tours-cations in Melbourne, Uluru, Cairns and Sydney would be unforgettable.... read more

We purchased a costumed designed independent trip to Australia with Springboard Vacations, and we ended up having great vacations on April 2023. We have to thank their trip specialist, Connie, with whom we started communicating in late Dec. 2022. Connie worked with us for over three months prior and during our trip, clearly understood our priorities and wants, and ensured that our two weeks filled with activity and tours-cations in Melbourne, Uluru, Cairns and Sydney would be unforgettable. Overall, I will work with Connie again if we plan other trips to destinations covered in her portfolio. Springboard Vacations, can certainly create good travel packages to please any traveler, and at good price.

Overall experience with tours included in our itnerary per our requests and interests: Very satisfied 5/5
Also, all of our tour guides were knowledgeable and courteous. We were glad that with a customed designed trip option, we went to the specific locations and attractions that we were interested in, joining different small groups and being more independent.

Melbourne:
• Great Ocean Road Day Trip- great full day tour with multiple stops including various National Parks)
• Adventure Philip Island & Penguin Parade Excursion - First stop was at the Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park where we enjoyed seeing koalas, and feeding/petting wallabies and kangaroos, and the last stop was the super amazing treat by over 1400 small penguins that got out of the sea and paraded in front of us on their way to their burrows; I really recommend this tour and an upgrade to the Penguins Plus option seating.
• Morning Lanes and Arcades Tour - 3 hour tour was very educational and enjoyable.
• Note: We had 1.5 free days in Melbourne to visit museums, gardens and other points of interest. We highly recommend some free time for these activities.

Uluru:
• Kata Tjuta & Sunset Over Uluru tour- a few hours tour to enjoy very pretty views of the big rock
• Sunrise Over Uluru Culture and Sightseeing tour - very enjoyable sunrise with colorful views, and a good hike that brought us close to the huge rock formations.
• Sunrise Field of Light Tour is a good exhibit with good natural backgrounds (sunset option is available)

Cairns:
• Full-Day Marine World Outer Great Barrier Reef – this was priceless to us, as we spent approx. 2 hours each in the morning and afternoon snorkeling in two different coral reef areas with very abundant sea life. On board, we purchased the bio-snorkeling 30 min tour that led us to about ½ dozen spots where we saw (otherwise have probably missed), and learned about clams and some fish and coral species.
• Note: On our free day we enjoyed a morning on the boardwalk area, and the afternoon was awesome too, as one of us went to the Botanical Gardens and Tanks Art Exhibit, and the other one went white water rafting.
• We wished that we would have spent a third day in Cairns to spent another outer Great Barrier Reef snorkeling.

Sydney
• Sydney Opera House 1 hour tour was very informative, and at the end we bought tickets for a night performance which was worthy.
• Morning Panoramic Sydney Sights tour (informative 3 hours drive around the city and to Bondi Beach)
• Afternoon ferry ride that took us to the Taronga Zoo – excellent with a wide variety of local birds, koalas kangaroos, dingo dogs and many more interesting/exotic animals.
• Full Day Blue Mountains Deluxe Day – we first stopped at a farm for about 1.5 hrs to pet a koala, watch many kangaroos, wallabies and emus, and then we arrived at the National Park where we enjoyed the views at different stop points, a 2 mile hike, and its garden.
• Note: We had free time in Sydney to walk on the bridge across the Harbour, go for the Saturday Night fireworks on Darling Harbour, do a little shopping, and eating at various restaurants of choice. We wished that we had a free full day to visit museums and gardens around Sydney.

Transportation from/to all airports: Very satisfied
Transportation was consistently excellent: On time, top notch and vehicles, and the drivers were friendly and respectful.

Hotels: Very satisfied.
Mantra on Russell, Melbourne: Good option because location of hotel was convenient, e.g., close to free light rail, to lots of stores and good restaurants in the predominately chinese area. The room appeared to have been recently remodeled, it was well appointed, super clean and with all desired ammenities (including a kitchenette). I enjoyed the swimming pool too. Good service. 

Desert Garden Hotel, Uluru: Great option
It was super close to the "town square" of the hotel, there is a small but well appointed grocery store, free laundry facilities (dryer/washer), many stores and restaurants (very good food), and opportunity for various presentations and for walking around hotel between tours to the National Parks. All tour companies covering the area have representatives in an office in the "town square", so if necessary, we could ask detailed questions about tours in our itinerary. Good service. 

Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside: Very satisfied with this hotel
Very good location with access to boardwalk and restaurants. Pretty lobby, gardens and restaurants and the large room was clean. Breakfast was good too. Good service.

Mantra, Sydney: Excellent a 6 out of 5 if possible to rate it that way.
Location is to die for, with the light rail station being in front of the hotel. Hotel is surrounded by malls, stores, grocery stores, many restaurants and within walking distance of key tourist locations as you described in our itinerary. The hotel was very clean, the suites are very well appointed, and it was great to have a washer/dryer in our suite. Very good service with friendly and helpful personnel. On two out of the three mornings during our stay in the hotel, we had to leave prior to their small restaurant being opened for breakfast at 7:00 AM; the chef prepared us to go breakfast boxes with delicious/good content on the first day with less than 30 minutes of my request when he had just arrived, and appeared to have a semi-ready to go box on the second day, as he handed them to us at his official start time of 6:30 AM.

Local specialist: Connie Campos
Connie
Connie Campos
Local specialist in Washington | Replied on May 07, 2023

Dear Ileana,
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. We take all your feedback in consideration to always improve our service.
We're really grateful and appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us.
I am passing your comments to my colleagues and we hope to see you again in one of trips.
Your 5 star rating is very much appreciated...

Best regards
Connie

Easiest Trip I've Ever Taken!
Australia | Apr 10 - Apr 27, 2023

Amelia
Amelia D.
South Korea | Reviewed on May 05, 2023

One of the best things we ever could have done was worked with Liz to organize our trip to Australia and New Zealand. The process of organizing our trip (hotels, transfers, events) was so much easier working through Liz as it narrowed down the millions of options and she kept us within a reasonable amount of our budget. What really stood out was when our flight to Australia was completely canceled. Between Liz and Leslie in Australia, they helped reorganize our trip, working with the tour... read more

One of the best things we ever could have done was worked with Liz to organize our trip to Australia and New Zealand. The process of organizing our trip (hotels, transfers, events) was so much easier working through Liz as it narrowed down the millions of options and she kept us within a reasonable amount of our budget. What really stood out was when our flight to Australia was completely canceled. Between Liz and Leslie in Australia, they helped reorganize our trip, working with the tour companies to ensure our trip was still amazing. They were both so helpful and we would have been so much more stressed without them during that time. Also, Liz was able to coordinate our tours so that all but maybe two tours picked us up at our hotel, eliminating the need for a rental car everywhere we went.

A couple highlights for others planning to go to Australia and New Zealand who love the outdoors:
Sydney
- Explore the Gardens
- Do a harbor cruise at night, the views are worth it!
- Full Day Blue Mountains Tour -> One of the top things we did, the most amazing day and most amazing guide
Cairns
- Great Barrier Reef is a must, Passions of Paradise was the company we took and the experience and what we learned was amazing!
- Wait-a-while Evening Rainforest Tour was amazing! The guide was so knowledgable and friendly!
Brisbane
- We rented a car and did the Australia Zoo ourselves which was perfect because we got there right when it opened and left just as is was closing. You need a whole day!
Auckland
- Afternoon Wilderness Experience
- We did a shared tour to Hobbiton that dropped us off in Rotorua, cutting down on travel time which was great!
Rotorua
- Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience was a must to learn about the culture and the history of New Zealand
- Loved the Regent of Rotorua Boutique Hotel, it was central and near tons of places to grab a bite to eat!
Queenstown
- The Rydges Lakeland Resort was stunning and made it easy to walk to places in Queenstown
- Full Day Routeburn Hike --> Absolutely stunning!
- Milford Sound
- Full Day Funyak Safari Trip --> So much fun! JJ led our group as we kayacked down the Dart River and was just so much fun to chat with and explore!

Hotel Reviews
PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney
Sydney

Absolutely stunning hotel and room! Staff was super friendly and helpful. Fabulous location!

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Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove
Palm Cove

Good location, clean and spacious room, small company. Nothing is included in the cost of the room (bathroom amenities, cost to wash pool towels, laundry cost was $8).

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They let us check in early which was much appreciated!
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Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane
Spring Hill
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A little further away from the center of town but was an easy walk.
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Crowne Plaza Auckland
Auckland

Lots of construction happening outside the hotel so we didn't do a lot of exploring outside. Rooms and staff were kind, breakfast included.

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Regent of Rotorua
Rotorua

Loved the location next to a bunch of restaurants, easy walking location around town. Super cute and modern hotel, a gem in Rotorua!

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Rydges Lakeland Queenstown

Great location, unique atmosphere!

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Local specialist: Liz Neal
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Liz Neal
Local specialist in Sydney-Auckland-Los Angeles | Replied on May 05, 2023

Hello Amelia
Thanks for the detail review and the wonderful ideas you are sharing with future travelers!!

I am very glad that you were able to take this trip and I enjoyed working with you very much. Hope we can help in the future to one of our other great destinations.

Liz

We loved our trip to Australia and Connie was...
Australia | Apr 14 - Apr 20, 2023

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Dianne W.
Cohoes, NY | Reviewed on May 03, 2023

We loved our trip to Australia and Connie was very patient and helped to plan the perfect trip for us. She responded immediately to any questions I had . We had wanted a trip to see more " nature " and she suggested Tasmania. She advised that we rent a car ( which we were hesitant to do ) . But, it was perfect and fun going out of our comfort range. The driving turned out to be so laid back and easy , and such beautiful scenery ! We visited Cradle mountain first and then on to Hobart. Thanks... read more

We loved our trip to Australia and Connie was very patient and helped to plan the perfect trip for us. She responded immediately to any questions I had . We had wanted a trip to see more " nature " and she suggested Tasmania. She advised that we rent a car ( which we were hesitant to do ) . But, it was perfect and fun going out of our comfort range. The driving turned out to be so laid back and easy , and such beautiful scenery ! We visited Cradle mountain first and then on to Hobart. Thanks Connie !

Hotel Reviews
The Grace Hotel
Sydney, NSW
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Walking distance to Barangaroo/ The rocks - Perfect !
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Cradle Mountain Hotel
Cradle Mountain
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Ibis Styles Hobart
Hobart
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Great location. Within walking distance to many attractions
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Activity Reviews
Afternoon Taste of Sydney Private Tour
Sydney

Loved this tour ! It was perfect for us especially since we had only 1 day in Sydney. We started at a nearby hotel within walking distance. Our guide was very informative and fun and we were able to experience foods that we probably would not have if we were on our own.

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Exceptional guide. Very fun and knowledgeable. He seemed to genuinely love what he was doing.
Devils @ Cradle After Dark Feeding Tour
Cradle Mountain National Park

Great experience if you love animals . Not only do you get to see Tasmanian devils, but Quolls which are endangered species as well.

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Full Day Bruny Island Tour
Hobart

So much fun and the food tastings were fantastic ! Cheeses, honey, beer and lunch !

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Local specialist: Connie Campos
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Connie Campos
Local specialist in Washington | Replied on May 03, 2023

Thank you very much for your great feedback. I am so happy you took my recommendation and loved Tasmania. There are so many hidden jewels in those amazing place. I am happy you enjoyed the trip and please do let us know should you wish to put another amazing trip to the South Pacific.
Thank you again,
Connie

Australia in 9 days/Sydney and Carins.
Australia | Apr 8 - Apr 16, 2023

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Robyn C.
Johnstown, PA | Reviewed on Apr 17, 2023

My 17 year old son and I went to Australia for a belated Birthday trip. We only planned the trip 8 weeks prior to going and Gary was very thorough and helped guide our short trip. We did a half day Sydney tour, a full day tour out to the Blue Mountains (with a hike and botanical gardens stop) flew to Carins and did a full day Great Barrier Reef snorkeling trip and a few days there and ended with a day at Cogee and a day at Bondi Beach. All of the tours and our transportation to and from... read more

My 17 year old son and I went to Australia for a belated Birthday trip. We only planned the trip 8 weeks prior to going and Gary was very thorough and helped guide our short trip. We did a half day Sydney tour, a full day tour out to the Blue Mountains (with a hike and botanical gardens stop) flew to Carins and did a full day Great Barrier Reef snorkeling trip and a few days there and ended with a day at Cogee and a day at Bondi Beach. All of the tours and our transportation to and from the hotels and airports went perfectly, our rental car on Carins also was also easy to rent and return. The hotels Gary booked were fine, especially Mantra Amphora in Palm Cove. (highly recommend) Our final hotel in Cogee, Adina Apartments, was very small and had canceled our reservation at check in. We had to call Gary and he answered immediately and took care of the problem which was not his fault, and he made sure Adina checked us in and gave us our room as originally planned. We were very pleased with Gary and his prompt response to all of our questions. If I could give any future travelers advice I would say be very specific about what you want to do, the type of accommodations you expect and the bed sizes and if you prefer large or small group tours. The more specific you are the more tailored your adventure will be. The cost was reasonable for all that we did. We will us Kikiman again!

Hotel Reviews
Mantra Amphora
Palm Cove

Great hotel complete with separate bedroom, spacious bathroom, balcony and living/kitchen area. Very clean and lovely grounds.

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Adina Apartment Hotel Coogee
Coogee
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No character
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Weren't very friendly at check in
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Clean but cramped
Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, an IHG Hotel
Haymarket

The hotel is clean and the room is a normal size for a city. We had a terrible view of an alley and brick wall and couldn't take advantage of the free breakfast because we were scheduled for tours before the restaurant opened.

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Activity Reviews
Sunlover Reef Cruises Pontoon - Moore Reef
Australia

The staff were great but it was very crowded and the lunch not very good.

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Half Day Panoramic Sydney Sights
Sydney
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Pick up your rental car at Cairns for your trip to Undara
Canberra
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Blue Mountains Hike the World Heritage
Sydney
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Local specialist: Gary Topic

Great Adventure in Australia
Australia | Mar 17 - Mar 25, 2023

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Don G.
Weston, FL | Reviewed on Apr 11, 2023

Thank you Liz for our recent adventure in Australia. The Sydney Harbor Bridge walk was phenomenal. Very intimidating when viewed from afar, but quite achievable and exciting when being done. Once in a lifetime experience. The Sydney City tour with Graham was awesome, very knowledgeable. The Blue Mountain tour was excellent with many beautiful views. The Sydney Opera House tour was unforgettable. Our side trip to Cairns with the snorkeling trip to the Great Barrier Reef as the highlight was... read more

Thank you Liz for our recent adventure in Australia. The Sydney Harbor Bridge walk was phenomenal. Very intimidating when viewed from afar, but quite achievable and exciting when being done. Once in a lifetime experience. The Sydney City tour with Graham was awesome, very knowledgeable. The Blue Mountain tour was excellent with many beautiful views. The Sydney Opera House tour was unforgettable. Our side trip to Cairns with the snorkeling trip to the Great Barrier Reef as the highlight was exceptional. Floating and hiking the Daintree River and Rainforest was the ultimate experience. The raucous birds and traveling bats were like nothing we had ever seen. Again, thank you for helping us to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Australia.

Activity Review
Climb the Harbor Bridge
Sydney

Although intimidating at first sight, the bridge walk is a must do for anyone traveling to Sydney. Once on the bridge, the views are breathtaking and with all the safety gear and excellent guides, we never felt unsafe. We were accompanied by a 90 year old woman celebrating her birthday with her daughter and she MOTORED through it. Put the rest of us to shame. Easily the highlight of our entire trip.

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Local specialist: Liz Neal
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Liz Neal
Local specialist in Sydney-Auckland-Los Angeles | Replied on Apr 12, 2023

Dear Don, Lori and Leinelle:
Thank you ! for allowing us the opportunity to prepare this trip for you. I am super glad that you all enjoyed it so much and hope to be able to arrange another trip to New Zealand??? :) :)

It was a pleasure working with you !

Cheers!
liz

Put us at ease:)
Australia | Mar 27 - Apr 2, 2023

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JESSI E.
San Diego, CA | Reviewed on Apr 09, 2023

Gary was awesome helping us out. He went above & beyond our expectations. We were very pleased with the flight, car service & hotel he organized for us while visiting Australia from the States. He was able to also give us some insight on the areas we planned to see. Would definitely recommend him & the KimKim team, thank you all! read more

Gary was awesome helping us out. He went above & beyond our expectations. We were very pleased with the flight, car service & hotel he organized for us while visiting Australia from the States. He was able to also give us some insight on the areas we planned to see. Would definitely recommend him & the KimKim team, thank you all!

Activity Reviews
Pick up your rental car at Cairns for your trip to Undara
Canberra
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Beach & Dune Tour with Sandboarding
Australia
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Drop Off Your Rental Car at the Airport
Australia
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Local specialist: Gary Topic

Australia the land of Friendly People and greenery from Melbourne to Sydney to Cairns to Coolangatta to Sydney
Australia | Mar 3 - Mar 23, 2023

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Daniel S.
Kennewick, WA | Reviewed on Mar 27, 2023

Terry was my initial guide) but Liz Neal replaced her. I liked the set up financing for the payment for 5 monthly payments. Liz gets all the compliments as Terry could not take care of that billing. Liz gets all the credit.

All suggested tours were accepted as Liz was the specialist and I had little to know or what to Expect.
Liz did an amazing job and treated me superbly. Melbourne we loved the breakfast at Batman's Hill on Collins 3.5 star. for the hotel though small rooms. Best... read more

Terry was my initial guide) but Liz Neal replaced her. I liked the set up financing for the payment for 5 monthly payments. Liz gets all the compliments as Terry could not take care of that billing. Liz gets all the credit.

All suggested tours were accepted as Liz was the specialist and I had little to know or what to Expect.
Liz did an amazing job and treated me superbly. Melbourne we loved the breakfast at Batman's Hill on Collins 3.5 star. for the hotel though small rooms. Best breakfast bar none. Vegemite, rasch bacon, many fruits oatmeal. Delicious. Phillip Island was a 5 star tour for us. Those Blue Penguins were so cute and the dinner included was good for a tourist venue. On the way to the island we visited a reserve for injured wildlife and saw our first up close Kangaroo, Wallabys, Koalas and Sooty Owls.
Monday Day 4 we picked up the AVIS rental and I got a Toyota Corolla Hybrid the we enjoyed. I drive a Prius so it was a good fit. We stopped At Warragul on the way. Tuesday Day 4-5 stayed at Bellevue on the Lakes at Lakes Entrance. A nice motel but the breakfast was closed for something private. We discovered Woolworths that day. Woolworths was a 5 and Dime when I was a kid. Shocking to see a nice grocery store. We ate at Nicks restaurant and Sodafish locally. Sodafish would be a 4 star and Nicks was very busy Asia food. 5 star for Nicks. Day 6 Gipsey Point Lakeside which is
spacious and had a functioning kitchen. Amazing views for sunset, birds, Rainbow Lorikeets, Parrotts, Wallabys, Kangaroos as the owner feeds the birds and allows the others to eat his grass. Appreciated the beauty around and the animals. The owner got us a reservation for the Gipsey Point Lodge dinner. the dinner was great 4 star. Day 7 Central Tilba ate at the Sweetwater bar and grill. One of the best hamburger for the whole trip. Slices of BBQ brisket with cole slaw. Delicious & 4 star. Visisted the Tilba Creamer tried different cheeses so delightful. that night at Tilba Tilba lake House. Beautiful grounds. 4 star. Was missing hand towels or paper towels to wash dishes. We had dish soap but no way to dry the dished easily so we gave up a clean hand towel. Sunset walk outside was beatiful. 4 Star accomodation. Day 9-10 Paperbark camp two nights 5 star glamping. Shower, toilet and comfy bed. "sugar glider unit". Best part was Gunyah the restaurant. Zinzi and Loreen were working there and very nice girls from Netherlands. Best salads ever and great food 5 Star for Gunyah and the restaurant. Gunyah would be a 6 Star if there was such a rating. We hit Nelson Beach and it was great. Huskisson as highly interesting. My spouse got Mango gelato. She was happy. Good time had by all. Breakfast was good as well and we got a packed lunch. Our Daily schedule said Pepperbark Camp but they have Paperbark trees there so it is Paperbark Camp. Day 10,11,12 & 13 we stayed at Ibis Central Sydney. this Ibis would be a 4 Star as we enjoyed the central position and we could do our laundry with $2 Aussie coins as they had laundromat huge Washier and Dryers. Chin Chin Asian across the street from Ibis is a 5 star food restaurant. We were seated at the bar watching all the action as the cooks worked so quickly and everything was perfect. AEA Tour was 4 star by Paul was fun. He did the south Harbor area. He had been a guide a long time. Sydney Opera House 5 Star was fascinating. I knew the opera house had been around a while but since 1973. Heartbreaking to hear the Architect Utson did not get to finish the project. AEA Dain 5 star tour for the blue mountains. So beautiful. Fog stole a chance to see the 3 sisters but natures does her own thing. Dain was so knowledgeable. Wed 15th was the maritime Museum (Australian National) which is a 5 star. Met Emily(oceanographer) who is from Twisp, Washington the county next to where I grew up and met curator Agatha the conservationist. We had no idea we had a private behind the scenes tour. We spent 10AM through 4pm at the museum and we left when they closed the door. It was fabulous. So much to enjoy. LIZ you did a good thing with that tour. We appreciate it. That night we walked back toward the Ibis and were tired and hungry. Stopped at Amarro a 4.5 star Italian restaurant. It was great. Near Hyde park on Elizabeth. Day 14 we flew Cairns Virgin Australia. Royal is a good Limo service. No problems what so ever. We gave $50 tips usually for them. Day 14-15 Bay Villa Resort Port Douglas 4 Star. Huge rooms with good kitchen and a pool. On the go both days but we slept fine and made our own breakfast (Coles food). Tour Full Day outer Reed Mackay coral Cay and Sand Cay by Sailaway 5 star easy. Nice catamaran and friendly crew and the sun was shining. I snorkled and my spouse Jan more than once with the glass bottom boat. Some of the best snorkeling along with Grand Cayman, Anse Cochon of St Lucia and Shoal Bay of British Anguilla. appreciate the rash guard suit. Beautiful fish and coral. A dream come true 5 Star. Next day was the Karanda Railway and Sky Rail. A 4.5 star venue. the old rails are shake worthy but they go slowly. We got seats going backyards but it was beautiful with Barron Falls and the tropical rainforest. Our only issue was the driver who picked us up said we were supposed to be at another pick up point but have shared that with Liz and Liz was correct as it turns out. the drive was incorrect. Day 17 Jetstar whom I do not recommend but I picked it. The charges for luggage were scandalous. Carry on luggage was higher priced than for 7 kg than the main 20kg bags. John from Royal picked us up and was very nice. 5 star. BMW has such soft big seats. My cell phone fell out of my pocket leaning back. John got it back to me within an hour. Great Service out of Royal Limo all the way around. Day 17, 18, 19 at Mantra Sun City, Surfers Paradise Beach near Southport. 5 star. they only missed on paper towels. the breakfast was not worth $20 for an American but the room was huge and had washing and dryer and kitchen. Discovered Dilmah Berry Ceylon tea there.
We did a lot of walking. March 21st Day 19 we met Christine from Eco Safaris Queensland who is a free lance guide who picked us up. We were treated to the most knowledgeable guide. She had us walking and we saw many beaches and she took us near to the New South Wales and a look back to Surfers Paradise. We had tea at the Viking by Elephant rock and after 4 hours of great information she dropped us off for lunch at the Southport Restaurant (a life saving restaurant). Christine 5 star plus -was this amazing guide and she had been born in Britain and raised in New Zealand and lived other places. She knew so much history about Australia and I was amazed. Day 20 march 22 Royale again picked us up as we traveled back to Sidney from OOL Coolangatta Virgin Australia. Spent the night resting at the Rydges Sydney Airport hotel. 4 star for us. A bit small but access to the airport. Breakfast there would have been $60 each. Nice hotel and good position for leaving the country. Day 21 we got on Fiji airways flight 910 and started the trek back.
Fiji was reliable but at LAX Alaska Air changed our direction. I was at the kiosk and my flight said Spokane from LAX and Jan's flight said Anchorage, Alaska from LAX. Neither could get us home that night March 23rd. The 737 was broken and needed fixing and as were in the air over the Pacific everyone else had changed their flights to Seattle.
We ended up both in Spokane and home at 2AM after we borrowed Jan's brother Mustang.

LIZ, this was a memorable trip and Christine's tour was a good surprise and the Maritime Museum in Sydney. Royal Limousines never let us down. The follow up on the Corolla turned in on the Sunday where all the Avis's in downtown Sidney were closed helped a lot. So many extra touches that you added to our trip. You are simply wonderful. If rating was 1 to 20 you would get a 20 star with us. Dan and Jan Slagle 3/25/23

Hotel Reviews
Pepperbark Camp
Paperbark Camp

We have the name wrong on this Glamping site. https://paperbarkcamp.com.au/ It is full of paperbark trees so really it is Paperbark camp not "Pepperbark " The restaurant Gunyah which in the Aboriginal language means a safe place to wait out a big or serious storm. the food is gourmet and different. this is glamping at its best. Graveled trails and soft bed and the canvas tent is from Africa. there are toilets and showers and a tub. LED lighting is an added benefit. Sam is the lady in charge and she is agreeable(Samantha). Loreen and zinsi are from Netherlands and delightful. Everything is so organized and one does not need bug repellent as they provide it for you. You can have tea anytime you wish pretty much. We enjoyed our two days there very much 5 Star Near Jervis Bay, Nelson Beach and Huskisson. Should be on every one's radar.

Authenticity & Character
African tent on stilts
Location
Food & ambiance of glamping
Staff
Every employee is pleasant and the food is to die for
Cleanliness & Comfort
A clean bed in a tent seems an oxymoron but they have clean sheets and service daily if you wish it.
Mantra Sun City
Surfers Paradise

this hotel is one of many Mantras. The way it it is layed out with lot's of space reminds us of a timeshare with a Washer and dryer and full kitchen. We were on the 9th floor and saw window cleaners coming down all 39 floors. Good position to Surfers Paradise Beach. I do not recommend the $20 breakfast but the rooms have so much storage. Great views. Easy walk to many restaurants. Many tea options from Dilmah.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Friendly but not all were knowledgeable
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean all over and with a kitchen
Batman’s Hill on Collins
Melbourne, VIC

Not a huge room but has a great breakfast even with Vegemite. Central location for many things.

Authenticity & Character
Nice 5th floor room that has an incredible view
Location
Good location for South Bank & North Bank if the Yarro River
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ibis Styles Sydney Central
Sydney

4.5 star. Breakfast was expensive and we had a minimum size kitchen so ate there after visiting Coles for food. Central location and there a washer/dryer on the premises that needs $2 gold colored coins. 2 for wash and 2 for dry. Bathroom was really odd. The door hits the toilet and the shower sticks out and one hits the corner ( small bathroom).

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Few dishes
Activity Reviews
Morning Private Hidden Gems & Historic Artefacts - Australian National Maritime Museum
Sydney

Got to see many things with a High End tour with Emily and Agatha behind the scenes. that was really appreciated. Was in the Museum from 10 AM to 4PM. More to see about Australian history than I could have done in one day. Fascinating and original. Stories of immigration and circumnavigation by Sailboats. Bombing of Darwin WWII Onboard a real Destroyer the Vampire. Exhibits of old sailing ships on the water. too much information but interesting

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Phillip Island + Penguin Plus with Dinner
Melbourne

Where else does one get to see Koalas and Kangaroos and Wallabys and Sooty Owls and Dingos and Eagles along with a penguin parade? the Penguin parade is worth the trip and yet one gets the animal shelter for survivors of the 2019 fires. We even fed young Wallabys as $3 donation gets them some of their favorite foods. Penguins are a major thing in North America it would never be seen. OZ all is possible!

Quality of Experience
Penguins in parade is impossible for an American to see
Food
Tourism restaurant was good
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
alex was great
Blue Mountains Deluxe Day
Sydney

Much forest beauty and saw 3 kangaroos hopping and running in the wild. Many wonderful lookouts to see great distances. Dain was a master with information and details.

Quality of Experience
Food
Hydro Majestic food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Welcome to Port Douglas
Port Douglas

Best coral and colored differently fish. Sand Cay visited also + a glass bottom boat. Sea plants were amazing. One wears a "rash guard" to prevent stings with jelly fish. Also friendly crew with an expert on board

Quality of Experience
Variety and warm coloful
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Expert on the catamaran
Transport
Sydney Opera House Tour
Sydney

Beautiful and huge and lots of history. 1 hour tour is not long enough but it is a working Opera house and houses more than Opera.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full-Day Kuranda Rail & Skyrail - Gold Class
Australia

Skyrail above the rainforest with great views & Barron Falls. Kuranda Railway back. We had a gold ticket which is car 8 with almonds, cheese & crackers and wine and beer and juices. One stop for photos. Make sure one faces forward to get best photos on the railroad.

Quality of Experience
Unique venue
Guides, Drivers and Staff
1 issue with driver
Transport
Beauty of it all
Full Day Outer Reef Mackay Coral Cay
Port Douglas

We traveled by Catamaran out to the reef. We were within 300 meters from the reefs edge. One knows the reef is there as big waves come in and are minimized by the reef. Coral of many colors and a plethora of fish.

Quality of Experience
Food
Good lunch
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Long time out and back
Welcome to the Gold Coast
Gold Coast

Much knowledge given. Life saving club with teenagers that move up the ranks. Waves are big at Surfers Paradise. Can swell to 2 million people on a holiday

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Much traffic let the experts drive
Local specialist: Terry Armenta

Vickie was very kind, patient, helpful and r...
Australia | Feb 16 - Mar 9, 2023

Kelsey
Kelsey D.
Elgin, IL | Reviewed on Mar 13, 2023

Vickie was very kind, patient, helpful and responsive. She catered to our requests regarding accommodations and physical activity levels during excursions very well. Other members of the agency were responsive and helpful when Vickie was unavailable. During our trip we had an activity cancelled that caused disruption with our hotel accommodation and Vickie corrected it quickly within 24 hours.
The New Zealand Touring app was a helpful tool but sometimes contained typos, omissions, or... read more

Vickie was very kind, patient, helpful and responsive. She catered to our requests regarding accommodations and physical activity levels during excursions very well. Other members of the agency were responsive and helpful when Vickie was unavailable. During our trip we had an activity cancelled that caused disruption with our hotel accommodation and Vickie corrected it quickly within 24 hours.
The New Zealand Touring app was a helpful tool but sometimes contained typos, omissions, or conflicting information that led to confusion. Not sure how information is entered into app but should be proofread a little more closely before being published to clients.
Overall very satisfied and would recommend Vickie to friends or family looking to travel to Australia or New Zealand.

Hotel Reviews
Pacific Hotel Brisbane
Spring Hill

Clean, really good breakfast included, great location.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Patient and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Park Regis Sydney

Older building with smaller rooms but had lots of charm and can't beat the central location. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Proximity to popular downtown neighborhoods and public transit.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sails In The Desert
Yulara

Clean, spacious, modern. Beautiful rooms with lots of amenities.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Sydney Harbour, The Rocks Walking Tour and Bondi Beach
Sydney

Rocks walking tour was very informative and enjoyable. Easy pace, tour quide was fun and knowledgeable.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mirimar - Koala Cruise (Return River Cruise & entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary)
Brisbane

Both the cruise and the sanctuary were fun and informative. Animals were well cared for. Seeing the neighborhoods of the city from the river was very fun.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day beach cruise to Moreton Island
Brisbane

Tangalooma Island was great fun. So many activities to choose from, you need more than one day to experience them. Resort and restaurants were high quality. Beach was beautiful. Snorkeling and feeding wild dolphins were experiences not soon to be forgotten.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Heart reef and Whitehaven Flight
Airlie Beach

Took helicopter flight tour around the islands, was very thrilling with stunning views. Guide/pilot gave brief but informative blurbs of the major islands and answered our questions.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Not terribly talkative but answered all our questions
Transport
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway + Kuranda Scenic Railway
Cairns

An absolute must-do. Both the train ride and the skyrail had views to die for. Both felt very safe and were clean. Kuranda had a lot of cool shops and activities.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Quicksilver Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
Australia

Possibly best experience of the whole trip. Scuba diving is a must do. The reef and fish are stunning and breathtaking. Saw sharks, sea turtles, rays and many others. Wish stay at pontoon was longer to squeeze in more activities and snorkeling time. Memories for a lifetime.

Quality of Experience
Food
Lots of options and they'll save you a plate for later upon request!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Spirit of Cairns - Dinner Cruise
Cairns

Delicious food but cruise aspect left a bit to be desired. Just slowly ran up and down same side of harbor 2 or 3 times. Saving grace was the night sky when the stars came out and the lit up harbor skyline, especially the ferris wheel.

Quality of Experience
Food
Pasta was 10/10
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Daintree, Cape Trib & Bloomfield Day Tour
Cairns

Full day experience. Lots of hours being jostled in 4wd tour bus but views and locals were worth it. Especially enjoyed seeing rare insects in their native habitats and swimming in the river. Provided lunch was tasty. Tour guides were jovial and knowledgeable. Saw lots of wildlife despite being off season according to guides.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sunset Camel Ride
Uluru

Fun and educational experience. Camels were friendly and tame, loved head scratches. Beautiful views. Only move at a slow walk, very easy ride. Guides were clearly very passionate about the plight of the feral camels in Australia and educated us on the topic. Snacks after tour were tasty. Recommend mesh fly mask. Transport to and from resorts/experiences always provided, very convenient.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
French female guide was hilarious and passionate, loved chatting with her throughout tour
Transport
Kings Canyon & Outback Panoramas
Uluru

Kings Canyon rim hike is intense, almost grueling, but well worth the views and sense of achievement. Guides were fun and informative and also very serious about our safety. Lots of stairs, elevation changes, loose/rocky terrain. Trail clearly marked and included a few shaded stopping points for brief breaks. Views were stunning. There was an easier/shorter hike for those not physically able to do rim walk.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
AAT Kings Day Tours Aus - Uluru Aboriginal Art & Cultural Experience
Uluru

It felt very meaningful and special to have an anangu guide show us around the sacred sites of Uluru. She also was an artist and showed us traditional painting symbols and we all got to make small canvases alongside her as she made a large one. Cultural center was very informative and educational. Be respectful of when and where to take photographs, the guides will let you know when it's ok.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Uluru Sacred Sights and Sunsets Tour with BBQ Dinner
Uluru

The sunset views of Uluru and the stars/astronomy discussion were lovely. However, they did run out of almost all the food with 2-3 tables still left to serve. We were second to last table and had only about 2 dishes left to choose from.

Quality of Experience
Ran out of food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Astronomy discussion was great
Transport
Local specialist: Vickie Parrack

Australia and New Zealand: A wonderful family trip
Australia | Jun 28 - Jul 31, 2022

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Sharon W.
Canada | Reviewed on Mar 05, 2023

Our trip coordinator, Liz Neal (Springboard Vacations), who we connected to through the KimKim website is OUTSTANDING!!!
- spent considerable time with us planning the trip, making changes, and building an itinerary just for us
- very perceptive and creative in suggesting activities that dovetailed with the family's interests
- excellent ideas and recommendations, both on and off the beaten path
- very knowledgeable
- great communication, very responsive
- very easy to work with
-... read more

Our trip coordinator, Liz Neal (Springboard Vacations), who we connected to through the KimKim website is OUTSTANDING!!!
- spent considerable time with us planning the trip, making changes, and building an itinerary just for us
- very perceptive and creative in suggesting activities that dovetailed with the family's interests
- excellent ideas and recommendations, both on and off the beaten path
- very knowledgeable
- great communication, very responsive
- very easy to work with
- during the trip, easily reachable and available for needed re-jigging due to weather, closures etc.
- great support team in the country to help us navigate changes and accommodate unexpected requests
- always felt like we were in excellent hands – reducing the stress of the trip immeasurably
- a thoughtful, interesting and caring individual
- went above and beyond to ensure the trip went smoothly

Australia favorites
Philip Island and the Penguin Parade
Exhibition at Adelaide Library on Aussie Rules Football : )
Melbourne
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb
Great Barrier Reef (Seeing Hammerhead Shark!)
Kangaroo Island special shout-out to Dan (!!!), Exceptional Kangaroo Island
Mossman Gorge and River Drift Snorkeling Tour

NZ favorites
Southern Alps – Flight!
Mount Cook, hiking to glaciers
Queenstown & Rees Hotel
Driving through the Southern Island
Zorbing
Zip Lining
Auckland Central

Hotel Review
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Queenstown
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Liz Neal
Liz
Liz Neal
Local specialist in Sydney-Auckland-Los Angeles | Replied on Mar 05, 2023

Dear Sharon, Meir, Remi and Daniel,

Thank you thank you thank you for the wonderful review!!!
You guys were amazing !! I really enjoyed all our conversations and I am happy the trip was so enjoyable for all of you. Even more, I am so happy our paths will cross again in San Diego thanks to our kids. It will be great to see you again!!!

Cheers
Liz

Best ever trip to Tasmania!
Australia | Feb 19 - Mar 3, 2023

Annette
Annette F.
New Zealand | Reviewed on Mar 04, 2023

I don't really know where to start! We had an amazing time, thanks to Ruth. Our accommodation was always in the best locations for activities and tours that had been booked for us. It was always interesting and elegant with wonderful staff. We were treated like royalty everywhere we stayed.
We thought that we had the perfect balance between activity and leisure. The tours were fun and only as active as you wanted to make them,the tour guides were passionate about their work and were keen... read more

I don't really know where to start! We had an amazing time, thanks to Ruth. Our accommodation was always in the best locations for activities and tours that had been booked for us. It was always interesting and elegant with wonderful staff. We were treated like royalty everywhere we stayed.
We thought that we had the perfect balance between activity and leisure. The tours were fun and only as active as you wanted to make them,the tour guides were passionate about their work and were keen on sharing their environments.
We honestly couldn't choose a highlight of the trip but visiting Bonorong wildlife sanctuary and holding a baby wombat would definitely have to be one of them.

Hotel Reviews
The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins Melbourne
Melbourne

Wow! Elegant and stylish, absolutely beautiful!

Authenticity & Character
This place is stunning,the interior looks as though it belongs in a much more refined time. Definitely not a place for children
Location
Great location for the railway and free trams. Easy walking to the riverfront and ferries
Staff
The staff are definitely some of the friendliest and such an asset to this hotel. From the housemaid to the receptionists to the bar staff in the lounge, everyone was just wonderful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The huge comfortable bed, the spacious room and gorgeous bathroom. And the housemaid do a wonderful job of keeping the whole place spotless.
Ovolo Laneways
Melbourne

A quirky and fun style hotel

Authenticity & Character
Quirky with fun art and interesting light filled bedrooms
Location
A great location for around the lanes of upper Little Bourke Street
Staff
Always friendly and helpful with local recommendations for dining
Cleanliness & Comfort
Spotless and very comfortable rooms
MACq 01 Hotel
Hobart

Fabulous in everyway

Authenticity & Character
Loved everything in this hotel. Would absolutely recommend it
Location
Easy walking around the waterfront and into town
Staff
Always friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Spotless and so very comfortable
Brickendon Estate
Longford

A very interesting place to stay. Although the cottage felt old and very in keeping with the estate it was only 26 years old.

Authenticity & Character
I loved that the accommodation was inkeeping with the rest of the estate. Internally and not just the exterior was lovingly created
Location
Loved that it's set in the country with beautiful views but still only a few minutes drive to the nearest village for dining or supplies
Staff
We meet Louise, who with her family owns the estate, took some time to chat to us about the place. We found her very down to earth and just lovely. And the dogs are so very friendly!
Cleanliness & Comfort
I cannot think of a single thing that I would change or add.
Curringa Farm
Hamilton

What a stunning place to stay! I'm so glad that we had the opportunity to stay here

Authenticity & Character
the elegance and style, can't think of anything that I would change
Location
Loved the views and it's only a short drive to the closest village if you need supplies
Staff
Jane and Tim are wonderful hosts, they make everyone feel as though they are really special
Cleanliness & Comfort
Comfortable bed, amazing bathroom and absolutely spotless
Activity Reviews
Morning Cafe Culture Walk
Melbourne

Lynn was a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. A great way to get to know some of the lanes and area around the top end of Bourke street. The finish of lunch in the little Italian Cafe was a really nice end to a fun morning.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Full Day Great Ocean Road Day Tour (Shared Tour)
Melbourne

A long day but worthwhile doing. Stopped at lots of interesting beaches and historic little towns.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Kevin was a knowledgeable and humorous driver and guide. He had stories and information about the places we stopped in. He picked us up on time and even at the end of a very long day he was still helpful
Transport
The bus clean and comfortable
Full Day Bruny Island Traveller Tour (Shared Tour)
Hobart

Thoroughly enjoyed this trip and can recommend it if you are interested in seeing bruny Island and sampling some of the islands treats.

Quality of Experience
Lots of little extras like oysters, honey, fudge and spiced apple mead samples to take home. Could be quite active if you want to walk a bit but if you don't you can take it easy.
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Alan would have to be one of the best guides we met on our holiday. He was informative and funny, included everyone effortlessly and was an all round good guy.
Transport
Bus was a good size, clean and comfortable
Evening Old Hobart Pub Tour
Hobart

We really enjoyed this tour of old Hobart. Tales of convicts and dirty deeds, settlers and soldiers all told with passion by our guide. A fun way to spend an early evening before dinner.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Farm Tour and Lunch at Curringa Farm
Hamilton

Jane and Tim are delightful, down to earth hosts of this farm. The food is BBQ and salad and plenty of it. The tour lasts about an hour or so and is really informative and interesting.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Night Tour of the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Hobart

A wonderful opportunity to visit this sanctuary and I'm glad that we did. We arrived too early but we were allowed to roam the park by ourselves until everyone else had turned up. It was really good being the only people there so that you could see the animals in their enclosures without a lot of people around. Our guide Nikki was bubbly and very passionate about the sanctuary and the role it plays in saving wildlife. One of the highlights was being able to cuddle a baby wombat and feed the Tasmanian devils, albeit with a grasping aid and not fingers, we still wanted those!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Depart Australia
Australia

Departing from Tullamarine Airport in Melbourne is easy. It seems well laid out, so it's easy to navigate your way around. Staff are helpful and courteous. We spent most of our time in the Air New Zealand lounge and enjoyed the facilities there.

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Ruth Grau
Ruth
Ruth Grau
Local specialist in Adelaide, Australia, & Palm Springs, USA | Replied on Mar 09, 2023

I really enjoyed working with Annette who was all up for trying some different things! I am excited to be now working on your next 2 trips!

A flawless month Down Under.
Australia | Feb 1 - Feb 26, 2023

Stephen
Stephen M.
Clarksburg, WV | Reviewed on Mar 03, 2023

Liz Neal at Springboard Vacations worked closely with us over several months to help us select the schedule, locations and tours we preferred. She promised that everything would be of the best quality and on time. That is exactly what we got. Over a twenty-eight day trip we had about thirty-five different pre-arranged events (flights, tours, hotels, etc). Every one was right on time and as described.

Local specialist: Liz Neal
Liz
Liz Neal
Local specialist in Sydney-Auckland-Los Angeles | Replied on Mar 05, 2023

Dear Stephen and Donna !!
Thank you so very much for your kind review. I am truly happy that you were able to experience 28 days in this amazing destination!!! It was a pleasure to work with you and I hope you take me up on the offer of traveling to New Zealand !!!!

Thank you again for trusting your trip to us.
I will make sure that all the people involved to make this a success gets your comments !!

Liz

Gary did an amazing job planning and organizi...
Australia | Feb 14 - Mar 2, 2023

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Charlie S.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Mar 03, 2023

Gary did an amazing job planning and organizing our trip!!!
We got where we wanted to go, we saw what we wanted to see, logistics were perfect- actually amazingly so, locations of accommodations were unbeatable, and the timing sequencing of our itinerary was excellent!!!! read more

Gary did an amazing job planning and organizing our trip!!!
We got where we wanted to go, we saw what we wanted to see, logistics were perfect- actually amazingly so, locations of accommodations were unbeatable, and the timing sequencing of our itinerary was excellent!!!!

Hotel Reviews
Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney
Sydney
Desert Palms Resort
Alice Springs
Discovery Kings Canyon Resort
Petermann

Dining is limited and the food sucked

Desert Gardens Hotel
Yulara
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clarion Suites Gateway
Melbourne

Limited staff, no food or coffee available. Very tired, old hotel but excellent location!

Waves Port Campbell
Port Campbell

Incredible room, amenities and staff!

Quality Hotel Melbourne Airport
Tullamarine

Small room, but great staff, bar, and restaurant

Byron Bay Hotel & Apartments
Byron Bay

Very cool spot, great location!

Sails Port Macquarie - By Rydges
Port Macquarie, NSW

Excellent ambiance!

Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens
Pokolbin

A little tired! Very cool grounds, bar and restaurant. Staff were great except for receptionist

Hyatt Regency Sydney
Sydney

Great staff, room and location!

Activity Reviews
Pick up your rental car at Cairns for your trip to Undara
Canberra
Uluru Astro Tour
Uluru

Did not go, to late after a long day!

Sounds of Silence Dinner
Australia

Did not go, Wind storm created what we thought would be a miserable experience

Drop Off Your Rental Car at the Airport
Australia

Easy, no problem

Melbourne Lanes and Arcades Tour
Melbourne

Highest kudos to the guide and experience! One of the highlights of our trip.

Uncork the Hunter Full Day Tour
Australia

Too long, got tired of ta s ting the same wine and hearing the same story. Driver and host at Two Fat Blokes was great, excellent guide!

Explore the Blue Mountains - Scenic World
Australia

Total bust! Directions were unclear! Still.no idea what we were supposed to do.

Drop Off Your Rental Car in the City
Australia

Challenging to find the drop off spot/parking space.

The Rocks Walking Tours
Sydney
Clearview Glassboat Cruises Dinner Cruise
Sydney

We skipped this event . It was supposed to be a 3-hour dinner cruise but was actually a one- hour sunset cruise that was scheduled to get back well before sunset. Boat also looked crowded and uninviting!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Gary Topic
Gary
Gary Topic
Local specialist in Newcastle, Australia | Replied on Mar 12, 2023

Hi Charlie,
Thank you for your kind and fair review. It will help us to make improvements in future trips. I just want to address a few things. The hotels Desert Palms in Alice Springs and Clarion Suites in Melbourne were added to stay within your budget requirements, however I am a little surprised that you only rated them at 2 out of 5. Please message me through our usual message system to expand on your thoughts about these. It sounds like we should perhaps avoid using these in future. I... read more

Hi Charlie,
Thank you for your kind and fair review. It will help us to make improvements in future trips. I just want to address a few things. The hotels Desert Palms in Alice Springs and Clarion Suites in Melbourne were added to stay within your budget requirements, however I am a little surprised that you only rated them at 2 out of 5. Please message me through our usual message system to expand on your thoughts about these. It sounds like we should perhaps avoid using these in future. I am also disappointed with your score for Desert Gardens at Uluru, as this is supposed to be quite an upmarket property. Please feel free to expand on this scoring as well. Apologies for the lack of details for Scenic World. We have not had this feedback before, so it was not on our radar. I will be sure to add additional notes for future trips. For your rental car drop off, I had added some very detailed instructions in the 'Daily Schedule' section at the start of your trip plan. Please share any ways in which this could be improved, or do these notes need to appear elsewhere in the trip plan? I am very disappointed about Clearview Sunset Dinner Cruise. This was the first time we have booked with this company, as our usual dinner cruise operator was not available on your travel dates. I will be investigating why this is advertised as a sunset cruise when it clearly is not. Apologies for this and again, we might avoid this one in future.

Great last minute help and service
Australia | Jan 24 - Feb 4, 2023

Joan
Joan G.
Charlottesville, VA | Reviewed on Feb 27, 2023

I really appreciated Gary because he listened to what I was asking for in terms of hotels to stay and the types of experiences that I was interested. in””His work was somewhat stressful because I only had a few weeks before departure to plan the trip and the planning time included Christmas in between those weeks so I really appreciate his stepping up to the plate so quickly. I also learned myself that when I use Kim Kim in the future, I need to really look in detail at the options that they... read more

I really appreciated Gary because he listened to what I was asking for in terms of hotels to stay and the types of experiences that I was interested. in””His work was somewhat stressful because I only had a few weeks before departure to plan the trip and the planning time included Christmas in between those weeks so I really appreciate his stepping up to the plate so quickly. I also learned myself that when I use Kim Kim in the future, I need to really look in detail at the options that they are offering me and really explore them in depth to be sure that I’m asking clearly for the things that I want. I only had one real issue, and that was not being able to go on a scuba diving tour because of a physical limitation, and Gary was very helpful trying to address that at the last. Minute. It was also great to have someone I knew I could call in-country and a similar time zone if I needed assistance - that really helped.

Hotel Reviews
Spicers Potts Point
Potts Point

I LOVED this hotel in a great Neighborhood, with very kind staff and wonderful bars, restaurants all nearby

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Harbour Rocks Hotel Sydney MGallery
The Rocks, Sydney NSW

Great central city hotel with very helpful staff- quiet but near everything

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Gary Topic

Everything was seamless and easy. It made our trip stress-free.
Australia | Feb 4 - Feb 12, 2023

Vaibhav
Vaibhav M.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Feb 21, 2023

Gary put together a fantastic itinerary that allowed us to see a lot of things in very little time. Having someone figure out transportation, accommodations, and activities was extremely helpful and saved us a lot of hassle. read more

Gary put together a fantastic itinerary that allowed us to see a lot of things in very little time. Having someone figure out transportation, accommodations, and activities was extremely helpful and saved us a lot of hassle.

Activity Reviews
Classic Kuranda Tour
Australia

Everything from the Gold Class train ride to the park to the views from the sky train was amazing. Highly recommend.

Quality of Experience
Punctual, friendly, with clear instructions.
Food
Food at the park was sorta meh.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very knowledgeable and friendly guides.
Transport
I mean, whaddya expect from a bus? It was a nice bus, though. USB ports included.
Sounds of Silence Dinner
Australia

The food was phenomenal, the view was spectacular, and the setting was intimate. I enjoyed the astronomy lesson, but I wish the digeradoo player hung out longer (maybe for the duration of the dinner!).

Sunrise Tour of Uluru (Ayers Rock) & Kata Tjuta Hike
Uluru

Hot and tiring, but the guide made it a good experience. The fanny packs with snacks and water were great. The toilets at the rest stops are ---- ummmmm..... an experience. I'm not sure if that could be upgraded since it's a government run thing. I would like to have had a more meditative experience of just "taking it in" when it was still cool first thing in the morning.

Day trip to the Great Barrier Reef
Australia

Well organized, food was great, equipment was excellent quality, supervision was top-notch, and the views were spectacular.

Small-Group Uluru Sunset Tour
Australia

I was expecting better food. Otherwise it was a nice view.

Local specialist: Gary Topic

Liz was wonderful. Fast and efficient making my trip fun!!
Australia | Jan 5 - Jan 15, 2023

Julie
Julie H.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jan 22, 2023

Liz was wonderful. She booked me the most amazing tour in quick turnaround. I loved Australia and being able to see the different animals indigenous to the area was really neat for me. I loved sailing to the Great Barrier Reef, I could spend a whole week there. The sky tram and train rides were so much fun. I loved Sydney and the bustle of the town. The penguin parade at Phillip island was also a must see. My trip was packed full of adventure and fun. I will definitely use Kim Kim in the... read more

Liz was wonderful. She booked me the most amazing tour in quick turnaround. I loved Australia and being able to see the different animals indigenous to the area was really neat for me. I loved sailing to the Great Barrier Reef, I could spend a whole week there. The sky tram and train rides were so much fun. I loved Sydney and the bustle of the town. The penguin parade at Phillip island was also a must see. My trip was packed full of adventure and fun. I will definitely use Kim Kim in the future.

Hotel Review
Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments
Cairns, QLD

Very neat space just outside of the city. Easy walking to the warf and night market. Birds and small animals are heard instead of cars and urban noise. The room was tidy and big for just one person. The fridge was nice for keeping my drinks cold. The restaurant was there and I had breakfast included which was very good. Including hot and cold foods.

Authenticity & Character
Great restaurant attached with authentic delicious food from Bali
Location
Away from everything, but not too far.
Staff
Very helpful with all questions
Cleanliness & Comfort
Homey feeling.
Activity Reviews
Sydney Guided Bike Tour - Shared Tour
Sydney

So fun. And not really too physically taxing. Great way to see the city and big sights. The rain was no fun, but we all laughed anyway!!

Quality of Experience
Personal attention and small group size.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Staff was very helpful. Guide grew up there so he knew his stuff.
Transport
I walked to get there.
Sydney Opera House Tour
Sydney

Cool rich history of the project and udon. It was fantastic to see it all up close.

Quality of Experience
Learning about the iconic place
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Everyone I’ve met has been helpful.
Transport
I walked to this tour.
Full Day Blue Mountains Hike the World Heritage
Sydney

Amazing trip into the blue mountains. The worst part was the drive, but the guide gave us some interesting information. The hike was amazing and a bit strenuous but not too hard.

Quality of Experience
Lucy was good the hike was fantastic. And I just love the mountains.
Food
The restaurant was a neat place rich in its own history. The food was good and filling. Nice choice
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was nice and explained a lot
Transport
Small group
Welcome to Cairns!
Cairns

My favorite city. But yes it’s hot!!

Quality of Experience
Small town. Lots to walk around and do
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Everyone I met was very nice
Transport
The airport driver included an extra tour of the town layout on the way to the hotel.
Full Day Marine World Outer Great Barrier Reef - to pontoon
Australia

Top ten best days I have ever had.

Quality of Experience
The crew was great. The places were beautiful. And everyone was nice and friendly.
Food
Good lunch on board.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Friendly and nice.
Transport
The fist driver didn’t show up. I was worried I would miss the trip. But a new driver came after a few calls and I made it.
Morning River Drift Snorkeling
Cairns

Canceled due to too much rain flooding the river.

Full Day Kuranda Rail & Skyrail
Australia

This was sooooo amazing. Both methods of transport were fantastic.

Quality of Experience
Seeing the treetops of the forest. Seeing the underneath thought the train.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
No one specific. But everyone was nice and helpful.
Transport
Getting to the place.
Full Day Phillip Island Tour with "Penguins Plus" Viewing
Melbourne

Such a unique and special treasure of a day. Seeing the animals would have been more fun if it wasn’t sooo hot, but again Mother Nature wins.

Quality of Experience
The staff at the penguins were great
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our small tour driver was very very nice. And knowledgeable.
Transport
Bumpy ride. But overall great
Local specialist: Liz Neal
Liz
Liz Neal
Local specialist in Sydney-Auckland-Los Angeles | Replied on Jan 22, 2023

Hi Julie !
Thank you for your review. I am very happy that we could pull this trip together so fast!! And even more happy to hear how much you enjoyed it. I hope we can work together again so you can see more of Australia or even adventure into New Zealand, you would absolutely loooove New Zealand.

Until next time !
Liz
ps. keep sending me your day by day diaries, I enjoy every word of them !

Perfect trip!!
Australia | Dec 27 - Jan 7, 2023

Annie
Annie M.
Winston-Salem, NC | Reviewed on Jan 17, 2023

We went to five different places and everything from tours to accommodations was flawless. We had a wonderful time and I can’t say enough good things about Liz and KimKim. Thank you! read more

We went to five different places and everything from tours to accommodations was flawless. We had a wonderful time and I can’t say enough good things about Liz and KimKim. Thank you!

Hotel Review
Coco Mooloolaba
Mooloolaba

Amazing location, apartment and people. This was our favorite!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Full-Day Barrier Reef & Coral Cays Boat Tour
Port Douglas
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Blue Mountains Hike the World Heritage
Sydney
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full day Kuranda Rail & Skyrail
Port Douglas
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Liz Neal
Liz
Liz Neal
Local specialist in Sydney-Auckland-Los Angeles | Replied on Jan 18, 2023

Hi Annie,
Thanks for the lovely review and the wonderful pictures !!!! I love so many of them, looks like Charlotte had a good time petting roos and koalas ! I'm glad that you all enjoyed it so much.

I enjoyed working with such a nice family and hope to be able to arrange a wonderful adventure in New Zealand next !!!

Liz

6 days Sydney->Cairns->bristane->Sydney
Australia | Jan 5 - Jan 10, 2023

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LI T.
West Falls Church, VA | Reviewed on Jan 13, 2023

Gary, our tour agent planned for us a very good 6-day trip in Australia. We went to most of places we wanted to be. And we're very satisfied with his arrangements. The fact that we couldn't make local phone calls made things difficulty but when there're changes during the trip Gary responded very fast to meet our requirements through other communication channel he could find.

We were arranged in Palm Cove for 3 nights. That is a beautiful place. But the hotel (Alassio) is horrible. We... read more

Gary, our tour agent planned for us a very good 6-day trip in Australia. We went to most of places we wanted to be. And we're very satisfied with his arrangements. The fact that we couldn't make local phone calls made things difficulty but when there're changes during the trip Gary responded very fast to meet our requirements through other communication channel he could find.

We were arranged in Palm Cove for 3 nights. That is a beautiful place. But the hotel (Alassio) is horrible. We couldn't get in after 5pm because we didn't get the code to get the key and their emergency phone didn't work at all. Thanks the restaurant next door who helped us to got the key. Then we found there're no elevator, no microwave oven, very hard to get into shower tub (aged people could fell and hurt themselves easily), the toilet seat doesn't stay up at open position unless you use your hand to stop it falling down. One of the bed lamp didn't work, TV remote controller out of battery, There're bugs in the closets. Couldn't find the switch for the ceiling fan (hiding behind the bed board) and nobody to ask after 5pm. Other than that, Palm Cove experience was still very good.

We missed the part of Rainforest program (because we stay at Palm Cove?), still wait for the refund Gary promised for that part.

The experice in Gold Coast is super! Stay in a great hotel (Hilton) at a great location!

After we fly back to Sydney we found no transportation arranged from the airport to the hotel. And we're not told that we need to take a taxi to get to the hotel. Asked Gary, he probably is on vacation so still waiting for the reimbursment from kimkim for the taxi.

All in all kimkim is a very good and trust worthy toure agent! We believe it'll improve their work from our experience to make it better.

Hotel Reviews
Alassio Palm Cove
Palm Cove

We were arranged in Palm Cove for 3 nights. That is a beautiful place. But the hotel (Alassio) is horrible. We couldn't get in after 5pm because we didn't get the code to get the key and their emergency phone didn't work at all. Thanks the restaurant next door who helped us to got the key. Then we found there're no elevator, no microwave oven, very hard to get into shower tub (aged people could fell and hurt themselves easily), the toilet seat doesn't stay up at open position unless you use your hand to stop it falling down. One of the bed lamp didn't work, TV remote controller out of battery, There're bugs in the closets. Couldn't find the switch for the ceiling fan (hiding behind the bed board) and nobody to ask after 5pm. Other than that, Palm Cove experience was still very good.

Authenticity & Character
after hour attendant
Location
the environment
Staff
more friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
shower tub layout
Hilton Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise

Convenient, comfortable, friendly!

Authenticity & Character
like it very much
Location
so close to everywhere
Staff
so friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
very clean and comfortable
Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel
Mascot, Sydney, NSW

No shuttle bus to the hotel from airport after 5:30pm.

Authenticity & Character
we arrived late so didn't see too much
Location
close to airport
Staff
tried to help
Cleanliness & Comfort
clean
Activity Reviews
Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Australia

The Great Adventure arranged everything for us, including Green Island visit, Great Barrier Reef, (we took semi-sub), lunch buffet, afternoon tea/coffee snack, transportations to and from the hotel...

Quality of Experience
Went to Great Barrio Reef
Guides, Drivers and Staff
all people were very friendly and helpful
Transport
On time and professional
Kuranda Rail, Rainforestation, Skyrail
Australia

We like the Skyrail and Kuranda Rail experiences! We missed Rainforestation program. kimkim promised to refund that part of the trip.

Quality of Experience
smooth ridings
Guides, Drivers and Staff
all people are friendly and helpful
Transport
On time and professional and friendly!
Local specialist: Gary Topic
Gary
Gary Topic
Local specialist in Newcastle, Australia | Replied on Jan 16, 2023

Hi Li,
Thank you for your kind and constructive feedback. I too was disappointed with the service at Alassio Palm Cove and rest assured we will never use them again.

Apologies for the lack of transfer at Sydney Airport. I was not aware that the free Sydney Airport shuttle stops operating after 8.50pm. That is duly noted for all future trips.

Yes, we will certainly arrange that refund for you once we have finalized payments to all suppliers, so that we can calculate the difference.

I am very glad you had a great trip despite the several hiccups that arose.

Warm regards,
Gary

Our family of 5 (including 3 sons ages 19, 17...
Australia | Dec 18 - Jan 1, 2023

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Jennifer H.
Brookline, MA | Reviewed on Jan 08, 2023

Our family of 5 (including 3 sons ages 19, 17, and 13) had a fabulous Australian vacation over Christmas and New Years! Liz was instrumental in the planning, ensuring that we got to see all of the sights, but not over-scheduled. Highlights included: watching evening migration of penguins on Philip Island in Melbourne, visiting Bruny Island and MONA in Tasmania, snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef in Port Douglas, and the Bridge Climb in Sydney. The trip culminated with taking in the fireworks... read more

Our family of 5 (including 3 sons ages 19, 17, and 13) had a fabulous Australian vacation over Christmas and New Years! Liz was instrumental in the planning, ensuring that we got to see all of the sights, but not over-scheduled. Highlights included: watching evening migration of penguins on Philip Island in Melbourne, visiting Bruny Island and MONA in Tasmania, snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef in Port Douglas, and the Bridge Climb in Sydney. The trip culminated with taking in the fireworks and ringing in the new year in Sydney harbor. We all agreed that we can’t wait to go back to experience more of the wonders of Australia. Thanks, Liz for planning such a memorable trip for us!

Local specialist: Liz Neal
Liz
Liz Neal
Local specialist in Sydney-Auckland-Los Angeles | Replied on Jan 09, 2023

Hi Jennifer, thanks so so much for the wonderful review. AND for sending the pictures I looked at each one of them and enjoyed seeing the smiling faces!! You all did great taking pictures of the animals ! I loved the one of the tassie devil and the Koala and the great ones also of Sydney in New Years and the dolphin jumping in the air !! Great pics for a memory book! I would be absolutely delighted to work with you again to discover more of Australia or even adventure into New Zealand!
Thanks again !
Liz

The absolute trip of a lifetime!
Australia | Dec 4 - Dec 21, 2022

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Catherine c.
Fredericksburg, VA | Reviewed on Dec 23, 2022

The entire trip was just wonderful! It amazed us that each excursion was planned so far in advance and yet went off without a hitch. We were particularly impressed with the blue mountain guide, we learned so much. The other guide that was wonderful was our guide to the Daintree Rainforest. Greg was available to us all afternoon and there was no question that he could not answer. We loved the Sky rail to Kuranda and also the train back. The walking tour of Melbourne was terrific! We had one... read more

The entire trip was just wonderful! It amazed us that each excursion was planned so far in advance and yet went off without a hitch. We were particularly impressed with the blue mountain guide, we learned so much. The other guide that was wonderful was our guide to the Daintree Rainforest. Greg was available to us all afternoon and there was no question that he could not answer. We loved the Sky rail to Kuranda and also the train back. The walking tour of Melbourne was terrific! We had one excursion where the driver didn't show, but the kimkim team had us back on schedule within 2hours and that trip to Kuranda turned out to be one of the best. The fishing trip with an aboriginal native was a hoot and challenging. I wasn't able to catch anything with my spear. Having a light meal at his home was an honor.

Hotel Reviews
Villa San Michele
Port Douglas, QLD

We loved this place.

Authenticity & Character
Location
the tile floors, little kitchen and the balcony. Right one the main street of Port Douglas
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney
Sydney

More than we expected!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clarion Suites Gateway
Melbourne
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The entire staff was very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Sydney Opera House Tour
Sydney

What an amazingly place

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide was professional and knowledgeable.
Transport
Full Day Blue Mountains Deluxe Day
Sydney

Loved our guide, we learned so much

Quality of Experience
the guide made this so special
Food
the food was lovely and elegant
Guides, Drivers and Staff
same
Transport
same
Morning Lanes and Arcades Tour
Melbourne

This was a terrific tour

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
we walked to this excursion
Full Day Phillip Island Tour & Penguin Plus Upgrade
Melbourne

Frankly, this was too far a trip for the short time we had in Melbourne. We should have planned something closer

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
the driver needed more training, he made 3 wrong turns and was not very knowledgeable about the places we were going.
Transport
See above
Welcome to Port Douglas
Port Douglas

Our villa was amazing and Port Douglas is a delightful resort town.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Outer Reef Mackay Coral Cay
Port Douglas

This was an amazing trip. I only wish we could have snorkeled longer

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Afternoon Ngana Kulkinga Dungay Sightseeing Tour
Port Douglas
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full-Day Kuranda Rail Gold Class, Rainforestation & Skyrail
Australia

Loved both the Skyrail and the train. Gold class was worth it.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Liz Neal
Liz
Liz Neal
Local specialist in Sydney-Auckland-Los Angeles | Replied on Dec 24, 2022

Catherine,
thanks for the wonderful review !! I really had fun planning this trip with you !. And I would be more than happy to plan another one ! there is so much more to see in Australia, and don't forget New Zealand for another amazing trip.

Thanks for your feedback regarding the trip to Phillip Island. Yes, Its a bit long, we'll keep that in mind when we plan the next trip!!! :)

Hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season and please reach out to us anytime!

Liz