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 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

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

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
Full-Day Kuranda Rail Gold Class, Rainforestation & Skyrail
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
Sydney Opera House Tour
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
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
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
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
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
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 (Cape Tribulation)
Afternoon Ngana Kulkinga Dungay Sightseeing Tour (Cape Tribulation)
Port Douglas
Quality of Experience
Food
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