Australia New-Zealand Trip..
Australia | Nov 15 - Dec 3, 2025

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Mohan I.
Canada | Reviewed on Nov 04, 2024

Sydney Blue Mountain trip was exciting with Guide Elliott who was very knowledgeable and polite.
Uluru the walk looking at the skies was good. Hotel stay was standard with lousy job by housekeeping.
In Cairns the Ocean Freedom trip was exciting well looked after by the amazing staff.
Daintree Wanderer tour was very interesting in the rain forest and teh guide was excellent.
Melbourne City tour was a waste of time except the MCG tour and the MCG guide was excellent.
The pick up to and from Melbourne Airport was very efficinet with the driver Pierre.
New-Zealand trip to Queenstown was interesting. The St. Moritz Hotel is good with the lake view unfortunately there were scaffoldings that blocked the view.
Milford sound Cruise was very scenic but the flight portion did not happen due to bad weather.
The TSS Earnslaw buffet lunch did not have good choice for vegetarian meals in spite of one requested beforehand.
In Auckland The Waiheke Island wine tour and lunch were excellent with a very knowledgeable guide from Ananda Tours.
The Rotorua tour could have been better with the inclusion of the Cultural presentation at Te Puija which was missed. The guide Harry was brilliant.
Special mention to be made of Raymond shuttle service to and from Auckland airport for their very timely and friendly service.
Thanks to Vicky of VIO travel Australia for arranging this trip at short notice and planned very well except for early morning pick ups as teh whole trip was fast paced.
I would

Hotel Reviews
Sir Stamford at Circular Quay
Sydney
Authenticity & Character
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Desert Gardens Hotel
Yulara

Housekeeping was poor

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Crystalbrook Flynn
Cairns
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
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The Langham, Melbourne
Southbank
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Fable Auckland
Auckland
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Hotel St. Moritz
Queenstown
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Activity Reviews
Ocean Freedom - Cruise to Outer Edge of Upolu Reef and Upolu Cay Reef (Departs from Cairns)
Ocean Freedom - Cruise to Outer Edge of Upolu Reef and Upolu Cay Reef (Departs from Cairns)
Australia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Daintree Wanderer Tour
Private Daintree Wanderer Tour
Australia

Different kind of rain forest !!

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Sydney Opera House Tour
Sydney Opera House Tour
Sydney

One of the best theatres in the world.

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Blue Mountains Full Day - Private Tour
Blue Mountains Full Day - Private Tour
Sydney

Worth the full day trip.

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Transport
 Sydney Sights 4 hours - Private Tour
Sydney Sights 4 hours - Private Tour
Sydney
Transport
Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise
Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise
Sydney

Very relaxing and good food.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Field of Light Dinner | Indulge in a feast for the soul
Field of Light Dinner | Indulge in a feast for the soul
Uluru

A sprecial place to celebrate my wife's 70th birthday.

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Local specialist: Vicky Steinhardt
Vicky
Vicky Steinhardt
Local specialist in Noosa, Australia | Replied on Nov 05, 2024
Hi Mohan,
Thank you so much for sharing such a detailed review! I’m thrilled to hear about the memorable highlights, and I’ll certainly pass along your feedback to each of the guides, drivers, and hotels. It sounds like Guide Elliott in the Blue Mountains and Harry in Rotorua left a lasting impression, and I’ll let them know how much you appreciated their expertise and kindness. Raymond is a wonderful and we adore working with partners like him.
I’m glad you enjoyed the Ocean Freedom trip in...
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Hi Mohan,
Thank you so much for sharing such a detailed review! I’m thrilled to hear about the memorable highlights, and I’ll certainly pass along your feedback to each of the guides, drivers, and hotels. It sounds like Guide Elliott in the Blue Mountains and Harry in Rotorua left a lasting impression, and I’ll let them know how much you appreciated their expertise and kindness. Raymond is a wonderful and we adore working with partners like him.
I’m glad you enjoyed the Ocean Freedom trip in Cairns and the fascinating Daintree Wanderer rainforest tour—it’s wonderful when the guides and staff make these experiences seamless and enjoyable. I’m also delighted that the Waiheke Island wine tour stood out
I’ve noted the issues you mentioned, including housekeeping at Uluru and limited vegetarian options on the TSS Earnslaw buffet and in Uluru. I’ll pass your feedback onto the providers.
Thank you again for trusting me to organize this trip at short notice.
Warm regards,
Vicky