Amazing trip to Australia and New Zealand
Australia
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Dec 21 - Jan 5, 2025
We took a large group of 13 people to Australia and New Zealand. Our group consisted of two brothers, our families (each with 4 kids ranging from age 8 to age 16) and our mother (grandma). A group that large created some logistical issues, but kimkim was fantastic in taking care of all of the details in booking our accommodations, transportation, and activities.
In Australia, the highlights were the penguin parade on Philip Island (doing the Penguin Plus seats was a must), and our road trip on the Great Ocean Road. Seeing wildlife in the wild was important to us, and we were able to see koalas, wallabies, kangaroos, and many birds -- all in the wild! We were also very impressed with the sights: Loch Ard Gorge, Bay of Islands, London Bridge, and 12 Apostles were stunning.
In New Zealand, we visited both North and South Islands. In Queenstown, we loved our accommodations at Break Through: the Point. Day trips to Milford Sound and Walter Peak Farm were great. But the absolute best was the Shotover Jet. It is an absolute must-do in Queenstown.
On the North Island, we really liked Hobbiton, Glow Worm caves, and a night time treetop walk in the Red Woods in Rotorua. My family absolutely loved ziplining with Canopy Tours in Rotorua. Our guides there were the best.
Overall great trip and kimkim helped make it all happen!
Hotel Review
Spacious accommodations with absolutely stunning views. Our family of 6 fit very comfortably and loved our stay here. It is located right on the lake front and the views cannot be overstated. It also has easy access to biking/walking trails. The only downside is that it is about a 30 minute walk from downtown. But it is a beautiful walk!
