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Our Australian specialist Vicky Steinhardt wa...
Australia | Feb 6 - Feb 22, 2025

Philip
Philip B.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Feb 28, 2025

Our Australian specialist Vicky Steinhardt was great. We worked with Vicky for several months creating a perfect itinerary for both Australia and New Zealand. Vicky was always responsive and provided several options for both cities to visit and tours to take. Further, Vicky was able to modify our itinerary while we were traveling. She and KimKim provided an excellent travel experience that was seamless with no problems. I highly recommend both Vicky Steinhardt and KimKim.

Hotel Reviews
InterContinental Sydney
Sydney

Excellent accommodations and great location

Authenticity & Character
The hotel is a renovated old office building that retains it’s original charm but is modern in all other aspects.
Location
Easy walk to the Sydney Opera House, Botanical gardens and many great restaurants.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Peppers Beach Club
Port Douglas

Room was pretty small. Restaurant was very limited except for breakfast. Not great views. Staff was not very knowledgeable but friendly.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy walk to town and restaurants
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Langham
Southbank

Great location, exceptional staff and great restaurant on site. But rooms are dated and need to be updated.

Authenticity & Character
Old world building but the rooms are in dire need of an update. Furniture and decor was very dated. But still comfortable.
Location
Easy walk to town center for sites and restaurants
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sudima
Christchurch

Relatively new hotel near town center but still a pretty long walk. Rooms were small

Authenticity & Character
New hotel with little character.
Location
Near city center but still a pretty far walk. A few restaurants in close proximity but not many.
Staff
Staff was very accommodating and knowledgeable
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel St. Moritz
Queenstown

Room was spacious. Well located and an easy walk to town center. Staff was excellent. Great breakfast buffet. Bar and restaurant overlooks the lake.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Very easy walk to town center.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Blue Mountains Full Day - Private Tour
Blue Mountains Full Day - Private Tour
Sydney

Great stops along the way and well worth a full day trip.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sydney Opera House Tour
Sydney Opera House Tour
Sydney

Guide was very knowledgeable and was able to show us the important features and history in an hour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sydney City Small Group Walking Tour (Small Group Tour)
Sydney City Small Group Walking Tour (Small Group Tour)
Sydney
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sydney Harbour Gold Penfolds Dinner Cruise
Sydney Harbour Gold Penfolds Dinner Cruise
Sydney

Food was good. Not the highest level Penfolds wines but still good. Excellent way to experience the Sydney Harbour.

Quality of Experience
Food
Private Daintree Wanderer Tour
Private Daintree Wanderer Tour
Australia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Laneways of Melbourne
Laneways of Melbourne
Melbourne
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Foodie Discovery Walking Tour
Foodie Discovery Walking Tour
Melbourne
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Milford Sound – Coach Cruise Fly
Milford Sound – Coach Cruise Fly
Queenstown (NZ)

This is a really long day of about 10+ hours. Milford sound is great and a must see if you are in Queenstown. But it’s primarily seeing waterfalls while cruising the fjord..

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Great Ocean Road Full Day Private Experience
Great Ocean Road Full Day Private Experience
Melbourne
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Akaroa Private Day Tour from Christchurch
Akaroa Private Day Tour from Christchurch
Christchurch
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Vicky Steinhardt
Vicky
Vicky Steinhardt
Local specialist in Noosa, Australia | Replied on Feb 28, 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words Philip! 🌏✈️ It was truly a pleasure working with you to create your perfect Australia and New Zealand adventure. 🇦🇺🇳🇿 I'm delighted to hear that everything went smoothly and that you enjoyed the destinations, tours, and experiences we put together. 🏝️🏔️ Your feedback on the hotels and tours is greatly appreciated, and I'm so glad I could assist with any adjustments along the way. Wishing you many more incredible travels ahead, 🧳🌟

Best wishes,
Vicky

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