Kimkim Trip Reviews for Australia

The location was great and the breakfasts were very nice.

We love the retro vintage decor, but the main star is the location across the street from the botanic garden.

One step out our door was a freshwater white sand Beach, which was the perfect place to relax after a day of touring.

The view of the harbor and Opera House was a highlight of the trip. Terrific location in the rocks historical district.

Local sauce is the new kid on the block and they try harder. The staff reached out to us immediately upon booking, and before and after the trip, which gave us a lot of confidence in their organization. Excellent overview of historic Brisbane.

Our guide Johnny was a long-time local who was greeted personally at every stop, And his commentary about life in tropical Queensland was very informative. The crocodile boat ride with Ernie allowed us to meet the real crocodile Hunter of Australia. You won't believe how big those male Crocs can be, from a safe distance across the river, of course.

Visiting The reef was Tom's bucket list And this tour brought us right out to the reef For the full experience. The boat ride is 90 minutes each way. I took my seasick medicine before departure each way which was a good thing. The staff used the time time of the journey out to The reef briefing Everyone on the many activities available. I am a very anxious snorkeler and they had so many expert staff members available at each step of the suiting up. I'm so glad I had that experience. However, the real way to see what's under the water is the semi-submersible which I rode twice.

Our driver and guide, helder, was quite charming and informative. Loved the zoo and being out in the mountains for a brief hike.

This is a must do for visitors to Sydney since we see it so much from the outside. It was really a thrill to be on the inside of this icon of the country.

This tour gave us the history and orientation to Sydney. The guide was very informative and we could everything she said and ask questions. Excellent Start to our visit to Sydney.

Beautiful place in Kangaroo Island

Located close the the restaurants and the beach this hotel was perfect for our time in Port Douglas.

Riding with Dave was great. We learned so much about Melbourne and Australia.

Snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef is not to be missed

We were worried about the possibility of rain in Brisbane but once out on Moreton Island everything seemed better. We went snorkeling amongst the sunken ships and even saw a turtle.

Loved this location. It was a great hotel for a big city. All the.amenities. Every detail was considered, including.the young men managing the doors were above and beyond in their friendliness and helpfulness.

The drone and light show was very entertaining and educational and was high-quality

I really liked the small group size and the short hike through the gorge was incredible The sunset breakfast was one of the best meals we had on the tours

The drive around the rock and the opportunities for several short walks was just a perfect fit

I didn’t realize how well prepared and user friendly this day would be. You needed no experience and even those with some physical limitations could easily participate

Everyone participating in the tour was friendly and made it an enjoyable day despite the weather which obviously nobody can control

We also went to the butterfly museum before getting on the sky rail. The scenery was incredible on the sky rail and well worth making this stop.

The blue Mountains are beautiful and we were able to have several stop.s to do different activities. I would’ve liked more self guided time to explore on our own when walking in the rainforest

That building is amazing and the tour guide was knowledgeable and clearly enthusiastic about the subject matter

Easy transfer to/from airport. Very nice resort. Great view of Uluru!

Nice modern hotel, great location and view of the ocean

Nice tour, just the two of us and driver/guide Paul

Great half-day tour to see the main sights. Just enough time to see it all. Great views.

Uluru is way bigger than you think. You don't appreciate it until you are standing next to it. Small group tour was intimate.

Was a bucket list item for my wife. Lived up to her dreams.

Awesome view of Uluru during sunset and of the night sky. Food was very good. Great service.

Great five-star hotel near everything in downtown Melbourne. We visited the Chuan Spa to get relaxing massages and were able to utilize all the amenities available.

Peaceful, zen-like atmosphere on a beautiful, scenic property. Lots of lounge areas and very aesthetically pleasing. Villas were big and comfortable. We had booked a two-bedroom villa but there was only a single bed in each room. The gal at the front desk very kindly offered to open the other bedroom with twin beds so we could all sleep comfortably. Definitely great customer service.

Great, modern hotel in the middle of downtown. Walking distance to Sydney Opera House and other great locations.

A wonderful tour through the different areas of downtown Melbourne. Melinda was truly a pleasure to tour with. She was friendly, knowledgeable and you could tell she had a real affinity for the city. We wandered down alleys and lanes and saw all the diverse architecture of the city. We stopped to have drinks at one of the many coffee houses located in the city and had some terrific chocolate at Mork’s. This was a great tour for people interested in architecture and to see the many diverse areas of downtown Melbourne.

The boat was big and comfortable and we had a pretty smooth ride out to the reef and back. The snorkeling was terrific and the reef was a once in a lifetime trip for us.

Jungle cruise - It was not very exciting but the scenery was pretty. We saw about 5 or 6 bigger crocs, a baby croc and a Great Beak Heron. Mossman Gorge - This was very nice, and there was a lot to see. We took a tram up to the gorge, and the day was cool and beautiful so we were able to take a dip in the watering hole. We would have loved to stay longer to hike the trail.

Callie was an excellent tour guide. Very enthusiastic and interactive. She made it very enjoyable and she was very knowledgeable about all of the animals. We enjoyed feeding the kangaroos and cassowary and petting the koala during our photo session. The private tour was so much more informative than if we had gone on our own.

Calmsley Farm: We saw wallabies, kangaroos, mice, goats, sheep, wombat, camel, Shetland ponies, donkeys, koalas, rabbits, turkeys, a ferret, and snakes. We love animals so this was a fun stop for all of us. Blue Mountains: Unfortunately the weather made it impossible to see anything. The rain and the fog obscured the views and made it too dangerous for us to do the hike. It was very disappointing, but we understood it had nothing to do with the tour. Our guide, Paul, was really nice and had a lot of interesting information for the group. We heard later that this was the wettest winter in Sydney in 28 years!

Tour guide: Helen Sydney Fish Market - great place to visit. Interesting to see the different types of fish and food available. The samples we had were delicious - deep fried squid, deep fried fish, salmon sashimi and raw oysters. Lotus - Chinese cuisine, the vegetable dumplings were really good. The other items we sampled were also good. Harry’s Meals on Wheels - meat pie was surprisingly tasty Black Star Bakery - the only disappointing stop. The cake was just okay and the people working there were not friendly Young Henry’s - cool, funky bar. We enjoyed the beer flights Helen was a fantastic guide. She was friendly, knowledgeable and a pleasure to be around. The places she took us were fun and it was nice to see the different areas of Sydney as she talked about the history of the area. Definitely a recommended tour for first timers in Sydney.

Definitely an Eco lodge with emphasis on preserving the environment. The Reef Room was very nice. Close to the lagoon.

The rooms are very nice

Our guide Lawrence was the best. He was a great guide who is very familiar with the area.

Very roomy, clean, and good location for venturing out to the beach.

Great ocean view! King bed’s position was facing ocean upon waking up.

Great location, great king beds but at the expense of a place to work with luggage.

Received great assistance from the restaurant staff over several days. They went beyond what was needed. Great view of the Bay Bridge.

A must see and do.we were very blessed that the vendor changed our excursion the day before and allowed us to enjoy the weather and the snorkeling experience which was very much appreciated.

Zip lining was a great experience. Safe and sound.

This was awesome and well worth it.

This excursion was cancelled by vendor due to ship issues.

A must see location!!!! Absolutely beautiful and stunning.

Beautiful forests and trees and waterfalls.

Captain of tour boat was very good and informed and educational on sites and history of tour.

We had a very rewarding day with the whales and the dolphins and the weather.

Great weather, tour guide but too many steps for my spouse!

Our guide was the best. She offered several name including “Gorgeous” which fit the personality and style of a young lady who entertained her group the whole time.

Showed the awesome sites. Craig took us to Bonbi area which was beautiful. Showed beautiful church.

Great tour guide. Knowledgeable and friendly and friendly and helpful.

This location has very high highs (interior and layout of the space and level of quality) but some low points that are unfortunate. No on site dining, limited staff support, a bit far to walk to everything and no elevator (which is only troubling when you have a lot of luggage). If we stayed here again we would rent a car.

I have mixed experiences with this tour and would want to go to Whitehaven again but in a different way, perhaps a smaller group, easier tender process and longer amount of time. We only had about 30 mins on the beach by the time we got there.

Overall this was a bit disappointing. At times it felt like "going through the motions" and no real explanation or "guide". Would not recommend the zip lining for anyone that has done it in other locations. And the crocodile tour was disappointing. The boat was in very poor condition

Overall this was a great experience, but I wish there were less people. There were not enough seats for us to sit inside, and certainly not sit together, and with all of the people everything took longer, which left less time to snorkel. The way the experience is laid out and all the options (like the marine biologist presentation and observation submarine) is wonderful, but the crowds were tricky.

One in a lifetime opportunity. So well done and amazing experience!

So glad we added this to the trip! This Sanctuary was so nice and the Koalas were the best!

Whale Watching was very well done and the Sandboarding add on was great! We had trouble with the van quality and timing, which brought the rating down.

This was one of the best parts of the trip, due is major part to Mark, our guide! He was SOOOO friendly, knowledgeable and overall great human. He was one of our favorite people to meet and so glad we got to spend the day with him.

One of our top experience of this whole trip! Highly recommend.

Loved seeing Bondi and the walk before to get to the beach was amazing! Van was comfortable and Craig shared good information about the city.

The rooms are extremely dated, and there is a wide disparity among them. The first room that was assigned to our children was below street level and had the odor of mold. Our room, which was on the third floor, was serviceable. The management did move the children’s room to one that was better after we complained. The property is adjacent to a trailer park and has seen better days. I will actively avoid this hotel if I visit again.

The hotel is beautiful and ideally located within a short walk to the Rocks market and the Opera House. The rooms were very comfortable and a decent size. The staff or exceptional, professional, and responsive.

The guide was outstanding and the vehicle was extremely comfortable. Phillips Island presents a spectacular landscape. It was great to see wallabies in the wild.As with all nature experiences, the penguin parade is highly unpredictable as to what one might see. The night we went, hardly any penguins came ashore.

Allan was our guide- he was entertaining, enthusiastic, and informative. The Landscape covered during this trip is truly spectacular..

Fan was outstanding- knowledgeable, enthusiastic and thoroughly engaging. He pointed out many hidden gems of the city and made outstanding restaurant recommendations. He has a deep knowledge of the cities history and presents it in an enjoyable fashion.

The boat was modern, well outfitted, and extremely comfortable.. the pontoon was incredible, on a day and the waters were rough, it was nice to step onto the stable pontoon. Our family has a range of skill levels and experience with snorkeling, and the friendly and professional staff made it a safe and enjoyable experience for all skill levels. This was the most memorable tour of our trip.

This was our first time zip lining. The staff made it stress-free and enjoyable. The views were amazing.

My kids truly enjoyed this experience. The koala interaction was particularly memorable. The mission of the sanctuary and their dedicated staff were inspiring.

The vessel was small and the water was rough. Several individuals experienced violent sea sickness. There were no dolphins or whales. James, the guide who drove us was fantastic.

Basic cheap and cheerful

Spot on location and great room and facilities

Great location and comfortable

Great location and rooms

Fantastic day out, jay driver and guide very knowledgeable coach crowded and cramped

Great tour but unfortunately couldn't take photos in the concert halls because of staff working

Good tour knowledgeable guide

Great trip and fabulous and funny driver/guide Libby really made this trip

Just an ok trip food took ages to get and not very memorable could have given this a miss

Great trip and fabulous BBQs

Paradise

This hotel was in a great location for navigating Melbourne. The staff were awesome and very helpful The breakfast was good but could use a bit more variety. I did upgrade to a larger room at this hotel. I would definitely stay here again.

This hotel is in an excellent location for navigating tours and walking in Cairns. The breakfast was great and the staff was friendly and helpful. I would upgrade my room the next time I stayed here - fairly small, overlooking rooftops - would have been nicer to have a slightly larger room with a view of the lovely pool area.

Nice hotel in good area for navigating tour and ferry's. The breakfast was excellent.

I wasn't sure what this tour actually entailed but am very happy we did it - it's all about the art and eateries that are in the alley ways of Melbourne - very interesting.

It is a very long and late day and worth it to see the Penguin Parade - wonderful.

The Yarra Valley is incredibly beautiful and interesting. Loved this tour with Bree of Go West Tours - it was inclusive of wine, coffee, cheese, gin distillery and a chocolate factory!

Very interesting tour and a great experience to see the crocodiles that live on the Daintree River banks. The rainforest is an amazing place.

The Great Barrier Reef is always amazing. Although we were not seasick getting there, may people did - highly recommend taking Ginger pills before and during this trip. I also recommend taking the private snorkeling tour that they have available - great opportunity to see and learn more than if you snorkel on your own.

This was a good tour and we are happy we did it.

Kat with Anderson Tours was amazing - fun, entertaining and full of information about everything that we saw and visited! Highly recommend this tour.

Good tour and information about the history of Sydney and the neighborhoods. We enjoyed Karyn and the information that she shared with us.

This is a good and comprehensive tour of the Opera House.

Has all you need during the week but not if you don't have a car when staying weekends. This hotel is located out of the immediate airport area on an industrial site. There are no shops or venues to eat anywhere nearby and their shuttle bus is almost unavailable on a weekend. They do offer ready meals and vending machines but this could be improved by a more accessible shuttle service at weekends.

Wonderful apartment with all facilities in the heart of the rocks area of Sydney. Had all kitchen facilities and a washing machine and dryer which was brilliant. Daily light service which was great.

Had good facilities and was very central. Perhaps a little tired but all clean and functional. Had a washing machine and dryer and all you needed in the galley kitchen.

In a wonderful location with all the amenities close by. Excellent facilities in the apartment. Very comfortable stay here. Staff were very helpful. Chose not to have daily service as this was an extra cost and we don't mind making the bed. We got replenished tea etc and clean towels via reception staff. Again had a washing machine and dryer which was brilliant.

A very large room with all tea and coffee making facilities and all the basics. It was a no frills approach but was clean and functional. Very expensive for what it was and the restaurant and local eateries were also overpriced.

This was ideal for us as it had all the facilities we needed for weeks stay and was very comfortable. The bed was very comfortable and it was brilliant to have a washing machine and dryer. They supplied everything like washing up liquid and laundry liquid. The living room couch was a little tired but overall the flat was great.

The best trip of all! Anderson's run this amazing tour and pack lots into the day. It was wonderful? Jay our driver tour guide was excellent and knowledgeable. The scenery was stunning. The rides exciting and featherdale wildlife park stupendous.

Wonderful trip. Although we had walked around the outside many times it was fantastic to see the interior and hear the history of the architecture and what happens in the building.

Although we have been to this area before it was great to hear the stories of the history and how it came to be what it is today.

Wonderful trip in beautiful scenery. Libby our driver and guide from AAT Kings was awesome. She made the day very memorable to say nothing of the stunning scenery. The waterfalls and pools were stunning and brilliant for a dip.

Great sunset seen on this cruise. Overall pleasant experience but food felt rushed and a bit like a buffet at a scout camp!

A wonderful day exploring the natural wonders of the area. The driver was our guide and she was excellent and knowledgeable about all aspects of what we saw. It was an emotional experience.

Great trip although be prepared for sea swell and some bumpy ride out to the reef. Staff were great and very helpful. There were options to see the reef without swimming or snorkeling. Unfortunately the submersible want working so this option not available. Loved Fitzroy island too.

This was a wonderful trip and our guide Terry (tropic tours) was passionate about the people and places we visited. It was a beautiful day if you enjoy nature and history.

Beautiful area and so Accessible to everyone.

Loved this. Our guide was brilliant and knowledgeable. It was an emotional experience.

I would highly recommend this trip. It was awesome and the best BBQ I've ever tasted too. The A TT Kings team were wonderful and it all went like clockwork. It was an amazing experience.