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Travel specialist Charlotte Piper
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Charlotte Piper

With over 20 years in the travel industry, I bring extensive experience across retail, corporate, and cruise travel. Based in Australia, I also spent seven years living in Bali, where I worked with...

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Travel specialist LINDSEY NEALE-ROZGA
active 3 days ago

LINDSEY NEALE-ROZGA

Although born and raised in the UK, I moved to Sydney and became Australian almost immediately! I had found my ‘home’! I soon became a tour operator, eventually working for one of the top...

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Travel specialist Ruth Grau
active 2 days ago

Ruth Grau

I grew up in small outback towns in South Australia before starting in the travel industry in Adelaide. After working many years in Sales & Marketing with tour companies, wholesalers and airlines,...

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Travel specialist Jeab Kwanchanok
active 20 hours ago

Jeab Kwanchanok

Sawasdee ka! I’m Jeab, a proud Thai with a deep love for my country and a passion for travel. My journey in tourism spans over 20 years, beginning as a receptionist at a five-star hotel in Bangkok,...

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Trip Reviews for Australia

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Mom & Son Adventures in Australia
Australia | Apr 12 - Apr 25, 2026

Celeste
Celeste H.
Tustin, CA | Reviewed on May 07, 2026
We just got back from an amazing Australia trip, definitely one of our favorite trips together! My 10-year-old son and I try to do a special trip together every year because it’s such great quality time, and this one was really unforgettable. Paula did an incredible job planning everything — super responsive, organized, thoughtful, and easy to work with throughout the whole process. The trip had such a fun mix of experiences packed into a relatively short amount of time: Bondi Beach... Read more

We just got back from an amazing Australia trip, definitely one of our favorite trips together! My 10-year-old son and I try to do a special trip together every year because it’s such great quality time, and this one was really unforgettable. Paula did an incredible job planning everything — super responsive, organized, thoughtful, and easy to work with throughout the whole process.

The trip had such a fun mix of experiences packed into a relatively short amount of time: Bondi Beach mornings, Taronga Zoo, the Ian Potter Children’s WILD PLAY Garden, Darling Quarter, rainforest adventures in Cairns, snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef, the Cairns Lagoon, Uluru sunrise, and the Great Ocean Road. We had epic weather the entire trip and it was so cool getting to see all of the animals — kangaroos, koalas, capybaras, penguins, cassowaries, and even wildlife out in nature during some of the tours.

One thing that surprised us was how amazing the food and coffee culture is in Australia — it honestly felt a bit like Europe in the best way!

Overall, everything ran smoothly and we made such special memories together. So grateful to Paula and KimKim for helping make it happen!

Hotel Reviews
1 Hotel Melbourne
Melbourne

This hotel was incredible! Really trendy design to the room, great view of the city! Pool, jacuzzi, steam and sauna area so relaxing feels like you’re at a spa even with kids. The location to walk everywhere for food key sites. Staff exceptional service.

Sails In The Desert
Yulara

We loved this place. It was so tranquil calming. The food was really delicious. And it was easy to get to the central part of town and go on all the tours.

Crystalbrook Flynn
Cairns

Great location everything you need. Staff is really nice. The breakfast buffet was a little chaotic with big bus to our groups. Something about the acoustics makes it not a relaxing way to start your day. But if you go early, you can avoid the crowds!

QT Bondi
Bondi Beach

Excellent location really easy access to good coffee, healthy food options the beach excellent service, clean room.

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Activity Reviews
Full Day Great Ocean Road Tour with Lunch
Full Day Great Ocean Road Tour with Lunch
Melbourne

This was an epic day. The guide was so good! And we had a fun small group. There’s lots of different stops so you literally see everything. So many animals, beautiful scenery a mix of all the different types of landscape and the apostles are just incredible!

Wintjiri Wiru Sunset Dinner
Wintjiri Wiru Sunset Dinner
Uluru

I enjoyed this as an adult, but it wasn’t very fun for my son. He’s kind of a picky eater so I knew he wouldn’t eat much of the picnic box, but it was cool as an adult to try all the different local foods and watch the light show. My son found the light show in music a little but scary in the dark.

Evening Field of Light Pass
Evening Field of Light Pass
Uluru

Really enjoyed seeing this. It’s so unique and special!

Morning Uluru Sunrise & Kata Tjuta
Morning Uluru Sunrise & Kata Tjuta
Uluru

Epic sunrise adventure! The tour as well organized so you get to see a few different spots and get back in time to still have a large portion of the data to do other activities.

Full Day Daintree Cape Tribulation (was & 4WD Bloomfield)
Full Day Daintree Cape Tribulation (was & 4WD Bloomfield)
Australia

Long day with a kid but really engaging you see a lot and it’s structured well. The guide was really knowledgeable, and kind. This is someone called plants animals. The lunch is nice, and you’re well taken care of in a small group.

Full-Day  Outer Great Barrier Reef (from Hotel)
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef (from Hotel)
Cairns

This was a really fun day. It’s well organized. It’s a long day and a long boat ride, but it’s comfortable. There’s lots of snacks and tea, coffee and different areas. You can sit if you wanna be just more relaxed or active in the water doing activities.

Sydney Opera House Tour
Sydney Opera House Tour
Sydney

This was short and sweet. I actually thought it might be boring with my 10-year-old, but it was really cool to see the architecture inside and learn the history of the structure you’re moving around a lot so it’s quite engaging, and it’s a powerful experience, energetically such incredible design!

Taronga Zoo - Morning Aussie Backyard Adventure Tour
Taronga Zoo - Morning Aussie Backyard Adventure Tour
Sydney

The guys were really nice and knowledgeable, but the pace was a bit slow for us! With a 10-year-old with a more limited attention span we ended up doing our own thing. I’d say you could just skip this and do the zoo on your own.

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Local specialist: Paula Adams
Paula
Paula Adams
Local specialist in California and Australia | Replied on May 07, 2026
G'day Celeste, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share a wonderful and detailed review! It truly means so much to me. I absolutely loved helping plan this special trip for you and Kaylan, and I’m so happy to hear it became one of your favorite adventures together. Australia really does offer such an incredible mix of experiences, and it sounds like you made the most of every moment. I especially love hearing about all the wildlife encounters and the memories... Read more

G'day Celeste,

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share a wonderful and detailed review! It truly means so much to me.

I absolutely loved helping plan this special trip for you and Kaylan, and I’m so happy to hear it became one of your favorite adventures together. Australia really does offer such an incredible mix of experiences, and it sounds like you made the most of every moment. I especially love hearing about all the wildlife encounters and the memories you created together along the way.

I always tell my clients how amazing Australia’s coffee and food scene is.

Thank you again for trusting me with your journey. It was a pleasure working with you, and I hope to help you plan another unforgettable adventure in the South Pacific!

Cheers,
Paula

Great Trip to Adelaide and Great Ocean Road!
Australia | Mar 25 - Apr 4, 2026

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Eleanore J.
Richmond, VA | Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026
We really enjoyed our trip to Australia. Thank you for helping us schedule it.
Here is some feedback for you:
The Brady Hotel Jones Lane was OK. Not as nice or as spacious a room as the one that we had at the Park Hyatt (which is a super nice hotel0. The Brady Jones Hotel was conveniently located and the front desk people were really pleasant but the room was small and the TV never worked (despite several people coming up from the staff to confirm that it was broken...lol). This was a... Read more

We really enjoyed our trip to Australia. Thank you for helping us schedule it.
Here is some feedback for you:

The Brady Hotel Jones Lane was OK. Not as nice or as spacious a room as the one that we had at the Park Hyatt (which is a super nice hotel0. The Brady Jones Hotel was conveniently located and the front desk people were really pleasant but the room was small and the TV never worked (despite several people coming up from the staff to confirm that it was broken...lol). This was a problem only because my husband was trying to watch his team play a March Madness basketball game.

The private trip to Mornington Peninsula was great! We loved our driver/guide Nicci from Epicurean, She took us to a diverse group of wineries and to a wonderful lunch. 10/10 Perfect day!

The car rental from Sixt was a thrash initially because they didn't have the type of car we rented. Lovely people working there but the system was so disorganized. We were not only group that ended up waiting for over an hour to get our car. Eventually they gave us a bigger car for the same price and allowed us to return it without a full tank without charging for the difference in the amount of gas (gas is super pricey there due to the war in Iran). Otherwise no problems with the car and the return was easy.

The trip along the Great Ocean Road was amazing!! We drove about 4 hours each day I think. There are lots of signs warning motorists to watch out for kangaroos crossing the road and they are not kidding since I almost hit one when driving to Robe in the dusk. I will attach photos from Apollo Bay at sunset and the Twelve Apostles if I can.
The cottage at Anchors Port Campbell was wonderful. Spacious with huge windows overlooking the lovely surrounding countryside. Tanya was a gracious hostess and provided us with coffee, cereal, milk, and even a bottle of wine. Lovely place and well situated near the Twelve Apostles so that it was easy to beat the rush of tourists coming from Melbourne in the morning

The Vibe Hotel in Adelaide was nice and in a good location for walking everywhere; the room size was decent and the staff pleasant. The breakfast was good.
We really enjoyed our trip to the Barossa Valley with Chris from Small Batch Tours. He was great and took us to some wonderful wineries and scheduled an excellent lunch for us. The tour ended up being a private one which was a bonus for us. Another 10/10.

Apparently Good Friday is a national holiday in Australia. Almost everything was closed! We did end up scheduling a city walking tour with a lovely young woman (Katina from Flamboyance Tours) which was very good despite the multiple closures. In the afternoon we toured the beautiful Botanical Gardens in Adelaide and got hand pies at the Bakery on O'Connell Street (on Katina's recommendations). In the evening we went to see an Australian football game in Adelaide that evening (which was super fun).

All in all a great trip!

Hotel Reviews
Vibe Hotel Adelaide
Adelaide

The Vibe Hotel in Adelaide was nice and in a good location for walking everywhere; the room size was decent and the staff pleasant. The breakfast was good.

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Anchors Port Campbell
Port Campbell

The cottage at Anchors Port Campbell was wonderful. Spacious with huge windows overlooking the lovely surrounding countryside. Tanya was a gracious hostess and provided us with coffee, cereal, milk, and even a bottle of wine. Lovely place and well situated near the Twelve Apostles so that it was easy to beat the rush of tourists coming from Melbourne in the morning.

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Brady Hotels Jones Lane
Melbourne

The Brady Hotel Jones Lane was OK. Not as nice or as spacious a room as the one that we had at the Park Hyatt (which is a super nice hotel0. The Brady Jones Hotel was conveniently located and the front desk people were really pleasant but the room was small and the TV never worked (despite several people coming up from the staff to confirm that it was broken...lol). This was a problem only because my husband was trying to watch his team play a March Madness basketball game.

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Activity Review
Private Mornington Peninsula Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting
Private Mornington Peninsula Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting
Melbourne

The private trip to Mornington Peninsula was great! We loved our driver/guide Nicci from Epicurean, She took us to a diverse group of wineries and to a wonderful lunch. 10/10 Perfect day!

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Local specialist: Samantha Slais
Samantha
Samantha Slais
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Apr 17, 2026

Thank you so much, Eleanore, for trusting us to plan such a fun adventure on the Great Ocean Road!
Your review is really thorough and helpful for me, my team, and our travelers; we really appreciate it.
We hope to see you back at kimkim in the future! 🌏

Allow Someone Else to Plan the Details
Australia | Mar 19 - Apr 12, 2026

Dan
Dan J.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
We were extremely pleased with Paula and Kim Kim. The hotels and tours she set for us were first class. The drivers that took us to and from each airport were excellent, on time, and had nice, roomy vehicles. I would encourage others to consider Kim Kim if they are looking for a detailed trip abroad. They supplied all the information we needed to make our trip hitch free. Paula was always prompt in responding to the many questions we asked when planning a trip nearly a month... Read more

We were extremely pleased with Paula and Kim Kim. The hotels and tours she set for us were first class. The drivers that took us to and from each airport were excellent, on time, and had nice, roomy vehicles.

I would encourage others to consider Kim Kim if they are looking for a detailed trip abroad. They supplied all the information we needed to make our trip hitch free.

Paula was always prompt in responding to the many questions we asked when planning a trip nearly a month long.

Thank you, Paula!

Hotel Reviews
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Christchurch

Just steps away from the airport. Very nice breakfast buffet. Rooms were clean, comfortable, and roomy.

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Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval
North Adelaide

Thos hotel is over the top! It is connected to the sports stadium which is unique. The rooms are almost futuristic with lighting and amenities. Great location in downtown.

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Very helpful and friendly.
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The Hermitage Hotel
Mount Cook Village

Nice views of the mountains from most rooms. Nice buffet for meals and an ala carte Cafe as well. Since the hotel is in the natio al park there are no other restaurant options other than those at the hotel. Staff was exceptional.

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Laneways by Ovolo
Melbourne

Old building remodeled into a nice boutique hotel. Rooms were very nice. Bedroom was smallish but there was a nice sitting room as well. Very close to restaurants and the city.

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Desert Gardens Hotel
Yulara

Not too many hotels to choose from, but this one is nice. A little older, but you wouldn't know that by looking at the nicely appointed rooms.

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M Social
Auckland

Very nice hotel right on the wharf. Close to many restaurants and shopping. Rooms were immaculate.

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The Rees Hotel
Queenstown

Hotel is built on a hill. Very awkward routes to get to rooms including two elevator rides and a walk though the parking garage. There is a shuttle to town that is very responsive to requests, but personally I would have preferred staying closer to town.

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Robe House
Robe, SA

Older hotel. Absolutely no human interaction as keys were left in the doors with a sign directing us to our rooms. Breakfast was just ingredients left in refrigerator for us to make our own breakfast.

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What staff?
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Drift House
Port Fairy

What a find. One of our favorite stays on our trip. Staff was super friendly. Rooms are unique and very well appointed.

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Port Fairy is a cute small town.
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Peninsula Boutique Hotel
Port Douglas

Very nice small hotel close to town. The breakfast was great and the staff super friendly.

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Close to town. Short walks to restaurants and shops.
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PARKROYAL Darling Harbour
Sydney

Outstanding breakfast! Nice, clean rooms near downtown Sydney.

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Nice boutique style hotel.
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Activity Reviews
Full Day City to Country Experience - Mornington Peninsula
Full Day City to Country Experience - Mornington Peninsula
Melbourne

Raphael was our favorite guide of our entire month long trip! He was fun, knowledgeable, and willing to modify our time to suit our interests!

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Afternoon Camel to Sunset
Afternoon Camel to Sunset
Australia

You gotta do this! So unique with great guides!

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Discover - Sydney and Bondi Beach (24 Hour Ticket)
Discover - Sydney and Bondi Beach (24 Hour Ticket)
Australia

One of the slowest running hop on hop offs I've ever experienced.

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Local specialist: Paula Adams
Paula
Paula Adams
Local specialist in California and Australia | Replied on Apr 27, 2026
G'day Dan, Thank you so much for your kind words! It truly means a lot to hear that you were pleased with the hotels, tours, and transfers throughout your trip. I’m especially glad everything ran smoothly and that the information provided helped make your month-long journey stress-free and enjoyable. It was a pleasure working with you and assisting with your travel plans. Thank you as well for your thoughtful questions along the way, they always help ensure the trip is just right. I really... Read more

G'day Dan,

Thank you so much for your kind words! It truly means a lot to hear that you were pleased with the hotels, tours, and transfers throughout your trip. I’m especially glad everything ran smoothly and that the information provided helped make your month-long journey stress-free and enjoyable.

It was a pleasure working with you and assisting with your travel plans. Thank you as well for your thoughtful questions along the way, they always help ensure the trip is just right.

I really appreciate your recommendation and hope to help you plan another adventure in the future! Please keep in touch!

Cheers,
Paula
[email protected]
(951) 264 6300

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