Great Barrier Reef + Kangaroos
Australia | Aug 27 - Sep 9, 2026

Mike
Mike L.
Conyers, GA | Reviewed on Sep 18, 2026

Excellent trip. Samantha and Lea did an awesome job. We traveled to 4 different cities, and all of the arrangements were excellent. Seamless coordination between domestic flights, transfers, hotels, and activities. Diving at the Great Barrier reef in Carins was a highlight, as was the Taronga Zoo Experience!

Hotel Reviews
Crystalbrook Riley
Cairns

Location was excellent, but the hotel left a bit to be desired. Clean, but showing some age.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Qualia
Whitsundays

5 stars doesn't even do it justice. A pricy option, but worth the splurge. The grounds, food, and staff are second to none! The resort also provided free transportation all over the island.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Taronga Zoo Wild Australia Experience
Taronga Zoo Wild Australia Experience
Sydney

Highly recommend. We were able to get up close with a koala and feed kangaroos and emu. A really great "behind the scenes" tour led by a zookeeper.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Paul the zookeeper was the best!
Transport
Great Barrier Reef Tour & Green Island Day Trip
Great Barrier Reef Tour & Green Island Day Trip
Australia

We were on the Ocean Free which is a sailboat. It was awesome. Toni did a great job on the guided scuba dive as well. Would certainly repeat!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Toni was the best
Transport
Local specialist: Samantha Slais
Samantha
Samantha Slais
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Sep 24, 2026

Mike and Chanel!! Thank you for the kind review. It was a pleasure to plan your guys' adventure and cheer on Chanel from afar as she completed the Sydney Marathon. And I'm so glad you guys got to enjoy the Qualia in the Whitsundays-- it's truly a special place!
I hope to see you guys back again for a third trip with kimkim in the future! ✨
Best,
Samantha & Lea