Liz was wonderful. Fast and efficient making my trip fun!!
Australia | Jan 5 - Jan 15, 2023

Julie
Julie H.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jan 22, 2023

Liz was wonderful. She booked me the most amazing tour in quick turnaround. I loved Australia and being able to see the different animals indigenous to the area was really neat for me. I loved sailing to the Great Barrier Reef, I could spend a whole week there. The sky tram and train rides were so much fun. I loved Sydney and the bustle of the town. The penguin parade at Phillip island was also a must see. My trip was packed full of adventure and fun. I will definitely use Kim Kim in the future.

Hotel Review
Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments
Cairns, QLD

Very neat space just outside of the city. Easy walking to the warf and night market. Birds and small animals are heard instead of cars and urban noise. The room was tidy and big for just one person. The fridge was nice for keeping my drinks cold. The restaurant was there and I had breakfast included which was very good. Including hot and cold foods.

Authenticity & Character
Great restaurant attached with authentic delicious food from Bali
Location
Away from everything, but not too far.
Staff
Very helpful with all questions
Cleanliness & Comfort
Homey feeling.
Activity Reviews
Sydney Guided Bike Tour - Shared Tour
Sydney Guided Bike Tour - Shared Tour
Sydney

So fun. And not really too physically taxing. Great way to see the city and big sights. The rain was no fun, but we all laughed anyway!!

Quality of Experience
Personal attention and small group size.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Staff was very helpful. Guide grew up there so he knew his stuff.
Transport
I walked to get there.
Sydney Opera House Tour
Sydney Opera House Tour
Sydney

Cool rich history of the project and udon. It was fantastic to see it all up close.

Quality of Experience
Learning about the iconic place
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Everyone I’ve met has been helpful.
Transport
I walked to this tour.
Full Day Blue Mountains Hike the World Heritage
Full Day Blue Mountains Hike the World Heritage
Sydney

Amazing trip into the blue mountains. The worst part was the drive, but the guide gave us some interesting information. The hike was amazing and a bit strenuous but not too hard.

Quality of Experience
Lucy was good the hike was fantastic. And I just love the mountains.
Food
The restaurant was a neat place rich in its own history. The food was good and filling. Nice choice
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was nice and explained a lot
Transport
Small group
Welcome to Cairns!
Welcome to Cairns!
Cairns

My favorite city. But yes it’s hot!!

Quality of Experience
Small town. Lots to walk around and do
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Everyone I met was very nice
Transport
The airport driver included an extra tour of the town layout on the way to the hotel.
Full Day Marine World Outer Great Barrier Reef  - to pontoon
Full Day Marine World Outer Great Barrier Reef - to pontoon
Australia

Top ten best days I have ever had.

Quality of Experience
The crew was great. The places were beautiful. And everyone was nice and friendly.
Food
Good lunch on board.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Friendly and nice.
Transport
The fist driver didn’t show up. I was worried I would miss the trip. But a new driver came after a few calls and I made it.
Morning River Drift Snorkeling
Morning River Drift Snorkeling
Cairns

Canceled due to too much rain flooding the river.

Full Day Kuranda Rail & Skyrail
Full Day Kuranda Rail & Skyrail
Australia

This was sooooo amazing. Both methods of transport were fantastic.

Quality of Experience
Seeing the treetops of the forest. Seeing the underneath thought the train.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
No one specific. But everyone was nice and helpful.
Transport
Getting to the place.
Full Day Phillip Island Tour with "Penguins Plus" Viewing
Full Day Phillip Island Tour with "Penguins Plus" Viewing
Melbourne

Such a unique and special treasure of a day. Seeing the animals would have been more fun if it wasn’t sooo hot, but again Mother Nature wins.

Quality of Experience
The staff at the penguins were great
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our small tour driver was very very nice. And knowledgeable.
Transport
Bumpy ride. But overall great
Local specialist: Liz Neal
Liz
Liz Neal
Local specialist in Sydney-Auckland-Los Angeles | Replied on Jan 22, 2023

Hi Julie !
Thank you for your review. I am very happy that we could pull this trip together so fast!! And even more happy to hear how much you enjoyed it. I hope we can work together again so you can see more of Australia or even adventure into New Zealand, you would absolutely loooove New Zealand.

Until next time !
Liz
ps. keep sending me your day by day diaries, I enjoy every word of them !