Australia journey late August to early September.
Australia | Aug 28 - Oct 12, 2025

Christine & John
Christine & John C.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025

Hi Liz, first off I would just like to say that our trip to Australia was just great. All of the plans that you made for tours and drivers went without a hitch. Everyone was on time, friendly, informative, and just fun to be with. Our time in Sydney was great, it is a beautiful city. The tour of the city and the sunset dinner cruise were great again. Everything was on time. No delays at all. Really impressed by the Opera House. The Blue Mountains are absolutely beautiful, the Echoes hotel Spoiled us. Amazing food, staff, accommodations were comfortable and welcoming. Enjoyed walking around Kafoumba. Scenic world was very informative and fun. What I will say for some of the excursions it took some bit of driving to get there from Port Douglas. Drives were around an hour or a little more to get to The different sites that we were visiting. Outback tasting tour was fun and great, love being out in the country, yet again it was a long day and a long drive. Not sure we needed the Esplanade for a drink at the end of that day as we were tired and we were staying in a very similar setting in Port Douglas. The great barrier reef excursion was perfect. I can’t remember the name of the diving company, but they were very knowledgeable, made us feel very safe, very well informed staff which made the trip out to the reef more interesting. We had no difficulties with renting the car at the airport or returning it, although it was a little nerve-racking at the very beginning, but I think my husband did pretty well driving. I want to thank you for all the time and work you put in into planning our vacation, I think this was a once in a lifetime trip for us, but you never know. Thanks again. Christy

Hotel Review
PARKROYAL Darling Harbour
Sydney

The location was great and the breakfasts were very nice.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to shopping, the Harbor, Opera House and Queen Victoria Building.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Liz Neal
Liz
Liz Neal
Local specialist in Sydney-Auckland-Los Angeles | Replied on Oct 17, 2025

Dear Christy and John,
It was an absolute pleasure to work with you on this trip and I am so so happy you enjoyed it so much. Thanks for the thoughtful review.

Congratulations John for driving on "that" side of the road !! I'm sure having Christy as a co-pilot helped !

There is definitely more of Australia to see, and there is always New Zealand, Africa and Argentina which I specialize in. I will be an honour to work with you again.

Best to you and your family the rest of the year and the holidays.
Cheers
Liz