Great trip - definitely recommend visiting pl...
Australia | Jul 23 - Aug 2, 2026

Rob
Rob J.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026

Great trip - definitely recommend visiting places in Australia ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ that are in addition to Sydney, Melbourne, and the Great Barrier Reef. Ayers Rock, Darwin and Perth are all wonderful additions if you have time. Lindsey was able to put together the perfect trip for my partner and me. She was very responsive in the pre planning phase and during the trip when an issue arose. This is my second kimkim trip experience and both have been great!

Hotel Reviews
Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel
Jabiru

Unique design but itโ€™s dated. Served it purpose. They know they have a captive audience and treat you as such in the restaurant and bar.

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Location
Staff
Friendliness and can do attitude of bar and restaurant staff.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Novotel Darwin CBD
Darwin

Oh boy this place needs to be taken off the list - ๐Ÿœ ants in the room, waited over 15 minutes for someone to check me into the hotel (no staff present at all), when they want to fine you because steam from bathroom might set off fire alarm - then itโ€™s time to leave this place - fortunately I didnโ€™t have this issue but why put it on the hotel guest?!

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Desert Gardens Hotel
Yulara

Rustic and nice. Centrally located with easy access to other venues in the immediate area. Bus shuttle was nice to use. Staff friendly.

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Staff
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Crowne Plaza Perth
East Perth

Good option in Perth. - friendly staff and nice rooms. Breakfast was enjoyable.

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Staff
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Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel
Mascot, Sydney, NSW
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Staff
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Activity Reviews
Morning Uluru Sunrise & Kata Tjuta
Morning Uluru Sunrise & Kata Tjuta
Uluru

Early morning but worth the experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
 Uluru Shuttle Transfer Airport to Hotel
Uluru Shuttle Transfer Airport to Hotel
Uluru
Darwin Private Transfer Airport to Hotel
Darwin Private Transfer Airport to Hotel
Darwin
A Night at Field of Light
A Night at Field of Light
Uluru

Wow - even with an overcast night it was a great experience with the sunset, dinner, lecture and tour of the Field of Light.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
 Uluru Shuttle Transfer Hotel to Airport
Uluru Shuttle Transfer Hotel to Airport
Uluru
Morning Darwin City Sights
Morning Darwin City Sights
Darwin

Great way to get your bearings for walking around the town.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Pinnacle Sunset and Night Time Stargazing Tour
Pinnacle Sunset and Night Time Stargazing Tour
Perth

Sunset over the Indian Ocean, followed by seeing the Pinnacles and then stargazing. Definitely worthy the time and effort.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Perth Private Transfer Hotel to Airport
Perth Private Transfer Hotel to Airport
Australia
2 Day Kakadu & East Alligator River - Day 1
2 Day Kakadu & East Alligator River - Day 1
Australia

AAT Kings messed my reservation up but they got it right at the end of the day. Double check with your contact to make sure the operator has you booked for the right day!! Day 1 was nice but Day 2 was more active and enriching.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Bus driver very accommodating given he had to wait for my taxi to catch up!
Transport
2 Day Kakadu & East Alligator River - Day 2
2 Day Kakadu & East Alligator River - Day 2
Australia

This was one of the best excursions on the trip - definitely do!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was awesome here!
Transport
Darwin Private Transfer Hotel to Airport
Darwin Private Transfer Hotel to Airport
Darwin
Perth Private Transfer Airport to Hotel
Australia
Perth Private Transfer Fremantle Gaol to Hotel
Perth Private Transfer Fremantle Gaol to Hotel
Australia
Local specialist: LINDSEY NEALE-ROZGA
LINDSEY
LINDSEY NEALE-ROZGA
Local specialist in San Diego CA | Replied on Aug 11, 2026

Rob, sincere thanks for taking the time to write in detail.
I will certainly ensure changes are made where possible esp. with the hotels. And I don't think SW will EVER mess up a booking date again!
Think of NZ next time you want to head to the South Pacific - I'd love to help you and Sean find your way around there!
With kind regards, Lindsey