Vicky planned a wonderful trip for us. We had...
Australia | Dec 29 - Jan 26, 2026

Gina
Gina S.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

Vicky planned a wonderful trip for us. We had well appointed lodging and a good variety of activities.

Hotel Reviews
QT
Sydney

Great location and loved the quirky hotel that was once a theater. Giving 4 stars because they were delayed in responses to request for additional amenities such as a blanket and extra pillow. We’d definitely stay at this hotel again.

Authenticity & Character
Remnants of the old theater.
Location
In the heart of the CBD and next to the tram.
Staff
Very kind staff. It would be nice to have them ask how they could help, such dining recommendations and more information about the restaurants on site.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne on Flinders
Melbourne, VIC

Great location and roomy space. We had trouble with the washer dryer unit. It ran all night and in the morning it still said 4 hours to go to finish. It never stopped even

Authenticity & Character
Nothing special regarding character but nearby a lot of character.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Hermitage Hotel
Mount Cook Village

Amazing view and lovely room.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Only one elevator functioning for a large hotel.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury
Adelaide

Wonderful staff a comfortable room.

Authenticity & Character
Historic building, bedroom door was awkward.
Location
Close to the market
Staff
Helpful getting us an early breakfast due to an early activity.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ramada Suites Queenstown
Queenstown

Short visit, not much to review

Authenticity & Character
Location
Big hill getting downtown.
Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise - Real NZ Fiordland Navigator
Manapouri
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel St. Moritz
Queenstown
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Quest Cathedral Junction
Christchurch

Stained sofa seats

Authenticity & Character
No stained furniture! Also spill water and when wiped up you could see the dirty floor.
Location
Didn’t like the food coming into our room. Also no windows in the bedroom.
Staff
Not there for arrival and no outreach for things to do.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Warn and smelly
Regent of Rotorua
Rotorua

Decent hotel but nothing special

Authenticity & Character
Location
A better bar
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Hotel Britomart
Auckland

Wonderful room and location. The staff were very friendly and even came up to our room on arrival to show us how to use the smart features.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Awesome location and hotel!
Activity Reviews
Rotorua to Auckland via Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves
Rotorua to Auckland via Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves
Rotorua
Sydney Opera House Tour
Sydney Opera House Tour
Sydney
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The F Factor Food Tour
The F Factor Food Tour
Adelaide

Sweet guide but too many chocolate and nut stops.

Quality of Experience
More variety
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Panoramic Sydney Sights - Half Day Tour
Panoramic Sydney Sights - Half Day Tour
Sydney
New Years Eve Sydney Harbour Cruise
New Years Eve Sydney Harbour Cruise
Sydney
Kangaroo Island in a Day Tour from Adelaide
Kangaroo Island in a Day Tour from Adelaide
Adelaide

Great sites but too much butt time. Would’ve liked our lunch to know what we had ahead of us.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sydney’s Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour
Sydney’s Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour
Sydney

Our guide was great. Would’ve liked our lunch spot preset up for us. The restaurants were busy so we only had one quick option.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Taste the Barossa - Premium Day Tour: Small Group Tour
Taste the Barossa - Premium Day Tour: Small Group Tour
Adelaide
Queenstown to Mt Cook Tour (One-Way)
Queenstown to Mt Cook Tour (One-Way)
Queenstown (NZ)

Wish we were better informed on what stops we’d be making. Appreciated the guides who told us what to expect for the day.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Phillip Island Penguin Parade Small Group Eco Tour
Phillip Island Penguin Parade Small Group Eco Tour
Melbourne

Loved this!! I wish we would’ve been told to dress warm.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Luxe Bus Great Ocean Road with Wildlife Wonders
Luxe Bus Great Ocean Road with Wildlife Wonders
Melbourne

Loved this although we were cut short for fires.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Laneways of Melbourne
Laneways of Melbourne
Melbourne

Wonderful tour. Would recommend doing this on day one.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Foodie Discovery Walking Tour
Foodie Discovery Walking Tour
Melbourne

Great variety of foods and fun guide. Loved it.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise
Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise
Queenstown (NZ)
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bike the Valley of the Vines from Arrowtown- Return Shuttle from Queenstown
Bike the Valley of the Vines from Arrowtown- Return Shuttle from Queenstown
Queenstown (NZ)

Love this ride and flexibility to stop when we wanted. Beautiful scenery and yummy wine.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Glacier Explorers  - The ultimate ice adventure in Aoraki/Mount Cook
Glacier Explorers - The ultimate ice adventure in Aoraki/Mount Cook
Aoraki / Mount Cook Village
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Mt Cook to Christchurch 1 Way Tour (Small group)
Mt Cook to Christchurch 1 Way Tour (Small group)
Aoraki / Mount Cook Village

Would have liked more stops and more time off the bus.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Christchurch to Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Tour
Christchurch to Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Tour
Christchurch

Saw a bit of the sperm whales. Videos were helpful too.

Te Puia - Te Pō combo (Te Rā Guided Experience + Indigenous Evening Experience)
Te Puia - Te Pō combo (Te Rā Guided Experience + Indigenous Evening Experience)
Rotorua

A little long for the tour in the craft school.

Waiheke Island - The Gourmet Food & Wine
Waiheke Island - The Gourmet Food & Wine
Auckland

Fun and beautiful tour. I would suggest a more neutral food than oysters.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Vicky Steinhardt
Vicky
Vicky Steinhardt
Local specialist in Noosa, Australia | Replied on Jan 27, 2026

Thank you for your feedback Gina, I really appreciate it.
Wishing you many more travel adventures ahead
Thanks again
Vicky