Mark on the Blue Mtn trip was awesome. Learned abut the forest and the mountains and the birds. Very knowledgeable.
“Georgous” on bridge climb in Sydney was great!
Hotel Reviews
The Sebel Quay West Suites
The Rocks
Received great assistance from the restaurant staff over several days. They went beyond what was needed. Great view of the Bay Bridge.
Authenticity & Character
Decor, paintings, and location.
Location
Walking distance from the Opera House, restaurants and the Bridge.
Staff
Helped by volunteering to assist and not asked.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bedroom and kitchen area maintained clean.
Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane
Brisbane
Great location, great king beds but at the expense of a place to work with luggage.
Authenticity & Character
Lobby style, artwork and restaurant that catered to those on the go.
Location
Near restaurants, and excursions.
Staff
Assisted on information and documents.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Apartment cleaned daily.
Reef View Hotel
Whitsunday Islands, Queensland
Great ocean view! King bed’s position was facing ocean upon waking up.
Authenticity & Character
A true beachfront hotel.
Location
Centrally located to all the beaches, buggy cars, restaurants and close to shops.
Staff
Extremely friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Grounds manicured and clean.
Mandalay Luxury Beachfront Apartments
Port Douglas
Very roomy, clean, and good location for venturing out to the beach.
Authenticity & Character
Mor modern and stylish.
Location
Walking distance to shopping.
Staff
Friendly and helpful.
Activity Reviews
Port Stephens Whale Watching & 4WD Combo
Sydney
We had a very rewarding day with the whales and the dolphins and the weather.
Quality of Experience
Several whales which were having fun with the water and the guests.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Boat ride was smooth and captain was informative.
Transport
Driver was tardy on trip due to sand boarding excursion. Fortunately the restaurant worked magic and got our food.
Sydney Opera House Tour
Sydney
Great tour guide. Knowledgeable and friendly and friendly and helpful.
Quality of Experience
Educational and interesting the whole time.interactive with group.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We walked from the hotel.
Sydney Sights 4 hours - Private Tour
Sydney
Showed the awesome sites. Craig took us to Bonbi area which was beautiful. Showed beautiful church.
Quality of Experience
We had a couple of traffic issues taking time away.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mark even made time to stop and let our group get a Starbucks coffee.
Transport
Mark made the trip a family outing!!!
Sydney Bridge Climb Summit
Sydney
Our guide was the best. She offered several name including “Gorgeous” which fit the personality and style of a young lady who entertained her group the whole time.
Quality of Experience
Once in a lifetime and I was worried being 70 years old I could not do it. Great safety training before the climb and all throughout.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
All staff was great especially Gorgeous our guide. She had an infectious attitude and friendly and spirited.
Transport
We walked to the bridge from our hotel.
Explore’s Half Day Hill Inlet at Whitehaven Beach
Hamilton Island
A must see location!!!! Absolutely beautiful and stunning.
Quality of Experience
Great weather and the beach was beautiful. A rare sight of how the beach creates a new look each and every time.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
A little nervous on how to get to the island beach but well orchestrated and safe.
Transport
See above comment.
Blue Mountains Full Day - Private Tour
Sydney
Great weather, tour guide but too many steps for my spouse!
Quality of Experience
Educational and beautiful sites.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mark went above and beyond on making it interesting, fun, engaging and worked with all members of the group. Especially the young minds.
Transport
Patient on the travel and road condition.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Brisbane River Cruise
Brisbane
Captain of tour boat was very good and informed and educational on sites and history of tour.
Quality of Experience
Great excursion and shows were exciting, especially the hawks and Koalas . Kangaroos were great for the kids.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Great guide. Interactive with the group.
Transport
Very good trip on the boat.
Springbook & Tamborine Rainforest Tour
Brisbane
Beautiful forests and trees and waterfalls.
Quality of Experience
Educational and informative.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Good guide, friendly and knowledgeable.
Transport
Thoughtful and caring. Smooth trip.
Sunset BBQ
Hamilton Island
This excursion was cancelled by vendor due to ship issues.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight - 70 minutes
Australia
This was awesome and well worth it.
Quality of Experience
Safe airplane ride and glad we did this.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Friendly and respectful.
Transport
A little tight but worked out well for the 7 of us.
Cape Tribulation & Ziplining: Ultimate Daintree
Port Douglas
Zip lining was a great experience. Safe and sound.
Quality of Experience
Staff was informative and helpful.
Food
Very well done and tasteful. Great restaurant staff.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Good guide on a little bit of a trip to get to sites but informative and educational.
Transport
A bit of a ride but a must see.
Outer Barrier Reef from Reef Marina - Port Douglas
Port Douglas
A must see and do.we were very blessed that the vendor changed our excursion the day before and allowed us to enjoy the weather and the snorkeling experience which was very much appreciated.
Quality of Experience
Great snorkeling and experience
Food
Really great lunch and service.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Staff was informative an helpful and knowledgeable.
Transport
Smooth boat ride.
Local specialist: Vicky Steinhardt
