Top Australia Day Trips - page 53

We had a wonderful day exploring the Daintree Rainforest with Warren. He was an excellent guide and incredibly knowledgeable, educating us about the rainforest, wildlife, and area throughout the entire tour. The day was packed with activities, but never felt long. The time absolutely flew by. The ice cream stop was amazing and definitely a highlight, and lunch was delicious as well. We didn’t manage to spot the elusive cassowary, but we saw plenty of other wildlife along the way. Warren’s knowledge and enthusiasm really added to the experience and made this much more than just a sightseeing tour. A fantastic way to experience the Daintree and one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend!

It was very well organized and Crew worked amazingly. The ocean was not rough at that time but lots of people were sea sick. Great advice for everyone to buy seasick medicine the team offers on board. The reef was spectacular and everyone was looked after. Meal was good. Great chance to get the underwater photo as the crew took pictures. Love the experience.

This tour was fantastic. My driver, I think his name was Chris, was fantastic. We had Keith, the stargazing expert. The trip was well planned. With a break during the drive. Some entertainment on the way, with the sandboarding. Arriving in the desert, the natural pinnacles were spectacular. I thought the BBQ was amazing. I have special dietary requirements. This was made easy by your staff. Thank you for the most enjoyable afternoon and evening. Chris and Keith made 3 attempts for all to view the stars. The third one was successful, with everyone seeing the Milky Way, the Southern Cross, and many other stars. Thank you for this amazing tour.

Beautiful day cooling off in stunning waterfalls and waterholes in Litchfield while also learning about the important biodiversity and ecological interrelationships that shape the landscape today. Dylan was a fun guide who made the experience awesome and entertaining with a positive attitude throughout it - even with the early morning pickup. Also appreciated his love for Humpty Doo, which I then saw on my Qantas first class flight home, which on the menu served Humpty Doo barramundi.

The advert states travelling on a 4 WD bus and not to attend if you have a bad back. Just for information the ride was very fun and bumpy. My husband always ignores this but found it a bit painful at times. Be cautious if you choose to ignore the advice. We had a fantastic day, the tour guide/driver was full of knowledge about the island. We also drove along the beach. Eli creek was awesome. Lake Mckenzie was beautiful.

Enjoyed the tour very much indeed. Saw white wallabies roaming freely and the rainforest walk was absolutely amazing with the freshest, cleanest Tasmanian air you need to experience. The lunch at the pub had the best fish (pinkling) and crunchy chips that I’ve ever had in all my travels! Delicious!! Also, a must try, is the alcoholic cherry cider to go with the meal. Other stops were interesting also and my first experience of the ferry crossing in the van was great! Our guide called Skye was a beautiful smart girl and drove us through hilly, winding roads like a pro champion - sooo good!! Best driver I’ve had on all my tours. I will visit Bruny island again to take my family next time. Viator are prompt on pick-up and delivery back to hotel. I have booked with them before and also good service.

the “reverse tour” was a great move because on this particular day we were so fortunate to experience “better” weather at the beginning of the tour (throughout the morning). the evening brought weather that has been melbourne’s coldest (since their winter season). but i will say, the great ocean road is beautiful no matter what the weather may bring. tip: if it’s cooler a specific day it’s probably a good idea to bring a jacket. the good thing is that you’re able to leave it on the bus between stops so you’re not having to worry about carrying things. most importantly, our tour guide chris was incredible. it’s such an asset having a host who has life experience and historical knowledge in the region because guests are able to receive a less tourist-y and more of a local experience which is brilliant for interstate and international visitors. he was also welcoming and had great humour. it made the tour comfortable and enjoyable. also a thank you to our guide chris for taking us all to a small town coffee shop called “café la hoot” in winchelsea and a restaurant called “george’s” out at apollo bay. whenever i’m at home or when i travel i always like to support small businesses. honourable mention: great playlist. such a vibe.

Well worth every penny. A great trip. Beautiful island. Lots of great facilities and places to eat. The playground is a great place for kids to let off steam. We found the convenience store to have a great array of supplies. Loved the bakery which was very popular.