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If you are planning a trip to Australia, and are anxious about seeing it all and doing it right, look no further than Michael Nees! He will plan the most perfect vacation and take the stress away from you. We traveled from the US, and had 10 days to enjoy as much as we could of Australia. It was the trip of a lifetime! Sydney, Blue Mountains, Port Douglas/Great Barrier Reef, Uluru, and Melbourne all in 10 days and the way that Michael arranged tours and flights, it never felt like we were rushed or on the move too much. Just the right amount of planned activities and free time. We can't wait to plan a New Zealand trip and will definitely use Michael and GUEST.

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Let me start out with thank you!!! It was a trip of a lifetime, we can’t put into words the how amazing the experience was. Your work towards our trip was fantastic and we would be honoured to be listed as a reference for folks looking for a similar journey. You did a wonderful job relating to our needs. We had some really neat pictures of the Koala bears in the Daintree experience, our guide for the day called the outfit after we left and requested they email them to me. We are now home and back to the grindstone. The girls have informed me we definitely need to plan on another trip in similar fashion. Thanks again Mike & Megan and family.

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I hired Michael to design a trip to Australia and New Zealand. It was important to me to use someone local and with deep knowledge of the areas to be traveled. Michael was spot on with respect to the resulting itinerary, duration, accommodations, and activities. The flow of the trip was just the right combination of relaxation and adventure. Each and every accomodation was off the hook fabulous. The amount of time in each place was perfect and the daily activities were memorable and perfectly suited to our wish list. I highly recommend Michael as a travel designer for the best down under vacation imaginable!!

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I cannot thank Michael enough for helping us plan a memorable honeymoon in New Zealand, our trip was flawless and Michael's support throughout was incredible. A true professional, German efficiency delivered in a Kiwi friendly manner! Specifics would be Michael’s organisation skills and dedication to helping us plan our holiday. Michael took numerous skype calls to explain and clarify things and was an incredible guiding hand in helping us decide where we stayed and what we did. During our time in New Zealand, Michael was always on hand to support and deal with any issues to help our holiday run smoothly. Taking a phone call late in the evening to rearrange a trip early the following morning is one case that springs to mind. There are few people I know who would have the dedication to ring you at 7am the following morning to make sure everything is okay! I cannot recommend Michael enough. Anyone who is planning a trip to New Zealand would do well to just sit back and let Michael take care of things. You are in safe, professional hands.

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My husband and I have just returned from 28 days in Australia and New Zealand. We have traveled independently and as part of tours. For this trip we decided to try working with a travel company. I stumbled upon Guest New Zealand and was most impressed with the reviews where people mentioned if they had a problem, a phone to Michael fixed it right away. That sold me on working with him, even before I met him. Michael did not disappoint. He put together a great itinerary that had us in 5 cities in Australia and driving both the North and South Islands of New Zealand. The B & B's were wonderful, the staffs attentive. The hotels were first class. And the tours were varied and fascinating, with enough time on our own for miles and miles of walking discovery. Every detail was covered. Michael always returned our calls promptly and always seemed to be smiling on the other end of the call. We would love to return and if and when we do, Michael will be planning our next trip. The next one will include train rides, ok, Michael?

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Top Tour Operators and Travel Agencies in Australia. Below you will find 21 of the best tour operators and travel agencies in Australia offering in total 192 tours and holidays through-out Australia. Combined they have received 68 customer reviews and an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars. The top tour activities offered in Australia are: Adventure and sport, Wildlife, landscapes and nature & Sightseeing, attractions, culture and history.

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G Adventures

• Address G Adventures Ltd, 60 Bastwick Street, London, England
• Response Rate 90%
• Response Time 3 hours

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Luxury Gold

• Address 33 Kern Road, Toronto, Canada
• Response Rate 60%
• Response Time 1 hour

• Address 38-51 Bedford Way, London, England
• Response Rate 88%
• Response Time 2 hours

Picture This Ballooning

• Address 12 Pilgrim Court , Ringwood, Australia
• Response Rate 33%

Runaway Tours

• Address 2 - 12 Bourke Rd, Alexandria, Sydney, Australia
• Response Rate 0%

Indus Travels

• Address 233, 11951 Hammersmith Way, Richmond, Canada
• Response Rate 97%

Mojosurf Travel

• Address 18 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay NSW , Australia

Exodus Travels

• Address Grange Mills, Weir Road, London, England
• Response Rate 85%

• Address 6 Fife Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey,, London , England
• Response Rate 84%

Collette Tours

• Address 162 Middle Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA
• Response Rate 86%

Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours

• Address 15/56 Pitt St, Sydney, Australia
• Response Rate 74%

• Response Rate 92%

Intrepid Travel

• Address 380 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Australia

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We match you with top tour companies that specialize in the trip you want,  whether it's a customized private tour or a group tour.

We are passionate about crafting extraordinary custom tours. That's why we match discerning travelers to the top Australia travel agents who excel at planning dream trips down under.  Our meticulous matching process begins by understanding your travel priorities for Australia. We then connect you with travel agencies in Australia who design custom itineraries around the experiences you value most.  With local know-how, our Australia travel agencies provide access to secluded beaches, private wildlife encounters, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Let us match you with an Australia specialist to plan your adventure.

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Zicasso's travel partner put together an extraordinary travel experience for us. Australia and New Zealand met and, in some instances, exceeded our expectations. In planning this trip, we requested certain experiences and they came through with those that were accomplishable within our time available and resources. This was truly a trip of a lifetime.

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From the beginning, we were very impressed with our Zicasso travel agent's service. She planned a six-week trip to New Zealand and Australia, and in less than 10 days, it was finalized. She listened to our wants, limitations, and budget, and found some great accommodations, tours, and transportation. Every flight and rental car reservation went smoothly, and many times were better than expected. We only had a couple of issues and they were due to weather. She quickly went to work on refunds. All our questions were answered very quickly. I enjoyed the app.

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Danielle 's Travel Agency

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Zicasso’s travel company was responsive, easy to work with, and created a fantastic itinerary for me and my extended family. When things did not go as expected, they responded quickly and adjusted things as needed. I would highly recommend them.

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Our Zicasso travel specialist provided us with an itinerary that exceeded all of our expectations. Her knowledge, recommendations, professional attitude, and succinct communications created an adventure that enabled us to enjoy a trip of a lifetime free from worry, stress, or disappointment. Every accommodation, excursion, travel transfer, and gracious attendant was absolutely faultless and beyond compare. Additionally, our travel company, according to the research we did prior to contracting with them, saved us money! We are grateful to our travel specialist for her keen attention and kindness. We highly recommend this company.

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From our very first interaction with our Zicasso travel agent, he understood our needs and goals for this amazing, once-in-a-lifetime adventure. As two couples, we all had slightly different ideas and interests for this vacation, and he was able to weave together a unique, carefully choreographed, and compelling itinerary covering so many highlights across New Zealand, including an eco-lodge on Marlborough Sound, a small plane excursion, an overnight on Milford Sound, and amazing pampering on Waiheke Island, just to name a few. We had such memorable experiences and were able to truly appreciate the scope and beauty of this amazing country. Our agent's guidance was spot-on. We did have a few glitches along the way, as happens while traveling (flight being canceled, hotel mix-ups, for example), and despite the hefty time difference with our travel agent based in the US, he was absolutely available to help us troubleshoot these issues, none of which were due to his careful planning. We were extremely appreciative of his support during those few trying moments. None of these inconveniences greatly impacted our trip, but without his help, they could have really derailed our plans. These are the times that test the mettle of a travel specialist, and he certainly passed that test. He worked to refund us for canceled excursions and helped us navigate airline websites and schedules to get back on track as easily as possible. Two of us continued on to Australia after our three weeks in New Zealand, and that only enhanced an already unforgettable vacation. Kangaroo Island was an absolute highlight and delight in every possible way. Many thanks to Zicasso's travel partner for creating this incredible experience for all of us.

Steven's Travel Agency

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Zicasso’s travel agency did an outstanding job organizing our four-week adventure trip. Our agent provided us with helpful information and listened well. We felt she truly “got us” and came up with an itinerary that was a good fit for our personalities, physical activity levels, interests, and priorities. The trip was terrific. It is impossible to single out a favorite experience because there were so many highlights. We had a good balance between experiencing nature in beautiful places, as well as art and culture. There were several opportunities to get up close and personal with wildlife that is exotic to us North Americans, both in the wild and at wildlife refuges. We enjoyed many boat rides, including, but not limited to, a sailboat cruise around Sydney Harbour, a boat ride along the rugged coast of Bruny Island in Tasmania, and a ride in the ferry to and from the MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) in Hobart. The agency booked us in comfortable, good lodgings in good locations, mostly hotels, but notably a bed and breakfast on a family farm on Kangaroo Island, where the owner provided dinner and breakfast, and could have been a five-star chef. Any enterprise that lasts for four weeks is bound to have a few glitches. None of the few we experienced were the fault of our travel agency and they were all relatively minor. Most importantly, whenever the agency became aware of an issue, they were always attentive and helpful, and managed to resolve the matter in real time and to our satisfaction.

Sharon's Travel Agency

 Based on  790  reviews

We just returned from a fantastic trip to New Zealand and Australia planned for us by Zicasso’s travel agent. From the very beginning, she did a great job turning our general ideas and interests into a fun and full travel plan that flowed very well. As we fine-tuned the plan, our agent was quick to offer options on activities, accommodations, and flight schedules so we could tailor our final choices to get the most out of our trip. She had excellent foresight in timing our sequence of destinations to take advantage of the most direct flights. In the days leading up to our departure, our agent was very accessible and efficient in answering any questions that arose. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking to plan a trip to New Zealand and/or Australia.

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Sydney travel agency itravel Carlingford gave a group of 70 VIP clients a front-row seat to view Scenic Eclipse II last weekend on the superyacht’s first-ever visit to Sydney and Australia.

itravel Carlingford’s owners, the dynamic mother/daughter duo of Sue Todorovski and Emily Kadinski, secured space at Sydney’s luxurious Quay Restaurant many moons ago when they learned of the six-star Discovery Yacht’s planned visit to Sydney Harbour and port call at the Overseas Passenger Terminal.

Last Saturday’s lunch celebration gave Sue and Emily a chance to treat their VIP guests to not only a sumptuous meal, but equally delicious views of Scenic’s just turned one ultra-luxury polar-class ship, with Quay Restaurant located on the upper level of the OPT, and Scenic Eclipse II just a stone’s throw away.

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itravel Carlingford are among Scenic’s most loyal agency partners, and the pair have sailed aboard both the original Scenic Eclipse and sister-ship multiple times. Their most recent voyage was aboard Eclipse II on the nine-day positioning voyage from Fiji to Sydney, with a group of their clients.

Sue was also one of the lucky few Australian travel advisors to be invited to attend the christening of Scenic Eclipse in New York City back in 2019, followed by a christening cruise. She and Emily then led a group of their loyal guests on an expedition to Antarctica later that year, and Emily also sailed aboard Scenic Eclipse II in Greenland last August.

Speaking with LATTE at Saturday’s event, the pair said each time they step aboard Scenic Eclipse or Scenic Eclipse II “it’s like coming home” and is their “happy place”, referring to the special feeling they are overwhelmed to receive when stepping aboard the ships, and the welcome they receive as familiar faces.

The luncheon at Quay was an opportunity for itravel Carlingford: to thank past Scenic and Eclipse guests and provide them a chance to see the vessel (again, for some) in the flesh, and in their hometown; to add further excitement for newly booked Eclipse guests about their upcoming voyage, and to further tempt potential Eclipse guests – who are already aligned with other luxury cruise lines – to give Scenic a go.

Emily and Sue also revealed on the day that they are now booked on another Scenic Eclipse II voyage from Bordeaux to London (Greenwich) – a 12-day cruise in July 2026 that will include cruising on the River Thames.

Based on feedback overheard from guests at LATTE ‘s table at Quay, it too will be a popular sailing with itravel Carlingford clients.

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Australia's Katherine Bennell-Pegg graduates from European Space Agency astronaut program

It's been a journey of countless small steps, along with a few giant leaps into the unknown, but Katherine Bennell-Pegg is hoping her future as a space traveller is finally on the launch pad as she graduates as a fully qualified astronaut.

"It's still so surreal that this is happening," said the 39-year-old Adelaide resident, who grew up on Sydney's northern beaches.

"When I dreamed of becoming an astronaut, as a child growing up in Sydney, I never thought it possible to do so representing Australia."

For the past 12 months she's been training to become an astronaut at the European Astronaut Centre in Germany.

The mother-of-two was initially among 22,500 other applicants for the training program with the European Space Agency.

Ms Bennell-Pegg is one of six to graduate.

"It's been such an intense year and … I'm yet to take a breath and step back and realise that, 'Today I become an Australian astronaut and I'm spaceflight ready'," she said.

"It's really 'pinch me' stuff.

"I'm filled with gratitude, because this isn't my accomplishment alone. Throughout my life, throughout this year, I've been very well supported by my family, by my schools, by my colleagues. It's just incredible."

While her graduation from the astronaut training program is not in itself a guarantee of being selected for a future space mission, Ms Bennell-Pegg joins a select group of "space-ready" individuals eligible for consideration.

"There's no flight guaranteed for me. That's not unusual for astronauts when they graduate," she said.

"For my class, I'm graduating with five others. All five of them will go to space by 2030 and I'm so excited to see them go up and I'll be cheering them on.

"And who knows, maybe one day I'll see them up there too, but the decision for if or when I fly is a decision for Australia to take in the future when the time becomes right to take it."

If that happens, Katherine Bennell-Pegg will not be the world's first Australian-born astronaut.

That distinction already belongs to Paul Scully-Power who joined a NASA mission in 1984.

Fellow Aussie Andy Thomas also went to space with NASA in 1996.

Both men were United States citizens when they went to space.

But Ms Bennell-Pegg has pushed into a new frontier by becoming the first person to be trained as part of Australia's own space program.

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That means she is well-placed to potentially become the first person sent into space as part of an Australian mission.

"Well, the future is full of promise, but still unknown," Ms Bennell-Pegg said.

"Australia has a long and proud history in space, but we've only just accelerated our capabilities in recent years.

"Our space agency is quite young, so it's early days.

"And I really stand on the shoulders of giants here as well. Not only the first Australians to go to space in recent decades, but the many others who have worked to build Australia's space sector over the years."

With her training secondment to the European Space Agency at an end, Ms Bennell-Pegg returns to her day job as director of space technology at the Australian Space Agency.

It was an arduous 12 months for the Sydney woman as she tackled the rigorous training required to help her become accustomed to the physical and mental demands of space flight.

That included learning to speak Russian, long hours underwater in scuba equipment practising how to perform spacewalks, and stints in centrifuges and oxygen low-pressure chambers.

Simulated weightlessness flights have been a particular favourite.

"Oh, it's absolutely incredible," Ms Bennell-Pegg.

"When we go on zero-G flights, as they're called, you experience weightlessness for about 22 seconds at a time.

"You lift off the floor and your belly goes into your throat and stays there, but as the gravity kind of drops off, you just get the biggest smile on your face.

"It's the most different feeling. You just have this feeling of absolute freedom."

Regardless of whether she travels into space one day, Ms Bennell-Pegg hopes she can be a trailblazer for future generations of Australian kids ready to set their sights sky-high.

"For those that want to become astronauts, it's absolutely as fun as you can imagine," she said.

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