Travel Review: Australia & Tasmania Trip, Sydney, Port Douglas, Great Barrier Reef, Launceston, Blue Mountains, Snorkeling

We loved the diversity of the environments in Australia, from the cities to the mountains, rain forest, outback and beaches.
We loved the tours we took particularly:
Sydney - harbor cruise which was fun and informative, Blue Mountains hike with gorgeous views 
Port Douglas - snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef was beyond imagining
Daintree - The lodge was fabulous stayed in a bayan suspended above the rainfores, loved the tour with the Aboriginal guide to Cape Tribulation
Gawler Ranges Safari- definitely a highlight, loved the wildlife, guide, food, swimming with sea lions, highly recommend this to everyone. Hosts were terrific
Tasmania - the beauty and tranquility of the state, loved the Tasman Island cruise and sea kayaking
The opportunity to see wildlife in its natural setting was unbelievable; we saw echidnas, platypus, kangaroos, wallaby, wombat, koalas, emus, parrots, galah and gold crested cockatoos, dolphins, seals and sea lions, sharks and whales, rainbow colored fish...incredible.