DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Australia
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Australia is packed with color photographs, illustrations, and detailed maps that will help you discover Australia region-by-region, from the aboriginal sights of the Northern Territory to the wilderness of Tasmania.This fully updated guide includes 3-D illustrated cutaways and floor plans of must-see sights such as the Sydney Opera House and Canberra war memorial, as well as street-by-street maps of major Australian cities and towns. Detailed listings will guide you to hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops for all budgets.What's new in DK Eyewitness Travel Guides:New itineraries based on length of stay, regional destinations, and themes.Brand-new hotel and restaurants listings including DK's Choice recommendations.Restaurant locations plotted on redrawn area maps and listed with sights.Redesigned and refreshed interiors make the guides even easier to read.With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that brighten every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Australia truly shows you this destination as no one else can.
Fodor's Australia (Full-color Travel Guide)
Australia has an abundance of cultural and natural treasures. Its diverse habitats are home to countless strange and amazing creatures, while its extensive coastlines include a wealth of beautiful beaches. With rich photos throughout, Fodor's Australia captures the country's stunning diversity, from the vineyards to Outback adventures, from hikes through Tasmania to fine-dining in Sydney.NEW THIS EDITION: Fodor's Australia features new itineraries to help travelers determine the best way to get around this expansive country. This edition also includes new restaurant and hotel recommendations for trendy Melbourne, posh Sydney, and farther-flung cities and towns.ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: This edition includes richly illustrated features for diving in the Great Barrier Reef, understanding aboriginal art, dining on mod-oz cuisine, hiking in the Blue Mountains, driving the Convict Trail in Tasmania, and exploring Australia's renowned wine regions.ESSENTIAL TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: Easy-to-scan recommendations run the gamut from alfresco dining to exploring Sydney's top sights; how to plan outdoor adventures in Victoria, Tasmania, the Daintree National Park, and the Great Barrier Reef; where to find the best beaches and coastal and wilderness walks in Queensland; and how to plan your excursions into the Outback. DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Australia offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. "Word of Mouth" quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.ABOUT FODOR’S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.
Lonely Planet Australia (Travel Guide)
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher*Lonely Planet Australia is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Experience the magic of Sydney Opera House, snorkel with the tropical fish in the Great Barrier Reef, or watch the sunset over Ayers Rock; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Australia and begin your journey now!Inside Lonely Planet Australia Travel Guide:Colour maps and images throughout Highlightsand itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential infoat your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices Honest reviewsfor all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including culture, history, art, film, music, politics, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, and wine Free, convenient pull-outSydney map (included in print version), plus over 150 local maps Useful features - including What's New, Month-by-Month (annual festival calendar), and Walking ToursCoverage of Melbourne, Sydney, the Great Barrier Reef, Darwin, Uluru, Perth, Queensland, Adelaide, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, Canberra, Brisbane, Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Phillip Island, Launceston, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Australia, our most comprehensive guide to Australia, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled.Looking for just the highlights of Australia? Check out Lonely Planet's Discover Australia, a photo-rich guide to the country'smost popular attractions. Looking for a guide focused on Sydney or Melbourne? Check out Lonely Planet's Sydney guide or Melbourne & Victoria guide for a comprehensive look at all that each of these cities has to offer, or Lonely Planet's Pocket Sydney, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Charles Rawlings-Way, Meg Worby, Brett Atkinson, Lindsay Brown, Jayne D'Arcy, Anthony Ham, Paul Harding, Shawn Low, Virginia Maxwell, Tom Spurling, and Steve Waters.About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) *#1 in the world market share - source: Nielsen Bookscan. Australia, UK and USA. March 2012-January 2013
