Sun-kissed beaches, the dramatic Red Centre, the spectacular beauty
of over 500 national parks, and some of the friendliest people in the
world--discover all this and much more with this bestselling guide to
the Land Down Under. We know Australia better than anyone -- uncover its
secrets with us.
BE INSPIRED by our new highlights, itineraries and planning
sections
GET AROUND with the help of over 180 detailed maps, including a
full-colour road map section
DINE OUT using restaurant recommendations from one of the
country's most authoritative food critics
WATCH WILDLIFE and understand the unique environment with the help
of our full-colour environment chapter, written by Australia's most
prominent commentator in the field
HANG OUT WITH THE LOCALS after reading our insiders' tips on the
best bars, cafes and entertainment spots in the country
Why does Lonely Planet choose to call Melbourne home? Well there's
the enviable live-music scene, modern museums, a vibrant multicultural
mix, shopping to die for, leafy-green parklands, the best coffee on
earth and cozy cocktail bars up every laneway. Discover the city's
treasures for yourself with this smart, stylish and streetwise guide -
like us, you might decide to stay forever.
CHECK OUT the best galleries, theatres, museums and sporting
arenas that Melbourne has to offer
MAX OUT that credit card using our guide to Melbourne's best
shopping
DINE OUT at some of Australia's finest restaurants or linger over
a latte at our author's favorite cafes
FIND OUT who's the 'next big thing' at funky art spaces,
cutting-edge theatres or grungy pubs
GET OUT and around the city using our full-color maps and
self-guided walking tours
Australia is massive, and very sparsely peopled: in size it rivals
the USA, yet its population is just over eighteen million little
more than that of the Netherlands. This is an ancient land, and often
looks it: in places, its the most eroded, denuded and driest of
continents, with much of central and western Australia the bulk of
the country overwhelmingly arid and flat. In contrast, its cities
most of which were founded as recently as the mid-nineteenth century
express a youthful energy.
Frommer's Australia features gorgeous color photos of the spectacular
scenery and amazing wildlife that await you Down Under. This
extraordinary and opinionated guide is personally researched by a pair
of lifelong residents, who'll show you how to discover the real
Australia. We'll start off in Sydney, then head off to the Great Barrier
Reef, where you'll find complete details on the world's most beautiful
beaches, magnificent snorkeling and scuba diving, and other
eco-adventures. From the urban pleasures of Melbourne to the rustic,
untamed Outback, Frommer's Australia covers it all, with all the advice
you need to make the most of your time and money. Whether you want to
stay in mom-and-pop motels, wildnerness lodges, elegant B&Bs, or
luxury beach resorts, this guide will help you design the Australian
adventure that's right for you.
For over forty years Let's Go Travel Guides have brought budget-savvy
travelers closer to the world and its diverse cultures by providing the
most up-to-date information.
Includes:
Entries at all price levels for lodging, food, attractions, and
more
Must-have tips for planning your trip, getting around, and staying
safe
New Great Outdoors section with essential advice for Outback
driving
Tips on volunteer opportunities, from rescuing koalas to sand dune
preservation
A guide to all the authentic Aussie lingo you'll need
This is a land so different from any other that it can sometimes
seems as if it were conjured rather than created. If you love outdoor
recreation, imaginative cuisine, natural beauty seemingly without limit,
and the idea of an English-speaking nation actually being exotic,
Australia was made (or conjured) for you. Be sure to pack this Fodor's
guide before leaving on your journey to the land down under to ensure
you don't miss a thing!
The Eyewitness Travel Guides bring you the world in full living color.
In the Australia edition, each information-packed page is splashed with
enticing photographs of the people, animals, plants, rock formations,
deserts, and ocean vistas that make the country Down Under famous the
world over. On the practical side, there are thousands of details to
help you find your way to the must-see spots, plus full-color maps and
useful at-a-glance tables that make it easy to sort through and locate
food and accommodation choices.
In response to a growing movement to classify Australian wine in more
regional terms, this geography of wine looks at Australia's wine regions
and subregions-from Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia to New South
Wales, Western Australia, and Queensland. Encyclopedic in scope, this
book will help wine enthusiasts understand the unique qualities of
Australian wines and discover the country's many vineyards, both large
and small. It provides a brief history and details on location,
altitude, and general topography of the regions, as well as a discussion
of soil quality and climate control, descriptions of regional
differences in grape cultivation and winemaking, and harvesting times
and methods. Important wine styles and grape varieties of each region
are summarized, including pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay,
Adelaide Hill, Riesling, and Semillon. Included are ratings of many of
the vineyards listed.
This wonderful book evokes all of Australia's many moods and dramatic
vistas in engaging text by Roff Smith and stunning images by renowned
photographer Sam Abell. Text and pictures explore the colorful history
and distinctive cultures that make the land down under so irresistible
and unforgettable.
At once a young and vibrant nation of immigrants and a place
inhabited for 60,000 years by Aboriginal tribes whose haunting art and
ancient traditions are among the oldest on Earth, Australia boasts the
world's biggest cattle ranch, some of its richest mineral deposits, and
a wild, wondrous landscape of lush rain forest and forbidding desert,
snowy mountains and tropical oceans bejeweled with the colorful corals
of the Great Barrier Reef. Australia is truly a world unto itself.
Revised yearly, STREETWISE is the best-selling map of MELBOURNE, with
coverage from Westgate Freeway to Edinburgh Gardens. Points of interest
such as museums, parks, and popular sites are highlighted and fully
indexed. Laminated for durability, accordion folded to fit in your
pocket or purse, STREETWISE gives you MELBOURNE in a clear, concise, and
convenient format
