australia is a place where the world's oldest cultures share vast ochre plains, stylish laneways and unimaginably blue waters with successive waves of new arrivals from across the globe.
Lonely Planet’s Best of Australia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you.
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Australia's TOP 10
1. Great Barrier Reef the Daintree
Kaleidoscopic coral and ancient rainforest
2. Uluru the outback
Big boulders and endless desert skies
3. Kakadu national park
Wilds and wildlife in the tropical top end
4. Sydney
An iconic city that's beachy and beautiful
5. Great Ocean Road
A classic Australian road trip
6. Byron Bay
Counter-cultural mecca by the sea
7. The Whitsundays
Set sail through a tropical archipelago
8. Melbourne
Soul, style and substance down south
9. Margaret River
Wild coast and world-class wines
10. Adelaide south Australia's wine region
Fine wines and refined urban vibes
Inside Lonely Planet’s Best of Australia:
- Full-colour images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, food, wine, sports, landscapes, wildlife
- Free, convenient pull-out map (included in print version), plus easy-to-use colour maps to help you navigate
Coverage Includes: Sydney, Blue Mountains, Canberra, Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, Melbourne, Hobart, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Adelaide & South Australia, Perth & Margaret River, Kakadu National Park, and more.
Writers: Anthony Ham, Andrew Bain, Fleur Bainger, Dr Michael Cathcart, Cathy Craigie, Dr Tim Flannery, Samantha Forge, Paul Harding, Rachel Hocking, Trent Holden, Sofia Levin, Hugh McNaughtan, Kate Morgan, Charles Rawlings-Way, Andy Symington, Tasmin Waby
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