The Rough Guide to Australia

by Margo Daly (Author), Anne Dehne (Author), Anne Dehne (Author), Chris Scott (Author), Chris Scott (Author), David Leffman (Author), Rough Guides (Author), Margo Daly (Author), David Leffman (Author)

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  Paperback
  2005

  $5.21

  The Rough Guide to Australia, now in its seventh edition, is the ultimate guide to the continent. The guide opens with a full-colour section bursting with the best attractions and activities on offer throughout the country, from watching the Melbourne Cup to trekking through the Kimberley. The main chapters of the guide, arranged by region, provide detailed coverage of all the attractions from glamorous Sydney to the rugged grandeur of the Red Centre. Critical reviews are given of all the best places to stay, eat and drink and accurate maps pinpoint the locations of the listings. There are practical tips on activities, from sailing the Whitsundays to four-wheel driving around Fraser Island and getting the most out of Sydney's Mardi Gras. Finally, in the Contexts section, there are lively and informed articles on history, wildlife, cinema and Aboriginal culture.

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  Paperback
  2009

  $3.49

  The Rough Guide to Australia is your indispensable guide to one of the most unforgettable countries on earth. This title is packed with practical information on Australian once-in-a-lifetime experiences; from sunrise walks around Uluru; viewing Kangaroo Island's wild seals, sea lions, kangaroos and koalas, bush-camping safaris in UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, exhilarating helicopter flights down the dramatic gorges of Aboriginal-owned Nitmiluk National Park to the stunning harbour side bars and restaurants of Sydney. Written by a team of widely-travelled, dedicated authors discover the best hotels in Australia, recommended Australian restaurants and cafes, shopping and festivals around the country, for every budget. The Rough Guide to Australia gives you the lowdown on everything from sunset fish-and-chips at Fremantle harbour, surfing at the best local beaches, spectacular road trips across this vast country, to travelling in style on the 3-day Indian Pacific train from Perth to Sydney. You'll find expert background on Australia's history, wildlife, cinema, and fascinating aboriginal culture and the clearest maps of any guide. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Australia.