Eyewitness Travel Guide: Australia is packed with colour photographs, illustrations and detailed maps to discover Australia region-by region; from the aboriginal sites of the Northern Territory to the wilderness of Tasmania. The guide provides insider tips every visitor needs, from the best ways to explore the outback to sampling Australia's world-famous surf and beach culture and shopping in Melbourne, with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, resorts, restaurants and nightlife in each region for all budgets. There are 3D cutaways and floor-plans of all the must-see sites, from Sydney Opera House to Canberra war memorial plus street-by-street maps of all the major Australian cities and towns. ith up-to-date information on getting around by train, car, walking in cities and all the sights and resorts listed town by town, Eyewitness Travel Guide: Australia explores the culture, history, architecture and art of this diverse country not forgetting the best scenic routes and the country's magnificent national parks, wineries and distinct wildlife.
General Note
Maps on lining papers.
Includes index.
Content Note
Introducing Australia. Discovering Australia ; Putting Australia on the map ; A portrait of Australia ; Australia through the year ; The history of Australia -- Sydney. Introducing Sydney ; The Rocks and Circular Quay ; City Centre and Darling Harbour ; Botanic Gardens and the Domain ; Kings Cross, Darlinghurst, and Paddington ; Practical information ; Sydney street finder -- New South Wales and ACT. Introducing New South Wales and ACT ; The Blue Mountains and beyond ; The south coast and Snowy Mountains ; Canberra and ACT -- Queensland. Introducing Queensland ; Brisbane ; South of Townsville ; Northern Queensland -- The Northern Territory. Introducing the Northern Territory ; Darwin and the Top End ; The Red Centre -- Western Australia. Introducing Western Australia ; Perth and the southwest ; North of Perth -- South Australia. Introducing South Australia ; Adelaide and the southeast ; The Yorke and Eyre Peninsulas -- Victoria. Introducing Victoria ; Melbourne ; Western Victoria ; Eastern Victoria -- Tasmania. Introducing Tasmania ; Tasmania -- Travellers' needs. Where to stay ; Where to eat ; Shopping ; Specialist holidays and activities -- Survival guide. Practical information ; Travel information.