Australian guides

Australia; 9th edition

Hugh Finlay et al
Published September 1998
ISBN: 0 86442 546 5
1024 pp /72 pp colour /150 pages of colour maps
A$32.95 - US$24.95 - UKú14.99 - 180,00FF

This practical guide will show you the real 'down under' - from a spectacular Uluru sunset to the mesmerising kaleidoscope of the Great Barrier Reef, from the forests of Tasmania to the fine dining in cosmopolitan Melbourne, and from the Sydney Olympics to the Adelaide Festival.

over 150 maps and 70 pages of colour photos

colour sections on Aboriginal art, ecosystems and fauna & flora

dozens of accommodation options, from camping to grand historic hotels

details on bushwalking in Australia's many national parks, as well as diving, camel trekking, skiing, bungee-jumping and whale watching

comprehensive advice on places to stay and eat

Also available from Lonely Planet: Australian phrasebook; Bushwalking in Australia; Outback Australia; Islands of Australia's Great Barrier Reef; New South Wales; Northern Territory; Western Australia; Victoria; Tasmania; Queensland; South Australia; Melbourne; Sydney; Australia video; Diving & Snorkelling guides; Sean & David's Long Drive

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Bushwalking in Australia; 3rd edition

John & Monica Chapman
Published October 1997
ISBN: 0 86442 391 8
352pp/55 maps
A$24.95 - US$17.95 - UKú11.99 - 140,00FF

full track notes for 35 walks, including 11 new walks

accurate two-colour contour map for every walk

all states and the Northern Territory represented

illustrated section on Australian birds

increased advice about minimum-impact bushwalking

country map in full colour

Also from Lonely Planet: Australia, Outback Australia, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia & Australian phrasebook. How to order Lonely Planet books

Outback Australia; 2nd edition

Denis O'Byrne et al
Published March 1998
ISBN: 0 86442 504 X
608pp /64pp colour /59 maps
A$29.95 - US$21.95 - UKú13.99 - 170,00FF

This compact guide is packed with essential information for outback travellers, from track conditions to bush etiquette. Whether you're driving the legendary Birdsville Track or looking for Aboriginal rock art in Kakadu National Park, this book will keep you on the right track.

59 detailed maps, plus full descriptions of major routes and tracks

information on health, safety and survival

advice on fishing, fossicking and bushwalking

tips on driving and car rental, bus and train travel

special colour sections on Aboriginal art and Australia's ecosystems

Also from Lonely Planet: Australia, Bushwalking in Australia, Australian phrasebook, New South Wales, Northern Territory Queensland & Western Australia.
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Islands of Australia's Great Barrier Reef; 3rd edition

Hugh Finlay, Mark Armstrong & Tony Wheeler
Published September 1998
ISBN: 0 86442 563 5
256 pp /43 pp colour /48 maps
A$19.95 - US$14.95 - UKú8.99 - 110,00FF

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the worldÆs natural wonders, a stunning wonderland of bright corals, exotic marine life and dotted with idyllic tropical islands. Whatever your budget or the activities you want to enjoy - diving, snorkelling, hiking or just lying on the beach - this comprehensive guide will help you find your own tropical paradise.

24-page full-colour marine life section

48 maps, including all the resort islands

where to stay - from the best resorts to camping on your own tropical island

detailed guide to diving and snorkelling, and all the other reef activities

transport options from helicopter to high-speed catamaran

Also available from Lonely Planet: Australia; Australian phrasebook; Bushwalking in Australia; Outback Australia; New South Wales; Northern Territory; Western Australia; Victoria; Tasmania; Queensland; South Australia; Melbourne; Sydney; Australia video; Diving & Snorkelling guides; Sean & David's Long Drive

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