Pacific Island Guides

Fiji; 4th edition

Robyn Jones & Leonardo Pinheiro
Published May 1997
ISBN: 0 86442 353 5
300pp/35 maps
A$19.95 - US$14.95 - UKú8.99 - 110,00FF
  • completely rewritten and revised
  • the lowdown on where to go diving, snorkelling, surfing and kayaking and the best beaches and hot springs
  • extensive coverage of traditional arts, customs and ceremonies
  • comprehensive information on ecology, flora and fauna
  • a full range of accommodation options, from traditional villages to luxury resorts
  • essential details on transport between islands
  • helpful Fijian and Fiji Hindi language sections
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    Micronesia: a travel survival kit; 3rd edition

    Glenda Bendure & Ned Friary
    Published October 1995
    ISBN: 0 86442 310 1
    304pp & 50 maps
    A$18.95 - US$12.95 - UKú8.95 - S$22.95 - C$17.95 - 110,00FF

    This comprehensive guide is the essential resource for independent travellers. Full of the down-to-earth information and reliable advice for every budget, it will lead you to pristine white beaches, ancient stone cities, WW2 relics and some of the most beautiful snorkelling and diving sites in the world. It also has insider advice on where to sample betel nuts, which islands make the best love potions and where to find 500-pound clams.

  • hundreds of places to stay and eat for every budget
  • details on island hopping by air and sea
  • tips on diving and snorkelling - where to learn, where to dive and what to avoid
  • detailed historical and cultural background
  • concise and practical language sections

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    New Caledonia; 3rd edition

    Leanne Logan & Geert Cole
    Published November 1997
    ISBN: 0 86442 533 3
    256pp/30 maps
    A$19.95 - US$14.95 - UKú8.99 - 110,00FF
  • over 30 up-to-date maps, including the outer islands
  • full range of activities, from scuba diving to horse trekking
  • tips on accommodation and eating options for all budgets
  • extensive historical and cultural notes, including advice on local customs
  • detailed French and Kanak language guide and glossary
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    Rarotonga & the Cook Islands; 4th edition

    Nancy Keller, Tony Wheeler
    Published June 1998
    ISBN: 0 86442 553 8
    200 pp /8 pp colour /24 maps
    A$19.95 - US$14.95 - UKú8.99 - 110,00FF

    This is the essential resource for discovering the true Cook Islands, a land of far-flung Polynesian islands with pristine white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, limestone caves and lush tropical forests. Packed with practical information for travellers of all tastes and budgets, this book will tell you everything you need to know. 

    

    

  • 24 fully revised maps

  • information and how and where to go diving, sailing, climbing, trekking and more

  • all you need to know about places to stay and eat, from the cheap to the luxurious

  • practical advice on inter-island tavel by air and sea

  • extensive historical and cultural background

  • Cook Islands Maori language section and glossary

    

    
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    Samoa; 3rd edition
    


Dorinda Talbot

    Published June 1998

    ISBN: 0 86442 555 4


    200 pp /8 pp colour /24 maps

    A$19.95 - US$14.95 - UKú8.99 - 110,00FF

    
The islands of Samoa offer two cultures in one, where traditional Polynesian customs nudge the American dream. This comprehensive guide can take you to a village for an earth-based Sunday roast, through mangrove swamps in a canoe, for a walk in the rainforest, or a night in a banyan tree.

    

    

    

  • 24 maps

  • tips for exploring volcanic peaks, waterfalls and beaches

  • Samoan language section

  • coverage of culture, politics, history and the arts

  • details on diving, sailing, hiking and kirikiti

  • how to get around, where to stay, what and where to eat

    
Also available from Lonely Planet: Pacific Islands video

    
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    Solomon Islands; 3rd edition
    


Mark Honan

    Published August 1997

    ISBN: 0 86442 405 1


    272pp/35 maps 

    A$24.95 - US$17.95 - UKú10.99 - 140,00FF

    


    



    

  • the only guide to the Solomons in English

  • background on customs, ceremonies and traditional art

  • comprehensive information on ecology, flora and fauna

  • invalubale tips on where to go diving, snorkelling, walking, mountain climbing and caving

  • information on a wide range of accommodation, from traditional villages to luxury resorts

  • full details on transport between islands

  • practical language section


    
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    Tahiti & French Polynesia; 4th edition
    


Tony Wheeler & Jean Bernard Carillet

    Published January 1997

    ISBN: 0 86442 287 3


    304pp/50 maps 

    A$19.95 - US$14.95 - UKú8.99 - 110,00FF

    



    



    

  • totally rewritten

  • all new maps

  • improved coverage on the outer islands including the Marquesas, the Tuamotus and the Australs

  • outdoor activities from mountain climbing to mountain biking

  • 4WD expeditions across the mountainous heartland of Tahiti

  • full coverage on dive operators and dive sites

    


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    Tonga; 3rd edition
    


Nancy Keller

    Published September 1998

    ISBN: 0 86442 568 6

    208 pp /8 pp colour /20 maps

    A$19.95 - US$14.95 - UKú8.99 - 110,00FF

    
Discover TongaÆs 170 diverse islands with this comprehensive guidebook. Whether you want to explore superb coral gardens and reefs, tuck into a traditional Tongan feast, or simply relax on a palm-fringed, white-sand beach, this bookÆs advice and insights will help you make the most of your time.

    

    

    

  • 20 easy-to-read maps

  • extensive information on snorkelling, diving, surfing and whale watching

  • details on where to see lakalaka, buy tapa and drink kava

  • advice on island-hopping by air and sea, and the best anchorages

  • eating and accommodation options for all budgets

  • notes on Tonga and the Millennium

    
Also available from Lonely Planet: Fiji; Vanuatu; Samoa; Tahiti & French Polynesia; New Caledonia; Micronesia; Rarotonga & the Cook Islands; Solomon Islands; Hawaii; Papua New Guinea; Pacific Islands video

    
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    Vanuatu; 2nd edition
    


Denis O'Byrne

    Published August 1995

    ISBN: 0 86442 293 8


    152pp & 52 maps

    A$18.95 - US$13.95 - UKú8.95 - S$22.95 - C$17.95 - 110,00FF

    
This comprehensive and practical guide to Vanuatu is packed with advice for every 
budget. It will help you get the most out of this Pacific archipelago's many 
attractions, including its alluring capital, Port Vila, white-sand beaches, lush 
rainforests, death-defying land diving (the original bungy jump), traditional 
Melanesian culture, and friendly people.
    


    

  • variety of accommodation options from village houses to luxury resorts

  • rundown on the activities such as hiking and fishing as well as more detailed information on dive sites and conditions

  • details of the café scene and nightlife in Port Vila

  • informative notes on the cultures of each island

  • historical background with notes on traditional arts and crafts

  • practical language section

  • two colour throughout

    



    
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    Diving and Snorkeling Guam & Yap; 2nd edition
    


Tim Rock

    Published December 1998

    ISBN: 0 86442 744 1


    128 pp /full-colour throughout

    A$19.95 - US$15.95 - UKú9.99 - 120,00FF

    
Dubbed the 'Hard Coral Capitals' of Micronesia, the islands of Guam, Rota & Yap offer a unique mix of underwater environments and topside cultural diversity. Go on an underwater history adventure exploring the war wrecks and military ordnance on Guam, witness the grace of sea turtles on Rota, or swim with the manta rays in the pristine Yap channels. From the clear blue waters of Guam's Blue Hole, to the grey reef sharks at Shark City on Yap, this book describes 62 of the best dive sites, with full-color photos throughout.

    

    

    
You'll get specific information on:

  • depth and visibility

  • suggested diving expertise

  • common and hazardous marine life

  • top-side practicalities, from accommodations and dining, to hikes on Guam and native dances on Yap

  • 9 easy-to-read maps

    
Also available from Lonely Planet: Micronesia; Diving & Snorkelling guides

    
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