Lonely Planet Australia

“Island, country, continent…Australia sure is a big one! Its essence is diversity: deserts, tropical reefs, towering forests, mountains and multicultural cities.” – Charles Rawlings-Way & Meg Worby, Lonely Planet Writers

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Inside This Book…

13 authors
158 maps
25,800km of coastline
1 snake in a canoe
Inspirational photos
Clear, easy-to-use maps
Pull-out map
Great Barrier Reef Trip feature
Comprehensive planning tools
In-depth background