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Lonely Planet Experience Australia

By Charles Rawlings-Way and Lonely Planet and Brett Atkinson and Craig McLachlan and Caoimhe Hanrahan-Lawrence and Steve Waters and Anthony Ham and Josh West and Mwende Mutuli Musau
Series: Travel Guide
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Lonely Planet's Experience Australia is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Marvel at the sunset at Uluru, discover spectacular Sydney Harbour, and dive in the Great Barrier Reef—all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover Australia's best experiences and get away from the... Read More
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Lonely Planet's Experience Australia travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic country with one-of-a-kind adventures at every turn. Snorkel over the Omeo shipwreck; explore stunning indigenous art at Mulgara Gallery in Uluru; spot wallabies in Byron Bay - using our local experts and planning tools to create your own unique trip.

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Lonely Planet's Experience Australia is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Marvel at the sunset at Uluru, discover spectacular Sydney Harbour, and dive in the Great Barrier Reef—all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover Australia's best experiences and get away from the everyday!

Inside Lonely Planet's Experience Australia:

  • Unique experiences to string together an unforgettable trip
  • Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps throughout
  • Highlights and trip builders to help tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests
  • Fresh perspectives to surprise you with things you hadn't thought of, as well as fresh takes on the well-known sights
  • Insider tips help you discover hidden gems and get around like a local
  • Expert insights take you to the heart of the place
  • Practical info and tips on money, getting around, unique and local ways to stay, and responsible travel
  • Covers Sydney and New South Wales, Canberra and the ACT, Queensland, Melbourne and Victoria, Tasmania, Adelaide and South Australia, Darwin and the Northern Territory, Perth and Western Australia

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Experience Australia, our inspiring guide, filled with local tips and fresh perspectives, focuses on Australia's best experiences to string together for an unforgettable trip.

Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all the country has to offer? Check out Lonely Planet's Australia guide.

Looking for a guide for Melbourne? Check out Lonely Planet's Pocket Melbourne, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss experiences for a quick trip.

About Lonely Planet:

Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

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ISBN: 9781838697419

Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 August 2024

Country: Ireland

Imprint: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Audience: General / adult

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Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 406g

Pages: 354

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