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Lonely Planet Australia

Plan the Trip of a Lifetime | Detailed Itineraries & Maps | Insider Tips | Covers Sydney, New South Wales, Canberra, Melbourne, Tasmania, Perth and more
By Lonely Planet and Andrew Bain and Brett Atkinson and Josh West and Peter Dragicevich and Kat Barbar and Natasha Bazika and Rosamund Brennan and Ivy Carruth
Series: Travel Guide
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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Australia. Discover Australia's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets from exploring remote sections of the Great Barrier Reef on a... Read More
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Discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Australia with tips and advice from our team of on-the-ground travel experts. Packed with itineraries, maps and recommendations, you could soon dive the coral greenhouse, sip world-famous wines and find stunning remote beaches – if it's in this guide, it's worth your time!

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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Australia.

Discover Australia's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets from exploring remote sections of the Great Barrier Reef on a liveaboard diving trip; to sipping superb semillon in the Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest wine region; and hanging out with adorable quokkas on Rottnest Island, just offshore from Perth.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Australia travel guide:

  • Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips.
  • All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Australia effortlessly.
  • Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions.
  • Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more.
  • Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Australia.
  • Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Sydney Opera House, to Whitsunday Islands, and Mona.
  • Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel.
  • Connect with Australian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions.

Covers: Sydney & Surrounds; North Coast New South Wales; South Coast New South Wales; Canberra & Country New South Wales; Southeast Queensland & the Fraser Coast; Central & Tropical North Queensland; Melbourne & Surrounds; Greater Victoria; Tasmania; Adelaide & South Australia; Darwin & the Northern Territory; Perth & Surrounds; Greater Western Australia.

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Australia.

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ISBN: 9781838696702

Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 October 2026

Country: Ireland

Imprint: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Edition: 23rd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 42.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 848g

Pages: 1072

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    Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Norway. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from watching walruses lolling and hunting in Borebukta to hiking in the remote causeway of EkkerΓΈy in Finnmark, and road tripping along the Lofoten Islands to admire villages replete with traditional fishing...
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    Lonely Planet's Pocket Paris is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Wonder at the city's museums and architecture, stroll through the Pere Lachaise, and dine on rich French cuisine; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Paris and make the most of your trip! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Paris:...
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    Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Thailand. Discover popular and off-the-beaten-track experiences, from sinking your toes into the soft white sand of Ko Lipe's Sunrise Beach to slurping boat noodles with locals at food stands in Ayuthaya, and spotting wild elephants on a night safari at Khao...
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