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 (Travel Guide) - Softcover

West, Josh; Atkinson, Brett; Bain, Andrew; Barbar, Kat; Bazika, Natasha; Brennan, Rosamund; Carruth, Ivy; Dragicevich, Peter; Dzubiel, Emmylou; Ham, Anthony; Harding, Paul; Korteman, Jessica; Oswalt, Ashlyn; Rawlings-Way, Charles; Reden, Chantae; Tolosa Paz, Rachel; Tuuhia, Tiare; Waters, Steve

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1838696709 ISBN 13: 9781838696702

Publisher: Lonely Planet, 2026

Synopsis

Dive headfirst into Australia and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.

Australia rewards curiosity – find ancient rainforests alongside red-rock landscapes, and white-sand beaches that lead to vibrant city neighbourhoods. Our on-the-ground experts have snorkelled the Coral Greenhouse, sipped superb semillon in the Hunter Valley, and explored the Aboriginal arts scene in the desert city of Alice Springs. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in this guide, it's worth your time!

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 your trip, including:

• Easy-to-use design that helps you 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
• Inspiring photography and detailed maps including a pull-out map of Australia
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from the Sydney Opera House and the Whitsunday Islands to the Museum of Old and New Art
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, LGBTQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, using money, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Australian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Sydney & Surrounds, Coastal New South Wales, Canberra & Country New South Wales, Brisbane & South Queensland, Cairns & North Queensland, Melbourne & Surrounds, Greater Victoria, Tasmania, Adelaide & South Australia, Darwin & the Top End, Uluru & the Red Centre, Perth & 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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From the Back Cover

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 tripsAll-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Australia effortlesslyExciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursionsExpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and moreVibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of AustraliaGet fresh takes on must-visit sights from Sydney Opera House, to Whitsunday Islands, and MonaEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travelConnect with Australian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditionsCovers: 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 AustraliaCreate a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Australia.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1838696709
• ISBN 13: 9781838696702
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 1072