About this book
With jumping crocs in Kakadu, elemental Uluru and Sydney's world-famous surf beaches, Australia is packed full of unforgettable adventures, and The Rough Guide to Australia will ensure you don't miss a thing.
Now in its twelfth edition, The Rough Guide to Australia has been fully updated with more insider tips from Rough Guide's expert authors. Detailed full-colour maps help you negotiate the wilds of the Outback or simply find the best place for a flat white. Hand-picked itineraries and inspiring photography make planning a breeze, whether you want to swim with turtles around the Great Barrier Reef or cruise the surf-battered Great Ocean Road.
Get to know the best budget-friendly bistros in Melbourne, discover Perth's craft beer scene or join a vineyard tour in the Barossa Valley with our comprehensive reviews. Adding depth to your travels, our Contexts section sheds light on Aboriginal culture, indigenous wildlife and over 40,000 years of Australian history.
An indispensable travel companion, The Rough Guide to Australia will help you make the most of your trip of a lifetime.
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Table of contents
- Contents 3
- INTRODUCTION 4
- Where to go 5
- When to go 9
- Author picks 13
- Things not to miss 14
- Itineraries 24
- BASICS 28
- Getting there 29
- Visas and red tape 31
- Getting around 31
- Accommodation 37
- Health 40
- Food and drink 42
- Festivals and sporting events 46
- Sports and outdoor activities 48
- Travelling with children 52
- Working in Australia 53
- LGBT travellers 54
- Travel essentials 55
- THE GUIDE 60
- 1 Sydney and around 60
- 2 New South Wales and the ACT 176
- 3 Coastal Queensland 295
- 4 Outback Queensland 434
- 5 Northern Territory 482
- 6 Western Australia 554
- 7 South Australia 650
- 8 Melbourne and around 730
- 9 Victoria 804
- 10 Tasmania 882
- CONTEXTS 964
- History 969
- Australia’s indigenous peoples 980
- Flora and fauna 985
- Australian film 989
- Books 993
- Australian English 1000
- SMALL PRINT & INDEX 1003
