From the glittering Gold Coast and bustling capital of Brisbane to the tropical north, where prehistoric rainforest meets the world's greatest coral reef, Queenland's coastline offers an unrivalled adventure playground. Explore Queensland is part of a brand-new series and is the ideal pocket companion when discovering Queensland: a full-colour guide containing 15 easy-to-follow routes with a wealth of activities on offer, including sailing from the Whitsunday Islands with their tropical beaches, sand driving on Fraser Island and spotting crocodiles in the far north's Wet Tropics. Insight's trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to Queensland's cuisine, theme parks, and of course, diving and snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef. Each route guides you through an interesting area with clear directions, a detailed map and authentic places to eat and drink along the way. The directory section contains a wealth of practical information and a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are also plotted on the pull-out map. Whether you are new to the island or a repeat visitor, and however long your stay, Explore Queensland will help you discover Queensland's sunny beauty.

Insight Guide Australia is a comprehensive full-colour guide to the culture, history and people of this ancient and spectacular land. Our inspirational Best Of Australia section illustrates the country's highlights, from the iconic Sydney Harbour and Melbourne's vibrant music scene to majestic Uluru and beautiful Kakadu National Park - making sure you don't miss anything. Our unrivalled coverage of history, natural environment and culture provides an essential introduction to Australia's heritage and contemporary life, to complement the in-depth coverage of the arts, sporting activities and modern culture. The informative text, written by regional experts, is a pleasure to read and accompanied by stunning photography. The lavish magazine-style features offer a unique insight into Aboriginal art, surf culture, the Great Barrier Reef, and Australia's amazing endemic flora and fauna. All major sights are cross-referenced with the maps, and the travel tips section provides a wealth of practical information on how to plan your trip, as well as carefully selected hotel, bar and restaurant listings that direct you to the most authentic establishments.

Insight Guide Australia is a comprehensive full-colour guide to the culture, history and people of this ancient and spectacular land. Our inspirational Best Of Australia section illustrates the country's highlights, from the iconic Sydney Harbour and Melbourne's vibrant music scene to majestic Uluru and beautiful Kakadu National Park - making sure you don't miss anything. Our unrivalled coverage of history, natural environment and culture provides an essential introduction to Australia's heritage and contemporary life, to complement the in-depth coverage of the arts, sporting activities and modern culture. The informative text, written by regional experts, is a pleasure to read and accompanied by stunning photography. The lavish magazine-style features offer a unique insight into Aboriginal art, surf culture, the Great Barrier Reef, and Australia's amazing endemic flora and fauna. All major sights are cross-referenced with the maps, and the travel tips section provides a wealth of practical information on how to plan your trip. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet East Coast Australia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Dive the Great Barrier Reef, cruise Sydney Harbour and explore Melbourne's laneways; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Australia's East Coast and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet East Coast Australia: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, politics, environment, climate change, cuisine, wine, sports Over 100 maps Covers Sydney, NSW Central Coast, Byron Bay, Melbourne, Great Ocean Road, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Fraser Island, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet East Coast Australia, our most comprehensive guide to Australia's East Coast, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

From dazzling Sydney and the stunningGreat Ocean Road to the majestic monolith of Uluru, Australia has much to temptthe visitor. The new Insight Pocket Guide Australia is a concise, full-colourtravel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight thebest of Down Under. Inside Australia PocketGuide: WhereTo Go details all the key sights in the country,while handy maps on the pull-out map help you find your way around, and arecross-referenced to the text. Top10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in on your trip. PerfectTour provides an itinerary of the country. WhatTo Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from catching a rugbymatch and snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef to exploring the cities' livelymarkets and finding the best nightlife. Essentialinformation on Australia's culture, including a brief history of thecountry. EatingOut covers the country's diverse cuisine. A-Z of all the practical information you'll need. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishinghigh-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour printguide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet differenttravellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travelphotography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visualreference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitatorsbut is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

Insight Guide South Africa is a indispensable guide to one of the world's most diverse destinations. Our inspirational Best of South Africa section highlights unmissable sights and experiences, while a comprehensive Travel Tips section gives you all the practical information you need to plan your trip. Our selective listings for hotel and restaurants are the personal recommendations of our local authors and direct visitors to authentic establishments with local character. Lavish Photo Features offer a unique insight into the country's art, music, flora and fauna, the burgeoning wine industry and spectacular rail journeys. With a longer and more in-depth history and culture section than its competitors, it provides an essential introduction to South Africa's complex past and its multi-faceted society. The informative text, written by local experts, is a pleasure to read and accompanied by stunning photography. A detailed Places section, with full-color maps, guides you around the regions which make up this expansive country, from the urban sophistication of Cape Town to the majestic peaks of the Drakensberg Mountains and the wide expanses of the country's many national parks.

This Australia guidebook is ideal for travellers seeking inspirational guides and planning a more extended trip. It provides interesting facts about Australia’s people, history and culture and detailed coverage of the best places to see. This Australia travel book has the style of an illustrated magazine to inspire you and give a taste of Australia. This Australia guidebook covers: Sydney, New South Wales, Canberra, Melbourne, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, Great Barrier Reef and the islands, Northern Territory, Western Australia, Tasmania. In this Australia travel guidebook, you will find: Unique essays – country history and culture, and modern-day life, people and politics Australia highlights – Fraser Island, Kangaroo Island, Lord Howe Island, Magnetic Island, Maria Island, Tiwi Islands, Bells Beach, Cable Beach, Maslin Beach, Noosa, Shark Bay, Whitsunday Island, Great Barrier Reef, Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park, Central Market, Adelaide, Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne, Richmond, The Rocks, Sydney, Charters Towers Practical travel information – getting there and around, budgeting, eating out, shopping, public holidays, information for LGBTQ+ travellers and more When to go to Australia - high season, low season, climate information and festivals Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots Main attractions & curated places – narrative descriptions of where to go and what to see, covered geographically Tips and facts – interesting facts about Australia and useful insider tips High-quality maps of Australia – must-see places cross-referenced to colourful maps for quick orientation Colour-coded chapters – each place chapter has its own colour assigned to aid easy navigation of this Australia travel guide Striking pictures – rich, inspirational colour photography on all pages, capturing attractions, nature, people and historical features Fully updated post-COVID-19 This Australia guidebook is just the tool you need to get under the skin of the destination and accompany you on your trip. This book will inspire you and answer all your questions while preparing a trip to Australia or along the way.