The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's natural wonders, a stunning ocean wonderland of bright corals, exotic marine life and dotted with idyllic tropical islands. Whatever your budget or the activities you want to enjoy - diving, snorkeling, hiking or just lying on the beach - this comprehensive guide will help you find your own tropical paradise.
A special section on the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games highlights this tenth edition, which also includes accommodations and dining in every state and territory and a full-color special section on Aboriginal art. Full color. 158 maps.
Victoria, Australia, is home to the Melbourne headquarters of Lonely Planet. This wonderful travel guide includes new chapters on outdoor activities such as bushwalking, camping, skiing and rock climbing; an accomodation recommendation to suit all budgets; a guide to Melbourne's restuarants, shopping areas, spectator sports and night life; and more. Color photos, maps.
This guide covers all the main islands of Australia's Great Barrier Reef: Southern Reef; Great Keppel; Brampton and Cumberland; Whitsunday; Magnetic; Orpheus and Palm; Hinchinbrook; Dunk, Bedarra and the Family; Lizard and Thursday. The islands off Cairns are also covered.
Australia's popular 'Sunshine State' lures lots of visitors, and they'll turn to this guide for its coverage of a wide range of activities, from exploring the region's superb national parks, tropical rainforest and Great Barrier Reef to fossicking in outback gem fields. With hundreds of places to stay, details on all the transportation opportunities and a glossary of Aussie English, it's simply indispensable.
Visit magnificent museums in Paris, London, and Berlin--marvel at the architectural wonders in Greece. This is the most comprehensive and complete guide to Western Europe for adventurous, independent travelers on a budget. Countries covered are Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Lichtenstein, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland.