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.
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.
This practical guide will show you the real 'down under' - from a spectacular Uluru sunset to the mesmerising kaleidoscope of the Great Barrier Reef, from the forests of Tasmania to fine dining in cosmopolitan Melbourne, and from the Sydney Olympics to the Adelaide Festival. Book jacket.
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.
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.