Fodor's Exploring Italy, 5th Editi

Australia teems with cultural and natural treasures. Its diverse habitats are home to countless strange and amazing creatures, while its extensive coastlines include a wealth of beautiful beaches. With color photos throughout, Fodor's Essential Australia captures the country's stunning diversity, from vineyards to Outback adventures, from hikes through Tasmania to fine dining in Sydney, from tropical rainforests to majestic underwater reefs. -EXPANDED COVERAGE: Fodor's Essential Australia features new itineraries to help travelers determine the best way to get around this expansive country. Other new sections, including a Need to Know spread, provide top-line information on planning trips to Australia. In addition, this edition highlights new restaurant and hotel recommendations for trendy Melbourne, posh Sydney, emerging Adelaide, and farther-flung cities and towns. -ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: This edition includes richly illustrated features for diving in the Great Barrier Reef, understanding Aboriginal art, dining on modern Australian cuisine, hiking in the Blue Mountains, driving the Convict Trail in Tasmania, and exploring Australia's renowned wine regions. -INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: Easy-to-scan recommendations run the gamut from exploring Sydney and Melbourne's top sights; planning outdoor adventures in Victoria, Tasmania, and Queensland; finding the country's best beaches; and planning excursions into the Outback and the Great Barrier Reef. -DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Essential Australia offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their visit. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. -INCLUDES: Sydney, Melbourne, the Great Barrier Reef, Adelaide, Perth, Uluru, Brisbane, Tasmania, the Outback, New South Wales, and more. -ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.