- Full-color throughout
- Free full-color, foldout map
- Updated coverage of the impact of the flooding of the Brisbane River that caused $440-million dollars in damage to Brisbane and Queensland, as well as the the effects of Cyclone Yasi on Cairns and the Cassowary Coast.
- Insider advice on strategies for seeing the best of this vast nation--whether you're a nature lover who prefers a trip to Kangaroo Island for some 'roo and koala spotting, an adventurer who makes the trek to Ayers Rock, or a foodie in search of culinary perfection in bustling Sydney or far-flung Perth.
- Where to find the absolute best cheap eats in Sydney, the loveliest vineyards in the Barossa Valley, the best skiing in the Victorian Alps, and, of course, the finest wine that the "Land Down Under" has to offer.
- Insightful commentary on viewing amazing wildlife, exploring the stark outback, learning about Aboriginal culture, and diving or snorkeling at the most gorgeous beaches--just to name a few of the most popular draws to the land of "Oz."
- Opinionated reviews. No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Our expert writers are passionate about their destinations--they tell it like it is in an engaging and helpful way.
- Exact prices listed for every establishment and activity--no other guides offer such detailed, candid reviews of hotels and restaurants. We include the very best, but also emphasize moderately priced choices for real people.
- User-friendly features including star ratings and special icons to point readers to great finds, excellent values, insider tips, best bets for kids, special moments, and overrated experiences.
- Complete coverage of all the major cities and regions: Sydney, New South Wales, Brisbane, Queensland, the Great Barrier Reef and Cairns, the Red Centre (including Alice Springs and Ayers Rock), Darwin and "the Top End," Perth and Western Australia, Adelaide, Barossa Valley, Melbourne, Victoria, Canberra, Tasmania, and the Outback regions.
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Hundreds of photos
Easy-to-read maps throughout
Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information
Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife
Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas
Insider tips from local expert authors
About the Author
Lee Atkinson (chapters 1, 11, and 14) is a freelance travel writer and guide book author based in Australia. Her travel stories regularly appear in the travel sections of various newspapers and glossy travel magazines in both Australia and internationally. She is the author of eight travel books, including Frommer’s Sydney Day by Day, Frommer’s Sydney Free & Dirt Cheap, Frommer’s Tasmania Day by Day, and Frommer’s Bali Day by Day.
Ron Crittall (chapters 1, 3, and 12) was on a long slow loop around the world when he arrived in Perth for a possible 2-year stay. Forty years on, he knows there’s no place better to live. A travel writer for 20 years, he loves traveling round, and writing about, the vast expanse of Western Australia. He is the author of Walking Perth.
Sydney resident Marc Llewellyn (chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5) is one of Australia’s premier travel writers and the winner of several writing awards. He is a past president of the Australian Society of Travel Writers. He’s written two travelogues, Riders to the Midnight Sun, which tells of his journey from the Ukrainian Black Sea to the Russian Arctic on a cheap bicycle, and Finding Nino, which recounts his year working as a peasant farmer and shrimp fisherman on an island off Sicily. He is also the coauthor of Australia For Dummies.
Lee Mylne (chapters 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, and 16) is Melbournebased but writes for a range of consumer and travel trade publications around Australia. Born and raised in New Zealand, she has worked in newspapers, magazines, and radio and traveled widely before she started to make a living out of it. She has lived in Australia since 1986 and is a life member and past president of the Australian Society of Travel Writers. Her other books include Frommer’s Melbourne Day by Day, Frommer’s Portable Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, and Australia For Dummies.
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By Sarah
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great review of things to do and places to go in australia.
lots of the restaurants recommended had closed down (some as long as 5 years ago!)
lots of the restaurants recommended had closed down (some as long as 5 years ago!)
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Good for traditional tourists
May 31 2012
By Happy Camper
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Australia is a big and diverse place, and this is a very hefty guidebook. It's strong points: good coverage and descriptions of places to stay and eat; helpful information about transporation, ATMs, phones, visas, and customs; coverage of major museums, points of interest, and tours; and excellent overall organization. Weankesses: Only a few sketchy maps, not a lot of information about the country's history, geography, and "essence"; not enough photos; no seasonal temperature/rainfall charts; and few ideas for traveling on a budget. It's not Frommer's fault, but the prices of the suggested hotels and tours were very high - enough to scare away middle class tourists. Also, the guidebook is tailored to traditional tourists who want to spend time in hotels and restaurants and taking guided tours. It will not be very helpful for adventure tourists who like to go it alone, hike and camp, and see the really wild places.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Intro to Australia only.
April 16 2012
By Tara Walker Gross
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While this guidebook would be wonderful for someone who wanted to decide where in Australia they should visit, or for someone who was taking a big Australia trip that consisted of now more than a day or two in most places, in general the information is simply not very detailed - and there are far too many pages about "where to stay" considering how little information is given on "what to do"/"where to eat".
Therefore, if you're going to Australia and know that you'll be spending an extended amount of time in any one city/area, I suggest getting a guidebook that focuses on that area (i.e. Sydney, Queensland, the outback, etc.). If you're just looking for a general overview, then - and only then - pick up this guidebook.
Therefore, if you're going to Australia and know that you'll be spending an extended amount of time in any one city/area, I suggest getting a guidebook that focuses on that area (i.e. Sydney, Queensland, the outback, etc.). If you're just looking for a general overview, then - and only then - pick up this guidebook.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Australia is Adventure
Mar 29 2012
By Shane Shogren
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Fifteen years ago, before I was married, I went to Australia and New Zealand for three weeks with my brother. We had a great time and for the last ten years or so, I wanted to go with my wife. Next year for sure, so this book will be by our bedside for quite awhile.
Everything you'd ever want to know about Australia is supposed to be in this book and from what I remember, it pretty much is. It's a thick book, packed with information, but Australia's a big country, so to cover it all, you need a thick book.
Of course all the best hotels are listed, the bargain ones too. The best things to do are in the book as well as some adventurous things to do as well. Australia is adventure, after all.
It says on the book's cover that there are 320 photos included in the book, but they're mostly small, inset in pages with lot of text, but the text is informative. From Sydney to Perth, Melbourne to Darwin and Alice Springs too, if it's Australian, it's in this book.
Everything you'd ever want to know about Australia is supposed to be in this book and from what I remember, it pretty much is. It's a thick book, packed with information, but Australia's a big country, so to cover it all, you need a thick book.
Of course all the best hotels are listed, the bargain ones too. The best things to do are in the book as well as some adventurous things to do as well. Australia is adventure, after all.
It says on the book's cover that there are 320 photos included in the book, but they're mostly small, inset in pages with lot of text, but the text is informative. From Sydney to Perth, Melbourne to Darwin and Alice Springs too, if it's Australian, it's in this book.
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