GIS mapping & expert history chapter Australia boasts over 7,000 beaches.

More than any other nation Australia draws around 4 million visitors a year Melbourne was recently voted best city in the world to live in.
This Australian Icon - the Opera House with a roof evocative of a ship at full sail - was designed by renowned Danish architect - Jorn Utzon.

The Bogong Moth Festival is held in late November at Albury in New South Wales.
The current Festival´s finale is the big ""Kup-Murrie"", a traditional feast where Bogongs are cooked and served.

Sunscreen: check! Surf gear: check! Lonely Planet: check! Make the great Aussie pilgrimage up the eastern seaboard - sun-kissed realm of beaches and buzzing cities, wilderness and wildlife, country retreats and wineries. Our definitive guidebook gives you detailed regional coverage for the perfect coastal odyssey.

CRUISE THE COAST - coverage of the best beaches from St Kilda Esplanade to the Great Barrier Reef, and beyond.

EMBRACE THE OUTDOORS - whether it´s boating or bungee jumping, cycling or surfing, we´ll help you to an adrenaline high.

SUSS OUT THE CITIES - inside information on how to make the most of magical Melbourne, sassy Sydney and breezy Brisbane.

TASTE THE TUCKER - freshly shucked rock oysters, snags sizzling on the barbie or fresh mangoes, whatever you fancy, we´ll have you salivating.

GO YOUR OWN WAY - 95 maps to help you navigate from sports event to market to beach, and detours to escape the crowds.