Lonely Planet East Coast Australia

by Anthony Ham, Cristian Bonetto, Lindsay Brown

Lonely Planet’s East Coast Australia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Dive on the Great Barrier Reef, sail the Whitsundays, and hike the Blue Mountains; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of East Coast Australia and begin your journey now!   Inside Lonely Planet’s East Coast Australia Travel   Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel Improved planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids What's New feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas our writers have uncovered NEW Accommodation feature gathers all the information you need to plan your accommodation Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Over 95 maps   Covers Sydney, New South Wales, Byron Bay, Canberra, Melbourne, Coastal Victoria, the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Noosa, the Sunshine Coast, Fraser Island, Capricorn Coast, Southern Reef Islands, Whitsunday Coast, Townsville, Mission Beach, Cairns, Daintree Rainforest   The Perfect Lonely Planet’s East Coast Australia , our most comprehensive guide to East Coast Australia, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.    Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket Sydney , a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.   Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet’s Australia for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer.   About Lonely Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.    'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times   'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, Australia

544 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2002

Reviews

[Julia Dove · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found the guide useful to plan my trip to Eastern Australia, come up with an itinerary, sort out practicalities and generally learn a bit about the country. I obviously did not read about each attraction in detail, but I checked in detail things that interested me, Melbourne, Sydney, GBR, etc.

[Mojca · Rating 4 out of 5]

3 ½ - 4 stars

[ARC · Rating 5 out of 5]

The latest edition Apr 2021 takes into account post-Covid changes (as far as possible) so grab this to plan your wanderlust itineraries!

[Kalei · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read select parts (beginning, couple cities, and general info)

[Amber Cavanagh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too much waffle but I was happy to skip over the bits I wasn’t interested in so a pretty good summary. I enjoyed the history of Australia bit at the end.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I used this book mostly when I was in Cairns. I managed to see everything in the section on the spectacular Atherton Tablelands and they did not disappoint! I stayed at a recommended hostel and it met the glowing reviews Lonely Planet had given it. I also walked the suggested ocean view path between Bondi and Coogee beaches in Sydney (something I would have not done otherwise) and it was excellent! I ventured out away from the book a lot but it was a good place to start!

[Wil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finished at just the right time.

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved! Super helpful book for my travels to Oz.

[Rachel Mantas]

A helpful little guide to the East coast. Wished it shared more about the sunshine coast.

[A. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid intro to exploring the east coast of Australia, with great tips and insights.

[Alexandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

*ebook*
Was a good help but where I’ll normally find “too” much information in my LPs, I noticed this one missed a lot and was too brief on several areas.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just looking for Sydney info so didn't read the majority of the book