AUSTRALIA | Lonely Planet travel guide

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Australia is a playground for adventurers and beyond must-see sights like the Sydney Opera House and the Whitsunday Islands there are unique corners, epic views and unexpected spaces waiting to dazzle you. Our on-the-ground experts have watched wombats waddle around Maria Island, sipped wine in the Tamar Valley, and bought a keepsake at Cairns Indigenous Art Fair. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in this guide, it's worth your time!

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Experience Australia travel guide. Our Experience format reveals exciting new ways to explore iconic destinations so you can plan the ultimate adventure, including:

• Easy-to-use regional and activity-based itineraries to help you get off the beaten track and tailor a trip to your interests
• Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy views
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Australia
• Connect with local traditions and trends through fun insights from learning about indigenous Australian culture, understanding why camels have cemented their place in the country's iconography, and feeling the ancient energy in Daintree National Park
• Practical information on money, getting around, unique places to stay and responsible travel, plus handy seasonal calendars on where to go, when to travel and what to pack
• Covers: Sydney & Coastal New South Wales; Melbourne & Victoria, Brisbane & Coastal Queensland, Tasmania, Adelaide & South Australia, Perth & Western Australia, Darwin & the Northern Territory