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A travellers' guide in the NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLERS series which includes detailed maps, interesting driving and walking tours of sights of special interest, and information on accommodation, eating out and entertainment.

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• How to use this guide(p. 6)
• About the author(p. 8)
• History and culture(p. 9)
• Australia today(p. 10)
• Food and drink(p. 22)
• The land(p. 24)
• History of Australia(p. 30)
• The arts(p. 54)
• Flora and fauna(p. 64)
• Sydney(p. 73)
• Introduction and map(p. 74)
• Walk: Sydney Harbour Bridge(p. 82)
• Feature: Cricket(p. 90)
• Feature: Olympics 2000(p. 98)
• New South Wales(p. 103)
• Introduction and map(p. 104)
• Drive: Pacific Highway(p. 118)
• Outlying territories(p. 122)
• Introduction and map(p. 122)
• Australian Capital Territory(p. 127)
• Introduction and map(p. 128)
• Feature: Anzac Day(p. 134)
• Queensland(p. 137)
• Introduction and map(p. 138)
• Brisbane(p. 140)
• Southern Queensland(p. 144)
• Drive: Tropic of Capricorn(p. 150)
• Great Barrier Reef(p. 154)
• Northern Queensland(p. 166)
• Feature: National parks(p. 172)
• Northern Territory(p. 179)
• Introduction and map(p. 180)
• Darwin(p. 182)
• Feature: Aboriginal art(p. 200)
• Western Australia(p. 209)
• Introduction and map(p. 210)
• Perth(p. 212)
• Feature: Wildflowers(p. 220)
• Drive: Gibb River Road(p. 236)
• South Australia(p. 249)
• Introduction and map(p. 250)
• Adelaide(p. 252)
• Feature: Australian wines(p. 262)
• Feature: Festival State(p. 268)
• Drive: Stuart Highway(p. 284)
• Victoria(p. 289)
• Introduction and map(p. 290)
• Melbourne(p. 292)
• Melbourne walks(p. 296)
• Feature: Melbourne Cup(p. 304)
• Drive: Great Ocean Road(p. 310)
• Feature: Australian Rules football(p. 318)
• Feature: Bushrangers(p. 322)
• Tasmania(p. 329)
• Introduction and map(p. 330)
• Hobart(p. 334)
• Drive: Huon Valley(p. 338)
• Drive: Scenic loop(p. 348)
• Feature: Trout fishing(p. 352)
• Travelwise(p. 355)
• Planning your trip(p. 356)
• How to get to Australia(p. 358)
• Getting around(p. 358)
• Practical advice(p. 361)
• Emergencies(p. 364)
• Information offices(p. 365)
• Hotels and restaurants by region(p. 367)
• Shopping(p. 384)
• Activities(p. 386)
• Index(p. 388)
• Credits(p. 398)

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Library Journal Review

These two new titles to join the "National Geographic Traveler" family contain a fountain of information on the destinations covered. Detailed color maps guide the traveler on walking or driving tours, describing must-see sites along the way. There are historical descriptions and informational tidbits, such as the two-page definition of Art Deco found in Miami & the Keys. Each section contains visitor contact numbers and addresses. The end of each guide contains a listing of hotels, motels, restaurants, entertainment, and other activities available. Of course, mention must be made of the hundreds of beautiful National Geographic-quality color photographs peppered throughout each volume. In short, these books are everything a travel guide should be with that special National Geographic touch. Although a bit pricey, they are the ideal size for taking along on a trip. Recommended for all libraries with travel sections.--Sandra Knowles, Henderson Cty. P.L., NC (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.