Lonely Planet's Experience East Coast Australia travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic destination with one-of-a-kind adventures at every turn. Hike Queensland's Unesco-listed rainforests, taste a Mod Oz meal in Sydney, spot wombats in Wilsons Prom - using our local experts and planning tools to create your own unique trip. Inside Lonely Planet's Experience East Coast Australia: - Local experts share their love for the real East Coast Australia, offering fresh perspectives into the region's traditions, values and modern trends to make your travel experience even more meaningful - In the know tips to help you build on your experiences when visiting well-known sights and landmarks - Fun insights that will pique your curiosity and take you to the heart of the place - plan an eco-conscious visit to Byron Bay that supports local communities; discover a bounty of Aboriginal art at Melbourne Museum; tour award-winning breweries on the Sunshine Coast and try a pine and citrus flavoured IPA - Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy views - Handy seasonal trip planner to guide you on where to go, when to travel and what to pack - Practical information on money, getting around, unique and local ways to stay, and responsible travel - Comprehensive selection of maps throughout and beautiful full-colour photography to inspire you as you plan your unforgettable journey - Covers Sydney, Byron Bay & North Coast New South Wales, South Coast New South Wales, Melbourne, The Gippsland Coast, Brisbane & Southeast Queensland, Cairns & the Queensland Coast Lonely Planet's Experience East Coast Australia is an essential travel guide for all explorers looking to immerse themselves in the region's culture. Each book within the Experience series contains handy trip building tools so that you can take your pick of the must-see attractions and activities as suggested by our local experts - and create your own dream travel itinerary to get away from the everyday. Unlock even more travel secrets using the QR codes throughout each guide and discover story-worthy travel moments that you'll never forget. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet). "...these new Experience guides from Lonely Planet are irresistibly attractive." - The Washington Post Book Club '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)

Frommer’s books aren’t written by committee, or by travel writers who simply pop in briefly to a destination and then consider the job done. We use seasoned, locally-based journalists like Jessica Lockhart. She has checked out all of the country's best hotels and restaurants in person, and offer authoritative, candid reviews that will help you find the choices that suit your tastes and budget, whether you’re a backpacker or on a splashy honeymoon. Most importantly, she is not shy about telling you what you should see…and what you can skip without regret. This light, portable book includes a fold-out map, plus detailed maps throughout, with exact pricing, opening hours, and other important details that will make your trip smoother and less hectic. It features smartly conceived itineraries for travelers of all types, with fastidiously researched information on all of the outdoor adventures New Zealand offers. From bungee jumping to spectacular hiking, plus the most responsible outfitters to use for these activities, this book has it all, from budget to luxury and everything in between.