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Whether exploring your own backyard or somewhere new, discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet’s Australia’s Best Trips. Follow the Great Barrier Reef along the Capricorn Coast, explore the dramatic landforms and wildlife-rich Kakadu National Park, and surf famous beaches along the Great Ocean Road – with
the 38 amazing road trips in this trusted travel companion. Jump in the car, turn up the tunes and hit the road!

Inside Lonely Planet’s Australia’s Best Trips:

Lavish colour and gorgeous photography throughout
Itineraries and planning advice to pick the right routes tailored to your needs and interests
Get around easily with easy-to-read, full-colour route maps, plus detailed directions
Insider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads
Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices
Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Useful features - including Stretch Your Legs, Detours, and Link Your Trip
Covers Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, the South Coast, Victoria, Queensland, Brisbane, Tasmania, the Outback.

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Australia’s Best Trips is perfect for exploring Australia by road and discovering sights that are more accessible by car.

Planning an Australia trip without a car? Lonely Planet’s Australia is our most comprehensive guide to the country, and is packed with popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, 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 grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, eBooks, and more.

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