Lonely Planet Australia

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Australia.

Discover Australia's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from exploring remote sections of the Great Barrier Reef on a liveaboard diving trip; to sipping superb semillon in the Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest wine region; and hanging out with adorable quokkas on Rottnest Island, just offshore from Perth.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Australia travel guide:

Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips

All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Australia effortlessly

Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions

Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more

Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Australia

Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Sydney Opera House, to Whitsunday Islands, and Mona

Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel

Connect with Australian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions

Covers: Sydney & Surrounds; North Coast New South Wales; South Coast New South Wales; Canberra & Country New South Wales; Southeast Queensland & the Fraser Coast; Central & Tropical North Queensland; Melbourne & Surrounds; Greater Victoria; Tasmania; Adelaide & South Australia; Darwin & the Northern Territory; Perth & Surrounds; Greater Western Australia

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Australia.