Rough Guide Australia

• List of attractions and events you can't miss
• Introduction covering culture and history
• Tons of savvy travel tips

The Rough Guide to Australia is an excellent, detailed guide to the continent "down under." It has in-depth coverage of all major cities, and gives you an insight into Australian culture. In the front of the book you will find and introduction to Australia, including cultural identity, festivals, and advice on when to visit. Next you'll find the aptly named, "45 Things Not to Miss," with color photographs of each of the forty-five attractions and experiences you can't go to Australia without seeing. The Rough Guide to Australia also includes a chapter of travel basics: how to get there, health matters, insurance while traveling, local money, getting around Australia, communication, the media, accommodations, crime and safety, traveling with disabilities, and finally outdoor activities.

The rest of The Rough Guide to Australia covers the country by city and region, spending considerable time on Sydney, Melbourne, Victoria and Tasmania. In each region, you will find out where to eat, where to sleep, and what to do for fun, including attractions in art, theater, music, history, and much more. A chapter on the aboriginal people of Australia is particularly interesting. If you plan on visiting Australia, The Rough Guide to Australia will help you to fully experience their culture, food, geography, and entertainment.

Areas covered in The Rough Guide to Australia include: Sydney and around, Coastal New South Wales and ACT, Inland New South Wales, Southeast Queensland, Tropical Queensland and the Reef, Outback Queensland, the Northern Territory, Western Australia, South Australia, Melbourne and around, Victoria and Tasmania.