Guidebooks for Australia from all the major travel publishers are listed below, including country,
specialist and multi-country guides, as well as books for regions and cities within Australia (where available).
Links to Amazon (UK, US and Canadian stores), Waterstones (UK) and selected publisher websites allow you to purchase the guidebooks online
at best value with one simple click (individual chapter downloads are also available for selected Lonely Planet titles).
Before choosing your title, check our
buying guide to see the types of guidebooks available or click on the publisher logos below.
Explore Queensland Sep 2014 (1st ed.) 144 pages
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Regional Guides
Want to get the feel of a region and the areas it spans? Regional guides will get you there, with detailed maps, lush full-colour images, plenty of pre-planning info, itineraries to match your timeframe and recommendations to get you straight to the best. East Coast Australia Aug 2014 (5th ed.) 536 pages
Author(s): Trent Holden, Tamara Sheward, Kate Morgan
Download Individual Chapter PDFs (£2.99) - Click here to view chapters.
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Regional Guides
Want to get the feel of a region and the areas it spans? Regional guides will get you there, with detailed maps, lush full-colour images, plenty of pre-planning info, itineraries to match your timeframe and recommendations to get you straight to the best. Queensland & The Great Barrier Reef Aug 2014 (7th ed.) 336 pages
Author(s): Charles Rawlings-Way, Meg Worby, Tamara Sheward
Download Individual Chapter PDFs (£2.99) - Click here to view chapters.
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Handbooks
Footprint Handbooks really get under the skin of the destination they are covering and are designed for independent, adventurous travellers looking for an authentic experience. Written for those looking to get off the beaten track, inquisitive about different cultures and sensitive towards the communities they encounter, Footprint guides are jam-packed with up-to-date information and facts. The compact, lightweight and durable format is ideal for long-haul breaks, while colour maps and planning sections make them the perfect travelling companion. East Coast Australia Sep 2013 (5th ed.) 354 pages
Author(s): Darroch Donald
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Insight Guides
Our classic series, for more than 35 years, Insight Guides have provided a full account of the world's leading travel destinations through expert and informative text and stunning photography. With a rich mix of features on history and culture, detailed area-by-area chapters and a comprehensive listings section, each title combines three books in one: an ideal travel planner, a practical on-the-spot companion, and a a superb visual souvenir of a visit. Queensland & Great Barrier Reef Dec 2012 (1st ed.) 288 pages
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Focus Guides
Footprint Focus guides are smaller, soft cover guidebooks which focus on specific destinations such as São Paulo in Brazil, or classic itineraries such as Zanzibar & Pemba in Tanzania. Rather than cover an entire country, Focus guides are tightly defined by destination, providing all the info you need and none of the stuff you don't! Like our Handbooks, these guides are reliable, up-to-date, and provide many opportunities to get off the beaten track. Unlike most guidebooks however these lightweight guides are slim enough to fit in your pocket - so they will help you get the most out of your destination without weighing you down. Melbourne and Southeast Australia Focus Guide Aug 2012 (1st ed.) 88 pages
Author(s): Darroch Donald
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Focus Guides
Footprint Focus guides are smaller, soft cover guidebooks which focus on specific destinations such as São Paulo in Brazil, or classic itineraries such as Zanzibar & Pemba in Tanzania. Rather than cover an entire country, Focus guides are tightly defined by destination, providing all the info you need and none of the stuff you don't! Like our Handbooks, these guides are reliable, up-to-date, and provide many opportunities to get off the beaten track. Unlike most guidebooks however these lightweight guides are slim enough to fit in your pocket - so they will help you get the most out of your destination without weighing you down. Sydney and New South Wales Focus Guide Aug 2012 (1st ed.) 144 pages
Author(s): Darroch Donald
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Focus Guides
Footprint Focus guides are smaller, soft cover guidebooks which focus on specific destinations such as São Paulo in Brazil, or classic itineraries such as Zanzibar & Pemba in Tanzania. Rather than cover an entire country, Focus guides are tightly defined by destination, providing all the info you need and none of the stuff you don't! Like our Handbooks, these guides are reliable, up-to-date, and provide many opportunities to get off the beaten track. Unlike most guidebooks however these lightweight guides are slim enough to fit in your pocket - so they will help you get the most out of your destination without weighing you down. Sydney to Cairns Focus Guide Aug 2012 (1st ed.) 256 pages
Author(s): Darroch Donald
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Focus Guides
Footprint Focus guides are smaller, soft cover guidebooks which focus on specific destinations such as São Paulo in Brazil, or classic itineraries such as Zanzibar & Pemba in Tanzania. Rather than cover an entire country, Focus guides are tightly defined by destination, providing all the info you need and none of the stuff you don't! Like our Handbooks, these guides are reliable, up-to-date, and provide many opportunities to get off the beaten track. Unlike most guidebooks however these lightweight guides are slim enough to fit in your pocket - so they will help you get the most out of your destination without weighing you down. Brisbane & Queensland Focus Guide Nov 2011 (1st ed.) 143 pages
Author(s): Darroch Donald
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Step by Step Guides
Take a fresh approach to your holiday with Step by Step guides. Written by local experts, these guides take you step-by-step through the City; highlighting the best walks and tours each destination has to offer. Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor, and however long your stay, this book is the perfect companion, showing you the smartest way to link the sights and taking you beyond the beaten tourist track. Tailor-made itineraries include options for all tastes, from art enthusiasts and architecture buffs, to night owls and shopaholics! Brisbane, Cairns and Great Barrier Reef - Step by Step Guide Sep 2010 (current ed.) 128 pages
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Pocket Guides
Insight Pocket Guides pioneered a new approach to guidebooks, introducing the concept of authors as "local hosts" who provide readers with personal recommendations for places to see and things to do, just as they would give honest advice to a friend who came to stay. Itineraries are carefully chosen and timed, including full- and half-day options and excursions to cater for all tastes. And to make things really easy, itineraries are cross-referenced to a large fold-out map that folds neatly into the book. The graphic photography brings the destination to life. Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef - Pocket Guide Mar 2010 (current ed.) 104 pages
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Pocket Guides
Insight Pocket Guides pioneered a new approach to guidebooks, introducing the concept of authors as "local hosts" who provide readers with personal recommendations for places to see and things to do, just as they would give honest advice to a friend who came to stay. Itineraries are carefully chosen and timed, including full- and half-day options and excursions to cater for all tastes. And to make things really easy, itineraries are cross-referenced to a large fold-out map that folds neatly into the book. The graphic photography brings the destination to life. Brisbane and the Gold Coast - Pocket Guide Dec 2009 (current ed.) 96 pages
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Insight Guides
Our classic series, for more than 35 years, Insight Guides have provided a full account of the world's leading travel destinations through expert and informative text and stunning photography. With a rich mix of features on history and culture, detailed area-by-area chapters and a comprehensive listings section, each title combines three books in one: an ideal travel planner, a practical on-the-spot companion, and a a superb visual souvenir of a visit. New South Wales - Regional Guide Oct 2006 (current ed.) 288 pages
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Trailblazer Travel
Guidebooks for some of the great travel experiences and remotest destinations in the world, from the Arctic Highway to the Sahara Desert. Australia's Great Ocean Road 1st ed. 424 pages
Author(s): Richard Everist
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