Insight Guide Australia is a comprehensive full-colour guide to the culture, history and people of this ancient and spectacular land. Our inspirational Best Of Australia section illustrates the country's highlights, from the iconic Sydney Harbour and Melbourne's vibrant music scene to majestic Uluru and beautiful Kakadu National Park - making sure you don't miss anything. Our unrivalled coverage of history, natural environment and culture provides an essential introduction to Australia's heritage and contemporary life, to complement the in-depth coverage of the arts, sporting activities and modern culture. The informative text, written by regional experts, is a pleasure to read and accompanied by stunning photography. The lavish magazine-style features offer a unique insight into Aboriginal art, surf culture, the Great Barrier Reef, and Australia's amazing endemic flora and fauna. All major sights are cross-referenced with the maps, and the travel tips section provides a wealth of practical information on how to plan your trip. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

Insight Guide Australia is a comprehensive full-colour guide to the culture, history and people of this ancient and spectacular land. Our inspirational Best Of Australia section illustrates the country's highlights, from the iconic Sydney Harbour and Melbourne's vibrant music scene to majestic Uluru and beautiful Kakadu National Park - making sure you don't miss anything. Our unrivalled coverage of history, natural environment and culture provides an essential introduction to Australia's heritage and contemporary life, to complement the in-depth coverage of the arts, sporting activities and modern culture. The informative text, written by regional experts, is a pleasure to read and accompanied by stunning photography. The lavish magazine-style features offer a unique insight into Aboriginal art, surf culture, the Great Barrier Reef, and Australia's amazing endemic flora and fauna. All major sights are cross-referenced with the maps, and the travel tips section provides a wealth of practical information on how to plan your trip, as well as carefully selected hotel, bar and restaurant listings that direct you to the most authentic establishments.

From dazzling Sydney and the stunningGreat Ocean Road to the majestic monolith of Uluru, Australia has much to temptthe visitor. The new Insight Pocket Guide Australia is a concise, full-colourtravel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight thebest of Down Under. Inside Australia PocketGuide: WhereTo Go details all the key sights in the country,while handy maps on the pull-out map help you find your way around, and arecross-referenced to the text. Top10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in on your trip. PerfectTour provides an itinerary of the country. WhatTo Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from catching a rugbymatch and snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef to exploring the cities' livelymarkets and finding the best nightlife. Essentialinformation on Australia's culture, including a brief history of thecountry. EatingOut covers the country's diverse cuisine. A-Z of all the practical information you'll need. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishinghigh-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour printguide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet differenttravellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travelphotography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visualreference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitatorsbut is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

This book is the quintessential traveler's companion and the ultimate resource for what you need to know to go anywhere.

Insight Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your journey. From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of India, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like the Taj Mahal, Himalayan foothill and the Golden Palace, and hidden cultural gems like Shimla and Pune. - Insight Guide India is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring the golden beaches of Goa, to discovering the Himalayan hill stations - In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on independence, cinema and food, all written by local experts - Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning, and encourage venturing off the beaten track - Inspirational colour photography throughout - Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books - Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy reading experience About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective.Inside every Insight Guide you'll find:.Evocative, full-colour photography on every page.Cross-referenced, full-colour maps throughout.A brief introduction including a historical timeline.Lively essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people.Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing .Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest.A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children

You want to discover Australia. But how do you choose the best from the good, the bad or the average? Turn to Spiral Guide Australia. You'll find the very best of the country distilled into perfectly planned days. You'll also find the full, inside track on the unmissable hotspots -- what to see, how to see them and how to beat the crowds. Just open up, follow our advice and make your precious time go further. A great trip's about treating yourself too -- eating and drinking, shopping, entertainment. We've hired specialist writers to recommend the top places to go. And remember, travel is -- or at least should be -- about new experiences. That's why there's a magazine full of articles that get beneath the skin of the country.

A travel series unlike any other, Insight Guides go beyond the sights and into reality. Their incomparable photojournalistic approach captures the uniqueness of each culture they cover: their traditions, their arts, their history, their lives. The stunning photography is married to compelling text, written by local writers; the people most qualified to convey their culture's "secrets". Yes, Insight Guides will tell you which attractions to visit, but they'll also tell you a whole lot more. From the most popular resort cities to the world's most remote and exotic villages, Insight Guides will give you the insider's perspective you need to truly experience any destination you visit. Insight Guides serve many purposes. They are ideal for planning a trip. And, they're wonderful souvenirs to treasure for years after. Even the armchair traveler can be swept away by their magnificent content and experience the world from the comfort of home. Many international and domestic and domestic destinations also offer companion FlexiMaps, an innovative laminated folding map specially designed for the discriminating traveler.