Everything you need for a successful Australian vacation―in one
intelligent guide. The Australian dollar has in recent years plunged in
value against the U.S. dollar making Australia far more accessible than
it has been in years. To keep up with the changes the new currency
situation has brought about, we've turned once again to Lee Mylne. Based
in Brisbane (the third most populous city in Australia), Mylne has been
an Australian travel journalist for nearly all her working life. She has
crisscrossed every state and territory of Australia by every means of
transport, and she is a life member and past president of the Australian
Society of Travel Writers.
This guide is updated each year, concisely written (so it's easy to
carry) and printed in large, easy-to-read type.
In the guide:
Opinionated reviews of Australia's best attractions, hotels,
restaurants, nightlife venues and shops―everything you need to know,
nothing you don't
Detailed local maps marked with hotels, restaurants, and
attractions, plus a map of Sydney's ferry system
Expert tips and recommendations for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane,
Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, Tasmania, and the Red Centre
including Uluru
Reviews with exact pricing, so there's never any guessing, using the
Frommer's star rating system
Suggested itineraries, including for families and for one-week
visits
Smart advice on how to scuba dive, avoiding dangerous animals,
dodging crowds, renting a car, money-saving packages, and more
A rich section on the history of Australia, including detailed
context on Aboriginal issues and tips on cultural sensitivity
A handy pull-out, indexed map of Australia, ideal for in-depth trip
planning
About Frommer's: There's a reason Frommer's has been the most trusted
name in travel for more than 60 years. Arthur Frommer created the
best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill
their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published
thousands of titles, become a household name, and helped millions upon
millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel
is easy with Frommer's.
