Australia (2nd ed)

Written with the first-time visitor to Australia in mind, this guide is particularly useful for those with a limited time in the country.

A short introduction profiles Australia's history, people, places and wildlife, government and economy.

Descriptions follow of what to see and do in the popular tourist regions: the city of Sydney, with its famous landmarks, the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach; the tropical Daintree rainforest in north Queensland; Kakadu, the country's largest national park; Ayers Rock; Hobart, the capital of Tasmania; and all the state capitals, including Canberra, the national capital.The travel tips and information panels provide advice on where to stay, eat and shop, and suggest excursions from major centres and the best way to travel around.

Tourist attractions are given a star-grading and colour coded for ease of reference.