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- Publisher: Lonely Planet (1 Jan 2001)
- ISBN-10: 0864425465
- ISBN-13: 978-0864425461
- ASIN: B00299LR0M
- Product Dimensions: 18.2 x 12.6 x 4.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,572,541 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
"Lonely Planet: Australia" is the definitive guide on Australia. The only problem with it is that it is written by Aussies (not necessarily a bad thing) and there is a lot of bias in it. I detected quite a lot of anti-British sentiments in it which is bad for a country that recently voted for the monarchy.
The book at times patronises the reader, other times exaggerates (it says that Canberra is definitely worth visiting: I've asked all my Oz friends whether they'd go there and they said no, especially the one who was born there).
So come on Lonely Planet, please don't rest on your laurels and boast about 25 years of travel guide writing. Be more objective and also give us better maps (maybe fold-out ones for principal cities) where you don't lose yourself because the road displayed is in the join of the book.
A string bookmark would also be good, like in the "Europe on a Shoestring". Why did you stop doing it?
All in all, I would still recommend this to any potential reader and buyer. Heaps better than the "Let's Go: Australia" that's for sure.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After reading just about every travel book on Australia, The Lonely Planet guide provides an excellent mix of content and depth for exploring a continent as vast as Oz. Maps are detailed enough to point you in the right direction and start exploring. The dry and balanced commentary provides a perspective from someone you know has travelled to and seen the subject you are reading about. This book is for anyone travelling independently. There are very few questions you will be left asking.
Excellent value for money!
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I went to Oz for six weeks, doing the east coast and this book really was the best investment I could have made. The description of hostals was spot on and it gave a very honest oppinion of what to and what not to see. No pretty pictures may put some people off but this is the most accurate and informative, usefull piece of literature you could buy for a trip down under. Infact the accuracy is sometimes scary! If you have got an age or just a couple of weeks, you will save hours and even days of wasted time by buying this book.
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Sorry, too much useless information= too heavy
A few more maps would be better, no need to know where restaurants are, no one would starw to death, much better to know where supermarkets are especially in city centers. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2000
Excellent - Surely covers everything you'll need to know!
I haven't even gone to Australia yet but reading this book I already feel more aquainted with the place. Read more
Published on 16 Jan 1999
Superb detail - indispensable
This guide was my bible throughout my visit to Australia. It was just never wrong, and helped me out of some nasty scrapes. Recommended reading for anyone travelling down under.
Published on 28 Dec 1998
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