Product Description
Hit the trail and get the most out of Australia's east coast with Footprint's new guide, part of a series covering classic backpacker routes, taking you from Melbourne to Cairns and beyond. Perfect for a career break, retirement jaunt or an adventure-packed holiday, Backpacker East Coast Australia is chock-full of tips on how to get the most out of your trip. Sample Melbourne's cultural delights, experience Sydney's wild hedonism, take a 4WD across Fraser Island and go island-hopping around the beautiful Whitsundays. With extensive planning tools in the concise and readable Essentials section, this guide will help you uncover the real essence of travelling. Covers the entire east coast, from Wilson's Promontory to Cape Tribulation. Four colour pictures throughout. Lots of full colour maps. No frills description: we tell it like it is. Best places to stay, including hostels and roadhouses, with suggestions on where to splash the cash. the best pubs and clubs and where to have fun. Expert advice on how to get the most out of the region if time is short. Pick of the adventure activities: canyoning, bungy-jumping, trekking and a whole lot more...
From the Publisher
There is a passion for travel and discovery at Footprint that has been reflected in our publishing since the South American Handbook was first published back in 1924. More than 80 years on, our aim is still simple: to give travellers a refreshingly different view that helps them to follow their own route and have a unique, memorable experience. Over 100 current guides reflect the many ways in which people enjoy independent travel; whether exploring ancient sites, seeking an adrenalin-filled adventure or relaxing on the beach, our authors do all they can to bring our customers the very best of each destination we cover.
Who are Footprints customers?
Footprint books are used by seasoned travellers of all ages and nationalities. What they have in common is a determination to travel independently and to get their own unique experience of the world. Footprint customers love adventure, are resourceful and enjoy getting off the beaten track. They are inquisitive about different cultures and sensitive towards the communities they encounter.
What makes Footprint different?
An ever-increasing number of travellers are discovering Footprint books, taking them on trips, enjoying an approach to travel that is distinctly different from other guides.
These are the features of the books most valued by experienced travellers:
The authors of Footprint guides have a depth of knowledge and passion for the destination, which ensures that the books are always detailed and accurate. They show places to eat, sleep and visit that are away from the tourist haunts and are often known only to the locals.
The books provide a wide range of options for travellers seeking out the very best activities and adventures. This gives travellers the freedom to explore off the beaten track, providing unique, memorable experiences.
An unparalleled depth of cultural, historical information for each destination enables travellers to get a true understanding of the places they visit and supports responsible travel.