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Whether you want to snap photos of Sydney’s Harbour Bridge, snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, or explore the rugged Outback, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Australia are here to help! Fodor’s Essential Australia guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor’s “Essential” guides were named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020!

Fodor’s Essential Australia travel guide includes:

AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and doMULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your timeMORE THAN 40 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidentlyCOLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, beaches, snorkeling sites, and other outdoor activities, nightlife, shopping, and morePHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Natural Wonders” “Great Itineraries” and moreTRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and moneyHISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local cuisine, coastal areas, Aboriginal art, and moreSPECIAL FEATURES on “26 Ultimate Experiences,” “Australia’s Best Beaches,” and “Best Things to Eat and Drink in Australia”LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gemsUP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, the Outback, Tasmania, and the Great Barrier Reef

Planning on visiting other countries in the region? Check out Fodor’s Essential New Zealand.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

ABOUT FODOR’S AUTHORS: Each Fodor’s Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FR8NTFZJ
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fodor’s Travel
Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 16, 2025
Edition ‏ : ‎ 4th
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 111.6 MB
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 1359 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1640978324
Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Part of series ‏ : ‎ Full-color Travel Guide
Best Sellers Rank: #669,333 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #4 in General Australia Travel Guides #76 in Australia & South Pacific Travel #189 in Tourist Destinations & Museums Guides
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