Australia & South Pacific

Embrace the tyranny of distance. Be it Tuvalu, Tokelau, Tonga, Tutuila or the Tuamotus, our authors have braved paradise to give you the lowdown on island exploration. Get lost among the thousands of beautiful islands in the Earth's largest ocean. Hike to active volcanoes, lush forests and crashing ... More

- comprehensive coverage to both independent Samoa (formerly Western Samoa) & American Samoa- fascinating insights on traditional Samoan culture, ceremonies & the unique fa'afafine- outdoor activities for all: beach exploration, volcano walks & sailing adventures- thoroughly-researched inter-island ... More

Trails Of The Tiger offers you interesting text and images on selected Tiger reserves in India.This Collection features detailed and thorough information about the jungles along with interesting aspects of the life in the game parks. It showcases rare images of the wild along with different aspects... More

Following the success of the 2000 Olympics, the harborside jewel of Sydney is more alluring than ever. Multicultural, laid-back, and hedonistic, it's blessed with a stunning natural setting, a perfect climate, and a staggering array of attractions from the world-famous Opera House to a vibrant gay a... More

- expanded beach coverage highlights the best spots for seaside hikes, sun tanning and riding the wicked North Shore waves- easy-to-read background on the island's history including the former monarchy and Waikiki's swamp-to-resort transformation- how to get the best deals on airfares, accommodation... More

The complete autobiography of one of the great icons of this century - the first man to set foot on the summit of Everest. The first man to set foot on the summit of Everest, the man who led a team of tractors to the South Pole, the man who jetboated up the Ganges from the ocean to the sky has, for ... More

Colourful Salamanca Market, poignant Port Arthur, the exhilarating wilderness of Cradle Mountain, bountiful fresh produce and pampering aplenty - Tasmania, the island state, offers an entirely different Australian experience. With detailed regional and urban coverage this definitive guidebook allows... More

Written by expert, Hawaiian-born authors, this handbook features savvy recommendations for all budgets. of color. 82 maps.... More

With a focus on activities like camping and caravanning to appeal to all kinds of visitors, this guidebook also highlights weird and quirky events in New South Wales such as brick-throwing in Stroud and goanna-pulling in Wooli.Discover Sydney & New South Wales Swandive at Bondi or go glamour' at Tam... More

South Australia is a conundrum - so much to do; so little time! Adelaide's feast of great restaurants and multitude of cultural entertainments compete with easy getaways such as the Barossa Valley or Kangaroo Island. And then there's the Flinders Ranges and the otherworldly experience of the SA outb... More

Following the route taken by British explorer Ivan Champion in 1927, and amid breathtaking landscapes and wildlife, Salak traveled across this remote Pacific island-often called the last frontier of adventure travel-by dugout canoe and on foot. Along the way, she stayed in a village where cannibals ... More

Bill Bryson at large down under! 'It was as if I had privately discovered life on another planet, or a parallel universe where life was at once recognizably similar but entirely different. I can't tell you how exciting it was. Insofar as I had accumulated my expectations of Australia at all in the i... More

Sparkling harbour views and multicultural delights - tattoo your own path through the largest Polynesian city in the world. Cruise around island-studded Waitemata Harbour or see the sights of the isthmus while you fall in love with the City of Sails. Steer your own course with Best of Auckland, whic... More

- vast information on local airlines, air passes and island hopping by boat- over 160 maps containing dive sites, towns and cities- special sections explore the South Pacifie's traditional arts and spiritual artifacts- includes Fiji, Cook Islands, Guam, Tonga, Samoa, Solomon Islands, French Polynesi... More

-- covers both classic and lesser-known routes including all the Great Walks, with complete access details for trails-- accurate two-colour contour maps-- illustrated wildlife section on New Zealand's unique plants and animals-- tips for anglers and a guide to the best walks for fishing... More

Why does Lonely Planet choose to call Melbourne home? Well there's the enviable live-music scene, modern museums, a vibrant multicultural mix, shopping to die for, leafy-green parklands, the best coffee on earth and cozy cocktail bars up every laneway. Discover the city's treasures for yourself with... More

Travel guides explore countries, regions and cities in depth and for every budget, with reliable, easy-to-use maps, first-hand recommendations, well-researched background information and thorough, up-to-date coverage of all the sights -- on and off the beaten track. There are more than 230 titles in... More