Australia & South Pacific

Shot by Italian interior photographer Giorgio Possenti, these sumptuous photographs of penthouses, open space interiors, and minimalist homes (filled with original designs by the likes of Le Corbusier, Jacobsen, Eames, and Saarinen) are a rare and wonderful treat.Shot by Italian interior photographe... More

Features expert coverage of WA's history and natural environment. Includes a traveller's guide to the wines and wineries of the state's southwest. Covers easy, short excursions from Perth, as well as detailed information on the long, long drive north to the tropics.... More

Provides information about the history, geography, people, culture, and climate of New Guinea, and includes advice on transportation, accommodations, shopping, dining, and sightseeing... More

The perfect Australian travelling companion, this clear, modern map is based on the most up-to-date research and includes an index of places and points of interest. Perhaps most importantly, when considering the distances and terrain you might cover, the map is made of 'indestructible', waterproof p... More

Kava, Piper Methysticum, is the most effective relaxing and stress-relieving plant in all of nature. This book is the tale of plant researcher Chris Kilham's investigations into this plant and his far-ranging explorations deep in the South Pacific in search of a source of kava. Kilham takes the read... More

The Rough Guide to Melbourne is the most extensive guidebook available to Australia''s second-largest city. The guide features lively accounts of the sights and discerning reviews of the best bars, hotels and restaurants. Now published as a larger B-format guide, the 16-page introduction includes fu... More

Covers the reef islands as well as mainland gateways such as Cairns, Port Douglas and Townsville. With information, photographs and drawings on the incomparable array of marine life to be seen and advice for activities on land and water, this guide will serve as a valuable planning guide and an indi... More

Roll up your swag, pack your sense of adventure and hit the road with this celebratory tour of outback and indigenous Australia. Inspired by the road trip of real-life friends, Olympic gold medallist Cathy Freeman and leading Australian actor Deborah Mailman, Going Bush will help you discover the se... More

Designed to be used by travelers on the go, this guide contains all the practical travel information needed plus condensed sections on history and geography that give background knowledge of the destination.This series is so popular that it's growing by leaps and bounds. Following the notable succes... More

On the Road meets Down Under in this witty, rough guide to the adventures of a hitchhiker and his reluctant girlfriend in the Australian Outback. Thumbs Up Australia is a travelogue of the real Outback through encounters with eccentric characters on its dusty roads: from a yarn-spinning opal miner t... More

-- the only guidebook available for New Zealand's largest city-- tips on activities including sea kayaking, surfing, walking and rap jumping-- places to stay for every budget, from upmarket hotels to backpacker hostels-- details of the America's Cup yacht race, being held in Auckland in 2000-- excur... More

Professor Bill Faulkner was the father of tourism research in Australia, having spent 20 years in the field. This book contains a collection of Bill's publication grouped thematically under the headings Methods, Events, Destinations, and Research Agenda. The collection of papers in each section dem... More

Rough Guides' pocket guide to Sydney is the best companion to any visit to this vibrant, scenically compelling city. Although Canberra is Australia's seat of government, Sydney nevertheless acts like the country's capital, with a thriving CBD, a high-profile gay community, great variety in its livel... More

-- activities for everyone, from hiking in the Flinders Ranges to tasting superb wines in the famous Barossa Valley-- information on national parks, flora and fauna-- details on the Adelaide Festival of Arts, Fringe Festival and Womadelaide World Music Festival-- a range of accomodation options for ... More