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The best guide to Australia, updated every year Where to encounter wildlife: from whale sharks to wombats, koalas to kookaburras, crocs and kangaroos to quokkas Spectacular diving, secluded beaches, all-terrain tramping Aussie culture from the Opera House to Aboriginal art Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget Adventurous cuisine in harborside bistros, homey cafes, Asian-fusion palaces, Outback joints, and elegant hotels Victorian inns, Barrier Reef resorts, rain-forest lodges, high-country cabins, historic homesteads, and big-city luxury Fresh, thorough, practical -- off and on the beaten path Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents, including Sydney Morning Herald dining critic Terry Durack 46 pages of maps, 33 vacation itineraries, and more Important contacts, smart travel tips Fodor's Choice What's Where Pleasures & Pastimes, don't-miss activities New & Noteworthy Festivals Background essays Further reading, videos to watch Comprehensive index |