Frommer's 99 Australia (Serial) [Paperback]

Natalie Kruger (Author), Arthur Frommer (Author), Marc Llewellyn (Author)

Book Description

Series: Serial | Publication Date: January 1999

Australia is in the spotlight as Sydney prepares to host the Olympic games in September of 2000. The Australia Tourist Commission has already launched a major television ad campaign, and advertising will be even heavier as the Games approach. Australia has become a great buy for American visitors, with U.S. visitors now getting 20% more for their dollar than was possible in 1997. Arrivals from the U.S. and the U.K. increased 13% in 1998, and low-cost tour packages from the U.S. are proliferating.

Frommer's Australia will contain complete information on how to get Olympic tickets, how to find out about package tours from your home country, and how to get accommodations during the Games. Our locally based authors bring you the best of this vast and diverse country -- from diving at the Great Barrier Reef to wildlife watching on Kangaroo Island, from the Sydney Opera House to the best pubs in the Outback. Look for more interior maps, great coverage of Australia's acclaimed wine country, and tips on finding the best airfare.

This year with an earlier pub month than ever before!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"After examining a slew of guidebooks to Australia, this was my clear favorite, the one that's torn and underlined; pages folded back; in other words the one I really used. Unlike so many guides that are just full of facts, this, in the style of other Frommer books, is written in a chatty manner, as if an expert acquaintance is helping you make your plans." (New Orleans' Times-Picayune) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"After examining a slew of guidebooks to Australia, this was my clear favorite, the one that's torn and underlined; pages folded back; in other words the one I really used. Unlike so many guides that are just full of facts, this, in the style of other Frommer books, is written in a chatty manner, as if an expert acquaintance is helping you make your plans." —New Orleans' Times-Picayune

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go-they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!

Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Australia features gorgeous color photos of the spectacular scenery and amazing wildlife that await you Down Under. This extraordinary and opinionated guide is personally researched by a pair of lifelong residents, who'll show you how to discover the real Australia. We'll start off in Sydney, with its gorgeous harborfront setting. Then we're off to the Great Barrier Reef, where you'll find complete details on the world's most beautiful beaches, magnificent snorkeling and scuba diving, and other eco-adventures. From the urban pleasures of Melbourne to the rustic, untamed Outback, Frommer's Australia covers it all, with all the advice you need to make the most of your time and money. Whether you want to stay in mom-and-pop motels, wildnerness lodges, elegant B&Bs, or luxury beach resorts, this guide will help you design the Australian adventure that's right for you. You'll even get a free color fold-out map and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap!

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer's, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer's. Your guide to a world of travel experience. Choose the Only Guide That Gives You:

• Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
• The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.

Great trips begin at Frommers.com

• Book flights, hotels, and rental cars.
• Get free updates on attractions and prices.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 673 pages
• Publisher: Frommer (January 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028624416
• ISBN-13: 978-0028624419
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,078,556 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Look at other books, March 29, 2001

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Evan's Mom (Long Island, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Australia 2001 (Paperback)

I went to Melbourne and Sydney and the book turned out to be pretty skimpy. I flipped through the Fodor's book when I got home and wished I had bought that one instead. I found the Frommer's book to be very light on things to do and good places to eat for the 2 cities I visited. There isn't even a mention of Olympic Park in Sydney and only a handful of restaurants are mentioned. If you are only buying one book I would recommend checking out the Fodor's instead. It contains more thorough information and has good maps throughout for each city.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The only book needed!, October 31, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Frommer's 99 Australia (Serial) (Paperback)

We will be going to Australia this November, and bought this book now in October. Having read a good portion of it (facinated by the "virtual tour" before the real one), I can say this is probably the only book one will need before and during the trip. Complete, straight, fun to read. The other book by same authors (Australia for under $50) is basically the same book without listing the expensive resorts and restraunts. G'Day!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Out of date and missing info, July 23, 2001

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"the-moose" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's 99 Australia (Serial) (Paperback)

The trip was fantastic and I really enjoyed it, but this book didn't make it out of my bag when I was there. While a lot of the info was good, I used the Lonely Planet guide the whole time as it was more up to date and more accurate than Frommers.