Australia (Eyewitness Travel Guides) (Paperback)

~ DK Publishing (Author) "AUSTRALIA LIES in the southern hemisphere and covers 7,772,535 sq km (3,842,675 sq miles) of land..." (more)
Key Phrases: Good Fri, New South Wales, Circular Quay (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

As the name implies, the Eyewitness Travel Guides bring you the world in full living color. In the Australia edition, each information-packed page is splashed with enticing photographs of the people, animals, plants, rock formations, deserts, and ocean vistas that make the country Down Under famous the world over. On the practical side, there are thousands of details to help you find your way to the must-see spots, plus full-color maps and useful at-a-glance tables that make it easy to sort through and locate food and accommodation choices.

The introduction offers an overview of Australia's world-heritage sites, aboriginal culture and art, artists and writers, wines, surfing and beach culture, climate, annual events, flora and fauna, landscape, as well as a detailed history section. --Kathryn True --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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...You feel, looking at them, as if you could close the book and step into the street. -- Contra Costa Times

...considered to be the world's best travel resource to over 30 destinations around the world, make it easier to plan a splendid vacation. -- North American Press Syndication

A new breed of guidebook. -- Travel & Leisure

Both novice and experienced travelers will be captivated. -- US News & World Report

Each book is a visual as well as informational feast about a particular place. -- The New York Times

Easily the best city guides available today. -- PLAYBOY

Encyclopedic in scope, it's meant to be used before, during, and after your stay. -- Travel & Leisure

It has an authority and clarity that make it indispensable on the road. But the illustrations are so good that it could also provide hours of armchair diversions. -- The New York Times New Service

The best travel guides ever. -- Sky Magazine -Delta In flight Magazine

The most graphically exciting and visually pleasing series on the market. -- Chicago Tribune

Want to know where to get a great espresso on your way to the Uffizi? Or how much to tip a hotel maid in New York City? Try these travel guides, each an intricate trove of 3-D aerial views, landmark floor plans, color photos and essential eating, shopping and entertainment info. With titles covering Paris, Prague, and London, these pocket-sized guides are like a Michelangelo fresco: deliriously rich in detail. -- People Magazine --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: DK Travel; Revised edition (January 31, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789494329
• ISBN-13: 978-0789494320
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #591,201 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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91 of 92 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Aussie thumbs up, May 18, 2000

By	saliero (NSW Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eyewitness Travel Guide to Australia (Paperback)

As an Australian, I recommend this for its accuracy and good, straightforward coverage of the country. It is annoying to read inaccuracies and clangers about your own country, and it is pleasing to note that this guide avoids that.

I have written in very glowing terms also about the Sydney guide.

These are guidebooks I prefer to use in travelling my own country, which is a great recommendation.

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Aussie Guide, December 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Eyewitness Travel Guide to Australia (Paperback)

In preparation for our trip to Australia, we checked 4 Australian travel books out of the library. After reading them, this is the one that we thought was worth owning (definitely). If you want lots of facts, brief history, maps and beautiful pictures, we recommend this guide.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Absolute Must Have!, December 22, 1999

By	J. Caputo (Massachussetts) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Eyewitness Travel Guide to Australia (Paperback)

Pictures, references to specific historical and some lesser known places, explicit detail on mannerisms and etiquette--this book is everything that you would want out of a travel guide. DK has always done a wonderful job with their books, but this one has truly outdone all others!