Nelles Guide Australia

by Hinze, Peter; Chadwick, Paul; Gillies, Fiona; Walsh, Gary; Stuart, Carol; Biging, Anne; Marger, Marc; Brown, Andrea

• ISBN13: 9783886182169
• ISBN10: 3886182169
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-03-01
• Publisher: Nelles Verlage

Summary

These great-value guides cover destinations far and wide around the globe. Established in 1990, Nelles Guides sought to provide travelers with comprehensive destination coverage in a handy, take-along format. Today, the tradition continues.

Nelles Guides are researched and written by local correspondents and are updated regularly. Each book has a well-rounded introduction that delves into the country's history and culture, tempting the reader to explore. The "What to See & Do" section for each area can cover anything from sightseeing and driving tours to jungle treks and visits to the local museums. You'll find detailed entries for restaurants, shopping, entertainment, festivals and more. All accommodations are categorized by price level, making it easy for the reader to select a place to suit his/her budget. Practical travel issues -- health concerns, climate & clothing, visa requirements, currency, transportation, etc. -- are also addressed.

Table of Contents

Imprint/Legend	2	(6)
Map List	6	(9)
HISTORY AND CULTURE
The History Of Australia	15	(18)
TRAVEL IN AUSTRALIA
Sydney-Australia's Secret Capital	33	(16)
Early Days, The Rocks, Downtown, Darling Harbour, Night-life, Around Sydeny
Guidepost: Hotels, Restaurants, Sights	44	(5)
From Sydney To Melbourne	49	(22)
Hume Highway, Canberra, High Country Princes Highway, Snowy Mountains, Sapphire Coast
Guidepost: Hotels, Restaurants, Sights	66	(5)
Melbourne-Cosmopolitan Metropolis	71	(14)
History, City Tour, Shopping, Surrounding Areas
Guidepost: Hotels, Restaurants, Sights	79	(6)
Tasmania-Australiens Green Island	85	(12)
Hobart, Port Arthur, East Coast, Launceston, Cradle Mountain Lake St. Clair National Park
Guidepost: Hotels, Restaurants, Sights	93	(4)
From Melbourne To Adelaide	97	(10)
Gold Rush Towns, Grampians National Park, River Drive, Great Ocean Road, Fleurieu Peninsula, Kangaroo Island
Guidepost: Hotels, Restaurants, Sights	105	(2)
Adelaide-South Australia's Tranquil Capital	107	(8)
History, City Tour, Shopping, Beaches
Guidepost: Hotels, Restaurants, Sights	113	(2)
From Adelaide To Perth	115	(10)
Barossa Valley, Yorke Peninsula, Eyre Peninsula, Nullarbor Plain, Kalgoorlie
Guidepost: Hotels, Restaurants, Sights	123	(2)
Perth-The Tranquil Southwest	125	(8)
City Tour, Around Perth
Guidepost: Hotels, Restaurants, Sights	129	(4)
From Perth To Darwin	133	(12)
Port Hedland, Broome, Kimberley Region, Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) National Park, Mirima (Hidden Valley) National Park
Guidepost: Hotels, Restaurants, Sights	141	(4)
Australia's Wild North	145	(18)
Darwin, Kakadu National Park, Litchfield National Park, Hot Springs/Butterfly Gorge Nature Parks, Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park
Guidepost: Hotels, Restaurants, Sights	158	(5)
The Red Centre	163	(12)
Alice Springs, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (Olgas), Coober Pedy
Guidepost: Hotels, Restaurants, Sights	171	(4)
From Sydney To Brisbane	175	(12)
New England Highway, Pacific Highway, Myall Lakes National Park, Byron Bay, Gold Coast
Guidepost: Hotels, Restaurants, Sights	183	(4)
From Brisbane To Townsville	187	(20)
Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Great Barrier Reef, Whitsunday Islands
Guidepost: Hotels, Restaurants, Sights	201	(6)
From Townsville To Cape York Peninsula	207	(40)
Townsville, Cairns, Daintree/Cape Tribulation National Parks, Cape York Peninsula
Guidepost: Hotels, Restaurants, Sights	218	(4)
FEATURES
Flora and Fauna	222	(4)
Rural Life	226	(4)
Sport and Gambling	230	(4)
Eternal Rivals	234	(2)
Overdoing the Sun	236	(2)
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Travel Preparations	238	(2)
Entry and Customs	238	(1)
Arrival	238	(1)
Flight Connections	238	(1)
Currency and Exchange	238	(1)
Clothing	239	(1)
Climate and Best Time to Travel	240	(1)
Leaving the Country	240	(1)
Traveling in Australia	240	(4)
By Air	240	(1)
By Bus	241	(1)
By Train	241	(1)
By Car	241	(1)
On Foot	242	(1)
Major Highways	242	(1)
Distances	243	(1)
Practical Tips	244	(3)
Accommodation	244	(1)
Alcohol	244	(1)
Banks	244	(1)
Business Hours	244	(1)
Country and Politics	244	(1)
Electricity	245	(1)
Embassies in Canberra	245	(1)
Food and Drink	245	(1)
Holidays	246	(1)
Health Care	246	(1)
Telephone	247	(1)
Tips	247	(1)
Time Zones	247	(1)
Weights and Measures	247	(1)
Language and Slang	248
Information on Australia	247	(2)
Authors	249	(1)
Photographers	250	(1)
Index	251