Lonely Planet Cycling Australia

Volume in the Lonely Planet Cycling series. Guide to cycling in Australia. Covers facts about Australia, facts for the cyclist, how to pack and transport your bike, on-the-road maintenance tips, getting around, and health and safety. Details information specific to each state. Includes table of rides, maps and profiles, colour photographs, glossary and index.

Cycling Regions - Index Map

3

(4)

Table of Rides

4

(2)

The Authors

6

(3)

Maps & Profiles

9

(1)

Cue Sheets

10

(1)

Foreword

11

(2)

Introduction

13

(2)

Facts about Australia

15

(16)

History

15

(5)

Geography

20

(1)

Geology

21

(1)

Climate

21

(2)

Ecology & Environment

23

(1)

Flora & Fauna

24

(1)

Government & Politics

25

(1)

Economy

26

(1)

Population & People

26

(1)

Arts

27

(3)

Indigenous Culture

30

(1)

Language

30

(1)

Facts for the Cyclist

31

(30)

Highlights

31

(1)

Suggested Itineraries

32

(1)

Planning

33

(4)

Tourist Offices

37

(1)

Visas & Documents

38

(1)

Embassies & Consulates

39

(1)

Customs

40

(1)

Money

40

(2)

Post & Communications

42

(1)

Internet Resources

43

(1)

Books

43

(1)

Newspapers & Magazines

44

(1)

Weather Forecasts

44

(1)

Radio & TV

44

(1)

Photography & Video

45

(1)

Time

45

(1)

Electricity

45

(1)

Weights & Measures

45

(1)

Laundry

45

(1)

Women Cyclists

45

(1)

Gay & Lesbian Cyclists

46

(1)

Cyclists with a Disability

46

(1)

Senior Cyclists

46

(1)

Cycling with Children

46

(2)

Useful Organisations

48

(2)

Business Hours

50

(1)

Public Holidays & Special Events

50

(2)

Cycling Routes

52

(2)

Activities

54

(1)

Accommodation

54

(3)

Food

57

(2)

Drinks

59

(2)

Health & Safety

61

(18)

Before You Go

61

(1)

Health Insurance

61

(1)

Immunisations

61

(1)

First Aid

61

(2)

Physical Fitness

63

(1)

Staying Healthy

63

(1)

Hydration

63

(1)

Nutrition

64

(1)

Avoiding Cycling Ailments

65

(3)

Medical Problems & Treatment

68

(1)

Environmental Hazards

68

(2)

Infectious Diseases

70

(1)

Bites & Stings

70

(1)

Women's Health

71

(1)

Traumatic Injuries

72

(1)

Safety on the Ride

73

(1)

Road Rules

73

(3)

Riding Off-Road

76

(1)

Touring Dangers & Annoyances

77

(1)

Emergency Procedures

78

(1)

Your Bicycle

79

(20)

Setting Up a Bicycle

80

(5)

Maintaining Your Bicycle

85

(11)

Loading Your Bicycle

96

(3)

Getting There & Away

99

(7)

Air

99

(6)

Organised Tours

105

(1)

Getting Around

106

(6)

Air

106

(1)

Bus

107

(2)

Train

109

(1)

Car

110

(1)

Boat

110

(1)

Organised Rides

110

(2)

New South Wales

112

(48)

History

112

(1)

Natural History

113

(1)

Climate

113

(1)

Information

114

(1)

Sydney

115

(4)

Sydney Olympic Explorer

119

(2)

Gold & Wine Country Circuit

121

(8)

Bathurst to the Blueys

129

(5)

Kosciuszko High Country

134

(6)

Coffs & Dorrigo Circuit

140

(6)

Thunderbolts & Bucketts

146

(12)

Australian Capital Territory

156

(2)

Canberra Explorer

158

(2)

Victoria

160

(52)

History

160

(2)

Natural History

162

(1)

Climate

162

(1)

Information

163

(1)

Melbourne

164

(2)

Central Gold & Spa Country

166

(11)

The Grampians

177

(7)

The Great Ocean Road

184

(11)

Riches of the North-East

195

(10)

Across the High Country

205

(7)

Tasmania

212

(55)

History

212

(1)

Natural History

213

(1)

Climate

214

(1)

Information

214

(1)

Getting to/from Tasmania

215

(1)

Hobart

216

(2)

Launceston

218

(1)

Devonport

219

(1)

Across the Central Plateau

220

(12)

Tassie's East Coast

232

(12)

Tassie's West Coast

244

(21)

Meehan Range

265

(2)

South Australia

267

(28)

History

267

(1)

Natural History

268

(2)

Climate

270

(1)

Information

270

(1)

Adelaide

270

(3)

Fleurieu Peninsula

273

(1)

The Fleurieu

273

(11)

Barossa Valley

284

(1)

Barossa Heritage

284

(11)

Western Australia

295

(33)

History

295

(1)

Natural History

296

(1)

Climate

296

(1)

Information

296

(1)

Perth

297

(5)

Tall Trees & High Seas

302

(19)

Avon Valley

321

(7)

Queensland

328

(52)

History

328

(1)

Natural History

328

(1)

Climate

329

(1)

Information

329

(1)

Brisbane

329

(3)

Cairns

332

(2)

The South-East

334

(1)

Mt Nebo & Brisbane Forest Park

334

(2)

Mt Mee

336

(2)

Sunshine Coast & Hinterland

338

(1)

Hinterland

338

(6)

Border Loop

344

(10)

Stradbroke Island

354

(4)

Around Townsville

356

(2)

Mt Stuart & Alligator Creek

358

(2)

Magnetic Island

360

(2)

Far North Queensland

362

(1)

The Daintree & Cape Tribulation

362

(7)

Atherton Tableland

369

(11)

Melbourne to the Gold Coast

380

(69)

History

380

(1)

Natural History

380

(1)

Climate

381

(1)

Information

381

(1)

Gateway Cities

382

(1)

East Coast Explorer

382

(67)

GLOSSARY

449

(2)

THIS BOOK

451

(5)

INDEX

456

Text

456

Boxed Text

463

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