Product Description

Australia's west coast, closer to Singapore than Sydney, adds an extra dimension to most people's perceptions of remoteness and isolation. There's an awful ot of unspoiled wilderness to explore here and Footprint's West Coast Australia is essential for all free-spirited travellers wishing to get the most out of this huge slice of down under. New Footprint dual colour format Highlight maps to get the best from the country Descriptions of short and long distance walks Great suggestions for things to do in the great outdoors Best of the backpacker hostels as well as carefully selected, objective an dup-to-date sleeping and eating options fo all budgets Extensive live music venue recommendations Pull-quotes to highlight quirky and fun facts that enliven the text

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #504834 in Books
• Published on: 2005-04-29
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 416 pages

Review
"Comprehensive, practical & buzzing with enthusiasm, this travel guide will have you planning your trip within minutes of opening it up!" West Australian"

From the Publisher
There is a passion for travel and discovery at Footprint that has been reflected in our publishing since the South American Handbook was first published back in 1924. More than 80 years on, our aim is still simple: to give travellers a refreshingly different view that helps them to follow their own route and have a unique, memorable experience. Over 100 current guides reflect the many ways in which people enjoy independent travel; whether exploring ancient sites, seeking an adrenalin-filled adventure or relaxing on the beach, our authors do all they can to bring our customers the very best of each destination we cover.

Who are Footprint’s™ customers?
Footprint books are used by seasoned travellers of all ages and nationalities. What they have in common is a determination to travel independently and to get their own unique experience of the world. Footprint customers love adventure, are resourceful and enjoy getting off the beaten track. They are inquisitive about different cultures and sensitive towards the communities they encounter.

What makes Footprint different?
An ever-increasing number of travellers are discovering Footprint books, taking them on trips, enjoying an approach to travel that is distinctly different from other guides.

These are the features of the books most valued by experienced travellers:
The authors of Footprint guides have a depth of knowledge and passion for the destination, which ensures that the books are always detailed and accurate. They show places to eat, sleep and visit that are away from the tourist haunts and are often known only to the locals.

The books provide a wide range of options for travellers seeking out the very best activities and adventures. This gives travellers the freedom to explore off the beaten track, providing unique, memorable experiences.

About the Author
West Australian Katrina O’Brien studied journalism in Perth before travelling in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Several years in book publishing taught her the value of a deadline and how to understand authors. She lived in England for four years before the longing for sunshine and space became too strong and she returned to Australia to become an author herself. After two years on the road researching the guide, and an idyllic stint in Kalbarri (WA), writing Footprint West Coast Australia, Katrina moved to Sydney where she now works as an editor and is currently writing a guide to Sydney walks.

Inveterate Aussiephile Andrew Swaffer travelled and worked on and off for several years around parts of Asia, Australia and New Zealand while attempting to hold down various jobs in book publishing in the UK. Australia was always his first love and so after working in the sales department of Footprint for a year he went on a two-year odyssey of epic proportions to write his part of the guide. Andrew now juggles the dual roles of his co-author of Footprint Australia and Footprint West Coast Australia with a marketing position at Footprint’s Australian distributors in Sydney.

Customer Reviews

A useful guide to Western Australia
The guide's information on the places we visited was first rate and the information on eating out was particularly helpful. We took three guide books to Western Australia in January 2005 (one each) but soon found that the Footprint book gave the best information on restaurants. The restaurant reviews were very accurate and there was only one that did not live up to expectations.