Product Description

The highly successful "Globetrotter Travel Series", which includes Travel Guides, Travel Maps, Road Atlases, Best Of Pocket Guides and In Your Pocket Language Guides, presently covers more than 90 destinations worldwide. The Packs are excellent value, including both a guidebook and a softcover version of the fold-out Globetrotter map of the region, in a printed plastic wallet.This handy pocket-size guide is packed with useful information, tips and recommendations, accompanied by colour photographs, charts and maps for the first-time traveller who wants to experience the major highlights that Australia has to offer. This travel book surpasses other guides in that it incorporates essential information in an easy-to-carry and easy-to-read format that is attractive and useful at the same time. It provides a visitor with an invaluable introduction to Australia by concisely highlighting the region's 'must see' areas in a practical and user-friendly format, thus encouraging the tourist to make the most of his/her available time. All the essential information you need to get around an unfamiliar region is compacted into useful and practical 'At-a-Glance' sections at the end of each chapter. The fold-out map of Australia is ideal for tourists and visitors. In addition to the main map of Australia, which highlights scenic routes, it features 9 detailed area maps and 8 town plans.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #30576 in Books
• Published on: 2008-06-25
• Format: Folded Map
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Map

From the Publisher
A great driving guide which includes Sydney and Tasmania.
This full colour guide contains a selection of the best regions for touring in Australia. It includes Sydney, Perth, Tasmania and the outback. There are suggested itineraries and detailed route maps, with sidetracks to places of interest. There is information on accommodation, dining out, shopping options and visitor attractions, as well as the usual advice on driving abroad, road sign information and general rules of the road. Approximate distances and driving times are also given which makes this an ideal book to use if planning an itinerary. Stunning colour photographs accompany a lively, informative editorial.

About the Author
Bruce Elder, based in Sydney, is a well-known travel writer, journalist and music critic. he has travelled extensively throughout Australia and has a deep knowledge of Australian culture, history and geography.

Customer Reviews

Australian Map
I just ordered it for someone else. It looked pretty good to me and very concise.