The 2010 edition of Australia’s favourite travel bible is bigger and better than ever!
Explore Australia 2010 has been completely updated, with a fresh and user-friendly design, and all new images. Other great, new features include selected food and accommodation listings for almost every major town across Australia, a lower price point of $59.95 and a more practical flexi-bound cover. Key tourist towns are also highlighted in the A–Z town sections for each state, and the atlas section includes new city and regional mapping.
With over a million copies sold since 1980, Explore Australia has become the essential Australian travel companion. Covering 700 towns in detail, each of the country’s capital cities and over 70 holiday regions, and with a 140-page road atlas, Explore Australia 2010 will inspire you to get out there and see more of this truly amazing country.
RRP $59.95 flexi-bound
By Ken Eastwood
Responsible travel is the buzz word of today’s travel industry, as reports continue to predict a grim future for our planet. Australia’s Best Eco-friendly Holidays is the first book of its kind to focus on where and how to travel in Australia with minimal impact on the environment. Featuring stunning images and a fresh, modern design that celebrates the beauty of nature, the book is divided into state chapters that highlight eco-friendly activities and places to stay. Green travel tips and top ten experiences for every state and territory will help you get the most out of your holiday – without harming the earth.
This book is printed on FSC-certified paper stocks using soy-based inks.
RRP $49.95 flexi-bound
By Willie Simpson
The Australian Beer Companion is testimony to our nation’s vibrant beer-drinking culture and the dozens of breweries that are fl ourishing across the country. Willie Simpson introduces us to more than 100 breweries, from the well-known Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) and Fourex (XXXX) to small breweries such as Mountain Goat and Moo Brew. The book traces each brewery’s history and its range of beers, from elegant pale ales to rich stouts and extra special bitters. A glossary of beer styles and a wealth of photos make this book ‘a keeper’, both for diehard beer-lovers and those just discovering the joys of Australia’s amber nectar.
RRP $49.95 hardback
Go Explore Sydney is the ultimate tour guide in a box! These 30 themed cards offer tours to suit all interests – Beside the Seaside, Olympic City, Paint Trail and Shop Till You Drop, are just some of the exciting themes. Covering both well-known attractions and hidden gems, each card has suggested pit stops on one side, and an easy-to-follow map on the other. Their small and light format makes them easy to carry, and means you can select one card or two for your day’s itinerary, or mix and match cards to create your own personalised adventure.
RRP $24.95
Go Explore Melbourne is the ultimate tour guide in a box! These 32 themed cards offer tours to suit all interests – Sporting Four Seasons, Coffee & Chocolate Lovers and Rag Traders & Runways, are just some of the exciting themes. Covering both well-known attractions and hidden gems, each card has suggested pit stops on one side, and an easy-to-follow map on the other. Their small and light format makes them easy to carry, and means you can select one card or two for your day’s itinerary, or mix and match cards to create your own personalised adventure.
RRP $24.95
Sydney is Australia’s glittering city with more style and flair than Carrie Bradshaw’s shoe collection. But there’s a lot more to Sydney than just VIP-only clubs and second mortgage–sized price tags. You just need to know where to go. Hide & Seek Sydney is for all Sydneysiders, interstate travellers and overseas visitors who want to experience another side of what the city has to offer. From restaurants and shops to bars and galleries, there’s something for everyone here, no matter what your tastes or interests. And in all cases you won’t need a platinum Amex card or a designer wardrobe just to get through the front door.
RRP $14.95 paperback
Hide & Seek Melbourne is a funky and compact guide to Melbourne's hidden treasures. From restaurants and shops to live music venues, the book features 40 secret and intriguing places that you won’t find in any regular travel guide. Each place is featured over a double-page spread with information, images and a handy location map. There are also overview maps of the CBD and inner suburbs, and pages at the back where you can list your own Melbourne discoveries.
RRP $14.95 paperback
By Nick Rains
Award-winning photographer Nick Rains travels Australia with his camera, capturing the country’s distinctive and diverse landscapes. To research this book, Rains visited 28 of Australia’s most popular touring regions, camping under the stars in a quest for the perfect light. Australia the Photographer's Eye presents the wonderful images that resulted from his journeys. These breathtaking shots are complimented by information about the various regions and maps pinpointing the best locations from which to take photographs. A 'Photo Tips' section at the back of the book discusses the techniques and skills Rains has gained over many years, and explains how you too can take successful photographs of Australia’s unique landscapes and many moods.
RRP $39.95 hardback
Explore Australia's Travel Journal is a brand-new addition to its range of travel products. This handy book has numerous lined pages for travellers to record their notes, experiences and inspirations as they journey around the country. Exciting added features include quirky Australian facts and images scattered throughout the lined pages, personalised travel scheduling, an address book and 'favourite things' sections, various travel-related websites, and one-page maps of all capital cities. This is the perfect companion for any local or overseas traveller in Australia.
RRP $22.95 flexi-bound
Now with a comprehensive index, 1000 Great Places to Explore in Australia is a selection of Australia's very best travel experiences, from its famous destinations to its best-kept secrets. Divided according to state, each chapter has information on the state's capital city and the best places in each state region. The selection includes top attractions, tours, eateries and accommodation. This attractive gift book is suitable for a wide range of travellers, from those touring the country on a budget, to those wanting to find exclusive retreats. It will have a place on any bookshelf for years to come, as an ideal reference for wherever you're planning to travel in Australia.
RRP $32.95 paperback
Explore Australia's Coast is an inspirational and practical guide to the places and experiences of the Australian coast. Co-published with Australian Geographic, the result is a richly photographed, fully mapped, detailed guide to almost 30 coastal regions, from the red-hued outback beaches of Western Australia and the coral-encrusted shallows of the Great Barrier Reef, to the wave-battered shorelines of remote Tasmania and the busy suburban surf beaches of Sydney and Perth.
RRP $45.00 flexi-bound
Packed with over 200 beautiful colour photographs, Explore Australia's Outback is a visually stunning guide to this remote country – to iconic landmarks, outback pubs, distant stations, magnificent national parks, wildlife and ancient rock art. If you are planning a trip, or just dreaming about it, the outback starts here.
RRP $45.00 flexi-bound
