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, the selection includes top attractions, tours, eateries and accommodation. And with a comprehensive index, 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.

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1015 Things To See And Do In Australia

Australia’s Best Eco-friendly Holidays

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.

The link between Central Australia and Outback Queensland is provided by the Plenty and Donohue Highways. This stretch of road was first built to allow cattle stations a means of transporting beef through road train access. Today, it is also a short-cut for travellers from Boulia, Mt.Isa and other outback Queensland towns to get to Alice Springs and the Red Centre in a more direct way. The Plenty/Donohue highways are a long pathway through open plains, cattle stations and aboriginal communities. Several rivers and creeks which form the channel country need to be crossed through this diversity of country from red sand and clay to bulldust and gravel.

The area south of the West McDonnell Ranges offers travellers a unique version of what the Red Centre is all about. There is a wide ranging diversity of natural geographic formations, terrain and vivid colour contrasts between the vegetation, red sands and blue skies. The majority of this region now has sealed raods, but areas such as the Mereenie Loop, Finke Gorge National Park, Palm Valley, Owen Springs Reserve and the Ernest Giles Road, provide some interesting, if not challenging tracks for 4x4 adventurers. It is an amazing part of the Australian outback and a magnet for people from all over the world wanting to experience the real beauty of this region.

The Anne Beadell Highway was named by Len Beadell, after his wife's name, Anne. The track has become very rough with fearsome corrugations which have broken many 4WD springs and completely ruined many shock absorbers. The track runs from Coober Pedy to Laverton venturing through conservation parks and Aboriginal Land. Part of this area is the British Atomic Test site during the 1950's at Emu where two atomic bombs were exploded. The area is still barren. There are numerous small dunes to cross, interesting history and sites at Anne's Corner, Volkes Hill Corner, Serpentine Lakes and the border. Ilkurlka roadhouse is a welcome rest point offering a hot shower, supplies and fuel, with an aircraft wreck not far away, followed by Neales Junction. Len's markers and signs offer intriguing points of interest and a guiding path along the track.

Cairns to Broome by Dick Eussen. The definitive guide to the great top road, with access to four world heritage regions, 15 national parks and reserves. Includes side trips to Cape York, The Top End, Kakadu N.P & the Kimberley Coast. 

Lloyd Junor.

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This book has been prepared for people intending to buy a new or used caravan, camping trailer, or motorised recreational vehicle (RV). It provides advice on choosing a caravan, choosing a towing vehicle, suggests options such as 5th-wheelers and slide-on units for utes. Electrical systems, refrigeration, brakes, suspensions, wheels and tyres are all explained with the assistance of over 500 colour photographs and diagrams as well as charts and tables that clarify choices.

The author has been the operator of a commercial caravan tours business for several decades, and is a regular columnist for caravan and outdoor life magazines in Australia.

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All the best 4wd touring areas in Australia have been covered in this terrific new full colour book from Rosella Publications. Fifty plus routes are described, covering every corner of Australia, with track notes, excellent full colour mud maps, photographs, camping information, planning advice and background information on history, flora, fauna and interesting things to see and do along the way. Australia: Off the Beaten Track is more than a description of trips, it provides comprehensive track notes, tour maps, camping information, planning advice and describes the main highlights of various trips, from high country huts and forgotten goldfields to forest canopies and rare fauna and flora. As well, advice on technique, such as driving in sand, mud or snow, water crossings, handling steep climbs and steep descents is included, as well as tips on topics such as vehicle recovery, winching, tyre pressures, bush navigation and communications.

A comprehensive table of contents ensures ease of use and an abundance of maps and photographs make for pleasant and informative reading. An all-in-one guide for all Australian 4x4 adventurers.

AUSTRALIAN CAMPING & TOURING HANDBOOK

Touring holidays, and camping along the way, are the number one choice of a holiday for many people. This ‘how-to’ book provides a range of information for all travellers, as well as practical insights, tips and ideas. It is - 

• Invaluable for everyone interested in vehicle based touring and camping.

• A practical approach, covering all aspects of touring and camping, with tips on everything from choosing a recreational vehicle to suit you, to towing a caravan or camper-trailer, to travelling solo and working opportunities whilst travelling.

• A great source of ideas for special places to visit.

Even experienced travellers will find good advice and up-to-date information in this comprehensive Handbook.

Beautiful Accommodation is the ultimate guide to quality boutique accommodation and retreats around Australia. The Beautiful Accommodation series in its 9th year and is the trusted source for planning high-end holiday experiences with a difference. The titles cover each state and territory, and are respected for their personal writing style and stunning photography. The properties featured in Beautiful Accommodation have been handpicked. Every property has been personally visited, reviewed and photographed. This ensures Beautiful Accommodation delivers accurate, independent and up-to-date profiles. The sister publication Beautiful Accommodation in Victoria and Tasmania will published by Hardie Grant Books and Explore Australia in November this year.

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The Binns Track, running from Mt.Dare Hotel in South Australia to Timber Creek in the Northern Territory, is a very long track through some of Australia's most diverse terrain. Adventurous 4 wheel drivers will endure everything from deep bull dust to bitumen, rocks to water crossings and travel through desert, hills, National Parks and townships. This track has everything. Be prepared. There will be plenty of bush camps and something new around every corner. There is an excellent contrast between open plains, mountain ranges and desert country that truely highlights the Outback in one complete package. 4WD skills and experience are advisable.

Driving the Birdsville Track is still one of the outback's great adventures. The track began during the 1880s as the main stock route from Birdsville to Marree. It is a gateway to the Corner Country, accessed via the Simpson Desert and renowned for the Diamantina river, Birdsville Hotel and the ever popular Birdsville Races. The diversity of country between the four deserts, Tirari, Strzelecki, Sturt Stony and Simpson contrasted by the wetlands of Clayton river, Cooper creek and Mungerannie, the hills at Mungerannie Gap and the steaming hot bores, highlights the imagination of life during the early pioneering days.

The Sectioned Maps will help you find everything of interest along the Track and point out potential road cautions in advance, supported by visual references, for the benefit of your safety.

Following the success of Budget Camps Australia (2008) comes this fully revised, simple and informative book written for highway travellers. It lists the exact location of hundreds of roadside rest areas, parking areas, bush campsites and caravan stops along Australia’s major highways. With this book, travellers can plan each day’s journey, incorporating rest stops and lunch breaks at the better rest areas, many of which make excellent sites for brief overnight stops. Whether it’s to plan where you stop for a cuppa or to find a place to stay overnight when you are a long way from a caravan park, this book will be an ideal companion for your next road trip.

1300 camp sites featured nationally. New layout and design allowing a lot more information for each site. New maps and plenty of additional photographs.

Full colour covers with durable grain lamination. 208 pages in two colours (up from 128 pages in single colour), A4 portrait.

Camping is an ideal way to see quiet secluded spots while travelling, without leaving your four legged family member at home.

Whether you enjoy a sandy beach camp, the cool native forests, the meandering inland rivers or the red sand of the Outback, this guide contains the information you need to get away from it all with your dog.

Ideal for travellers with a 4WD, car and tent, caravan or motorhome.

Camping Around Australia is the nation's most comprehensive camping guide. Covering over 2500 campsites in every state and territory, each listing includes information on facilities, activities and driving directions. There are also 54 detailed maps, practical tips to prepare for a camping trip, 62 atlas pages locating all of the campsites and a complete index. With a modern and easy-to-follow design, it’s the perfect guide for campers of all ages.

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A handy size guide book covering National Parks, State Parks and forests.