"Beautiful beaches, cosmopolitan cities, rainforests and the Great Barrier Reef are just a few reasons why so many fall under the spell of Australia’s east coast." – Regis St. Louis, Lonely Planet Writer

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    You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on us to tell it like we see it.

    Inside This Book…

    8 authors
    94 maps
    1 Big Banana
    18,000 km of coastline
    Inspirational photos
    Clear, easy-to-use maps
    At-a-glance practical info
    Your Reef Trip planning feature
    Comprehensive planning tools
    In-depth background

- Plan Your Trip
- Understand East Coast Australia
- On The Road
- Survival Guide