Lonely Planet’sEast Coast Australiais your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Dive on the Great Barrier Reef, sail the Whitsundays, and hike the Blue Mountains; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of East Coast Australia and begin your journey now!InsideLonely Planet’sEast Coast AustraliaTravel Guide:Up-to-date information -all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreakNEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' cardwith wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotelImproved planning tools for family travellers- where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kidsWhat's New featuretaps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas our writers have uncoveredNEW Accommodation featuregathers all the information you need to plan your accommodationColourmaps and images throughoutHighlightsand itinerarieshelp you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tipsto save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential infoat your fingertips- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets- eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missCultural insightsgive you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politicsOver95mapsCoversSydney, New South Wales, Byron Bay, Canberra, Melbourne, Coastal Victoria, the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Noosa, the Sunshine Coast, Fraser Island, Capricorn Coast, Southern Reef Islands, Whitsunday Coast, Townsville, Mission Beach, Cairns, Daintree RainforestThe Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet’sEast Coast Australia,our most comprehensive guide to East Coast Australia, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.Looking for just the highlights? Check outPocket Sydney,a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.Looking for more extensive coverage? Check outLonely Planet’sAustraliafor a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer.About Lonely Planet:Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)