ISBN: 1741795885 9781741795882

Category: Travel / General

Page count: 367

<p>"Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher"<p>Lonely Planet Melbourne & Victoria is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, what hidden discoveries await you. Window-shop for quirkycrafts and clothing in Melbourne, encounter kangaroos in Anglesea, or rock climb in Grampians National Park; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Melbourne and Victoria and begin your journey now!<p>Inside Lonely Planet Melbourne & Victoria Travel Guide: <ul><li>Colour maps and images throughout <li>Highlightsand itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests <li>Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots <li>Essential infoat your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices <li>Honest reviewsfor all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss <li>Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, literature, music, politics, sports, fashion, cuisine, and wine <li>Free, convenient pull-outMelbourne map (included in print version), plus over 54 neighbourhood maps <li>Useful features - including Walking Tours, Month-by-Month (annual festival calendar), and Travel with Children<li>Coverage of Melbourne, Grampians, Cape Otway, the Great Ocean Road, the Murray, Phillip Island, Goldfields, Gippsland, Wilsons Promontory, Mornington Peninsula, the High Country, Portland, Lorne, and more </li></ul><p>The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Melbourne & Victoria, our most comprehensive guide to Melbourne and Victoria, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled.<ul><li>Looking for just the highlights of Melbourne? Check out Lonely Planet's Melbourne Encounter, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. <li>Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Australia guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer, or Lonely Planet's Discover Australia, a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions. </li></ul><p>Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Jayne D'Arcy, Paul Harding, and Donna Wheeler.<p>About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.<p>"TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category"<p>"'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times"<p>"'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) "