Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Australia.

Discover Australia's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from exploring remote sections of the Great Barrier Reef on a liveaboard diving trip; to sipping superb semillon in the Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest wine region; and hanging out with adorable quokkas on Rottnest Island, just offshore from Perth.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Australia travel guide:

* Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
* All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Australia effortlessly
* Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
* Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
* Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Australia
* Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Sydney Opera House, to Whitsunday Islands, and Mona
* Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
* Connect with Australian culturethrough stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
* Covers: Sydney & Surrounds; North Coast New South Wales; South Coast New South Wales; Canberra & Country New South Wales; Southeast Queensland & the Fraser Coast; Central & Tropical North Queensland; Melbourne & Surrounds; Greater Victoria; Tasmania; Adelaide & South Australia; Darwin & the Northern Territory; Perth & Surrounds; Greater Western Australia

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Australia.