Australia

Explore Australia with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the country's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place in this amazing country. Let Marco Polo show you all Australia has to offer…

Australia is the land of adventure! Roads stretching for hundreds of miles across unique landscapes, with only kangaroo signs to the left and right; the culture of the opera houses and concert halls and the fascination with the country's ancient past. A whole continent invites you to be part of the last great adventure! From the exotic tropical climes of the north to the island paradise of Tasmania in the south and the lonely beaches with their fiery sunsets in the west. Experience life in the east: either in the exciting metropolis of Sydney or in the lively holiday resorts near the Great Barrier Reef: find yourself captivated by the mysticism of the enigmatic Ayers Rock and immerse yourself in the country's natural treasures… This is Australia! 

Your Marco Polo Australia Pocket Guide includes:

• Insider Tips - we show you the hidden gems and little known secrets that offer a real insight into the country. Discover where you can go horse-riding in paradise or experience aboriginal culture first hand, Marco Polo's Insider Tips will introduce you to some unique attractions 'Down Under'. 
• Best of - find the best things to do for free, the best 'only in' Australia experiences, the best things to do if it rains and the best places to relax and spoil yourself.
• Sightseeing - all of the top sights are organised by area so you can easily plan your trip. 
• Discovery Tours - 4 specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of Australia. Here are inspirational itineraries that will help you enjoy all of Australia's wonderful scenery, culture and cuisine.
• Australia in full-colour - Marco Polo Pocket Guide Australia includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the country to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip.
• Touring App - you can download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description and map exactly as featured in the guide, free of charge. The maps can be used offline too, so no roaming charges. The perfect navigational tool with distance indicators and landmarks highlighting the correct direction to travel in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing and never get lost again!  
• Road Atlas and pull-out map - we've included a detailed road atlas and a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour.

Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Australia to show you around this fabulous country. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Australia has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.