Sunscreen: check! Surf gear: check! Lonely Planet: check! Make the great Aussie pilgrimage up the eastern seaboard; sun-kissed realm of beaches and buzzing cities, wilderness and wildlife, country retreats and wineries. Our definitive guidebook gives you detailed regional coverage for the perfect coastal odyssey.

Contains expert written Environment and History chapters, featuring scientist Tim Flannery and historian Michael Cathcart.

Dedicated outdoor activity section includes the best surfing, diving, swimming and walking in the region. Includes expanded inland coverage.

This guide also contains information about the traditional owners of the land, and includes highlighted indigenous tourism options.

CRUISE THE COAST coverage of the best beaches from St Kilda Esplanade to the Great Barrier Reef, and beyond

EMBRACE THE OUTDOORS whether its boating or bungee jumping, cycling or surfing, well help you to an adrenaline high

SUSS OUT THE CITIES inside information on how to make the most of magical Melbourne, sassy Sydney and breezy Brisbane

TASTE THE TUCKER freshly shucked rock oysters, snags sizzling on the barbie or fresh mangoes, whatever you fancy, we'll have you salivating

GO YOUR OWN WAY Our maps to help you navigate from sports event to market to beach, and detours to escape the crowds