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Australia’s surprising, unexpected hidden gems ranked from 1 to 500
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Lonely Planet dials up the wow factor with the first-ever The Ultimate Australia Travel List; a must-own bucket list ranking the top 500 unmissable experiences and little-known sights across Australia!
Get ready for a list like no other; this new book is filled with interesting, unusual, and diverse experiences that are anything but predictable.
Discover huge monolith’s, world-class cultural collections, the world’s largest living organism, walks along coastal cliffs and meandering drives – and that’s just the top five!
The Top 20 Experiences:
- Uluru, NT
- MONA, Tas
- Great Barrier Reef, Qld
- Great Ocean Road, Vic
- Three Capes Track, Tas
- Bungle Bungles, WA
- Daintree National Park, Qld
- Kangaroo Island, SA
- Dark Sky Park, Warrambungle, NSW
- Vivid Festival Sydney, NSW
- Wilson’s Promontory National Park, VIC
- Kakadu National Park, NT
- Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park, Tas
- Grampian National Park, Vic
- Bondi to Coogee Clifftop Walk, NSW
- Kata Tjuta, NT
- Port Campbell National Park, Vic
- Rottnest Island, WA
- Manly Ferry, NSW
- Museum of Underwater Art, Qld
Each entry listed gives a taste of what to expect from the sight or experience, plus some practical advice to start planning your own trip. Much more than just a list of obvious sites, discover eclectic and different experiences including museums, galleries, wineries, little known alleys, pubs, and places that will surprise and inspire.
- Worship gods of sport at the MCG, Vic (#21)
- Quaff shiraz in the McLaren Vale wine region, SA (#45)
- Rock and roll at the iconic Esplanade Hotel, Vic (#110)
- Take a ride on the Parramatta Ferry, NSW (#131)
- Admire aboriginal art at the east Pilbara Arts Centre, WA (#162)
- Relish the wining and dining at Howard Smith Wharves, Qld (#203)
- Admire the sunset at the Darwin Ski Club, NT (#292)
- Visit the improbably small Shark Island, NSW (#357)
- Mountain bike at Stromlo Forest Park, ACT (#499)
Adding to the list, ten guest Australian celebrities reveal their top five places including: Benjamin Law, Tara June Winch, Heather Ewart, Julia Baird, Christine Mansfield, Gordi, Turia Pitt, Mack Horton, Juan Walker, and Matthew Evans.
Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Australia Travel List also includes five amazing pieces of artwork created by artists from the Central Australian Maruku Arts Project, acknowledging the history and knowledge held by the traditional owners of the land. These pieces have been exclusively reproduced to feature within this publication.
Much more than just a destination guide, Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Australia Travel List has been vigorously compiled by editors, designers, writers, staff, and others from the Lonely Planet community who voted for their favourite spots and experiences. With 100’s of votes cast; the list celebrates all that Australia has to offer across all states.
Chris Zeiher, Senior Director Trade Sales & Marketing for Lonely Planet Publications, comments:
“This is a huge first for Lonely Planet and Australia. So many guides are about places, but this is about the unexpected hidden gems – the most memorable, beautiful, and totally compelling experiences. We’re thrilled to launch this and can’t wait to get the conversation started about the ranking and everyone’s favourite places.”
What’s your #1 travel experience in Australia? How many have you visited and what’s your favourite? This new book offers 500 good reasons to get out there and discover even more!
Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Australia Travel List
AU$39.99 | Hardback
Launching April 12, 2022
Available where all good books are sold
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