Author: Susannah Farfor
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet

South Australia is a conundrum - so much to do; so little time! Adelaide's feast of great restaurants and multitude of cultural entertainments compete with easy getaways such as the Barossa Valley or Kangaroo Island. And then there's the Flinders Ranges and the otherworldly experience of the SA outback...Maybe you'd better stay an extra week?

• DINE OUT - grab a quick plate of Coffin Bay oysters in an arty cafe, or linger over a succulent steak while you decide if it suits a McLaren Vale shiraz or a Coonawarra merlot

• GRAPE WORSHIP - there's probably a law against visiting South Australia without seeing some of Australia's greatest wineries (if it's not illegal, it should be!)

• FIND YOURSELF - with 70 maps to help navigate from theatre to market to cafe, and Detour boxed texts to escape 'the crowds'

• SHAKE IT, BABY - they don't call it the Festival State for nothing! Find the nearest outdoor extravaganza and join in the end of that conga line

Price: $14.95 USD

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Author: Barry Penney
Release Date: 2006-09-05
Manufacturer: Kuperard

Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.

Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include


* customs, values, and traditions
* historical, religious, and political background
* life at home
* leisure, social, and cultural life
* eating and drinking
* dos, don'ts, and taboos
* business practices
* communication, spoken and unspoken


"Culture Smart has come to the rescue of hapless travellers." Sunday Times Travel

"... the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries." Global Travel

"...full of fascinating-as well as common-sense-tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas." Observer

"...as useful as they are entertaining." Easyjet Magazine

"...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world." New York Times

Price: $9.94 USD

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Manufacturer: Travelers' Tales Guides

For the many thousands of visitors heading to Australia for the 2000 Olympics, and the millions of armchair travelers who will tune into the Olympics, this collection of stories will captivate and enchant those fascinated by the land down under. From outback to rain forest, Great Barrier Reef to the Red Center, Australia offers a chance for adventure beyond your wildest dreams. Whether it's biking across the Nullarbor Plateau, drifting through a billibong searching for crocs, surfing the big one, or walking a Songline, you will find it in OZ, and in this collection of true and fascinating stories that reveal the many facets of Australia. Most people have a particular set image of Australia, such as the Opera House or Ayers Rock, yet these famous icons do little justice to the abundance of Australia's natural treasures and its cultural diversity. Australia offers a wealth of travel experiences, from the drama of the Outback and the spectacle of the Great Barrier Reef to the cosmopolitanism of Sydney. Notable authors include Paul Theroux, Robyn Davidson, Tim Cahill, Bruce Chatwin, Robert Hughes, Tony Horwitz, Jill Ker Conway, Pico Iyer, Ronald Wright, and more.

Price: $17.95 USD

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Author: Erinn Banting
Manufacturer: Crabtree Publishing Company

This work is intended for children aged 9-14 years. Brilliant full-colour photographs explore the topography, climate, and diverse wildlife that sets Australia apart from anywhere else in the world. Topics include: coastal cities and outback towns; northern tropical forests, cyclones, monsoons, bush fires; billabogs, artesian water, Lake Eyre, the Murray-Darling basin; strange outback formations such as Uluru, Purnululu, and the Devil's Marbles; Australia's Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders; European and Asian immigration; sheep and cattle stations; Koalas, kangaroos, monotromes, snakes, dingoes, rabbits, crocodiles, and more; and life on the Great Barrier Reef.

Price: $7.95 USD

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Author: Andrew Metcalf
Manufacturer: Watermark Press

Canberra Architecture is a detailed guide to Canberra architecture from the first plans by Walter Burley Griffin in 1918 to the design, development and construction of the infrastructure that makes it Australia's national capital.

Price: $29.95 USD

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Release Date: 2008-12-05
Director(s): Sandy Jacobe
Manufacturer: TravelVideoStore.com

This Is A PAL Format Video-Will Not Play In The US

Come with us to a city of light and grace, a meticulously planned metropolis-the symbolic heart of a nation. Enter new Parliament House...uncover the myth and meaning of its design...from the gathering of Aboriginal clans depicted in the mosaic of the Forecourt...to the marble columns of the Foyer, reminiscent of a refreshing eucalypt forest.

Experience the mood of old Parliament House, now a museum of political history...and the Australian War Memorial, shrine to fallen war heroes. Discover the impressive architecture of Canberra's High Court, the National Library, the Science and Technology Centre...and the many unique embassies. Visit Cockington Green, a surprising slice of England in miniature... the National Aquarium, largest synthetic salt water aquarium in the Southern Hemisphere...and the Australian National Botanic Gardens, a treasure trove of native plants.

Recapture a bygone era at Lanyon Homestead...view waterbirds in the vast wetlands of Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve and frolic in the snow of Thredbo and Charlotte Pass. We take you to Cooma, Jindabyne and Mt Kosciusko...and then to the annual Floriade in Commonwealth Park...all this and more in Panorama Australia's superb video of Canberra.

This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

Price: $19.98 USD

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Author: David Hampshire
Manufacturer: Survival Books, Ltd.

Culture Wise Australia is essential reading for anyone planning to visit Australia, whether for business or pleasure, for a few days holiday or to start a new life. It is guaranteed to help newcomers avoid cultural and social gaffes; make friends and influence people; and enhance their understanding of Australia and the Australian people.

Price: $14.00 USD

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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Manufacturer: Reader's Digest Association

Explore the land "down under" as you embark on an extraordinary journey to a continent full of surprises of its vast deserts to the rugged richness of the Outback....from glittering cities to dramtatic coastlines. Your comprehensive tour will take you to every region of this remarkable land. PART 1 THE SPLENDORS OF THE SOUTHEAST: Stroll fabulous Bondi Beach. Enter the lavish Sydney Opera House. Discover ski resorts above the desert in the Australian Alps. Go track-side for the Melbourne Cup. Cruise the spectacular Shipwreck Coast. Enter Warrawond, a haven for native animals like emu, kangaroo and duck-billed platypus. Visit the famous, wiled and storm-tossed island of Tasmania. More! PART II THE GOLDEN WEST: Scale Ayer's Rock, one of the largest monoliths on earth. Enter the secret subterranean riverss and water-filled caves of Nullarbor. Bask in Perth, Australia's sunniest city. Feed dolphins in the wild at Monkey Mia. Participate in ancient Aboriginal rituals in Kimberly. Pearl dive off the coast of Broome. More! PART 3 THE TROPICAL NORTH: Stroll among unusal water birds in the Aurukun wetlands. Experience traditional Polynesian island life in the Torres Straight Islands. Romp with wild horses on Fraser Island. Take a picturesque railway journey from Kuranda to Cairns. Snorkel above the world's largest coral formation at Great Barrier Reef. Inspect 15-million year old fossils at the Daintree. And much more!

Price: $9.50 USD

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Author: Lew Hinchman
Manufacturer: Grass Tree Press

Offers directions, trail descriptions, and planning tips for Americans who want to discover the Australian outdoors. It is the only guide to cover the entire tropical region of eastern Australia from Northern New South Wales to Far North Queensland. The book describes over 120 hikes in 30 National Parks and wild areas of tropical Australia. Written with North Americans in mind, the guide suggests sensible, economical ways to travel to--and in--Australia.

Price: $15.95 USD

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Manufacturer: Berlitz Guides

Perth Insight City Guide combines insightful writing and lavish full-color photography in a portable format with an emphasis on practical information. Inside the Perth Insight City Guide, you'll find:

# Magazine-style instant orientation such as money-saving tips, activities for kids, free attractions, website addresses, and insider advice
# Expert evaluations of the must-see sites, illustrated with 4-color photos and an emphasis on practical information
# A bonus take-it-with-you mini restaurant guide and city map.
# An 8-12 page street atlas and street listings at the back of the guide provides a grid-referenced index to local streets.
# Special two-page spreads spotlighting particular topics of interest.
# Appropriate destinations included on a detailed map of the rail lines.
# Comfortable, portable format ideal for people on the go.

Insight City Guides are the next generation in travel guides.

Price: $11.53 USD

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Author: Charles Rawlings-Way
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet

What Will Your Sydney Encounter Be?

...revelling in the surfing, sushi, bodies and beer of oceanside Bondi (p122)
...joining the dots between Sydney's great independent galleries (p155)
...finding that perfect outfit for the Mardi Gras; or just that perfect outfit (p157)
...swooning beneath the heaven-sent, sunset curves of the Sydney Opera House, before swanning off to a show (p10)
...getting your caffeine rush in Newtown (p81)
...charting Sydney Harbour on two feet, past sandstone cliffs, beautiful bushland and million-dollar mansions (p12)

Discover Twice the City in Half the Time...

...full-color pull-out map and quality neighborhood maps
...our Sydney expert has sussed out the sights, relished the restaurants and walked the wild side for our green walking tours
...highlights help you make the most of your short stay
...cut straight to a superb coffee, great pubs and the best surf breaks: Sydney locals share their city

Price: $9.59 USD

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Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications

Discover Victoria, a playground with class. Explore the state's rugged coastlines and the great indoors. Devour serious fun, food, wine, arts and culture. The wild, the avant-garde, the kitsch and the classic – this guide will take you there.

• the A to Z of the state’s greatest events, from the Australian Open to jazz festivals
• pure indulgence: your guide to spas, massages and wineries
• the inside word on the best spots for bushwalking, surfing, rock climbing, diving, cycling, skiing and more
• more than 50 detailed maps covering every inch of Victoria
• advice on where to eat, sleep and play, on any budget

Price: $19.98 USD

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Author: Terry Carter
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet

Savor the lush forests and vintage surf of the Margaret River region (and get the low-down on the good drops with our wine section), p123.

Spread your toes and sink your feet into white sand at Lucky Bay, another contender for 'most beautiful beach in Australia,' p151.

Drink in the lifestyle of Perth, the world's most remote city of its size, then relearn the meaning of remote in awesome Kimberley, p222.

Collect our other passport stamp: have a beer with the royals in the sovereign state of Hutt River Province Principality, p192.

One 4WD and an intrepid husband and wife team cover 12,000km of outback
Zero impact on the environment with tips on camping, greener businesses and local travel
Swags of seasonal work and accommodation advice for those who want to say longer

Price: $19.59 USD

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Author: Alan Murphy
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet

Discover Queensland & the Great Barrier Reef

Pack up your 4WD and head for the end of the road at Cooktown, where happiness is a fishing rod and an Esky full of beer
Browse Kuranda's market stalls, and camp overnight in paradise when the day-trippers have left
Disappear onto an island off Cairns where the government once planted coconut palms to feed shipwreck survivors
Extend your trip by 8000 vertical feet and 15 seconds of freefall in a tandem skydive

In This Guide

Four authors, five months of research, a litre of sunscreen
More dive operators, bareboat charters and sailing options than any other guidebook
Color Highlights chapter for travelers, by travelers

Price: $14.95 USD

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Author: Justine Vaisutis
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet

Admit it: you're here for the beaches, aren't you? Sure, we all know that Queensland's also got great dining, a thriving, accessible indigenous culture and a healthy international vibe. But it's the sun-kissed beaches, gentle warm sea and coral reef you're really here for, isn't it?

• GET WET - don scuba or snorkel gear and head beneath the waves to check out the Great Barrier Reef's colorful scenes

• GET BRONZED on some of Australia's finest sun-kissed beaches in between dips in clear, warm waters to cool off

• GET SCARED - whether dangling on the end of a bungy rope, leaping our of a plane or checking out a crocodile farm

• GET STUFFED - fill your face with fresh seafood at a posh Noosa eatery, sample eclectic international fare at Cairn's restaurants, or enjoy cafe lattes and live music streetside in Brisbane

Price: $21.99 USD

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