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Top 5 Australian Travel Books

By Larry Rivera, About.com

Planning travel to Australia (or anywhere else for that matter) requires some knowledge of destinations, attractions, transportation and accommodation facilities, costs, and other basic information. Here are some top travel guides for visiting Australia:

1. Let's Go Australia

Handy guide to traveling in Australia, with URLs for quick Internet access to source information. Sections on states and mainland territories, attractions, suggested accommodation, budget travel.

2. Lonely Planet Australia

A special advantage of Lonely Planet Australia travel guidebook is the fact that it is published from Australia by some of the people who travel and know the country best. Easy to read, full of informative material.
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3. Fodor's Australia

Particularly suited for travelers who seek more options in their visit to Australia. Wide range of accommodation choices, from budget hostels to luxury hotels and resorts. Updated yearly for the latest information.
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4. Frommer's Australia

Convenient and handy guide updated yearly. Well suited for travelers on a wide range of budgets, from backpackers to those with a taste for worry-free luxury. Maps, color photographs.
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5. Moon Handbooks: Australia

From Australia's major cities to the Never Never. Information on outdoor recreation, art and culture, eating and drinking. Some outdated material detracts.

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