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Summary: A must if you are traveling to Australia on your own
Review: As a result of spending a summer in Australia, I own numerous travel guides about the country, and this one is one of the best. If you, like me, need color pictures in your travel guides, then you won't want to miss out on this guide. The photography is extensive and wonderful. The book is divided into multiple sections, each covering a specific region of Australia. There is a brief overview of each region, and then the book lists multiple attractions in that region, with a brief description of each one. At least half of the attractions listed have photographs, and buildings such as museums and government buildings usually have photographs of the interior and the artwork inside. Each attraction also lists the telephone number, opening and closing hours, and the rail/bus/subway stop that you will need to use. At the beginning of the book, there is a brief history of Australia, and information on traveling around the country, money, food, etc. is at the end. The book does list some hotels and restaurants, but does not really cater to the budget traveler (buy Let's Go for this). The book also does not have extensive maps, so don't count on finding those in here either. I always buy multiple guides when I travel, so this was not a problem for me, but I can see how it would be for some people. Even though the price is a bit more than some other guides, I would not miss out on buying this book, or any other Eyewitness Guides. I consider them an absolute necessity for travel, and one of the best series out there.
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Summary: EXCELLENT
Review: As a student traveling abroad for the 1st time with a delegation, this book has proved esential. Although I had other travel guides with me, this book was in constant use. The superb maps and pictures of my destination proved themselves as our group didn't get lost once. This guide is packed with information and i recomend it to anyone of any age. After my trip I continue reading this guide for more information, and I hope to go there again soon. 2 enthusiastic thumbs up
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Summary: EXCELLENT
Review: As an Australian, I recommend this for its accuracy and good, straightforward coverage of the country. It is annoying to read inaccuracies and clangers about your own country, and it is pleasing to note that this guide avoids that. I have written in very glowing terms also about the Sydney guide. These are guidebooks I prefer to use in travelling my own country, which is a great recommendation.
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Summary: Aussie thumbs up
Review: As an Australian, I recommend this for its accuracy and good, straightforward coverage of the country. It is annoying to read inaccuracies and clangers about your own country, and it is pleasing to note that this guide avoids that. I have written in very glowing terms also about the Sydney guide. These are guidebooks I prefer to use in travelling my own country, which is a great recommendation.
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Summary: Fascinating Visual Guide to Australia
Review: Eyewitness continues to provide outstanding guides as seen in the recent guide to Australia. This book combines pictures, 3D Layouts of important buildings and museums, street maps of Sydney and Melbourne, plus a helpful section on accomodations and restaurants. For my money, eyewitness produces the best travel guides on the market.
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Summary: The best Guide to Australia that I've come across
Review: I have been reading many books about Australia in General and Sydney in particular. This one is undoubtedly the best, with detailed photographs and sketches that make it easy to visualise the places. I do recommend that you buy a second guide to supplement this one - just to get another point of view. (or pick up the tourism depatrment guides at the airports)
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Summary: The best Guide to Australia that I've come across
Review: I have been reading many books about Australia in General and Sydney in particular. This one is undoubtedly the best, with detailed photographs and sketches that make it easy to visualise the places. I do recommend that you buy a second guide to supplement this one - just to get another point of view. (or pick up the tourism depatrment guides at the airports)
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Summary: Eyewitness Guide to Australia
Review: I purchased this book on the recommendation of our travel agent. It is very disappointing. There is no information about any wildlife parks, such as the Koala Park near Sydney and others. I found much more information on the Internet. The companion book (the map book) may be more helpful - the map part - but it is very large and difficult to refold. I expect books for tourists to have information about areas to tour - and in Australia I think that wildlife parks must be mentioned. It is possible that the Internet will take over for travel books if writers don't provide information that tourists need.
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Summary: Eyewitness Guide to Australia
Review: I purchased this book on the recommendation of our travel agent. It is very disappointing. There is no information about any wildlife parks, such as the Koala Park near Sydney and others. I found much more information on the Internet. The companion book (the map book) may be more helpful - the map part - but it is very large and difficult to refold. I expect books for tourists to have information about areas to tour - and in Australia I think that wildlife parks must be mentioned. It is possible that the Internet will take over for travel books if writers don't provide information that tourists need.
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Summary: Fascinating presentation. Feels like you're actually there!
Review: I've seen many travel books, but the Eyewitness Travel Guide is in a class by itself! The pictures, maps, and illustrations are so vivid they give you the impression you're actually visiting Australia. This is more than a reference book--it's entertainment.
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