Australia By Rail in the Trailblazer Rail Guides series including the Ghan line – Alice Springs to Darwin – km-by-km route guides, city guides & 65 strip maps covering rail routes in Australia. Trailblazer Rail Guides series are highly practical, informative & portable guides designed specifically for those wanting to discover a country by train. Each title in the series explores its destination with reference to seeing & experiencing countries such as Japan, Australia & Canada using their extensive rail networks. Designed with practicality in mind, each guide describes the entire railway system in clearly defined stages & regions, allowing visitors to plan their journey or journeys accordingly. Strong on both practical content & cultural & historical background, Trailblazer Rail Guides provide extensive kilometre by kilometre route guide description, exploring the country’s history, culture, food & local customs in addition to giving practical advice on accessing site of interest when travelling by train. Dedicated town & city guides are included throughout the guide, with advice for travellers on all budgets of recommended places to stay, places to eat & drink & what to see & do. Uniquely, there are also extensive railway timetables for all routes that are described in the guide, allowing travellers flexibility when embarking upon their railway trip. ...

Small size cloth-backed version of a reproduction by Old Folding Maps of Edward Mogg`s “ Stranger`s Guide to London, Exhibiting all the various Alterations & Improvements complete to the Present Time” published in January 1837. The map shows London with “a list of 500 of the principal places with references to their situation on the above plan”. Main streets & green spaces are coloured in, & the map also shows the boundary of the City of London. Coverage roughly: most of Regent’s Park
- Pentonville Road
- Hackney; Stepney – Surrey Docks; Kennington including part of The Oval; Royal Chelsea Hospital – most of Hyde Park. A h&-written note in the north-west margin “ Dorset Square, I have marked +, it is in this corner” add a personal touch from one of the map’s previous users. Each cloth-backed individual map is presented folded in a colourful case covered with a unique design marbled paper – no two cases are identical. Please note: this title is also available in a larger size. To see the list of all the titles in this series from the Old Folding Maps please click on the series link.

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Small size cloth-backed version of a reproduction by Old Folding Maps of Edward Mogg`s “ Stranger`s Guide to London, Exhibiting all the various Alterations & Improvements complete to the Present Time” published in January 1837. The map shows London with “a list of 500 of the principal places with references to their situation on the above plan”. Main streets & green spaces are coloured in, & the map also shows the boundary of the City of London. Coverage roughly: most of Regent’s Park
- Pentonville Road
- Hackney; Stepney – Surrey Docks; Kennington including part of The Oval; Royal Chelsea Hospital – most of Hyde Park. A h&-written note in the north-west margin “ Dorset Square, I have marked +, it is in this corner” add a personal touch from one of the map’s previous users. Each cloth-backed individual map is presented folded in a colourful case covered with a unique design marbled paper – no two cases are identical. Please note: this title is also available in a larger size. To see the list of all the titles in this series from the Old Folding Maps please click on the series link.

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The Complete Motoring Atlas 8th edition is an excellent all-purpose motoring atlas, wherever you want to go throughout Australia. The 116 regional town maps are what really sets this atlas apart, & the marking of the visitor information centre locations helps the traveller access lots of vital information once they hit town. For those wanting touring advice, city, state & Australia wide information is provided, as well as inter-city routes. Distance & fuel consumption charts are a great help when planning your journey, & ensure there are no unexpected `stops` along the way. The attractive maps are clearly laid out & easy to read, & the comprehensive index makes it a breeze to find the location you are looking for. ...

Australia in Marshall Cavendish`s Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination’s culture, food & leisure, in addition to a specific section addressing the concerns of those travelling on business. ...

Australia in the Discover series from Lonely Planet; covering a range of countries worldwide & practically designed to allow travellers to find the most iconic sites & attractions at a glance. Uniquely designed, each title in the series

Includes:: a series of lists of the best things to do & see, with highlights, thematic

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Australia in the Discover series from Lonely Planet; covering a range of countries worldwide & practically designed to allow travellers to find the most iconic sites & attractions at a glance. Uniquely designed, each title in the series

Includes:: a series of lists of the best things to do & see, with highlights, thematic

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During your valuable holidays, you will want to experience the heart of Australia. Footprint`s Dream Trip Australia will ensure you discover the very best this glorious destination has to offer as well as take you to some fantastic out-of-the-way places h&-picked by the author. From the stunning Sydney Opera House to a tour of the Bungle Bungles, this new guide is packed full of ideas, suggestions & expert advice & will help you design your own dream trip. Packed with detailed information on where to go & what to do. A h&-picked selection of the very best places to stay & eat in Full-colour trip-planning section featuring detailed itineraries & maps. Off-the-beaten track suggestions from the author. Compact, pocket-sized format so you can carry it with you. Written by a local expert offering you insider information Footprint`s carefully tailored information ensures that you get the most out of your dream trip. ...

Australia Drivers Atlas in an A4, spiral-bound format form Explore Australia. Arranged by state, the atlas presents each chapter as a series maps for the main urban areas & holiday destinations, with more general mapping for the rest of the state. Scales vary according to the size of the state. The road network is on the whole less finely graded & less clearly presented than in alternative publications of this kind, with fewer driving distances & less information on roadside facilities. Minor roads are at times difficult to see against the background colouring. National parks or other protected areas & Aboriginal lands are indicated, & a selection of places of interest is marked. Each chapter

Includes:: a street plan of the city centre in its capital with an index of its places of interest, plus a plan of the suburbs. Where appropriate, plans of smaller cities are also included. The opening Top Scenic Drives section gives suggestions for 26 sightseeing routes from short drives just over 50km to longer routes of over 1000km, each indicated on a simple sketch map, Also included is a comprehensive distance table & 15 diagrams of the main inter-city highways. The same main chapters but with a different opening sections are also available as a spiral-bound Australia Road Atlas, or as an Australia Recreational Atlas with more overprint & information about sights & recreational facilities.

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Australia in the Thomas Cook Driving Guides series; comprising a range of guides dedicated to exploring a selection of the best car tours & drives in Britain, Europe, Australasia & North America. The guides are designed to provide readers with a flexible reference source to explore the region or country by car; taking in the best local attractions & things to do & see. Recommended driving tours are linked with local sights for each chapter & total driving time is indicated clearly. An introductory section gives an overview of the destination with details of the place & its people, history, art & architecture, culture, geography & food & drink. Each chapter is divided into a touring area which is rated in categories such as architecture, entertainment & children to allow readers to plan a drive accordingly. Individual chapters give an outline of the region & provide practical guidance on getting there & around. A dedicated ...