Granta has dedicated its Summer 2000 issue of the Magazine of New Writing to Australia. The natural beauties of Australia have made it a favourite tourist destination & the millennium Olympic Games have put the country more than ever in the focus of worldwide attention, but how much does the West know about Australians? The editors have given space to two photographers, David Moore & Polly Borl&, next to writers such as Peter Carey, David Malouf, Thomas Keneally & Robyn Davidson. In a quest for the Australian spirit, this collection is certainly something to start off with. ...

Complete Motoring Atlas of Australia from UBD Gregory's in an A4 spiral-bound format. In this version the main mapping of each state is accompanied by additional town centre street plans annotated with places of interest, tourist accommodation & various other facilities, e.g. in New South Wales in addition to Sydney that atlas has 36 more street plans. The atlas provides mapping by state accompanied by a town centre street plan of the state capital plus a map of the city with its suburbs. Other features include: state-by-state tables of facilities in national parks, diagrams of main highways, & a comprehensive distance table for the whole country. Road atlases of Australia from the now combined cartographic houses of UBD & Gregory ...

Road Atlas of Australia from UBD Gregory's in an A4 spiral-bound format. In this version the main mapping of each state is accompanied by more detailed enlargements of most visited areas, providing more information on tourist facilities, recommendations of main attractions, etc; each state also has a separate distance table. The atlas provides mapping by state accompanied by a town centre street plan of the state capital plus a map of the city with its suburbs. Other features include: state-by-state tables of facilities in national parks, diagrams of main highways, a comprehensive distance table for the whole country, plus general notes & tips on travelling in Australia by car. Road atlases of Australia from the now combined cartographic houses of UBD & Gregory ...

A series of touring maps from UBD Gregory`s presenting Australia’s popular tourist regions with street plans of their main towns. In each title the main road map is relatively small, often covering less than half of one side of the sheet. The map is usually indexed, highlights main places of interest, & indicates which areas are shown on the accompanying street plans or on the more detailed enlargements. The main feature of these touring maps is are the accompanying street plans, indexed for larger towns, & highlighting various facilities & places of interest. Many titles include additional tourist information such as a list of main attractions, contact details of information centres, etc. In addition to the touring maps, the series also

Includes:: city to city maps linking Australia’s main cities. These maps do not have street plans, but instead provide route diagrams of main highways indicating tourist facilities. For more details please see the individual descriptions.

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Road atlases of Australia from UBD Gregory’s presenting the country in a variety of sizes & formats & with different additional features providing extra information. The maps are arranged by state; scales vary according to the size of the state. Road network is shown on a base with no relief shading but with spot heights for main peaks. National parks & other protected areas as well as Aboriginal Lands are highlighted in different colours. Driving distances are given on main & many local routes & various places of interest are marked. For more information please see the individual descriptions. ...

Detailed street plans of Australia’s main cities from UBD Gregory’s, published in three different formats:CITY STREETS & SUBURBS: waterproof & tear-resistant maps with on one side a street plan of the inner districts, plus on the reverse a road map covering the city’s outer suburbs.SUBURBS & CITY CENTRE: with three separate maps
- a very detailed, building-by-building street plan of the CBD (Central Business District) naming many individual businesses; a separate street plan of the inner districts; plus a road map of the city with its outer suburbs. Thematic indexes provide lists of city highlights, accommodation, etc, &, where appropriate, diagrams of public transport networks are included.CITY POCKET: a handy size street plan of the inner districts, with a street index, plus a separate thematic index listing hotels & motels, shopping centres, tourist offices, banks, places of interest, etc. On the reverse is an indexed road map of the city with its outer suburbs. Streets are annotated with selected house numbers for easier identification of addresses. Main traffic arteries are indicated by colour & the maps show one way streets, traffic lights & car parks. Symbols indicate locations of various places of interest & facilities. For more information please see individual descriptions.
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Western Australia Caravan & Camper Trailer 50 Best Road Trips Atlas & Guide: an A4, spiral-bound book from Hema with 50 selected routes across the state, suitable for caravans & camper trailers. The guide starts with an introductory section on driving in such a demanding terrain, accompanied by extensive tables listing various facilities available in private camping & caravan parks, as will as in national parks. Also provided are lists of dump stations & visitors ...

Western Australia Road & 4WD Atlas in an A3, spiral bound format from Hema, presenting the south-western part of the state at 1:250, 000 with the rest at 1:1, 000, 000, plus 25 top national parks, 50 top 4WD trips, lists of campsites & dump stations, etc The main section of the atlas provides mapping at two different scales: the more densely populated south-western part at a more detailed scale of 1:250, 000, with the rest of the state shown at 1:1, 000, 000. The maps show roads with, where appropriate, their names & classified into sealed & unsealed surface. 4WD tracks are included & on the 1:1, 000, 000 maps GPS waypoints are provided for important junctions or locations. At both scales numerous places of interest & facilities are indicated by symbols, including tourist accommodation, campsites & caravan parks, rest areas, fuel supplies, dump stations, wineries, etc. Topography is shown by spot heights plus names of numerous hill & mountain ranges, rivers & lakes, plus graphics and/or colouring for deserts, swamps, national parks & other protected areas, aboriginal lands & prohibited entry zones. All the maps have latitude & longitude margin ticks & the atlas has an extensive index divided into three sections: road names, place names & geographical features. Extensive introductory section provides: A list of top 50 4WD trips across the state, all highlighted on the 1:1, 000, 000 mapping Tables of national parks & private camping areas/caravan parks showing facilities available there Lists of visitor centres & dump stations Description of 25 top national parks with additional more detailed mapping A street plan of central Perth with places of interest, accommodation, etc, plus a detailed road map of the city ...

This indispensible guide to best bed & breakfast accommodation down under provides travellers with a wide range of choices, from beautiful beachfront cottages to luxurious wine-country villas, making finding a place to stay simple, relaxing, & very cost-effective. Organised by region for easy reference, & featuring fully- up-to-date contact details, & information on prices, amenities & nearby attractions, plus full-colour photographs of each establishment & general travel tips & tricks, The Australian Bed & Breakfast book offers friendly alternatives to traditional tourist vacations. ...

The Australian Beer Companion is an unrivalled book on Australia's thriving beer industry. Separated into state sections, the book covers more than 100 of author Willie Simpson's favourite Australian breweries. These include the big players such as Carlton & United Breweries (CUB), Cascade, Fourex (XXXX) & Coopers, as well as respected microbreweries like Mountain Goat, Little Creatures & Moo Brew. The book traces each brewery's history & their range of beers, & showcases their beer label through a feature called ' Behind the Label'. A glossary of beer styles & a wealth of photos make this book the ideal Father's Day gift. ...