Description
Find your own journey. The west coast of Australia can offer a trip combining city life, wine regions, coastline and vast inland landscapes in a single holiday. Lonely Planet’s regional guide helps you decide which areas to prioritize and how they can fit together in a longer trip. It suits those who want a single, comprehensive book for planning, with geographical overviews, practical advice and inspiration for both well-known destinations and your own detours.
Experiences and content. Coverage runs from Perth and surrounds to Margaret River and the Southwest, the South Coast and Golden Outback, Monkey Mia and the Central West, the Ningaloo Coast and Pilbara, as well as Broome and the Kimberley. The publisher highlights wreck diving in Geographe Bay, experiences in Perth and inland journeys in the Kimberley. You will also find content on Ningaloo Reef, Torndirrup National Park and Ferguson Valley. Stories about local life, culture and traditions provide background to the areas and destinations covered.
Who is this guide suitable for? Dedicated sections cover the outback, choosing a wine region and wildlife. Itineraries, day trips, city walks and activity suggestions help you move from wish list to plan. The book includes photographs, maps and a pull-out map of Western Australia. You will find recommendations on food, accommodation and timing, along with practical advice on arrival, transport, money, accessibility and responsible travel choices. Use the guide to prioritize a few key experiences and find a balance between time on the road and time to get to know each place.
From inspiration to your own plan. Use the guide before departure to choose a few experiences you really want, and see them in the context of the rest of the trip. A plan with fewer stops can leave more time to get to know each place. Browse through it together with your travel companions, compare ideas and find a balance between what you want to fit in and what you’ll have time to enjoy. Also leave room on some days for breaks and detours. A physical book is a good thing to return to when planning the next leg of the journey.
About the edition. English travel guide, published 2024. 304 pages. 11th edition. ISBN 9781788683968.
