“Island, country, continent…Australia sure is a big one! Its essence is diversity: deserts, tropical reefs, towering forests, mountains and multicultural cities.” – Charles Rawlings-Way & Meg Worby, Lonely Planet WritersOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on us to tell it like we see it.Inside This Book…13 authors158 maps25,800km of coastline1 snake in a canoeInspirational photosClear, easy-to-use mapsPull-out mapGreat Barrier Reef Trip featureComprehensive planning toolsIn-depth background