The Rough Guide to Australia is your indispensable guide to one of the most unmissable countries on earth. It is packed with practical information on once-in-a-lifetime experiences in Oz, from sunrise walks around Uluru to viewing Kangaroo Island"s wild seals, sea lions, kangaroos, and koalas; from bush-camping safaris in UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park to exhilarating helicopter flights down the dramatic gorges of Aboriginal-owned Nitmiluk National Park. Written by a team of widely-traveled, dedicated authors, this Rough Guide will help you discover the best hotels, restaurants, cafes, shops, and festivals around Australia and Sydney, whatever your budget. You"ll also find expert background information on Australia"s history, wildlife, cinema, and aboriginal culture, and the clearest maps of any guide. Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Australia.