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Lonely Planet Best Day Walks Australia

Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Australia is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a walk that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Explore the Outback, hike along the coastline and admire Australia's wildlife. Get to the heart of Australia and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Australia Travel Guide:

Colour maps and images throughout

Special features - on Australia highlights for walkers, kid-friendly walks, accessible trails and what to take

Best for... section helps you plan your trip and select walks that appeal to your interests

Region profiles cover when to go, where to stay, what's on, cultural insights, and local food and drink recommendations to refuel and refresh. Featured regions include:

Sydney and Around, Byron Bay to the Sunshine Coast, The Daintree and the Far North, the Outback, The Kimberley and Pilbara, Southwest Forests to the Sea, Flinders to Fleurieu, Grampians to the High Country, the Prom to the Great Ocean Road, and Tasmania

Essential info at your fingertips - walk itineraries accompanied by illustrative maps are combined with details about walk duration, distance, terrain, start/end locations and difficulty (classified as easy, easy-moderate, moderate, moderate-hard, or hard)

Over 70 maps

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Australia, our most comprehensive guide to walking in Australia, is perfect for those planning to explore Australia on foot.

Looking for more information on Australia? Check out Lonely Planet's Australia guide for a comprehensive look at what the country has to offer.

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