Books

For travellers to Australia

Lonely Planet's guide to Australia
Based in Victoria, Lonely Planet is an Australian success story.  Their travel guides are sold all over the world and are noted for their friendly readable style, detail, great maps and emphasis on budget travelling.  Naturally their Australia Guide is particularly well researched and detailed. 

Good value and available a special offer with their New Zealand guide if you are stopping there on the way to Australia. Over 30% off at US$19.13 or $36 including the Lonely Planet New Zealand guide.

Frommer's Guide
Lots of detail here too and plenty of info for the up scale traveller.  US$22 or $37 with the New Zealand Frommer's Guide.

For people interested in Australia's Wildlife

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