Lonely Planet Experience East Coast Australia: Build a Trip to Remember | Local Insights | Maps & Planning Tools | Covers Sydney, Byron Bay, Melbourne, Tasmania, Queensland and more

This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience East Coast Australia travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic region with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip.

Discover amazing local experiences from immersing yourself in the Aboriginal culture of the NSW South Coast on a Yuin retreat; to diving into the glorious Great Barrier Reef; and spotting wombats, kangaroos, emus and more on a Wilsons Prom wander.

Build a one-of-a-kind trip with Lonely Planet's Experience East Coast Australia travel guide:

• Our Experience guidebook format is led by local experts who provide in-the-know tips so you can plan the ultimate 1-2 week adventure
• Easy-to-use regional and activity-based itineraries help you get off the beaten track and tailor a trip to your interests
• Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy views
• Vibrant photography and maps
• Connect with local traditions and trends through fun insights from understanding the role of camels in the country's iconography to feeling the energy in the Daintree Rainforest
• Practical information on money, getting around, unique places to stay and responsible travel, plus handy seasonal calendars on where to go, when to travel and what to pack
• QR codes unlock extra digital content, know-how and travel secrets
• Covers: Sydney; Byron Bay & North Coast New South Wales; South Coast New South Wales; Melbourne; The Gippsland Coast; Brisbane & Southeast Queensland; Calms & the Queensland Coast

Create your own dream travel itinerary and get away from the everyday with Lonely Planet's Experience East Coast Australia.

• Publication date: 12 October 2026
• Page count: 258
• Dimensions: Height 142 mm; Width 180 mm; Thickness 18 mm
• Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN-13: 9781837584376