'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other'. New York TimesThis eBook offering is an excerpt of Lonely Planet's latest Australia guide book and includes: Queensland Understanding Australia Queensland mapsFrom the surf-loving beaches of the Gold Coast to the wildlife-rich rainforests of the Daintree, Queensland spreads a dazzling array of wonders. The state's most famous attraction is the marine-rich kingdom of the 2000km-long Great Barrier Reef. This guide is the result of research by dedicated authors and local experts who immersed themselves in Queensland, finding unique experiences, and sharing practical and honest advice, so you come away informed and amazed. This guide includes up-to-date reviews of the best places to stay, eat, sights, cultural information, maps, transport tips and a few best kept secrets - all the essentials to get to the heart of Queensland.Coverage includes: Understanding Australia: Australia Today, History, Environment, Food & Wine, Sport Brisbane, Gold Coast, Noosa & the Sunshine Coast, Darling Downs, Fraser Island & the Fraser Coast, Capricorn Coast, the Outback, Whitsunday Coast, Townsville to Mission Beach, Cairns & Around, Port Douglas to Cooktown, Gulf Savannah and C ape York PeninsulaLonely Planet's Australia guide is researched and written by: Charles Rawlings-Way, Sarah Gilbert, Meg Worby, Penny Watson, Peter Dragicevich, Steve Waters, Paul Harding, Miriam Raphael, Regis St. Louis, Virginia Maxwell, Jayne D'Arcy, Catherine Le Nevez, Brett Atkinson