Is the grass always greener on the other side of the fence? Peek over the pickets and find out. This vast country is affluent, multicultural and laced with natural splendour.

Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Australia, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice:

• Inspirational images, 3D illustrations, city walks and recommendations from our expert authors.
• Planning features and top itineraries to help you plan the perfect trip.
• Local secrets and hidden travel gems that will make your trip unique.
• Plus coverage of the Australian outdoors, Aboriginal Australia and a guide to trips on the Great Barrier Reef.

Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Sydney, New South Wales, Canberra, Queensland, the Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne, Victoria, Tasmania, Adelaide, South Australia, Darwin to Uluru, Perth, Western Australia, Understand and Survival chapters.