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Tokyo Story
$39.99
Tokyo Story by Lonely Planet is a richly illustrated travel guide that captures Tokyo at street level, perfect for travellers who like their city breaks with personality and depth. Part neighbourhood portrait, part cultural notebook, it reveals how Japan’s capital is really a patchwork of distinct districts—each with its own rhythm, tastes and traditions. Across themed chapters, you’ll dip into Tokyo’s history and everyday culture while tracking down standout ramen, listening bars, pop culture moments, and genuinely great free things to do. It’s also packed with practical help, from getting around confidently to understanding key Japanese etiquette, so you can spend less time second‑guessing and more time exploring. Ideal for first-time visitors, repeat travellers, design lovers and anyone planning a Tokyo itinerary full of hidden gems as well as iconic sights. Add Tokyo Story to your travel shelf and start mapping out your next wander.
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The Coast
$36.99
In **The Coast** by **Chris Hammer**, award-winning journalist and storyteller, the Australian shoreline becomes the centrepiece of a richly observed work of **Australian nonfiction** that blends travel writing, nature, and social history. Hammer journeys down the east coast from the Torres Strait to Tasmania, meeting the people who live where the land ends and the sea begins. Along the way he captures wild beauty, hard-won local pride, and the everyday ingenuity that shapes coastal life—from places reshaped by storms and shifting sands to towns adapting as fishing, tourism and housing pressures change. Woven through these encounters is a thoughtful look at **coastal communities**, **climate change**, and what it means to belong to a place that’s always in motion. This updated edition includes a new introduction by the author. Perfect for readers who enjoy **Australian travel writing**, environmental storytelling, and books that feel both clear-eyed and hopeful. Add it to your shelf and take a fresh look at the coast that shapes us.
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Walking The Camino De Santiago
$55.00
Walking the Camino de Santiago by DK is an inviting, practical travel guide to Spain’s famous pilgrimage routes, written for curious walkers who want history, scenery and the quiet magic that happens on the road. Covering eight of the most popular Caminos, it helps you choose the path that suits your pace and priorities—whether that’s coastal views on the Camino del Norte or classic towns and traditions on the Camino Francés. Along the way, you’ll find bite-sized historical context, key sights and natural highlights, plus stage-by-stage guidance designed for real-world planning. Perfect for first-time pilgrims, armchair travellers, and anyone dreaming of a walking holiday with cultural depth, this Camino de Santiago guide balances inspiration with useful detail on where to eat, drink and stay. Pick your route, lace up, and let this book be your first step towards Santiago de Compostela.
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Lonely Planet Best Beaches Australia
$49.99
Lonely Planet Best Beaches AustraliaExplore 100 of Australia's most beautiful beaches in this stunning photographic guide with fascinating insights from local writers and adventurers.Snorkel off Langford Island in Queensland's Whitsundays; enjoy the vibes of Mindil Beach in the Northern Territory; and drop in on the classic beaches along Victoria's Great Ocean Road. This definitive collection of Australia's coastal treasures features inspirational descriptions from travellers who know the intricacies of each beach and why they're so special.Inside Best Beaches Australia:- 100 of Australia's must-visit beaches including their locations and how to access them- Gorgeous full-page photography that captures the beauty and scenery of each unique beach- Insightful descriptions from Lonely Planet's team of expert local writers- Themed lists of the top 5 beaches for: wildlife watching, accessibility, snorkelling, families, camping, surfing, bushwalking and remote beaches- Practical trip planning information and tips on where to go, how to visit and more- Introduction by Sarah Reid the multi-award winning Australian travel writer, editor and sustainable travel expert- Covers: Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia, Northern TerritoryThe perfect gift for the beach lover in your life, Best Beaches Australia is the ultimate planning tool for your next big beach-hopping trip.
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Lonely Planet Best In Travel 2026
$32.99
Lonely Planet Best In Travel 2026About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel publisher, with over 800 titles in print, iconic guidebooks spanning the entire globe as well as best-selling gifting titles. Lonely Planet is more than just a publisher, it is a community of like-minded travelers.
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Ultimate Campsites Australia 2nd Edition
$45.00
In Ultimate Campsites Australia 2nd edition, Penny Watson follows up the wildly popular first edition with even more camping spots and experiences to help you immerse yourself in all that Australia's natural world has to offer. Each state-by-state chapter in Ultimate Campsites Australia 2nd edition contains detailed maps and the what-when-why-where information about each campground, alongside tips and anecdotes about the surrounding regions. You’ll find special sections dedicated to remote-island campgrounds, as well as sites with great walks and places close by to First Nations cultural experiences. There are also quick and easy lists for camping with pets, free camping, 4WD access and commercial campgrounds, and handy camping trail itineraries for when you want to tick off two or three campgrounds in one trip. This book is an essential tool for the glovebox, be it in a 2WD or a motorhome. It’s also the kind of book that will get plenty of wear and tear on the coffee table while you’re planning that next big adventure in Australia’s great outdoors.
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Ultimate Family Holidays: Australia
$45.00
Ultimate Family Holidays: Australia is a travel guide filled with 65 exciting experiences across the country. Organised into themes such as staycations, walks and wilderness, culture and curiosity, holiday parks and farms stays, wildlife encounters, swim spots, thrill-seeker adventures, epic stays, and just for fun.Author Catherine Best provides travel tips and ideas for families. Discover kid-friendly options at popular destinations like Uluru and Rottnest Island/Wadjemup. Immerse yourself in cultural experiences on the Dinosaur Trail in outback Queensland or have a playful day at Gnomesville in Western Australia. The book offers helpful suggestions on where to eat, sleep, and visit, including budget-friendly options. Get ready to pack your bags and make memorable family memories.
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Trip In A Van's Bucket List Experiences
$49.99
Trip In A Van's Bucket List Experiences is a companion to the highly successful Complete Trip in a Van Guide to Australia. It is the ultimate inspiration for your next adventure, whether it's a weeks-long odyssey or a weekend getaway.
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Ultimate Fishing: Australia
$45.00
Ultimate Fishing: AustraliaUltimate Fishing: Australia is a collection of 40 of the best spots to cast a line. Lifelong fisher and marine scientist Indy Thompson has scoured the coastlines, bringing together a collection of noteworthy experiences for amateur and experienced anglers.Fishing is often as much about enjoying the outdoors and location as it is about reeling in the big catch, and this book ties great locations with great catch opportunities. From Jervis Bay in New South Wales, Eaglehawk Neck in Tasmania and Exmouth in Western Australia to the fishing mecca of Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory, there are diverse fishing opportunities around the country for readers to discover. Indy also provides helpful information on when to visit, what to bring, and, importantly, what catch you will find.For those looking to bring along the family, there's also information on whether a spot is kid friendly and dog friendly. You'll also find tips on great nearby attractions and places to grab a bite, for a great weekend away or week-long holiday.
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Explore Australia 2026
$55.00
Explore Australia 2026 is the 42nd edition of the country's longest-running travel guide, offering comprehensive information on over 700 destinations from cities to rural areas and coastal retreats. Each entry provides details on top attractions, maps for easy planning, and highlights of major festivals. Stunning photography captures Australia's scenic beauty, while additional sections cover Aboriginal culture, food and wine, and natural attractions. Whether traveling solo, with family, or as a couple, this guide is essential for anyone planning an Australian adventure.
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My Cool Campervan
$19.99
My Cool Campervan celebrates a new wave of interest in modern-retro campervans. <p>Join Jane Field-Lewis and Chris Haddon as they set off on a 3500-mile trip to locate campervans and proud owners, sharing their memories of family holidays under candy-striped pop-top roofs and of sunny days and simple pleasures. Delve into a world of road-tripping as Jane and Chris introduce us to a succession of distinctive campervans, memorable locations and classic models, at times beautifully restored, and at others well-loved and well-used.</p><p><em>My Cool Campervan</em> reveals a world beyond the stereotype, of vintage vans from another era, forgotten rarities and beautifully restored mass-produced models.</p><p>Chapters include:<strong>Old Retro: </strong>In the 1970s and 80s as the motor industry turned its sights towards the global market, campervan designs began to change.<strong>Simple Life: </strong>Exploring<strong> </strong>functional campervans where styling doesn’t overwhelm function and where vans are so well designed in the first place, there’s nothing more to add than the journey.<strong>Weird and Wonderful: </strong>From a converted French fire truck, to an ‘extension’ to a regular saloon car, these campers are customized, unusual and have been created to provide space.<strong>American Beauties: </strong>The large American Recreational Vehicles, or RVs, fulfill just about everyone’s expectations of a comfortable life on the road. The enduring appeal of the RV lies in its iconic design and long association with the romantic notion of the great road journey.<strong>Classics: </strong>Some vehicle designs last longer than others. The VW T2 campervan is, without doubt, the front runner.<strong>New Retro:</strong> Reflecting owners’ unique styles and interest, the vehicles here function as an artist’s workroom or as a photographer’s studio; these are not only places to camp out or chill out, they are happy extensions of creative lives.</p>
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Sea Pools
$42.99
<p><strong>A celebration of sea swimming - looking at the architecture, history and social significance of sea pools around the world.</strong></p> <p>The sea can be challenging and changeable. Protected from the dangers of currents, crashing waves and extreme cold, sea pools (also known as tidal or ocean pools) are manmade pools that provide a safe space for swimmers to enjoy the benefits of the sea at all states of the tide and weather. </p><p><em>Sea Pools</em> begins with an introduction to sea pools within the history of outdoor swimming, their unique designs and architectural significance and commentary on the resurgent appreciation for sea swimming in the 21st century. Chris Romer-Lee selects 66 of the most beautiful and culturally significant sea pools from around the world, including the 25-metre cliffside Avalon Rock Pool in new South Wales, Australia, the sublime Pozo de las Calcosas in Spain that is shrouded in volcanic rock, and Ireland's historic Vico Baths to name but a few.</p><p><em>Sea Pools</em> also includes four insightful essays: Nicola Larkin looks to the next generation of ocean pools in her exploration of how we can conserve, protect and regenerate the coastline; Therese Spruhan testifies to the healing and transformative benefits of ocean swimming; Freya Bromley discusses her odyssey to swim in every sea pool in Britain; and Kevin Fellingham reflects on the importance of sea pools in South Africa.</p><p>The book is illustrated throughout with beautiful colour photography, as well as fascinating archive material to give an insight into the provenance of these vital sanctuaries.</p>
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Ultimate Road Trips
$45.00
Australians have always loved a good road trip, whether it’s a leisurely Sunday drive through wineries or to a beach near a major city, a quick weekend getaway into the mountains or roughing it on a remote outback track. And hitting the road is a great way to spend our holiday time with family and friends. In Ultimate Road Trips: Australia, author Lee Atkinson highlights 40 of the best driving holidays around the country. Each chapter includes information on things to see and do, detailed route maps and a handy list of distances to help you plan your trip, as well as lots of useful advice on family-friendly attractions, where to eat and the best hotels, guesthouses, caravan parks and camping spots. You’ll also find details on the best time of year to visit, driving tips and a guide to surviving a road trip with a back seat full of kids. Keep this book in the car for when you’re out on the road, or curl up with it at home and dream about your next journey.
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Ultimate Campsites
$45.00
In Ultimate Campsites: Australia, Penny Watson maps out 75 of the country’s most wild and wondrous nature-based campgrounds, from the turquoise and white sandy beaches of Queensland and pristine national parks of New South Wales, to the wineries of South Australia and the wilderness areas of Tasmania. Ever pitched a tent within a stone’s throw of a picturesque waterfall? Ever woken up in a sleeping bag to the gentle sound of waves? Ever seen the sun go down in the desert or fallen asleep in an ancient rainforest? Well, now’s the time to tick off these experiences on your camping bucketlist! Each state-by-state chapter in Ultimate Campsites: Australia contains detailed maps and the what-when-why-where information about each campground, alongside tips and anecdotes about the surrounding regions. You’ll find special sections dedicated to remote-island campgrounds, as well as sites with great walks and places close by to Indigenous cultural experiences. There are also quick and easy lists for camping with pets, free camping, 4WD access and commercial campgrounds, and handy camping trail itineraries for when you want to tick off two or three campgrounds in one trip. This book is an essential tool for the glovebox, be it in a 2WD or a motorhome. It’s also the kind of book that will get plenty of wear and tear on the coffee table while you’re planning that next big adventure in Australia’s great outdoors.
