Sunscreen: check! Surf gear: check! Lonely Planet: check! Make the great Aussie pilgrimage up the eastern seaboard – sun-kissed realm of beaches and buzzing cities, wilderness and wildlife, country retreats and wineries. Our definitive guidebook gives you detailed regional coverage for the perfect coastal odyssey.

* CRUISE THE COAST - coverage of the best beaches from St Kilda Esplanade to the Great Barrier Reef, and beyond
* EMBRACE THE OUTDOORS - whether it's boating or bungee jumping, cycling or surfing, we'll help you to an adrenaline high
* SUSS OUT THE CITIES - inside information on how to make the most of magical Melbourne, sassy Sydney and breezy Brisbane
* TASTE THE TUCKER - freshly shucked rock oysters, snags sizzling on the barbie or fresh mangoes, whatever you fancy, we'll have you salivating
* GO YOUR OWN WAY - 95 maps to help you navigate from sports event to market to beach, and detours to escape the crowds