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"A high-spirited, comic ramble into the savage Outback populated by irreverent, beer-guzzling frontiersmen." —Chicago Tribune
Swept off to live in Sydney by his Australian bride, American writer Tony Horwitz longs to explore the exotic reaches of his adopted land. So one day, armed only with a backpack and fantasies of the open road, he hitchhikes off into the awesome emptiness of Australia's outback.
What follows is a hilarious,...
Swept off to live in Sydney by his Australian bride, American writer Tony Horwitz longs to explore the exotic reaches of his adopted land. So one day, armed only with a backpack and fantasies of the open road, he hitchhikes off into the awesome emptiness of Australia's outback.
What follows is a hilarious,...
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HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Adventures that take you from the northermost tip of Australia where you will encounter a python at mealtime, a ferocious pack of dingoes and come face to face with a crocodile. In the southernmost area you will find rude kangaroos, a platypus and an ill-tempered sea lion and much more!
7) Australia
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Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"The land down under is halfway around the world from North America. It has summer when we have winter. Just imagine going to a warm beach on New Year's Day! In this book, readers can head there with just the turn of a page. Australia's most famous landmarks, art, and history are all included in the accessible, friendly text, all presented by a kid narrator for readers to relate to. A mix of full-color photographs of notable foods, sports, and festivals,...
Publisher
555 Productions
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Admire Uluru, dive the Great Barrier Reef, experience Surfers Paradise, visit the Port Arthur prison colony site, come fact to face with Tasmania's wildlife, mine for opals in Cooper Pedy and attend a traditional Aboriginal corroboree ritual--Globe Trekker's Ultimate Australia offers all these experiences and more.
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Provided is a wonderful collection from BBC that provides a vivid portrait of fifty-two of the world's most exotic and beautiful travel locations. Marvel at the splendors of these remarkable places, and travel with the access that only the BBC can provide. From manmade wonders to soaring monuments, from sacred religious sites to unspoiled natural ecosystems, this collection has it all. Includes: the Parthenon in Greece, Taj Mahal in India, Statue...
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Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
This program looks at the role, character and functions of Australian cities with an emphasis on the State and Territory capitals. The first section shows the general features of these cities and then the main functions are examined. The importance of forms of transport to expansion of cities is shown together with discussion on the growth of cities and associated issues. Australia is one of the most urbanised nations on earth, and this program looks...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
This program aims to show the diversity of natural and cultural landscapes that are characteristic of Australia, with contrasts between the vast uninhabited desert areas and the urban areas. Australia is a nation of city dwellers with a multicultural population that lives in relative harmony. The lifestyles and features of the people and their aspirations into the new century are highlighted. The program looks at places of interest in different states...
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
In a landscape so ancient that, in parts, it predates life on the planet, are animals superbly adapted to the harsh and beautiful extremes of Outback Australia. Over the course of a year, journey with the people and animals of Australia's Kimberley region in northwest Australia: a vast, rugged and remote wilderness, bursting with character.
14) Tracks
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Starz Media
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
It tells the remarkable true story of Robyn Davidson, a young woman who leaves her life in the city to make a solo trek through almost 2,000 miles of sprawling Australian desert. Accompanied by only her dog and four unpredictable camels, she sets off on a life-changing journey of self-discovery. Along the way, she meets National Geographic photographer Rick Smolan who begins to photograph her voyage.
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Bradt Guides Ltd
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Bradt's Western Australia is the first guidebook focused on the long country roads, inspirational national parks and world-class vineyards of Australia's largest state. Local resident Scott Dareff has visited almost all of the state's 137 administrative areas in the past five years, giving him an extraordinary insight into, and knowledge of, one of the world's great wildernesses. 'Travelers often associate Western Australia with Perth' he says. 'But...
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Lonely Planet Global
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Lonely Planet South Australia & Northern Territory is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Watch the sun set over Uluru, see rock art in Kakadu National Park or enjoy the luxury of South Australia's wine regions; all with your trusted travel companion.
18) Tracks
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Vintage Books, a division of Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
When Robyn Davidson first set out to make her journey across the deserts of Australia, alone but for her dog and four camels, she was called a lunatic, a would-be suicide, and a shameless publicity seeker. But this high-spirited, engrossing book reveals that she is something more: a genuine traveler driven by a love of Australia's landscape, an empathy for its indigenous people, and a willingness to cast away the trappings of her former identity.
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Lonely Planet Global Limited
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
What's the #1 travel experience in Australia? For the first time, the team at Lonely Planet and its panel of industry experts have ranked the top 500 unmissable experiences and hidden gems across the land - to create this definitive travel wishlist. Lonely Planet's Ultimate Australia Travel List is the regional follow-up to the bestselling Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travel List and a must-own coffee table book for both travellers to Australia and residents...
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DK Eyewitness
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
With its ever-changing landscapes, Australia is the perfect destination for a leisurely road trip. It's yours to explore with Road Trips Australia, our redesigned and newly updated guide containing 22 drives across the country, from the coastal roads of the southwest to the red-dirt tracks of the outback. Packed with insider tips and information, this easy-to-use guide reveals Australia at its best: spectacular sights, hidden gems and authentic local...
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