Lonely Planet Melbourne

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The Hometown Guide

Lonely Planet Melbourne
Simone Egger
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ASIN: 1740598377

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Great move. You've just picked up Lonely Planet's hometown guide - and we know world-class Melbourne better than anyone else. We've gladly pulled out our best to cover every inch of abundant cultural turf. Applaud honest, insider reviews and stunning colour by staff photographers (see if you can spot one taken from our rooftop). This is the game we play 24/7.

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The Hometown Guide.......2006-10-01

The Lonely Planet city guide to "Melbourne" was put together by Simone Egger and David McClymont. The guide I am reviewing is the 5th edition of the guide, so please take note that a 6th edition will be out soon, and it is almost always best to go with the latest edition of a travel guide.

I may update my review after my trip, but from my first reading of the guide, I found it to be fairly comprehensive. It covers the city as well as some things to do in the immediately surrounding region. There are sections which cover the culture (`City Life', `Arts',' Food', `History'), the area (`Neighbourhoods'), and most importantly for the traveler, things to do (`Eating', `Drinking', `Sleeping', `Walking Tours', `Entertainment', `Sports, Health, & Fitness', `Shopping', and `Excursions').

I found this guide to be very helpful in my planning, and only found a couple areas where it wasn't accurate. The first was in hotel costs, and that is undoubtedly due to the fact that I am going to be there during a holiday. The guide is also from 2004, so there would undoubtedly be changes each year anyway. The other area where they might want to update is for getting a visa. Tourist visas for many countries can now be applied for online, but they do not mention that. I feel that one of the most useful sections of this book will probably turn out to be the `Directory' section, which covers a wide range of topics from transportation, money exchange, embassies, tipping, tourist information, and much more.

As the city guide for the city in which Lonely Planet is based, my expectations were very high, and so far they have been met for the most part. As I indicated earlier, I may come back and edit this review after my trip, but for pre-planning, these is easily a four star reference. However, I do see that the 6th edition is due out in October of this year, so if possible I would suggest waiting for the more up-to-date version of the guide.

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Lonely Planet's city maps present the travelers' city in one easy view

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Lonely Planet 2002 Out to Eat Melbourne (Lonely Planet Out to Eat)

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Lonely Planet 2002 Out to Eat Melbourne (Lonely Planet Out to Eat)
Matt Pirrie
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We've scoured Melbourne for its culinary quintessentials.

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Indespensible for Melbourne.
Great book for great city

Lonely Planet Melbourne
Mark Armstrong
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ASIN: 0864423861

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Features: comprehensive guide to Melbourne's fabulous restaurants; coverage of Melbourne's sporting scene - Aussie Rules, cricket and the Grand Prix; entertainment options from theatre and galleries to bars and nightclubs; information on Melbourne's historic houses, parks and gardens; detailed maps of bus, rail and tram routes; accommodation listings from backpacker hostels to five-star hotels; information on day trips to Yarra Valley wineries, the Great Ocean Road and Sovereign Hill.

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Indespensible for Melbourne........2000-05-14

I spent several months In Melbourne the second half of 1999. It proved worth its price alone for the detailed maps which I studied constantly my first weeks there to figure out Lonsdale Street from Bourke Street and which tram goes where. It covers the high lights of everything to see and do in this wonderous city in a very compact size. While the Lonely Planet guide to Australia is useful as well, this is a must have if you plan to spent any amount of time in Melbourne. Looking back now, I wish I had taken the time to visit more of the suggested places in this guidebook.

Great book for great city.......2000-05-03

This pocket sized book followed me everywhere when I enjoyed Melbourne and its surroundings for a couple of months of 1999. The extensive map section helps you navigate without problems. Its restaurant guide is excellent, the prices and the foods are exactly as described. If you are a student or budget traveller you will find your money back with this book in no time. All events (Melbourne has got heaps of that! ) are listed with tips and details, accurate and witty. Also, you find everything you need to get to Anglesea, Torquay and Phillip Island for the surf or for the splendid nature. It's got the lots for Melbourne - simply go there with it and enjoy!

Lonely Planet Melbourne (Lonely Planet City Guide)

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Frequnt visitor

Lonely Planet Melbourne (Lonely Planet City Guide)
David McClymont
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ASIN: 1864501243

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11 Maps

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Frequnt visitor.......2001-05-25

I go to Melbourne fairly regularly for business (from Sydney). I am looking for some interesting things to do and this book meets that need. It is comprehensive, and in a plus for Lonely Planet, the maps are good. Real street maps, not out of scale, sketch maps.

I am taking the family there for a holiday soon and this book will be invaluable.

Recommended.

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