New Rough Guides explore antipodes

People planning a holiday to the other side of the world can now make use of three new Rough Guides exploring antipodean destinations.

Released this month, the Rough Guide to East Coast Australia, Rough Guide to Tasmania and Rough Guide to Fiji promise to present the best of three "rather amazing destinations".

The Australia guide looks at the country's coastline from Melbourne to Cape York, taking in Brisbane and Sydney along the way.

Readers of this publication will be able to learn about everything from diving on the Great Barrier Reef to where to get the best spa treatments.

The Rough Guide to Tasmania reviews a number of activities on offer around the island, including cruising along the Gordon River, walking on Cradle Mountain and rafting down the Franklin River.

Holidaymakers planning a trip to Fiji can peruse the new Rough Guide to the destination to find out information about the island's best diving sites and the ideal locations for a relaxing break.

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