Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Melbourne Encounter is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the city's labyrinthine laneways, get up close with Australian art at the Ian Potter Centre, or catch a match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Melbourne and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Melbourne Encounter: *Full-colour maps and images throughout *Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests *Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots *Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices *Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss *Free, convenient pull-out Melbourne map (included in print version), plus over 9 colour neighbourhood maps *User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhoods to help you determine the best spots to spend your time *Coverage of City Centre, Southbank, the Docklands, South Melbourne, Port Melbourne, Albert Park, South Yarra, Prahran, East Melbourne, Richmond, Fitzroy, Carlton, St Kilda, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Melbourne Encounter is a handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, providing on-the-go assistance to travellers who seek only the can't-miss experiences. Colourful and easy-to-use, this neighbourhood-focused guide includes unique local recommendations to maximise your quick trip experience. * Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends a wide range of experiences, both popular and offbeat, and extensively covers all of Melbourne's neighbourhoods and Victoria? Check out Lonely Planet's Melbourne & Victoria guide. * Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Australia guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer, or Lonely Planet's Discover Australia, a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Jayne D'Arcy, and Donna Wheeler. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)