This is the country I love best.  Isn't it glorious?
Reg and I are currently packing our Eco-Tourer caravan for a fantastic 5 months on the edge of the outback.

It is this sort of country that our off highway mode

As we plan to spend the next five months in Outback Australia this sounds like a book I would love.

"The DK Eyewitness Back Roads Australia" driving holiday guide will take you via scenic routes to discover charming Australian towns, local restaurants and intimate places to stay. It helps you unearth the real soul of Australia relying on all the practical information you could need, from road conditions and length of drive to parking information and opening hours.

Twenty-two themed drives, each lasting one to seven days, reveal breathtaking views, hidden gems and authentic local experiences that can only be discovered by road. Each tour is bursting with insider knowledge and loaded with ideas for varied activities from diving and snorkelling, to hiking, surfing, wine tours, cycling trips and river-rafting. Meanwhile, the most friendly, best-value hotels, guesthouses and restaurants specialising in fresh local produce have been selected by expert authors.

Full-colour throughout, with a pull-out map of the entire country for easy navigation between tours and even postcode information for use with 'Sat Nav'; discover the unexpected on your driving holiday with "DK Eyewitness Back Roads Australia."

Reviews
A big welcome to an excellent new series from the handsome DK Eyewitness Guides: Back Roads -- Frank Barrett Mail on Sunday