This lavishly illustrated guide provides information about 24 islands off the coast of Australia, including Fraser Island, the Whitsundays and Lord Howe Island, emphasising their attraction as natural wildernesses. Discusses the geography, history, flora and fauna, ecology and special features of the islands and describes various walks and overnight camps. Includes references, a bibliography, suggestions for further reading and an index. Chester writes regularly about aspects of nature in magazines such as the 'Australian Geographic'. He is co-author, with McGregor, of 'The Kimberley: Horizons of Stone'. McGregor is a widely exhibited photographer whose work has been published in magazines such as 'Geo' and 'Out There'.