Lonely Planet's 2026 new releases invite readers of all ages to explore the world in bold new ways. Discover  Where To Go When Hiking, explore the best beaches of Australia or inspire kinds with the new Lets Go… titles.  From the awe-inspiring Journey Series, to the global travel expert's first ever Travel Tarot deck. This year's combination of in-depth guides and coffee table inspiration titles promise fresh perspectives, expert insights, and unforgettable experiences.

Lonely Planet Best Beaches Australia

Following the success of Lonely Planet's Best Beaches in 2024, this new addition celebrates Australia's iconic and lesser-known shores, highlighting why Australia is one of the world's best beach destinations. Featuring 100 of the country's extraordinary beaches, this hardback, photographic guide takes readers on the ultimate coastal exploration from the turquoise waters of Queensland's Whitsundays to the rugged beauty of Tasmania's hidden coves. Capturing the essence of the nation's deep connection with the sea and featuring inspirational insights from local experts on why they're so special and which are best for wildlife watching, accessibility, snorkelling, family trips, camping, surfing, bushwalking, and remote getaways.

Release date: January 2026

Price: £27.99

ISBN: 9781837587636 

Lonely Planet Travel Tarot

In response to the growing trend of Astrocartography and horoscope-based travel, Lonely Planet is launching its first-ever tarot deck. Blending the art of divination with the spirit of exploration, Travel Tarot invites you to embark on a journey of self-discovery, mindfulness, and adventure. Created in collaboration with astrologer and tarot expert Jeff Hinshaw, each of the 78 beautifully illustrated cards connects to a destination around the globe, chosen intuitively and grounded in the deep symbolism of tarot's archetypes. From sacred sites and natural wonders to bustling cities and remote landscapes, the deck reflects a deeper meaning to the places we call home, connecting destinations around the globe that have been chosen intuitively and grounded in the deep symbolism of tarot's archetypes. 

Release date: February 2026

Price: £20.99

ISBN: 9781837586967

Lonely Planet Kids Hidden Wonders

Taking junior readers on a journey into the unknown to discover more than 150 extraordinary locations around the world, from ice caves and haunted houses to glowing lakes, the world's largest maze to an underground railway. From Nicole Maggi, the author of the National Park Mystery Series, this book combines her love of the natural and human-made marvels with the mystery of her fiction work and is the ultimate guide for little travellers to discover unusual and amazing sites. 

Release date: March 2026

Price: £20.99 

ISBN: 9781837587674

Lonely Planet Travel Journal

A beautifully designed trip planning journal to record and relive adventures. Including six trip-planning sections, customisable packing lists, reflective prompts, sketch pages, and handy travel resources such as time zone charts and useful phrases in 21 languages. And it comes in blue, green, or pink, making it the perfect gift for any adventurer.

Release date: March 2026

Price: £14.99

Blue ISBN: 9781837589982
Pink ISBN: 9781837589999
Green ISBN: 9781837589975

Lonely Planet Don't Hike Naked in Switzerland

Inspired by a (perplexingly real) law, Don't Hike Naked in Switzerland is both an etiquette guide and a travel survival manual for new and curious or well-meaning travellers, who don't realise that gestures such as giving the “thumbs up” is not a universal gesture of good will or how many greeting kisses are appreciated in different countries. The guide is split into different sections including public transport, lodging, talking to strangers, dining and visiting local sights and also includes 101 travel tips. The perfect gift for a loved one heading on their first travelling adventure.

Release date: April 2026

Price: £11.99

ISBN: 9781837587674

Lonely Planet Journey Series

Lonely Planet's Journey series is the ultimate guide to some of the world's most iconic travel adventures, offering a deeper connection to the culture, history, and landscapes along the way. The new additions include Iceland's Ring Road, the Orient Express and the Pacific Coast Highway written by experts who have experienced every step and mile, providing trusted insights, inspiring stories from local voices, and practical advice. Each handy-sized guide includes the history of the route, planning tools, six suggested itineraries detailing walking and driving routes, the best places to eat, stay and explore, favourite experiences, and a beautifully illustrated fold-out map.

Release date: April 2026

Price: £17.99

Iceland's Ring Road ISBN: 9781837587292
Orient Express ISBN: 9781837587278
Pacific Coast Highway: 9781837587285

Lonely Planet Kids Let's Go…  

The new 'Let's Go' series of activity books are practical, portable and fun, designed to teach kids everything they need to know to be an expert, written by Laura Baker and illustrated by West Yorkshire based Liz Kay.  Rock Collecting is bursting with information on where to find rocks, how to identify them and the best ways to display them. It also features a brilliant rock directory with photos, facts and top tips, as well as a 'rock log' template so kids can make their own rock journal to record their finds. Stargazing features easy-to-follow spotter guides with photos and star charts to help readers identify constellations and when and where they can see them. It is also filled with stargazing challenges and activities, including star-hopping, a night-sky scavenger hunt, and how to create your own stargazing diary.

Release date: April 2026

Price: £11.99

Let's Go Rock Collecting ISBN: 9781837586288 
Let's Go Stargazing ISBN: 9781837586264 

Lonely Planet Kids Travel Guides: Italy & Japan

Italy by Alexa Ward and Japan by Anna Brett are the latest destinations to receive the Kids Travel Guide treatment after the success of the Kid's Guides to Rome, London, and Paris that were published last year, these titles unlock the magic of each city, from a child's perspective. Find secret and surprising places, super celebrations, wow-factor facts, fun challenges, photography and more. Ignite curious minds with these fascinating guidebooks for nine to 12-year-olds.  

Release date: April 2026

Price: £11.99

A Kid's Guide to Japan: 9781837587735
A Kid's Guide to Italy: 9781837587711

Lonely Planet Kids My Amazing Travel Journal

Write or draw, design a postcard, play games and capture experiences, dreams and discoveries in this travel journal for junior travellers. Whether flying far away, taking a road trip, or exploring closer to home, this is the perfect on-the-go companion for kids. And with a pocket in the back for special souvenirs, this journal written by Paige Towler and designed by John Foster is the ultimate keepsake to treasure long after the journey ends.

Release date: May 2026

Price: £10.99

ISBN: 9781806532940

Lonely Planet Where To Go When Hiking

The ultimate hiking trip-planner for every month of the year with 96 spectacular trail ideas and the best time to explore them. From a pilgrimage down the Camino Francés in February, or an adventure across Queensland's Scenic Rim Trail in April. To a trek through California's high sierras on the John Muir Trail in July or a journey along South Africa's coastal Strandloper Trail in November. This comprehensive calendar will match readers with their perfect hike.

Release date: May 2026

Price: £22.99

ISBN: 9781837588756 

ENDS 

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