Walks Tracks And Trails Of Victoria
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Author |
: Derrick Stone |
Publisher |
: CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages |
: 296 |
Release |
: 2009-11-12 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780643100091 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0643100091 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Synopsis Walks, Tracks and Trails of Victoria by : Derrick Stone
For the first time in a single volume, this book brings together more than 150 of the best walks, tracks or trails in Victoria, which can be walked, cycled or driven by the moderately fit individual. They are located in national and state parks, state forests, conservation reserves, historic parks and local government and public easements. Other routes follow state highways, old railways and gold routes, or pass bushranger haunts and back roads linking towns, historical and geological or geographical features. Most of the routes chosen do not require specialist navigation or bushcraft skills, and vary from a short 45 minutes on a boardwalk to four-day long-distance walking and camping. Walks, Tracks and Trails of Victoria covers the best the state has to offer, from deserts to coastal and mountain environments. It highlights the features of each location and encourages you to enjoy the experience at an informed level. Easy-to-interpret maps are included to help you navigate, and the book’s size makes it convenient to bring with you on your adventures.
Author |
: Derrick Stone |
Publisher |
: CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages |
: 279 |
Release |
: 2012-10-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780643106925 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0643106928 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Synopsis Walks, Tracks and Trails of New South Wales by : Derrick Stone
For the first time in a single volume, this book brings together more than 140 of the best walks, tracks or trails in New South Wales, which can be walked by the moderately fit individual. They are located in national parks, coastal parks, state forests, conservation reserves, historic parks and local government and public easements. Other routes follow state highways, minor roads, coastal cliffs, old gold routes, or pass bushranger haunts and back roads linking towns and historical features. Most routes do not require specialist navigation or bushcraft skills, and vary in length from a 45-minute stroll to a 4-day, 65-kilometre camping trip. Walks, Tracks and Trails of New South Wales highlights the best the state has to offer, from an outback ghost town and ancient lake beds, to Australia’s highest mountain, coastal environments and World Heritage rainforests. Easy-to-interpret maps are included to help you navigate, and the book’s size makes it convenient to bring with you on your adventures.
Author |
: Derrick Stone |
Publisher |
: CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages |
: 552 |
Release |
: 2016-03-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781486303090 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1486303099 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (90 Downloads) |
Synopsis Walks, Tracks and Trails of Queensland's Tropics by : Derrick Stone
Queensland’s tropics provide numerous environments for enjoyable walking: lush rainforests, cloud-shrouded mountains, extinct volcanoes, savanna woodlands, and magnificent beaches on the coast and Great Barrier Reef islands. This book brings together more than 150 of the best walks, tracks or trails in Queensland’s tropics, located within the coastal strip between Rockhampton and Cooktown. Walks vary from short boardwalk strolls in the lowland rainforests of Daintree National Park to 4-6 day hiking and camping trips on Hinchinbrook Island. Other routes follow old gold miners’ and forestry tracks or coaching routes or feature historical sites, rivers, lagoons, geological and geographical formations or much earlier Aboriginal communication tracks where Dreamtime stories add a further dimension. Man-made environments of abandoned gold towns, heritage riverfronts, Art Deco streetscapes and Second World War installations also feature. Most routes are best completed during the ‘Dry’ season (May to October) and walked by moderately fit individuals. Most do not require specialist navigation or bushcraft skills. Walks, Tracks and Trails of Queensland’s Tropics highlights the best the region has to offer. Easy-to-interpret maps are included to help you navigate, and the book’s size makes it convenient to carry in the backpack.
Author |
: Craig Sheather |
Publisher |
: Woodslane Press |
Total Pages |
: 160 |
Release |
: 2018-10-20 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1921874295 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781921874291 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (95 Downloads) |
Synopsis Best Walks of Victoria's High Country by : Craig Sheather
This new guide is the perfect companion for anyone who loves walking in the High Country and its northern environs. The book features: 40 different bush, river, rail trail and village walks, varying in length from 30 minutes to two days; accurate, full colour maps and step-by-step directions; detailed walk statistics including distance, total ascent/descent, grade and estimated time; plentiful information on High Country history and its natural environment; walking ideas for families with children, including safety tips; and over 150 full colour photographs. With over 4 million Australians now regularly walking for fun and fitness, this guide book is the perfect companion for any resident or visitor looking explore the raw beauty of this incredible region.
Author |
: Melanie Ball |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 424 |
Release |
: 2014 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1741174392 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781741174397 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (92 Downloads) |
Synopsis Top Walks in Victoria by : Melanie Ball
Victoria offers a jaw-dropping diversity of bushwalks through areas rich in natural wonders and colourful human history. Experienced travel writer Melanie Ball has hiked every track in this book for walkers of all levels of experience. There are walks for each part of the state, including the renowned Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse loop and salt lake circuits in the Mallee region. Most of the tracks can be completed in a few hours, but there are some more difficult multi-day walks for those wanting more of a challenge. For each walk there is detailed trail information, a map, photographs and beautiful illustrations of fauna and flora that you're likely to see along the way.
Author |
: Derrick Stone |
Publisher |
: CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages |
: 289 |
Release |
: 2016-03 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781486303083 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1486303080 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (83 Downloads) |
Synopsis Walks, Tracks and Trails of Queensland's Tropics by : Derrick Stone
Queensland’s tropics provide numerous environments for enjoyable walking: lush rainforests, cloud-shrouded mountains, extinct volcanoes, savanna woodlands, and magnificent beaches on the coast and Great Barrier Reef islands. This book brings together more than 150 of the best walks, tracks or trails in Queensland’s tropics, located within the coastal strip between Rockhampton and Cooktown. Walks vary from short boardwalk strolls in the lowland rainforests of Daintree National Park to 4-6 day hiking and camping trips on Hinchinbrook Island. Other routes follow old gold miners’ and forestry tracks or coaching routes or feature historical sites, rivers, lagoons, geological and geographical formations or much earlier Aboriginal communication tracks where Dreamtime stories add a further dimension. Man-made environments of abandoned gold towns, heritage riverfronts, Art Deco streetscapes and Second World War installations also feature. Most routes are best completed during the ‘Dry’ season (May to October) and walked by moderately fit individuals. Most do not require specialist navigation or bushcraft skills. Walks, Tracks and Trails of Queensland’s Tropics highlights the best the region has to offer. Easy-to-interpret maps are included to help you navigate, and the book’s size makes it convenient to carry in the backpack.
Author |
: Craig Sheather |
Publisher |
: Woodslane Press |
Total Pages |
: 224 |
Release |
: 2019-12 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1925868087 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781925868081 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (87 Downloads) |
Synopsis Best Walks East of Melbourne by : Craig Sheather
Includes 40 eastern Victorian walks from Phillip Island to Ninety Mile Beach. Walk notes are accompanied by accurate full-colour maps, and snippets about local history and wildlife add colour and interest to the walking experience. Over 100 full-colour photos complement the text and provide a clear sense of the features on each walk.
Author |
: John Chapman |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 240 |
Release |
: 2009 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1920995064 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781920995065 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Synopsis Australian Alps Walking Track by : John Chapman
Describes the 660 km walking track from Walhalla near Melbourne to the outskirts of Canberra. An all colour book, it includes 51 colour topographic maps, gradient profiles and many sidetrips and alternative tracks.
Author |
: Glenn Tempest |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 238 |
Release |
: 2005 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0975233300 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780975233306 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (00 Downloads) |
Synopsis Daywalks Around Melbourne by : Glenn Tempest
Daywalks Around Melbourne contains 100 detailed walk descriptions, 65 colour topographic maps, 100 elevation profiles, colour photographs, location and access details, distance and walk times, 150+ walks and variations.
Author |
: Warwick Sprawson |
Publisher |
: Cicerone Press Limited |
Total Pages |
: 348 |
Release |
: 2020-02-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781783628223 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1783628227 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (23 Downloads) |
Synopsis Hiking the Overland Track by : Warwick Sprawson
A guidebook to the Overland Track between Ronny Creek in Cradle Valley and Cynthia Bay on Lake St Clair. Covering 80km (50 miles), this long-distance trek through Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park is suitable for most hikers with average fitness and can be walked in 5–9 days. The route is described in 7 stages, each between 8 and 17km (5–11 miles) in length. Optional sidetrips to the area's many accessible peaks including Mt Ossa are also described. 1:50,000 maps included for each stage Detailed information on Overland huts and facilities along the route Advice on trekking permits, planning and preparation Highlights include Mt Oakleigh and D’Alton