How a tycoon, a pastoralist and a convict helped shape the exploration of colonial Australia
The Australian outback was revealed partly by formal expeditions, but also by runaway convicts, privately funded explorers, and pastoralists. This is the enthralling tale of three exemplars: Ralph Entwistle, bushranger; John Horrocks, first to explore the parched interior by camel; and Horace Wills, who pushed the frontier back in the far north.
Full of vibrant photography and accompanied by a concise but fascinating commentary, this is an indispensable reminder and souvenir for both international and Australian visitors to this very special place. Armchair travellers and children will pick it up time and again to whet their appetites and perhaps to plan their own visits.
The best walks for visitors and residents alike, ranging from fascinating city walks, leisurely cliff-top and beach strolls to the more rugged tracks deep in the bush. Detailed descriptions help the reader explore the citys streets, parks, bushland and coasts. The book is illustrated with over 150 colour photographs and dozens of detailed maps.
The best walks for visitors and residents alike, ranging from leisurely coastal strolls to the more rugged tracks deep in the bush. Detailed descriptions and maps help the reader explore the regions parks, bushland, rivers and coasts. The book is richly illustrated with over 150 colour photographs and dozens of detailed maps.
Full of vibrant photography and accompanied by a concise but fascinating commentary, this is an indispensable reminder and souvenir for both international and Australian visitors to this very special place. Armchair travellers and children will pick it up time and again to whet their appetites and perhaps to plan their own visits.
A fun Australian-themed phoneme story that teaches young readers about the vowel sound I and where they can find it in different words. Beautifully illustrated, the rich colours and vibrant use of multi-media enhance the magical experience. The book is about the Brolga dance of some Sydney Butchulla Elders, evoking a journey to faraway Kgari.
The fourth title in the new series of photographic souvenir guides to the iconic places of Australia from Australian Geographic and Woodslane Press. This 64-page large format book is full of vibrant photography, and is accompanied by a concise but fascinating commentary by one of Australia’s most experienced travel writers.
The Six Foot Track is one of Australia’s classic long-distance walks. Set in the World-heritage listed Blue Mountains region, experience the challenge of this 44-kilometre long trek as you journey down dramatic escarpments, across wide rivers and through remote bushland.
This book looks at 50-odd individual cars that have been carefully restored and maintained here in Australia, covering a wide range of variations and models, all ones that were only originally available in the Aussie and New Zealand markets. It takes us back to a time when cars and commercial vehicles were being successfully produced in Australia.
