For those in the urban centres of Sydney, Wollongong or Canberra, the Southern Highlands offer a fast escape with natural attractions that can’t be found along the coast. The Highlands form part of the Great Dividing Range and numerous spectacular waterfalls tumble off its sharp eastern edge.
Boiling Billys bestselling 4WD Treks Close to Sydney is now in its 6th edition and in the new A4 format. With 85,000 plus copies sold in previous editions, this title continues to be the ultimate guide for 4WDers wishing to explore the surrounds of Sydney.
This comprehensive history reveals the trailblazers and characters who carved out a lifestylefrom the mountains, living through blizzards, bushfires and landslides.
Introduces the best walks for visitors and residents alike, ranging from fascinating city walks and urban bush strolls to the more rugged tracks deeper in the National Parks. Includes detailed walk notes, 150+ photographs, dozens of detailed maps and a summary table of walks with distances, facilities and highlights to find the right walk.
The bestselling walking guide in Australia details over 40 walks in its most visually striking city. Distance, grade and estimated duration are detailed, and are accompanied by accurate full-colour maps and photographs. History, culture and wildlife add further interest. Includes the classic coastal walks as well as many lesser known tracks.
The Shoalhaven boasts a huge range of beautiful environments, making it perfect for exploring on foot. The 2nd edition introduces the best walks for visitors and residents alike, ranging from leisurely beach-side strolls to the more rugged tracks deep in the bush. Detailed descriptions, over 150 full- colour photographs and dozens of detailed maps.
Includes over 40 walks from the Royal National Park to Gerringong. 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 150 full-colour photos complement the text and provide a clear sense of the features on each walk.
Anxieties about foreign invasion were taken so seriously in colonial Sydney that glancing round the Harbour one still sees many reminders of obsolete measures. Its just as well no real enemy put Sydneys big guns and forts to the test. The book quotes many scathing appraisals of their uselessness by contemporary experts. But costly and spectacular ......
Sydney to Newcastle: Australia's most accessible long-distance walk
The Great North Walk threads through some of the most beautiful areas in between Sydney and Newcastle. This guide is for anyone looking to tackle all or part of the route as a multi-day trip or as day walks. Like all our walking guides, it includes full-colour photography and accurate maps, easy-to-follow instructions and great local information.
