Best Walks of Victoria's High Country
Title | Best Walks of Victoria's High Country PDF eBook |
Author | Craig Sheather |
Publisher | Woodslane Press |
Pages | 160 |
Release | 2018-10-20 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781921874291 |
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.
Bushwalks in the Victorian Alps
Title | Bushwalks in the Victorian Alps PDF eBook |
Author | Glenn Van Der Knijff |
Publisher | |
Pages | 192 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Hiking |
ISBN | 9780958733182 |
The Victorian Alps. A mosaic of lofty summits, sweeping ridges, deep valleys and wide grassy plains. The region's rugged grandeur and spectacular wildflowers displays have attracted buishwalkers for well over 100 years. From gentle strolls across the heathlands of the Baw Baw Plateau to breathtaking vistas of the remote Crosscut Saw, this book covers a selection fo teh finest walks in the high country. Featuring:- 36 detailed walks- 22 colour maps- 36 elevation profiles- 100+ colour images
Best Walks East of Melbourne
Title | Best Walks East of Melbourne PDF eBook |
Author | Craig Sheather |
Publisher | Woodslane Press |
Pages | 224 |
Release | 2019-12 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781925868081 |
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.
Best Walks of Victoria's High Country 6-Copy Counterpack
Title | Best Walks of Victoria's High Country 6-Copy Counterpack PDF eBook |
Author | Craig Sheather |
Publisher | Woodslane Press |
Pages | 144 |
Release | 2018-10-20 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781922131553 |
The perfect companion for lovers of the High Country. Features: 40 walks, from 30 mins to 2 days; colour maps and detailed directions; distance, ascent/descent, grade and time; High Country history and natural environment; over 150 colour photographs. The perfect companion for any resident or visitor looking explore the raw beauty of the region.
Walks, Tracks and Trails of Victoria
Title | Walks, Tracks and Trails of Victoria PDF eBook |
Author | Derrick Stone |
Publisher | CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Pages | 296 |
Release | 2009-11-12 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0643100091 |
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.
Day Walks Victoria
Title | Day Walks Victoria PDF eBook |
Author | John Chapman |
Publisher | |
Pages | 192 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Hiking |
ISBN | 9781920995102 |
Day Walks Victoria describes 40 walking areas across Victoria with a total of 96 walk variations. For each area one walk is described in detail plus linking tracks along with a series of variations. Walks range from 6 to 21 kilometres in length covering a wide range of grades. There are walks ranging from easy outings for family to some longer harder walks for the experienced. The book is an all colour production with colour topographic maps for all walks. It also includes a 2 page key map of the state showing the location of all walks plus a 6 page Walk Index designed to aid walk selection. Gradient profiles that show climbs and descents are provided along with colour photographs for each walking area.
Plants of the Victorian High Country
Title | Plants of the Victorian High Country PDF eBook |
Author | John Murphy |
Publisher | CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Pages | 163 |
Release | 2018-10-01 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1486309038 |
Plants of the Victorian High Country allows walkers with little botanical knowledge to identify plants they are likely to encounter along the popular tracks of Victoria's High Country. This Second Edition has been revised and expanded to describe 133 plants from the montane, sub-alpine and alpine zones, categorising them into five easily distinguished groups: herbs, daisy herbs, low woody shrubs, tall shrubs and trees, and eucalypts. The guide features a glossary of botanical terms, straightforward identification keys, clear photos of the leaves, flowers and stems of the plant, and includes notes on Aboriginal plant usage. If you are a nature lover, planning to walk in the Victorian High Country, this book is an essential addition to your backpack.