Walks, Tracks and Trails of Victoria (Paperback)

Derrick Stone

ISBN 10: 064309587X / ISBN 13: 9780643095878

Published by CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne, 2009

Paperback. 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 books size makes it convenient to bring with you on your adventures. More than 150 walks, tracks and trails in Victoria, covering the best the state has to offer. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780643095878

Synopsis:

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.

About the Author: Derrick Stone is a keen outdoors person who enjoys bushwalking and exploring new environments. He has contributed to Victoria's National Parks and Melbourne's Great Outdoors, was joint author of Murray River Country, and has edited books about gold and gemstones. Derrick has further increased his knowledge of the natural environment through his profession as a freelance graphic designer with a long history of producing books associated with natural history. He lives in Melbourne.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Walks, Tracks and Trails of Victoria (...
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new