Best Walks East of Melbourne includes 40 walks, from Phillip Island to Ninety Mile Beach, the Yarra Ranges to Wilsons Promontory. Each walk specifies the distance, the total ascent and descent (if appropriate), the grade and the estimated duration and is accompanied by an accurate full-colour map.
Snippets about Gippsland’s history and wildlife add colour and interest to the walking experience. Families will enjoy information regarding child-friendly walks, and how to explore the bush safely with children of all ages. Over 100 full-colour photos complement the text, and provide you with a clear sense of the features on each walk.
This guide will help you discover many of the classic walks in the region, as well as some wild and adventurous tracks that few know exist.
Table of Contents:
- Location maps
- Introduction: Public transport; Walk grades and times; Walking with children; Taking your dog; Looking after the environment
- Walks at a glance
- Yarra Ranges
- The Dandenongs
- Phillip and French Islands
- Wilsons Promontory and around
- The central corridor
- Gippsland High Country
- Further afield
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About the Author:
Craig Sheather is a freelance travel writer from Albury, on the Victorian border with NSW. Married with two children, he enjoys family road trips and a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking, fishing and camping. Craig has explored parts of all continents except Antarctica and trekked in Nepal, Thailand, Peru, Borneo, USA and most Australian states. He regularly writes for outdoor and travel magazines and websites. This is his second book.