Woodslane Travel Guides

Now in its second edition, Best Walks around Cairns & the Tablelands includes nearly 50 north Queensland walks from Cooktown down to Hinchinbrook Island. 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 Queenslandâs history and wildlife add colour and interest to the walking experience. Families will enjoy information regarding child-friendly walks, and how...

The Shoalhaven boasts a huge range of beautiful environments, making the region perfect for exploring on foot. This third edition of the Best Walks of the Shoalhaven 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 and maps help the reader explore the regions parks, bushland, rivers, coasts and most interesting urban areas. As with previous titles in the series, the book is...

Best Walks of the Gariwerd-Grampians National Park includes 31 walks in this much-loved park, well-known as a walker’s paradise. 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 the Grampians’ 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...

Tasmania is a walker's paradise - the best known hiking destination in Australia. This brand new guide in Australia's bestselling walking guide series introduces sixty walks (plus many suggestions for varying them), ranging from leisurely cliff-top strolls to rainforest-and-waterfall adventures and more rugged tracks deep in the state's famous national parks. Detailed descriptions and clear maps help the reader explore the stunning forests, glacial lakes and dramatic coasts. The book is richly...

The South West of WA is a walkers paradise - one of the best known hiking destinations in Western Australia. This brand new guide in Australias bestselling walking guide series introduces forty walks (plus many suggestions for varying them), ranging from leisurely coastal strolls to forest-and-waterfall adventures and more rugged tracks deep in the states famous national parks. Detailed descriptions and clear maps help the reader explore the stunning forests, rivers and beautiful coasts. The...

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.The second edition of this book uses a delightfully quirky and original format. The first half of the book presents walk directions running from Katoomba to Jenolan Caves. Turn the book upside down, and you can read walk...

Victoria’s multi-day Grampians Peaks Trail covers 164 kilometres of spectacular scenery and challenging hiking from Mt Zero in the North to Dunkeld in the South, traversing three major mountain ranges along the way. Over 13 varied days, the GPT takes in almost the same amount of elevation and descent as it would be to climb Mt Everest. This book is richly illustrated with full-colour photographs and detailed maps for each section. As well as extensive planning notes, there are...

This new edition in Australias bestselling walking guide series introduces 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 Adelaide Hills and bush surrounding the city. Detailed descriptions and maps help the reader explore the city, parks, bushland, lakes, villages and coasts. The book is richly illustrated with over 150 full-colour photographs and dozens of detailed maps. A...

Get your paws on the latest edition of Travelling with Pets on Australia’s East Coast. Travelling with your beloved dog, cat, bird or horse? Independently researched and collated, the newly updated sixth edition of this popular guide explores the best pet-friendly accommodation (from 5-star hotels to campgrounds) between Port Douglas and Port Fairy. Every entry includes a brief, unbiased opinion plus details regarding price and which pets are welcome. Now also featuring the best...

The mid-north of NSW from south of Port Macquarie to Yamba, boasts a huge range of beautiful environments, making the region perfect for exploring on foot. This book introduces the best walks for visitors and residents alike, ranging from leisurely cliff-top and beach strolls to the more rugged tracks deep in the parks of the Great Dividing Range. Detailed descriptions and maps help the reader explore the mid-north parks, bushland, lakes, villages and coasts. The book...

Best Walks of the Great Ocean Road & the Otways, a new book in Woodslanes hugely successful walking guides series, 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 and maps help the reader explore the regions parks, bushland, rivers, coasts and most interesting urban areas. As with previous titles in the series, the book is richly illustrated with over 150 full-colour...

Victoria’s multi-day Great Ocean Walk covers 100 kilometres of spectacular scenery and varied hiking from Apollo Bay, around the famous Cape Otway and through to the world famous Twelve Apostles. The route follows the Shipwreck Coast, beside the wild Southern Ocean, as it takes in remote beaches, breathtaking views at every turn, unbridged river crossings, coastal heathlands, towering forests and peaceful rainforest gullies. This book is richly illustrated with full-colour photographs and...

The Central Coast boasts a huge range of beautiful environments, making the region perfect for exploring on foot. This book introduces the best walks for visitors and residents alike, ranging from leisurely cliff-top strolls to the more rugged tracks deep in the bush. Detailed descriptions and maps help the reader explore the Central Coast parks, bushland, lakes and coasts. The book is richly illustrated with over 150 full-colour photographs and dozens of detailed maps. A summary table of...

First published in 2007 this book has been Australia’s bestselling walking guide ever since, with over 85,000 copies sold.  Each walk specifies the distance, the grade and the estimated duration and is accompanied by an accurate full-colour map. Snippets about history, culture and wildlife add colour and interest to the walking experience.  Over 150 full-colour photos complement the text, and provide the reader with a clear sense of the features on each walk. This guide will help...

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. Australian Geographic Tropical Queensland & the Great Barrier Reef is an indispensable reminder and souvenir for both international and Australian visitors to this very...

Australian Geographic, in Association with Woodslane Press is delighted to introduce a new series of photographic souvenir guides to some of Australia’s most beautiful and iconic places. The 64-page large format books will be full of vibrant photography, accompanied by a concise but fascinating commentary by some of Australia’s most experienced travel writers. One of the first two books in the series, the Australian Geographic Book of the Kimberley is an indispensable reminder and souvenir for...

The fifth 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. Australian Geographic Great Ocean Road 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...

Australian Geographic, in Association with Woodslane Press is introducing a new series of photographic souvenir guides to some of Australia’s most beautiful and iconic places. The 64-page large format books are full of vibrant photography, accompanied by a concise but fascinating commentary by one of Australia’s most experienced travel writers. The third book in the series, the Australian Geographic Book of Tasmania is an indispensable reminder and souvenir for both international and...

The 7th 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 from one of Australia’s leading travel writers and photographers.Australian Geographic Southwest Australia is an indispensable reminder and souvenir for both international and Australian visitors to this very special place....

The sixth 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 from one of Australia’s leading travel writers. Australian Geographic Outback Queensland is an indispensable reminder and souvenir for both international and Australian visitors to this very special place. Armchair travellers...

The 8th 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 from one of Australia’s leading travel writers. Australian Geographic Blue Mountains is an indispensable reminder and souvenir for both international and Australian visitors to this very special place. Armchair travellers and...

Australian Geographic, in Association with Woodslane Press is delighted to introduce a new series of photographic souvenir guides to some of Australia's most beautiful and iconic places. The 64-page large format book full of vibrant photography, accompanied by a concise but fascinating commentary by some of Australia's most experienced travel writers. One of the first two books in the series, the Australian Geographic Book of the Red Centre is an indispensable reminder and souvenir for...

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...

Best Walks around Cairns & the Tablelands includes over 45 north Queensland walks from Cooktown down to Hinchinbrook Island. 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 Queensland’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...

Between Sydney and Canberra lies a walkers playground of idyllic swimming holes, sparkling creeks, fascinating formations and historic hamlets. The Southern Highlands and the countryside that fringes it is a diverse landscape filled with secret gullies and dramatic escarpment. Regardless of your fitness level or experience, the best way to discover these environments is to set off on foot. This second edition of Best Walks of the Southern Highlands, part of Woodslanes popular walking...

Sydney’s Best Bush Park & City Walks includes over 50 walks throughout the Sydney basin. Each walk specifies the distance, the total ascent and descent, the grade and the estimated duration and is accompanied by an accurate full-colour map using latest GPS technology.  Snippets about Sydney’s history and the environment 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...

Perth and its environs boast a huge range of beautiful environments, making the region perfect for exploring on foot. This second edition of Perths Best Bush, Coast & City Walks 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 and maps help the reader explore the regions parks, bushland, lakes, coasts and most interesting urban areas. As with previous titles in the...

Canberra and the ACT boast a huge range of beautiful environments, making the region perfect for exploring on foot. This third edition of Canberra’s Best Bush, Park & City Walks introduces over 40 of the best walks for visitors and residents alike, ranging from fascinating city walks and leisurely lake-side strolls to more rugged tracks deep in the bush. Completely updated, the book now includes some of the walks that previously appeared in Best Bush, Town and Village Walks Around the ACT....

Melbourne boasts a huge range of beautiful natural environments, making the it perfect for exploring on foot. Melbourne's Best River, Bay and Lakeside Walks, joining the hugely successful walking guides series from Woodslane Press, introduces the best walks for visitors and residents alike, ranging from fascinating riverside walks and leisurely bay-side strolls to the more natural parklands and bush tracks beyond the urban fringes.  Detailed descriptions, clear directions...

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...

The 250-kilometre Great North Walk winds it way from Central Sydney to Newcastle, threading through some of the most beautiful areas in between those two cities. This new guide has been written for anyone looking to tackle all or part of the route as a multi-day holiday, or those who want to dip in and experience particular sections as day walks. It has also been written to be followed easily in the reverse direction. Like all our walking guides, the book includes full-colour photography...

The heart of Australia contains a wealth of treasures: red-walled gorges, idyllic waterholes, fascinating formations and the culture of people who have inhabited this landscape for many millennia. It is a diverse landscape of arid flatlands, striped with ancient ranges and hidden, lush gullies. The best way to discover this colourful natural beauty is on foot.  Best Walks of the Red Centre, part of Woodslane’s popular walking guides series which has sold over 100,000 copies, introduces...

Explore 35 of Brisbane’s most picturesque and interesting walks, with walks for all ages and fitness levels. A bestseller in the first and second editions, this fully-updated version includes detailed walk information, full-colour photos and comprehensive maps. Brisbane’s subtropical climate and relaxed outdoor lifestyle make it the ideal city to explore on foot. Brisbane’s Best Bush, Bay and City Walks helps you explore Brisbane’s urban villages, bushland and wildlife reserves, streets...

Although Sydney is very well provided with parks, bushland, beaches and open spaces, a great deal of this – including all National Parks and virtually all beaches – is off-limits to our four-legged friends, even when leashed. Gathering information on where and when dogs can be taken and walked has been notoriously (amongst dog owners) time-consuming, and so most Sydneysiders and Sydney visitors restrict their dog walking and playing to a very few favourite local spots.  Local author...

Walking & Cycling Canberra's Centenary Trail, a new book in Woodslanes hugely successful walking guides series, introduces the best day walks and cycles for visitors and residents alike, ranging from leisurely urban strolls to the more rugged tracks deep in the bush. Detailed descriptions and maps help the reader explore the parks, bushland, lakes, rivers and most interesting urban areas along the way. As with previous titles in the series, the book is richly illustrated with over 150...

The third edition of the bestselling Blue Mountains Best Bushwalks is the perfect companion for the bushwalking fan. The book features: 66 different 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. Detailed information on Blue Mountains History and Natural Environment. Walking ideas for families with children, including safety tips. Over 150...

South-East of Tasmania is one of Australias most beautiful regions, and with its stunning scenery and iconic walking tracks it is the perfect place to experience and enjoy on foot. This guide contains a diverse range of walks to explore, including strolls around historic villages, hikes through pristine bushland and rambles along the sparkling, unspoiled beaches. Best Bush, Coast & Village Walks of South-East Tasmania, part of Woodslanes popular walking guide series, introduces the best...

Auckland boasts a huge range of beautiful environments, making the city and the country around it perfect for exploring on foot. Auckland's Best Bush, Coast and City Walks, joins the hugely successful (hitherto only Australian) walking guides series from Woodslane Press. The book introduces the best walks for visitors and residents alike, ranging from fascinating city walks and leisurely bay-side strolls to the more natural parklands and bush tracks beyond the urban fringes. Detailed...

The Sunshine Coast boasts a huge range of beautiful environments, making the region perfect for exploring on foot. Best Village & Coastal Walks of the Sunshine Coast, a new book in Woodslane's hugely successful walking guides series, introduces the best walks for visitors and residents alike, ranging from leisurely beach-side cliff- top strolls to the more rugged tracks deeper in the bush. Detailed descriptions and maps help the reader explore the region's parks, bushland, rivers, coasts...

How can you have more fun in Sydney? Get out there and have an adventure! From hang gliding to Mardi Gras, nosing round the Opera House to climbing the Bridge, Sydney's Best Adventures has something for everyone, featuring over 70 adventures divided into nine different sections, with over 150 full-colour photographs. Whether you're a hardened Sydney local or a newly-arrived traveller, an eight year old or an eighty year old, a daredevil or one who enjoys the quiet life, you're bound to find...

Melbourne has some of the most beautiful parks & coastline in the world. There are many places to spread out a blanket or towel, unpack a hamper & soak up the great Australian outdoors.In this book you'll find the very best of them. From the inner city to the outer suburbs & key areas beyond, wether North, South, East or West. Melbourne has something for everyone, with many beaches, open parklands and pristine national parks. Melbourne's best Picnic Spots includes: Over 100 great...