Best Walks of the Illawarra 2/e - The Full-Colour Guide to over 40 Fantastic Walks by Gillian & John Souter

$32.99 AUD

Category: Travel | Series: Woodslane Walking Guides

My Four Seasons in France : A Year of the Good Life by Janine Marsh

$22.99 AUD

Category: Travel

A little more than 10 years ago, Janine Marsh and her husband Mark gave up their city jobs in London to chase the good life in the countryside of northern France. Having overcome the obstacles of starting to renovate her dream home--an ancient, dilapidated barn--and fitting in with the peculiarities of her new neighbors, Janine is now the go-to expat in the area for those seeking to get to grips with a very different way of life. In the Seven Valleys, each season brings new challenges as well as new delights. Freezing weather in February threaten the lives of some of the four-legged locals; snow in March results in a broken arm, which in turn leads to an etiquette lesson at the local hospital; and a dramatic hailstorm in July destroys cars and houses, ultimately bringing the villagers closer together. With warmth and humor, Janine showcases a uniquely French outlook as two eternally ambitious expats drag a neglected farmhouse to life and stumble across the hidden gems of this very special part of the world. ...Show more

Back Roads: The Scenic Route by Heather Ewart

$39.99 AUD

Category: Travel

From the ABC Back Roads team, Australia's inspiring rural communities in splendid, vivid colour During the five years it has been appearing on our screens, ABC TV's Back Roads has taken us across Australia, through scorched deserts, along sapphire coasts, up breathtaking mountains and over gentle, roll ing plains. It has shown us the rugged landscapes, the resilient communities and the extraordinary individuals who make a life in those areas outside the big cities. In this book, we capture in vivid colour some of our favourite people and places. Full of glorious photos that show us the spirit, purpose, difficulties and humour of outback life, this book is a tribute to the surprising characters, the rarely told stories and the sometimes beautiful, sometimes strange places that exist along the back roads of our extraordinary country. ...Show more

Australia Pocket Map 179 3rd Ed by UBD Gregory's

$7.99 AUD

Category: Maps

National Map Handy pocket size map of Australia  Australia map projection-Lamberts conformal conic at a scale of 1:5 800 000 Features eastern and middle Australia on 1 side (Queensland, New South Wales,'Victoria, Northern Territory, South Australia and Tasmania) and western and middle Australia on the other side (Western Australia, Northern Territory and South Australia) Also includes index to cities and towns  ...Show more

Places We Swim in Sydney by Caroline Clements; Dillon Seitchik-Reardon

$39.99 AUD

Category: Travel

From lap pools to ocean pools, harbour pools to waterfalls, Sydney is arguably the best major city in Australia for swimming, if not the world! And Places We Swim in Sydney covers the very best of the city's famous and hidden swimming spots. After the success of their first book, Places We Swim, author s Caroline Clements and Dillon Seitchik-Reardon have followed up with a deep dive into Sydney in this ultimate city guide to the aqueous outdoors. Places We Swim in Sydney is divided into six city regions, encompassing walks and swims within two hours of the CBD - from Manly in the north, to Maroubra in the east, Royal National Park in the south, and out to the Blue Mountains in the west. You'll discover just what makes each swimming spot unique, learn the best time to go, gain some useful local knowledge and find out the most delicious things to eat nearby. With destinations ranging from neighbourhood city pools to gorges that feel like the outback, Places We Swim in Sydney is a celebration of not just these magnificent swimming locations, but of the diverse landscapes and water-loving communities that make up Sydney.   ...Show more

AIATSIS Map of Indigenous Australia (Folded) by David Horton

$9.95 AUD

Category: Maps

The highly popular AIATSIS map of Indigenous Australia is now available in a compact, portable A3 size. Available flat or folded (packaged in a cellophane bag), it is the perfect take-home product for tourists and anyone interested in the diversity of Australias first nations peoples. The handy desk siz e also makes it an ideal resource for individual student use. Using published resources available from 1988-1994, the map attempts to represent the language or nation groups of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. For tens of thousands of years, the First Australians have occupied this continent as many different nations with diverse cultural relationships linking them to their own particular lands. The ancestral creative beings left languages on country, along with the first peoples and their cultures. Over 200 distinct languages, and countless dialects of them, were in use when European colonisation began. While people in some communities continue to speak their own languages, many others are seeking to record and revive threatened ones. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples retain their connection to their traditional lands regardless of where they live. ...Show more

Australia Map 149 6th Ed by UBD Gregory's

$10.99 AUD

Category: Travel Guides

The latest edition of our Australia Map 149 has been fully revised and updated.   With a map of Australia in a lamberts conformal conic projection plus an index to major towns on one side and then state by state information on attractions & natural the wonders of Australia on the other side. Th is sheet map is an essential tool for finding your way around Australia. ...Show more

Our Extreme Earth by Anne Rooney

$19.99 AUD

Category: Travel

From the otherworldly landscapes of the Atacama Desert to the thundering Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, journey to jaw-dropping habitats around the world and learn about the people and creatures that have adapted to living in such extreme environments. With mind-blowing facts to be amazed by, incredible ph otographs throughout and advice on protecting ecosystems for future generations, this book is a fantastic and entertaining read for children. From the world's highest sand dunes in Iran's inhospitable Lut Desert, the hottest place on Earth, to the world's only marine iguanas in the remote and volcanic Galapagos Islands, writer Anne Rooney charts a course to some of the planet's most unique ecosystems. Accompanied by incredible full-colour photographs throughout, kids will stumble upon lush rainforests, mighty mountains, scorched deserts and much more. From the kaleidoscopic corals of the Great Barrier Reef to untouched tropical rainforests in Papua New Guinea, no corner of our extreme earth is left unturned! About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore! ...Show more

Places We Swim - A Guide to exploring Australia's Best Beaches, pools, Waterfalls by Caroline Clements; Dillon Seitchik-Reardon

$39.99 AUD

Category: Travel Guides

From lap pools to sea pools, the ocean, waterfalls, hot springs and rockpools, Places We Swim features 60 of the very best swimming spots around Australia. Each destination entry includes information on what makes the swimming spot unique, local knowledge and things to do, see and eat in the area. The t ext is complemented by beautiful photography from some of Australia’s most celebrated lifestyle photographers, which will inspire you to see this country in a new light. The book also profiles a range of people from an extreme ocean swimmer to a chef that builds his menu around the sea. This inspirational reference guide will have you returning to the water again and again.  ...Show more

The Times Map of the World by Times Atlases

$19.99 AUD

Category: Maps

This folded world map has been fully revised and updated to include the latest political changes. The map contains politically coloured mapping which shows individual countries and their capital city, major roads, railways and cities and towns clearly. Local name forms are used for all towns and cities with the English or historical alternative shown in brackets e.g. Mumbai (Bombay), Sankt Peterburg (Leningrad) where space permits. This makes the map readily accessible to the general reader who needs an up-to-date map to follow reports of world events in newspapers, on radio and television. It is perfect for the home and office. INCLUDES:* All recent political changes carried out to mapping.* Changes to international dateline. AREA OF COVERAGEAll of the world, centred on the Greenwich Meridian, and including maps of the North and South Pole regions. SCALEScale 1:30 000 000; 1cm to 300 km; 1 inch to 474 miles.Size of world map unfolded 637 x 1016mm ...Show more

The Ways of the Bushwalker: On Foot in Australia by Melissa Harper

$34.99 AUD

Category: Travel

Australians have always loved to step out in nature, whether off-track or along a marked route. Bushwalking – an organised long-distance walk in rugged terrain that requires maps and camping equipment, or a family day out – is one of our most popular pastimes. This landmark book, now updated , was the first to delve into its rich and sometimes quirky history. From the earliest days of European settlement, colonists found pleasure in leisurely strolls through the bush, collecting flowers, sketching, bird watching and picnicking. Yet over time, walking for the sake of walking became the dominant motive. Walking clubs proliferated, railways organised mystery hikes attended by thousands, and Paddy Pallin established his equipment business. Bushwalking – serious walking – was invented. Whether you are inclined to put on your walking boots and pack your sleeping bag, or would rather stay in a luxury hut, this sure-footed and witty book reveals how the ordinary act of walking can become extraordinary. 'An absorbing exploration of the story of bushwalking in Australia. It's a well researched history, not just of walking, but of our changing relationship to the natural environment, of coming to know its unique beauty and its power to both inspire and restore the body and spirit. A compelling read for anyone who loves the Australian bush.' — Patti Miller '...a splendid social history, one so entertaining and revealing that you wonder why it hasn't been done before.' — Amanda Lohrey 'Slip this book in your swag – and step into adventure.' — Tom Griffiths   ...Show more

Tokyo by Michelle Mackintosh; Steve Wide

$34.99 AUD

Category: Travel

Visiting Tokyo, whether for the first, second or hundredth time, is a life-changing experience. As a city, it's dynamic, exciting and resolutely individual - a mesmerising and unrivalled parade of fashion, design, architecture, and high culture experiences and, of course, the best pop culture in the wor ld. It's also a city of fascinating contrasts; whether you're standing in the middle of the Shibuya scramble, a blur of pedestrians rushing by, or standing before a small shrine, quiet and contemplative, you will feel Tokyo's intensity. This stunning travel and cultural guide is a celebration of the roots and the marvels of contemporary Tokyo. It's a tightly curated list of must-see places and experiences and must-do walks as well as the authors' tried-and-tested favourites. It's for people who want to get an up close and personal look at the real Tokyo - the food, the crafts, the hidden finds, the architectural marvels, where to go to get into the thick of it and where to go to escape the madness. ...Show more