The Secret Histories behind over 700 Sites and Buildings
In this highly illustrated guide local Sydney historian Trevor McAlister takes us on a series of tours throughout the metropolitan area. On each one he highlights a wealth of buildings and sites, giving us insights into the history of Australia’s first and largest city.
The best walks for visitors and residents alike, ranging from leisurely cliff-top and beach strolls to the more rugged tracks deep in the bush. Detailed descriptions and maps help the reader explore Tasmania's parks, bushland, lakes and coasts. The book is richly illustrated with over 150 colour photographs and dozens of detailed maps
This book looks at 50-odd individual cars that have been carefully restored and maintained here in Australia, covering a wide range of variations and models, all ones that were only originally available in the Aussie and New Zealand markets. It takes us back to a time when cars and commercial vehicles were being successfully produced in Australia.
A fun Australian-themed phoneme story that teaches young readers about the vowel sound A and where they can find it in different words. Beautifully illustrated, the rich colours and vibrant use of multi-media enhance the magical experience. The book is about the journey of Rainbow Bird from the rainforests of Tasmania to their counterparts in NSW.
The bestselling walking guide in Australia details over 40 walks in its most visually striking city. Distance, grade and estimated duration are detailed, and are accompanied by accurate full-colour maps and photographs. History, culture and wildlife add further interest. Includes the classic coastal walks as well as many lesser known tracks.
A fun Australian-themed phoneme story that teaches young readers about the vowel sound O and where they can find it in different words. Beautifully illustrated, the rich colours and vibrant use of multi-media enhance the magical experience. Inspired by the poem The Man from Snowy River, it celebrates the drovers and animals of the High Country.
Hobart and its environs boast a huge range of beautiful environments, perfect for exploring on foot. Here are the best walks for visitors and residents alike, ranging from historic urban strolls to more rugged bush tracks. Including detailed descriptions and maps it is also richly illustrated with over 200 inspirational full-colour photographs.
This book helps the reader identify Western Australian wildflowers visually, grouped in areas where there is a higher probability of seeing them. Maps help find the best locations for viewing and accompanying text suggests best times to visit. Over 1150 species are illustrated, giving ample opportunity to find both common and not-so-common ......
This (reissued) much-respected and encyclopaedic guide, first published in 2014, is indispensable to anyone with an interest in the wide variety of fauna and flora to be found in the south west of Australia.
