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.
The Aussie animals that share our backyards, our cities and our lives.
Australia is the most urbanised nation on earth and yet we share our built environment with a cavalcade of amazing native creatures. This book examines some of the issues around our complex relationship with nature.
Renniks Stamps of Australia is Australia’s best selling philatelic guide. This fully revised 17th Edition covers stamps all the way up to 31/12/2020. 320 pages, 3,800 images and 18,000+ valuations, this is a valuable reference for both the experienced collector and casual browser.Now includes values for both gummed and self-adhesive stamps.
Featuring 280 of Australia’s most beautiful, unusual and commonly encountered lizard species, this lavishly illustrated guide provides a thorough introduction to the land of the lizard.
To mark the manufacture of the very last Australian Holdens in 2017, Joel Wakely gathered together dozens of fascinating personal stories about many of the models Holden produced since 1948. Joel tells the whole story of Holden, recounting highlights of 69 years of manufacturing all-Australian vehicles and the final closure of Holden in 2020.
Sharing the essential techniques that all 4WDers need to know, this guide covers all the essentials, including 4WD systems, suspension, wheels and tyres. Discover specific driving techniques for mud, water, sand and rock; learn why steep hills are often the most perilous situations and get out of trouble with clear recovery techniques.
The best walks for visitors and residents alike, ranging from leisurely coastal strolls to the more rugged tracks deep in the bush. Detailed descriptions and maps help the reader explore the regions parks, bushland, rivers and coasts. The book is richly illustrated with over 200 colour photographs and dozens of detailed maps.
This revised and updated second edition of the introductory identification guide to the 300 mammal species most commonly seen in Australia is perfect for resident and visitor alike. Published in association with AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHIC.
This innovative - Glow-in-the-Dark - pocket reference highlights prominent constellations and stars that are visible with the naked eye south of the equator.