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	Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair and Walls of Jerusalem National Park by John Chapman and John Siseman (John Chapman and Pindari Publications)
	120 Walks in New South Wales by Tyrone Thomas (Hill of Content Publishing Co.)
	Classic Walks of Australia by Sven Klinge (New Holland Publishers Australia Pty Ltd)

The Book

This book covers areas of Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair and Walls of Jerusalem national parks, keystones to the Tasmania Wilderness World Heritage Area. Within this book will be found detailed track notes and information to all the popular route, including daywalks and some lesser known walking routes into remote country. Track notes included cover; The Overland Track, Pine Valley, Walls of Jerusalem and Black Bluff Range. The authors have also included information on climate and vegetation, food, safety and suggestions for the type of equipment that will be required for the area.

John Chapman and John Siseman have a wealth of experience in the Australian bush. Together they have amassed over 60 years of experience walking in Tasmania.

John Chapman, originally an engineer, worked for many years in bushwalking gear shops before turning to a career in computer science. He has worked as a professional guide in Tasmania, Nepal and India. He is also a regular contributor to Wild magazine and co-authored two books for Lonely Planet. He regularly ventures into the Tasmania wilderness to revisit routes and explore new areas.

John Siseman commenced his forays in the Victorian alps and the Tasmania wilderness soon after his arrival from London in 1959. John is a professional guide in Nepal and India and currently works in a bushwalking gear shop. He has travelled extensively in all parts of Australia and is author of a variety of other walking guides to Victoria, the most well known being the ‘Alpine Walking Track’.

This new edition of 120 Walks in New South Wales extends earlier editions of 100 Walks and includes 40 new walks. Clear and comprehensive track notes and maps for carefully selected walks in the best areas of the state are provided. Lord Howe Island and Norfolk Island are included. Like other titles in this best selling series, 120 Walks in New South Wales also offers a wide variety of length and difficulty, to serve the needs of all walkers – from the novice to the highly experienced. Walks are graded as easy, medium and hard and all are circuits and retraces, thereby facilitating transport access. Special sections deal with safety, mapping and navigation and a map is provided for every walk suggestion.

The Book

The most comprehensive guidebook of its kind, Classis Walks of Australia is the definitive reference to the very best bushwalks to be found across the continent. This collection of walks covers the deserts, ancient rainforests, snow-bound alpine zones, tropics, islands, coastlines, remote mountain wilderness, dry red centre and more. Striking full-colour photographs throughout feature Australia’s most spectacular walking destinations. From short lookout strolls to epic treks, from easy terrain to the most challenging outdoors experience, Classis Walks of Australia features 180 thoroughly tried and tested walks to suit all levels of experience and ambition. As well as providing detailed information about track conditions and recommended gear, an individual, fill-colour map of each walk route is presented alongside to highlight landmarks and destinations. Many walks of historical, geological and cultural interest are presented – some with Aboriginal significance.

The Authors

Sven Klinge has packed a lifetime’s worth of walking experience and meticulous research into Classic Walks of Australia. A keen walker and wilderness photographer, his passion for the Australian bush and its many environments has led him to all corners of the land, culminating in a vast body of knowledge and experience. On subjects ranging from walking and camping to mountain biking, his many books are comprehensively researched and have a preference for lesser-known and out-of-the-way areas. When not on an outdoors adventure, Sven lives in Sydney where he graduated in 1992 after researching a thesis on Environmental History.

Australian Mountains: The Best 100 Walks is a compilation of the country's top mountain walks. Most major peaks of the Great Dividing Range are covered as are the best peaks elsewhere. Naturally the pick of Tasmania's most challenging summits are also included. The walks range from short, easy walks up small peaks included for some interesting factor other than height, to rugged overnight expeditions through trackless wilderness to the most rugged crags. The mountain bike is suggested for better access to some remote spots. Classis summits such as Federation Peak, Mount Barney, Mount Gower, Mount Feathertop, Mount Anne, and The Castle are all covered in great detail with accompanying maps. This guide will be a delight to the 'peakbagger' who enjoys conquering mountain tops. It is a combination of Tyrone Thomas' knowledge of walking venues and Sven Klinge's expertise on mountain bike touring associated with walking.

The walks have been ranked according to their scenic value, variety of landscape, absolute height variation, popularity, difficulty, and accessibility. Each description incorporates data on distances, altitude, transport, access, walk and track grades, facilities, map references, and special gear needed. Information is also provided on interesting, geological, biological, and historical aspects of both natural and human heritage features along the way. Special sections deal with safety, mapping, first aid, camping issues, and equipment. In COMPACT, LIGHTWEIGHT FORMAT, this book should be pocket equipment for every Australian bushwalker.

The Authors

Tyrone Thomas is the author of Australia's most successful WALKS GUIDE BOOK series. With best-selling titles such as 120 Walks in Victoria, 100 Walks in New South Wales and 100 Walks in Tasmania, Tyrone Thomas has inspired many thousands to take to the outdoors with over a dozen titles. An experienced bushwalker, Tyrone has walked extensively in Australia, Africa, Europe, United States, Japan, and the Pacific. Born in Victoria and educated at Melbourne University, Tyrone now pursues his interests in bushwalking and writing.

Sven Klinge is author of the most comprehensive cycling guide books in Australia. By combining cycling with walking treks, he has explored over 300 of Australia's National Parks and State Forests. Born in Sydney and educated at the University of Sydney, Sven Klinge now divides his time between accounting and writing projects. His four volume CYCLING THE BUSH series has become Australia's premier mountain bike touring reference.