Description
Explore the stunning 'Beaches of the Northern Australian Coast', an essential guide that takes you on a journey through 3,489 beaches spanning the tropical coastline from Broome to Cooktown. This comprehensive resource details every beach in the Kimberley region, Northern Territory, and Cape York, covering an impressive 11,869 km of diverse coastal beauty. Perfect for beach lovers, adventurers, and those seeking sun-soaked leisure, this A4 format book delves into the origin and unique features of Northern Australian beaches, offering insights into geology, oceanography, and climate that shape these magnificent landscapes.
The book not only highlights breathtaking beaches but also emphasizes public safety by rating each beach based on natural hazards, making it an invaluable resource for both casual visitors and dedicated surfers. Conditions of each beach, including its name, location, accessibility, facilities, and dimensions, are thoroughly described for your convenience. Whether you’re interested in swimming, bathing, surfing, or fishing, you'll find everything you need to enjoy the coastal wonders safely, along with expert advice on local beach hazards.
Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. This BRAND NEW book (ISBN: 9781920898168) was published by Sydney University Press in 2006. Don't miss the chance to own this essential guide to the iconic beaches of Northern Australia!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781920898168
Format: A4
Year: 2006
Publisher: Sydney University Press
Description:
Beaches of the Northern Australian Coast covers beaches between Broome and Cooktown, and includes all beaches in the Kimberley region, the Northern Territory and Cape York – in all, 3,489 beaches spread along 11,869 km of tropical coast.
This book has two aims. First, to provide the public with general information on the origin and nature of the Northern Australian beaches, including the contribution of geology, oceanography, climate and biota to the beaches, and information on beach hazards and safety. Second, to provide a description of each beach, including its name(s), location, access, facilities, dimensions and the character of the beach and surf zone.
The book comments on the suitability of the beach for bathing, surfing and fishing, with special emphasis on the natural hazards. Based on the physical hazards, all beaches are rated in terms of public safety and scaled from 1 (least hazardous) to 10 (most hazardous).
The book not only highlights breathtaking beaches but also emphasizes public safety by rating each beach based on natural hazards, making it an invaluable resource for both casual visitors and dedicated surfers. Conditions of each beach, including its name, location, accessibility, facilities, and dimensions, are thoroughly described for your convenience. Whether you’re interested in swimming, bathing, surfing, or fishing, you'll find everything you need to enjoy the coastal wonders safely, along with expert advice on local beach hazards.
Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. This BRAND NEW book (ISBN: 9781920898168) was published by Sydney University Press in 2006. Don't miss the chance to own this essential guide to the iconic beaches of Northern Australia!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781920898168
Format: A4
Year: 2006
Publisher: Sydney University Press
Description:
Beaches of the Northern Australian Coast covers beaches between Broome and Cooktown, and includes all beaches in the Kimberley region, the Northern Territory and Cape York – in all, 3,489 beaches spread along 11,869 km of tropical coast.
This book has two aims. First, to provide the public with general information on the origin and nature of the Northern Australian beaches, including the contribution of geology, oceanography, climate and biota to the beaches, and information on beach hazards and safety. Second, to provide a description of each beach, including its name(s), location, access, facilities, dimensions and the character of the beach and surf zone.
The book comments on the suitability of the beach for bathing, surfing and fishing, with special emphasis on the natural hazards. Based on the physical hazards, all beaches are rated in terms of public safety and scaled from 1 (least hazardous) to 10 (most hazardous).