Description
Discover the pristine beauty and unique charm of the 'Beaches of the Tasmanian Coast and Islands' book. This comprehensive guide explores a staggering 1,617 beaches along the breathtaking 3,030 km coastline of Tasmania and its surrounding islands, including Maria, Bruny, King, Robbins, Walker, and Flinders. Perfect for nature lovers, beach enthusiasts, and adventure seekers, this beautifully illustrated A4 format book is essential for anyone looking to explore Tasmania's coastal treasures.
Delve into fascinating information about the origins and natural features of Tasmania's stunning beaches. Learn about the geological history, oceanographic influences, and local climate that shape these beautiful locations. With a keen focus on public safety, this book evaluates each beach, rating them from 1 (least hazardous) to 10 (most hazardous), ensuring that you can enjoy your beach activities while being aware of potential risks. Whether you are interested in swimming, surfing, or fishing, 'Beaches of the Tasmanian Coast and Islands' equips you with detailed descriptions of each beach, including their names, locations, access points, facilities, and characteristics.
Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Get ready to embark on your Tasmanian coastal adventure with this indispensable guide! Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781920898120, Year: 2006, Publisher: Sydney University Press.
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: 9781920898120
Format: A4
Year: 2006
Publisher: Sydney University Press
Description:
Beaches of the Tasmanian Coast and Islands covers the beaches of the Tasmanian coast, together with those on Maria, Bruny, King, Robbins, Walker and Flinders islands – in all, 1,617 beaches spread along 3,030 km of coast.
This book has two aims. First, to provide the public with general information on the origin and nature of all Tasmania's 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).
Delve into fascinating information about the origins and natural features of Tasmania's stunning beaches. Learn about the geological history, oceanographic influences, and local climate that shape these beautiful locations. With a keen focus on public safety, this book evaluates each beach, rating them from 1 (least hazardous) to 10 (most hazardous), ensuring that you can enjoy your beach activities while being aware of potential risks. Whether you are interested in swimming, surfing, or fishing, 'Beaches of the Tasmanian Coast and Islands' equips you with detailed descriptions of each beach, including their names, locations, access points, facilities, and characteristics.
Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Get ready to embark on your Tasmanian coastal adventure with this indispensable guide! Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781920898120, Year: 2006, Publisher: Sydney University Press.
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: 9781920898120
Format: A4
Year: 2006
Publisher: Sydney University Press
Description:
Beaches of the Tasmanian Coast and Islands covers the beaches of the Tasmanian coast, together with those on Maria, Bruny, King, Robbins, Walker and Flinders islands – in all, 1,617 beaches spread along 3,030 km of coast.
This book has two aims. First, to provide the public with general information on the origin and nature of all Tasmania's 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).