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Explore the breathtaking landscapes of Queensland's Tropics with 'Walks, Tracks and Trails of Queensland's Tropics.' This comprehensive guidebook features over 150 meticulously curated walking routes, ensuring that both casual walkers and dedicated hikers find their perfect adventure. From the lush rainforests of the Daintree National Park to the stunning beaches along the Great Barrier Reef, this book covers a diverse array of environments including cloud-shrouded mountains, extinct volcanoes, and drier savanna woodlands. Discover historical routes once traversed by gold miners and Indigenous Australians where ancient Dreamtime stories add depth to your exploration. Ideal for those seeking significant experiences during the dry season from May to October, these walks cater to varying levels of hiking experience, including short boardwalk strolls and thrilling 4- to 6-day hiking trips on Hinchinbrook Island. Whether you're looking for family-friendly trails or challenging hikes, 'Walks, Tracks and Trails of Queensland's Tropics' will inspire your next outdoor adventure. Free shipping is included with your purchase. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. This BRAND NEW book comes with an ISBN of 9781486303076, published by CSIRO in 2016.
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: 9781486303076
Year: 2016
Publisher: CSIRO
Description:
Queensland's Tropics provide numerous environments for enjoyable walking: from lush rainforests,cloud-shrouded mountains and extinct volcanoes, to drier savanna woodlands and magnificentbeaches on the coast and Great Barrier Reef islands.
This book brings together more than 150 ofthe best walks, tracks, or trails in Queensland's Tropics, located within the coastal strip betweenRockhampton and Cooktown. Walks vary from short boardwalk strolls in the lowland rainforestsof Daintree National Park to 4-6 day hiking and camping trips on Hinchinbrook Island. Otherroutes follow old gold miners' and forestry tracks, coaching routes, historical sites, and Aboriginalcommunication tracks where Dreamtime stories add a further dimension. Most routes are bestcompleted during the 'dry' season (May to October) and walked by moderately fit individuals.
Walks, Tracks and Trails of Queensland's Tropics highlights the best this beautiful region has to offer.
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: 9781486303076
Year: 2016
Publisher: CSIRO
Description:
Queensland's Tropics provide numerous environments for enjoyable walking: from lush rainforests,cloud-shrouded mountains and extinct volcanoes, to drier savanna woodlands and magnificentbeaches on the coast and Great Barrier Reef islands.
This book brings together more than 150 ofthe best walks, tracks, or trails in Queensland's Tropics, located within the coastal strip betweenRockhampton and Cooktown. Walks vary from short boardwalk strolls in the lowland rainforestsof Daintree National Park to 4-6 day hiking and camping trips on Hinchinbrook Island. Otherroutes follow old gold miners' and forestry tracks, coaching routes, historical sites, and Aboriginalcommunication tracks where Dreamtime stories add a further dimension. Most routes are bestcompleted during the 'dry' season (May to October) and walked by moderately fit individuals.
Walks, Tracks and Trails of Queensland's Tropics highlights the best this beautiful region has to offer.