John and Monica Chapman spend their lives hiking all over this great land and writing guide books so the rest of us can follow them. Through years of refinement their range of books offer insightful observations and background on numerous trails across Australia. John and Monica’s books are well laid-out, colourfully illustrated and provide extensive information…
Produced by the Department of Lands, this six map kit covers the entire length of the Great North Walk. With details not featured on standard topo maps like convenient camp spots, train stops, drinking water, points of interest and more. It also has a load on insightful info on the back of the maps so…
If you’re looking to explore the main range of Australia’s gorgeous Kosciuszko National Park, this is the book for you. An awesome full-colour guide of over 40 of the best walks in the Snowy Mountains, written by Matt McClelland, founder of the widely popular online resource WildWalks. The book includes maps, easy-to-follow instructions and info…
This touring map traverses Australia from Melbourne to Adelaide (1:900,000) and features an inset map of the Great Ocean Road (1:450,000). The latter map pinpoints significant locations along the route with tourist information attached and is accompanied by other useful information to illuminate the journey. Through-road maps of Melbourne to Adelaide are also included.
Cicerone’s comprehensive guidebook and map book to walking the 784km Camino Frances from St Jean-Pied-de-Port in southern France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, including an additional route to Finisterre. Split into 6 sections and 36 customisable stages, the guide lists over 500 pilgrim hostels. The map book covers the entire route, which can be…
This is one of a series of excellent guide books from the Cicerone. Their guides are an inexpensive option for hikers heading all over the world looking to explore the world’s best walks and treks, mountains and cycle routes. This book covers the Japan Alps, featuring 27 walks and treks in the North, Central and South Alps, and…
The Expedition now has a sighting mirror! Silva’s Expedition S retains the rugged Dryflex housing, magnetic declination adjustment screw and numerous scale markers of it’s progenitor, but now includes a crystal clear mirror hidden in a defensive case. A must have for the intrepid bush-basher. All Silva compasses include a pamphlet explaining their 1-2-3 map-reading system…
John Chapman and his co-authors spend their lives hiking all over this great land and writing guide books so the rest of us can follow them. Through years of refinement John & Co’s books are well laid-out and colourfully illustrated that detail routes, background, safety, trip planning and further reading.
Guidebook to the Pennine Way National Trail with OS map booklet. The 265 mile route from Edale to Kirk Yetholm takes three weeks to walk and is suitable for fit and experienced long distance walkers. The route crosses the Peak District, Yorkshire Dales and North Pennines National Parks. Includes separate OS 1:25,000 map booklet of…
This is one of a series of excellent guide books from the Cicerone. Their guides are an inexpensive option for hikers heading all over the world looking to explore the world’s best walks and treks, mountains and cycle routes. This book details walking the GR20 through Corsica’s high mountains. A challenging trail between Calenzana and Conca that…
It may have been been renamed, but the Field MS (formerly Field 7) is still the industry standard compass for schools, scouts and anyone delving into the art of navigation for the first time. The baseplate, rubber grip and common scales will help teach the junior explorer this lifesaving skill. All Silva compasses include a…