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$6.95		An Albany Walk Downhill Be your own guide as you enjoy scenic historic paths of Albany Keith O Murray A book to accompany an historical walk around Albany. Includes a map of sites described.

$16.45		*Family Walks in Perth Outdoors* Your perfect walking partner, contains maps and descriptions of 50 walks, ranging in length from a few hundred metres to 18 kilometres, and is punctuated with fascinating features on plants and animals.

$16.95		*Bushwalks in the South-West* The third in the series of walking books, this title contains maps and descriptions of 49 walks, ranging in length from a few hundred metres to 15 kilometres. Also contains information on plants and animals that you may find along the way. Take this book with you when you explore the jarrah, karri and tingle forests, mountains and sea-cliffs of the South-West, from Mandurah to Esperance.

$14.95		Free-Camping in the South of WA Free-Camping in the South of WA Would you like to find the best camping spots in Western Australia? Would you like a camping holiday on a budget? Would you like to take your dog or cat or other pet with you? Then these are the handy guides for you!

$22.95		Where Is Here? Edited by Tim Flannery An unusual and quirk filled journey through 350 years of exploration of Australia. This unique work re-introduces us to 43 great explorers and their astonishing quest for discovering the unknown, at all times the text is informative and riveting. Can be used as a resource for school teachers.

$12.95		A Little History Of Australia Mark Peel Highly readable, often surprising and always enjoyable, this pocket size hardback tells the whole story of this Great Southern Land in 88 pages! Covers Aboriginal origins, Eurpean discovery, First Fleet, Worls Wars, the twentieth century and the characteristics of a distinctly Australian way of life.

$24.95		Offbeat Australia Your Guide To the Weird & Wonderful Places That Most Tourists Miss David Astle Explore the odd places and people that make Australia truly offbeat. Find out where you can: -Sleep with lions -Join a riverboat postman on his rounds -Rent a cave for a night -Entertain the kids at gruesome hideouts, quirky mazes and alien craters

$32.95		The Ways of the Bushwalker On Foot in Australia Melissa Harper This title brings to life the rich stories of Australia's recreational walkers, from the early eccentrics such as Henry Havelock Ellis and Percy Grainger to the self-declared "real bushwalkers" of the 1920's who had little time for the frivolous 'hikers' who were also then taking to the trails. Who walked and where did they go? What pleasures did they seek and what did they find? What meanings did they take away and what impact did they have on the environment?

$24.95		Walking Round In Circles 27 Circular walks in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park Jane Scott, Illustrations by Patricia Negus This title is a complete re-write of Walking the Capes, and is all you could want in a walking guide. It includes distances, times, clear maps, photographs, what you might find in terms of plants, animals and insects and beautiful drawings by reknowned Patricia Negus. Put out by Cape to Cape Publishing - a partnership between three friends with a fervent passion for the unique south-west corner of the state.
$10.95		*Western Australia* Photographic study of some of the tourist attractions around the State.

$29.95		*Travellers Guide to the Parks and Reserves of Western Australia* Simon Nevill Contains over 450 full colour illustrations of parks, nature reserves, Perth picnic sites and their wildlife. Over 200 location maps of parks and reserves with travel and wildlife information.

$21.95		*Wild Places Quiet Places* From the limestone coast of the south-west, the mountains and sea cliffs of Albany, the vast south-east of Esperance and inland to the Wheatbelt's woodlands-this book offers limitless weekend escapes, day trips or touring holidays. Includes information on WA's national parks, State forests and reserves, and their many attractions from the world renown Tree Top Walk and the Bibbulmun Track to smaller, out-of-the-way trails and sights for the more avid adventure-bound nature enthusiast.

$15.95		Kimberley Cultural Trail The Kimberley Cultural Trail is a fantastic local publication, covering indigenous language groups with their ancient and modern history. A 100 page comprehensive guide it also outlines local artists, galleries, musicians, film and all cultural events held through out the Kimberley Region.

$39.95		The Kimberley Australia's Wild Outback Wilderness Hugh Brown Visit Australia's wild outback wilderness through Hugh Brown's stunning, intimate and often dramatic portrayal of the Kimberley region and its inhabitants. From deep rivers, gorges and channels of flood-swollen creeks, to vast deserts and electric skies the Kimberley ignites our emotions like few other places on earth. Featuring full colour photography throughout, this glossy Australian publication beautifully traverses the ancient formations and local characters woven into this remote landscape. Hugh Brown is a professional photographer based in Broome.

$29.95		Gascoyne Murchison Outback Pathways Samille Mitchell The Outback Pathways self drive trails travel throught the heart of the Gascoyne and Murchison in Western Australia, opening up a world of ruggedly beautiful landscapes, colourful history, charismatic characters and unique wildlife. Use this book to plan your journey through the region or simply pore through its paages to open your eyes to the vibrant history and natural wonders of this ancient landscape.

$29.95		Araluen to Zanthus Ian Murray and Brian Goodchild Araluen to Zanthus is the what, where and how of the suburbs and towns we live in and visit - a comprehensive record of the origins of the names of Perth's suburbs and of all the gazetted towns throughout the State. It is an accessible and fascinating companion when travelling, and a useful and entertaining resource for everyone interested in the history of Western Australia. On Sale 3.95

$19.95		Camping Atlas of Western Australia This is your 'one-stop-shop' to finding out where to go and how to get there. This guide features almost 400 places in WA where you can pitch a tent or roll out a swag. There are full details for campsites in national parks, nature reserves and state forests as well as a listing of selected private camping grounds around the state. Each page gives you plenty of details on the site's facilities, activities, features of the surrounding landscape and useful information. The handy reference maps make it easy to plan your trip and find your way around.

$19.95		*Camping Guide to Western Australia* Savage, C & Lewis, C 390 designated campsites in 150 national parks, state forests and reserves where you can pitch your tent, park your camper, unhitch your van or roll out your swag on public land for free or minimal cost.