Discovering Australia
With so much to offer right here in our own backyard, including some of the most unique flora and fauna and awe-inspiring landscapes in the world, why go anywhere else?
You'll have the trip of a lifetime and boost the economy of regional Australia by taking an around Australia roadtrip rather than travel overseas this year (you can then go to Europe or America next time and tell them all about how fabulous Australia really is!). But your “trip of a lifetime” could still chew up a lot of time and money if you don’t plan it right. Getting tips from experts can save you costly detours, so who better to accompany you on your journey than Steve Parish, who has travelled Australia for more than fifty years, recording its wonders on film!
You're likely to see a lot of roos, birds, reptiles and even whales and dolphins on your journey of discovery (which is one of the most exciting things about exploring Australia) and you're going to want to know what you’re looking at. A portable library of Wild Australia Guides will be invaluable for helping you identify species, so don't forget to pack them. Whatever your holiday plans, you’d be mad to set off on your epic adventure without checking out your options, so explore the range below to begin planning and recording your Aussie adventure.
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Around Australia GuideAustralia's scale and diversity is truly awesome - ranging from reef to rainforest, desert to Alps and languid outback towns to vivacious cities. In this book Steve Parish has employed local knowledge and stunning photography drawn from his own Australian journeys. Together with Rod Howard, an experienced travel writer, Steve has created an indispensable guide that will empower you to make your own discoveries and revel in an adventure like no other. |
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Australian Touring AtlasMedium format. National Parks and facilities listed. Key maps, distance grids, CBD maps, State maps by region, national Quick-find Distance Chart. Fully indexed. Includes safety and travel tips, as well as road rules. |
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Field Guide to Australian BirdsWritten and illustrated by bird expert, Michael Morcombe, this is the most comprehensive field guide to Australian birds published. Simple, clear design links text and paintings; unique system of organisation of information; includes breeding section; maps define variances in ranges and subspecies. |
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Wild Australia Guide Dangerous & Deadly WildlifeMany visitors to Australia feel slightly nervous at the thought of a continent teeming with incredibly "dangerous" and "ferocious" animals. Our fascination with folklore and terrifying tales of native killers has created fear in the minds of visitors and locals alike. Australia is one of the world's twelve nations scientifically recognised as "megadiverse", so it is full of fascinating animals. All animals have to face being eaten, and so have evolved different defences. |
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Wild Australia Guide: Wildlife PhotographyAustralia enjoys an abundance of unique wildlife — from inspiring marine mammals to colourful birds, countless species of insects and the well-known and well-loved favourites including kangaroos, Emus, wombats and Koalas. In this practical Wild Australia Guide Steve Parish shares his wealth of experience gleaned over many years and countless images taken in the field. It is packed with how-to information and stunning wildlife examples and it even delves into the philosophy behind the passion for wildlife photography. |
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Wild Australia Guide Landscape PhotographyAustralia houses a spectacular range of landscapes. From the aquamarine waters of coral reefs to the deep iron-red desert dunes. And from alpine gums in snow to sunbaked savannas - this is a beautiful continent. What better way to experience it than to wander the landscape with a camera? |
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Wild Australia Guide: Native PlantsAustralia enjoys a vast array of unique and fascinating plants that are not only vital to our ecosystem but provide a spectacular environment. This Wild Australia Guide features up-to-date information on the state of our native plants and the importance of their future for all creatures. From ancient cycads to our national icon, the gum tree, to wildflower-carpeted deserts following rain — Australia's plant life really is stunning. |
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A Wild Australia Guide: Sea Mammals & where to watch themAustralians are lucky to live alongside more than half of the world's marine mammal species. |
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