Ultimate Walks & Hikes: Australia is your inspirational and practical guide to 40 of the best walking tracks across Australia.

Award-winning travel writer Laura Waters has hiked thousands of kilometres to put together her ultimate list of walking tracks in all states and territories. Whether you’re looking for a bite of the Bondi to Manly Walk in Sydney, an easy amble in Tasmania’s Tarkine forest, or a walk around our own backyard at the Mitchell River in Gippsland, this guidebook is packed with inspiration to help you get out there and explore the great outdoors.

Each walk outlines what you’ll see, interesting insights about the destination, logistics on how walk it, and options to tackle your adventure in sections or take a shortcut, all complemented by colourful photos and detailed maps. There are also tips on gear, safety and everything else you need to know about your next walking adventure.

Meet the writer, buy the book, ask your questions and enjoy a light supper with like-minded people, our author talks are a great way to spend an hour or so listening, thinking and discussing topics of interest to you. Bring a friend and enjoy good company!

About the Author

Laura Waters is an award-winning author, travel writer and speaker with a passion for the great outdoors. Her memoir ‘Bewildered’ won Best Travel Book in the 2021 ASTW Awards, and her latest book Ultimate Walks & Hikes Australia was released in 2022. Laura is a regular contributor to publications such as Escape, Australian Traveller, NZ Herald, Explore and many more.

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