Best Walks of Gariwerd / Grampians National Park Book Woodslane

Best Walks of the Gariwerd Grampians National Park (2nd edition) is a superbly practical and inspiring guide for anyone keen to explore the majestic Grampians. Julie Mundy and Debra Heyes have curated 31 walks spanning easy family strolls to more adventurous tracks, each map-supported and clearly annotated with distance, ascent/descent, grade and estimated duration.

What lifts this guide beyond the utilitarian is its rich contextual elements: interspersed “snippets” of local history, flora and fauna, and safety tips make each walk feel part of a living landscape, not just a route to follow. The inclusion of over 100 full-colour photographs gives walkers a real sense of what they’ll see on trail.

For families, the chapter on walking with children and guidance on selecting child-friendly walks is particularly thoughtful. And for more seasoned hikers, the “wild and adventurous” tracks push into lesser-known terrain.

If anything, one occasional drawback is that in its ambition to cover many walks, some routes are less deeply detailed than others—readers who crave minute topographical nuance may wish to carry supplementary maps. But overall, this guide strikes a strong balance between usability and inspiration. It’s a highly recommended companion for exploring the Grampians region on foot.

Release Date: September 1, 2022
Format: PAPERBACK
Dimensions: 220 x 130 mm
Weight: 280 g
Pages: 168