{"product_id":"great-north-walk-woodslane","title":"Great North Walk Woodslane","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"117\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"117\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Great North Walk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — Sydney to Newcastle on Foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"200\"\u003e🥾 \u003cstrong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"200\"\u003eRivers • Ridges • Remote Bushland — Australia’s Classic Long-Distance Walk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"699\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"247\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGreat North Walk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Australia’s truly great journeys on foot — a \u003cstrong data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"354\"\u003e250-kilometre trail linking Sydney to Newcastle\u003c\/strong\u003e, weaving through national parks, river valleys, sandstone ridges and quiet bushland far removed from the nearby cities. \u003cstrong data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"499\"\u003eThe Great North Walk\u003c\/strong\u003e, published by \u003cstrong data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"555\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWoodslane Press\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, is the definitive guide to this iconic route, trusted by walkers tackling everything from short day sections to the full end-to-end adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eThis guide is not just about distances and directions. 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detailed maps\u003cbr data-start=\"4277\" data-end=\"4280\"\u003e🔢 \u003cstrong data-start=\"4283\" data-end=\"4292\"\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781922800503\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4308\" data-end=\"4385\"\u003eSubstantial yet packable — built for serious planning and reliable field use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4387\" data-end=\"4390\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4392\" data-end=\"4418\"\u003e🎯 Who This Book Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4420\" data-end=\"4720\"\u003e🥾 Walkers planning all or part of the Great North Walk\u003cbr data-start=\"4475\" data-end=\"4478\"\u003e🌄 Long-distance hikers seeking a classic Australian trail\u003cbr data-start=\"4536\" data-end=\"4539\"\u003e👣 Day walkers wanting trusted guidance on the best sections\u003cbr data-start=\"4599\" data-end=\"4602\"\u003e📸 Nature lovers drawn to rivers, ridges and bushland\u003cbr data-start=\"4655\" data-end=\"4658\"\u003e🚆 Sydney \u0026amp; NSW travellers linking walks with public transport\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4722\" data-end=\"4813\"\u003eIf you value \u003cstrong data-start=\"4735\" data-end=\"4783\"\u003eclarity, context and confidence on the trail\u003c\/strong\u003e, this guide is indispensable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4815\" data-end=\"4818\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4820\" data-end=\"4862\"\u003e⭐ Australia’s Classic City-to-City Walk\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4864\" data-end=\"5141\"\u003eThe Great North Walk is a rare thing — a continuous journey through wild country that links two major cities while feeling deeply remote in places. \u003cstrong data-start=\"5012\" data-end=\"5036\"\u003eThe Great North Walk\u003c\/strong\u003e guide respects that scale and complexity, giving you the tools to experience it safely and meaningfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5143\" data-end=\"5280\"\u003eFrom the first steps out of Sydney to the final approach into Newcastle, this is a walk that rewards patience, preparation and curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5282\" data-end=\"5425\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5282\" data-end=\"5420\"\u003ePack the guide, plan your sections, and step into one of Australia’s great walking journeys — one day, one river, one ridge at a time.\u003c\/strong\u003e 🥾🌿\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodslane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47239740915904,"sku":null,"price":32.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/5032\/files\/GREATNORTHWALK.webp?v=1768537573","url":"https:\/\/www.mapworld.com.au\/products\/great-north-walk-woodslane","provider":"Mapworld","version":"1.0","type":"link"}