Antarctica by Nina Gallo

$39.95 AUD

Category: Travel Pictorials

This stimulating account of Antarctica’s past and present explains the great wilderness of Antarctica, and demonstrates why we must preserve it at all costs. In 1820, after millennia spent speculating and searching, humans laid eyes on Antarctica for the very first time. Since then, our relationship wit h this enigmatic land of ice and has continually evolved, from one of industry during the sealing and whaling eras, to exploration as pioneers charted undiscovered coastlines and forged perilous paths towards the South Pole. Today, the human relationship with Antarctica is defined by scientific endeavour, international collaboration and luxury tourism. The bicentenary of the first human sighting of Antarctica is an opportunity to reflect on our Antarctic legacy as the latest scientific research reveals the startling impacts that climate change in Antarctica could have on a global scale. Discover this remarkable continent covered in ice, where days endure for months, highways are built by penguins and shimmering lights illuminate the night sky. ...Show more

Lonely Planet's Beautiful World Mini by Lonely Planet

$29.99 AUD

Category: Travel Pictorials

Journey to the planet's most magnificent places with this thought-provoking portrait of our world. See it as you've never seen it before and renew your relationship with the place we call home. The images in this book will take you to places far and wide, the kinds of places that you might never visit but that you can perhaps put on that "If " list we all have tucked away. These places are surprising, remarkable, remote, familiar... dive in and marvel over the undeniable fact; it is a beautiful world. The photography in Beautiful World is divided into ten themes: Origins Nourish Untamed Community Celebration Transformation Space Harmony Monumental Eternal  ...Show more

Australia's Great Western Deserts - The Land - the People - the Explorers by Simon Nevill

$59.99 AUD

Category: Travel Pictorials

Remarkable Road Trips by Colin Salter

$45.00 AUD

Category: Travel Pictorials

A superbly photographed collection of more than 50 of the most spectacular, dangerous, and thoroughly memorable road trips from around the world.   Remarkable Road Trips continues the format established in the bestselling "Remarkable" series, which combines spectacular photography of popular and niche sporting venues from around the world.   This break-out title features more than 50 of the world's most impressive and exciting drives, from the shortest, the Guoliang Tunnel hewn into the side of a cliff face in China, to the longest, the Dempster Highway in desolate stretches of Arctic Canada. Some can be driven in a day or less, others may take four or five; the variety of landscapes and terrain and even latitudes is huge. For the adrenaline rush, the old N rburgring race circuit in Germany is included.   Common to all the routes is a gallery of stunning photographs making them bucket-list destinations of not just petrolheads but those wishing to seek jaw-dropping scenery without packing hiking boots and a cagoule. They are all driveable--from the heartstopping Yungas "Road of Death" in Bolivia to the much more relaxing Route des Vins d'Alsace in eastern France--and each entry includes distances, start and finish locations, and recommended highlights and stopping off points along the way. ...Show more

The Hidden Tracks - Wanderlust - Hiking Adventures off the Beaten Path by Gestalten (Editor); Cam Honan (Editor)

$95.00 AUD

Category: Travel Pictorials

Embark on a thrilling exploration of the world's most exciting, magnificent, and varied walking trails and hiking destinations. Besides the better-known paths, The Hidden Tracks will also highlight some of the more out-of-the-way gems--be it an expedition on the other side of the world or a day's hike j ust a few hours from your hometown. From a magic trail leading through a forest of giant trees and breathtaking mountain ascents in South America to a trek among some of the highest sand dunes in the world in Mongolia, this selection of one-of-a-kind trails is presented with stunning imagery, detailed trail descriptions, overview maps, and insider advice on how to make the most of each trip. The book is both a visual journey and an invitation to pack your hiking boots and discover untouched hiking destinations. ...Show more

Epic Drives of the World 1 by Lonely Planet

$29.99 AUD

Category: Travel Pictorials | Series: Lonely Planet Ser.

Buckle up for the next installment in our 'Epic' series and the follow-up to Epic Bike Rides of the World. Epic Drives of the World, a beautiful paperback, showcases 50 of the greatest road trips on Earth, from classic routes in America, Australia and Europe, to incredible adventures in Asia and Africa. Organised by continent, each route features a first-hand account, awe-inspiring photographs, illustrated maps and practical advice on when to go, how to get there, where to stay and what to eat. From Hawaii's Hana Highway and Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh Road, to Utah's National Park Circuit and Germany's Black Forest High Road, Epic Drives of the World will inspire any motorist to hit the open road. African and Middle East drives include: The self-drive Safari (Zambia) Crossing the Kalahari (Botswana) Passing over the Panorama Route (South Africa) Marrakesh to Taroudannt (Morocco) Cruising Clarence Drive (South Africa) The Americas drives include: The Highway to Hana in Hawaii (USA) The Salar de Uyuni (Bolivia) The Pacific Coast Highway (USA) Crossing the Carretera Austral (Chile) Canada's Icefields Parkway Asia drives include: On the trail of Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam) Crossing the Kathmandu Loop (Nepal) Hightailing from Thimphu to Gangtey (Bhutan) South Korea: From top to toe The road from Srinagar to Manali (India) Europe drives include: Black Forest High Road (Germany) The Wilds of Abruzzo (Italy) Croatia's Adriatic coast Norway's west coast The Magic Circle (Iceland) Oceania drives include: Southern Alps explorer (New Zealand) The Great Ocean Road (Australia) Northland & the Bay of Islands (New Zealand) Following the Captain Cook Highway (Australia) Alice Springs to Darwin (Australia)   ...Show more

Around the World in 80 Cigars - Travels of an Epicure by Nick Hammond; Sam Bridge (Illustrator)

$59.95 AUD

Category: Travel Pictorials

World-respected lifestyle journalist, writer and author, Nick Hammond, takes us on a quarter-century expedition of wonder. Ever been stuck in a minefield? Wondered what a sultry night in Havana is really all about? Wished you could sail in a hot air balloon over Cognac, go lobster fishing of Scotland or dive with Great White Sharks off Gaansbai? All these adventures and more are told in searing detail to delight, amuse and enlighten, in this beautifully packaged, luxury book. ...Show more

Mystical Places by Sarah Baxter; Amy Grimes (Illustrator)

$29.99 AUD

Category: Travel Pictorials | Series: Inspired Traveller's Guides

Journey to the worlds most enigmatic and magical destinations with this charming guide, full of folklore, unworldly mysteries and far-flung fairy tale locales.   Discover 25 mystical destinations from around the globe in this enchanting guide full of magic, folklore and exquisitely beautiful places. S eeking a transcendent travel experience? Take a magical pilgrimage to Alfaborg, the City of Elves; marvel at the otherworldly splendour of Xandadu, the heart of a lost dynasty; and discover the gateway to the afterlife in the Alepotrypa Cave. In these pages we meet mythical kings, explore sacred summits and enchanted architecture, and find a cast of giants, ghosts, golems and sea creatures. Filled with beautifully bewitching illustrations, this guide aims to transport you, in the comfort of your own armchair, to sacred and mystical spots, digging into their legends and evoking their supernatural essence. Each book in the 'Inspired Travellers Guide' series offers readers a fascinating, informative and charmingly illustrated guide to must-visit destinations round the globe. Titles include Spiritual Places, Literary Places, Hidden Places and Mystical Places. ...Show more

Great Pilgrimage Sites of Europe by Derry Brabbs

$59.99 AUD

Category: Travel Pictorials

An unsurpassable, visual tour of the greatest pilgrimage sites of Europe, from North to South; East to West Pilgrimage in Europe is currently thriving on a scale that simply could not have been envisaged just a few decades ago. Not only are greater numbers of people now emulating the medieval pilgrims who made their way on foot across Europe to the shrines of martyred apostles in Rome (Peter and Paul) and Santiago de Compostela (James), but millions each year are also travelling by air, rail, road and foot to the world famous sites of Marian Apparition such as Lourdes (France), Fatima (Portugal), Knock (Ireland). These three sites alone receive almost 12 million pilgrims a year between them. This book covers all the key pilgrimage sites across Europe, as well the lesser known ones such as La Salette in the French Alps which, despite its remoteness still attracts almost 1.5 million visitors each year, many of whom are pilgrims on retreat. It will comprise a blend of the atmospheric pilgrimage churches adorned with sculpture, art and iconography associated not only with the Virgin Mary but also the national saints and Early Christian martyrs revered by both Catholic and Anglican faiths alike. En route the reader will see some of the world's most impressive examples of medieval art and architecture set amidst historic townscapes or spectacular landscapes. This volume will serve as both an enticement to take to the road, a treasured aide memoire for those who have visited at least some of these iconic places and a source of comfort for those who would never be able to travel abroad from wherever they live in the world. ...Show more

Places We Swim in Sydney by Caroline Clements; Dillon Seitchik-Reardon

$39.99 AUD

Category: Travel Pictorials

From lap pools to ocean pools, harbour pools to waterfalls, Sydney is arguably the best major city in Australia for swimming, if not the world! And Places We Swim in Sydney covers the very best of the city's famous and hidden swimming spots. After the success of their first book, Places We Swim, author s Caroline Clements and Dillon Seitchik-Reardon have followed up with a deep dive into Sydney in this ultimate city guide to the aqueous outdoors. Places We Swim in Sydney is divided into six city regions, encompassing walks and swims within two hours of the CBD - from Manly in the north, to Maroubra in the east, Royal National Park in the south, and out to the Blue Mountains in the west. You'll discover just what makes each swimming spot unique, learn the best time to go, gain some useful local knowledge and find out the most delicious things to eat nearby. With destinations ranging from neighbourhood city pools to gorges that feel like the outback, Places We Swim in Sydney is a celebration of not just these magnificent swimming locations, but of the diverse landscapes and water-loving communities that make up Sydney.   ...Show more

Trekking Beyond - Walks Across the World's Epic Trails by Alex Treadway (By (photographer)); Dave Costello; Billi Bierling; Damian Hall

$49.99 AUD

Category: Travel Pictorials

Trekking Beyond takes you on a journey through the snow-capped peaks of the world's mountains, the sandy dunes of our deserts and along the impressive coastal paths in a beautiful celebration of our world's most impressive, challenging and beautiful treks. Vivid essays introduce the world's best trekkin g regions - from the Himalayas to the Andes, Singalila Ridge to the Bibbulmun Track - exploring the challenges of walking these paths, the history of their formation and the sense of exploration and wonder to be found along these distinctive routes. Each route is accompanied by stunning photography, showcasing the variety of terrains and their magnificent vistas. Each region includes: - Case studies that detail specific treks - Maps of the region in full - Expertise from renowned trekkers World-renowned trekkers and outdoor adventure writers, Damian Hall, Dave Costello and Billi Bierling, bring their knowledge and expertise to each region. ...Show more

Heroes of the Sea by York Hovest (By (photographer))

$140.00 AUD

Category: Travel Pictorials

Humankind has always been fascinated by the magic of the ocean, its power and unpredictability. The open sea awakens a desire to set forth and sail, but also the urge to step back in awe and fear. Today, however, our oceans are more threatened than ever before. Worldwide plastic waste pollution and indu s-trial fishing threaten the existence of countless ocean species. Global warming and the resulting climate change are leading to ever greater damage of the marine ecosystem. ...Show more