Fall of the Derwent

Fall of the Derwent
Author: Justy Phillips
Publisher:
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2016-11-26
Genre:
ISBN: 9780995393202

Fall of the Derwent is a ficti'nella composed by artists Justy Phillips and Margaret Woodward. The score forms a part of a larger public artwork, a published event, commissioned and presented by GASP (Glenorchy Art & Sculpture Park) Tasmania, as part of Swimmable: Reading the River 2015?17. www.gasp.org.au The commission also includes Walking the River(s) Derwent (2015?16); A river settles its own cairns underwater (2016) and Black Market Symposium (2017). Documentation of the complete ficti'nella can be found at www.fallofthederwent.netThe walks came first. One after another. Then came the Fall. Each download of this score reflects the current percentage of Energy in Storage (Hydro Tasmania) in the River Derwent system in Tasmania.

The Long Hitch Home

The Long Hitch Home
Author: Jamie Maslin
Publisher: Skyhorse
Total Pages: 523
Release: 2015-02-03
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1632200333

Tasmania to London. 800 hitchhiking trips. One year. Intrepid traveler and author Jamie Maslin does it again as he undertakes one of the most grueling, enlightening, and hilarious journeys of his life. How many rides does it take to hitch from Tasmania to London? Intrepid traveler and rogue wanderer Jamie Maslin decides to find out. The Long Hitch Home is a vibrant travelog of well-researched social, cultural, and historical introductions to the score of countries Maslin passed through. Whether writing about the exotic backstreets of cities few of us will get to see firsthand, or the unique geographical wonders of far off countries, Jamie Maslin gives a thrilling account of what it is like to hit the road and live with intensity and rapture.

Sydney's Best Bush, Park and City Walks

Sydney's Best Bush, Park and City Walks
Author: Veechi Stuart
Publisher:
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2013
Genre: Hiking
ISBN: 9781922131331

Sydney's Best Bush Park & City Walks includes 18 easy walks, 25 medium walks and 8 hard walks, plus 12 walk variations. Each walk specifies the distance, the total ascent and descent, the grade and the estimated duration and is accompanied by an accurate full-colour map using latest GPS technology. Snippets about Sydney's history and the environment throughout the book add colour and interest to the walking experience. Families will enjoy information regarding child-friendly walks, and how to explore the bush safely with children of all ages. Over 150 full-colour photos complement the text, and provide you with a clear sense of the features on each walk. This guide will help you discover many of Sydney's classic walks, as well as some wild and adventurous tracks that few know exist.

Discovering The Colo Wilderness on Foot

Discovering The Colo Wilderness on Foot
Author: Anthony Dunk
Publisher:
Total Pages: 79
Release: 2009
Genre: Colo Wilderness (N.S.W.)
ISBN: 9780858812277

The Colo Wilderness is a rugged forested area north of the Blue Mountains, containing dramatic gorges with towering cliffs, massive boulders and sandy beaches. This book includes descriptions of twenty walks in the southern half of Wollemi National Park, to guide keen bushwalkers through this unique area, and enliven their sense of adventure and wonder.

The Overland Track

The Overland Track
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 80
Release: 1996
Genre: Cradle Mountain-Lake Saint Clair National Park (Tas.)
ISBN: 9780724639397

Gravel and Mud

Gravel and Mud
Author: John Carswell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-05
Genre: Australian football
ISBN: 9780648976288

An anthology of stories of football played on the gravel fields and in the ever present mud of Tasmania's west coast. Like the fluctuating fortunes of the nearby mining towns that dominate the remote West Coast, local football has had its ups and downs, but passion, pride and parochialism have combined to weave a tough and fascinating history.

One Hundred Walks in Tasmania

One Hundred Walks in Tasmania
Author: Tyrone T. Thomas
Publisher:
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2008
Genre: Hiking
ISBN: 9781741172584

Tyrone Thomas, in association with Andrew Close, has gathered the best Tasmania has to offer in 100 Walks in Tasmania. Organised by region, the book covers walks to suit every level, grading them easy, medium or hard. All of the classics are here, as well as some lesser-known gems, including Wineglass Bay, Dove Lake, Walls of Jerusalem and the Tarn Shelf. Walks are described as circuits or retraces and have been planned so that public transport can be used to complete the circuit. Twelve selected walks, some of the best in the state, are overnight walks and will suit campers. Detailed route directions, track notes and time estimates give you all of the information you need to tackle the walks with confidence. This is the definitive guide to walking in Tasmania. Includes: 168 detailed maps; Comprehensive track notes; Complete index of walks arranged by region, major interest (i.e. beach, waterfall, wilderness etc) and season; Details of Tasmania's landscape and climate; Information on Tasmania's flora and fauna.