Best Bush, Coast and Village Walks of the Illawarra

Book excerpt: The Illawarra boasts a huge range of beautiful environments, making the region perfect for exploring on foot. Best Bush, Coast & Village Walks of the Illawarra, a new book in Woodslanes hugely successful walking guides series, introduces the best walks for visitors and residents alike, ranging from leisurely beach-side strolls to the more rugged tracks deep in the bush. Detailed descriptions and maps help the reader explore the regions parks, bushland, rivers, coasts and most interesting urban areas. As with previous titles in the series, the book is richly illustrated with over 150 full- colour photographs and dozens of detailed maps. A summary table of walks indicating distances, facilities and highlights is included to help the reader find exactly the right walk for the occasion. Covers the full coastal stretch from the Royal National Park to Gerringong, perfectly complementing Sydneys Best Harbour & Coastal Walks and Sydneys Best Bush, Park & City Walks.