Siseman / Chapman Bushwalking Books
Covering the best bushwalking destinations in meticulous detail
Day Walks, Victoria Australian Alps Walking Track Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair South West Tasmania Bushwalking in Australia
Day Walks Tasmania Day Walks Melbourne Larapinta Trail Overland Track
Day Walks, Victoria
By John Chapman, John Siseman, Monica Chapman.
50 selected walk areas. 96 walk variations. Walks for all seasons and for all ages and experience.
The detailed track notes are supplemented with colour topographic maps, colour photographs, gradient profiles showing ascent and descent and a comprehensive walk index.
Approx. A5 size. Out of Print
Australian Alps Walking Track
By John Siseman
The Australian Alps Walking Track leads from Walhalla in Victoria to Canberra, traversing some of Australia's highest peaks and ridges along the way. The entire track is remote from civilisation and passes through a mix of dense forest, windswept treeless ridges and deep mountain valleys. It is a serious track for serious bushwalkers.
The book includes detailed sectional track notes and maps, walk gradient graphs, trip preparation and photographs; mainly B/W some colour. RRP $27.45
Cradle Mountain Lake St. Clair and Walls of Jerusalem National Parks
by John Chapman, Monica Chapman & John Siseman.
The mountains of Central Tasmania provide some of the finest walking country to be found in Australia; a land of jagged peaks, serene lakes, windswept plains and wild rivers.
This book of track notes and walk descriptions includes detailed colour topographic maps, gradient profiles of major tracks, an introduction to the natural features, some wonderful colour photography and tips on how to get the best out of a visit to the area.
ISBN 1920995013 192p Soft laminated cover. 2006. 210mm X 148mm. RRP $34.95
Detailed track notes and information for the Larapinta Trail, west of Alice Springs in Central Australia.
Soft laminated cover 160 pages. approx. 21mm X 148mm. APN 9781920995041 First edition RRP $29.95 More information
by John Chapman and Monica Chapman
The Overland Track is Australia's best known multi-day walking track. It traverses the Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park; a rugged wilderness area replete with spectacular scenery.
This perfect companion guide includes stage by stage track notes, colour topographic maps and photographs, gradient profiles and notes for all marked side trails.
ISBN 1920995021. 64p Soft laminated cover. 2006. 210mm X 148mm. RRP $17.95
South West Tasmania
by John Chapman
The wilderness of South West Tasmania provides some of Australia's most spectacular scenery and is a mecca for bushwalkers. Jagged peaks, massive cliffs, dark coloured lakes, open plains and deep gorges combine with the uniquely Tasmanian vegetation for an ultimate wilderness experience.
The book is full of information, track notes, descriptions and tips on how to get the best out of this region, most of which is listed as a World Heritage Area. Soft laminated cover 224 pages. approx. 210mm X 150mm. APN 9781920995034. Fifth edition (2008) RRP $37.50 More Information
By John Chapman and Monica Chapman
Comprehensive track notes to twenty-five of Australia's best overnight walks are complimented by detailed full-colour contoured maps and beautiful colour photography. Each state is covered. NSW has five walks; NT two; QLD two; SA two; TAS four; VIC six; WA four. There are easy walks for novices and challenging walks for experienced walkers. Other walking aids presented in the book include gradient profiles showing ascents and descents and weather graphs. RRP $39.95
By John Chapman and Monica Chapman
This volume includes comprehensive track notes for 41 walking areas and 95 walk variations within Tasmania. Colour topographic maps are provided for each walk with gradient profiles and superb colour photography. RRP $34.95
By John Chapman, John Siseman and Monica Chapman
Detailed track notes for 41 walking areas and 94 walk variations. Colour topographic maps and great colour photography. Gradient profiles for each walk. Coverage includes Surf Coast, Geelong, Goldfields, Melbourne, Dandenongs, Kinglake, Yarra Ranges, lake Eildon, Gembrook, Mornington & Western Port. RRP $34.95