Bush Explorers Catalogue

Wollemi National Park

Wollemi Wilderness Adventures - Book 1

Discover a series of multi-day wilderness adventures in the unique, challenging and beautiful landscape of the Wollemi National Park. It is the first of several companion volumes resulting from the authors’ twenty years of exploration and documentation of this area.

This 632-page book contains meticulous walk notes, maps, grid references and hundreds of photographs. In addition, there are three essays about unique aspects of the Wollemi National Park, as well as a comprehensive list of place names.

Wollemi National Park

Walks from Bilpin - Book 1

Bilpin, a small town situated along Bells Line of Road within a 1.5-hour drive from Sydney, is arguably the most accessible entry point into the spectacular and wild Wollemi National Park, part of the UNESCO-listed Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.

This 572-page book contains 28 unique, not previously published bushwalks, as well as a comprehensive geological essay explaining the origin of the amazing rock formations found in the area. It is illustrated with maps and hundreds of colour photographs.

The Gardens of Stone

Book 9

Thirty exceptional bushwalks across the entire Gardens of Stone area, political campaigns for the area and additional place names

We love all our books, but this is our favourite in the series. It features thirty exceptional bushwalks across the entire Gardens of Stone area completed since the Books 1 to 8 were published.

Narrow Neck

Walks, Passes, People, Places

Narrow Neck is a spectacular landform, easily accessible from Katoomba, and the gateway to a great variety of Blue Mountains bushwalks.

This new book is for the lovers of the Blue Mountains, a tool to learn the early history of the region and an essential aid in the planning of any walks in and around the Narrow Neck.

Splendour Rock

A Bushwalkers War Memorial

Australia’s most remote war memorial, Splendour Rock, is one of the most spectacular locations in NSW. Named by the authors ‘Gods Balcony’, it is a place of great presence. Since 1948, it has become one of the most special places for bushwalker reverence. Each ANZAC Day, it is the scene of a dawn service like no other. This intensely human book chronicles the story of Splendour Rock and associated memorials.

Soft cover with flaps, 378 pages.

Ghost Town Of Newnes

Past And Present - An Illustrated Social History

A unique and stunning visual record of life in Newnes... over a century ago and in the present day.

Soft cover, large format (A4), with flaps, 356 pages.

A Bushwalking Paradise

Mugii Murum-ban SCA

Mugii Murum-ban SCA is the westernmost part of the Gardens of Stone and one of our favourite bushwalking destinations. This 692-page book has chapters on social and mining history, conservation history and challenges, aboriginal heritage, geology, fauna and flora, as well as 34 amazing bushwalks. It is illustrated with maps and hundreds of colour photographs.

Wollemi National Park

The Complete East-West Traverse

A detailed chronicle of another ambitious adventure, this book complements the Complete Wollemi North-South Traverse

Read the book and you might be inspired to plan journey of your own

Wollemi National Park

Day Walks from Newnes - Part 2

An abridged Social History of Newnes and 2 sections of day bushwalks: Spectacular Cliffs and Rock Formations and Astonishing Slots and Passes

Wollemi National Park

Day Walks from Newnes - Part 1

A Concise History of the Wolgan Valley and two sections of day bushwalks: Captivating History Walks and Breathtaking Lookouts Walks

Wollemi National Park

The Complete North-South Traverse

An epic true adventure of modern exploration, grit and determination.

Read the book and you might be inspired to plan an adventure of your own.

Blue Mountains Geographical Encyclopaedia

Describing some 3,200 locations between the Nepean River and Mount Victoria.

The Gardens of Stone

Book 8

Bushwalks in the headwaters of Deanes Creek, Rocky Creek and Budgary Creek.

Threatened Environments and Species within the Region

The Gardens of Stone

Book 7

Bushwalks on the southern side of the Newnes plateau.

The last 3 Centuries of European Settlement.

The Gardens of Stone

Book 6

Bushwalks on the northern Newnes Plateau.

Regional Flora and Fauna.

The Gardens of Stone

Book 5

Bushwalks in the Ben Bullen Ranges.

Local Place Names.

The Gardens of Stone

Book 4, Vol 1 and Vol 2

Bushwalks in the headwaters of Bungleboori Creek, Wollangambe River, Nayook Creek and Dingo Creek.

Regional River Catchments and Water Pollution.

The Gardens of Stone

Book 3

Bushwalks at Donkey Mountain, Carne Creek, South of the Wolgan River and Mt Cameron.

Regional Aboriginal History and Historical Maps.

The Gardens of Stone

Book 2

Bushwalks at Newnes and along the Wolgan-Capertee Divide.

Regional Climate.

The Gardens of Stone

Book 1

Bushwalks in the North West Section, including Mugii Murum-Ban (Mt Airly and Genowlan Mountain) mesas.

Regional Geology and Geomorphology.

Therabulat Country

Day Walks

A collection of exciting Day Walks in the fantastic Wild Dog Mountains.

The Upper Grose Valley

Bushwalkers Business

With over 50 walks and information about the valley's history, flora and fauna, this book is a 'must have' for bush walkers.

The Lower Grose Valley

Day Walks

A collection of day walks in the Lower Grose River and Tributaries.

Many of the walks are associated with the Engineers Track.

Bush Club Leaders

A collection of in depth interviews with leaders past and present who have contributed to the dynamic and vibrant club we enjoy in 2014.

The Duck Hole

Local Water Resources for Steam Trains at Glenbook

The Duck Hole is a section of the Glenbrook Creek that has long been a popular bushwalking and swimming destination. Keen observers would have noticed some old infrastructure but not known what its origins were.

Isaac Barrow

Blue Mountains Map Maker

A fascinating insight into this influential map maker.

Historic photos and maps.

James Macarthur

The Untold Story of Naming Kosciuszko

The story of the 1840 expedition to the Australian Alps that culminated in the naming of Mt Kosciuszko

Ghost Trains

Forgotten Railways

An absorbing documentary exploring our old railways.

A journey of a different kind.