Best Walks around Newcastle and Port Stephens: Including the Lower Hunter and the Barrington Tops

Newcastle and the regions to its north and west are home to a wide variety of dramatic hiking from significant hill country to some of Australias most beautiful beaches. This brand new guide in Australias bestselling walking guide series introduces some forty walks (plus many suggestions for varying them), ranging from leisurely coastal strolls to exhilarating hill-climbing adventures, and more rugged tracks deep in some of the states famous national parks. Detailed descriptions and clear maps help the reader explore the extensive ranges and coasts. The book is richly illustrated with over 200 full-colour photographs and dozens of maps. A summary table of walks indicating distances, cafes and highlights is included to help the reader find exactly the right walk for the occasion. This guide includes walks from the Lower Hunter to north of Port Stephens and west to the Barrington Tops, and includes hidden gems as well as the better-known trails.