Author(s): Stuart Butler, Mary Caperton Morton

Travel Pictorial

Greatest Walks of the World is an indispensable guide for walkers, hikers and trekkers. It will also appeal to the armchair travellers among us. Explore the world's best walks: chart the routes, read details only a local would know, and see these epic destinations for yourself. Illustrated throughout with stunning photographs and helpful maps Explore the most epic walking routes of the world from the comfort of your armchair: chart the routes, read details only a local would know, and see the beautiful destinations for yourself. Use this book to choose where to walk next, with notes on what to research before you travel, beautiful colour photographs of highlights along the way, and enough information to allow you to make an informed decision about the right walk for you. With routes ranging upward of several days to complete, and with a variety of terrains to choose from, you are sure to find a breath-taking adventure to walk next. Among the walks included in the book there are some spectacular Australian and New Zealand routes. It features Australia's Three Capes Trek and Dove Lake Circuit, both in Tasmania, as well as the Larapinta Trail (The Northern Territory ) and the Great Ocean Walk. Also included are classic New Zealand walks: the Tongariro Crossing and the Milford Track. Whether the Himalayas or Mt Fuji are on your bucket list, or you are looking for more obscure treks to discover, such as striding with Maasai guides through the remote corners of their homeland, Greatest Walks of the World will spur your spirit of adventure and set you planning the trek of a lifetime.