South West Tasmania - John Chapman

Previously published in 1976 (note form on A4 paper), 1978, 1983, 1990 and 1998. Covers all the main tracks and routes in South West and Wild Rivers National Parks in Tasmania. This covers the southern half of the Western Tasmania World Heritage Area. Track notes for the northern half are in another guide, Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park. Contains comprehensive track notes, brief background notes on history, botany and geology, comprehensive planning and preparation notes and access details.

Author
John Chapman

Back-Cover Blurb
The wilderness of south west Tasmania contains some of Australia's most spectacular scenery and is a mecca for bushwalkers from all over the world. Jagged peaks, massive cliffs, tannin-stained lakes, open plains and deep gorges are intermingled with forest and scrub for which the region is famous. Equally beautiful are the sandy beaches, sharp headlands and tranquil lagoons of the rugged coastline. Track notes include - 

• South Coast Track
• Mt Anne
• Port Davey Track
• Western Arthur Range
• Southern Ranges
• Federation Peak
• South West Cape
• Frenchmans Cap

The guide covers the South West and Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Parks. These form the bulk of the Tasmania Wilderness World Heritage Area.

The author has been walking in these two parks for 44 years. He has drawn on his extensive knowledge of the area to produce this all colour sixth edition.