Take a Walk in Northern Territory's National Parks

Northern Territory’s National Parks in the Take a Walk series of books features over 100 walks around, Kakadu and Arnhem Land, Alice Springs, Katherine and Darwin Regions and in 38 different National Parks and including the 233 km Larapinta trail. Written by John and Lyn Daly, two of the most experienced bush walkers in Australia, this walking guide is suitable for beginners as well as experienced bushwalkers. A comprehensive presentation of each walk offering localised maps, directions, advice on the difficulty, notes on the area and colour photographs makes this book the perfect companion for exploring this region and discovering its beauty. The guide starts with an introduction providing advice on staying safe, navigation, equipment and protecting the environment. It then organises the Northern Territory into Darwin Region, Kakadu and Arnhem Land, Katherine Region and Alice Springs Region. For each area it provides a specific overview on the evolution and environment and suggestions on how to get there, before detailing many different local routes. In total the book features a range of walks through 38 parks and reserves from 63 short easy strolls, to 39 half-day moderate, 17 hard, and nine overnight trails, requiring a higher level of experience and fitness. The information provided for each trek includes distances and times, difficulty grading, a sketch map showing the trail and facilities along the route, access directions, where to picnic and camp, useful organisations and contact numbers. Throughout, the book is annotated with facts and curiosity and illustrated with colour photographs. Take a Walk in Northern Territory’s National Parks will help you discover the natural hidden treasures of this region.