Great Outdoors

Whether you want to enjoy a picnic in the park or surf across the coast, summer is a great time to get out and about and the books in this list will help you get there!

Updated November 21, 2023
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Foolproof picnic : 60 delightful dishes to enjoy outdoors
Filipelli, Marina
Paper Book
Foolproof Picnic - 60 Delightful Dishes to Enjoy Outdoors is a handy guide to eating outdoors - everything you need to make the perfect spread. Looking for new picnic ideas? You're in the right place. In Foolproof Picnic, discover 60 simple, easy-to-share recipes that celebrate...
The garden state : inside Victoria's private gardens
Allen, Richard
Paper Book
Victoria's rich soil, mostly cool climate (apart from mid-summer heatwaves) and - in many places - nourishing volcanic soil mean that with passion, patience, imagination and commitment, amazing gardens can be built and maintained. The Garden State includes stately old wonders...
Bat, ball and field : the elements of cricket
Hotten, Jon
Paper Book
Bat, Ball and Field is a wonderful foray into the history and culture of cricket. 'Hotten is not just good, he is one of the best' Cricketer Chronicling the evolution of the sport since its earliest years, highlighting transcendent moments as well as tragedies...
Ultimate walks & hikes : Australia
Waters, Laura
Paper Book
Ultimate Walks & Hikes: Australia is your inspirational and practical guide to 40 of the best walking tracks across Australia. Author Laura Waters has hiked thousands of kilometres to put together her ultimate list of walking tracks in all states and...
Coastal Victoria : road trips
Ham, Anthony
Paper Book
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Discover the freedom of open roads withLonely PlanetCoastal VictoriaRoad Trips,your passport to uniquely encountering coastal Victoria by car. Featuring 4 amazing road trips,...
Swim wild & free : a practical guide to swimming outdoors 365 days a year
Griffiths, Simon
Paper Book
'I love this book ...' - Louise Minchin 'The perfect companion for anyone who wants to swim outdoors.' - Your Healthy Living This is the ultimate practical guide to get you swimming outdoors, 365 days a year. Whether you...
Good food outdoors : recipes for picnics, barbecues, camping and road trips
Holder, Katy
Paper Book
Showcasing 50 recipes that can either be made on the barbecue, the campfire or at home and then brought with you, Good Food in Fresh Air is your go-to guide for outdoor eating of any kind. Bringing together the best of food writer and stylist Katy Holder's recipes from A Moveable Feast...
Natural Harry : delicious plant-based summer recipes
Birrell, Harriet
Paper Book
Natural Harry is a recipe book full of creative, simple and life-affirming plant-based recipes coupled with tips on shopping, planting and self-care. With a focus on nutrition and quality ingredients, Natural Harry offers up more than 70 organic recipes and a new way to...

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