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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Dr Rip's Essential Beach Book
Brander, Rob
Paper Book
How do waves break and what makes good surfing conditions? Why do beaches have different coloured sand? What are dangerous rip currents and how do you spot one - and what would you do if you got caught in one?Australia' s best known surf scientist, Rob ' Dr Rip' Brander answers all of these...
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...
The great Aussie barbecue cookbook
Paper Book
Legendary recipes for families and year-round entertaining. Nothing brings our nation together like a good barbecue. It's no lie we are at our happiest when we are charring, searing or roasting anything from meat and seafood to vegies and fruit. In this extensive...
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, Jon Hotten lifts the...
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...
Grill sisters' guide to legendary bbq
Longinidis, Desi
Paper Book
Get Ready for Sizzling BBQ Success! Kick your grilling into high gear with this how-to manual for cooks of all levels. If you want your food to explode with flavor, The Grill Sisters' easy-to-follow recipes are just what the backyard chef ordered. Having competed alongside world-renowned BBQ experts...
Lines to the horizon : Australian surf writing
Serong, Jock
Paper Book
Tim Winton says, 'Surfing is not just a subculture, it is culture, and here's proof', while Jock Serong says that the collection demonstrates our horizons are unlimited. From Gold Coast surf culture to the relationships of humans to the sea and from surf travel in Mexico to Taj Burrow's final...
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,...
Neighbourhood Guide to Cycling: Naarm - Melbourne
Holden, Trent.
Paper Book
Neighbourhood Cycling Guide to Naarm - Melbourne is an essential, laidback and practical guide to exploring the city on pedal power. No lycra? No worries. This is a fun, accessible guidebook for riders of all ages and levels, whether you zoom...
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...
Summer treats! : cool snacks for warm days
Pagano, Cherise
Paper Book
Cool down this summer with these dreamy homemade ice-creams and delicious frozen snacks. Packed full of recipes and simple, sweet ideas, from frozen ponds to fizzy spiders, delicious fruity treats and cool bites for every occasion, Summer Treats are guaranteed to fill even the hottest days with...
Best Walks of the Gariwerd Grampians National Park 2/e : The Bestselling Guide to over 30 Walks
Mundy, Julie
Paper Book
Best Walks of Best Walks of the Gariwerd-Grampians National Park includes 31 walks in this much-loved park, well-known as a walker's paradise. Each walk specifies the distance, the total ascent and descent (if appropriate), the grade and the estimated duration and is accompanied by an...
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...
The beach
Simmonds, Brian
Paper Book
For many Australians, the beach is the place where summer weekends begin and end, where meditative winter walks provide sanctuary from the hustle and bustle, and where families, friends and lovers gather to picnic, watch the sunset or walk the dog. In The Beach, award-winning artist Brian Simmonds...

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