Explore the Flinders Ranges 2nd Edition 2014

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EXPLORE THE FLINDERS RANGES explains the cultural and natural histories of the region as you experience them in your travels. Fascinating geological history is easily seen and explained as are the diverse plants and animals which inhabit these largely arid hills. There is plenty of evidence in art and stories of the long history of the Aborigines; the short period of European colonisation shows in many landscapes. The Flinders is a place to pause and admire.

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EXPLORE THE FLINDERS RANGES explains the cultural and natural histories of the region as you experience them in your travels. Fascinating geological history is easily seen and explained as are the diverse plants and animals which inhabit these largely arid hills. There is plenty of evidence in art and stories of the long history of the Aborigines; the short period of European colonisation shows in many landscapes. The Flinders is a place to pause and admire.

• Histories is a series of articles giving some background on features in the Flinders Ranges for you to read before you venture out.
• Discoveries are shorter items on a variety of topics which may capture your interest.
• Drives provide opportunities for a broad overview of Flinders landscapes where you may find places to which you want to return, to explore on foot either the bush or towns
• Town Walks contains maps and notes for nine large and small towns in the region.
• Bush Walks takes you on self-guiding trails with maps and notes into 16 locations in the Flinders from south to north.
• Gazetteer gives descriptions of most places you will come across as you travel around the region. Places are listed in alphabetical order. You will find it useful for extra details as you explore.
• More Things to Do and Accommodation provide useful websites and suggestions to help your exploration.
• Reference and Special Interest covers things to do, provides full lists of plants and animals you may encounter. There is additional information for geologists.
• Further Reading contains some of the items consulted in the preparation of this book.
• The Bush and Country Code (Back cover flap) gives some useful hints on caring for your surroundings.
• Aboriginal words are given in italics.

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Weight .495 kg
Dimensions 24.5 × 17.5 × 1.5 cm

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