Discover Victoria One Incredible Walk at a Time
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Victoria offers a jaw-dropping diversity of bushwalks, from rugged coastal trails to remote inland landscapes and Top Walks in Victoria is your ultimate companion to exploring them.
Written by experienced travel writer Melanie Ball, this comprehensive guide features walks across every region of the state, carefully selected and personally walked by the author. From iconic routes like the Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse Loop to lesser-known salt lake circuits in the Mallee, this book showcases the very best of Victoria’s natural beauty and rich human history.
Designed for walkers of all experience levels, most tracks can be completed in a few hours, making them perfect for weekend adventures and day trips. For those craving more challenge, the book also includes multi-day walks that reward effort with unforgettable scenery.
Each walk is presented with detailed trail notes, clear maps, and photographs of what you’re likely to see along the way, helping you plan confidently and walk safely.
This fully updated 2nd edition includes revised track information and four brand-new walks, making it an essential resource for both locals and visitors keen to explore Victoria on foot.
Why You’ll Love It
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Covers the best bushwalks across all regions of Victoria
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Suitable for beginners through to experienced hikers
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Includes both short walks and multi-day adventures
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Personally walked and researched by the author
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Detailed trail information, maps, and photography
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Updated second edition with new walks added
Book Details
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Title: Top Walks in Victoria
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Author: Melanie Ball
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Edition: 2nd Edition
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Pages: Approx. 425–496 pages (edition updates)
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Dimensions: Approx. 19cm x 13cm x 2cm
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Weight: Approx. 0.59kg
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Format: Paperback
About the Author
Melanie Ball’s career as a travel writer began quite literally falling off the back of an overland expedition truck between London and Johannesburg. More than thirty years later, her writing and photography have been widely published across Australia, including in RACV’s Royal Auto magazine.
A lifelong bushwalker, Melanie is happiest with only hiking-boot tread between her and the ground. She has walked extensively throughout Australia and internationally — from Tierra del Fuego to Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains bringing deep experience, insight, and authenticity to every trail she writes about.
Adventure Awaits Tip 💡
Keep this book in your car or hiking pack it’s perfect for spontaneous weekend walks and discovering new trails wherever you are in Victoria.
