{"title":"David Batty","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of David Batty, a celebrated author known for his engaging and humorous take on travel and adventure. If you're eager to explore the Australian wilderness with a twist of laughter, you're in the right place. David Batty, a co-creator of the much-loved series \u003cem\u003eBush Mechanics\u003c\/em\u003e, brings a unique perspective to travel writing. His works aren't just guides; they are your ticket to an incredible journey packed with wit and wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong David's standout works is \u003cem\u003eBatty's Bush Bible: How to do Australia\u003c\/em\u003e. This delightful book is more than just a survival guide—it's a comedic romp through the intricacies of Australian outback life. Whether you're a seasoned explorer or an adventure newbie, Batty’s insightful guidance will have you ready to tackle the bush with confidence and style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse through our selection and dive into one of the most entertaining travel experiences you'll find. With David Batty, each page is a step closer to adventure with plenty of laughs along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"battys-bush-bible-how-to-do-australia-a-hilarious-travel-survival-guide-for-aspiring-adventurers-from-the-beloved-co-creator-of-bush-mechanics-by-david-batty-9780733343346","title":"Batty's Bush Bible: How to do Australia, a hilarious travel \u0026 survival guide for aspiring adventurers from the beloved co-creator of Bush Mechanics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the director of the wildly popular \u003cem\u003eBush Mechanics\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBlack As\u003c\/em\u003e - a can-do guide for your next outback adventure filled with practical advice, ripper yarns, and road-trip tips.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDriving around Australia is one of life's biggest adventures, if you're crazy enough to do it. But as anyone who has broken down on the Nullarbor can attest, it's nerve-wracking to head out into the big red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Batty knows how to get out of hairy situations because he's wound up in a bunch himself. From nearly being washed away by flash floods in the Kimberley to being marooned on an island in the Top End eating stingray, \u003cem\u003eBatty's Bush Bible\u003c\/em\u003e is chock-full of yarns from David's four decades as a film director in the most remote regions of Australia. He has lived in Alice Springs and Broome longer than he has in the Big Smoke, has traversed the Tanami Track between Alice Springs and Darwin hundreds of times and reckons he's done more laps of Australia than a Qantas plane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book also contains the wisdom of many of the First Nations people he has worked with throughout his career, including interviews with the original \u003cem\u003eBush Mechanics\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBlack As\u003c\/em\u003e boys. You'll find out how they stuff blown tyres with spinifex, fashion mulga wood into gear sticks and keep cars going long after their used-by date - and learn how to have a whirl yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBatty's Bush Bible\u003c\/em\u003e is your guide to going bush and living to tell the tale. Filled with practical advice, ripper yarns, and road-trip tips, it's designed to be picked up, put down, tossed in the glove box or, if you really need it, used for kindling to cook your tailgate dinner. So whether you're a grey nomad, living your best #vanlife or just looking to do a bit of imaginative armchair tourism, this book is your bible for how to stay out of trouble in the outback - and make your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072136855788,"sku":"9780733343346","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1eb95f4cda899434c36b8c7d7926a207.jpg?v=1765188014"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/david-batty.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}