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Australia's Best 100 Rides 2nd Edition

100 Rides to Discover Australia
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Our free time is precious, and few people have the time to survey a range of rides — it can take years to find a handful of good ones. In this much-anticipated book, we reveal our best 100 rides with detailed descriptions and stunning photography to... Read More
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In this much-anticipated second edition, we reveal the best 100 rides around Australia with detailed descriptions and stunning photography to inspire both weekend riders and seasoned athletes.

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Our free time is precious, and few people have the time to survey a range of rides — it can take years to find a handful of good ones. In this much-anticipated book, we reveal our best 100 rides with detailed descriptions and stunning photography to inspire both weekend riders and seasoned athletes.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781743840016

Publisher: Hardie Grant Explore

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 September 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Australian Geographic Pty Ltd

Edition: Second Edition

Illustration: N-A

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 164.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Australian Geographic creates and distributes print works that inspire, entertain, teach and give readers access to a world of discovery — and possibility. They publish books for adults, families and children on a wide range of subjects, from animals to travel, cartography to history, fun facts to moving stories. Australian Geographic’s books support and are strongly tied to its educational and scientific mission and receive a broad range of cross-promotion in the society’s media properties, including print and online.

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