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Wild Swimming: Sydney Australia

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Wild Swimming: Sydney Australia by Sally Tertini and Steve Pollard explores the stunning natural swimming spots around Sydney. This travel and adventure guide provides insights into the best locations for wild swimming, complete with accompanying maps and photographs. It captures the beauty of these hidden gems, making it perfect for those keen on exploring Sydney's aquatic wonders.
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If you enjoy discovering hidden swimming spots and are eager to explore the beauty of Sydney's natural landscapes through invigorating swims, this book will be a delightful companion in your travel and adventure pursuits.

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The best-selling Wild Swimming series travels to Australia to explore the legendary water holes around Sydney.

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Wild Swimming: Sydney Australia by Sally Tertini and Steve Pollard explores the captivating natural beauty surrounding Sydney. This guide is perfect for discovering some of Australia's most beautiful national parks and wilderness areas, along with one of the world's most spectacular coastlines.

With details of over 250 incredible swimming spots, all within a 3-hour drive of the city, the book is ideally suited for day trips and weekends away. It caters to both Sydney residents and the 60 million annual tourists. Each location is meticulously documented, from every rock pool and tidal bath, stretching from Jervis Bay to Newcastle, including Wollemi, Kanangra-Boyd, and Morton National Parks.

This guide includes valuable information such as available facilities, walk length and grade, ascent/descent, and proximity to public transport. It provides detailed directions and coordinates, ensuring a seamless experience discovering these natural gems.

Additionally, it delves into the history of wild swimming in Sydney and covers important topics like social and environmental etiquette, wild swimming with children, and wild swimming safety. Wild Swimming: Sydney Australia is an essential companion for anyone eager to explore the natural aquatic wonders surrounding Sydney.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781910636046

Publisher: Wild Things Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 October 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wild Things Publishing Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 644g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Sally has always been described as a water-baby, and spentmuch of her childhood exploring the bay that was her backyard insuburban Sydney, Australia. Steve grew up on a farm amongst therolling hills of Dartmoor, UK, and didn't learn to swim until he wasthirty, though he is making up for lost time! When they started livingtogether in Sydney, every spare moment was spent discoveringwonderful new places to swim. As friends began asking forrecommendations, they set ourselves the task of uncovering all theamazing places to swim in Sydney.

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