Over the last 3 years, I’ve been working on co-authoring a hiking guidebook for the Great Ocean Road. Now it’s finally available for purchase.
Since I love you guys, I’ll level with you and tell you that the official release date was actually November 28th. However, I haven’t laid my hands on a copy of it myself until today. Some of you have already bought it elsewhere, and words can’t express how grateful I am that you were so keen. I really hope it lives up to your expectations.
I don’t want you to buy it elsewhere, though, ideally. I want you to buy it from me because, to be honest, that means writing the thing will be far more worthwhile (as far as royalties go) for me.
An anchor from Marie Gabrielle (1869), found along the Moonlight Head & The Shipwrecks walk.
So what’s it all about and who’s it for? Well, I know lots of you are hardcore and don’t get much joy from anything less than a multi-day hike. If that’s you, this is not the book for you. Go do the Great Ocean Walk. I promise you’ll love it.
For everyone else, this might be your ideal guide book. Visitor’s Guide to the Best Walks of The Great Ocean Road features 25 walks between Torquay and The Twelve Apostles that Julie Mundy (my co-author), and I have deemed to be the best representation of the walking trails along the popular tourist route.
It’s perfect for anyone who’s happy to walk for anywhere between an hour and a day, if it means seeing something they can’t see from their car.
You might be doing a Great Ocean Road trip with your kids, unfit or older relatives, or you just don’t care about times and distances but you want to explore the Great Ocean Road region on foot. Buy Visitors Guide to the Best Walks of the Great Ocean Road and use it to guide your trip. You won’t regret it.
Descending to the coastline on the Aire River to Castle Cove walk
Got any feedback? Questions? Want to tell me the hiking trails we’ve missed that we absolutely should not have missed? Leave a comment below.
You are doing great Neil, you remind us how beautiful the nature is specially walking along the shore. I do love nature, because of tons of work in front of the computer I set aside it. I feel so inspired watching your pictures with beautiful scenery. I realized it’s worth it to take a break and be with myself again. You are right, an hour a day is worth to rewards ourselves after a long day at work.
Thanks Steven!
Welcome Neil, 3 days ago I am not certain with my trip. Now, I am planning to hit the road and stop by along local gourmet store. For sure, I will end up exploring beautiful beaches along the coastal road.
Thank you for this article!
I have been in the Great Ocean Road when I lived in Australia and it was an amazing experience! I visited a lot of places and did a website about it with some articles 🙂
Hey Marianne,
I’m so glad you got to visit one of the most beautiful places in Australia, and that you enjoyed it so much. I’ll have to check out your website when I get a chance.
Cheers
Neil
Hey Neil! Thanks for giving this information regarding the book sale. I definitely will want to buy one for me. Could you please help me with this? I am looking forward to buy the book from you.
Hi Alice,
I’m so sorry about the delayed response. I’ve been on the road for a week. I’ll send you an e-mail now and we’ll get this sorted.
Cheers
Neil
Sounds great! I’m planning a trip down that way with the kids early in the new year too!
Awesome, Sandy! The kids will absolutely love it! Have fun!
Cheers
Neil
My absolute fave area for hiking – I’m there as often as possible and I’m always thrilled when I get to explore a trail I haven’t previously been on.
Can’t wait to give this book a read!
Looking forward to reading about the walks you’ve decided to include.
Hey Robert,
Hope you win one for yourself! It’s a beautiful part of the world. Thanks for entering.
Cheers
Neil
If I do, I’ll be donating it to MUMC for use as a resource for planning beginner bushwalks around Melbourne. 😀
Hey Robert,
I hope you win, then! That sounds great. Good luck! 🙂
Thanks for entering
Neil