Lonely Planet Bushwalking in Papua New Guinea [Paperback]

Yvon Perusse (Author)

Book Description

Series: Lonely Planet Bushwalking in Papua New Guinea | Publication Date: July 1993

Lonely Planet's "Walking Guides" cover bushwalking and trekking routes throughout the world. Written by experienced trekkers, the guides are designed for anyone who believes that the best way to see a country is on foot, whether they are independent trekkers or in organized groups. Each guide includes walks of varying difficulty. Features of this series include: detailed day-by-day route descriptions; information on the culture and natural history of the region; what to take and where to get supplies on the way; comprehensive health and first-aid sections; clear, reliable maps; information on safety, preparation and planning, equipment and hiring porters; and advice on the best time of year to undertake each walk. In many parts of Papua New Guinea there are only two forms of transportation - flying and walking. If the latter appeals there is no limit to the possibilities, with hundreds of treks criss-crossing the country and rarely a day's walk between villages. This guide, now in its second edition, contains the most up-to-date information on every aspect of walking in this region.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Papua New Guinea is one of those destinations so far off the beaten path that good guidebooks for the region are few and far between. Trust Lonely Planet, however, to rectify that situation. In Bushwalking in Papua New Guinea, author Yvon Pérusse introduces you to this remote and rugged land. Because roads are a rarity in Papua New Guinea, walking is often the only way to get from one place to another; it's also a great way to really see the country, meet the people, and open yourself to myriad experiences often missed by those in cars.

There are 10 main walks detailed in Bushwalking in Papua New Guinea, plus many other suggested walks and some variations on the primary ones. They vary in length, difficulty, landscape, and culture, ranging from a fairly easy three-day stroll along the coast of Milne Bay to a strenuous six-day trek through the Owen Stanley mountain range. Maps, notes, and practical information are included in each chapter, and color photographs throughout the book provide plenty of inspiration to follow in Pérusse's footsteps.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 2 edition (July 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0864420528
• ISBN-13: 978-0864420527
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,243,991 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #23 in Books > Travel > Australia & South Pacific > Papua New Guinea

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