Wild Places of Greater Melbourne

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By: Robin Taylor

eBook - November 1999 - eRetailers

Introduces 30 of Melbourne's magnificent 'wild places' all within an hour-and-a-half drive of the centre of Melbourne.

Within the Greater Melbourne region there are a remarkable number of places where you can lose yourself in a forest, walk on a deserted beach or watch wildlife in their native environment. + Full description

This 224-page full colour guide introduces 30 of Melbourne's magnificent 'wild places' selected from national parks, state forests and conservation reserves, all within an hour-and-a-half drive of the centre of Melbourne.

Co-produced by CSIRO Publishing and Museum Victoria, Wild Places of Greater Melbourne provides authoritative information on natural habitats and the animals and plants that live there. The book is written at a level that everyone can understand and is stunningly illustrated with more than 200 colour photos, many specially commissioned by some of our leading photographers.

Wild Places of Greater Melbourne is designed both for people who live in Melbourne, as well as those who are just visiting for a short while. Every reader will find a wealth of useful information that will help them enjoy greater Melbourne's wonderful natural heritage.

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“Whether you live in Melbourne, or you are just visiting for a short time, you will find a wealth of places to visit even on the most limited time-budget."
Merilyn Grey (The Victorian Naturalist 117(1) February 2000)

“Wild Places is a lavishly illustrated record of the fauna and flora of the many wild parks and reserves in and around Melbourne. Residents of that city who have an interest in the outdoors will find it useful and inspiring. I was amazed by the quantity and variety of ‘wild things’ on my doorstep.”
Chris Baxter (Wild Autumn 2000)