John Chapman and his co-authors spend their lives hiking all over this great land and writing guide books so the rest of us can follow them. Through years of refinement John & Co's books are well laid-out and colourfully illustrated that detail routes, background, safety, trip planning and  further reading.

This volume is a compendium of the best day-length hikes around Sydney, encompassing such areas as the Blue Mountains, Royal National Park, Ku-Ring Gai Chase NP and other hidden spots. These 40 walks will keep you occupied for years, and there's plenty of information on preparation and planning.