Alps Walking Track
Maps, books and other references
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Maps
Whenever you go for a walk on the Australian Alps Walking Track you should always consult detailed maps and books that tell you about the area. If you are heading off on an extended walk you will need a set of topographic maps for the section/s you are walking.
Topographic maps
The following topographic maps are available through map suppliers in your area.
Other maps
| Supplier | Map scale | Areas covered |
|---|---|---|
| Natmap (National Mapping Division of the Australian Government) | 5 colour, 1:100 000 with 40 metre contour intervals | Entire area of the AAWT |
| Vicmap 1300 366 356 www.abcmaps.com.au |
5 colour, 1:25 000 or 1:50 000 with 20 metre contour intervals | Much of the AAWT |
| Stuart Brookes Bush Maps Victoria | 3 Colour 1:50 000 contour maps | Victorian Section of the AAWT |
| NSW Land and Property Information 02 6332 8123 www.lands.nsw.gov.au |
5 colour: • 1:50 000 with 20 metre contours • 1:25 000 with 10 metre contours |
NSW & ACT (overlaps into VIC) sections of the AAWT |
| ACT Government: 02 62072900 |
1:100 000 | Namadgi Map and Guide |
Source: Siseman, John, 1998, Australian Alps Walking Track, Pindari Publications, Melbourne.
Note: See John Chapman's web site for a complete list of maps for the Australian Alps Walking Track, and other useful information.
Other maps
For further information about the area the following maps and contacts are very useful:
- Australian Alps Walking Track Map Guide - 02 62420995
- Australian Alps Tourist Map 1:500,000 - 02 62420995
Books
The following books are recommended reading:
- Australian Alps Walking Track by John Siseman, 1998 from Pindari Publications, Melbourne.
- Wild guide to plants and animals of the Australian Alps, 1999 from Envirobook Publishing.
Other references
The following websites are excellent references for further information:
- John Chapman Bushwalking
- See pages on long distance walks for more information about the Australian Alps.
- Siseman/Chapman Bushwalking Books
- Bushwalking in Australia, 4th Edition
- Hiking in Australia
Key contacts
For information about fire restrictions and fire bans contact one of the following visitor centres for the State or Territory you plan to walk in.
Victoria
Parks Victoria
Mt Beauty, Bright or Omeo Offices on - 13 19 63 for the most up to date information.
Walhalla General Store - 03 5165 6227
New South Wales
Brindabella and Kosciuszko national parks
National Parks Centre - 1300 361 967
Snowy Region Visitor Centre - 02 6450 5600
Tumut Visitor Centre - 02 6947 7025
Australian Capital Territory
Namadgi National Park
ACT environment
Namadgi Visitor Centre - 6207 2900 (Note: contact this number to obtain a permit for lighting fires in ACT parks)