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 Melbourne, encompassing such areas as the Yarra Ranges, Bunyip State Park, Lake Eildon and lots of other secret spots closer to the city. These 40 walks will keep you occupied for years, and there's plenty of information on preparation and planning.