The Kimberley, the northernmost part of Western Australia, on a waterproof & tear-resistant map from Hema with highlighting for the Savannah Way & an index showing locations with their GPS coordinates, plus on the reverse a map of the Gibb River Road between Derby & Kununurra with descriptions of 32 points of interest, a table of facilities in the national parks, etc. On one side is a map at 1:1, 000, 000 of the Kimberley area of Western Australia, extending south to approx. 19 ...

The Kimberley, the northernmost part of Western Australia, on a waterproof & tear-resistant map from Hema with highlighting for the Savannah Way, an index showing locations with their GPS coordinates, plus on the reverse enlargements for the Gibb River Road, Dampier Peninsula, Purnululu National Park, & the Ngamoowalen Conservarion Park area. On one side is a map at 1:1, 000, 000 of the Kimberley area of Western Australia, extending south to approx. 19°45’ & east just beyond the border with Northern Territory. Topography is well presented by relief shading & graphics for swamps, salt flats, deserts, etc, plus plenty of names of mountain ranges, peaks, etc. National parks & other protected areas are prominently highlighted & the map also shows the boundaries of various types of Aboriginal Lands & restricted entry zones. Presentation of roads & tracks indicates sealed or unsealed roads, tracks are graded according to difficulty, & the map highlights the course of the Savannah Way from the NT/WA border to Broome plus its continuation southwards along the Great Northern Highway. A wide range of symbols indicate various services & facilities including fuel & drinking water supplies, camping & other overnight accommodation, vehicle repairs, etc. For many locations the map also provides a phone number for the main tourist facility (accommodation, visitors’ centre, a store, etc). Many locations are annotated with brief notes. The map has latitude & longitude lines at 30’ intervals plus & index listing locations with their GPS coordinates. On the reverse, the alternative route from Derby to Kununurra along the Gibb River Road is shown in more detail at 1:900, 000 with 29 locations cross-referenced to their descriptions. Three more panels show the Dampier Peninsula (1:350, 000), Purnululu NP (1:200, 000), plus the Ngamoowalen Conservation Park & the surrounding area between Kununurra & Wyndham (1:300, 000). The title also

Includes:: a table of facilities in the region’s national parks, a list of useful contact details, plus general notes about the whole region. To see other titles in Hema’s series of detailed regional road maps of Australia please click on the series.

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The Kimberley Atlas & Guide in an A4 spiral-bound format from Hema combining road maps with informative text on the area’s attractions, famous destinations & places to stay. The book has been designed for self-drive visitors to this remote region, with an emphasis on nature-based activities & attractions, & is illustrated throughout with colour photographs. The text provides a historical overview of the region with an introduction to the themes of geology, terrain, habitats & wildlife, environmental concerns. Trip planning advice is covered along with general guidance on permits, special precautions, responsible camping, communications & safe driving. There are plenty of suggestions for the l&- & water-based recreational activities presented in the region, with details for sources of more information. Chapters divide the region into four sections, within which specific locations & attractions are described & cross referenced to the detailed road atlas section at the end of the book. Contact details for organised tours, activities & accommodation are provided & some additional maps are included. The atlas section is at 1:1, 000, 000 & presents Hema’s typically clear cartography. Road detail

Includes:: minor roads & 4WD tracks, & intermediate driving distances are indicated. Terrain variations are shown, small details
- such as homesteads, ruins & waterholes
- are marked & an extensive range of symbols depicts useful locations & features for visitors e.g. emergency services, fuel, garages, stores, accommodation, drinking water, campsites, information centres, airstrips etc. The maps are also annotated with further useful information. The book is indexed & many locations are listed with their GPS coordinates. To see the list of Hema’s road atlases/guides of Australia & of its individual states please click on the series link.



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