Lavishly illustrated in full-colour, this book is visual pub crawl through many historic outback watering holes, including such classics as QLD's Birdsville Hotel and NWS' characterful Tilpa Hotel. There's a short history of each establishment along with unusual aspects, such as famous patrons, events and even ghosts!
From the authors of Australias favourite bush camping and 4WD guides comes a striking review of Australias iconic bush pubs. No-one is in a better position to know which are the countrys most extraordinary bush pubs - or to write about and photograph them. Lavishly illustrated with striking and fascinating full-colour photographs, Australian Bush Pubs features an eclectic collection of the outbacks historic watering holes, including such classics as Queenslands famous Birdsville Hotel and New South Waless characterful Tilpa Hotel. The accompanying text portrays a short history of each establishment along with any unusual aspects, such as happenings, famous patrons and even ghosts! This revised edition brings up to date their stories, including the handful of pubs that have closed since the original publication.
Take a journey to some of the most memorable and extraordinary pubs in Australia. Each of these outstanding country, bush and outback pubs has a unique story to tell about its surroundings, its neighbours and about its customers, both regular and occasional. Author and photographer Colin Whelan crosses Australia on his motorbike to visit these disappearing icons of outback Australia. He tells of his travels between the pubs, the marvellous stories of pioneering history and the characters and drinking culture that he uncovered.
From roasts to rissoles, salads to savouries and dampers to desserts, Australian Bush Cooking will help bring a tempting new twist to your camp cooking whether it's over an open fire, on a gas cooker or in your caravan's or camper's kitchen. More than a recipe book, there are details on the different types of bush cooking gear, advice on menu planning and hints on building the right type of cooking fire, and even the fading art of how to make a great cup of billy tea. The easy and tempting recipes have all been planned for simplicity as well as good eating, using basic ingredients that are readily available Australia wide - and all road tested by the authors in the great Australian outdoors. The 2nd edition containing many new recipes is the result of an 18-month 4WD and camping odyssey around Australia. Australian Bush Cooking is an essential ingredient for every bush cook's larder.