Mick Ogrizek Books

Featuring 30 short walks of under three hours, this guidebook highlights the scenic beauty of Piran and the surrounding Slovenian Istrian peninsula. Walkers can enjoy stunning coastal views, explore charming villages, and take advantage of the consistently warm and sunny summer weather. Ideal for both casual hikers and those looking to immerse themselves in the local landscape, the walks offer a perfect blend of nature and culture.

Aimed at beginners, this guide offers essential information for novice bushwalkers in Australia. It covers crucial topics such as skills, fitness, suitable walking locations, clothing, equipment, navigation, safety, and environmental considerations. Rather than providing a step-by-step approach, it serves as a comprehensive resource, consolidating valuable information for those new to the activity. The author brings over 30 years of experience in bushwalking across Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and Nepal, ensuring a well-informed perspective for readers.

Focusing on short walks under three hours, this guide covers 35 trails in the Ovens Valley of northeast Victoria, Australia. It includes detailed maps and essential information such as starting and finishing points, distance, difficulty levels, surface types, and notable sights along the way. Additionally, it provides directions to the trailheads and comprehensive navigation notes, making it an invaluable resource for both locals and visitors exploring the scenic region around Myrtleford, Porepunkah, Bright, and more.

Focusing on practical issues, this guide provides a clear, step-by-step approach to policy development, covering both operational and public policy. Written informally, it outlines essential principles and processes, making it accessible for newcomers to the field. Aimed at practitioners, it serves as a quick-read user guide to help them grasp the fundamentals of effective policy development.

Focusing on accessibility, this guide highlights how to explore 39 national parks across Australia using public transport, such as buses and trains. It emphasizes parks that are conveniently reachable from major cities and towns, showcasing the diverse landscapes and unique flora and fauna of the region. While not a comprehensive guide, it offers essential information on public transport access and directs readers to additional resources for maps, track notes, activities, and facilities to enhance their park visits.

This guidebook provides information on 30 short walks (3-4 hours in duration) around Postojna and the Slovenian Green Karst region. This area is characterised by green hills, mountains, extensive forest, rivers, lakes, caves, karst formations, castles and pretty villages. The book includes detailed information on walk starting and finishing points, distance covered, difficulty, terrain, things to see, public transport access, navigation, and detailed route notes with colour maps.