LOCAL explorer Yvonne Everett has written a new guidebook entitled ‘Best Walks of the NSW Mid-North Coast’, including 40 trails from Port Macquarie, Coffs Coast and north to the Clarence Valley.

There is a walk for everyone in the book – leisurely cafe walks, beach walks with whale-watching headlands, family and dog friendly walks, waterfalls and summit climbs.

Yvonne was motivated to write the book after she discovered the last walking guide to the area was published more than twenty years ago.

She spent two years walking the local hiking trails and writing them up, until disaster struck.

“After 39 walks, with one walk remaining for the book, I broke my leg.

“I’ll leave you to read the book and guess which walk was done on a knee scooter with crutches to hand for hopping up any steps!” Yvonne told News Of The Area.

Asked to recommend a favourite walk from the 40 included in the book, Yvonne suggests Red Rock for families.

“Children love the secret ‘Gnome Home’ beneath a large tree near the Corindi River at Red Rock.

“The unique geology of the headland is also fascinating.”

Those seeking an adventurous challenge might like to tackle a big climb.

“The final push to the Tuckers Nob lookout is known locally as That Steep Bit, but the epic view of the Bellinger Valley from the sea to Gleniffer Falls makes the heart-pumping effort worthwhile.

“The thirteen kilometre Sea to Summit walk up Mt Yarrahapinni is equally rewarding, with a view south over the Macleay River estuary to Smoky Cape.”

Best Walks of the NSW Mid-North Coast is part of the best-selling Walking Guides series published by Woodslane.

The book is light enough to put in your backpack, and fully illustrated with colour maps and over 150 photographs.

Each walk is described in detail, with entertaining stories about the local environment, heritage, geology, swimming spots and tourist attractions.

Best Walks of the NSW Mid-North Coast is now available at your local bookshop or online.

Find a list of stockists on www.coffstrails.com.