Surfari

by Tim Baker
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On the Road meets Endless Summer as Tim Baker, bestselling author of Occy, High Surf and Bustin' Down the Door, embarks on the classic surfing road trip around Australia.

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All surfers dream of shedding responsibilities and answering the siren's call of ocean swells. For most, it is an ideal that recedes as age advances - as family, career and provider fatigue threatens to overwhelm the wanderlust of youth. But what if you could defy the slow march of age? Shelve all your worldly pressures, pack up the family and a few trusty surfboards and hit the open road for the Great Australian surfing road trip? Inspired by the dreams of his youth, surf writer Tim Baker embarks on the Big Lap in search of the perfect wave and domestic bliss. Surfari documents the state of surf culture and our coastline, and the array of colourful characters who inhabit these parts, evoking all the magic, charm and challenges such a lifestyle entails. It is a story for anyone who has ever dreamed of an alternative to the busy, micro-scheduled existence of work, school, shopping and the daily drudge. The result is a lively, colourful account of what happens when you trade your life for another variety, and the delights and dangers that lay in wait when you dare to chase your dreams and follow another path.

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Nov 21

Australia, Why Bother?

by Tim Baker on 21 November 2011

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Having just driven 27,000 km over eight months with our family of four around this vast island nation of ours, I feel I can address the above question with some qualification. I’ve noted with interest the hand-wringing over the dire state of domestic tourism, detected Australia’s old cultural cringe coming to the fore in our stampede to declare our resorts outdated, our travel experiences...

Nov 22

HAPPY GILMORE

by Tim Baker on 22 November 2010

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You may have read recently about Kelly Slater’s record-breaking 10th world surfing title. It is a remarkable achievement. He won his first world title way back in 1992, at the age of 20, making him the youngest world champion ever. He has won his 10th 18 years later at the age of 38, meaning he also holds the record as the oldest world champ ever. He has won a record 45 career events,  He has collected...

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Editorial Reviews

"The result is lively, colourful account of what happens when you trade your life for another variety, and the delights and dangers that lay in wait when you dare to chase your dreams and follow another path." - Unknown, Mildura Midweek

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  1. Rick5 stars

    10 November 2011 at 11:13am

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    The insightful Tim Baker has once again proved his down to earth mastery of story telling. 'Surfari' speaks Australian beach, our love affair with the coast and a yarn I couldn't put down - between waves. Best book in ages. Stoked!

  2. johnno from Tassy0 stars

    31 December 2011 at 3:41pm

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    Very very enjoybale read even for a bloke from Tassies North west Perfect read/escapism for the summer holidays and cant wait to do it my self...the big lap that is

  3. Michael from Brisbane5 stars

    3 April 2012 at 1:45pm

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    Marooned in central Brisbane, I took the opportunity to go with Tim and family via this book around Australia. It was a fantastic journey, complete with highs and lows.I got great rides, was skunked a few times, was freaked out by the sharks and aggro surfers. I liked surfing with the old men of the sea (and some of the young ones), enjoyed the good food, admired the land and ocean and the life that exists on and in both. Tim and family were excellent company and I can't thank them enough for taking me (figuratively) with them.

  4. Michael from Brisbane5 stars

    3 April 2012 at 1:46pm

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    Oh yeah, forgot.. Five stars for sure..

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