AAWT Chapman guide book

[Happy Pirate]

I have Chapmans' 2009 (4th Ed) AAWT guide as well as the Far Out app and complete topo map coverage with the new (free to download) NSW topos.
Is it worth updating to Chapmans' 5th edition? Does the new one detail the redirected route from Charlottes Pass to Guthega?
Cheers, Steve

[peregrinator]

NSW Parks has lots of information online about the new route.

[Joe J]

The 5th edition still has the track following the Main Range track past Mount Twynum. However, there is a page detailing the alternate 'official' route across to Charlotte's Pass then up to Guthega and is also shown on the maps.

[Happy Pirate]

Thanks!
Is there enough else in the guide to warrant updating from the 2009 version?

[Joe J]

Hey. Can't really answer that, I've only got the 5th edition.
Maybe contact the authors to see'what's new' in the latest edition.

[Cleanboots]

I’m a bit late to reply but I recently walk from Valhalla to VG’s hut with a mate. He had the 5th edition I had the 4th. I’m a nervous walker, especially concerning water and I felt his version was much better for details. Personally, I would recommend using the latest version but as I say I get quite nervous out there.

[paidal_chalne_vala]

I met John and Monica Chapman in March 2024. They were nice people.
Their new guide book for the AAWT is the way to go. The bush is always changing and the latest information in the latest edition guidebook
is the best to go by.