Safety Getting started Gear to be safe Fitness Navigation Weather hazards Learn Food Fires Health Bites and bugs Rescue Children Clubs Hunting Getting startedBushwalking NSW recommends bush walking with a minimum of three people Gear to be safeSafety begins with the quality of your footwear, clothing, rain protection gear and packs FitnessBushwalking is an activity that requires a moderate level of fitness if you are to enjoy it NavigationA bushwalking gear shop can advise you on the features of GPS useful for bushwalkers Weather hazardsAlways check weather forecasts before any trip to avoid becoming involved in an incident. LearnFind training in minimal impact bushwalking, first aid and navigation BushfiresWhat to do in a bushfire HypothermiaAvoid hypothermia in cold walking conditions Heat-related health issuesAvoid hyperthermia and other heat-related health issues FoodYou need to provide a balanced healthy diet to give you enough energy to complete the walk CampfiresDo not use stoves or naked flames to cook during a Total Fire Ban or Park Fire Ban HealthKnowledge of first aid procedures could save your life or the lives of those around you Bites and bugsBushwalking is a relatively safe activity when you take adequate precautions. RescueIt is quite possible that at some point you will get lost or injured in the bush First Aid TrainingFirst Aid training could save your life. Find a first aid course recommended by Bushwalking NSW ClubsFind a Bushwalking club near you, use our location guide or interactive map. HuntingHunters are required to give the Game Licensing Unit one clear day’s notice for a written booking Risk ManagementGuidelines and help for clubs on how to apply risk management principles BushfiresWhat to do in a bushfire PlanPlanning is essential for a safe and pleasurable bushwalk ChildrenWhen bushwalking with children choose a walk that is short and easy with interesting features
