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