Wide-brimmed
hat Sunglasses
Shirt
with collar and sleeves Sturdy,
comfortable shoes Camera
and film Sunscreen
To fully enjoy your time in the bush make sure you are
properly prepared. Take appropriate clothing and
equipment and know how to use it.
The following lists are examples of equipment needed for walks in Oxley Wild Rivers National
Park:
Visitor areas
| Wide-brimmed
hat |
Sunglasses
|
| Shirt
with collar and sleeves |
Sturdy,
comfortable shoes |
| Camera
and film |
Sunscreen
|
Overnight bushwalk
All the above plus:
| Strong
backpack |
Warm
sleeping bag |
| Raincoat
|
Warm
clothing and spare clothes |
| Food
|
Stove
and fuel |
| Matches
|
Maps
|
| Compass
|
Torch
|
| Toilet
paper |
First
aid kit |
If you don't
have a lot of bushwalking experience, go with someone who does. Bushwalking
clubs usually run a variety of walks and other activities suitable for
beginners. You will learn a lot about important skills such as navigation
and first aid and have a safe, enjoyable time in the bush.
What can you do to help protect our national parks?
No matter what sort of activity you try, you can help
preserve our national parks so we can continue to enjoy them into the future.
Just remember a few simple things.
put
campfires out
be aware
of fire restrictions
stay
on the appropriate tracks if you are walking, driving, mountain biking
or horseriding (this is for your own safety as well as for protecting the
bush)
take
all your rubbish home with you
don't
feed any wildlife
leave
rocks, plants and animals as you find them
leave
your pets at home
leave
your firearms at home
Remember: take only photos, kill only time,
leave only footprints
Email: Att. National Parks
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RJB February 2000
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