WALKSAFE, published by Bushwalking Victoria is a general guideline for the inexperienced bushwalker, and as a reminder to the more experienced, of the best of accepted practice for safe and responsible walking in the bush.

Comprehensive information and advice on communications options when travelling in remote areas.  The information has been developed by Bush Search & Rescue Victoria, a dedicated volunteer search and rescue group that is a division of Bushwalking Victoria Inc.  Information and advice covers mobile phones, satellite phones, alterting and tracking devices and two-way radios.

A free online Trip Intentions Form in the interests of improved safety for outdoors.

Make sure to register your distress beacon.

Registration is free and can result in a more efficient search and rescue effort as digital 406 MHz distress beacons transmit a unique code that identifies a particular beacon when it is activated. 

A registered 406 MHz beacon will allow the Australian Maritime Safety Authority's (AMSA) Rescue Coordination Centre to access the registration database and find contact details of up to three nominated emergency contacts who may be contacted if a beacon is activated and contact cannot be made.

These emergency contacts may be able to provide valuable information to the RCC that can assist with a more expedient rescue. 

This is an unmoderated newsgroup used by members of the Australian bushwalking fraternity for general chit-chat.

The most comprehensive and interactive gear reviews and tests on the planet (?) Products tested and reviewed in each Formal Test Report has been provided free of charge by the manufacturer to BackpackGearTest.org. Owner Reviews are based on product owned by the reviewer personally, unless otherwise noted.

Published by Geoscience Australia, the Map Reading Guide is an ideal resource for a wide range of map users and is an excellent and simplistic introduction to topographic maps which are suitable for anyone with an interest in maps.

A Free On-Line Book on how to read topographic maps and use a compass

A privately owned, non-sponsored, not-for-profit site with GPS information and advice and deatils of walks around Perth, Western Australia.

World's Most Popular GPS Information Resource (?)

The Aerospace Corporation has provided independent technical and scientific research, development, and advisory services to US national security space programs since 1960.

Clothing and equipment recommendations by Brisbane Bushwalkers

First aid information from the Wilderness Medicine Institute

St John Ambulance Australia is a self-funding charitable organisation active in all states and territories, dedicated to helping people in sickness, distress, suffering or danger. St John is Australia's leading provider of first aid training, first aid services at public events and supplier of first aid kits and equipment.

Operating in Australia since 1914, Red Cross is the world's largest and most credible First Aid training provider.

With more than 80 training venues around the country and the option to learn online through our multi-award winning portal, it has never been easier to learn new or update existing First Aid skills.

The Wilderness Medicine Institute is a worldwide program of first aid education specific to remote area emergencies.

Dangerous animals that is! 

Australia is known world-wide for its dangerous animals. On average, all the people killed each year by snakes, crocs or sharks can be counted on just one hand. Is our dangerous reputation really fair?  Get the facts from the Australian Museum.  You can even put Australia's dangerous animals in the palm of your hand with the DangerousOz App.

Get the facts on Australian animals from the Australian Museum.

See "How to" series of videos, such as Basic Food for Overnight Walks and Poos, Wees & Other Mysteries