National ExploreSafe Day – 1 December
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Together, We Can Make Every Adventure a Safe One Bushwalking Australia proudly supports National ExploreSafe ...
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Australian Walking Track Grading System
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The Australian Walking Track Grading System is a handy tool that assesses a walk’s difficulty based on several criteria, including: experience required, steps, gradient, path quality, and signage. As always, be prepared for your walk.
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Alpine Walks Demand Alpine Preparation – any time of year
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The recent deaths of two people on Mt Bogong in Victoria, another on Cradle Mountain are tragic reminders that even short walks in Australia’s alpine regions can become life-threatening when weather conditions change suddenly, at any time of the year, not just winter.
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Position Statement on Funding and Protection of Natural Assets
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Ahead of the 2025 federal election, Bushwalking Australia has released a Position Statement, calling on all levels of government to prioritise investment in the protection, maintenance, and enhancement of our natural assets.
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Leisure Travel Insurance
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Our insurance broker, Marsh, offers Leisure Travel insurance to members of affiliated bushwalking clubs via three insurers: World2Cover, Chubb and nib. Chubb Insurance offers a comprehensive travel insurance policy with some features and optional additional cover for some winter activities.
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Visiting Australia?
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Australia, with its diverse climate and landforms is a great country for bushwalking, however there are some hazards which you need to be aware of before you set out to explore. Check the latest information for the area you wish to visit and then plan your trip to maximise your enjoyment
READ MORECommercial Activities, Tourism and Infrastructure in Protected Areas
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Bushwalking Australia’s position on commercial activities, tourism and infrastructure in protected areas such as national ...
READ MOREPassive Recreation in National Parks under Serious Threat by Actions of the NSW Government
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Commenting on the passing of legislation in the NSW Parliament to allow recreational hunters to ...
READ MORETrip Intentions Website
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Peter Campbell, the convenor of Bush Search and Rescue and a friend of his have ...
READ MOREBushwalking Australia endorses the Australian Greenways Declaration at the 2011 Track & Trails Conference in Sydney
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The sixth National Tracks and Trails Conference, with its primary theme of “The Business of ...
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