Leave No Trace is an internationally accepted way of minimising impacts on the places we visit. You can do your bit by following these principles.
Dispose of waste properly
- Take your rubbish home with you.
- If you must emergency bush-toilet, please deposit all waste in a hole dug at trowel-depth (15cm), at least 100 metres from any track or watercourse. Cover and disguise when finished.
- Dog owners, please carry plastic bags to collect your dog’s droppings.
Walk on durable surfaces
- Stay on the marked track to prevent getting lost, erosion, and spreading root rot.
Leave what you find
- Leave Aboriginal artifacts, rocks, fossils, plants and other natural objects as you find them.
- Observe wildlife from a distance, especially during breeding seasons (e.g. nesting shorebirds in spring).
Be considerate of others
- Many walks pass close to private property. Please respect residents’ privacy.
- Keep dogs on a lead and under effective control on walks where dogs are allowed.
For multi-use trails
Respect other users
- Cyclists please use your voice to alert other trail users of your presence.
- Horse riders have priority on the trails, then walkers; MTB riders give way to both. As a courtesy, walkers may step aside on narrow sections of track to allow bikes to pass.
- When passing, slow to the speed of other users and prepare to stop if necessary, particularly when encountering horses.
- When walking with your dog, keep it under effective control and restrain the dog on a lead or by the collar if you encounter a horse, bike rider or other walkers.
- Slow down for corners and blind spots.
- Ride your horse or bike at a controlled speed.
- Wear an approved equestrian or bike helmet.
- Carry a mobile phone with you in case of emergency.
Stay on the Trail
- Do not trespass on private land.
- Obey signs prohibiting access to beaches during bird nesting season, or other sensitive areas.
- Report trail hazards, incidents and maintenance issues to the land manager.
- Take part in trail maintenance days.