Please ensure the environment and water stay as fresh as when you arrived by:
- Keeping dogs under control.
- Respecting plants and animals.
- Removing all rubbish.
- Not lighting fires. Remember that discarded cigarettes can cause fires.
- Burying toilet waste in a shallow hole at least 50 metres from streams.
Remember to:
- Keep to the marked tracks.
- Use gates or stiles, and leave gates as you find them.
- Respect restrictions on dogs, and keep them under control at all times. Please respect all stock and wildlife encountered - give animals a chance to get out of your way.
If you observe these simple rules, the tracks will be an enjoyable experience for everyone.
- Some tracks may be closed for the lambing season in September and October each year.
- No firearms.
- Give way to other track users.
- Park vehicles with care, respecting other road users.
- Remember all land is owned or administered by someone, please respect it.
- Tell us about any obstructions or hazards.
Safety checklist
- Historic structures are unstable and unsafe. Please respect these structures and do not remove or damage anything.
- Choose a circuit that suits your level of fitness, experience and the time available. Monitor your progress. Only attempt to use these tracks if you have suitable clothing and footwear.
- Please do not attempt to cross streams when water is discoloured.
- Beware of slippery rocks and track surfaces.
- Let someone know where you are going, what you intend to do, when you will return, and when you have returned.
- It is best to explore with at least two other people, one of whom should be experienced in the bush.
- Cell phones often do not work in these areas.
- During periods of strong winds falling trees, branches and cones make these areas dangerous.
- Carry food and water for energy.