WALKER GUIDELINES
PRIOR TO WALK
- Ensure that you are fit enough for the degree of difficulty of the walk. If in
doubt discuss with the leader well prior to the walk.
- Arrive at starting point on time.
- Carry sufficient water for conditions of walk, generally a minimum of one litre,
or two litres or more in hotter conditions.
- Ensure you are suitably equipped including first aid kit, sunscreen, hat, food,
rain gear, whistle, torch and appropriate clothing and footwear. A map and
compass may also enhance your enjoyment of the walk.
- Ensure you complete the sign on sheet after reading the Risk Waiver and
noting any risk warnings.
- Remember to bring a sense of humour and adventure. Our leaders are all
volunteers so please remember to be patient and kind.
DURING THE WALK
- Follow the leader’s instructions. Remember your leader has your welfare at
Heart.
Be courteous, co-
Confederation’s Bushwalkers’ Code.
- Generally you should not leave the walk early unless pre-
arranged, but if it is
necessary you must advise the leader and if requested, sign off on the activity
sign on sheet. You must accept a leader’s decision to send someone with you to
accompany you out.
- Do not allow yourself to become separated from the group. If experiencing
any difficulty such as pace, blisters, shortage of water, advise the leader
immediately. Participants should maintain a line of sight with people in front
and behind them.
- Car pooling is recommended. Contribute to car costs if you are a passenger in
another member’s vehicle.
- It is your responsibility to allow sufficient distance between yourself and the
walker in front so that you are not injured by branches flicking back.
- Do not leave the track, if on a track walk, or fall behind the person appointed
‘tail’ for any reason without advising the ‘tail’.
AT THE END OF THE WALK
- Ensure the leader is aware you have made it to the end.
- Remember to thank the leader.
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