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Camping and Caravan, Links and Other Resources |
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In these times of eco friendly and back to nature tourism, camping is one of the
many popular activities enjoyed by many hundreds of thousands of holiday makers.
For those first time campers, following are some guidelines on how to minimise
your impact on the environment whilst camping. |
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Minimal Impact Camping
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Tips For The First Time Camper |
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Sandy or hard surfaces are better than boggy or grassed areas. Keep
at least 50 metres away from watercourses and tracks. Stay only one
or two nights at each site. |
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Use a fuel stove when camping. Do not build rock rings, they are
unsightly and destroy valuable vegetation. |
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Do not clear or destroy any vegetation. |
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Wash at least 50 metres away from all water sources. Avoid
detergents and soaps. Use a scourer or sand instead of detergent. |
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When there are no toilets, bury your toilet waste 150 mm deep, at
least 100 metres from any water source. |
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Don't bury rubbish. Carry it all out, including orange peel and
aluminium foil. Do not try to burn aluminium foil. |
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No dogs, no shooting, no vehicles or motorbikes off road, no
chainsaws allowed. |
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Fires are permitted in approved fireplaces only. During a fire ban
no fires, stoves, or cigarettes can be lit in the open. |
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Always check if a total fire ban or park fire ban is in place and
report all fires (phoning 000). |
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When visiting:
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All fauna, flora, Aboriginal sites, historic features and rock formations are
protected. |
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Wildfires can destroy lives and property, so be careful, especially
during the bushfire danger period. Use only fuel stoves or the
fireplaces provided and observe total fire bans. |
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Leave pets and firearms at home - they are not permitted in national
parks. |
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Drive carefully. Vehicles, including motorbikes, must keep to formed
public roads. |
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Please take all rubbish with you when you leave. |
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Other links
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Tread Lightly! Australia
• PO Box 220, CROWS NEST QLD 4355
• Ph:
07 4698 4963 • Freecall: 1800 650 881 • Fax: 07 4698 4968 •
• Philosophy is to promote the concept of individuals, organisations
and corporations taking responsibility for their own actions and
demonstrating responsibility within whatever outdoor activity they
choose. Respect the Environment with your Recreation.Travel and recreate with minimum impact.
Respect the environment and rights of others.
Educate yourself, plan and prepare before you go.
Allow for the future use of the outdoors, leave it better
than you found it.
Discover the rewards of responsible recreation. Education is
the key to preserving the great outdoors.
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Camping Australia
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Discover Camping, PO Box 6794, GOLD COAST MC, QLD 9726
• Ph: 07 5504 7800 •
• A comprehensive
guide to camping, motorhome, RV, campervan & 4WD rental in Australia with over
2800 parks, motor home and campervan rentals, outdoor gear shops, ‘meet an outdoor
type’ matching service, guides, holiday packages, tips and much more.
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The National Caravan and
Recreational Vehicle Towing Guide
• PO Box H114, HARRIS PARK NSW 2150 • Ph:
02 9637 0599
• Produced in response to overwhelming public demand. The guide has
a wealth of technical info, handy hints and advice.
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