Information for Walkers
Booking for Activities
Registrations are Essential. Contact the Activity Leader directly, using the email contact details provided in the Activities Program entry. If you are a Member you must provide your membership number and mobile number when registering for any activity. If you are a Visitor see the VISITOR paragraph below. Do not use this website to register interest in an activity as it does not link to individual email accounts.
If in doubt about your fitness for a bushwalk activity you can discuss this with the Activity Leader when you register. This applies to any friend or family member you may bring along as a visitor/s on the day.
Arrive on time for the Activity. It is your responsibility not to delay the start of the activity.
If you have registered and are not able to attend please contact the Activity Leader as soon as possible to cancel as there may be a waiting list. Also, an undeclared absence may delay the start of an activity or affect transport and other arrangements, thereby inconveniencing other participants.
Activity Leaders may refuse to allow participation if a numbers limit has been reached, or a registration deadline has elapsed, or for a bush walk they consider a person to be unsuitably dressed, unable to complete the activity, or inadequately equipped.
VISITORS are welcome to join one of the Club's activities (limited to two activities) subject to the Activity Leader's approval. Registrations are essential for the activity so contact the Activity Leader directly advising you are a Visitor and they will advise you accordingly. Visitors are also required to sign an All Nations Activities - Visitors Risk Waiver Form (see attachment below) before participating in any Club activity.
CHILDREN. Throughout the Club's history we have allowed children to attend as visitors on Club Activities when accompanied by their parent/legal guardian who is a current Club Member. A child visitor can attend up to 2 activities with the approval and consent of the Activity Leader and is insured for each activity. The Club adopts the Bushwalking NSW Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy (attached copy below) with Denise Kruse appointed as the Club's Child Safety Officer. Any issues should be reported to Denise. The parent/legal guardian is required to complete and sign a Child Risk Waiver Form (attached below) which covers the child prior to the activity. No pictures or recording of the child is to be put on the Club's website or on social media without the consent of the parent or legal guardian.
Bushwalking Grade Descriptions | For Day Walks with Day Packs
Grade 1 | Easy terrain and gradients, typically up to about 7km per day on good tracks, fire trails, or paved surfaces.
Grade 2 | As above, but may typically involve slightly more difficult terrain, or total ascents/descents up to about 200m, or distances up to about 13km, or a combination of these.
Grade 3 | May involve more difficult terrain e.g rock-hopping in creeks, or total ascents/descents up to about 400m, or distances up to about 20km, or a combination of these.
Grade 4 | As above but may involve a bigger proportion of more difficult terrain, or total ascents/descents up to about 700m, or distances up to about 25km, or a combination of these.
Grade 5 | May involve walking largely off track in difficult terrain, or total ascents/descents over 700m, or distances over 25km, or a combination of these.
Grade 5+ | Exceptionally arduous walk, likely to involve unusually challenging distances or terrain or ascents/descents, or a combination of these. Suitable for very experienced bushwalkers only.
Unsurveyed | The Activity Leader has not surveyed the walk. This is an additional designation to the numerical gradings above, and it can apply to any of them.
A Day Bush Walk | What To Bring | The Following Is Recommended
Small backpack (avoid shopping bags or hand bags); walking boots or robust footwear (should be comfortable with a good grip; drinking water (at least 2 litres but 3-4 litres (or more) for hot conditions and/or strenuous activity); lunch plus high energy snacks; light clothing for hot weather; wet weather gear (always be ready for unexpected rain); warm clothing for cooler weather; broad brimmed hat for sun protection and shading the eyes; sun block for skin protection; insect repellent; First Aid Kit (including personal medication); torch; sunglasses; whistle; mobile phone, map, compass or other navigation device. The Activity Leader will normally endeavour to look after navigation and emergency communication, but backup can be invaluable.
Carpooling Rates. The carpool cost is 35c per kilometre (for all cars, plus any other reasonable costs, e.g. National Park or road toll fees). This cost is shared equally between the driver/s and the passenger/s. The Activity Leader may also decide to charge a flat fee e,g, $5 or $10 per person depending on the distance to be travelled. The Activity Leader’s decision will be final.
Other Information
Bushwalking Safety. The Activity Leader must appoint a Last Person to check that nobody gets left behind. A minimum of 4 people are required for any All Nations activity to proceed.
Changes and Cancellations are Unavoidable. Always check the Club’s website for the latest information on bush walks or activities advertised on the Activities Program.
If you are subject to an Incident or Injury. Our Club has an excellent safety record but just in case, we are insured through Bushwalking NSW for Public Liability and Personal Injury. If you are involved in an incident or injury, then please immediately notify the Activity Leader. Assistance can then be organised for you as required. The Activity Leader will also complete an Incident & Injury Report for submission to our President. Information on making an insurance claim is attached below and available in the Information for Member's section of the website or from a Committee Member.
Public Transport. Phone 131 500 or visit http://www.transportnsw.info/. Check before the activity for information on delays and track work. Leave home earlier if necessary. It is your responsibility not to delay the start of the activity.
Search and Rescue. For any emergency, telephone 000.
Club Email. The Club has a group email facility for notifying members of recent news, last minute changes, etc. Contact us here for more information.
