Bushwalking in the Blue Mountains
March 5th 2009 23:32
Visitors Centre at Echo Point
On my own, I’d spend all day taking in the views and jostling with the tourists to take pictures at the Blue Mountains. But I’m always there with people who could apparently take in the scenery while “walking” at break-neck speed – which is just as well because I would more than likely use up all the memory space ten minutes into a walk
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The Jamison Valley
There are many bushwalks to do in the Blue Mountains. One of the more memorable walks I’ve been on was one I was told would be a medium-grade walk…
ouch...
On another bushwalk, the guy with the map got the whole lot of us onto a narrow, slippery trail that eventually got eaten up by the dense bushland. We all had a good laugh as we retraced our steps, but it would not have been so funny if someone had slipped on the muddy slopes and got hurt. Getting help would’ve been very tricky.
On that note, here are some things to keep in mind when going bushwalking:
tsk tsk…
- Choose walks suitable for the level of fitness of everyone in the group
- Check for walking track closures and weather conditions
- Bring plenty of drinking water
- Wear a hat and sunscreen
- Wear appropriate shoes (I’ve seen people wearing high heels on the walks… WHY???)
- Don’t be a tosser; take your rubbish with you
For more important notes on bushwalking safety, please see the link below.
The Scenic Skyway
LINKS:
Blue Mountains National Park, Bushwalking
Safety Information
Lower Wentworth Falls
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