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Travel and Camp on Durable Ground

Durable ground includes established tracks and campsites, rock, gravel, dry grasses or snow.

In popular areas:

  • Concentrate use on existing tracks and campsites.
  • To avoid further erosion, travel in single file in the middle of the track even when wet or muddy.

In more remote areas:

  • Disperse use to prevent the creation of new tracks and campsites.
  • Avoid places where impacts are just beginning to show.

If camping:

  • Protect water quality by camping at least 30m from lakes and streams.
  • Keep campsites small and discreet.
  • Aim to leave your campsite as you found it, or better.
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