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WILDERNESS N lakes and pollute them. Licola PARK Orbost Bairnsdale BAW BAW Tasman Sea Got to ‘go’? Walhalla 0 50km NATIONAL WALKING TRACK Use toilets where provided or take a walk – PARK START/FINISH at least 100 paces from water, campsites or the walking track. Dig 15 cm deep and To Sydney
cover well. y a w h ig H CANBERRA e m NEW SOUTH WALES u Stay on track H AUSTRALIAN Even if it’s muddy or dusty, don’t widen CAPITAL VICTORIA tracks or take shortcuts. TERRITORY
Respect heritage Heritage places are a link to memories of people and the past. Huts were also way often located in areas used as camp sites es High MELBOURNE Princ by Aboriginal people, so leave all artefacts and the hut environs undisturbed. Tasman Sea
Leave no Trace Walk, drive, camp, ski, climb, paddle – whatever you do, respect the traditional Aboriginal owners and their country as well as other visitors by aiming to leave the area as you found it.