Walk softly
Help preserve the Mackay Highlands for future walkers.
Use clean camping equipment
Use fuel stoves only
- Clean all walking and camping gear before arriving in the Mackay Highlands. Dirt on walking boots, tents, tent pegs and other items can carry harmful diseases - a major threat to plants and animals.
Use a fuel stove
- Use a gas or liquid spirit stove for cooking to reduce fire danger.
- Never leave stoves unattended when lit.
Toilets
Bury human waste
and toilet paper
- Use toilets in camping areas.
- Between camping areas, bury human waste and toilet paper at least 100m from campsites, tracks and waterways and about 50cm deep.
- Take all sanitary items with you - they do not decompose. Clip seal bags are handy.
Rubbish
- Reduce your rubbish by bringing as little packaging as possible.
- Bring strong rubbish bags to carry out all your rubbish and dispose of it properly. Solid waste and litter is unsightly and can injure and kill wildlife.
- Carry a small container, such as an empty film canister, for disposing of cigarette butts.
Things to remember
- Stay on the track. Taking shortcuts causes erosion.
- Leave your pets at home. You will protect your pet and native wildlife, and meet more animals on your walk.
- Never feed or leave food for animals - you might be bitten or scratched. Let animals find their own food. Our foods can be harmful.
Last updated: 27 July 2006