The following books were used in preparing this section.
Paton, Neil. 1987.Walks in the Blue Mountains National Park . Kangaroo Press, Kenthurst.
Smith, Jim. 1982. How to see the Blue Mountains . Megalong Press, Katoomba.
These notes can only be brief and I have chosen to describe walks that are generally well signposted but people using them are advised to make sure they follow precautions.
1. Do not walk alone - a minimum of three is suggested in case of accident.
2. Let someone know where you are going and approximate expected time of return.
3. Wear suitable shoes. While I prefer to have strong shoes with ankle support, Jim Smith believes canvas shoes are adequate.
4. Avoid the need to carry anything in your hands but make sure you have a waterproof jacket (the Mountain weather can change quite suddenly) and carry some drink and light refreshment (Never drink from Mountain streams). I prefer fruit and some juice boxes (of course all waste items must return with you)
The aim of bush walking is not just to get from one end to the other. It is important just to be there and try to see and understand the environment of the walk. It may be that you prefer just to sit in one spot and absorb the sounds of the bush.
Dogs and other pets are not allowed in the National Park and would destroy the advantages of walking in the bush in any case.
Keep noise to a minimum as part of the delight of bushwalking is listening to the small sounds of the bush and even if this does not turn you on, there are others for whom your shouts may destroy their bush experience.
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