Inside tip · Blue Mountains
Before a remote bushwalk, what can you borrow free from NSW Police?
Answer: A locator beacon
NSW Police and NPWS lend Personal Locator Beacons free; just fill in a trip intention form.
Free · emergencies only · fill in a trip intention form
The scheme, Think Before You Trek, began in the Blue Mountains in 2008 because of the high number of rescues. Tell someone your route and return time, and allow time to finish in daylight.
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