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This web site was previously known as the Mountain Dragon Bushwalkers.

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Publicity and associated organisations
News Page
News items, offer of courses and programme changes and news of course.

General Group Documents

Link 1 MacBUG / Macarthur Bushwalkers - Frequently Asked Questions ~ FAQ
A list of bushwalking requirements by which all walkers should abide for their own safety and protection whilst bushwalking Australia.
Link 2 Macarthur Bushwalkers - Information Page
Contains the PDF files ie safety, equipment, leadership guidelines, bushwalking guidelines etc.
Link 3 Macarthur Bushwalkers
Home Page - The Mountain Dragon Bushwalkers introductory page. Includes location, bushwalking areas, bushwalkers training etc.
Link 4 Macarthur Bushwalkers - Links Page
Essential sources of information for the bushwalker ie bush rescue, minimal impact, policy on natural areas etc.
Link 5 Macarthur Bushwalkers - 40s Walkers North UK sister club
Introduction to 40s Walkers North UK sister club based in the north of England with accompanying link. The Web Site contains an excellent selection of photographs and walk descriptions.

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Bushwalking Equipment and Technical Pages
Link 1 Macarthur Bushwalkers - General Tips Page
Tips on health, bushwalking equipment, purchasing and what to watch out for to save money.
Link 2 Macarthur Bushwalkers - First Bushwalk
Clothing, tips and bushwalking equipment required for your first walk in the bush.
Link 3 Macarthur Bushwalkers - Day Walk Equipment
Clothing and bushwalking equipment required to cater for most conditions in the Sydney and Blue Mountains on long day bushwalks.
Link 4 Macarthur Bushwalkers - Overnight Walks
Equipment suggestions for the overnight bushwalk ie tents - cooking gear - clothing food - first aid. This list supplements the contents of the long day bushwalk list.
Link 5 Macarthur Bushwalkers / MacBUG - Technical
Links to technical web sites including weather forecasting, map reading, compass use. global positioning systems, rainfall, satellite weather photographs, equipment, water consumption, importance of being hydrated etc.

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Safety Related Pages
Link 1 Macarthur Bushwalkers - Bushfire Advice
Bushfire survival advice from Sue Davies Regional Officer Bush Fire Service of WA November 1998. Includes first aid, how to get out of the path of the fire, protection from radiant heat etc
Link 2 Macarthur Bushwalkers - Responsible Bushwalking
Guidelines for the bushwalker to assist the bushwalk leader in maintaining a safe - well run bushwalk.
Link 3 Macarthur Bushwalkers - Safety Page
Guidelines to assist the bushwalker enjoy a safe and comfortable outdoor activity.
Link 5 Macarthur Bushwalkers - Walk Leader Advice
Safety suggestions to assist the Bushwalk Leader on a Bushwalk.

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Bushwalk Related Pages
Link 1 Macarthur Bushwalkers - Bushwalk Grades
The Australian six grade bushwalk list with explanation used by the Mountain Dragon Bushwalkers. The Grades are rated from Easy to Exploratory with distance, physical requirements and fitness required for each grade. It is recommended that you read this list and base your activities on them.
Link 2 Macarthur Bushwalkers - Your First Bushwalk
Information and tips to help a new / guest bushwalker with their first bushwalk.

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Cycling - Macarthur Bicycle Users Group - MacBUG

Macbug Group Guidelines: Guidelines obtained from Bicycle NSW for the operation of a Bicycle Users Group. Macbug Pre Ride Checklist: A list of items under the headings of Route, Meeting point and What to Bring, all essential stuff.
Macbug Ride Leaders Info: Bicycle NSW advice for the running of an enjoyable, safe and successful ride. Bicycle NSW - Push On Ride Calendar: The Bicycle NSW online calendar lists of regular rides around NSW.
  MacBUG Calendar - MacBUG monthly rides programme. Coaching - short rides for beginners - Sydney cycleway rides - rides in the Southern Highlands - Rides in the Illawarra. Macarthur Bicycle Users Group, MacBUG - Purchasing a bike - the personal experience, Bike Friday: Purchasing a bicycle is a complicated and personal experience, maybe this document will help you.
MacBUG Advocacy - The objectives of the group are the same as those of Bicycle New South Wales:
  1. To promote the use of the bicycle for transport and recreation as a means to improve quality of life and protect the environment.
  2. To promote education of bicyclists and other road users in the interest of road safety.
  3. To advocate enforcement of the rights and obligations of bicyclists.
  4. To advocate engineering and equipment appropriate for the use of bicyclists.
  5. To develop friendships through our outdoor activities.
Macarthur Bicycle Users Group, MacBUG - Cycleways - an evaluation of one of Campbelltown Councils cycleways from the cyclist perspective.
MacBUG Advocacy, abuse, intimidation - Motorist abusive behaviour and intimidation experienced by cyclists. Education issues and reporting.
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