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| 1. Maps, Compass, GPS Etc | |
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| Australian
Government Geoscience Australia - Auslig, topographic mapping, distance calculations, maps, downloads etc |
Department
of Lands Maps and aerial photos |
| Guide
to Australia Culture, geography, science, education, tourism, travel and much more. |
Global
Positioning System Coordinates of Aust Alps & ACT |
| How
to use a compass This link will give an overview of how to use a compass with a topographic map to locate yourself on the map and how to get from one point in the map area to another. |
Map
Reading Guide: How to Use Topographical Maps The Map Reading Guide is an ideal manual for a wide range of map users, and is also an excellent introduction to topographic maps that is suitable for anyone with an interest in maps. Download it as a .pdf (5mb) file by going to this site of purchase from a bushwalking shop. |
| World satellite images(downloadable gif files) 1. - looking west 2. - looking east Back to Top |
GPS Navigation
Guide How to use a GPS, Compass, Maps etc - the very least you need to know about Wilderness Navigation |
| 2. Weather Information | |
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Services Available |
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| Temperature
+ Rainfall About Australia weather page |
Tide
Predictions for Australia National Tidal Centre - Bureau of Meteorology |
| Tomorrows
Weather Forecast Bureau of Meteorology |
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| 3. Water Consumption - Dehydration | |
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| Water
Consumption Calculator Walking water consumption calculator from Walking.About.com |
Hydration
from the Appalachian Mountain club Importance of being hydrated - Appalachian Mountain club |
| The
Physician and Sports Dietary Guidelines for Water and Electrolytes Back to Top |
Drinking
Danger Drink Right or Else - Dangers for Distance Walkers |
