Navigation

Where are we?

An understanding of bush navigation, or 'nav', is an essential skill for bushwalkers and budding adventurers.  Owning a GPS isn't replacement for these skills so we at SBW encourage all bush users to broaden their knowledge in this area. 

Below is a series of documents designed to fill in some gaps in your knowledge of nav, however we strongly recommend seeking instruction from experienced outdoors people.  Joining a club and seeking instruction in navigation is a great way to gain confidence and greater understanding.

GA Map Reading Guide

Map Datum for GPS Newbies

David Trinder provides training on map reading at Centennial Parklands, NSW

NSW Topographic Map Sales

Bushwalkers Wilderness Rescue Squad (BWRS) has about 3,000 second hand topographic maps available for sale.  All proceeds raised go to BWRS for the purchase of equipment necessary in its role as a volunteer remote area search and rescue group. Note: these maps are surplus to a number of Departments and are “second hand”. The maps are the standard 1:25,000 topographic maps of NSW.  There is a mixture of first and second edition maps (approx 260 titles).  The maps are available in various quantities and most are not folded - see the website for details. http://www.bwrs.org.au/?q=map-sales