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- FedWalks 2022: Bookings Open 6th August!27/07/2022Discover the rich environment of north-east Victoria […]
- Give Geocaching a Go!27/07/2022Bushwalking and geocaching are a match made in heaven. […]
- Conservation and Engagement01/07/2022Lots of walkers (and their dogs) love Queenscliff. […]
- BWV Leadership Forum01/07/2022Bushwalking Victoria representatives were extremely […]
- Are You SnowSafe22/06/2022The Australian Ski Patrol Association (ASPA) has […]
- News, Conservation and Engagement28/04/2022Engage Victoria is the Victorian Government’s […]
- FedWalks a Great Success!28/04/2022Bushwalking Victoria’s popular Federation Walks event […]
- On Board with the Board18/10/2021We were happy to welcome two visitors to the September […]
- Celebrating Women Bushwalkers17/06/2021International Women’s Day focus on women-only […]
- Walking the Kokoda Trail17/06/2021The preparation and experience of a new bushwalker Liz […]
- Northern Circuit – Wilsons Promontory23/06/2020Exploring the Mysterious North East Corner of the Prom […]
Articles and Information
- Update from the Board27/07/2022The first meeting of the new Bushwalking Victoria […]
- Park Closures01/07/2022Following heavy rainfall and flooding in East […]
- Winter Essentials01/07/2022The alpine environment is perfect for adventurous and […]
- Are You SnowSafe22/06/2022The Australian Ski Patrol Association (ASPA) has […]
- Looking for Maps?25/05/2022Finding Maps for Bushwalking in Victoria Whether […]
- Walking in Winter25/05/2022Staying dry and warm on a winter bushwalk can be […]
- Add Your Voice25/05/2022A respectable member of the Bushwalking Tracks and […]
- How to Print Electronic Maps28/04/2022Increasing numbers of bushwalking maps are now […]
- A Hundred Years of Walking!18/03/2022Members of Melbourne Women’s Walking Club (MWWC) are […]
- New Mt Bogong Map18/02/2022Rooftop Maps has recently released a new Mt Bogong map […]
- Walking the Kokoda Trail – Courage, Endurance, Tenacity – The preparation and experience of a new bushwalker02/02/2022Liz Thompson, a member of the Melton Bushwalkers, […]
- Reinstatement of the Mitta Mitta River Walk02/02/2022For many years, walkers on the Mitta Mitta section of […]
- (no title) Post 951521/01/2022The recently released Dandenong Ranges & […]
- The Grampians Peaks Trail has Opened03/12/2021After being in the pipeline for well over 20 years, […]
- Brush Up on Your Navigation Skills23/11/2021The increasing popularity of smartphones and handheld […]
- Getting Help in a Bushwalking Emergency: Devices to Consider03/11/2021Back in the day, a bushwalker’s emergency devices […]
- Review of The Pyrenees Touring Guide 1st Edition A New Map from Meridian28/10/2021Lots of interesting, varied walks, fine wines, […]
- Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing Project Update – October 2021 Project Update27/10/2021The Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing (FHAC) is the […]
- Tips for Summer Bushwalking27/10/2021Summer brings unique challenges; here are some tips […]
- Review of ‘Central Victorian Highlands Walk and Ride Circuits’ Guide Book25/10/2021The Great Dividing Trail Association (GDTA) has […]
- Buying a GPS? Here are some questions to consider before buying a GPS01/09/2021Buying a GPS is a bit like purchasing a car: there are […]
- Bushwalking with Children17/06/2021Tips for Bushwalking with Children One does not have […]
- Practical Snacks for a Short Bushwalk – Gourmet Style!17/06/2021Now that you have consulted our list of 5 short […]
- Finding Maps for Bushwalking in Victoria17/06/2021Where to start when looking for maps? Bushwalkers need […]
- Walking the Australian Alps Walking Track in Winter17/06/2021Walking the Australian Alps Walking Track in Winter […]
- Bushwalking for Fun, Fitness, Friendship and Nature!17/06/2021Retiring soon? Consider bushwalking as a way to stay […]
- Walking the Kokoda Trail17/06/2021The preparation and experience of a new bushwalker Liz […]
- Gift Ideas for Bushwalkers14/06/2021Busy with your Santa list? Apart from the usual […]
- Injured or Ill in a Remote Area?14/06/2021PARAMEDICS GO BUSH WITH AMBULANCE VICTORIA’S NEW […]
- Are You a Gliker?14/06/2021Fancy the idea of a bushwalk, but not the oh so […]
- Paper Maps for Bushwalking14/06/2021How to print a paper bushwalking map from an […]
- Correct Track Notes and Maps for Bushwalkers are Essential14/06/2021So you’re going on a bushwalk – do you […]
- A Bushwalker’s Guide to Pain-free Walking14/06/2021Top tips for preventing and managing injuries. We […]
- Mother’s Day Gift Ideas14/06/2021Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Bushwalking Mums […]
- Want to start Bushwalking? You can walk with a Bushwalking Club to give it a go!24/02/2021Having discovered the benefits of exercising outdoors […]
- A New Map from Meridian – Mornington Peninsula Walks Map Guide 2nd Edition11/02/2021Mornington Peninsula Walks is so much more than a map: […]
- Little Desert National Park & Mt Arapiles Map Guide, 1st Edition and Victoria’s Deserts 4WD Touring Map, 5th Edition20/10/2020The popular Victoria’s Deserts 4WD Touring Map, now in […]
- Use lockdown time for navigation practice!25/08/2020“Practise, practise, practise’’ is a mantra well […]
- How to print a paper bushwalking map from an electronic version06/08/2020Over recent years, many map producers have provided […]
- NORTHERN CIRCUIT – WILSONS PROMONTORY Exploring the Mysterious North East Corner of the Prom23/06/2020Members of the Bayside Bushwalking Club took a walk on […]
- Bushwalking Victoria calls for halt to native forest logging12/03/2020Bushwalking Victoria calls for logging to be suspended […]
- Bushwalking Manual18/11/2019Bushwalking Victoria has published an […]
- Update on snake bites in Victoria10/11/2019While the chances of a snake bite are fairly low the […]
Are Back Bearings Obsolete?
28/04/2022

A back bearing is exactly the opposite direction to the direction of travel arrow on your compass i.e. it’s 180 degrees’ difference. If you’re navigating with map and compass alone, simple back bearings can be extremely useful. Here are three situations when they come in handy. Check out the diagram, then add back bearings to your navigation ‘tool box’.