Walks may finish later than expected: trains run late or are missed, cars break down, the group may become temporarily lost, have too long a lunch, or someone may have an accident. So:
- Leave details with your family or flatmates before you go: the name and phone number of the leader, approximate location of the trip, expected time of return and the rescue information and contacts below.
- If you are delayed, phone home as soon as you can to let them know that you are safe.
- If a party is late (after midnight on a day trip), try calling:
- The trip leader, or other contact nominated by the leader – they may have information regarding the return of the trip. (you might like to try looking at the walks program – it may have the leader’s mobile phone number)
- One of the clubs rescue contacts (listed below). These can be contacted 24 hours in urgent situations. Rescue contacts may be able to provide further information about the trip, further advice, and can co-ordinate contact with police. Please remember however, as these contacts are active club members, they may all be on a trip at any one time (hence out of contact).
- The police. The best point of contact is a local police station in the area of the trip. A list of police stations and general areas of walks is listed below. If you are still unsure as to the best station to contact, call the Police Assistance line, 131 444, 24 hrs.
Club Rescue Contacts:
- Mitchell Isaacs: 0403 103 823
- Konstantin Seiler: 0432 285 565
- David Noble: 0416 230 170
- Contact the committee
Local Police Stations:
| Walking area | Police Station | Contact Number |
| Blue Mountains, Wollemi, Kanangara-Boyd, Colo River |
Katoomba Lithgow Blue Mts LAC |
(02) 4782 8100 (02) 6352 8399 (02) 4751 0200 |
| Nattai, Mittagong | Camden | (02) 4655 0500 |
| Budawangs, Morton National Park | Shoalhaven | (02) 4421 9630 |
| Snowy Mountains, Kosciuszko National Park | Jindabyne Cooma Monaro |
(02) 6456 2244 (02) 6452 0099 (02) 6298 0514 |