Friends of the Cape to Cape Track
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    • Welcome and Introduction
    • Cultural Acknowledgement
    • Our Vision
    • History of the Track
    • Flora, Fauna, Geology and Landscapes
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    • Quarterly Newsletter
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  • Volunteer Information
    • Information for Adoptees
      • The Reward Program
    • Adoptees' Report (V12)
  • Walking the Track
    • Field Guides and Maps
    • Services
      • Accommodation
        • Accommodation Naturaliste to Yallingup
        • Accommodation Yallingup to Gracetown
        • Accommodation Gracetown to Redgate
        • Accommodation Redgate to Hamelin Bay
        • Accommodation Hamelin Bay to Leeuwin Lighthouse
      • Guided Walks
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      • Transport Services
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    • Safety and Emergency
      • Track Alerts
    • FAQ
      • Track Facts
      • Access for More
    • Merchandise
    • Have Your Say
    • Donations
  • About Us
    • Welcome and Introduction
    • Cultural Acknowledgement
    • Our Vision
    • History of the Track
    • Flora, Fauna, Geology and Landscapes
    • Contact Us
    • Sponsors and Grants
    • Quarterly Newsletter
    • Landscope
    • Events on the Track
    • Calendar of Group Walks
    • Donations
  • Friends Events
    • Members Biennial End to End Trek
  • Volunteer Information
    • Information for Adoptees
      • The Reward Program
    • Adoptees' Report (V12)
  • Walking the Track
    • Field Guides and Maps
    • Services
      • Accommodation
        • Accommodation Naturaliste to Yallingup
        • Accommodation Yallingup to Gracetown
        • Accommodation Gracetown to Redgate
        • Accommodation Redgate to Hamelin Bay
        • Accommodation Hamelin Bay to Leeuwin Lighthouse
      • Guided Walks
      • Tour Operators
      • Supplies / Other Services
      • Transport Services
      • Links
    • Safety and Emergency
      • Track Alerts
    • FAQ
      • Track Facts
      • Access for More
    • Merchandise
    • Have Your Say
    • Donations
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Safety and Emergency

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In the event of an Emergency

The Police Service is the lead agency for all search and rescue operations statewide. They are the first contact point if someone believes they have an emergency situation. 

Once called, the police will mount a medical or lost rescue operation, usually involving the State Emergency Service. 

During the instigation of a rescue, any other agencies (P&W Services, Friends of the Cape to Cape Track, local caving group etc.) that can assist may be called in to assist. 



Please ring the closest police station listed below:
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  • Augusta 9758 1575
  • Margaret River 9757 2222
  • Dunsborough 9755 3744
  • Busselton 9754 9555 

 Other numbers listed below are to be used if the police number cannot be reached: 
  • Life-threatening emergency Any mobile phone 112
  • Life-threatening emergency Other phones 000
  • Hospital: Augusta 9758 1502
  • Hospital:  Margaret River 9757 0400
  • Hospital: Busselton 9752 1122
  • Parks and Wildlife Service​  District Office, Busselton 9752 5555 

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Community Protection Prescribed Burning

The Parks and Wildlife Services periodically undertakes prescribed burning activities within the Leeuwin Naturaliste National Park adjacent to the Cape to Cape Track. The purpose of these burns is to firstly
provide strategic protection against damaging wildfire to surrounding community assets and secondly to protect, maintain and enhance biodiversity values and ecological processes within the burn area. 

Information is is generally available to walkers, from P&W  Services on the day of the walk.  Walkers can obtain  information on the prescribed burning program by ringing the Parks and Wildlife Services Office at Kirup on 97316232 or contact P&W Services at  http://www.dpaw.wa.gov.au 
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When P&W Services page appears select Park Alerts and then Emergency W.A., 
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Alternatively,
phone 97525555

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Walk Safely...  Tread Softly.
  • Take adequate drinking water (at least 2 litres,  or more, if overnighting.
  • ​Wear appropriate  clothing (hat, sunscreen,       waterproof etc.)..
  • Carry a first-aid kit.
  • Tell someone where you are going and how long you ​expect to be.
  • Beware of rips & undertows (if swimming),         slippery rocks & large waves.
  • Watch where you tread; snakes are common     though rarely seen.
  • Do not shelter under overhangs; coastal limestone cliffs have fragile edges.
  • In the event of wildfire, move to, or stay on the coast.
  • Beware of deep & swift flowing water at creek crossings
  • Loosen backpacks before crossing.

Please Tread Softly
  • Stay on the Track.
  • Use only fuel stoves at bush campsites. 
  • Where no toilets provided, bury human waste at least 100m away from water or the track.
  • Remove all rubbish.
  • Be courteous to other track-users.
  • Respect private property.
  • Do not disturb native plants and animals.
  • Plan & prepare your walk carefully (see publications).

  • About Us
    • Welcome and Introduction
    • Cultural Acknowledgement
    • Our Vision
    • History of the Track
    • Flora, Fauna, Geology and Landscapes
    • Contact Us
    • Sponsors and Grants
    • Quarterly Newsletter
    • Landscope
    • Events on the Track
    • Calendar of Group Walks
    • Donations
  • Friends Events
    • Members Biennial End to End Trek
  • Volunteer Information
    • Information for Adoptees
      • The Reward Program
    • Adoptees' Report (V12)
  • Walking the Track
    • Field Guides and Maps
    • Services
      • Accommodation
        • Accommodation Naturaliste to Yallingup
        • Accommodation Yallingup to Gracetown
        • Accommodation Gracetown to Redgate
        • Accommodation Redgate to Hamelin Bay
        • Accommodation Hamelin Bay to Leeuwin Lighthouse
      • Guided Walks
      • Tour Operators
      • Supplies / Other Services
      • Transport Services
      • Links
    • Safety and Emergency
      • Track Alerts
    • FAQ
      • Track Facts
      • Access for More
    • Merchandise
    • Have Your Say
    • Donations