Safety Disclaimer
Last updated: 10 August 2026
BushNav is a planning and navigation aid — it's not a substitute for preparation, local knowledge, or good judgement. Before you rely on it out bush, please read this.
Conditions change fast
Tracks wash out. Crossings rise and fall. Roads close. Weather turns. None of that is guaranteed to show up in BushNav the moment it happens.
Our data can be wrong
Track and place data in BushNav comes from OpenStreetMap and from other travellers — reviews, condition reports and photos. It's generally good, but it can be outdated, incomplete or simply mistaken. A track marked "moderate" today might not be moderate after last week's rain.
Check official sources
Before heading into remote or off-road country, check current information from official sources relevant to where you're going — for example Parks WA / DBCA (or your state's equivalent parks authority), state road condition and closure services, and the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) for weather. BushNav is a companion to these, not a replacement.
Carry a backup and tell someone your plans
In areas without phone coverage — which is most of the places BushNav is built for — carry a paper map or an independent offline backup, and appropriate emergency communications (an EPIRB or PLB, or a satellite phone/messenger) for genuinely remote travel. Let someone know your route and expected return, and check in when you're back.
Know your vehicle and your limits
Track difficulty ratings are a general guide, not a certification. There's no substitute for appropriate vehicle preparation, recovery gear, and driver experience and training for the terrain you're tackling.
Use at your own risk
You're responsible for your own safety and the decisions you make while travelling. BushNav is a tool to help you plan and navigate — not a guarantee that any route, crossing or track is safe to attempt. See our Terms of Service for the full legal terms that apply.