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Minimal Impact Policy

 

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Leave No Trace

We follow the 7 principles of Leave No Trace (LNT) to guide our actions on the trail. These principles are shared during our hikes, encouraging mindful practices that help preserve nature:

  1. Plan ahead and prepare.
  2. Travel and camp on durable surfaces.
  3. Dispose of waste properly.
  4. Leave what you find.
  5. Minimise campfire impacts.
  6. Respect wildlife.
  7. Be considerate of other visitors.
Kangaroo at sunrise on WA hiking trail
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Don’t Feed Wildlife

It’s crucial to let wildlife find their own food. Feeding animals disrupts their natural habits, leads to health issues, and encourages competition between species. Human food can cause disease and interfere with natural population dynamics, so we emphasise the importance of not feeding wildlife during our hikes.

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Tread Softly

We prioritise minimising our impact on trails, especially in conditions where the ground is damaged by heavy rainfall. When encountering muddy or waterlogged sections, we encourage walking through these areas rather than around them to prevent trail widening and vegetation damage. We stick to existing paths and avoid creating new ones. On zigzag trails, we discourage cutting corners, as it can lead to erosion and unsightly damage.

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Low Impact Lunch

Many of our hikes occur over lunchtime, and we recommend bringing a packed lunch that’s both delicious and environmentally friendly. We suggest using paper bags, reusable containers, and water bottles, along with reusable cutlery. By minimising plastic use, we align with Leave No Trace principles, contributing to a more sustainable hiking experience.

Solo hiker with backpack walking through golden grass trail in Western Australia
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Know Your Footprint

Curious about your carbon footprint? Explore this helpful resource to see how you can further reduce your environmental impact. Every small action contributes to a larger positive change.

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Hiker stepping out of car at golden hour in regional Western Australia
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Carpool

Carpooling is a simple yet effective way to reduce CO2 emissions. We encourage you to share your journey with a friend or connect with others in our hiking community who live nearby. Not only does this reduce your carbon footprint, but it also provides an opportunity to bond with fellow hikers.

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    Exceptional experience that I will treasure forever We did the Karijini Journey tour in Sept 25 with Kate. It was the best experience we could have hoped for. Family with three adult daughters celebrating a milestone birthday. The tour was kept to 10 so we got very individualised care and guiding. The accommodation, food, facilities, and atmosphere were excellent. All aspects were very well catered for inc tailoring the challenges. Kate is passionate and respectful of the indigenous heritage that we were witnessing. It was the most exceptional way to spend time together as a family. Parts of it were hard but so worth it.
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    Tamara
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    Magnificent Guide to the wonders of Karijini We started our Karijini Eco Retreat with a tour to Knox Gorge with our magnificent guide Sarah. She was incredibly friendly and informative and made us all feel at ease. Sarah opened our eyes to the curiosities of nature and what the beautiful Gorges had to offer us. She let us take our time exploring, answered all our questions, and made it a wonderful experience on our first day in Karijini. Later that night Sarah once again introduced us to the beauties of a sunset over the Gorge, topping it off with a burger made by the exceptional Chef at the Eco Retreat out under the stars whilst we marvelled at the Milky Way in our camping chairs. Sarah is an asset to The Hike Collective
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    David B
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    Every day was memorable and treasured. Was a most wonderful 5 day Karijini tour, led by Kate and Kellie. Kate is the main leader and she has a daily itinerary but is completely flexible to make it work optimally with the group dynamics and wishes. The area is spectacular and the food and accommodation both excellent. You are well taken care of. Would very highly recommend.
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    Rajinder K
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    An amazing arvo It was such a magical afternoon being in the cave and being guided by Khrishna who was attentive & kind. Amanda did an amazing job with the hike too. Was just such a bliss being out there in nature, while learning more about the Yanchep National Park. Highly recommend!!
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    Jeannie K
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    A wonderful day in nature I participated in the Zen at the Zoo event today and the whole experience was purely blissful. From the sounds of the waking gibbons welcoming a brand new day, to having the zoo all to ourselves for two wonderful hours. I thoroughly enjoyed walking around my favourite gardens in Perth and hearing all the wonderful stories about the zoo. The spot picked to do our yoga practice under the clouds was a beautiful spot and of course I enjoyed the yoga session so much. Being outdoors & hearing the sounds of birds chirping and leaves rustling was magic to my ears and fuel for my soul! Thank you Hike Collective for an unforgettable experience.
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    Karen D
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    Zen at the Zoo - a Beautiful Experience Zen at the Zoo - what a beautiful experience... the guided walk around the Zoo before opening time was magical, topped off with a beginners Vinyasa session (yoga is always invigorating) on the Oak Lawn followed by a refreshing green juice. Fabulous way to start the weekend.
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    Fiona M
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    Lakeside Peace The Forrestdale lake was beautiful, full of water and so peaceful. A fantastic hike to bring peace to the soul. The course is flat, so perfect for beginners, although slightly longer than advised, I found it worth the extra distance
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    Karen C
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    Reconnecting with Nature Leighton was a wonderful host, friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable and generously shared his experience and personal story. It was amazing to reconnect with our beautiful Kings Park and as a local I wondered why I don’t visit it more often. I enjoyed getting to know the other hikers and what a great group I was fortunate to walk with, lots of interesting conversations. The weather was rainy at times but we unitedly squelched together in our soggy shoes to reach the end. A thoroughly inspiring walk and I look forward to doing more. Thanks Hike Collective! Karen, Perth WA
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    Nanette S
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    Hike on Rottnest Island Leighton & David were excellent guides. Their talks were informative, funny & entertaining. They included many interesting facts about the island plus animals from other areas around Perth
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    Natalia T
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    Unforgettable Experience — Yoga in a Cave & Walking Tour in National Park Janchep Amazing yoga class inside the cave — peaceful, fun, and full of emotion. The walking tour after was beautiful and relaxing. A great way to connect with nature and enjoy something unique!

    Acknowledgement of Country

    The Hike Collective acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the country on which our Australian business is located and operates, and recognise and celebrate their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and thank them for protecting Country since time immemorial.

     

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