Coolendel Safety Rules and Warnings

  • Please drive slowly and walk where possible

  • No Pets, Motorbikes, Chainsaws or Generators

  • Please DO NOT feed wildlife

  • Think of others and keep noise to a minimum. Noise must cease at 10:30 pm

  • Entry Tags must be hung from the interior rearview mirror of your car

  • No washing vehicles

  • Please DO NOT wash dishes in amenities blocks

     

    Guests may be asked to vacate the park if they are deemed to be behaving in a socially unacceptable way causing damage, disturbing other guests, using unacceptable language, or otherwise breaking park rules.


Emergency Fire Evacuation Procedure

In the event of a major bush fire, the horn will sound numerous long blasts.

  • DO NOT drive out of Coolendel

  • Disconnect gas bottles and place them upright in a clear area

  • Close car windows and if possible park in a clear area

  • Gather your group quickly and safely and go directly to the Shelter Shed Bushfire Assembly Area (see map)

  • Coolendel Staff will meet you and check camp attendee numbers

Campfires

  • Campfires must be no bigger than half a metre in diameter

  • A campfire or BBQ may be lit for the purpose of preparing food provided

  • Fires are lit ONLY in a permanently constructed fireplace with at least 3 metres cleared of combustible material

  • An adult must be in attendance

  • The fire must be extinguished before leaving the area or going to bed

  • Sufficient water must be on hand in case of an emergency

  • DO NOT throw plastic, bottles or cans into the fires

Cooking during Total Fire Ban

  • Total Fire Bans must be observed

  • NO FIRES to be lit at all during Total Fire Ban

  • Cooking may be carried out in the designated areas near the toilet blocks using our facilities or, if using your own gas cooking appliances they must be raised up off the ground.

River Warnings

  • All Guests must enter the water at their own risk

  • If you cannot swim DO NOT enter the water

  • DO NOT dive into the river as it can be shallow with rocks and tree snags

  • Beware of steep drop-offs and varying water depths

  • Beware of fast-flowing water and strong currents

  • Personal flotation vests should be worn by inexperienced swimmers

  • Personal flotation vests are available from the Coolendel shop

Hiking

  • Let others know where you are going and approximately what time you are returning

  • River crossings should not be attempted when in flood or in rising waters

  • It is advisable to wear suitable footwear

  • Always take adequate supplies of water, sunscreen and a first aid kit if available

  • Please leave the wilderness as you find it so that others may enjoy it

  • Litter should be brought back to camp for disposal