Safety Notice

Please read this before you travel.

Ozplore takes you to some of Australia's most remarkable places — and some of them are genuinely remote, rugged, or dangerous. Your safety is your responsibility. Please travel prepared.

Ozplore is not a navigation or safety tool

• Ozplore is a passport and discovery app, not a GPS navigator, emergency service, or safety device.
• Coordinates are a guide. Do not rely on Ozplore alone to navigate, especially in remote areas. Use proper maps and navigation, and check conditions before you go.
• Never interact with the app while driving. Pull over safely first.

The outback is dangerous — prepare properly

Many Ozplore places are far from towns, phone reception, fuel, water, and help. Before heading into remote areas: - Tell someone your route and expected return time. - Carry plenty of water, food, and fuel — more than you think you need. - Check your vehicle is suitable (some places need 4WD) and in good condition. - Check the weather and road conditions — roads can flood, close, or become impassable. - Carry emergency communication — a satellite phone, PLB (personal locator beacon), or EPIRB where appropriate. Mobile coverage is often non-existent. - Don't attempt access beyond your experience, vehicle, or fitness.

Natural hazards

Australian environments carry real risks: extreme heat, sudden weather, flash flooding, strong currents and rips at beaches, cliffs and unstable edges, bushfire, wildlife (including snakes, crocodiles in the north, and marine stingers), and remote terrain. Observe all warning signs, ranger advice, and local closures. Conditions change.

Respect access and land

• Some places are on private property, Aboriginal land, or in protected areas that may require permits or may be closed to visitors. Only visit places you are permitted to access.
• Respect cultural sites. Some locations are sacred; follow signage and local guidance, and don't climb, enter, or photograph where asked not to.
• Leave no trace. Take your rubbish; protect the places for others.

Check before you go

Places listed in Ozplore may be closed, seasonal, changed, or no longer accessible. Opening hours, access, and conditions can change without notice. Always verify locally — with official park services, councils, or the venue — before relying on a visit.

In an emergency

Call 000 (or 112 from a mobile). In remote areas without coverage, use your PLB/EPIRB or satellite device. Know the location and limitations of help before you set out.

Your responsibility

By using Ozplore, you accept that you travel at your own risk and are responsible for your own safety, decisions, and preparation. Ozplore and its creators are not liable for injury, loss, or damage arising from your travel or use of the app. Please explore Australia — safely, respectfully, and well-prepared.