When exploring nature it is important to remember we are only visitors. Whether we are exploring nature for bird watching, bush walking, picnicking, art, or simply just being, we need to be mindful of where we walk, what we touch, our noise levels and, when walking at night, the lights we use.

And always remember to never feed the wildlife! We want to ensure that no wildlife becomes reliant upon humans for food, or sees humans as a potential food source. We can minimise this risk by never feeding wildlife.

It goes without saying that we are all about sustainability at Life Gone Wild and this absolutely includes the protection of the areas we are exploring, regardless of size or assumed significance. From the tiniest shell to the tallest tree, we leave everything as we found it, with exceptions, of course, for careful litter removal - this never belongs in nature.

Outside of our litter, we want to ensure that we leave with only memories, photographs, and hopefully some life changing experiences!

We are striving to minimise our impact on the environment, particularly while on tour. Due to this, we ask that no single-use plastics are to be taken with us on tour* and to leave with everything you bring.

Extending this to our day-to-day living is a conscious change that goes a long way, every little step counts!

*Though we have to admit that a packet of Tim Tams is often a favourite post-tour treat!

While on tour, exploring nature independently, or on social media, it is always important to treat others with consideration and respect, particularly when confronted with values or attitudes that may not align with your own. We are all about education at Life Gone Wild and love sharing what we know about our country’s amazing flora and fauna. If you have an opportunity to share your wisdom, particularly when you see something amiss, remember to go in with the intention of educating rather than confronting.

When touring, we often use spotlighting to locate animals. As we are committed to the well-being of all animals on our tours, we use this technique sparsely. If, by chance, it causes disturbance, we immediately switch our approach back to experiencing nature with our naked eyes and ears.

We strive to ensure that we leave all wildlife as comfortable as when we found them!

We love sharing the joy of nature with others, particularly when we find something amazing - maybe a rare bird sighting or an animal that’s been a guaranteed sighting for a while. Despite this excitement, it is crucial to be mindful of the potential consequences of what we share and with whom. The last thing we want to do is unintentionally cause disturbance to an animal by drawing more people into the area.

This is particularly the case for some of our high-sensitivity species, like the Powerful Owl!

We never enter land without permission first and strongly advise you do the same. The rules are simple; if it’s private land, keep out.

At Life Gone Wild we acknowledge and respect the Traditional Owners of the lands we journey on. We each play a part in maintaining the beauty and value of the places we explore and strive to protect them for future generations.