Korean WHV Quest: Private Land Bushcraft Access?

I completely understand your concern. I’m not looking to jump straight into extreme situations. I’m trying to learn how to understand risk, stay calm, observe what’s actually happening, and adapt when things change.

I recently read *Deep Survival*, and one thing that really stayed with me was that survival isn’t about being fearless. It’s about respecting fear, using it as information, and making rational decisions despite it.

I want to build my skills and experience gradually, and understand my own limits along the way.

And it’s a shame that some people treat Australia’s incredible nature that way by leaving rubbish or damaging the land. If someone gives us permission to use their land, I believe we should always leave it as we found it.

Hi Yejun,

If you intend to travel remotely, you should carry a compact but comprehensive first aid kit that includes a snake bit kit, a burn pack, along with a triangular bandage, several gauze bandages, safety pins, bandaids, aspirin. You will also need adequate water, a Personal Location Beacon, (there is no Mobile Phone signal in much of the Australian outback) or Satellite Phone, (unless your mobile phone has the ability to connect to satellites), a hand held 5 Watt UHF Radio would also be handy to talk to fellow road users, however, this is not a necessity. A decent hat to protect you from the sun, sun screen, appropriate clothing for the area you are travelling in and the time of year. A decent torch/flashlight, you cannot always rely on the light in your phone. You will also need an adapter for all you electric and electronic devices for our power system, we are 240 volt. I am certain other people will add to this list.

Macca.

Thanks for your questions. There’s actually a lot of thought behind this plan.

Through studying the humanities, I came to believe that there isn’t always one correct answer or fixed meaning in life. I want to find what is meaningful to me by experiencing different things and seeing what genuinely fits me and gives me enjoyment. I spent about six months reading widely at the library, and exploration was the first thing that really stood out to me. That’s what led me to choose Australia for my Working Holiday.

For transport, I plan to rent a 4WD depending on the location and do an overnight or weekend exploration roughly every two weeks.

I’m aware that there are bush survival training courses, but my English isn’t strong enough yet, so for now I’m studying survival and exploration books every day and building my knowledge gradually.

The farm work is mainly to see whether this kind of life and exploration is actually possible in Australia, and if it works out, to extend my visa.

I’m also curious about how Australian explorers and bushcraft enthusiasts find places where overnight stays, shelters, or fires are permitted, because I’ve found that many public areas have restrictions on these activities. That’s actually one of the things I’m hoping to learn from people here.

For someone who's "English is not yet strong" your grammar is impeccable.. better than most you read on FB lol :))