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Exercise usual precautions: lock your car, don't leave valuables visible. Bushwalking requires preparation—carry water, a map, and a charged phone. Be aware of wildlife (snakes, spiders) on trails. Roads can be winding; drive carefully, especially at night.\"","oceania-australia-new-south-wales-matcham",true,"Australia\u002FSydney","Suburb","2026-09-22T09:41:28.722Z",[],[],[],{"experience":40,"event":40,"place":40}]