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Prior to heading out surfing at Wilsons Promontory, weather conditions should be checked. Using a weather app or analysing conditions at the destination are both effective, surfers should look for wave heights, rips, changing weather conditions like wind and rain which can all be major factors in accidents.

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Safety precautions required for hiking and cooking in the outdoors are; Checking all equipment prior to leaving, for breaks, tears, or leaks in tents, trangia's or packs ensuring hikers safety. Correctly fitting gear should also be a priority as ill fitting packs can cause serious back and body pains that can cause discomfort and pain if a pack is not sitting correctly on your back, is too heavy or no longer fits.

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There are three main terms relating to risks;

Absolute Risk - The 'Worst Case Scenario' type of risk, it is the uppermost limit of risk in an activity or situation. Scuba diving is an example of this as the participators must have a high level of understanding and capability because the activity going wrong could results in serious injuries like animal attacks or failing equipment.

Perceived Risk - A perceived risk can vary, it could be much higher or lower than the real risk. When a person makes a subjective assessment of the activity they are about to face. Climbing Mount Oberon can be a scary thing for many people because of the height and track conditions, if a hiker was to become fearful of their safety during this activity the perceived risk  has become higher than the actual risk.

Actual/Real Risk - This is the genuine risk that applies in a situation/activity, given safety has been considered. For example the risk associated with hiking up a steep rocky section of track using correct safety equipment.

Safety should be considered in all situations.

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To be in a 'flow' state means that the person is "at their happiest when they are fully and completely engaged in an activity" -textbook. For example, a group of friends are canoeing down Tidal River, they are laughing, enjoying the scenery, and are free of worries. This is what it means to be in a state of flow.

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Investigation and analysis all occur in a study location. Scientists, students, land managers and volunteers all utilise the significance of Wilsons Promontory for its educational values. Studies include testing, observation, recording and exploring so knowledge is gained to understand the environment, why and how it has/is changing and interrelationships humans share with it.

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A spiritual connection to nature can mean something different for everyone, some people describe it as connecting to something on a deep level, feeling close to nature or having faith, it could also be becoming in sync with something. Taking time out from your city or town can allow you to observe, experience and just 'be' in an outdoor environment. To some, especially Indigenous communities, certain places or areas of significance can hold very important meaning.

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Participants who use an outdoor environment as recreation and adventure usually chase a feeling of enjoyment, amusement and pleasure. This may be mountain bike riding or white water rafting as partakers could experience exhilaration  and gratification. Recreation and Adventure can encourage people to challenge themselves to achieve personal goals.

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Experiences in the outdoors can trigger different responses for different people. Some of the many attractions and experiences Wilsons Promontory has to offer are hikes; There are tracks for different skill levels though the challenging terrain, varying weather and distance can cause an uneasy feeling for some. For example if a hike involves walking around the rocky side of a mountain, some hikers may become fearful of their safety and feel worried about their situation. On the other hand, the beauty of the view may bring other hikers a sense of appreciation and inspiration.

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Knowing, Experiencing and Responding to Outdoor Environments

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Knowing, Experiencing and Responding to Outdoor Environments

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Coast Environments are an area linking land and sea

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A healthy Marine Ecosystem includes thriving plant and animal life

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Bass Strait

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Coastal and Marine environments are subject to constant change, being one of the reasons it is the most challenging place for animal and plant life to survive. Reefs (Subtidal and Intertidal), kelp forests, mud flats and sea grass beds are just some of the ecosystems that make up this diverse environment. Over 90% of Victoria's marine organisms are found nowhere else in the world making it one of the most biological diverse. Majority of Victoria's marine waters are shallow but some are known to extend to 90m or more.

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Lake Glen Maggie Located East of Melbourne

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These environments can include flowing water sources like creeks and rivers or static areas like marshland and swamps. Characterised by being wet on a semi-regular basis, they provide a home for many amphibians, fish and birds which would otherwise not survive anywhere else. Their functions include water purification, flood prevention and carbon storage which is beneficial in bushfire prevention. Wetlands and water sources are located largely throughout Wilsons Promontory including the Darby and Tidal river and Falls and Sealers Swamp.

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You can see the dense tree areas but also the Heathland Environment towards the bottom and top of the map

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High Level Heathland Environment Located on Dunes

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North East Coast of WP, Five-Mile Beach in background. Grassland can be seen to the right of the image

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Kangaroos are common animals to find in Grassland Environments

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In a Heathland environment soil and wind conditions prevent trees from growing but unlike grasslands, taller shrubs and plants grow. They are dominated by low woody shrubs, which provides birds with ideal habitats, making them a common species in these areas. Fires are beneficial in this environment as it allows species to re-sprout and seeds to break open starting new life. Heathlands can experience medium to high amounts of rainfall depending on location and altitude.

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Dominated by grasses and other small plants,  herbs and wild flowers thrive in this environment. They provide grazing areas for some of Australia's most common and iconic animals like kangaroos and wombats. In areas with deep soil trees can be  found but are rarely found within a grassland. Located on flat and lightly undulating country, this environment receives low to medium rainfall.

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Outdoor Environments at Wilsons Promontory

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Outdoor Environments at Wilsons Promontory

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Although the Tidal River kiosk area is a built environment amongst the Wilson Promontory National Park, it is important for tourism, educational and recreational purposes. It provides information, rubbish bins, safe and proper camping areas all making up a designated area for people to engage in usual activities without affecting the balance of the natural area.

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Witnessing the natural beauty and wondrous settings of National Parks allows people to see for themselves the significance they hold whilst influencing them to make choices based on protecting and preserving them. When people are in nature they may feel appreciation, inspiration and connections, these will likely result in positive behaviours towards that location.

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A National Park is a large, natural, protected area set aside to protect ecological processes on a large-scale, along with the species and the ecosystems traits. This also allows for environmentally and culturally compatibility, scientific, educational, as well as recreational opportunities.

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Motivation is a reason or reasons why we do something, how we act and our behaviour towards it.

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A desire to feel a sense of achievement (intrinsic) is one of many motivations for me to experience the outdoors. This is also a cognitive reward for myself. Improving my physical health and experiencing the benefits encourage me to get out in the outdoors and challenge myself. Feeling a connection with the outdoors allows me to witness the scenery and wildlife in nature and gain satisfaction and enjoyment.

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Motivations can change throughout an experience because of how someone is feeling in the moment eg. because of perceived risk. For example, if someone was going rock climbing, firstly they might be feeling excited and have a rush of adrenaline, meaning their motivation is to experience something new, though once half way through the climb they may begin to feel nervous and anxious because of how challenging it actually is, their new motivation could be to overcome the fear and complete the climb.

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For something to be natural, it has to have existed or worked without the help of humans and man made structures.

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Natural and unnatural species can be determined by their location/habitat and how they were created/born. Rabbits were introduced to Australia in the 1800's and were not living here until they were brought over by Europeans, therefore they are an unnatural species in Australia. Another example is the native pittosporum, which is commonly located inland of Eastern Australia, but with introduced species of birds and their migration habits, the rapidly spreading seeds have lead it to become a common and invasive weed across Victoria. Kangaroos were living in Australia and Wilsons Promontory without human interference which makes them a naturally occurring species.

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The term natural can be used multiple ways;

He was acting natural

The natural habitat was a beautiful sight

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Rose Gardens - Roses are an introduced species that to do not naturally occur in Australia.

Ski Slopes - Man made infrastructure built by people that benefits no other species.

Cane Toads - An invasive animal that threatens native and vulnerable species, that's population also spreads rapidly and in large amounts.

Roads - Often trees and habitats need to be cleared for their construction leaving flora and fauna to seek new habitats, as well as the cars that consistently travel on them causing a threat to passing wildlife.

Chemical Weed killers - Although useful, weed killers contain harmful substances that cause a threat to flora, fauna and people, the chemicals can leach into storm water drains or other water ways heading straight for natural water supplies.

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Wilsons Promontory would be considered a natural environment because it has mostly been left untouched by humans and majority of the species (both plant and animal) were naturally occurring.