The tracks at McDonald Downs are private formed routes. They are not maintained to public road standards and are not managed as public roads.

Conditions can change quickly. Hazards are not individually signposted or marked. The track is not inspected or maintained daily, and extreme care is required at all times.

Access may be closed at short notice due to:

• Adverse or forecasted bad weather

• Flooding or unsafe river levels

• Extended dry conditions or drought where the track becomes too dusty, unstable, or poses a fire risk

• Any other safety concerns at our discretion

If we need to cancel or postpone your booking due to track or weather conditions, you will be offered the opportunity to reschedule to a suitable alternative date.

Visitors must be prepared to encounter, without warning:

• Loose gravel and potholes

• Rockfalls and large rocks

• One-lane bridges

• River and stream crossings

• Blind corners and limited visibility in places

• Oncoming vehicles and motorbikes

• Livestock and potential wildlife

Weather conditions may rapidly affect surface quality, water levels, and visibility.

• 4WD or high-clearance vehicles only permitted on the farm track

• Drivers must travel at a speed that allows them to stop safely at any time

• Recommended speed: 30km/h in open terrain

• If you are unsure of your ability to safely navigate these conditions, you must not proceed

There is no mobile phone coverage on the property. Visitors must be self-sufficient and prepared for sudden weather changes or emergencies.

McDonald Downs is a working farm. All visitors must:

• Leave gates exactly as found

• Respect livestock, property, and staff

• Not block roads, gateways, tracks, or entrances