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The Southern Highlands Walking and Cycling Association (SHWACA) have been busy creating an app with the best tracks you can explore in the region.
The mapping database gives users the opportunity to discover different parts of the region that are adored by local and experienced walkers and cyclists.
"[We have] a community of people who have done walks and rides," said key SHWACA founder Catherine Castelain.
"We hope to give people the confidence to bush walk [because it is] shared by people who have done it."
"The idea was to promote walking and cycling in the Southern Highlands and make it easy and safe for people," said database designer Jim Pettigrew.
Mr Pettigrew's favourite walk is Fairy Bower Falls in Bundanoon because of the picturesque views, the chance to see different vegetation and the chance to get close to the creek.
The mapping designer said the app was the opportunity to see non-touristic tracks that had the local tick of approval.
Mr Pettigrew has been collecting geo files from SHWACA members for the database.
There are currently 52 maps in the database that cover most of the districts inside the Wingecarribee.
Users can select the area they want to explore, and the desired routes.
The distances of the routes and elevation profiles will be displayed at the bottom.
Mr Pettigrew hoped this number would increase over summer.
He also said the app is still under construction and is going to be refined in the coming weeks, but can be used by walkers and cyclists.
The app is free to use and is solely designed by SHWACA, and unlike other apps, has no affiliation with any third parties.
Ms Castelain said there were walks near villages and the routes could also be beneficial to local hospitality industries.
Mr Pettigrew said it would also reinforce SHWACA's mission to show the need to improve infrastructure such as roads and signage in the Highlands.
SHWACA is a group of Highlanders who are dedicated to making the region safe with well-maintained walkways, bicycle paths and adequate signage.
You can learn more about the group here.
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