I found the GCV rules online - they are not necessarily up to date but a useful set of guide lines, that do allow taxing off the runway under certain conditions. Thought it might be a useful guide from experts rather than just from me...
Taxiing Off Runways “Taxiing off” refer to the practice of steering a glider off the runway at the end of its landing roll. This practice is not encouraged as a routine part of GCV operations, because of the risks it introduces: * unexpectedly crossing the intended path of a following aircraft * collision with obstacles such as runway markers * ground loop triggered by rudder input required to steer the glider on the ground. Nonetheless, taxiing off does clear runways and can assist safety in that respect. Gliders landing at Benalla airfield should only taxi off the runway under the following conditions: * the glider should land on the dead side of the active circuit * the glider should be sufficiently close to runway markers that another (following) aircraft cannot land between them and the edge of the runway * the glider should be kept straight until just sufficient energy remains to taxi to a stop without heavy braking * the departure angle from the runway should be kept shallow – not more than about 20 degrees. * A radio call on final approach announcing intentions will assist following traffic Scott
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