Suggested Items to Pack
Tent or swag and sleeping mat
Pillow, sleeping bag and sleeping sheet (and a hot water bottle for colder months)
A folding camp chair
Day-pack – small 1st aid kit, daily meds, water, snacks, lunch, camera, suitable extra clothes
Shorts or trousers and shirts for walking – lightweight and quick-dry material
Casual clothing for evenings and rest days
Warm clothing for cold evenings and mornings – jumper, tracksuit pants, beanie
Waterproof jacket
Walking socks
Comfortable, sturdy walking shoes or boots (ankle support is recommended as many surfaces are rocky and uneven)
Reef sandals or shoes for walking in water.
Sun protection – hat, sunglasses, sunscreen (and consider your clothing)
Bathers and small swimming towel (lightweight)
Bath towel
Toiletries, hand sanitiser and personal medication
Headlamp with spare batteries
Any preferred first aid supplies such as blister treatment
Water bottle – 2 liter capacity
Fly net (to go over hat)
Insect Repellent and sun cream (PLEASE do not administer these before swimming in waterways/gorges as they kill the plants and animals
Charging cables and Portable Power Pack
Walking poles if you use them
A lunch container so your sandwich doesn’t get squashed
A small container for snack pack mix
A dilly bag with your cup, bowl and cutlery
Family and friends 🙂