3-5L refillable water bladder for hiking, Wide brimmed hat, sunglasses & sunscreen, Swimwear, beach towel & toiletries (wet wipes), Comfortable sturdy hiking shoes (tread closed-toe shoes, for walking & climbing), All-weather lightweight, quick-dry clothing (extreme conditions inc wind, heat, cold, day/night), Thermal layers for extreme cold during the night, dusk and dawn, 15-20kg soft bag & approx. 5-8 kg small day pack, Head torch with spare batteries (essential for the Mt Sonder hike and around camp at night), Additional snacks such as energy bars or similar (we provide dry fruit and nuts, fresh fruit, some muesli bars, lollies and some cakes), Reusable zip lock bag for snacks (we try to protect our beautiful environment wherever possible, please think sustainable!), Tropical strength insect repellent, Mosquito or fly net (summer months), Money for snack and meals, Bring your own sleeping bag & pillow (optional - if staying in a swag), Recharge power bank (no access to power to charge phone or cameras at camp), Camera.

The 5-day hike covers 9-16km of walking per day, sometimes in extreme heat and rough terrain. The gradings vary from Grade 3 moderate to Grade 5 difficult so a moderate to high level of fitness is required to complete the tour. See the itinerary for the daily distances and gradings for each hike. 

A doctor’s certificate will be required for people over 70 years of age (to be supplied 30 days prior to travel).

The menus are designed to be well-balanced and healthy to provide the necessary sustenance for you to enjoy and participate in your tour. If you have any food allergies or specific dietary needs please contact us to discuss these requirements and we will advise you if they can be catered for. Our standard dietary requests include gluten-free, vegetarian, pescatarian, lactose-free or specific allergies. As we operate in remote parts of Australia, certain foods are not always readily available. We may have to supplement our menus as supply dictates therefore we cannot guarantee all ingredients contained in these alternatives. In these instances, we will advise you to provide your own supplementary food/ snacks depending on your specific requirements.