What to Wear & Bring

For each of our day trips, our trip pages show what to wear and bring. Below are suggestions for Day Walks and Overnight Trips.

At the time of booking, we supply a specific list of what to wear and bring for clients on our:

  • Rakiura Great Walk
  • Kiwi Journey or Kiwi, Dunes & Beach Trip
  • Guided kayaking trips.

Check out our Outdoor Shop for items you can hire or buy from us.

What to Wear & Bring - Day Walks

  • Day pack and plastic inside liner / pack cover
  • Hiking boots recommended or covered walking shoes with a good grip
  • Waterproof raincoat
  • Warm clothing
  • Spare jersey / polar fleece
  • Warm hat and gloves
  • Hiking poles
  • Personal first aid kit and any required medication
  • Environmentally friendly toilet paper
  • Insect repellant
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses / sun hat
  • Camera (battery fully charged), spare film, spare memory card
  • Binoculars
  • Water bottle
  • Snacks and lunch if relevant.

What to Wear & Bring - Overnight Hikes

Packing

Keep your pack as light as possible - you will enjoy your trip and have the energy to do more.

Carry quick drying pack towels, keep toiletries (e.g. toothpaste and face creams) in small plastic containers.  Please make sure you leave some space in your pack for food.

  • 30 to 35 litre backpack for the Rakiura Great Walk and Kiwi Journey (Fly In / Boat Out)
  • 35 to 45 litre backpack for Kiwi Journey (Boat In / Boat Out) and Kiwi, Dunes & Beach
  • Plastic liner and pack cover
  • Light (non-bulky sleeping bag - at least 3 seasons)
  • Hiking boots
  • Waterproof raincoat
  • Rain pants / gaiters
  • Trekking clothes e.g. trekking pants / polypropylene pants and shorts, top (jeans and cotton trousers are not recommended)
  • Jersey / polar fleece
  • Set of warm spare clothing (e.g. polypropylene top and pants, socks)
  • Warm hat and gloves
  • Hiking poles
  • Sandals
  • Torch
  • Toiletries including environmentally friendly toilet paper
  • Personal first aid kit and any required medication
  • Pack towel (quick drying)
  • Insect repellant
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses / sun hat
  • Camera (battery fully recharged), spare film, spare memory card
  • Binoculars
  • 1 litre water bottle