What to Bring

We meet at the Astor Private Hotel (157 Macquarie Street, Hobart, Ph (03) 6234 6611) at 11.00am on the day of departure, for the issuing of wetsuits, gearbags, help and advice in packing of the gear and checking the suitability of you gear. This will be followed by lunch. If you are unable to attend, we shall make alternative arrangements.

Riverwear - swimwear, runners, wetsuit socks, thick woollen socks or thermal socks, thin thermal top, medium fibrepile/fleece top, lightweight sun hat for under helmet.

Campwear - warm underwear, lightweight boots, 2x warm socks (3 for 10 day expeditions), sandals, shorts, long pants (cotton unsuitable), 2x T shirts, long-sleeved shirt, woollen jumper or fleece top, thermal or woolen balaclava/beanie, waterproof jacket (not padded/quilted).

Other equipment - down sleeping bag (can be hired for $20), small towel (pref a pack towel), small torch (with spare bulb & batteries), sunglasses (with retaining strap), toiletries, sunscreen, personal medications, camera, small amount of money.