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It is not recommend to walk in cotton garments, jeans or silk thermals: perspiration means you are likely to feel damp and cold even inside the best raincoat.

Pack all your clothing in plastic bags inside your pack liner for added rain protection.

Keep your pack as light as possible while still taking the essentials – a lighter pack for walking during the day will enhance your experience. Remember that a pack transfer service is offered to ensure a completely enjoyable walk.

Remember there are restaurants along the way to buy meals and you may find some of the accommodation operators sell extra provisions as you go along but if you require specific provisions, you are advised to carry all provisions with you.

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What to Bring

Please ensure you are well prepared. As for any walk in New Zealand, it is recommend that you bring sturdy, broken-in footwear, a warm jersey, a parka and a water bottle. If you are staying overnight on the track it is essential to prebook your accommodation on the track or take a tent. Always make sure you tell someone responsible where you are going and when you expect to return. The ESSENTIAL and OPTIONAL Items lists suggest items that you bring while walking or biking the Queen Charlotte Track.

Essential Items	Optional Items
Food and water for track Waterproof raincoat Sturdy footwear for tramping Shorts for walking / biking T shirts for fine weather Fleece jacket or micro fleece top Warm, protective clothing Thermal underwear (cooler month) Warm hat – fleece or woollen (cooler months) Gloves (cooler month) Woollen or thermal socks Sunscreen / Sun protection Insect repellent Water bottle First aid kit Torch & Batteries (winter months) Puncture repair kit (if biking)	Swimsuit Spare boots / shoe laces “Second Skin” / plasters for blisters Notepaper Pen Wallet Travel documents Swiss army knife Cooking equipment & utensils (if using campsites) Tent Sleeping bags

Essential Items

Optional Items

Food and water for track
Waterproof raincoat
Sturdy footwear for tramping
Shorts for walking / biking
T shirts for fine weather
Fleece jacket or micro fleece top
Warm, protective clothing
Thermal underwear (cooler month)
Warm hat – fleece or woollen (cooler months)
Gloves (cooler month)
Woollen or thermal socks
Sunscreen / Sun protection
Insect repellent
Water bottle
First aid kit
Torch & Batteries (winter months)
Puncture repair kit (if biking)

Swimsuit
Spare boots / shoe laces
“Second Skin” / plasters for blisters
Notepaper
Pen
Wallet
Travel documents
Swiss army knife
Cooking equipment & utensils (if using campsites)
Tent
Sleeping bags

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