FOR ONE DAY EXPERIENCES: Day pack to carry your personal items, food & snacks Drink bottle filled with water or a hydration bladder Sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, and hat Layers of clothing suitable for weather / season and a waterproof jacket Good walking boots or shoes, preferably with ankle support if you need it FOR MULTI DAY OR CUSTOME EXPERIENCES: Good walking boots or shoes, preferably with ankle support if you need it Camp shoes - e.g. Crocs or sandals A pack large enough to carry all your gear, clothing and personal items plus food Drink bottle filled with water or a hydration bladder Sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, and hat Layers of clothing suitable for weather / season e.g. thermals, wicking tops. wind stopper mid layer and waterproof jacket Long, lightweight trousers are recommended (not jeans) Camera, video camera, binoculars Headlamp or torch Powerbank, kindle, etc for relaxing

In some cases it can be and at extra cost...

There is normally car parking at the Department of Conservation area's where we walk and at the beginning of trailheads. If you are staying at Whakatau Rainforest Retreat, there is parking available there too. We will endeavour to keep your car safe but cannot take responsibility for it in the event of damage, theft, fire, or other similar occurrence. We recommend you insure to cover any such eventuality.

You can leave belongings with us that you don't want to carry on the trek. We will endeavour to look after these but can not take responsibility for them in the event of damage, theft, fire, or other similar occurrence. We recommend you insure to cover any such eventuality.

Our Treks and Experiences educate and empower people to carry their own gear, personal items and a share of the food. We work together as a team, supporting one another where needed.

We accept Visa or Mastercard Online bank transfers Wise account transfers (international & domestic) Trade and exchange (this method will require more conversation and time to work things out, but very rewarding for us all!)

In most cases we are able to cater for most diets as long as you let us know at the time of booking.

Whakatau Rainforest Retreat is tucked away on our land, in amongst native rainforest. It is a private bushcamp that has it's only little bush walk, streams and native wildlife...

Whakatau has no power as it is off-grid, there's no light pollution and it is located on the side of a hill. You will need: Headlamp or torches for night time Power bank or alternative power source for any devices Warm layers as it is all open air - the only buildings are the shower block and composting toilet Tents and camping equipment if you're not staying in the Whares Easy slip on and off shoes for around the camp - no shoes allowed inside Butane 220g canisters for cookers - usually buy as a 3 or 4 pack from Bunnings, The warehouse, etc Coolers to keep your food cold Your food Rubbish bags to take away your recycling, rubbish and food scraps - pack in and out protocol Wood if you want to light the fire and there's no fire ban