Hiking and Tramping Gear

Don’t have your hiking gear with you? No worries – we have a good selection of hiking gear available for hire at very reasonable rates – check it out on this page. Note that we need at least one week’s notice to prepare these items.

Note that there are items we do not hire out, as these are generally difficult to match with individual persons, and would require us to keep a huge range in stock! They include clothing, footwear, swimming togs, personal toiletries and requirements, and personal medication – we do issue a checklist after receipt of a booking, which will show which items you must supply or bring yourself. If you do not have hiking boots or clothing with you, good, sturdy walking shoes (such as Hi-Tec or Reebok, etc, that you don’t mind getting wet or dirty!), gym shoes or trainers will suffice for the half and full day walks. However, if you have the time, The Warehouse has a good selection of walking/hiking shoes/boots at very reasonable prices. Other than that, clothing is your personal choice, but we recommend that you do not wear denims or cotton clothing, which has no insulation properties when wet (other than synthetics or wool, which retain their insulation properties).

Half and Full Day Hiking Trips	Overnight and Multi-Day Hiking Trips
Backpack, suitable for half- & full day hikes, plus: plastic pack liner floppy hat or cap head torch beanie/balaclava rain jacket gas stove and canister small cooking pot/billy mug fork, knife and spoon multi-tool toilet paper map walking pole, adjustable (optional, but recommended) whistle and lighter plastic shopping bags - for rubbish or wet clothing	Backpack, suitable for overnight & multi-day hikes, plus: plastic pack liner floppy hat or cap head torch beanie/balaclava rain jacket & trousers gas stove and canister small cooking pot/billy mug fork, knife and spoon plate or bowl multi-tool toilet paper map walking pole, adjustable (optional, but recommended) emergency kit, which includes a whistle, lighter and space blanket sleeping bag inflatable sleeping mat plastic shopping bags - for rubbish or wet clothing
Cost: NZ$10.00 per hike	Cost: NZ$20.00 per day

Supplies

For snacks and meals included in the package, we have a selection for you to choose from (see below) – please indicate your preferences when booking. Regrettably we are unable to cater to kosher or halal requirements at this point, and would be happy to offer a discount if you would prefer to bring your own snacks and meals. We can, however, offer a vegetarian or gluten-free option if desired – please indicate this on the booking form. Tea, coffee and milk will be supplied by your guide.

The following items are included in your hike price – please indicate your preferences when booking. If you’d prefer to supply your own snacks and food, don’t hesitate to ask or enquire beforehand.

Half and Full Day Hikes (brunch/lunch)

Overnight Hikes, per day

Backpack, suitable for half- & full day hikes, plus:

2 small muesli bars, nut bars, or chocolate bars
instant coffee or tea, and milk powder
two sandwiches (see selection of fillings below), or one two-minute noodle bowl
one fruit – either an apple, orange, banana or two kiwifruit (in season)

Backpack, suitable for overnight & multi-day hikes, plus:

1 small muesli bar, nut bar, or chocolate bar
instant coffee or tea, and milk powder
breakfast: cereal, muesli or oats
lunch: two sandwiches (see selection of fillings below), or one two-minute noodle bowl, or cheese & wholemeal crackers (we recommend sandwiches for the first day only)
dinner: dehydrated/freeze dried meal (see selection below)
one fruit per day – either apple, orange, banana or two kiwifruit (in season)

Meal Choices

Note: meal choices are subject to availability at time of booking – please also list your alternative/s, if the first choice is not available.

Sandwiches:	Freeze dried meals:	Noodle bowls:
tuna mayonnaise, with tomato & cucumber vegemite & cheese (sliced or cottage cheese) sliced roast beef with mustard or chutney cheese, tomato & gherkin (pickles)	Lamb Fettuccine Classic Beef Curry Spaghetti Bolognaise Babotjie (Bobotie Moroccan Lamb Mexican Chicken Chicken Tikka Masala Beef & Pasta Hotpot (2) Beef Teriyaki (2) Sweet & Sour Lamb (2) Thai Chicken Curry (2) Pasta Vegetariano (2)	BBQ Beef flavour Oriental flavour Chicken flavour
on white or wholemeal, buttered or plain	1-serve unless stated otherwise. Proudly supplied by Back Country Cuisine	2-minute noodles

If there is anything else you’d like us to provide in the edible department, we’ll do our best – please ask!