We’ll send you through a full packing list with your formal booking confirmation email within 24 hours after you book online. This will cover what to bring for the days, and nights, that you’ll be in the great New Zealand outdoors. Here in the beautiful North Island, the climate is much friendlier than in the South Island. You won’t need to buy a lot of expensive gear that you’ll only use once. Just a few good quality items should stand you in good stead.
Do I Need Something Nice To Wear In The Evenings?
You’re on holiday after all, so why not!? We visit local restaurants for an evening meal on nights 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 & 11, so it’s a good idea to have something nice to wear out to dinner. They’re not super formal occasions, so you could say the dress code is smart casual. Gents – no ties or dinner jackets required, but covered shoes are a good idea. Ladies – comfortable footwear and covered shoulders are advisable, evenings can cool off quickly.
Because evening meals on the Coromandel leg of the journey are served in a fully covered, semi-enclosed, alfresco dining space we recommend an extra layer. There are outdoor heaters, soft lighting, comfortable seats and full height rain screens.
Will I Need Hiking Boots Or Are Trail Runners Okay?
We recommend you bring hiking boots. Trail runners or running shoes would probably be okay on a few of the walks we do, but it’s best to bring one pair of shoes that will serve you well on all the types of terrain we’ll visit on the 12-day Bucket List Walk. After periods of rain certain sections of trail can be muddy, so hiking boots will be best to tackle this. On the days where we do longer, more challenging trails, like the Pinnacles in Coromandel and the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, hiking boots are a must-have.
Can I Borrow Gear From You?
Yes! We have raincoats, day packs and pairs of hiking poles that you are welcome to borrow for the trip. Some companies charge you extra for this, but we offer it as a complimentary addition. We ask that you let us know in advance what you’d like to borrow and we’ll have it ready for you on Day 1. We don’t carry all of our hire equipment with us on each tour, we’ll only bring what has been requested, so it’s imperative that you request this before departure.