1 DAY GUIDED TRIPS - EQUIPMENT WE PROVIDE:

thermal top
thermal leggings
wet suit vest
fleece top
paddle jacket
life jacket
spray deck
fleece hat
pogies
clothing bag
camera bag
double kayak
paddle
all safety and emergency gear
hot drinks and kayaking snacks;

1 DAY GUIDED TRIPS - EQUIPMENT YOU NEED TO BRING:
lunch ($15 extra if we order it)
swimsuit or underwear
shorts for over the thermal leggings we give you (optional)
sandals or soft shoes
socks
towel
sunglasses and sunblock
water bottle
insect repellent
camera (disposable waterproof best while kayaking)
rain jacket
dry clothes and alternative footwear for after kayaking;

FOR ALL MULTI-DAY GUIDED TRIPS - EQUIPMENT WE PROVIDE:
thermal top
long john wetsuit
fleece top
paddle jacket
life jacket
spray deck
fleece hat, souwester hat
pogies
clothing bags
camera bag
laminated colour map
double kayak
paddle
all safety and emergency gear
all camping and cooking gear including:
1 or 2 person tents
thermarests
gas cookers
pots
cooking utensils
chairs
hot drinks and wine for the evening meal
and a big insect shelter with tarpaulin in which we do our cooking and eating.
(Rain jacket, wet shoes for kayaking, plates, cups, cutlery also available if necessary.)

FOR ALL MULTI-DAY GUIDED TRIPS - EQUIPMENT YOU NEED TO BRING:
(See also equipment list sent to you or if on a longer trip, given to you at 5.00pm pre-trip briefing.)

Or download the equipment list as a pdf file here

• clothing for paddling:
  swimsuit or underwear for beneath wetsuit
  sandals, crocs, reef shoes or soft shoes - will get wet
  warm socks - also the most reliable sandfly protection for ankles and feet
  sunglasses and sunblock
  water bottle
• clothing for campsite:
  next to skin layer top(s) - preferably polypro or wool
  warm top(s) - preferably fleece or wool
  long trousers or track pants or shorts with long thermal leggings
  towel and underwear
  warm socks
  shoes for campsite - preferably hiking boots/shoes
  waterproof jacket
  rain trousers - if you have them
  warm hat or cap
  Note: 3-5 day trips, increase campsite clothing as desired.
• general equipment:
  sleeping bag - available for hire: bevs.hire@xtra.co.nz or phone NZ 64 3 249 7389 torch/flashlight
  plates, cup, utensils - available from us if required
  insect repellent - we use Repel or Ultraguard, the lotion
  toilet gear - toothbrush, etc - we supply toilet paper
  camera - suggest using waterproof/water resistant type while in kayak
  personal medication
  spare plastic bags for your bits and pieces
  book - for longer tours
• food and snacks (supermarkets stay open late in Te Anau).
  
  It is normal on a kayaking tour to eat lots of food - keep it simple but nourishing. The kayaks have good storage space - freshness/weight not really issues - consider canned food, fresh fruit, sachets. Te Anau has two good supermarkets which stay open late during the season and can provide everything you need - the only restriction is that we use gas cookers for the evening meal, so the food should not take too long to cook.
  
  Suggestions:
  - plenty of snack food e.g. bananas, chocolate, muesli bars, etc.
  - lunch for each day e.g. instant noodles/sachet soup, fresh sandwich type food, cheese, salami, tuna, fruit, biscuits, etc.
  - evening meal for each night at campsite(s) e.g. pasta, rice or noodles with a prepared sauce, add soft vegetables, meat, canned fish, etc.
  - breakfast for each morning at campsite(s) e.g. cereals, fruit, yoghurt, toast, baked beans, etc.
  
  Note: Food can just be carried in supermarket bags (preferably cloth) and stowed in kayak hatches as is - remove excess packaging prior to trip to reduce waste.

If on a 2 day trip:
please phone by 6.00pm day prior to departure to confirm pick up place and time and we need your height and weight.

If on a 3, 4 or 5 day trip:
please meet with us at our base at 5.00pm on day prior to departure.

For Doubtful Sound, on the first day, have a good breakfast and be ready for an early departure:
- wear warm clothing with waterproof jacket (that is, your campsite clothing - see list above),
- with swimsuit/underwear layer for beneath wetsuit, already on (makes changing into paddling gear easier and quicker).
Note: The best way to carry your personal equipment on the way to the launch point is in your back pack. Any gear not in a backpack or good bag that may damage if it gets wet such as sleeping bag or clothing, should be protected. When we reach the launch point we give you 2 large dry bags to protect your clothing and sleeping bag while stored in the kayaks.

If you are travelling with us from Te Anau:
- we will collect you from your accommodation or meet you at one of the following car parking areas, just after 6.15am:
the Department of Conservation long term car park - lakeside at beginning of Te Anau-Manapouri road; or
the Secure Parking Agency - contact 64-3-249-7198 or saferparkingteanau@msn.com

or if you are staying in Manapouri:
- we will collect you from your accommodation or meet you at jetty in front of Real Journeys Manapouri office, at 6.45am.
(There is a public car park on View Street in Manapouri, with a walkway down to the jetty area.)

We return to Manapouri approximately 5.30pm and to Te Anau approximately 6.00pm on the last day.

A coach service departs Te Anau to Queenstown approximately 7.00pm daily.