Walk fitness & Preparation
A reasonable level of fitness is desirable. Most days will be between
7-12kms so some walking practise for a month beforehand will enhance your
experience. Do wear firm walking shoes with ankle protection. The terrain
will be generally undulating with some hills along the coast. At Lorne
steeper grades can be encountered and steps will be encountered in places.
All walking is on formed tracks.
Safety
Telephone reception and important numbers
There is generally good but occasionally patchy reception on the walk.
Higher points on the cliffs are better than on the beaches. At Lorne reception
is patchy in the hillsides. Mobile phone users can always call 112 for
connection to Police, Ambulance or the Country Fire Authority.
Wildlife and plants to be avoided.
Look out for snakes in the bush in the warmer months. Leeches, wasps,
bees and ants may occasionally be encountered. Please do not feed or handle
wildlife.
Please keep to tracks and spray (provided) your shoes to prevent spreading
the Cinnamon Fungus disease (which infects the roots of native plants).
Guides
Our guides include qualified outdoor/environmental educators whose concern
for your safety and comfort is paramount.
We have first aid qualifications and skill in travelling through this
country. We will show you some of our special places and relate the
stories and history. We know about the creatures, the terrain and the
vegetation.
All permits are provided and we carry phones, maps and first aid. Mobile
phone coverage is generally available.
Equipment
What to bring
No matter the weather always take protective clothing with you.
• Sturdy walking shoes (not thongs/flip flops)
• Long pants
• Warm top
• Long-sleeved top
• Hat
• Sunscreen/ insect repellent (fly net optional but recommended
for summer)
• Daypack (available if required)
• Waterproof coat (available if required)
• Gaiters (lower leg protection recommended) (available if required)
• Water bottles -2 litres.
Personal items
• Camera/binoculars
• notebook and pencil
• personal medication.
We carry
• communications equipment
• First aid kit
• Field guides
• Hot drinks
• Toilet paper.
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