GEAR CHECKLIST and arrival
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Transcript of GEAR CHECKLIST and arrival
GEAR CHECKLIST
and arrival
We will meet you at Hidden Peaks, just 10km after Aratula on the Cunningham Highway at 9:00am on the morning of arrival.
If using a GPS please use the following address: 7791 Cunningham Highway Clumber QLD 4309
Follow the Scenic Rim Trail signs up to the House and our team will be there to meet you.
If you require a transfer from Brisbane, the Scenic Rim Trail offers complimentary return transfers from Spicers Balfour Hotel in New Farm.
We will depart Spicers Balfour Hotel at 7:00am. Please contact the Scenic Rim Trail reservations team to secure your place on a transfer.
When you arrive at the meeting location, your bags will be tagged and transported to your accommodation. Please ensure any items that you would like to keep with you during the day are kept separate.
We will provide you with a daypack at this point, which you can then put any personal items into for the day.
SELF-DRIVE
TRANSFERS FROM SPICERS BALFOUR HOTEL
WEATHER CONDITIONS
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• Walking boots - must provide ankle support and preferably water proof
• Light weight jumper/jacket
• Gaiters
• Long pants - preferably light weight
• Thick socks
• Beanie/hat
• Warm pyjamas. Even though you are in Queensland, during the winter we can have nights that drop below freezing. Either a good pair of winter pyjamas or thermals are a must.
• Campsite footwear. Sandals or slip on shoes for around camp at night
• Smart casual attire for dinner at Spicers Peak Lodge
WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED
ESSENTIALS TO BRING
• 25 Litre Day Pack • 2L Water Bottle • Walking Mug • Spray Poncho
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• Camera
• Walking poles (can be purchased on the Trail)
• Bathers/swimsuit
• Torch/flashlight
OPTIONAL ITEMS
CONNECTIVITY
Both Canopy and Spicers Peak Lodge receive Telstra mobile and internet coverage. If you are with another network, both sites do offer complimentary wireless Internet.
We understand that these days your phone is more than just a phone, however we do ask that if you are taking your phone during the day that you turn it to Airplane Mode. This will also help with maintaining battery life!
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YOUR PERSONAL FITNESS
The track in parts is less demanding than some public walk tracks, however there are still challenges on the walk so you will need to be reasonably fit. The average grading for the 4 days of walking is Grade 4.
On the four-day walk the first and second day offers relatively moderate walking providing you the chance to get your walking legs going slowly. On the third day, you will ascend to Spicers Peak Lodge, which is more challenging. Each day is around five to six hours walking time. On the morning of the last day at Spicers Peak Lodge, you will have the choice of rest at the lodge or you can take more short walks on this stunning isolated plateau. Room check–out on the last day is 10:00am and we will return you to your vehicle at the Canopy drop off (White House) around 10:30am on Day 4. The transfer to Brisbane will arrive at approximately 1:30pm at Spicers Balfour Hotel, New Farm.
The weather is generally predictable but you may have some weather changes over the two to three days of walking. Autumn and Spring having cool nights and fair days with winter having colder nights and at times cold days.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Scenic Rim Trial. Enjoy your walk!
James Pearce General Manager Scenic Rim Trail
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