What to
pack

Packing for any adventure is an art! Packing for an outback, coastal festival adventure is…a challenge.  We suggest you pack your bag, and zip it up. Then open it and take half of the things out! 

• Favourite clothes which can be worn in layers. 

• Comfortable clothes for long drives

• Clothes for days on the beach

• One fabulous outfit

• A warm versatile jacket 

• Swim suit 

• Scarf which can be used as shade and warmth 

• A great hat with a fly net 

• Travel towel 

• Travel cup and thermos - as there are no cafes for over 200km at a time

• 1 Litre water bottle 

• Mobile phone charger 

• Yoga mat if you're into that

• Flip Flops

• A pair of hiking boots/trainers/or closed shoes. 

• Small torch 

• Travel cutlery

• Download audiobooks and podcasts: here is a good start: Creality Podcasts

• And most importantly of all, pack the ones you love, and your sense of adventure! 

If you are driving into the Upper Gascoyne or any outback tracks: 

• get good quality maps and plan your route. Do not rely on phone range for navigation, so download all maps onto your phone. Better yet, buy a book! 

• Know the fuel range of your vehicle and use your odometer

• be careful of how much you pack on your roof rack; a heavy load on top increases the chances of a roll-over

• store water in small containers instead of one large tank; check all water containers for leaks; most towns have water but, at some places you may not be able to get drinking water; don't rely on waterholes, dams, bores, mills, tanks or troughs; soap or detergents should not be used in any natural water course or stock watering point

• If going inland to Mt Augustus Tourist Park and Burringurrah Remote Community carry enough food for each person for two days, 

• bring matches or a lighter

• pack a fire extinguisher

• get a summary of your medical history and bring all medication and repeat scripts with you

• do a first aid course and pack a first aid kit

• take a hat, sunscreen and insect repellent

• wear clothing suitable for the climate; wear good walking shoes; take warmer clothes for the evenings

• overseas visitors are encouraged to take out adequate travel insurance when travelling in Outback Australia