Recommended Packing List

 Essentials for Riding

  • Mountain Bike (if you are hiring a bike - click here for info)

  • Helmet - see FAQs for more details on what sort is best

  • Eye Protection - much of the riding is in the forest so the option of clear/low light as well as sunglasses is ideal

  • Riding tops including a warm option or layers

  • Lightweight rain jacket suitable for cycling (in good weather you might not need it, but in bad weather, it will come into its own)

  • Long-sleeved thermal top in a waterproof bag (plastic zip locks work well). Again in good weather, you won’t need it but in bad weather, you will.

  • Cycling shorts

  • Athletic socks

  • Mountain bike shoes

  • Cycle gloves

  • If you ride clip-ins and you are renting a bike, please bring your pedals and shoes (Rental bikes will come equipped with flat pedals)

  • Hydration backpack or waist pack (2L water capacity)

  • Spares including spare tube, tyre levers, multi-tool, pump

  • Small First Aid Kit including Emergency foil blanket/ space blanket, Triangular bandage & 2 x crepe bandages (suitable for snake bite) & adhesive dressing, Medical gloves

  • Personally preferred energy snacks for riding (electrolyte + energy bars)

Options for Riding

  • Protective Armor (knee and elbow pads) - see FAQs

  • Camera (phone, GoPro, etc.)

  • Cycling water bottle for bike

  • Headlamp

  • 1 x spare inner tubes specific for your tyre size (if renting these are provided)

Personal Packing List

  • All linen & indoor towels will be provided.

  • There are laundries including free washing machines, dryers and washing powder for the first 3 nights.

  • Sunscreen

  • Insect repellent

  • Personal toiletries & medication

  • Chamois creme

  • First-aid kit (ibuprofen, Panadol, band-aids, anti-bacterial ointment, tweezers, etc.)

  • Ear plugs and/or eye mask (for light sleepers)

  • Casual post-ride clothes (Tasmania can be hot or cold …. bring a variety including a good jumper or down jacket!)

  • Swimmers

  • Beach towel for outdoor swims, hot tubs & saunas

  • Swimming googles + swimming cap for the brave keen to join in some outdoor swims

  • Non-riding shoes including enclosed shoes suitable for short bush walks on outdoor trails.

  • A good book (or Kindle, iPad, etc.)

  • Thongs (some showers are shared).

Food / Snacks / Drinks

Most food is provided for the retreat as well as limited drinks. No alcoholic drinks are provided. (wine, beer etc). If we are heading to a remote area straight from the airport, your airport transfer will make a short stop at a supermarket and a bottle shop for you to pick up any specific personal snacks food or drinks you might like.