Luggage:
Luggage is limited to 14 kg per passenger, 1 piece of luggage
(max. 14 kg), small backpack, camera bag and sleeping bag (can be hired).
As space is limited we advise to use soft bags or backpacks only. We cannot
accept suitcases or backpacks with stiff frames. If you travel with additional
luggage, this can be stored at your hotel at no cost (round trips only) or
can be forwarded to the destination where the tour ends at cost of $20-40
approx. Your guide will assist with this. Please note that Laundry facilities
can be used at most caravan parks, motels etc. where we stay overnight. No
need to carry detergent, pegs, washing line etc. This is all provided. Do
not bring along unnecessary equipment as everything apart from your personal
belongings is provided for. Please observe this luggage requirements,
thank you!
Clothing:
Please bring along comfortable, practical clothing. warm jacket and
jumper, jeans, track suit, shorts, T-shirts, etc. Please note that Laundry
facilities can be accessed on every tour.
Hand luggage:
Small bag or small backpack to carry your personal belongings, camera/films,
sun glasses, hat, sun lotion with high protection rating 15-30+, insect repellent,
swimmers, notebook etc. (all these items are essential on these tours!)
Photography / Filming:
You will certainly have plenty of opportunities to record your
experiences with your camera or video recorder. Years of experience have
shown however that in regard to your equipment carried, "less" is often better.
Take along only what you consider necessary to avoid carrying lots
of unnecessary weight on walks etc. A lens with a good zoom range is best
suited. Also a wide angle lens for landscape pictures etc. A tripod is not
required unless you are used to do so for video recording. A small tripod
is in the vehicle to be used if required. please note that in Australia
days are generally very bright and high sensitive films are not required.
Films with a 100 ASA rating and lower will give better result as the commonly
used 200 ASA rated films. For shots in rain forests or when using long range
lenses high sensitive films may be required.
Please have your camera checked and/or familiarize yourself with a new
camera before departing. Check your batteries and carry a spare battery.
In remote places it may be impossible to obtain a new battery for most modern
cameras. Slide films are also often unavailable in remote areas, so carry
enough film rolls for your requirements. Most people however use digital
cameras.
Rechargeable batteries for digital cameras and video recorders can be recharged wherever
power is available, caravan parks, motels, lodges, cottages etc. This is
not possible in National Parks and at bush camps along the route. One or
two batteries of reasonable capacity however will be adequate in most cases.
Charging batteries via the 12 V system of the tour vehicle requires a 12
V charging adapter fitting into the cigarette lighter socket. However this
method is only possible while driving longer distances as the car batteries
capacity is primarily required to operate the vehicle safely and running
the refrigerator.
"Boomerang Tour" - Important!
We would like to advise that very warm clothing to protect you
from cold winds is absolutely essential on all scheduled tours. The tour
does operate during the warm dry summer months only. However the itinerary
leads through various climates (desert, mountains, sea) which means that in
mountain areas such as the Grampians and along the southern coast line, cold
winds sometimes prevail even in summer time and temperatures may drop. Please
consider that after sunset temperatures sometimes may drop.
"Southern Cross Tour" - Important!
We would like to advise that very warm clothing to protect you
from cold winds is absolutely essential on all scheduled tours. The tour
does operate during the warm dry summer months only. However the itinerary
leads through various climates (desert, mountains, sea) which means that up in
the Great Dividing Ranges of the East Coast and along the southern coast line, cold
winds sometimes prevail even in summer time and temperatures may drop. Please
consider that after sunset temperatures sometimes may drop.
"Gulflander" Tour - Important!
We would like to advise that very warm clothing
to protect you from cold winds is absolutely essential on all scheduled
tours. This tour does operate during the mild dry winter months only and
during the day, cold conditions are rarely experienced. In the Gulf area
however, temperatures after sunset can drop significantly, caused by fresh
southerly winds. This sometimes may require warm clothing. Please
consider that we will be outdoors even after sunset when temperatures may
drop. However warm clothing, a nice camp fire, first class camping equipment
and a warm sleeping bag will make sure that you always feel comfortable.