Overnight walk equipment checklist
This is a 'suggestion' list only - you may wish to add to, or subtract from it. If you do not have any of the major items, the Foundation has a hire service available for backpacks, sleeping bags with liners, sleeping mats, tents, stoves and EPIRBs.
Go down the first column and mark those items you intend to take. Then mark them off in the second column as you pack them.
Download the overnight walk equipment checklist.
Day walk equipment checklist
This is a 'suggestion' list only - you may wish to add to, or subtract from it.
- Bibbulmun Track map, Bibbulmun Track day walk map pack or Bibbulmun Track Guidebook
- Comfortable pair of walking shoes or boots
- Comfortable loose fitting clothes
- A watch, to decide when to turn back etc
- A hat
- A small pack containing
- A bottle of water (1L to 2L depending on distance, terrain and weather)
- A basic First-aid kit and blister kit (fixomul etc)
- Snack food/lunch
- Insect repellent and sunscreen
- A water/windproof jacket
- Warm clothing
- Beanie/gloves
- Binoculars/camera
- Toilet paper
Remember to prepare for your walk.
Equipment hire price list
Complete the hire booking form and send it in to us with full hire payment. Bookings cannot be made over the phone or without payment. A bond is required at the time of collection of gear. See the booking form for details and hire conditions.
Please book early! Our equipment is in high demand during the walking season (April to November). EPIRBS are often booked out months in advance.
All prices are based on a minimum period of hire of one week. Pick up is by arrangement between Monday and Friday, 9am- 4pm (the office closes at 4pm so you need to be there a little earlier) from our shop/office. All prices include GST. Conditions apply for school-priced hire.
Persons wishing to hire an EPIRB must also complete the disclaimer form.
Unfortunately we do not hire Satellite phones. However you can contact Rent-a-sat-phone. Check out their website.
BACKPACK (Various overnight packs 50L, 65L and 75L). Children’s backpacks are also available.
$27 Members
$33 Non-members
$25 Schools*
SLEEPING BAG (Synthetic) with liner
$20 Members
$25 Non-members
$15 Schools*
SLEEPING MAT (Closed cell)
$3 Members & schools*
$5 Non-members
FUEL STOVE (Methylated spirit stoves - Trangia type)
$22 Members
$27 Non-members
$15 Schools*
BUSHWALKER TENT (1, 2 or 3 person)
$37 Members
$42 Non-members
$30 Schools*
EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)
$20 Members and schools*
$30 Non-members
End-to-End $135 members (8 weeks)
End-to-End $150 non-members (8 weeks)
PACKAGE A (Consists of backpack, sleeping bag/liner, sleeping mat, stove)
$60 Members
$80 Non-members
PACKAGE B (Package A plus a tent)
$90 Members
$115 Non-members
Conditions for school based prices
Prices are based on (but not limited to)
1) three day weekday hire only
2) a collective hire by the school (not individuals)
3) extra fees apply for periods longer than three days
4) availability of equipment