Preparation for the Walk

Each day you will carry a light pack which will be maximum 7kg. Be aware of the overall weight which will include a packed lunch and approx 2 litres of water.

What you will need to bring and will carry:
You will be provided with a personal light backpack (35 litres) and wet weather coat for your walk – or you can bring your own. Essential items on the list below are for the cooler walking season: guides will advise you of changes to this should the weather be warmer.

Essential:

• Wear light walking clothes and good worn in laced walking boots with good tread. (jeans are not suitable)
• Beanie or balaclava
• Gloves
• Thermals
• Casual night gear for dining room
• Light camp shoes for the tented campsite.
• Sunhat
• 2 litre water bottle or bladder
• Plastic mug for cuppa while walking
• 2 T shirts or similar
• 2 changes of underwear
• 3 pairs of socks
• Light warm jumper
• Light Toilet gear

Optional:

• Walking poles, camera,
• Head torch

What will be provided at the tented campsite:

• All bedding
• Towels
• Food
• Seating

All other personal items and clothes will be labelled and portaged to the Spicers Peak Lodge from Spicers Hidden Vale in your own bag(s). You will find this bag(s) in your Lodge room when you arrive on day 3. Neat casual clothing will be needed for dinner at Spicers Peak Lodge on day 3

Your personal fitness and the Spicers Private Walking Track
The track is generally less demanding than some public three day walk tracks however there are still challenges on the walk so you will need to be reasonably fit.

The first two days offer relatively moderate walking providing you the chance to get your walking legs going slowly and on the third day we ascend to Spicers Peak Lodge. Each day is between four to six hours walking time. At the Lodge you will have the choice of complete rest or more short walks on this stunning isolated plateau.

The weather is generally fairly predictable but you may have some weather changes over the three days of walking. Autumn and Spring having cool nights and fair days with winter having cold nights and at times cold days.

Departure and Return
We will collect you at Mantra on Queen Hotel and travel by private coach to Spicers Hidden Vale Retreat, Grandchester. Or if you wish you can drive and park at Spicers Hidden Vale Retreat. You will need to make your own arrangements if you wish to park your car in Brisbane.

After lunch at the Lodge on day 4, around 1.30pm, we will depart by coach to return you where you were collected on day 1 - arriving mid to late afternoon. (This is day 3 for the 3-day walk)