what to bring
general
absolutely essential items
- lightweight waterproof spray jacket
- comfortable mask, snorkel & fins – try out prior to departure to ensure they are a good fit and not fogging up - the snorkelling here is amazing,
- comfortable shoes to walk in - these must be well worn-in, old runners are excellent (they may get muddy), also quality "teva" type all terrain/river sandals work well here as long as they are well worn-in. If you are planning arduous hikes such as Mt Mariu you may prefer your favourite walking boots.
- travellers first aid kit
- shorts to swim in (swimming briefs and bikinis are not suitable around the village)
- fast dry walking shorts - nylon shell type most practical
- 2 lightweight quick-dry Tshirts
- cool, light coloured cap or bucket hat (i.e. Columbia BoraBora). For long days sportfishing the 'Frillneck' wraparound caps worn by our skippers are excellent
- snap-lock plastic bags to keep camera etc dry in boat and walking
- camera and plenty of memory - don't forget to bring the charger
- 30+ water resistant sunscreen or zinc
- insect repellent spray
- energy drink powder if you're planning on doing some walks or lots of snorkelling
recommended items
- comfortable day pack – use as your carry-on
- ultra-light poly/cotton,long-sleeved,collared shirt in a light colour
- quality LED head torch (Petzl Tikka XP is excellent)
- polarized sunglasses - you will see so much more in the ocean with polaroids
- compact binoculars for birdwatching
- aluminium sulfate cream or spray i.e.'Stingose' for bites and stings
- prickly heat powder
- underwater housing for camera
- trail mix or Power Bars / energy slices
- fishing gear & lures (essential if you want to try catching your own dinner!)
scuba divers
mandatory
- DAN cover or similar dive accident evacuation insurance
- holiday travel insurance
checklist if bringing own scuba gear
- BCD
- regulator with pressure gauge
- dive computer
- surface marker buoy (safety sausage) and deployment line in good working order
- weight belt (weights provided at Wilderness)
- mask
- snorkel
- fins
- regulator service kit
- spare battery for dive computer (and if required tools for changing )
- spare fin strap
- spare mask strap
- spare snorkel purge valve
- any other parts/tools/O-rings specific to your own dive equipment
recommended
- dive torch - essential if you want to experience the reef in all its night-time glory
- wetsuit - the ocean temperature is 27C to 31C ocean, but you may still get cold, particularly in winter... stay warm, dive more!
- full lycra dive suit or longsleeve lycra aquashirt (Oneill Ozone 8 is excellent )
- open/heel fins & dive booties - essential for shore exits
support the village
Many visitors choose to pack some extra Tshirts or other practical clothing to leave with the village people – the space can be handy to take home carvings and artifacts and the clothing is greatly appreciated. If you have access to surplus medical supplies, or wish to assist with essential basic medical supplies for our treating people in the village, some much-needed items listed below
- band-aids, elastoplast etc
- strong adhesive dressing tape
- bandages
- gauze
- non-stick dressings such as Melolin
- SteriStrips (adhesive wound closures)
- disposable surgical gloves
- Bactroban ointment
- Triple Antibiotic Ointment
- Dettol or similar antiseptic wash
- OHT solution (electrolyte powder) for treating diarrhoea
- energy drink powder
- Sustagen
- Paracetamol tablets (Panadol, Tylenol)
- Paracetamol-Codeine tablets (Panadeine)
- Ibuprofen tablets (Nurofen)
- Antihistamine tablets (Phenergan, Chlorpheniramine)
- Cephalexin (Keflex) tablets
- Flucloxacillin tablets
- Amoxicllin tablets
- Betnesol-N eyedrops
- Tinea cream
