Here’s a list of things you’ll need to have a good time on the track, depending on the length of walk you’re planning to do. To help you on the way, buy the book or download the Wildwalks app.
Interactive map
INTERACTIVE MAP OF THE GREAT NORTH WALK Plan your walk by using this map to see where to start and end your planned section.
How to get there
CHECK HOW TO GET TO THE START OF YOUR WALK There is public transport available for the first half and last few section of the GNW. But for Galston Gorge and the walks from Somersby to Heaton Gap you will need a car. Bus Train Ferry Car Name of the walk Getting there...
Accommodation
WHERE TO STAY NIGHT WHILE ON GNW Accommodation providers come and go and you may need to tweak your plans as places close and new places open. The following are the providers used in preparing this website. Airbnb is also helpful. Accomodation Style Close to train...
Gear for day walks
This list will need to be modified to suit your group, your groups goals, the weather forecast, the time of year and the specific area you are walking in. What to wear Long sleeve shirt, with collar (sun protection) Shorts or long loose pants (avoid jeans) Hat...
Gear for multi-day walks
This list will need to be modified to suit your group, your groups goals, the weather forecast, the time of year, the number of nights out and the specific area you are walking in. This list will need to be modified to suit your group, your groups goals, the...
Park closures
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Bushcraft
No journey is risk free; the better prepared you are, the safer and more fun your journey is likely to be. Do spend time getting your body and mind ready. Start by reading and chatting with other people and exploring some of the smaller, easier walks. The book...
Slip Slop Slap Seek Slide
SLIP SLOP SLAP SEEK SLIDE How to best protect yourself from the burning sun is best described in the sentence below. Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen, slap on a hat, seek shade, and slide on the sunnies. To find out more about sun protection visit...
How will you walk it?
Do you want to do day walks, a thru hike or something inbetween? [aesop_content color="#000000" background="#ffffff" columns="1" position="none" imgrepeat="no-repeat" floaterposition="left" floaterdirection="up"]Choose from the following list to decide the best way...
Weather report
[aesop_content color="#000000" background="#ffffff" columns="1" position="none" imgrepeat="no-repeat" floaterposition="left" floaterdirection="up"]Forecasts become less reliable the further they look forward, but are generally reliable for the first 24 hours. Do check...