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What kit to take?
The obvious: a creek boat

A breakdown paddle and first-aid kit (at least one between your group).
Throwline: 15m or longer is essential to help on some of the portages.

A dry/semi dry cag: although the weather is generally warm, some of the gorges
are deep and dark.
Shorts: I prefer neo-lined shorts for extra warmth round my important bits!
Sturdy shoes: there is some walking, scrambling and climbing about.
A spare paddle: I saw a surprising amount of broken paddles.

Elbow pads: I ended up buying some from another paddler after repeated knocks.
Solid helmet: if you are as good looking as me – you may even consider a full face!

Some decent thermals: including one for the legs, which will help on cooler days
and in areas with many biting bugs.
A camera: because nice photos to show your mum are almost guaranteed.

Putting on below the Big Banana waterfall ready for a day of fun

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