1+What+to+take

Here is a list of what to take.

** Luggage bag with __wheels__  ** A large backpack or suitcase on wheels. Why wheels? We have to "carry" our luggage for some distance. We get off the CountryLink train at Central Station, then get another train to Wynyard Station and then walk about 700 metres to the Youth Hostel. ** Lunch for Sunday  ** Lunch and snacks (chewing gum is NOT OK!) for the train trip on Sunday. A water bottle (water is best because if it spills it does not create a sticky ** mess ** and soil clothing). ** Clothing  ** Underwear Socks Shorts, Swimmers Pyjamas Shorts/jeans/skirts Shirts Jumper Jacket Handkerchiefs Hat/cap __Covered__, __comfortable__ walking shoes for during the day Casual shoes/thongs for the hostel Plastic bags for dirty shoes and dirty laundry ** Out and about  ** A small daypack Purse/wallet Tiny poncho or spray jacket A4 folder and notepad Pens, pencils and eraser Water bottle Sunglasses Watch Mobile phone Camera? ** Bedding  ** All bedding is provided but you must bring a towel. ** Toiletries  ** Soap Toothbrush and toothpaste Comb/hairbrush Feminine hygiene products Make up, moisturizer, shampoo etc Deodorant (no aerosols!) Sunblock Towel(s) ** Medication if necessary  ** Travel sickness medication Hayfever/allergy medication Pain medication (paracetamol?) ** Entertainment  ** Books/magazines/games iPod/MP Spare batteries ** Other   ** Wallet/purse Mobile phone charger Padlock for room locker ** First Aid  ** (Mr Platts will carry a small first aid kit in his day pack).