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Our trips are designed for a range of experience levels, from people who have never been overnight hiking before to more experienced hikers looking for a fun weekend adventure. Each trip will have its own difficulty rating and requirements.
Nope! Our trips are designed to help people get started, and we'll provide all the information you need before your hike. Just make sure you check the experience and fitness requirements for your chosen trip.
Absolutely not. In fact, we encourage you to come solo! A big part of Feral is creating a social environment where you can meet new people and hopefully leave with a few new hiking besties.
Nope! Everyone is welcome at Feral, regardless of gender. Our community is for anyone who wants to get outside, meet good people and embrace their wild side.
Feral is primarily geared towards adults aged 18+, with most of our community likely to be in their 20s–40s. That said, we welcome anyone 18+ who enjoys getting outdoors, meeting new people and trying something a little outside their comfort zone. Our hikes are open to all genders and experience levels, with each trip having its own fitness and difficulty requirements.

No! That's one of the reasons Feral exists. We offer an All-Inclusive Gear option on selected trips, giving you access to essential equipment without needing to purchase everything upfront.
Refer to the Gear Access Program Page under the About section.
Some tents in our All-Inclusive option are twin-share. Sharing a tent means carrying a little less, and it's also a pretty good way to make a new hiking bestie.

We run guided overnight adventures across some of Australia's most beautiful national parks and wilderness areas. New trips and destinations will be added as Feral grows.
Each trip has its own difficulty rating, distance and elevation profile. You'll find the key details on each individual trip page so you can choose an adventure that's right for you.
You don't need to be an elite athlete, but overnight hiking is physically demanding. You should be comfortable walking for several hours while carrying a backpack. Check the fitness requirements for your specific trip and make sure you're prepared for the distance, terrain and elevation.
We keep groups relatively small so the experience stays social, personal and manageable on the trail. The maximum group size will vary depending on the trip.
Safety comes first. If weather conditions or other circumstances make a trip unsafe, the itinerary may be changed, postponed or cancelled. We'll communicate any changes as early as possible.
We hike as a group and won't leave you behind. Our guides will manage the pace and make decisions based on the group's ability and the conditions on the day.

Meal inclusions vary by trip and will be outlined on the individual trip page and in your pre-hike information.
We always recommend bringing snacks to fuel you between meals. Suitable snacks may include muesli bars, fruit, chocolate and lollies.
Yes. You'll provide your dietary requirements and allergies during the booking process, and we'll do our best to accommodate them. Please let us know about any requirements as early as possible.
Please bring your own spoon or fork.
Feral provides the shared camp kitchen equipment required for the trip where specified.

Transport varies between trips. Check the individual trip page to see whether transport is included or available.
Yes, where the trip allows it. Details about parking and meeting at the trailhead will be provided before your hike.

Your safety is our priority. All Feral guides are Wilderness First Aid trained and carry a well-stocked, maintained first aid kit, along with emergency communication devices including a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB).
We have emergency and incident management procedures in place for every trip. Depending on the nature and severity of an injury or incident, it may be managed on the trail, require a change to our planned route, or require emergency evacuation.
We’re fortunate to have access to comprehensive emergency services across Australia, including helicopter retrieval where required for serious or life-threatening injuries. Our guides are equipped to contact these services when necessary.
You’re welcome to bring your own first aid kit and emergency communication device. We also strongly recommend travel or adventure insurance that includes ambulance and emergency evacuation cover, as you may be responsible for costs associated with your own medical treatment or evacuation.