It is important to let someone know before you go - leave details of your planned trip with a reliable friend or relative, police, or complete a trip intentions form at the visitor centre at Cradle Mt or Lake St Clair. Use walker registration books to register and deregister your walk. But be aware that these are not checked regularly, and a search will only be mounted if someone reports you as lost or overdue.

It is always wise to carry a first aid kit.

Emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) can be hired (subject to availability) from the Parks and Wildlife Service at Cradle Mt and Lake St Clair and from Service Tasmania in Hobart.

For detailed information on planning your walk and a gear checklist, see our Before you walk.