Don’t forget to take: 1) Enough water (ideally at least 3 l) 2) Food for the whole day 3) Sunscreen (New Zealand’s sun is very strong) 3) Sunglasses 4) Hat or cap 5) Waterproof jacket/Raingear 6) Several layers 7) Hiking shoes/boots 8) First Aid Kit 9) Mobile phone with a map 10) Hiking poles (if you have them, they will be handy)