Outdoor Equipment Hire & Transport
Going hiking but don't have the gear? We have packs, tents, sleeping bags, waterproof jackets & more - everything you will need to get outdoors.
Who We Are – Wild Island Adventures
At Wild Island Adventures, Justin and Lorraine combine a lifetime of Tasmanian knowledge with a passion for outdoor adventure to deliver one of the most trusted hiking gear hire services in Tasmania. With backgrounds in skydiving, snowboarding, mountain biking, rock climbing and more, they understand exactly what quality equipment you need to stay safe and comfortable in Tasmania’s rugged conditions.
Today, their focus is simple—providing premium, trail-tested hiking gear hire for the Overland Track and Tasmania’s top hiking destinations. Every piece of equipment has been carefully selected and tested in real Tasmanian conditions, ensuring you have reliable, lightweight, and high-performance gear for your adventure.
Whether you're walking the iconic Overland Track, exploring Cradle Mountain, or heading to Lake St Clair, Wild Island Adventures makes it easy with flexible and affordable Tasmania hiking gear hire packages, including tents, sleeping systems, packs, and essential safety equipment.
To complement their gear hire service, Justin and Lorraine also offer reliable hiker transport across Tasmania, helping you get to and from key trailheads with ease. From Overland Track transfers to custom transport options, everything is designed to support a smooth and stress-free hiking experience.
There is nothing better than the Tasmanian outdoors and it is great to have a specialised service focused on one goal—making hiking in Tasmania easier, lighter, and more accessible through high-quality gear hire and local expertise.
Sustainability & Positive Impact
Sustainable Adventure Tourism in Tasmania
At Wild Island Adventure Hire, sustainability is more than a business practice—it is a commitment to protecting Tasmania's unique natural environments while helping more people experience them responsibly.
Every year, thousands of visitors travel to Tasmania to explore world-renowned walking destinations including the Overland Track, Three Capes Track, Bay of Fires, Cradle Mountain, Freycinet National Park, Walls of Jerusalem and the South Coast Track. Our mission is to make these experiences more accessible, affordable and environmentally responsible through quality hiking equipment hire, transport services and expert local advice.
By encouraging equipment reuse, reducing unnecessary purchases, supporting shared transport options and promoting responsible hiking practices, Wild Island Adventure Hire helps minimise environmental impacts while creating memorable outdoor experiences.
Reducing Waste Through Equipment Reuse
One of the most significant ways we contribute to sustainability is through our equipment hire model.
Many visitors travel to Tasmania for a single hiking holiday and would otherwise need to purchase expensive outdoor equipment that may only be used once or twice. By providing access to quality gear on a rental basis, we help reduce the demand for unnecessary consumption and minimise waste.
Hiking backpacks
Safety and hiking accessories
Every piece of equipment is inspected, cleaned, maintained and repaired wherever possible to maximise its lifespan. Extending the life of outdoor gear reduces the environmental impact associated with manufacturing, packaging and transporting new products.
Supporting Low-Impact Travel
Transport is a significant contributor to tourism-related emissions.
Wild Island Adventure Hire helps reduce vehicle movements by providing shared transfer services to popular hiking destinations throughout Tasmania.
Rather than multiple vehicles travelling to the same trailheads, our transfer services allow visitors to travel together in a single vehicle.
This helps reduce:
Road congestion
Fuel consumption
Parking pressures
Environmental impacts in sensitive wilderness areas
Our transport services support hikers travelling to and from destinations including:
Devonport
Other major hiking locations
Through efficient transport planning and shared passenger services, we help visitors access Tasmania's wilderness in a more sustainable way.
Encouraging Responsible Hiking Practices
Tasmania's wilderness areas are among the most pristine environments in Australia.
Protecting these landscapes requires a shared commitment from visitors, operators and land managers.
Wild Island Adventure Hire actively encourages responsible outdoor recreation by providing practical advice and education to customers before they begin their adventures.
We promote:
Leave No Trace principles
Responsible waste management
Staying on designated tracks
Respecting wildlife
Safe hiking practices
Appropriate gear selection
Environmental awareness
By helping hikers prepare properly, we reduce the likelihood of environmental damage and improve visitor safety.
Making Tasmania's Wilderness More Accessible
We believe Tasmania's iconic landscapes should be accessible to as many people as possible.
Purchasing specialist hiking equipment can be expensive and often discourages people from participating in outdoor experiences.
Our hire services remove this barrier by providing affordable access to quality equipment without the need for significant upfront investment.
This benefits:
Interstate visitors
International travellers
First-time hikers
Students
Families
Budget-conscious adventurers
By lowering the financial barriers to participation, we help more people connect with nature and experience Tasmania's extraordinary landscapes.
Supporting Regional Tasmania
Tourism plays an important role in regional communities across Tasmania.
By helping visitors access hiking destinations throughout the state, Wild Island Adventure Hire contributes to local businesses, accommodation providers, cafes, transport operators and tourism experiences.
Visitors using our services frequently travel beyond major population centres and spend time in regional destinations including:
Cradle Valley
Lake St Clair
Freycinet
Bay of Fires
Central Highlands
Western Tasmania
This supports local economies and helps distribute tourism benefits across a wider range of communities.
Our pickup and drop-off locations in:
Launceston
Devonport
Hobart
allow visitors to access equipment conveniently while encouraging longer stays and greater exploration of Tasmania.
Maintaining Quality Equipment
Sustainability also means maintaining and caring for the resources we already have.
Rather than treating equipment as disposable, we invest considerable effort into cleaning, inspecting and repairing gear between hires.
This includes:
Equipment inspections
Cleaning programs
Minor repairs
Replacement of worn components
Product lifecycle management
Extending equipment life reduces waste and ensures customers receive reliable, high-quality gear for their adventures.
Sustainability Through Shared Experiences
One piece of equipment can support many adventures.
A backpack, tent or sleeping bag that may otherwise sit unused for most of the year can instead help hundreds of visitors experience Tasmania's wilderness.
This shared-use model is one of the most effective ways to reduce resource consumption while increasing access to outdoor recreation.
Through equipment hire and transport services, Wild Island Adventure Hire promotes a practical circular economy approach where products are used efficiently and responsibly.
[IMAGE 8: Customers collecting gear and preparing for their hike]
Looking to the Future
Wild Island Adventure Hire is committed to continually improving its environmental and social impact.
As Tasmania's leading specialist hiking equipment hire provider, we recognise the importance of protecting the natural environments that make our business possible.
Our ongoing focus includes:
Extending equipment lifespan
Supporting shared transport solutions
Encouraging responsible tourism
Improving visitor education
Increasing access to nature
Supporting regional communities
By helping visitors explore Tasmania sustainably today, we can help ensure these remarkable landscapes remain protected and accessible for future generations.
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Hiking Gear Hire
Overland Track Transfers
Ben Lomond Shuttle
Overland Track Equipment Hire
Three Capes Track Information
Bay of Fires Hiking Information
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