Service staff in other outdoor gear shops take note. I needed to buy, amoung other things, new hiking pants as I'm "now" 93kg my experience from these shops have been awful. I've been totally ignored by shop assistats walking right by me not even saying hello. The outdoor shops in Hobart were the rudest. I even said "Am I invisable?" I've had to wear Target track pants. :-( Not so at Wilderness Shop in Boxhill Vic. As soon as I walked in Nick offerd his services, he listened to what I wanted (Clothes and gear to walk Heysen Trail)and asked appropriate Q's to hone down even further the best product to try. His knowledge of terrain of various walks around Australia is a big asset as he knows how to cater specificly to that. I told him I needed pants. No problems there, he gathered up a great selection, put them in the change room, and I now have 2 pair and 1 pair shorts of Mont pants. I've never ever had this from any other outdoor shop since I've put on weight. As a size 12,14 & 20yrs younger I got plenty of attention. The shoes he recomended have not been off my feet, perfect choice for now and on the trail. Other gear shops have ignored me continualy, the Wilderness shop didn't and now have my money in their till.

Approximate cost: $1,000+

I have been to this Wildnerness Shop a few times in the past. It is a favourite "Haunt" for my bush walking club too and offers us a good range of bushwalking equipment.

Independently own store specialising in camping, bush-walking and rock-climbing equipment. The staff are friendly, passionate, knowledgeable and offer great advice.