- Start date: 7 July 2008
- Age When Completed: 57
- Direction Walked: South to North
- Others in Group:
Carol Phillips.
General Comments
I wasn’t expecting such an exceptional experience. I started with minimal experience really but both of us had a great attitude even though we were often cold, wet and tired.
Food/Supplies Comments
Our food was prepared and dried by Carol’s husband . There was just not enough so when we hit Walpole we were ready to eat all the steak and veg we could find.
Favourite Section
Too hard. Favourite campsite Dog Pool, sections Gardner to Northcliffe.
Highlights
1, Sitting on top of Mt Mooke looking back realizing how far we have come.
2, Walking into and through a cyclone.
3, Meeting people with real knowledge.
Personal Reactions
I left as I had lived with a head full of plans, projects and ideals.I hit the Track and for the fist time in my life my mind was still.
Wildlife
Too many pigs. Beautiful birds, a few kangaroos, 1 snake, 2 lizards, 1 little marsupial mouse, 1 quenda.
Your Best Equipment
Walking poles, soft sleeping bag inner, lightweight tent.
Your Worst Equipment
Heavyish sleeping bag.
Advice for Others
Good shoes, clean sock. Check your feet each night. Get out early and enjoy each day. Be very limiting in what you take. Have organized back up when you need it.