Colin Bidwell (Colin (Pom))

Completed: 27 October 2002

  • Start date: 20 September 2002
  • Age When Completed: 64
  • Direction Walked: North to South

General Comments

The Bibbulmun Track Accommodation Services Guide, could perhaps give telephone numbers of Tourist Information Offices.

Food/Supplies Comments

Had food drops at 10 points, supplemented by food purchased in the towns.

Favourite Section

Balingup to Northcliffe.

Highlights

The overall beauty of the walk are the trees, the shrubs.

Personal Reactions

I was amazed at the speed which the forest regenerates after a fire (particularly noticeable between Torbay & Hidden Valley.

Wildlife

Kangaroos, snakes, emus, birds (wonderful).

Your Best Equipment

Walking poles.

Your Worst Equipment

Backpack.

Advice for Others

Get the telephone numbers of Tourist Information Centres in the towns you are passing through.  They can provide a great deal of information regarding “soft beds” & food availability.