Donald Hill (Kerry & Don)

Completed: 21 October 2006

  • Start date: 19 August 2006
  • Age When Completed: 61
  • Direction Walked: North to South
  • Others in Group:

    Kerry Hill

General Comments

Loved being in the bush, seeing the variety of wildflowers and changing vegetation.  The beach walks were challenging but the cliff top views were spectacular.

Food/Supplies Comments

We were able to buy food supplies at the towns along the track.

Favourite Section

Walpole to Denmark.

Highlights

Being chased by an emu.

Personal Reactions

A challenge to finish the track despite blistered feet and tripping over.

Wildlife

Bird calls in the forest.  Kangaroos, robins, wrens, snakes, bandicoots, emus.

Your Best Equipment

Sleeping bag.

Your Worst Equipment

My boots.

Advice for Others

Restrict the weight in your backpack,  Don’t carry anything you don’t really need.