- Start date: 25 September 2009
- Age When Completed: 54
- Direction Walked: Sectional
General Comments
Three sectional walk as per attached spreadsheet.
Food/Supplies Comments
Prepared all food supplies before departure, posted ahead food parcels to major rest day towns.
Favourite Section
Donnelly River Village to Pemberton.
Highlights
First view of Southern Ocean & Chatham Island when walking south from Woolbales to Mandalay Beach.
Wildlife
Much of the wildlife is very shy and keeps its distance.
Your Best Equipment
Walking poles - would not leave home without them.
Advice for Others
Preparation is the key to a successful walk. Must do many kilometres before to build up your general endurance levels, in particular your feet and legs.