- Start date: 3 July 2009
- Age When Completed: 58
- Direction Walked: North to South
General Comments
I had 11 consecutive solitary days, (not counting the towns) when I saw no one on the Track or at the campsites. All up 32 nights on my own.
Food/Supplies Comments
Gas cannisters were sometimes hard to obtain, I sent dried food on ahead.
Favourite Section
Hard to pick but my favourite shelter was at Franklands.
Highlights
Every minute of every day on the Track was a highlight, even the hail.
Personal Reactions
Missed my family but I could do it all again tomorrow.
Wildlife
Roos, emus, bandicoot, red & black tailed cockatoos - only one snake.
Your Best Equipment
I used everything I had taken (except the 1st aid kit fortunately). A pack liner is indispensable.
Your Worst Equipment
None, I took everything I needed and nothing I didn’t.
Advice for Others
Only carry outside your pack those items you can afford to lose. It looks “daggy”. For comfort use a proper bush walking pack. Travel packs are just a hands free suitcase. Ditch the poncho - I saw 2 shredded by the wind.