- Start date: 20 August 2010
- Age When Completed: 20
- Direction Walked: North to South
General Comments
Loved the solitude. Camped most nights. Went swimming nearly every day in the ocean in coastal section. Worst bit Dookanelly hill at the end of double, in rain arghhh!
Food/Supplies Comments
Ate a green apple everyday. Ate about a kilo of almonds each week. Craved fresh fruit and vegies and would also stock up in towns and have a heavy pack for a few days.
Favourite Section
Walpole to Albany.
Highlights
Seeing the ocean for the first time at Mandalay Beach. Starting to walk early morning, seeing wildlife then the beautiful sunrise sunsets over the valley at Blackwood campsite .
Personal Reactions
Weather - perfect only 2 days of rain . Blue skies most of the trip.
Wildlife
Echidna, joeys, emus, whales in Albany.
Your Best Equipment
Gortex jacket.
Advice for Others
Its possible to make dinner, write in journal then have swim where ever you can. Have breaky, pack up your bag, all without leaving your sleeping bag!