- Start date: 5 April 2012
- Age When Completed: 65
- Direction Walked: South to North
General Comments
Great trip- beautiful views, many interesting people in and at the huts. Renovated huts were a great improvement.
Food/Supplies Comments
Could not have done it without re-supply trip by wife Penny (did it herself E-E 2009)
Favourite Section
Giant to Frankland
Highlights
My soldier son Paddy flew in as a complete surprise and walked with me from Seven Day Road to Donnelly River
Personal Reactions
Gratitude for all my wife’s support
Wildlife
Only one tiger snake, numerous grey roos - surprisingly few birds
Your Best Equipment
-6 C sleeping bag ( Paddy Pallin)
Your Worst Equipment
Belted trousers
Advice for Others
Break each day into small sections and don’t think how far tomorrow is!!!