John Colby

Completed: 11 October 2012

  • Start date: 16 August 2012
  • Age When Completed: 68
  • Direction Walked: North to South

General Comments

Great walk - it’s so good to feel so fit.

Food/Supplies Comments

Fine - except North Bannister (3 way Roadhouse).

Favourite Section

DRV - Beavis and even better Long Point to Peaceful Bay.

Highlights

Long Point along the high section early morning in light rain - beautiful.

Wildlife

Varied from section to section - great. NB snakes seemed to get bigger as I headed south.

Your Best Equipment

Varied depending what I was doing:
Preparing food - gas cooker (pocket rocket).
Walking - walking poles.
Sleeping - Sped sleeping mat.

Your Worst Equipment

All good.

Advice for Others

Keep your pack weight down.