- Start date: 15 April 2008
- Age When Completed: 25
- Direction Walked: South to North
General Comments
There were a lot of ups and downs on the track as well as in my mood. But all in all it was a fantastic and unforgetable experience.
Food/Supplies Comments
2 min noodles are useless, no energy. I carried rice, normal noodles and couscous, tuna, tomato paste, stock cubes, dried fruit, milk powder, a lot of sweets and muesli.
Favourite Section
The best eye catchers are between Albany and Walpole (ocean) and from Mt Cooke (hills).
Highlights
Falling trees at Giants overnight, heavy sea at Mazzoletti Beach, Irwin Inlet crossing, sunrise at Rame Head and Mt Vincent, fresh food at Nerang (met 2 day walkers), the amazing birdlife.
Personal Reactions
Weak, strong, absolutely happy, depressive, angry with myself, hungry.
Wildlife
Kangaroos, emus, quokkas, mice (I hate them), some snakes, uncountable birds, fish, a tame cat at Boarding House, scorpion, ants, spiders.
Your Best Equipment
Backpack.
Your Worst Equipment
Gas stove (nearly exploded).
Advice for Others
Pack light, no 2 min noodles, no sport shoes, take your time to reckon your surroundings, take your rubbish with you and aluminium doesn’t burn in the fire.