- Start date: 5 April 2007
- Age When Completed: 64
- Direction Walked: Double End-to-End
- Others in Group:
Wendy Nelson, Charmaine Harris.
General Comments
A great walk, met great people along the track, fantastic views. Great hospitality in the towns along the way. Overall fitness greatly improved. Many challenges but conquered them all.
Food/Supplies Comments
Prepared our own food drops. Supplies in towns generally adequate.
Favourite Section
Coastal.
Highlights
Not having to stop going up a single hill. Seeing the native animals. Observing the weather patterns in the sky. Arriving in the towns along the way.
Personal Reactions
I felt it was a great walk. Very spiritual journey. Loved meeting people and seeing the views.
Wildlife
12 snakes - one was dead. A dead whale, dead dolphin, dead fox. Live seals, kangaroos, emus, frogs, quokka, quenda and a feral pig.
Your Best Equipment
Gas Trangia
Your Worst Equipment
Backpack - it was very comfortable, but the straps kept losing their tension.
Advice for Others
Just Do it!