Thomas Simpson

Completed: 14 June 2023

  • Start date: 19 April 2023
  • Age When Completed: 28
  • Direction Walked: North to South

General Comments

44 days on the track, 13 days off. Had to spend a week off the track in Collie after the worst blisters of my life!

Food/Supplies Comments

Ate the same thing for dinner every night on track. In hindsight, some variety would have been great.

Favourite Section

South Coast, Walpole to Albany.

Highlights

Stunning views in the Darling Range, a near-dry Pingerup Plain, seeing the ocean after so long in the forest.

Personal Reactions

Such a varied and unforgettable experience. The city seems so loud now after the quiet out on the track.

Wildlife

1 echidna, 2 snakes, 1 feral pig, 1 feral cat, loads of kangaroos and emus.

Your Best Equipment

Woollen toe socks.

Your Worst Equipment

Sleeping pad.

Advice for Others

Talk to others and learn along the way.