Andrew MacGregor (Nyami Nyami)

Completed: 13 September 2023

  • Start date: 26 July 2023
  • Age When Completed: 51
  • Direction Walked: North to South
  • Others in Group:

    Solo

General Comments

Life changing adventure. Loved it

Food/Supplies Comments

I cooked and dehydrated all my own meals and posted resupply packs to the visitor centres in the track towns

Favourite Section

The south coast from Walpole through to Albany. It did help that the weather was really good during this time.

Highlights

So many.
Walking off Mt Wells in the mist, watching seals play in the sea near Peaceful Bay, my barefoot walk along Mazzelotti beach. I could go on and on

The weight loss has been huge, so pleased, I needed it(my pants even fell down one day)

Personal Reactions

I came off track yesterday and am still processing.
I am not the same person that started seven weeks ago and am embraceing the changes so far

Wildlife

Brilliant. Loads of roos, saw at least 15 brush wallaby, dolphins, whales, seals, quenda, possums and snakes.

The bird life was incredible

Came across two herds of feral pigs and even a feral cat.  Lots of cat prints on the southern section of the track

Your Best Equipment

My trusty Leki poles. Helped me all the way.
Special mention for my Hoka Speedgoat 5 trail runner shoes. Not one blister on the trip

Your Worst Equipment

My camp clothing pants. They were just not warm enough

Advice for Others

Get out there and do it! One night or sixty three, it doesn’t matter