- Start date: 2 September 2023
- Age When Completed: 67
- Direction Walked: North to South
General Comments
Impressed with the whole track Grateful for the huts
Food/Supplies Comments
26 food boxes posted from Qld and 8 bounce parcels posted All safely delivered by Australia Post. Glad I had the majority of my food sent over as some track towns had limited options
Favourite Section
Section 8 Walpole to Denmark BUT the whole walk is a favourite
Highlights
Flowers / Southern Ocean / walkers on the track
Personal Reactions
So happy to have completed the whole track wonderful memories
Wildlife
Expected to see more wildlife - maybe the earlier walkers saw more
Your Best Equipment
Hard to say - no blisters = good boots and socks / dry in tent = good tent / comfortable mattress / comfortable backpack = able to carry a heavy pack / hiking brolley = dry in a heavy downpour
Your Worst Equipment
Old solar charger - heavy and did not have enough charge
Advice for Others
For older folk a rest day in each track town