Barbara Jolley (Barbara Jolley)

Completed: 31 October 2023

  • Start date: 3 September 2023
  • Age When Completed: 65
  • Direction Walked: North to South
  • Others in Group:

    Rosie, Eillen, Dick

General Comments

Loved the track. Highly recommend everyone to do this. What a delight to have thisinAustralia

Food/Supplies Comments

Resupplied at track towns. Would recommend to do food drops and just topping up in track towns

Favourite Section

Mt Cooke
Arrived at the coast

Highlights

Orchids, discovering and searching for them. Meeting like minded people along the way. The diversity and beauty of the landscape

Personal Reactions

This was the most challenging walk I have ever done,mostly due to heavy backpack, but the rewards made it all worthwhile

Wildlife

Family of emus, kangaroos, snakes

Your Best Equipment

Poles are your best friend!!
Tent

Your Worst Equipment

Sleeping mat sprung a leak and had to spend several “hard” nights before I could replace it

Advice for Others

Just do it! Enjoy!