Heath Marshall (Heath)

Completed: 23 May 2006

  • Start date: 3 April 2006
  • Age When Completed: 26
  • Direction Walked: North to South

General Comments

Totally awesome, can’t wait to take my gorgeous girlfriend out on the track and show just how beautiful it all is.

Food/Supplies Comments

Pasta in a packet. Rice in a packet, eaten straight from the packet without cooking.

Favourite Section

Walpole to Peaceful Bay.

Highlights

Reaching Albany. First glimpse of the ocean, misty morning at Blackwood, sunset at Woolbales, sunrise at Lake Maringup.

Personal Reactions

Loneliness, fear, sadness, determination, elation, serenity, a sense of companionship with fellow walkers.

Wildlife

Emus, kangaroos.

Your Best Equipment

Gas stove.

Your Worst Equipment

New fangled Trangia.

Advice for Others

Prepare for the trip. Train by ‘‘walking in” your boots with a pack on, before commencing your end to end.