Fred Worthington

Completed: 10 April 2012

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Fred Worthington
  • Start date: 1 March 2012
  • Age When Completed: 60
  • Direction Walked: North to South
  • Others in Group:

    Brian McAuliffe

General Comments

see email 10/7/2012

Food/Supplies Comments

Porridge, nutbars,dried biscuits with cheese or peanut spread, pasta with tuna or chicken, golden valley fruit. No alcohol!

Favourite Section

Views from Mt Cooke, Mt Hallowell and the coast sections. Camping out between huts in the bush and enjoying the morning walk 6-9am when the wildlife seemed to be more active

Personal Reactions

see email - great satisfaction in finishing

Wildlife

Kangaroos, snakes, galas, feral pigs, possums, feral cats, racehorse goannas, etc

Your Best Equipment

Boots

Your Worst Equipment

Bag design, carried too much weight 20-23kg

Advice for Others

Plan well, single sleeve bag with very wide straps, carry not more then 18kg