- Start date: 30 August 2013
- Age When Completed: 48
- Direction Walked: North to South
- Others in Group:
Marita Johnson, Sue Lee
General Comments
A great experience, despite hiking during the wettest September on record.
Food/Supplies Comments
We dehydrated our own meals and fruit and organised food drops in advance. we were glad we had done this as town supplies were very limited.
Favourite Section
Walpole to Denmark
Highlights
First view of coast at Mandalay bay.
Tingle Forest.
Abundance of Wildflowers.
Personal Reactions
It was amazing to walk on such a well maintained and clean track. I think the volounteers do an incredable job
Wildlife
Kangaroos, snakes, bush pig, whales, emus, birds, lizards
Your Best Equipment
Toss up between poles and jetboil.
Your Worst Equipment
Boots. I had to change them after two weeks due to a stress fracture.
Advice for Others
Preparation, travel as light as you can, don’t doubt your ability - just do it!