- Start date: 31 October 2013
- Age When Completed: 33
- Direction Walked: North to South
General Comments
Had some clothing stolen (possum? bush rat?) at Possum Springs, tripped on numerous logs and had a near hypothermic episode after getting drenched and developing temporary numbness in my hands but otherwise a thoroughly enjoyable experience!
Food/Supplies Comments
Cous cous works wll - got by on only three medium gas cartridges.
Favourite Section
Forests and rivers south of Dwellingup
Highlights
Finally reaching coast and seeing Souther Ocean for the first time. Views from Helena and Waalegh campsites. Seeing blue wrens.
Personal Reactions
A lot of solitude. Surprised by 15 Baptists one night. A lot of strange characters who seem to live on the Track.
Wildlife
10 snakes.
Your Best Equipment
Air mattress - effort to inflate buy oh so comfy.
Your Worst Equipment
Useless excuse of raincoat.
Advice for Others
Son’t follow my lead and decide a pack cover is a needless luxury. Bring a tent to save your sanity when the flies attack. Worth flying from the USA just to do this Track - a unique way of seeing something of Australia.