Nadine
- Start date: 10 October 2013
- Age When Completed: 31
- Direction Walked: North to South
- Others in Group:
Anuschka Steiner
General Comments
Thanks to all the volunteers doing such a great job in maintaining the facilities
Food/Supplies Comments
Don’t take too much food especially in the beginning.
Being vegetarian we took staples such as pasta, couscous, noodles and soups. Wraps with peanut butter and chocolate spread.
Supply in DRV is poor so please plan ahead
Favourite Section
Walpole to Denmark
Denmark to Albany
Highlights
Reaching the summit of Mt Cooke at 7:30 am in misty and foggy weather. Reaching the Ocean (Mandalay Beach). The wind farm close to Albany.
Personal Reactions
I was absolutely stunned by this experience. Seeing the nature change every day around you but most importantly the personal change and the connection with your surroundings was just magical
Wildlife
We saw lots of different animals and soon I started greeting and talking to them 
Hello Mr Kookaburra, Good morning Mr Kangaroo…
It was beautiful seeing them so close
Your Best Equipment
Sleeping bag liner and thermals, walking sticks from somewhere near White Horse … they supported us until the Southern Terminus
Your Worst Equipment
Sleeping bag which wasn’t warm enough until I bought a liner in Collie
Advice for Others
Don’t take too much food!
Write a diary…. its such a pleasure to be able to write down your thoughts and feelings at the end of a walking day