Jolene Gailitis (Jojo)

Completed: 31 January 2016

  • Start date: 14 December 2015
  • Age When Completed: 37
  • Direction Walked: North to South

General Comments

What an amazing experience! First time hiking ever and I am now addicted. Love the simplicity & freedom of living on the Track. I felt like a big kid on a huge adventure.

Food/Supplies Comments

I sent food parcels to the info centres but could of resupplied at towns.

Favourite Section

Donnelly River to Pemberton.

Highlights

Perth Hills, karri forests, Tingle trees, all the beaches! The beautiful friendly and supportive locals of the track towns. Meeting other hikers.

Personal Reactions

Hardest thing I ever done and also the best walking is the best therapy.

Wildlife

Emus, kangaroos, wallabies, lots of assorted small marsupials, bandicoots, lots of snakes and beautiful birds.

Your Best Equipment

Walking sticks, mozzie dome tent.

Your Worst Equipment

Solar charger. (Get battery ones instead).

Advice for Others

Don’t be in too much of a hurry to finish. Enjoy the journey, you will miss the Track when it is all over!!