Rodney George Hanson (Rod Hanson)

Completed: 11 May 2019

  • Start date: 24 January 2015
  • Age When Completed: 72
  • Direction Walked: Sectional
  • Others in Group:

    Nil

General Comments

Walked by myself. But met some very interesting people along the track. Both men & women. All very friendly.

Food/Supplies Comments

Doing section to section of track had no food drops just carried what I needed. At least day pack gets lighter after a days food is taken out.

Favourite Section

I liked all the track as it changes between different types of country. This is a good thing as you never know what is over the next ridge. I liked the forest around the Donnelly River.

Highlights

Stop at the Donnelly River Village.  It was cold and the hot meal in front of the open fire was perfect.

Personal Reactions

Was excited to start walk 7.  Was glad to finish the year before my 73 birthday. Loved the challenging days as well the nice leisure walking days

Wildlife

Black cockatoos, kangaroos and on last leg saw 3 tiger snakes.

Your Best Equipment

A good sleeping bag

Your Worst Equipment

Weight of food.

Advice for Others

Just give it a go. It’s worth the walk.
Take photos and to share with everyone when you do get back just to prove it is wonderful out on the track.