- Start date: 21 September 2019
- Age When Completed: 48
- Direction Walked: North to South
- Others in Group:
Hayden, Logan
General Comments
I feel so lucky to have been able to complete this amazing walk with my boys (13) and (15). It was such a privilege to be able to get this amount of time off work to be able to complete the track. Thank you to all the people who are involved in maintaining this fantastic walk.
Food/Supplies Comments
The visitors centers were amazing. They were fantastic about receiving our parcels and holding them for us. One amazing lady at Dwellingup even delivered our parcel to our accommodation when she finished work! Australia Post let us down though, one of our two parcels sent to Collie didnt arrive on time even though they were sent very early. Lucky there were plenty of supplies available to buy in Collie.
Favourite Section
Several Favorites
Reaching Donnelly River Village and seeing the Kari trees for the first time.
The Tingle trees around Walpole, amazing!
Reaching the coast and and enjoying the massive storm and seeing the wild southern while at West Cape Howe.
Highlights
It was unexpected to meet so many fantastic, like minded people and get the opportunity to spend time together and enjoy the chance to speak and make new friends.
I also enjoyed the amazingly loud bird songs at 5am in the Kari forests.
Personal Reactions
For me the track was timeless. I was free from the day to day busyness of life. There was only today, how far we will walk tomorrow, and when do we get to the next town for some “town food”, a bed and a shower.
Wildlife
Plenty!
Echidnas, Emus, Kangaroos, Lizards, Pigs (one angry one while walking at night) FLYS!!! various rats like marsupials, less birds than I thought there would be, and of course many snakes (30-40)
Your Best Equipment
Sea to Summit, Ether lite sleeping mat. Super comfy!
Your Worst Equipment
One water filter between three made for slow refills. We ended up not treating the water at all.
Advice for Others
Stop thinking about it, pick a date and do it!
You wont regret it!