Geert
- Start date: 27 June 2021
- Age When Completed: 63
- Direction Walked: North to South
- Others in Group:
Solo
General Comments
Great walk - if a little wet -
Fantastic shelters and route
Food/Supplies Comments
Did food drops in Dwellingup, Collie and Pemberton and should have had an extra drop further down. But supplies in track towns were good
Favourite Section
Northcliffe to Walpole
Highlights
Seeing my first ever whale playing in the ocean out of Long Point. Being able to sketch the entire journey
Personal Reactions
Started walking and rolling my ankle which kept on rolling for most of the walk. But started to manage this better towards the eend when fitness had improved
Wildlife
wallabies, kangaroos, feral pigs, quokka, a few unknowns, dugite, lizards, many birds
Your Best Equipment
A new Mont -7 sleeping bag
Your Worst Equipment
My Scaropa boots had a half worn profile and I took a punt but walked without any profile towards the end. leaking air mattress
Advice for Others
If you want peace on the trail don’t go during school holidays. Don’t over prepare this excellent walk. Just go!