Auston Rotheram

Completed: 6 October, 2022

Start date: 4 September, 2022
Age When Completed: 64
Direction Walked: Southbound

Track Towns and Supplies

Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? Yes
Plenty of good resupply options along the track - even for Veggies. I didn't do supply drops and there were no issues.

Your Story or Advice for Others

General Comments
A great walk - that showcases the best of what remains of the South West. The Foundation, WA government, and Parks work together beautifully for an iconic walk.

Your Best Equipment
Lightweight everything. Good carbon walking poles. Combination of light running rain jacket and poncho-tarp was fantastic.

Your Worst Equipment
Too many clothes initially - half of which were posted home before mid point. Long pants were not needed - good shorts and gaiters do the trick.

Advice for Others
Load up a heavy pack and do three or four day-long back-to- back walks around hills and preferably in rain to iron out any gear/body issues. Even in October it can get really cold at night in the shelters - light puffer jacket (Tassie Tux) and beanie are musts.

Trip Details

How you completed the Bibbulmun Track:

All at once

Who did you complete the Track with? Solo (primarily)
Was undertaking your hike the PRIMARY/MAIN purpose of your TRAVEL from where you currently live? No

Your Experience

Favourite Section
Pingerup Plains were pretty special but so were all the other sections.

Highlight of your trip
Meeting brilliant, clever, caring and thoughtful young people. I am sure now our future is in good hands.