Franka Bruchmann (Franka)
Completed: 26 May, 2023
Franka
- Start date: 10 April, 2023
- Age When Completed: 22
- Direction Walked: Northbound
Track Towns and Supplies
- Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? Yes
- We bought food as we went - in the track towns. For the last section (Dwellingup to Kalamunda) we got ourselves an trail angel (Robin) , who was just lovely and courteous. We met her at sullivans Rock.
Your Story or Advice for Others
General CommentsBeautiful track, absolutely unique with the shelters + toilets, which is perfect for the first long distance walk
Your Best Equipment
Our trangia! May be heavy, but we loved the two pots, which made it possible to cook meals with variety and to eat at the same time
Your Worst Equipment
The 7m clothes line, we used it and the length was good, but it was annoying, too. It got tangled up a lot.
Advice for Others
Don't bother to get yourself an Track angel, they are very kind and helpful. Speak to other hikers you meet, ask them about food spots or any recommendations or how they solve some "problems" you might have, you won't be disappointed Go to the Karri valley Resort for a Breakfast or a buffet on weekends (even if it means +2km - it's worth it)
Trip Details
How you completed the Bibbulmun Track:- All at once
- Who did you complete the Track with? Other - Lukas
- Was undertaking your hike the PRIMARY/MAIN purpose of your TRAVEL from where you currently live? No
Your Experience
Peaceful Bay (because of the Fish & Chips) to Giants to Woolbales - very nice hopping between dunes and karri forest
Highlight of your trip
"Swimming" at Mandalay Beach Every food at the track towns' diners and restaurants Canoeing Breakfast buffet at Karri Forest Resort Every kangoroo and wallabi we saw Climbing the Gloucester tree Hot chocolate and marshmallows at the fire pit Meeting other hikers, especially Bob