Megan Butterworth (Meg & Cam)
Completed: 24 July, 2020
Meg & Cam
- Start date: 30 May, 2020
- Age When Completed: 28
- Direction Walked: Southbound
Track Towns and Supplies
- Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? Yes
- We had a go at dehydrating our meals in advance and were really impressed with the results, I recommend giving it a go. For coffee lovers, I highly recommend using 'Coffee Mate' instead of powdered milk, you will never go back! We posted our resupply packages to track towns via Australia Post but if we did it again we would send to Visitor Centres as their opening hours are far more flexible.
Your Story or Advice for Others
General CommentsWhat an amazing and diverse track! Thank you to all the volunteers who help maintain such an incredible resource, I'm so grateful.
Your Best Equipment
The warm and cosy sleeping bag that my partner custom made for me.
Advice for Others
Walk at your own pace and back yourself every step of the way.
Trip Details
How you completed the Bibbulmun Track:- All at once
- Who did you complete the Track with? Other - Cameron Wycherley
- Was undertaking your hike the PRIMARY/MAIN purpose of your TRAVEL from where you currently live? No
- What first prompted you to walk the Bibbulmun Track? Other
Your Experience
I loved the Darling Range, characterised by a mix of jarrahs, marris and grass trees, and especially loved the views from the top of Mt Cooke and Mt Wells. I also loved the Denmark to Albany section and was blown away by the coastal views.
Highlight of your trip
Walking into William Bay campsite after an absolute howler of a day and realizing that perspective is everything. We contended with heavy downpours and strong coastal winds all day while we walked steep dunes and waded through Parry's Inlet. It felt freezing cold and my hands were red, swollen and oozing liquid from blisters I'd acquired a few days earlier, but I was laughing and smiling all day, reminding myself that this was the stuff 'track legends' are made of. By the time we reached camp I felt so accomplished and proud, and was blown away by the panoramic views at the top of the lookout.