David Elliott (David Elliott )
Completed: 27 September, 2022
- Start date: 26 August, 2022
- Age When Completed: 57
- Direction Walked: Southbound
Track Towns and Supplies
- Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? Yes
- Everything went perfectly. Tourist information centres are fantastic and really helpful.
Your Story or Advice for Others
General CommentsVery good. Huts are such a great asset to make this accessible for lots of people and various skill levels. I think it could do with a lot more markers. I also found a lot of confusion about sourcing accurate information on inlets. Parks seemed to know nothing.
Your Best Equipment
Buff Macpac alpha polartec mid layer. Nitecore Nu25 lite
Your Worst Equipment
Thermarest Neo air uberlite- it’s great but to delicate
Advice for Others
For best experience, pack weight as light as you can. Everything 12 to 14 kg. Allow as much time as you can.
Trip Details
How you completed the Bibbulmun Track:- All at once
- Who did you complete the Track with? Other - Just me
- Was undertaking your hike the PRIMARY/MAIN purpose of your TRAVEL from where you currently live? No
Your Experience
North side of Donnelly. Trees are magnificent.
Highlight of your trip
Finishing! Meeting nice people along the way. Seeing a Quokka and 3 echidnas.