Kerry Ochtman (Kerry)
Completed: 8 September, 2024
- Start date: 23 July, 2024
- Age When Completed: 56
- Direction Walked: Southbound
Track Towns and Supplies
- How many days did you stay in Track Towns? 5
- Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? No
- I did too many food drops. Most towns have good supplies. Plenty of local delicacies to be had on the way.
- Dwellingup
- Pemberton
- Northcliffe
- Walpole
- Denmark
- Albany
Your Story or Advice for Others
Your Best EquipmentMy trekking poles and sleeping setup
Your Worst Equipment
Rain pants, only because they got torn apart at the bottom of the legs
Advice for Others
If you go in the wet season be prepared.
Trip Details
How you completed the Bibbulmun Track:- All at once
- How many days did it take you to complete the Track? 49
- 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? Yes
- What first prompted you to walk the Bibbulmun Track? Word of mouth/friends
- BT Maps
- BT Guidebooks
Your Experience
- Availability of information: Excellent
- Amount of Wildlife Encountered: Great - Emu with chicks
The Southern section for the scenery and the wildflowers.
Highlight of your trip
A shelter each night. Meeting other walkers.