Oliver Roenitz

Completed: 2 December, 2024

Start date: 3 November, 2024
Age When Completed: 45
Direction Walked: Northbound

Track Towns and Supplies

How many days did you stay in Track Towns? 6
Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? No
Readily available in track towns without need for mailed resupply boxes.

Your Story or Advice for Others

General Comments
The track was what I hoped it would be: organized and well-marked, showcasing a variety of landscapes in Western Australia. Thoughtful to the needs of thru-hikers.

Your Best Equipment
Trail runners with lightweight ankle gaiters. They don't tire out the feet so you can go further, and the gaiters really help with keeping sand and debris out.

Your Worst Equipment
Hiking pants. Elected to use shorts instead to keep cool.

Advice for Others
Don't pack too much. You don't need as much as you think you do, and packing lighter will help your knees.

Trip Details

How you completed the Bibbulmun Track:

All at once

How many days did it take you to complete the Track? 29
Who did you complete the Track with? With spouse/partner
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? Word of mouth/friends

What did you use to navigate the Track?

App (please specify)
- FarOut, Gaia

Your Experience

Availability of information: Great - Facebook group as also good for current info.
Amount of Wildlife Encountered: Excellent - A wallaby came to visit us at dusk in the Beraking hut, right under the picnic table.

Favourite Section
The Karri forests, soaring tree canopies and all the bird life that goes with it. Red tingles are a close second.

Highlight of your trip
Loved the kangaroos, emus, and possums in DRV