tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952795013415598058.post5580765575817300859..comments2024-02-21T16:07:10.237+10:30Comments on Notes from a Trail Head: The beach that inspiredJezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04321045130627996084noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952795013415598058.post-27790463820275136662009-12-24T15:12:11.530+10:302009-12-24T15:12:11.530+10:30I just finished the entire walk on 21 Dec 2009 and...I just finished the entire walk on 21 Dec 2009 and Yes it is hard! That was OK as I do a lot of hard walks but as this is sold as a stroll it probably catches many people unprepared. I had a day of 32c, 40c and a full day of rain however by reading blogs like this I was expecting anything. Most important TAKE A FLY NET! they are shockingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952795013415598058.post-57841161061988703032009-12-06T07:08:44.464+10:302009-12-06T07:08:44.464+10:30There are a few parts of the walk that are boring....There are a few parts of the walk that are boring. I've heard that Parks Vic have just contracted someone to reline most of the boring parts. Can't wait to do it again. Used Bimbi Park as our shuttle and central accommodation place they were very helpful and warned us about all the boring parks. Water was no problem as we filled at Bimbi Park every night. We are to old to carry packs and love to have a hot shower and a cool wine after a long day. Have a look at their web site the packages are good value.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952795013415598058.post-8978095020394252882009-09-01T11:10:06.683+09:302009-09-01T11:10:06.683+09:30Hi Kanga, no worries, my email address appears und...Hi Kanga, no worries, my email address appears under the heading <i>About this Blog</i> near the top right hand corner.Jezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321045130627996084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952795013415598058.post-13011873131398983652009-09-01T10:59:26.769+09:302009-09-01T10:59:26.769+09:30Hi Jez, great blog, even tho it's a couple yea...Hi Jez, great blog, even tho it's a couple years' on now. I had a couple questions for you, but can't find an email/contact thing on the blog so am posting here. Are you around for a couple questions by any chance? Thx Kangakangaroolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952795013415598058.post-67288826448516396792009-01-29T17:33:00.000+10:302009-01-29T17:33:00.000+10:30There was plenty of water at the camping grounds w...There was plenty of water at the camping grounds when we did it a year ago, and the area has had plenty of rain since. We were advised to take our own (which we did, with Abby dropping our supplies off every night) as the water was untreated. We did however drink the water when it got hot to no ill effects. The park rangers would be able to advise closer to the time as to amount of water available at campsites. Goodluck, it is a great experience.cathrynvthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00756307021288907287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952795013415598058.post-72814149731459639612009-01-29T15:51:00.000+10:302009-01-29T15:51:00.000+10:30Hi Helga you didn't leave an email address so mayb...Hi Helga you didn't leave an email address so maybe you will return later and read this...<BR/><BR/>There is water available at each hike-in campsite. It is rainwater, usually two tanks, one fed from the shelter and the other from the toilet. <BR/><BR/>I asked the GOR Shuttle guy and at the time (Sept 07) he said to date there had only been one water shortage problem, and that had been at Blanket Bay when car campers from the adjacent car camping site had walked over and gradually taken all the water, but a second tank has now been installed. The only other site I can recall with nearby car camping was Aire River, all the rest were nowhere near a car campsite or too removed from it to be a potential problem. I wouldn't anticate any problems, but I'm sure the park rangers wouldn't mind discussing it with you close to your departure date.Jezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321045130627996084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952795013415598058.post-10021067882228985402009-01-29T14:47:00.000+10:302009-01-29T14:47:00.000+10:30very useful and beautifully presented too!! Can a...very useful and beautifully presented too!! Can anyone comment on watersupplies availability and quality? Do you think we should get water dropped off along the way? <BR/><BR/>We are contemplating doing the GOW and all I could find otherwise was commercial operators sites with no real commentary on walking conditions to be expected.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952795013415598058.post-35905852424377009852008-01-16T17:14:00.000+10:302008-01-16T17:14:00.000+10:30We did the "trek" after christmas - it certainly i...We did the "trek" after christmas - it certainly is not a walk! We gave up at moonlight head after the hard section from ryans den. In 44 degree heat it was too much for us - Abby our driver/angel came and rescued us! It was certainly difficult for us - inexperienced walkers (mum, dad and 2 teenagers). Ryans Den is a magical place even though ryan did not make an appearance! I enjoyed reading your blog well done!cathrynvthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00756307021288907287noreply@blogger.com