Entries by Kate Bonner

200km down, 773 to go

200 Kms completed. I’ve made it to the Walpole Motel after a long and gruelling 32 Kms walk through the Tingle Forrest. It was one of those spur of the moment decisions. I’d arrived at the Franklyn Hut at 12:15, stopped, and thought, I could make it to Walpole tonight. What I didn’t see coming […]

Giants

Amazing couple of days.  Sitting outside the Treetop Walk after sleeping at the Giants Campsite.  Yesterday woke to a stunning sunrise over Peaceful Bay, the photograph just doesn’t do it justice. The hike up a steep hill to Giants Hut was excruciating.  Took all my energy and then had a close adventure with a snake.  Another fun day on […]

Peaceful Bay

Peaceful Bay is certainly peaceful!!! It was great to eat fish and chips from the local store. This was a fitting reward after a couple of hard days walk: 20 kms on Friday followed by 23 Kms on Saturday. The problem was that much of the walking was over steep sand dunes that went up, […]

Drizzle and Dunes

Left Denmark with a slight drizzle. Was anticipating heavy rain but God was with us and it remained dry until we arrived at William Bay hut. Just got lost once and had to take a slight detour. A close friend has joined me for three days and it’s great walking with another person. Again spectacular […]

The Simple Things

Rest day today at a bed and breakfast on the outskirts of Denmark. Four joys for the day: 1. Comfy warm bed 2. Great cooked breakfast 3. Clean laundry 4. Denmark bakery Sometimes the simple things can give so much pleasure. Just restocking ready for the second leg walking to Walpole.

I’ve made it to Denmark

Well, I’ve made it to Denmark. What an experience – talk about testing your mind body and soul. Really pushed myself these last two days. On Monday I walked from the Torbay campsite to West Cape Howe. Had to say goodbye to the friendly bandicoot that was hanging around the hut. Along the track stunning […]

Just a bit hungry

Pushed the body to the limits – 25kms, 8 of which were along the beach. Arrived in the hut and collapsed! All good though- seen some spectacular scenery, just stunning, the pictures don’t do it justice. Just about to start the morning ritual of packing the bag after eating porridge for breakfast. Didn’t bring enough […]

Day 1 – Fueling up

All safe.  Wonderful hike walking from Albany to Sandpatch.  Climbed the hill and looked back to the Harbour and could imagine the ships getting ready to head off to Gallipoli and the Mid East.  Met a couple of fellow hikers who, like me, are foolishly walking the whole track.  Spectacular views particularly as I came […]

One more sleep to go

Wish me luck as I start the first of my 1,300,000 steps tomorrow. I’ll be posting from along the track and letting you know my progress. Thanks so much to everyone who has supported me so far. Between the donations to Everyday Hero, those that gave at Sunset on the Green and the wonderful donations […]

973ms, 973 000 meters or about 1 300 000 steps.

Why am I doing this? Why am I contemplating walking this distance? Why would I take myself away from the comfort of my home and family to spend weeks tracking through the bush of WA? Why am I going to be wet, cold and sometimes miserable? The answer is easy: I love our College and […]