The Torbay Inlet crossing is subject to how much rain there has been in the week
or month beforehand. After talking to a few walkers who have crossed it recently
I can suggest the following.

a) Maybe you can find a surfer who will lend you his board to put your pack on.
b) Sometimes it can be shallower if you walk out into the surf.
c) Other times it can be shallower if you walk about 150m upstream to where its
quite a bit wider and the water has not gouged a deep channel.

Remember the tip to find the best crossing point first without having your pack
on your pack.

Its getting pretty wet and cold at the moment, so be prepared.

Graham Mason
Blue Wren Travellers Rest
17 Price Street,
Denmark WA 6333
Tel (08) 9848 3300
www.bluewren.batcave.net
----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Homes
To: aushiker@...
Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2005 3:32 PM
Subject: [Aushiker] Walpole to Albany


G'day Walkers,

I'm about to head off for a bit more Bib Track walking - Walpole to
Albany. I haven't walked that section before. I've read what there
is in the Southern Guidebook but I'd be interested in personal
experiences on this section.

In particular,

1. the beach sections, any boggy dunes to slow me down?
2. Giants to Peaceful Bay is only 25km so possibility to double hut.
The guidebook points out that this coastal section is one of the most
picturesque areas and while I'm not in a hurry a day up my sleeve may
be useful if I'm waylaid (discussing benefits of the Trangia Vs the
gas options). Camera or the boots?
3. is the ferry/hire boat across to Nullaki easy to organise?

One day I'm going to go bushwalking without the need to be at the end
of the walk at a particular time.


Thanks in advance,

Paul




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