Thanks for the tips Graham. I bet the water will be cool and at
least waist deep!

Paul






On 14/06/2005, at 10:29 AM, Graham Mason wrote:

> 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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