I had planned to sleep in and have a leisurely breakfast on
the last day, however I woke at first light, so decided to pack and make a
move, to ensure I walked easy for the day, without pushing the pace. The
start of the walk was pretty, with nice views as described from last night. The
walking was on some sand however the footing was solid. I did make the small
side turn to the top of Mt Seewah and the view was worth the detour. Once the
walk went behind Teewah village, the walk turned into an undulating, hot,
sweaty, airless drudge behind the dunes towards the cutting. I am glad I stayed
true to the trail, however I would suggest to others to walk on the beach. At
least you have a beautiful view, as the path did not. I was pleased, to say the
least, when I crossed the cutting and walked onto the beach. It was a Sunday so
the beach was packed with people however once I past the crowds I met a lady at
the very start of her journey hiking in the opposite direction. We talked a few
minutes helping each other find the trail, and some other information I think
we were both pleased to have passed on. I wish I had gathered contact details
from this lady and some others on this walk as it would have been great to hear
how each other went on our adventures. Before the last km or 2 of the trail I
stopped where the trail re-entered the bush and had a long swim in the ocean,
my first clean in 3 days and slowly ate a big meal. I aired my back as my old
pack no longer fitted me well, and I had lost a lot of skin in the lumber
region. Refreshed, I walked the last km or 2 to the end of the trail. I was a
little pleased with myself. After a stop at the convenience store for a large
soft drink I took my time hiking to the ferry, for the trip to Tewantin.
This is the point at which I followed my tradition and left my walk stick, that I
collected at the start of the walk in Rainbow beach, in the park beside the
ferry.
Wrap up.
This is a beautiful walk however I recommend you complete it
over 5 days. Stop and enjoy the natural beauty. I plan to complete this walk
again, once over 5 days, and once as a single solo trail run.
https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/cooloola/journeys/cooloola-great-walk
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