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  Day 51 William Bay to Denmark

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Time (excluding rests)

9 hours

Distance

21 kilometres

Descend from William Bay some 4.5 kilometres to Light's Beach. Soon after the track veers north towards Mount Hallowell, which is a long arduous climb up and over. Magnificent views, however, make it worthwhile as you descend towards Ocean Beach Road. Pass through a small suburb to the old ferry service station, then a 6 kilometre stroll around the Wilson Inlet to Denmark. Denmark is a wonderful place to live, shame I'm only passing through.



Geoff and Graham outside the Blue Wren Backpacker Hostel

Left early 5:45 am but not before witnessing a brilliant sunrise. Had a refreshing swim at Light's Beach in preparation for Mount Hallowell which was 4.6 kilometres of rugged going, took me 2 hours. Was feeling light headed from lack of food, so had a tea break on banks of the inlet about 6 kilometres from town. Hit the caravan park for some Coke, chocolate and ice cream before final 1.5 kilometres into Denmark. Lovely coastal views again today and awesome views from Mount Hallowell. Booked into Blue Wren Backpackers with Graham the caretaker, an end-to-ender from a few years back. Enjoyed a night of luxuries, Chinese food, television, chatting with fellow travelers. Couldn't sleep so I chatted in lounge with a Pommy lass who shared her wine with me. [Editor's note - Yanks should understand that 'Pommy' is Australian slang for a person of English nationality]



Lights Beach


The view from the summit of Mount Hallowell


© Michael Bradley 2004

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