We collect our resupply and head to Canning campsite, dodging controlled burns as we walk amongst granite slabs and through swamps.

Today includes granite outcrops, banksia forests, many wildflowers and the first longer climb. The colour of the bush is highlighted by the bright blue sky as we cross the beautiful Canning River.

We do more climbing today and are rewarded with vast views throughout much of the day. The day also has a twist with an emergency evacuation from the track that we are called on to assist.

Yet another delightful day’s walking. There’s a steady climb up Mt Cooke to begin but, after that, it’s downhill or undulating/flat until you reach Nerang.  Plenty of views again, and granite outcrops (monadnocks), even a cave! An absolute cracker of a day.

Nerang to Gringer Creek is pretty flat but still ends up being demanding as we set a faster pace to allow for a side trip at the end of the day to recharge camera batteries. But there is still plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful woodland scenery along the way.

The day from Gringer Creek to White Horse Hills is long, with two big steep climbs interspersed with amazing views, more flowers and mental challenges.

A modest climb at the start of the day to beautiful rock pools on top of a hill with expansive views, followed by a descent and flat ground, finishing with a long, steep climb at the end of the day into camp.

Today is a much easier walk with a long descent from Mt Wells followed by flat ground and a shallower climb at the end of the day. The ever-changing landscape continues to present rewarding surprises.

Wildflowers, forests and interesting historic areas make for an interesting day even though it rains most of the time. After a long gradual downhill section for the first 14 km, you’ll have a steady climb over the last 6km along an old historic railway line.