Author Archives: John Ball

Start:  Stanwell Park Train Station Finish:  Sutherland Train Station Distance:  21 Total:  610 I went out the door today thinking I was walking 18 miles. After going off my planned route into the bush it turned into a 21 mile day in 90 degree heat.  After a good night’s rest I caught the train back … Continue reading »

Start:  Wollongong  Finish:  Stanwell Park Train Station Distance:  16 Total:  589 Another good day of walking in picture perfect weather is what I had along the rugged coastline just south of Sydney today.  I got out the door early this morning because I knew I had to ride the train for about an hour into … Continue reading »

Start:  Shellharbour Junction Train Station Finish:  Wollongong  Distance:  15 Total:  573 I had a good Saturday walking into Wollongong from the coastal village of Shellharbour. The weather was overcast and very muggy but not at all hot.  I caught the train out to my starting point about 8:00 without any breakfast. I noticed on my … Continue reading »

Start:  Gerringong Train Station Finish:  Shellharbour Train Station Distance:  13 Total:  559 Last night and even this morning I thought I was going to need to delete a few miles of my route today because of the recurring freeway problem, but I discovered a trail through the woods that allowed me to stick with the … Continue reading »

Start:  Nowra Finish:  Gerringong Distance:  21 Total:  546 Today’s walk was a total change from the route I planned to walk. As I explained earlier, I always do a review of my planned route the night before I walk. Last night I discovered I had missed the fact that my plan had me walking about … Continue reading »

Start:  Wandandian Finish:  Nowra Distance:  18 Total:  525 I walked six hours today in a light drizzle. It was just heavy enough for the roads to be damp, but not heavy enough to need my parka. I try to avoid putting the parka on as much as possible because it’s a steam bath wearing it.  … Continue reading »

Start:  Milton Finish:  Wandandian Distance:  18 Total:  507 I had a good, energetic day out on the road today after recharging on my day off yesterday. The timing was good because it was much cooler today and there was some cloud cover to help also.  I got on the road at 9:00 so as to … Continue reading »

Start:  Milton Finish:  Milton Distance:  0 Total:  489 Today I had a scheduled day off and I made the best of it. I got some much needed rest.  My day off is in the neat little town of Milton, pop. 1,663. I’m staying in a B&B called Mrs. Top.  The host is the most amazing … Continue reading »

Start:  Brawley Point Road Finish:  Milton Distance:  16 Total:  489 Today was a bit of a grind. It was much hotter than it has been and the traffic was very heavy with everyone heading back toward Sydney after the holiday.  Since the mileage was relatively short at 16 miles, I delayed my start a bit. … Continue reading »

Start:  Batemans Bay Finish:  Brawley Point Road Distance:  22 Total:  473 After a fantastic night of rest at the Sunseeker Motor Inn in Batemans Bay, I had another good day walking north along Prince’s Highway, getting slowly closer to Sydney.  The day started off as it always does with a plan developed months ago when … Continue reading »