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Cy and I have arrived at the Mouth of the River Murray!
We have conquered Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Wellington, before embarking on our final leg to Goolwa, Sugars Beach - Murray Mouth!
An emotional reunion with my family & Beverley, and a fantastic welcome from Goolwa Rowing Club & the Inland Rivers National Marathon Register as we arrived at the Murray Mouth.
No more soon, we have arrived! Thank you all for your incredible support & following!
The End!
Anja & Cy
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22–31 March: A Pause for Rest and Family Before the Big Push
It’s amazing how quickly those long‑anticipated comforts, the ones that felt like a stairway to heaven, become normal again. Within a few days, Cy and I were already restless and itching to continue our journey. But we needed to put some weight back on, swap our hiking gear for boating gear, and give our bodies a proper rest. On 25th March, Tim and Ariadne arrived by car with our kayak and rowing boat strapped to the roof rack. Joe and Beverley had done a great job securing o
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22–31 March: A Pause for Rest and Family Before the Big Push
It’s amazing how quickly those long‑anticipated comforts, the ones that felt like a stairway to heaven, become normal again. Within a few days, Cy and I were already restless and itching to continue our journey. But we needed to put some weight back on, swap our hiking gear for boating gear, and give our bodies a proper rest. On 25th March, Tim and Ariadne arrived by car with our kayak and rowing boat strapped to the roof rack. Joe and Beverley had done a great job securing o
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Day 22: Arriving at Hume Dam
22nd March! We woke early to a beautiful view over Lake Hume, its still water scattered with dead trees. We left camp at 8:30am, but almost immediately had to stop—Cy had a massive blister that had popped, taking the skin with it and leaving a damp, painful pocket inside his shoe. Out came the first aid kit. I cleaned and dressed his foot, padding it well enough to ease the pressure. Our goal for the day was Hume Dam, a 25 km hike. It wasn’t as hot, and mentally we were both
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Day 21: Koetong Creek to Wises Creek
We went on another lengthy hike today, and Cy and I ended up in a huge argument. I believe the fatigue is affecting us both. In his frustration, Cy even broke the loop on his hiking sticks. It might seem minor, but these loops are essential for resting your hands while hiking, and without them, you can't use the hiking sticks to your advantage. Our goal was to reach Wymar Ferry because the map promised a caravan park with showers, and we were so looking forward to getting cl
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Day 20: Kennedy Reserve to Bungil Koetong Creek - 17km
Our day always starts with packing up. Some sites make that easy, others really don’t. Sand and mud are the worst, both get into every zipper and crevice, and no matter how careful we are, everything ends up gritty. I am finding myself getting more irritated with the sand lately, though maybe that is just because we only have a few days of hiking left before we reach Hume Dam. Most of the day was spent walking on tarmac, which is brutal on the feet. The soles of our shoes kep
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Day 19: Cow paddock to Kennedy Reserve
Today was tough—a scorching 18 kilometers that left me wiped out physically and mentally. Every step felt like a chore, and boredom set in hard. Thankfully, Cy kept me going, helping to lighten the mood when it all felt a bit much. We finally made it to Kennedy camp site, where we met David and Heather—a nice pair with a caravan. After a quick chat, we decided to move closer to the Murray River for some privacy and shade. Instead, we found ourselves at a spot full of rocks, s
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Day 18: Walwa to Jingellic to a cow paddock
We left the cozy Walwa cabin behind at 8:30 AM, stepping into a cold morning. Our first stop was the Walwa general store, where we met...
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Day 17: Tintaldra to Walwa
There’s something incredibly satisfying about a clean slate and an empty fridge. Our day began early with showers, breakfast, and the...
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Day 14 to Day 16: Waiting out the heatwave in Tintaldra
Cy and I found ourselves in the quiet riverside township of Tintaldra, seeking refuge from an unrelenting 37°C heatwave. With the...
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Day 13: Hitchhikers guide to the Upper Murray
We set off very early, trying to avoid the heat. Much to my dismay, my time of the month decided to arrive ten days early ! Late bloomer?...
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Day 12: A day of connection & generosity - Damms Bridge to Indi Bridge
After a much-needed rest day at Tom Groggin, Cy and I rose at 5:30 am, preparing for the next stage of our journey. Right on time at 7...
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Day 11: Rest and replanning day at Tom Groggin
After a very eventful day yesterday and with Cy having a sleep in, I took the chance to head down to the Murray River, where I washed all...
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Day 10: Bush bashing at its finest - the not so proud moments
There's a certain charm to waking up early, fueled by optimism and determination, setting off into uncharted territory whilst realising...
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Day 9: Tom Groggin Food Drop
The morning greeted us with a much-needed respite from the cold. After a warmer night at 800 meters, we packed up quickly, Cy and I have...
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Day 8: Charlie Creek to Davies Plain Hut to somewhere in the mountains
After an early arrival at Charlie creek, Cy and I felt both rested and ready for another day. Reaching the peak at 1750 meters was so...
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Day 7: McCarthy track to start of Davies plains track to Charlie creek
After a strenuous previous day of ascending and descending, and having avoided the steep climb down to the Poplar camping site, I was...
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Day 6 - Limestone Creek Track to McCarthy’s Track
Today started with high hopes and grand plans as we set out to conquer the Misery Track to Davies Plains Track hike. But my midnight...
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Day 5 - Cowombat Flats to Limestone Creek
The morning air at Cowombat Flats was cold and our tent did not have time to dry as we set off, aiming to reach Bully Creek by afternoon....
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Day 4: Tin Mine Hut to Cowombat Flat and the source of the Murray
Today was one of those days that starts off with the best of intentions but ends with a few unexpected events. A new day filled with...
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Day 3: Cascade Hut to Tin Mine Hut via Cascade Trail
After a restless night at Cascade Hut, we woke up feeling motivated and ready to go for an odd 17km hike. We started packing up our gear,...
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Day 2: Deadhorse Gap to Cascade Hut via Cascade Trail
Today marked the official farewell from my daughter and Tim. We all found that quite hard! The day before, we tested our gear on Mount...
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