Swimming

[Charlie]

Can anyone tell me if at any point on the trail, its necessary to swim ? I can't swim and would like to know if that would/should prevent me from doing it ?
Cheers

[Geoff Hardie]

Charlie,
Generally swimming is not necessary, the exception being if water levels in the Goldie & Brown Rivers are above normal. The Brown River crossing is by wading, usual water level is knee to thigh height. Our Goldie River crossing in early Sept last was by log. There was clear evidence that the water level one to two days earlier had been much higher. I would therefore caution you on the consequences should you fall from the log crossing and not being able to swim. Having said that I am sure your experienced KTL Porters will be able to provide all the assistance you need.

Cheers, Geoff Hardie

[Charlie]

Geoff – thanks. Generally speaking, when are the rivers at their lowest ?

[Geoff Hardie]

Charlie,
I do not have definative knowledge on this matter. Others may be able to assist?
I would assume there would be no problems all the way through the dry season April to October, also assuming no global warming factors coming into play leading to unseasonal storm activity.

Cheers, Geoff Hardie

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