Day Two. Surveyors Cabin to Munro Cabin

Day two's hike is the longest done with the full packs - 11 km, somewhere between 3.5 – 5 hrs for most people.

From the Three Capes Track website:

"Revel in the fragrant eucalypt forests, be captivated by the colourful heathlands, and stride across bronzed moorlands. Your short climb to Arthur's Peak gives staggering views across sparkling Crescent Bay and beyond to Cape Raoul. Feel the space around you expand as you descend from the forested slopes of Crescent Mountain to cross the broad, windswept Ellarwey Valley. Retreat to the shelter of the forest to finally wander into your Munro cabin haven. On nature's big screen this evening - the drama of Munro Bight and Cape Hauy."

We followed the handbook, stopped at the points of interest along the way and took our time. We did this section in 4 hrs 7 minutes.
Thirko's 4:07 h Trekking Move: 8.3.2017 - 4:07 h 11.26 km, Trekking Move

Munro cabin gave us the opportunity to grab a bush shower. A bucket of heated water into a canvas bush shower, hoisted up on a pulley. A first for Louise, Caroline and I...but so very welcome.

The views from Munro were spectacular over the Munro Bight. The helipad also provided a great vantage point for the sunrise the next morning...

Off and ready for Day Two

Stunning Views

Munro Cabin View looking out across the Munro Bight

Munro cabin sunset

Learnings, Hints and Tips
1. Backpacks. Get a good quality backpack and have it properly fitted to your body. This is critical when carrying significant weight. We had access to the rangers who were experienced and assisted with packing and backpack adjustment. If necessary get the advice from your supplier in how to adjust it properly and then do some walking and training with it at least partially loaded.
2. Backpacks (2). Ladies, consider getting a ladies backpack that is designed for the female figure rather than a generic backpack. Again, getting this set up properly will be very useful and more comfortable and make your hike more enjoyable.
3. Don't rush, take your time there are points of interest along the way designed to assist you stop and enjoy the journey. There are still more photo opportunities.
4. Get to know your fellow hikers. Day two is where the awkwardness of the first meeting(s) is over and you can start to have conversations and meet new people. Immerse yourself in the communal life.
5. The rangers are great and a very good source of information in the briefings. They will point you in the right direction.
6. While there are a limited number of USB charging points in each of the two kitchen areas, consider taking along a battery back to supplement your power needs.
7. Depending upon your telephone provider, there is limited phone reception.
8. Apart from the communal kitchen areas there is little or no lights in the toilets, change areas or cabins. Make sure you have a fully charged headlamp or torch.
9. Take advantage of the bush shower to have a shower and perhaps rinse out clothes for Day Three and beyond.