Frankland

Rocky Gully to Kojonup, day 7, Monday 21 October 1996. When I awoke, not long after six, the sky was overcast and steady light rain had been falling for some time. I hoped it would clear before I got going, and I didn’t want to wait too long. The maps hadn’t been consistent about the exact distance I was facing – it could be well over 80 km, and I didn’t want to take it too fast.

The family were not yet astir. I crept around into the dining area and loaded up on cereal and toast, jams and butter and coffee while reading my magazine. I showered, dressed and packed up without seeing anyone and left Rocky Gully at 7:56.  ... Read more

Frankland is a small town in the Great Southern Region of Western Australia. The town is in the shire of Cranbrook and is situated approximately 360 km from the State’s capital, Perth, 42 km west of the Albany Highway, 83 km southwest of Kojonup, 19 km north of Rocky Gully and 90 km east of Manjimup. Frankland derives its name from its location 6 km east of the Frankland River.