Uploaded December 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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I've always wanted to do something wild with my dad, something life changing, something that would test not only our physical limits, but our emotional bond.
My dad's getting older and I knew that if we didn't do something now, it was never going to happen. And that's when I stumbled across the Western Arthurs Traverse. The circuit is a 67 kilometer trek that follows the range through peaks, valleys, lakes and plains and tests your endurance over a five day bombardment of constantly changing and unpredictable weather.
We had no idea what we were in for, and this was our experience as a father and son attempting the Western Arthurs Traverse.
Audio Mixing & Mastering by @joemurrayau
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what's up! my name's frank (sounds like dunk) menken, and I'm a documentary filmmaker and content creator based in Brisbane, Australia!
heavily inspired by artists like Chris Do, Cody Wanner, Gary V, Casey Neistat, Van Neistat, Stanley Kubrick and Wes Anderson, i'm on a journey to improve my filmmaking skills 10x over the course of 365 days.
daily vlogs covering my life as a filmmaker, creative and person, all through the eyes of you, the viewer! by committing to creating every day, i'm both going to have a daily diary of 2022, while also having the opportunity each day to be a better filmmaker.
join me on my journey! whether you're a filmmaker, creative or just tagging along for the ride, i'm so happy your here.
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The Western Arthur Range Traverse is considered to be one of the most challenging multi-day walks in Tasmania. Here, highly-skilled walkers can put their well-honed knowledge to the test in a challenging and often inhospitable environment.
To traverse the rugged Western Arthur Range is considered a major bushwalking challenge and has been undertaken regularly by experienced bushwalkers since the 1960s. Located in Southwest National Park, and part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA), the 69 kilometre Western Arthur Range Traverse covers extensive, rugged topography and funnels walkers through narrow corridors throughout much of the range.
The landscape that contributes to the area's World Heritage values is made up of steep slopes, alpine moorlands and glacial lakes. The ranges are a geological delight, composed almost exclusively of deformed Precambrian quartzite and quartz schist. Walkers will mainly journey through alpine heath and alpine scrub vegetation. Elsewhere, buttongrass heath is widespread and scrub, wet forest and patches of rainforest occur on the lower slopes.
The Western Arthur Range Traverse can be experienced through a range of walk lengths. Those wanting to traverse the entire range will need between 10 to 12 days to complete the circuit. Others may decide to traverse from Alpha Moraine to Kappa Moraine in 5 to 7 days. Those only wishing to walk into Lake Oberon and back will need to set aside 3 to 4 days. Walkers will need to register for each of these options.
Support me as an independent creator: patreon.com/FrankMenken
I've always wanted to do something wild with my dad, something life changing, something that would test not only our physical limits, but our emotional bond.
My dad's getting older and I knew that if we didn't do something now, it was never going to happen. And that's when I stumbled across the Western Arthurs Traverse. The circuit is a 67 kilometer trek that follows the range through peaks, valleys, lakes and plains and tests your endurance over a five day bombardment of constantly changing and unpredictable weather.
We had no idea what we were in for, and this was our experience as a father and son attempting the Western Arthurs Traverse.
Audio Mixing & Mastering by @joemurrayau
on instagram.com/thefrankmenken
on twitter.com/thefrankmenken
what's up! my name's frank (sounds like dunk) menken, and I'm a documentary filmmaker and content creator based in Brisbane, Australia!
heavily inspired by artists like Chris Do, Cody Wanner, Gary V, Casey Neistat, Van Neistat, Stanley Kubrick and Wes Anderson, i'm on a journey to improve my filmmaking skills 10x over the course of 365 days.
daily vlogs covering my life as a filmmaker, creative and person, all through the eyes of you, the viewer! by committing to creating every day, i'm both going to have a daily diary of 2022, while also having the opportunity each day to be a better filmmaker.
join me on my journey! whether you're a filmmaker, creative or just tagging along for the ride, i'm so happy your here.
new videos every day at 6am.
The Western Arthur Range Traverse is considered to be one of the most challenging multi-day walks in Tasmania. Here, highly-skilled walkers can put their well-honed knowledge to the test in a challenging and often inhospitable environment.
To traverse the rugged Western Arthur Range is considered a major bushwalking challenge and has been undertaken regularly by experienced bushwalkers since the 1960s. Located in Southwest National Park, and part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA), the 69 kilometre Western Arthur Range Traverse covers extensive, rugged topography and funnels walkers through narrow corridors throughout much of the range.
The landscape that contributes to the area's World Heritage values is made up of steep slopes, alpine moorlands and glacial lakes. The ranges are a geological delight, composed almost exclusively of deformed Precambrian quartzite and quartz schist. Walkers will mainly journey through alpine heath and alpine scrub vegetation. Elsewhere, buttongrass heath is widespread and scrub, wet forest and patches of rainforest occur on the lower slopes.
The Western Arthur Range Traverse can be experienced through a range of walk lengths. Those wanting to traverse the entire range will need between 10 to 12 days to complete the circuit. Others may decide to traverse from Alpha Moraine to Kappa Moraine in 5 to 7 days. Those only wishing to walk into Lake Oberon and back will need to set aside 3 to 4 days. Walkers will need to register for each of these options.
