In July 2025, Mark Gresser stepped off from Steep Point in Western Australia with everything he needed strapped to a cart - and a mission to walk across the country for youth mental health.

Ten months later, after thousands of kilometres, extreme conditions, and months spent alone on the road, he’s nearly reached the east coast.

Now, the final stretch is underway, and you’re invited to join him at the finish line!

Day after day for months on end, Mark has pulled his cart across some of the most remote parts of Australia. When severe flooding forced him to stop in Tibooburra, what was meant to be a short delay turned into 29 days waiting for the region’s roads to reopen. With multiple routes cut off - including the Cut Line he needed to cross - he had no choice but to wait for conditions to clear before continuing his journey.

For some people, that might have been the moment to pause or reconsider. For Mark, it became a reset. When the weather finally cleared, he picked up right where he left off - crossing the Cut Line, making his way into Wanaaring, and continuing toward Bourke and Lightning Ridge with renewed energy and focus.

Along the way, Mark’s trek has been as much about connection as it has been endurance. From learning about Bourke’s rich history and crossing the iconic Darling River, to visiting bush pubs in Glengarry, exploring the opal fields of Lightning Ridge, and even trying his hand at yabbying in the Warrego River - each moment has added to an incredible journey across Australia that goes far beyond the kilometres.