Mr Cornthwaite aims to raise �50,000 for charity from his trip

Graphic designer Dave Cornthwaite, 27, took 80 days to cover the 2,600 miles from Perth in western Australia to Pambular on the east coast.

He said he was tired and suffering from blisters but would continue another 1,000 miles through Sydney and on to Brisbane before finishing.

He aims to raise �50,000 for charities in the UK and Australia.

His progress was delayed by a foot injury which saw him take a week off while the wound, that required seven stitches, healed.

Mr Cornthwaite, who is travelling with a support team, said: "Reaching the east coast is an amazing achievement and something I've been focusing on throughout this journey.

Record distance

"There are incredibly steep hills along the New South Wales coast. I'm tired, have huge blisters on my feet but I'm determined to keep going."

If he manages to go all the way to Brisbane he will claim a new skateboarding distance record.

After only taking up skateboarding in March 2005, Mr Cornthwaite has said he was inspired to skateboard and raise money for charity after wanting to finish his nine-to-five job.

He had previously travelled the length of Britain from Land's End to John O'Groats on his skateboard.