News

Total Fire Ban on the entire Track
A total fire ban is now in place on the entire Track until mid April. more
Social Sunday Walks 2012
Dates for the Social Sunday Walks 2012 are available from the member's only magazine - Bibbulmun News or online. more
New Alignment Now Open - Albany Wind Farm
The Grasmere wind farm - part of the expansion of the Albany wind farm - is now operational and a new alignment of the Track has been built. more
Wilderness First Aid Course 2012
The Bibbulmun Track Foundation is hosting a 3-day Wilderness First Aid course through Wilderness First Aid Consultants on 3 - 5 March 2012 (long-weekend). Registrations are open. more
Track Re-opened After Fire
The Bibbulmun Track between Graphite Rd and Seven Day Rd in the Greater Beedelup National Park (Pemberton - Map 5) has been re-opened after the threat of bushfire. more
Outstanding Service Awards 2011
Congratulations to Steve Sertis, Jan Read, Colin Read, John Chellew and Jim Freeman on receiving Outstanding Services Awards from the Department of Environment and Conservation on 2 December 2011. more
Bibbulmun Team Challenge Results
Congratulations to the DECheads for winning the Challenge Championship for 2011! more
Madfish Charters resume Wilson Inlet Transfers
Great news for walkers. more
Lonely Planet: The World's Best Long Walks
The Bibbulmun Track has been recognised as one of the world's greatest long distance walking trails by Lonely Planet. more
Great Wall Trek 2012 - All Full
The Bibbulmun Track Foundation has joined forces with World Expeditions to put together a fantastically diverse 10-day trip exploring the Great Wall of China and the fascinating & cultural city of Beijing in 2012. more
Vehicle access to & on the Bibbulmun Track
Vehicles, trail bikes and mountain bikes are a problem on the Track. Do you know where access is and isn't permitted? more
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Exploring Western Australia’s Natural Wonders
The Department of Environment and Conservation has recently released a stunning 327 page book showcasing 65 of the top national, regional and marine parks in Western Australia. more
Get On Track Challenge Virtual Walk - Complete!
Our 6 week Diabetes WA Get On Track Challenge has come to an end and the winners have been announced! more
8-Day Bibbulmun Highlights Tour
Registrations for the 8-day Highlights Tour in September have closed. 2012 dates out soon. more
Latest Events Online Now!
The new Calendar of Events (July to November 2011) is now available online! more
Jim Underwood - ABC South Coast interview
Have a listen to this brilliant interview on ABC South Coast. Jim Underwood speaks of his experience walking the Bibbulmun Track with his wife and 3 kids, aged 4, 8 and 11!! more
Scotch College Boarders Complete End-to-End
2011 saw the completion of a four-year sectional end-to-end for 9 Scotch College boarders as part of the WACE Bibbulmun Track Expedition. more
Ministerial Announcement for Bibbulmun Track
Environment Minister Bill Marmion announced on Sunday 20 March almost $400,000 would be spent on trail maintenance and upgrading facilities along the Bibbulmun Track, as the trail continues to grow in popularity among local and international visitors. more
Our Bibbulmun Track Guides
Read about our guides and the Western Power Training Programme. more
Track re-routed at Glen Mervyn Dam
Work has been completed on the stretch of the Track that skirts and then crosses the Glen Mervyn Dam. more
Ultralight Hiking podcast
Grab a cuppa and listen to this podcast from a UK website about going lightweight down under. more
Tom Road campsite upgrade
Tom Road campsite recently underwent a major spruce-up. more
Bibbulmun Track receives Tourism Award
The Bibbulmun Track won a Bronze Medal at the 2010 WA Tourism Awards. more
Website Survey Results
Thanks to everyone that responded during Spring 2010 to the survey requesting feedback on our website. We received over 100 responses with some great suggestions which will help us design our new site. Thank you! more
Research into outcomes and benefits of long-distance walking
Have you ever undertaken a long-distance walk which led to a personally significant experience? Rob Saunders from Monash University is looking for people who have written journals or reflections about special long-distance walking experiences. more
Cameras of Kilimanjaro
A hard cover book of photographs taken by the porters who work on Mount Kilimanjaro. Sale of the book raises funds for the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project. more
Looking to buy or sell gear? Looking for a walking partner?
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Suggested Overnight Walks booklet
The Bibbulmun Track Foundation has an eight page A5 booklet with details of suggested overnight walks. more
Day Walk Map Packs
Our Day Walk Map Packs are as popular as ever! The packs are available for bushwalks in the Darling Range, Dwellingup, Balingup, Pemberton, Walpole and Denmark areas. more
Mumballup Tavern Has Re-opened!
The Tavern, adjacent to the Bibbulmun Track south of Collie, is popular with walkers. more
Get your Bibbulmun Track poster
The fabulous full colour 594mm x 825mm Bibbulmun Track poster is now available. more
Got a group? We've got the guide!
Get your own group together and book a private event! more
Create your hard cover photobook!
Here's something new! Turn your Bibbulmun Track photos into a beautiful hard cover photobook that you will cherish. more
Latest Track conditions, realignments, diversions & groups at campsites
Check for any realignments and diversions currently in place along the length of the Track. more
Walking the Track with the vision and hearing impaired
We often take for granted the ease with which we are able to access the Bibbulmun Track. But imagine you were deafblind. more
Mandalay Beach Lookout
This project provides new steps and a lookout that allows walkers to experience the magnificent coastal scenery. more