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Bibbulmun News Magazine

Bibbulmun News magazine is produced three times a year to keep our members up-to-date with Track news, share walker stories, end-to-end announcements, upcoming events and much more! Foundation members receive the magazine as part of their membership package.

Archived copies are available here.

  • Issue 59 April 2012 - July 2012

    This issue features:
    • Northcliffe bushfire closes Track.
    • Walker story by Barbara Steiner.
    • Annual thank you day to the volunteers.
    • Walker story by Brian Appleby.
    • Building bridges along the Track.
    • Walker story by Carolyn Earle and Russ Davies.
    • The Te Ararora  Trail New Zealand.
    • Harris Dam Campsite facelift.

    In addition it contains our usual articles on Getting into gear, Your letters, Track information, Accommodation, tours and services discounts for members, End-to-enders, Office gossip, Reflections from the register,  the noticeboard and the social Sunday walks, the Eyes on the Ground maintenance program

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  • Issue 58 December 2011 - April 2012

    This issue features:
    • Mt Wells campsite upgrade.
    • Be a dunny donor!
    • Board member profile – Mark McLauchlin.
    • Evening with Tim Macartney Snape.
    • Mountain Designs Team Challenge 2011.
    • Walker story by Emily Pinkus.
    • Walker story by Dave Reid.
    • The Hump Ridge Track New Zealand.
    • Réunion Island adventure.

    In addition it contains our usual articles on Getting into gear, Your letters, Track information, Accommodation, tours and services discounts for members, End-to-enders, Office gossip, Reflections from the register,  the noticeboard and the social Sunday walks, the Eyes on the Ground maintenance program and Track trivia.

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  • Issue 57 August - November 2011

    This issue features:

    • Update on new group campsites.
    • Showcasing the Track in still photography.
    • Track town Northcliffe.
    • Top tips for walking with kids.
    • Walker story by Michelle Sullivan.
    • Walker story by the Underwood family.
    • Nar, Phu and Tilicho Trek in Nepal.

    In addition it contains our usual articles on Getting into gear, Your letters, Track information, Accommodation, tours and services discounts for members, End-to-enders, Office gossip, Reflections from the register,  the noticeboard and the social Sunday walks, the Eyes on the Ground maintenance program and Track trivia.

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  • Issue 56 April - August 2011

    This issue features:

    • Tom Road campsite facelift.
    • $400,000 to be spent on the Track.
    • Walker story by Sandy Sime.
    • Volunteer story by Charmaine Harris.
    • Track town Pemberton.
    • Volunteer profile – Jean Sayer.
    • Walker story by Alan Alexander.
    • New Zealand – the remote south.
    • Walker story by the Bibbulbums.
    • Newmont Boddington Gold black cockatoo project.
    • Walker story by Mother and Son.
    • Lebanon Mountain Trail.

    In addition it contains our usual articles on Getting into gear, Your letters, Track information, Accommodation, tours and services discounts for members, End-to-enders, Office gossip, Reflections from the register,  the noticeboard and the social Sunday walks, the Eyes on the Ground maintenance program and Track trivia.

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  • Issue 55 December 2010 - April 2011

    This issue features:
    • Wind Farm expansion – Hidden Valley campsite to be relocated.
    • Bibbulmun Track wins bronze tourism award.
    • Our Bibbulmun Track guides.
    • Walker story by Graham and Ella Reeks.
    • Walker story by Bob McNamara.
    • A Helping Hand – poem by Jim Freeman.
    • Track town Collie.
    • Walk the Track on poles.
    • Walker story by Jeff Gresham.
    • No more metal posts!
    • Walker story by Wayne
    • Physical facets – tips for beginners.
    • Track realignment at Glen Mervyn dam.
    • Weekend Warriors complete their end-to-end.
    • Outstanding service awards 2010.
    • Southern China’s ancient Tea Horse Road.

    In addition it contains our usual articles on Getting into gear, Your letters, Track information, Accommodation, tours and services discounts for members, End-to-enders, Office gossip, Reflections from the register,  the noticeboard and the social Sunday walks, the Eyes on the Ground maintenance program and Track trivia.

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  • Issue 54 August - November 2010

    This issue features:

    • Launch of the Western Power/BTF Volunteer Training Program.
    • Tribute to Peter Hewett.
    • Track town Walpole.
    • Walker story – the Laughing Ladies.
    • Physical facets – how will walking the Track affect your body?
    • Bibbulmun Song by Karen Gurry.
    • Photography on the Bibbulmun Track
    • Walking the Padjalanta Trail in Arctic Sweden.

    In addition it contains our usual articles on Getting into gear, Your letters, Track information, Accommodation, tours and services discounts for members, End-to-enders, Office gossip, Reflections from the register,  the noticeboard and the social Sunday walks, the Eyes on the Ground maintenance program and Track trivia.

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