Find out the latest news about the Track and the Foundation before you set off for your next walk.
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Save the Date: Upcoming Events 2024
17 April 2024
We're excited to announce our lineup of exclusive events for our valued members and friends!
Mark your calendars and join us for these special occasions tailored just for you:
Date: June 8, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Spend a day focused on your health and well-being with expert talks and interactive workshops tailored specifically for outdoor enthusiasts and active individuals. A great way to prepare for the walking season!
Members’ Events
Tales from Other Trails
Date: July 23, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Enjoy an evening of storytelling with fellow members sharing inspiring stories from their adventures around the globe.
Feathered Friends Evening
Date: October 24, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Join us for an engaging evening filled with expert insights on birdwatching, captivating stories from renowned naturalists, and practical conservation strategies to support our local bird populations.
Bibbulmun Bowls & Social Gathering
Date: December 6, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Close the year with us at a fun-filled evening of bowls, laughs, and good company at our annual social gathering.
Stay tuned for more details! We release booking links for each event shortly. Keep an eye on your inbox and our website for updates and direct links to secure your spot.
In the meantime, you can already book your place for the Bibbulmun Track Health and Wellness Day, at the Inglewood Bowling and Sports Club, 1 Stancliffe St, Mount Lawley WA 6050.
This is a unique opportunity to learn more about nutrition, foot health, and injury management directly from the experts. Have all your questions answered!
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Bibbulmun Track Health & Wellness Day 2024
17 April 2024
Join us on June 8, 2024, at the Inglewood Bowling and Sports Club for a Health & Wellness Day, tailored specifically for outdoor enthusiasts and active individuals. Running from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM, this full-day event is designed to equip participants with expert insights on nutrition, foot health, and injury management to enhance their active lifestyles.
Join us for one session – or enjoy a discounted rate with a full-day pass for all three workshops.
Our lineup of expert speakers, all BTF Walker Friendly Businesses, includes:
- 9:00 AM -10:30 AM: Kristine Peter from Adventure Nutritionist, will kickstart the day with an interactive talk on how to fuel your body for outdoor adventures.
- 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Dr Samuel Ong of The Movement, will discuss the crucial aspects of foot health, the biomechanics of hiking, and the importance of having stable feet.
- 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Stephanie Lock from Adventure Physio will lead a workshop on preventing injuries and promoting recovery, essential for any outdoor activity.
Tea & Coffee are available all day.
A complimentary light lunch will be provided from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, and beverages will be available for purchase from the bar.
Venue: Inglewood Bowling and Sports Club
Ticket Price: $40 per workshop; $100 for the three workshops. 10% Membership Discount applies (Voucher code will be emailed to all members)
Spaces are limited, so secure your tickets now! To book your tickets, click here.
We look forward to welcoming you to our first Member's Day event! This event is also open to non-members, so feel free to join us and discover the benefits of being part of our community.
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Trips for BTF Members
16 April 2024
Taroka George National Park We are close to finalising two exciting itineraries and invite you to join us!
Taiwan – November 2024
Through the Taiwan Thousand Miles Trail Association we are excited to offer a fascinating 12-day trip in northern Taiwan. Accompanied by an English-speaking guide, and the BTF’s lead guide, Steve Sertis, you’ll explore historic trails characterized by beautiful scenery and a rich culture. Admire spectacular mountains, hidden waterfalls and the marble canyons of Taroko National Park. The delicious food, night markets and cultural sights of Taipei all add up to a fantastic experience.
Tasmania – March/April 2025
This 13-day itinerary has been specially designed by Peregrine Travel to make the most of Tasmania’s classic walking destinations. Accompanied by an experienced guide and the Foundation’s ED, Linda Daniels, you will enjoy the very best day walks and attractions Tasmania has to offer. Fully catered and staying in comfortable accommodation this tour is a wonderful way to take in this tiny, but mighty island
Places are limited to 16 passengers on each trip so please email your interest to friends@bibbulmuntrack.org.au and we will send you the details as soon as we can.
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Office Warming
11 April 2024
This week we held an Office Warming to officially celebrate our new office!
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this special get-together, including all the volunteers, individuals, and organisations who generously contributed their time and resources to help us with the move and fit-out.
The purchase of this space was a significant milestone for the Foundation in its 25th Anniversary year. If you haven’t popped in to see us yet, you’ll find us at Unit 3, 62 Ord Street, West Perth.
Special thanks to Small Things Wine for providing the perfect toasts.
See some photos from the event here:
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Bibbulmun Track Adventure Raffle 2024
3 April 2024
Win a trek in Nepal and essential hiking and camping gear!
The Adventure Raffle aims to help fund major maintenance projects on the Bibbulmun Track to ensure it's still around for future generations to enjoy.
The Bibbulmun Track Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that, with the help of over 400 volunteers, provides support for the management, maintenance, and marketing of this incredible 1000km walk in Western Australia’s South West.
Ticket’s are on sale for WA residents only. Tickets are priced at $10.00 each, 3 tickets for $30.00, 4 tickets for $40.00, 5 tickets for $50.00, 7 tickets for $70.00, 10 tickets for $100.00, and 20 tickets for $200.00.
Prizes
1st Prize valued at $6,810.00
Ultimate Everest Base Camp Trek: An Intrepid Travel Experience for two people valued at $4810 plus $2000 cash towards flights from Peregrine Travel Centre WA.
Base Camp. Two little syllables that conjure up dreams as immense and powerful as the Himalayan Mountains themselves. This 15-day trekking trip is your chance to make these dreams come true, to challenge yourself and discover both the majesty of the mountains and your own potential. Walk among giants of nature and revel in the sense of freedom that comes from leaving Wi-Fi and Netflix behind for card games in tiny teahouses, learning about Sherpa life and watching the sunrise over Everest. Plus, Intrepid's commitment to the rights and fair treatment of porters and trekking guides means you can rest assured knowing you’re doing the trek of a lifetime the ethical way.
Click here for more detail about this fantastic trek.
2nd Prize valued at $1,500.00
$1500.00 to spend on Anaconda's extensive range of camping and outdoor equipment!
From hiking and biking to boating and fishing - Anaconda's mission is to inspire, equip & enable Australians with the best value and broadest range of outdoor adventure and sporting products!
Designed to hold up against harsh Australian conditions and be of high quality and great value. Anaconda is your one stop adventure retailer.
Visit one of their 11 stores in Western Australia or shop online.
3rd Prize valued at $949.85
Mont Sleeping Shelter
The yet to be released Mont Hypermid is a lightweight, modular, thru-hiking shelter designed to work with your hiking poles to help keep weight to a minimum. The Hypermid will quickly find its way into the home of many thru-hikers as their go-to shelter when weight and space is at a premium.
- Mont Hypermid Ultralight Pyramid Tent RRP $549.95
- Mont Hypermid Ultralight Pyramid Full Inner RRP $319.95
- Mont Hypermid Ultralight Carbon Fibre Pole RRP $79.95
Pop into a Paddy Pallin store to view - or online.
4th Prize valued at $589.00
Aarn Featherlight Freedom
The perfect Balance Pack for those embracing the light & fast philosophy, with the volume to carry ultralight gear for up to a week. This pack comes with Aarn Balance Pockets and dri liners included, as a whole Aarn Balance System. Fusing the biomechanics of comfort, balance and agility into a lightweight performance package, the Featherlite Freedom has proven itself on longer trips and the world's longest trails.
Read more about this great pack here.
5th Prize valued at $300.00
Frontier Ultralight Collapsible One Pot Cook Set and more
When ultralight packable gear is your priority.
Maximize your mealtime and minimize your pack size with Frontier nesting and collapsible cookware and dinnerware.
- Frontier UL Collapsible One Pot Cook Set w/ 2.2L Pot - [2P] [5 Piece] x1
- Frontier UL Cutlery Set - [3 Piece] x 2
- Frontier UL Cutlery Set - [2 Piece] Long Handle Spoon and Spork x 1
- Frontier UL Pan - 8in x1
- Camp Kitchen Pot Scrubber and Soap Bottle including Soap Set x1
Check out the Collapsible One Pot Cook Set here.
6th Prize valued at $300.00
Frontier One Pot Cook Set and more...
Make mealtimes simple and seamless.
Stronger, lighter, and more functional than conventional camp dinnerware, it's the perfect all-rounder that neatly nests together.
- Frontier UL One Pot Cook Set - [2P] [5 Piece] x 1
- Passage Cutlery Set - [3 Piece] - Blue x 1
- Passage Cutlery Set - [3 Piece] - Yellow x 1
- Frontier UL Pan - 8in x 1
- Camp Kitchen Pot Scrubber and Soap Bottle inc. Soap Set x 1
Check out the Fontier One Pot Cook Set here.
To know more about the raffle, including the terms and conditions, check out our raffle page here.
A huge thank you to our sponsors for making this possible!
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