2025 Bibbulmun Track Virtual Hike Challenge Wrap-Up & Winners

1 August 2025

Over eight weeks—from June 1 to July 27, 2025—189 walkers across 92 teams virtually traversed the 1,000 km Bibbulmun Track, journeying from Kalamunda to Albany via the Pacer app. Along the way, participants unlocked 20 beautifully curated virtual milestones, showcasing huts, track towns, and scenic highlights complete with images and descriptions to bring the real Track to life.

Beyond fitness and fun, the challenge also served as a fundraising effort. Participants were encouraged to raise funds to support track maintenance, volunteer programs, and conservation, with suggestions that even $10 per person could help cover event costs and further support the Track.

Congratulations to Our Winners!

Top 3 Teams

1st: Heart of the South – Completed the challenge fastest (16 June)
Prize: 3 × Ultra Series vouchers (up to ~$599 each)

2nd: MCG – Finished 26 June
Prize: 3 × Paddy Pallin gift packs

3rd: Booknboot – Finished 1 July
Prize: 3 × Bibbulmun Track gift packs + 3 × Small Things Wine packs

Top 3 Individuals

Tiger Mac – Achieved the highest personal kilometres
Prize: Ultra Series voucher + Anaconda voucher + Paddy Pallin gift pack

Georgia Tovich – Second highest individual effort
Prize: Beach & Forest Eco Adventure voucher (Pemberton Discovery Tours) + Anaconda voucher + Bibbulmun Track prize pack

Mark – Third place individual
Prize: Beach & Forest Eco Adventure voucher + Anaconda voucher

What Made This Challenge Special

Accessible & inclusive: Whether walking around the neighbourhood, through Canberra frost, or during Sydney’s Vivid festival, participants connected with nature and each other no matter where they were.
Milestone motivation: The virtual milestones brought the Track’s beauty into daily steps, inspiring walkers to keep moving through forests, ridges, and coastal vistas.
Fundraising impact: Thanks to everyone who contributed, the Virtual Hike not only logged steps, but also helped support track maintenance, conservation efforts, and volunteer-run programs.

A Heartfelt Thank You

Thank you to all 189 participants in 92 teams—every step, share, and donation brought us closer as a virtual community and farther along the path to preserving the Bibbulmun Track’s wild, welcoming spirit.

Thanks also to our generous prize sponsors: Ultra Series WA · Paddy Pallin · Small Things Wine · Anaconda · Pemberton Discovery Tours · Bibbulmun Track Foundation