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On 19th February a smoking ceremony at the Northern Terminus was held to launch the upgrade of the terminus and interpretive trail linking to the Kalamunda zig zag centre. Local Member for Kalamunda, John Day, and BTF Chair Mike Wood acknowledged the support of the Shire, Department of Parks and Wildlife, and Tourism WA. This […]
We’re pleased to say that the ground works for the new suspension bridge over the Murray River were completed prior to the recent flooding. Murray River bridge footings As shown in the above photo, the tower footings were submerged during the recent rain, indicating an above 10-year flood level. The above-ground construction will […]
The Edmund Rice Centre partnered with the Bibbulmun Track Foundation to launch a Nature Academy for youth from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds. The Foundation’s role was to conduct a programme designed to train youth to lead bushwalks. Nineteen signed up – all young women between the ages of twelve and twenty years old […]
The Bibbulmun Track Foundation has been successful in securing funding through the Peel Regional Grants Scheme to assist in the building of a suspension bridge to replace the Bibbulmun Track’s Asquith Bridge (otherwise known as Long Gully Bridge) which was lost in the Lower Hotham bushfire in 2015, and for Track realignment south east of […]
BTF volunteers, Andy and Michelle Nelson, add the finishing touch to Brookton Campsite It has been 18 months since bushfire ravaged the Bibbulmun Track, and we’re pleased to say that most of the diversions have been removed and four new campsites have been built. The campsites at Brookton, Possum Springs, Gardner and Dog Pool […]
The Bibbulmun Track Foundation is hosting a 3-day Wilderness First Aid course through Wilderness First Aid Consultants on Saturday 4 to Monday 6 March (long-weekend) 2017. This 3-day course is a well rounded introduction to Wilderness First Aid for bushwalkers, climbers, paddlers and those who find themselves out and about. It includes CPR and scenario […]
The Bruce Trail Conservancy officially twinned a section of the Bruce Trail with the Bibbulmun Track on Sunday 29th May. The following message and photos were sent from Bruce Trail maintenance volunteers, Lynda and Carl, who recently hiked parts of the Bibbulmun Track. Good to see Carl is wearing his Bibbulmun Track hat! G’ day […]
Join Gwen Plunkett and friends of the Bibbulmun Track Foundation with World Expeditions on a 9-day discovery tour of NZ’s South Island’s Fiordland National Park and remote Stewart Island. Highlights of this tour include the three-day Hump Ridge Track, sea kayaking from Stewart Island and a taste of the famous Kepler Track. Enjoy stunning views […]
The rebuilding of the Possum Springs Campsite has commenced. Walls go up at the new shelter The walls of the new shelter and toilet at the campsite will be constructed with rammed earth. The roof will go on soon after the walls have sufficiently dried. A view from the new shelter Keep an eye on […]
On January 9 a bushfire swept through the section south of the Brookton Hwy near Fourways Rd. It burned through approximately 945 hectares of State Forest. Much of the Track was affected. This was a severe fire and it is amazing to see that the shelter survived it. It came within a whisker of burning […]
On January 6, a devastating bushfire swept through the section south of Dwellingup which then spread to Waroona and Yarloop. Much of the Track was affected and the section remains closed due to the very real risk of death from falling trees. We are happy to say that while some damage was sustained, the shelter […]
We are excited to announce the release of the new Day Walk Map Packs – a great resource for beginners and people wanting to explore more of the Track. The Day Walk Map Packs are available for each section along the Track from the Darling Range (Map 1) to Denmark/Albany (Map 8). Each pack includes: […]
It was perfect weather for a stroll along a stunning section of the Track between Denmark and Albany. After a short ceremony and unveiling of the Friendship Trail sign by BTF Executive Director, Linda Daniels, and Board Member and Alcoa representative, Charlie Soord, a dozen of the group enjoyed a 7km walk from Shelly Beach […]
In partnership with the Department of Sport and Recreation, the Bibbulmun Track Foundation progressed the CaLD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) Community Trails Program. The program, which was initiated in 2011, aims to: Motivate and empower people in these communities to initiate their own walks with friends and family by giving them the necessary […]
Around 20 people joined Foundation ED, Linda Daniels on the 1st November to celebrate the Bibbulmun Track’s first international Friendship Trail. After a short ceremony and unveiling of the sign by BTF Board Member and Alcoa representative, Charlie Soord, a dozen of the group enjoyed an 8km return walk from Karri Gully to Gregory Brook […]
June 8 to 26, 2016 We only have two places left for the Camino only. One place is for one female twin share with another female participant. The other is for a male to twin share with another male participant. The Pyrenees trek is full – sorry! Download the itinerary for prices and more information. […]
Tents sites being constructed at Blackwood Campsite The section south of Balingup incorporating the Blackwood Campsite has been reopened and the diversion to Wright’s Bridge has been removed. While the campsite is now open, it will take many years to recover from the loss of the pines which gave walkers protection from the […]
Initial reports from aerial observations indicated that Gardner Campsite was still standing. However on-the-ground assessments have revealed that it has been damaged beyond repair. Gardner Campsite – another nice spot to spend a night. Both Gardner and Dog Pool Campsites were located well within the fire zone. We are yet to hear about […]
The Lower Hotham fire has claimed an historic victim by burning an important crossing on the Bibbulmun Track – the historic Long Gully Bridge. Considered an outstanding example of an early rail trestle bridge, the 128 metre long bridge was a great example of the technical design skill of the Western Australian Government Railways. The […]
The Lower Hotham fire has also claimed Possum Springs Campsite just south of the Long Gully Bridge and Harvey-Quindanning Rd. We believe that we have lost up to four campsites over the length of the Track. Lower Hotham Fire destroys Possum Springs Campsite We ask that everyone remains away from the closed sections […]
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Following the catastrophic Black Saturday bushfires in Victoria, and more recent fires in Western Australia such as Parkerville in 2014, community expectations for response and management of fire risk have changed. During periods of higher fire risk throughout the bushfire season, the Parks and Wildlife Service will provide information regarding park closures and bushfire risk, […]
In early 2014, the Bibbulmun Track Foundation became involved in a project to introduce members of the culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) community to outdoor walking. The multifaceted project including up-skilling a number of the Edmund Rice Centre and Communicare youth leaders in basic walk leader training and providing an informal educational opportunity for Bibbulmun […]
KPMG were crowned as 2014 Bibbulmun Team Challenge Champions at an Awards ceremony earlier this week. A fantastic time was had by all the teams who were able to catch up and reminisce about their experiences on the Track. Score Board: Challenge Champions: KPMG (2355 points) Joint Runners Up: Sierra Grandies & Axis of Ignorance […]
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