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Before starting out for a walk these holidays, there are a few things you should know. Are there going to be any groups at the campsites that you plan to stay at? Is there a diversion, closure, or another issue impacting the Track where you intend on walking? How will any prescribed burns affect you? […]
These spring school holidays are the perfect time to get the kids and whole family out on the Track and into the bush. Bushwalking is a fun and healthy outdoor activity which can be enjoyed by all the family. The Bibbulmun Track, Western Australia’s world-class long distance walk trail, is right on our doorstep, stretching […]
On 13 September 1998, Western Australia’s longest walk trail, the ‘new’ Bibbulmun Track, was opened by the Hon. Cheryl Edwards, the Minister for the Environment at the time. Stretching over 1000 kilometres from Kalamunda in the Perth Hills to Albany on the south coast the Track passes through some of the most beautiful and wild […]
As the weather becomes warmer, so the snakes will become more active along the Track. They can be seen almost anywhere, especially in late winter and spring, near the south coast and in swampy areas. The heavy footfalls of a walker are usually enough to frighten them away before they are seen. An exception to […]
At the start of January 2018, a deliberately lit fire near the Helena Valley swept through and destroyed the Helena Campsite. The area near the campsite in January While the Track is now open, Helena Campsite remains closed and will be for many more months while the site is rehabilitated and the campsite eventually rebuilt. […]
We’ve been blessed with lots of rain recently – but be aware that this has caused flooding and other issues on the Track. We are aware of flooding south of Dwellingup and also that severe weather has impacted the Track on the south coast washing away trail markers and causing erosion. We advise checking conditions […]
The Foundation understands that emergency services received a call just after 1.30pm about an incident in Paulls Valley on Saturday afternoon, near the start of the Bibbulmun Track. The incident left two people in hospital after one was allegedly run down by a car before both were allegedly set upon by the driver wielding a […]
Lodgements of Group Notifications (previously known as Notice of Intent or NOI) have moved to the Parks and Wildlife, Western Australia website. Any groups with eight or more members, that are staying overnight on the Bibbulmun Track are requested to complete a Group Notification at least 4 weeks before their walk. This information assists other […]
We are sad that we have lost our second campsite to fire this year. Shelter destroyed On Friday 25th May, a bushfire from an escaped prescribed burn tore through the Torndirrup National Park in Albany and destroyed the most southern campsite on the Track. The roof on the shelter table Sandpatch campsite was built in […]
Board member and volunteer Charlie Soord and his wife Sue who is also a volunteer, completed route 19 (19.1km) on the Jeju Olle walking trail which is twinned to Map 8 Denmark to Albany section on the Bibbulmun Track. The Jeju Olle walking trail is located on the beautiful island of Jeju, South Korea. Jeju […]
It is with great sadness that we have to announce the loss of the Foundation’s very first sponsor, Mountain Designs, due to the closure of their stores across Australia. When the team working on the Bibbulmun Track in the late 1990’s; Jess Brampton and Mike Wood (then owner of Perth Mountain Designs Franchise) among them […]
Walking Two by Two presents Bibbulmun Journeys the Premiere Screening in Perth for one night only Tickets on sale now! Screening in Perth for One Night Only the premiere of Walkingtwobytwo’s documentary on the Bibbulmun Journeys. Come along on the journey to experience the beauty of the Bibbulmun Track with the people who love it, […]
The Bibbulmun Track Foundation offers a variety of events to suit all ages and most fitness levels. From guided walks to learning how to cook amazing food on a fuel stove you’re sure to find something that interests you! Our events calendar is published twice a year. It includes day walks, overnight walks, ladies only […]
On Sunday 19th November, the Foundation held a Vision Workshop for members and volunteers. The aim of the workshop was to build on the concepts gained from the online Vision Survey to develop a vision for the future of the Bibbulmun Track. The results of the workshop will articulate how we, the members, want the […]
The awards were presented by the Department of Parks and Wildlife at a function on International Volunteers Day 5th December and it gives us great pleasure to announce that Ce won an Outstanding Service Award. Ce has been a volunteer with the Bibbulmun Track Foundation for over 17 years, initially as a Maintenance Volunteer […]
The Foundation recognised some of its 388 volunteers at a morning tea held at the Kalamunda Agricultural Hall in Kalamunda on Sunday 19th November 2017. During the event, 77 volunteers were rewarded with gifts sponsored by Mountain Designs for the number of hours donated to the Foundation during the year, based on more than 100, […]
With a new venue and deciding to open up the event to all our followers not just members, we had a great turn out. It was a very moving presentation on a unique journey walked by Sarah Hyde – following the Rabbit Proof Fence Walk. Sarah is a very eloquent speaker whos passion, consideration and […]
SUEZ makes the best use of water and waste by providing smart and reliable resource management solutions. The local team provides solutions that supply seven million Australians with safe drinking water and diverts 1.2 million tonnes of waste from landfill every year. Our association with the company harks back to 2011 when a landfill facility […]
A few places are still available on our adventure in Nepal combining a fabulous 8-day trek with a few days volunteering to help a remote community rebuild its school. This is a great opportunity for us to help raise money for the Foundation and contribute to a substantial international service project – all the while […]
Jesse Brampton was brought up on a sheep farm south east of Perth. In April 1987 he decided to walk the Appalachian Trail in the USA, which stretches 3434 km from Maine in the north to Georgia in the south. Jesse walked its full length between May 1987 and September 1988. A year later, after […]
A real life saver and we highly recommend having in all first aid kits, backpacks and glove boxes and is ideal for bushwalkers. Clearly displaying the word HELP, it satisfies three of the priorities for survival in any climate or condition: warmth, shelter and a distress signal all in one, plus it can also be […]
Kalamunda City Mayor Andrew Waddell will officially open the Bibbulmun Track Northern Terminus Link this morning, Friday 1 September 2017 at 9:30am at the Northern Terminus of the Track. The project was supported by Tourism Western Australia through the Tourism Demand Driver Infrastructure program. We are very pleased that the City of Kalamunda is keen […]
We are delighted to announce that the new bridge across the Murray River and the related Bibbulmun Track realignment are now open. The bridge was completed at the beginning of July, just before the winter river water level rose, which would have made the Bibbulmun Track impassable at the diversion crossing point. It replaces the […]
The new Guidebook 2 coming soon! Guidebook 2 – Dwellingup has been out of stock since late last year. We have been waiting for the construction of the new alignment of the Track and of course the new bridge across the Murray River south of Dwellingup. Read about the destruction of the Long Gully Bridge. […]
The Feral Pig Ultra, part of the Ultra Series WA will be held – Saturday 11th to Sunday 12th November 2017 on the Bibbulmun Track. Ultra Series WA is a member of the Australian Ultra runners Association. The Feral Pig Ultra offers an international graded course to attract runners from outside of WA. Detailed applications […]