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.

For information on how to advertise in Bibb News Magazine, see our advertising propectus 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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