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The eagerly anticipated new Bibbulmun Track Guidebooks will be released in time for Easter. The completely revised Guidebooks have been divided into eight sections to match the Bibbulmun Track Maps with a separate Bibbulmun Track Handbook available that contains general Track information, planning, safety, history and management information. The division into eight books plus the […]

We are delighted the announce the launch of our new Pinterest Board – Group Activities and Team Building. Our excellent Group Activities are designed to promote team spirit, build positive relationships, promote mental and physical well being and develop communication amongst participants – all whilst enjoying the natural environment of the Bibbulmun Track. Please follow […]

We are thrilled to announce that the Bibbulmun Track is over 1000km long! In late winter Steve Sertis and Steve Clark walked the Track end-to-end with the aim of re-writing the Track notes for the new Bibbulmun Track guidebooks. Not only were the notes updated but the distances between campsites were recalculated and updated to […]

After 8pm (WST) on Monday December 30, Steve Sertis, the Foundation’s Events Manager and Lead Guide joins ABC Nightlife radio presenter Kate O’Toole to talk about the wonders and magic of the Bibbulmun Track. This is a national program and can be heard on ABC Local Radio. Find your ABC Local Radio station. Tune in […]

On Sunday 17th November, the Bibbulmun Track Foundation held a volunteer thank you day at the Zig Zag Cultural Centre in Kalamunda. Around 70 volunteers enjoyed a delicious morning tea , where long-time Board member and Acting Director General of DPaW Jim Sharp presented the Mountain Designs rewards to 61 of our wonderful volunteers, while […]

The Barnett government has announced it is withdrawing six regional bus services by the end of this year. The bus services are between: Boxwood Hill to Bremer Bay – 33 passengers last year Albany to Ravensthorpe/Hopetoun – 1203 passengers last year Quairading to Narembeen Northam to Mukinbudin The Bunbury to Collie & Boyup Brook bus […]

Web designer Brendan Underwood from Ipixel won the state award in the 2013 Web Awards for their work on the Bibbulmun Track website. The criteria for winning the award was based on the website content as well as the design. The state win puts Ipixel in the running for the national award. « Widespread storm […]

Recent severe weather in the south west has impacted some sections of the Bibbulmun Track. It will take some time for DPaW staff to check and clear the Track as storm damage may exist over large sections between Kalamunda and Albany. Walkers need to be cautious of fallen trees and branches on the Track and […]

More than 1400 South West students took up the challenge during Term 2 to be active, drink lots of water, eat healthy foods and learn how to prevent beat disease. Students received points as they completed 15-minute blocks of physical activity and were given map stickers to show their progress along virtual tracks that included […]

The BTF proudly supported the 2013 Take the Challenge program by donating a Bibbulmun Track prize pack to the winners – Hocking Primary School’s ‘LA20’s Awesome Healthy Physical Students’! Take the Challenge promotes regular physical activ…ity and healthy eating schools. The program aims to promote healthy lifestyle behaviours in students by: • Developing their understanding […]

Some may say inspired, others may say crazy but our two marketing extraordinaires, Jean Byrne and Christine Geddis have signed up to participate in Perth’s inaugural Oxfam Trailwalker event! Jean and Christine, along with friends Gaynor and Emma, will join over 300 teams of four to tackle 100km of the Australian bush within 48 hours […]

For walkers wishing to take public transport to Collie, we’ve just discovered a new bus service. South West Coach Lines runs a daily service from Perth International Terminal stopping at Perth Esplanade Bus Port, Cockburn Central and Mandurah before going onto Bunbury and Collie. For more info. « Trail Bike conflicts – an action plan… […]

Unfortunately, due to the strong dollar and cheap imports, trail bike sales and registrations increased rapidly over the last few years. Trail bikes are the largest category of motorcycle sales in Australia and a growing number of West Australians have taken up recreational off road riding as a pastime. At the same time, residential developments […]

Five deaf blind trekkers are in training to walk the Bibbulmun Track next year to raise awareness and funds for Usher Syndrome. The five, all living with the same debilitation dual sensory loss and preparing for the challenge of a lifetime includes Halls Head woman Sharyn Mitchell. After some recent short sessions in Kings Park, […]

We had an overwhelming response to this year’s Adventure Raffle and are delighted to announce the lucky winners. 1st Prize – All inclusive 6 day tour for 2 people with World Expeditions plus airfares to the value of $1000 – WINNER: KATHARINE ALLEN, Fremantle (Ticket No: 478) 2nd Prize – $3000 Mountain Designs Gift Voucher […]

Also known as Asquith Bridge, the heritage listed bridge has significant historic value to the State as being one of the longest curved timber railway bridges remaining. It is an outstanding example of the technical and design expertise of the Western Australian Government Railways, and one of the finest railway bridges built in WA. The […]

Visit the Section by Section Guide for the Balingup area for Track conditions and information about the diversion. « Adventure Raffle ticket sales reach $25,000 Raffle funds to help restoration of Long Gully Bridge »

Our Foundation members have been key in ensuring our Adventure raffle is a huge success with ticket sales reaching $25,000. There are still lots of books to be returned and tickets are still available online, priced at only $5 a ticket. Every dollar raised from the raffle will go back into the upkeep of the […]

Over the last few months, someone has been removing the sponsor plaques from most of the Bibbulmun Track shelters. These plaques recognise the invaluable support of our sponsors. Without their support, we would not be able to put 100% of donations received back into Track maintenance projects. If you know who is doing this, please […]

Explore our heritage on this walk (approx 6.5km) as we explore the history and controversy surrounding the construction of the Mundaring Weir, the pump stations and the pipeline which transports water a massive 560km and new initiatives designed to tackle today’s water supply issues. With your guidse from the Foundation and the National Trust, we […]

The Bibbulmun Track Foundation relies on membership, sponsorship, revenue from events and merchandise and fundraising initiatives like the Adventure Raffle to enable us to do what we do best, to maintain the Track and facilities and conserve the environment through which it passes. 100% of funds from the raffle will be used to help us […]

The Wandoo Reintegration Facility, managed by Serco Australia, is a minimum security detention facility aimed at assisting young adults to be reintegrated back into society to play a positive role. This is done, in part, by enabling residents to develop practical skills and to have meaningful experiences. Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the […]

Over a year after the bushfire, the Track near Lake Maringup campsite, south of Northcliffe, is regenerating very well. On the recent Rivers and Boulders Expedition, from Northcliffe to Walpole, walkers got first-hand experience of the regenerative power of the bush. The grass trees, zamias and eucalypts were flourishing. Of particular note were the abundantly […]

The Southampton fires that started as a result of lightning strikes on Tuesday 12 February have closed the Track from Balingup to Brockman Highway. The section will remain closed for some time and is impassable due to the destruction of the Southampton bridge across the Blackwood River, the danger of falling trees and the fact […]

The not-for-profit Bibbulmun Track Foundation relies on membership, sponsorship, revenue from events, merchandise and fundraising initiatives like the Adventure Raffle to enable us to do what we do best: maintain the Track and its facilities. Prizes include a World Expeditions Kakadu holiday for two, $3,000 Mountain Designs Voucher, a Bibbulmun South Coast escape for two […]