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Alan Steele was one of two lucky members to win a $300 Anaconda voucher for joining as a Life Member in January. Join the Foundation before 30 April and go into the draw to win one of 6 prize packs!  1 x one week’s free PLB hire* (valued at $50) + 1 x $50 Anaconda […]

We were pleased to welcome 40 members to the Foundation’s 25th AGM which was held on 27 October at the Universal Bar in Northbridge. In addition to providing an opportunity to update members on our activities for the year (you can read the Annual Report here), an election was held to fill the four vacant positions. […]

On Thursday the 22 September, over 80 BTF members and guests came along to Leederville Sports Club to hear two passionate members share their experiences and photographs of two overseas trails. Our first speaker was Ben Dickinson, who hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2650-mile footpath from the US / Mexico border to Canada, in […]

We are delighted to welcome Small Things Wine as a Sponsor. Hailing from Margaret River in Western Australia, Small Things Wine produce handcrafted vegan-friendly premium wines packaged in aluminium cans. Perfect for that overnight hike! The sustainable 250ml cans play a significant role in reducing energy and transportation costs with a significantly higher recyclability potential. […]

We are delighted to welcome Small Things Wine as a Sponsor.  Hailing from Margaret River in Western Australia, Small Things Wine produce handcrafted vegan-friendly premium wines packaged in aluminium cans.  Perfect for that overnight hike! The sustainable 250ml cans play a significant role in reducing energy and transportation costs with a significantly higher recyclability potential. Cans are […]

The Bibbulmun Track Foundation’s efforts to increase awareness and understanding of Nyoongar culture on the Bibbulmun Track has been given a boost by a Lotterywest grant of $10,600. The presentation was made by Matthew Hughes MLA, State MP for Kalamunda at the Northern Terminus of the Bibbulmun Track. Foundation Executive Director, Linda Daniels said that […]

Hamish Gibson, of WFB Cape to Cape Explorer Tours, has sent us this account of walking the Track in the Walpole-Nornalup Conservation Park, famous for its towering karri and tingle trees. The park is part of the larger Walpole Wilderness Area that was established in 2004. As I listen to the red-tailed cockatoo’s ‘karack!’ call high in the canopy, […]

It was a baptism not of fire but water, when new maintenance volunteers David Miller and daughter Jonica made their first full visit to their section in the Pingerup Plains. Very soon after David signed up for the section from Pingerup Road to Mount Chance campsite, the annual Frankland District Field Day was held at […]

A major project to prevent further erosion and encourage revegetation in the dune stretches along the south coast is progressing well. On the third campaign this year, our volunteers were pleased to be joined by rangers from the Binalup Aboriginal Corporation who are keen to learn about the techniques we are using to stabilize the […]

The core purpose of the Foundation is to enable and guide the contribution of the walker community in supporting the management, maintenance and marketing of the Track (you can read more about our purpose from this perspective in a previous article in our members’ magazine Bibbulmun News, Issue #83, page 18.). We achieve this support […]

The annual Field Day for sectional volunteers in Frankland and Albany Districts were held on the last weekend in May – at Mount Chance and Sandpatch campsites. There are four goals to a Field Day – for all the volunteers to connect with each other and the BTF office team; to have a busy bee […]

Rain and strong winds in May failed to dampen the efforts of the two Support Volunteer teams – 16 volunteers in total, that embarked on Campaign 1 of the South Coast Stabilisation Project working west of Boat Harbour. After extensive surveys and inspections, a range of track treatments and materials were considered and planned depending […]

Sectional maintenance volunteers for the northern parts of the Track recently headed out to take part in their annual District Field Day. Volunteers visited Beraking campsite (Perth Hills district of PaWS) and Possum Springs campsite (Wellington district) to give the shelter and campsite a facelift. Maintenance manager Sue Morley took some brand-new volunteers for a […]

The Gift of Entertainment is a Digital Membership valid for 12 months from the day of activation. We receive 20% of the sale from each Membership for our fundraiser and you’ll get 12 months of thanks and appreciation for being an exceptional gift giver. The Gift of Entertainment has savings for everyone, with thousands of […]

Thanks to the WA government’s Natural Resource Management grant, preparations are underway to repair sections of the Bibbulmun Track in the Boat Harbour region, which will include stabilising sand, addressing erosion, maintaining signage, as well as restoring stairs and other structures. The preparation of this project is the culmination of months of detailed planning and […]

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 online twice a year. It includes day walks, overnight walks, ladies […]

The Bibbulmun Track Foundation (BTF) maintains a pool of 20+ volunteer guides who lead bushwalks on the Bibbulmun Track as part of our events program. The program aims to promote the Track as accessible to the broadest range of the population as well as educate and encourage community participation. In 2009 the BTF overhauled its […]

What a year it has been! With the unprecedented amount of wet weather this year, we are seeing more track maintenance issues than usual. Flooding, washouts, diversions, trees down – our maintenance volunteers have more than likely come across them. In the past 3 months we received up to 150 report requests for track and […]

2021 WA Seniors Awards winners were announced on Thursday, 25 November 2021 ​Contributions of seniors, businesses and local governments celebrated yesterday included James Freeman who was recognised for the many years of volunteer work with the Bibbulmun Track Foundation. The annual WA Seniors Awards celebrate and recognise the valued contributions of seniors, businesses and local […]

As work starts to wrap up for 2021, we give a huge shout out and thanks to all of our 460 volunteers who made a contribution this year. With only 4.5 FTE staff, our volunteers literally do a lot of the leg work! They’re out on the Track checking and repairing their sections … providing […]

The not-for-profit Bibbulmun Track Foundation has received a grant from Lotterywest for $81,400 for a project to upgrade and improve online resources. Minister for Emergency Services; Racing and Gaming; Small Business; Volunteering Hon. Reece Raymond Whitby, MLA along with the Minister for Finance; Lands; Sport and Recreation; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests the Hon. Dr Tony […]

On 9 November 2021, Albany’s new Bibbulmun Track and Munda Biddi Trail terminus was officially opened on York Street, ready to guide visitors directly to the heart of the city. Work on the $178,000 project started in April to move the southern terminus of the two trails from Proudlove Parade near the old visitor centre […]

LANDSCOPE is WA’s PARKS, WILDLIFE AND CONSERVATION MAGAZINE, produced by DBCA. It is a magazine devoted purely to Western Australia’s parks, wildlife and conservation. It aims to develop community awareness and appreciation of the State’s natural environment and biodiversity and promote community involvement in and support for its protection and conservation. Each beautifully designed, seasonal […]

With a 1000 kilometre Track and 53 campsites there is always something to be done and BTF volunteers and Parks & Wildlife staff have been very busy with both practical work and with planning. Due to the increasing scope of maintenance being undertaken by the Foundation a dedicated maintenance manager was appointed in May. Improvements […]

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions has a responsibility to promote and conserve our parks and reserves so that visitors can access, enjoy and appreciate Western Australia’s extraordinary natural environment into the future. The Bibbulmun Track is one of the world’s greatest long distance walk trails and is an outstanding example of such recreational […]