These pages provide youth group leaders with the necessary tools to plan, lead and complete a successful expedition on the Bibbulmun Track. It also provides schools with the resources to participate in the WACE endorsed end-to-end program and students to attain the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
Teachers and youth leaders please note that:
The Group Notification should be completed before any overnight expeditions on any Parks and Wildlife Service tracks or trails are conducted.
The group maximum of 17 (including leaders) be observed for overnight walks (up to 30 on the Wellington Spur Trail and group campsites).
That there is a spur trail and campsites designed for school groups linking the Bibbulmun Track just south of Collie to the Wellington Dam recreation area. A group campsite is also available near Mt Cooke to alleviate overcrowding at the original Mt Cooke campsite.
Making Tracks is our quartely outdoor education newsletter with the best expedition planning tools and information. It'll help you engage and get your group out making tracks!
Great to hang on your wall and mark off all the completed sections.
A must for any class that is preparing to go out, or has returned from an experience on the Track.
Colourful poster-size map of the entire Track showing approximate locations of campsites and towns.
Use it to mark the progression of sectional walks, virtual walks or to give students the "big picture".
Put it up in the classroom as a constant reminder of the achievement of walking the Track.
Not to be used for planning or navigational purposes. Expeditions should be planned using the appropriate Bibbulmun Track maps and/or guidebooks (visit our merchandise page).
'Getting on Track' DVD
A great way to show the whole family what we are about to do.
A great way for your group to set realistic expectations of what walking the Track can be like. This 35 minute educational DVD is a valuable aid even to those familiar with the Track.
An introduction to cooking with a fuel stove for leaders. Come prepared to taste-test your creation! This workshop allows teachers to become familiar with the art of preparing easy, quick and nutritious food. Includes ingredients, recipes, menus and the use of fuel stoves.
Duration approximately two hours. Conducted at or near a Perth City location.
