Balingup
Diversions & Other Impacts
Campfires Prohibited – Blackwood
Location: Balingup to Donnelly River Village
Campfire bans are now in place at all campsites along this entire section including:
- Blackwood
- Gregory Brook
Walkers will need to use their fuel stoves.
Please note that campfires are prohibited all year round at the Blackwood Campsite due to it being situated in an extreme Fire Risk Area.
Campfire bans are usually in force until at least March, and sometimes April, along the entire length of the Bibbulmun Track. During campfire bans, walkers are not permitted to light any campfires or wood operated stoves and should carry a fuel stove. Campfire bans are lifted based on weather and other conditions.
During the summer months, when bushfires are a very real danger, a total fire ban may be declared. On these days, walkers are not permitted to light any fires whatsoever including lighting a fuel stove.
For information about locations of current total fire bans visit Emergency WA.
For more information, contact the Parks and Wildlife Service Busselton office on (08) 9752 5555.
Diversion due to asbestos and destroyed bridge – Willow Springs
Location: Between Brockman Hwy and Donnelly River Village (DRV)
The Bibbulmun Track is closed for 11.7km due to asbestos near Willow Springs, and a destroyed bridge across the Donnelly River closer to DRV.
A 9.23km diversion is in place along Gold Gully Road, Austin Road, Willow Form Road and Boundary Road. The diversion is partially shared with the Munda Biddi Trail and walkers should watch for cyclists.
The original route will remain closed for several months until declared safe and a new bridge is built.
For your safety DO NOT enter any closed trail. Stay on the marked diversion and follow all signage or instructions from Parks and Wildlife and other staff. Walkers should be aware of maintenance vehicles and other traffic in the area.
For more information contact the Parks and Wildlife Service Busselton office on (08) 9752 5555 or Pemberton Office on (08) 9776 1207.