Dwellingup
Dwellingup to Collie | Distance: 128km
Realignments & Alternative Routes
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New Murray River bridge crossing open
The new bridge crossing across the Murray River is now open. Walkers should follow the new alignment which is now clearly marked between Dookanelly Campsite and Harvey-Quindanning Rd. Walkers should be aware that the area surrounding the new bridge is still a worksite. Minor work is still being carried out. Walkers should adhere to all signage and instructions from staff and be aware of construction vehicles. For more information contact the Department of Parks and Wildlife Mundaring on (08) 9290 6100.
Directions
The distance from Dookanelly Campsite to Possum Springs Campsite is 22.7km. Dookanelly Campsite to Harvey-Quindanning Rd is 15.2km. The old alignment between Dookanelly Campsite and the destroyed Long Gully Bridge, marked on Bibbulmun Track Map 2 - Dwellingup (pre-2017), is permanently closed.
Download the map of the new alignment.
Diversions & Other Impacts
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Prescribed burn diversion
Location: South of Dwellingup
The Bibbulmun Track is closed for 6.4km due to prescribed burning. A 9.9km diversion is in place.
Walkers should note that Swamp Oak campsite is CLOSED. Temporary camping is available at Island Pool. Water and a toilet will be provided. All water should be treated prior to consumption. There is no shelter. Walkers MUST provide their own tent.
The original route will remain closed until declared safe. For your safety stay on the marked diversion, adhere to and follow all signage and instructions from Parks and Wildlife and other emergency staff.
Walkers should be aware of fire operations vehicles and other traffic in the area.
For further information, please contact the Parks and Wildlife Service Mundaring office on (08) 9290 6100.
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Dookanelly Campsite closed for prescribed burn
Location: South of Dwellingup
The Bibbulmun Track is closed either side of Dookanelly campsite for 6.7km due to prescribed burning.
A 7.9km diversion will be in place at that time.
The original route will remain closed until declared safe.
Walkers should note that Dookanelly Campsite will be CLOSED. A temporary campsite is available near the culvert crossing (Driver Rd access point) of the Murray River. Water and a toilet will be provided. All water should be treated prior to consumption. There is no shelter. Walkers MUST carry a tent.
For your safety stay on the marked diversion, adhere to and follow all signage and instructions from Parks and Wildlife and other emergency staff.
Walkers should exercise caution along the Captain Fawcett 4WD Track. Walkers should be aware of fire operations vehicles and other traffic in the area. For more information contact the Parks and Wildlife Service Mundaring on (08) 9290 6100.
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Timber harvesting E of Dwellingup - map 2a
Location: Near Chadoora campsite
Timber harvesting is being undertaken east of Dwellingup near Chadoora campsite (NE).
Walkers should be aware of trucks and other forestry vehicles while in the area.
For more information contact either the Forest Products Commission on (08) 9363 4600 or the Department of Parks and Wildlife Mundaring on (08) 9290 6100.