The Darling Range

Realignments & Alternative Routes

• Mundaring Weir after hours alternate route

  The Mundaring Weir wall is usually open until 5pm (4pm in winter) each day at which time the gates are closed. If the gates are closed take the alternative route to the other side of the wall.

  Directions

  From the south end of the wall (southbound walkers) follow the markers beyond the toilet block to cross the river at the small footbridge at the base of the wall. Turn right toward the wall and then follow markers ascending steps and an old railway formation up to the top to re-join the Bibbulmun Track.

• Helena Campsite

  The Bibbulmun Track has been permanently realigned for 640m east of Helena campsite.

  Directions

  Walkers leaving Helena Campsite heading toward Waalegh campsite are no longer required to the hike up the hill past the toilet to exit the site. Follow the trail as marked on the ground heading north-east directly from the campsite. The newly constructed trail joins the existing trail at Driver Rd and is slightly shorter (ad easier) than the original alignment.

• Mt Dale

  The Track has been realigned in this area to incorporate the Mt Dale loop walk.

  Directions

  Southbound walkers should turn left onto the new alignment at approx. 300m before crossing Dale Rd on the old alignment. It will then head to the east of Mt Dale and return to pass through picnic area and re-join the original alignment soon after. Northbound walkers should leave the old alignment turning right just before Dale Rd. Follow the marked trail toward the picnic area and around to the east of Mt Dale before re-joining the original alignment to the west. The distance of the realignment is 2.1km, increasing the total distance of the day between Beraking and Mt Dale Campsites by about 1.7km. Walkers can download a map by copying and pasting this URL into their browser: https://alerts.dbca.wa.gov.au/media/4fe3faff-b3a4-4ba6-b382-b8e280fc20ee.pdf

• Alyi-wa Miya group campsite spur trail

  The new Alyi-wa Miya group campsite in the Monadnocks Conservation Park is now open to hikers, catering for groups of up to 30.

  Directions

  Follow a 450m spur trail off the main track south of the existing Monadnocks campsite to access the group campsite.

• North Bannister spur Trail

  The Three-ways roadhouse at North Bannister is linked to the Track via an approx. 1.5km spur trail.

  Directions

  From Gringer Creek campsite follow the marked trail in front of the shelter. From the roadhouse, cross the side street (which runs off Albany Highway) and look for the trail marker and walk trail to the north.

• Boonerring Hill spur trail

  Walkers can take a short spur trail to the summit for outstanding 360° views of the area.

  Directions

  Take the 400 metre trail to the left once you have reached the ridge line behind Boonerring Hill. Ensure you stay off the fragile moss and lichen on the rocky top.

• Nyingarn Bidi Loop

  The Nyingarn Bidi trail links Chadoora Campsite with Swamp Oak Campsite south of Dwellingup making a three-day loop.

  Directions

  The Nyingarn Bidi also uses the Bibbulmun Track Waugal symbol but in a rich tangerine colour. Follow the markers around 500m west of Chadoora Campsite from the main Track and rejoin the Bibbulmun Track around 4.5km south of Swamp Oak Campsite, some 16km later. Commencing in Dwellingup, walkers can undertake this loop in either direction.

Diversions & Other Impacts

• Bees at campsite water tanks

  Location: All campsites in this section

  Walkers in the Perth Hills sections of the Bibbulmun Track should be aware that as a result of the extended dry period, bees have been seen congregating around water tanks and gutters at some campsites.

  Walkers with allergies should be prepared for this and where possible, access water tanks either early in the morning or at dusk when bee activity diminishes.

  Walkers should also ensure they carry sufficient water on day trips, to minimise any impacts on campsite water supplies.

  There has also been reports that water supplies in some water tanks are contaminated, usually due to bees gaining access to the tank over time. Please note these are extreme cases at present only affecting three campsites where a second, uncontaminated tank is still available. Parks and Wildlife is investigating these campsites and will drain any tank which is contaminated.

  The situation will continue to be monitored by the Parks and Wildlife leading up to the season’s first rains.

• Campfire ban

  Location: Kalamunda to Dwellingup

  Campfire bans are still in place along this entire section at least until the end of April and will then be reviewed.

  Walkers will need to use their fuel stoves.

  Campfire bans are in force through 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 Mundaring office on (08) 9290 6100.

• New Alyi-wa Miya group campsite open

  Location: South of Monadnocks campsite

  The new Alyi-wa Miya group campsite in the Monadnocks Conservation Park is now open to hikers, catering for groups of up to 30. It is also open to non-group use and is not too far from the existing Monadnocks campsite.

  Download the map.

  Follow a 450m spur trail off the main track to access the campsite.

  Groups of eight or more people are required to submit the Group Notification Form to the Bibbulmun Track Foundation with trip details. Bibbulmun Track campsites cannot be reserved but early notification of groups' intentions to use campsites enables the Bibbulmun Track Foundation to inform other walkers when these facilities will be occupied by those groups.

  For more information, visit Explore Parks or contact the Parks and Wildlife Service Mundaring office on (08) 9290 6100.

• North Bannister Roadhouse

  Location: 1km from Gringer Creek campsite

  The Threeways Roadhouse (tavern and restaurant) at North Bannister remains closed for the foreseeable future. 

  The petrol service station is also currently closed (as at 23/3/23).

  If and when the situation changes, it will be posted here.

• Blasting near Mt Wells and White Horse Hills campsites

  Location: Between White Horse Hills and Chadoora campsites south of the Albany Highway and north of Dwellingup/

  Newmont Boddington Gold advise that blasting adjacent to Mt Wells campsite will take place each week until further notice. Although the blasting will not impact upon the Track, given the proximity of the blasting to the campsite and the Track, walkers should be aware of the noise. The blasts typically occur between 1pm and 3pm.

  Walkers should also note that ALCOA are blasting on the western side of the Track though a greater distance away from the Track. These blasts are closer to White Horse Hills campsite than Mt Wells campsite.

  Walkers wishing greater serenity should avoid the section of Track from North Bannister to Dwellingup as mine workings can be heard 24hrs a day to varying degrees from all three campsites (White Horse Hills, Mt Wells and Chadoora).