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.
North Bannister spur Trail
North Bannister is linked to the Track via an approx. 1.5km spur.
The Roadhouse and service station is defunct (as at 23/3/23). If and when the situation changes, it will be posted here.
Directions
From Gringer Creek campsite follow the marked trail in front of the shelter. From the defunct roadhouse, cross the side street (which runs off Albany Highway) and look for the trail marker and walk trail to the campsite.
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 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.
Powerline Road realignment
The Bibbulmun Track has been permanently realigned away from the powerlines south of Mt Cooke.
Directions
Southbound walkers: after descending Mt Cooke, cross the powerline onto newly built trail (the Track no longer follows the powerline). Continue following the markers for 900m (including a 300m section along Kennedy Rd - watch for the left turn off Kennedy Rd) until reaching Cooke Rd and turn left toward Nerang Campsite on the original alignment.
Northbound walkers: before reaching powerline, turn right off Cooke Rd onto a newly built trail (watch carefully for the turn). The Track no longer follows the powerline. Continue following the markers for 900m (including a 300m section along Kennedy Rd - watch for the left turn off Kennedy Rd) until reaching the powerline. Then cross straight over powerline road onto the original alignment.
Diversions & Other Impacts
Prescribed burn Diversion – Helena Campsite closed
Location: Between Mundaring Weir and Dale Rd
The Bibbulmun Track is closed for 8.9km due to prescribed burning. An 8.4km diversion is in place.
Walkers should exercise caution on roads.
Helena Campsite is CLOSED. A temporary campsite with water and a portable toilet is available. There is no shelter and a tent or similar are required.
The original route will remain closed until declared safe.
For your safety DO NOT enter any closed trail, even if there are no indicators of prescribed burning activity. Stay on the marked diversion and follow all signage or instructions from Parks and Wildlife and other staff.
Walkers should be aware of fire operation vehicles and other traffic in the area.
For all concerns, please contact the Parks and Wildlife Service Mundaring office on (08) 9290 6100.
Prescribed burn – Nyingarn Bidi Link closed
Location: Nyingarn Bidi Link between Chadoora and Swamp Oak Campsite
Nyingarn Bidi Link is CLOSED due to prescribed burning. There is no diversion in place.
The original route will remain closed until declared safe.
For your safety DO NOT enter any closed trail, even if there are no indications of prescribed burning activity and follow all signage or instructions from Parks and Wildlife staff.
Walkers should be aware of fire operation vehicles and other traffic in the area.
For more information, please contact the Parks and Wildlife Service Mundaring office on (08) 9290 6100.
Prescribed burn diversion – Waalegh and Beraking Campsites closed
Location: Between Helena Campsite and Dale Rd
The Bibbulmun Track is closed for 17.7km due to prescribed burning. An 18.5km marked diversion is in place.
Waaleigh Campsite and Beraking Campsite are CLOSED. Two temporary campsites with water and portable toilet are available. There is no shelter and a tent or similar are required.
Waalegh and Beraking campsites are CLOSED. Temporary campsites with water and a portable toilet are available.
The original route will remain closed until declared safe.
For your safety DO NOT enter any closed trail, even if there are no indications of prescribed burning activity. Stay on the marked diversion and follow all signage or instructions from Parks and Wildlife staff.
Walkers should be aware of fire operation vehicles and other traffic in the area.
For more information, please contact the Parks and Wildlife Service Mundaring office on (08) 9290 6100.