Collie to Balingup - 25th Anniversary Celebrations

When: Thursday 3 August 2023 at 10:00am to Tuesday 8 August 2023 at 1:00pm
Where: Murdoch Park'n'Ride (check your web profile for details once you have booked) to Balingup | Section/s: Collie
Rating: Intermediate - Experienced | Category: Overnight Adventures

Get involved in the 25th Anniversary and join the end-to-end walkers on this 4-day section south of Collie.

This is the fifth section of the 25th Anniversary end-to-end walk.

Your guides will lead you through mixed jarrah forest, farmland, national park and past various dams and water ways. We also pass the infamous Mumby Pub.

Great for sectional end-to-enders or those yet to explore the Track south of Collie. Read more about this section.

Includes comprehensive briefing night, hire gear (conditions apply), trip preparation manual and map. BYO food. Includes transport from Murdoch Park'n'Ride to Collie. Walkers will need to arrange their own transport at the end of the walk. TRANSWA provide a coach/train service from Balingup (approx 1pm) to Perth (approx. 5pm) on 8th August. Walkers will also need to arrange their own accomodation in Collie and Balingup.

Walkers will also receive a 20% discount voucher kindly donated by our partners at Ottie Merino.

Please note:

We are walking up to 23km each day. A good to excellent level of fitness and overnight hiking experience carrying an overnight pack is required for all sections. Participants must be fit and able to carry an overnight backpack with all gear (eg tent, clothes, stove etc) and food.
Check what the event rating means for this walk. Contact us for advice if you are in doubt of your ability.
A pre-walk briefing will be held in Collie on the afternoon of 3 August.
There will be a community event as we arrive into town at the end of the walk and you should plan to stay for that.
Walk start and end timings are approximate and will be confirmed closer to the time.
Walkers should attend the online briefing on Tuesday 6th June, 6.30pm. Please note this in your diary when making a booking. We will cover all aspects of the walk and answer your questions.
Please read the additional event information here.
Credit vouchers from other purchases cannot be used to make a booking for this walk.
Once you have made your booking, return to this page and scroll down to Attendee Information to download pdf documents for participants which contain your Ottie discount code.

This event is suitable for the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.

Booking conditions

Please ensure you have read and understood the additional booking conditions before you proceed with this booking. Please also refer to the general booking conditions here. To make a booking, you and any other person you are booking for will need to read, understand and agree with the all the booking terms and conditions.

It is strongly recommended that people make their own, individual bookings.

Planning Night

When: Tuesday 6 June 2023 at 6:30pm
Where: Online

Your Event Guide/s:

Steve Sertis

Hi folks. I have been with the Foundation since 1997, when I first joined as a member and maintenance volunteer. I wanted to get involved in the 'new' Track after getting terribly lost on the 'old' Bibbulmun Track. From there I began leading walks and then came on staff in the office in 1999 as Events Manager and Lead Guide. I love walking and have done a few end-to-ends. I really get a kick out of sharing this passion with everyone. I am still a volunteer and look after Nerang Campsite. Come and join me on this event!
Tony Jennings

Hi folks, I have been a member with the Foundation since 1999 and became a volunteer guide after participating in the Walk with Dad event many years ago. See you out there!
Chris Lee

Hi, I have been bitten by the hiking bug and enjoy anything from a leisurely jaunt to a multiple day hike through our wonderful bush. I have enjoyed walking and hiking interstate and overseas and feel so lucky to have the Bibbulmun Track as a fantastic escape to nature right on our doorstep. I’ve managed several end-to-ends and have enjoyed many stretches on multiple occasions. I have met a number of wonderful people along the way and hope to be able to experience walking with you soon.