Forest Explorers - Wildflower, Mural, Heritage Tours & Trail Transfers
Small group tours & transfers embracing connections with Wildflowers, Murals, Heritage trails.
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Learn moreThe Track passes through 22 national parks and other reserves. The northern half of the Track is home to large jarrah, marri and wandoo forests only found in this part of Western Australia, while the southern half features ancient karri and tingle forests opening onto the Southern Ocean for spectacular coastal walking where whales can be sighted between June and October.
The award-winning Track also links some of the State’s most scenic and popular attractions including Mundaring Weir, the Gloucester Tree, Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk, and Mandalay Beach.
Walkers can re-supply or base themselves in any of the towns along the way including Kalamunda, Dwellingup, Collie, Balingup, Pemberton, Northcliffe, Walpole, Denmark and Albany. At the half-way mark, the old mill town of Donnelly River Village offers a truly Australian experience with emus, kangaroos and other wildlife in abundance.
The Track is named after the Bibbulmun Noongar people, an aboriginal group which journeyed on foot over long distances for ceremonies. The distinctive trails markers depict the Waugal, a symbol of the Rainbow Serpent.
Although the Track is well marked, walkers are advised to use a map and guidebook. The eight water-resistant, full colour maps show car access points, campsites, terrain profiles and distances tables and are available from the Bibbulmun Track Foundation, Parks and Wildlife offices, equipment stores and some visitor information centres.
The campsites are in delightful locations and provide a welcome haven at day’s end. Facilities include a three-sided sleeping shelter, tent sites, picnic tables, water tank and toilet. Some campsites also have fireplaces but the use of fuel stoves is encouraged.
Distances between campsites range from 10 kilometres in the north to 20 – 25 kilometres in the south.
It’s important to plan your walk using the maps. There’s lots of useful information under ‘Trip Planning’ on the Bibbulmun Track website, or contact the Foundation for advice. The Foundation also offers:
For those who enjoy bushwalking – and their creature comforts – try a Bibbulmun Walking Break. Enjoy a day on the Track, and return to the comfort of a hot-shower, home cooking and a comfortable bed. Based around the Track towns, each with their own unique flavour, these self-drive itineraries range from two to six days. Each itinerary includes suggestions for day-walks on the Track, as well as interesting sights and attractions to visit, in and around the Track Towns.
Pick one itinerary or join several together to create your own epic, customised Bibbulmun Track holiday adventure.
A number of tour operators offer guided walks on the Track. Search on the Tourism WA website or the Accommodation and Services page on the Bibbulmun Track website.
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Self-drive itineraries linking day walks and other attractions around the Track towns.
Tours are run by the Bibbulmun Track Foundation and a number of other operators.
Comprehensive information on the South West region including destinations, things to see and do, accommodation and tours.
Comprehensive information on the Perth region including destinations, things to see and do, accommodation and tours.
Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.
6 - 8 weeks end-to-end. Trail can be walked in smaller sections including day walks.
Distance varies depending on section chosen. Anywhere from a short 2km stroll to 1000kms!
Group B - Hiking & Long Distance Trails (Bushwalks and/or longer trails) required.
Group B - Hiking & Long Distance Trails (Bushwalks and/or longer trails)
Multiple access points. The Northern Terminus is at Kalamunda, 24km (30 minutes) east of Perth.
The Southern Terminus is Southern Terminus is next to the Visitor Information Centre, 221 York Street, Albany.
Class 4
Difficult trail with rough surface that may have very steep hills or extensive rock hopping. Directional signage may be limited. Bushwalking experience, navigation and emergency first aid skills, and good fitness required.
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April to December
Road or bus to Kalamunda. Road, bus or air to Albany
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