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Revision as of 01:02, 1 July 2021

Bibbulmun Track
Length1,002 km (623 mi)
LocationWestern Australia
Hiking details
SeasonSpring to Fall
MonthsApril to November
Websitehttps://www.bibbulmuntrack.org.au/
DirectionNOBO or SOBO

Overview

The Bibbulmun Track

The Bibbulmun Track is a 1,002 km (623 mi) hiking trail in Western Australia. Its northern terminus is at Kalamunda (an outer suburb of Perth), and its southern terminus is at Albany. Three-sided shelters for camping have been built along the trail within a days' walk of each other. Each shelter has facilities such as a rainwater tank, picnic tables, and a drop toilet.

The track is maintained by the Bibbulmun Track Foundation.

Length: 1,002 km (623 mi)

Standard direction(s) of travel: The Bibbulmun can be walked either south-to-north (S2N) or north-to-south (N2S). The trail is short enough for it to be hiked within one season, so direction is not as crucial as longer trails. One might choose to walk N2S in the spring and S2N in the autumn to take advantage of the temperature changing with the shifting season. One will generally find plenty of walkers in either direction during hiking seasons.

Season: Anytime outside of summer, from spring to fall (April to early November).[1]

Trail Association: Bibbulmun Track Foundation

Permits and Regulations

No permits are currently required to walk or camp on the Bibbulmun Track.

Maps

Online Maps

Printed Maps

Printed maps can be purchased in advance from the Bibbulmun Track Foundation website[2], or are usually available from the visitor centres at towns on the trail.

Information Resources

Websites

The Bibbulmun Track Foundation website has everything you need to learn about hiking the Bibbulmun from end to end.

Apps

The Guthook guide on the Bibbulmun Track is available for purchase.

Guidebooks

Guidebooks published by the Bibbulmun Track Foundation are available for purchase on their website[3] or are usually available at visitor centres at towns on the trail.

Sections

Darling Range

Dwellingup to Collie

Collie to Balingup

Balingup to Donnelly River Village

Donnelly River to Pemberton

Pemberton to Northcliffe

Northcliffe to Walpole

Walpole to Denmark

Denmark to Albany

Water

Water is usually readily available in the rainwater tanks at the shelters along the Bibbulmun, unless there has been a prolonged drought. Rainwater in the tanks might be scarce in the drier months of summer.

Weather

Resupply Locations

Track Town Resupply at Budget Accommodations
Kalamunda Coles Perth YHA
Dwellingup IGA Xpress Dwellingup Chalet and Caravan Park
Balingup General store The Post House Balingup
Donnelly River Village General store walker rooms (inquire at general store)
Pemberton IGA Pemberton YHA
Northcliffe General store Watermark Kilns
Walpole IGA Tingle All Over Budget Accommodation
Denmark IGA Blue Wren Travellers Rest YHA
Albany IGA, Woolworths 1849 Backpackers, Albany YHA

Geographic Features

Administrative Territories

Online Communities

There are two Facebook groups dedicated to the Bibbulmun Track: Bibbulmun Track and Bibbulmun Track Hikers.


References

External Links