Bibbulmun Track
| Bibbulmun Track | |
|---|---|
| Length | 1,002 km (623 mi) |
| Location | Western Australia |
| Hiking details | |
| Season | Spring to Fall |
| Months | April to November |
| Website | https://www.bibbulmuntrack.org.au/ |
| Direction | NOBO or SOBO |
Contents
Overview
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
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation, and Attractions (DBCA) provides the GPX file for the Bibbulmun on this webpage.
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 |
F&B Establishments between track towns
Kalamunda to Dwellingup
Mundaring Weir Hotel
North Bannister Shell Station
No hot food. Only ice-creams, drinks, and snacks available.
Collie to Balingup
The Mumby Pub
Walpole to Denmark
Tall Timber Coffee
Coffee van at the Valley of the Giants Treetop Walk selling coffee and small baked goods.
Peaceful Bay Fish & Chips
Geographic Features
Administrative Territories
Online Communities
There are two Facebook groups dedicated to the Bibbulmun Track: Bibbulmun Track and Bibbulmun Track Hikers.
