BIBBULMUN TRACK

and MUNDA BIDDI TRAIL

 

Bibbulmun track.

GPS 31 57 30.84 S 116 05 15.77 E

 

 

 

 

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First opened in 1979 the Bibbulmun is a 963km walk trail that stretches from Kalamunda to Albany and takes you over some of the most picturesque scenery in the southwest.

 

The track is named after an Aboriginal tribe that inhabited some of the areas that the track passes through.

 

For more information and detailed maps (that are essential) contact: 08 9334 0266 or visit Walk The Bibbulmun Track.

 

Bibbulmun track.
Map from: https://florabase.dec.wa.gov.au/publications/bibbulmun/

 

Munda Biddi Trail

 

There is also a cycling trail called the Munda Biddi Trail that goes from Mundaring to Albany via Jarrahdale, Dwellingup, Collie, Donnybrook, Nannup, Manjimup, Pemberton, Northcliffe, Walpole and Denmark. The Munda Biddi trail is slightly longer at 1068km and was traversed from end to end by a group of cyclists for the first time during the celebrations in autumn 2013.

 

It took about 12 years for the cycling trail to be completed with planning dating back to the year 2000. More and more cyclists had started using the Bibbulmun Trail and it became obvious that a separate bike trail was needed.

 

There are 12 campsites along the Munda Biddi. The name of the track comes from the Aboriginal language and means 'path through the forest'.

 

For more information contact 0422 113 339 or email foundation@mundabiddi.org.au or visit Munda Biddi Trail website.

 

Bushwalking check list :

Have a defined aim for the walk. Know where you are going and how long you want to spend on any section.
Get good information about the area you will be walking over including things like : maps, places to stay overnight, weather forecasts, phone reception etc.
Let someone know where you will be walking and when to expect you back.
Make sure everyone walking with you is fit and healthy enough to undertake the walk safely.
Make sure regular medication (eg. blood pressure pills) are taken along.
Make sure you carry the right equipment for thr terrain and weather you expect to encounter.
Plan for things going wrong.
If walking in remote areas take some form of reliable communication device.
Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints.

Basic safety kit

Compass.
Whistle.
Waterproof matches, gas lighter.
Pocket knife.
Large plastic bag.
Basic first aid kit.
Water purification tablets.

 

The campsites, starting at the northern end, along the route (distances given are from the preceding campsite) are as follows:

 

Hewett's Hill.

10Km from track head

Ball Creek.

10.5Km

Helena.

8.6Km

Waalegh.

9.5Km

Beraking.

8.5Km

Mount Dale.

11.5Km

Brookton.

8.3Km

Canning.

11.1Km

Monadnocks.

15.6Km

Mount Cooke.

12.7Km

Nerang.

12.6Km

Ginger Creek.

16.6Km

White Horse.

17.6Km

Mount Wells.

14.5 Km

Chadoora.

14.8Km

Swamp Oak.

32.4Km

Murray.

18.6Km

Dookanelly.

17.8Km

Possum Spring

19.3Km

Yourdamung.

18.7Km

Harris Dam.

13.5Km

Yabberup.  

41Km

Noggerup.

17.7Km

Grimwade.  

21.9Km

Blackwood.

40.1Km

Gregory Brook.

18Km

Donnelly River.

20.6Km

Tom Road.

15.9Km

Boarding House.

22.8Km

Beavis.

19.1Km

Beedelup.

19.5Km

Waren.

45.4Km

Schafer.

21.1Km

Gardner.

29.1Km

Lake Maringup.

15.9Km

Dog Pool.

24.5Km

Mount Chance.

19.4Km

Woolbales.

20.4Km

Long Point

17.2Km

Mount Clare.

12.2Km

Frankland River.

27.5Km

Giants.

13.7Km

Rame Head.

15.6Km

Boat Harbour.

33.2Km

William Bay.

19.9Km

Nullaki.

31.5Km

West Cape Howe

16.5Km

Torbay.

16.4Km

Hidden Valley.

17.5Km

Albany track head.

19.3Km from last campsite

 

 

 

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