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The Foundation recognised some of its 300 volunteers at a morning tea held at the Zig Zag Centre in Kalamunda on Sunday 18th November 2012. During the event, volunteers were rewarded with gifts sponsored by Mountain Designs for the number of hours donated to the Foundation during the year, based on more than 100, 300 […]
On Saturday 17th November a group of walkers trekked to Abyssinia Rock to watch the sunset and enjoy a glass of wine. Did you miss it? This was the last event on the 2012 Calendar of Events. The new Calendar of Events (March to June 2013) will be out soon but some events are already […]
During October and November, 32 participants in 8 teams competed in this unique team-building event. With special emphasis on outdoor skills, problem solving, environmental awareness, plus mental and physical challenges, the participants walked 15kms a day along the Bibbulmun Track between North Bannister and Dwellingup. Each team raced carts in Dwellingup and built outriggers to […]
he Bibbulmun Track Foundation stand can be found in the Landcare Pavilion at the Royal Show. We have created a mini Bibbulmun Track complete with mini shelter and picnic table. Volunteers will be on hand all day to answer your questions or just pop in and say hello! The Landcare Pavilion is a welcome haven […]
The Bibbulmun Track is often described as one of the greatest walking trails in the world, and I am sure that as you walk through the tall forests of the southwest you would agree that it certainly fits that description. But have you ever wondered about some of the other great trails of the world? […]
Map 3 – Collie, now features the newly constructed Wellington spur trial which links the Bibbulmun Track from Yabberup Campsite (south of Collie) to the Wellington National Park. The new spur trail incudes to new group campsites – Lyall’s Mill and Arcadia Campsites. Buy the map or read about the Welington spur trail and group […]
It’s with great excitement that we introduce the new Bibbulmun Track website to you. Aside from an updated look, the new website will make planning your next walk a lot easier. Read on to discover new features and how to login… New features include: Google maps – see the Track and location of campsites, access […]
Verve Energy’s Grasmere Wind Farm is now complete. As part of this project, the Bibbulmun Track has been realigned and the Hidden Valley campsite has been removed. Two new campsites, Sandpatch and Muttonbird, have been built to accommodate the realignment. A new Denmark/Albany Map 8 is being printed and will be available by the end […]
The Department of Environment and Conservation, as part of the Western Shield wildlife recovery programme, will once again begin aerial fox baiting in March. The baits contain a naturally occurring toxin (1080). Baited areas should be considered toxic to pets at all times of the year. These baits will kill domestic dogs and cats. Owners […]
DEC advise that Lake Maringup campsite south of Northcliffe has been saved. Thanks to the DEC that put in a fire break around the campsite before the fire reached it. It certainly would have helped. Our thanks go to all fire fighters who continue to put in an amazing effort in tackling this massive fire. […]