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Over the last few months, someone has been removing the sponsor plaques from most of the Bibbulmun Track shelters. These plaques recognise the invaluable support of our sponsors. Without their support, we would not be able to put 100% of donations received back into Track maintenance projects. If you know who is doing this, please […]
Explore our heritage on this walk (approx 6.5km) as we explore the history and controversy surrounding the construction of the Mundaring Weir, the pump stations and the pipeline which transports water a massive 560km and new initiatives designed to tackle today’s water supply issues. With your guidse from the Foundation and the National Trust, we […]
The Wandoo Reintegration Facility, managed by Serco Australia, is a minimum security detention facility aimed at assisting young adults to be reintegrated back into society to play a positive role. This is done, in part, by enabling residents to develop practical skills and to have meaningful experiences. Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the […]
The not-for-profit Bibbulmun Track Foundation relies on membership, sponsorship, revenue from events, merchandise and fundraising initiatives like the Adventure Raffle to enable us to do what we do best: maintain the Track and its facilities. Prizes include a World Expeditions Kakadu holiday for two, $3,000 Mountain Designs Voucher, a Bibbulmun South Coast escape for two […]
There are some very good reasons why joining a group is better than doing it alone. The next time you ask yourself why you should go on a guided walk or tour with experienced guides from the Foundation, have a look at this very short video. Click here (windows media video file – 5.7mb) Once […]
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? […]