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Recent severe weather in the south west has impacted some sections of the Bibbulmun Track. It will take some time for DPaW staff to check and clear the Track as storm damage may exist over large sections between Kalamunda and Albany. Walkers need to be cautious of fallen trees and branches on the Track and […]

More than 1400 South West students took up the challenge during Term 2 to be active, drink lots of water, eat healthy foods and learn how to prevent beat disease. Students received points as they completed 15-minute blocks of physical activity and were given map stickers to show their progress along virtual tracks that included […]

The BTF proudly supported the 2013 Take the Challenge program by donating a Bibbulmun Track prize pack to the winners – Hocking Primary School’s ‘LA20’s Awesome Healthy Physical Students’! Take the Challenge promotes regular physical activ…ity and healthy eating schools. The program aims to promote healthy lifestyle behaviours in students by: • Developing their understanding […]

Some may say inspired, others may say crazy but our two marketing extraordinaires, Jean Byrne and Christine Geddis have signed up to participate in Perth’s inaugural Oxfam Trailwalker event! Jean and Christine, along with friends Gaynor and Emma, will join over 300 teams of four to tackle 100km of the Australian bush within 48 hours […]

For walkers wishing to take public transport to Collie, we’ve just discovered a new bus service. South West Coach Lines runs a daily service from Perth International Terminal stopping at Perth Esplanade Bus Port, Cockburn Central and Mandurah before going onto Bunbury and Collie. For more info. « Trail Bike conflicts – an action plan… […]

Unfortunately, due to the strong dollar and cheap imports, trail bike sales and registrations increased rapidly over the last few years. Trail bikes are the largest category of motorcycle sales in Australia and a growing number of West Australians have taken up recreational off road riding as a pastime. At the same time, residential developments […]

Five deaf blind trekkers are in training to walk the Bibbulmun Track next year to raise awareness and funds for Usher Syndrome. The five, all living with the same debilitation dual sensory loss and preparing for the challenge of a lifetime includes Halls Head woman Sharyn Mitchell. After some recent short sessions in Kings Park, […]

We had an overwhelming response to this year’s Adventure Raffle and are delighted to announce the lucky winners. 1st Prize – All inclusive 6 day tour for 2 people with World Expeditions plus airfares to the value of $1000 – WINNER: KATHARINE ALLEN, Fremantle (Ticket No: 478) 2nd Prize – $3000 Mountain Designs Gift Voucher […]

Also known as Asquith Bridge, the heritage listed bridge has significant historic value to the State as being one of the longest curved timber railway bridges remaining. It is an outstanding example of the technical and design expertise of the Western Australian Government Railways, and one of the finest railway bridges built in WA. The […]

Visit the Section by Section Guide for the Balingup area for Track conditions and information about the diversion. « Adventure Raffle ticket sales reach $25,000 Raffle funds to help restoration of Long Gully Bridge »