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Thanks to the WA government’s Natural Resource Management grant, preparations are underway to repair sections of the Bibbulmun Track in the Boat Harbour region, which will include stabilising sand, addressing erosion, maintaining signage, as well as restoring stairs and other structures. The preparation of this project is the culmination of months of detailed planning and […]

The Bibbulmun Track Foundation offers a variety of events to suit all ages and most fitness levels. From guided walks to learning how to cook amazing food on a fuel stove you’re sure to find something that interests you! Our events calendar is published online twice a year. It includes day walks, overnight walks, ladies […]

The Bibbulmun Track Foundation (BTF) maintains a pool of 20+ volunteer guides who lead bushwalks on the Bibbulmun Track as part of our events program. The program aims to promote the Track as accessible to the broadest range of the population as well as educate and encourage community participation. In 2009 the BTF overhauled its […]

What a year it has been! With the unprecedented amount of wet weather this year, we are seeing more track maintenance issues than usual. Flooding, washouts, diversions, trees down – our maintenance volunteers have more than likely come across them. In the past 3 months we received up to 150 report requests for track and […]

2021 WA Seniors Awards winners were announced on Thursday, 25 November 2021 ​Contributions of seniors, businesses and local governments celebrated yesterday included James Freeman who was recognised for the many years of volunteer work with the Bibbulmun Track Foundation. The annual WA Seniors Awards celebrate and recognise the valued contributions of seniors, businesses and local […]

As work starts to wrap up for 2021, we give a huge shout out and thanks to all of our 460 volunteers who made a contribution this year. With only 4.5 FTE staff, our volunteers literally do a lot of the leg work! They’re out on the Track checking and repairing their sections … providing […]

The not-for-profit Bibbulmun Track Foundation has received a grant from Lotterywest for $81,400 for a project to upgrade and improve online resources. Minister for Emergency Services; Racing and Gaming; Small Business; Volunteering Hon. Reece Raymond Whitby, MLA along with the Minister for Finance; Lands; Sport and Recreation; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests the Hon. Dr Tony […]

On 9 November 2021, Albany’s new Bibbulmun Track and Munda Biddi Trail terminus was officially opened on York Street, ready to guide visitors directly to the heart of the city. Work on the $178,000 project started in April to move the southern terminus of the two trails from Proudlove Parade near the old visitor centre […]

LANDSCOPE is WA’s PARKS, WILDLIFE AND CONSERVATION MAGAZINE, produced by DBCA. It is a magazine devoted purely to Western Australia’s parks, wildlife and conservation. It aims to develop community awareness and appreciation of the State’s natural environment and biodiversity and promote community involvement in and support for its protection and conservation. Each beautifully designed, seasonal […]

With a 1000 kilometre Track and 53 campsites there is always something to be done and BTF volunteers and Parks & Wildlife staff have been very busy with both practical work and with planning. Due to the increasing scope of maintenance being undertaken by the Foundation a dedicated maintenance manager was appointed in May. Improvements […]