Dwellingup
Realignments & Alternative Routes
Nyingarn Bidi Loop
The Nyingarn Bidi trail links Chadoora Campsite with Swamp Oak Campsite south of Dwellingup making a three-day loop.
Directions
The Nyingarn Bidi also uses the Bibbulmun Track Waugal symbol but in a rich tangerine colour.
Follow the markers around 500m west of Chadoora Campsite from the main Track and rejoin the Bibbulmun Track around 4.5km south of Swamp Oak Campsite, some 16km later.
Commencing in Dwellingup, walkers can undertake this loop in either direction.
Lane-Pool Reserve / Murray River
The Bibbulmun Track has been permanently realigned between Dookanelly and Possum Springs campsites. The realignment is 18.3km and replaces a 18.2km section of track.
For more information, please contact the Parks and Wildlife Service Mundaring office on (08) 9290 6100.
Directions
Follow current signage and use the downloadable map until the official maps from DBCA are published and the updates published for the Guidebooks (see page 3 of your Guidebook).
Diversions & Other Impacts
Prescribed Burn Diversion Lane-Poole
Location: Near Swamp Oak Campsite
The Bibbulmun Track is closed for 2.6km due to prescribed burning.
A 3.3km diversion is in place.
The original route will remain closed until declared safe.
For your safety DO NOT enter any closed trail, even if there are no indications of prescribed burning activity. Stay on the marked diversion and follow all signage or instructions from Parks and Wildlife staff.
Walkers should be aware of fire operations vehicles and other traffic in the area.
For more information contact the Parks and Wildlife Service Mundaring office on (08) 9290 6100.
Campfire Restrictions in place – Dwellingup
Location: South of Dwellilngup
As summer approaches, we are heading toward the annual campfire bans at campsites.
As at 31 October 2024, campfires are restricted to between 6pm – 10am for all Bibbulmun Track campsites between Dwellingup and Collie including:
- Swamp Oak
- Murray
- Dookanelly
- Possum Springs
- Yourdamung*
- Harris Dam
Full campfire bans will come into force soon.
*Please note that campfires are prohibited all year round at the Yourdamung Campsite due to it being situated in an extreme Fire Risk Area.
For further information, please contact the Parks and Wildlife Service Mundaring office (Dwellingup to Dookanelly) on (08) 9290 6100 or the Wellington office (Possum Springs to Collie) on (08) 9735 1988.
Timber harvest diversion
Location: Between Dwellingup and Swamp Oak campsite
The Bibbulmun Track is closed for 2.6km due to timber harvesting. A 3.5km diversion is in place.
The original route will remain closed until operations have concluded and the area declared safe. For your safety, stay on the marked diversion, adhere to and follow all signage and instructions from Parks and Wildlife and forestry staff.
Walkers should be aware of forestry trucks and other traffic in the area.
For more information, please contact wither the Forest Products Commission on (08) 9363 4600 or the Parks and Wildlife Service Mundaring office on (08) 9290 6100.