Social Sunday Walk – River Rd to Murray River via Swamp Oak Campsite

When: Sun 27th April, 2025 - 9:30 am to Sun 27th April, 2025 - 2:30 pm
Where: South of Dwellingup (check your web account for details once you have booked) - South of Dwellingup | Section/s: Dwellingup
Rating: Beginners | Category: Social Sunday Walks

Today’s walk begins near a couple of curiously planted trees from the USA. We then ascend steeply through a pine plantation to arrive into the native forest at the top of a hill overlooking the Murray River Valley.

A few more hills and then a decent takes us to the Swamp Oak Campsite. We then head off the Bibbulmun Track along an old forestry track to the Murray River. We return to our cars the same way.

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Chris Lee

Hi, I have been bitten by the hiking bug and enjoy anything from a leisurely jaunt to a multiple day hike through our wonderful bush. I have enjoyed walking and hiking interstate and overseas and feel so lucky to have the Bibbulmun Track as a fantastic escape to nature right on our doorstep.
I’ve managed several end-to-ends and have enjoyed many stretches on multiple occasions. I have met a number of wonderful people along the way and hope to be able to experience walking with you soon.

Mike Wood

Hi folks, I first got involved with the Bibbulmun Track as part of the group that helped plan the new alignment in the mid-90s and I was honoured to be the Founding Chairman of the BTF in 1997. As the owner of the WA Mountain Designs stores, I became the first corporate sponsor of the Foundation and helped to find its first home in the MD building in Hay St.
I was lucky enough to be the second guide on the 10th Anniversary Walk in 2008. I have enjoyed many walks on various sections of the Bibb, both day walks and overnighters. I also spent many years trekking all over the world including in Nepal, Bhutan, Patagonia and many walking holidays in Europe and the UK. But I think the Bibbulmun is one of the best trails in the world and a wonderful asset for WA and really deserves the moniker of ‘world class’.
I have always enjoyed encouraging and helping others to get out on the Track, no matter what age or experience. There is something personal and unique about spending time in the West Australian bush. I was privileged to be made a Member of the Order of Australia in 2020 for my work on the Bibbulmun and I still volunteer as a Board member and a guide.