Bibbulmun Track - Group Guided Day Walks

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OVERVIEW

Of the 1000 km of Bibbulmun Track, we’ve selected the most scenic and appealing coastal and forest sections between Walpole and Albany.

Hike through towering karri and tingle tree forests, which are endemic to the southwest. True freaks of nature, some are large enough to park a car in. Then stroll along the raised canopy for a birds-eye view of the forest in the Valley of the Giants.

Onwards to the ocean and a coastline that’s liberally dotted with breathtaking beaches and idyllic coves. Avoiding walking on the beach, we focus instead on clifftop tracks with many elevated vantage points offering stunning panoramas. Conspicuous Cliff, Peaceful Bay, Lowlands Beach and Cosy Corner are just some of the highlights. Travelling a little inland, climb to the summit of Monkey Rock for a panoramic birds-eye view over Denmark’s Wilson Inlet.

Stunning wildflowers and their displays in springtime, along with the variety of scenery combined with the splendid isolation of this region make for a unique walking experience.

We take care of every last detail so you can relax and fully experience walking the Bibbulmun Track. At night, freshen up and settle in at your comfortable accommodation. The chef prepared breakfasts and dinners make indulgent bookends to each day. And with two outstanding guides looking after you, it’s easy to pace yourself with a choice of easier or harder walking options along the way.

WALK OVERVIEW

TYPE OF WALK

GROUP GUIDED

TRIP LENGTH

9 DAYS

WALK GRADE

Easy to Moderate

PRICE FROM

$ 4355

per person twin/double share

SINGLE OCCUPANCY

$ 800

per person

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ITINERARY

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9

DAY 1
PERTH TO WALPOLE AND JOHN RATE LOOKOUT TO WALPOLE

Start in Perth at 8:30 am. Travel to Walpole to begin walking the Bibbulmun Track and a section of the track from John Rate Lookout back to Walpole.

Walks: Easy / 7 km / 2 hrs

Meals: Lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Walpole Tree Tops Hotel with ensuite rooms

DAY 2
WALPOLE TO FRANKLAND RIVER

Walk from your accommodation to the giant tingle tree, a massive buttressed eucalyptus tree with a hollowed-out base. This is one of the unique plants found in this area, with 75% of the southwest’s 7000 species of flowering plants found nowhere else on earth except here. It’s fairly easy walking as the Bibbulmun slowly descends to the banks of the Frankland River where we’ll enjoy lunch and some time out. From here, continue walking through Jarrah and Karri forest to the Tree Tops Walk.

Walks: Mostly easy walking on undulating track, some rough section for 2 km / 20.4 km / 6-6.5 hrs / 10.8 km short option is available

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Walpole Tree Tops Hotel with ensuite rooms

DAY 3
TREE TOPS WALK TO CONSPICUOUS CLIFFS

Commencing at the Tree Tops Walk, trek over 100m off the ground, where a 600m loop along a raised boardwalk offers excellent views of the tingle forest. The Bibbulmun Track continues downhill through an even more beautiful karri forest. Head off through a forest of rare flowering red gum, before descending gently to the coast at picturesque Conspicuous Cliffs. The track picks its way along the spectacular cliff tops, passing superb whale-watching lookouts.

Walks: Moderate walking on undulating tracks / 4.7 km or 11 km options available / 5-5.5 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Walpole Tree Tops Hotel with ensuite rooms

DAY 4
PEACEFUL BAY TO NUTKIN LOOKOUT

Today’s destination is the laid-back beach settlement of Peaceful Bay, home to about 60 lucky locals. Only by walking the Bibbulmun Track can you see the great views to the west and east once atop Conspicuous Cliffs. There is ample opportunity to relax and enjoy lunch at the beautiful Nutkin Lookout. From Peaceful Bay, we move on to the foodies’ hub that is Denmark Village.

Walks: Moderate / 16.1 km / 4-5.5 hrs / shorter option available

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Denmark, Koorabup Motel with ensuite rooms

DAY 5
WILLIAM BAY TO DENMARK VIA MOUNT HALLOWELL

After a short bus ride to William Bay, continue along the spectacular cliff-top track passing huge granite tors. The Bibbulmun heads inland for a while, climbing to a high vantage point at Monkey Rock. From here, observe expansive views over Wilson Inlet at Denmark and a perfect place to enjoy lunch. Then onwards and upwards to the highest point on this holiday – the summit of Mt Hallowell, home to more karri forests and a jumble of granite tors. Descend down the other side into Denmark.

Walks: Moderate to Challenging / 17.6 km / 5-7 hrs / 10 km short option available

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Denmark, Koorabup Motel with ensuite rooms

DAY 6
NULLAKI PENINSULA LOWLANDS BEACH

From the other side of the inlet at Denmark, the Bibbulmun Track continues across the Nullaki Peninsula, where on a clear day, the Porongurups and Stirling Ranges are visible. There’s more fabulously scenic clifftop walking before descending to Lowlands Beach, a favourite with the locals who erect a shade shelter here during the summer months. On a calm day, it’s a great place for a swim.

Walks: Moderate / 15.7 km / 4.5 to 5 hrs / shorter option available

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Denmark, Koorabup Motel with ensuite rooms

DAY 7
LOWLANDS BEACH TO COSY CORNER AND CAPE HOWE

Hike from Lowlands Beach to beautiful Cosy Corner, or in the opposite direction. This is one of the most scenic coastal sections with the black dolerite cliffs of Cape Howe contrasting with the azure blue seas and pure white sands of these rarely visited beaches.

Walks: Moderate on flat surface / 25 km / 6-7 hrs / 9.4 km shorter option available

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Albany, Dog Rock Hotel with ensuite rooms

DAY 8
MUTTON POINT TO ALBANY

Walk from Mutton Point all the way to Albany and the end of the Bibbulmun Track. Today features more clifftop tracks with the added interest of getting up close to a large wind farm. This is the only place in the world where they are laid-back enough to allow walkers to get close enough to touch a turbine. The route continues through a section of the Torndirrup National Park before descending to Frenchman Bay and Princess Royal Harbour in Albany, the foundation site of European settlement in WA. Walking the Bibbulmun Track is a real achievement and we acknowledge this with a celebratory dinner and a short presentation.

Walks: Moderate on flat surface / 26 km / 7-8 hrs / There are several options to shorten this distance

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Albany, Dog Rock Hotel with ensuite rooms

DAY 9
ALBANY TO PERTH

Travel back to Perth to arrive at around 4.30pm.

Meals: You will start the journey back today with our last cooked breakfast at the motel restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Pack-free walking
25+ years experience
Customised
Eco Travel

Genuine all inclusive pack free walking holiday
Luggage transport
2 engaging, knowledgeable and experienced guides
We shift you along the track from accommodation to accommodation to limit time in a vehicle, creating more time to relax and enjoy the region
8 nights’ comfortable ensuite accommodation
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
All transport from Perth including luggage transfers
National park admission
Auswalk guide pack including notes, Bibbulmun Track maps, lunch bag and container

ACCOMMODATION & DINING

OVERVIEW

Even though this is remote South West Western Australia, the accommodations are still of good quality. Expect hot water, good meals and great nights sleep all in preparation for the next days’ walking. All the rooms have ensuites.

Move between comfortable accommodation as you walk along the track, ensuring less time in the vehicle, optimising your time both on and off the track. This is important due to the linear nature of this walk.

Dinners are mostly a la carte and are all prepared by chefs at restaurants with a focus on fresh, local produce. Each day, wake to a cooked breakfast to ready yourself for the upcoming day’s walk. We’ll lunch at incredible locations. Walkers lunches complete the circle ensuring that your appetite is always kept satisfied. Our walker’s lunches are substantial and we provide you with your own insulated lunch bag, ice pack and a silicon collapsible tub for your convenience. A walkers lunch may include a high protein type salad, a roll or a wrap, a muesli bar, cake or muffin and a piece of fruit. Each day is slightly different with lunch always enhanced by Auswalk’s famous trail mix.

Alcohol or drinks with meals are not included (except tea/coffee and juice with breakfast).

NIGHTS 1, 2 & 3
WALPOLE
You will be staying at one of the Tree Top Motel’s suites when you are in this delightful town on the South Coast of Western Australia. The independent and modern motel is ideally located for taking in the numerous scenic vistas and recreational activities that abound in this truly amazing wonderland. The property is also a stone’s throw away from the breathtaking Tree Top Walk, famous Valley of the Giants, Australia’s most pristine rivers and inlets, and spectacular coastline.
Each of their suites is fully air conditioned, features a flat screen TV and a sitting area, and fitted with a private bathroom. You get a private entrance and a view of the pool, along with free WiFi, choice hot drinks and other usual room amenities.
NIGHTS 4, 5 & 6

DENMARK
Your luggage will be waiting for you when you get to The Koorabup Motel, which is situated a km away from the town centre and surrounded by karri forests. Built with rammed earth to harmonise with the peaceful bush surrounds, the motel’s name came from the Denmark River’s Aborogonal name “Koorabup” which means “the place of the black swan”.
Their one-bedroom units are self-contained with ensuite bathrooms and open-plan lounge and dining areas. They each have a full kitchen with a stove, an oven, a microwave and a bar fridge.
NIGHTS 7 & 8
ALBANY
A homey room in the Dog Rock Motel will be ready for you when you reach this historic and cultural hub that is Albany. It’s just a 5-min drive from the glorious Middleton Beach and a stroll away from the city centre. Each of their rooms have an ensuite, with free WiFi, a sat TV and in-house movies. There is air conditioning, a work desk, a tea and coffee maker, a minibar and a private balcony with views of the city.
Their award-winning bar and restaurant, Lime 303, will be where you can pick up your packed lunches, and a wide selection of local wines and craft beers are available to enjoy in the wine lounge from 5pm daily.

GENERAL INFO

The Bibbulmun Track is generally well graded and relatively easy to negotiate. Full-day walks average about 16 km. There are great opportunities for fit walkers to challenge themselves, on at least two of the days we walk around 25 km. This is a very rewarding and quite remote expeditionary hike. We provide Bibbulmun Track maps however there won’t be much of a need for them as this trip operates with two knowledgeable and engaging guides. This also allows us to offer easier and more challenging walk options along the way. Please ring the office if you need further advice or would like to speak to one of our guides.

Pre and post-tour accommodation: There are many good hotels in Perth, however, we pick up and drop off from one central location at the European Hotel by Miss Maud, 97 Murray Street Perth. The tour starts at 8.30 am at the European Hotel. We arrive in Perth around 4.30 pm on the last day.

For what to bring please refer to Gear Advice on our FAQ section.

WEATHER

See the Bureau of Meteorology for information about temperatures and rainfall ahead of time to ensure proper clothing.

INSURANCE

We require that you have adequate travel insurance against potential losses, damage or injury, including cancellation costs and loss of luggage.

For all trips that require international travel, you must have purchased travel insurance that also includes medical evacuation coverage.

We also charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your walking holiday after we have confirmed it to cover costs incurred from our suppliers and in the office. See the FAQ section for more information.

INFORMATION PACK

For nearly 30 years we have taken pride in providing seamlessly organised walking holidays, but we know, even with that in mind, that you’ll have many more questions. You will receive a very detailed information pack and itinerary approximately 6 weeks out from departure outlining all the fine detail and much more.

CONTACT

If you have any questions, feel free to ask one of our destination consultants or to speak with one of our guides. You can get in touch with us via our contact form, email us at info@auswalk.com.au, or call us on +61 3 9597 9767.

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Overview

OVERVIEW

Of the 1000 km of Bibbulmun Track, we’ve selected the most scenic and appealing coastal and forest sections between Walpole and Albany.

Stunning wildflowers and their displays in springtime, along with the variety of scenery combined with the splendid isolation of this region make for a unique walking experience.