The Bibbulmun Track from Walpole to Denmark showcases the incredible biodiversity of Western Australia and the uniqueness of this region. Daily close encounters with towering forests of Karri, Tingle, Jarrah and Marri trees, mist-shrouded valleys and giant granite boulders are common.
There are stacks of secluded coves, pristine beaches and gorgeous coastal heathland to explore. We’ve designed the walk to take in the diversity of landscape that this region is renowned for. Note: we have avoided walking on the beach sections. The track follows the cliff tops, via the stunning forest and includes many elevated vantage points like Monkey Rock.
This is a truly pristine wilderness, combining stunning coastal scenery and endemic flora and fauna. If you have time why not tack a day on at Denmark and sample some of the wines from what is deemed to be one of the best wine growing regions in Australia. It’s certainly one of the prettiest.
SELF GUIDED
6 DAYS
Moderate 
per person twin/double share
Accommodations charge the same price per room regardless of whether there are one or two people occupying it. To cover the cost of a room when occupied by one person we need to charge the single occupancy fee.
per person
30 + years
Eco travel
Self Guided
Pack Free
Boutique stays
Ensuites
Walking app
Epic hiking
We have worked with our accommodation suppliers on this walk for decades and they love to host our walkers. They also often provide the meals so it works nicely. Even though it’s remote it’s still the first world, so please be assured your comfort is more than looked after. Denmark is one of the most attractive wine growing and making regions in Australia so maybe keep some room at the end of the walk. They are invested in making each days departure and arrival as smooth as possible. The accommodation each night is in remote cottages, lodges and a motel. All of the accommodations are in locations that showcase the region, they’re welcoming and offer an excellent place to rest and unwind. As always the rooms have their own ensuite.
The two-course dinners and cooked breakfasts are all plentiful, with an emphasis on organic and regional food. Whilst you are walking you will be provided with an excellent Walkers Lunch and what’s more, you’ll get to eat it at some fabulous location on the Bibbulmun Track. A Walkers Lunch can be varied and can include a protein type salad, a sandwich or a wrap, muesli bar, cake or slice and a piece of fruit.
Alcohol or drinks with meals are not included (except tea/coffee and juice with breakfast).
It’s well worth investing some time and effort preparing for your walking holiday. The graph shows the average daily distance, elevation and terrain difficulty for your hike. The dotted line indicates the average across all our walks, which will give you a feel for how challenging your walk is compared to all – and the recommended type, and amount, of preparation needed. Of course, you can adapt this according to your existing fitness levels and lifestyle.
The graph and the information below can be used in conjunction with the fitness guide to help you prepare for your walking adventure. Across all walks, average daily distance is 16.8km, average daily elevation is 448m, average terrain difficulty is 5/10.
Distance training is a major consideration in your overall training program. As you progress, incorporate longer walks into your training plan.
Schedule one or two long walks each week, gradually increasing the distance until you can comfortably cover 17-25 km in a single day. Also include walks on consecutive days to help your body adapt to the demands of walking for multiple days in a row. Take every opportunity you can to walk. If you have a fitness watch or phone, you should try to reach >15,000 steps every day.
Ensure you can comfortably walk the average distance per day displayed in the graph, at least one month before you undertake your hike.
Elevation is not a major consideration in your overall training program. However, you should still incorporate some form of resistance training to increase your endurance.
Preparation for hiking on uneven terrain demands a blend of physical and mental readiness.
Begin with balance-enhancing exercises, such as one-legged stands and stability ball workouts, laying a groundwork for stability and coordination. Strengthening the lower body is especially important, achieved through the incorporation of squats, lunges, and step-ups. Gradually increase the complexity of the terrain on which you walk, moving from gravel paths to rocky trails. Cultivate mindfulness during your practice, directing focused attention to both your immediate surroundings and precise foot placement.
The importance of suitable footwear cannot be overstated; prioritise options that offer robust support and reliable grip to navigate varying terrains with confidence. Build endurance through consistent hikes, progressively increasing distance and difficulty.
It is possible to catch public transport to the start of the walk-in Walpole. We will get you back to Walpole if you have a vehicle. The walking is mainly on flat well-defined tracks. Some of the tracks are a bit sandy. You will walk on average 20kms a day through diverse landscapes that only the Bibbulmun can offer. We provide a Bibbulmun Track map however you will find the comprehensive notes more than enough to easily find your way. This is a great opportunity for walkers to challenge themselves a bit.
September to November is great for walking this track and there are lots of wildflowers about. Summer can be quite warm then it cools down by March. Autumn is also brilliant for walking in this area. This trip is available all year round, but in the winter months between June to August, there can be prolonged wet spells making walking more challenging.
Travelling to the Start of the walk
By coach – 6 Day Itinerary
There is a train/coach service from Perth to Bunbury and then on to Walpole with TransWA. The daily service currently departs at 0900 (East Perth Terminal) or 0930 (Perth City Station) and arrives around 1600-1630. You should double-check all timings before purchasing an air ticket to Perth. Reservations for TransWA are essential and can be made up to three months in advance at www.transwa.wa.gov.au or by phoning 1300 662 205 (from anywhere in Australia). If you want to travel on concession rates be sure to phone well ahead for details of where to collect your tickets.
By air – 6 Day Itinerary
REX Airlines operates flights every day between Albany and Perth. For any enquiries regarding Rex Flights, (departures, arrivals and bookings) please ring Rex directly on 131 713. http://www.rex.com.au/Schedules/default.aspx
From Albany, you can then get a private transfer to Walpole by one of the taxi companies e.g. Albany Taxis, phone: 08 9844 4444 or Terry 08 98421605 or 0414684834. Note that it’s a long way, 119kms and takes about 1hr 40mins.
By public transport – 6 Day Itinerary
It is possible to catch public transport to Walpole and back out of Denmark to Perth. To get to Walpole involves swapping buses at Donnybrook, just past Bunbury, about an 8-hour journey with rest stops. It takes only 5 hours to drive from Perth to Walpole. We will get you back to your vehicle if you leave it in Walpole. Or conversely, it can be left at the last accommodation in Denmark ready for you when you arrive on the last day. Speak to the office as to how this works. It is useful to have a vehicle if you want to hike the Stirling Ranges on the way back to Perth or visit the excellent wineries in Denmark.
By private car – 6 Day Itinerary
If you are driving your own car, we recommend that you leave it in Walpole out the front of the motel and then we can if you wish take you back to Walpole at the end of the walk.
By hire car – 6 Day Itinerary
Note that Avis and Budget offer one-way rentals from Perth to Albany, but not to Walpole so you would still need the private transfer mentioned above. Also, if you hire the car for just a day the fees are very high.
Travelling from the end of the walk
This trip finishes in Denmark. If you have a car in Walpole we can organise to drop you back there with a private transfer (at an additional cost). Please contact the office for a quote. If you arrived by public transport there is a bus that leaves in the morning. TransWA has a daily service currently departing Denmark around 09.20 and arriving in Perth City at approximately 17.15.
See the Bureau of Meteorology’s for more information about average temperatures and rainfall at different times of the year. See graphs and details below for Albany W.A.
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.
For over 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.
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.
For your safety and well-being, we are unable to accept bookings for solo walkers on our self-guided Bibbulmun Track trips. The remote nature of some tracks and limited mobile reception mean that walking alone presents a higher risk in case of emergencies.
The Bibbulmun Track from Walpole to Denmark showcases the incredible biodiversity of Western Australia and the uniqueness of this region. Daily close encounters with towering forests of Karri, Tingle, Jarrah and Marri trees, mist-shrouded valleys and giant granite boulders are common.
There are stacks of secluded coves, pristine beaches and gorgeous coastal heathland to explore. We’ve designed the walk to take in the diversity of landscape that this region is renowned for. Note: we have avoided walking on the beach sections. The track follows the cliff tops, via the stunning forest and includes many elevated vantage points like Monkey Rock.
This is a truly pristine wilderness, combining stunning coastal scenery and endemic flora and fauna. If you have time why not tack a day on at Denmark and sample some of the wines from what is deemed to be one of the best wine growing regions in Australia. It’s certainly one of the prettiest.
SELF GUIDED
6 DAYS
Moderate
per person twin/double share
Accommodations charge the same price per room regardless of whether there are one or two people occupying it. To cover the cost of the accommodation when occupied by one person we need to charge the single occupancy fee.
per person
30 + years
Eco travel
Self Guided
Pack Free
Boutique stays
Ensuites
Walking app
Epic hiking
We have worked with our accommodation suppliers on this walk for decades and they love to host our walkers. They also often provide the meals so it works nicely. Even though it’s remote it’s still the first world, so please be assured your comfort is more than looked after. Denmark is one of the most attractive wine growing and making regions in Australia so maybe keep some room at the end of the walk. They are invested in making each days departure and arrival as smooth as possible. The accommodation each night is in remote cottages, lodges and a motel. All of the accommodations are in locations that showcase the region, they’re welcoming and offer an excellent place to rest and unwind. As always the rooms have their own ensuite.
The two-course dinners and cooked breakfasts are all plentiful, with an emphasis on organic and regional food. Whilst you are walking you will be provided with an excellent Walkers Lunch and what’s more, you’ll get to eat it at some fabulous location on the Bibbulmun Track. A Walkers Lunch can be varied and can include a protein type salad, a sandwich or a wrap, muesli bar, cake or slice and a piece of fruit.
Alcohol or drinks with meals are not included (except tea/coffee and juice with breakfast).
It’s well worth investing some time and effort preparing for your walking holiday. The graph shows the average daily distance, elevation and terrain difficulty for your hike. The dotted line indicates the average across all our walks, which will give you a feel for how challenging your walk is compared to all – and the recommended type, and amount, of preparation needed. Of course, you can adapt this according to your existing fitness levels and lifestyle.
The graph and the information below can be used in conjunction with the fitness guide to help you prepare for your walking adventure. Across all walks, average daily distance is 16.8km, average daily elevation is 448m, average terrain difficulty is 5/10.
Distance training is a major consideration in your overall training program. As you progress, incorporate longer walks into your training plan.
Schedule one or two long walks each week, gradually increasing the distance until you can comfortably cover 17-25 km in a single day. Also include walks on consecutive days to help your body adapt to the demands of walking for multiple days in a row. Take every opportunity you can to walk. If you have a fitness watch or phone, you should try to reach >15,000 steps every day.
Ensure you can comfortably walk the average distance per day displayed in the graph, at least one month before you undertake your hike.
Elevation is not a major consideration in your overall training program. However, you should still incorporate some form of resistance training to increase your endurance.
Preparation for hiking on uneven terrain demands a blend of physical and mental readiness.
Begin with balance-enhancing exercises, such as one-legged stands and stability ball workouts, laying a groundwork for stability and coordination. Strengthening the lower body is especially important, achieved through the incorporation of squats, lunges, and step-ups. Gradually increase the complexity of the terrain on which you walk, moving from gravel paths to rocky trails. Cultivate mindfulness during your practice, directing focused attention to both your immediate surroundings and precise foot placement.
The importance of suitable footwear cannot be overstated; prioritise options that offer robust support and reliable grip to navigate varying terrains with confidence. Build endurance through consistent hikes, progressively increasing distance and difficulty.
It is possible to catch public transport to the start of the walk-in Walpole. We will get you back to Walpole if you have a vehicle. The walking is mainly on flat well-defined tracks. Some of the tracks are a bit sandy. You will walk on average 20kms a day through diverse landscapes that only the Bibbulmun can offer. We provide a Bibbulmun Track map however you will find the comprehensive notes more than enough to easily find your way. This is a great opportunity for walkers to challenge themselves a bit.
September to November is great for walking this track and there are lots of wildflowers about. Summer can be quite warm then it cools down by March. Autumn is also brilliant for walking in this area. This trip is available all year round, but in the winter months between June to August, there can be prolonged wet spells making walking more challenging.
Travelling to the Start of the walk
By coach – 6 Day Itinerary
There is a train/coach service from Perth to Bunbury and then on to Walpole with TransWA. The daily service currently departs at 0900 (East Perth Terminal) or 0930 (Perth City Station) and arrives around 1600-1630. You should double-check all timings before purchasing an air ticket to Perth. Reservations for TransWA are essential and can be made up to three months in advance at www.transwa.wa.gov.au or by phoning 1300 662 205 (from anywhere in Australia). If you want to travel on concession rates be sure to phone well ahead for details of where to collect your tickets.
By air – 6 Day Itinerary
REX Airlines operates flights every day between Albany and Perth. For any enquiries regarding Rex Flights, (departures, arrivals and bookings) please ring Rex directly on 131 713. http://www.rex.com.au/Schedules/default.aspx
From Albany, you can then get a private transfer to Walpole by one of the taxi companies e.g. Albany Taxis, phone: 08 9844 4444 or Terry 08 98421605 or 0414684834. Note that it’s a long way, 119kms and takes about 1hr 40mins.
By public transport – 6 Day Itinerary
It is possible to catch public transport to Walpole and back out of Denmark to Perth. To get to Walpole involves swapping buses at Donnybrook, just past Bunbury, about an 8-hour journey with rest stops. It takes only 5 hours to drive from Perth to Walpole. We will get you back to your vehicle if you leave it in Walpole. Or conversely, it can be left at the last accommodation in Denmark ready for you when you arrive on the last day. Speak to the office as to how this works. It is useful to have a vehicle if you want to hike the Stirling Ranges on the way back to Perth or visit the excellent wineries in Denmark.
By private car – 6 Day Itinerary
If you are driving your own car, we recommend that you leave it in Walpole out the front of the motel and then we can if you wish take you back to Walpole at the end of the walk.
By hire car – 6 Day Itinerary
Note that Avis and Budget offer one-way rentals from Perth to Albany, but not to Walpole so you would still need the private transfer mentioned above. Also, if you hire the car for just a day the fees are very high.
Travelling from the end of the walk
This trip finishes in Denmark. If you have a car in Walpole we can organise to drop you back there with a private transfer (at an additional cost). Please contact the office for a quote. If you arrived by public transport there is a bus that leaves in the morning. TransWA has a daily service currently departing Denmark around 09.20 and arriving in Perth City at approximately 17.15.
See the Bureau of Meteorology’s for more information about average temperatures and rainfall at different times of the year. See graphs and details below for Albany W.A.
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.
For over 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.
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.
For your safety and well-being, we are unable to accept bookings for solo walkers on our self-guided Bibbulmun Track trips. The remote nature of some tracks and limited mobile reception mean that walking alone presents a higher risk in case of emergencies.
Our group has just finished a 6 day walk through the Bibbulmun Track. Auswalks organised everything brilliantly which made our job simple by just enjoying ourselves and allowing us to just enjoy the walk through amazing areas of our country. I would highly recommend Auswalks to anyone as the company were a pleasure to deal with and nothing is too much trouble to them. We will be back to do another one soon. Thank you.
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Liz
Our group has just finished a 6 day walk through the Bibbulmun Track. Auswalks organised everything brilliantly which made our job simple by just enjoying ourselves and allowing us to just enjoy the walk through amazing areas of our country. I would highly recommend Auswalks to anyone as the company were a pleasure to deal with and nothing is too much trouble to them. We will be back to do another one soon. Thank you.