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First opened in 1979 the Bibbulmun is a 963km walk trail that stretches from Kalamunda to Albany
and takes you over some of the most picturesque scenery in the southwest.
The track is named after an Aboriginal tribe that inhabited some of the areas that the track passes through.
For more information and detailed maps (that are essential) contact: 08 9334 0266 or visit Walk The Bibbulmun Track.
Map from: http://florabase.dec.wa.gov.au/publications/bibbulmun/
Munda Biddi Trail
There is also a cycling trail called the Munda Biddi Trail that goes from Mundaring to Albany
via Jarrahdale, Dwellingup, Collie, Donnybrook,
Nannup, Manjimup, Pemberton, Northcliffe,
Walpole and Denmark. The Munda Biddi trail is slightly longer at 1068km and was traversed from end to
end by a group of cyclists for the first time during the celebrations in autumn 2013.
It took about 12 years for the cycling trail to be completed with planning dating back to the year 2000. More and more cyclists had started using the Bibbulmun Trail
and it became obvious that a separate bike trail was needed.
There are 12 campsites along the Munda Biddi. The name of the track comes from the Aboriginal language and means 'path through the forest'.
For more information contact 0422 113 339 or email
foundation@mundabiddi.org.au or visit Munda Biddi Trail website.
Bushwalking check list :
Have a defined aim for the walk. Know where you are going and how long you want to spend on any section.
Get good information about the area you will be walking over including things like : maps, places to stay overnight, weather forecasts, phone reception etc.
Let someone know where you will be walking and when to expect you back.
Make sure everyone walking with you is fit and healthy enough to undertake the walk safely.
Make sure regular medication (eg. blood pressure pills) are taken along.
Make sure you carry the right equipment for thr terrain and weather you expect to encounter.
Plan for things going wrong.
If walking in remote areas take some form of reliable communication device.
Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints.
Basic safety kit
Compass.
Whistle.
Waterproof matches, gas lighter.
Pocket knife.
Large plastic bag.
Basic first aid kit.
Water purification tablets.
The campsites, starting at the northern end, along the route (distances given are from the preceding campsite) are as follows:
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Hewett's Hill.
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10Km from track head
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Ball Creek.
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10.5Km
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Helena.
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8.6Km
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Waalegh.
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9.5Km
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Beraking.
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8.5Km
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Mount Dale.
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11.5Km
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Brookton.
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8.3Km
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Canning.
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11.1Km
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Monadnocks.
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15.6Km
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Mount Cooke.
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12.7Km
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Nerang.
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12.6Km
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Ginger Creek.
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16.6Km
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White Horse.
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17.6Km
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Mount Wells.
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14.5 Km
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Chadoora.
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14.8Km
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Swamp Oak.
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32.4Km
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Murray.
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18.6Km
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Dookanelly.
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17.8Km
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Possum Spring
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19.3Km
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Yourdamung.
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18.7Km
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Harris Dam.
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13.5Km
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Yabberup.
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41Km
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Noggerup.
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17.7Km
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Grimwade.
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21.9Km
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Blackwood.
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40.1Km
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Gregory Brook.
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18Km
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Donnelly River.
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20.6Km
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Tom Road.
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15.9Km
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Boarding House.
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22.8Km
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Beavis.
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19.1Km
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Beedelup.
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19.5Km
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Waren.
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45.4Km
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Schafer.
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21.1Km
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Gardner.
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29.1Km
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Lake Maringup.
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15.9Km
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Dog Pool.
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24.5Km
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Mount Chance.
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19.4Km
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Woolbales.
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20.4Km
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Long Point
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17.2Km
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Mount Clare.
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12.2Km
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Frankland River.
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27.5Km
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Giants.
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13.7Km
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Rame Head.
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15.6Km
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Boat Harbour.
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33.2Km
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William Bay.
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19.9Km
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Nullaki.
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31.5Km
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West Cape Howe
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16.5Km
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Torbay.
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16.4Km
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Hidden Valley.
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17.5Km
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Albany track head.
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19.3Km from last campsite
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