Bibbulmun Track Hike (1,000km)

The Bibbulmun Track is a 1,000km, grade 4 hike that stretches through Western Australia’s South West. Typically, this incredible journey takes around 50 days to complete, offering a true adventure for those who take on the full trail. Running from Kalamunda, a suburb in the hills on the outskirts of Perth, all the way to the historic town of Albany on the southern coast, the track passes through some of the most stunning landscapes in the region, from towering forests to rugged coastlines.

This trail is exclusively for walkers and is clearly marked with yellow triangular markers that symbolise the Waugal, the rainbow serpent in Aboriginal Dreaming. These markers are spaced about 500 metres apart, becoming more frequent at intersections or when the track takes a turn, ensuring you stay on the right path. Along the way, the track also provides insight into the region's rich Aboriginal heritage, with additional information available about the Nyoongar culture.

As you make your way along the Bibbulmun Track, you’ll walk through towering karri and tingle forests, traverse misty valleys, climb over massive granite boulders, and explore coastal heathlands that seem to stretch endlessly. The track passes through 22 national parks and reserves, each offering its own unique beauty and character. The northern section of the trail features vast forests of jarrah, marri, and wandoo trees, while the southern section is dominated by ancient karri and tingle trees, with sections offering spectacular views of the Southern Ocean. Between June and October, it’s not uncommon to spot migrating whales as they travel along the coastline.

The Bibbulmun Track links many of the state’s most iconic attractions, such as Mundaring Weir, the Gloucester Tree, the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk, and the serene Mandalay Beach. Whether you're after a short, peaceful stroll or the challenge of an eight-week trek, the track offers something for everyone. For those who complete the entire route, there’s the opportunity to be recognised as an ‘end-to-ender’.

There are plenty of ways to experience the track, depending on how immersed you want to be in the wilderness. For the full experience, you can camp along the way, join a guided group, or take a more relaxed approach by staying in the nearby towns and enjoying day walks. The track passes through towns like Dwellingup, Collie, Balingup, Donnelly River Village, Pemberton, Northcliffe, Walpole, Peaceful Bay, and Denmark, all offering a variety of accommodation options.

Given that the Bibbulmun Track is a linear walk, some planning is required if you don’t want to retrace your steps. This could mean organising a car shuffle, arranging to swap keys with other walkers at a campsite, or having someone drop you off and pick you up at the other end. Many of the track’s towns are accessible by public transport, making it easier to plan your hike and manage your logistics along the way.

See the Section by Section Guide for more details on getting there.

For more information on the Bibbulmun Track, visit Walk the Bibbulmun Track