Bibbulmun Track
The Bibbulmun Track is a long-distance walk trail in Western Australia. It runs from Kalamunda in the east of Perth to Albany, and is 1,003.1 kilometres (623.3 mi) long.
Bibbulmun Track | |
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Bibbulmun Track through karri forest near Pemberton, Western Australia. | |
Length | 1,003.1 km (623.3 mi) |
Location | Southwestern Western Australia, Australia |
Established | 1972 |
Began construction | 1979 |
Completed | 1998 |
Designation | Long-Distance Walk Trail |
Trailheads | |
Use | Hiking |
Difficulty | Grade 4 |
Season | All year, but spring is best |
Waymark | Bright yellow Wagyl trail marker |
Hazards |
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Right of way | Pedestrian |
Maintained by |
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Website | parks |
Trail map | |
The Bibbulmun Track, shown in red, is a long-distance walking trail between Perth and Albany. Also shown, in yellow, is the Munda Biddi Trail. |
It is managed by government agencies, and has a foundation.
It traverses the Darling Range and has inspired reflections about the state of the Western Australian environment by William J. Lines in his book A long walk in the Australian bush.
The name comes from the Bibbulmun, or Noongar people, Indigenous Australians from the Perth area.
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