Bibbulmun Walk - 5 Days

Life’s An Adventure invites you to experience the highlights of the iconic Bibbulmun Track on a 5-day Pack Free guided walking tour in the South West region of Western Australia.

Spanning over 1,000 km from Kalamunda in the Perth Hills to Albany, the Bibbulmun Track is one of Australia’s longest and most renowned long-distance trails. This tour is designed to showcase the best sections of the track, offering a sensational journey that captures the natural beauty, cultural history, and culinary delights of the region.

The Bibbulmun Track is named after the Bibbulmun people, a subgroup of the Noongar, who originally inhabited the southwest corner of Western Australia. The walk offers a deep connection to the land, allowing you to explore the varied landscapes that have been significant to the region’s Indigenous communities for thousands of years.

Day 1: Perth - Xanadu Winery - Pemberton

ITINERARY: Be met in Perth by your transfer company at 9.00am at the DoubleTree Hotel Waterfront, Perth and transferred to the famous wine region of Margaret River. Here we will stop at Xanadu Winery (or local winery) where we will enjoy a magnificent lunch overlooking the stunning gardens and forest of the estate. After lunch, we head to Pemberton region arriving late afternoon. Tonight we spend the night at the Karri Valley Resort situated on pretty Lake Beedelup and surrounded by magnificent Karri Forest. Relax on your bedroom balcony which overhanging the lake and soak up the stunning views. Tonight enjoy a superb dinner in the restaurant served with local wines with stunning views across the lake.

Day 2: Beedelup Falls - Tingle Tree to Sappers Bridge

TRACK DETAILS: 11kms. 5.5 hours with breaks. Medium walk. Grade 2

TERRAIN: Mostly flat walking. Well formed trail with a firm base. Some sections of boardwalk.

WALK ITINERARY: Wake up and enjoy a hearty breakfast in the restaurant overlooking the lake. This morning we walk a small section of the Bibbulmun track near our accommodation to pretty Beedelup falls. Marvel at the beautiful Karri forest, bird life and the series of rocky cascades of the falls. Afterwards, we continue on to the Giant Tingle Tree for the main walk of the day from through the Tingle Forest to Sappers Bridge. Would you believe the world’s largest forests are here! Our walk starts at the Giant Tingle Tree, a colossal buttressed eucalyptus tree with a hollowed-out base. While wandering through the Valley of the Giants, you will be amazed by the magnificent trees. The star of the Valley of the Giants is the red tingle tree. The red tingle tree is the biggest buttressing eucalypt with a base that can have a circumference of up to 20m. The karri tree is the tallest tree in Western Australia and the third tallest tree in the world. You will also wander past the yellow tingle trees and the marri trees. Afterwards, we head to our accommodation at the charming Tree Elle Retreat set in beautifully manicured gardens. This charming accommodation is like a home away from home. Tonight we’ll enjoy dinner at Nornabar including regional wines from the area.

Day 3: Conspicuous Beach to Peaceful Bay

TRACK DETAILS: 16kms. 8 hours with breaks. Medium walk. Grade 3

TERRAIN: We start with a steady ascent up to Conspicuous Cliffs. The rest of the day is gently undulating. Sections of soft sandy track and beach walking.

WALK ITINERARY:Enjoy breakfast before we head out. Today’s part of the trail explores the stunning coastline from Conspicuous Beach to Peaceful Bay. From Conspicuous Beach we meander along the limestone cliffs and granite headlands towards the top of Conspicuous Cliffs, where you can witness the breathtaking views of the coastal heathland containing swamp paperbark and the red flowering gum. We will end the days walk at the stunning Peaceful Bay. Peaceful Bay is a perfect place for a swim or to merely enjoy the astonishing coastline overlooking William Bay National Park. At Peaceful Bay we choose our fresh fish for tonight’s evening meal from the local fish n chips shop. It doesn’t get anymore local or fresher than this! (Other dinner options will be available for those who do not like fish). We head back to our accommodation at Tree Elle Retreat for dinner served with some wonderful South West Regional wines.

Day 4: Shelley Beach to Lowlands Beach TRACK DETAILS: 18kms. 9 hours with breaks. Medium grade.

TERRAIN: We start with a short, steep up-hill, with many stairs, before the track becomes easier, undulating and with some sandy sections. There’s a nice downhill to the finish.

WALK ITINERARY: Enjoy a hearty breakfast before today’s walk will take you from Shelley Beach to Lowlands Beach. The walk will start at the stunning and powerful Shelley Beach. The beach is bordered by densely vegetated granite boulders. You will walk towards Lowlands Beach, which is an isolated beach surrounded by dune-draped slopes covered in vegetation. A freshwater creek flows across the beautiful white sand of the beach. The platforms at Lowlands Beach offer stunning views of the cliffs and sometimes even dolphins or whales. Afterwards, we head to our accommodation is at the charming Chimes Spa Resort set high on Mount Shadworth with distant views of the ocean. Tonight with enjoy a special celebratory dinner at Boston Brewery featuring wonderful local produce beer and wines.

Day 5: Elephant Rocks to Monkey Rock TRACK DETAILS: 8kms. 4 hours walking with breaks. Easy walk with Grade 2.

TERRAIN: Some short climbs today, particularly up to Monkey Rock, but nothing overly challenging. Rocky uneven terrain to Monkey Rock otherwise sandy or firm trails and some management roads.

WALK ITINERARY: Enjoy breakfast before heading out to the last of our walks. Today’s walk takes us from Elephant Rocks to Monkey Rock. We start our journey at magnificent Elephant Rocks. The huge granite boulders of Elephant Rocks resemble a herd of elephants bathing in the shallow waters of the sea. The track then meanders past enormous granite rocks before reaching the lovely Lights Beach. From Lights Beach, we wander towards Monkey Rock, where spectacular views over William Bay National Park and Ratcliffe Bay are awaiting. We then have lunch at the Award-winning; Lake House Denmark. Afterwards, we head to Albany where our tour ends. Option to drive back to Perth (no additional cost) with the guide.

FINISH TIME: Albany approx. 5pm. Guests can fly from Albany to Perth or have the option to drive back to Perth the next day with the guide (no additional cost). Guests will need to overnight in Albany at their own expense.

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