From Collie to Balingup, hike among the wildflowers and take in the sounds of the bush as you explore this stretch of the Bibbulmun Track. On this ...
From Collie to Balingup, hike among the wildflowers and take in the sounds of the bush as you explore this stretch of the Bibbulmun Track. On this five-day trip, visit Wellington Dam, swim in Glen Mervyn Dam, and hike through the Virgin Jarrah Forest – a mature jarrah forest with trees that have been left to grow for hundreds of years. In the afternoons, explore the town of Balingup and maybe walk along the Balingup Brook, which flows through the town. Each night, head back to your accommodation and relax with your fellow walkers.
Welcome to Western Australia! Departing from Perth, you’ll travel to Collie where you’ll start the day’s walk. You'll be spotting interesting wildflowers and lovely orchids as soon as you enter the bush, just outside of Collie. Passing the Collie River, you'll finish today’s walk near Mungalup Dam. Before heading to your accommodation for the night we make a short stop off at Wellington Dam which has the biggest dam mural in the world. Settle into your accommodation in Collie before heading to dinner with your hiking group.
From Mungalup Dam, you’ll hike south along the Bibbulmun track. Offering views of the water and surrounding forest, you’ll pass the Yabberup Campsite and then cool off at Glen Mervin Dam. Your day will end at the Mumbalup Tavern. When you arrive, enjoy a drink with some locals in the country hotel. Tonight, you will stay in Donnybrook.
Today’s hike starts alongside the rolling green hills of Mumbalup farm. As you hike from Mumbalup Tavern to Lowden Grimwade, you’ll enter the forest with some babbling brooks, granite outcrops and wildflowers to enjoy – as well as some decent hills. In the afternoon, you’ll walk through the Preston Virdin Jarrah Forest. Here you’ll have the rare opportunity to see a mature jarrah forest with huge trees left to grow for hundreds of years. Spend tonight in your Donnybrook accommodation.
Discover the mixed forest terrain in today’s hike from Lowden Grimwade to Kirup Road. As you hike, take in the surrounding landscape known for its vibrant wildflowers in spring. There will be time this afternoon to explore around Balingup if you wish or simply relax on the verandah and take in the view over the green rolling hills. Tonight, head to dinner with your fellow walkers before settling in your accommodation in Donnybrook.
After breakfast, set off the final stretch of the Bibbulmun Track for your trip. Today’s track from Grimwade-Kirup Road will take you through forest and farmland before arriving into Balingup town. Stop for lunch with your group before driving back to Perth, arriving this evening. This is where your trip comes to an end. If you’d like to extend your stay, just reach out to your booking agent ahead of time.
Meals
4 Breakfast(s), 5 Lunch(s), 2 Dinner(s)
Transport
Private Vehicle , Walking
Accommodation
Motel (4 nights)
Departing
Finishing
