Day 24 of the Munda Biddi Trail, this section takes cyclists from Booner Mundak to Jinung Beigabup. Almost entirely on unsealed back roads with on green graded gradients, the repetitive scenery is broken up by highlights at the Kent River, a couple of excellent granite formations and a side trip to Mt Lindesay. Ending at the spectacular Jinung Beigabup, the outstanding campsite makes up for the ordinary scenery
Sunday, 25 October 2020
Thursday, 22 October 2020
Munda Biddi Trail (WA) - Walpole to Booner Mundak
Day 23 of the Munda Biddi Trail, this section takes cyclists from Walpole to Booner Mundak. Leaving town along the Coalmine Beach Heritage Trail and offering views of the Nornalup Inlet, the trail heads along the Frankland River to Monastery Landing and Sappers Bridge before rising up to the Valley of the Giants and the Tree Top Walk. Heading downhill, the trail enters more open plains towards Booner Mundak. A highly spectacular day of the trail
Monday, 19 October 2020
Munda Biddi Trail (WA) - Kwokralup Beela to Walpole
Day 22 of the Munda Biddi Trail, this section takes cyclists between Kwokralup Beela and the town of Walpole. Leaving Yirra Kartta through a mix of forest types, the Munda Biddi then heads along North Walpole Rd to the art display on the Swarbrick Art Loop, before following back roads towards Walpole. A somewhat average day of the trail, with some highlights thanks to Swarbrick and the lovely Karri forest
Wednesday, 14 October 2020
Munda Biddi Trail (WA) - Yirra Kartta to Kwokralup Beela
Day 21 of the Munda Biddi Trail, this section takes cyclists between the huts at Yirra Kartta to Kwokralup Beela. Heading from Yirra Kartta's granite dome, the trail heads through a mix of plains and forest on the way to Fernhook Falls. Heading to Mt Frankland via a side trip, the campsite at Kwokralup Beela features an additional side trip to rapids on the Frankland River. One of the most eventful days of the entire Munda Biddi
Tuesday, 13 October 2020
Munda Biddi Trail (WA) - Northcliffe to Yirra Kartta
Day 20 of the Munda Biddi Trail, this section takes cyclists from Northcliffe to Yirra Kartta. Leaving town via some farmland, the trail joins onto the Northcliffe Linking Trail to Boorara-Gardner National Park before heading along a long, continuous section of unsealed road riding. A fairly average day of riding, the day is made by the spectacular side trip to the summit of Yirra Kartta's granite dome
Tuesday, 6 October 2020
Munda Biddi Trail (WA) - Pemberton to Northcliffe
Friday, 2 October 2020
Munda Biddi Trail (WA) - Quinninup to Pemberton
Day 18 of the Munda Biddi Trail, this section takes cyclists between the small settlement of Quinninup to the popular tourism town of Pemberton. Leaving Quinninup through Greater Dordagup National Park, the day heads through a mix of Karri, Jarrah and farmland scenery, including an excellent stretch in Gloucester National Park. Passing the tranquil Pemberton Swimming Pool as a finale, this a mixed but overall enjoyable day
Tuesday, 29 September 2020
Munda Biddi Trail (WA) - Manjimup to Quinninup
Day 17 of the Munda Biddi Trail, this section takes cyclists between the town of Manjimup and the small settlement of Quinninup. Leaving Manjimup though the back streets, the Munda Biddi heads along a mix of vehicle tracks and rail trails towards the Warren River. Following the river and passing through pine plantations, the trail rises through Karri forest to Quinninup. A good day of cycling through Jarrah-dominated forest
Thursday, 24 September 2020
Munda Biddi Trail (WA) - Karta Burnu to Manjimup
Day 16 of the Munda Biddi Trail, this section takes cyclists from Karta Burnu into the town of Manjimup. Leaving camp through Foresters Wood, the trail heads along roads and rail trails that feature a mix of forest types - including some lovely Karri forest. Passing through the historic milling town of Deanmill, the trail heads along the Deanmill Heritage Trail into town. A pleasant and easy day of the Munda Biddi
Tuesday, 22 September 2020
Munda Biddi Trail (WA) - Donnelly River Village to Karta Burnu
Wednesday, 16 September 2020
Munda Biddi Trail (WA) - Nannup to Donnelly River Village
Tuesday, 15 September 2020
Munda Biddi Trail (WA) - Nala Mia to Nannup
Day 13 of the Munda Biddi Trail, this section takes cyclists from Nala Mia hut in Jarrahwood to the town of Nannup. Leaving town along Old Vasse Hwy, the trail then follows the Sidings Rail Trail all day into Nannup. Crossing numerous rail bridges with particularly lovely views of St Johns Brook and the Blackwood River, this is one of the best and most 'perfect' days of the entire Munda Biddi, and a great day ride worth repeating
Wednesday, 9 September 2020
Munda Biddi Trail (WA) - Donnybrook to Nala Mia
Day 12 of the Munda Biddi Trail, this section takes cyclists between the town of Donnybrook and the settlement of Jarrahwood. Leaving town via a spur, the trail heads through Jarrah forest of varied quality as well as passing by some excellent farmland along fast road descents. Passing a blue hued dam and some pine plantations, the day end at the old milling settlement of Jarrahwood and Nala Mia hut. A mixed transition day on the trail
Monday, 7 September 2020
Munda Biddi Trail (WA) - Nglang Boodja to Donnybrook
Wednesday, 2 September 2020
Munda Biddi Trail (WA) - Collie to Nglang Boodja
Monday, 31 August 2020
Munda Biddi Trail (WA) - Yarri to Collie
Thursday, 27 August 2020
Munda Biddi Trail (WA) - Lake Brockman to Yarri
Tuesday, 25 August 2020
Munda Biddi Trail (WA) - Bidjar Ngoulin to Lake Brockman
Day 7 of the Munda Biddi Trail, this section takes cyclists from Bidjar Ngoulin hut to the shores of Lake Brockman. Heading uphill from the hut and through the Nanga Rd tunnel, most of the day is spent through areas burnt in the Waroona Fires and scarred by Alcoa's mining operations. With largely downhill gradients and a strong finish at Lake Brockman/Logue Brook Dam as saving graces, this is nevertheless the worst day of the Munda Biddi
Wednesday, 19 August 2020
Munda Biddi Trail (WA) - Dwellingup to Bidjar Ngoulin
Day 6 of the Munda Biddi Trail, this section takes cyclists from the trail town of Dwellingup to Bidjar Ngoulin. Leaving the town, the trail heads down into Lane Poole Reserve, entering the Murray Valley Mountain Bike Trail Network and the campground of Nanga Mill, before following the North Junction Form to camp. A day of quality trails and lovely scenery, this is one of the best days of the Munda Biddi's northern sections
Monday, 17 August 2020
Munda Biddi Trail (WA) - Dandalup to Dwellingup
Wednesday, 12 August 2020
Munda Biddi Trail (WA) - Jarrahdale to Dandalup
Monday, 10 August 2020
Munda Biddi Trail (WA) - Wungong to Jarrahdale
Wednesday, 5 August 2020
Munda Biddi Trail (WA) - Carinyah to Wungong
The second day of the Munda Biddi Trail, this section takes cyclists from Carinyah to Wungong campsite. Starting as a fun descent to Brookton Hwy, the trail goes through a mix of uninspiring scrappy Jarrah with some nice views of granite formations as it goes up and down the hills to Gleneagle before a nice easy roll into Wungong. A mixed second day of the trail
Sunday, 2 August 2020
Munda Biddi Trail (WA) - Mundaring to Carinyah
The first town to hut day of the Munda Biddi Trail, this section takes cyclists from the Northern Trailhead at the Mundaring Sculpture Park to Carinyah campsite. Descending to Mundaring Weir Hotel, the trail explores the Helena Valley before heading uphill to the Dell. Exploring a mix of stunning Jarrah forest and hills orchard country, the trail ends at the trails first campsite at Carinyah. An at time challenging but enjoyable first day
Wednesday, 1 January 2020
Tongariro Northern Circuit (NZ) - Oturere to Waihohonu
The shortest day of the Tongariro Northern Circuit, the 8.1 kilometre third day takes walkers from Oturere to Waihohonu. Leaving Oturere Hut, the track journeys through more desert-like rugged terrain before entering beautiful rainforest on the home stretch to the thoroughly modern and comfortable hut at Waihohonu. Featuring worthwhile side trips to Old Waihohonu Hut and Ohinepango Springs, this is another enjoyable day on the circuit