The first day of a three day trek from Northcliffe to Pemberton, the journey to Schafer campsite is an easy day of walking on the Bibbulmun Track. Initially passing through impressive forests near Northcliffe, the track passes through a mixed bag of farmland that varies from idyllic to relatively dull. After returning to Karri Forest, walkers are rewarded by the lovely Schafer Campsite - complete with a perfect dam for swimming.
A pleasant forest walk, the many connected loops that make up Bridgetown Forest Park feature a mixed forest of Jarrah, Karri, Blackbutt and Yarri all in one place. The Blackbutt Trail takes in all three other trails in the park, however is marred by poor maintenance in its furthest reaches, collapsed trees and sections of the trail completely overgrown and blocked off. The shorter loop is better, but this is hardly an essential trail.
One of the most challenging and spectacular coastal walks in the South West, the Bald Head Walk Trail traverses the hilly Flinders Peninsula in Torndirrup National Park, taking walkers along the high coastal ridge to its easternmost point at Bald Head. This tough walk features beautiful granite rock formations alongside expansive views of the roaring Southern Ocean and tranquil King George Sound. A must do for experienced bushwalkers.
Categories: Albany, Bald Head, Bald Head Trail, Coastal, Day Walk, Flinders Peninsula, Great Southern, South West, Southern Ocean, Torndirrup National Park, Western Australia |
Linking Dunsborough to Eagle Bay, the Meelup Trail leads walkers along the coast to beautiful secluded beaches and impressive granite rock formations. The imposing Castle Rock is the highlight of the relatively flat and easy walk in the coastal heathlands, and serves as both a great beginners trail and a less intense, bite-size taster for walkers considering doing the Cape to Cape Track.
The final day of a three day walk from Conspicuous Beach to Walpole, this section of the Bibbulmun Track features the largest and most impressive trees on the entire track. Leaving Frankland River campsite, the Giant Tingle Tree and another massive fallen Tingle are the highlights of the day, as well as excellent views of the Walpole Inlet from Hilltop Lookout before walking along inlet cliffs on the way into the town of Walpole.
The second day of a three day walk from Conspicuous Beach to Walpole, this section of the Bibbulmun Track takes walkers from Giants Campsite through Walpole-Nornalup National Park, passing the popular Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk on the way. The massive Red Tingle Trees provide for some astounding forest walking, while the lovely hut on the banks of the Frankland River is one of the track's most idyllic.
Categories: Bibbulmun Track, Forest, Frankland, Frankland River, Great Southern, Multi-Day Walks, South West, Valley of the Giants, Walpole Wilderness, Walpole-Nornalup National Park, Western Australia |
The first day of a three day walk from Conspicuous Beach to Walpole, this is a day of transition on the Bibbulmun Track. Starting overlooking Conspicuous Beach, the walk passes through coastal heathlands, areas of lower Eucalypt forest before crossing South Coast Hwy into the majestic Tingle forests of Walpole-Nornalup National Park. Walkers are treated to an overnight stay surrounded by the Red Tingles at Giants Campsite.
Categories: Bibbulmun Track, Coastal, Conspicuous Beach, Forest, Great Southern, Multi-Day Walks, South West, Walpole, Walpole Wilderness, Walpole-Nornalup National Park, Western Australia |
