Bibbulmun Track
The Bibbulmun Track is one of the world's great long distance walk trails, stretching nearly 1000kms from Kalamunda (Perth Hills) to Albany (South Coast). The southern portion of the Bibbulmun Track winds along the Rainbow Coast from Walpole through to Albany, visiting many glorious locations as it meanders like the Rainbow Serpent, Waugal, who marks the way...
The Bibbulmun
Albany is the Southern Terminus of the Bibbulmun Track.
The Bibbulmun Track stretches from Kalamunda in the Perth hills to Albany, in the heart of the Rainbow Coast. The track was officially opened during Western Australia's 150th year celebrations, included involved over 1000 walkers on different stages of the track at the same time.
Following the Track
The Track is marked with yellow and black symbols of the Waugal, the Rainbow Serpent of the Aboriginal Dreaming. You could say this section of the Track is walking through the heart of the Rainbow Coast along the path of the Rainbow Serpent. :)
The track passes through most of the beautiful places along the Rainbow Coast. It is common to come across the 'Waugal' the symbol and trail marker of the Bibbulmun Track.
It winds along the coast from Albany through Denmark and on to Walpole. Almost anywhere you go near the coast you'll see the Waugal symbol, pointing you down the Track...
There are almost fifty campsites along the Track which are spaced one day's walk apart.
The Bibbulmun Track Foundation
The Bibbulmun Track Foundation has a comprehensive website with Track Information, News, Events, and even a helpful Trip Planner. Everything you'd need to learn about your walk. For more visit: www.bibbulmuntrack.org.au
Plan Your Walk
The Bibbbulmun Track is a one-way track, meaning you'll have to plan how you're going to get BACK. Usually walkers are dropped off at the start of one section of the walk and picked up at the end by friend.
Two sections of the trail are relevant to the Rainbow Coast, the Walpole-Denmark section and the Denmark-Albany section. Information on each of these can be found on bibbulmuntrack.org.au from these links:
Walpole - Denmark
Denmark - Albany
It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to purchase a guide and map which includes access locations, campsites, distances, tips and suggestions.
The Bibbulmun Track crosses the sandbar between Ocean Beach and Nullaki Peninsula at the Wilson Inlet
Bibbulmun Track passes through these South Coast Locations:
Torndirrup National Park Including The Gap, Natural Bridge, The Blowholes, Jimmy Newells Harbour, Stony Hill, Cable Beach & Stony Hill. Visit Torndirrup National Park
West Cape Howe National Park Containing the southernmost point of Western Australia this national park is astounding. Visit West Cape Howe National Park
Cosy Corner White beaches plus camping facilities and lots of picnic benches. Cosy Corner is cosy indeed. Located just east of West Cape National Park between Albany and Denmark. Visit Cosy Corner
Brig Amity Replica Experience the first settlers arrival in Albany, the first settlement in Western Australia, from onboard a replica of the Amity. Visit Brig Amity Replica
Shelley Beach Lookout A beautiful scenic lookout with hang gliding and paragliding platforms. Visit Shelley Beach Lookout
Bibbulmun Track The Bibbulmun Track stretches from Kalamunda in the Perth hills to Albany, through many locations in the heart of the Rainbow Coast. Visit Bibbulmun Track
Albany Wind Farm Beautiful and productive green energy from the wind of the Torndirrup, just outside Albany City towards Frenchman Bay. Visit Albany Wind Farm
Anvil Beach Anvil Beach is a beautiful beach on the south side of Nullaki Peninsula on the Great Southern Ocean. Visit Anvil Beach
Irwin Inlet Irwin Inlet carves the sandbars at Peaceful Bay due to the swift flow into the Southern Ocean. Visit Irwin Inlet
Incredible locations along the Bibbulmun Track
Mandalay Beach in D'entrecasteaux National Park is part of the Bibbulmun Track... see all the footprints!
Bibbulmun track passes over the top of Mount Clarence in Albany near the ANZAC Desert Mounted Corps Memorial.
The Bibbumlun Track winds along the coast past the Albany Wind Farm on the Torndirrup Peninsula.
Tower Hill in William Bay National Park has a shelter, camping facilities and overlooks William Bay.
Lights Beach, the eastern end of William Bay National Park is a well travelled section of the Bibbulmun Track
The Lookout atop Conspicuous Cliff is incredible. View whales from this part of the Bibbulmun Track
The Bibbulmun Track leads onto the beach at Conspicuous Cliff near Walpole, Western Australia
The Gap, in Torndirrup National Park, Albany is along the route of the Bibbulmun Track
Well signposted, the Bibbulmun Track is easy to follow between Albany and Walpole.
The track also passes by the Valley of the Giants Treetop Walk and the Ancient Empires
Bibbulmun Track Videos:
Resources for visiting the south coast:
Seasons of the Coast You will find a Seasons Calendar with Wildflower and a Whales to help you plan your visit to the South Coast - The Rainbow Coast! Visit Seasons of the Coast
South Coast Beaches Map South Coast Beaches from west of Walpole to East of Albany all on one map! Visit South Coast Beaches Map
South Coast Weather The climate of the Rainbow Coast is considered to be "the best in the world," according to those who live here. Visit South Coast Weather
