Bibbulmun here we come
30 Ağustos, Avustralya ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
After catching up with kids in Akl, triple birthday celebrations, exciting news from Ben & Dani, & a Warriors game, Hilary & I flew to Perth to take on the Bibbulmun Track.
The first stage, KalamundaOkumaya devam et
On the trail
1 Eylül, Avustralya ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Our trail angel, Lari, got us to the trailhead around 9am & Hilary & I were underway. Blue skies & a solid 21km first day from Kalamunda through to Ball Creek campsite. Very different bush to home -Okumaya devam et
Darling Scarp
3 Eylül, Avustralya ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
19km day 2 continued in the Darling Range & the Helena River valley, continuous hilly terrain, numerous rock formations, wandoo woodlands & lots of 'blackboys'. Wild flowers are starting toOkumaya devam et
Mt Dale
3 Eylül, Avustralya ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Days 3 & 4. Waalegh to Mt Dale 23km, & Mt Dale to Canning campsite 19km, probably the most picturesque areas so far . A mix of Jarrah, karri & she-oak forests & open area filled with grass trees. LotsOkumaya devam et
Burnt Off
5 Eylül, Avustralya ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
Controlled burns to prevent dieback & reduce the fireload are a regular practice in the Aussie bush.
Our walk today from Canning to Mt Cooke was reduced from 28km to 21km as a section of track wasOkumaya devam et
Mt Cooke & beyond
6 Eylül, Avustralya ⋅ 🌬 13 °C
Up & over Mt Cooke, the highest point in the Darling Range at a whopping 582m.
Giant boulders & granite outcrops made for some interesting walking. Our first 30km day.
Ups & Downs
7 Eylül, Avustralya ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
some decent climbs today, traversing granite dominated ridgelines with more granite outcrops & boulders. Then beautiful jarrah forest with wild flowers.
Camped tonight on Mt Wells next to the fireOkumaya devam et
And on to Dwellingup
8 Eylül, Avustralya ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
A freezing night (-3 with chill factor) & the sound of Boddington gold mind in the distance (Australia's largest ). Yesterday we walked the 34.7 km to Dwellingup, fortunately was fairly easy terrain,Okumaya devam et
Back on the trail
10 Eylül, Avustralya ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Enjoyed the rest day in Dwellingup, but good to be back on the trail in great weather. A hilly hiking experience today through beautiful jarrah forest, with some decent climbs, before descending toOkumaya devam et
Murray River
11 Eylül, Avustralya ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
On the map it looked like we'd be walking alongside the Murray River for a couple of days, but we were actually higher up walking through scrubby bush & only got the occasional view until we reachedOkumaya devam et
And on to Collie
14 Eylül, Avustralya ⋅ 🌬 13 °C
Big day yesterday (33km) from Possum Springs to Harris Dam. But good terrain, lovely bush & dodged most of the rain. Very crowded camp shelter &, with the rain set in, no one wanted to tent - niceOkumaya devam et
To Yabberup
15 Eylül, Avustralya ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
A leisurely morning checking out Collie, buying supplies & the best 'big breakfast ' I've had in a while. Back on the trail along Collie river, & into some nice bush, for 19km to Yabberup campsite
Around Mumby pub
16 Eylül, Avustralya ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Morning dip in the lake created by the Mervyn dam, & on to
Mumballup pub (unfortunately was closed).
Hilary's friend, Graham, picked us up & took us back to his farm for a bbq lunch, then dropped usOkumaya devam et
Preston National Park
17 Eylül, Avustralya ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
rain overnight but cleared by morning for us to walk through the beautiful Preston National Park, highlighted by an old-growth jarrah forest of giant trees. Weather for the next week is looking good,Okumaya devam et
Balingup
18 Eylül, Avustralya ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Not the most scenic day on the trail but pleasant enough walking that got us to the next trail town, Balingup. Stayed at Rails & Bails, the home of a hard case, old Aussie couple. Dinner was at KirupOkumaya devam et
Things starting to change
19 Eylül, Avustralya ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
Big 35km day today - we need to do one every now & then to complete the walk in the time we have.
Started the day walking through farmland & jarrah forest, then following the Blackwood river beforeOkumaya devam et
Donnelly River Village
20 Eylül, Avustralya ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
camped last night by Gregory Brook & today walked to Donnelly River Village, where we've grabbed a bunk in the old school house. Saw the first giant Karri trees today, they get more numerous as weOkumaya devam et
Along the river
21 Eylül, Avustralya ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
leisurely morning, waiting for the general store at Donnelly River to open so we could buy supplies & breakfast, then head off.
The track followed the Donnelly River through karri forest with denseOkumaya devam et
Halfway
22 Eylül, Avustralya ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Beautiful day, though the afternoons are getting hot, as the trail followed the Donnelly River through dense undergrowth & towering karri trees.
A big milestone also, as we crossed the halfway pointOkumaya devam et
To Pemberton
23 Eylül, Avustralya ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Big day tackling one of the more difficult sections of the trail, with lots of ascents/descents, a couple of diversions (ignored one of them) & a very hot afternoon. The dawn chorus the last fewOkumaya devam et
Pemberton
25 Eylül, Avustralya ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Left the Donnelly River behind, walked past Beedleup falls & swam in
Big Brook dam &
Pemberton pool (a karri- lined
freshwater pool). We also saw our first snakes, which really gets you focused onOkumaya devam et
Gloucester tree
26 Eylül, Avustralya ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Warren River
27 Eylül, Avustralya ⋅ 🌬 19 °C
Fairly relaxed day, largely following the Warren River to a beautiful lakeside campsite & compulsory swim - turned out to be our busiest campsite so far, being a long weekend
Swamp land
29 Eylül, Avustralya ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Had a few days that weren't that inspiring - burnt swamp land really & flooded tracks - but most trails have some days like that. So we focused on the little things - in this case, orchids! TheseOkumaya devam et
Pingerup Plains
1 Ekim, Avustralya ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Great day today on the Pingerup Plains - & a long day, clocked up 41km.
Still pretty swampy but lots of variety & probably the most remote part of the trail.







































































































































































GezginGo well you guys. I look forward to following your journey. X
GezginAlways exciting to get started. Good luck-look forward to the updates.
GezginYay… you’re on your way!! Enjoy ☺️