Duration
7 hours
Distance
24 km
Difficulty
Intermediate/Advanced
Tour
Group
Tour Description
The Bibbulmun Track is Western Australia’s very own world-class long distance trail! When you immerse yourself in the Bibbulmun beauty found in the Darling Ranges it is easy to see why this trail is so highly regarded!
Discover the Bibbulmun with Off The Beaten Track WA as we guide you on a 24km return hike from Perth Hills Discovery Centre in Mundaring to the newly rebuilt Helena Campsite! This section of the Bibbulmun starts off relatively gentle as you meander through recovering Jarrah/Marri forest leading you to Ball Creek Campsite. As you begin to descend deeper into the forest the trail becomes very lush with an abundance of large eucalyptus trees, bracken ferns, and grass trees. A change in foliage signifies you are near water as you enter Mann’s Gully. The thick undergrowth will lead you to a series of granite outcrops that overlook a Wandoo woodland nearby a creek – the perfect place to stop for some quiet contemplation!
Following Mann’s Gully the forest transitions into beautiful Wandoo woodlands which leads you to the start of the big ascent for the day up to Helena Campsite. Take a break from your ascent at the lookout and admire views over the Helena River Valley and Lake CY O’Connor before you head back into the forest for some more Wandoo before the steep descent down to Helena Campsite.
The Helena Campsite was re-opened on 28 June 2019 after being destroyed in a bushfire 18 months prior. This beautifully constructed shelter is made from rammed earth and offers impressive views as it overlooks the Helena River Valley! The perfect place to stop for lunch, admire the view and recharge before our 11.7km hike back to Mundaring!
Off The Beaten Track WA provides a trained and experienced Guide/Host for our Hiking Experiences & Adventure Tours. We carry two-way communication devices, a personal location beacon when phone signal is not available and we’re a fully licensed, insured and accredited Western Australian tourism business providing hiking and adventure experiences with a twist!
Please also see COVID-19 Tour Policy below.
Tour Terrain & Experience Level
Fitness level: A reasonable level of fitness is required as we will be hiking 24kms at a pace of approximately 3-4kms/ph. The terrain is mixed, some wide flat 4wd tracks, some narrow windy trails, and some hills! This is a great hike for those looking to challenge themselves with distance.
What to Bring?
- Camera
- 3ltrs water
- Snack/light lunch
- Personal first aid/medications
- A good attitude and big smile!
Location
Meeting Point: Perth Hills Discovery Centre, Allen Rd, Mundaring. Please meet 15mins before tour departure.
Booking & Cancellation Policy
No-shows and cancellations received within 7 days of tour departure will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
Cancellations received 8-14 days prior to the tour departure will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
Cancellations received over 15 days prior to the tour departure will receive 0% cancellation fee and a full refund minus book/transaction fees.
Customers can transfer their booking to a friend or family member with no penalty but must advise in writing so Off The Beaten Track WA can provide confirmation information to this individual and ensure waivers are completed.
All bookings are made online via Rezdy Stripe or Paypal and are inclusive of GST and will incur a booking fee. The booking fee is non-refundable in the case of a cancellation.
If Off The Beaten Track WA cancels a tour you will be eligible to transfer amounts paid to another departure date or alternatively receive a full refund.
COVID-19 Tour Policy
Your health and safety is our highest priority. In the interest of ensuring our guests stay safe and healthy whilst participating in our experiences, we recommend you keep a distance of 1.5m away from other guests during your time with Off The Beaten Track WA and if you are unwell, please stay at home.
Please note we are governed by current Government mandates so please ensure you abide by these whilst on our experiences.
Off The Beaten Track WA COVID Safe Experiences & Vaccination Policy is available at https://offthebeatentrackwa.com.au/covid-19-policy/
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COVID_19 Measures
We encourage all hikers to keep a distance of 1.5m away from others and utilise the hand sanitizer available whilst on our hikes. If you are unwell, please stay at home, and we’ll do the same.
