Kids Overnight Hiking Adventure

Region

Destination Perth

Difficulty

Beginner

Create special memories with your little one by experiencing a fun filled overnight hiking adventure with Off The Beaten Track WA!

Together you will hike through the Jarrah forest in Mundaring for a short but very sweet 2.7kms to Ball Creek Campsite. After we set up the tents and your homes for the night, you will learn bush craft and camping skills from our experienced guides. As the sun goes down we will light the campfire* and make our tasty damper to go with our delicious dinner. After dinner, out come the head torches for some possum spotting and a short night hike!

On day two we will leave the heavy packs at camp and head on up the Bibbulmun Track for a short hike to Manns Gully for a short basic survival session with the kids before returning to camp, packing up and heading back through the forest for our return hike.

Taking the next step into overnight hiking can be very rewarding and a lot of fun, especially when you share that experience with your child. It’s important to be prepared and feel confident so you have an awesome experience! This is your chance to give overnight hiking a go with our experienced Off The Beaten Track WA hiking guides who will assist you, educate you and answer any questions you may have.

A Guest Information Pack including a suggested packing list will be emailed to you upon booking. We have most equipment available to hire, plus we offer food kits to make your pre-hike prep easier! See the Optional Extras when you “Book Now”.

*Campfire pending fire restrictions.

Off The Beaten Track WA provide a trained and experienced Lead Guide and Support Guide for our hikes. 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 provide hiking and adventure experiences with a twist!

3 x scenic hikes (10.4km) over two days with OTBT’s expert local guides
1 x night camping at Bibbulmun Track shelter
Bush craft workshop & games
Damper cooking (pending fire restrictions)
Complimentary use of hiking poles & guidance for extra support
Sunscreen & insect repellent provided for your comfort
OTBT Certificate for the kiddos
Photo stops at epic viewpoints
Access to all experience photos via our private OTBT Connect Facebook group
Opportunities to discover WA’s unique flora & encounter native wildlife

Join us on a fun-filled hiking experience, in a small group of like-minded adventurers, surrounded by the natural beauty of Western Australia!

Itinerary

Day 1 – Saturday

After meeting at PHDC (to hand out your purchased food packs or small hire equipment) and loading up ready with your overnight gear, we kick off our 2 days on the Bibbulmun Track by hiking for a gentle 2.7km through the beautiful mixed jarrah forest. Arriving at Ball Creek campsite, your guides will run through camp etiquette and give you a brief orientation before providing you with some guidance on tent site selection and set up.

With camp all set, it is time to lean some bushcraft skills, and forage for firewood. Late afternoon we will get out the stoves and you will cook yourselves some dinner, and with the help of your handy OTBT Guide, we’ll build a crackling campfire (weather permitting) for everyone to relax and enjoy the mesmerizing flames and warmth. Then it’s time for a short but fun night hike, until it’s time to retire to our tents and enjoy a night’s rest serenaded by the chorus of the forest.

Day 2- Sunday

After waking up to the beauty of the forest you will fuel up on breakfast before we depart for our hike along the Bibbulmun Track to Manns Gully. You only need to carry your small pack with essentials for this 5km return hike. At Manns Gully your guides will lead a basic survival session with the kids.

Back at Ball Creek camp we will have lunch before packing up and retracing our steps back to Perth Hills Discovery Centre, arriving mid-afternoon. You and the kids will finish with a huge feeling of achievement, having completed 3 hikes, as well as conquering an overnight experience.

Accommodation

Ball Creek Campsite – Bibbulmun Track, with shelter, picnic table and drop toilet.

Tour Terrain & Experience Level

Terrain: This hike is beginner friendly with no previous experience required. The trail is primarily gravel with only very minor ascents and descents. OTBT will assist you in the planning and preparation of your adventure!

Ages: This Kids Overnight Hiking Adventure has been designed for 6-11 year olds.

Distance: Total hike distance on day 1 is 2.7kms. Hike on morning of day 2 without heavy packs is 5kms. Hike from camp back to PHDC is 2.7kms.

Tour Departure Point

Departing from: Perth Hills Discovery Centre, Mundaring. 380 Allen Rd, Mundaring WA 6073.

Free overnight parking is available here. Please aim to arrive 15 minutes early to ensure a prompt departure.

What to Bring?

What to Bring? As a rough guide you will require a tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, stove & gas, plate, cup, spoon, pillow, clothes, toiletries, food & 3ltrs water, and a pack big enough to put it all in (55-65ltr). Your child will require their sleeping mat, sleeping bag, liner, pillow, clothes, toiletries and water in a pack big enough to put it all in (40ltr). A full packing list will be provided in your Guest Information Pack upon booking.

Please note: We have most equipment available to hire, plus we offer food kits to make your pre-hike prep easier! See the Optional Extras when you click on “Book Now”. Large hire items (eg tents, packs) can be collected from our “Basecamp” in Serpentine by appointment the week before the tour. If you are only renting small items, or have purchased a food pack we will hand these out to you on the day of the tour.

Accessibility

This tour may be suitable for people with a cognitive disability, ASD, low hearing, low vision, or other disabilities. Allergies and food intolerances can be catered for.

This tour may be suitable for people with a cognitive disability, ASD, low hearing, low vision, or other disabilities.

Please Contact Us to discuss your needs – we’ll do everything we can to adapt this experience for YOU to be part of the adventure! We’re committed to inclusivity and accessible trails for all.

Booking & Cancellation Policy

Payment: To secure your place on this tour you can either pay in full or pay a 20% deposit. With the balance due 30 days prior to tour departure. Payment requests will be emailed at intervals leading up to your departure to make paying off the balance more manageable.

Before booking, please take note of our payments & cancellation policies by clicking the link below.