Dwellingup to Collie

Bibbulmun Track

Start

Dwellingup

Time

5-7 Days

Finish

Collie

Date Hiked

June 2018

Length

128km

Campsites

6 Total

Elevation

2,700m+

Traditional Custodians

Wiilman & Kaniyang People

With plans made to complete my sectional end to end over the summer, this section was a favourite to complete early on as it is one I already familiar with being a maintenance volunteer for two sections (Murray Campsite and between Possum Springs and Yourdamung). With some of the lushest Jarrah forest in the state, the hike from Dwellingup going south is a delight and although there are intrusions on your wilderness experience here and there, the walk to Collie offers up a good amount of variety and wonder as you travel through a variety of landscapes in different conditions.

Dwellingup to Swamp Oak

Length - 13.3km

Time - 3-5 Hours

Vertical Climb - 300m

Shelter Style - Standard

Departing Dwellingup, you immediately head into the lush Jarrah forest surrounding town as you make you way towards Lane Poole Reserve and Swamp Oak Campsite.

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Swamp Oak to Murray

Length - 18.5km

Time - 4-7 Hours

Vertical Climb - 535m

Shelter Style - Deep South

A challenging day full of hills and Jarrah forest, you are rewarded with a campsite right on the Murray River where you can enjoy a relaxing afternoon and a swim.

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Murray to Dookanelly

Length - 17.6km

Time - 4-6 Hours

Vertical Climb - 415m

Shelter Style - Deep South

Following the course of the Murray River and occasionally heading into the hills above, this day is mostly spent exploring the seemingly endless forests of Lane Poole Reserve.

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Dookanelly to Possum Springs

Length - 22.6km

Time - 5-8 Hours

Vertical Climb - 495m

Shelter Style - Nornalup

Finally crossing the Murray River on the new Bilya Djena Suspension Bridge, this is another long stretch of forest walking on towards Possum Springs Campsite.

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Possum Springs to Yourdamung

Length - 19.3km

Time - 4-7 Hours

Vertical Climb - 370m

Shelter Style - Standard

Walking through a variety of landscapes including Jarrah forest, Paperbark swamps and the Harris River Flats, this is a lovely day that includes some untouched beauty.

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Yourdamung to Harris Dam

Length - 14km

Time - 3-4 Hours

Vertical Climb - 237m

Shelter Style - Standard

A short section that some combine with the walk into Collie, there are some beautiful forests between Yourdamung and Harris Dam Campsite to slow down and appreciate.