Kalamunda to Dwellingup

Bibbulmun Track

Start

Kalamunda

Time

8-16 Days

Finish

Dwellingup

Date Hiked

2016-2019

Length

211km

Campsites

15 Total

Elevation

4,600m+

Traditional Custodians

Wajuk & Wiilman People

The beginning of the Bibbulmun Track for north to south hikers and the closest point to the major city of Perth, the Darling Range section of the track is also the longest town to town distance. For 211km the track stretches over granite hills, through a wonderful selection of eucalyptus forest and across the landscape towards Dwellingup. Be amazed at the sunsets overlooking the Lake CY O'Connor catchment or the endless views from one of the bare granite domes in the Monadnocks Conservation Zone to the stunning wildflower display on show every spring. This is a great introduction to the Bibbulmun Track and for many the start of a life changing journey.

Kalamunda to Hewett's Hill

Length - 10.3km

Time - 2-4 Hours

Vertical Climb - 240m

Shelter Style - Standard

Leaving the Northern Terminus behind, you head towards the hills and valleys of Kalamunda National Park where you'll pass babbling brooks and towering granite boulders.

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Hewett's Hill to Ball Creek

Length - 10.6km

Time - 2-4 Hours

Vertical Climb - 263m

Shelter Style - Standard

Providing spectacular views overlooking the Helena River Valley and then a crossing of Mundaring Weir, this is a scenic part of the track with the option to stop in at Mundaring Weir Hotel.

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Ball creek to Helena

Length - 8.6km

Time - 2-3 Hours

Vertical Climb - 200m

Shelter Style - Large Rammed Earth

Now heading east on the edge of Lake CY O'Connor, head up and down forested hills as you make your way towards the rebuilt Helena Campsite that is one of the more popular on the track.

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Helena to Waalegh

Length - 9.4km

Time - 2-3 Hours

Vertical Climb - 356m

Shelter Style - Double Bunks

Walking through mixed Jarrah and Wandoo forests as you continue along the edge of the valley, Waalegh Campsite is often mentioned as one of the best campsites in the northern half.

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Waalegh to Beraking

Length - 8.6km

Time - 2-3 Hours

Vertical Climb - 152m

Shelter Style - Deep South

Completing the trio of campsites overlooking the Lake CY O'Connor valley, this stretch between Waalegh and Beraking is a gentle meander through the forest providing some nice views.

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