I am interested in doing this trek..

“Walking the Bibbulmun Track is just as awe-inspiring as walking in the Everest region in Nepal and seeing the biggest mountains in the world. The giant red tingle trees, the Southern Ocean, the wonderful beaches, the grass trees all bearing their flower spikes after a devastating fire – it is all so different to anywhere else we have been. It is the variation in the terrain and the sheer majesty of it all that makes it so very special.”

the information says that the 1,003.1 kilometres can take between six to eight weeks. I’d love to do this, but can understand that not everyone can devote this much time. however if anyone is seriously interested in joining me, something can be organised for shorter treks or a couple of weeks.

There is ample information available to become an ‘end to ender’ including workshops (which I am more than willing to do and act as guide) as well as townships along the way to provide ‘comforts’ and food and some forumers in the sw wa might be able to help out with food drops etc.

the website of interest is http://www.bibbulmuntrack.org.au/

and the full route is here

I feel the best time to do this is any time between April and early November. It does vary a little and depend on the current conditions. October and November can be hot, cold and all points in between. Overnight temperatures in late winter and early spring can get down to as low as minus 10 in some areas in the northern half. The rain usually starts in May (earlier in the south) and the wettest months are July and August. In the northern half we tend to get heavy rain then it stops, although there can be lots of drizzle along the south coast.

however It is not possible to walk consecutive sections of the Track as day walks or to do it staying in accommodation each night. Some sections have many days between permitted access points (up to four days) and long distances between towns (the longest being 12 days).

so… who’s with me?

it won’t be easy.. but a bucket list big tick I reckon

The Foundation also runs two 8-day tours which are based on day walks and include all accommodation, transport and meals.

it’ll be like survivor

maybe next year.. late august?

Arts said:

I am interested in doing this trek..

“Walking the Bibbulmun Track is just as awe-inspiring as walking in the Everest region in Nepal and seeing the biggest mountains in the world. The giant red tingle trees, the Southern Ocean, the wonderful beaches, the grass trees all bearing their flower spikes after a devastating fire – it is all so different to anywhere else we have been. It is the variation in the terrain and the sheer majesty of it all that makes it so very special.”

the information says that the 1,003.1 kilometres can take between six to eight weeks. I’d love to do this, but can understand that not everyone can devote this much time. however if anyone is seriously interested in joining me, something can be organised for shorter treks or a couple of weeks.

There is ample information available to become an ‘end to ender’ including workshops (which I am more than willing to do and act as guide) as well as townships along the way to provide ‘comforts’ and food and some forumers in the sw wa might be able to help out with food drops etc.

the website of interest is http://www.bibbulmuntrack.org.au/

and the full route is here

I feel the best time to do this is any time between April and early November. It does vary a little and depend on the current conditions. October and November can be hot, cold and all points in between. Overnight temperatures in late winter and early spring can get down to as low as minus 10 in some areas in the northern half. The rain usually starts in May (earlier in the south) and the wettest months are July and August. In the northern half we tend to get heavy rain then it stops, although there can be lots of drizzle along the south coast.

however It is not possible to walk consecutive sections of the Track as day walks or to do it staying in accommodation each night. Some sections have many days between permitted access points (up to four days) and long distances between towns (the longest being 12 days).

so… who’s with me?

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So the kids will be ok without their mum for 2 months?

ok.. I’ll leave you to think about it…

you can always email me your interest at heinzdesigns at hotmail.com

19 shillings said:

Arts said:

I am interested in doing this trek..

“Walking the Bibbulmun Track is just as awe-inspiring as walking in the Everest region in Nepal and seeing the biggest mountains in the world. The giant red tingle trees, the Southern Ocean, the wonderful beaches, the grass trees all bearing their flower spikes after a devastating fire – it is all so different to anywhere else we have been. It is the variation in the terrain and the sheer majesty of it all that makes it so very special.”

the information says that the 1,003.1 kilometres can take between six to eight weeks. I’d love to do this, but can understand that not everyone can devote this much time. however if anyone is seriously interested in joining me, something can be organised for shorter treks or a couple of weeks.

There is ample information available to become an ‘end to ender’ including workshops (which I am more than willing to do and act as guide) as well as townships along the way to provide ‘comforts’ and food and some forumers in the sw wa might be able to help out with food drops etc.

the website of interest is http://www.bibbulmuntrack.org.au/

and the full route is here

I feel the best time to do this is any time between April and early November. It does vary a little and depend on the current conditions. October and November can be hot, cold and all points in between. Overnight temperatures in late winter and early spring can get down to as low as minus 10 in some areas in the northern half. The rain usually starts in May (earlier in the south) and the wettest months are July and August. In the northern half we tend to get heavy rain then it stops, although there can be lots of drizzle along the south coast.

however It is not possible to walk consecutive sections of the Track as day walks or to do it staying in accommodation each night. Some sections have many days between permitted access points (up to four days) and long distances between towns (the longest being 12 days).

so… who’s with me?

—-

So the kids will be ok without their mum for 2 months?

some parts of the track are kid friendly and they can be brought down to meeting points as well.

everyone was incredibly brave in the chat thread

:P

Arts said:

everyone was incredibly brave in the chat thread

In my defence, I thought you were bullshitting.

Arts said:

everyone was incredibly brave in the chat thread

:P

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Very few people can take more than month off work or obligations.

oh well… I’ll just do ti by myself then and if I die it’ll be on all of your hands…

you’ll be like Lady Macbeth

Arts said:

everyone was incredibly brave in the chat thread

:P

I was sober-ish 2 hours ago.

From: Speedy
ID: 540111
Subject: re: May Chat

Yeah I’ll go :P

Seriously, I’d consider doing one section of the track and from my memory of visiting the area in 2006, think it would probably be Northcliffe to Walpole or maybe further towards Albany.

good on ya Speedy

DV also said he would do it

Arts said:

DV also said he would do it

I’m still good for the wave at dwelly.

You could be like the pied piper leading people to their doom, they could make a film about it with a tip of the hat to wolf creek

to be fair the pied piper only led the children of the town to their doom…

I’d be more like Alferd Packer… the only one to make it out alive and lifelong speculation on weather I killed and ate my crew in desperation or not…

of course.. that shouldn’t put anyone off joining me

I suspect it might be just you doing this , I find Australia a bit bland to walk around, then you’ve got the heat and flies/ Mosquitos .

You’d camp I’d suppose , take enough water. You’d need to travel by night to evade the black helicopters and go all ghost protocol on their arse.

I’ve done this sort if thing before

Though not over that distance

Youth hostels and camping on public land .

Take a satellite phone if things go pear shaped or an EPIRB ( skeptic Pete might have one you can nick)

The first week will be the worst as your body gets used to walking great distances .

wookiemeister said:

I suspect it might be just you doing this ,

I suspect you are right, wookie… ah well…

Let us all meet up at 43 s 146 e.

Arts said:

wookiemeister said:

I suspect it might be just you doing this ,

I suspect you are right, wookie… ah well…

You might see something in a walkers forum

I’d be hard stretched to take a month off

I’d be more inclined to do the alps than waste my time over here.

wookiemeister said:

Arts said:

wookiemeister said:

I suspect it might be just you doing this ,

I suspect you are right, wookie… ah well…

You might see something in a walkers forum

I’d be hard stretched to take a month off

I’d be more inclined to do the alps than waste my time over here.

the sw wa is a biodiversity hotspot… I don’t know why people aren’t interested in seeing it

I might revisit this thread when I get back home

Arts said:

the information says that the 1,003.1 kilometres can take between six to eight weeks.

so… who’s with me?

I’ve already seen trees & hills & mountains & shit so I’ll join you for the last 3.1 km if you like.

I’m so in but as mentioned in the other thread I’m only able to do 3 – 4 weeks in 2015, however in 2016 I can use my long service.

I’m happy with late August too :)

dv said:

Let us all meet up at 43 s 146 e.

It’d be good to see Rainer.

Arts said:

the sw wa is a biodiversity hotspot… I don’t know why people aren’t interested in seeing it

I was surprised and impressed with the SW when I was there.

I’d like to be in, will have to see annual leave status after end of year hols though…s’pose I could quit and get another job. That’d please swmbo no end ;-)

dv said:

Let us all meet up at 43 s 146 e.

MH370

I’ve done Pembrokeshire

There’s a coastal path there . Very up and down , in and out . You walk for miles but only cover a small section of the path.

It’s dotted with tiny inlets / secret beaches. The IRA were using Pembrokeshire at one point . The police swore an entire town to secrecy as they waited for them to turn up and ship weapons into the inlets around druidstone.

A few years earlier a couple walking the path had been mysteriously shot dead , one theory was the IRA shot them because they found them using the area, it’s probably why the police became suspicious .

The area was notorious in the past for smuggling alcohol ( not budgies). Nod place is called brandy bay

wookiemeister said:

dv said:

Let us all meet up at 43 s 146 e.

MH370

Did it go down in Tasmania?

A tough track is lulworth bay heading towards swanage.

Huge chalk hills up and down very wearing

jjjust moi said:

wookiemeister said:

dv said:

Let us all meet up at 43 s 146 e.

MH370

Did it go down in Tasmania?

Could be

The latest theory is UFOs got them

Is it possible to keep your retarded musings in another more relevant thread…

i’m willing to be back-up crew.

I can’t make it.

Boris said:

i’m willing to be back-up crew.

I have plenty of free time and wouldbe willing to go. Just need some volunteers to carry the sedan chair.

Divine Angel said:

I can’t make it.

That’s quitter talk.

http://mrjohnclarke.com/tinkering

worth a look and a chuckle.

Arts said:

so… who’s with me?

If we aren’t with you, are we against you?

MartinB said:

dv said:

Let us all meet up at 43 s 146 e.

It’d be good to see Rainer.

Amundsen

Arts said:

DV also said he would do it

No I didn’t

I wouldn’t mind a visit to the mainland but I’ve lost my passport.

Bubblecar said:

I wouldn’t mind a visit to the mainland but I’ve lost my passport.

It’s probably too warm for you anyhow.

dv said:

Arts said:

DV also said he would do it

No I didn’t

sure you did

SL, poik.. September next year? 2015… I would concede a two or three week trek. You can actually still be considered an ‘end to ender’ even if you break the journey up in time slots

or we could walk really fast ;)

Arts said:

SL, poik.. September next year? 2015… I would concede a two or three week trek. You can actually still be considered an ‘end to ender’ even if you break the journey up in time slots

or we could walk really fast ;)

Or we could run :)

Spider Lily said:

Arts said:

or we could walk really fast ;)

Or we could run :)

You go ahead, I’ll catch up.

Spider Lily said:

Arts said:

SL, poik.. September next year? 2015… I would concede a two or three week trek. You can actually still be considered an ‘end to ender’ even if you break the journey up in time slots

or we could walk really fast ;)

Or we could run :)

Cliff?

I did a short part of the track last year. It was quite pleasant.

> so… who’s with me?

That looks very tempting, Arts. Perhaps I’m interested in coming along with you. I have to add though that I’ve never done more than a two day in my whole life.

bump

For Stealth.

So far I believe it’s Arts, Myself, Poiky and CS :)

Spider Lily said:

bump

For Stealth.

So far I believe it’s Arts, Myself, Poiky and CS :)

I’m still a possibility, though coming from Sydney this could get complicated. At this stage, I’m thinking that it would need to tie in with our family trip up to the Kimberleys. In September, we would probably be on our way back, so they could drop me off at the appropriate place, drive back to Perth, put the car on a train home and fly back themselves.

The longest I have ever walked is 6 days. I don’t think I could do any more than this now, so if I do make it there, it really would be for just one of the sections of the track.

you know you want to