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21 Nov 2025: Bibbulmun Track: Walpole to Denmark
Photos:
Robert Ian MAIR, Peter NEISH, Andreas MEISTER
Our cheery group assembled refreshed and...
After a short stroll through the streets of...
The view across Walpole Inlet looked calm...
In between showers there was plenty of time...
The Sun Orchids
The introduced South African Weed Orchid ...
From the shore of the inlet the path took us...
A stop to appreciate the centuries old ...
As Day 1 came to an end we were settled at...
Day 2 started with a short side-trip to the...
The track wound its way between the giant...
The size of the trees was just amazing.
So too were some of the unusual shapes.
After a night at Giants Campsite among the...
A complete change in vegetation was a sharp...
So too were the orchids still in bloom ...
We followed the ridges of the sand dunes as...
A short section on the beach was soon...
The views back along the coast were stunning...
Set in a sheltered location on the upper...
Day 4 was a relatively short walk to...
Black cockatoos too paused in their foraging...
Water still lay on the track after the...
The track then hugged the coastline as we...
..
Another climb around Irwin Point and we...
Slow and steady we continued our journey...
The Peaceful bay holiday destination was a...
As we skirted around the sand dunes near...
Another change in orchids in bloom added a...
The endemic Karri Spider Orchid
Before lunch we reached the outlet of Irwin...
With gusty ocean breezes blowing up the...
It was with a sense of relief that we...
From the crossing the track passed through...
Our progress continued to be monitored by...
Storm clouds still threatened as we made our...
Alas, the easier walking had to end as we...
Once again we were following the ridges of...
The scope of the track stabilisation efforts...
Alas, the forces of nature cannot always be...
We were a little weary as we prepared for...
Day 6 saw us high on the cliff tops looking...
On our other side was the Owingup Swamp...
In good time we passed through the Parry...
It was a long beach walk before we would...
Day 7 would see us at our destination of...
And there were still more orchids in bloom ...
Blue Lady Orchid
To our delight the carpark at Lights Beach...
From Lights Beach carpark it was once more...
Part way up Mt Hallowell we paused to check...
Up and over and it was time for lunch on the...
After a steady descent to the shore of...
Time to reflect and celebrate a great walk...
