Days
5 Days
Tour Type
Walking
From
$2,199 Twin Share
- Start
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Perth
- Finish
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Perth
- Physical Rating
- Easy/Moderate
- Tour Distance
- 84 km
- Group size
- Min 4, Max 12
- Code
- BTCOLBAL
Overview
Only a few hours from Perth, the Bibbulmun Track between Collie and Balingup offers some excellent walking and passes through one of the best stands of virgin jarrah forest in the south west. Immerse yourself amongst the wildflowers and the sounds of the bush on this five day break.
Over five day's you'll complete 84 km of the world-class Bibbulmun Track. Whether it's your first Bibbulmun Track section or one of many that you've done, you're sure to enjoy the fresh air, exercise, great accommodation, delicious meals and the rejuvenating time away from home.
Highlights of this walk
- Spectacular wildflowers during the Spring season
- Virgin jarrah forest and babbling brooks
- Opportunity to cool off in Glen Mervin dam
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Itinerary
After a pick up in Perth, it is only a short few hours to Collie for the start of the walk.
We'll be spotting interesting wildflowers and lovely orchids as soon as we enter the bush just outside of Collie. Passing the Collie River, we'll finish this easy walk near Mungalup Dam.
Before heading to our accommodation for the night we make a short stop off at Wellington Dam which has the biggest dam mural in the world!
Accommodation: Collie Ridge Motel
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
From Mungalup Dam we'll continue heading south. We'll pass Yabberup Campsite and Glen Mervin Dam before ending the day at the Mumbalup Tavern.
Enjoy a cool lemon squash or a beer with some locals in the very interesting country hotel before we head to Balingup on the bus.
Accommodation: Donnybrook Motel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
No beer this morning! We'll start today's walk beside the rolling green hills of some Mumbalup farms before entering the forest. There are some lovely babbling brooks, granite outcrops and many flowers to enjoy along the way today - as well as some decent hills.
In the afternoon we walk through the Preston Virgin Jarrah Forest. It's a rare and special sight to see a mature jarrah forest - with huge trees left to grow for hundreds of years.
Accommodation: Donnybrook Motel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
It's a thoroughly enjoyable walk today, through mixed forest with mostly gentle gradients. There are a few decent hills to keep you interested.
There will be time in the afternoon to take a wander around Balingup if you wish. Or just relax on the verandah with a cuppa and take in the view over the green rolling hills.
Accommodation: Donnybrook Motel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We'll finish up with a lovely 16km walk through forest, farmland, and into Balingup town. There are a few decent hills around Balingup and today we will conquer one as we come into town. It will be no trouble though after preparing your legs on the previous walks. The walk into Balingup town is very pleasant as we follow Balingup Brook for much of the way.
Well done! You've just completed another section of the Bibbulmun Track.
We aim to have you back in Perth by about 6pm.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Inclusions
Meals
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4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
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All transport: private coach transport to and from Perth; as well as transport to and from the track each day
Accommodation
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Accommodation is allocated on a double or twin share basis. A limited number of single supplements are available. Single supplements are not mandatory for solo travellers, we will room solo travellers with a fellow solo traveller of the same gender.
We’ll spend our first night in Collie at the Collie Ridge Motel where we’ll also have dinner in their onsite restaurant.
For the next three nights we will stay at Donneybrook Motel. Here we will stay in basic motel twin share/queen rooms with ensuites and we will eat together in their restaurant.
Included activities
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Professional guiding and support each day
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Emergency support: guides carry satellite phones and a full first aid kit
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Excellent itinerary and planning drawn from 19 yrs experience
Dates & Availability
Important Notes
- Single Supplement: A single supplement is available, subject to availability at the time of booking. We won’t always be able to guarantee your own bathroom and king/queen beds with a single supplement due to the types of accommodation we use for group bookings. Often we stay at 2 or 3 bedroom chalets so that we can cook and have a common area for the group to relax and mingle at the end of your days walk. If having your own bathroom is important, give us a ring and we will see if it is possible.
- First Day Info: Once we pick you up from either Perth or Fremantle we head to the start of the track which requires a bit of a drive. Please come dressed in your walking attire with your day pack and water bottle ready to go. Your luggage will be stowed in a trailer and waiting for you at the accommodation when you return from your first days walk.
- Meals: All meals are included
- In the event of unforeseeable circumstances that require a modification to the itinerary or accommodation, we will make every effort to provide a suitable alternative.
FAQs
Collie to Balingup Tour FAQs
How hard is this walk?
This is a fairly moderate walk. As with all Bibbulmun Track walks, the trail itself is very well maintained and defined. The challenge of this walk is the distance, not the terrain – although on some days you have the option to pull out before the end. For the most part it’s firm under foot. There are some hills, but nothing you can’t handle!
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About Walking Tours In General
How hard are the walks?
The difficulty of the walks ranges from tour to tour, from easy to challenging. We design all of our walking tours to be achievable for those with a moderate level of fitness. We do recommend doing some training before most tours, because physical activity is always more enjoyable if you are physically prepared. We will send you information about how to train when you book.
When on tour we find that a positive mental attitude is most important and that if you focus on the scenery, the company and the moment, and not on the kilometres, then you find yourself reaching your destination with little problem. You can always have a day or sometimes an afternoon off to relax if you feel like it. If you have any concerns about your fitness or ability to complete a walk, give us a call or send us an email and we can talk you through it.
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Do I have to twin-share accommodation? Can I have my own room?
Our tour prices are based on rooms being twin share (two single beds in one room) or double (one double/queen bed in a room, shared by a couple). If you are travelling alone, we will place you in a room with someone of the same gender. If you have opted for a single supplement, this means you will have your own room but we won’t always be able to guarantee your own bathroom and king/queen bed due to the types of accommodation we use for group bookings. Often we stay at 2 or 3 bedroom chalets so that we can cook and have a common area for the group to relax and mingle at the end of your days walk. If having your own bathroom is important, give us a ring and we will see if it is possible.
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Will I hold up the group if I’m a slow walker?
We find a lot of people who haven’t been on a walking tour before worry about this, but it’s rarely an issue. We keep a comfortable steady pace with plenty of opportunities to rest and take in the scenery along the way. Usually the group will spread out over a couple of hundred metres as we walk.
Normal walking pace on a formed surface like a road or footpath is around 4.5 – 6 km per hour and we tend to average just over 3 km per hour on bush tracks. It’s not a stroll but it’s not a brisk walk either. If you feel you may be slower than this, try some longer training walks to increase your walking fitness.
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What is the average age of Inspiration Outdoors’ guests?
About 80% of our walkers are aged between 45 – 75, but we welcome all adults on our tours. We get a roughly 60/40 female to male split.
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What’s the food like? Can you cater for my dietary needs?
We serve simple, nutritious and delicious food on tour prepared by our guides, using fresh and local ingredients as much as possible. Sometimes we also eat out at restaurants. Breakfast, morning tea, lunch, fresh fruit, pre-dinner nibbles and a two course evening meal are all included. We are happy to adapt our menu to suit many dietary needs including gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets – please ask when you book.
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Are your walking tours just for “bushwalkers”?
Our walks are for anyone who enjoys walking and nature – bushwalkers or not. Our walks are conducted in safe, supportive and fun environments and you don’t need specialised equipment or experience to undertake them. We give you information about what you will need to bring and how you should prepare for each tour and we’re always here to answer any questions or concerns.
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Do I have to walk every day on tour?
Of course not – it’s your holiday and you should do what you feel! Relax at the accommodation, come for a drive, get dropped off in town or go for a stroll of your own. On some days there is also the opportunity to walk for part of the day. This last option depends on whether there is vehicle access to the track.
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What do I have to carry when I walk?
Very little. A water bladder or bottles, lunch/snacks/fruit for the day. a rain jacket, some personal first aid supplies and, on some days, lunch. You will probably want a camera as well. We return to accommodation each evening so there is no need to carry a large backpack.
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Not sure if this is the right tour for you?
At Inspiration Outdoors, we understand that choosing the right tour can be a difficult decision. That’s why we’re here to help make the process as smooth as possible. If you still have questions, give us a call or drop us a line. Whether it’s a question about the tour itinerary or your fitness level, our customer care team is ready to answer it. We have product specialists for every tour who are eager to share their knowledge and help you plan your next adventure.
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Our Booking Process
What happens after I book?
After you have filled in a registration form, we will send you all extra information you may need, including a list of what to bring and how best to prepare for the tour.
Payment in full is required at least six weeks prior to the tour (bookings can still be made within six weeks of tour start date if there are places available). We will email or call you to remind you when this is due.
Finally, we will contact you prior to your tour to confirm pick-up times and locations. If you have any questions or concerns at all before or after you have booked, please don’t hesitate to get in touch so we can go through them with you.
What are my payment options?
Payment can be made by:
- Direct deposit
- Cheque
- Credit card
Can I cancel my booking?
If you need to cancel your tour;
(a) 84 days or more prior to departure, we will refund your deposit minus $50 administration fee;(b) 30 and 84 days prior to departure, loss of deposit
(c) between 24 and 29 days prior to departure, we charge a cancellation fee of 25% of the total booking cost;
(d) between 15 and 23 days prior to departure, we charge a cancellation fee of 50% of the total booking cost;
(e) 14 days or fewer prior to departure, we charge a cancellation fee of 100% of the booking cost.
If you have any concerns about cancelling, please take out travel insurance covering this contingency. This policy will be adhered to despite the most compelling and compassionate circumstances.
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