Best Maps for the Bibbulmun Track

by Christopher O'Keeffe July 26, 2026

The Bibbulmun Track is a journey through towering forests, quiet valleys, wildflower country and the rugged southern coast, unfolding across nearly 1,000 kilometres of Western Australia. No single map can reveal it all. A complete mapping kit may combine the official 1:50,000 map for the section underfoot, northern or southern map packs for longer walks, broader South West mapping for road access and resupply, and a wall map to understand how the entire journey from Kalamunda to Albany comes together.

The Bibbulmun Track is one of Australia’s great long-distance walks.

From Kalamunda in the Perth Hills, it runs south through jarrah and marri forest, across rivers and valleys, through the timber towns and karri country of the South West, before emerging onto wild beaches and granite headlands on the long approach to Albany.

The official Bibbulmun Track Foundation describes it as a roughly 1,000-kilometre walking trail from Kalamunda to Albany, passing through the heart of Western Australia’s South West. The Track is marked by the distinctive yellow Waugal trail markers and is supported by campsites, access points and Track towns along the route.

But the full journey is far too long and geographically varied for a single detailed walking map.

The solution is a series.

The Bibbulmun Track is covered by eight official 1:50,000 topographic walking maps, each designed around a practical section of the route.

Mapworld stocks the individual maps, map packs and wider regional mapping through its Western Australia Maps, Guides & Road Atlases collection.

The important question is not simply:

What is the best map for the Bibbulmun Track?

It is:

Which section are you walking, and what additional mapping do you need to plan the journey around it?

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Best Maps for the Bibbulmun Track: Quick Recommendations

Purpose	Recommended Mapworld map
Best maps for the Track itself	Official Bibbulmun Track 1:50,000 map series
Kalamunda and Darling Range	Bibbulmun Map No. 1 – Darling Range
Dwellingup section	Bibbulmun Map No. 2 – Dwellingup
Collie section	Bibbulmun Map No. 3 – Collie
Balingup and Blackwood	Bibbulmun Map No. 4 – Blackwood
Pemberton and karri country	Bibbulmun Map No. 5 – Pemberton
Northcliffe wilderness	Bibbulmun Map No. 6 – Northcliffe
Walpole and south-coast forests	Bibbulmun Map No. 7 – Walpole
Denmark to Albany	Bibbulmun Map No. 8 – Denmark / Albany
Best pack for northern half	Bibbulmun Northern Map Pack
Best pack for southern half	Bibbulmun Southern Map Pack
Best broad South West touring map	South West Western Australia Hema Map
Best detailed South West road map	South West Corner Western Australia QPA
Best regional overview	South West Western Australia QPA
Best WA road and track atlas	Roads & Tracks of Western Australia QPA
Best statewide touring map	Western Australia Hema State Map
Best wall map for the South West	South West Western Australia Hema Supermap
Best statewide wall map	Western Australia Hema Laminated Wall Map

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Why the Official Bibbulmun Maps Matter

The Bibbulmun Track is well marked.

That does not make the map unnecessary.

The official map series adds information that a Waugal marker cannot provide.

The maps show:

• the Track alignment;

• contours and terrain;

• distances;

• campsites;

• road crossings;

• permitted vehicle-access points;

• Track towns;

• rivers and creeks;

• surrounding forest and landforms;

• elevation profiles;

• alternative access for section walkers.

The Bibbulmun Track Foundation itself advises walkers to use an official map or a map-and-guidebook combination despite the route being waymarked. Its eight maps cover the Track at practical walking scale.

At 1:50,000, one centimetre on the map represents 500 metres on the ground.

That is an excellent compromise for a long-distance trail.

There is enough detail to understand hills, rivers and road crossings, while enough country remains visible to plan a full day or several days at once.

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The Eight Official Bibbulmun Track Maps

1. Bibbulmun Map No. 1 – Darling Range

Kalamunda to North Bannister

Bibbulmun Map No. 1 – Darling Range

The first map begins at the Northern Terminus in Kalamunda and follows the Track through the Perth Hills and Darling Range towards North Bannister.

This is the logical starting map for:

• end-to-end walkers heading south;

• Kalamunda day walks;

• Perth Hills overnight trips;

• Mundaring Weir;

• Helena Valley;

• Mount Dale;

• Mount Vincent;

• Mount Cuthbert;

• Mount Cooke;

• northern section planning.

The northern country is often underestimated because it lies relatively close to Perth.

The map reveals something very different.

Once beyond Kalamunda, the Track quickly enters jarrah, marri and wandoo country, crosses ridges and valleys and begins a journey that will eventually reach the Southern Ocean.

Best For

Choose Map 1 for:

• Kalamunda;

• Perth Hills;

• Darling Range walks;

• the beginning of an end-to-end;

• weekend trips north of Dwellingup.

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2. Bibbulmun Map No. 2 – Dwellingup

North Bannister to Harvey–Quindanning Road

Bibbulmun Map No. 2 – Dwellingup

Map No. 2 takes the journey deeper into the jarrah forest.

Its coverage extends from North Bannister to the Harvey–Quindanning Road and includes the Dwellingup region.

The 1:50,000 map includes:

• the Track route;

• contours;

• campsites;

• distances;

• road access;

• vehicle-access points;

• terrain profiles;

• Dwellingup town mapping;

• forest and river features.

The country around Dwellingup is one of WA’s major bushwalking areas and offers much more than a single through-walk.

The map is useful for:

• weekend sections;

• overnight walks;

• forest walks around Dwellingup;

• Murray River country;

• linking the Darling Range with the next major Track section.

Best For

Choose Map 2 for:

• Dwellingup;

• North Bannister southbound journeys;

• forest hiking;

• section walking;

• multi-day walks around the Murray River region.

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3. Bibbulmun Map No. 3 – Collie

Harvey–Quindanning Road to Mumballup

Bibbulmun Map No. 3 – Collie

Map No. 3 covers the route from Harvey–Quindanning Road to Mumballup, taking walkers through the Collie region.

This is an especially useful map because the landscape begins to shift between the northern forests and the deeper South West.

The map includes the Wellington Spur Trail, adding another walking option around the Collie and Wellington National Park region.

Useful map features include:

• 1:50,000 topographic coverage;

• campsites;

• Track gradients;

• access roads;

• Collie-area detail;

• forest and river systems;

• Wellington Spur Trail coverage.

Best For

Choose Map 3 for:

• Collie;

• Wellington National Park;

• section walking;

• group walking;

• multi-day forest journeys;

• the transition towards Blackwood country.

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4. Bibbulmun Map No. 4 – Blackwood

Mumballup to Brockman Highway

Bibbulmun Map No. 4 – Blackwood

Map No. 4 covers the Blackwood section, running from Mumballup through Balingup and towards Donnelly River Village and Brockman Highway.

This is a landscape of:

• rolling hills;

• forest;

• river valleys;

• farmland;

• historic timber country;

• smaller Track communities.

The map shows campsites, road access, contours, distances, water features and the route through the Blackwood Valley.

Balingup becomes an important point in the journey, while Donnelly River Village marks the transition towards the towering karri forests farther south.

Best For

Choose Map 4 for:

• Balingup;

• Blackwood Valley;

• Donnelly River Village;

• northern-half end-to-end planning;

• section walking between Collie and Pemberton.

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The Northern Map Pack

For anyone walking a substantial part of the first half of the Track, buying four separate maps may be unnecessary.

The Bibbulmun Northern Map Pack combines Maps 1–4:

1. Darling Range

2. Dwellingup

3. Collie

4. Blackwood

Together they cover roughly the first 500 kilometres from Kalamunda towards Donnelly River Village.

Each map uses the same 1:50,000 topographic scale, making it easy to move from one section to the next without changing cartographic style or level of detail.

Best For

Choose the Northern Map Pack for:

• northern-half end-to-end walks;

• several section walks over multiple trips;

• walkers based in Perth;

• hiking clubs;

• outdoor education groups;

• anyone planning to explore the Darling Range, Dwellingup, Collie and Blackwood sections over time.

For many WA walkers, this is the most useful Bibbulmun purchase.

You may not intend to walk 1,000 kilometres.

But four maps can provide years of weekend adventures.

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5. Bibbulmun Map No. 5 – Pemberton

Brockman Highway to Middleton Road

Bibbulmun Map No. 5 – Pemberton

Map No. 5 enters the great karri country.

The route extends from Brockman Highway to Middleton Road, passing through the Donnelly River Village and Pemberton region.

This section is defined by:

• towering karri forest;

• river valleys;

• Beedelup;

• Warren country;

• historic timber landscapes;

• deep forest walking.

The map includes:

• 1:50,000 topographic terrain;

• Track alignment;

• campsites;

• vehicle-access points;

• gradients;

• distance information;

• Pemberton and Donnelly River Village context.

Best For

Choose Map 5 for:

• Pemberton;

• Donnelly River Village;

• karri forest walking;

• Beedelup;

• Warren River country;

• walkers transitioning into the southern half of the Track.

The character of the journey changes here.

The drier forest country of the north gives way to taller trees, greater rainfall and a landscape increasingly shaped by rivers, swamps and giant forest.

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6. Bibbulmun Map No. 6 – Northcliffe

Middleton Road to Woolbales Campsite

Bibbulmun Map No. 6 – Northcliffe

Map No. 6 carries the Track through some of its quieter and more remote southern forest country.

It covers the route from Middleton Road to Woolbales Campsite, including Northcliffe.

The map shows:

• 1:50,000 topographic terrain;

• campsites;

• Track distances;

• vehicle access;

• river crossings;

• elevation;

• natural features;

• Northcliffe-area mapping.

This region includes locations such as:

• Lake Maringup;

• Dog Pool;

• Shannon River country;

• Mount Chance;

• Woolbales.

Best For

Choose Map 6 for:

• Northcliffe;

• remote forest walking;

• Lake Maringup;

• Shannon country;

• longer southern section hikes;

• walkers continuing towards Walpole.

The value of the map increases as remoteness increases.

A Track marker tells you where the route continues.

A topographic map tells you what surrounds it.

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7. Bibbulmun Map No. 7 – Walpole

Woolbales Campsite to William Bay

Bibbulmun Map No. 7 – Walpole

Map No. 7 covers one of the most visually dramatic transitions on the Bibbulmun Track.

The route moves from southern forest towards the coast, taking walkers through the Walpole region and eventually towards William Bay.

It covers country associated with:

• Walpole;

• tingle forests;

• Valley of the Giants region;

• rivers;

• coastal heath;

• beaches;

• Peaceful Bay;

• William Bay.

Its 1:50,000 topographic mapping includes terrain profiles, distance information, Track access and the natural geography surrounding the route.

Best For

Choose Map 7 for:

• Walpole;

• Peaceful Bay;

• tingle forest;

• coastal walking;

• Northcliffe-to-Denmark journeys;

• section walkers who want forest and ocean in the same trip.

The Bibbulmun has spent hundreds of kilometres travelling through the interior forests.

Here, the Southern Ocean begins to dominate the journey.

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8. Bibbulmun Map No. 8 – Denmark / Albany

William Bay to the Southern Terminus

Bibbulmun Map No. 8 – Denmark / Albany

Map No. 8 guides the final section from William Bay to Albany, where the Bibbulmun reaches its Southern Terminus.

The landscape is now unmistakably coastal.

The route passes through country associated with:

• Denmark;

• William Bay;

• Nullaki;

• West Cape Howe;

• Torbay;

• Mutton Bird;

• Sandpatch;

• Albany.

The map includes current Track alignment, topography, campsites, access points, elevation information and town insets for Denmark and Albany.

Best For

Choose Map 8 for:

• Denmark;

• Albany;

• West Cape Howe;

• south-coast day walks;

• final end-to-end stages;

• walkers who want the most coastal part of the Bibbulmun.

It is a fitting final map.

The forest remains, but the journey now belongs equally to granite, wind, white sand and the Southern Ocean.

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The Southern Map Pack

The Bibbulmun Southern Map Pack combines:

• Map 5 – Pemberton;

• Map 6 – Northcliffe;

• Map 7 – Walpole;

• Map 8 – Denmark / Albany.

Together, the four maps cover the southern half of the trail through karri forests and wild coastal country to Albany.

Each is at 1:50,000 and includes the information needed for practical walking: campsites, access points, contours, Track alignment, distance information and surrounding geography.

Best For

Choose the Southern Map Pack for:

• Pemberton-to-Albany journeys;

• southern-half end-to-end walking;

• walkers based in the South West;

• forest and coastal walking;

• hikers planning several separate southern sections.

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Which Maps Do You Need for an End-to-End?

For the complete Bibbulmun Track, the ideal paper-map kit is simple:

Maps 1–8.

The easiest way to build it is:

Bibbulmun Northern Map Pack

plus:

Bibbulmun Southern Map Pack

This gives consistent 1:50,000 coverage from the northern terminus near Perth to Albany.

You may choose to carry only the maps needed for the next stages rather than all eight at once.

The maps not currently required can be left with resupply gear or sent ahead.

For an end-to-end, the official map series should remain the primary paper mapping.

Regional maps are the supporting layer.

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Which Map for a Day Walk or Weekend?

You do not need eight maps for a weekend.

Choose the single official map covering the relevant section.

Perth Hills

Bibbulmun Map No. 1 – Darling Range

Dwellingup

Bibbulmun Map No. 2 – Dwellingup

Collie

Bibbulmun Map No. 3 – Collie

Balingup and Donnelly River

Bibbulmun Map No. 4 – Blackwood

Pemberton

Bibbulmun Map No. 5 – Pemberton

Northcliffe

Bibbulmun Map No. 6 – Northcliffe

Walpole

Bibbulmun Map No. 7 – Walpole

Denmark and Albany

Bibbulmun Map No. 8 – Denmark / Albany

This is one of the great advantages of the Bibbulmun map series.

You can buy the map for the walk you are doing now, then build the collection as you move farther along the Track.

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Broader Maps for Planning the Bibbulmun Track

The official Track maps are excellent for walking.

They are not intended to replace a regional road map.

A section walker still needs to answer questions such as:

• How do I reach the trailhead?

• Where is the nearest town?

• Which road reaches the pickup point?

• How do Dwellingup and Collie relate?

• How far is Pemberton from Perth?

• What other places can be included in a South West trip?

• How does Albany connect back to Perth?

That is where broader maps become useful.

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South West Western Australia Hema Map

The Best General Touring Companion

South West Western Australia Hema Map

This is one of the best broader maps to carry alongside the official Bibbulmun maps.

Its regional coverage includes major South West destinations such as:

• Perth approaches;

• Bunbury;

• Margaret River;

• Pemberton;

• Walpole;

• Denmark;

• Albany;

• regional national parks;

• road connections.

The main map is designed for touring, while more detailed regional insets add useful context in key South West areas.

Why It Complements the Bibbulmun Maps

The Bibbulmun map shows the walking route.

The Hema map shows the region around the walk.

Use the Track map for your day on foot.

Use the Hema map to understand the road journey before and after it.

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South West Corner Western Australia QPA Map

The Best Detailed Regional Touring Map

South West Corner Western Australia QPA Map

At approximately 1:170,000, the South West Corner map gives considerably greater regional road detail than a statewide map.

It is especially useful for:

• Pemberton;

• the forest regions;

• Margaret River;

• South West road touring;

• campground access;

• secondary roads;

• connecting a Bibbulmun walk with a wider holiday.

For someone walking a southern section and then touring the region by car, this is a particularly useful combination.

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South West Western Australia QPA Map

The Best Broad South West Overview

South West Western Australia Regional Map

This map covers a much wider area, from the Perth region towards Albany and across the South West.

It includes:

• roads;

• local routes;

• regional towns;

• camping areas;

• national parks;

• forests;

• attractions.

Its scale is broader than the South West Corner map, making it better for understanding the complete Perth-to-Albany travel corridor.

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Roads & Tracks of Western Australia QPA

Best Atlas for Vehicle Access and Support

Roads & Tracks of Western Australia QPA

For someone supporting walkers by vehicle, undertaking repeated section walks or combining the Bibbulmun with a larger WA journey, a road atlas becomes very useful.

The QPA atlas provides particularly detailed coverage in the South West, including:

• highways;

• minor roads;

• unsealed roads;

• tracks;

• walking trails;

• intermediate road distances;

• campsites;

• attractions;

• regional services.

The South West receives some of the atlas’s most detailed mapping.

That makes it a strong companion for:

• car shuffles;

• section-walk pickups;

• group support;

• food drops;

• longer road trips around the Track.

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Western Australia Hema State Map

Best Statewide Context

Western Australia Hema State Map

A statewide map is not detailed enough for walking the Bibbulmun.

Its role is context.

It shows how the Track occupies one small but extraordinarily varied corner of a state stretching from the Southern Ocean to the Kimberley.

Use it for:

• interstate travellers;

• extended WA road trips;

• planning travel to and from Perth;

• understanding Albany within the wider state;

• connecting the Bibbulmun with other WA destinations.

Browse the complete Western Australia collection for road maps, atlases, topo maps and wall maps.

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Do You Need Additional Topographic Maps?

For the established Bibbulmun route, the official 1:50,000 Track maps should normally be the first choice.

Separate Landgate topographic maps become more relevant when:

• leaving the Track for fieldwork;

• exploring adjoining reserves;

• planning off-track navigation;

• operating over a larger area;

• conducting environmental or emergency work;

• combining the Bibbulmun with another route.

Mapworld stocks WA topographic mapping at:

• 1:25,000;

• 1:50,000;

• 1:100,000.

For a detailed explanation of the scales and how to identify the correct sheet, read:

How to Choose Topographic Maps for Western Australia

The basic principle is simple:

Use the official Bibbulmun map for the Bibbulmun Track.

Add Landgate topographic coverage when the journey extends beyond it.

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Best Wall Maps for Planning the Bibbulmun Track

The official folded maps are made for the walker.

A wall map serves a different purpose.

It is ideal for:

• planning an end-to-end;

• seeing the whole South West;

• marking completed sections;

• walking clubs;

• schools;

• outdoor education;

• tourism businesses;

• keeping the journey alive after returning home.

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South West Western Australia Hema Supermap

The Best Wall Map for the Bibbulmun Region

South West Western Australia Hema Supermap

For Bibbulmun planning, this is arguably more useful than a statewide wall map.

At approximately 1:500,000, it concentrates on the South West and includes major places associated with the southern half of the Track, including:

• Pemberton;

• Northcliffe;

• Walpole;

• Denmark;

• Albany;

• Collie;

• Manjimup;

• regional roads;

• national parks;

• forests.

It is particularly useful for:

• end-to-end planning;

• tourism businesses;

• walking clubs;

• family tracking of an end-to-end walker;

• group logistics;

• marking sections already completed.

The large format makes the relationship between the inland forests and south coast much easier to understand.

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Western Australia Hema Wall Map

Best for Statewide Context

Western Australia Hema Laminated Wall Map

This is better where the Bibbulmun Track needs to be understood as part of Western Australia as a whole.

It is useful in:

• classrooms;

• tourism offices;

• homes;

• businesses;

• outdoor clubs;

• visitor centres.

For more wall-map options, read:

Best Wall Maps of Western Australia

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West Australia National Geographic Wall Map

For a more geographic and decorative statewide overview, consider:

West Australia National Geographic Wall Map

This is less about the fine detail of the Track and more about understanding the physical geography of Western Australia within which the Bibbulmun sits.

It is particularly suited to:

• homes;

• schools;

• offices;

• display;

• geography education;

• travellers who want a permanent reminder of Western Australia.

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Maps Before the Walk

Maps are particularly valuable during Bibbulmun planning.

Place the route on a larger regional map.

Then identify:

Kalamunda.

Dwellingup.

Collie.

Balingup.

Donnelly River Village.

Pemberton.

Northcliffe.

Walpole.

Denmark.

Albany.

Now the journey begins to take shape.

The Perth Hills form the northern gateway.

The route moves through inland forest country.

The Blackwood region bridges the north and karri country.

Pemberton and Northcliffe mark the deep southern forests.

Walpole begins the transition towards the coast.

Denmark and Albany complete the journey along the Southern Ocean.

A list of Track towns becomes geography.

And geography makes planning easier.

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Maps During the Walk

The official Bibbulmun map should remain accessible.

Not buried at the bottom of the pack.

It can help answer:

• How far to the next campsite?

• What does the next climb look like?

• Where is the nearest road crossing?

• How far away is the next Track town?

• Which creek or river am I approaching?

• What lies beyond the ridge?

• Where can a section walker be collected?

A phone can provide a location.

The map provides context.

That distinction becomes more valuable the longer the walk.

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Paper Maps and Digital Navigation

There is no reason to choose between paper and digital mapping.

Use both.

Digital navigation is useful for:

• confirming current position;

• checking GPS coordinates;

• recording a walk;

• accessing current information;

• communicating coordinates in an emergency.

Paper maps are stronger for:

• understanding the next several days;

• terrain;

• planning campsite stages;

• seeing access roads;

• comparing alternatives;

• avoiding dependence on batteries or reception;

• understanding where the Track sits within the surrounding landscape.

Read:

GPS vs Paper Maps: Why Paper Maps Still Matter

Paper Maps vs Google Maps: Which Is Better for Trip Planning?

How Maps Improve Spatial Thinking

The Decline of Map Reading Skills—and Why It Matters

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Follow Current Track Conditions

A printed map records the mapped route.

The Track itself can change.

Temporary diversions and permanent realignments can occur because of:

• fire;

• forestry operations;

• bridge damage;

• flooding;

• maintenance;

• construction;

• environmental management;

• inlet conditions.

The Bibbulmun Track Foundation currently advises walkers to check Track Conditions before every trip and to follow current Waugal markers where a diversion or realignment differs from the printed map. South-coast inlet crossings can also require alternate routes depending on conditions.

The correct system is:

current official map + current Track conditions + Waugal markers + judgement on the ground.

The map remains essential.

But no printed map can predict tomorrow’s fire, storm or bridge closure.

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A Note on Noongar Country

The Bibbulmun Track passes through Noongar Country.

The Track Foundation acknowledges Noongar people as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands and waters through which the route passes. The Waugal trail marker itself references the rainbow serpent within Noongar cultural tradition.

A map records terrain, tracks and place names.

It cannot contain the full meaning of Country.

For a broader discussion of maps, Country and cultural context, read:

Mapworld and Indigenous Australia

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Choosing Maps by Type of Walk

Day Walk Near Perth

Choose:

Bibbulmun Map No. 1 – Darling Range

Dwellingup Weekend

Choose:

Bibbulmun Map No. 2 – Dwellingup

Collie and Wellington

Choose:

Bibbulmun Map No. 3 – Collie

Balingup to Donnelly River

Choose:

Bibbulmun Map No. 4 – Blackwood

Pemberton Forest Walk

Choose:

Bibbulmun Map No. 5 – Pemberton

Northcliffe Wilderness

Choose:

Bibbulmun Map No. 6 – Northcliffe

Walpole and Peaceful Bay

Choose:

Bibbulmun Map No. 7 – Walpole

Denmark to Albany

Choose:

Bibbulmun Map No. 8 – Denmark / Albany

Northern Half

Choose:

Bibbulmun Northern Map Pack

Southern Half

Choose:

Bibbulmun Southern Map Pack

Complete End-to-End

Carry both map packs, using the relevant individual sheets as the journey progresses.

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Complete Mapworld Bibbulmun Map Directory

Official Bibbulmun Maps

• Map No. 1 – Darling Range

• Map No. 2 – Dwellingup

• Map No. 3 – Collie

• Map No. 4 – Blackwood

• Map No. 5 – Pemberton

• Map No. 6 – Northcliffe

• Map No. 7 – Walpole

• Map No. 8 – Denmark / Albany

Map Packs

• Bibbulmun Northern Map Pack

• Bibbulmun Southern Map Pack

Regional Maps

• South West Western Australia Hema Map

• South West Corner Western Australia QPA Map

• South West Western Australia Regional QPA Map

• Western Australia Hema State Map

• Roads & Tracks of Western Australia QPA

• Western Australia Road & 4WD Track Atlas Hema

Wall Maps

• South West Western Australia Hema Supermap

• Western Australia Hema Laminated Wall Map

• West Australia National Geographic Wall Map

Collection

Western Australia Maps, Guides, Road Atlases and Wall Maps

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Related Mapworld Articles

Continue planning with:

How to Choose Topographic Maps for Western Australia

Best Wall Maps of Western Australia

GPS vs Paper Maps: Why Paper Maps Still Matter

Paper Maps vs Google Maps: Which Is Better for Trip Planning?

GPS Disruption and Why Paper Maps Matter

How Maps Improve Spatial Thinking

The Decline of Map Reading Skills—and Why It Matters

Mapworld and Indigenous Australia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best map for the Bibbulmun Track?

The official 1:50,000 Bibbulmun Track maps are the best maps for walking the route itself.

There are eight maps covering different sections between Kalamunda and Albany.

How many Bibbulmun Track maps are there?

There are eight official colour maps covering the full Track.

They can be bought individually or as northern and southern map packs.

What scale are the Bibbulmun Track maps?

The official maps are at 1:50,000 scale, meaning one centimetre represents 500 metres on the ground.

This provides a useful balance between terrain detail and the amount of Track shown on each map.

Which Bibbulmun map covers Kalamunda?

Use:

Bibbulmun Map No. 1 – Darling Range

Which map covers Dwellingup?

Use:

Bibbulmun Map No. 2 – Dwellingup

Which map covers Collie?

Use:

Bibbulmun Map No. 3 – Collie

Which map covers Balingup?

Use:

Bibbulmun Map No. 4 – Blackwood

Which map covers Pemberton?

Use:

Bibbulmun Map No. 5 – Pemberton

Which map covers Northcliffe?

Use:

Bibbulmun Map No. 6 – Northcliffe

Which map covers Walpole?

Use:

Bibbulmun Map No. 7 – Walpole

Which map covers Denmark and Albany?

Use:

Bibbulmun Map No. 8 – Denmark / Albany

What is in the Bibbulmun Northern Map Pack?

The Northern Map Pack contains Maps 1–4:

• Darling Range;

• Dwellingup;

• Collie;

• Blackwood.

It covers approximately the northern half of the Track.

What is in the Bibbulmun Southern Map Pack?

The Southern Map Pack contains Maps 5–8:

• Pemberton;

• Northcliffe;

• Walpole;

• Denmark / Albany.

What maps do I need for a full Bibbulmun end-to-end?

Use both the Northern and Southern map packs.

Together they provide all eight official Track maps from Kalamunda to Albany.

Is the Bibbulmun Track well marked?

Yes. The route is signposted with yellow Waugal markers.

However, the Bibbulmun Track Foundation recommends carrying official mapping because the map adds terrain, distances, campsites, access roads and wider geographic context.

Do I still need a map if I have GPS?

Yes.

GPS is excellent for confirming your position.

The official paper map provides a much better overview of:

• terrain;

• next campsites;

• Track distances;

• road access;

• surrounding geography.

The strongest navigation system uses both.

Can the printed route change?

Yes.

Temporary diversions and permanent realignments can occur.

Check current Bibbulmun Track conditions before every walk and follow official signage and Waugal markers where the route differs from the printed map.

What is the best map for driving between Bibbulmun Track sections?

The South West Western Australia Hema Map is a strong general touring choice.

For more detailed road and track information, use Roads & Tracks of Western Australia QPA.

What is the best wall map for planning the Bibbulmun Track?

The South West Western Australia Hema Supermap provides the most useful broad regional context.

For the whole state, use the Western Australia Hema Wall Map.

Are separate WA topographic maps useful?

Yes, particularly when travelling away from the established Bibbulmun alignment or undertaking fieldwork in adjoining areas.

For normal Track walking, the official Bibbulmun 1:50,000 maps should generally be the starting point.

Where can I buy Bibbulmun Track maps in Australia?

Mapworld stocks individual Bibbulmun Track maps, northern and southern map packs and supporting South West and Western Australia mapping.

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Western Australia Maps collection

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Final Verdict

The best Bibbulmun map depends on how much of the Track you intend to walk.

Best Map for a Single Section

Choose the relevant official Bibbulmun Track 1:50,000 map.

There is no need to carry mapping for Albany when you are walking near Kalamunda.

Best Northern Track Maps

Choose:

Bibbulmun Northern Map Pack

It contains Maps 1–4 covering the Darling Range, Dwellingup, Collie and Blackwood sections.

Best Southern Track Maps

Choose:

Bibbulmun Southern Map Pack

It contains Maps 5–8 covering Pemberton, Northcliffe, Walpole and Denmark / Albany.

Best Maps for an End-to-End

Carry the complete eight-map series using the northern and southern packs.

Best Regional Touring Map

Choose:

South West Western Australia Hema Map

It gives the road and regional context that the detailed Track maps deliberately leave out.

Best Road and Support Atlas

Choose:

Roads & Tracks of Western Australia QPA

It is particularly useful for section walking, vehicle support, pickups and wider WA touring.

Best Wall Map

Choose:

South West Western Australia Hema Supermap

for detailed South West planning.

Use the Western Australia Hema Wall Map where the complete state matters.

Best Complete Bibbulmun Map Kit

For a serious end-to-end, the ideal combination is:

• the eight official 1:50,000 Bibbulmun maps;

• a South West road map or atlas for access and resupply planning;

• digital or GPS mapping for position checking;

• current Track Conditions;

• a wall map at home for planning the complete journey.

A journey of this length should not be reduced to a moving dot on a screen.

The Bibbulmun Track begins in the Perth Hills.

It crosses jarrah forest.

River valleys.

Blackwood country.

Towering karri.

Remote southern forest.

Tingle country.

Wild beaches.

Granite headlands.

Then finally Albany.

Eight maps tell the story one section at a time.

Spread them out together, and one of Australia’s great journeys appears.

Written by Christopher O’Keeffe
Managing Director of Mapworld and specialist in maps, navigation and cartographic products.

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