🥾 Bibbulmun Track Map No. 4 – Blackwood
A Journey Through Storybook Hills, Forest Giants & Quiet Valleys
Discover one of the most picturesque and enchanting sections of the Bibbulmun Track with Map No. 4 – Blackwood, guiding you from Mumballup to Donnelly River Village, nestled just beyond the Brockman Highway. This tranquil stretch passes through a tapestry of green hills, misty valleys, and majestic jarrah and karri forests, including the charming village of Balingup—a haven for walkers, artists, and nature lovers.
Whether you’re embarking on a multi-day trek or a weekend escape, this detailed topographic map offers everything you need to navigate, explore, and fall in love with the Blackwood region’s natural rhythms.
🗺️ Map Coverage
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Track Section: Mumballup (Donnybrook–Boyup Brook Road) to Brockman Highway
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Track Town Highlight: Balingup
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Endpoint: Donnelly River Village
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Scale: 1:50,000 topographic mapping
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Edition: Latest official edition, updated with new track details and features
⛺ Featured Bibbulmun Track Campsites
Each campsite includes a shelter, rainwater tank, toilet, and peaceful tent sites in scenic natural settings:
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Noggerup – A quiet retreat amid thick jarrah bushland
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Grimwade – Nestled under towering trees near historic timber country
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Blackwood – Overlooks the iconic Blackwood River Valley; a favourite for sunrise watchers
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Gregory Brook – Set in cool forest glades, perfect for afternoon rest
🧭 Map Features at a Glance
✔️ 1:50,000 topographic base for precise trail navigation
✔️ Clearly marked camp sites, terrain profiles, and distance tables
✔️ Track town inset maps including Balingup for local facilities
✔️ Permitted vehicle access points for emergency support and food drops
✔️ Highlighted dieback disease risk zones for forest conservation awareness
✔️ Walking gradients and contour lines to help plan your pace
✔️ Water sources, crossings, and surrounding trail features
🌲 Perfect For:
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Section hikers on the northern half of the Bibbulmun
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Bushwalkers beginning or ending at Donnelly River Village
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Outdoor educators and school hiking groups
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Balingup visitors wanting to explore local sections of the Track
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Nature photographers, birders, and conservation-minded adventurers
📐 Specifications
Feature |
Details |
Map Number |
No. 4 in the Bibbulmun Track Series |
Track Section |
Mumballup to Donnelly River Village via Balingup |
Scale |
1:50,000 |
Map Format |
Folded topographic map |
Campsites Included |
Noggerup, Grimwade, Blackwood, Gregory Brook |
Publisher |
Bibbulmun Track Foundation |
Made in |
Australia |
Let this map be your companion as you wind through sun-dappled forests, cross ancient creeks, and trace the footsteps of thousands who’ve walked before you on this world-class long-distance trail.
🌿 Your journey into the quiet beauty of the Blackwood region starts here.