🌿 Bibbulmun Track Map No. 6 – Northcliffe
Discover the Wild Heart of the Southern Forests
Step into one of the most remote and soul-stirring sections of the Bibbulmun Track with Map No. 6, guiding you from Middleton Road to Woolbales Campsite. This stretch is a true wilderness experience—where dense forest meets tranquil rivers, ancient swamps, and untamed bushland. Centered around the small but character-rich town of Northcliffe, this portion of the trail is perfect for those craving solitude, adventure, and connection with raw nature.
Whether you're setting out for a weekend in the karri or continuing your epic end-to-end journey, this topographic map is your essential companion.
🗺️ Map Coverage
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Track Section: Middleton Road to Woolbales Campsite
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Track Town: Northcliffe
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Edition: Latest release with fully updated route and data
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Scale: 1:50,000 topographic mapping for precision navigation
⛺ Campsites Featured
Enjoy some of the most secluded and atmospheric shelters on the Track:
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Gardner – Nestled in lush forest near Gardner River, often echoing with frog calls
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Lake Maringup – A serene lakeside site with one of the Track’s most picturesque settings
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Dog Pool – Peaceful and remote, tucked away near the Shannon River
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Mt Chance – Perched near granite outcrops with forest views and native wildflowers
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Woolbales – A quiet, windswept site surrounded by plains and low forest scrub
🧭 Map Highlights
✔️ 1:50,000 scale – highly detailed for accurate bush navigation
✔️ Clearly marked campsites with distances for planning
✔️ Vehicle access points for emergency exits or support
✔️ Dieback disease zones identified to aid conservation
✔️ Track town inset maps for orientation and resupply
✔️ Elevation profiles, distance grids, and terrain info
✔️ Includes natural landmarks, river crossings, and forest features
🥾 Ideal For:
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Section-hikers exploring the deep South West
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Nature lovers drawn to quiet lakes and forest glades
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Long-distance walkers between Pemberton and Walpole
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Photographers and naturalists seeking biodiversity
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Anyone craving a deep escape into wild Western Australia
📐 Specifications
Feature |
Details |
Map Number |
No. 6 in the Bibbulmun Track Series |
Track Section |
Middleton Rd to Woolbales Campsite via Northcliffe |
Scale |
1:50,000 Topographic |
Format |
Folded Trail Map |
Campsites Included |
Gardner, Lake Maringup, Dog Pool, Mt Chance, Woolbales |
Publisher |
Bibbulmun Track Foundation |
Made in |
Australia |
Let Map 6 – Northcliffe guide you through some of the most captivating forest terrain in the country. The stillness, the vast canopy above, the scent of earth and eucalyptus—it’s all waiting, just beyond the trailhead.
🌲 Embrace the remoteness. Walk with purpose. Find your forest rhythm.