🥾 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

• Track Section: Mumballup (Donnybrook–Boyup Brook Road) to Brockman Highway

• Track Town Highlight: Balingup

• Endpoint: Donnelly River Village

• Scale: 1:50,000 topographic mapping

• 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:

• Noggerup – A quiet retreat amid thick jarrah bushland

• Grimwade – Nestled under towering trees near historic timber country

• Blackwood – Overlooks the iconic Blackwood River Valley; a favourite for sunrise watchers

• 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:

• Section hikers on the northern half of the Bibbulmun

• Bushwalkers beginning or ending at Donnelly River Village

• Outdoor educators and school hiking groups

• Balingup visitors wanting to explore local sections of the Track

• Nature photographers, birders, and conservation-minded adventurers

📐 Specifications

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.