Now that the munda biddi trail is completed from mundaring to albany the opportunity was there for me to tick off an endtoend by completing the albany to collie section and hence i headed off in july 20 with this in mind. The munda biddi trail is an offroad cycling track in western australia, and is the longest track of its kind in the world. Combine western australias vast areas of unspoiled forests and bushland, gentle terrain, and yearround cycling weather, and you have the ideal setting for an offroad cycle trail. Click here to download our munda biddi, albany to denmark tour itinerary document. Sep 16, 2016 munda biddi trail western australia albany to collie. The munda biddi cycle trail runs for approximately km from mundaring through the heart of the forest to albany and can be completed in one very long stretch or picked up at one of the picturesque exlogging towns along the way. Peter whiteley shares his experience after covering the entire route. Munda biddi cycle tour, albany to walpole inspiration outdoors. The nationally significant munda biddi trail and bibbulumn track traverse the area, with. The munda biddi trail is a longdistance mostly offroad cycling trail in western australia. Open group dedicated to sharing information on all things associated with the munda biddi trail western australia. Failed end to end after bike problems cut the trip short. Here you plunge into lush peppermint forest for a rollercoaster ride up and down hills, past a small waterfall and most likely a roo or two.
It has a parallel long distance cycling trail known as the munda biddi trail that opened all the way to albany in april 20. The centre also houses the district museum, so it is well worth a visit to learn more about the history of the area, as well as a retail section stocked with a selection of souvenirs, local produce, walk and cycle trails, including the long distance bibbulmun track and munda biddi trail, regional maps and general information. Apr 21, 2020 it has a parallel long distance cycling trail known as the munda biddi trail that opened all the way to albany in april the track takes walkers through towering karri and tingle forests, down mistshrouded valleys, over giant granite boulders and along breathtaking coastal heathlands. Munda biddi oakley dam to nanga mountain biking trail. Starting in mundaring, the km trail meanders through scenic river valleys and the magnificent forests of the states southwest.
The trail weaves its way from albany to mundaring just outside perth, traversing a wide range of forest and coastal landscapes. Dec 18, 20 with around 1,000km of signposted trail, the recently completed munda biddi is a noholdsbarred multiday epic. It runs for over 1,000 kilometres 620 mi from mundaring to albany the longest track of its kind in the world. Jan 28, 2011 the munda biddi trail foundation has, after years of planning, building and securing funding, got half of it open, a 498km route that takes roughly two weeks to complete. The cycle friendly businesses initiative was a core component of the final trail extension from nannup to walpole.
The forrest is scenic and the track is well maintained. A personal retreat and selfsupported offroad solo ride, 12 days from albany to perth. The history of the munda trail new georgia campaign begins with a secret airfield that japanese painstakingly constructed to give them striking power in the central solomons. Ride the world class munda biddi trail from albany to walpole on was southern coast. Munda biddi trail western australia albany to collie. In april 2012, geocaches were placed throughout the munda biddi trail. A bush cycling adventure on the munda biddi trail perth. Jarrahdale is a picturesque, historic town in the darling scarp, surrounded by some of was best jarrah forests.
In the northern mapx, most campsites also have a barbecue pit and plate open fires are banned in the southern section. Here you will find an overview of the towns you will find along the. Munda biddi trail mountain bike trail map, elevation profile. The munda biddi trail, like the majority of the 12 purposebuilt overnight facilities along its route, is named in the language of the traditional custodians of the country through which it winds it way for km between mundaring on the eastern outskirts of perth and albany on the south coast. The munda biddi trail is western australias premier long distance offroad cycling. Joined by purpose built track, the munda biddi which means path through the forest in the noongar language uses a network of bush tracks, firebreaks, and disused.
The trail follows an escarpment of ancient jarrah and marri forests that spans the south west corner of wa. Navigating on the munda biddi using my route sheets safety using mobile phones on the trail emergency repairs this is really important, faqs. Digital coordinates are used to describe waypoints, tracks and routes for software applications on computers and gps receivers, including some mobile phones. Some sections are challenging but experienced cyclists will love whizzing along the forest floor and dodging. An elite international mountain bike racer has set the fastest official recorded endtoend of the km munda biddi trail. Construction on the munda biddi started way back in 2001 and this year saw the final stages completed in this landmark western australian trail. Mountain biker cycles into munda biddi record book parks. The munda biddi trail, like the majority of the 12 purposebuilt overnight facilities along its route, is named in the language of the traditional. The first riders to complete the trail in its entirety took part in the munda biddi epic event, which involved 26 riders completing the munda biddi, endtoend, over a three week period. Day by day posts, pre and postride reflections available as blog posts on this site.
Apr 24, 2017 the bike trail starts on the north side of the carpark look out for the munda biddi trail sign and leads along the coast before quickly turning inland. Munda biddi means path through the forest in the noongar language. The trail is easily accessible by car, and riders can begin their journey from multiple locations. If you would like to book this tour, or just want to learn a bit more about it, please fill in the enquiry. Select items to bibbulmmun conditions for access to the trail. As a majority offroad trail it offers a mixture of dirt roads and singletrack. The parks and wildlife services have developed free digital map files of the munda biddi trail however both the foundation and parks and wildlife recommend. Beware that much of the southern section is a very hard slog. Paralleling the famous bibbulmun walking track, this massive mountain bike and walking trail will eventually reach from mundaring near perth to albany. Trail reports are used to indicate a trails current condition and inform builders and other riders about any issues on a trail. The bibbulmun track and munda biddi trail rough guides.
The name munda biddi means path through the forest in the noongar aboriginal language. Here you will find an overview of the towns you will find along the munda biddi trail, with website links to connect you with critical information to help your trip planning. Some turns with little warning at the end of a fast downhill that make you slam on the brakes though. The munda biddi trail foundation has, after years of planning, building and securing funding, got half of it open, a 498km route that takes roughly two weeks to complete. May 12, 2014 graham and his mate loek took off on the munda biddi in may 2014. There are free campsites at various points along the trail, some with more than a days ride between them. With its purposebuilt features and continuous signage, the munda biddi trail is the longest unified mountain bike trail in the world. When complete, the munda biddi trail will cover kms and will claim to be the longest, continuous, offroad cycle trail of its kind in the world.
The inaugural munda biddi tour 1, was a 2 week fully supported ride covering the full trail from albany to mundaring that occurred in october 2017 with a group of 7 riders from hong kong. Mountain biking the munda biddi trail, wa mountain biking. Garmin courses gpx tracks with town and huts as course points are in top menu. The munda biddi trail, meaning path through the forest in the local indigenous language, is a world class cycling trail in southern western australia. The munda biddi trail foundation provides a platform to benefit from a sustainable, worldclass offroad naturebased cycling trail. Theres those moments when you come off the trail, or cant find a track marker, when the map is essential. Others contend that it is good from march to december, only being too hot in midsummer. The munda biddi trail which means path through the forest in the noongar aboriginal language is a worldclass naturebased offroad cycling experience. There are a number of low key attractions along the way, the view of the indian ocean from dandelup shelter, the arboreatum, some dams, the mundaring weir and pipeline. We are both passionate about giving people the best experience in riding the munda biddi trail. Munda biddi trail department of regional development.
The longest continuous offroad cycle trail in the world. Conquering the munda biddi trail, a purpose built offroad cycling trail through the spectacular western australian bush. The munda biddi trail which means path through the forest in the nyoongar aboriginal language is western australias premier long distance offroad cycling experience. Munda biddi mundaring to brookton hwy mountain biking trail.
Dec 09, 20 while the trail is open all year, the munda bindi foundation recommends spring and autumn as the best times to ride the trail. Collie river valley trails strategy 2018 2021 shire of collie. Or, if you plan to stay a while longer, book a room at the historical hotel or. Munda biddi trail jarrahdale nanga explore parks wa parks and. The main attraction is the jarrahkarri forest along the way. Exploring munda biddi the worlds longest continuous bike trail. It traverses national parks, state forests, farmland and mining leases and uses unsealed roads and forestry tracks to connect the sections of mountain bike track that make up the majority of the ride. It took about 12 years for the cycling trail to be completed with planning dating back to the year 2000. The munda biddi trail foundation, west leederville, western australia. This trail is generally situated to the west of the bibbulmun track. The hike should take approximately 50 days to complete. This historic mill town marks the halfway point of the munda biddi trail.
Munda biddi trail explore parks wa parks and wildlife service. Most of the oakley dam to dwellingup section is on the dedicated munda biddi trail rather than forestry roads yay. Munda biddi tours is a collaboration between the munda biddi shuttle service ron colman and follow my ride bill white. This unique path winds through some of the most beautiful sections of forest and bushland in australia. Munda biddi trail is a 600km, grade 3 one way hike located in regional western australia western australia. Download the digital coordinate data for the routes of the states three iconic long distance trails, bibbulmun track, cape to cape track and munda biddi trail. The munda biddi trail foundations vision is to foster members, partners, the community, volunteers, tourists and users involvement in the sustainable development, maintenance, marketing and enjoyment of was world class offroad naturebased cycling trail. Jul 15, 2019 at the end of each section is either a town or a purposebuilt campsite. The inaugural munda biddi tour 1, was a 2 week fully supported ride covering the full trail from albany to mundaring that occurred in october 2017 with a group of 7 riders from. So we have done the crash test tour and are ready to introduce more people to the trail. Enjoy a coffee on the verandah of the general store and get to know the locals a large number of very tame kangaroos and emus. The munda biddi trail is slightly longer at 1068km and was traversed from end to end by a group of cyclists for the first time during the celebrations in autumn 20. The munda biddi trail, whose name means bush path in the noongar aboriginal language, stretches from mundaring in the perth hills to albany on the south coast encountering wildlife and plants not. The track extends 1,000 kilometres from mundaring in the perths hills to albany in was south.
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