5
Moderate

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Activities
  • 6 days cycling
Accommodation
  • 6 nights hotel /cabin accommodation
Meals
  • 5 Dinners
  • 6 Lunches
  • 6 Breakfasts

7 Days$3499AUD

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Trip Code: MBJ

Munda Biddi - Walpole to Manjimup Trip highlights

  • Complete the best parts of the northern section of the Munda Biddi Trail
  • Fully vehicle supported; cycle as much or as little as you like!
  • Comfortable accommodation and delicious meals each evening
  • All luggage transferred in the bus so you can enjoy cycling with minimal weight

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 trail weaves its way from Albany to Mundaring just outside Perth, traversing a wide range of forest and coastal landscapes. Through Jarrah, Karri and Tingle forest, along the coast and through 15 picturesque South-West towns, all up the trail is over 1000 kilometres long.

Join us on this picturesque cycling tour and complete the best parts of the northern section of one of the world’s great cycle touring trails. On this bike tour we will cycle around 40 to 60km per day, experiencing the trail between Walpole and Manjimup. Ride free of trailers or heavy panniers as you will be supported by a vehicle, stay in accommodation and have all of your meals taken care of. All you need to do is, pedal and enjoy while our team will do the rest.

Activities:

Itinerary

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Today we transfer towards Walpole for our first few days of the trip. The trip begins with an 8:00am pick up in Perth (from the Tourist Coach Stand at 37 Beaufort Street, near the corner of James Street). With morning tea and lunch on the way, we will arrive in the coastal town early afternoon and we will get straight into it! A scenic and generally flat ride around the Walpole and Nornalup inlets with a couple of small hills awaits us for our first introduction to the Munda Biddi. A perfect start to this epic adventure. After the ride, we will check into our accommodation, if not already done so before the ride. Enjoy a warm shower before heading out for a meal at a local restaurant.

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We will get going after breakfast and head straight out from our accommodation. Today is day filled with variety, a variety of terrain (sand, gravel, bitumen), some flat part and some steep hills, and a variety of different environments. As we ride along today enjoy vast heath and Karri forests, open farmland and awe inspiring Jarrah/Marri forest towards the end. At the end of the day we will also have the opportunity for a short walk around Mt Frankland before heading back to Walpole.

Meals:  B,L,D

This morning we pack up before loading luggage and bikes into the trailer to make our way to the start of the ride. Back to where we finished the day before the trail heads along a gravel road through Karri forest first, then intermittently turns into single track for some downhill and gravel/sand riding through woodlands and wet heathland. After a delicious morning tea at Fernhook Falls, there is more sand and gravel riding on a single track. There will some regeneration forest and more wet heathland in the afternoon. At the end of the ride, the bus will be waiting to take us to our new accommodation near Northcliffe.

Meals:  B,L,D

A great day today! We will begin by weaving our way through some more old growth Karri and Jarrah/Marri forest. Just before morning tea, we come back onto a gravel road which is undulating with short, steep hills. We will definitely have earnt ouselves some cake to enjoy at Boorara Tree. The rest of the day will be riding through a mix of firetrail/singletrack/ bitumen through Karri forest and farmland and even a little bit of Bluegum plantations all the way straight to our accommodation.

Meals:  B,L,D

No need to drive anywhere this morning, as we head out straight from our accommodation. First off we have a nice long downhill to Warren River, but then the track takes us uphill after crossing the bridge. There is a fair amount of undulating singletrack, firetrail and old logging railway tracks until Gloucester Tree. At Gloucester Tree we will enjoy a lovely morning tea and you have the option to climb Gloucester tree if you can muster up the courage. From Gloucester tree it’s downhill to Permberton and then uphill onto bitumen road for a bit. In the afternoon i’s mainly old gravel loging roads through regenerarion and Jarrah/Marri forest with quite some undulations. We finish our day with a ride through farmland and logging coups.

Meals:  B,L,D

Our last full day of riding! You’ll start the day off with some undulating hill riding to get to the quaint town of Quinninup town. After a short break, enjoy the variety of terrain and scenery as we ride the trail through jarrah forest, pine and bluegum plantation before descending to the Warren River where we’ll have morning tea. You’ll need the energy for the hill that follows, so take your time to listen to the birds and breathe in the forest air. We turn toward Manjimup now and wind our way along less hilly tracks and trails. You’ll know our final destination is approaching when we hit the outskirts of town and some bitumen roads, before a last uphill into town where you can kick off your shoes and enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch in the park. Grab a coffee or have a look around Manjimup before we head back to our accommodation for our last night away.

Meals:  B,L

Our last day already! We will pack up in the morning and head to Bicentennial tree for another chance of climbing a tree. From there we will drive to Pemberton for a little look around and morning tea. On the way back to Perth we will stop in Bunbury where you can grab some lunch (own expense), before embarking on the last driving leg back to Perth.

Meals:  B

Inclusions

What's included

  • 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
  • Morning teas and pre-dinner nibbles
  • Professional cycling guides
  • Mountain bike hire including helmet
  • Emergency communications and group first aid kit
  • Transport from and returning to Perth
  • Accommodation during the tour

  • Airfares
  • Pre and post tour accommodation
  • Items of personal nature such as laundry and postage
  • Back packs
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Travel Insurance

Accommodation

Accommodation

We use a range of accommodations selected for their local charm as well as quality and value. Properties are generally in the three or four star category.

Accommodation is allocated on a double or twin share basis. A limited number of single supplements are available for an additional charge. Single supplements are not mandatory for solo travellers, we will room solo travellers with a fellow solo traveller of the same gender. We stay in multi room villas on this trip and the single supplement guarantees your own room but not your own villa.

We will be staying in two locations on this tour:

-2 nights in Bayside Villas at Walpole, in 2 or 3 bedroom villas. Shared bathroom facilities in your villa.

-4 nights in Karri Hill Cottages in Northcliffe, in 2 or 3 bedroom cottages. Shared bathrooms facilities in your cottage.

Bike information

Mountain Bike

The included mountain bike rental provided is Mongoose with front-suspension and a high-level bar (not step-through). On this trip there is an option to hire an E-bike at an additional cost. The e-bikes used are Solar Bike – Bush Ranger model with a unisex frame (mid-level bar, not step-through). Key features: high-capacity lithium battery, rear hub motor, front & rear hydraulic disc brakes and high-end Shimano Alivio gear shifting.

Suitability

Moderate

5

The Munda Biddi Cycling Adventure has a good amount of challenge, with mostly moderate terrain and not much in the way of technical riding. The greatest challenge “non riders” will be the amount of time in the saddle. The distances cycled each day vary, but range from 10 to 62km. There are some hills, some gravelly sections and some narrow trails on the route. This trip is graded moderate and is suitable for an intermediate rider. An intermediate rider is someone who can handle 3 to 4 hours of moderately paced pedal time each day, for several days in a row (although you can take days off from riding). Suggested preparation: In order to complete this trip we advise that you undertake regular cycling and mountain biking one or two times a week for at least three months prior to your departure. Doing a mix of other activities as well (swimming, walking, jogging) will help you to be feeling your absolute best and ready to get the most out of your Munda Biddi cycling experience. Cycling on a stationary bike is good but it's most beneficial to train on bike trails to get comfortable cycling on a variety of terrains and in variable conditions.

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Notes

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Option
NB:
A discount applies if bringing your own bike. Contact us for details.
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In addition to the World Expeditions deposit, you will also be required to pay an additional deposit of AUD$350 (paid in your local currency at the current rate of exchange).

Priceper person from

$3499AUD

Options & Supplements*
  • Discount for bringing own bikeAUD$-120
  • Hire of bike rack and pannier (for standard bike)AUD$30
  • Electric Bike Hire (includes bike rack and pannier)AUD$135
  • Single SupplementAUD$550
*Prices listed are per person

Essential Information

Ready to book? Make sure you download and read the detailed Munda Biddi Cycling Adventure - Walpole to Manjimup trip notes which contains all the essential information you need to know before booking. Once you’ve booked, we will supply you with a Pre-Departure document which contains a detailed gear list and other important information to help you prepare for your adventure ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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We leave Perth at 8am on day 1. With an early departure, we recommend a night in Perth before the tour for those coming from interstate or overseas.

You’ll typically start your day with a group breakfast between 6:30am – 7:30 am, then hop in the support van to get to the trailhead. We stop regularly for photo opportunities, drink and snack breaks but will always stop after a 1.5 – 2 hour ride for a delicious morning tea on the trail. Some days lunch will be brought to us and other days we will find a shady spot with a great view to eat lunch on the trail. The support van is usually close by in the late morning or early afternoon for those ready to rest and relax while the more energetic push on for some more great riding. In the afternoon there is often spare time where we can check out local points of interest, enjoy an afternoon siesta or go exploring. When everyone has finished riding for the day we head back to the accommodation for a shower, dinner and a few drinks to celebrate a great days riding.

This trip is graded moderate and is suitable for an intermediate rider. An intermediate rider is someone who can handle 3 to 4 hours of moderately paced pedal time each day, for several days in a row (although you can take days off from riding). There will always be slower and faster riders on every trip; in general we try to cultivate a strong group dynamic so that people understand it’s not about finishing quickly or logging as many kilometres as possible on the odometer, but about enjoying the riding and scenery in the company of other riders, and that may require waiting every now and then.

While there is no specific skill requirements for our mountain bike tours (apart from being able to actually ride a bike!) you should be comfortable and familiar with riding in a variety of terrains including gravel roads, small sandy sections and up/down hills. Our guides are experienced mountain bikers who will teach you the skills to ride with confidence if necessary however it will be more enjoyable for you if you already have some familiarity with a mountain bike.

The cycling is varied throughout the trip. There are some hills, some gravelly sections and some narrow trails all of which can be challenging. There is not much in the way of technical riding.

It is your holiday, so if you feel like a day off, it is not a problem at all. Most days it is also possible to ride a half day if you would prefer.

Of course! If you are electing to bring your own bike, it is important that you have a bike fit for purpose. This will be different for every person, as we all have different skills, fitness and opinions and there is no bike made for every scenario.

You will be provided with a helmet and bike on this trip.

Yes, if you prefer.

You can either bring a backpack or pannier to put on the bike. If you don’t have panniers, you can hire these.

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Positive Impact Travel

By joining this trip you are directly supporting positive impact projects in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

We’ve offset the carbon emitted by this trip by purchasing credits that support important projects that address the UN’s seventeen SDGs, like reducing poverty, affordable and clean energy, reducing hunger, clean water and climate action.

Proceeds from this adventure purchase carbon credits through the world’s largest and most awarded carbon project developer, South Pole, which are invested into projects accelerating the transition to renewable energy sources in developing countries.

Supported projects are based on internationally recognised standards and are third-party audited. They entail a series of positive impacts on the ground, which benefit local communities and ecosystems, that are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Grading:
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