Walking 1,000km solo on the Bibbulmun Track, WA - Unsupported 5 week E2E thru hike

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5 ай бұрын

Welcome to the Bibbulmun Track, a stunning 1,000km trail in Western Australia! In this video I invite you to join me on my own Bibbulmun journey - a solo north to south end to end track hike.
This hike was filmed and undertaken between 30/8/23 - 3/10/23 whist on my Australian road trip through WA and would not have been possible without the incredible Bibbulmun Track Foundation, track angels and volunteers.
I hope you enjoy this video and are able to use it as a resource for planning your own hiking adventure or Bibbulmun thru hike.
For more trail information and resources head to - www.bibbulmuntrack.org.au
Music - Music from #InAudio: inaudio.org/
inaudio - Infraction - Wild Nature

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@petermillard1913 11 күн бұрын

Thanks. That was an awesome documentary on the Bib track. You capture the adventure so well

@nejlahassett8799 7 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@VanessaMilne Ай бұрын

Wonderful to watch, thank you, what an amazing lady you are plus rather brave to walk the epic track alone !!! Well done ....

@mindfulcat5195 8 күн бұрын

there's no dampening your spirits! well done on the hike

@Mister_Skar 20 күн бұрын

This looks awesome

@dinkummate Ай бұрын

I am both envious and inspired. Well done and thank you for sharing.👍

@TerraRoundOz Ай бұрын

Fantastic video and what an amazing effort. As a fellow hiker I am blown away by the distances you covered day after day and just love your upbeat commentary. Great work❤

@catherinefraser8916 5 ай бұрын

This is so well made! It's not often I'll sit through a video that long but I really enjoyed it. You're so positive and upbeat- I'm sure you're a joy to hike with- yet I love that you're repping solo adventuring. So good!

@LauraWaddellTravel 5 ай бұрын

What a lovely comment, thank you and so glad you enjoyed following along 💛🌱

@lepxs 5 ай бұрын

Congratulations on a world class documentary!

@LauraWaddellTravel 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! So glad I could share this adventure 🙌🏼🌱

@LeahB451 17 күн бұрын

Congratulations, Laura. A stunning achievement in just 5 weeks. And a beautiful, inviting, video. Thank you.🎉

@annewaterhouse155 Ай бұрын

Impressive, inspirational! Thank you for sharing this journey.

@nejlahassett8799 7 күн бұрын

Well done Laura!! Fabulous achievement for you; especially in all that rain! Great footage too! Definitely given me some insights and inspiration for my E2E in Sept (just hope I don't get as much rain as you!!) LOL. x

@pholland6643 5 ай бұрын

That was a monumental effort. You know how to show how beautiful the country is.

@LauraWaddellTravel 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 🥾💛

@nirvanaelements Ай бұрын

How wonderful, congratulations. That walk was amazing!

@chrisozzy212 17 күн бұрын

What an incredible walk by your self. Thank you for making this video with your upbeat happy commentary to share your experience and thoughts for other walkers to be inspired to follow your journey.

@SuperFossinator Ай бұрын

Delightful video, thank you so much for sharing.

@domoVR647 Ай бұрын

YOU ARE FRICKING AMAZING!!! So strong and brave. Very inspirational!

@jackphelps7575 5 ай бұрын

Massive achievement Laura, you absolutely smashed it! Can't wait to see the next adventure :)

@LauraWaddellTravel 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! More hiking coming soon (:

@DianneSheridan28 Ай бұрын

Congratulations Laura, this is a super documentary of your hike 👏🏼👏🏼

@tangoduck01 5 ай бұрын

Awesome Laura. Your positivity is amazing. Always a smile.

@LauraWaddellTravel 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, I had a great time ☺️

@ceeemm1901 Ай бұрын

And I thought only Victor Mature only had one facial expression, BRILLIANT!!

@megkav2921 5 ай бұрын

I am so inspired by this! I am doing my first overnight hike next week, on my own. It is actually 3 nights, because why not start big... i am looking forward to it even more after watching you. 1000km is a long way, congratulations ❤

@azure378 5 ай бұрын

Amazing energy. Great video.

@LauraWaddellTravel 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@redcolt777 Ай бұрын

I completed a thru hike in 2011. This brought back a lot of memories.

@DanielJarman1249 5 ай бұрын

Great video Laura! And amazing effort, some pretty big days along the way, 51km wow

@tigerlily2174 5 ай бұрын

Beautifully put together video, you have helped me make up my mind to do a 2 week section of the track this year!

@LauraWaddellTravel 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. That is so exciting to hear you’re taking on a section of the track, best of luck and have an amazing time!

@elossi161161 20 күн бұрын

Wonderful video. Very engaging and interesting. Well done.

@grahamwalker2953 5 ай бұрын

great vid thanks. Inspiring me to get back out there.

@LauraWaddellTravel 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, so happy to hear!

@aaronforeman1696 Ай бұрын

Amazing journey.... well done indeed.

@PerspectiveAustralia 5 ай бұрын

My goodness! What an incredible adventure. You faced some big challenges. It’s such a beautiful track. Thank you for sharing the good, the bad, and all with a positive attitude. We’d love to walk even a part of this track. 🥰

@Ian_macl 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations on completing the trail. I love your positive attitude and your enthusiasm. Thanks for sharing your adventures 😊

@deardetour3776 5 ай бұрын

Those wildflower fields look amazing!

@LauraWaddellTravel 5 ай бұрын

Definitely worth the rain for the flowers that time of year! 🌺

@phyju Ай бұрын

Wow. What great video. So unique.

@tacklenotx Ай бұрын

Incredible. Great to see you enjoyed it so much.

@tdb7992 5 ай бұрын

Well done! I have done different segments of it, but never the whole track. The section that goes through Donnelly river is just beautiful. I bought a few books on our native bird and plant species from the map shop in Fremantle (very recommended, it's a great little shop) so I can learn about the flora and fauna I see. I always think the people you bump into whilst hiking are generally the nicest people you will meet, they are always up for a chat. Welcome to Western Australia, I really hope you enjoyed your time here. The South West is a great area of the country to explore.

@LauraWaddellTravel 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. Awesome to hear you’ve done sections as well, Donnelly River really is beautiful but I did wish I knew more about the local fauna and flora so thanks for the tip! ☺️🌱

@davescott8750 Ай бұрын

Respect, Missy.

@kiaoraable Ай бұрын

Wow was fantastic, i would have loved to do something like that but never did, my wee hikes would make you laugh, love the wild flowers, animals etc, how proud you should feel. Well done.👍

@markmurray5391 5 ай бұрын

I followed your adventures on TikTok, you definitely had some less than average weather there! Amazing to see from the track perspective, I have camped and driven to many of the areas you walked through but never tried even a section of the track. Well Done!

@LauraWaddellTravel 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for following along. Weather was quite an experience that’s for sure haha. So glad to hear you’ve gotten to experience many of these beautiful spots 🙌🏼

@94vrcommodore 5 ай бұрын

You've got determination and grit to do the 1000 km track. Respect!! I did the 48 km Kokoda challenge in the Gold Coast hinterland last year and was hectic enough. Great video

@garylawton7441 Ай бұрын

Congratulations Laura, on both a speedy hike and a succinct and informative record of your journey. Really enjoyable and you have certainly captured the essence of the Bibb - rain and all!

@glenmacdonald3477 29 күн бұрын

1000km in 5 weeks ain't no joke. Great effort and footage :)

@indigothedog 5 ай бұрын

Now on my bucket list

@LauraWaddellTravel 5 ай бұрын

So great to hear, have an amazing time!

@chryseluna1648 5 ай бұрын

One of my favourites and the heysen trail.

@LauraWaddellTravel 5 ай бұрын

It’s such a great trail! Heysen looks awesome also 🙌🏼

@cjd2615 Ай бұрын

I always wondered if anybody hiked the entire trail… and I never knew that huts were made available along the way. I’ve often toyed with the idea and seeing your video has encouraged me to consider taking up the challenge. Thank you!

@MrCushcam 3 ай бұрын

Your energy and enthusiasm is infectious! Keep smashing it Laura. Where is your next hike?? Youve gained yourself a subscriber btw

@BrettAllan-kv8pr Ай бұрын

Wow you go girl what a great video thanks for showcasing our beautiful south west WA

@GraftingTactick Ай бұрын

I enjoy the journey, one of the most beautiful track I've seen, the nature, wildlife and your beautiful smile

@thefloodtower4866 Ай бұрын

Wow. You make it look and sound easy. What a journey.

@Jjflop888 20 күн бұрын

26.20 at tom rd hut. I hate to tell you but their not old growth trees. Thats regen thats been planted and grown back after logging. Pretty good advert for how sustainable logging is 😊 thanks

@80ZX 5 ай бұрын

Wow, what a star you are. Your smile is infectious. Awesome video, fantastic narration and an epic trip. Rather weird feeling proud of someone i dont know, that was a real challenging hike and you smashed it. Becoming one of my favourite KZfaq channels. All the best.

@sallylyons430 Ай бұрын

Well done Laura 👏 great video and thanks for sharing your journey. I live in Perth and u took me back to that ridiculously rainy period. I can’t image trekking in wet boots. In my day way back when it wud have meant blisters

@SammiMeNotUnderstandoh Ай бұрын

Wow

@adventureswithgrunt 5 ай бұрын

That's some impressive daily km totals. Well done!

@LauraWaddellTravel 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, had some pretty awesome days out there 🙌🏼

@marionrk 5 ай бұрын

Laura, that was just amazing. Congratulations 🎉. You certainly got rained on. How did you keep your feet dry? Loved the wild flowers, brought back memories of our time travelling in WA and SA. After the rain barren country would suddenly become colour for as far as you could see. ❤

@LauraWaddellTravel 5 ай бұрын

Thank you 💛 there was no shortage of rain but I’m very grateful for how beautiful and green it made everything! I carried a few pairs of socks and a hiking towel so I could wash and dry them as much as I could along the way. Your travels sound absolutely beautiful x

@maxplanck9055 Ай бұрын

The distance and challenge is impressive especially on your own ✌️❤️🇬🇧

@davidwalter1528 Ай бұрын

What an adventure! You are one truly amazing (and inspiring) young Lady! I'm curious how you were able to carry sufficient food and charge your phone / camera?

@mattvjmeasures Ай бұрын

This is a great vlog. Thanks very much for uploading. What a journey :-) !! As a resident of Perth myself I have contemplated doing this trail also.

@barbarapruks7508 Ай бұрын

Well done, amazing journey

@trafferz Ай бұрын

such a lovely country.

@davidhill6819 4 ай бұрын

Lovely video and beautiful record of the wonderful Bibbulmun Track. Watching it brought back great memories of when I walked it -- much slower than you! -- a few years ago. Thank you

@michaelmccullagh2241 Ай бұрын

Thats some pretty decent daily distance you are covering. I'm planning to do the Cape to cape soon and did a few test sections. 20km is pretty decent for me but 30km. Good job! Hopfully i'll get the time to do the Bibb next year

@HiiKER_global 5 ай бұрын

One of the most popular trails on HiiKER! Love the video 👏

@bravocharlie777 Ай бұрын

Very inspiring Laura. You have an amazing can do attitude that is very contagious. I will now look into achieving this great track in the not so distant future. Thank you for sharing your journey.

@DameEdnaBrown Ай бұрын

Great trip

@johnstaring3210 Ай бұрын

Your positive nature shines thru with every smile. Guttsy achievement. Great video.

@andreatrout6115 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful video, loved watching!

@TheTeaParty320 Ай бұрын

You are amazing. Congratulations on completing this trial. One question. Where do you get power to recharge electronics?

@davidoshaughnessy493 Ай бұрын

Well done Laura , great vid.

@cycledelic44 5 ай бұрын

Respect🏆

@slypig24 Ай бұрын

Congratulations on a great achievement. And great recording and editing of your adventure. Whats the best bit of equipment you mush have on your trips? Cheers from Melbourne

@possum297 Ай бұрын

Respect 😊

@Shiftystrolls 5 ай бұрын

Great way to showcase this beautiful track Laura. Loved the grit and determination you showed. I'm headed off solo SOBO in April and this was a fantastic wee bit of inspiration for me, so thanks

@HammerTime_Fishing Ай бұрын

Terrific record of your walk, enjoyed it! Would love to do the coastal section

@MyLittleFarmhouse 5 ай бұрын

You are my new superhero! I wish I was young and fit again to attempt hikes like you do😍 although I’d faint at the first snake sighting. I seriously don’t know how you handle being so close to snakes.. they completely freak me out !! 😳 Well done on such an awesome challenging hike ⚡️⛈ 🌬🐍 🏕👍🏽

@chrishaigh82 Ай бұрын

You are amazing 🤩

@jenniferhurley5895 Ай бұрын

Well done, epic walk ❤

@LtFrankDrebbin 3 ай бұрын

Such a gorgeous smile! Seeing such happiness in such bad weather conditions brings an infectious sense of good feeling. Double hutting the bulk of the track is an amazing feat also. I did the E-E in 2019 and hope to go again this year. Such a great experience.

@yosefbegic8851 Ай бұрын

Well done

@bradsparling3873 3 ай бұрын

Congratulations Laura, awesome effort to complete the trail unassisted. Also a great and inspirational video and an amazing amount of work just to put it together, I'm sure. I'm going to check out some of your other walks for sure! Looking forward to the Larapinta trail....

@ExpeditionAustralia 5 ай бұрын

Awesome hike Laura, well done 👏

@christinevinnie2157 5 ай бұрын

Congratulations Laura🎉. I camped at Franklin River hut with you, and you were right, it was freezing🥶

@ianhassall3757 5 ай бұрын

An excellent video. Good to see you walked the unofficial section after Denmark. It really doesn't seem right hopping in a taxi for that bit. Congratulations on a great hike.

@anthonyyates9175 5 ай бұрын

Congratulations, what a wonderful adventure. I have shared this video with a good friend who is a Park Ranger in Alaska, she hopes somday to come and do a section or two. Thanks for sharing and happy hiking 🤗

@getoutthereanddoit Ай бұрын

This was a fantastic video Laura! This is definitely on my bucket list! new subscriber here for sure, cant wait to watch your other videos for a bit of inspiration for my own (much smaller) channel! very glad i have found your channel!

@Mark_Jacobson81 5 ай бұрын

You’re a real trooper, Laura. Did get get sore back and shoulders carrying a lot of food and what looks to be a fairly large backpack? You look super fit and strong, but 30kms a day for 5 weeks with a full load of gear seems like a Herculean effort!

@LauraWaddellTravel 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! Not so much sore back/shoulders but definitely a few blisters 😅 my track fitness seemed to improve after the first week or so which definitely helped with long days. Very grateful for the experience ☺️

@richardspinks6736 16 күн бұрын

Great video Laura. Thanks for sharing! What time of year did you do this ?

@johndorrington3461 Ай бұрын

You're amazing, i would love to know your provisioing, what you ate and how often you needed food drops

@jaymcottier5380 3 ай бұрын

Great video, its certainly giving me inspiration to do the entire track if work allows it. I was only planning the northern section ending in Collie.

@trevorsmith3374 Ай бұрын

Very well done. You must be in peak fitness.

@andrewcliffe4753 Ай бұрын

Pick your season carefully

@peterjames174 Ай бұрын

this trackooks really good, biking couple did this by bike .I would love to it myself.

@rhondasutton6014 Ай бұрын

Laura good luck and take care❤😂

@outtyrider 5 ай бұрын

Welcome to WA

@LauraWaddellTravel 5 ай бұрын

Loved my time in WA! Such an awesome state 🙌🏼

@redundantlyuseful3366 Ай бұрын

My advice is… use a poncho for the weather so easy to get on and off. I had great success with the poncho.

@seansimpson7245 Ай бұрын

Thank you i enjoyed that plus your smile 😃

@LovelyDinosaurFossils-mq9pi 4 ай бұрын

I go camping every year at Coalmine beach which is a spot you walked pasted

@alanberry9643 Ай бұрын

Wow well done, thanks for sharing your experience: i couldnt help wondering how you kept your cameras battery charged!?

@derekhardwick7700 Ай бұрын

What was your budget to do this walk. The food parcels were an excellent idea!

@robyarnall 4 ай бұрын

Hey Laura, great video and a great achievement by you - just 5 weeks, wow! We’re living on Christmas Island for 2024, but hope to get out on the Bibbulmun Track next year. Can I ask when you did it - I’d guess Octoberish given the flowers and rain, is that about right?