Walpole Giants Teen Hike
Conspicuous Cliffs → Walpole | Bibbulmun Track
“It has allowed me to gain a better connection with myself and to attain a better understanding of my interactions with the people around me.” – Santi (16)
Hike Essentials
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This inspiring, incredible life experience on the Bibbulmun Track section is between Conspicuous Cliffs and Walpole, the forest is so peaceful and remote you will forget the world.
Price: $635.00 (inc’ GST) – BOOK HERE (Minimum numbers apply)
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Starts: 13 Jul 2026
Ends: 15 Jul 2026
- Location: South Coast, Western Australia
- Route: Conspicuous Cliffs → Walpole
- Trail: Bibbulmun Track (Inland forest near Coast)
- Accommodation during hike: Bibbulmun Track campsites
- Group Size: Small, maximum 12, supported teen group
- Eligibility: Suitable for all 14-17 yr old teens & Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journey
Independent Teens: The following information has been designed as a hike only program. If you are a group live in Perth or other parts of Australia and wish to travel to the hike start independently, LifeTrail has before provided groups from the eastern states a Hike Trip Package, including adult supervision, travel accommodation, coach transport, airport pickup.
A Three-Day Adventurous Journey
A powerful three-day coastal-to-forest expedition for teens along a spectacular section of the Bibbulmun Track. Starting at Conspicuous Cliffs and finishing in Walpole, this journey moves from dramatic Southern Ocean cliffs into the heart of ancient karri and giant tingle forests.
Teens carry full packs and learn real expedition skills while building resilience, independence, and confidence through challenge and shared achievement. Evenings at remote bush campsites bring simple routines, teamwork, and genuine connection — the moments many teens remember most.
This is an ideal adventure for Duke of Edinburgh participants and school-holiday teens seeking a meaningful wilderness experience.
Highlights
• Iconic Southern Ocean cliff-top walking
• Towering karri and giant tingle forests
• The Tree Top Walk Tour (ticket included)
• Real multi-day Bibbulmun Track expedition
• Build confidence, resilience, and teamwork
• Supportive, experienced LifeTrail guidance
• Screen-free reset in nature
What Teens Gain on This Hike
Across three adventurous days on the south coast, participants develop:
- Sustained focus and cognitive resilience under challenge
- Calm decision-making in unfamiliar environments
- Leadership and collaboration within a small expedition team
- Practical independence through real responsibility
- Stress regulation and recovery awareness
For high-achieving students especially, stepping away from routine study can feel significant. Yet many find the skills developed on trail transfer directly back into school and sport — improving study habits, performance consistency, and confidence in communication.
Reflection & Integration
Following the hike, Didier personally reads each participant’s Duke of Edinburgh Award report. These reflections are often written weeks later, allowing time for genuine integration of the experience.
Common themes consistently emerge: improved mental wellbeing, stronger study habits, increased confidence in communication, meaningful new friendships, enhanced sports performance, and even healthier relationships at home.
What begins as a physical expedition often becomes a shift in perspective — a clearer understanding of capability, resilience and balance that supports success well beyond the trail.
Hikefulness · Motion · Breathe · Connect
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Hiking Itinerary
Day 1: Conspicuous Cliffs – Giants Campsite – 13.2 km
Day 2: Giants campsite to Franklin River Campsite – 14.5 km
Day 3: Franklin River Campsite to Walpole Town – 18.5 km
Total: 46.2 km
Who Is This Hike For?
This hike suits teens who:
- want to step out of their comfort zone, and achieve something less than 3% of the population will attempt
- have some good level of fitness, through personal sport or physical activity
- are willing to walk with a full backpack, approx. 18 kg for upto 6 hours per day
- participate safely within a guided group setting
- manage their personal care and equipment,
- follow instructions and make reasonable decisions with guidance,
- engage respectfully with the group, the environment, the campsites and other hikers
- Duke Of Edinburgh Award Participants seeking an Adventurous Journey
- will attend two compulsory group video sessions before the hike
Inclusive and More Support
LifeTrail is recognised as a welcoming and inclusive hiking provider. Teens with barriers and disabilities have specifically participated for this reason. Teen Multiday Hikes are designed as a guided outdoor experience, we are unable to provider individual support work with two Guides. If you may require more support to complete the daily tasks of a hike, or are unsure contact Didier on 0410 756 065 to discuss and assess your needs. Didier welcomes contact from parents, teachers, NDIS providers, Psychologists. You may also want to look at the LifeTrail NDIS Mentored Hiking page.
Location
- Hike begins in Conspicuous Cliffs Carpark
- Hike ends in Walpole WA
- Walpole has a visitor centre
- Walpole is a small towns with minimal food outlets, groceries and accommodation
- TransWA coaches service both towns
Food and Water (What Do I Eat)
All meals and snack food are provided and carried by each participant. Campsites are equipped with rainwater tanks for daily bottle refills.
Participants are required to carry:
- Two 1-litre water bottles for regular use
- One additional empty bottle or water bladder as a backup in case of loss or damage
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Hiking Gear (What To Bring?)
- Participants must provide their own hiking gear.
- Everything will be carried by the participant in a backpack.
- LifeTrail has limited essential gear for hire, located in Denmark.
- Gear must be ready and packed 5 days before the hike
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Included
- Qualified & experienced Guide
- Fully licensed Dept. Parks & Wildlife Commercial Operator
- Always a small group – Max 12
- Individual goal planning
- Any planned transport during a hike (when applicable)
- Two extensive group video pre-hike information sessions
- Duke Of Edinburgh Award reports (if applicable)
Financial Assistance
Duke Of Edinburgh Award Australia can provide assistance to pay for your hike – Duke Of Ed Funding Assistance