Guided walks and Trail Running experiences with heart and soul on the Amazing South Coast of Western Australia. 

Dirty Feet Tours, based in Denmark, offer outdoor adventures for those who want to immerse themselves in pristine natural environments. Using our local knowledge, we can take you on guided walks and trail runs that showcase the best of the region.

Come get dirty feet with us!

bibbulmun track walker friendly business

As of 1st August 2020, Dirty Feet Tours is fully operational and will adjust procedures accordingly as required in line with the latest health advice and guidelines. For your comfort and security, Dirty Feet Tours has implemented the following:

  • All guides have completed the COVID Clean Accreditation module through Tourism Western Australia
  • No guides to conduct tours if unwell or recently unwell
  • Our vehicle is cleaned thoroughly in between each booking
  • Hand sanitiser is provided on all tours
  • Minimising crossover points with other activities
  • Social distancing adhered to at all times (unless travelling in the Dirty Feet Tours vehicle – please contact us to arrange an alternative if required)
  • Details of every participant are recorded

Please feel free to contact us if you wish to further discuss our COVID-19 policy.

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ancient forests and rivers

greens pool discovery

south coast edge

 

albany coastal scenery

trail running tours

karri to coast

greens pool discovery

track transfers

Let us take the hard work out of getting you from A to B and back again on the world famous Bibbulmun Track!

Dirty Feet Tours is now able to provide track transfers for hikers in our swanky, fully-licensed 7-seater vehicle with nice comfy seats and aircon that you will no doubt appreciate if you’ve been hiking for a week.

Contact us to make a booking and for our current very reasonable track transfer rates.

About Us

Dirty Feet Tours are a wholly local, super passionate trail running and hiking tour outfit who can’t get enough of trail running on the south coast of Western Australia. Based in the beautiful town of Denmark, we are a minimal impact business operating under Leave No Trace principles, and working towards Ecotourism Accreditation. We’re exceptionally lucky to have the magic combo of intact bushland and stunning coastline in this part of the world, and what better way to explore it than on foot with a Dirty Feet Tours guide!

As part of our commitment to respecting and looking after the unique south west environment, $2 from every tour booking will be donated to Bush Heritage Australia, an independent organisation leading the way to rebuild the connections in our landscape vital for healthy ecosystems across the region.

About Us

Dirty Feet Tours are a wholly local, super passionate trail running and hiking tour outfit who can’t get enough of trail running on the south coast of Western Australia. Based in the beautiful town of Denmark, we are a minimal impact business operating under Leave No Trace principles, and working towards Ecotourism Accreditation. We’re exceptionally lucky to have the magic combo of intact bushland and stunning coastline in this part of the world, and what better way to explore it than on foot with a Dirty Feet Tours guide!

As part of our commitment to respecting and looking after the unique south west environment, $2 from every tour booking will be donated to Bush Heritage Australia, an independent organisation leading the way to rebuild the connections in our landscape vital for healthy ecosystems across the region.

Meet the Feet

Meet Rosie, Dirty Feet Tours founder and lead guide! She’s a proud Denmark resident and Mum of two boys, with very little passion for fashion – although she does get very passionate about appreciating and enjoying this unique slice of paradise on the south coast of Western Australia.

Rosie began running seriously in 2009, first running the 12km Perth City to Surf and then going on to run half marathon road events. After the birth of her second child in 2014 Rosie felt a strong desire to strap on sneakers and run away daily – she quickly fell in love with the beauty and challenge of south coast trails and hasn’t looked back since! She’s trained for and competed in trail events throughout the south west region as a solid middle-of-the-packer runner.

Rosie is trained as an Ecologist with an additional background in environmental and outdoor education/guiding, and when she’s not tearing up the local trails she is studying to be a high school science teacher, working as an outdoor education instructor, or being a bit of a musician in her spare time.
• M Sc. Ecology
• B Sc. Hons Ocean Science
• Cert IV Ecotourism (Guiding)
• St Johns Provide First Aid and CPR
• Dieback Green Card

Meet the Feet

Meet Rosie, Dirty Feet Tours founder and lead guide! She’s a proud Denmark resident and Mum of two boys, with very little passion for fashion – although she does get very passionate about appreciating and enjoying this unique slice of paradise on the south coast of Western Australia.

Rosie began running seriously in 2009, first running the 12km Perth City to Surf and then going on to run half marathon road events. After the birth of her second child in 2014 Rosie felt a strong desire to strap on sneakers and run away daily – she quickly fell in love with the beauty and challenge of south coast trails and hasn’t looked back since! She’s trained for and competed in trail events throughout the south west region as a solid middle-of-the-packer runner.

Rosie is trained as an Ecologist with an additional background in environmental and outdoor education/guiding, and when she’s not tearing up the local trails she is studying to be a high school science teacher, working as an outdoor education instructor, or being a bit of a musician in her spare time.
• M Sc. Ecology
• B Sc. Hons Ocean Science
• Cert IV Ecotourism (Guiding)
• St Johns Provide First Aid and CPR
• Dieback Green Card

FAQ

How do I know if a tour is the right level for my running or hiking ability?

All Dirty Feet Tours have been designed to be undertaken by those with beginner to intermediate running ability. You don’t have to be an elite athlete, you just need to be keen, up for a bit of a challenge and have a reasonable level of fitness! To help you decide which tour best suits your ability check out the guide below, and remember it’s totally okay to walk some of the hills. Still not sure? Contact us for assistance.

HIKING TOURS:

All of our hiking tours are designed to be completed by those with an average level of fitness, and range in distance from 8km up to 15km. If you are new to hiking we recommend starting with a half day experience, to build your confidence, and from there it’s an easy jump to a full day hike. Contact us if you’d like to know more.

TRAIL RUNNING TOURS:

EASY GRADE – Trot in the park
Distance: Less than 8km
Elevation: Less than ~100m over whole tour
No previous trails experience required

MEDIUM GRADE – Stretch your legs
Distance: Less than 10km
Elevation: ~250m or less over whole tour
Some trail experience ideal, but not essential

TECHNICAL GRADE – Bring it on
Distance: Up to 15km
Elevation: Up to ~400m over whole tour
Trail experience recommended, trails are more technical and may involve some low-level scrambling.

Do I have to make a booking to join a tour?
Yes, all Dirty Feet Tours have to be booked in advance to ensure that guides are good to go and can offer you the safest and most enjoyable experience possible. You can book up until 12pm the day before a tour.
How do I book?
Have a look at the Dirty Feet Tours range of experiences available and then hop over to our bookings page to complete your booking and get ready for your adventure. If you’d prefer to book over the phone please call 0401 578 002. When you’ve completed your booking, you’ll receive an email containing all the detail you need and where to meet your guide.
Eek! I can’t make it! How do I cancel?
You can cancel your tour by ringing 0401 578 002 or emailing rosie@dirtyfeettours.com.au. If the cancellation is received more than 72 hours before tour departure then a refund is available minus a $25 cancellation fee. If the cancellation is within 72 hours of tour departure no refund is available.
What’s included in the tour price?
  • Your fantastic Dirty Feet Tours guide
  • All photography
  • Environmental and historical interpretation from a Denmark local who loves the bush
  • A $2 donation to Bush Heritage Australia
  • Morning tea and/or lunch (depending on the tour booked), sourced from a fabulous local supplier and served in a beach or bush setting. Dirty Feet Tours has also banned single use plastic cups, bottles, spoons etc on all tours.
What do I need to bring?

Please wear weather-appropriate bushwalking/running gear and appropriate enclosed footwear for running or hiking, and bring a light waterproof jacket if rain is forecast as well as a hat/head covering. Although morning tea and/or lunch is provided (depending on which tour is booked), you may wish to carry additional snacks and/or running nutrition appropriate to the distance. Please note that Dirty Feet Tours guides do not carry water for tour participants. You are strongly advised to bring a minimum of 1 litre of water for half day hiking tours, 2 litres of water for full day hiking tours, and a minimum of 500ml up to 1 litre of water for all trail running tours. If you would like to bring your phone or camera for photos that’s awesome! You’ll need to carry it yourself and waterproof it if possible – Dirty Feet Tours guides also carry small ziplock bags for phones in case the weather turns rainy – your device or camera remains your responsibility during the tour.

Where do I meet my guide?
When you book your tour you’ll receive an email with all the details you’ll need and a map of your meeting point. You need to arrange your own transport to the meeting point.
What’s the weather like on the south coast?
Have you ever heard the Crowded House song ‘Four Seasons In One Day’? Well the title gives away what weather here on the Rainbow Coast is capable of! The weather is usually mild but can be rainy, stormy or hot. It’s advised to check the weather forecast for the day and dress accordingly.
Do you do group or private tours?
Absolutely! Please contact Dirty Feet Tours well in advance of your planned trip to discuss the best options available for your group on 0401 578 002 or rosie@dirtyfeettours.com.au
What’s this $2 charity donation all about?
$2 from every booking will be donated to Bush Heritage Australia, an independent organisation leading the way in protecting high conservation value bushland. Bush Heritage own and manage several reserves in the south west of Western Australia, within Australia’s only global biodiversity hotspot. These reserves are helping to rebuild the connections in our landscape vital for healthy ecosystems across the region.
Do tours run on high bushfire danger days or when severe weather is forecast?
Tours will not run if a severe weather warning has been issued, high temperatures or thunderstorms are forecast or the bushfire danger rating for that day is Extreme or Catastrophic. Should this occur, the option to reschedule the tour or receive a refund will be available.
Do you guys have some Terms and Conditions I can take a look at?

Sure do! We’ve uploaded our Terms and Conditions here for your reading pleasure.

happy hikers reporting back!

“Throughout a recent guided bush walk along the Bibbulmun Track, we were inspired by Rosie’s passion for the outdoors and knowledge of South coast environment, plants and animals. Rosie managed our pace and comfort along the 8km day walk, and we learned so much more about our back yard and ‘The Bib’.

We plan to take a leaf from the Dirty Feet Tour book by sharing our experience far and wide, and hope to get Dirty Feet with Rosie again soon!”

Liz Tanner, Project Officer, Torbay Catchment Group, near Albany, Western Australia.

“Wonderful guided walk on the magnificent West Cape Howe Park. Rosie was a hugely informative and enthusiastic quide. We had a great time walking through four different eco-systems between Shelley Beach Lookout and Cosy Corner. She gave us a good overview of the geology, geography, flora and fauna. We had morning tea at one of the Bibbulum huts above Dingo Beach and Rosie supplied tea, coffee, yummy homemade cakes and fresh strawberries and grapes from her backpack! Absolutely loved the morning and look forward to exploring Peaceful Bay to the Treetops with Rosie in the future!” 

Hillary Colero, Oct 2019.

“Rosie has given me a great insight in to what is available in the way of equipment, to make hiking more accessible, and more fun. I found our short course for women, to be very interesting and am encouraged to get out and do it all now! She is very knowledgeable and has followed up on providing us with all of the information given during the course, so that we could just listen, without having to take notes. Thankyou Rosie. It was time well spent.”

Marie Barker, Women’s Introduction to Hiking Course participant, July 2020

 

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Trail running and hiking tours with heart and soul on the Amazing South Coast of Western Australia.

Come get dirty feet with us!

Dirty Feet Tours acknowledges the Noongar Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are all lucky enough to work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We acknowledge and pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging and strive to operate in a culturally sensitive manner which promotes reconciliation.