Bushwalkers of Western Australia

Winter

 

Summer

 

Walking is a year round activity. Bushwalkers of Western Australia Inc (BOWA) based in Perth has a complete annual programme. In Winter (May to October) longer walks of up to 20km in length are undertaken. These require a full day and most of the information about walking presented here applies to these walks. From time to time the Winter programme will include, for variety, a shorter half day walk.  In Summer members maintain fitness by shorter walks around the Perth environs which are completed before midday. On almost every Sunday of the year it is possible to sample the experience of walking with our club. How do I get started?

Winter walks are the mainstay of our walks annual programme. They take place on most Sundays between May and October. The meeting time and location is given in the events calendar. Walks may vary in length from 12 to 20 km or more (shorter for half day walks) depending on the terrain and nature of the course. We walk in all weather. The Bibbulmun track, Monadnocks region, Avon Valley, Toodyay and Serpentine areas are some of the walk locations.

Common meeting points on the walks programme are:

  • Armadale (Railway Station)
  • Midland (Railway Station)
  • Kalamunda
  • Kelmscott
  • Mundaring Hills Visitor Centre

Departure time is precisely as on the programme (usually 9.00 am). For convenience cars are pooled to go from the meeting point to the start of the walk with passengers making a contribution for petrol. The walk leader leads the group along the predetermined route. There may be short breaks for morning and afternoon tea and a break for lunch.

At the walk end the pool vehicles return the group back to the meeting location. The return time varies with the length of the walk
and the length of the drive to and from the meeting point. It is usually between 3.30 pm and 5.00 pm.

If you are interested in joining our club or would like to walk as a visitor go to the How do I get started page.

Beach walk, Mullaloo to Ocea…

March
Sunday
22
Please note the early start for this walk. This walk is rated medium due to the potential need for some wading. A coastal walk of approximatly 4.5 km. Footwear nil if you walk in the water. If you prefer shoes there is fairly firm sand. The part of the beach north of Key West is inaccessible for… Read more...
06:00 h
Medium Walk

Whiteman Park

March
Sunday
29
A walk in Whiteman Park, mostly on flat or undulating land, with some off-track walking. Expect to walk between 8 and 12 km. The length and difficulty of the chosen route will take the weather into account. There is a coffee shop in Whiteman Village, about 1.5km from the train station. Please… Read more...
08:30 h
Medium Walk

BOWA Autumn Camp

April
Monday
20
Our annual BOWA camp will be at Nannup this year. Walks will be scheduled for Tues 21, Wed 22 and Thurs 23. There are a number of walks through the old local timber country and a drive to nearby Balingup provides access to the Bibbulmun track and some delightful bushland. The Nannup hotel and … Read more...
14:00 h
Special Event