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.

Southern John Forrest Forest

April
Sunday
27
A pleasant 16 km walk, primarily through the southern tracks of John Forrest National Park, including the relatively new Glen Brook Trail longer loop. All on track save for a short section avoiding a steepish pea gravel descent. Undulating gravel and bush tracks; rough underfoot in parts. Read more...
08:30 h
Medium Walk

Lake Joondalup

May
Sunday
4
17 kms half day easy flat track walk, with option for lunch in park at end. Please morning tea to enjoy by the lake. Read more...
08:30 h
Medium Walk

Wariin brook

May
Sunday
18
A pleasant walk through undulating Wandoo, Jarrah and Casuarina forest takes us past possibly WA's oldest remaining cairn. Its 14Kms in length, 340 mts cumulative elevation and 80% off track. Meet on the ground level of the new multi story Midland railway car park Entrance on Victoria St, 300mts Wes… Read more...
09:00 h
Medium Walk

Jarrahdale Forest

June
Sunday
1
A 14-16 km medium grade walk through open wandoo woodlands. Mostly on-track with the possibility of some off-track sections. Carpool from the meeting place to the start of the walk. Bring morning tea and lunch. Read more...
09:00 h
Medium Walk