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.

Kings Park Perimeter Loop

January
Sunday
19
A circular walk of about 8km around the perimeter of beautiful Kings Park. Great views over the city. There will be an opportunity to socialise over coffee at the end of the walk. 160 metres of elevation gain makes this a medium grade walk. Read more...
07:30 h
Medium Walk

Movie Night - A Complete Unk…

January
Wednesday
22
Join your BOWA friends for a movie under the stars at the Moonlight Cinema in beautiful Kings Park. The film follows the life and career of musician Bob Dylan from January 1961, when he moves from Minnesota to New York City, to his 1965 concert at the Newport Folk Festival, resulting in controver… Read more...
18:30 h
Movie Night

Restaurant Evening - Karalee…

February
Tuesday
18
Join your BOWA friends for a sociable restaurant night at the Karalee Tavern in Como. The venue has free parking, good access from the freeway and Canning Highway, and good views over the Swan River. The menu is varied, and payment is when ordering, so no bill-splitting is necessary. RSVP to N… Read more...
19:00 h
Restaurant Night

Annual General Meeting

March
Sunday
9
17:00 h
Special Event