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.

Langford Park

September
Sunday
6
A medium grade walk of 12 to 14 km, mostly in pine forest and mostly on track. There may be one or two short off-track sections. Bring water, morning tea and lunch. Read more...
09:00 h
Medium Walk

North and South Ledge

September
Sunday
13
A 16 km Medium/Hard walk mostly on track with good views across Helena Valley and C Y O'Connor dam. Sections of the Bibbulmun Track and Munda Biddi Trail are used and good lookouts provide many pleasant stopping places. Cumulative elevation is 450m and we will take a short detour to Hewett's Hi… Read more...
09:00 h
Medium/Hard Walk

John Forrest Eagle View

September
Sunday
20
A scenic 16 km hike in John Forrest National Park. This walk features some steep hills, valley views, seasonal waterfalls and great views of the Swan Coastal Plain. The track is gravelly and corroded in places so poles are recommended. Note that national park fees apply. Bring morning tea, lunc… Read more...
08:30 h
Hard Walk

Mount Mambup

September
Sunday
27
A medium to hard 12 km walk upriver from Bells Rapids offering fine views, steep ascents and gravelly descents. Elevation gain is approximately 470m and poles are recommended. Bring morning tea and lunch. Read more...
09:00 h
Medium/Hard Walk