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?

Our club has about 60 members. Anyone aged 18 or over is welcome. At present the membership ranges from early middle age upwards. 

We welcome visitors who wish to sample the experience of bushwalking. Walking as a visitor is the starting point for prospective members. Important: To minimise risk of COVID19 spread it is club policy that all event participants comply with current government COVID19 recommendations and directives .  (How do I get started?).

Joining our club

To become a full member of Bushwalkers of Western Australia  a prospective member must complete 3 club walks as a visitor in the one calendar year. The walk leader will sign a combined walks record and application form at the end of each walk. This form has entries for all 3 walks. The $5 non-members fee charged on walks becomes the joining fee ($15) at completion of the probationary walks.

 

Annual Fees are :  $25 single or $45 double for a calendar year.

Fees are used for these expenses:

  • Public liability and personal accident insurance policy for our club.
  • Recurring costs of our web site.
  • Maps which any member may use for walks planning.
  • Membership of associate organisations such as Hike West (The peak body for bushwalking and hiking in WA).
  • AGM and Christmas party expenses.

 

Paruna Wildlife Sanctuary - …

August
Sunday
17
This very special walk is on the Numbat Trail in Paruna Wildlife Sanctuary near Gidgegannup. The trail is a beautiful scenic 12 km loop walk with steep stepped paths and an elevation gain of 495 m. Due to the terrain this is a full day walk and classified as hard. Walking poles are recommended for t… Read more...
08:30 h
Hard Walk

Restaurant Night

August
Wednesday
27
An evening at the Italian restaurant L'Antica Trattoria, 60 Walcott Street, Mount Lawley (near corner of Beaufort Street and Walcott Street). There is a public carpark accessible from Beaufort St or Beaucott Lane. Please contact Mary by Fri 22 August (or before) on 0419945276 to ensure your seat. … Read more...
19:00 h
Restaurant Night

Kings Park

September
Wednesday
10
A half day easy 10km walk in Kings Park, mostly on sandy paths to view the wildflowers. Coffee stop en route, BYO preferred. Read more...
09:00 h
Easy Walk