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.

Darlington to Mahogany Creek

July
Sunday
26
An easy 14 km walk along the Railway Reserves Heritage Trail from Darlington to Mahogany Creek and return. We will carpool from Midland to the start of the walk at Darlington post office. This is a pleasant walk with no hills. We will stop for an early lunch at Mahogany Creek, and afternoon te… Read more...
08:30 h
Midland
Easy Walk

Helena Campsite

August
Sunday
2
Visit two Bibbulmun Track shelters in one day on this scenic section of the Bibbulmun Track. A 22 km return walk from the Hills Discovery Centre to Helena Campsite and return, all on the Bibbulmun Track. Varied landscapes with a few steep hills and great views. Lunch at the shelter. Read more...
08:30 h
The Perth Hills Discovery Centre
Medium/Hard Walk

Rob's Walk - TBA

August
Sunday
9
Medium Walk

Mount Cooke

August
Sunday
16
An all day 14 km walk in the Monadnocks Conservation Park ascending on the Bibbulmun Track to the highest peak in the Darling Scarp. Approximately 300 m elevation gain. Bring morning tea and lunch. Note that we will be carpooling to the Mount Cooke car park and will start the walk from there (not … Read more...
09:00 h
The Narrogin Inn
Medium/Hard Walk