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 one 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.

 

Honeyeater Hike

September
Sunday
15
A 10 km walk through the Marri and Eucalypt forest of Bedfordale. Some short hilly sections but mostly flat. Read more...
09:00 h
Easy Walk

2 Lakes

September
Thursday
19
An easy, flat 9 km walk around Bibra and North Lakes. Mostly paved pathway but some sandy. Enjoy the mixed bush and lake access via two bird hides. BYO coffee and snack for the end of the walk. As this event may include participants from the Hikewest Seniors hiking program the pace may be slower tha… Read more...
09:00 h
Easy Walk

Mount Mambup Full Circuit

September
Sunday
22
A medium to hard 12 km walk from Bells Rapids Park. Taking a clockwise loop with fine views, there are steep ascents and rocky descents. Elevation gain is around 470 metres. Walking poles are recommended. Stops for morning tea and lunch. Read more...
09:00 h - 16:00 h
Medium/Hard Walk

A Pickering Look

September
Sunday
29
A moderately hard circular walk of about 19 km, following the pretty Kattamordo Heritage Trail and various tracks in Korung National Park to Mt Gungin, Returning in a mixture of bush track and orchard lined roads and tracks to our starting point. Most of the route is undulating though there are thre… Read more...
08:30 h
Hard Walk