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.

John Forrest Eagle View

June
Sunday
11
16km hilly scenic track circuit in John Forrest National Park. Track is gravelly & corroded in places so poles are recommended. Park fees apply Members and Visitors who are proposing to attend this walk are reminded that in accordance with the Club’s COVID-19 vaccination policy they may only…
09:00 h - 16:00 h
Medium Walk

Kings Park

June
Sunday
18
Half day 10Km walk through pleasant bushlands. Mostly on paved tracks with some sandy. Jacobs Ladder climb late in walk. BYO morning tea with optional lunch after walk at Koorak Cafe.  Members and Visitors who are proposing to attend this walk are reminded that in accordance with the Club’s C…
09:00 h
Easy Walk

Lacey Rd to Yanchep

July
Sunday
2
A medium walk of approximately 11.5 km return. Goes up and down the dunes and is quite sandy in places. We will stop for morning tea at the lake & return on the same track. Meet at Whitfords Train Station at 9 am or alternatively at Lacey Rd, Eglington at 9.20am. There is parking for 8-10 …
09:00 h
Medium Walk

Bibbulmun Track and Shelter …

July
Sunday
16
BOWA has been monitoring and maintaining the Mt Dale shelter, campsite and about 10 kilometres of track for many years now and do so to make a small contribution towards WA's world class walking track. Join us for this once a year club event and help us with this task while enjoying a good bushwalk.…
09:00 h
Special Event