Bushwalkers of Western Australia Inc

Bushwalking is Inspiring

If you are reasonably fit bushwalking is a great way to enjoy the outdoors.

Bushwalking is Challenging

There is more to bushwalking than you may think.

Bushwalking brings you close to Nature

Perth has excellent walking in the Hills area.

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?

Bushwalkers of Western Australia Inc (BOWA) is a small informal bushwalking club. We promote and facilitate bushwalking mostly on weekends in the wild areas around Perth. Less frequent outings are held in the more distant reaches of Western Australia such as the Stirling Ranges and Dwellingup.

The activity of the club is walking in the winter months. The walks are mostly full day with occasional half day walks. Walks are held on almost every Sunday between May and October and range in length from 12 to 20 km for full day, shorter for half day. We usually begin at 9:00 am from one of the designated meeting points and aim to be back by 4:00 pm. The walk leader chooses the places to stop for morning tea and lunch.

You are welcome to join us as a visitor to sample the experience of bushwalking.

Lake Monger and Herdsman Lak…

October Sunday 11	A pleasant walk around Herdsman Lake and Galup (formerly Lake Monger). This walk is rated medium due to the distance (about 15 km), however the route is flat with easy walking. There will be opportunities to view the birdlife on and around the lakes. There will be a stop for morning tea. Bring l… Read more...
09:00 h	Egina Street Car Park Medium Walk

Spring Camp, Dwellingup

October Monday 19	A two night spring camp at Dwellingup with walks organised for Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st October. Please book your own accommodation in or near Dwellingup. We will have a group dinner on the first evening. Please let Janet know as soon as possible if you wish to attend the camp. Read more...
17:00 h	Dwellingup Chalet and Caravan Park Special Event

King Jarrah Walk Trail

October Tuesday 20	For participants in the BOWA Spring camp at Dwellingup. This 18 km Medium/Hard walk was named after WA’s oldest and biggest Jarrah Tree which is located within Lane Poole Reserve. The trail starts out along a single track with a fairly steep incline followed by smaller dips and climbs surrounded b… Read more...
09:00 h	Dwellingup Chalet and Caravan Park Medium/Hard Walk

Dwellingup to Nanga Road

October Wednesday 21	For participants in the BOWA Spring camp at Dwellingup. A 12 km half day medium grade walk on the Bibbulmun Track from Dwellingup to Nanga Road and return. Read more...
09:00 h	Dwellingup Chalet and Caravan Park Medium Walk