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 :  $35 single or $65 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.

 

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