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.

 

Christmas In July

July
Sunday
28
Join Janet on her favourite walk through the Wandoo forest off Brookton Highway. Starting from Christmas Tree Well, Janet's compass skills will guide us for approximately 13 km through the undulating open bushland. A side trip will lead us to some interesting boulders for our lunch stop. The wal… Read more...
09:00 h
Medium Walk

Restaurant Night at the Maha…

July
Wednesday
31
Farewell July with a night out at Nedlands' famous Indian palace - The Maharaja. Lovely classic Indian food in our own area with soft furnishings making for comfortable conversation. PLEASE advise your attendance by Mon 29 July. Have a look at the Menu to help your decision on the night. https://ww… Read more...
18:30 h
Restaurant Night

Ferndale Wetlands

August
Thursday
1
Join us for a pleasant walk of 8-9 Kms near the Canning River amongst this diverse bushland. The trail meets or crosses the river at a number of points and is mostly paved with no hills. Please ensure you have sturdy footwear and at least a litre of drinking water. Stay for a coffee at the Canning … Read more...
09:00 h
Midweek Walk

Gooseberry Hill to Pipehead …

August
Sunday
4
A 15 km Medium/Hard circular walk with some moderate hills and great views. From Kalamunda we walk to Gooseberry Hill, then on to Helena Valley and along the valley to Pipehead Dam, then to Rocky Pool and returning to Kalamunda via the Bibbulmun Track. Bring lunch and morning tea. Elevation ga… Read more...
09:00 h
Medium/Hard Walk