What we’re about
We love the outdoors and bushwalking, but it's the company that makes this group what it is.
Our ages range from late 20s to late 50s and beyond. This group is not suitable for young kids, however young people over about 12 who can manage the walks are very welcome.
Walkers should have "a reasonable level of walking fitness, and able to walk a minimum of 15km over variable terrain in a total of 4-5 hours (in the cooler months)".
Bushwalking is a winter activity in this part of Australia. The season runs from about April to October each year. We bushwalk regularly during those cooler months, sometimes overnight, or extended trips.
We limit numbers on walks. Please do not put your name on an Attending or Waiting List if you have no intention of coming. No Shows will be removed from the group.
You can find more information about us here:
Redtail Bushwalkers - information
We enjoy a cold beer and good discussion at the end of a day out, almost as much as being out there in nature.
If you're into the natural world, science, flora, fauna, or just simply enjoying the bush, then this may be the group for you.
Looking forward to meeting you!
* We're named after the Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo, specifically the local subspecies Calyptorhynchus banksii naso.
You can also find us on Facebook.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Windsor Rocks (North)Ye Olde Narrogin Inne, Armadale
The scheduled Two Mountains hike is now cancelled due to this part of the Monadnocks Conservation Area being CLOSED due to prescribed burning.
Instead we'll go the other side of the highway to Windsor Rocks (14.5km, 340m of ascent, rated moderate) ...According to WalkGPS:
"This walk is [also] located in the Monadnocks Conservation Park. The route explores the 5km length of the northern monadnock/s in the Windsor Rocks area, visiting about 8 separated granite outcrops in the area. The walk features excellent views from several of the outcrops to Mount Solus (about 6-7km SW), to Mount Cooke (about 4.5km NE) and to the main Windsor Rocks monadnock (which the Windsor Rocks South Walk route traverses) about 2km east of this walk route. In winter to spring some of the outcrops in this area are especially picturesque with broad coverings of mosses and lichens and small rock pools and rivulets of water on the granite. The forest between the outcrops is mainly open jarrah."***
NUMBERS ARE LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE, YOUR RSVP IS IMPORTANT. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK THAT YOU HAVE A SPOT, using your chosen app or the website. If you're listed as Attending on the day of a hike and fail to turn up, you'll be marked as a No Show, and will be removed from the group. If you find yourself on the Waiting List, hang in there!
RSVPs close at 5.00pm the night before the walk. If you see a place available after that time, you may text (only) the organiser and ask to take it.
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⚑ Getting there
Ye Olde Narrogin Inne is about 45 minutes from the Perth CBD. It's on the corner of the Albany and South Western Highways in Armadale.
The Meetup map pin is spot on. Click on it to get directions.
Meet in the carpark on the Albany Hwy side (east of the pub).⌚ Itinerary
8.00am - meet at the Ye Olde Narrogin Inne
8.15am - convoy to start point at Solus Rd (about 42km/30min south along Albany Hwy)
It's a short drive in on gravel to park.
8.45ish - best foot forward ... we start walking
Lunch - along the way
3.30/4.00ish - back at the cars ...
then back to the Inne for the usual beverage.🗺 Walk map - Bibbulmun Track - Map 1
Available from the WalkGPS (a subscription may be required)⛅ Weather forecast (local) - WillyWeather - Mt Cooke area
If the weather is looking too warm (over 25 degrees forecast in the area), we may cancel and give notice the day before.✔ RSVP
NUMBERS ARE LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE, YOUR RSVP IS IMPORTANT. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK THAT YOU HAVE A SPOT, using your chosen app or the website - please make sure your notifications are switched on!
If you're listed as Attending when RSVPs close and fail to turn up on the day without letting the Organiser know, you'll be marked as a No Show, and may be removed from this group.
RSVPs close at 5.00pm the night before the walk. If you see a place available after that time, you may text (only) the Organiser and ask to take it.
Note: Meetup Plus members will not be given priority on our Waiting Lists. All members will be treated equally when it comes to available places.☎ Contact details
Please leave a contact number with your RSVP, in case there's any late changes. Mike's is 0416 088 024. Please note that reception is not guaranteed in the walk area, and we don't have time to check Comments on the day.$ Donation
To cover the Meetup subscription fees we'd appreciate $10 or more to help out. (It is not a membership fee, nor does it cover insurance or any other liability. Walkers attend at their own risk.)
Cash on the day is fine, or you can use PayID from your banking app to Mike on 0416 088 024. (How to use PayID ... it's not a scam!).☛ More questions? Have a read of this Redtail Bushwalkers - information sheet.
Still have questions? Drop a line in the Comments below ... it's likely someone is thinking the same thing.🔍 Our events are very popular and can quickly fill up. The good news is we're not the only show in town. There's more information about other bushwalking groups and clubs in the information sheet (link above).
Do you know we're on Facebook?
(Make sure you tick the box agreeing to the rules when asking to join) - Bibbulmun Track (Intro) Overnighter - Canning ShelterCaltex Karragullen, Karragullen
*** Now open to all members with some experience ***
(Please read all the event info before registering for this event esp. RSVPs !)
We’ll be hiking approximately 6km (Saturday) to the Canning shelter on the Bibbulmun Track where we’ll camp for the night (NB tents will be required!).
Our cars will be parked at the start point at a designated area, and the next day (Sunday) we’ll return the same way.
(The total hike length is approximately 12km over the 2 days)Itinerary
SATURDAY
10am - Meet at Caltex Karragullen
10:15am - Briefing & transport arrangements
10: 30am Convoy to hike start point (20 mins - 21km)
11am - we start hiking!🥾
Lunch along the way
2/2.30pm Arrive at Canning Shelter for the night
SUNDAY
Breakfast
Hike 6kms back to our cars
12noon (approximately) Return home⛅ Weather forecast (local)
WillyWeather - AshendonPlease note: we have limited places available to 14 participants max. (including the Organisers).
Your RSVP is important!! - if you are unable to attend this event, please contact the Organisers ASAP to enable anyone else on the Waitlist a chance to join us.☎ Contact details
Organisers:
Sonja 0432 051 597
Mike 0416 088 024Equipment
Here's a guide from the Bibbulmun Track Foundation
Overnight walk equipment checklist
We will discuss this in full at the Planning Meeting.
We strongly recommend you bring a tent in case the hut is full.
Food
You will need 1 x lunch, 1 x dinner, 1 x breakfast + Snacks
Another list from the FoundationWater The hut has rainwater tanks. The Foundation recommends that the water be treated before drinking.
$ Donation
Let's not worry about this one. Maybe buy us a drink sometime.More questions?
Have a read of this Redtail Bushwalkers - information sheet.
Still have questions? Drop a line in the Comments below ... it's likely someone else is thinking the same thing! - Geddes RockCaltex Karragullen, Karragullen
This is a loop of about 16km, 80% off-track.
* MEDIUM rated = Good level of walking fitness and experience required
(Please read all the event info before registering for this event esp. RSVPs !)According to WalkGPS:
"This walk features a visit to the remote Geddes Rock monadnock (also known as Mount Geddes; elevation approx. 450m) located 6.5km NE of Mount Cooke (elevation 582m). There are some excellent views from Geddes Rock of Mount Cooke and other high points in the Darling Range including distant Mount Dale (29km to NNW; elevation 546m), and also views of Geddes Rock monadnock itself from other vantage points on granite outcrops to the east. The forest is mainly jarrah with some marri and occasional patches of wandoo. The terrain is mainly gentle. Expect a few short sections of scratchy heath around the outcrops."⚑ Getting there
Meet at Caltex Karragullen, corner of Brookton Hwy and Canning Rd, Karragullen. (The Meetup location map link is spot on.)
Please allow yourself plenty of travel time. It's about 70 minutes from the Perth CBD.⌚ Itinerary
8.00am - meet at the carpark
8.15am - convoy/carpool to the starting point
(See this map for directions Geddes Rock access)
9.00am - best foot forward, we start walking
Lunch - along the way
4ish - back at the carpark, and up the road to the Naked Apple Cider House for a refreshing beverage🗺 Walk map - a map of the area is available from WalkGPS (a subscription may be required)
⛅ Weather forecast (local)
WillyWeather - Flint
We walk even if it's raining. If the weather is looking very bad, we may cancel and give notice the day before.✔ RSVP
NUMBERS ARE LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE, YOUR RSVP IS IMPORTANT. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK THAT YOU HAVE A SPOT, using your chosen app or the website - please make sure your notifications are switched on!
If you're listed as Attending when RSVPs close and fail to turn up on the day without letting the Organiser know, you'll be marked as a No Show, and may be removed from this group.
RSVPs close at 5.00pm the night before the walk. If you see a place available after that time, you may text (only) the Organiser and ask to take it.
Note: Meetup Plus members will not be given priority on our Waiting Lists. All members will be treated equally when it comes to available places.☎ Contact details
Please leave a contact number with your RSVP, in case there's any late changes. Mike's is 0416 088 024. Please note that reception is not guaranteed in the walk area, and we don't have time to check Comments on the day.$ Donation
To cover the Meetup subscription fees we'd appreciate $10 or more to help out. (It is not a membership fee, nor does it cover insurance or any other liability. Walkers attend at their own risk.)
Cash on the day is fine, or you can use PayID from your banking app to Mike on 0416 088 024. (How to use PayID ... it's not a scam!).☛ More questions? Have a read of this Redtail Bushwalkers - information sheet.
Still have questions? Drop a line in the Comments below ... it's likely someone is thinking the same thing.🔍 Our events are very popular and can quickly fill up. The good news is we're not the only show in town. There's more information about other bushwalking groups and clubs in the information sheet (link above).
Do you know we're on Facebook?
(Make sure you tick the box agreeing to the rules when asking to join)
