Name: Helena and Hancock Brooks (changed from Geddes Rock)
Start: 2025-09-28T08:00:00+08:00
End: 2025-09-28T17:00:00+08:00
Location: Chidlow Tavern

Geddes Rock area has been subject to a controlled burn, and about half the walk route will have been affected.
We'll go to Hancock and Helena Brooks instead.

This is a loop of about 16km, about 63% off-track and 450m of cumulative ascent. Rated as MODERATE.
**(Please read all the event info before registering for this event esp. RSVPs !)**

According to [WalkGPS](https://www.walkgps.com.au/walk/hancock-brook-helena-brook-walk/):
*"Hancock and Helena Brooks are delightful to visit after good winter rainfall. When they are flowing a number of small waterfalls and cascades occur along the largely rocky stream courses."*

**⚑ Getting there**
Meet at the carpark opposite the Chidlow Tavern.
(The Meetup location map link is spot on.)
Please allow yourself plenty of travel time. It's about an hour from the Perth CBD.

**⌚ Itinerary**
8.00am - meet at the carpark
8.15am - convoy/carpool to the starting point
9.00am - best foot forward, we start walking
Lunch - along the way
4ish - back at the carpark, and across the road for a refreshing beverage

**🗺 Walk map** \- a map of the area is available from [WalkGPS](https://www.walkgps.com.au/walk/hancock-brook-helena-brook-walk/) (a subscription may be required)

**⛅ Weather forecast (local)**
[WillyWeather - Gorrie](https://www.willyweather.com.au/wa/perth/gorrie.html)
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. [(](https://payid.com.au/how-it-works/)[How to use PayID](https://www.auspayplus.com.au/brands/payid) ... it's not a scam!).

**☛ More questions?** Have a read of this [Redtail Bushwalkers - information](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sQ9sGXtJPtPwjh1Vzx6z6__7L2Gj1slAL-hn4sPY9Ss/edit?usp=sharing) 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](https://www.facebook.com/groups/175078449774132/)?
*(Make sure you tick the box agreeing to the rules when asking to join)*

Mike

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