Walking Mates Australia

Introduction to WMA

We'll continue hosting a series of introductory walks aimed at WMA members who are returning to walking, building up distance/fitness, on a recovery plan following injury and/or want to walk and learn more about the WMA team and hosts. It's probably an ideal opportunity to see if the group is for you before launching into our 10k+ City Park walks and/or Bush walks as we near the Perth hiking season.

Walks will start from the Partisan Cafe in Claisebrook Cove, East Perth. We'll take in the Cove, Matagarup Bridge, the outside of Optus Stadium, Windan Bridge, Heiresson Island/Boorloo Bridge before returning to the Partisan for an optional coffee and catch-up.

Meet: Partisan Cafe, Claisbrook Cove, EAST PERTH (Click on map for the exact meeting point)

Parking: There is plenty of free parking on Wittenoom St and paid parking on Royal Street

Distance: 7 km. However, there is the ability to do a shorter walk.

Difficulty: Flat terrain & mainly bitumen paths. Expect an easy walk but at a reasonable pace (5km/h) We should complete the walk in under 90 mins.

What to bring: Water, yourself and a good sense of humour

Toilets: At the Partisan or Toast cafe afterwards and along the way.

About the Walk
Matagarup Bridge
Optus Stadium
Windan Bridge
Causeway bridge
Heiresson island

RSVP - no shows & late arrivals: If you are on the "Going" list and can't make it on the day please RSVP "Not Going" at the earliest convenience as a courtesy so to allow others to join who might be on the "Waitlist".
We aim to set-off for each walk at the advertised time and as a general rule, we set off on-time for each walk.

IMPORTANT
By confirming your attendance attendees agree to "WAIVE, DISCHARGE CLAIMS, AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY" the organisers, co-organisers, event organisers, volunteers and members of the Walking Mates Australia Meetup Group from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from Injuries and Damages, even if caused by negligence, in any way connected with Walking Mates Australia.
Attendees further agree to HOLD HARMLESS the organisers, co-organisers, event organisers, volunteers and members of Walking Mates Australia Meetup Group from any claims, damages, injuries or losses caused by their own negligence while a participant on the Event.

A delightful walk around Galup and Herdsman Lake to activate your busy weekend. The weather will be a cool, sunny 21°C at the start and rise to 26°C when we sit down under the shade for a coffee and chat after the walk.
Where
Near What the Flip, Food Coffee and Juice Truck and toilets - Click the pin drop on the map to find the exact starting point.
Parking
There is plenty of parking at Galup car park #1.
Distance & Difficulty
A flat 13.4km easy course. Although not difficult, the distance is fairly long and and suitable for regular walkers. The terrain is flat bitumen with some gravel and uneven paths in parts around Herdsman
Duration
2hrs 30mins plus coffee afterwards
What to bring
Water, good walking shoes and hat.
Café
Stay for a cup of coffee and chat at the What the Flip, Food, Coffee and Juice Truck afterwards. This guy makes his own fresh pastries every morning. Yum! There are limited chairs in this area, you might bring a small fold up chair if you're staying for coffee.
Toilets
At the start/finish plus South end of Herdsman Lake & Galup.
AllTrails Map Galup to Herdsman Lake and back (13.4km)
(In reverse)

RSVP
No shows & late arrivals: If you are on the "Going" list and can't make it on the day please RSVP "Not Going" at the earliest convenience as a courtesy so to allow others to join who might be on the "Waitlist".
We aim to set-off for each walk at the advertised time and as a general rule, we set off on-time for each walk.
Important
By confirming your attendance attendees agree to "WAIVE, DISCHARGE CLAIMS, AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY" the organisers, co-organisers, event organisers, volunteers and members of the Walking Mates Australia Meetup Group from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from Injuries and Damages, even if caused by negligence, in any way connected with Walking Mates Australia.
Attendees further agree to HOLD HARMLESS the organisers, co-organisers, event organisers, volunteers and members of Walking Mates Australia Meetup Group from any claims, damages, injuries or losses caused by their own negligence while a participant in the Event*

The Summer Sunday Sunset Series (SSSS) is starting again. WMA will run this event every Sunday night from November to March. It starts with a 7km walk that finishes near Sunset with a picnic or food van in over 8 various locations around Perth.

Enjoy the Dinner @ Dusk food vans - arranged especially for Walking Mates!! 😎😎😎
We are going to walk along the river from Point Walter towards Fremantle and then return to have a picnic in the park at sunset 7:17pm).
Starting off at 5:30pm we head along the river around Point Walter looking down to Jenalup Beach as we move towards the Bicton Baths and then past the East Fremantle Yacht Club. We do an about turn before we hit Riverside Dr.
What to bring:
Great news the Dinner at Dusk food trucks are at Point Walter - No preparation!! An amazing food truck selection with wonderful live music to create an ambience you will love. Otherwise BYO picnic, cold drinks, a thermos of hot coffee, a chair/picnic rug, mosquito repellent and a jumper. There are a couple of BBQs nearby.
Where to find us: MeetUp point near the sculpture on the hill. Click on the map’s pin drop for the exact starting point.
Parking: There are two decent car parking areas a very short walk from the starting point.
Distance: Approx. 7+km
Difficulty: Mainly bitumen and dirt paths. Expect an easy walk but at a reasonable pace (5 to 6 km/h). We should complete the walk in under an hour and 30 minutes.
Toilets: At the carpark east of the meeting point and the 3.4 & 5.3km point.
Alltrail Map: Pt. Walter to East Fremantle and back (7km)

RSVP - no shows & late arrivals: If you are on the "Going" list and can't make it on the day please RSVP "Not Going" at the earliest convenience as a courtesy so to allow others to join who might be on the "Waitlist".
We aim to set-off for each walk at the advertised time and as a general rule, we set off on-time for each walk.
IMPORTANT: By confirming your attendance attendees agree to "WAIVE, DISCHARGE CLAIMS, AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY" the organisers, co-organisers, event organisers, volunteers and members of the Walking Mates Australia Meetup Groupfrom any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from Injuries and Damages, even if caused by negligence, in any way connected with Walking Mates Australia.
Attendees further agree to HOLD HARMLESS the organisers, co-organisers, event organisers, volunteers and members of Walking Mates Australia Meetup Group from any claims, damages, injuries or losses caused by their own negligence while a participant on the Event.