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 (2)
See all- Mt Cooke loopYe Olde Narrogin Inne, Armadale
Enjoy the view from the highest hikeable peak of the Darling Range - Mt Cooke at 582m above mean sea level! Picking up the Bibbulmun Track, for an 11km loop.
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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 may be removed from the 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.
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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 (turn-off is 42km south along Albany Hwy)
The drive in is a little bumpy but drivable in a regular car.
Here's a map from the meeting point to the walk: Mt Cooke access
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 Bibbulmun Track Foundation⛅ Weather forecast (local)
Willyweather - Mt Cooke
If the weather is looking too warm (over 25 degrees forecast in the area), we may cancel and give notice the day before.☎ Contact details
Please leave a contact number with your RSVP, in case there's any late changes. Alan's is 0413 697 648. 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 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) - Piesse BrookCarpark, Kalamunda
Time for an on-track hike!
This is a loop of about 12km, all on-track, and with about 580m of cumulative uphill walking. It's rated as Medium, that is a reasonable level of walking fitness and experience is required.
According to WalkGPS:
"Piesse Brook flows northward within Kalamunda and Beelu National Parks and meets the Helena River upstream of the Pumpback Dam in the north. The Parks provide for some excellent bushwalking close to Perth, with many views from the enclosing rugged valley slopes which are partly covered with open woodlands of jarrah, marri, wandoo and butter gum, interrupted by numerous granite outcrops and some large areas of open heathlands. The heathlands offer superb wildflower displays in spring. The route passes small waterfalls on Piesse Brook at Rocky Pool and on a side stream. Some of the tracks are quite steep and are shared with mountain bikers, but should not be any problem for the reasonably fit and careful."***
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 may be removed from the group.
RSVPs close at 5.00pm two nights 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
Meet at the northern end of Spring Rd (cul de sac), Kalamunda. (The Meetup location map link is spot on.)
Please allow yourself plenty of travel time. It's about 40 minutes from the Perth CBD.⌚ Itinerary
8.00am - meet at the carpark
8.15am - intro briefing and best foot forward, we start walking
Lunch - along the way
4ish - back at the carpark, and up the road to the Kalamunda Hotel for a refreshing beverage🗺 Walk map - a map of the area is available from WalkGPS (a subscription may be required)
⛅ Weather forecast (local)
WillyWeather - Kalamunda
We walk even if it's raining. If the weather is looking very bad, we may cancel and give notice the day before.☎ 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 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)
