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 (1)
See all- Two Mountain Scramble and some RocksYe Olde Narrogin Inne, Armadale
Okey dokey, let's try this one again ...
Be prepared for about 13km, a few hills, and places you won't see if you stick to the track. We will visit Monadnocks and Alyi-wa Miya campsites, cross the Bibbulmun once or twice, check out rocky outcrops, and find a cave or two. Taking in Mounts Cuthbert and Randall, adding in a ridge line known informally as North Rocks.
About half of it is off-track, and you will need a reasonable level of fitness.Photos of our adventures in the area:
August 2014
April 2016***
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 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
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 Herold Rd (western turn-off is 33km 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 Bibbulmun Track Foundation⛅ 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.☎ 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
How much? Whatever you think our outings are worth.
The Meetup subscription is quite expensive, and any donation towards the website fees will be very much appreciated. (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).
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