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Walking Mates Australia is a forward walking and forward thinking social group. Ultimately organised to promote positive health/well being and inclusion within our communities.
Our Vision....To walk and connect across Australia.
Our Values....Mateship - Diversity - Inclusion - Positive health & Well being
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- The 3 Parks Walk - Gooseberry Hill NP, Beelu NP, Kalamunda NP (15km)Gooseberry Hill Village Centre, Gooseberry Hill
Join us and take the road less travelled. We will walk some amazing tracks in the Gooseberry Hill National Park, the western section of Beelu NP and end out in Kalamunda NP. You will see some beautiful views over the planes of Perth along the ZigZag and then a lovely section of the Helena Valley into Jorgensen Park through the eucalyptus forest.
We meet up at Embers Restaurant in Gooseberry Hill and head north along the Kalamunda Heritage Trail, a very stunning track and the start to the ZigZag railway track with its panoramic views of the metropolitan area. We then walk through the picturesque Stratham Quarry and its ruins to the extreme north western corner of the Beelu NP along the Helena River, past the Pipehead Dam and up Piesse Brook valley until we reach Rocky Pool. Entering Jorgensen Park we meet up with the Bibbulmun Track and walk to the it's terminus. Finally back on the flat Kalamunda Heritage Trail we return to Embers/Pères Bakery for a well deserved coffee, bite to eat and a chat.
Where: Across the road from Embers (See map for meeting point)
Parking: Embers has a small carpark but there is ample parking on the other side of the road where we will be meeting.
Distance: 15km, 404m elevation gain and 3.5 - 4hrs walking
Difficulty: This is a walk for regular walkers with a good level of fitness it will challenge you. The Heritage Track is flat enough for an old steam locomotive to travel. The other half isn’t quite mountain goat country but it will certainly be interesting. The final part near the Bibbulmun has a few steep downhills followed by steep uphills on sharp rocky tracks. Medium difficulty and a reasonable pace when we are back on the easy heritage trail and roads.
What to bring: The forecast is for a mild, sunny day with temperatures from 13 - 19°C. Water, good hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen and possibly wet weather gear (poles if you want)
Toilets: Toilets at Jorgensen Park (12.2km), Kalamunda Library (13km) and Embers.
Café after the walk: Embers is a delightful restaurant that has good coffee and a nice breakfast/lunch but there is also the Père's Bakery Patisserie next door which also makes a good coffee and has delicious pastries. Embers doesn’t mind if we order from either and sit at their tables which makes it easy for larger groups.
All trails maps: Check out our intended route on this link. 3 National Parks loop. ZigZag, Helena Valley, Rocky Pool, Jogensen Pk, Bibbulmun Track (15km)Fun Facts:
- The Kalamunda Heritage Trail is part of the old railway line that serviced the timber industry and also took the city folk up to the cooler hills for recreation and picnics during the hot Perth summers.
- The ZigZag was where the steam locomotives shuttled forward and backward up the steep gradient of the escarpment.
- The Pipehead Dam catches the water from Helena Valley and pumps it back up to Mundaring Weir.
- Jorgensen Park was a golf course in the bush. You can still see the dirt fairways with their bitumen teeing grounds.
- Stratham Quarry 1894, rocks crushed for road metal. Stratham Quarry video.
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 as 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. - Bold Park Tuesday Evening Walk (Internal Trails)Bold Park, City Beach
Join us for a workout along the internal bush trails of the beautiful Bold Park near City Beach. Expect a brisk hike, with an average speed of around 6kph, on undulating bush tracks with a few significant hills thrown in for fun.
At about 6km in length, this one hour workout is a great way to finish the day.
These hikes are intended for fit, regular walkers who are looking for more of a workout in nature as opposed to a gentle evening stroll.
So you don't get lost. Here is the map. 😁
Bold Park Internal Trails on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-16bda72-9?p=-1&sh=n89xcs&utm_medium=map_share&utm_source=alltrails_viralityEMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER
0412 987 698 (Paul)****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.****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.
