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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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See all- Darlington to Greenmount National Park Lookout via Mountain Quarry (9km)1 Owen Rd, Darlington
People who venture up the Great Eastern Highway are well aware of the John Forrest National Park on the left and yet they miss this national park hiding in full sight on the opposite side of the road. Greenmount National Park is rarely explored by other walking groups. It offers some lovely bush as well as spectacular views of Perth from its elevated lookout.
Temperatures during this walk are expected to be cooler, between 19°-23°C.
We leave Darlington heading west along the Railway Reserves Heritage Trail. A quick look at Mountain Quarry before we trek around its upper rim and head north to the highest point in Greenmount National Park. We then walk around the northern perimeter of the park and up to the lookout to enjoy spectacular views of the Perth planes. Downhill again as we head back along the Heritage Trail and return to Darlington for a well deserved coffee at The Hive.
Where
Darlington Oval, Owen Rd, Darlington (Click on map for exact meeting point)
Parking
Plenty of parking at the oval near the pin drop
Distance
9.18km. Elevation gain 331m and just under 2:45 hours of walking time.
Difficulty
A rewarding hike for regular walkers. We will have easy walking for 4km along the flat dirt terrain of the old railway heritage trail with a brisk walking pace of 6km/h. In Greenmont NP expect 2 decent hills to climb, loose sharp rocky tracks, some are narrow and overgrown. I would recommend walking poles.
What to bring
Water, good walking shoes, hat & sunscreen (poles and long pants or possibly gaiters if you have them due to the low scratchy bush.)
Toilets
At the start/end at the Darlington Oval as well as at Mountain Quarry.
Café after the walk
We will share a chat, coffee and bite to eat at The Hive, Darlington. This is a fabulous café, probably the best in this part of the hills.
AllTracks route can be viewed here: Darlington to Greenmount NP (9km)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. - WMA - Introductory Walk (East Perth - 7kms)The Partisan, Perth
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/Causeway 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 80 mins.
What to bring: Water, yourself and a good sense of humour
Toilets: At the Partisan or Toast cafe afterwards.
About the Walk
Matagarup Bridge
Optus Stadium
Windan Bridge
Causeway bridge
Heiresson islandRSVP - 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.
