About us
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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Bold Park Tuesday Evening Walk (Internal Trails)
Bold Park, Tuart Car Park, Perry Lakes Drive, City Beach, AUJoin 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.
We will meet in the Tuart Car Park and depart at 5.15Pm on the dot, or earlier, if all registered members are there.
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.4 attendees
The 3 Parks Walk - Kalamunda NP, Beelu NP & Gooseberry Hill NP (15km)
Car Park, 53 Railway Road, Kalamunda, AUThe forecast is for a mild, cloudy day with temperatures from 10 - 14°C. Overnight rains means the tracks may still be wet.
Join us and take the road less travelled. We will walk some amazing tracks in the Kalamunda NP, the western section of Beelu NP and end out in Gooseberry Hill National Park.
We park in the car park opposite Kalamunda History Village and walk to the Bibbulmun Track terminus then into Jorgensen Park through the eucalyptus forest down to Piesse Brook Valley until we reach Rocky Pool and into a lovely section of the extreme north western corner of Beelu NP and the Helena Valley along the Helena River past the Pipehead Dam. We then walk through the picturesque Stratham Quarry and its ruins to see the beautiful views over the planes of Perth along the ZigZag railway track and Kalamunda Heritage Trail with even more panoramic views of the metropolitan area. Finally we return to Kalamunda Village and have a coffee, bite to eat and a chat at the Elevated Grounds Café.
Where: In the large car park on the other side of the road from the Kalamunda History Village.
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 first part near the Bibbulmun has a few steep downhills on sharp rocky tracks. It isn’t quite mountain goat country but it will certainly be interesting. The other half has the Zig Zag and Heritage Track which is flat enough for an old steam locomotive to travel.
What to bring: 1.5L water, good hiking shoes, hat, fly repellant and sunscreen (poles if you want)
Toilets: At the Stratham Quarry and the café.
Café after the walk: Elevated Grounds is a delightful restaurant that has good coffee and a nice breakfast/lunch
All trails maps: Check out our intended route on this link. The 3 Parks Walk - Kalamunda NP, Beelu NP & Gooseberry Hill NP (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.16 attendees
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