What we’re about
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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Featured event
Cape to Cape (2 Sections) & Social Outings Tue 4 - Thu 6 Nov (or longer)
Weather Permitting
Hello Adventurers 👣🙂
Are you a regular hiker with a good fitness level, keen to walk a couple of sections of the Cape to Cape Track and available? If so, then please, come and join me.
Accommodation
For you to organise.
Some of us will be staying at the Prevelly Caravan Park (basic, clean and convenient location) - Cabin, Camping, Caravaning.
Car Shuffling
To be organised early morning on the days we hike (Sat & Sun).
Day 1
If you arrive early, we could consider meeting at The White Elephant Café (shuts at 3pm) then enjoy a walk along the beach, maybe a swim before and/or after.
From 5.30pm: Meet in the camp kitchen for nibbles and drinks followed by a BBQ.
C2C Difficulty: Terrain will include sandy beach, escarpment trails, bush trails and river side trails.
Day 2
Prevelly C’van to Conto Campground (approx 18kms).
Dinner at The Common in Prevelly? or in Margaret River?
Day 3
Smiths Beach to Moses Rock South, includes Quininup Falls (approx 17kms).
Starting time
I would suggest 7am, maybe 7.30am.
Don't forget we have to allow time for car shuffling.
Social Outings
We can chat about it and decide when in Prevelly ... chocolate factory, wineries, breweries; so many options.
NB: When you hit the Attend button you will automatically go on the waitlist, until you confirm you've organised accommodation (then moved to the Going List). Please send me a message. Thanks.
Any queries, please free to contact me directly.
Cheers, Pascale
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.****
Upcoming events
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Picnic at Churchman's Brook - via Westero's & Echidna Walk (12km loop)
Churchman's Brook, 284 Churchman Brook Rd, Bedfordale, AUThis was a heap of fun last time, let's do it again!!!!! Not for the faint hearted.......
Join us for a picnic after we complete this picturesque walk through the Churchman's Brook valley amongst the substantial eucalyptus forest.
Located in the beautiful hills of Rolleystone we set off from the picnic area, cross the dam and up a steep climb along Westoe's. We reach the top of the valley and walk the crest for a while before we descend a steep and windy track to where the brook converges with the Canning River. By now we are on the Echidna Walk and we slowly make our way up the other side of the valley. A very steep dirt road takes us back to the picnic area.
At the right time of the year the creek is flowing and the wildflowers are in full bloom.
We will be walking in mild temperatures from 17°C to 23°C with hopefully sunny, blue skies. Rain is not expected during our walk.
Where: MeetUp at the Churchman's Brook Dam carpark. Click on the map and your GPS will take you to the exact starting point.
Parking: Parking at the MeetUp point.
Difficulty: 12km and 443m elevation gain. This is a fairly challenging walk up through the valley. This walk should only be attempted by regular hikers, if you are new to hiking or recovering from injury you should not attempt this one. The path can be muddy after rain.
Toilets: 3 at the dam.
What to bring: Hat, 1.5L water and wet weather gear just in case. Poles and proper hiking shoes are recommended.
Picnic after the walk: Prepare a tasty morsel for your picnic the night before. There are BBQs to toast that wonderful sandwich. A hot beverage or nice cold drinks later.
All trails maps: Churchman's Brook loop via Westero's & Echidna (12km)
Fun Facts:- Churchman Brook was named after local pioneer, Captain Charles Blisset Churchman who was granted 5559 acres in the upper Canning area in 1830.
- Remains of an old disused airstrip was built in the early 1960s and used for aerial top dressing and seeding of the surrounding hill slopes.
- The rock wall is a popular climbing site. Folklore has it that the district’s famous bush ranger, Moondyne Joe, camped here in a cave.
- Churchman Brook Dam was completed in 1928. Construction of the Dam was a great engineering feat for its time. At its widest, the base of the dam wall is 140 metres in length and rises 26 metres above its foundation.
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.10 attendees
WMA - Introductory Walk (East Perth - 7kms)
The Partisan, 60 Royal St, Perth, WA, AUIntroduction 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/Boorloo Bridge 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 90 mins.
What to bring: Water, yourself and a good sense of humour
Toilets: At the Partisan or Toast cafe afterwards and along the way.
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.20 attendees
John Forrest NP via NP Falls, Jane Brook, Eagle View, Wildflower tracks (15km)
Cnr Morrison and Pechey Rd, Swan View, WA, AUA fantastic walk to kick off your weekend @ John Forrest National Park!
This hike starts at the Swan View historic station and traverses the National Park Falls track, Jane Brook track, Eagle View track, Noolbenger track, Wildflower track & Christmas Tree Ck track displaying the diversity of John Forrest NP. Expect to see the Heritage train line track, railway tunnel, Jane Brook, JFNP tavern ruins, Eagle View Lookout and 2 waterfalls.
With luck there might be water cascading over the falls, wildflowers to see in spring, beautiful forest, plentiful bird, kangaroos and other fauna to see.Difficulty: At 15 km and elevation gain of 401m this hike has a lot of variations from the relatively flat heritage trails to a few decent hills and of course the lookout. We experience a long fairly easy uphill followed by a shorter downhill section. A good walking pace of just over 5 km/h for almost 4 hours. If you’re not a regular walker this is not the walk for you.
Where: Meet in the lower car park. Click on the map and find the exact starting point.
Toilets & water: At the old JF tavern (4.1km).
AllTrails Route: John Forrest NP loop via NP Falls, Jane Brook, Eagle View, Wildflower tracks (15km)
What to take: 1.5L water, hat, torch, good hiking shoes, poles would be nice and spray jacket/umbrella if its wet
Lunch & Coffee afterwards: Stay for a chat, bite to eat and a coffee at the Pa's Patisserie, after 4 hours of walking you deserve it! They have wonderful pastries.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.23 attendees
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