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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- King's Park outer & inner loop (14km)Koorak Kings Park, Western Australia
This is a walk through King's Park with a difference using tracks less traveled. We have selected a route that loops around the outer boarder of the park and then the inner part of the park but as far away from the roads as possible. We are trying to experience a sense of our native bushland away from other walkers and bike riders and yet be close to the city. I have even managed to find one of my famous 'goat tracks'. đ
At this stage the weather looks perfect.
Coffee and relax afterwards for those who can stay.
Where
Carpark near Koorak Café, King's Park. (Click on map for the exact GPS meeting point)
Difficulty
Mainly compacted dirt tracks with a few bitumen paths. No hills of any significance. Expect an easy walk but given the distance you should be walking fit and able to handle 14km at a reasonable pace (5.5 to 6 km/h). We should complete the walk in just under 3 hours.
What to bring
Water, good walking shoes, hat & sunscreen, (umbrella or spray jacket if the rain gods are angry).
Café after the walk
Stay back and share a chat, coffee and bite to eat at the Koorak Café after the walk. They have sparkling water on tap!
Toilets
Near the café and several places along the walk. Just ask....
AllTrails Map
King's Park outer and inner loop using lesser walking tracks (14km)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. - Darlington to Greenmount Lookout, 2 Quarries and Nyaania Creek (14km)1 Owen Rd, Darlington
I now have my new favourite hike. It is best done late winter and early spring as the Nyaania Creek only flows with localised rains. Expect to do this hike in 4 hours.
This track throws a diversity of experiences at you over its 13.6 km length and monstrous 483m elevation gain. It starts in Darlington as it misleads you with a gentle walk along the railway heritage track, then we cross into Greenmount National Park and hike a most stunning bush track which winds its way up a stony crest, a little bush bashing takes us to Mountain Quarry with spectacular views of the city and then more views from Greenmount Lookout. Next we circle back into Mountain Quarry before heading much further south to Nyaania Creek. This is an amazing, unknown creek that only flows for about one month each year after heavy, local rains and presents many cascading waterfalls as it steeply descends over rocky granite outcrops. The track and water crossing is challenging as you will walk a narrow, precipitous edge along the sides of this valley with great views. It will get the heart working hard. We then enter Boya Quarry before making our way up one last hill back to the railway heritage track and a well deserved cup of coffee at The Hive in Darlington.
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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: 14km. Elevation gain 483m and 4 hours of walking time.
Difficulty: A rewarding hike for regular walkers. We will have easy walking for 3km 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. Look at that elevation gain, this is a challenging hike and should not be attempted if you are new to hiking or recovering from injury. đŻ I would recommend walking poles and waterproof hiking shoes.
What to bring: Water, good hiking shoes, hat & sunscreen, possibly wet weather gear and poles.
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. This is a fabulous café, probably the best in this part of the hills.
AllTrails route can be viewed here: Darlington to Greenmount Lookout, 2 Quarries and Nyaania Creek (14km)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.
