What weâre 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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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Riverside Gdns - Eric Singleton Bird Sanctuary, Kuljak I., Baigup Wetlands(13km)The Oarhouse Cafe, Western Australia
A very pleasant morning!
This is a slightly longer variation on our Riverside Gardens walk. A brisk start to the day sees us heading to the Eric Singleton Bird Sanctuary into Ascot making our way down to Kuljak Island and then loop around the Baigup Wetlands and back to the start.
Finish off with my favourite café on the river, The Oarhouse is awesome!
Just about 2.5 hours of walking plus coffee afterwards.
Difficulty: Expect a spirited walking pace of about 5.5 - 6km/h for regular walkers. The tracks are level and paved most of the way with a few compacted dirt paths. The distance and pace will suit regular walkers.
Where?: MeetUp exactly at the pin drop by clicking on the map.
Parking: There is plenty of parking near the meeting point.
Toilets: At the Oarhouse Café
CafÚ: The Oarhouse has a well deserved reputation for its muffins and other gastronomic delights and the coffee is the best in this area. This is a very popular café, we might need to take our own chairs so leave one in your car.
Alltrails map Riverside Gdns., Bird Sanctuary & Kuljak Is., Baigup Wetlands Loop (13km)
Fast Facts
The Nyoongar word 'baigup' means 'rushes'. A total of 96 bird species have been recorded at the site, including bush birds, waterfowl and coastal birds.
Kuljak Island (Black Swan Island) Kuljak means Swan
For 25 years up until the early 1980's the site was a council rubbish tip. It is an artificial island created by dredging two channels as a part of the Ascot Waters development in 1997RSVP - 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. - Lake Galup (Monger) to Herdsman Lake and back (13.4km)what the flip food coffee and juice truck, Wembley
A delightful walk around Lake Galup and Herdsman Lake to activate your busy weekend.
Where
Near What the Flip, Food Coffee and Juice Truck and toilets - Click the pin drop on the map to find the exact starting point.
Parking
There is plenty of parking at Lake Galup car park #1.
Distance & Difficulty
A flat 13.4km course. Although not difficult, the distance is fairly long and and suitable for regular walkers. The terrain is flat concrete with some gravel and uneven paths in parts around Herdsman
Duration
2hrs 30 mins
What to bring
Water, good walking shoes and a hat.
Café
Stay for a cup of coffee and chat at the What the Flip, Food, Coffee and Juice Truck afterwards. This guy makes his own fresh pastries every morning. Yum! There are limited chairs in this area, you might bring a small fold up chair if you're staying for coffee.
Toilets
At the start/finish plus South end of Herdsman Lake.
AllTrails Map Lake Galup to Herdsman Lake and back (13.4km)
(In reverse)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 in the Event*