Welcome to The Western Australian Family Bushwalking Club Inc

The West Australian Family Bushwalking Club provides family activities that encourage appreciation and enjoyment of the outdoor. Activities are organised by member-families/volunteers. They vary from easy day-walk to multi-nights hike, canoeing down the Blackwood River, mountain biking, and camping during the school holidays. Join us and realise the benefits of being a member of the Club. Our activities are suitable for all ages. Note: Click on event's tab in the menu bar to see all of our upcoming events. 
 

 

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Wildflower walk
Sep
05
Wildflower walk
John Forrest National Park
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The 4.5km Wildflower Walk Trail is located in John Forrest NP. This class 3 trail is popular when the wildflowers are blooming, typically between August and November. Expect some short steep sections and slippery surfaces.   We will meet at the big map sign near the main car park where ranger station is. Please bring weather protection, good walking shoes and plenty of water.    please note- if you do not have a national park pass , there is an entry fee per car.  For further information contact Peta Wells 0414333795
Augusta Camp (Members only)
Sep
26
Augusta Camp (Members only)
Molloy Hideaway Holiday Park
26-09-2026 2:00 PM – 30-09-2026 10:00 AM
Come and join us for a fun camp at Molloy Hideaway Holiday Park in Augusta. There is a jetty for fishing and it's a good spot to catch bream. There are friendly birds and kangaroos to feed and food can be purchased. There is a games room and small playground. As well as the above, we will have group activities, such as hikes, tour of  the Cape Leeuwin lighthouse , tour of Jewel cave and maybe a river cruise.  8 powered sites have been reserved for our group.  The approximate cost is $52 per night for 2 adults, kids are $5 each, teens/adults $10 each. Please register here and then contact (via SMS) Peta Wells for details of how to book and pay. Phone:. 0414333795  
John Forest Tunnel walk
Oct
11
John Forest Tunnel walk
John Forrest National Park
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Railway Reserves Heritage Trail traces the path of the old Eastern Railway, offering a unique 41km loop entirely on railway formations. This scenic trail winds through charming hills communities like Mundaring, Darlington, and Parkerville, showcasing a variety of terrains and providing stunning views, along with numerous historical and natural points of interest. This can be made as easy or as hard as the group wishes and chosen prior to event and ages of children. Short loop walk is about 6km in return. BYO - Lunch, water at least 2 litres per person, snacks, first aid, hats, sunscreen, good walking shoes. It is a nice place to have a picnic afterwards. We saw lots of birds, in one of the picnic areas, recently Swan View Tunnel from Swan View Station - John Forrest National Park I would recommend to purchase a National Park Pass, prior. There is an entry fee $17 per car to John Forest National Park. https://map.parkme.com/en-au/lot/1217904/john-forrest-national-park-perth-australia lisa.miller3223@gmail.com or 0415 399 156 Parking near John Forest – new carpark.

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