- Meet at Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre carpark, Flynn St & Selby St, Perth Western Australia 6018 Lush wetlands and a symphony of bird calls define the Herdsman Lake circuit, a tranquil escape tucked away in Perth's inner suburbs. As you navigate the perimeter of the lake, you’ll wander through diverse landscapes ranging from open water vistas to shaded paperbark forests. The trail consists of a mix of flat gravel and bitumen paths that are easy to follow and generally level. There is plenty of shade to keep you cool on a warm arvo, though it is worth noting that public toilets and rubbish bins are scarce around the loop, so plan accordingly. It is an easy, flat walk, around the Herdsman Lake. It can take a couple of hours to walk around the Lake. Bring snacks, lunch, water, first aid kit, good enclosed walking shoes, sunscreen, hat or raincoat, depending on the weather. lisa.miller3223@gmail.com or 0415 399 156 Herdsman Lake Regional Park All events need to be registered 24 hours prior to the event, on the website. I won't be checking registrations, for any late minute people that register.   

April Camp at Barrabup Santuary (Members Only). Peta is organizing the Easter camp this year at Barrabup Sanctuary, Nannup. This is a private campground next to the river and off the beaten track. This is the real bush experience. There is an undercover area for cooking, basic BBQ and camp fire, but please bring your camp cooking equipment, stove and oven etc. Available are flusing toilet and shower facilities with hot water. There is access to the Blackwood River, and there is a wonderful swimming spot nearby. We are close to Nannup town for resupplies. In previous years, we have a hunt for the Nannup tiger and Easter eggs. There are short hiking tracks nearby and we have organised riddles for the children to solve. What to bring: Tent, Camper, Trailer, Swag. Sleeping equipment. Cooking equipment. Drinking and cooking water. However, I have been told potable water is now available on site. Food for the 4 days. Swimming gear or kayak optional Pushbike optional This is an unpowered camp site - Bring your own power. There is underground water suitable for washing dishes. Some chocolate Easter Eggs to contribute towards the Easter Egg Hunt and a small bag or bucket for your child to collect the Easter Eggs Cost (to be confirm with camp operator): $20 per adult per night. Children free. Money to be collected at the camp. Bring cash. Contact: Peta Wells 0414333795 Address: LOT 1423 Barrabup Road Nanup WA 6275 Datum: GDA94 Zone:50H, Easting: 0380492 Northing: 6238364https://goo.gl/maps/MGf55WCv9oJokM469 CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION Please abide by the following conditions of participation at all club events. This is to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.- Each parent or guardian is responsible for his own safety and for the safety of the children under their care, and participates in activities of the Club at their own risk. Club insurance covers adults members of the club only. It is the responsibility of each parent or guardian to ensure that they have adequate water, clothing, rain and sun protection, footwear, first-aid kit and food for themselves and their children on each activity. Non-members may attend any day-activity upon the payment of the prescribed fee. This fee can then be used to offset against the membership fee for the same year the event was held. Only paid up members are permitted on overnight activities and member only events. Each adult may bring a maximum of three children on a Club activity unless prior arrangement is made with the organiser of the activity. The Western Australian Family Bushwalking Club Inc and its members accept no liability for any injury, loss, or damage arising from any cause whatever as a result of participation in Club activities. Sorry, no pets allowed on Club activities. War toys are not welcome on Club activities. Please encourage your children to respect the bush and wildlife, and remember: ‘Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but photographs.’ All members are able to, and are encouraged to, organise their own club events. The following policy applies to sharing photographs, especially on web-sites. That by joining the club you accept that photographs and videos may be taken of your family. That these photographs and videos maybe posted on the clubs private photo-sharing site and/or the club’s newsletter, albeit there would also be the right to request that particular photographs / videos be removed. That persons are discouraged from posting photographs or videos of members and their children on other social networking / photo-sharing sites without the consent of the persons or their guardians. That persons in the photographs / videos must not be identified in any description attached to photographs / videos that are posted on the photo / video-sharing site.  

Change of location and time!   Come for Paddle, SUP board or kayak, picnic or a walk around Kent St Weir. BYO Sup board, kayak, swimming gear and picnic gear. BYO - Bring food, drinks, hat, sunscreen, bathers, towels, shoes to go walking. There is a café located at Kent St. Children needs to be supervised by their parents/carers near water, at all times.   All registration need to be completed before 9pm, the night before. There has been a change of location and time. Contact my phone or text message for any last minute registrations.  lisa.miller3223@gmail.com or 0415 399 156 Kent Street Weir Closer to the time it could be morning or afternoon, depending on the weather, I will organise this for morning, at this point.

Snorkelling at Methams Pool. Location - Mettams Pool West Coast Drive between Lynn Street and Hamersley Street North Beach WA 6020 It is less than two metres deep inside this naturally formed lagoon. A good range of fish species resides within the pool, particularly in the holes and crevices in the southern section. They include red-lip morwong, banded sweep, bullseyes, wrasse, schools of buffalo bream, sea mullet, tarwine and blowfish. Sand whiting and Australian herring can be seen in the open water. You may also notice a few anemones growing within the pool, while cushion stars, abalone and other shellfish species hide in the rocky reef top. While the snorkelling inside the lagoon is easy, the surge can be strong on the outer edge of the reef. Beware of cobblers in the weed near the shore. City of Stirling - Mettams Pool BYO - Food, drink, sunscreen, hats, bathers, snorkelling gear, towels, dry clothes. Children needs to be supervised by their parents/carers at all times, near water. lisa.miller3223@gmail.com or 0415 399 156      

Preparing for overnight hike and Car Camping by Michael Lee I will be giving an online seminar primarily focused on preparation for an overnight hike. Much of the information on hiking applies to car camping too, except weight and volume is less critical. The lecture will cover the following topics Why you would want to go hiking? What kind of hiker are you? Endurance and fitness Clothing and footwear for the hike Food, Water and Cookware Sleep Systems Toilets Gadgets to bring Hiking Apps Trail Safety, health and hygiene Comfort items to bring. Games. Books. Other hiking equipment How to pack What is Base Weight vs Total Weight Car camping vs Hiking Preparation for car camping Shelter and Sleep system for car camping Cookware for car camping Food & food storage for car camping Where to find additional resources

Camp Kennedy to Torbay Campsite Overnight Hike on the Bibbulmen (Members only) Whilst we are Camping at Camp Kennedy, we may organise an overnight hike from Camp Kennedy to Torbay Campsite on the Bibbulmen Track if there is enough interest. This is a easy ~8km return overnight walk suitable for walkers of all experience. It is especially suitable for adults and children wanting to do an overnight hike for the first time to shake down their gear. Starting at Camp Kennedy around 2pm, the first section is on the beach until Cosy Corner, where we will head inland towards the Torbay Campsite. The Campsite is on an elevated location affording a great view of the setting sun over the Southern Ocean. We return the next morning via the same route. Expect to be back around 8am. Please consult the whiteboard in the mess hall at Camp Kennedy for up to date information. Date and time are to be confirmed at Camp Kennedy. Cost: Free, but only available to member at camping at Torbay. Event may be cancelled if there is insufficient interest. For more information, please see Bibbulmen Track Web site Detailed equipment guide is at: 1. Bibbulmen Track Overnight Equipment checklist 2. WAFBC Resource page for members (Accessible only for WAFBC members). 3. https://youtu.be/KK_rjlnBs4o Minimum suggested gear: Overnight full packs no more than 15kg. Only bring what you need. Shelter: Tents, we are not relying on the huts as they can be full. Sleeping bag, Pillow, Hiking mattress. Food and munchies: Arvo Snack, Dinner and Breakfast. Minimum 2L water per person, we’ll fill up at the hut for the return journey. Sturdy shoes. Clothes for all weather. Something to control mozzie. Toilet paper and hygiene kit. First Aid kit. Event organiser: Michael Lee, mastcell@gmail.com 0421 783 083

The Point Possession Heritage Trail (or Uredale Heritage Trail) is located near the centre of Albany. From the city centre, head around the harbour on Frenchman Bay Road towards Torndirrup National Park. At Quaranup Rd take a left and follow this all the way to the car park on Fishermans Beach Rd at Whalers Cove. The trail head is on the western side of the car park with an archway you walk under heading into the forest. Parents responsible for own children. Insurance does not cover children. Pack light but ensure you have water and sturdy shoes and some snacks. Hats, sunscreen, fly net recommended. Particpate at own risk.

Amy will bring cup cakes for the kids to decorate.  Cup cake may contain traces of nuts. Children are free to particpate at own risk. Registration necessary. Actual time to be advertised at the Camp.

Torbay Beach Camp 2026 (Members Only)
 Torbay Beach Camp at Camp Kennedy is the Club's premier annual event on the south coast west of Albany, https://campkennedy.org!
 It is an absolute beachfront holiday. Past activities at the camp have included Talent Show evening, walks, swimming, canoeing, boogie boarding, fishing, coffee drinking at local cafe, etc. As in previous years, the site is deemed alcohol and smoking free.
 Families stay in separate 'hut'. The huts have a bed base and mattress but little else – they are really basic. You will have the use of the shared outdoor kitchen/BBQ area, dish washing area with running water, fridge and freezers and the ablution blocks. There is also a fee-paying washing machine and clothes line for laundry. The dining hall has tables and benches. You will need to provide your own cooking pots and serving plates and utensils.
 For 2024, the indicative prices are:     •    Dorms is $20/n for Adult and $15/n for Children.
     •    Camping at unpowered site is $14/n for Adult and $12/n for Children.
     •    Powered site is $17/n for Adult and $14/n for Children. There are only two sites.
     •    Register here if planning to attend.     •    Please pay when you arrive at Torbay to the Camp Manager. Unsure if EFTPOS is availble. ** The accommodation will be given on a first come first serve basis. Unlike previous years, we no longer have exclusive use of the entire camp ground. Check-in time is 3.00pm and check-out time is 11.00am.
 Summary: WAFBC Contact for more information: Michael 0421 783 083 or mastcell@gmail.com
 What to bring/Expect: Bedding: Sheets, Pillows, Quilts or Sleeping bags.
 Cooking utensil, Serving plates, Cutlery and cooking utensils.
 Tea Towels (Bring a few) - You are expected to clean your dishes.
 Camping chair, if you want to sit in front of your dorm/hut.
 Games to play (there is also small sand pit playground for kid).
 Books to read.
 Food.
 Each family is encouraged to participate in the Talent Show concert night, usually on the last night of the camp.  Activity-based gear e.g. hiking, swimming, fishing etc.
 Each family is encouraged to host a group based activity, such as going to the beach or coffee at Cozy Corner.
 Please write your actvity on the whiteboard on arrival. I will organise an Overnight hike to a Bibulmum shelter and return the next morning, if there are interest.
 Organised tab loid games.

WAFBC AGM at Koorak Café (Fmr Sticky Beaks), Food Included. What to bring Sunscreen: Hats, Insect repellent, Water, Chair. Children are also welcome at the playground whilst the adults are in meeting.  Cost Free for members. Light refreshments will be provided. Contact Michael Lee 0421 783 083

Stirling Range Camp (Members only) PLACEOLDER Saturday 27th September to Tuesday 30th September 2025 (3 nights) If you ever consider strolling up Bluff Knoll before sunrise to catch the cloud waterfall in the morning dew, or challenge yourself with a scrambling climb to the peak of Toolbrunup for a stunning vista, here is your chance. Alternatively, the summit of Mt Hassell offers a spectacular view of Mt Toolbrunup a few kilometre to the west. This year, we will stay at Stirling Range Retreat. Please arrange the accommodation yourself and book early to avoid disappointment. It is a long weekend, so book early to avoid disappointment. Mention the WA Family Bushwalking Club and they will try and put us together. Thereafter, register with wafbc.org.au (here) so we know who is going. I also welcome other family to organise group activity if you have any anything you wish to share with the group. Stirling Range Retreat offers a range of accommodation so 'cabin stay' options are available if you wish to Glam-It.  Depending on interest, we may drive to Porongurup National Park (60km one way from Stirling Range Retreat) to explore Devil Slide, a 5km Return Class 4 Walk. Entry into Bluff Knoll and Porongurup Range requires National Park Pass, currently $15 per vehicle per day per visit.  Stirling Range National Park has the only major mountain range within the southern half of Western Australia. The rugged peaks, which rise to more than 1000m above sea level, feature stark cliff faces, sheltered gullies, magnificent views and a rich diversity of unique and colourful wildflowers. The park is one of the world’s most important areas for flora with 1500 species, many of which grow nowhere else, packed within its boundaries. Porongurup Range is a fascinating place for picnicking and bush rambles. It is a place of incredible biodiversity, with 750 native plant species in an area of just 2600 hectares. With an elevation of 670m Devils Slide is the Porongurup Range's highest peak. It provides magnificent views over the granite domes of the Porongurup Ranges. Known for its high flora species diversity, the ranges are home to over 700 plant species, including 10 endemic species. You may even be lucky to spot one of the many mammal or bird species, honey possums, brushtail wallabies and even rare bird species of Baudin's cockatoo and noisy scrub-birds. The Granite Skywalk is a suspended walkway on the huge granite outcrop of Castle Rock. The two kilometre walk up from the Castle Rock picnic area passes through jarrah, marri and karri forest and by Balancing Rock to reach the base of Castle Rock and the lower lookout. Reaching the upper lookout requires scrambling through and over rocks and climbing a 6 metre ladder. Contact: Michael Lee. Email: mastcell@gmail.com  Mobile: 0421 783 083 This event can be viewed by anyone but you must be a member to participate in overnight activities. All fees to be paid direct to vendors providing services. Please adhere to their cancellation policy.

An easy 2.7km walk with lots of wildflowers and waterfalls. F.R. Berry Reserve Walk Tail - Trails WA When 21st September 2024 1pm start.  Where   Bring Sun protection, Sturdy shoes, Water Cost Member: Free, Non-members $11 per family, Redeemable against 2024 WAFBC, contact mastcell@gmail.com  Contact  Peta Wells 0414 333 795‬ petaeei@bigpond.com

We will be searching for frogs as well as looking out for other nighttime creatures.  When  13th September 2023, 6-8pm  Where  Meet at Della Road car park, Noranda  What to bring  Torchlight, comfortable walking shoes, water bottle, insect repellent   Cost  Members Free    Non-Members: $5.50, redeemable against WAFBC membership ($45)  Contact  Peta Wells, ‭0414 333 795‬

Multi-day Bibbulmum Hike from Brookton Highway Access point to Albany Highway (Sullivan Rock Car Park) - Members only. Parents only(?). Saturday Afternoon to Sunday Noon. Due to the logistics involved, we are making this an adult (parent) event. Nonetheless, grown children with hiking experience are still welcome to join us. We will be going at a reasoably slow pace, and approximately 32.3km over 1 nights. Abssinia rock, Interesting flora and fauna, Mt Cuthbert, Mt Vincent. View from the hilltop.  Real hiking experience. Camping at Caning and Mondanock Shelters. Drop toilet. Water available at camp - Water ought to be either filtered or treated with chemical/boiling to be safe for drinking. There are wigglies in the water tanks at these sites. Parents (Adults) are responsible for their children at all times. Walk is graded as 'Difficult' due to uneven ground and steep sections. Brookton Highway to Canning Shelter is 8.6km. Canning to Mondanock is 16.3km. Monadnock to Sullivan Rock is 7.4km. Appropriate gear is required for this walk. Please refer 'Members' Only resource page' of the web site for more guidance. The temperature may be low and can be wind chilly. I cannot vouch for the safety of parking overnignt at either terminals of the walk. These are isolated locations on major highway and break-ins has been known to happened to hiker's vehicles.  Members may be refused participation if the safety of the group or the participant is compromised by inappropriate equipment. I have a PLB for emergency use, for the safety of the group. Interested members should familiarise themselves with The Risk Management Policy published on the WAFBC website and ensure the safety of your family at all times. We are going into remote environemnt and medical evacuation is usually hours away. Potential risks (which may lead to life-threatening event) on this walk for adults and children are, (1) Snake bite, (2) Thermal burns at fire-pit or from boiling water (3) Gastro-Intestinal upset from oro-feacal contamination, (4) Musculo-skeletal injuries, (5) Dehydration, (6) Falls, (7) Insect bites, including ticks, (8) Eye injuries from sticks or plants, (9) Getting lost in the wilderness. (10) Exacebation of any existing medical condition, (11) Falling tree and branches - crushing injury, and (12) Cuts and bruises.    Assemble Point: Brookton Highway Access point, 15mins before departure time. It may take 60mins or more to get to the access point from your Perth home. Mobile coverage is unreliable for much of the Bibbulmum Track, so we will not be waiting long if you are late to the assembly point as there is no way of determining if you are coming or not (eg 15min past hike time). We can still meet at Canning Shelter later. Telstra is not available at Brookton Highway & Canning. Available at Monadnock and Sullivan Rock, apparently.  Registration is necessary, this event may be cancelled if there is no registered participants. Registration may be cancelled if storm is anticipated. We will walk if only shower is anticipated. Hiking equipment may include the following (I can provide a equipment list if requested): Suitable attire, sturdy shoes and quick dry clothes. Warm overnight clothes. Water (Minimum 2L per person at departure). Food (Lunch, Dinner, breakfast and snacks) Hiking backpack. Warm sleeping gear  - Sleeping bag and mattress. Tent (The shelter may be busy and space may not be available). Personal Hygiene: Sanitiser and toilet paper. Basic First Aid kit. Insect repellent.  Mobile phone, powerbank, and something light for quiet moments like a book or toys or puzzles. Please keep total pack weight around 10-12kg, including water. Children should not carry more than 10% of their body weight.  Please contact Michael Lee for further information. E: mastcell@gmail.com M: 0421 783 083 (Evening ok and preferred)

Fungi Hunt at Craigie Bushland We will go on a casual hike through bushland looking for various fungi and attempting to identify it with the help of a fungi book. For further details please contact Peta on 0414333795  When 19 July 2025  Where Craigie bushland- meet in carpark behind craigie leisure center   What to bring  Shoes, Water, Snacks, Hats, wet weather gear   Cost  Members Free    Non-Members: $5, redeemable against WAFBC membership ($45)  Contact  Peta 0414333795