Wedge Tail Eagle Retreat is 30mins away from Boyup Brook. Peta Wells will be staying there immediately after Boyup Brook and other families are welcome to join. Cost is $15 per adult and $10 per child (over 5) per night- cash on arrival. https://www.facebook.com/wedgedtailedeagleresort

Boyup Brook Bush Camp (Members only). Ever wanted to feel like you have your own piece of paradise in the Southwest? Bush Camp Caravan Park makes you feel like you have just that! Your kids are free to be kids and a whole park and facilities are all yours. Be sure to make yourself at home and enjoying the peace and quiet on the banks of the Blackwood River. BCCP is a family run camping ground located 269 km SSE of Perth along the Blackwood River. It is 32km NE of Bridgetown and 10km from Boyup Brook town. No Pets Relaxed check-in and check-out time BYO firewood or buy from the owner Unpowered sites only Powered Amenities, Hot clean showers, Flushing toilets, Large Games room with Pool Table, Darts, Table Tennis and Lounge area. Activities: Walk trails, Swimming and Kayaking in the river, Coffee or Lunch at Boypu Brook Pub Indicative cost is $25/n Adult, and $18/n Child Contact: Peta Wells. Email: petaeei@bigpond.com. Mobile: ‭0414 333 795‬ Further information: https://www.facebook.com/bushcampcaravanpark/ 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.

John Forest Wildflower Walk This is a 4.5km loop walk where we will hopefully spot lots of wildflowers. Please ensure you have good footwear for hiking, plenty of water, and weather protection. For further details please contact Peta on 0414333795 Start/finish: Near Toilet block, the Ranger's office Length: 4.5km  When  9th September 2023 9AM  Where  Toilet Block, Ranger's office. John Forest National Park  What to bring  Shoes, Water, Snacks, Hats  Cost  Members Free    Non-Members: $5.50, redeemable against WAFBC membership ($45)  Contact  Peta Wells ‭0414 333 795‬

Lions Lookout Hike This hike is a 4km loop with great views over the Perth coastal plain and an abundance of wildflowers in spring. Please ensure you have good footwear for hiking, plenty of water, and weather protection.  Start/finish: welshpool rd east, Korung national park  Length:4km  When  02 September 2023 9AM  Where Korung National Park   What to bring  Shoes, Water, Snacks, Hats  Cost  Members Free    Non-Members: $5.50, redeemable against WAFBC membership ($45)  Contact  Peta Wells ‭0414 333 795‬

There is an entry cost for each person to Araluen Botanic Park, pay direct to Araluen Botanic Park. Adults are from $12, Children from $10 per person. A beautiful walk around Araluen Botanic Park. Walk can be as small or large as our group decides on the day. Araluen Botanical Park is located in a sheltered valley in the Darling Ranges approximately 30 kilometres south of Perth, Western Australia, in the suburb of Roleystone. Beautifully landscaped and terraced garden areas that are a delight to explore. Stroll through the gardens and enjoy the stunning Waterfalls, babbling stream, seasonal colours, hidden lawned areas amongst many other wonderful sights on offer. BYO – Entry fee, food, drink, wet weather gear (rain coat), umbrella and good walking shoes (eg, hiking boots), water proof, if there is heavy rain. There is an onsite café. Go for a walk around the area and have a picnic lunch, if weather permits. Hopefully the tulips will be out to see. Contac: Lisa Miller, lisa.miller3223@gmail.com

Multi-day Bibbulmum Hike from Brookton Highway Access point to Albany Highway (Sullivan Rock Car Park) - Members only. Parents only(?). Friday 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 2 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)

PHD Hike We will meet at the car park of the Perth Hills Discovery Center and hike approximately 3km to the camp hut where we will stop to rest , play and eat. We may light a campfire. When everyone is ready we will hike back . For further details please contact Peta on 0414333795  When  29 July 2023 10:00am  Where  TBC  What to bring  Shoes, Water, Snacks, Hats  Cost  Members Free    Non-Members: $5, redeemable against WAFBC membership ($45)  Contact  Peta 0414333795

Rocky Pool Hike We will meet at the car park at the end of Schipp rd Piesse Brook. The walk is approximately 3.5km return with some steep sections. At this time of year there will be plenty of water and it will be very picturesque.     When  05 August 2023 10AM  Where    What to bring  Shoes, Water, Snacks, Hats, wet weather gear  Cost  Members Free    Non-Members: $5.50, redeemable against WAFBC membership ($45)  Contact  Peta Wells ‭0414 333 795‬

Sixty Foot Falls Trail, Ellis Brook Valley Reserve 
Start/finish: Valley Head car park Length: 2km loop trail This walk climbs to the top of the spectacular Sixty Foot Falls, affording magnificent views of the City and the Valley along the way, before descending past the old Barrington Quarry where old workings provide a window into the geology of the area. When 16 July 2023 02:30pm Where Ellis Brook Valley Reserve, Martin, WA What to bring Shoes, Hats, Water, Snacks Cost Members Free   Non-Members: $5.50, redeemable against WAFBC membership ($45) Contact Claire Janice, 0450 656 195‬

This is a reasonably easy 3.5km return walk in the Mundy Regional Park, in the Perth Hills. The trail follows the narrow river as it courses over cascades and small waterfalls, and offer views over the coastal plain to Perth.  When  8th July 2024 1Pm  Where  Meet at the trailhead, at the end of Orange Valley Road, Lesmurdie  Bring  Shoes, Water  Cost  Members Free    Non-Members: $5.50, redeemable against annual WAFBC membership Contact  Peta Wells. 0414 333 795 E:petaeei@bigpond.com

Camping at Red Bluff Tourist Park (Members Only) Kalbarri’s Red Bluff Tourist Park is where WA’s rugged shoreline meets the stunning Indian Ocean. Surrounded by Kalbarri National Park and a moment’s walk to the Red Bluff beach, the picturesque location offers views of gorgeous sunsets, migrating whales and pods of dolphins. All camping site include a powered ensuite, but there are other accomodation style for family that prefers not to set up tents. There are options for swimming, fishing, hiking and exploring. Call for expression of interest: We are going to secure a few camp sites so families can stay close to each other, and our children can be near us. Please register your interest so we can gauge the numbers and book the campsites together.  https://youtu.be/yIEav4_xo2k  Where  Kalbarri Red Bluff Tourist Park    Red Bluff Beach Rd, Kalbarri WA 6536    08 9918 7100    info@kalbarritouristpark.com.au  When  Tues 4th July to Sunday 9th July 2023 (School Holiday)  What to bring  Everything you need to glamp it  Cost  Enquire with the Caravan Park 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 observe their cancellation policy.

Overnight Hike from Perth Hill Discovery Centre to Helena Campsite and return (Members only). Saturday Morning to Sunday Afternoon. Approximately 24km total over 2 days. Amazing vista from the Helena Shelter and Amazing Sunrise. Real hiking experience. Drop toilet. Water available at camp - Water needs to be either filtered or treated with chemical/by boiling to be safe for drinking. Parents are responsible for their children at all times. Walk is graded as 'Difficult' due to uneven ground and steep sections. Helena Campsite is 'new' and very comfortable.  Appropriate gear is required for this walk. Please refer Members' Only resource page of the web site for more guidance. The nighttime temperature may be low. 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, (3) Gasto-Intestinal upset from oro-feacal contamination, (4) Musculo-skeletal injuries, (5) Dehydration, (6) Falls, (7) Insect bites, (8) Eye injuries from sticks or plants, and (9) Getting lost in the wilderness.     Assemble Point: Perth Hill Discovery Centre Carpark 15mins before departure time. 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.  There is no Mobile service at Helena campsite for Optus/Vodafone, weak for Telstra (Unsure about Telstra). PHDC should be a reasonable safe to park your car overnight.  Registration is necessary, this event may be cancelled if there is no registered participants.    Hiking equipment must include these: Suitable attire, sturdy shoes and other personal protection equipment. 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 and toilet paper. Basic First Aid kit. Please keep total pack weight below 10-12kg, including water. Children should not carry more than 10% of their body weight.  There may be option for a day walk, or short overnight walk (eg PHDC to Ball Creek, or PHDC to Mundaring Weir etc) if another family is willing to lead. Please contact Michael Lee for further information. Beginners are welcome and email me if you have any question about gear selection. E: mastcell@gmail.com M: 0421 783 083   

This is a reasonably easy 3.5km return walk in the Mundy Regional Park, in the Perth Hills. The trail follows the narrow river as it courses over cascades and small waterfalls, and offer views over the coastal plain to Perth.  When  10th June 2023, 10am  Where  Meet at the trailhead, at the end of Orange Valley Road, Lesmurdie  Bring  Shoes, Water  Cost  Members Free    Non-Members: $5.50, redeemable against annual WAFBC membership Contact  Peta Wells. 0414 333 795 E:petaeei@bigpond.com

Bibbulmun Track OVERLIGHT - Camel Farm to Hewitt's Hill Return 6.5km This is a good introduction to overnight hiking for families wishing to try a short overnight hike with little ones. We will walk toward the shelter in the afternoon and return the next morning. Non-Members are welcome ($15 per person). Approximately 3.5km each way. Parents are responsible for their children at all times. Walk is graded as 'Moderate'. There may be some steep sections.  Appropriate gear is required for this walk.  Assemble Point: Camel Farm Carpark, 15mins before departure time. Address is 361 Paulls Valley Road, Paulls Valley WA 6076 The 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.  Registration is necessary, this event may be cancelled if there is no registered participants.    Recommended hiking equipment should include: Suitable attire, sturdy shoes and other personal protection equipment. Water (2L per person at departure). We can collect and treat water at the shelter. Food (Snacks, Dinner and breakfast). Hiking backpack to carry your belongings. Tent and sleeping gear. We cannot rely on the shelter. Compositing pit toilet Basic First Aid kit.  Please contact Michael Lee for further information. Beginners are welcome and email me if you have any question or need help with what to bring. E: mastcell@gmail.com M: 0421 783 083 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.

Preparing for overnight hike and Car Camping by Michael Lee Due to popular requests, 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