Christmas Picnic at Matilda Bay, Crawley. All Welcome Near the 2 jetties and next to the Bayside Kitchen. All are welcome to join us for a picnic by the Maltida Bay/Swan River with a possible visit by Father Christmas (To be confirmed). The kids can play, swim, canoe/kayak or sail if they wish, while the adults relax and chat on the beach or maybe a game of frisbee. You can arrive by bike if you wish. It will be in the afternoon this year but always a pleasant way to spend the best part of a day under the shade of the peppermints. There is a cafe nearby for those wanting a coffee or ice cream. Also, please bring something approximately $5-10 (eg, lolly stockings or wrapped gift. Labelled with your child's name) for Father Christmas to give to your child. Time: 3pm onwards Venue: Matilda Bay, near Bayside Kitchen Cost: Free, BYO everything. Important information: Parents are responsible for their children. Young children must be supervised around the water. Contact: Peta Wells. 0414 333 795 E:petaeei@bigpond.com

Picnic and Nerf Gun War At Whiteman Park Meet at Mussel pool car park 21. Bring a picnic and any nerf guns and bullets you have (might want to label). If you don’t have a nerf gun you can still join in as we will have spares. Player MUST have eye protection and enclosed shoes to play.  When  12 November 2023  Where  Mussel Pool Car Park 21, Whiteman Park  What to bring  Picnic, Nerf Gun, Safety glasses, Enclosed Shoes. (No play if no PPE!!!)  Cost  Members Free    Non-Members Free  Contact  Peta Wells, ‭0414 333 795‬

Ice Blocking/Reverse Tobogganing at Banks Reserves Mount Lawley Ice blocking is a much anticipated activity we are trialing this year. What is ice blocking, you ask? Well, it is a bit like reverse tobogganing, so instead of sliding down an icy hill on a toboggan, we will be sliding down a grass hill sitting on a giant block of ice! It is lots of laughs and fair bit of rolling down the hill! Please bring a towel to sit on and a drink bottle for refreshment. The ice blocks comes with a rope handle so your child has something to hold onto. The ice blocks will last for hours, so be prepared for the length of stay. The hill are not that steep so it will suit most children.   Venue:   Banks Reserves Mount Lawley  Date:  Sat 7/10/2023  Time:  10am  Cost:  WAFBC member $10 per child or adult. Bring a towel on sit on    WAFBC Visitor $12 per child or adult (Non-members). Bring a towel on sit on  Payment:   Please register the number of participants at WAFBC.org.au  Pay via direct banking to WAFBC BSB 066-162 Account 1017 2738  Or via the stripe payment facility       

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