Free walks for multicultural communities
Join us for a relaxing walk in nature with a guide.
Explore the forests and parks of Perth, and learn about Australian wildlife and plants.
Why join our free nature walks?
- Explore nature: Listen to the birds; look for wildflowers; get to know the Australian bush.
- Improve your health: Walking in nature is good for you. It improves fitness, wellbeing and sleep quality.
- Fun with friends: Bring your friends and family along to enjoy some fun in nature.
About the project
HikeWest’s Community Hiking Project encourages newly arrived migrants, refugees and people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds to walk in nature (bushwalking).
The program offers beginner bushwalking activities in the parks and forests close to Perth, and in the Perth Hills. Participants are supported to walk safely and responsibly, learn about the Australian bush, and connect with others who enjoy the outdoors.
Many students from North Metropolitan TAFE’s Adult Migrant English Program have taken part in the Community Hiking Program. They have embraced bushwalking, exploring a variety of locations in the Perth Hills.
Many of the students have also mentioned that since arriving in Australia they had never previously been bushwalking nor visited our forests that are so close to Perth.
HikeWest is grateful to the staff at North Metro TAFE for their support and collaboration on this new program and also to the Department of Local Government, Sports and Cultural Industries for making the project possible through an Outdoors Active Recreation Grant.
How to join an upcoming walk
View the Program Calendar of currently scheduled walks below, then simply register your interest here now for your family / group to come along on your FREE introductory walk. If the currently available walk dates don’t suit you then simply indicate the option for ‘Another date’ when registering. HikeWest will get back to you soon.
Safety Information
>> This walk is for people who can walk for 1 hour.
>> What to bring:
Any medications you need
Sunscreen
Sun hat
Raincoat for wet weather
>> What to wear:
Comfortable shoes
>> Please let the walk leader know if you have any support needs.
>> Please stay with the group during the activity.
>> Please do not walk if you are:
Have a temperature, or
Have been in contact with someone with COVID-19
Children
If you bring your children along, you are responsible for them at all times.
Program Calendar
| Event | Status | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Stirling Family Walk - Star Swamp 3.6km (loop), 1-2 hours. Easy walk on mostly flat ground. | OPEN Limited places. Register now. | 10.00am - 12.00pm | Saturday 5 Oct. 2024 |
| City of Stirling Family Walk - Mirrabooka Bushland 3km, 1-2 hours Mostly flat, sandy trail. | OPEN Limited places. Register now. | 10.00am - 12.00pm | Saturday 28 Sept. 2024 |
Posted July 2024.
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