This page includes recent and upcoming publicly-advertised events and other activities, opportunities or issues that may be of interest to the bushwalking / hiking community. If you are seeking information on upcoming club activities, see our Join a club page or our regular eNews. Also see How to find a walk for links to other organisations who may have upcoming activities.
| Event | Organiser | Venue & Information link | Time | Date/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free introductory walk for Seniors | Perth Bushwalkers Club (supporting HikeWest Seniors Hiking Program). | Three Trails -Yanchep This ~10km walk consists of three short loops: The Wetlands Trail (2km), the Woodlands Trail (2.6km) and the Caves Trail (4.5km). Each provides a sample of different environments: wetland, Tuart woodland and ancient calcified dunes (limestone). There is a small climb and occasional rocky sections on some tracks, but it is fairly level. | 7.30 am | Wed. 6 Nov. 2024 |
| NEW: Free introductory walk for Seniors - Easy entry level | HikeWest | Bold Park - a pleasant walk through coastal bushland. BYO coffee and snacks for morning tea after the walk. How to register interest. | 7.30am | Wed. 23 Oct. 2024 |
| Free introductory walk for Seniors FULLY BOOKED | Western Walking Club (supporting HikeWest Seniors Hiking Program). | Expo Gem. Kalamunda. 11 km all on track, loose gravel, several steep hills and steps, road crossings. Meeting place: Kalamunda. | 8.30 am | Sun. 20 Oct. 2024 |
| NEW: Free introductory walk for Seniors | Bushwalkers Club of WA (supporting HikeWest Seniors Hiking Program). | Ferndale Wetlands. A pleasant walk of 8-9km near the Canning River among this diverse bushland. The trail meets or crosses the river at a number of points and is mostly paved with no hills. Stay for a coffee at the Canning River Cafe after the event if you wish. How to register interest. | 9.00 am | Thurs. 17 Oct. 2024 |
| NEW: Free introductory walk for Seniors | HikeWest; Jarrahdale Historical Society; Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale. | Jarrahdale. An easy 3km walk around the historic town of Jarrahdale. Stay for a look through the Old Post Office museum and a coffee at a nearby cafe after the event if you wish. How to register interest. | 9.00 am | Fri. 11 Oct. 2024 |
| NEW: Free introductory walk for Seniors - Easy entry level | HikeWest | Star Swamp. An easy 3.6km walk through this bushland reserve which sustains a rich diversity of plant and animal life, including many wildflowers. BYO coffee and snacks for morning tea after the walk. How to register interest. | 8.00am | Wed. 9 Oct. 2024 |
| Free introductory walk for Seniors | Perth Bushwalkers Club (supporting HikeWest Seniors Hiking Program). | Glen Forrest Super Block + Railway Heritage Trail. 10km. Meeting place: Start of walk. Details. How to register interest. | 8.00 am | Wed. 2 Oct. 2024 |
| NEW: Free introductory walk for Seniors | Bushwalkers Club of WA (supporting HikeWest Seniors Hiking Program). | Bibra Lake. An easy, flat 9km walk around Bibra and North Lakes. Mostly paved pathway but some sandy. Enjoy the mixed bush and lake access via 2 bird hides. BYO coffee and snacks. How to register interest. | 9.00 am | Thurs. 19 Sept. 2024 |
| Free introductory walk for Seniors FULLY BOOKED | Western Walking Club (supporting HikeWest Seniors Hiking Program). | Settler’s Common. 11.3 km all on track, loose gravel, minimal hills, road crossings. Meeting place: Armadale. | 9.00 am | Sun. 15 Sept. 2024 |
| Free introductory walk for Seniors | Bunbury Bushwalking Club (supporting HikeWest Seniors Hiking Program). | Crooked Brook Forest. Join the 3km Wildflower Walk or the 600m Forest Path depending on your abilities. Meeting place: Crooked Brook Forest, Boyanup-Ferguson Rd (Off Crooked Brook Road), Crooked Brook WA 6236 To register please email Bob at: bunburybushwalking@gmail.com | 9.45 am | Wed. 11 Sept. 2024 |
| Free introductory walk for Seniors | Perth Bushwalkers Club (supporting HikeWest Seniors Hiking Program). | Munday Brook. 9.9km Meeting place: Start of walk. Details. How to register interest. | 8.00 am | Wed. 4 Sept. 2024 |
| Free introductory walk for Seniors | Western Walking Club (supporting HikeWest Seniors Hiking Program). | Rocky Pool and Piesse Brook return. 10 km on track, minimal hills, loose gravel, slippery if wet. Meeting place: Kalamunda. How to register interest. | 8.30 am | Sun. 18 Aug, 2024 |
| Free introductory walk for Seniors | Perth Bushwalkers Club (supporting HikeWest Seniors Hiking Program). | Bibbulmun Track: Brookton Hwy to Abyssinia Rock return. 10km. Details. How to register interest. | 8.00 am | Wed. 7 Aug, 2024 |
| Free introductory walk for Seniors | Bushwalkers of WA Club (supporting HikeWest Seniors Hiking Program). | Herdsman Lake 8km walk along paved or easy pathways on flat ground through and around this interesting habitat of birds and other species. Optional coffee shop stop near the finish. How to register interest. | 9.00 am | Thurs. 1 Aug. 2024 |
| Free introductory walk for Seniors | Western Walking Club (supporting HikeWest Seniors Hiking Program). | Lake Leschenaultia. 12 km all on track, loose gravel and sandy sections. Meeting place: Midland. How to register interest. | 8.30 am | Sun. 21 July 2024 |
| Free introductory walk for Seniors | Perth Bushwalkers Club (supporting HikeWest Seniors Hiking Program). | Lake Leschenaultia. 10km. Meeting place: Midland. Details. How to register interest. | 8.00 am | Wed. 3 July 2024 |
| Free introductory walk for Seniors | Western Walking Club (supporting HikeWest Seniors Hiking Program). | Baldwin’s Bluff the easy way! 10 km all on track, some minor hills, great views! Meeting place: Armadale. How to register interest. | T.B.A. | Sun.16 June 2024 |
| HIKING EXPO at Transcend Ultra 2024 event | HikeWest, hosting in partnership with Transcend. | Near Cobbler Pool, Avon Valley, west of Toodyay. Information. | 12:00 - 8:30 pm Saturday | 22 June 2024 |
| WA Hiking Expo 2023 | HikeWest | Perth Hills Discovery Centre, Allen Rd, Mundaring. Information. | 9.00 am - 2.00 pm Sunday | 30 April 2023 |
| Hyde Park Festival 2023 - includes HikeWest marquee (& member club reps) | Rotary North Perth | Perth Hills Discovery Centre, Allen Rd, Mundaring. Information. | 10.00 -5.00 pm Sun; 10.00 -5.00 pm Mon. | 5-6 Mar. 2023 |
| WA Trails Forum 2022 | DLGSC | The University Club of WA, Hackett Drive, Crawley. Information. | All day. (Times TBA.) | 21 Oct. 2022 |
| WA Hiking Expo 2022 - cancelled due COVID | HikeWest | Perth Hills Discovery Centre, Allen Rd, Mundaring. Information. | 9.00 am - 2.00 pm Sunday | 1 May 2022 CANCELLED |
| Hyde Park Fair 2022 - includes HikeWest marquee (& member club reps) - cancelled due COVID | Rotary North Perth | Hyde Park, North Perth. HikeWest at stall #T,B,A. Information. | 10.00 -5.00 pm Sun; 10.00 -5.00 pm Mon. | 6 - 7 Mar. 2022 CANCELLED |
| WA Hiking Expo 2021 | HikeWest | Perth Hills Discovery Centre, Allen Rd, Mundaring. Information. | 9.00 am - 2.00 pm Sunday | 2 May 2021 |
| Hyde Park Fair 2021 - includes HikeWest marquee (& member club reps) | Rotary North Perth | Hyde Park, North Perth. HikeWest at stall #5. Information. | 10.00 -5.00 pm Sun; 10.00 -5.00 pm Mon; | 28 Feb. -1 Mar. 2021 |
| Have A Go Day 2020 - includes HikeWest marquee | Seniors Recreation Council of WA | Burswood Park Information. | 9.00 am - 3.00 pm | 11 November 2020 |
| HikeWest 2020 AGM | HikeWest | DLGSC-Sport & Rec, 246 Vincent Street, Leederville. | 7.00 -8.30 pm | 13 October 2020 |
| Hyde Park Fair 2020 - includes HikeWest marquee | Rotary North Perth | Hyde Park, North Perth. HikeWest at stall #234. Information. | 10.00 -5.00 pm Sun; 10.00 -5.00 pm Mon; | 1-2 March 2020 |
| HikeWest 2019 AGM | HikeWest | DLGSC-Sport & Rec, 246 Vincent Street, Leederville. | 7.00 -9.00 pm | 15 October 2019 |
| DLGSC Trails Forum 2019 | DLGSC | Sign up for info. | 10.00 am - 2.00 pm | 1 August 2019 |
| Review of Aboriginal Heritage Act - discussion paper (Phase 2) -deadline for feedback | DPLH | Submit comments online or by email. See DPLH website. | By COB deadline date. | 31 May 2019 |
| Draft Wheatbelt Region Parks & Reserves Management Plan -deadline for submissions | DBCA & Cons. & Parks Commission | Submit comments online via DBCA website. | By COB deadline date. | 5 Apr 2019 |
| Online survey: Leeuwin Naturaliste Regional Trails Strategy | City of Busselton, Shire of Augusta Margaret River | Online survey. | By COB deadline date. | 15 Mar 2019 |
| Expansion of Wellington National Park -deadline for submissions | State Government -DBCA | Submit feedback by email to: wellingtonexpansion@dbca.wa.gov.au. Information. | By COB deadline date. | 13 Mar 2019 |
| National Adventure Activity Standards -pre-release | Australian AAAS Committee | Online webinar. Information. | - | 12/13 Feb 2019 |
| Top Plan launch - online planning tool for clubs | WA Sports Federation | Contact Program Coordinator: mareejones@wasportsfed.asn.au. Information. | No deadline. | 18 Jan 2019 |
| Helena-Aurora Range ("Bungalbin") Public Forum | Helena & Aurora Range Advocates et al | City West Lotteries House, 2 Delhi Street, West Perth. Information. | 1.30 – 4.30 pm | 30 Nov 2018 |