UPDATE TO POST BELOW: WA Hiking Expo 2022 – CANCELLATION
Thank you to all Expo supporters (intending sponsors, bushwalking clubs, exhibitors, volunteers and others) who had committed to supporting this year’s event. We hope everyone will again support us, as we now look toward delivering a great Hiking Expo again in 2023.
Following on the great success of the inaugural Expo in May this year, HikeWest is now planning for the next WA Hiking Expo to be held on Sunday 1 May 2022, again in the wonderful forest setting of the Perth Hills discovery Centre, Beelu National Park. Don’t miss this unique new Expo of hiking information and opportunities, hiking groups and outdoor gear; the Expo will promote bushwalking / hiking and will celebrate the start of the Perth region’s bushwalking season with this special day in the Perth Hills. It will encourage people of all ages to discover the pleasure and benefits of bushwalking, and how to get started.
The 2022 event will again feature:
- Free entry.
- Fun & food for the whole family in wonderful Perth Hills forest setting.
- Expo of hiking tours, hiking destinations, outdoor gear and walk providers, clubs.
- Guided hikes ranging from 40mins to 3 hours, including family-friendly options.
- Attractions for all, including bush music, kids activities (climbing wall, Nature Club…) and more.
Make sure the date goes into your calendar! Visit the Expo website and if you are keen and able to contribute to the planning and/or delivery of this event for WA bushwalking or to participate as an exhibitor or in other ways contact us now for more info. Visit the Expo website to see who’s was there in 2021.
Exhibitors – Intending exhibitors/stallholders will able to register your interest online from early February 2022. Your outdoors business or not-for-profit organisation won’t want to miss out on this exciting event for the community! Reach out and engage with a wide and interested audience by participating in the WA Hiking Expo 2021!
Guided hikes – Online bookings for guided hikes at the Expo will open in March 2022. Members of the general public will be able to secure a place on any one of several guided hikes. The hikes will provide a great introduction to bushwalking. Choose from a range of enjoyable hikes in nature hosted by hiking groups and guided by experienced leaders. Join in an easy, short family walk or a more challenging hike or social trail run; ranging from 30-45mins to 3 hours duration. Best to book early to avoid disappointment! $5 per person or $10 per family (up to 3 children with 1-2 adults).
For additional information on sponsorship/partnership and stallholder/exhibitor opportunities, contact enquiries@wahikingexpo.com.au now. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to be involved in this special event for hiking in WA!
Posted 9 Dec. 2021. Updated 24 Feb. 2022.