Walking Mates Australia

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**NOTE NEW START TIME 6.30 AM ** Weather is heating up , so we will try to finish before it gets too hot.

A circular route taking in the South Perth and City foreshores between the Narrows and Boorloo bridges.
Where
Meeting near the Boatshed café and restaurant at the end of Coode Street. At the beginning of the jetty.
Parking
Carparks are nearby. Parking is free at the starting time of the morning but you pay for the next hour, ensure you collect a ticket and place it on your car dash.
Distance
10km and about 1hr 45min - 2hrs walking.
Difficulty
An easy paced walk but expect a decent pace and a good distance along paved paths sometimes shared with cyclists, kids and dogs. Kids and dogs are usually well behaved.
What to bring
Water, good walking shoes, hat & sunscreen
Toilets
At Betty’s Jetty and the café.
Café after the walk
Coffee and a snack at the Boatshed. We may need to sit outside if they are busy.
AllTrails Map: Sth Perth Bridge to Bridge loop (10km)
RSVP - no shows & late arrivals: If you are on the "Going" list and can't make it on the day please RSVP "Not Going" at the earliest convenience as a courtesy so as to allow others to join who might be on the "Waitlist".
We aim to set-off for each walk at the advertised time and as a general rule, we set off on-time for each walk.
IMPORTANT
By confirming your attendance attendees agree to "WAIVE, DISCHARGE CLAIMS, AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY" the organisers, co-organisers, event organisers, volunteers and members of the Walking Mates Australia Meetup Group from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from Injuries and Damages, even if caused by negligence, in any way connected with Walking Mates Australia.
Attendees further agree to HOLD HARMLESS the organisers, co-organisers, event organisers, volunteers and members of Walking Mates Australia Meetup Group from any claims, damages, injuries or losses caused by their own negligence while a participant on the Event.

A very pleasant Saturday morning!
This is a slightly longer variation on our Riverside Gardens walk. A brisk start to the day sees us heading to the Eric Singleton Bird Sanctuary making our way across the Tonkin Hwy bridge into Ascot and down to Kuljak Island and then loop around the Baigup Wetlands returning back to the start.
Finish off with my favourite café on the river, The Oarhouse is awesome!
Just about 2.5 hours of walking plus coffee afterwards.
Difficulty: The long range forecast suggests a mild day with temperatures from 24°C when we set off to 28°C when we sit down for a coffee. At this stage the morning is predicted to be sunny and cloud free. There are no mountains to climb on this walk along the Swan River. Expect a spirited walking pace of about 5.5 - 6km/h. The tracks are level and paved most of the way with a few compacted dirt paths. The distance and pace will suit regular walkers.
Where?: MeetUp exactly at the pin drop by clicking on the map.
Parking: There is plenty of parking near the meeting point.
What to bring: Water, good walking shoes, hat & sunscreen and a chair would be good.
Toilets: At the Oarhouse Café and possibly the Kiln Café.
Cafè: The Oarhouse has a well deserved reputation for its muffins and other gastronomic delights and the coffee is the best in this area. This is a very popular café, we might need to take our own chairs so leave one in your car.
Alltrails map Riverside Gdns., Bird Sanctuary & Kuljak Is., Baigup Wetlands Loop (13km)
Fast Facts
The Nyoongar word 'baigup' means 'rushes'. A total of 96 bird species have been recorded at the site, including bush birds, waterfowl and coastal birds.
Kuljak Island (Black Swan Island) Kuljak means Swan
For 25 years up until the early 1980's the site was a council rubbish tip. It is an artificial island created by dredging two channels as a part of the Ascot Waters development in 1997

RSVP - no shows & late arrivals: If you are on the "Going" list and can't make it on the day please RSVP "Not Going" at the earliest convenience as a courtesy so to allow others to join who might be on the "Waitlist".
We aim to set-off for each walk at the advertised time and as a general rule, we set off on-time for each walk.
IMPORTANT
By confirming your attendance attendees agree to "WAIVE, DISCHARGE CLAIMS, AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY" the organisers, co-organisers, event organisers, volunteers and members of the Walking Mates Australia Meetup Group from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from Injuries and Damages, even if caused by negligence, in any way connected with Walking Mates Australia.
Attendees further agree to HOLD HARMLESS the organisers, co-organisers, event organisers, volunteers and members of Walking Mates Australia Meetup Group from any claims, damages, injuries or losses caused by their own negligence while a participant on the Event.

The Summer Sunday Sunset Series (SSSS) has started. WMA will run this event every Sunday night from November to March. It starts with a 7km walk that finishes near Sunset with a picnic or food van in over 8 various locations around Perth.
Guess what today's day is? The Summer Solstice which is appropriate for the SSSSeries. Yes, today is the longest day with 14 hours 14 minutes of daylight.
This Sunday we are having a picnic by the sea as we watch the sun disappear over the horizon after our 8km walk in Bold Park. This walk starts near Clancy’s Fish Bar in City Beach and heads to Bold Park up the Reabold Hill Lookout, Zamia Trail and back to the beach via the million dollar houses. We should complete this walk just as the sun sets (7:21pm) over the Indian Ocean and complete a perfect day with a social picnic together.
What to bring: A gourmet picnic of course but for those who can’t be bothered to prepare something you can buy take away Fish & Chips at Clancy’s Fish Bar. There are also 2 BBQs just a little north of Clancys that might be free. BYO cold drink, a thermos of hot coffee, a chair/picnic rug, mosquito repellent and a jumper. If the weather is favorable perhaps some bathers & towel for a dip in the ocean afterwards.
Where to find us: Meeting at the carpark just north of Clancy’s for a prompt start. Click on the map for the exact location.
Parking: Plenty of parking nearby.
Distance: Approx. 8km
Difficulty: Mainly bitumen, hard compacted limestone paths and a little sand. Expect an easy walk but at a reasonable pace (5 to 6 km/h). We should complete the walk in an hour and 40 minutes.
Toilets: Near the meetup point.
Alltrail Map City Beach to Bold Park loop (8km)

RSVP - no shows & late arrivals: If you are on the "Going" list and can't make it on the day please RSVP "Not Going" at the earliest convenience as a courtesy so to allow others to join who might be on the "Waitlist".
We aim to set-off for each walk at the advertised time and as a general rule, we set off on-time for each walk.
IMPORTANT: By confirming your attendance attendees agree to "WAIVE, DISCHARGE CLAIMS, AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY" the organisers, co-organisers, event organisers, volunteers and members of the Walking Mates Australia Meetup Group from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from Injuries and Damages, even if caused by negligence, in any way connected with Walking Mates Australia.
Attendees further agree to HOLD HARMLESS the organisers, co-organisers, event organisers, volunteers and members of Walking Mates Australia Meetup Group from any claims, damages, injuries or losses caused by their own negligence while a participant on the Event.