The Shire of Kalamunda has many first class walks available. These range from short 5km walks to the world famous Bibbulmun Track walk. Maps of the walks are available from the Shire offices on Canning Road.
Bibbulmun Track. Click here for more information
The Bibbulmun Track is a world class walking trail starting in Kalamunda and finishing in Esperance in the states south west.
Bartons Walk.
Distance - 5kms. Walking Time 1 hour (approx). This is an easy walk starting about 9kms down Pickering Brook Road.
Helena PipeHead Walk.
Distance - 5kms. Walking Time 1.5 hours (approx). Please keep to the track. This walk is in the Water Catchment Area.
Darling Escarpment Walk.
Distance - 3 possible routes available. Depending on route chosen, about 2-3kms for circular walks and about 4 kms for the one way walk.
Walking Time - For the casual walker about 1.5 - 2 hours (circular walks)
Munday Brook Walk.
Distance - 10kms. Walking Time - Allow 2 - 2.5 hours. The Water Authority of W.A. has allowed this walk as long as walkers avoid any damage to vegetation, remove any rubbish and avoid any contact with directly flowing water. Munday Brook flows into the Victoria Reservoir which is part of the Metropolitan Water Supply.
Piesse Brook Night Walk
November
6pm to 8pm
This walk will concentrate on fauna living within the bushland surrounding
Piesse Brook in the Kalamunda National Park, especially those species that
are active at night. Meet at the end of Schippe Rd at the entrance to
Kalamunda National Park in Piesse Brook.
All guides have considerable experience and expertise in the study of the
regions flora and fauna. All are welcome. Please wear sturdy walking shoes
or boots and bring your own drink, hat, raincoat, torch etc. A gold coin donation
to the Wildflower Society would be kindly appreciated. For further details
please contact Shire Bushcare Officer, Loretta Bean at the Shire of Kalamunda
on 9257 9936.
Wildflower Walks
The Shire of Kalamunda in association with the Darling Range Branch of the
Wildflower Society, and the Nature Reserves Preservation Group are proud to
present the 2004 series of guided environmental walks.
Maida Vale Reserve
September
9am til 11am
This walk will concentrate on the beautiful floristic community of the sands on
the eastern Swan Coastal Plain. Meet at the entrance to the Archery Club
off Ridge Hill Rd, Maida Vale.
Zig Zag Walk
First Sunday in October
9am, 10am, 11am
Join in the fun of the Zig Zag Walk and enjoy a fauna/flora walk starting from
the "Kalamunda Wild About Wildflowers" tent, at the second station along Zig
Zag Scenic Drive. Walks will leave on the hour and go for 30min. Refer to
future Zig Zag Walk adverts or contact the Shire for parking and access
information.
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| Be Active Community Walks |
Rob Steilberger |
9293 1021 |
| Kalamunda Walking for Fitness and Pleasure |
Anna Blasius |
9453 1560 |
| Perth Bushwalkers Club Club |
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9487 7990 |
| Shire of Kalamunda Walk Trails Interest Group |
Lyn Robins
Tony Threlfal
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9293 4720
9453 1172
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| Western Walking Club |
Fiona Noble
Edith Thomas
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9339 5101
9402 7053
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| WA Naturalist Club, Darling Range |
Eric McCrum |
9295 3344 |
| Nature |
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| WA Wildflower Society of WA Inc |
Darling Range Branch |
9291 9392 |
| Nature Reserves Preservations Group Inc |
Tony & Margaret Fowler |
9293 2283 |
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