In addition to our Calendar of Events, the Foundation holds a series of social Sunday walks, led by our volunteer guides, called 'Social Sunday Walks' (formerly Walk with the Friends) (SSW). These walks are held on many Sundays between March and November.
The SSW are free for members (see booking conditions below or your member's only Bibbulmun News magazine) and $15 for non-members.
Bookings are essential and cannot be made online. Places are very limited so book early!
Current Walks
Click here to download the current booking form with dates and information about each walk.
Members: please post in your booking form (a copy is acceptable) which can be found in your Bibbulmun News magazine or through the link above. You will need to provide a bond. See information on the booking system below.
Non-members: please download the booking form above, and send in the completed form with payment. If you would like to be able to go on these walks for free and at the same time support the work done by the Foundation, join as a member now!
ALL BOOKINGS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN NOON ON THE THURSDAY PRIOR TO THE WALK.
The booking system - for members
Social Sunday Walks (SSW) is our programme of Sunday walks, led by volunteers, which are free for members and, for many years, $12 for non-members.
In late 2008 we reviewed the booking system which involved the use of vouchers in Bibbulmun News. This arose because many of the walks book out very quickly and we have long waiting lists. Unfortunately, because the event is free, some members don’t show up on the day, or cancel at the last minute - which doesn’t give us enough time to contact those on the waiting list.
This is frustrating for us, but especially for those on the waiting list who are keen to go and have missed out. There is a limit on numbers in groups to which we must adhere for insurance and Dept of Environment and Conservation licensing issues.
Having considered all our options, it seems the best way to make the system fairer for all members is a two-fold process.
1) We will do away with the voucher system. The voucher system was introduced because some members booked several walks in advance and simply did not turn up on the day. With the voucher system, vouchers were not returned to those who didn’t show up. This primarily prevented multiple walks being booked out when bookings opened.
2) We will introduce a system whereby a monetary bond is taken when booking a SSW. This bond is fully refundable if you attend the walk. However, if you cancel without sufficient notice or don’t show up on the day your bond will be non-refundable.
How much is the bond and how is it paid?
The bond is $15 per walk. When you make a SSW booking, you will be asked to write your credit card details on the form (if you do not have a credit card, a cheque is fine). Your credit card will not be processed (nor will your cheque be banked) at this stage.
If you attend the walk
We will not process your credit card or cheque and the credit card numbers/cheque will be destroyed. There is no charge for the walk for members.
If you do not attend or cancel your booking
If you simply do not show up on the day of the walk, you will be charged $15 (the fee a non-member is charged.) If you cancel on or after the Tuesday immediately prior to the walk then you will also be charged the $15. If you cancel before then with a valid reason (proof may be requested) you will not be charged (for example, cancelling because it is going to rain is not a valid reason).
How many walks can you book at the same time?
Members may book up to two walks at a time. After attending a walk you can make another booking with another booking form. Copied booking forms are fine.
It is important that we place a value on these events and consider the time and effort of our volunteer guides who lead the walks. It is also important that the booking system is as fair as possible to all members so that the maximum amount of members can enjoy the walks.