The Friends
The Friends of the Cape to Cape Track Inc.
Friends of the Cape to Cape Track Inc. was formed in September 1998. The friends have grown from small beginnings in their first five years to a membership of over 240, which includes couples, families, affiliated and corporate groups. They are an incorporated, not-for-profit, community-based organization.
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As more and more walkers discover the joys of the Cape to Cape Track, looking after it becomes an ever-growing challenge. A very positive way in which you can help care for this wonderful Track, and ensure its future, is to join the Friends. Your small annual subscription will help to provide a strong administrative base from which the Track can be maintained, and from which much-needed funding can be sought. You will receive a quarterly newsletter full of updates and information, a program of minimal-cost day and half-day walks with the Friends throughout the year, discounts on services and products, and the satisfaction of helping to improve and care for one of South West Australia's greatest walks.
Our aims are to:
Support DEC in fulfilling the objectives of the Cape to Cape Track Management Plan;
Raise and accept funds for the development and maintenance of the Track through grant applications and other appropriate means;
Increase appreciation of the Track and its benefits and awareness of its vulnerability;
Encourage community ownership of the Track and involvement with its development and maintenance; and
Encourage the principles of minimum impact bushwalking, and sustainable environmental useage.
Benefits of Membership:
Regular newsletters;
Great half-day walks at minimal cost;
Discounts on products and publications;
Discounts at participating retail stores/service providers;
Free bumper sticker; and
Satisfaction in helping to improve and look after our walktrack!
Membership rates are $20 for an individual, $25 for a family and $55 Corporate. Please write to PO Box 1037 MARGARET RIVER WA 6285, to join.
Donations are also very welcome. They should be posted to the above address also, or we can give you our bank details for direct transfer.
Adoptees Program
One very valuable function of the Friends has been the development of a Track Maintenance Program, where-by members (individuals, groups, families) elect to 'adopt' a section of track. They carry out basic maintenance such as light pruning, replacing posts and markers, minor erosion control, bush rehabilitation and litter collection. And they watch out for, and report any major problems that may occur. Anyone interested in becoming an Adoptee should contact Jim McLachlan on 97572808
WALKS CALENDAR 2010
Please note: All walks start at 9 am – so please be at the parking spot before 9!
Please check the latest newsletter through the year in case of any changes.
Walk fees are $5 for members, $10 visitors – these help pay for the bus & insurance.
Always bring drinking water, and a snack is good too. Please dress for the weather.
We will bring T-shirts, Guidebooks, Maps etc. for purchase – ask your walk leader if there is something particular that you would like.
Sun, Mar 14th Hamelin Bay Road to Foul Bay (via the beach) 5 km
Leader: Jane Scott 9757 6327
Park: Foul Bay Car Park
Only a short distance, but a fascinating bit of coast. NB. Includes some easy scrambles.
For those who have time, we can explore around the rocky headland to Cosy Corner.
April / early May No regular walks due to End-to-Ender commitments.
Sat, May 29th Formation / Hooley Road to Lake Cave (Caveworks) 9 km
Leader: Dave Leggott 9757 1375
Park: Lake Cave Car Park
Sheltered forest walk finishing ‘off track’ along the path connecting to Lake Cave.
Sun, June 27th Contos / Bobs Hollow Circuit 10 km
Leader: Ann Dewar 9757 8131
Park: Contos Campground (just past the office)
Good views to the north on the firebreak track, followed by a return along one of the most scenic sections of the Cape to Cape.
Sat, July 24th Yallingup to Cape Naturaliste 13 km
Leader: Jim McLachlan 9757 2808
Park: Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse
Longer stride for a ‘winter warmer’ – wild coast finishing on our gentle Access for More Track – maybe with a new boardwalk section to check out ,,,, !
NB. Shorter option (10 km), finishing at Sugarloaf Car Park, may be possible on request.
Sun, Aug 22nd AGM Walk – Burnside Road to Wharncliffe Mill 5 km
Leader: Marg Leggott 9757 1375
Park: Wharncliffe Mill (entry off Carters Road)
Part of the Rails-to-Trails walk for a change of scene, followed by our usual short AGM, and (more importantly!) a BBQ hosted by DEC – should be a great social get-together.
Sat, Sept 18th Quininup Road to Moses Rock Road 7 km
Leader: Brenda & Maurie Fowler 9754 7275
Park: Moses Rock Road – North car park
Repeat of last year, but 1 month earlier – more water, more flowers? Moses Rock Spider Orchid should be spectacular!
Sun, Oct 10th Meelup Trail – Eagle Bay to Dunsborough 6.5 km
Leader: Jane Scott 9757 6327
Park: Old Dunsborough – Finlayson St Car Park
A diversion from the Cape to Cape again to enjoy the contrasting coastline and wonderful wildflowers of the Meelup Trail.
Sat, Nov 20th Hillview Road to Cape Leeuwin Waterwheel 11 km
Leader: Doug Crappsley 9757 6380
Park: Waterwheel Car Park
Cool, coastal walk to finish the year’s program – have a picnic or swim, or enjoy lunch at the Lighthouse café at the end!
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