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The Friends of the Cape to Cape Track Inc. was formed in 1998 to assist Parks and Wildlife Services to maintain and develop the Track. It is a not-for-profit community group. At the AGM held each August a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary, Adoptee Coordinator and committee members are elected. This committee meets regularly throughout the year to organise Group Walks, infrastructure upgrades, track realignment and to liaise closely with P&W Services. The "Friends" is an active and enthusiastic group and have been pivotal in developing the Track from pre-1998 conditions to what is now a well used iconic long distance track which is widely recognized
The sections below include details and benefits of membership, our adoptees program and our group walks.
The sections below include details and benefits of membership, our adoptees program and our group walks.
Join the Friends:
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 Parks and Wildlife Service 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 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;
- Satisfaction in helping to improve and look after our walk track!
Membership rates are $20 for an individual, $25 for a family and $55 Corporate.
To Join:
Do one of the following:
1. Click on the membership form (hard copy) - below - this will require downloading, completing with payment and posting to
PO Box 1037
MARGARET RIVER WA 6285.
Click here to download hard copy of membership form:-
membership_form_2023.pdf
Donations are also very welcome:- https://cape-to-cape-track-support.raisely.com/
Payments may be made by Direct Bank Transfer to:
Westpac, Dunsborough
BSB 036645
Account: Friends of the Cape to Cape Track A/C No. 037438
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. They also watch out for, and report any major problems that may occur. Anyone interested in becoming an Adoptee should contact Jane Scott on 97571317
Group Walks:
(Click here for details of dates and destinations)
An important function provided by the Friends is the organising and conduct of Group Walks. These are invariably pleasant and popular and one is planned for every month with the exception of the three hot summer months (Dec. Jan. Feb)
Participants park their cars where the walk finishes. They are transported, as a group (by bus) to the start of the walk and then walk back to their cars.
Please note:
- All walks start at 9:00 am – so please be at the parking spot before 9:00
am! - Check details in the latest newsletter through the year as changes may need
to be made nearer to particular walk dates. - Important - please phone your leader a few days before the walk to let
them know that you are coming. This helps judge the size of bus required. - 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.