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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.
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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:
Benefits of Membership:
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:- Attention Ian Dignon at [email protected] 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:
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