GSWW Members and Walking Group

01/09/2025

FORGET SOMETHING? Just a reminder to renew or join the Friends of the Great South West Walk. It’s never too late and we’d love to have you join us. We have got some great things going on. Check out our website….

https://greatsouthwestwalk.com/

And head to the members page.

Alert Due to the recent stormy weather walkers may find steep sand cliffs at the entrances and exits to beaches on Discovery Bay, including the Trewalla-Murrells section. Navigate these sections with caution. × Alert COBBOBOONEE FOREST: There is no access across Ralph’s Bridge due to hazardous tr...

09/07/2025

19/05/2025

How about joining us on Thursday, May 22nd, for a 14km walk from Whites Beach to Bridgewater Bay.

This walk is graded easy/medium and will take in dramatic cliffs, the blowholes, the petrified forest, the seal colony and finishing at the beautiful Bridgewater Bay.

We will meet at the Bridgewater Bay carpark @ 8:15am to arrange carpooling.

For more info and to register call, 0417 051 020.

All walkers need to register by 3pm, Wednesday, May 21st.

06/04/2025

Next Saturday FGSWW Recreational Day Walk will be held on April 12th in the Lower Glenelg National Park.
Walkers will enjoy a 10km trek along the river section of the GSWW from Battersby’s Camp To Sapling Creek with
spectacular views of the Glenelg River.
New walkers are welcome and must register by Thursday April 9th 5pm by contacting Julie [03]55232131
Leaves Portland Information Centre 9 am BYO lunch, drinks, nibbles etc.

21/02/2025

On March 15th the next FGSWW Saturday walking group will be a Morning Beach Walk / Clifftop Scenery
in the Cape Bridgewater area. Trewalla Loop Walk. 4.8 km easy walk. A seaside adventure of beautiful coves,
rocky headlands and dense coastal vegetation.
New walkers are welcome and must register by Thursday 13th March, by contacting Lou 0400145220.
Leaves Portland Information Centre at 8 am.
BYO Lunch , Drinks Nibbles, and emergency contact sheet.

02/02/2025

The next FGSWW Saturday Walking Group walk will be a Twilight Walk on February 8th.
Bridgewater Lakes To Blowholes via White’s Beach and Spring’s Camp. A 10km walk along the coastal section of the GSWW, followed by a BYO picnic tea at the Bridgewater Lakes.
Leaves Portland Information Centre at 2pm.
Carpooling will be arranged from there.

Please register by Friday 7th 5pm, by calling/messaging Sarah 0417 051020


Photo. GSWW. White’s Beach.

04/01/2025

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
If you’d love to get Bushwalking, please come and join the Friends of the GSWW. JANUARY WALK.
Next FGSWW Saturday Walking Group walk will be a Twilight Walk. On January 18th in the Lower Glenelg National Park
along the Gorge Circuit Walk. Starting at the junction of the North Nelson Track and River Road. Walkers will enjoy a 9.2 km walk along the GSWW. With interupted views of the gorgeous Glenelg River, we’ll arrive at a picnic table then return along a vechicle management track. This will be followed by a BYO Picnic Tea at Bridge Park in Nelson.
NOTE: Leaves Portland Information Centre at 2pm. New walkers are welcome and must register by Thursday 16th.
Contact Lou 0400145220.

28/10/2024

Come say ‘Hello’!

WE’LL BE THERE! Come and visit the Friends of the GSWW. We will have a stall on Saturday 2nd helping our lovely locals celebrate the Bonney Upwelling, that brings so much richness to the ocean around us. We will have merchandise and members there to answer all your questions. Come and say ‘Gidday!’

07/09/2024

It’s Springtime!
Take a walk with the FGSWW Saturday recreation walkers along the river section
of the GSWW on September 14th. Enjoy approx 8 km easy walk along McHugh’s Track To Nelson
via Simson’s Camp with views of the Glenelg River. Anyone interested in taking part Contact Lou 0400145220.
Please register by Thursday 12th September
Leaves Portland Information Centre at 10am.
BYO lunch, Drinks, Nibbles etc.

Photo Walkers McHugh’s Track. Lower Glenelg National Park.

01/07/2024

On Saturday July 13th the FGSWW recreational group has planned a 5 km walk along the coastal
section of the GSWW from Bill’s Walk to Quarry Gates via Blacknose Point, Crumpets Beach and
Gannet Colony.
New walkers are always welcomed. Please register by Thursday 11th by calling
Julie 55232131.
Leaves Portland Information Centre at 10am. BYO Lunch, Drinks Nibbles etc.

18/06/2024

MEMBERSHIPS DUE FOR THE FRIENDS OF THE GREAT SOUTH WEST WALK.
It’s that time of the year again, and all you wonderful current and want to be members are due to pay your annual fees for the next financial year!
The memberships have been updated to cater for insurance. This means there are 3 options for Friends; a Member, a Supporter or a Sponsor.

3 OPTIONS:
MEMBER: Active Volunteer Category which includes committee members, track maintenance crews, walking groups,
volunteers at landcare and school sessions and other working bees.
• SUPPORTER: Non-membership category (does not require insurance cover) - not active as a volunteer and not participating in recreational walks or any working bees.
• Business / Corporate / Schools SPONSOR – Bronze/ Silver

Please note: Only Members will be covered by insurance and have voting rights.
All Members, Supporters & Sponsors will continue to receive newsletters, invitations to events and information re the GSWW.
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, the GSWW and its wonderful community would not be here without you!!

https://greatsouthwestwalk.com/members/

https://greatsouthwestwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FGSWW-Membership-Form-2024-25.docx

A recreational walking group who are members of the Friends of the Great South West Walk. Monthly walks are organised for the whole year. This is an inclusive group who are happy to welcome all in the community to be involved.

03/06/2024

BOOKINGS OPEN TO FRIENDS OF THE GSWW MEMBERS, 2025 Supported Walk.
Dates: 16-29 March 2025
More information & registration, please message this page!
(Bookings Open to general public 1 July)