WALKING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF WOMEN

WALKING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF WOMEN

Overview

Learn about how women have contributed to the development of our state and the connections they have had to Kings Park throughout history.

Your Kings Park Volunteer Guides will take you on a journey through history, explaining Aboriginal women's use of plants for food and medicines. The story continues through to the pioneer women of the 19th century, and pioneering women of more recent times and their contribution to the development of the state.

Date: March 8th and March 9th 2026 (two separate walks)

Start Time: 09.30 am sharp. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early and allow extra time for parking.

Meeting Location: Pioneer Women's Memorial Fountain

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Duration: Up to 1.5 hrs

Distance: Approximately 1.5 km

Difficulty: Moderate degree of difficulty. Some steep hard surface paths, some walking on grassy slopes.

Accessibility: This walk is not suitable for wheelchairs, prams or mobility aids.

What to wear and bring: Comfortable enclosed walking shoes are recommended.

Bring sunscreen, hat and water and a raincoat (weather dependent).

Weather: This walk will go ahead if it is raining but in the event of severe weather, including high temperatures, it may be cancelled. Check the notices section of the Kings Park website.

BOOKINGS: Tickets are $10, non refundable except if the event is cancelled by Kings Park Guides.

CANCELLATION: Our walks are popular and ticket numbers are limited to give walkers the best experience possible. We ask that you cancel if you are no longer able to attend so that we can offer a place to those on the waiting list. Cancellation is easy, just go to your e-ticket and click on 'Cancel'. If at the last minute you are unable to attend it would be appreciated if you could contact the Kings Park Visitor Information Centre on 9480 3634. Our tickets are not refundable unless the walk is cancelled by Kings Park Guides.

OTHER WALKS: To find out about our other walks check our Kings Park Volunteer Guides website and follow us on Eventbrite and Facebook.

Learn about how women have contributed to the development of our state and the connections they have had to Kings Park throughout history.

Your Kings Park Volunteer Guides will take you on a journey through history, explaining Aboriginal women's use of plants for food and medicines. The story continues through to the pioneer women of the 19th century, and pioneering women of more recent times and their contribution to the development of the state.

Date: March 8th and March 9th 2026 (two separate walks)

Start Time: 09.30 am sharp. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early and allow extra time for parking.

Meeting Location: Pioneer Women's Memorial Fountain

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Duration: Up to 1.5 hrs

Distance: Approximately 1.5 km

Difficulty: Moderate degree of difficulty. Some steep hard surface paths, some walking on grassy slopes.

Accessibility: This walk is not suitable for wheelchairs, prams or mobility aids.

What to wear and bring: Comfortable enclosed walking shoes are recommended.

Bring sunscreen, hat and water and a raincoat (weather dependent).

Weather: This walk will go ahead if it is raining but in the event of severe weather, including high temperatures, it may be cancelled. Check the notices section of the Kings Park website.

BOOKINGS: Tickets are $10, non refundable except if the event is cancelled by Kings Park Guides.

CANCELLATION: Our walks are popular and ticket numbers are limited to give walkers the best experience possible. We ask that you cancel if you are no longer able to attend so that we can offer a place to those on the waiting list. Cancellation is easy, just go to your e-ticket and click on 'Cancel'. If at the last minute you are unable to attend it would be appreciated if you could contact the Kings Park Visitor Information Centre on 9480 3634. Our tickets are not refundable unless the walk is cancelled by Kings Park Guides.

OTHER WALKS: To find out about our other walks check our Kings Park Volunteer Guides website and follow us on Eventbrite and Facebook.

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Highlights

  • all ages
  • In-person

Refund Policy

No refunds

Location

Pioneer Women's Memorial

Forrest Drive

Kings Park, WA 6005

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