The Great Walk Network (GWN) Tribal Grounds are on the outskirts of Nannup and available for the use of GWN members.
Informal camps are held throughout the year to gather members and enjoy the peace and space of the land, and the connection and community of being together.
GWN is a group of enthusiasts and volunteers. We continue to maintain the land and, where possible, improve the facilities at the Tribal Grounds. We always welcome willing hands to take on particular tasks, including at occasional working bees.
Membership and Camping
History
The land that the Great Walk Network cares for and calls its Tribal Ground, was a generous donation from John Thomson. John had a long career in forestry in Western Australia. Before his retirement he became critical of forestry practices and after his retirement he became outspoken about mining in jarrah forest, and clear felling and wood chipping in karri forest.
John joined two local conservation groups, the Campaign to Save Native Forests and the South-West Forests Defence Foundation, soon after they formed. He attended meetings regularly, wrote to newspapers, spoke publicly, and made many trips to the forest to support campaigns.
John’s wealth of knowledge and lifelong experience in forestry were invaluable to both groups and greatly increased their credibility. John received honorary life memberships to these organisations, and later to the Friends of the Tuart Forest.
After donating the land that is now the Tribal Grounds, John became patron of the Great Walk Network.
(Details from an article by Andrew Thomson and Beth Shultz, John Thomson: Tree Man)
Photo: John Thomson (right) and John Oldham
Tribal Grounds Events
Are you an active Great Walk member? Would you like camp at the Tribal Grounds, or perhaps host an event? Please check the calendar for prior bookings. Some events held at the Tribal Grounds are private. If you have any questions, please contact Sue on 0401 300 886 or email admin@greatwalknetwork.com.au to register your interest or make a booking.
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Please use this contact form for enquiries about the Tribal Grounds.