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Woolshed Flat to Quorn to Dutchmans Stern

Sat 7 to Sun 8 Oct 2017

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Walk name/location
Woolshed Flat to Quorn to Dutchmans Stern
Walk grade
End-to-End 8
Description

Saturday 7th October 2017

A steady climb to start the day takes walkers to the top of the range and views over Pichi Richi Pass. After descending into the pass again, the Trail follows the historic Pichi Richi railway line, passing the remnants of deserted sidings and settlements.

Sunday 8th October 2017

This section of the trail passes the outskirts of Quorn before climbing gradually towards The Dutchmans Stern. Taking a detour off of the Heysen Trail to walk the 6 km Dutchmans Stern loop will provide a memorable highlight.

THEME: SUMMER, SURF AND SAND

NOTE - If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office to register for that day. The online registering system will only allow you to register for both walking days. THE BUS ON SATURDAY MORNING AND NIGHT IS ESSENTIAL

Start
Saturday 7 October 2017
End
Sunday 8 October 2017
Walk Leaders
Chris Allen
Alan Davis
Lucy Allen
Vicki Cahalan
Paul Cahalan

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Mapsheets

Mapsheet 6C, Wilmington to Woolshed Flat;
Mapsheet 6D, Woolshed Flat to Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park

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Meeting Location

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Event Fees
Event fee
AUD $16.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $1.00)
Golden Boots cards
Accepted
Bus
AUD $40.00
Walk Specifics (Saturday)
Start time
7.15am departure from Quorn - 8.15am Approx start
End time
2.30pm
Walking from
Woolshed
Walking to
Quorn
Distance
14km
Risks (Saturday)
Hazards

Quorn - Port Augusta main road crossings .

Requirements

Bring snacks, lunch, drink, sun screen, hat, raincoat, gaiters and good, comfortable walking footwear.

Experience

Trailwalker

Walk Specifics (Sunday)
Start time
7.15am departure from Quorn - 8.15am Approx start
End time
3.00pm
Walking from
Dutchmans Stern
Walking to
Quorn
Distance
16km
Risks (Sunday)
Hazards

-

Requirements

Bring snacks, lunch, drink, sun screen, hat, raincoat, gaiters and good, comfortable walking footwear.

Experience

Trailwalker

Nearby Campsites and Accommodation Options

This list is generic and is derived from the Walk Selector for this walk section. Your walk leader may be suggesting a different or specific town or accommodation option to be based at.

In This Section

On or within 2 km of this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Quorn

  2. The Dutchman Hut (Closed) Shearing Shed Open

  3. Pichi Richi Park

  4. Eyre Depot

  5. The Old Homestead & Shearer’s Quarters

  6. Quorn Caravan Park

  7. Great Northern Lodge

Near This Section

More than 2 km off of the Heysen Trail section.

  1. Flinders Ranges Motel

  2. Port Augusta

Further Afield

Beyond this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Mount Arden South walk-in site

  2. Waukarie Creek/Mount Brown North walk-in site

  3. Catninga Shed

  4. Broadview homestead

  5. Warren Gorge

  6. Catninga B&B

  7. Wilkatana Station

  8. Mount Brown Bush Camp