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E2E 17 Kapunda to Hamilton to Peters Hill

Sat 23 to Sun 24 Aug 2025

Registrations open 7:00am Monday 11 August, 2025

Details

Walk name/location
E2E 17 Kapunda to Hamilton to Peters Hill
Walk grade
End-to-End 17
Description

Saturday 23rd August:  Kapunda to Hamilton  24km

A pleasant walk following backroads, tracks and fence lines through the undulating farmland of the Lower North.

From Kapunda, the trail heads northwest along backroads and tracks to Black Joes Road, then predominately northward along fence lines and tracks to the old telephone exchange at the crossroad. The walk is over undulating mainly open country of the lower North Mount Lofty Ranges.

Sunday 24th August:  Hamilton to Peters Hill  17km

This section of the Trail follows backroads and road reserves of open scrubland, before a short ascent of Peters Hill, where walkers are rewarded with pretty vistas over the farmlands of the lower Mid North and possibly an opportunity to visit Marschalls Hut.

Walk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Start
Saturday 23 August 2025
End
Sunday 24 August 2025
Walk Leaders
Chris Young
Glenn Chambers
Heather Thompson
Paul Frost
Peter Nation
Tammy Main
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Mapsheet

Mapsheet 3A, Tanunda to Kapunda

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Guidebook maps (2006-2014)
Southern Guidebook, chapter 5 map 1,
chapter 5 map 2.
Meeting Location

Meeting location details will be provided after you have registered for this event.

Details
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Event Fees
Event fee
AUD $24.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $10.00)
Golden Boots cards
Accepted
Bus
AUD $50.00
Meal details

Dinner:  6:15pm at the Prince of Wales Hotel, Kapunda

Theme:  ‘Details to come’

Details:  ‘food truck’ catering for all dietary requirements.
6 Mildred Street, Kapunda.
Meals $xxx  (pay as you order on the night)
Drinks available at the Hotel at your own cost.
Walk Specifics (Saturday)
Start time
8:30am - commence walking
End time
4pm
Walking from
Kapunda
Walking to
Hamilton
Distance
24km
Risks (Saturday)
Hazards

Road walking & crossings, keep to right hand side or as directed by leaders. May need to through tall grass/crops. Sections of the trail can be very slippery where wet. Snakes, insects and other critters that could bite & sting.

Requirements

Wear appropriate hiking clothing, walking poles, hiking footwear, hat, sunscreen, rain jacket etc, as per the forecasted weather conditions.

Carry at least 2 litres of water, hand sanitiser, a personal first aid kit including:- band-aids, blister packs, analgesics, anti-inflammatories and electrolytes, your regular medications including an action plan, and anything else you think you might need.

Bring food and snacks for morning tea and lunch.

Experience

The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

Walk Specifics (Sunday)
Start time
8:30am - commence walking
End time
3:00pm
Walking from
Hamilton
Walking to
Peters Hill
Distance
17km
Risks (Sunday)
Hazards

Road walking & crossings, keep to right hand side or as directed by leaders. May need to through tall grass/crops. Sections of the trail can be very slippery where wet. Snakes, insects and other critters that could bite & sting.

Requirements

Wear appropriate hiking clothing, walking poles, hiking footwear, hat, sunscreen, rain jacket etc, as per the forecasted weather conditions.

Carry at least 2 litres of water, hand sanitiser, a personal first aid kit including:- band-aids, blister packs, analgesics, anti-inflammatories and electrolytes, your regular medications including an action plan, and anything else you think you might need.

Bring food and snacks for morning tea and lunch.

Experience

The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

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 2km of this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Marrabel

  2. Marschalls Hut

  3. Lights Hummocks Reserve

  4. Marrabel ‘Walk-in’ site

  5. Hamilton

Near This Section

More than 2km off of the Heysen Trail section.

  1. Riverton

  2. Riverton Caravan Park

  3. Riverton Hotel

  4. Hotel Central Riverton

  5. Hayley’s House BnB Riverton

Further Afield

Beyond this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Kapunda

  2. Smith Hill

  3. Kapunda Tourist Park

  4. Sir John Franklin Hotel

  5. Prince of Wales Hotel

  6. Oldham House B&B