Section 15 of the Heysen Trail, between Union Bridge and Tippett Road in Cudlee Creek, is now closed. This closure is effective as of 5pm on Friday the 8th of August 2025. Read more

Loading Events

« All Events

E2E-3 Parachilna Gorge – Leigh Creek Rd Rd

Sat 23 to Sun 31 May 2026

Details

Walk name/location
E2E-3 Parachilna Gorge – Leigh Creek Rd Rd
Walk grade
End-to-End Minus 3
Description

''PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS BEFORE REGISTERING''

End to End Minus 3 will be run over 4yrs, Two 0ne week blocks in 2026.One week block followed by 5 weekends in 2027 2028 and 5 weekends followed by a one week block to finish the trail off in 2029.This walk is aimed at walkers that have already completed the trail South to North and know the rigours of multi day walking along the Heysen Trail. You will need to be able to WALK UP TO 32KMS IN A DAY and be fit and ready to go from the start. VERY EARLY STARTS ARE ALSO PART OF THIS EXPERIENCE. The Flinders Region is remote and access to the trail is very limited.

From the Parachilna Trailhead we'll traverse creek beds, fire tracks and some smaller undulations as we work our way back towards Wilpena Pound with Majestic scenery in all directions. After crossing the The Pound we arrive at Bridal Gap with once again spectacular views of distant mountains. A descent down into Black gap finds us on Moralana Drive where the days walk ends. From here we'll start our 32km day heading for Mt Little Station walking through open plains, wooded forests and a huge dry creek bed. The final day is in and out of Wonoka Creek before finishing on the Leigh Creek Rd.

6 DAYS OF WALKING WITH A REST DAY ON THE WEDNESDAY, PLEASE BE AWARE THE REST DAY MAY CHANGE IF WEATHER CONDITIONS BECOME UNFAVOURABLE.

 

HAZARDS -ROUGH, ROCKY, UNEVEN,SLIPPERY,MUDDY TRACKS,OLD FENCING, CREEK LINE SCRAMBLES, EXPOSURE TO THE ELEMENTS [ HOT OR COLD ] ARE ALL THINGS THAT MIGHT BE EXPERIENCED ON THIS WEEK OF WALKING.

PLEASE BRING A BOOT BAG AND SPARE SHOES TO GET CHANGED INTO AT THE END OF THE DAY IF WET WEATHER SETS IN. THIS WILL ENSURE THE BUS DOESN'T FILL UP WITH MUD, THIS CAN BE LEFT UNDER THE BUS.

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO BRING APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR AND CLOTHING, PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT, MORN TEA, LUNCH,SNACKS, ELECTROLYTES, MIN 2-3LTRS WATER. "ALWAYS CARRY A GOOD RAINCOAT"

THIS IS A MULTI DAY WALK , REGISTRATION REQUIRES PAYMENT OF THE FULL BUS FEE. ACCOMODATION AND MEALS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS FEE. ACCOMODATION PREFERABLY TO  BE BASED AT  RAWNSLEY PARK .

WE HAVE A NUMBER OF CABIN OPTIONS ON HOLD AT RAWNSLEY PARK .UPON REGISTERING PLEASE RING RAWNSLEY'S AND BOOK A CABIN OR CAMPGROUND THAT SUITS YOU OR YOUR GROUPS NEEDS. TELL THEM YOU'RE WITH FOHT E2E MINUS 3 AND CHOOSE ACCORDINGLY.A 10% DISCOUNT IS AVAILABLE FOR FOHT. WE WILL SET UP A FACEBOOK PAGE SO PEOPLE HAVE A PLATFORM TO DISCUSS OPTIONS RE ACCOMODATION. RAWNSLEYS CAN ONLY PUT ASIDE SO MANY CABINS FOR US SO PLEASE BE OPEN TO SHARING.THIS SHOULD ENSURE EVERYONE FINDS A BED .

Those registering are invited to travel up on the bus at no extra cost, from Adelaide to Rawnsley Park and return to Adelaide. if you intend to travel on the bus please ADVISE IN THE COMMENTS SECTION when registering .The bus is able to take 20 passengers and their luggage. Those travelling on the bus are asked to pack all clothing,food etc into suitcases, eskies, cardboard boxes  or plastic containers. To ensure luggage can be stacked on top of each other without fear of it being squashed.

IF YOU CHOOSE TO DRIVE YOUR OWN VEHICHLE TO THE BASE AT RAWNSLEY PARK YOU ARE STILL REQUIRED TO PAY THE FULL EVENT / BUS FEE. PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO OTHER FEE OPTIONS FOR THIS EVENT.

Start
Saturday 23 May 2026
End
Sunday 31 May 2026
Walk Leaders
Adam Matthews
Suzanne Matthews
James Wenzel
Kara Turner
Add to your calendar

Map legend:

Walk section along Heysen Trail shown in red:
The rest of the Heysen Trail shown in blue:
Map & GPS Files
Map view options
View map in full screen format.
View full featured Interative Map of the Heysen Trail.
Download map data
Download GPX file.
Download KML file for Google Earth/Maps.
Download full-featured GPX and/or KML files of the Heysen Trail.
Mapsheet

Mapsheet 8D, Aroona to Parachilna Gorge

Find out more about Mapsheets

Meeting Location

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

Details
Information withheld
Event Fees
Event fee
AUD $72.00
Golden Boots cards
Accepted
Bus
AUD $440.00
Walk Specifics (Saturday)
Start time
The bus will depart from the Adelaide Bus Depot on Franklin Street in the city at 8;15am Sharp. The bus will be available to load from 8am. Rufus Coaches and Gavin is the owner Driver.
End time
Arrive at Rawnsleys approx 2;30pm
Walking from
Adelaide
Walking to
Rawnsley Park
Distance
420kms
Risks (Saturday)
TBA
Walk Specifics (Sunday)
Start time
8am
End time
2-2;30pm
Walking from
Parachilna Gorge
Walking to
Aroona
Distance
18;5kms
Risks (Sunday)
Hazards

AS MENTIONED IN WALK DESCRIPTION ON FRONT PAGE

Requirements

MORN TEA, LUNCH, SNACKS , 2-3LTRS WATER. PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT , WALKING POLES IF YOU PLEASE, APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR AND CLOTHING .HEADLAMP. ALWAYS CARRY A GOOD RAINJACKET

Experience

TRAILWALKER

Walk Specifics (Monday)
Start time
7;30am
End time
2;30pm
Walking from
Aroona
Walking to
Yanyanna Hut
Distance
25kms
Risks (Monday)
Hazards

as per Sunday

Requirements

as per Sunday

Experience

Trailwalker

Walk Specifics (Tuesday)
Start time
8;15am
End time
3pm
Walking from
Yanyanna Hut
Walking to
Wilpena Pound
Distance
22kms
Risks (Tuesday)
Hazards

as per Sunday

Requirements

as per Sunday

Experience

Trailwalker

Walk Specifics (Wednesday)
Start time
REST DAY
Risks (Wednesday)
TBA
Walk Specifics (Thursday)
Start time
8;30am
End time
3pm
Walking from
Wilpena
Walking to
Moralana Drive
Distance
16kms
Risks (Thursday)
Hazards

as per Sunday

Requirements

as per Sunday

Experience

Trailwalker

Walk Specifics (Friday)
Start time
7;30am
End time
4;30 -5pm
Walking from
Moralana Drive
Walking to
Mt Little station
Distance
32kms
Risks (Friday)
Hazards

as per Sunday

Requirements

as per Sunday

Experience

Trailwalker

Walk Specifics (Saturday)
Start time
8;30am
End time
2;30pm
Walking from
Mt Little Station
Walking to
Leigh Creek Rd
Distance
16;5kms
Risks (Saturday)
Hazards

as per Sunday

Requirements

as per Sunday

Experience

Trailwalker

Walk Specifics (Sunday)
Start time
the bus will depart from the caravan Park area at 8am before picking up at the main Cabin Area at 8;15am
End time
approx 2;30pm
Walking from
Rawnsley Park
Walking to
Adelaide
Distance
420kms
Risks (Sunday)
Hazards

Gavins music selection and telling bad jokes

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. Aroona campground
  2. Trezona Campsite
  3. Middlesight Water Hut
  4. Wilpena Caravan Park
  5. Red Range ‘walk-in’ site
  6. Mayo Hut
  7. Pigeon Bore
  8. Mt Little Station
  9. Wonoka Station
  10. Yanyanna Hut
  11. Parachilna Gorge Camping
  12. Parachilna Gorge Trailhead
  13. Wilcolo campground
  14. Arkaba Stockyard tank

Near This Section

More than 2km off of the Heysen Trail section.

  1. Angorichina Tourist Village
  2. Rawnsley Park Station
  3. Arkaba Conservancy
  4. Alpana Station
  5. Nungawurtina Hut (Alpana Station)
  6. Parachilna
  7. Blinman

Further Afield

Beyond this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Hawker
  2. Mt Elm ‘walk-in’ site
  3. Sunset Ridge Accommodation