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EE19 Myponga-Mt Compass-Kyeema

Sat 16 to Sun 17 May 2026

Registrations open 7:00am Monday 4 May, 2026

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Walk name/location
EE19 Myponga-Mt Compass-Kyeema
Walk grade
End-to-End 19
Description

NOTE: If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once registration has opened) to register for that day’s walk. The on-line registration system will only allow you to register for both days.

Saturday 16th May: Myponga to Mt Compass (23km)

After a short road walk you’ll enter the small, picturesque Yulte Conservation Park. You’ll emerge from the bushland to cross open farmland, continuing along Lawless Road (and the Myponga Pistol Club firing range) before gradually climbing to Mount Cone which offers distant views of Victor Harbor to the south. Then after crossing more farmland, you'll have a downhill road walk to the old dairy factory.

Sunday 17th May: Mt Compass to Kyeema (19.5km)

The pretty dairy pastures of Mount Compass and Nangkita provide the backdrop for the first section of this walk. Back roads then lead you through Finniss Conservation Park and into the Mount Magnificent Conservation Park. You’ll be rewarded with spectacular views from Mount Magnificent over the southern Fleurieu Peninsula. A combination of native bushland then back-road walking completes your day.

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 16 May 2026
End
Sunday 17 May 2026
Walk Leaders
Kristyn Willson
Dean Mortimer
Meredith Gray
Roz Garrard
Sharon Kennare
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Mapsheets

Mapsheet 1C, Victor Harbor to Mount Cone;
Mapsheet 1D, Mount Cone to Kuitpo Forest

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Meeting Location

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Event Fees
Event fee
AUD $12.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $5.00)
Golden Boots cards
Accepted
Bus
AUD $25.00
Walk Specifics (Saturday)
Start time
0730 for 0745 bus departure
End time
1530
Walking from
Myponga
Walking to
Mt Compass
Distance
23km
Risks (Saturday)
Hazards

Major road crossing, road walking, cow pats. Steep ascent and descent which can be slippery.

Requirements

Wear appropriate hiking clothing, hiking footwear, hat, sunscreen, rain jacket etc as you need per forecast weather conditions.

Carry at least 2 litres of water and a personal first aid kit including electrolytes.

Bring food and snacks for morning tea and lunch.

Walking poles recommended for Yulte CP.

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
0730 for 0745 bus departure
End time
1500
Walking from
Mt Compass
Walking to
Kyeema
Distance
19.5km
Risks (Sunday)
Hazards

Major road crossing, road walking. Steep ascents and descent which can be slippery. Boggy spots if recent heavy rain. Possible encounters with farm animals.

Requirements

Wear appropriate hiking clothing, hiking footwear, hat, sunscreen, rain jacket etc as you need per forecast weather conditions.

Carry at least 2 litres of water and a personal first aid kit including electrolytes.

Bring food and snacks for morning tea and lunch.

Walking poles handy.

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 2 km of this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Rocky Creek Hut & ‘Walk in’ site

  2. Chookarloo Campground

  3. Woodcutters Cottage (formerly Old Kuitpo Youth Hostel)

  4. Mt Compass

  5. Mt Compass Caravan Park

  6. Mt Cone Tank (Water Location Only)

Further Afield

Beyond this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Myponga