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Alligator Gorge Rd – Horrocks Pass – Broadview

Sat 16 to Sun 17 Oct 2021

Details

Walk name/location
Alligator Gorge Rd – Horrocks Pass – Broadview
Walk grade
End-to-End 11
Description

THIS IS THE JULY WALK THAT WAS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID.

BOOKINGS FOR ALL WALKERS REGISTERED ON THAT WALK HAVE BEEN BROUGHT OVER TO THE RESCHEDULED DATE.

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO WALK IN OCTOBER, PLEASE WITHDRAW FROM THIS WALK BY MIDDAY ON FRIDAY OCT 1ST AND THE OFFICE WILL REFUND YOUR FEES.

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Please take note the ORDER of this weekends walks has been reversed so that the more arduous walk from Horrocks Pass through to Broadview is undertaken on Saturday.

This weekend is based in Melrose

Any walker with Respiratory symptoms or fever should exclude themselves from any activity until they have received a negative COVID result, irrespective of Vaccine Status. If there is no testing available(eg Country areas) then they should consult the nearest Medical Professional available(directly or by phone). If no consult is available they should exclude themselves from activity until 3 days after symptoms have settled.

Please ENSURE that you use HAND SANITIZER prior to Boarding and wear a FACE MASK throughout each Bus Trip over the weekend.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES–Please Ensure you Thoroughly Clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk over the weekend to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a RED garbage bin.

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

On SATURDAY 16th OCTOBER

A terrific though challenging walk starting with a testing climb out of Horrocks Pass to the ridgetop followed by an undulating exposed traverse over gibber-littered hills and farmlands at times providing some stunning views over the Willochra Plains to the east and occasionally over Spencer Gulf to the west. At the end of the walk there is almost 3 klms walk-out from the Trail through farmlands back to our cars.

On SUNDAY 17th OCTOBER

Commencing with a brilliant little climb over Lavender Peak, aptly named after principal architect of the Heysen Trail, to get the heart pumping prior to a tricky descent to the picturesque Stony Creek campsite. From there the trail crisscrosses the creek(which at times has proven to be a challenge to cross), follows tracks, backroads and a final undulating walk adjacent to the busy highway through Horrocks Pass to finish at the memorial to explorer John Horrocks.

Dinner on Saturday evening will be at the North Star Hotel from 7.00pm. Suggest we could meet for drinks from 6.30pm.

Start
Saturday 16 October 2021
End
Sunday 17 October 2021
Walk Leaders
Dom Henschke
Marlene Henschke
Andrew McDonald
Helen Morgante
John Babister
Christopher Gower

Map legend:

Walk section along Heysen Trail shown in red:
The rest of the Heysen Trail shown in blue:
Map & GPS Files
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Mapsheets

Mapsheet 6B, Melrose to Wilmington;
Mapsheet 6C, Wilmington to Woolshed Flat

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Guidebook maps (2006-2014)
Northern Guidebook, chapter 3 map 3,
chapter 3 map 4,
chapter 3 map 5.
Meeting Location

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

Details
Information withheld
Event Fees
Event fee
AUD $20.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $2.00)
Golden Boots cards
Accepted
Bus
AUD $40.00
Meal details

Dinner on Saturday night will be at the North Star Hotel in Melrose at 7.00pm. Suggest we could meet for drinks from 6.30pm.

The theme for the dinner is ‘something from the past’ (because we are doing a walk that was scheduled in the past).

Walk Specifics (Saturday)
Start time
8.30am.
End time
Approx. 3.00-3.30pm.
Walking from
Horrocks Pass
Walking to
Broadview Homestead.
Distance
19 klms plus an extra 3 klms walk out from the trail to where the cars are parked.
Risks (Saturday)
Hazards

A tough walk with some testing ups and downs across gibber-littered hills. Lots of opportunities for twisted ankles. NEED TO CLOSELY WATCH WHERE YOU STEP.

This is not a walk for anyone carrying an injury as there are no exit points from the trail.

Requirements

Good quality footwear( is absolutely essential ) and clothing suitable for the weather conditions, rain jacket, walking poles( are recommended ),hat, sunscreen, morning tea, lunch and at least 3 litres of water. Also ensure you bring a good quality warm jacket as sections of this walk are very exposed and prone to strong cold winds even on a sunny day.

Experience

Trail walker

Walk Specifics (Sunday)
Start time
8.30am.
End time
Approx 1.30pm
Walking from
On Alligator Gorge Road where the Trail crosses the road.
Walking to
Horrocks Pass.
Distance
15 klms.
Risks (Sunday)
Hazards

A testing climb to begin with, followed by an at times tricky descent to the creek. After heavy rains crossing the creek can be challenging.

Requirements

God quality footwear and clothing suitable for the weather conditions, rai jacket, hat, sunscreen, walking poles( are recommended ), morning tea, lunch and at least 2 litres of water( more if the day is hot ).

Experience

Trail walker.

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. Stony Creek ‘walk-in’ site
  2. Alligator Lodge
  3. Hawks Nest Tank

Near This Section

More than 2km off of the Heysen Trail section.

  1. Wilmington
  2. Beautiful Valley Caravan Park
  3. Stony Creek Bush Camp Caravan Park
  4. Spear Creek Holiday Park

Further Afield

Beyond this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Waukarie Creek/Mt Brown North ‘walk-in’ site
  2. Longhill ‘walk-in’ site
  3. Goat Rock ‘walk-in’ site
  4. Sugargum Dam ‘walk-in’ site
  5. Catninga Shed
  6. Broadview homestead
  7. Grays Hut
  8. Catninga B&B
  9. Mount Brown Bush Camp
  10. The Racecourse Camp