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Dutchmans Stern to Eyre Depot to Buckaringa

Sat 28 to Sun 29 Sep 2019

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Walk name/location
Dutchmans Stern to Eyre Depot to Buckaringa
Walk grade
End-to-End 10
Description

Due to the logistic side of these walks, the days of the walks have been swapped around and we will be using the bus for pick ups and drops to and from the walks.

Day 1: Saturday 28th September 2019 Eyre Depot to Buckaringa 29kms

After climbing back into the range, walkers enter Mount Arden Creek which winds its way northwards. The gradual climb up the winding creek bed with its waterfalls and rocky sections can make progress very slow, but after Mt Arden South campsite the trail leaves the creek to Climb Mt Arden summit for spectacular 360 degree views. The trail then follows the ridge line and a pretty creek line to exit at Buckaringa.

Day 2: Sunday 29th September 2019

Dutchmans Stern to Eyre Depot 19kms

This is a deceptively tough walk with a bit of everything - undulating fire tracks with spectacular views, a rocky gorge and a gibber strewn floodplain.

*If you would like to register to walk one day only, please contact the FOTH office to register*

Start
Saturday 28 September 2019
End
Sunday 29 September 2019
Walk Leaders
Carol Homewood
Judy McAdam
Toni Clarke

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Walk section along Heysen Trail shown in red:
The rest of the Heysen Trail shown in blue:
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Mapsheet

Mapsheet 7A, Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park to north of Mt Arden

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Guidebook maps (2006-2014)
Northern Guidebook, chapter 4 map 2,
chapter 4 map 3.
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 $20.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $2.00)
Golden Boots cards
Accepted
Bus
AUD $80.00
Walk Specifics (Saturday)
Start time
0500hrs the bus will depart Quorn Railway Station
End time
1630hrs
Walking from
Eyre Deport
Walking to
Buckaring Gorge
Distance
29kms
Risks (Saturday)
TBA
Walk Specifics (Sunday)
Start time
0700hrs the bus will depart Quorn Railway Station
End time
1700hrs
Walking from
Dutchmans Stern
Walking to
Eyre Depot
Distance
19kms
Risks (Sunday)
TBA