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E2E15 Walks #53 Calabrinda to #56 Moralana Scenic Drive

Sun 14 to Sat 20 Jun 2026

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Walk name/location
E2E15 Walks #53 Calabrinda to #56 Moralana Scenic Drive
Walk grade
End-to-End 15
Description

EE15 Walk Program: Week 1 - 14th to 20th June 2026

Sun 14th June: Travel up day

 Mon 15th June: Walk #53 - Calabrinda Creek to Jarvis Hill 26.5km - This is a long but fairly fast walk, initially along vehicle tracks, then over open grazing land along the face of Yappala Range and past the historic Mt Elm school site to Jarvis Hill carpark.

Tue 16th June:  Walk #54 - Jarvis Hill to Leigh Creek Rd (Old Wonoka) 10km - One of the gems of the Trail, this ridge walk provides spectacular views and many photo opportunities. It is a short walk, but may still take up to 4 -5 hours because of the terrain and photo stops.

Wed 17th June: Rest Day - Subject to change due to weather.

Thu 18th June: Walk #55 - Leigh Creek Rd (Old Wonoka) to Mt Little Station  17km - This is a classic Flinders Ranges walk which we spend in Wonoka Creek, the site of several major floods.

Fri 19th June:  Walk #56 - Mt Little Station to Moralana Scenic Drive 32.4km - This section of the Trail follows picturesque Mernmerna Creek and Slaty Creek to the Red Range campsite. Continuing on north from the campsite is an easy and pretty walk with gentle undulations, along creek-lines and through native pine woodlands, in the shadow of Elder Range and Mt Aleck. However, the overall walk is long and cannot be shortened as there are strictly no public access entries or exits as the section is encompassed by Private Property.

Sat 20th June: Travel Home day

NOTES ON THESE WALKS:

  • This is a multi day walk. Registration requires payment of the full bus fee.
  • Walk Fees also apply unless you have purchased a Golden Boots.
  • Accommodation and meals costs are not included.

You will need to organise your own accommodation at Hawker.

Bus travel to Hawker

Those registering are able if they wish to travel on the bus, at no extra cost, from Strathalbyn / Crafers or Adelaide up to Hawker and return. If you intend to travel on the bus from and to Adelaide PLEASE ADVISE in the "INCLUDE A NOTE" COMMENTS SECTION when Registering. You will get further details under "Event Meeting Location" when you book.

For the trip from Adelaide, the bus is capable of taking up to 20 passengers with luggage. So be early to indicate your interest.

Those traveling by bus are asked to pack all clothing, food, etc into suitcases, eskies, cardboard boxes or plastic containers, to ensure that luggage can be stacked on top of one-another without fear of it being squashed

If you choose to drive your own vehicle to Hawker, you are still required to pay the full bus fee.

Accommodation

We will be based at Hawker. You need to organise your own accommodation & meals at Hawker or nearby.

Walk Day Bus Travel

On Walking Days the bus drops us off at the walk start and collects us from the walk finish - further details can be found under "Meeting Location" when you book.

The bus will be taking us  from Hawker Caravan Park entrance to the walks each day and then returning us back to same spot. Further details will be provided after you have registered.

Social / Group Functions: TBA

Training Walks: A week or so after registering you will be advised of TRAINING walks you may like to join as preparation for our week of walking in June. Also you can make use of Trail Walker options to improve your walking fitness.

Should you need to withdraw from any walk please advise Mark Curtis 0408 297 065  CALL or TEXT

Important information

Please carefully read the important information relating to our walk.

Walking conditions

This section of the Trail is suitable for experienced multi-day trail walkers who are physically fit. We will be walking from five to seven hours each day, along rough, rocky and at times slippery or muddy track with some steep inclines and declines. We will also be clambering along creek beds. Weather conditions may vary from quite warm to cold and wet.

Biosecurity

Please thoroughly clean your footwear, clothes, 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 of in a landfill garbage bin.

What to wear and bring each day

You must wear appropriate clothing and footwear to avoid jeopardising your safety and the safety of the group.  You will not be allowed to join the walk unless you are appropriately dressed and prepared.

Please be sure to wear/bring:

  • Appropriate hiking boots/shoes and clothing including a hat and good rain gear
  • Sunscreen
  • Morning tea, lunch and snacks
  • At least 2 litres of water
  • A personal first aid kit including your regular medication, band-aids, blister packs, analgesics, anti-inflammatory medication and electrolytes
  • A boot bag and spare shoes for the bus
  • Face masks and hand sanitiser for the bus trips (optional)

Find out more at heysentrail.asn.au/appropriate-clothing

Cancellation & Refunds

Refunds will be given only if you cancel before registrations close on 09/06/2026 2:30 pm. To cancel your registration, log into your account and go to Manage Walk Registrations, or notify the office no later than 2.15pm on the day registrations close. Please cancel your registration as early as possible so that other people can join the walk.

Start
Sunday 14 June 2026
End
Saturday 20 June 2026
Walk Leaders
Mark Curtis
Michael Joyce
Philip Bell
Leanne Bell
Andrea Gillin
Chris Green
Lyn Wood
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Mapsheets

Mapsheet 7C, Willochra Creek to Mount Elm Camp Site;
Mapsheet 7D, Mount Elm Camp Site to Mernmerna Creek

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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 $48.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $20.00)
Golden Boots cards
Accepted
Bus
AUD $295.00
Meal details

TBA

Walk Specifics (Sunday)
Walking from
Travel day
Risks (Sunday)
TBA
Walk Specifics (Monday)
Start time
Refer to Departure Time Table
End time
Estimated duration on the Trail including breaks is 7.5 to 8 hours
Walking from
Calabrinda Creek
Walking to
Jarvis Hill
Distance
26.5km
Risks (Monday)
Hazards

The section below Yappala Range is messy to walk along as it is sloped, it follows a deteriorating fence line and is stony underfoot.

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, hand sanitiser, a personal first aid kit including:-band-aids, blister packs, analgesics, anti-inflammatories and electrolytes, your regular medications and anything else you think you might need.

- Bring food and snacks for morning tea and lunch.

Experience

Trailwalker experience

Walk Specifics (Tuesday)
Start time
Refer to Departure Time table
End time
Estimated duration on the Trail including breaks is 3.75 to 4.25 hours
Walking from
Jarvis Hill
Walking to
Leigh Creek Rd (Old Wonoka)
Distance
10 km
Risks (Tuesday)
Hazards

Walking and climbing on bare rock surfaces that can be slippery at times. Take care near cliff edges

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, hand sanitiser, a personal first aid kit including:-band-aids, blister packs, analgesics, anti-inflammatories and electrolytes, your regular medications and anything else you think you might need.

- Bring food and snacks for morning tea.

Experience

Trailwalker experience

Walk Specifics (Wednesday)
Walking from
Rest Day - subject to change
Risks (Wednesday)
TBA
Walk Specifics (Thursday)
Start time
Refer to Departure Time Table
Walking from
Leigh Creek Rd (Old Wonoka)
Walking to
Mt Little Station
Distance
17 km
Risks (Thursday)
Requirements

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

- Carry at least 3 litres of water, hand sanitiser, a personal first aid kit including:-band-aids, blister packs, analgesics, anti-inflammatories and electrolytes, your regular medications and anything else you think you might need.

- Bring food and snacks for morning tea and lunch and afternoon tea.

Experience

Trailwalker experience

Walk Specifics (Friday)
Start time
Refer to Departure Time Table
End time
Estimated duration on the Trail including breaks 9.5 to 10.5 hours
Walking from
Mt Little Station
Walking to
Moralana Scenic Drive
Distance
32.4 km
Risks (Friday)
Hazards

Extremely long walk with no exits, recommended to carry at least 3 litres of water. Rocky creek beds with many opportunities for twisted ankles etc.

Requirements

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

- Carry at least 3 litres of water, hand sanitiser, a personal first aid kit including:-band-aids, blister packs, analgesics, anti-inflammatories and electrolytes, your regular medications and anything else you think you might need.

- Bring food and snacks for morning tea and lunch and afternoon tea.

Experience

Trailwalker experience

Walk Specifics (Saturday)
Walking from
Travel Home Day
Risks (Saturday)
TBA
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. Wilpena Caravan Park
  2. Wilpena
  3. Red Range ‘walk-in’ site
  4. Mayo Hut
  5. Mt Elm ‘walk-in’ site
  6. Calabrinda Creek ‘walk-in’ site
  7. Mt Little Station
  8. Wonoka Station
  9. Sunset Ridge Accommodation
  10. Arkaba Stockyard tank

Near This Section

More than 2 km off of the Heysen Trail section.

  1. Rawnsley Park Station
  2. Arkaba Conservancy
  3. Hawker

Further Afield

Beyond this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Buckaringa North ‘walk-in’ site
  2. Wilcolo campground
  3. Argadells tank