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E2E16 Mt Zion-Bluff Lookout-White Pk Rd

Sat 16 to Sun 17 May 2026

Registrations open 7:00am Monday 27 April, 2026

Details

Walk name/location
E2E16 Mt Zion-Bluff Lookout-White Pk Rd
Walk grade
End-to-End 16
Description

This is a multi day walk. If you only wish to walk on one day, please contact the office once registrations open.

Saturday Walk 39: Mt Zion to The Bluff Lookout – 22kms

For most of this section the trail follows gravel roads and a rollercoaster firetrack through natural bushland towards the TV tower at The Bluff where walkers are rewarded with spectacular views of the gulf and beyond.

Some of the descents along the fire track have loose gravel and can be slippery.

Sunday Walk 40: The Bluff Lookout to White Park Road - 19 kms

This provides a very diverse range of scenery. After re-joining the Trail, walkers again follow the ridgeline along fire access tracks through the dense natural scrub of the Telowie Gorge Conservation Park and enjoy views over Port Germein and across the gulf to Whyalla and Port Bonython. After turning off and descending steeply from the ridgeline the Trail follows Sheepyard Track ascending to Rocky Ridge then turning north through old harvested pine forest allowing expansive views to the Gulf, following a steep climb to Sugargum Lookout.

Some of the descents along the fire track have loose gravel and can be slippery.

The trail continues following the Wirrabara Greenway through a private property to walk end.

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
Kathy Wright
Michael Weinel
Paul Gill
Tracey Evans
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Mapsheet 5B, Hiskeys Hut to Wirrabara Forest

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Meeting Location

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Event Fees
Event fee
AUD $24.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $10.00)
Golden Boots cards
Accepted
Bus
AUD $50.00
Walk Specifics (Saturday)
Start time
0745
End time
4 pm approx
Walking from
Mt Zion
Walking to
The Bluff
Distance
22km
Risks (Saturday)
Hazards

Roller Coaster of Assents and Descents

Some of the descents along the fire track have loose gravel and 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, a personal first aid kit and hyrdalite

Bring food and snacks for morning tea & lunch

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
0745
End time
3 pm approx
Walking from
The Bluff
Walking to
White Park Road
Distance
19 km
Risks (Sunday)
Hazards

Roller Coaster of Assents and Descents

Some of the descents along the fire track have loose gravel and 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, a personal first aid kit and hyrdalite

Bring food and snacks for morning tea & lunch

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. Murray Town

  2. Go-Cart Track Shelter

  3. Murray Town campsite

  4. Beetaloo ‘walk-in’ site (Southern Boundary Track)

  5. White Park Tank

Near This Section

More than 2 km off of the Heysen Trail section.

  1. Wirrabara

  2. Taralee Orchards

Further Afield

Beyond this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Laura

  2. Port Pirie