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E2E17 Nth Booborowie Rd – Oban- Bundaleer Reservoir

Sat 8 to Sun 9 Aug 2026

Registrations open 7:00am Tuesday 21 July, 2026

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Walk name/location
E2E17 Nth Booborowie Rd – Oban- Bundaleer Reservoir
Walk grade
End-to-End 17
Description

Saturday 8th August: North Booborowie Rd to Oban     22km

It may seem odd that you’ll walk south for most of this section of the Trail, initially along the crest of Brown Hill Range following the remnants of South Australia’s longest stone wall which dates from the 1840s. This is quite an undulating walk with little shelter from the elements, however the views are wonderful.

Sunday 9th August:  Oban to Bundaleer Reservoir    20km

The importance of fresh water is abundantly clear for most of this section of the Trail which follows the Freshwater intake channel for Bundaleer Reservoir, only leaving it for a few kilometres to go through the township of Spalding. You’ll also see some fascinating examples of engineering from the early 1900s.

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.

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 8 August 2026
End
Sunday 9 August 2026
Walk Leaders
Chris Young
Glenn Chambers
Heather Thompson
Paul Frost
Peter Nation
Tammy Main
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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
Meal details

details to come

Walk Specifics (Saturday)
Start time
8:30am - commence walking
End time
4-430pm approx.
Walking from
North Booborowie Rd
Walking to
Oban
Distance
22km
Risks (Saturday)
Hazards

Road walking & crossings, keep to right hand side or as directed by leaders. May need to through tall grass/crops. Sections of the trail can be very slippery where wet. Snakes, insects and other critters that could bite & sting.

Requirements

Wear appropriate hiking clothing, walking poles, hiking footwear, hat, sunscreen, rain jacket etc, as per the forecasted 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 including an action plan, and anything else you think you might need.

Bring food and snacks for morning tea and 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
8:30am - commence walking
End time
3:30pm approx.
Walking from
Oban
Walking to
Bundaleer Reservoir
Distance
20km
Risks (Sunday)
Hazards

Road walking & crossings, keep to right hand side or as directed by leaders. May need to through tall grass/crops. Sections of the trail can be very slippery where wet. Snakes, insects and other critters that could bite & sting.

Requirements

Wear appropriate hiking clothing, walking poles, hiking footwear, hat, sunscreen, rain jacket etc, as per the forecasted 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 including an action plan, and anything else you think you might need.

Bring food and snacks for morning tea and 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. Spalding

  2. Whistling Trig Tank

  3. Baderloo walk-in site

  4. Spalding Hotel

  5. Spalding Oval

Further Afield

Beyond this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Curnows Hut

  2. Hallett Railway Station

  3. Hallett

  4. The Carriage on Alfred