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EE George Quarry to Spalding Rd to the Chlorinator

Sat 27 to Sun 28 Jul 2019

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Walk name/location
EE George Quarry to Spalding Rd to the Chlorinator
Walk grade
End-to-End 11
Description

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 online registration system will only allow you to register for both days.

Both of this weekends walks pass along features of historical significance in the Mid North of the State.

SATURDAY 27th JULY

Most of this section is spent walking south, initially along the crest of the Brown Hill Range, following the remnants of an 1840 stone wall(the longest in SA).It is quite an undulating walk with little shelter from the elements, however the views make up for any discomfort(please ensure you have suitable clothing). The final 5 or so klms follow rural back roads to the main Spalding to Burra road.

SUNDAY 28th JULY

This is a very flat but unique walk that follows the freshwater intake channel for the Bundaleer Reservior, only leaving it for a few klms to go through Spalding. Walkers will see some fascinating examples of engineering from the early 1900's.

Dinner on Saturday evening will be at the Spalding Hotel from 6.30pm.

The theme for this evening dinner is all things "FRENCH" in recognition of the Tour de France and Bastille Day etc.

Start
Saturday 27 July 2019
End
Sunday 28 July 2019
Walk Leaders
Dom Henschke
Marlene Henschke
Helen Morgante
John Babister
Christopher Gower

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
Walk Specifics (Saturday)
Start time
8.30am(sharp)
End time
2.00pm
Walking from
E E George Quarry
Walking to
Corner of Marble Hill and Spalding-Burra Rds
Distance
20klms
Risks (Saturday)
Hazards

Likely very windy conditions and the many loose rocks(often hidden) in the grass alongside the old stone wall.

Requirements

Good quality footwear and clothing, rainjacket, hat, sunscreen, walking poles, morning tea and plenty of water.

Experience

Trailwalker

Walk Specifics (Sunday)
Start time
8.00am(sharp).
End time
2.00-2.30pm
Walking from
Cnr of Marble Hill and Spalding-Burra Rds
Walking to
The Chlorinating Station,Bundaleer on the Goyder Hwy
Distance
Approx. 21klms.
Risks (Sunday)
Hazards

Watch out for Bees, as there often swarms in hollows along the pipeline and channels and take care at the various main road crossings.

Requirements

Good quality footwear and clothing, rainjacket, hat, sunscreen, walking poles, morning tea, lunch and plenty of water.

Experience

Trailwalker