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End 2 End Minus 2 Week 4

Sat 23 Apr 2022 to Sun 1 May 2022

Details

Walk name/location
End 2 End Minus 2 Week 4
Walk grade
End-to-End Minus 2
Description

The reverse traverse continues into it's second year from Dutchman's Stern to Horrocks Pass in the first half of the walk, a catch-up following the 2021 lockdown, in Nukunu country.
NB The bus fee covers all bus transport, and for most people this will mean transport to and from the walks each day. You will need to choose the bus to register and this includes the walk fee. If you are planning on joining the bus in Adelaide to Quorn and return, please indicate in the comments box.
Day 1 The walk circuits around Dutchmans, crossing the Pichi Richi near Quorn, where we finish this shorter day.
Day 2 From Quorn the climb up onto the Pichi Richi ridge before descending to Woolshed Flat. A real heart starter to kick off 2022
Day 3 Sees the trail traverse Waukerie Creek before contouring up to summit Mount Brown, for superb views over Spencer Gulf and up and down the Southern Flinders, before exiting via Broadview Station.
Day 4 The final day of our catch-up takes the group along the range to Horrocks Pass where we complete our missed walk.
Rest day and a transfer from Quorn to the Wirrabara area.
Day 5 Continues from Murray Town to White Park.
Day 6 Walkers head into to the Wirrabara Forest and onto the Bluff overlooking Port Pirie, before descending down to the Old Nursery.
Day 7 The last day of Week 4 continues along the ups and down of the Bluff and exits the forest to finish at Mount Zion (well near it anyway).

Start
Saturday 23 April 2022
End
Sunday 1 May 2022
Walk Leaders
Dean Mortimer
Simon Cameron
Julian Monfries
Peter Solomon
Julia McLachlan

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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

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Details
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Event Fees
Bus
AUD $405.00
Meal details

Meal at 7.15PM at The Transcontinental Hotel, Quorn on Saturday 23rd April.
We will need to pre-order a few days prior to our arrival at Quorn, however pay the pub at the time of the meal.

Meal in Wirrabara, provided by the Wirrabara Golf Club, $30.00.

Meal cost
AUD $30.00
Walk Specifics (Saturday)
Start time
1300
End time
1630
Walking from
Dutchman's Stern
Walking to
Quorn
Distance
10.0
Risks (Saturday)
TBA
Walk Specifics (Sunday)
Start time
0800
End time
1600
Walking from
Quorn
Walking to
Woolshed Flat
Distance
14
Risks (Sunday)
TBA
Walk Specifics (Monday)
Start time
0800
End time
1500
Walking from
Woolshed Flat
Walking to
Broadview
Distance
16
Risks (Monday)
TBA
Walk Specifics (Tuesday)
Start time
0800
End time
1500
Walking from
Broadview
Walking to
Horrocks Pass
Distance
19
Risks (Tuesday)
TBA
Walk Specifics (Wednesday)
Start time
0800
End time
1500
Walking from
Quorn
Walking to
Wirrabara are
Risks (Wednesday)
Hazards

Rest day transfer from Quorn to Wirrabara area

Walk Specifics (Thursday)
Start time
0800
End time
1500
Walking from
Murray Town
Walking to
White Park Road
Distance
16
Risks (Thursday)
TBA
Walk Specifics (Friday)
Start time
0800
End time
1600
Walking from
White Park Road
Walking to
TV Track and Old Nursery
Distance
19
Risks (Friday)
TBA
Walk Specifics (Saturday)
Start time
0800
End time
1600
Walking from
TV Track
Walking to
Mt Zion
Distance
19
Risks (Saturday)
TBA
Walk Specifics (Sunday)
Start time
0800
End time
1600
Walking from
Wirrabara
Walking to
Adelaide
Distance
275
Risks (Sunday)
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 2km of this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Quorn
  2. Waukarie Creek/Mt Brown North ‘walk-in’ site
  3. Stony Creek ‘walk-in’ site
  4. Goat Rock ‘walk-in’ site
  5. Sugargum Dam ‘walk-in’ site
  6. Melrose
  7. Murray Town
  8. Go-Cart Track Shelter
  9. The Dutchman Hut
  10. Catninga Shed
  11. Pichi Richi Park
  12. Alligator Lodge
  13. Eyre Depot
  14. The Old Homestead & Shearer’s Quarters
  15. Grays Hut
  16. Murray Town campsite
  17. North Star Inn
  18. Melrose Caravan Park and Campground
  19. Melrose Holiday Units
  20. Wozza’s B&B
  21. Quandong Apartments
  22. Quorn Brewers Cottages
  23. Austral Inn Hotel
  24. Transcontinental Hotel
  25. McKinley’s Rest
  26. Endilloe Lodge Bed & Breakfast
  27. Wilderness Cabin, Horseshoe Range
  28. A Little Pug Cottage at Melrose
  29. Great Northern Lodge
  30. Savings Bank of South Australia – Old Quorn Branch
  31. Flinders Family Getaway
  32. Mount Brown Bush Camp
  33. Doughboy Reserve
  34. Beetaloo ‘walk-in’ site (Southern Boundary Track)
  35. Hawks Nest Tank
  36. White Park Tank
  37. The Racecourse Camp

Near This Section

More than 2km off of the Heysen Trail section.

  1. Wilmington
  2. Longhill ‘walk-in’ site
  3. Wirrabara
  4. Ippinitchie Campground
  5. Taralee Orchards
  6. Broadview homestead
  7. Catninga B&B
  8. Beautiful Valley Caravan Park
  9. Stony Creek Bush Camp Caravan Park
  10. North Laura Hotel
  11. Wendy’s at Wattle Park, Flinders Ranges
  12. Spear Creek Holiday Park
  13. Flinders Ranges Motel

Further Afield

Beyond this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Mt Arden South ‘walk-in’ site
  2. Warren Gorge
  3. Wilkatana Station