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Dutchman’s Stern /Mt Little Station

Sat 10 to Sun 18 Jun 2023

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Walk name/location
Dutchman’s Stern /Mt Little Station
Walk grade
End-to-End 12
Description

The first of our final 2 weeks on the Heysen Trail starting at Dutchman’s Stern, trekking through to the walkout from the trail at Mt Little Station. Six days of memorable walking with highlights including the gradual climb through the range and walk along the creek line from Eyre Depot.The climb up and over Mt Arden with it’s panoramic vistas, the traverse of Buckaringa Gorge and the spectacular views from Jarvis Hill {truly one of the WOW moments on the trail }

ROUGH,ROCKY, UNEVEN,SLIPPERY, MUDDY TRACKS,OLD FENCING ,CLAMBERING ALONG CREEK LINES, EXPOSURE TO THE ELEMENTS (HOT& COLD ) ARE ALL THINGS THAT MAY BE EXPERIENCED ON THIS WEEK OF WALKING

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO BRING ,APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR AND CLOTHING,PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT,MORN TEA ,LUNCH ,SNACKS ,ELECTROLYTES .MIN 2-3LTRS WATER.””ALWAYS CARRY A GOOD RAINCOAT “”

PLEASE BRING A BOOT BAG AND SPARE SHOES TO GET CHANGED INTO AT END OF DAY IF WET WEATHER SETS IN .THIS WILL ENSURE BUS DOESN’T FILL UP WITH MUD .THIS CAN BE LEFT UNDER BUS .

THIS IS A MULTI DAY WALK.REGISTRATION REQUIRES PAYMENT OF THE FULL BUS FEE{ assumes all walkers have a golden boots card} ACCOMMODATION AND MEAL COSTS ARE NOT INCLUDED

Accommodation-We will be based{ at Quorn from Sat 10th June to Wed June 14th{check out } transferring to Hawker on that day and at Hawker until Sunday June 18th { Travel Home }

Those registering are invited to travel on the bus at no extra cost, from Adelaide to Quorn, then Hawker and return to Adelaide. If you intend to travel on the bus from and to Adelaide PLEASE ADVISE in the Comments Section when Registering.

The bus is capable of taking up to 20 passengers and luggage ,so be early to indicate your interest.

Those travelling by bus are asked to pack all clothing, food etc into suitcases,eskies,cardboard boxes or plastic containers.This will 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 Quorn and Hawker, you are still required to pay the Bus Fee. Please Note there are no other Fee options for this event. The bus will drop us off at start of walk and be at the end to take us back to base every day

Group Meals are planned for Sat 10th June and Sat 17th June.DETAILS BELOW

An EARLY REGISTRATION LINK will be offered to all regular E2E12 walkers on Wed 19th April, 2 weeks prior to public opening of registration for the event.

PLEASE NOTE – THE SECTION BUCKARINGA TO CALABRINDA WAS WALKED LAST YEAR SO WE WILL NOT BE DOING THAT SECTION IN THIS WEEK OF WALKING .

PLEASE NOTE -ORDER OF WALKS AND DAYS MAY BE CHANGED AT SHORT NOTICE IF WE ENCOUNTER BAD WEATHER .

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 10 June 2023
End
Sunday 18 June 2023
Walk Leaders
Adam Matthews
James Wenzel
Kara Turner
Robin Sharland
Suzanne Matthews
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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 $60.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $6.00)
Golden Boots cards
Accepted
Bus
AUD $360.00
Meal details

Emily’s Sat 10th 6;30pm .Group get together and discussion about the week

$35 spit roast pork or chicken and vegies,  plus various deserts .Other dietary needs catered for on the night .Pay on the night .

Hawker Hotel 17th 6;30pm. Group celebration of first week away .Special limited menu catering to all food preferences. Main courses and deserts.

We will pre order meals a few days earlier in the week

Saturday

Walk Specifics (Saturday)
Start time
The bus will depart from the Adelaide Bus Depot on Franklin Street in the city at 8;45am sharp .The bus will be available to load from 8;30am
End time
Arrive in Quorn approx 3;30pm
Walking from
Adelaide
Walking to
Quorn
Distance
340kms
Risks (Saturday)
Hazards
Gavin's Music Choice & Jokes

Sunday

Walk Specifics (Sunday)
Start time
7;40
End time
2;30-3pm
Walking from
Dutchman's Stern This is a deceptively tough walk with a bit of everything-undulating firetracks with spectacular views, a rocky gorge and a gibber strewn floodplain
Walking to
Eyre Depot
Distance
20kms
Risks (Sunday)
Hazards
Rough ,rocky, uneven ,slippery muddy tracks, old fencing ,clambering along creek lines ,exposure to the elements {hot and cold } THESE ARE ALL THINGS THAT COULD BE EXPERIENCED ON THIS WEEK OF WALKING.
Requirements
Good footwear, personal first aid kit, morn tea ,lunch, ENERGY Snacks, electrolytes. Spare socks ,poles. Appropriate clothing for weather extremes. ALWAYS CARRY A GOOD RAIN JACKET .
THIS LIST IS FOR EVERY WALK BELOW .
Experience
TRAILWALKER

Monday

Walk Specifics (Monday)
Start time
9am
End time
3pm
Walking from
Eyre Depot. After a 1;5km walk in to rejoin the trail at the Eyre Depot Monument, walkers follow a track back into the range before entering Depot Ck which winds its way northwards. The gradual climb up the creek bed with its waterfalls and rocky sections can make for slow progress and walkers need to pay close attention to their foot placement.We leave the trail at Peter's Corner for a walk out to Warren Gorge .
Walking to
Warren Gorge
Distance
17kms ?
Risks (Monday)
Hazards
SEE FIRST WALKS NOTES
Requirements
SEE FIRST WALKS NOTES
Experience
TRAILWALKER

Tuesday

Walk Specifics (Tuesday)
Start time
7am
End time
3:30-4pm
Walking from
From Warren Gorge walkers follow the creek west along the spur trail to rejoin the trail at Peter's Corner. Then head north towards the climb up to the summit of Mt Arden with its spectacular 360deg views. The trail then follows a roller coaster journey along the main ridgeline before descending into a pretty but rugged creek to exit at Buckaringa Gorge .
Walking to
Buckaringa Gorge .On the walk through the creek out to the gorge walkers will encounter a number of tricky scrambles over and around rocky outcrops.
Distance
22kms
Risks (Tuesday)
Hazards
AS FIRST WALK
Requirements
AS FIRST WALK
Experience
TRAILWALKER

Wednesday

Walk Specifics (Wednesday)
Start time
A rest day and transfer from Quorn to your acccommodation in Hawker. Those travelling on the bus will leave Quorn at a time to be arranged with Gavin

Thursday

Walk Specifics (Thursday)
Start time
8am
End time
4pm
Walking from
Calabrinda Creek. A long day on the trail initially following vehicle tracks then over open grazing land along the face of the Yappala Range. Then heading east through light scrub past the historic Mt Elm schoolsite and on to the final climb to Jarvis Hill carpark e
Walking to
Jarvis Hill
Distance
26kms
Risks (Thursday)
Hazards
AS PER FIRST WALK
Requirements
AS PER FIRST WALK
Experience
TRAILWALKER

Friday

Walk Specifics (Friday)
Start time
9am
End time
1-1;30pm depending on the length of the morning tea break and photo stops to enjoy the magnificent views on offer
Walking from
Jarvis Hill carpark.Though only a short walk it is truly one of the hidden gems along the Heysen Trail and one to be savoured.From the carpark walkers climb uo onto the ridgeline for specky views and many photo opportunities. An at times tricky descent leads into a section of native scrub before a flat 4km walk along the fenceline out to the Leigh Creek Rd.
Walking to
Leigh Creek Rd
Distance
10kms
Risks (Friday)
Hazards
AS PER FIRST WALK
Requirements
AS PER FIRST WALK
Experience
TRAILWALKER

Saturday

Walk Specifics (Saturday)
Start time
8;15AM
End time
1;30-2PM
Walking from
Leigh Creek Rd .A classic Flinders Ranges creek walk spending the entire day in Wonoka Creek which has been the site of many major floods.After passing Mayo Hut walkers leave the trail at Mernmerna Creek for a short clamber through Mayo Gorge on to the Mt Little Station campground for the conclusion of the weeks walking.
Walking to
Mt Little Station
Distance
17kms
Risks (Saturday)
Hazards
AS PER FIRST WALK
Requirements
AS PER FIRST WALK
Experience
TRAILWALKER

Sunday

Walk Specifics (Sunday)
Start time
Return drive to Adelaide.Those travelling on the bus will need to be ready to depart at 8;30am
End time
4pm
Walking from
HAWKER
Walking to
ADELAIDE
Distance
Approx 385kms
Risks (Sunday)
Hazards
falling asleep
Requirements
lots of coffee stops

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. Red Range ‘walk-in’ site

  2. Mayo Hut

  3. Mt Elm ‘walk-in’ site

  4. Calabrinda Creek ‘walk-in’ site

  5. Buckaringa North ‘walk-in’ site

  6. Mt Arden South ‘walk-in’ site

  7. Mt Little Station

  8. Wonoka Station

  9. Eyre Depot

  10. Hawker Caravan Park

  11. Outback Chapmanton Motor Inn

  12. Hawker Hotel Motel

  13. Meaney’s Rest

  14. Wilkatana Station

  15. Sunset Ridge Accommodation

Near This Section

More than 2km off of the Heysen Trail section.

  1. Arkaba Conservancy

  2. Hawker

  3. Argadells

  4. Warren Gorge

Further Afield

Beyond this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Rawnsley Park Station

  2. Quorn

  3. The Dutchman Hut

  4. The Old Homestead & Shearer’s Quarters

  5. Quandong Apartments

  6. Quorn Brewers Cottages

  7. Austral Inn Hotel

  8. Transcontinental Hotel

  9. McKinley’s Rest

  10. Endilloe Lodge Bed & Breakfast

  11. Wilderness Cabin, Horseshoe Range

  12. Elizabeth House Backpackers and Hostel

  13. Great Northern Lodge

  14. Savings Bank of South Australia – Old Quorn Branch