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HEYSEN HIGHLIGHTS ( Walks 12 and 13)

HEYSEN HIGHLIGHTS ( Walks 12 and 13)

Name: HEYSEN HIGHLIGHTS ( Walks 12 and 13)
Start: 2026-08-15T00:00:00+09:30
End: 2026-08-16T23:59:59+09:30

Sat 15 to Sun 16 Aug 2026

Registrations open 7:00am Monday 13 July, 2026

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Description

Join Heather and Suzanne as we revisit some of our favourite sections of the Southern Half of the Heysen Trail over a weekend of hiking.

We will be leading two hikes in close vicinity over a weekend and encourage you to stay overnight nearby and join us for dinner on the Saturday night. We will book a table for those interested. Please advise when you register if you will be joining us for dinner.

We have arranged for a bus to pick us up each morning at the end point to take us to the beginning of the hike.

There is no back up vehicle for these hikes. You will need to assess your capabilities and only attempt these hikes if you feel you can comfortably complete the hike.

Saturday 15th August 2026 - Walk 12

Grading: Hard. 21km

Terrain: National or Conservation Park, Native scrub, Undulating and hilly, Vegetation corridor, Walking trail

This is very pretty through the most populous section of the trail, however it still feels rural as we pass through reserves and bushland. Walkers are rewarded with picturesque Hills vistas and many photo opportunities as we go through Bridgewater, Mt George Conservation Park, Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens and Cleland National Park. There are plenty of climbs on this walk.

There are public toilets at Mylor, Bridgewater Mill, Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens and Cleland carpark.

Walk time approx. 5.5-6.5hrs.

Sunday 16th August 2026 - Walk 13

Grading: Hard. 26km

Terrain: National or Conservation Park, Native scrub, Undulating and hilly, Walking trail

This spectacular but testing with many ups and downs section of the Trail passes through the native bushland of Cleland National Park, Horsnell Gully and Morialta Conservation Parks and along pleasant roadsides, giving you the opportunity to take in spectacular views over Adelaide and the Hills.

Walk time approx. 6-8 hours.

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 15 August 2026

End

Sunday 16 August 2026

Walk Leaders

Heather Jensen
Suzanne Matthews

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Meeting Location

Meeting location details will be provided after you have registered for this event.

Details: Information withheld

Event Fees

Event fee: AUD $12.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $5.00)
Golden Boots cards: Accepted
Bus: AUD $25.00
Meal details: Meet for dinner Saturday 15th August 2026 – 6pm. Venue in Mylor (??) to be confirmed.

Walk Specifics (Saturday)

Start time: 8.30am
End time: All day walk
Walking from: Mylor
Walking to: Cleland National Park
Distance: 21km

Risks (Saturday)

Hazards: Road crossings and small stretches of road walking. Beware of strong running creeks after heavy rains.
Requirements: Bring snacks and lunch.
Experience: Trailwalker experience preferred.

Walk Specifics (Sunday)

Start time: 8.30am
End time: All day walk
Walking from: Cleland National Park
Walking to: Montacute
Distance: 26km

Risks (Sunday)

Hazards: Busy roadside walking and several main road crossings.
Requirements: Bring snacks and lunch.
Experience: Trailwalker experience preferred.

Walk grade: Trail Walker

These walks are reasonably demanding and for walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain. They have a walking time of about 5 to 6 hours and will require a high degree of physical fitness. These walks generally occur on Saturdays or Sundays.

Appropriate Clothing

All walks are subject to you wearing appropriate clothing. Prime considerations are warmth and weather protection. Your safety and the safety of the walking group can be jeopardised by you wearing inappropriate clothing. In an emergency situation it can take hours to evacuate a sick or injured walker. Leaders may not accept people for a walk who have not come appropriately dressed or prepared.

View details of appropriate clothing at heysentrail.asn.au/appropriate-clothing

Hot Weather Policy

If the forecast temperature for Adelaide is equal or higher than 32C, walks are cancelled. For simplicity, this can be determined the night prior to the walk from the 7.00 pm ABC News Adelaide weather forecast, based upon the Bureau of Meteorology’s routine 4pm forecast.

Your Walk Leader will send an email to all walkers advising the walk is cancelled. We suggest you check your emails before leaving to join the walk. Even if the forecast temperature is later revised, the walk remains cancelled. In such a case walk fees will be refunded.

Severe Weather Policy

Be aware that walks are automatically cancelled when the forecast weather for the day of the walk is for severe storms with damaging winds as per the 7pm ABC News on the day prior to the walk. Refer to abc.net.au/news/weather or bom.gov.au/sa.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

If unforeseen circumstances arise and you are no longer able to participate in the walk, please cancel your registration as soon as possible using the Manage Walk Registrations facility on your Account page.

Alternatively you can notify the office by 2.15pm on the last business day before the walk. Walk leaders do not have access to messages left on the answering machine after this time. If your Walk Leader has provided their mobile phone number you may be able to contact them prior to the walk (subject to phone service availability).

View the full details of our Cancellation & Refund Policy at heysentrail.asn.au/cancellations

Privacy Policy

We value your right to privacy and take measures to protect personal information we may hold about you. Your personal information will only be used for official purposes.

View full details of our Privacy Policy at heysentrail.asn.au/privacy

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Delivery Policy

Memberships, walk and event registrations and Golden Boots passes are tickets. If you purchase a Golden Boots pass details of your pass purchase will be recorded. If the Golden Boots pass has expired when you register for walk events, you will be prompted to purchase another pass.

View full details of our Shipping & Delivery Policy at heysentrail.asn.au/shipping

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HEYSEN HIGHLIGHTS ( Walks 12 and 13)

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HEYSEN HIGHLIGHTS ( Walks 12 and 13)

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