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Kapunda to Hamilton to Peters Hill

Sat 14 to Sun 15 Sep 2019

Details

Walk name/location
Kapunda to Hamilton to Peters Hill
Walk grade
End-to-End 12
Description

Weekend Based in Kapunda

SAT 14th Sept Kapunda- Hamilton

A pleasant walk following backroads,tracks and fence lines through the undulating farmland of the Lower Nth.

SUN 15th Sept Hamilton-Peters Hill

Today we follow back rds and rd reserves of open bushland before a short climb up Peters Hill.Walkers are rewarded with vistas over the surrounding farmland .A short walk to Marschalls Hut and back is worth the effort from Peters Hill.

NOTE - If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once bookings have opened) to register for that days walk. The online registration system will only allow you to register for both days.

A BBQ run by the Lions Club is organised for Sat Night at the Campground.$20 per head 6:30pm BYO drinks

Start
Saturday 14 September 2019
End
Sunday 15 September 2019
Walk Leaders
Kara Turner
James Wenzel
Suzanne Matthews
Adam Matthews
Samantha McCarty
Robin Sharland

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Walk section along Heysen Trail shown in red:
The rest of the Heysen Trail shown in blue:
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Mapsheet

Mapsheet 3A, Tanunda to Kapunda

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Guidebook maps (2006-2014)
Southern Guidebook, chapter 5 map 1,
chapter 5 map 2.
Meeting Location

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Details
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Event Fees
Event fee
AUD $20.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $2.00)
Golden Boots cards
Accepted
Bus
AUD $40.00
Meal details

Sausages ,Chicken& Patties,Onion ,Bread Sauce,Potato- Rice & Tossed Salads.Trifle ,Fruit Salad & Ice Cream for desert

Meal cost
AUD $20.00
Walk Specifics (Saturday)
Start time
8;30am
End time
3 -3:30pm
Walking from
Kapunda
Walking to
Hamilton
Distance
24kms
Risks (Saturday)
Hazards

road walking,possibly walking through tall crops

Requirements

WALK RHS of road,morn tea,lunch ,2ltrs water min,SINGLE file through crops

Experience

Trailwalker

Walk Specifics (Sunday)
Start time
8:30am
End time
2pm
Walking from
Hamilton
Walking to
Peters Hill
Distance
15kms
Risks (Sunday)
Requirements

Morn tea ,lunch,2ltrs water min,Being on time.

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. Marschalls Hut
  2. Lights Hummocks Reserve
  3. Hamilton

Near This Section

More than 2km off of the Heysen Trail section.

  1. Riverton
  2. Riverton Caravan Park
  3. Riverton Hotel
  4. Hotel Central Riverton
  5. Hayley’s House BnB Riverton

Further Afield

Beyond this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Marrabel
  2. Kapunda
  3. Smith Hill
  4. Kapunda Tourist Park
  5. Sir John Franklin Hotel
  6. Prince of Wales Hotel
  7. Marrabel ‘Walk-in’ site
  8. Oldham House B&B