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Kyeema to Dashwood Gully Rd – EE17

Sun 14 Jul 2024

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Walk name/location
Kyeema to Dashwood Gully Rd – EE17
Walk grade
End-to-End 17
Description

The dense native bushland of Kyeema Conservation Park, the plantations of Kuitpo Forest and pretty back roads make this a pleasant winter walk.

Due to possible logging operations in Kuitpo, re-routes may be in place at the time of the walk that could vary the distance and terrain.

Walk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

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.

Date
Sunday 14 July 2024
Walk Leaders
Paul Frost
Chris Young
Glenn Chambers
Heather Thompson
Peter Nation

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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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Mapsheets

Mapsheet 1D, Mount Cone to Kuitpo Forest;
Mapsheet 2A, Kuitpo Office to Bridgewater Oval

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Meeting Location

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Event Fees
Event fee
AUD $12.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $5.00)
Golden Boots cards
Accepted
Bus
AUD $25.00
Walk Specifics
Start time
7:30am
End time
3:00 - 4:00pm
Walking from
Kyeema
Walking to
Dashwood Gully
Distance
21.0km
Risks
Hazards

Some tricky, steep sections. The trail can be very slippery where wet. Road crossings and road walking - walk on right side of road unless instructed otherwise. Snakes, insects and other critters that could bite & sting.

Requirements

Wear appropriate hiking clothing, hiking footwear, hat, sunscreen, rain jacket etc, as per the forecasted weather conditions.

Carry at least 2 litres of water, hand sanitiser, a personal first aid kit including:- band-aids, blister packs, analgesics, anti-inflammatories and electrolytes, your regular medications including an action plan, and anything else you think you might need.

Bring food and snacks for morning tea and lunch.

Experience

The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

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 2 km of this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Rocky Creek Hut & walk in site

  2. Chookarloo Campground

  3. Woodcutters Cottage (formerly Old Kuitpo Youth Hostel)

  4. Mylor Hampton campsite

Near This Section

More than 2 km off of the Heysen Trail section.

  1. Mount Barker

Further Afield

Beyond this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Woodhouse Activity Centre

  2. Bridgewater

  3. Mylor

  4. Hahndorf

  5. Verdun