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EE19 Montacute Hts-Cudlee Ck-Nugget Rd

Sat 18 to Sun 19 Jul 2026

Registrations open 7:00am Monday 6 July, 2026

Details

Walk name/location
EE19 Montacute Hts-Cudlee Ck-Nugget Rd
Walk grade
End-to-End 19
Description

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

NOTE: These walks are being walked out of order, so that the harder walk is on Saturday.

Saturday 18th July: Cudlee Creek to The Nugget Rd (23km)

Along this part of the Trail you’ll be led through the rolling hills of the Southern Mount Lofty Ranges and sections of Mount Crawford Forest. You’ll enjoy outstanding views as you climb towards Mount Gould. This walk description may change after the Cudlee Creek re-route is finalized.

Sunday 19th July: Montacute Heights to Cudlee Creek (19km)

After an initial road walk the Trail makes a very long and steep descent to Sixth Creek before climbing again through Montacute Conservation Park and Mount Crawford Forest Reserve. The section between the Montacute Conservation Park and Snake Gully Road (Cudlee Creek) was devastated by bushfires in 2019. Fortunately the vegetation is gradually returning and you’ll enjoy a pleasant walk past pretty private gardens along Holland Creek Road as you complete your walk. This walk description may change after the Cudlee Creek re-route is finalized.

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.

Start
Saturday 18 July 2026
End
Sunday 19 July 2026
Walk Leaders
Kristyn Willson
Dean Mortimer
Meredith Gray
Roz Garrard
Sharon Kennare
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Mapsheets

Mapsheet 2B, Bridgewater Oval to Stone Hut Road;
Mapsheet 2C, Stone Hut Road to Tower Hill

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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 (Saturday)
Start time
0730 for 0745 bus departure
End time
1600
Walking from
Cudlee Creek
Walking to
The Nugget Rd
Distance
23km
Risks (Saturday)
Hazards

Steep ascents and descents. Road crossings. Road walking. Tracks muddy and slippery if wet.

Requirements

Wear appropriate hiking clothing, hiking footwear, hat, sunscreen, rain jacket etc as you need per forecast weather conditions.

Carry at least 2 litres of water and a personal first aid kit including electrolytes.

Bring food and snacks for morning tea and lunch.

Walking poles recommended.

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.

Walk Specifics (Sunday)
Start time
0730 for 0745 bus departure
End time
1600
Walking from
Montacute Heights
Walking to
Cudlee Creek
Distance
19km
Risks (Sunday)
Hazards

Steep ascents and descent. Creek crossings. Road crossing. Road walking. Tracks muddy and slippery if wet (steep descent in particular).

Requirements

Wear appropriate hiking clothing, hiking footwear, hat, sunscreen, rain jacket etc as you need per forecast weather conditions.

Carry at least 2 litres of water and a personal first aid kit including electrolytes.

Bring food and snacks for morning tea and lunch.

Walking poles recommended.

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 Paddock Campground

  2. Chalks Campground

  3. Scotts Shelter

  4. Kersbrook

  5. Cudlee Creek

  6. Grandad’s ‘walk-in’ site – South Cudlee Creek

Near This Section

More than 2 km off of the Heysen Trail section.

  1. Williamstown

Further Afield

Beyond this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Old School House

  2. Centennial Drive