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Mt Compass to Kyeema

Sun 17 Jun 2018

Details

Walk name/location
Mt Compass to Kyeema
Walk grade
End-to-End 12
Description

Pretty Dairy pastures of Mt Compass and Nangkita provide the backdrop for the 1st section of the walk.The trail then leads through Finnis & Mt Magnificent CP's where a short hike off the trail rewards walkers with specky views of the Fleurieu.Depending on the weather a wade across a ford may be on the cards.

Date
Sunday 17 June 2018
Walk Leaders
Kara Turner
James Wenzel
Suzanne Matthews
Adam Matthews
Robin Sharland

Map legend:

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

Mapsheet 1D, Mount Cone to Kuitpo Forest

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Guidebook maps (2006-2014)
Southern Guidebook, chapter 2 map 6,
chapter 2 map 7,
chapter 2 map 8.
Meeting Location

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Details
Information withheld
Event Fees
Event fee
AUD $8.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $1.00)
Golden Boots cards
Accepted
Bus
AUD $20.00
Walk Specifics
Start time
8:30am
End time
3pm
Walking from
Mt Compass
Walking to
Kyeema CP
Distance
21kms
Risks
Hazards

Crossing Major Rds,Rd walking,Possible wading across ford

Requirements

2ltrs water min,sturdy footwear,raincoats,poles if you have them,Spare socks,personal first aid kit

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. Chookarloo Campground
  2. Woodcutters Cottage (formerly Old Kuitpo Youth Hostel)
  3. Mt Compass
  4. Forest Gate Cottage
  5. Compass Country Cabins
  6. Tinjella Hut (adjacent to Jacks Paddock)

Further Afield

Beyond this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Mt Compass Caravan Park