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Mt Zion to Wirrabara Forest to White Park Rd to Murraytown

Sat 10 to Mon 12 Jun 2023

Walk name/location
Mt Zion to Wirrabara Forest to White Park Rd to Murraytown
Walk grade
End-to-End 13
Description

This is a multi day walk. If you wish to register for only one or two days, please contact the office once registrations open.

Saturday: Mt Zion to Wirrabara Forest – For most of this section the trail follows gravel roads and a rollercoaster firetrack through natural bushland towards the TV tower at The Bluff where walkers are rewarded with spectacular views of the gulf and beyond.

Sunday: Wirrabara Forest to White Park Rd – This provides a very diverse range of scenery. Walkers follow the ridgeline along fire access tracks through the dense natural scrub of the Telowie Gorge Conservation Park and enjoy views over Port Germein and across the gulf to Whyalla and Port Bonython. After turning off and descending steeply from the ridgeline the Trail follows Sheepyard Track ascending to Rocky Ridge then turning north through old harvested pine forest allowing expansive views to the Gulf, following a steep climb to Sugargum Lookout. The trail continues following the Wirrabara Greenway through a private property.

Monday: White Park Rd to Murraytown – The day is spent walking along back roads and road reserves through undulating farmland.

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.

Accommodation: Laura, Wirrabara

The theme for the weekend is TV

Start
Saturday 10 June 2023
End
Monday 12 June 2023
Walk Leaders
Peter Deacon
Vicki Barrett
Robert Ruediger
Margaret Keelan
Kevin Ward
Dean Mortimer
Jennine Vine
William Vine
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Mapsheet
5B
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Northern Guidebook, chapter 2 map 4,
chapter 2 map 5,
chapter 2 map 6.

Meeting Location

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Event Fees
Event fee
AUD $30.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $3.00)
Golden Boots cards
Accepted
Bus
AUD $60.00
Meal details

Group dinner is at the North Laura Hotel on Saturday night at 7pm. Please order and pay at the venue

Saturday

Walk Specifics (Saturday)
Start time
8am for 8.15am departure
End time
All day walk
Walking from
Mt Zion
Walking to
Wirrabara Forest
Distance
22km
Risks (Saturday)
Hazards
Some of the descents along the fire track have loose gravel and can be slippery
Requirements
Water, Lunch and Morning Tea
Experience
Trailwalker

Sunday

Walk Specifics (Sunday)
Start time
8am for 8.15 departure
End time
All day walk
Walking from
Wirrabara Forest
Walking to
White Park Rd
Distance
19km
Risks (Sunday)
Hazards
Some of the steeper sections of the fire tracks can be slippery especially the descent from Go Cart Track
Requirements
Water, Lunch and Morning Tea
Experience
Trailwalker

Monday

Walk Specifics (Monday)
Start time
8am for 8.15 departure
End time
All day walk
Walking from
White Park Rd
Walking to
Murraytown
Distance
13.5km
Risks (Monday)
Hazards
Road walking. Take care crossing Port Germein Road
Requirements
Water, Lunch and Morning Tea
Experience
Trailwalker