E2E14 Leigh Creek Rd. (Old Wonoka)- Parachilna Gorge Trailhead

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Walk name/location

E2E14 Leigh Creek Rd. (Old Wonoka)- Parachilna Gorge Trailhead

Walk grade

End-to-End 14

Description

The final week of End to End 14's 7 Year Journey on the Heysen Trail

Travel to Rawnsley Park Station  Sat 9th August

1st Walk Sun 10th #55: Leigh Creek Rd (Old Wonoka) to Mt Little Station 17kms - A classic Flinders Ranges creek walk, the whole day spent in Wonoka Creek which has been the site of several major floods over the years.

NOTE: we skip #56: as we completed that walk in June.

2nd Walk Mon 11th #57: Moralana Scenic Drive to Wilpena 16kms - This is one of the very special walks of the Trail, starting with a pretty creek walk through Black Gap, before climbing the Pound Range to Bridle Gap, where a look back provides spectacular views of Elder Range. Entering Ikara – Flinders Ranges National Park, it is a pleasant stroll across Wilpena Pound to complete the day.

3rd Walk Tue 12th #58: Wilpena to Bunyeroo 20kms - This pretty walk is entirely within the Ikara – Flinders Ranges National Park, with much of the day spent following the Wilcolo Track between the ABC range and the towering peaks of Wilpena Pound.

Proposed Rest Day Wed 13th - NOTE this may change to another day at short notice if weather dictates.

4th Walk Thu 14th #59: Bunyeroo to Trezona 15kms - In this section walkers climb from Bunyeroo Valley, up to Yanyanna Hut, passing several vantage points along the way that provide superb photo opportunities of the ranges behind. Continuing along Yanyanna Track, the trail passes old settlers huts before entering the geologically significant Trezona area.

5th Walk Fri 15th #60: Trezona to Aroona Hut - 18.5kms - This section starts with a pleasant walk along Brachina and Enorama creeks past the Golden Spike and other significant geological sites, before climbing to cross the ABC Range, where spectacular views of the Heysen Range unfold.

6th & Final Walk Sat 16th #61: Aroona Hut to Parachilna Gorge Trailhead 18kms - This final section of the trail follows Aroona Valley to the watershed dividing it from the Parachilna Creek catchment to the north. It then follows the valley between ABC Range and Heysen Range, past abandoned mines to the final stile at the Parachilna Trailhead. This walk is a pleasant amble, perfect for reflecting on the years and kilometres taken to get here, and the friendships made along the way.

Celebrate Saturday Night - Travel Home Sun 17th

NOTE ON THESE WALKS: YOU WILL LIKELY ENCOUNTER ROUGH, ROCKY, UNEVEN, SLIPPERY, MUDDY WHEN WET TRACKS, OLD FENCING, CLAMBERING ALONG CREEK LINES, EXPOSURE TO THE ELEMENTS (HOT& COLD) ARE ALL THINGS THAT MAY BE EXPERIENCED ON THIS WEEK OF WALKING

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO BRING: - APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR AND CLOTHING, PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT, MORNING TEA, LUNCH, SNACKS, ELECTROLYTES. MINIMUM OF  2-3LTRS WATER. ""ALWAYS CARRY A GOOD RAINCOAT ""

PLEASE BRING A BOOT BAG AND SPARE SHOES TO GET CHANGED INTO AT END OF DAY IF WET WEATHER SETS IN. THIS WILL ENSURE BUS DOESN'T FILL UP WITH MUD. THIS CAN BE LEFT IN THE HOLD UNDER BUS.

THIS IS A MULTI DAY WALK. REGISTRATION REQUIRES PAYMENT OF THE FULL BUS FEE. WALK FEES ALSO APPLY UNLESS YOU HAVE PURCHASED GOLDEN BOOTS. ACCOMMODATION AND MEAL COSTS ARE NOT INCLUDED

Our base for the week will be Rawnsley Park Station. You will need to organise your own Accommodation at Rawnsley Park Station or nearby.

Those registering are invited to travel on the bus, at no extra cost, from Strathalbyn or Crafers or Adelaide to Rawnsley Park Station and return. If you intend to travel on the bus from and to Adelaide PLEASE ADVISE in the "INCLUDE A NOTE" COMMENTS SECTION when Registering. You will get further details under "Event Meeting Location" when you book.

For the trip from Adelaide the Bus is capable of taking up to 20 passengers and with luggage. So be early to indicate your interest.

Those traveling by Bus are asked to pack all clothing, food etc into suitcases, eskies, cardboard boxes or plastic containers, to ensure that luggage can be stacked on top of one-another without fear of it being squashed

If you choose to drive your own vehicle to Rawnsley Park Station, you are still required to pay the full Bus Fee.

On Walking Days the bus drops us off at the walk start and collects us from the walk finish - further details can be found under "Meeting Location" when you book.

Group Functions: A group dinner is planned for the evening of Saturday 16th - please select if you wish to attend.

Should you need to withdraw from any walk please advise Mark Fletcher 0402085880 CALL or TEXT

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.

 

Further Details To Come.

Start

Saturday 9 August 2025

End

Sunday 17 August 2025

Walk Leaders

Mark Fletcher
Cathy Bowditch
Karin Agostino
Margaret Fletcher
Michael Agostino

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