The Fire Danger Season has finished in the Flinders (north of Wirrabara so the trail there is open.) South of Wirrabara the trail remains closed. Read more

The fire danger season for the Mount Lofty Ranges Fire Ban District (between Kings Beach (WSCW) and Tanunda in the Barossa Valley) has been extended by two weeks to 14 May. Read more

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Para Wirra

Sat 5 Sep 2020

Details

Walk name/location
Para Wirra
Walk grade
Trail Walker
Description

Walk through Parra Wirra Recreation Park and Barossa Goldfields to see the views from the ridges and the Devil's nose, and the old gold mine ruins. Look out for the local birdlife.

Some undulations and one decent hill.

Please be aware of FoHT weather policies concerning cancellation of walks.

Refer to COVID-19 requirements.

Date
Saturday 5 September 2020
Walk Leader
Julie Testi

Meeting Location

Meeting location details will be provided after you have registered for this event.

Details
Information withheld
Event Fees
Event fee
AUD $10.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $1.00)
Golden Boots cards
Accepted
Walk Specifics
Start time
8:15 for 8:30 am start
End time
1:30 - 2:00 pm
Walking from
Parra Wirra Meeting Point
Walking to
Return
Distance
16 km
Risks
Hazards

Track may be slippery.

Some river crossings may be required.

The trail is fairly exposed - prepare for sunny or rainy conditions.

If weather is warm, please watch out for snakes.

Requirements

Morning tea & lunch, water,suitable, clothing and footwear, personal first aid kit.

Experience

Trailwalker