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Quorn-Dutchman’s-Eyre Depot

Quorn-Dutchman’s-Eyre Depot

Name: Quorn-Dutchman’s-Eyre Depot
Start: 2022-09-17T00:00:00+09:30
End: 2022-09-18T23:59:59+09:30

Sat 17 to Sun 18 Sep 2022

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"""""PLEASE NOTE - DUE TO WEATHER SATURDAY'S WALK NOW BUCKARINGA TO CALABRINDA . """"""
WEEKEND BASED IN QUORN- ******PLEASE NOTE WALKS BEING DONE OUT OF ORDER*******

SAT17TH-This is a deceptively tough walk with a bit of everything.Undulating firetracks,a long rocky gorge and a gibber strewn floodplain to end the days walking .Once again the scenery is fantastic but walkers need to be on the ball to tackle what the trail has install.The bus will drop us off at Dutchman's and pick us up at Eyre Depot at end of day .A LONG BUS DRIVE BACK OF 1;5HRS WILL SEE US BACK AT QUORN RAILWAY STATION .This is a long day so please carry plenty of water and snacks .PLEASE NOTE -IF WET THIS WALK COULD BE CANCELLED WITHOUT ANY NOTICE.IF SO WE SHALL ENDEAVOUR TO WALK ANOTHER SECTION WITH EASIER ACCESS.

SUN 18TH- We shall walk this section in reverse due to limited space at Dutchman's Stern.Weather dependant we shall walk the 6km loop to Dutchman's Stern,which delivers some of the best scenery in the state.After returning to the the trail we follow old tracks and fencelines while slowly ascending into the outskirts of Quorn.

Please ring the office to register if you only want to walk one day .

Please sanitise hands and wear mask upon boarding the bus

GROUP MEAL SAT NIGHT -7PM -EMILY'S BISTRO.PLEASE FIND DETAILS UPON REGISTERING.

THEME - AUSSIE MOVIES

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 17 September 2022

End

Sunday 18 September 2022

Walk Leaders

Adam Matthews
Suzanne Matthews
Robin Sharland
Kara Turner
James Wenzel

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Mapsheet

Mapsheet 6D, Woolshed Flat to Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park

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Guidebook maps (2006-2014)

Northern Guidebook, chapter 4 map 1,
chapter 4 map 2.

Meeting Location

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Event Fees

Event fee

AUD $20.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $2.00)

Golden Boots cards

Accepted

Bus

AUD $60.00

Meal details

Emily’s Bistro 7pm

$35 Head – Roast Pork or Chicken & Vegies

Vego or vegan catered on the night.

Variety of desserts .

Full bar ,no BYO

Walk Specifics (Saturday)

Start time: 815am
End time: 3;30-4pm
Walking from: Dutchmans
Walking to: Eyre Depot
Distance: 20kms

Risks (Saturday)

Hazards: Lots of rough trails ,rocky and uneven ,possibly muddy.walking in a gorge ,fallen branches etc etc .Exposure to the Elements .Hot or Cold .
Requirements: Morn tea ,lunch,plenty of energy snacks,2;5-3ltrs water min .Personal first aid kit ,APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR.Poles if you please .This is a tough day ,be prepared ,
Experience: TRAILWALKER

Walk Specifics (Sunday)

Start time: 8;30AM
End time: 1;30-2PM
Walking from: Dutchman's
Walking to: Quorn outskirts
Distance: 11kms or 17kms depending if we walk the loop

Risks (Sunday)

Hazards: old fencing wire.loose uneven tracks .rd walking ,weather .Mud and slippery surfaces .
Requirements: Morn tea,lunch,min 2ltrs of water.Appropriate clothing and footwear,Poles if you please .Personal first aid kit .ALWAYS CARRY A GOOD RAINCOAT .
Experience: TRAILWALKER

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.

Further Afield

Beyond this Heysen Trail section.

Walk grade: End-to-End 12

These walks are for those wishing to walk some or all of the Heysen Trail. There are approximately sixty day walks involved, spread over six years. The southern walks, from Cape Jervis to Kapunda, are held on one Sunday per month during the walk season. Due to the greater travelling distances involved, from Kapunda northwards, the walk is held over a weekend.

Appropriate Clothing

All walks are subject to you wearing appropriate clothing. Prime considerations are warmth and weather protection. Your safety and the safety of the walking group can be jeopardised by you wearing inappropriate clothing. In an emergency situation it can take hours to evacuate a sick or injured walker. Leaders may not accept people for a walk who have not come appropriately dressed or prepared.

View details of appropriate clothing at heysentrail.asn.au/appropriate-clothing

Hot Weather Policy

In the event of hot weather, the decision to proceed with or cancel a walk is made by the Walk Leader(s), having regard to risk factors such as local weather conditions, trail accessibility, vehicle support, and the physical capabilities of walkers in the group. In some circumstances, the Walk Leader may decide to amend, modify or shorten a scheduled walk. If a single-day End-to-End walk is cancelled, walk fees will be refunded. Refunds do not apply to weekend-away walks and multi-day events.

Severe Weather Policy

Be aware that walks are automatically cancelled when the forecast weather for the day of the walk is for severe storms with damaging winds as per the 7pm ABC News on the day prior to the walk. Refer to abc.net.au/news/weather or bom.gov.au/sa.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

If unforeseen circumstances arise and you are no longer able to participate in the walk, please cancel your registration as soon as possible using the Manage Walk Registrations facility on your Account page.

Alternatively you can notify the office by 2.15pm on the last business day before the walk. Walk leaders do not have access to messages left on the answering machine after this time. If your Walk Leader has provided their mobile phone number you may be able to contact them prior to the walk (subject to phone service availability).

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Dutchmans Stern

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Quorn-Dutchman’s-Eyre Depot

Sat 17 to Sun 18 Sep 2022

Dutchmans Stern

View Section 48, Quorn to Dutchmans Stern

Quorn-Dutchman’s-Eyre Depot

Sat 17 to Sun 18 Sep 2022

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Dutchmans Stern

View Section 48, Quorn to Dutchmans Stern