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WBT Section 1+2 Section 3+4

Name: WBT Section 1+2 Section 3+4
Start: 2025-05-31T00:00:00+09:30
End: 2025-06-01T23:59:59+09:30

Sat 31 May 2025 to Sun 1 Jun 2025

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Walk name/location

Walk grade

Description

Sat 31st May Sections 1+2

This walk starts with us walking the quiet streets of Historic Willunga .Some lovely old houses and gardens to be seen aswell as a giant magpie.After a short walk alongside the main rd to Victor we head off along backroads through grape growing country.Leaving the vineyards the trail gradually climbs up through varying terrain until we reach the ridgeline .Great views of the coastline are had on and off from here on as we walk more backroads before dropping down through some great countryside.Before you know it we will be back at the Victory Hotel where you can enjoy a Lemonade.

Sunday 1st June

After the rigours of yesterday this walk starts with a gentle stroll along the Esplanade with mansions on one side and Classic Coastal views on the other.Dropping down onto the beach we get our first taste of beach walking, before leaving the coastline and heading inland.Aldinga Scrub and Hart's Rd Wetland gives the walker a chance to take shelter for a while from potential coastal gales before emerging on the coastline again.A mix of cliff top and beach walking sees us finish off the day at Maslins Beach. Remember to look back every now and then to see the stunning cliff colours along this last section. Although this beach is deemed an area for unclad people,your leaders would appreciate it if all clothes are left on .

A reservation has been made at the Silver Sands Beach Club for dinner at 6pm on Saturday 31st May 2025. Please RSVP if you will be attending.

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 31 May 2025

End

Sunday 1 June 2025

Walk Leaders

Adam Matthews
Heather Jensen
Suzanne Matthews

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Meeting Location

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

Details: Information withheld

Event Fees

Event fee: AUD $24.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $10.00)
Golden Boots cards: Accepted
Bus: AUD $50.00
Meal details: A reservation has been made at the Silver Sands Beach Club for dinner at 6pm on Saturday 31st May 2025.

Walk Specifics (Saturday)

Start time: 8:30 am
End time: 2:30- 3pm
Walking from: Willunga
Walking to: Victory Hotel
Distance: 20kms

Risks (Saturday)

Hazards

Road walking , slippery tracks if wet .Exposure to the elements.

Requirements

Walk facing oncoming traffic where possible, MORN tea ,lunch .2ltrs water .personal first aid kit.

Poles if you please.Appropriate clothing .

ALWAYS CARRY A GOOD RAINCOAT.

Experience

Trailwalker

Walk Specifics (Sunday)

Start time: 8:30am
End time: 2-2:30pm
Walking from: Sellicks Esplanade
Walking to: Maslins
Distance: 17:5kms

Risks (Sunday)

Hazards

Wind burn , Bruce The White Pointer, Bike riders,

Soft sandy tracks .

Requirements

Morn tea ,lunch , 2-3litres water.appropriate clothing .Personal first aid kit.

Experience

Trailwalker

Walk grade: Willunga Basin Trail End-to-End

The Willunga Basin Trail winds its way around and across the Willunga Basin for 130km, taking walkers through a diverse landscape of bushland, forests, vineyards, almond groves, parks and beaches. It links the townships of McLaren Vale, McLaren Flat, Kangarilla, and Willunga to the suburbs of Aldinga, Port Willunga, Maslin Beach, Moana and Seaford. It has been created and developed by volunteers. The Friends program aims to cover the loop over 6 walks.

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

If the forecast temperature for Adelaide is equal or higher than 32C, walks are cancelled. For simplicity, this can be determined the night prior to the walk from the 7.00 pm ABC News Adelaide weather forecast, based upon the Bureau of Meteorology’s routine 4pm forecast.

Your Walk Leader will send an email to all walkers advising the walk is cancelled. We suggest you check your emails before leaving to join the walk. Even if the forecast temperature is later revised, the walk remains cancelled. In such a case walk fees will be refunded.

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).

View the full details of our Cancellation & Refund Policy at heysentrail.asn.au/cancellations

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